Gday mate, just a quick hello from down under 🇦🇺 Great videos and very humbling and modest commentary. Your really inspiring me to get back on the horse after all these years! Cheers brudda

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I try to keep the commentary fair dinkum lol. Cheers brother!

Thanks for the props on the pass at the 11:45 mark. I love watching your videos!

Hey man, great video. I'm actually the "Red Rider" that you were chasing for a while starting around 23:04. That's also me in the cover photo for the video 78P! sweet

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Right on! Great riding with you out there

This video just made me want a 4t and start racing this year!

@ThomperBeThompin

5 ай бұрын

Do it! No regrets!

Haha, Trrble!! Great Commentary!

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great racing with you! Awesome track.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

You too man. That was a good one

I love this guy's videos

This looked like a FUN track!

Great ride and a freaking beautiful track. Congrats, T!

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think this video convinced me to race this weekend in 3 minutes flat lol

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

Been watching and subbed for a while.....first comment though.....Coming from a 50 yr old who has been riding since age 6, you've made some crazy improvements in such a short time. When you first said you've been riding for one year, I couldn't believe it (still don't LOLOLOL). I have a 2023 SX-F 350 and just ordered those same exact handguards from Cycra (expensive!)....even with the orange bumpers like you have (haha). How do you like them? I was attracted to the bend that allows the hand in and out of the wrap around. They get REALLY great reviews from what I've seen and read. Keep the vids coming!

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks so much! Yup, rode a few farm bikes as a kid here and there, learned how to shift gears, that's about it. Started riding "regularly" as an adult, now have 1.5 seasons under my belt. I love it so much, but wish I had started riding years ago! I'm still very happy with the Cycras. They're the third brand of full-wraps I've run and by far my favorite. The plastic shields are strong and stay attached, and the full-bar is very sturdy as well.

@brutus6328

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin Ahhhhhh so the farm bikes are why you're doing so well (LOLOLOL). Thanks for the Cycra review, makes me feel better having spent nearly $180 on them.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

@@brutus6328 still a massive amount of room for improvement, but I'm loving the journey. Yeah these cycras are not cheap!

I’ve been on the fence on what bike to get. I’d love to be able to afford both a 4t to race and a 300 2t to ride single track but ya know. I see there have been some really good updates/upgrades to the 23 350 xcf that widen the overall use and make it more versatile. I want to start doing some scrambles and sprint enduro racing and think the 23 up 350 xcf is the ticket. Nice video bro. I enjoy you vids.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Get the 2024! It has spring forks, not air. Had I known I would have waited for the 2024.

That wall at 40:26 was fun.

Haha! I was so not mad at you! I pulled over to the left line to let y’all pass, then when you stalled it was more that I felt bad because I had to go cos I was in the lead and trying to win the old lady Championship!. I think I said, “I have to go.” Then I got maybe a lil mad when I started and the guy behind you started to move between us. I was scared he and I would tangle and then we’d be one giant mess 😅 The next stall, I thought you were tipping over so I was reaching to try to pull you up. Then I realized you were just trying to lean out of the way. Sorry you had to pass me 3 times 🤣🤣 Our fam enjoys your videos! Jessica 14N

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Haha! It's always a confusing mess out there. Love your attitude about it. Thank you guys for watching! See you at the next one!

You're def getting smoother and faster. Great video. That guy in the orange helmet is 95p William Smith. That's me @LardEnduro 1p chasing him at 12:52.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I appreciate it!

Hey mate, I’m watching from Victoria Australia and love your content. I just brought a 22 350fx and was wondering what psi you run in your front fork? Cheers.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

That is so cool, thank you for watching! A few of us were having this exact conversation right before the race. I believe the manual says 144, but that is likely not an ideal setup for woods racing. I currently run 138 and one of the faster guys in my class has the same exact bike and runs 136. Admittedly, I'm still playing around with it to find the best setup. The guy who runs 136 said he's about four clicks out for Max rebound in order to increase the rebound. I think he said he softened up the compression a little bit too. Again this is for woods riding not track. I still really need to mess around with mine quite a bit to find a good setting because my front end is a bit bouncy in the tight and technical portions

@tonymorse5240

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply 👍🏻

@moonzy11

Жыл бұрын

Great race. Really getting faster on that 350. For what it’s worth I just had the forks done by Factory Connection on my 22’ 350 and the improvement has been massive. I ride essentially same terrain as you. Woods w some light mx mixed in. Highly recommend 👍🏽

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

@@moonzy11 might have to do that this offseason

@moonzy11

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin they turned it around in 1 day (working time ) . Sent me box overnight w return label and it was back to me in 2 days. Really good service w them. Best I have found yet.

i like your videos, i have the same bike. I am curious, what class you are racing?

@ThomperBeThompin

2 ай бұрын

C class!

20:28 had to pull of to the side right there to fix my number plate that had like fell off from a little tip over luckily got it fixed and battled with 19F in my class for 2 laps we came through scoring 1 second apart but on the last lap slid down a hill into like the only mud hole on the track

Good job bud your getting the hang of it put your bike in map 2 your stalls will go away I did the same thing your doing road mine the longest in map 1 just be a little extra careful until you get use to it in the green map she will stand up with you on a hill at least my 350 will I just use map 1 for muddy conditions now your doing great your faster than me mainly just have fun

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Will try that out for sure

Have you had any problems with Flameout on the 350? Thinking about getting one, I weigh 190 wondering if it can handle that weight on long Hill Climbs. I currently have a 09 yz250 that is set up for the woods. I have raced St Clairesville GNCC two times.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

It can totally handle the weight! I was exactly the same. No flameout issues once I got used to the bike. Just keep on clutching!

@jetdr

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin that is good to hear, I rode a 250f and it bogged down anytime I went near an incline in the Woods.

Hey I was curious what is the Fuel mileage on the KTM 350?? I was looking at videos on the new 300XC but that bike doesn’t seem to be very good

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

That's good question, I'm not sure. I know the four strokes are a little bit more fuel efficient than the two strokes but I'm not quite certain what the MPG is. I think KTM has almost the same exact size gas tank for each bike.

@Blockedinsight

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin I gotcha, yeah I saw some videos on the 23’ 300XC and he did around 35 miles on it and it didn’t have much fuel left… But I’m sure there will be bigger tanks available later on

Great vid! Can I ask your weight? I'm torn between 300xcw and 350excf like what you got. I'm 175lbs and want a bike for 70% woods and 30% track and trail. So softer suspension would be ok but not super soft. Thanks

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing man, I'm 190 before gear.

@hawiehawhaw

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin Thank you!

You uncork & richen that thing up yet? (Flameouts suck) …or consider Rekluse auto clutch?

@ThomperBeThompin

4 ай бұрын

I actually sold it! Bought a 300 TBI. I will say though, before selling it. I did get a lot better at not stalling it. I really like the stock clutch setup on these KTMs and it just took a little getting used to on the four stroke. Absolutely beast of a bike, but I can only own one at a time lol

I think that the reason why it's not starting is because you are turning the gas as you hit the start button! On fuel injected bikes you shouldn't turn the throttle while starting! Great ridding!

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I finally realized that after watching it back a couple times. Won't make that mistake again! Cheers

Wanted to watch just riding the constant commentating put me off. Blah blah blah.😢

@ThomperBeThompin

4 ай бұрын

Why didn't you tell me this before I posted the video!?!? I would have excluded the commentary! Next time.....

Talk too much

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!