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Enduro Action Cycles
Добавлен 5 окт 2023
The DR650 Can Do It All
Every time I take this bike out, I get amazed at how easy it is to ride out in the woods. Two hours of highway one way to Brushy Mountain. I will for sure be doing this again!
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"Enduro Trail" Fun at Brushy Mountain - TM 300 MX 2t Raw Footage
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Here is some raw footage of maybe the first 2 sections of the Enduro Trail at BMMS. Its maybe 18 miles long and a good mix of flow and technicality. The TM is still in stock trim with a few added protection parts. Once I address the gearing and suspension it is going to be a weapon!
TM 300 MX?! This Doesn't Make Any Sense...
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I took a bone stock 2023 TM 300 MX 2t through Brushy Mountains trail system. All I did was some clicker adjustments and threw on some flag style hand guards that I had on the shelf. Besides the power dent on the header, nothing broke! stock tires and tubes and what I believe is stock gearing. This is my 4th TM, and it is here to stay. So happy to have one again! I was truly surprised how good t...
DR650 Cogent Mojave Shock First ride - I Like It!
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first little ride out on the new shock. Vast improvement over the stock one. much more comfortable when riding offroad. Highly Recommend it
Riding the Struggle Bus - GPX TSE300L
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It's good to eat some humble pie now and then. It's been nearly a year since I rode some true hard enduro. We dove straight into it and the dust started coming off. With all the lost seat time this last year it is time to get back out there and get ready for next race season. I was on my GPX tse300 this ride. Bike has nothing to blame for my riding. It did everything okay. feel free to ask any ...
GPX TSE300L - My thoughts and impressions
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For those of you who have been following my channel, here is the long-awaited video of the TSE300. My experience with this bike has been interesting over the last 8-9 months. Some ups and downs and lost seat time (only 18 hours of riding since October and many missed races), but I have gotten acquainted with this platform and have a better understanding of what it is and who it's for. This is b...
I Sold My Kove 450...
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CLICK BAIT - sorry I had to do it. As I explained I just had to move money around for the shop. I initially bought the Kove to make sure they were the real deal before investing my own time and money into them, and I can confirm that they are. I will be getting another in the future when the opportunity comes. Nonetheless time must go on and we are onto something new. The Legendary DR650 at my ...
Kove 450 Rally - Does it need "Upgrades"?
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First of all, thank you to all of you that placed parts orders through our shop. We appreciate it very much as it helps us get things going and keeps us able to make content for you all. Here's a quick video of me riding at Rivers Edge Outdoors once again, but with a few things done to the Kove. I also share some thoughts (Rambling) on what's "necessary" and what is affordable and makes a signi...
Kove 450 Rally - Raw Footage at The Ridge MX
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I've been very busy with the Kove and GPX bikes lately so I'm already getting behind with the RUclips stuff. Here is one full loop (and their only loop) at The Ridge MX in Sanford NC. The Kove liked the flowy trails especially with a set of full knobbys. More detailed videos are in production where I'll talk about the brands I'm working with on the GPX TSE300 as I'm still working on the 450 Ral...
Kove 450 Rally First Impressions - It Finished a Hare scramble!
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I have had this bike for over 3 weeks now, and I have tried it everywhere from long sections of highway to completing a VCHSS race. It has truly reached that unicorn status in my opinion, and it comes into the market very aggressively priced. I took several hours of footage but a lot of it turned out to be unusable. Nevertheless, here are my initial thoughts. We are a Rocky Mountain ATV parts d...
A year from this video - do you ahve any updates for us :D ? Looking into trading my T7 in for one of these.
@@salib3k I no longer have the bike. I had it for 1600 miles mostly offroad as I had full knobbies and trailored the bike to the trails for a bit. It was a great bike and nothing on it broke. They are proving to be reliable this far with no know issues outside of user error. I have a video on why I sold it if you're interested.
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC Thanks for the feedback, I'll definitely check out the other video :)
Perhaps resize the pilot one size smaller.
@@donbenjamin1102 lectron
The sound of those beasts it´s amazing! I love those big bore bikes.
