all them fall colors happening! straight up beauty!

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s a little early to be getting fall colors! I’m not ready for summer to end!

Wow, that drone footage!!! And The high speed editing is So cool! Im motivated to go explore that area. Keep it up man!

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! There are a lot of good camping spots in the area too. Those lakes are just asking for a canoe

I feel like a real dirt biker now. I go on intermediate and hard trails deep into the mountains by myself. I passed a whole group of guys on 2 stroke enduro bikes on a black diamond trail. It was on a boulder field and I enjoyed watching them struggle. They asked how long I had been riding and seemed dumbfounded when I told them a year.

@wayward03

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know, have been debating btw the 450L and a beta 390. Need to ride to the trails but want something that'll help me go more places

@Monjar3

3 жыл бұрын

@@wayward03 I think the 390 would be better trail bike but the 450L is very low maintenance. At least for a dirt bike.

We were up there on Sunday. Should have met up. I was on the other side of the mountain to the east. I agree about the rocks hiding in the grass found one of those! That area is definitely a different type of single track then what I had been riding all summer. Props to you for handling that much power. I struggled with what I got and its probably 15-20hp less and and 30 more lbs.

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely would have rather been on a 400e but the 450xcf does pretty well!

@PistonSlap

3 жыл бұрын

@@RacerRed my buddy was on a 450xcf. It's near to see the difference on how the power is put down

Your editing skills are getting awesome. That transition with the drone footage was sick. Going from you firing it up to the aerial shot with the music was seemless.

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate it. The drone footage is something I will try to make happen as much as possible.

Thats right up my alley, didn't look like there was any big exposure. Awesome video again thanks for putting in the work!

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Not much exposure at all. I definitely recommend this one. Don’t forget to stop and take in some scenery

That's quite the rock garden! I would have to bring a trials bike...and hope not to run out of gas!

I have a 2019 450 xc-f and a 2019 300 xc-w tpi. For tight, technical single track, one is like going 10 rounds with Tyson in his prime and the other like going on a date with Scarlett Johansson.

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

The 450 on this stuff is definitely like a bout with mike Tyson but luckily my ears are still intact.

@wayward03

3 жыл бұрын

I did not find the 300 to be any easier than a 500exc at least on mild single and mid level double track. I'm not an expert either, just can't see the appeal of the 2T for tight stuff. Might need to try a 250 and for longer than one 3hr outing I guess

Nice edit! I can relate to the clutch hand giving out, not a lot of fun when you still have a long ways back to the truck.

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am definitely going to work on grip strength and find a way to make it lighter.

Great video and awesome drone footage. Keep it up!

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will definitely do that. The drone takes a little more time but is definitely worth it.

My 450L clutch lightened up a lot from when it was new or my hand just got stronger. I one finger it all day and never notice any fatigue. And for a 450 it is very smooth now with the vortex. If i stall it now, it is my fault. And the power isn't to much being right at 40 hp. More power would be fun but too much for single track. I can ride all day if I don't Crack the throttle open all the time.

Thats impressive on the Beast!

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The views were really great on this one! The beast handled it well

I've been considering getting one of these bikes to go along with my 500exc. Dealers were offering pretty decent deals on them a while back and they save a bit of weight over the 500(at least my 2016 500). Wanting it for just a trail only bike, no street licensing.

If possible, can you make a video, with the camera showing your hands. I think it may help myself and others understand how much, and when you are slipping the clutch.

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

I have been asked that a few times but I haven’t figured out how to film my hands yet.

For that heavy clutch pull check out the ez levers from Midwest mountain engineering. I had them on several bikes and you can easily cover with one finger clutch and brake.

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

I will definitely check those out. I’m ready to take some steps to make my clutch easier to pull. They reduce pull weight?

@TorqueDorque

3 жыл бұрын

@@RacerRed yes, the engineer that designed them had to because of weakness in his fingers/hand. They work really well for me. That Beta 430 clutch pull seems really hard to me. Put the short ASVs on it because this company doesn't make them for Nissin brakes and clutches, only Brenbo and Magura. Anyway the ASVs help but still wearing on the fingers for me

@TorqueDorque

3 жыл бұрын

You can call them - they are really nice and informative

What trail is this? As well any recommendations of best trail around sawtooth, Boise or salmon National forest? Im an experienced rider will be first time in Idaho in 2 weeks. Thanks

What was your gearing on this ride?

@RacerRed

Жыл бұрын

12 countershaft 48 rear

What year is ur 450

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is a 2017 xcf

It makes me mad he doesn’t tell us where any of these trails are

@RacerRed

2 жыл бұрын

it makes me mad that this makes you mad :)

Maybe a trials bike would suit you best...

@RacerRed

3 жыл бұрын

This terrain has a lot of really cool rocks! I think it would be fun to take a trials bike out some time.