New Bike! Which Dual Sport did I choose??
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Finally pulled the trigger on a dual sport to compliment my KTM 390 Adventure. Don't worry the 390 is still going to be a big part of this channel. This
I think with this bike I'll really be able to help people who are considering a dual sport or a smaller ADV understand the difference. I'll tell you that hoping on this bike was night and day difference from being on the 390 ADV.
Let me know what mods you'd recommend for this bike and if you have any experience with clutch troubles on this bike. Currently the clutch lever needs to be almost fully depressed to prevent the safety switch from stalling the bike. 
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Congrats! I have a 22' and love it. About 6K miles. I'd suggest following the recommended break in. Its kinda excruciatingly, supposed to keep rpm below 5k for like 400 miles or so, but my bike really woke up after the miles!! It felt like a different bike! Its modded out now, but I was satisfied with the performance after the break in, until I wasn't 😃
Any specific mods you’d recommend?
@makmoto7701 yep...1. Exhaust. I went with Delkevic, but I'd imagine that any brand would breath better than stock. 2. Modify air box snorkel. I replaced mine with a KX250 snorkel...same size outside dimensions so its a simple swap, but KX has larger inside dimension allowing more air flow. 3. Tuner. I went with EJC. Super easy install and I've had zero issues with it. Those 3 mods work together and make a huge difference. More air coming in and out, and more fuel from tuner.
@@ndrew19 alright I’ll keep that in mind.
@makmoto0606 Just FYI...The biggest hp gain from a single mod is simply removing the secondary plate in the throttle body. I've seen dyno charts displaying almost 4 hp gain, and for an engine with 23 hp, thats huge. I'm guessing that every mod that I've done collectively will equal about the same gain. If you're curious, I'd suggest checking out the channel Best Dual Sport Bikes. Most of the content is about KTM/Husky, but he now owns a KLX300, and he really seems to be very knowledgeable. I was hesitant to remove the 2nd plate simply because I'd heard people warn against it and I was concerned that I was missing something, but my mind was put to ease after discovering this gentleman's channel. Good luck and I hope you're enjoying the bike.
@@ndrew19 Yep, I’m familiar with that channel, because he also does the KTM 390 ADV. He gives great information and I will be doing that throttle plate mod, probably once I’ve completed my break in miles. Thanks!
Not sure about the new klx300 but my 2005 model had really spongy breaks but once I ripped out the rubber brake lines and replaced them with braided stainless brake lines it has been great and has more than enough stopping power to pull up the 331cc big bore kit I had added to it! These bikes are as reliable as a drz400 if you keep up with the basics maintenance!
That was my though, that steel brake lines were the best answer. Thanks!
Keep the stock brake lines. It will give you much more control offroad. The mod is great for the street, but the last thing you want is for your fronts to grab hard on a trail and wash your front end out.
@@AnonYmous-dp4by I’m looking for a more positive feel to the brakes. I can handle the power, if I have the control. Thanks.
I had ridden my klx300 for 91,000kms with the stock brake lines and top end for that matter and always hated the brakes, when I purchased my top end kit at b&b cycle restoration I seen that he also does a replacement brake lines so after 10,000kms of riding since I installed them I am very satisfied with the performance on and off road!
Here is how I set up my bike for mainly trail riding, made the bike much better for off road use, gearing not as street friendly though. Removing the secondary throttle plate and tuning added 4 to 5 HP in the 6 to 7000 rpm range. I did that a year and a half ago, but there are a few videos out on this mod and tuning if you search for it.
Delkavic slip on, KDX snorkel, secondary throttle removed, PCFC tuned for combo.
Racetech gold valves front and rear, .46 kg/mm fork springs, 6.4 kg/mm rear spring. (185lb rider)
D606 rear tire, MT21 front.
IMS foot pegs.
Renthal bars (less sweep than stock) and off set riser.
14t front 46t rear sprockets.
Happy with that tire setup? What did you think of the stock tires?
@@makmoto0606 Stock tires are Ok for hard pack, for 90% dirt the MT21 front is much better, especially wet soft north east terrain. D606 is a goto for dual sport also. Other potential good choices to look at depending on the terrain, tons of internet info. Tires are must in my opinion if doing mostly off road.
@@nigel2447 Thanks! Yeah tires seem like a must. I’m looking forward to changing those out, along with the foot pegs.
I got my KLX250 before my 390ADV but overall, it's a great combo to have.
Pop the clutch lever switch open and adjust the contacts. It's pretty easy. Once you open it up you will see the gap. Same on my 2014 klx250s. Or you could make a jumper and bypass but the fix is sumple.
Thanks for the help. Was just out on it and that is rather annoying.
Kreiger cam chain tensioner. Best mod to keep you reliable. All those auto tensioner fail relatively early. $40 fix and you never have to worry again.
Congrats on the new bike! Love the comparisons.
I’ll do another video in the future comparing them, but frankly it’s not much of a comparison. Stark difference between the two bikes and KTM is far more impressive.
You and I have the same two bikes 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m trying to collect them all! But I think they’ll make a good combination and I suppose they speak to those of us who don’t want to spend $20,000 on one bike.
Congratulations on the dual sport dude.
Thanks!
Congrats on your purchase. My son and I are getting to know all the Chappie trails. Did we meet you on Trail 1 a few weeks ago with his Yamaha 250 and my DRZ with the leaking carb?
Yeah! I think you can see him in one of my pictures/videos.
@@makmoto0606 Thanks for your assistance with that stuck float. It worked fine for the rest of the day!
@@russcobb6990 hope to see you out there again!
@@makmoto0606 I sold the DRZ. You'll see me out there with my 2019 KLX250. Don't expect me to keep up with you.
@@russcobb6990 😆I thought I was going to see you on a beta and have no chance!
Have you run it in yet ? And you're doing Hwy speeds.
Nope, just over a hundred miles. Just short runs on the highway, so it's been staying in the lower half of the rpms and getting plenty of variation.
Check your ralenti rpm ,there is as small knob near your rear Brake hydraulic reservoir
Sorry. Took me awhile to understand what you were saying. I’ll take a look at the idle adjustment. Thanks!
@@makmoto0606 sorry for not to be that clear
Yes I meant idle rpm
@@jetberv no problem!
👍. Why not the crf 300 rally instead?
Availability, when I was shopping they were nonexistent. Also I have the 390 for adventure rides, so would rather have the klx or normal crf for better off road performance.
Crashed your kawasaki on almost flat bumpy trail, and on camera
I'm good like that!😆
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You might have to spell that out for me, I’m not following?