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Wet fouling plugs - 2003 KTM EXC 300

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Thank you for the inquiry.
In most cases with wet fouling plugs is a result of your jetting being to rich. We see this quite often when we jet for the High Desert above 5000 feet and then the following weekend go to the Coast Range or the valley not exceeding 1000 feet altitude.
There is usually pretty good jetting information in the service manual. KTM's carburetors have all kinds of jets available for Main, Pilot, and Needle. I would start by purchasing a size or two smaller pilot jets. The needle jet fuels the middle RPM range and maybe it's set to high and over-fueling the engine. White exhaust will be an indicator. You can raise the cir-clip position on the needle which will lower its position fueling it less. Try that. There is usually 3 - 4 needle positions.
Hope this helps helps. Please keep us updated and remember to rate this answer.
Keep the wire tight,
TF

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