I did this on my 2017 KTM 350excf at about 50hours. I’m now sitting around 450+ hours on the bike and it’s still going strong. Still haven’t even had to adjust the valves. Best mod for these bikes hands down. These bikes are insanely reliable.
I have had many bikes over the years. My current ride is a DRZ400S. A little on the heavy side but for the riding I do it has been a reliable, inexpensive fun ride. But now over the years I constantly wanted more power, and no matter what you do to a drz it will never satisfy my need for speed. Recently I went down to my local KTM / Husky dealer and test rode a 2020 FE501S. Was able to ride it for 30 mins, 10 of that single track. Boy was I disappointed, glad I did not spend 10 grand and more for a bike that's not much better than my drz. I know it would be a whole different story if the mods were done to it. I will just get a FE501 (dirt version) and plate it were legal...Great video on giving us the skinny on making a good bike better...Thank you...
Tim Heslin the KTM and Husqvarna bikes need to be opened up from the factory ( the street legal ones) any of the KTM/Husky bikes should have suspension that is far superior to the DRZ in every way once you get it dialed in for your weight. Happy you enjoyed the vid! Hope you find your next bike! - Jaren
Nice work on the subs. I like to wrap a clean rag around the frame and all the cables above the valve cover when doing this job to avoid dirt dropping in.
That's awesome thanks for sharing I have a 350 as well I bought the JD jetting computer I ended up by taking it off it was pretty complicated to use on the fly and I was having starting issues everything went back to normal when I took it off I definitely be interested in trying this. Does the exhaust mod devalue your spark arrestor?
Nope, it shouldn't! The screens that are restricting air at the end of the pipe are un-related to the spark arrestor. Sure, the stock spark arrestor is clunky and probably does reduce airflow, but if you don't drill through that you're totally in the clear as far as legality and safety goes.
sub'ed! I've been a 500 fan for dual sport for a long time, but I think it's time for a 2017 Plus 350 exc, then uncork it. Over 60mpg on tour of Idaho will rock!!
@@OregonDualSport I'll look around your channel for gearing tips!! Tour of Idaho gets more dirt and single track each year, I think I'd gear for hill climbing, and drone at 55mph on any highway sections. I also need to see what KTM does with the 2020 4 strokes!! Love the channel, thanks for sharing!!
@@bradl45 no gearing tips yet! We have kept the bikes stock so far. Mine at least is geared for what I ride, it's a good mix. Stock gearing would be fine for mostly dirt and some shorter highway stretches. - Jaren
The JD tuner is 200 on Rocky Mountain, and then u can mod exhaust and do whatever and you’ll be fine fuel wise. TPS is only good for low end does nothing on top end pull.
Nice video. Yea I’ve called like 20 tuning shops around the country and they all just adjust tps to account for slip ons, full systems. Did you remove intake reeds?
Thanks for posting guys! Always enjoy your videos. Just wondering if you know how much different the tps readings were between using the 5v tool and the pigtail with a multimeter, if that makes sense. I'm curious how much more precise the tpstool is. Any insight would be appreciated. Cheers!
Thanks for watching! It's interesting - sometimes the pigtail/multimeter was spot on, but if I were to plug in the TPS tool multiple times, I would always get the same reading. When I plug in the pigtail/multimeter, sometimes it's close to what the TPS tool says, and other times it's a .01-.07 off, which at that point can be a pretty big difference in power. -Alex
@@OregonDualSport Thanks for answering. It's pretty cool how much a difference adjusting the tps can make. Thanks again for posting and keep up the great videos. Cheers!
I'm surprised at the shortage of power in the stock settings. That engine must be heavily de-tuned for a 350. Must be like that for longer maintenance intervals. IDK? Glad to see you pull up the power. I wonder what would happen if the head was ported and polished. After further research on this engine, porting is not recommended nor needed.
It is mainly to do with regulations and the EPA. The end screens help lower noise to meet regs and the reed valve helps with emissions, and then to top it all off, the run it lean. So just adding more air and fuel makes a huge difference. It's actually pretty crazy, and cool since its all there for less than $200. - Jaren
It's all emissions stuff to be able to be street legal. The dirt only version of this bike is ideal, but where we live it's really nice to have a plated bike. - Alex (looks like Jaren and I replied at the same time)
@@OregonDualSport Oh yeah I forgot about all that wonderful stuff. I'm out of Arizona where almost anything goes. You can street legal just about anything here Thank Goodness ! I really like your bikes and you guys have fun and keep the cameras rolling. Thanks for the Videos!