@@thepoorfreelancer2494 me too! Thanks for watching 🤙
is the enduro 300 wideratio?
@@Blucru90 only 1st is different I believe and there might be a 6th gear on enduro
awesome footage. As a DR rider who carries a similar pace as you guys do here, this is some of the realest footage on youtube of what the DR is like on the trails
@@drewtietz2274 thanks man I appreciate that. That's the goal I'm trying to push here. It drives me nuts when people say you can't take this bike in single-track or treat it like a dirt bike
I like the chassis a lot the engine isn't much imo.
@@JS-lv5pn I'm right there with you. I like how you can use more of it oppose to a high performance motor where youre never really WOT. Lower performance usually means better longevity. So far I have not seen any major issues!
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC I say when we cross reference some bearings, and such I think we could make it even better.
@13:11 a STOP sign in the middle of wilderness 😂
@@jjse79 definitely funny. But it wouldn't be there if someone didn't crash there lol
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLCwhat do you think of the grunt on low rpm compared to a carbed motorcycle? Does it lack or the difference isnt noticeable?
@@jjse79 this actually is the carb model. I had a 21 tpi and the low end was much softer. Every fuel Injected bike I have owned has had a softer low end power. That's not necessarily a bad thing though
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC i didnt have a choice, mine is the tbi version 😪 But for what i've read there are ecu maps that make it behave very similarly to a carb version (low rpm torque i mean).
@@jjse79 I would not be to worried about it. Tbi feels better than tpi. Although my tpi bike was very easy to ride and very fast still
Is this in Uwharrie?
@@ahsnap9103 Yes it is!
OMG I just watched some of that and I got tired.
Thanks for watching! It was a hot one that day
Should have gone for an Xr650l.Dr is just ok.A bit insipid.
@@rawdyrider I have friends who ride similar to myself who preferred the DR over the XR. Also there's common cases of people who ride more aggressively dropping valves and having head issues with the XR. I think I have made the right choice. They are both great bikes nonetheless
Well if you’re happy then it’s ok.I pulled out a brand new bike outta its crate and rode it a bit.Doesnt have the grunt of the Honda.Much prefer the Drz4000 tho…..
@@rawdyrider yes if we're comparing stock to stock bikes the xr will feel better with power for sure. Stock dr comes jetted terribly. It's been great so far!
Nice ride. Where is this
this is the perimeter loop at Brushy Mountain in Taylorsville NC
Thank you man, it takes people like you to buy a brand new bike and test it, I really apreciate!
@@DeadEmot no problem brother! Some would call me an idiot but I wanted to see what would break on this bike if I did it. 1500 miles of owning it and a lot of those miles off road, nothing broke. They're great bikes
I really enjoy your videos and was drawn to them because you are riding a real enduro motorcycle. Not a glamorized factory modified street bike with knobby tires and some expert dirt bike rider……. I raced motocross and grew up riding in the dirt, and gravel roads were considered highway travel for us growing up. Going over logs, mud, quicksand and each other was the call of the day. My generational Yamaha YZs could and did lay all of the Japan enduros in the weeds when rode together in the rough…… But, these enduros didn’t break down, had a head light for night escapes from the fishing pond trespasses, were quite and were easier to ride on the pavement in the event we had any to traverse. And, I bought one of these enduros 30 years later to start riding again because of their universal abilities. No doubt about it, if a large adventure bike gets hung up in some quicksand in a shallow moving body of water it’s over! Good luck finding that video. Just some ramblings here. Looking forward to your next ride.
@@user-uh3sp9pm8j thank you for watching! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos so far. As I do this more and try other bikes I realize that I enjoy the older/simple bikes just as much as the new ones if not more. I'll be making more and working on my editing skills as they're sub par at the moment
What exhaust you got on? Sounds amazing!
@@luissalido4187 thanks, it's the FMF exhaust
This video would be great in a higher resolution. Good stuff though!
