I'd like to to see more of your dual/trisport builds. Maybe get with rado and do a budget build. I think a wr450 or crf450x might work on a budget if they could be plated in California.
I don’t see the “old guy” mods such as comfy seat, wind protection, heated grips and seat, lowering link, weight reduction mods, detuned so easier power and lower maintenance required....
I was watching this and thinking, oh ok, yep, right o, everything seems reasonable so will get those bits n bobs sorted and I am 57. Good to know I am not an "old guy" yet.
I am 57, own/ride 1290R Super Adventure (touring and gravel roads), DR650 (old guy adventure bike) and 350 EXC F (Lite weight single track, hill trails). I usually add, larger foot pegs, skid plate, Bark buster type hand guards, comfortable seat, sort out air box, exhaust and tune to suit, larger fuel tank, Mitas EO9 tires to all bikes and only 1290R gets wind protection, heated grips and set of luggage, EO10 tires. I don't ride fast enough to worry about radiator and engine guards or anything that relates to jumping or going stupid fast.
I love the content and expertise. I guess for regular guys like me who probably only ride some of the stock bike capability, it's better to just get out there and enjoy. I'll make mods when I can outside my EXC (yeah, right :)
Hey Jay, love your videos! I just recently upgraded to a 2020 KTM 500 EXC and have added many of the components that you listed. I have not yet hit the air boot, exhaust and ECU because I've got to do them all together and I haven't found a solution that clicks for me. I trust your knowledge and experience. Can you please list the specific parts that you would recommend? Many thanks!
Not sure what u mean by old guy bike, because that mean ppl like Johnny walker ,Graham jarivis and the rest off the WESS competitors are old when they are the fastest ppl out there on 350s for there open events.
Code Name Noob thanks. I’d found the links and already have several of these parts already on my own bike. I just wanted to increase the good marketing opportunity for SAR and Sicass from Jay’s endorsement.
Hi , I am looking into a dualsport and I had in mind the 500exc-f... With just enough modd those can make 70hp while remaining reliable... Why would someone pick a 350 insted? Im really wondering whats all the hype about them. They are about the same weight if not the exact same but less power and less road capacity right? Can someone that know about them or own both tell me the biggest difference? I'd ride them all 4 season.. Maybe even with a snowtrack , im 23 and a alright rider... Im not pro by any mean but I am pretty aggresive on the throtle ( seeking answer )
@@dirtbiketv1 Those number are at the crank : www.bestdualsportbikes.com/ (in the section power bundle kit) Otherwise that would be from 48Hp to 59Hp at the wheel with their kit (on dyno) .. While looking at it they seem all out of stock.. Aniway not so sure anymore here in québec it cost 700$/years just to plated the bike and you are not insured yet... and dont have the bike yet :/ Seem like to much expensive for me in these pandemic time.. I'll wait maybe ktm will do promotion or something.
Hi Jay. Do you think a 350 is a good dirt bike for a begginer? I have experience with road bikes but not dirt bikes. What is your opinion? Can you give me some advice and help? Thank you in advance!
I remember moving into dirt from street many years ago. It took about 6 months until one day I rode without dropping the bike. The skills from riding street to dirt don't translate well. But riding dirt to street works out great. Get a 230 or old 250 and crash it a lot and sell it back for the same price IMO.. DOnt expect your first bike to be shiny like Jay's after the first ride.
350's make most of their power on the top end (high revs) so they're super easy to ride in the bottom to mid range of the power curve. Pretty mellow in general until you really get on the gas. If you're tall enough and the size of the bike is easy to manage then 350's are a good choice. Stay away from 450's and 500's. If you have the money the newer bikes are nice because they have good brakes, nice suspension for trails, fuel injection and e start which all makes life easier. If you're on a tighter budget look for an old Honda xr250/400 or Yamaha ttr 250 etc. KDX 200 is a great 2 stroke trail bike. Also the terrain you ride in most and where you live can often dictate one bike being better than another
I mostly agree w LRT and Brian H. IMO a 350 is more bike than you need to learn, plus it will cost quite a bit more. I'm middle-aged, 6'1" 210 and had ridden street bikes on and off since I was 16. Last year my son (late 20's) and I decided we wanted to get a pair of dirt bikes. We ended up buying two 2019 Honda CRF250F. We got them each for $3700 new. Thought that was better than getting used MX bikes, which ended up being a good choice. We ride 100% trails. We rode those for 1 year+ and learned a lot about dirt bikes. We crashed some and learned what we needed for our "next" bike in regards to power and suspension. I can't stress enough getting an easy-to-ride 250 bike like this, because there is SO MUCH to learn on the dirt. Don't get a 450/500 as your first dirt bike - too much power. A 250 will take you everywhere you have the skills to go. In time, you will learn what you want/need to upgrade to more power. Enjoy! BTW, we just sold the Hondas for $3600 each and bought KTM 500 EXC's. By the time we finished getting these ready to ride, it cost us $10K more above price of the 250's. You could get a 350 as your first (and hopefully only) dirt bike, but the price of admission will be high because you will largely be looking at recent model KTM's, and a 350 will be a lot to handle for the first 100 hours or so.
