TE/TC 2014 TE 300 problems

Alright guys, I broke down and bought a new bike. I was having problems with my WR 360 so I thought why not, buy a new bike and have no problems. Boy did I think wrong. Took the bike out for it's first ride and everything went great. On the way back to the truck after about 15 miles and the bike dies. Crank it over, nothing. Thought it could have fouled a plug because I was just putting around. Changed the plug. It started briefly and died once again. When it started the second time it had to be choked. I left the bike to cool down for a couple hours. Started right up and ran well. The original plug I removed from the bike did not looked fouled either. I contacted the dealer and they recommended trying to jet it down on size. I did mention that it only happened when the bike was hot so I don't understand why jetting it differently would do anything. What should I do? I think it's an electrical problem that only happens when the bike is hot. I also think its safe to say that we all know that this bike is made completely of KTM and Husaberg parts so I'm not sure how much you can suggest. Any help would be appreciated though!

Matt

Mine did something similar, bogged and died, pulled the plug and no fouling. Started up again, bogged and died. Put it on reserve and it started right up.

The choke thing kind of hints to a fuel issue.

OK, you're thinking "What a dummy!". But no, the reserve on this bike is needed when you still have about 8 or more inches high of fuel visible in the tank - all the way up to the plastic shroud! I thought the main fuel valve orifice must be plugged so I pulled it out and the main fuel inlet sits waaaay above the valve. (The left side of the tank is thin and doesn't hold much, but it looks like there's a bunch of fuel in it, that's why the main inlet tube is so high.)

Just a thought - if you move the bike around substantial fuel will slosh from the right side of the tank to the left side and it will run on the main fuel valve setting again - that might give the impression that cooling fixed the problem. Just something to check out in your troubleshooting. (The right side holds more fuel but when low does not have a way to get to the left side unless sloshing occurs - so even if you're on reserve and run out of gas, you could lean the bike over to get the fuel from the right side).

Can you tell me what jetting and needle you have in it now and your altitude and temperature?

I learned the same thing with my '12 Husaberg TE250, when I first got it. I thought I was no way needing to switch to reserve and bike dies on a road section. It wouldn't fire, so for some reason I tried reserve... Bingo!

I was jetting mine tonight and when I finished took it out for a test ride. On my way home after a few miles it bogged just a hair and I knew exactly what it was. Reached down and flipped reserve and it came right back on. Looking at the fuel level I thought it had more in it then it actually did and would have never guessed reserve started there.

Thanks for all your input guys, especially Kawagumby. I think you may have hit the nail on the head. How could I be so stupid though : /. When it first stalled I did look at the gas level on the side of the tank (on the left, not realizing it was very thin and tall). I assumed the reserve level must start way lower than 6 inches above the bottom of the tank so I didn't think anything of it! I though there was no way it was a low fuel issue! O well live and learn I guess.

However, since you guys have been so helpful with that issue I was wondering what you recommend running for a two stroke oil ratio and brand. The dealer put Klotz R50 in it and it hasn't even been through the one tank yet nut seems to run well. They recommended 40:1. In my other Husky I run Klotz Benol at 32:1 and seems to also run well but be a little more gummy. What do you think as far as this subject goes?

Matt

Glad we could be of assistance!
My bike is spec'd and jetted for 60:1 gas/oil ratio (I bet your 300 is too) - I'm running 50:1 in my 250 with no issues - I use Belray H1-R and don't know if it's any better than any other brand. I've never had issues with power valves sticking or other problems, so it works for me.

I run BP Ultimate Premium (98 octane) and Motorex at 50:1, I was running 40:1 but the bike was running rich. The needle has been changed from the J to the K and is on the third clip, the jets are standard?? I ride in SE Qld, Australia 0-1000 feet.
I am getting around 80km before I hit reserve and empty at 100km (60 miles)
I ride a mix of tight single, open fast flowing, mud, sand and hill climbs.
Overall I am loving the new TE300

Maxima super M or 927 at 32:1. I have had excellent luck with both

I've run the Klotz R50 for years at both 40:1 and 50:1 and never had any issues with it. It's great Pre-mix and none of the competition comes close...to smelling as good!

Klotz R50 spells good but here Amzoil Imterceptor or Dominator is cheaper and works great. We run it at 50:1 we ride in the desert with a lot of WOT no issues.

Here's a tip.. check your tank breather. Make sure it can let air in or it will just die for some reason.. wait a while it will start then die again...it had me f!@# for about an hour..my hose was crimping in the head stock. Doh..