The Ride That Made Me Sell My CRF300L..

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My favorite about being a contact creator is getting to know people from all over the world, so when Rob hit me up on Instagram wanting to ride I gladly accepted and we loaded up the 300L for its final voyage.. Yes you heard that right. We start out at Lake Pleasant and make our way up to the small mountain village of Crown King. This was by far the most torture I have put this bike through.. I bought the 300L with the intentions of doing a lot of dual sport riding, but the longer that I have been on the road, I have come to the realization that it is just not practical. I travel full time with my dog and I cannot leave him for a long periods of time, and further more I am getting comfortable with my leg again and I am wanting to do more Hard Enduro style riding. So why would I choose this overweight, under powered dual sport as my main dirt bike when there are much better options on the market? I will have a full video coming soon talking about my thoughts on the bike after owning it and putting over 1000 miles on it. But I have made up my mind and a new machine will be coming to the channel very soon!
The ride up was absolutely beautiful and be sure to stay tuned for part 2! Thank you to Rob and Dan for showing me around.
#CRF300L #DualSport #ADV

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  • @MotoWandering
    @MotoWandering2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t feel bad, things change and that’s what life is all about. Your opinions about the 300l are still valid for your old riding environment but your new circumstances require a different bike. There are so many great options to choose and my only recommendation is too get a plated bike because it opens up many more areas for you to ride and film. Especially if you plan to travel to other states with different OHV laws/regulations.

  • @AdventureDaily

    @AdventureDaily

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony I appreciate the comment!! Glad we can agree, I’m excited for the next chapter!

  • @joebone3151

    @joebone3151

    2 жыл бұрын

    300l is played unless that's not what I mean it's street legal bikes so it can have plates

  • @salav9460
    @salav94602 жыл бұрын

    I watch your content, waiting on my CRF 300L to arrive. I've been waiting for 4 months or so and it should arrive in 3 weeks. I'm little bit sad, that you decided to sell it, but it's your call. Thanks for entertaining me with CRF 300L content while I was painfully waiting. I'll probably continue to watch your content, but I bumped into you just thanks to CRF 300L. Ride safe! ✌️

  • @tylerhickernell3099
    @tylerhickernell30992 жыл бұрын

    No goggles? C'mon man! I would just upgrade the suspension. $1200.00 or so and you could manage those rides. Why can't you have two bikes? One bike is never enough.

  • @markallen3856
    @markallen38562 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all of your 300L videos, I will miss them. But it will be fun to follow you with your new adventures. Glad you liked my great state of Arizona.

  • @stevemartin8573
    @stevemartin85732 жыл бұрын

    Love your work man! , I too have recently sold my 300l. I really liked the bike but wanted something I could go a bit bit further a bit quicker and able to carry more luggage. I bought a T7 and am loving it but still want something a bit lighter to add to the garage in the future. Don't regret selling the 300l as the next dual sport will be at least as light as the 300 but with more power. Good luck with your search...

  • @lukefish7562
    @lukefish75622 жыл бұрын

    Yep yep! I had to add a te300i rockstar for the tight mountain woods of NC. Really loving it. Goes well with 300L. But yeah man you can’t enjoy that terrain out there and kick ass like you know you can on a KTM/Husqvarna/GAS GAS. Always appreciate the great content and straight up entertainment AD! Cheers 🏍💨

  • @dawidswanepoel2523
    @dawidswanepoel25232 жыл бұрын

    Just do the suspension upgrade for the 300l it will make a MASIVE difference... I know its expensive but its worth it and you dont have to spend over a 1000 dollars for suspension there are many options out there. Dont sell the bike

  • @denniswhite5566
    @denniswhite55662 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe how much I enjoy watching you do wheelies. Before I retired from trucking I just hated those guys doing wheelies at 50 mph in front of me on the highway. I knew with one screw-up and they would flat as a pancake and I would have to live with that the rest of my life.

  • @davek6854

    @davek6854

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used to think people decide what chances they take and have already accepted the loss or gains of the situation. Don't feel bad about it. In my working life i hated my job and was always angry and that was the kind of thinking that prevailed in my mind. Retired now five years and seem to have given things a lot of thought and decided a lot of good people make bad mistakes they are not recovering from. In 2018 in Tampa Fl. a teen was involved in an accident that led to the death of pedestrians. He was racing his buddy down the street and hit a woman pushing a baby stroller. The judge was in tears explaining the minimum standards in sentencing guidelines. You Tube. A harsh reality..

  • @salazam

    @salazam

    2 ай бұрын

    lol yeah, you're the REAL victim in that situation. Nevermind the guy who got squished.

