On devrais rider ensemble je suis a Repentigny j'ai moi aussi un CRF450RL
@ridemfast7625Ай бұрын
Whats your 450rl weigh with the mods including tires and hd tubes and pipe.
@billyarsenault19705 ай бұрын
Is that thing really as quiet as it sound~ s in this video. Nice riding spots you found.
@boltaxr6 ай бұрын
Why in Canada do you have to stop on a main road for the side roads?! So weird..
@YZEtc7 ай бұрын
I saw a 2021 CRF450RL with 614 miles on it in September of 2021 for a killer price, so I just had to buy it. I have been following the CRF450L/RL since it hit the sales floors, so I was prepared for the dreaded snatchy throttle response and flameouts/lean stalling. I turned the idle speed up slightly and actually thought it was not bad and at first believed I'd simply ride it with the stock ECU forever. But hearing and reading sooooo much about the awesomeness of the Vortex ECU and an aftermarket exhaust system made me decide to order one just to see if it was deserving of all the high praise. Turns out it was a good move to do so because it made the throttle response completely normal, and the stalling/flameouts vanished. On top if the Vortex ECU, I installed an FMF Megabomb head pipe and Q4 muffler for a great sound that's not too loud, less weight, better looks, and also the advantage of no more baking heat radiating off the stock cat muffler. In this case, curiosity killed the cat while making it all better. :D It's funny because although I've made a couple mods to the clutch to make it slightly heavier to pull (replaced 3 of the stock clutch springs with stiffer CRF450R springs) and grabbier over a shorter lever pull (removed the clutch judder spring and spring seat), I think the clutch pull is one of the smoothest and easiest I've had on one of my motorcycles. I mention this because I often hear reviews with riders saying they think the clutch pull is too hard. I also installed suspension springs suited for my weight, got rid of the air injection plumbing and evap canister, removed the plastic crankcase covers, installed a one-tooth-larger rear sprocket, got a DID 520 ERVT chain with a rivet-style master link, removed the stock mirrors and installed one folding mirror, and mounded real knobby tired and balanced the wheels. I really like the CRF450RL and I think of it as a desert sled because like the 2009 CRF450X I used to ride, it loves to go real fast over rough ground with its tremendous stability and quality, firm suspension.
@baldwin2767 ай бұрын
Nice video! How do you like your GPS set up?
@YZEtc7 ай бұрын
You mean you didn't immediately notice the lack of fuel cut when closing and opening the throttle? 🤔 Getting rid of that was the No. 1 thing I was expecting to experience when I decided to buy a Vortex ECU for mine after riding it stock for a while.🙂 Another nice thing is elimination of the lean stalling and flameouts just when you don't want them. 😡
@7overland5147 ай бұрын
Done? There’s no Supermoto wheels in your garage, so you haven’t even started. lol break out the old credit card and let her rip.
@robertlambert79068 ай бұрын
I’m gonna tell you right not the megabomb with the powercore 4 is way to loud like way to loud
@Jungleland339 ай бұрын
I got my 300 Rally less than a month ago and absolutely love it to bits already. I've been riding about 40 years and have had a lot of different bikes over the decades. As I've gotten older I've realised that speeding to get somewhere is having to miss all the stuff along the way. The 300 will allow me to tootle around whilst looking over hedges and ditches and its light weight means that narrow lanes with grass in the middle don't scare me any more. I can't wait for next year when i get to go to the Outer Hebridies and some of the other Inner Isles. If only Honda had grown a pair and made a 450 version.
@Splintermill9 ай бұрын
Just found your channel, got really lucky myself and bought a 23 a few months ago. 600 ish miles ( changed oil to synthetic at 490) and absolutely love the bike. Suspension is indeed a joke, I’m 6’1 and 210 butt naked. General cruise it’s not an issue, but hit an overpass at 55 and you realize this sh$& ain’t right! Old school xr guy, still own a couple and Honda all the way, but I’m definitely going to spend the coin on suspension. Really think this bike is something anyone can afford, and with a little bit more investment it really is something special. Ride within your means and your talent and you’ll often find less is more!