Thank you for the feedback Guys! Really aprecciate! The 450 or 500 was never in my mind, the max cc I'm looking is the 350. I'll see what I come up with. Thank you once again!
@@dirtbiketv1 WTF, I am 57 and think I am at least 10 years from thinking I am an old guy rider. I ride off road 3 hours every day, have my own 2 mile private track and was planning around world ride until Covid 19 came along. I hope to ride to my grave.
I'd like to to see more of your dual/trisport builds. Maybe get with rado and do a budget build. I think a wr450 or crf450x might work on a budget if they could be plated in California.
Adam Dyment dual sport is not a plated dirt bike.
I don’t see the “old guy” mods such as comfy seat, wind protection, heated grips and seat, lowering link, weight reduction mods, detuned so easier power and lower maintenance required....
OK well I guess not that old yet :-)
@@dirtbiketv1 really stupid even saying old guy duel sport bike.
I was watching this and thinking, oh ok, yep, right o, everything seems reasonable so will get those bits n bobs sorted and I am 57. Good to know I am not an "old guy" yet.
I am 57, own/ride 1290R Super Adventure (touring and gravel roads), DR650 (old guy adventure bike) and 350 EXC F (Lite weight single track, hill trails). I usually add, larger foot pegs, skid plate, Bark buster type hand guards, comfortable seat, sort out air box, exhaust and tune to suit, larger fuel tank, Mitas EO9 tires to all bikes and only 1290R gets wind protection, heated grips and set of luggage, EO10 tires. I don't ride fast enough to worry about radiator and engine guards or anything that relates to jumping or going stupid fast.
You're so lucky to be able to afford these bikes and live in a beautiful country to ride them ❤️
Yes I am!
@@dirtbiketv1 which year model SXF cams did you use along with big bore kit on this build, thanks
Wow, awesome build. Thanks for the video. Your bikes look great.
I love the content and expertise. I guess for regular guys like me who probably only ride some of the stock bike capability, it's better to just get out there and enjoy. I'll make mods when I can outside my EXC (yeah, right :)
I would like to see more of the builds.
He had both theses bikes listed on Craigslist last week. Both are sold I’m assuming, Ads gone so.. Sweet Duals though!
Sweet looking bikes!
@Dirt Bike TV which year model SXF cams did you use along with big bore kit on this build, thanks
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Awesome video thanks. You guys need some Cardo pack talks.....
I’m just curious when you change the displacement does that affect reliability or not as long as it’s done properly??? Thanks great video.
Nice looking choppers Jay
I'm a go before show guy, but I disagree sir looking cool is the icing on the cake, the cherry on top. Why do if you can't look cool while doing it.
Cool footage!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love the idea of being able to connect trails and not worry about getting a ticket.
Links to all mods would be nice :D... Im looking at new 21 KTM when they come, not sure 2T or 4T...
Both
Hey Jay, love your videos! I just recently upgraded to a 2020 KTM 500 EXC and have added many of the components that you listed. I have not yet hit the air boot, exhaust and ECU because I've got to do them all together and I haven't found a solution that clicks for me. I trust your knowledge and experience. Can you please list the specific parts that you would recommend? Many thanks!
Twisted Development or Blais racing-- or Slavens all have the best advice and yes air boot - Vortex and Muffler
Not sure what u mean by old guy bike, because that mean ppl like Johnny walker ,Graham jarivis and the rest off the WESS competitors are old when they are the fastest ppl out there on 350s for there open events.
Any chance of adding the SAR links to the description?
Google is your friend
Code Name Noob thanks. I’d found the links and already have several of these parts already on my own bike. I just wanted to increase the good marketing opportunity for SAR and Sicass from Jay’s endorsement.