  • @stephendirocco
    @stephendirocco2 жыл бұрын

    I understand you wanting to sell the 300L. Since it looks like you'll be in the desert for a bit and you're a Honda fanboy you could look at the XR650. Classic dual sport and it would do great as a desert bomber. Anyways love the content. Excited to see what you end up with.

  • @TheTechne
    @TheTechne2 жыл бұрын

    I did the same man, sold my 300L for a DR650. SO happy with the switch

  • @mrshaneyt4356
    @mrshaneyt43562 жыл бұрын

    I totally get what your saying . Got to be frustrating having all that around you now but the wrong tool for the job. Meant to be fun not a form of endurance, was the perfect bike for your old life but times have changed . Looking forward to what’s coming next

  • @hunter9103
    @hunter91032 жыл бұрын

    I'll miss the 300L videos for sure, but as long as you're on a four stroke I'm happy. I would love to see you on a sherco 300

  • @joelappin9735
    @joelappin97352 жыл бұрын

    I'll add another vote for Beta. I sold my 450L and got a 390 Beta. I definitely recommend giving them a try. The clutch and fueling are excellent. The seat is the worst I've ever sat on, but a Seat Concepts tall seat fixes that nicely.

  • @prestondickson9
    @prestondickson92 жыл бұрын

    I respect your decision. Only you as the rider know what you want. I enjoy you as a content creator first, even though I did buy a 250L because of your content. 😉

  • @JohannesDalen
    @JohannesDalen2 жыл бұрын

    Those trails looks like absolute heaven!

  • @milesgreen9705
    @milesgreen97052 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff as always Tanner. I have a 250 CRF-L. I upgraed the rear with a Hagon (UK firm) & a HyperPro on the front. The bike never bottoms and has tranformed the bike. My skills are nowhere near yours but the local green lanes are very chalky with loads of stones everywhere, so similar but milder than the early part of this video. Both mods were less than £450 to buy. My confidence as a returning rider, has accelerated, exponetially since the mods. Just a thought for other owners of CRF250/300s. Cheers, Miles

  • @RCoperator
    @RCoperator2 жыл бұрын

    You inspired me to get my 250l and it was a great first bike, but I have since sold it for a KTM XC-W 300. I do miss the dual sport because I loved taking my boy on little rides and doing exploration from my house, but the 300 is epic and it opens up more opportunities to ride with people.

  • @oldmanhobbies9554
    @oldmanhobbies95542 жыл бұрын

    Sad to see you parting with the 300l so soon, but for your caliber of riding, I get it. Every time I watch one of your videos, I kick myself for ever letting my 250L go. lol.

  • @whileistillcan9338
    @whileistillcan93382 жыл бұрын

    Knarly terrain for that bike. Looks like the Tusks held up well though! Nasty tube pinching rocks.

  • @anthonylosapio5652
    @anthonylosapio56522 жыл бұрын

    Great vid btw!!

  • @imbertallen
    @imbertallen2 жыл бұрын

    The Beta 390rrs should definitely be in your list! I have a 250L and ride my buddy's 390rrs occasionally. Night and day difference. Street legal, and handles amazing off road. Only mod needed would be to swap in a Seat Concepts low comfort seat and you'd be good to go.

  • @joebone3151

    @joebone3151

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dude 300l is street legal

  • @joebone3151

    @joebone3151

    2 жыл бұрын

    So are the 250l

  • @Evil_Morty2000

    @Evil_Morty2000

    Жыл бұрын

    Get a Beta if you like getting stranded,mine left me stranded so many times it's not funny.

  • @atomicmtbiker8159
    @atomicmtbiker81592 жыл бұрын

    That road brings back memories. Took my stock Jeep Rubicon on it in 2008 when we lived there. Did you take the route that took you over the boulder field? That is the only time I really used the rock rails on my Jeep.

  • @davidtapia6359
    @davidtapia63592 жыл бұрын

    You're a skilled rider. With that said I'd vote for a husky 350. But check out the Beta models and dont sleep on them!

  • @brandonpruitt6417
    @brandonpruitt64172 жыл бұрын

    Im a bleed red Honda guy myself that added a Husky to the garage last year. Get a Husky man, you won't look back. Awesome bikes

  • @robdeverell6941
    @robdeverell69412 жыл бұрын

    I rode and still have a klx 250. But learned it can’t do the trails like I want. I live by Calgary in western Canada and lots of endless trials out here. I kept the klx for commutes and dual sporting. But for the trails and the roads to get there I bought a beta 430 rrs. I would recommend either that or a 390 rrs.