@Pettington10 ай бұрын
I just came here for xsr due to the fact I own one myself 😂
@dustinbell968910 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tehioteuru10 ай бұрын
Merci Brad. J'ai eu dans ma jeunesse la XLS 125 la 350 puis la twin 125, les XR 200 et 500, la MTX 125, en cross une CR 125 et une 250. Maintenant j'ai 63 ans et je suis atteint d'un cancer osseux un myélome dû à un essais nucléaires atmosphérique Français en Polynésie qui m'a contaminé à l'âge de 12 ans. Le moindre choc et c'est fini pour moi. J'ai déjà eu une fracture de ma cervicale C2 juste en plongeant la tête la première dans la mer. Pour moi la moto c'est fini. Encore une fois je te remercie pour cette petite balade dans ton pays pour moi mon horizon est de rester à la maison. Merci encore.
@tehioteuru10 ай бұрын
En voyant vos vidéos je sent que je vais l'acheter je préfère mourir en liberté que de finir sur un lit dans une chambre
@cerberus288111 ай бұрын
Did you consider the XR650L?
@DroidLocks697110 ай бұрын
I have the 2023.xr150l . The XR650 is a bike I wish odk own about or even The crf300
@philipcloutier255311 ай бұрын
I would like to comment I am seriously looking at the new CRF300LS the gray and orange graphics . With the same upgrades you have . I also am close to Ottawa . My purchase this year was the new to North America XR150L . I currently have 2000klms . An other than little lack of power the XR150L $5300 plated out the door is the value bike of the year . + bikes are . 2010 GL1800 . 2001 GL1800 , 2022 NAVI 2023 XR150L.
@MichaelShaw20611 ай бұрын
I just sold my 450L too. I'm replacing it with a Kove 450 Rally, which should arrive next week. I chose it over the 300L Rally because of the extra HPs and the larger gas tanks (8 gallons). It should be the perfect BDR bike with good suspension. The downsides - will it have Honda reliability and can I get parts for it going forward?
@chantdeguerre11 ай бұрын
The Koves are really interesting! In Canada the only dealer is in Alberta which is very, very far from me (and registering vehicles from out of province is a big PITA) so I didn't really consider it. But I'm watching that bike closely because in a few years, you never know!
@zeezeerhydon708311 ай бұрын
I was just thinking about doing the same thing. I have a 2021 crf450rl and I've owned it for about a year and the honeymoon has definitely settled. A local dealer has a crf300 and 300 rally. I was thinking about getting a rally but I already have a africa twin.
@chantdeguerre11 ай бұрын
Hmm tough one. If you're already using the Africa Twin for longer travel you'd have to kinda consider what kind of rides you'd wanna do on a rally. If you were using that 450 for more technical / enduro stuff, I dunno if the rally would be a great replacement considering the super soft suspension and all that breakable plastic.
@zeezeerhydon708311 ай бұрын
@@chantdeguerre Thank you for the advice. I think what I dislike about the 450 is that it's a high performance dirt bike and I've never been into racing enduro or mx. the power comes in handy on the road but everything else kinda sucks in terms of comfort and usability. maybe I should just keep it and run it but it's definitely not on my favorite motorcycle list anymore.
@TimeDemand11 ай бұрын
Looks like a great trip, and nice video footage. Since you stayed in hotels/motels may I ask if you had any security issues with your bike? Did you have locks and a cover, or bring it inside? I'm looking forward to doing a similar type of trip on the West Coast. Thanks!
@chantdeguerre11 ай бұрын
No, I didn't do anything special for security. I use the Mosko Moto soft luggage system and I took the waterproof bags (which go into the carriers) inside with me at night which is where my stuff was. I left my 2 gas bottles and the luggage holders on the bikes overnight, didn't have any issues. Most of the BDR route is pretty out of the way from population centers so it didn't really feel like I was taking a risk.
@TimeDemand11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MrMountaincycle11 ай бұрын
Nice job and thanks for sharing your trip! I also have the same bike to pair with my 2017 Africa Twin. Did you go with the XL Seat concept or just the comfort low?
@chantdeguerre11 ай бұрын
Comfort low for me, since I'm not all that tall and the 450 is!
@terratrodder11 ай бұрын
Well done! That sure looks like some nice country to ride though, I'm on the west coast but would love to make it over there to complete that BDR. I've added the 20L Nomad tank and Rekluse clutch, otherwise our bikes are very similar.
@dzroro Жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@melanievanier3827 Жыл бұрын
Nice trip! I just got the same bike to pair with my Africa twin…👍🏻Ordered a seat,aim ecu with a Switch,skid plate,handguards and Motoz tires to start with!! Where are you from?? I seem to recognise somme places in the Terrebonne Mascouche area…i am in Laplaine 🤷🏻Keep the rubber side down!👍
@chantdeguerre Жыл бұрын
Haha Laplaine also!
