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WOW fantastic 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Did you install 2 petcocks(left and right) on the acerbis tank? Keep producing more videos about the drz
No it seems to be doing OK with the single petcock. I’m keeping an eye on it though.
Game changer. Juat installed 1 in a DCC ready steamer and it's life changing. Which locomotive manufacturer will take advantage of this new tech and start delivering power via rechargeable batteries in the locos?
Muffler looks way better than stock. Thats the only feature of this bike i hated, the stock muffler looks like a styling afterthought.
I have a Himalayan and am thinking of changing to this bike as it’s lighter. Thanks for the upload
It may only be 60-70lbs lighter on paper but it feels 100+ lbs lighter on and off road and way more power all over. It’s only negative is valve checks are not as easy as the old 411.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it. Is the seating position between the Himalayan and Versys similar? One thing I like about the Himalayan is that it’s very easy to stand on.
@@alexjohnson3696 I have one inch risers on the Versys and IMS super stock pegs and standing on it is pretty comfortable. The stock seat on the Versys is god awful though. Probably the worst stock seat I’ve ever sat on. I changed it out to a seat concepts which might be a little narrower at the front which helps with standing.
Are you planning a dyno test to check hp and max rpm?
No I don’t have any plans for a dyno run.
Hello!! After one year, do you think those wheels are good? Also, the wheels where already coming with the bearings, or you had to put them? I'm considereing them, so I would appreciate any feedbak :)
Yes the wheels seem fine. Still holding air. :-) Also yes they come with bearing and seals. Basically bolt your brake rotors and install.
Very spectacular GS4 locomotive models from BLI, both of these models are incredible but I personally like the SP 4438 because of the black/ silver paint scheme which I really find attractive on the SP GS class 4-8-4 engines. If I decide to purchase any of these BLI GS4 models later on then I will purchase a locomotive with the black/ silver paint scheme as that scheme is unique among the SP GS series locomotives.
Can you show how you modified and installed the high fender? Thanks
Basically just drill holes and bolt it up using the stock upper fender as a template.
What screen did you put on mate, looks a bit bigger than standard
It’s a Givi knock off from Amazon that I cut down a little shorter. Thanks for watching.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC thanks mate. I love my x300, just completed 20,600km trip around Australia 🦘🌏 over 4 months. Punched above its weight in all aspects of trip. Off road river crossings, Hwy stretches and fuel economy, plus just fun and comfortable to ride. I could have done with that bigger screen 😜
Can someone tell me the bolt spacing for the brake calipers?
Mounting bolts? Center to center?
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC exactly
@@Libadergiotis 59.5-60mm ? I posted a photo in the community section.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC Great thanx!
Ahhh... Fresh X300 content! It hit the spot, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was watching the tach and the speedo and knew you had either a 15-tooth front or went with the 43 rear. The front is what updated and liked it. At 200 miles on my X300 the 14-tooth front had to go ! Your X300 is well accessorized.
Thanks for watching. Yeah I went a little crazy setting it up for “me”. LOL
Picking my brand new 2024 x300 up this Saturday!
Welcome to the X300 club! Check out my dedicated X300 KZread channel for many videos on the accessorizing and moding your bike. Click on my ICON to the left.
You’re gonna love it.
@@NewHamburgShenanigans you'll love it mate
Happy 4th of July. Glad you got it fixed. You could also take a bolt with thread end in soldering iron and use head of bolt to weld the crack together also but glad your trick worked!
I might have the guys come out next week and replace that fitting but I'm sure that fix would probably hold for a while. LOL
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC yeah probably will hold. I would get a new one for sure tho when you can. 😊
In 60 years of motorcycling, the only clutch I ever had to change was on my DRZ400S and yes it was a piece of cake.
Those Syringe with the rubber plunger will swell up and quit working ..that why I use the SEUTHE syringe it don't have the rubber plunger and works great . I did a video about that ...
Is it easy to add the switch to turn off the abs, as I have lots of trouble using the one on the dashboard
Yeah I basically followed the wiring from the rear sensor and right before where it plugs in a spliced into that wire, You have basically turning off the rear sensor which turns off the ABS. If you turn the key off and turn the switch back on it re-enables the ABS. Thanks for watching.
Songs amazing, Very kool.
Sooooo, how they work ??????
Oh they completely change basic forks. I’ve installed gold emulators in most of my bikes for the last 20 years.
good one. time for me to make one too .
Have fun!
Two very impressive and handsome examples of streamlined steam power, I really both the like the NYC Dreyfuss Hudson and the SP GS4 types and I hope to have one example of each of these locomotive models in my personal collection in the future at some point. I really like the streamlined steam locomotives as they have a unique appearance and I need to earn more personal income in order to be able to afford these locomotive models.
Does the seat incline you toward the tank at all? My dealer has one of his own and he says the seat does that to him. I'm deciding between buying a regular height or tall one. I'm the same height and inseam as you. My suspension is stock.
No because it’s the tall seat. It’s basically flat.
Today I rode with my dealers seat on my bike. It felt great. I can't wait to get my own.