  • @ericweber1969
    @ericweber19697 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your review, and a belated welcome to Arizona! I do wonder how a bike like this would work in these conditions with upgraded suspension? I’m mostly a street rider, but would like to get out on some dirt occasionally. I’ve been thinking a bike like the CRF might be a good bike for me with suspension upgrades. I’d welcome your thoughts!

  • @SlipperySalamanders
    @SlipperySalamanders2 жыл бұрын

    What helmet is that/how do you like it? Im in the need for a new one. Do you find the visor catches too much wind on the highway at all?

  • @michiganmoto7687
    @michiganmoto76872 жыл бұрын

    Jake the Garden Snake has an excellent build series upgrading his CRF300L. I would look into that before fully committing to selling yours just to see what is possible with it.

  • @nathanpierce48
    @nathanpierce482 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video, I recently picked up a 450l and I’ve rode some trails but haven’t done much. I live in new river az right by table mesa and have be looking for guys to hit crown king with

  • @ryansnyder4453
    @ryansnyder44532 жыл бұрын

    you could get a XR400r and put a street legal kit on it! (my dad has one and love's it!) You can also get an electric starter for it too! then you can have Kick start and E start!

  • @kiwiadventurer
    @kiwiadventurer2 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed the ride and have followed you from the beginning of you and the 300. What I don’t get is you complaining about the suspension or lack of it. I’ll explain what I mean by that. Its my opinion that the crf 3 hundy is a genuine dual sport motorcycle but an entry level one because of the budget suspension so more people can afford it and they are mostly not fully experienced. Yet on the other hand it has a good chassis, rock solid motor long service intervals and genuine gearing for road and off road. I think Honda got it right because of the broad appeal. Take me for instance, like you I’m a serious go anywhere enduro rider and I was well aware of the suspension shortcomings before I ordered it. I’m not complaining about the suspension because of the pleasure I’m going to get customising the bike to suit my dual sport needs. I have a channel on KZread which showcases great rides in New Zealand using an Africa Twin. What I can’t do is cross braided rivers high passes and tackle single tracks which I’m not happy about. The 300 will tackle those with ease given good suspension upgrades. When I’m finished the bike will be my unicorn and the extra 3 or 4 grand I spend will give me a bike I can’t buy and still be in the money ball park. I’m seriously considering two sets of wheels. One set with fully aggressive tyres and the other set with 50/50’s. It gives me so much more flexibility. I can courier the egressive's to the area I’ll be based and ride to the chosen area. Your 3 hundy has long stroke front suspension, wouldn’t it be more than capable with the right cartridges and springs? Keep up the great videos you produce, I value your opinions. Stay safe.

  • @jdgreany

    @jdgreany

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm in Northern California and recently sold my Africa Twin because I want to ride more technical stuff that was no fun on the AT. Loved the AT but like you I plan on modding the hell out of this "crf 3 hundy"

  • @rocosurfs

    @rocosurfs

    2 жыл бұрын

    well said

  • @KcYukon

    @KcYukon

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have an XR400R front fork conversion lots of extras put into it if anyone is interested its gonna go up for sale soon

  • @fjoffrd1240

    @fjoffrd1240

    2 жыл бұрын

    The extra Three or four grand!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤣🤣🤣. But then it will be your unicorn🤣🤣🤣!

  • @KcYukon

    @KcYukon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fjoffrd1240 my XR is a super unicorn!!

  • @heynow3788
    @heynow37882 жыл бұрын

    I went from a 250L to a `22 450X that I plated. I'm lovin it... would be a great bike for terrain like what you rode in this vid!

  • @bobscott9253
    @bobscott92532 жыл бұрын

    Get the 500. You have the skill for the technical stuff. My FE501s also got the best milage on our last group ride through Oregon.

  • @RacingFlatts30
    @RacingFlatts302 жыл бұрын

    I ride a yz450f in the Phoenix area and it does alright. It’s heavily modified for the terrain out here but I’m still going to buy a 300l sometime this year and upgrade the suspension. I think it would be way better suited than my 450

  • @DezertBeagle
    @DezertBeagle2 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir! Finally going back to the ole 250l! Just like old times😀😀. Who am I kidding... Enjoy your new KTM

  • @dicksdesertponyrides
    @dicksdesertponyrides2 жыл бұрын

    Made 3 trips on that route with 3 different bikes over the years. Wr250r/701 Husky/ KTM 300. The 701 trip was scary with a foot of water roaring down the super rough section by the mine then snow/ice on top. Actually came back the easy way on the Bloody Basin road. Wr handled fair and KTM with suspension sprung properly was a blast. Suspension is without doubt the key to making that ride fantastic and 60 pounds less machine sure didn't hurt.