Okay you've convinced me. TPS tuning, intake tube, end cap screen removal. Do you need to plug the emissions air pump as well like you did in the first video? Does duct tape do the trick? Anything else I should know. My bike is a 2017 250 EXC-F. Cheers,
If you want to eliminate flame outs in tight single trail and have the most throttle response and more horse power with your Husqvarna FE 350 check out this engineer who tests KTM and Husky's and fixes the weak links on these bikes. Here is his channel ua-cam.com/channels/qKpX1XNN4WL4dEf-sNh4yg.htmlvideos and here is his site where you can get all the fixes www.ktmandhusky.com/
Man I need to do this to my 2019 250 excf right away. Fuel tuner and pull the reed cage and I already have open Pro Circuit exhaust. Thoughts on the air intake tubes? Collapsing of air box tube which seems unlikely ??
Free? Pretty sure you said he spent $120. For anyone considering their advice...don't waste your money. Save that 120 and put it toward a Vortex. Plug it in and done. If you eventually decide to get rid of the bike... Just slap the original ecu back in and sell the vortex. I bet any potential buyer would be stoked knowing it has it. Used ones from 2017 still sell for 500. On my FE350 I opened up my air-box by adding pre filters to the cover...and have a fmf ti slip on. At 50mph in 4th I can power up no problem. 10 different maps to choose from on the vortex but in order to utilise and play around with all of them...you gotta get the bike breathing better. Open up the air-box and de-restrict the exhaust. A few holes in the top of the battery box will be enough to get air...along with pulling the reeds. If you choose to use the stock exaust there are other ways to open it up. It will need more airflow than just punching out the screen. Lol...why waste 120 on 2nd gear wheelies when you can have 4th for 700. These mods are soo much more than that tho. Completely different bike now. It's a beast!! Smoked a 17' 701 Enduro in a 1/4 mile a couple weeks ago.
Thanks for your input, Bob. While we'd all love to be able to splurge and buy the Vortex, it's significantly more money than this mod. The point of this video isn't to compare the two methods of gaining more power, but rather to say, "if you don't have $700 to toss, this may be a nice option to help you out in the meantime". We all know the Vortex is the better route, but we wanted to help show that there are other, cheaper options (and I promise it's not a "waste of money"). - Alex
To add to what Alex said, you can actually do it for less than $120 as well. On my bike, I kept the stock end cap, knocked out the screen and only put in the Mototerre intake tube ($69) and used the tool we already had. You can use a harbor freight multimeter that you can get for $9. So with a total cost under $80 you can completely change the bike for the better and achieve gains that most people would be stoked on for less than $100. Not everyone has $700 to drop on mods. - Jaren
I did this on my 2017 KTM 350excf at about 50hours. I’m now sitting around 450+ hours on the bike and it’s still going strong. Still haven’t even had to adjust the valves. Best mod for these bikes hands down. These bikes are insanely reliable.
That is awesome to hear man! - Jaren
What number you ended up with for the TPS position?
Excellent video, and thanks so much for showing my product! I see good things ahead for your channel. :)
It is a great product and makes the whole job much easier and fool proof! Thanks for the kind words!
I have had many bikes over the years. My current ride is a DRZ400S. A little on the heavy side but for the riding I do it has been a reliable, inexpensive fun ride. But now over the years I constantly wanted more power, and no matter what you do to a drz it will never satisfy my need for speed. Recently I went down to my local KTM / Husky dealer and test rode a 2020 FE501S. Was able to ride it for 30 mins, 10 of that single track.
Boy was I disappointed, glad I did not spend 10 grand and more for a bike that's not much better than my drz. I know it would be a whole different story if the mods were done to it. I will just get a FE501 (dirt version) and plate it were legal...Great video on giving us the skinny on making a good bike better...Thank you...