@@intrigue175175 thank you! You need to up the resolution in the video settings. It goes up to 1080p
Nice job man. The scenery is sweet...I only saw a handful of no way stuff for my skill level...but I don't know if I would call that fun..you handeled it well, the TM seems sweet.😁👍
@@Dirt_Bike_Dave thanks Dave! You should try the woods riding out. I think you'd enjoy it for sure
Wow I would have been waiting at the top ,go to the right ,and stand more
@@user-dr1hc8mb3h come ride with us next time!
@EnduroActionCyclesLLC where you located
@@user-dr1hc8mb3h North Carolina
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC that's a bit away from ohio
Sounds way way to high geared to me. My 2012 sx was just like this. Went up 3 in the back and down 2 in the front. Slipping the clutch on a trail is a bad idea.
It was bone stock i got it the day before the ride. It's actually 13/51 so not all that tall but on these types of trails going lower to like 12/51 is a good idea. Slipping the clutch is inevitable in this terrain regardless of gearing. Best to keep it to a minimum for sure
Where's part two?! 😂 That looks fun. I can relate so much to your friend at that down hill portion. I haven't quite learned how to ride downhill yet, and to be honest it kinda scares me. It's a terrible mental block that I've got to overcome.
There's more to come! Going to be making a video series on a product we are testing. Currently waiting on a taillight as I have about rattled mine to death. Down hills are definitely a mental obstacle most people have to overcome. Just like the bike do its thing and enjoy the ride
Although you sold your Kove: what ECU/mapping did you have. Off-the-shelf Pro ECU, or custom?
I got a custom map from kove USA
Holy crap that does not look like fun..just a long day of frustrations ..but you made it 👍
I love a challenging ride! Didn't make it the whole way but I will next time 🤙
Good work. Looks like you were with Brock. They took you up No Joke but then you shot off to the right and took the new line up. If you wen't to the left we cut in a much harder option that's fun.
Yes I was. Brocks a good rider those guys know this place like the back of their hand. I'm hoping to come back soon I don't want it to be an annual thing!
Good honest review about these bikes. Based off the video alone proves the GPX is capable of handling some gnarly terrain. Sure there are some minor issues but that can be easily overlooked or remedied based on the budget friendly price and the KTM parts compatibility. GPX is still growing and sharpening its blade. In due time I can see this brand improving getting the respect it deserves. Brrraaaaappppp
Thank you! I agree completely. They're not perfect but no bike is. Like every other brand you gotta make it your own
Thanks for the Shout out Bobby !! you definatley went in the gnarly stuff I can see how that would put a strain on any clutch. 😊😊👍
No problem Dave! Heal up soon and I'll show you around these trails
Nice upgrade in motorcycles. I have a fully farkled DR650, and i would take on any Kove any day all day.
It's mostly about the rider and not so much the bike! I really like this DR so far but it's hard to compare to the kove as they're pretty different. Thanks for watching!
Great bike, i definitely like the acerbis 5gallon tank better, but i guess not much of a difference!
I agree the acerbis is more authentically pleasing!
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLCand the 5gallon adds wind protection /rain to lower body cause it flares out
How do you get "crocked" handle bars with a triple clamp? They would have to be bent, so banging them all the way to one side like a kid does their bicycle wouldn't fix them.??
You can see the triple clamps out of alignment when looking down at them. bars are not bent, when you smack the bars to the side, like a kid, the steering stops will hit only one of the triple clamps allowing them to shift. If you have a DR you will know how easy it is for them to shift
Nice to see and hear again from someone who has owned and ridden several of the dual sport motorcycles offered today with all of the riding mods go back to a DINOSAUR for a general purpose ADV bike. I believe if I need mods to handle a motorcycle at 30 mph or less on a dirt road or path maybe I should ride more and get a smaller bike! There is a reason my the pro motocross racers don’t have mods?