  • @AdventureDano
    @AdventureDano2 жыл бұрын

    KLX300? XR650? Or if your only problem with the crf300l is the suspension might be less of a hassle to just upgrade the suspension.

  • @alphawolf2993
    @alphawolf29932 жыл бұрын

    my buddy has a wr250r which is similar. The main thing I dont like is you have to spin it up pretty high to get any torque out of it, which takes a half a second or so, which can be a big deal. I like my (modified) dr650 which is essentially infinite torque right off the get go.

  • @scottellingson9717
    @scottellingson97172 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2020 250L. I love it. I changed the gearing for more power down low. I do not hwy drive it much anyway. It is for me a 75% trail bike. I upgraded the suspension to Ohlins. That made a world of difference. A completely different bike. To me the bike is perfect now. Great suspension, now, and just enough power to do anything I ask of it but not enough to get me into too much trouble.

  • @ericcournoyer1595
    @ericcournoyer15952 жыл бұрын

    Your skillset outgrew the bike's capacity. Good 4 you. Most guys cant say the same including me.

  • @aknmtbr
    @aknmtbr15 күн бұрын

    That’s definitely some gnarly riding. Gnarlier than anything I will do as there’s no exposed rocks to ride in Alaska!

  • @vozspoz2020
    @vozspoz20202 жыл бұрын

    Aw man, pity to see the 300L go, I come here for the 300L content and love your presentation style and content. I did buy a 300L after watching your videos :) Recently sold my 1250 GSA and picked up a 300L to do more offroad. The 300L really needs a few bob spent on mods which I have done, exh & ECU plus the usual rider aids. Just waiting for my Rally Raid shock and forks to complete the setup. It is stupid money for mods, nearly double what I paid for the bike :) I will stay subscribed as I like your other non 300L content but will really miss your 300L content :(

  • @jdgreany
    @jdgreany2 жыл бұрын

    dude! I'm bummed about no more 300l but I get it. Im still breaking mine in but plan on suspension upgrade because I live in Northern California and I enjoy the gnar

  • @Rossi46Moore
    @Rossi46Moore2 жыл бұрын

    The KTM500 gets my vote. Surprisingly good on the street and amazing in the dirt. The 350 is better in the dirt tho. Personally I'm waiting to see what Honda brings out between the 300/450L and the 1100 Africa Twin

  • @OgreMoto

    @OgreMoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d take the 500 over the 350 just for the simpler SOHC, proven bulletproof motor.

  • @Theairguitarguy
    @Theairguitarguy2 жыл бұрын

    Great wheelie skills! Shame about the suspension :/

  • @ZmanAdventurez88
    @ZmanAdventurez882 жыл бұрын

    DR650 or XR650R or XR650L. Those 3 are amazing middle weight adventure/dual sport bikes. My go to would be the DR650 but if you want something a little more dirtbike oriented then a DR-Z400 would be the way to go. However, for desert riding the legendary liquid cooled Baja race bike, the XR650R would be the king if you can find a decent one for the right price and if not then you can go with it's slightly more street oriented air cooled younger brother known as the XR650L. DR650 is a good all around bike. It's oil cooled and does a good job with most terrain. Although I've heard the DR650 has very soft suspension out of the factory. Good luck!

  • @Nonosquaretoucher
    @Nonosquaretoucher2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve done the back way to crown king multiple times rock crawling and on dirt bikes. Definitely a fun trail

  • @rvturner15
    @rvturner152 жыл бұрын

    My vote is a newer KLX300r. It has all the modern conveniences you want (Electric Start/Fuel Injection) and is plush and smooth. It is a fat pig for a dirt bike at 282lbs stock, but still a decent bit lighter than that 300L. I put a lithium battery and exhaust to shave a couple pounds plus a dyno jet to uncork it. That boosted the power a small bit and kept the pipe from glowing red from being lean. It mostly helped shave a couple pounds off the top. No idea how much, maybe 6lbs. I live in Arizona and ride extremely similar stuff to the stuff in your video and the klx is pretty good. If you want to barrel ass though the desert whoops this is not the bike for you. Note I weigh 145lbs before gear and have the clickers set to 5 out of 20.

  • @wolverinesrule2011
    @wolverinesrule20112 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a klx300. They say they have much better suspension, better for primary trail riding

  • @reteptetep5078

    @reteptetep5078

    Жыл бұрын

    Its true. I've owned two DRZ400's, a KLX250, a CRF250L, and a CRF300L (which I just sold after 1500 miles due to how terrible a bike it is). The KLX250 was the most complete bike of them all, and the only bike of the lot which I'd consider owning again. I just wish they sold the KLX300 over here in Europe.

