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Hi All – An interesting discussion. I have been riding the KTM 300 models for over 12 years now and never had a boiling problem. Used to enduro race them at the national and international level as well. They do boil occasionally but never a “ride stopping” problem. Others that I ride with boil their bikes regularly but then there always seems to be a reason why…..
The usual setups that cause boiling are (not in any order of relevance)
– Restrictive radiator protector
– Too lean jetting (usually pilot & needle)
– New motor still running in (tighter tolerances cause more heat)
– Low grade coolant (the better quality coolants will raise the boiling point)
– Over filling (coolant should be just above the internal core when cool)I recently went over to Africa to support 15 international riders entered in the World Extreme Enduro championships. They were all on Husaberg & KTM 300’s. This race is run over 3 days in very extreme conditions and none of the entrants had to withdraw due to overheating (Some bodies overheated though). The setups we did were – A steel radiator brace (adds no restriction to the airflow), a steel pipe guard (to allow good airflow past the pipe and engine), main & needle jet changes for the conditions, factory coolant and added a KTM thermostatic fan. No problems.
Hope that helps
:dry:Thanks KatGirl
Its always good to go with recomendations from fellow riders.
I have also passed on Cape York Motorcycle Tours for him to consider
– but may be a bit far to travel considering he will be based in Melbourne for his trip to Australia…..
Hi TB, there will be a story – but timeframe unknown. In the meantime here is another shot of KTM_Rules enjoying himself on Day 1 of RoA.
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Hi Mal5.1
KTM_Rules rode a Husaberg 300 for the Alfie Cox Ride as well as the Roof of Africa event. We managed to order an early delivery of his ACR hire bike so that he could get used to it for the RoA event.
He won the RtH section on day one of the RoA – a great ride. We had 4 Aussies competing there this year and all had a good ride. The event definitely lives up to its name as an EXTREME enduro. The rest of us were spectators and support, and had a great experience
[img]http://www.obtrailriders.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/BILD0915s.JPG[/img]An update on the 2010 Alfie Cox Trail Ride Adventure trips ……..
Both November & December dates are now fully booked. So we can’t take any more bookings for those dates but anyone interested in going at a different time then just drop us a PM or call (0415 894 865), and we will try and fit another ride in.
We have also had some enquiries about planning a trip in 2011, so if you are perhaps interested then just register your interest with us and we will keep you informed as things develop.
The recent positive coverage that South Africa has had during the World Cup Soccer, has resulted in a large increase in enquiries for the Alfie Cox Ride, from all over the world. As a result, we need to plan and book a ride date, as far ahead as possible.
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…..…..…..Hi Paulo
First thing to do is double check the model year. As you know with dirtbikes, model years can spread over 2 calendar years. So it is possible that a bike purchased as new in 1997, could in fact be a 1998 model. Check the engine number … I think the 1997 models all started with a “7”.
The 300 model series underwent quite a lot of change from 1997 to 1998.
Next get yourself a KTM repair manual and Spare parts books. The pipe should still be readily available – even if only in an aftermarket version (FMF etc). But first look up the part number and find out if it has been superseded or not.
If you can bring that bike up to spec, you should have a great ride. The 300’s were extremely competitive in those days, on the enduro scene …. and with a couple of shim changes made a great trail ride bike as well.
Good luck and enjoy the bike
