Last time I was on a motorcycle...1986 Last time on an Enduro....1979 Yesterday I picked up my own 2021 CRF300L! The wife even lets me keep it at the foot of the bed!...NOT! I am almost 64 and live on Vancouver Island and want to get back to the back roads I used to ride on. Back then I would fall and get hurt. Now I will fall and break! Needless to say I will be riding easy this time around...until the adrenaline kicks in! Looking fwd to more vids☺️

Nice vid! I'm considering getting a CRF myself and come across your vid as I'm a moto camper too. Inspiring!

I am not sure I've ever seen that much dust kicked up by either a pick-up truck or logging truck--made my contacts hurt just sitting on the couch watching your video! All part of the adventure and you handled it well--well done! We've had lots of wildfires here in AZ this summer, also, so here's hoping you get some rain soon. Ride safe!

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

It was a shocking amount of dust for sure! I hope we get rain soon!

By the end of the month, I hope to be taking the same tentative steps on a similar bike. It's been an interminable wait; only made manageable by you tube posts. Thanks for keeping it real. Greetings from The Netherlands.

It’s also possible to learn heaps from watching the cycle camping videos! Those guys really know how to pack !!

Thanks for sharing your know-how. I am in a similar situation in terms of gear carriage, with a Yamaha SR400. Ready-made pannier racks and bags cost over 10% of the cost of the bike! Like how fastened your gear to the bike safely and sensibly. Happy Trails!

I have that same model Hennessy hammock with the LARGE rain fly. I LOVE THAT THING!

Great video, keep on going! If you want to keep your simple, light and inexpensive luggage style, consider getting one (or even two) of these simple and cheap drybags (e.g. Ortlieb) to stuff your gear into. Gives plenty of additional room and straps the same way you did this time. I used to travel with one or two Ortliebs strapped to the back of the bike about 25 years ago (I know, I'm old...) The Mosko Reckless system does essentially the same, it's just way more engineered and shiny ;)

Loved the "too sexy" wash at the end, nice save! You're in my neck of BC, on the bike I'm saving up for. It's the perfect video for me - Subscribed!

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I tried to add a little bit of humor and I'm glad you enjoyed!

@mattycheeze4131

2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnpatrol4256 I like adventure with my crf300 rally, Sometimes when I am lonely I will shave one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman.

@quest4adventure508

2 жыл бұрын

@@dawnpatrol4256 Ditto from me DP. Clever wit on that one that caused an impromptu belly laugh! Will be watching for more of your content spring of '22.

Got mine on Saturday it’s fantastic 👍

Subscribed, greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇨🇦

Great test trip! I would’ve needed an oxygen mask for those trucks! Lol

Moto camping is awesome fun 👍

Hi ! How are you doing, can’t wait for more videos:)

Been in the same dusty situation in northern Ontario on my klr,, those logging truck can really fly on rough roads have to give them a lot of room

I can't decide if I'm going to grab the regular setup or the Rally version, fortunately I won't be able to get my hands on one until the '22 riding season, and that'll give me time to go back and forth. In the meantime I'm enjoying my NC750X with the DCT that I picked up last summer, but I'm definitely missing my CRF250L. Thanks for sharing your outing.

@ArbitraryLifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Did you end up grabbing another 250L or the newer 300L?

Thanks for a good video, man!

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you

Great Video!!

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

awesome! can't wait to get this bike. I have a feeling that right when i buy one, Yamaha will release their Tenere 300 or WR450R. but seems like the closest bike on the market to that unicorn we all long for.

@jaybosher6144

2 жыл бұрын

If yamaha drops a wr400 the market would go nuts. Suzuki might go bankrupt after sales for the dr and drz drop to 0

I cannot wait till I get my 300 rally

Man, well done !

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Looked like a section of the Dalton hwy!