@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын
A 2020 XSR900 has massive torque!! 2,000 rpm = 50 ft lb. That's bonkers. That's GSXR-1000 territory. You yanks have terrible gasoline. That bike does best on GA AvGas from an airport bowser.
@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын
Soften up the preload. Commuting on this????????? 115bhp????? Madness. These are great track day bikes. 150mph. I LOVE mine. It's super fun. I never ride in cities. Only mountain twisties and track days for me. Commute in a car man. That's the only way to go.
@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын
LED use the H4 connector. Bulbs are very inexpensive.
@NoobPolice Жыл бұрын
Picking up my 450RL tomorrow. This video is literally the same scenario I was just playing minus the random T7 at a local dealership being tempting..
@julescomte7380 Жыл бұрын
Do you really need oil change every 600 miles? Sounds a bit much unless you are talking about the "first" oil change.
@billyarsenault1970 Жыл бұрын
I cannot help but think that the initial stress of hacking off the stock plate bracket, directionals and brake light on a brand new bike followed by destroying a license plate as a direct consequence and then whatever issues arise next due to hacking-up the electrical harness or because a driver behind you cannot tell what the hell those little bunched-up lights are even supposed to mean- Is worth even considering that “Mod” anymore. She’s looking and sounding great in the mean-time tho. Also FMF has a nice little heat shield for megabomb- Look around for it if you have not yet. Cool vid.
@MrDobalinaa Жыл бұрын
Looks like the 12oclock labs kit. Doesn't require any hacking at all of parts or the electric connectors. It also comes with hardware so not sure why he didn't include everything. Nothing is destroyed and you can just pop back ugly stock tail and blinkers if you want.
@ericrusch8258 Жыл бұрын
This is great, thanks for sharing all you did.
@ApriliMille Жыл бұрын
Nice garage! I also have a CRF450L and XSR900
@josedias2585 Жыл бұрын
Night and day from the pig lol. Been 4 years with the CRF and I switched from the drz, the drz was my first bike. When I got on this CRF I was immediately blown away by the weight, not so much by the power cause I had things done to the pig... But the nimbleness of the CRF (and the 6th gear mod) had me. Oh let's not forget the EFI 😂
@Deez3d Жыл бұрын
Man you should do Vlogs! You’re really good. I’m in the process on buying a 2020 XSR900 right now, and you thoughts really helped me take the leap!
@zyoungson215 Жыл бұрын
Nice bike, that colour scheme is lush
@jeffreymurillo3131 Жыл бұрын
2:35 I took my bike, same model cross country and was able to get 180m/289km per tank I did carry a 1.5L fuel bottle. For water, better use a camelbak style drink carrier.
@yari-youraveragerideronthe7001 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking at this bike for short and a few long rides. What I'm interested in is what you used to pack all that in and how being a naked bike. I'm coming from advs. Saw your content n the xsr9 and they're useful for me. Thanks!
@keithquinn5624 Жыл бұрын
Tours like trash, small fuel tank
@geoffhowse3591 Жыл бұрын
Hi, as a CRF450LX owner (in Australia), with a Vortex & FMF, what settings on the Vortex have you settled on ??
@davidsalo8397 Жыл бұрын
A 450X header can be ordered from Honda. Almost half the cost, and you can mount the stock heat shield onto the X header.
@gabrielkopp2036 Жыл бұрын
Taco moto has far superior ecu ove vortex for same cost
@jeffmunro7638 Жыл бұрын
Whats the price? Which one, thought the get and aim were like $400 US more?
@gabrielkopp2036 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffmunro7638 check out born a Goon he did real test on all ecus for 450l/rl and the cost of all..
@davidsalo8397 Жыл бұрын
I ordered the AIM from taco Moto, which included a handlebar switch for $699, on sale.
@8000blue Жыл бұрын
A little knowledge is so dangerous!!
@greggclifford8662 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that, practical to. I think I wud get the 700.regards G uk.
@bryceborgialli5090 Жыл бұрын
Hey how tall are you by chance? Thanks.
@tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын
The 450L/RL is the best dual sport for open, western USA. The KLX300 is the best for wooded and urban USA. Iv had both in both terrain. The 450 had the power for sand, desert, hill climbs. The KLX has the smoothest throttle mapping Iv ever felt on an efi bike thats soooo much nicer for tight trails. If u are complaining about either of these bikes, you are not riding them where and what they are intended for.
