Absolutely 100% unapologetically a KTM fanboy. I just spent enough money to buy a small SUV on a Rally and it is 150% worth the risk of "Knowing To Malfunction" Everytime I hit something at speed on it and the magic suspension absorbs it (granted I don't have a TON of miles) I am like "worth it."

@MrRodwatson

3 ай бұрын

As the rider of an Africa Twin....you earned a solid thumbs up on that comment. Having said that....as the rider of an Africa Twin....I also wish you the best of Karma/luck...🤞 -edit...to inform the peeps that I REALLY want one of those 890 adv-R's....so choice 😊

As a KTM owner... the real issue with the bike is the reliability, could be even worse now that it's built in China.

@porkshank13

3 ай бұрын

Or it could be the same, or maybe, just maybe, even better. Fingers crossed!

@paultaylorduke

3 ай бұрын

@@porkshank13 I’ve never seen quality go up when something gets made in China. lol

@kroach2653

3 ай бұрын

Quality will be better with cfmoto I believe.

@MrPepsilon

3 ай бұрын

As an 1190 (1st year model) owner with 74 000miles on it I had no issues at all on my recent 10 000mile trip in USA. Maybe the bike believes it is a Honda?😄

@maxw576

3 ай бұрын

My KTM identifies as a Honda! 😊

Another great show🎉 Also KTM - Keeps Taking Money.

Some thing that is great for staying cool is a cooling vest. You get them soaking wet and put it on and they last for about three hours or more. I have used mine in 90 degree plus weather a number of times and it worked great. If you don't have a sink to get it wet you can just buy a bottle of water and lay the vest on the ground and slowly pour the water over every part of the vest and it works great.

I loved my 990 Adventure and my 690 Enduro. But I never trusted them. I trust my T7.

I had an earlier version of the KTM 790 Adventure R . There were lots of little annoying issues, but it never left me stranded. When i was riding it, you couldn't slap the smile off my face. Eventually, i just had to sell it due to the annoyance. My 690, T7, and Husqvarna FE450 have all been flawless! I wish they would spend more time on the Adv. Bikes

I definitely agree on not concerning yourself for what’s roaming around the tent, on the Idaho BDR I had a wolf pee on my tent sometime in the night and I only realized it because of the smell…

I had a bee get into my shirt and sting me on the back of my left shoulder while riding street bike years ago. I immediately smashed it because I figured I'd get stung less smashing it on my shoulder than if I took the time to pull over and take off my shirt. Got me three more times till it was dead. I considered that a victory. 😄

Bing a Diabetic, I always carry energy gel pouches. Contains Sugars and Carbs. I also carry a neck cooler, which is a cloth tube that has water retention stuff in it. Soak it fo about 45min's and it lasts for hours.

You guys talked about a helmet lock for the handlebars. Which specific one are you using?

A heated jacket liner (Gerbings) and Aerostich Darien jacket, and a tinted visor pretty much eliminates sleeve tan lines, bees in your jacket or on your neck, cold drafts, and the need for sunscreen.

Another great episode! Thanks guys! Be well and ride safe!

Volunteer first aider at events. The majority of patients are heat exhaustion where they drank water but didn't take in salts. We have a dehydration drink that tastes great when your low on salts but nasty when your fully hydrated. Its great.

Should add links to Graces pages in your info. Two peas in a pod, good content and vibes

Great topic.

I nearly bounced out of my motorcycle course because day one, I suffered in the heat. Day two I used liquid iv and a wet neck gaiter, n that made a world of difference

I could listen to you two for hours. Hilarious! When I am on the road I always have Duct tap, zip ties and straps. You never know and they save your butt every time. Great Podcast!! 👍👍 Ride SAFE and BE safe!

Hadda bee fly ino my mouth on I5, LA once, too long for this space. Also a Brown Recluse bit my high inner thigh at speed, not telling that 1....

Chapter divisions would be good.

I carry a sunscreen stick in my tank bag. keeps it handy and less messy than spray or traditional bottles.

I have had hornets fly into my jacket and sting me repeatedly on 6 different occasions, maybe I need a neck gator.

Yes, the back of your neck gets sunburnt. I have so many neck gaitors and my favorite is the Touratech's.

Bees are no fun! Thanks for all the tips!

A couple of thoughts: Merino wool balaclava doubles as a neck gaitor and can be drenched in water to keep your noggin cool on hot days. Electrolyte powder can be added to your water bladder for hydration (LMNT or similar is a good start). Hyland's leg cramp salts dissolve under your tongue and give rapid relief of muscle cramps (other salts have similar effects for different maladies). Merino wool hiking socks work wonders for a base layer as spares. Glove liners add warmth even when your primary gloves get wet. A crush-proof cigar carrier for stowing some puros for the end of the ride celebration can't be ignored! Thanks for the tips!

I love it when Grace curses like a sailor. Strangely satisfying! ☑️🤣

Thx for shout out Ben!