Tim Heslin the KTM and Husqvarna bikes need to be opened up from the factory ( the street legal ones) any of the KTM/Husky bikes should have suspension that is far superior to the DRZ in every way once you get it dialed in for your weight. Happy you enjoyed the vid! Hope you find your next bike! - Jaren
Cascadia Enduro - Thank you and keep up the good work... ps. Watch out for the texters...
Nice work on the subs. I like to wrap a clean rag around the frame and all the cables above the valve cover when doing this job to avoid dirt dropping in.
Thanks! That's a good tip, will have to keep it in mind.
Congratulations on the 1k subs!!! Your video quality is very nice. Going to do this to my 2018 350exc-f
Yew! Thanks!
Sold me too! I’m going to do my ‘18 exc-f this week!! Good work men.
@@buddygardner1579 Boom! You'll love it. Thanks for watching
I just remapped my 19 350exc which is the American xcw made huge difference now and does not run lean like stock.
Adjusting your TPS only richen’s the 1st 1/8-1/4 throttle. Anything above that, and you are now more lean than stock. I bet she runs pretty hot.
Heck yeah!
Nice job thanks for the video's!
⭐😎⭐
Keep the videos coming guys. In singapore, we cant do much for a legal bike. Will only have problems with the end can part.
Thanks for sharing!!
Taking the reeds out of my FE 501 made a very noticeable difference.
Thumbs up for Reptar 🦖
He's the man.
That's awesome thanks for sharing I have a 350 as well I bought the JD jetting computer I ended up by taking it off it was pretty complicated to use on the fly and I was having starting issues everything went back to normal when I took it off I definitely be interested in trying this. Does the exhaust mod devalue your spark arrestor?
Nope, it shouldn't! The screens that are restricting air at the end of the pipe are un-related to the spark arrestor. Sure, the stock spark arrestor is clunky and probably does reduce airflow, but if you don't drill through that you're totally in the clear as far as legality and safety goes.
sub'ed!
I've been a 500 fan for dual sport for a long time, but I think it's time for a 2017 Plus 350 exc, then uncork it. Over 60mpg on tour of Idaho will rock!!
You might need to re gear it to get the RPMs lower if you are doing lots of highway or long stretches of back roads at 50+ mph. - Jaren
@@OregonDualSport
I'll look around your channel for gearing tips!!
Tour of Idaho gets more dirt and single track each year, I think I'd gear for hill climbing, and drone at 55mph on any highway sections.
I also need to see what KTM does with the 2020 4 strokes!!
Love the channel, thanks for sharing!!
@@bradl45 no gearing tips yet! We have kept the bikes stock so far. Mine at least is geared for what I ride, it's a good mix. Stock gearing would be fine for mostly dirt and some shorter highway stretches. - Jaren
You convince me to get one of these. So happy
Awesome man! Enjoy! - Jaren
The JD tuner is 200 on Rocky Mountain, and then u can mod exhaust and do whatever and you’ll be fine fuel wise. TPS is only good for low end does nothing on top end pull.
Reptar is cool
Nice video. Yea I’ve called like 20 tuning shops around the country and they all just adjust tps to account for slip ons, full systems. Did you remove intake reeds?
Yup, intake reeds were removed - Jaren
Thanks for posting guys! Always enjoy your videos. Just wondering if you know how much different the tps readings were between using the 5v tool and the pigtail with a multimeter, if that makes sense. I'm curious how much more precise the tpstool is. Any insight would be appreciated. Cheers!
Thanks for watching! It's interesting - sometimes the pigtail/multimeter was spot on, but if I were to plug in the TPS tool multiple times, I would always get the same reading. When I plug in the pigtail/multimeter, sometimes it's close to what the TPS tool says, and other times it's a .01-.07 off, which at that point can be a pretty big difference in power. -Alex
@@OregonDualSport Thanks for answering. It's pretty cool how much a difference adjusting the tps can make. Thanks again for posting and keep up the great videos. Cheers!
I'm surprised at the shortage of power in the stock settings. That engine must be heavily de-tuned for a 350. Must be like that for longer maintenance intervals. IDK? Glad to see you pull up the power. I wonder what would happen if the head was ported and polished. After further research on this engine, porting is not recommended nor needed.