  • @Dont.Tread.On.Me1974

    @Dont.Tread.On.Me1974

    6 ай бұрын

    I own the klx 300. I ride in the rockies and can tell the klx is far superior in this terrain compared to the crf

  • @ktmjun_8610
    @ktmjun_86102 жыл бұрын

    love the Honda content but I can't deny that I'm looking forward to seeing some 350 content!!! KTM, Husky, Gasgas, pick your color orange, white or red, they are all ktms, same mother, just different fathers lol

  • @AutoMan84
    @AutoMan842 жыл бұрын

    You could try some stiffer springs and heavier fork oil. I did that on my old Africa Twin and it helped a lot….but I also sold it and got a Husqvarna 701 with WP Suspension, lol. I’m sure you will find the right bike one day

  • @TerraRiderAdventures

    @TerraRiderAdventures

    Ай бұрын

    How is the reliability so far?

  • @AutoMan84

    @AutoMan84

    Ай бұрын

    @@TerraRiderAdventures I put 21,000 kms on it and never had an issue. I did change the oil and filter twice as frequent as the recommended intervals however. I could have had the luck of the draw but I also tend to maintain my bikes really well

  • @TerraRiderAdventures

    @TerraRiderAdventures

    Ай бұрын

    @@AutoMan84 thank you!

  • @cblank928
    @cblank9282 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see you do suspension upgrades on your 300. I just got a 2017 Crf250L and my suspension is also terrible stock suspension. Curious how good it would be after a $1000 suspension upgrade and if it is worth the money.

  • @anycullen5185

    @anycullen5185

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2017 CRF250Rally, a RaceTech rear shock utterly transformed the bike (also did the add-A-spring to the front). Bike went from struggle to joy on the trail. It was a hard decision to buy an accessory that cost nearly 20% of MSRP but it was totally worth it and I've never regretted it.

  • @robertrscott
    @robertrscott2 жыл бұрын

    It hurt to watch such a good rider suffer through that terrain on a 300L. Before you said it in the video I was thinking man ... he'd be slayin that terrain on a ktm 350 or 500exc-f! Go for it brother. And fyi I'm on a 2018 Beta 500rr-s, love it.

  • @albertsmith6717
    @albertsmith67172 жыл бұрын

    I can see you took a real suspension beating. Why wasn't the suspension upgraded or changed on the 400lb beast?

  • @orangekilla3374
    @orangekilla33742 жыл бұрын

    A crf 450x will suit you well 6 speed transmission and really great suspension I have a 22 and I love it

  • @endurolife3485
    @endurolife34852 жыл бұрын

    The 300L’s a great beginner bike but if you favor more advanced terrain a street legal dirtbike’s the ticket and if your gonna connect trails and hit the pavement from time to time the 500exc won’t disappoint. It’s a completely different machine than the 450L

  • @mitchdomaas304
    @mitchdomaas304 Жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the type of riding I would expect in Colorado. I know need a res recommendation for a street legal dirt bike for a beginner, 6 foot 190 pounds

  • @SWTrailsAndWheels
    @SWTrailsAndWheels2 жыл бұрын

    One offroad bike is tough. I've settled on a WR250F with GYTR ECU, intake, and exhaust mods for technical stuff and a WR250R with 4.7 gallon tank, fuel tuner, exhaust, and windscreen for adventure riding.

  • @jcyoho31
    @jcyoho312 жыл бұрын

    HaHa yuup! Welcome to my world... I bought the 300l rode it home then my 1st outing was straight out to a single track here in Idaho. The bike cant do it stock. It will work you to death and once you lose your line its tough getn it back on track. Had a nasty spill down a steep % and been fixn it up ever since. Its fixed and ill be selling mine pretty soon as well. Has 164miles on her. Im prolly going back to Yamaha may entertain a ktm. Never been an orange guy tho. Always been green or blue.

  • @deancooper5513
    @deancooper55132 жыл бұрын

    whatever you get next, pay the money and get the suspension set up to suit your riding.

  • @joeb2829
    @joeb28292 жыл бұрын

    After owning the 19' crf450l with vortex and fmf, 20' wr450f , 15' and 17' yz250fx, and 21' beta 430rr-s I can say the 20+ ktm 350xcf-w and Husky fe350 are amazing bikes with just a $250 jdtuner. 250 agility and close to 450 power when rung out, the 350 rips and has no problem pulling the front end up in 3rd with just throttle. The 500 vibes to much for me and is not playfull like the 350. I ride the 350, the 500 rides me lol. Also youtube is lacking review videos on the ktm/husky 350, lots of views to be had. If WI ends up in your travels, come ride my 22' 350

  • @carpenter751
    @carpenter751 Жыл бұрын

    I just ordered / put a deposit on a Honda CRF 300l and also bought The Rally Raid stage 2 suspension kit so that it is here before I get the bike. The suspension stock on these are equivalent to a Walmart bicycle but it's only $5300 MSRP and the maintenance intervals mean I can go on a proper adventure ride out here in the. West and down into Mexico.