I always wondered why they never updated thr DR and now I see why. There's nothing wrong with it! Every bike I've ever owned needed mods to suit me as I want it. I was 16k into my 701 and still wasn't happy with it (mainly because of how much money I spent) All the bikes are good these days
cant help but think of the butterfly... you said He hit You, i imagine thats what cars drivers think when they run over a motorcycle rider
also, i compare everything to my 2002 drz400e and i cant find better for my style
That's a great way to look at it!😂 I've never been in a drz before but would love to try it out some day. Something about these old school suzukis are just so fun
@@SantinoDeluxe the kove 450 rally really might be the best dual sport I've ever ridden. I've only owned the 701, a dr350, the kove and now this dr650. The rest were adventure bikes and two strokes. I'm sure a drz will end up in my hands at some point and I'll make the comparison
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC ill admit ive drooled, but i look at those bikes, KTM included, as factory racing/big-bore kit for normal bikes... 501 is bb450, 701 is bb650 with the works. its like you said, i like no computers. i turn my own wrenches, i want to be the reason the bike is running well. i also want to learn how to ride well and using less electronic forgiveness allows for more direct feedback. based on neuroscience the more feedback the quicker you learn. im still in my learning phase and i plan to stay there. i dont need my bike to get better if im getting better. would i enjoy a lighter bike? sure, but it really shouldnt matter. i watch the BDR series, "North East" was a fun one, watching a short rider like Jocelin Snow take a loaded up heavy BMW GS thru Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine like its sposta go there, is inspiring.
@@SantinoDeluxe that's a great mentality. It's not so much the bike you're in, it's just having a bike in general. The latest is not always greatest.
How much did you get for the Kove?
8k
Maybe not a good business idea to be swapping the Kove for a DR650 if u are a Kove dealer, not publicly anyway, but the DR is a fantastic bike to own and ride.
I am 100% transparent with my customers and as I explained in the video the kove was an awesome bike and I will not be without one for long. I just had to move some money around. I even had to talk a customer out of a GPX bike last week because I truly didn't think it was the right bike for him. This business is not how I make a living so I will continue to be transparent with those who are interested.
Caveyful may be questioning why even post a video about the minutiae of your business finances? Like do-what-you-need-to-do in private... but don't make a video where potential customers may decide _not_ to buy from you because they'd prefer a dealer that sounds like they'll be around long enough to provide service and support. You could be an enthusiastic Kove dealer, and happy DR650 owner, and post great videos... (and skip the edge-of-insolvency stuff) ;)
@@MikeKirkReloaded yes I could do that, great advice! I'm a terrible liar so I will just tell people the truth anyway. I was working on getting another brand on board to add to the list and needed money to buy new units, but it turns out im not into selling new bikes very much. There's a lot that goes with it! Having the option to order them is great and I will continue to work with kove and GPX as they're doing the affordable bike thing right
Finally someone riding his own Kove how it should be!!
More Kove content and less blabla and no music only braaap 😁😂
Where was the music?
И ты как моя бабка на козе ездиеш, она даже быстрее гоняет с копытами верх
Какой это ралли , это регуляр тоесть для общих дорог .а ралли это faktory edition
My KTM 450 beats me up after half a day of riding off road so I know exactly what your talking about. It's either ON or OFF and when it's ON you better have a good handle on her.
oh yeah it was tiring towards the end of the race with the suspension kicking me around and the bike just being heavy. Once I played with the clickers it was much better. The thing about the Kove 450 it has a power delivery more like a 350, where its smooth off idle and hits hard in mid-range and top
@EnduroActionCyclesLLC I can appreciate a linear power curve , I am seriously thinking about making the switch to 300 2t but I'm going to lose so much money on my 450. Someone will be getting a gift with everything I've done to it.
@@Matthew-wn8oq that's usually how these types of things go. If you ask me, I'd rather ride more and have fun than be the richest guy in the cemetery
@EnduroActionCyclesLLC you're absolutely right! That's why I'm going to do it! I just dont have fun on it. It's a wrestling match every time I go out. I love to ride so I deal with it but it's a chore.
Good review. I'd recommend working on the L/R audio mix though.
Thank you. Unfortunately, once the video's up, I can't fix it. The mix is good on the other videos I made after this one. I am not good with computers editing videos is for sure a learning curve.