@biophillie Жыл бұрын
Nice bike and installations..
@MichaelShaw206 Жыл бұрын
Did you survive.
@chantdeguerre Жыл бұрын
I did! Still editing the footage between work and everything else, but it was a great trip.
@MichaelShaw206 Жыл бұрын
This is why I'm going to sell my Tuareg. Just not confident with it off-road by myself. Great bike but I'm using it solely on the road. I came to it from a WR250R and initially loved the road manners, tubeless tires, cruise-control and the wind protection, but found myself missing the freedom of having a light bike that I could drop on a hill and not need others to help me pick it up. The downside of the WR250R was the knitting of trails together using the highways (BDR rides). With gear strapped on, it struggled to keep up with traffic going uphill into the wind. Just bought a 450L and now enjoying the light bike that has the power to ride the highways. Don't enjoy road touring (road traffic scares me as I get older).
@thanhchau5650 Жыл бұрын
Super fun bike…needs more power…I sitting position is awkward but used to it now
@thanhchau5650 Жыл бұрын
Same bike 2022…already crashed it, broke my bone 🦴..and already back on it…shhh my Dr. Doesn’t know yet
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On devrais rider ensemble je suis a Repentigny j'ai moi aussi un CRF450RL
Whats your 450rl weigh with the mods including tires and hd tubes and pipe.
Is that thing really as quiet as it sound~ s in this video. Nice riding spots you found.
Why in Canada do you have to stop on a main road for the side roads?! So weird..
I saw a 2021 CRF450RL with 614 miles on it in September of 2021 for a killer price, so I just had to buy it. I have been following the CRF450L/RL since it hit the sales floors, so I was prepared for the dreaded snatchy throttle response and flameouts/lean stalling. I turned the idle speed up slightly and actually thought it was not bad and at first believed I'd simply ride it with the stock ECU forever. But hearing and reading sooooo much about the awesomeness of the Vortex ECU and an aftermarket exhaust system made me decide to order one just to see if it was deserving of all the high praise. Turns out it was a good move to do so because it made the throttle response completely normal, and the stalling/flameouts vanished. On top if the Vortex ECU, I installed an FMF Megabomb head pipe and Q4 muffler for a great sound that's not too loud, less weight, better looks, and also the advantage of no more baking heat radiating off the stock cat muffler. In this case, curiosity killed the cat while making it all better. :D It's funny because although I've made a couple mods to the clutch to make it slightly heavier to pull (replaced 3 of the stock clutch springs with stiffer CRF450R springs) and grabbier over a shorter lever pull (removed the clutch judder spring and spring seat), I think the clutch pull is one of the smoothest and easiest I've had on one of my motorcycles. I mention this because I often hear reviews with riders saying they think the clutch pull is too hard. I also installed suspension springs suited for my weight, got rid of the air injection plumbing and evap canister, removed the plastic crankcase covers, installed a one-tooth-larger rear sprocket, got a DID 520 ERVT chain with a rivet-style master link, removed the stock mirrors and installed one folding mirror, and mounded real knobby tired and balanced the wheels. I really like the CRF450RL and I think of it as a desert sled because like the 2009 CRF450X I used to ride, it loves to go real fast over rough ground with its tremendous stability and quality, firm suspension.
Nice video! How do you like your GPS set up?
You mean you didn't immediately notice the lack of fuel cut when closing and opening the throttle? 🤔 Getting rid of that was the No. 1 thing I was expecting to experience when I decided to buy a Vortex ECU for mine after riding it stock for a while.🙂 Another nice thing is elimination of the lean stalling and flameouts just when you don't want them. 😡
Done? There’s no Supermoto wheels in your garage, so you haven’t even started. lol break out the old credit card and let her rip.
I’m gonna tell you right not the megabomb with the powercore 4 is way to loud like way to loud
I got my 300 Rally less than a month ago and absolutely love it to bits already. I've been riding about 40 years and have had a lot of different bikes over the decades. As I've gotten older I've realised that speeding to get somewhere is having to miss all the stuff along the way. The 300 will allow me to tootle around whilst looking over hedges and ditches and its light weight means that narrow lanes with grass in the middle don't scare me any more. I can't wait for next year when i get to go to the Outer Hebridies and some of the other Inner Isles. If only Honda had grown a pair and made a 450 version.
