Some solid work here. Gives me some good ideas. Thanks for posting this.

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I post for that reason. Hopefully to help others.

Clever man.

Very creative!

New subscriber. For a second I thought you were Chainsaw Bob, but he gave up his XT250 and went with a TW200, he's 80 years old..

Great vid!

Thanks for the informative upload. I just picked one up. I’m around your height and weight. What kind of spring preload did you do on yours? They put mine on the highest setting and it feels a little too stiff

Thanks for the video Larry. Nice work on the fabrication. I’ll make that same crash bar. Do you know which model Cycra brush guards those are? I checked their site and they have several models.

Love it! I just watched your newest Blackwater River vid and that was great too. I was seriously curious how your ride is set up. Minimalist touring!

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have something specific you want to know? The links on TexasRider90 shows a lot of what I've done to enhance my touring pleasure.

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have anything specific you want to know? The video shows most of my mods. I haven't loaded it down for camping. Most of my rides are day rides, and exploring back roads for interesting sites. This video illustrates just what I mean... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWhrttR-acvRnLA.html

Have you had any issues with the battery / charging system with all the accessories on? I'd really like to have some LED flood lights on mine and I'm trying to figure how many watts the charging system will support without draining the battery.

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

I have a LED voltage indicator mounted. It monitors battery voltage. With these LED aux. lights, it still shows over 13 volts at idle. No problems keeping a charge. I don't ride much after dark, but I do keep the Aux. LED's on all the time, so I can be seen. Haven't had any issues with charging at all. I think they take about 1/2 amp each. Keep in mind my XT is a 2017 model. No idea about older models.

Did you have to customize your handlebar to mount the brush guards?

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

No ! I did have to add 1/2" & 3/4" extra spacers, to move the guard's bar away from brake tubing, and make the GoPro mtg. bar parallel to the handlebar.

I went a different path, Ventura rack, 2 bags one secured to the rack the other bag zips to the front of the bag that's secured to the rack over the pillion seat, the rear bag on the rack will easily fit a 10L steel Jerry can & pack padding around it so it can't move. Tank bag Marine grade 12 Volt power 🔋 & usb. Handlebar helmet lock 🔐 Phone holder alumina, I don't like plastic.

Good video....Old Chainsawbob

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would be interesting to see your camera, microphone setup. Maybe you could make a short video showing how you have your equipment setup. I just started going through your videos. Keep' Em' Coming!

@chainsawbobnichols

6 жыл бұрын

I use a Go-Pro Hero3+ and a few cheap imitations , also a small Nikon Cool-pix . I have a lot of trouble with the mic's and have not found a good one to use yet. I use a helmet top mount and a helmet mouth guard mount, a chest mount , handlebar mount . I just have fun making videos and make them to suit myself. I am always surprised to see the videos that people like, They are the one's that I don't think people will like. What I like the most is the replies I get from people around the world.... Thanks ....Old Chainsawbob

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

I've had trouble with microphones too. Still experimenting. Post editing is best choice, I guess. Here's my videos... kzread.infovideos An assortment to say the least. Keep those videos coming, I'll be watching

You should tilt the horns down to prevent bugs and water from getting into the horn mouth.

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

I have a set of same horns on my NX250, positioned the same. They've been on there for several years with no problems. I do get bugs inside sometimes. Now you mention it, I'm going to open the horn, and see how it's constructed. I may be able to drill a small drain hole in the bottom? If I can't satisfy myself that the drain will work, I'll tilt them down. A work in progress!

For the head lights you can just change out the lights led bulbs. Cyclope made them

@larry3138

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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i can only wish yamaha put ABS on this model XT 250.... that would be the best dual sport bike ever lol......

@larry3138

6 жыл бұрын

It would make an already good bike, even better.

@Edarahk

5 жыл бұрын

The lack of ABS and the overall simplicity of the xt250 is what i love about it. ABS would take away from that.