So I'm interested in building something very similar. Using the 140g or the 140 RF either one. And wanting to go with USD forks. But I want to actually add suspension travel in the process. Giving me full 12 in travel like a normal Motocross fork. Modifying the rear to do the same would be very simple. I'm wondering if that would have been a done deal if you had not added bump stops. Or is the forks just simply too short for 21-in front wheel that you used?
Might be too short for a 21”. I have since put KX100 wheels and tires on this bike.
Can anyone tell me more about that exhaust i really couldnt catch that
It’s a Delkevic exhaust.
The first 20 seconds was muted by KZread, a copyright issue on royalty free music. LOL
I love the headlight and front fender mods on your bike. Looks like a Husqvarna WXE from the 90’s.
Thanks. Thats pretty much what I was going for. A retro enduro. :-) I actually have some round side cover number plates that will fit.
Hornby did a collaboration with rivorossi
Very impressive and handsome models of the SP GS4 type locomotives, these BLI models of the GS4 are the best models of the type currently available in ho scale and they have a nice variety of paint schemes. When I finally save up enough money 💰💰 for myself I will decide to purchase a GS4 model detailed in the black/ silver paint scheme such as the locomotive in this video. I always liked the SP GS series 4-8-4 engines in the black/ silver paint scheme as that scheme is very attractive to me as a contrast to the more popular "daylight" paint scheme, very enjoyable video- Tom.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. :-)
Excellent vid. Q: how do I know what flasher unit to purchase. For Versys x 300 .
There is a link in the description.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC Thanks.
Dead rail would be cool, never have to worry about dirty rails ever again.
Fantastic drone video please 🙏 follow me 👍🙏👏👏👏
Nice!
What are the tyres you have on the Versys? Good videos. Thankyou.
Those are the Shinko 804/805 combo. They work great on and off road here. I have them on my 1250GS as well. Thanks for watching.
Thankyou.
I need to keep an eye out for a new run of these. The best I can tell they sell out everywhere and they're hardly available on the second hand market.
Yeah I had to pick one up right after a run myself. Thanks for watching.
That sounds painful riding. Is the suspension set right for you or is it a really rough bike to ride? I'm thinking of buying one......tomorrow. 😳😁
Did you buy one? Yes the suspension is setup for my weight. You have to keep in mind this bike is basically made from street bike parts and they are amazing on road.
Yes I bought one but it's not here yet. 😢
With 5" of travel and a certain percentage of that used on sag you don't have to hit a very large bump and the suspension bottoms out even at slower speeds or you have it set stiff enough to not bottom out and your ride is harsh. 5" just isn't much to work with.
Where was it located before?
Stock location under the rear fender. End up it doesn’t matter where it’s at it’s always inaccurate.
Do they have a soft bag system that fitsthese racks?
Not sure. I’ve pretty much switched to rackless bags on everything.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC After a ton of research and looking at all the cool bag systems they have nowadays.That's what i'm going to do also. Reading people like your comments and others
Man I'm saddened to see that beautiful layout be ripped up but I understand the why. I have been so slack 😢 on my KZread page. I need to get on that and add more videos. You know I'm gonna follow ya. BTW much better mic. 😊
Not that big of a deal really, only about 10' has scenery on it and the rest of the track is just sitting on wood not even nailed or glued down.
If they made this in 400, it would be ideal. I am daily driving the 300 currently, and I love it. The one thing i wish, is a little more power.
A 400 with a 270 degree crank would be amazing.
I got the trail tech temp sensor for my Himalayan. A big thanks to you Mr Mike .
Let me know if there is ever anything I can help you source that you have troubles getting in India. I’m sure we can figure something out.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC So kind of you to say that . Will def get in touch . And yes I had a subscriber who works in the US bring it along with him . Had to wait for almost 3 months .
Yessir. These really are good bang for ya buck. I have, I think,6 BBs. 4 of them are Rivarossi.They are not all new, but they all have the motor in the boiler as opposed to the old version with the motor in the cab. These models run really well on DC, so converting them to DCC with a decent decoder, is even better.The only problem with the 90s runs, is they have a poor electrical pickup ( pickups on only 4 drivers) & are prone to failure, which seriously affects its running ability. I do have a later run ( about 4-5 years old ) model that has the upgraded pickups on all drivers.Why they didnt produce a tender pickup system, like the upgraded FEF3, beats me. I put a TCS WOW in one of the older models, & am still blown away with the smooth slow speed control.I never run my locos at more than about 40mph, so slow speed is a must. I think you ended up using the Tsunami 2 & that does run well at ss 1. Thankyou for a look at your loco demo running so well...Cheers Michael NZ
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Curious, have you had a chance to look at mpg?
Not really. Riding off road my guess is over 50 mpg. I’ve been riding on the same tank of gas since getting it back on the road. LOL
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC holy cow! Lol
Nice ride! I hate pea gravel too. Lots of nice scenery to look at.
Wish Atlas would have added the cab sunshades. Plus it has incorrect number boards for the SP version. The ones it has are to small. Also would be nice if they would have added the correct SP snowplow.
Agree sunshades and snow plow should have been a no brainer.