Are they going to be for sale?
ANY ADVICE ON A BIG BORE KIT FOR A 500 EXC OR BETA 500 IM A 330KB GUY AND NEED MORE POWER BUT DONT WANT THE WEIGHT OF THE 690 OR 701
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Hi , I am looking into a dualsport and I had in mind the 500exc-f... With just enough modd those can make 70hp while remaining reliable... Why would someone pick a 350 insted? Im really wondering whats all the hype about them. They are about the same weight if not the exact same but less power and less road capacity right? Can someone that know about them or own both tell me the biggest difference? I'd ride them all 4 season.. Maybe even with a snowtrack , im 23 and a alright rider... Im not pro by any mean but I am pretty aggresive on the throtle ( seeking answer )
500 can feel like a lot more -- feel heavier etc-- - And tough too get real 70HP there -- curious who promoting those numbers
@@dirtbiketv1 Those number are at the crank : www.bestdualsportbikes.com/ (in the section power bundle kit) Otherwise that would be from 48Hp to 59Hp at the wheel with their kit (on dyno) .. While looking at it they seem all out of stock.. Aniway not so sure anymore here in québec it cost 700$/years just to plated the bike and you are not insured yet... and dont have the bike yet :/ Seem like to much expensive for me in these pandemic time.. I'll wait maybe ktm will do promotion or something.
And I thought the 500 was the “go to” old guy DS machine? Never seen a geezer on a 350 🤷🏽♂️
Hi Jay. Do you think a 350 is a good dirt bike for a begginer? I have experience with road bikes but not dirt bikes. What is your opinion? Can you give me some advice and help? Thank you in advance!
I remember moving into dirt from street many years ago. It took about 6 months until one day I rode without dropping the bike. The skills from riding street to dirt don't translate well. But riding dirt to street works out great. Get a 230 or old 250 and crash it a lot and sell it back for the same price IMO.. DOnt expect your first bike to be shiny like Jay's after the first ride.
350's make most of their power on the top end (high revs) so they're super easy to ride in the bottom to mid range of the power curve. Pretty mellow in general until you really get on the gas. If you're tall enough and the size of the bike is easy to manage then 350's are a good choice. Stay away from 450's and 500's. If you have the money the newer bikes are nice because they have good brakes, nice suspension for trails, fuel injection and e start which all makes life easier. If you're on a tighter budget look for an old Honda xr250/400 or Yamaha ttr 250 etc. KDX 200 is a great 2 stroke trail bike. Also the terrain you ride in most and where you live can often dictate one bike being better than another
I mostly agree w LRT and Brian H. IMO a 350 is more bike than you need to learn, plus it will cost quite a bit more. I'm middle-aged, 6'1" 210 and had ridden street bikes on and off since I was 16. Last year my son (late 20's) and I decided we wanted to get a pair of dirt bikes. We ended up buying two 2019 Honda CRF250F. We got them each for $3700 new. Thought that was better than getting used MX bikes, which ended up being a good choice. We ride 100% trails. We rode those for 1 year+ and learned a lot about dirt bikes. We crashed some and learned what we needed for our "next" bike in regards to power and suspension. I can't stress enough getting an easy-to-ride 250 bike like this, because there is SO MUCH to learn on the dirt. Don't get a 450/500 as your first dirt bike - too much power. A 250 will take you everywhere you have the skills to go. In time, you will learn what you want/need to upgrade to more power. Enjoy!
BTW, we just sold the Hondas for $3600 each and bought KTM 500 EXC's. By the time we finished getting these ready to ride, it cost us $10K more above price of the 250's. You could get a 350 as your first (and hopefully only) dirt bike, but the price of admission will be high because you will largely be looking at recent model KTM's, and a 350 will be a lot to handle for the first 100 hours or so.
Thank you for the feedback Guys! Really aprecciate! The 450 or 500 was never in my mind, the max cc I'm looking is the 350. I'll see what I come up with. Thank you once again!
@@rubenvalentim3687 Good luck bro!
Just buy a 450
At what point are you classified as an old guy? Ha!
I would say 50 LOL.
@@dirtbiketv1 WTF, I am 57 and think I am at least 10 years from thinking I am an old guy rider. I ride off road 3 hours every day, have my own 2 mile private track and was planning around world ride until Covid 19 came along. I hope to ride to my grave.