  • @nightrider1155
    @nightrider11552 жыл бұрын

    I missed it, did you move to AZ? Terrain out here is way more gnarly than the trails in the woods around your grandparents house

  • @Jthumper
    @Jthumper2 жыл бұрын

    Hopeing for a WR350R soon. You will miss the smooth engine in that 300L for sure

  • @Skubi1111
    @Skubi11112 жыл бұрын

    Suspension mods for 300L ! That’s the content I’d like to see a lot

  • @downey318
    @downey3182 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a fun day for sure

  • @highwayman1218
    @highwayman12182 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great ride! 👍 Reminds me alot of my regular rides in Big Bear here in So Cal. If that stuff is your norm, I'd say its time to move up to a more dirt oriented DS also.

  • @salazam

    @salazam

    2 ай бұрын

    You ever take the 2N02 to Pioneertown? I used to bomb up and down it on my XR200 but never made it that far.

  • @highwayman1218

    @highwayman1218

    2 ай бұрын

    @@salazam I have. I usually ride the stuff on the north side. Gold Mountain, John Bull, Holcomb MSR trail and Dishpan into Cedar Glen for food. Then back.

  • @mobmotion2928
    @mobmotion29282 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that lake sure is ...Pleasant.

  • @AA-cq7pl
    @AA-cq7pl2 жыл бұрын

    Man , I have done that ride many times from quads to dirt bikes and it can be rough for me specially in a quad , I had friends turn around right at the rock garden… any ways I have been thru some bikes and played with the whole light adventure dirt bike setup, and my conclusion so far is Beta 390 and 500 rrs. I’m in heaven… ride my 500 from home thru freeways to single track and to 2000 mile rides to Baja and back home . If u still here near Phoenix I’ll let u try.

  • @AdventureDaily

    @AdventureDaily

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah would like to find someone alittle more capable. Sounds like you got it figured out for yourself, thanks for the offer, should be here a few more weeks!

  • @Motolympics
    @Motolympics2 жыл бұрын

    I feel your suspension pain. I had an XT250 and was always bottoming out trying to keep up with motor cross bikes on the trials. Just couldn’t.

  • @Oldrush
    @Oldrush2 жыл бұрын

    I have the new crf450rl and it doesn’t stall anymore so maybe try that again. I have both the 300l for my wife.

  • @bkbrown5881
    @bkbrown58812 жыл бұрын

    350 HUSKY. I have the 300 and love it. Wouldn’t change a thing. Fuel injection on a 2 stoke is so smooth. All the aftermarket stuff is pretty much on the bike when you buy it.

  • @alexp6409
    @alexp64092 жыл бұрын

    I can definitely see wanting a more serious, dedicated machine for riding that type of terrain frequently...

  • @TeamStruggleBunny
    @TeamStruggleBunny2 жыл бұрын

    I've never thought of myself as a content creator, more just edit down videos from rides I do for the guys I ride with and the broader local community. That said the idea of meeting others from around the world certain resonates. I spent a year riding in Israel and have some great friends and memories from that time. Like the idea of linking up with more people and seeing what they're all about and having some laughs and ride time. (PS I ride KTMs lol!) Try the 500exc for sure. I just traded mine for an 890 as I have a 300 for the dirt but I may have to get another 500 and advernturize it.

  • @gordongrant6005
    @gordongrant60052 жыл бұрын

    I road that a few days ago on my 300L. I did not find the bike to be holding me back.

  • @garrettblaster

    @garrettblaster

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think sometimes he just wants to get something else so just finds stuff to complain about

  • @metalsadman

    @metalsadman

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@garrettblaster it's for the content, most motovloggers don't stick to one bike.

  • @dionoliveira4058
    @dionoliveira40582 жыл бұрын

    Seems all you need is to upgrade the pegs bars and suspension to be stella, unless you want to keep servicing and hardly any street

  • @davek6854
    @davek68542 жыл бұрын

    Your experience on the 300 is real and just like Ian on his channel Big Rock media both reviews give a realistic view of the limitations of the bike. I would rather my limitations derive from the desire to open the throttle as experience grows.

  • @joethompson297
    @joethompson2972 жыл бұрын

    East coast probably favors the Honda, but out west I’m happy I got the KLX300! It handles the Nevada knar well.