It is mainly to do with regulations and the EPA. The end screens help lower noise to meet regs and the reed valve helps with emissions, and then to top it all off, the run it lean. So just adding more air and fuel makes a huge difference. It's actually pretty crazy, and cool since its all there for less than $200.
- Jaren
It's all emissions stuff to be able to be street legal. The dirt only version of this bike is ideal, but where we live it's really nice to have a plated bike. - Alex (looks like Jaren and I replied at the same time)
@@OregonDualSport Oh yeah I forgot about all that wonderful stuff. I'm out of Arizona where almost anything goes. You can street legal just about anything here Thank Goodness ! I really like your bikes and you guys have fun and keep the cameras rolling. Thanks for the Videos!
@@zrkn1 Same flies here in Oregon, but the bikes come choked from the dealer. Thanks for watching and subbing! More vids to come!
Okay you've convinced me. TPS tuning, intake tube, end cap screen removal. Do you need to plug the emissions air pump as well like you did in the first video? Does duct tape do the trick? Anything else I should know. My bike is a 2017 250 EXC-F. Cheers,
Duct tape did the trick for us! I think you've got it covered. Enjoy!
If you want to eliminate flame outs in tight single trail and have the most throttle response and more horse power with your Husqvarna FE 350 check out this engineer who tests KTM and Husky's and fixes the weak links on these bikes. Here is his channel ua-cam.com/channels/qKpX1XNN4WL4dEf-sNh4yg.htmlvideos and here is his site where you can get all the fixes www.ktmandhusky.com/
Man I need to do this to my 2019 250 excf right away. Fuel tuner and pull the reed cage and I already have open Pro Circuit exhaust. Thoughts on the air intake tubes? Collapsing of air box tube which seems unlikely ??
Do you guys happen to be D36 racers?
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you wouldn't want to rent out that tps tool would you? Bought a used bike that has been adjusted and just want to get it back to stock
i did this to my 2018 exc and was very happy with it.so what is the word on doing it to a 2022 husky fe350s?
Free? Pretty sure you said he spent $120. For anyone considering their advice...don't waste your money. Save that 120 and put it toward a Vortex. Plug it in and done. If you eventually decide to get rid of the bike... Just slap the original ecu back in and sell the vortex. I bet any potential buyer would be stoked knowing it has it. Used ones from 2017 still sell for 500. On my FE350 I opened up my air-box by adding pre filters to the cover...and have a fmf ti slip on. At 50mph in 4th I can power up no problem. 10 different maps to choose from on the vortex but in order to utilise and play around with all of them...you gotta get the bike breathing better. Open up the air-box and de-restrict the exhaust. A few holes in the top of the battery box will be enough to get air...along with pulling the reeds. If you choose to use the stock exaust there are other ways to open it up. It will need more airflow than just punching out the screen. Lol...why waste 120 on 2nd gear wheelies when you can have 4th for 700. These mods are soo much more than that tho. Completely different bike now. It's a beast!! Smoked a 17' 701 Enduro in a 1/4 mile a couple weeks ago.
Thanks for your input, Bob. While we'd all love to be able to splurge and buy the Vortex, it's significantly more money than this mod. The point of this video isn't to compare the two methods of gaining more power, but rather to say, "if you don't have $700 to toss, this may be a nice option to help you out in the meantime". We all know the Vortex is the better route, but we wanted to help show that there are other, cheaper options (and I promise it's not a "waste of money"). - Alex
To add to what Alex said, you can actually do it for less than $120 as well. On my bike, I kept the stock end cap, knocked out the screen and only put in the Mototerre intake tube ($69) and used the tool we already had. You can use a harbor freight multimeter that you can get for $9. So with a total cost under $80 you can completely change the bike for the better and achieve gains that most people would be stoked on for less than $100. Not everyone has $700 to drop on mods. - Jaren
Yeah Bob eat shit
Did u have to remove the smog emissions stuff?
I see your having trouble with your T.P.S reports. Didn't you get the memo? (office Space, hahah)
Ummmmm, yeahhhhhh, gonna have to ask you to go ahead and come in tomorrow
@@OregonDualSport Annnd also Sunday. We have to play ketchup
Just checking on what you guys did for sprockets?
M Ke gearing is stock. It’s a good middle ground
I run 14-47. Did chain, The bike came with 14-45.
M Ke these years came with 14-52