Just found your channel, got really lucky myself and bought a 23 a few months ago. 600 ish miles ( changed oil to synthetic at 490) and absolutely love the bike. Suspension is indeed a joke, I’m 6’1 and 210 butt naked. General cruise it’s not an issue, but hit an overpass at 55 and you realize this sh$& ain’t right! Old school xr guy, still own a couple and Honda all the way, but I’m definitely going to spend the coin on suspension. Really think this bike is something anyone can afford, and with a little bit more investment it really is something special. Ride within your means and your talent and you’ll often find less is more!
I just came here for xsr due to the fact I own one myself 😂
Thank you!
Merci Brad. J'ai eu dans ma jeunesse la XLS 125 la 350 puis la twin 125, les XR 200 et 500, la MTX 125, en cross une CR 125 et une 250. Maintenant j'ai 63 ans et je suis atteint d'un cancer osseux un myélome dû à un essais nucléaires atmosphérique Français en Polynésie qui m'a contaminé à l'âge de 12 ans. Le moindre choc et c'est fini pour moi. J'ai déjà eu une fracture de ma cervicale C2 juste en plongeant la tête la première dans la mer. Pour moi la moto c'est fini. Encore une fois je te remercie pour cette petite balade dans ton pays pour moi mon horizon est de rester à la maison. Merci encore.
En voyant vos vidéos je sent que je vais l'acheter je préfère mourir en liberté que de finir sur un lit dans une chambre
Did you consider the XR650L?
I have the 2023.xr150l . The XR650 is a bike I wish odk own about or even The crf300
I would like to comment I am seriously looking at the new CRF300LS the gray and orange graphics . With the same upgrades you have . I also am close to Ottawa . My purchase this year was the new to North America XR150L . I currently have 2000klms . An other than little lack of power the XR150L $5300 plated out the door is the value bike of the year . + bikes are . 2010 GL1800 . 2001 GL1800 , 2022 NAVI 2023 XR150L.
I just sold my 450L too. I'm replacing it with a Kove 450 Rally, which should arrive next week. I chose it over the 300L Rally because of the extra HPs and the larger gas tanks (8 gallons). It should be the perfect BDR bike with good suspension. The downsides - will it have Honda reliability and can I get parts for it going forward?
The Koves are really interesting! In Canada the only dealer is in Alberta which is very, very far from me (and registering vehicles from out of province is a big PITA) so I didn't really consider it. But I'm watching that bike closely because in a few years, you never know!
I was just thinking about doing the same thing. I have a 2021 crf450rl and I've owned it for about a year and the honeymoon has definitely settled. A local dealer has a crf300 and 300 rally. I was thinking about getting a rally but I already have a africa twin.
Hmm tough one. If you're already using the Africa Twin for longer travel you'd have to kinda consider what kind of rides you'd wanna do on a rally. If you were using that 450 for more technical / enduro stuff, I dunno if the rally would be a great replacement considering the super soft suspension and all that breakable plastic.
@@chantdeguerre Thank you for the advice. I think what I dislike about the 450 is that it's a high performance dirt bike and I've never been into racing enduro or mx. the power comes in handy on the road but everything else kinda sucks in terms of comfort and usability. maybe I should just keep it and run it but it's definitely not on my favorite motorcycle list anymore.
Looks like a great trip, and nice video footage. Since you stayed in hotels/motels may I ask if you had any security issues with your bike? Did you have locks and a cover, or bring it inside? I'm looking forward to doing a similar type of trip on the West Coast. Thanks!
No, I didn't do anything special for security. I use the Mosko Moto soft luggage system and I took the waterproof bags (which go into the carriers) inside with me at night which is where my stuff was. I left my 2 gas bottles and the luggage holders on the bikes overnight, didn't have any issues. Most of the BDR route is pretty out of the way from population centers so it didn't really feel like I was taking a risk.
Thanks!
Nice job and thanks for sharing your trip! I also have the same bike to pair with my 2017 Africa Twin. Did you go with the XL Seat concept or just the comfort low?
Comfort low for me, since I'm not all that tall and the 450 is!
Well done! That sure looks like some nice country to ride though, I'm on the west coast but would love to make it over there to complete that BDR. I've added the 20L Nomad tank and Rekluse clutch, otherwise our bikes are very similar.
Good stuff
Nice trip! I just got the same bike to pair with my Africa twin…👍🏻Ordered a seat,aim ecu with a Switch,skid plate,handguards and Motoz tires to start with!! Where are you from?? I seem to recognise somme places in the Terrebonne Mascouche area…i am in Laplaine 🤷🏻Keep the rubber side down!👍
Haha Laplaine also!