  • @corries4
    @corries42 жыл бұрын

    Seen a few videos where people say turning the rear shock all the way up helped a lot. Have you done that? Will miss the 300L in your videos if you decide to get rid of it. Always good content though

  • @keldonator
    @keldonator2 жыл бұрын

    What about the loss of mpg if you get one of the other bikes mentioned?

  • @arkansasoutdoorschannel1867
    @arkansasoutdoorschannel18672 жыл бұрын

    I had the 300l Rally for about 1000 miles and I got rid of it for a DR650. Super happy with the switch. The DR650 stock does need some suspension workbutI did not think it was as bad as the 300 Rally.

  • @beardedbarnstormer9577

    @beardedbarnstormer9577

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bro that dr would have gotten sacked out where he was riding. Stop with that nonsense

  • @CBuiltThings345
    @CBuiltThings3452 жыл бұрын

    I think a honda x or rx would be a interesting next option for you. I love my 05 250x that has the kick and e start and is so much more capable thenmy 250l. I’m working on getting my 250x street legal for more adventures. Still not the best bike but does a great job considering what it’s been through with many owners. And the new and improved honda off road models look intriguing to me at least.

  • @thomasdoe6768
    @thomasdoe67682 жыл бұрын

    Guys, relax. In the next three months there will be another "my dream bike ep. XY" video and after that the "why I sold my deam bike" one, because Tanner will find something to bitch about :D This time it´s the suspension, after the CRF does not handle the trail like 10.000 $ hardenduro. Last time it was the CRF 450 who couldn´t handle the slow sections, but had the suspension to handle a proper offroad ride. I am excited to learn why it doesn´t make sense so burn cash on a suspensio upgrade, while money is being burned by selling and buying another bikes ^^ No offense.

  • @c0ck_l2oach75

    @c0ck_l2oach75

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. As I have said before, this channel is all over the place with shadowy facts and really nothing to follow along too anymore.

  • @thomasdoe6768

    @thomasdoe6768

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@c0ck_l2oach75 I still enjoy the content tho. I only see it as entertainment, not as something I would do. The grass is always greener on the other side. Thats life. But in my opinion, the long maintenance intervals and the overall reliability and beginner friendly crf 250/300, is so confidence inspiring, that I don´t see the urge to buy another bike. At least not for it´s better suspension for jumps I couldn´t do in the first place :D And the last thing I want to deal with, is an oil change every 1000 kilometers.

  • @RugerM77

    @RugerM77

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@c0ck_l2oach75 I agree. I watch almost every video and still don’t know why he’s in AZ. Had a camper built but then immediately sold it? The channel timeline and mysteries are hard to follow.

  • @c0ck_l2oach75

    @c0ck_l2oach75

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Attention Deficit was a much more suitable name --- starting to remind me of a Send it Steve lmao

  • @OgreMoto
    @OgreMoto2 жыл бұрын

    Why not respring and revalve? I did it to my WR (which already has decent suspension) and it was a game changer. If you claim to like the bike and the suspension seems to be the only issue it seems like a no brainer.

  • @YouTenaza

    @YouTenaza

    2 жыл бұрын

    This bike is kind of a "starter bike" and very good at it. But dumping money into it to make a high performance bike is a never endting task. Suspension, weight, power... it has to many things it lags behind other existing bikes. It's just easier to sell it and get another bike.

  • @Largetalons

    @Largetalons

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is no perfect bike so inevitably he'll be dumping money into something with shorter maintenance intervals and higher insurance lol.

  • @keldonator

    @keldonator

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@YouTenaza What about the MPG, a big part of me wanting this motorcycle is because of the MPG. What other options are there? I cant find any. Seems like upgrading the suspension is worth it...

  • @YouTenaza

    @YouTenaza

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@keldonator If you already like the bike and just want a bit better quality of life, yes. A suspension mod could be worth it. But if what you expect is to dump money into a 300L until it turns into a husq 701 enduro or a WR450. Just buy a new bike, because it will never perform to that level. Obviously if you want a cheap bike, (base price, mpg, mantenience schedules...) The 300L is the most reliable option in the dual sport market.

  • @keldonator

    @keldonator

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@YouTenaza well neither of those two come close to the 300l mpg so they don't interest me. I guess the 300l stands alone.

  • @BluePonyV8
    @BluePonyV8 Жыл бұрын

    Welp, I just finished the Wyoming BDR on mine (with rally raid suspension) and I think when I get home she’s going to be up for sale. It was a lot of fun in the right stuff but I literally spent whole days at 7500 rpm. She’s gutless and I can’t unload the front wheel with out wringing the piss out of it. She did it all but it’s time for some power.