Ahhh I'd lovr to increase the length of my legs to ride this lovely rally bike haha

Another good video. Keep them coming. I'm considering this bike. Would you recommend this bike to a tall seasoned rider? I'm a bit older now getting back into motorcycles. Not into the weight and complexity of the bigger ADV bikes. Would you recommend the ABS system?

Yeah nice job mate

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Lighter is better! I would like to see more details about the contents of your luggage next time , cheers!

Mate how’s it going? , Paul from Australia 🇦🇺, I use the Eurostan Blizzard soft Medium 100% waterproof panniers ; I got the mediums - they are all the same size except for how wide they are . Also shaped like a sock 🧦 so fit a small enduro to a medium size ADV bike VERY well. Not cheap but quality gear .

Excellent quality video. Picked up my Rally a few weeks ago. Added some handguards. That took a bit of work but got it done. If you are interested in installing a set let me know and I'll send you the best link for the process.

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will definitely be adding handguards at some point, I’m sure the bar end weights make it trickier, I’d appreciate the link!

@simonf.2504

3 жыл бұрын

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@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonf.2504 thank you!

Oh nooooo! Don't get any scratches on your dual sport! "My precious. Don't scratches my precious..."

ROK straps 👍👍👍

Great video as always! Just a query- How often did the fan kick in. Mine does every 10 minutes when ridden in 1or 2nd gear

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I’m off road in a low gear the fan comes on frequently

Nice video man! Subscribed!! How far did you go and how's your fuel and mileage?

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it! welcome!

hi great video my frend. got a question for you. so I vlog on my r6 with the gopro on the helmet. now I pick up my rally next week and was wondering where you place your gopro as it looks like a realy good angle.

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using the GoPro chest mount a knock off extension to get the GoPro a little higher. It takes some fiddling with the angle but I like how it lets you see all the controls

What if it rains, won't your stuff get wet?

Hi there, I just picked up my 300 rally a week ago. I live in BC as well and am wondering if you have sourced any skid plates or rad guards shipped within Canada? I have an email into a company in the lower mainland who carries Flatland products. Waiting to hear back. Wondering if you have any other suggestions. Thanks.

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at dualsport plus, they have outback motorteks guards and skid plate made specifically for the 300 rally!

@matthewgingras9624

2 жыл бұрын

I purchased an axp skid plate for the 300L from triple clamp Moto and cut the plastic on my rally to fit it. So far so good.

Nice man. I just got myself a rally 250. Where in BC are you located ?

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m in the interior, you?

@SuperCheesyMan

3 жыл бұрын

Vancouver :) Maybe see you on the road someday. Ride safe man

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperCheesyMan absolutely you to!

@letsride3901

3 жыл бұрын

@Dawn Patrol I have a CRF300l Rally, I like to join for ADV riding in BC, where is exactly interior in BC? you mean lower mainland?

@dawnpatrol4256

3 жыл бұрын

@@letsride3901 no more Okanagan Shuswap area

Were you using WD40 to lube the chain at the end there?

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

WD40 to clean it then Maxima chain wax

how do you find its performance on highways?

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely adequate, pretty happily sits at 115kmph

Your GoPro is mounted facing too low. Seeing the top of gas cap

what is the insurance cost of this bike bro thanks in advance, and plus u jst got one more subscriber :-D

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

It’s really going to depend on your location, age, experience, or if you’ve done rider training. In Canada I think it’s in the cheapest insurance category for motorcycles. 200-400cc’s

Gets back from dusty trip, lubes chain (good) washes bike (meh), doesn't even mention air filter (bad).

Why am I watching this I’ve owned a 450l for a year now lol

@ficklepickle2495

2 жыл бұрын

how do you like it? any issues with flameout at low speed technical stuff? seems like an epic bike

Top Speed?

@dawnpatrol4256

2 жыл бұрын

Somewhat comfortably 120-130 kph maxed out 145 kph I think it could hit 150 if you held it wide open long enough depending on weight wind etc.

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