$1500 Sportster ADV Build | FIRST TIME OFF-ROAD

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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2024

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  • @DirtObseXXion
    @DirtObseXXion 2 года назад +4

    I love this!!! I traded my softail for an Africa Twin last year, guess I should have just manned up and made the softail go where I wanted it to!

  • @ericdoswell8115
    @ericdoswell8115 2 года назад +5

    "This is a lot more sand that I'll have to deal with on the TAT" Lol, I can't wait for the video when he gets to the Oklahoma section.

  • @jamessouthworth1699
    @jamessouthworth1699 2 года назад +7

    This reminds me of when my buddies and I would take Street motorcycles off-road. My old XS650 had seen a few dirt trails.

    • @johngifford7725
      @johngifford7725 2 года назад +1

      What a great bike. That thing is like the ultimate motorcycle. So many things that can be done with it, and it's absolutely bullet proof. 100k and nothing but basic maintenance. Tour. Café. Adv. The possibilities are endless.

  • @willjohnson3907
    @willjohnson3907 2 года назад +6

    If 20-30 miles on a sportster is an adventure I can say I go on an adventure everyday 37 miles to work and back every day. Every 2-3 days I have to grab wrenches and tighten up everything that has come loose.

  • @handyhippie6548
    @handyhippie6548 2 года назад +1

    a couple of years ago i turned a $200 '81 gl1100 goldwing into an ADV bike. i stripped off all of the fiberglass and extraneous whatnot, and added some motocross bars and pegs, but i kept the stock fuel tank location for a low center of gravity, and did a single carb conversion. i'm running kenda big block tires, and while it's not a bmw 1200gs, it still goes where i want it to. i can ride most of the trails i run my xt 250 on, just slower. i'm thinking about adding a small winch up front. i ain't got it stuck yet, knock on wood, but i'm mid fifties, and it is still around 700 lbs. so, yeah. one thing i still haven't figured out is how to get more rear ground clearance with the shaft drive, so i just pump up the air ride suspension. i did add a fire extinguisher bottle as a small reserve air tank to help it out though. i get some crazy looks from guys on dirt bikes out on the trails, but everyone seems to get a kick out of it.

  • @TheNinjamansam
    @TheNinjamansam 2 года назад +2

    I did the MABDR in October! Great ride, lots of cool places and views along the way. The dorkster should do fine, just don’t rush yourself. There are a few spots in the sections in PA with some nice sand so you should feel right at home.

  • @stevegrim
    @stevegrim 2 года назад +5

    As soon as you relaxed and started riding instead of worrying/wondering about the bike it handled just fine.

  • @scotthopkins8962
    @scotthopkins8962 2 года назад +12

    I love how you just go for it, it's as inspirational as it is ridiculous.

  • @carterhart5435
    @carterhart5435 2 года назад +18

    Leaving the state, or even your own town, with an old sportster can be an adventure. You don't even have a handle on fuel consumption yet, this is guaranteed to be an adventure. Progressive 412's with the heavy springs are a huge improvement over those Burly shocks. Overall it looks like the bike is up to the task, did really well for a bike that can still eat up highway miles.

  • @RandysRides
    @RandysRides 2 года назад +4

    Alfred E Neuman would be proud. :P Can't wait to watch the trip with the other adv bikes. Take care, man !!

  • @PanM8
    @PanM8 2 года назад +8

    Don't even worry about the Sportster. Just think, the WLA's, (WW2, 45 cubic inch Flathead) were used off road. They were weighed down with gear for dispatch riders. They were ALL steel and cast iron, no aluminum no suspension. Those bikes are still running today. Have fun and be safe on your trip.

    • @eflanagan1921
      @eflanagan1921 6 месяцев назад

      steel and iron still running not the bone and muscle that got beat by them !

  • @ridingonruby3287
    @ridingonruby3287 2 года назад +4

    All your work paid off. Great job man .