A 2020 XSR900 has massive torque!! 2,000 rpm = 50 ft lb. That's bonkers. That's GSXR-1000 territory. You yanks have terrible gasoline. That bike does best on GA AvGas from an airport bowser.
Soften up the preload. Commuting on this????????? 115bhp????? Madness. These are great track day bikes. 150mph. I LOVE mine. It's super fun. I never ride in cities. Only mountain twisties and track days for me. Commute in a car man. That's the only way to go.
LED use the H4 connector. Bulbs are very inexpensive.
Picking up my 450RL tomorrow. This video is literally the same scenario I was just playing minus the random T7 at a local dealership being tempting..
Do you really need oil change every 600 miles? Sounds a bit much unless you are talking about the "first" oil change.
I cannot help but think that the initial stress of hacking off the stock plate bracket, directionals and brake light on a brand new bike followed by destroying a license plate as a direct consequence and then whatever issues arise next due to hacking-up the electrical harness or because a driver behind you cannot tell what the hell those little bunched-up lights are even supposed to mean- Is worth even considering that “Mod” anymore. She’s looking and sounding great in the mean-time tho. Also FMF has a nice little heat shield for megabomb- Look around for it if you have not yet. Cool vid.
Looks like the 12oclock labs kit. Doesn't require any hacking at all of parts or the electric connectors. It also comes with hardware so not sure why he didn't include everything. Nothing is destroyed and you can just pop back ugly stock tail and blinkers if you want.
This is great, thanks for sharing all you did.
Nice garage! I also have a CRF450L and XSR900
Night and day from the pig lol. Been 4 years with the CRF and I switched from the drz, the drz was my first bike. When I got on this CRF I was immediately blown away by the weight, not so much by the power cause I had things done to the pig... But the nimbleness of the CRF (and the 6th gear mod) had me. Oh let's not forget the EFI 😂
Man you should do Vlogs! You’re really good. I’m in the process on buying a 2020 XSR900 right now, and you thoughts really helped me take the leap!
Nice bike, that colour scheme is lush
2:35 I took my bike, same model cross country and was able to get 180m/289km per tank I did carry a 1.5L fuel bottle. For water, better use a camelbak style drink carrier.
I'm looking at this bike for short and a few long rides. What I'm interested in is what you used to pack all that in and how being a naked bike. I'm coming from advs. Saw your content n the xsr9 and they're useful for me. Thanks!
Tours like trash, small fuel tank
Hi, as a CRF450LX owner (in Australia), with a Vortex & FMF, what settings on the Vortex have you settled on ??
A 450X header can be ordered from Honda. Almost half the cost, and you can mount the stock heat shield onto the X header.
Taco moto has far superior ecu ove vortex for same cost
Whats the price? Which one, thought the get and aim were like $400 US more?
@@jeffmunro7638 check out born a Goon he did real test on all ecus for 450l/rl and the cost of all..
I ordered the AIM from taco Moto, which included a handlebar switch for $699, on sale.
A little knowledge is so dangerous!!
Enjoyed that, practical to. I think I wud get the 700.regards G uk.
Hey how tall are you by chance? Thanks.
The 450L/RL is the best dual sport for open, western USA. The KLX300 is the best for wooded and urban USA. Iv had both in both terrain. The 450 had the power for sand, desert, hill climbs. The KLX has the smoothest throttle mapping Iv ever felt on an efi bike thats soooo much nicer for tight trails. If u are complaining about either of these bikes, you are not riding them where and what they are intended for.
Nice bike and installations..
Did you survive.
I did! Still editing the footage between work and everything else, but it was a great trip.
This is why I'm going to sell my Tuareg. Just not confident with it off-road by myself. Great bike but I'm using it solely on the road. I came to it from a WR250R and initially loved the road manners, tubeless tires, cruise-control and the wind protection, but found myself missing the freedom of having a light bike that I could drop on a hill and not need others to help me pick it up. The downside of the WR250R was the knitting of trails together using the highways (BDR rides). With gear strapped on, it struggled to keep up with traffic going uphill into the wind. Just bought a 450L and now enjoying the light bike that has the power to ride the highways. Don't enjoy road touring (road traffic scares me as I get older).
Super fun bike…needs more power…I sitting position is awkward but used to it now
Same bike 2022…already crashed it, broke my bone 🦴..and already back on it…shhh my Dr. Doesn’t know yet