TE/TC Bens 2017 TE 300

Bens new ride is bad ass

The bike certainly feels a lot lighter than previous model not sure of the figures though. Still early days for me to criticise the suspension, I'll keep playing with setup.

It turns much better as well.

The 2 different engine maps feel noticeably different to previous model and older KTMs I've had.

Loving little touches like the new style air filter mount. It's impossible to get that bit wrong now.

The only small criticism I have is the location of the weep hole for gearbox oil check, it's right near the rear brake pedal and if you don't bend the spring out the way It could force you into cross threading the 8mm bolt.
Oh and the oil drain is now below the gear change, I found best way of draining the oil now is to cut an old 1ltr oil container in half length ways and slide it under drain hole in the shape of a funny looking funnel when draining.

Anyway 2 hrs on it now and it continues to impress me. Got a hill climb race this weekend can't wait

Opinion (my opinion) answer to the oil weep test hole.....I never use those things, they are always an easy strip away to a PITA.
dump oil and add recommended amount....a tiny bit more or less----its a 2T gearbox, not really a worry. I even scribe and marker the amount next to the fill plug. on my 2014 "OLD" 300 engine..it's 800cc

good move on the oil drain, funny I have a peeled off number graphic (vinyl I guess) that I keep for draining, to keep the oil from pouring into the skid plate, I just kind of roll it a bit like an open funnel, works great, easy to slide in and bend.

Hill climb loving the bike more every ride!

What skid plate do you have on that?

It's the standard one that comes with the bike

Benjimoto - there is a lot of discussion in Husky and KTM camps regarding jetting the Mikuni TMX. Do you have observations to share?

My husky came all set up ready for me. The jetting is set to the factory recommended settings as per the book. It feels very crisp and responsive. No problems at all.

So far I've trail ridden it and done a couple of races at low level and on rolling hills.

That seems so far from the issues a lot of people are having with at least their KTM's. One of the big issues seems to be the reed block cage and it's "warped" surface leading to the reeds not sealing. People are sanding them down and such. I wonder if there is a different source for Husky than KTM??

Hmm like I said not had an issue.
KTMs and Husky are built in same factory.
They build the first batch of KTMs then turn the factory around to build the first batch of Huskys and then the same again for the second batches.

I'll keep an eye out. Done 10hrs on it so far.

A lot of that is internet crap.... A good friend owns a sharp dealer and seen nothing

Could very well be. There seems to be a couple guys that are way into it, maybe too much and it's really not that important. Someone posted a picture of the old and new reed cages. New being on the left.

I like it, Congrats!

Got mine last thursday from Bills Husky. They fit a '16 SA (bolts right up to subframe) then hacked off the pipe from the OEM silencer to get the right bend. Anyone an electrical contractor? You'll notice the conduit union Bill found. I have a TIG so I'll pull it off and weld it up, but hey - it's sano!

Congrats man! Great bike!

Nice touch with the pipe, did the bolt holes line up ok?

They appear to line up perfectly. The top of the rear mounting tab might been filed to fit into the rounded recess in the composite subframe. He might have slightly carved away a small amount of white plastic - I don't have a good pic to reference.

Bike is still ticking boxes. 2nd last weekend at 3hr enduro

Also new levers and hand guards added

Glad it's working out. I haven't jumped on any other bike since I bought my 15. I really like mine as well. They are great machines to say the least