  • @DavidSmith-fw6uj
    @DavidSmith-fw6uj 2 года назад +5

    The 883 has a good reputation it is going to be interesting to Watch it go through the paces
    I have heard people say that the 883 is 1 Harley‘s best engines ♥️
    ⛽️GAS⛽️$3,99 - $4,99⛽️
    Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

  • @greasycanadianbiker
    @greasycanadianbiker 2 года назад +2

    Great video! Was interesting for sure. And good shoutout for the DR WarPig owners out there. The DR650 is the all around badass of badass bikes. But what u did here is a contender! Looking forward to watching the big trip.

  • @ChaseJasperDown
    @ChaseJasperDown 2 года назад +3

    I can’t believe you mentioned being lost. I was just thinking that and how you said you were bad at directions. Lol! Awesome video. Glad the sportster is working out!!!

  • @adamsandoval
    @adamsandoval 2 года назад +2

    Your sand riding is so impressive man. I look forward to getting lots of tips on this trip. I’m new to offroad but I feel confident in my build. My skill however will need to be built along the adventure. Going to be a great week!!

    • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
      @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 года назад +1

      Adam, you’re being a bit modest! Lol…. I have no doubt that all of you will have a challenging, but great ride! Your TAT trip was very good and one of your best riding series of videos. Lots of fun to virtually tag along with you and hopefully watch your videos on this trip too! Ride safe my friend!

  • @michaelwilson6806
    @michaelwilson6806 2 года назад +1

    The spider! Awesome. I lived in Tampa and saw some pretty knarly ones. Michigan has a few also. Nothing worse that hitting an orb spider web. They usually set dead center in the web. I caught one in the face and you never saw someone move as fast as I did.

  • @paulgrogan8032
    @paulgrogan8032 2 года назад +6

    Your fun and excitement is contagious, I just bought a 2022 KLR-Adventure🤙

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 года назад +1

    Nice build! Let the good times roll man! You will have a great time on your trip. Can’t wait to see you videos. Ride safe man!

  • @timecklund7685
    @timecklund7685 2 года назад +7

    With a full touring load on the back the shock spring will be even less useful. Such an interesting and fun bike build.

    • @davidvaughn7778
      @davidvaughn7778 2 года назад +4

      Yea, I'm thinking he needs something set up more for a big touring bike. It'll probably be hard to find something like that with any kind of travel. Those Burly shocks are probably set up for a sub 200 lb rider and the weight of the stock sportster. Add an extra 100 lbs for the rider and then probably 100 lbs of gear/luggage, it's totally pushing it.

  • @ChefIan07
    @ChefIan07 2 года назад +2

    Been wanting to see it off road every since I laid eyes on it

  • @ericweber1969
    @ericweber1969 2 года назад

    Of course it worked out Josh! People forget that the XLCH was sold as a dirt bike until the late 1960’s! The DNA is in there, you just gotta draw it out. Great video!

  • @uneasyr1der
    @uneasyr1der 2 года назад +24

    "This is way worse than anything I'll experience on the TAT!" Famous last words? 😄

    • @johngifford7725
      @johngifford7725 2 года назад +1

      😆

    • @dougbenson7082
      @dougbenson7082 2 года назад +1

      He said it was worse than anything on his practice run south to north. He said there would be a lot of sand and stuff on the actual TAT trip.

  • @saint_dyna3488
    @saint_dyna3488 2 года назад +1

    “If you’re ever lost in the woods, just build a house. Well, I was lost but now I live here!!”

  • @mitchellbowman4393
    @mitchellbowman4393 2 года назад +5

    I'm starting the tat tomorrow, would love to see a Harley ride up on me on the trail. Sweet!

  • @BeroBikes
    @BeroBikes 2 года назад +2

    Spider reactions are my favourite part of croome Josh. Nicely played, glad you caught one for the views I'd be worse if I caught one. Haha. Love the OG spider cam from the croome episode, that was gigantic!