  • @apemanfool
    @apemanfool Жыл бұрын

    are there any Yamaha models you would like to turn into a dual sport??

  • @Dont.Tread.On.Me1974
    @Dont.Tread.On.Me19746 ай бұрын

    Suspension is the reason i bought the klx and im glad i did. I ride the rockies and it works great

  • @FlyTimes_Fishing
    @FlyTimes_Fishing2 жыл бұрын

    I ride mostly off road with the occasional on road trip and my KTM 690 is an absolute animal. Has all the power and has the suspension. Coming from that 300 you would lose nothing that you love but gain what you don't. Before you buy a bike I highly suggest riding a 690 or 701. They are what I consider the unicorn. Colorado ADV here.. Im very familiar with the west riding style you speak of

  • @ddacaro3625
    @ddacaro36252 жыл бұрын

    Sold my CRF300L for a KTM 500 exc - night and day difference in the dirt and 500cc on the highway makes such a difference. 300L was way too heavy for technical single track, sluggish, and the suspension terrible. but looks really amazing...

  • @JS-gp7mz
    @JS-gp7mz2 жыл бұрын

    Why not a Beta 350 or 390? They are as good as any out there

  • @shmack-dab-in-da-middle3960
    @shmack-dab-in-da-middle39602 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I get it I never even rode my 300 l stock as soon as I got it it was terrible weather in the winter time here in Washington so I pretty much did all the mods that you did plus I did the full Yoshi system DNA filter 550 performance 91 octane flash and then now the full k-tech suspension for a 240 lb Rider this thing is f****** badass now but yeah it's a $9,000 bike now

  • @MHix63
    @MHix632 жыл бұрын

    Get a Beta RR-S!! I have the 500 and love it. You may like the 390 or 430. Street legal dirtbike from the factory!

  • @anthonylosapio5652
    @anthonylosapio56522 жыл бұрын

    Is there a bike option out there that comes equipped outa the box that you would recommend? For that kinda riding?

  • @AdventureDaily

    @AdventureDaily

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stay tuned 😈

  • @ashmite
    @ashmite2 жыл бұрын

    At 5'5" my bike choices are limited. I have a 250L with revalved/resprung suspension ($800 for both the front and rear). It is a whole new bike, and I can hang with XR400rs, XR650Rs, etc. If I were to pick my ideal bike, it would be the Beta RR series. There isn't really a difference in weight between the 350 and the 500, (nor price) so I'd probably get the 500 and have it lowered to fit me. I had a street legal Beta 300XT, but I couldn't really make a 2-stroke work as my primary bike. It was fantastic and fun though!

  • @joebone3151

    @joebone3151

    2 жыл бұрын

    False they are not my dad is your same height he would ride every thing. Even had a klr which he lowered completely to be able to ride but had to mod it more so he could stand on it

  • @cwcadventures9987
    @cwcadventures99872 жыл бұрын

    What part of Ohio your from ? I’m in inwood WV. Waiting on YSS rear shock and ktech fork spring for my 300L. Bought them both for $400.

  • @zombeloffical
    @zombeloffical2 жыл бұрын

    Damn i subscribed too you because you made videos about the 300l now theres nothing left of Our channel that i enjoy lol

  • @AdventureDaily

    @AdventureDaily

    2 жыл бұрын

    sorry to hear that, there will still be plenty of awesome content to come.

  • @JohnnyBoy919

    @JohnnyBoy919

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AdventureDaily Have you seen what jake thegardensnake has done to his crf300l?

  • @TaterGrabbinBass
    @TaterGrabbinBass10 ай бұрын

    I was thinking about getting a 300L but they’re hard to find used and for a brand new one they’re like $8k out the door inn AZ. I ended up getting a deal on a 21’ Husqvarna ef350s with 261mi and thousand of $ into the bike for $7500 and it’s literally brand new owned by a guy in his late 60’s. So I couldn’t pass up the deal and I love the bike, I’m just waiting for the temps to go down in AZ to start riding in a regular basis.

  • @nickhoffman7344
    @nickhoffman73442 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see you ride a ktm/husky 350!

  • @smithyboy75
    @smithyboy752 жыл бұрын

    Yo dude ive been watching you for a while and i know you dont have the 300l still but how did you wheelie so easily? Please let me know dude i cant seem to figure it out on my 19 250l

  • @charlieward7606
    @charlieward76062 жыл бұрын

    my experience on dual spot sort of bikes is not only is it more of a struggle but it feels like your beating the piss out of them, everything rattles and shakes, it feels like your taking your streetbike through potholes, so even if they are capable your always questioning how much you are damaging it

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