I see what you mean about not seeing the front wheel.
Yes it took some getting used to
Just subsribed! Good video! Could you please share your plush suspension settings including sag? Thanks
Thank you for subscribing to the channel! As for the clicker settings, I went in on the rebound and out on the compression. I can not remember the exact amount of clicks and I no longer have this specific bike. I have sold all used inventory to pick up a new brand. More info on that next month if it all works out!
I would love to hear more about t7 vs kove from you, I am also considering selling my t7 to get the kove and your review has been the one that I identified the most with, we ride the same type of terrain and at a similar level, so I am listening :)
The Kove is clearly more capable offroad but not as good on road as the T7. For the offroad focused adventure rider, I would recommend the Kove 450 Rally all day over the T7. With some modifications, the 450 Rally can be pretty good on road. Maybe better seat, upgraded wind screen, etc. The wind still tosses you around on the freeway, but I try to avoid that at all costs.
Nice video, thanks! And beautiful paths, similar to those we have here, in the Italian Prealps.
Thank you! I find that hard to believe, Italy is such a beautiful country. The east coast of the US, not so much!
where the heck are folk mounting garmin etc? is there an aftermarket bar that has been made yet for above the speedo? i use my bars on my 500 but i would hate to do the same seeing as there is actually a screen on this
There's several aftermarket bar mounts and an upgraded tower you can buy for maybe 90 bucks. It has a ram ball mount and gps above the screen. It is made of aluminum as well
Great video. Did you have any issues registering and plating it in NC? I'm in Greensboro.
No issues registering in NC. I was the first in the state they just had to add it into the database. Let me know if you're looking to buy I'm 30 minutes away from greensboro and could give you a great deal! Enduroactioncyclesllc@gmail.com
Thanks for posting some SE single track with the lovely clay thrown in. I was impressed how easy you make it look on a 300# bike!
Thank you! The bike really is that easy to ride
Hey Bobbie..where are you riding in the video ? It looks interesting.
I was at rivers edge outdoors in Chatham VA. I recommend you check it out!
Oh, and I don't know if you said in the video, but did the throttle get smoother at low speed / low gear after doing all the mods?
Throttle indeed got smoother and less stall prone. I'm used to riding 2 strokes all the time which is why I stall once or twice in this ride. That was my fault not the bikes
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC That's great to hear! I'm coming from a KLX 300 which is almost like a 2 stroke, that thing never stalls, haha.
Thanks for you thoughts and impressions on different mods so far. I've decided on installing the race exhaust and ECU remap, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do for the timing key and gearing yet. I'm leaning toward sticking with the stock gearing because I plan to do some longer trips like BDRs with the bike.
I think you should be just fine with only the race ecu flash and exhaust. It's going to be very smooth and still have enough torque to get you where you need to be
@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC Heck yeah that's the goal!
Do you think the timing key may reduce reliability/increse engine wear in the long term? Maybe because the engine is working or revving harder... i dont know. I think I will go for the 51 sprocket instead of the timing key to improve the torque down low a little bit, and thats all. Thanks for all the info buddy!
Starting off with the 51t sprocket is a great Idea! I don't think the timing key will affect anything in terms of longevity. It just gets to the power quicker, now how long you stay in the upper rpms is base on the rider! I'd say people racing and holding WOT will have to worry about increased maintenance regardless of having the timing key or not as that, in my opinion, has more of a factor on longevity and maintenance. Most mortals will still ride around in midrange with the key anyway. Hope that helps!
I posted your videos all over the fb groups ^^
Watching as you posted on fb. lol
Awesome, thank you for sharing!
Amazing video just like the other ones you did! It would be great if you could put your clickers adjustement values here please? Coming from big ADV bikes, I thing I will have to make it more plush in the beginning... I'm 6"3 and 100kilos all geared up. Thanks!
Sure I'll post them here in a few days. Very busy this weekend and won't have time to play with the 450 rally. I will say it might be a bit off because I am around 40 pounds lighter which is a significant different but I'll try to get some good setting for you!