If I am going farther than my commute, I have three things related but not specifically mentioned: Magic Pencil: #2 pencil with eraser, sharpenned, with a few feet of high strength TRex tape, low strength Duck table, electrical tape wrapped around it...even the graphite and eraser are useful. A multitool that has a bitdriver with the most common allen/torx for that bike. Mini Knipex cobra pliers...they are so cute if nothing else.

Imodium, individually packeted surviveware wipes,

if you take a tarp and a couple roc-straps....then you could wrap up another great pod cast.....keep em coming guys and gals.

Paracord I use it for a lot of stuff Super strong and useful

I am in agreement with the armchair Grizzly Adams. An important part of your safety gear.

Love your collection of arcade games!

Another Mom Tip...depending on how many zippers are on your luggage or your person, carry a small supply of paper clips in a small plastic bag. Doesn't take up much room and they can be used as zipper tabs when the real ones break.

Just looked at your neck gaiter, cause Blackstrap makes the best ones, and look! That's who makes yours. Definitely the best of the best. I love mine

Bees are one thing but, a Japanese Wasp sting is another beast all together. Had to stop as it made me woozy AF. I love the podcast. You two bring great perspective. Sunscreen is mandatory for me and my darker tattoos demand sunscreen. I can't count the number of riders with sunburns on one side of their face I've seen over the years. Split sunburnt lips are no fun. Easy Kit to carry is protein bars, some hard candy, electrolyte packs, and USCG water pack, a few tea bags or instant coffee bags and put it all in a personal water bottle. Packs easy. I guess you could carry water purifying tabs too. Waterproof matches of course. Ben's experience with melting Chapstick is one I am familiar with...in my pants. Peace Out Y'all.

Benadryl cream, in case a bee does get into your jacket. Don't ask me how I know. And a hat with a brim, so your face doesn't burn when you're off the bike.

I have a ktm 390 Adventure and a Honda xr350r old But the 390 has been a good bike for the last 2 years.

KTMs are the Harleys of the Dirt. However, the 500 Exc-F with Taco Moto Mikes Get ECU Maps and Seat concepts XL Seat will ensure your inReach lays down all the tracks you are proud to share. BTW KTM and HD riders have the best stories as they always have the: "Everything was going so well, and then!!! And as we get older... lighter is always better!

You could turn the sock into a neck gaiter. Might be a little snug lol

A bit weird but I always carry a wool blanket, or an emergency blanket.

@russellborn515

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, a little space blanket. Weighs nothing, could save your life.

great discussion as usual. Is there any use for a can of fix a flat on a motorcycle tire? Thanks you two.

@MeerkatADV

3 ай бұрын

On tubeless it might work. With tubes absolutely not.

@johnjenkins9202

3 ай бұрын

For tubeless tires a rope plug is the best. Tried fix a flat couple of times on a car tire didn't work. Definitely would not trust it with my bike tires

@DorkintheRoad

Ай бұрын

Definitely not in a tube. I'd avoid it in a tubless tire myself, as well. John is right a rope plug is best.

where do you find charcoal tabs.

Tourniquet, hate to be morbid but if you have a severe accident or someone else does it can save your life or someone else's life. They're easy to carry too.

@DorkintheRoad

Ай бұрын

that's solid advice. I need to take a class on using them.

Hornet in the helmet, between the cheek and the helmet pad, is the worst.

I’ve had bears in the campsite the last one my wife woke up as the bear rubbed past our tent, she asked is that a bear, I said no it’s the wind she was tired enough say ok and go back to sleep.

But Grace, tell us how you really feel!😂 agree re all!

Tinnitus sucks.

Charcoal tab ?

WOW grace

If ktm gave me a bike I would ride it but I will never buy one just due to over pricing and not reliable

Would you ever consider offering a basic editing course? Or would it be too involved and time consuming?

@DorkintheRoad

Ай бұрын

Plenty of those on KZread. I don't know enough to feel like I should be teaching anyone.

I bought 2 Neck Gators, lol. And then I watch this episode and its nothing but gator gator gator, lol. And as always, "Don't forget to bring a towel!"

once you start riding with ear plugs you cannot go back

Ride a 690/700/701.

If you lose your chapstick rub your fingers down the side of your nose and put your skin oil on your lips.

When did the DorkMaster, where bikes are the new wine, get a muse?

Ben is our internet riding Fren

;-)

KTM is like a lady - high strung, high performance, high maintenance, high bills & great rewards, as long as ya adhere to the above rules of the race....

@russellborn515

3 ай бұрын

So true, but so tempting at 11 grand. That's a lot of bike for the money (looking at my T7).

KLIM everything! If you don't have KLIM gear you ain't shit!

@dmelson7502

3 ай бұрын

If you wrap your identity up in your gear, perhaps you ain't s h*t.

This was Shakespearian in its " Lot to do about nothingness" Come on Dork, you guys can do a lot better!

@DorkintheRoad

Ай бұрын

It's okay to just not watch if you don't like it. Plenty of positive comments here from people who do. Also it's "Much Ado About Nothing" Fun fact you don't care about: did you know that in Shakespeare's time the word "noting" was slang for vagina? The title is a sexual innuendo pun.

Can someone please tell the woman to speak English