I was runnin my 2moto kit on a 08 300 and it worked well but just sold it and I am going to put a MH kit on when I find one. Lights, warmers and e start a big plus but in the cold it is more like restart! lol
question about mountain horse
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So seriously a 300 is alright out there? Long track or short? What are the pros and cons?
I've got a 300 in my basement collecting dust. 8" light, big stator, resprung and a rekluse.
Can't ride in the summer- too many concussions, doctor advised I don't ride dirt no more. Blabla.
If I decide to. ago with a bigger of different bike, is it easy to swap out?
I've got a 300 in my basement collecting dust. 8" light, big stator, resprung and a rekluse.
Can't ride in the summer- too many concussions, doctor advised I don't ride dirt no more. Blabla.
If I decide to. ago with a bigger of different bike, is it easy to swap out?
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thejean
Well-known member
Yes it is easy to swap, a different fit kit is all you need. I ran a 300 the last two seasons on a 2011 kit and it works fine. Even with the carb heater though I've had some icing issues. The bike is definitely nimble in the trees with an ST. But I also had the xcw 5 spd which definitely isn't the ideal tranny (I think the 6 spd xcw my buddy has on his 500 is way better). I also am plating that bike and running it as a dedicated summer bike.
For this coming winter, I picked up a new 2013 KTM 450 XCF. High revving motor with 60+ HP stock. Close ratio 5 spd. I want a dedicated snowbike so this will keep the track on year round. The XCF also has a bigger tank, wiring for lights and the option for a kick start backup to the stock estart. For me, estart is a must (as is a kicker backup in the event of a starter failure). I went out a few days without my starter working on my 300 and it was a pain in the you know what. It also has an 18" rear tire if you want to run it in summer and a 6th gear can be added cheap for those who need more top end. It's probably not the best single track bike though or high speed fire road bike.
I also like the FI because I don't want to mess with jetting twice a year, don't like spilling gas when I dump the bike and don't like mixing gas in the cold. I'm not worried about the shorter service intervals because I only run it on snow anyway.
Other bikes I seriously considered were the 500 xcw and the new husky FE 501. Chose the 450 XCF over them simply because I can live with the compromises since mine will be a dedicated snowbike. If I could only have one bike for summer and winter it would be a newer 500 for sure.
The other thing to consider is that apparently the gear ratios on the 500's are better for turboing, but I have no plans for a turbo.
JC
For this coming winter, I picked up a new 2013 KTM 450 XCF. High revving motor with 60+ HP stock. Close ratio 5 spd. I want a dedicated snowbike so this will keep the track on year round. The XCF also has a bigger tank, wiring for lights and the option for a kick start backup to the stock estart. For me, estart is a must (as is a kicker backup in the event of a starter failure). I went out a few days without my starter working on my 300 and it was a pain in the you know what. It also has an 18" rear tire if you want to run it in summer and a 6th gear can be added cheap for those who need more top end. It's probably not the best single track bike though or high speed fire road bike.
I also like the FI because I don't want to mess with jetting twice a year, don't like spilling gas when I dump the bike and don't like mixing gas in the cold. I'm not worried about the shorter service intervals because I only run it on snow anyway.
Other bikes I seriously considered were the 500 xcw and the new husky FE 501. Chose the 450 XCF over them simply because I can live with the compromises since mine will be a dedicated snowbike. If I could only have one bike for summer and winter it would be a newer 500 for sure.
The other thing to consider is that apparently the gear ratios on the 500's are better for turboing, but I have no plans for a turbo.
JC
I found the Ktm build thread and will probably move over there. Thanks for the info!!
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xr650r
Member
We have a short track with 450 sx ktm set up and a 500xc-w with long track as demo and they both work good the 500 tranny is nicer on the roads and works good. The close ratio 450 works a little better off road, so each one has it's good points. Of course any bike works better if it has electric start . I think both engines work good. If you have any questions about this I would love to discuss it with you. Larry Meredith at Carls Cycle, new Timbersled dealer in Boise Id. 208-853-5550