  • @MrChancebozey
    @MrChancebozey 2 года назад +16

    The only concern you might have is running low speed for long periods of time overheating the engine. Great vids and content :)

    • @michaelwilson6806
      @michaelwilson6806 2 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a set of mighty mites to keep heat down.

  • @funkingfuss9724
    @funkingfuss9724 2 года назад

    What an adventure! You should take it over to the Green Swamp. I took my '83 OldWing through it last year on the dirt hunting roads. All sand and mud puddles. But I learned how to handle the Beast in the sand. I didn't go off into the trees like you did but it was a good learning experience and a great adventure. Riding a 40 year old Bike is ALWAYS an adventure. And sometimes I even make it back home.

  • @DeluxeChimp
    @DeluxeChimp 2 года назад +2

    The late season snow may give you some mud and slop, but that only adds to the adventure! Looking forward to the videos. Give it hell Shadetree 🤘

  • @thomaslemay8817
    @thomaslemay8817 2 года назад

    You took me back to the 1960s when most of the bikes going off road were stripped down road bikes with knobby tires and a shouval bolted on for a skid plate . Or Honda 90 with a massive rear sprocket. And toatgoates.

  • @mudrox05
    @mudrox05 2 года назад +8

    Hey mate!!! For me this is by far one of your more enjoyable videos... Great to see you enjoying the ride with out trying to kill the bike... Great Work!!!! 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch 2 года назад +2

    There is NO WAY in the world I could ride through there knowing that those spiders "lay in wait"....
    As far as the bike goes, I think it handled it very well. I was tired just watching you brother.
    Good job Josh!
    PS: Believe me, people who DON'T live in Florida have no idea how hot & humid it can get down here. I'll take my chances riding in a t-shirt. It's at least bearable.

  • @OlManRonin
    @OlManRonin 2 года назад +13

    Before I got the Himalayan, I bought an old Sporty to turn into a Scrambler. After massive overheating issues at slow speed, I went another direction, but I'm eager to see how you and Jordan do. His bike is pretty awesome.

    • @LeytonC
      @LeytonC 2 года назад +6

      Wonder if an oil cooler and a fan for slow speed would help, depends on how much oil hits the jugs (on the inside :D)

    • @HiroNguy
      @HiroNguy 2 года назад +7

      I think H-D missed an opportunity years ago by not building a factory Scrambler based on the XL.

    • @mbsnyderc
      @mbsnyderc 2 года назад +2

      @@HiroNguy Buell did.

    • @HiroNguy
      @HiroNguy 2 года назад +1

      @@mbsnyderc Are you thinking of the Ulysses? I wanted that bike! Maybe there's a good used one somewhere.

    • @mbsnyderc
      @mbsnyderc 2 года назад +2

      @@HiroNguy Yes.

  • @evensteven0254
    @evensteven0254 2 года назад +2

    Josh, I may not have an adventure bike but I'm still looking forward to your videos on this trip. It sounds awesome.

  • @URBANAMERICANTAC
    @URBANAMERICANTAC 2 года назад +4

    I instantly turn into a screaming teenage girl when I ride into a spider web lol. It happened one time with a group of friends and they had to take a 20 minute break because they were laughing so hard one of them almost threw up. On a side note, I picked up the Pan America last week. Been doing my off-road training for a planned Trans America run next June. Can not wait. Been planning it for a year. I’m going to continue to plan and also spend the next year getting into off-road shape again. I’d look at one of those cooling fans for the heads or an oil cooler with a cooling fan.

  • @kraventhearcher
    @kraventhearcher 2 года назад

    I did the mabdrbbqwtf on my 995 tiger and it's a cake walk. Great way to break the bike in before tackling the TAT. I'm really enjoying your process where you give yourself a few seconds here and there to gather yourself. That's important to staying in one piece and not getting yeeted miles from nowhere. I'm excited for you. You're gonna have a great time on that bike.

  • @AmazingEtte
    @AmazingEtte 2 года назад +1

    Sportster is gonna wear you out quicker than typical dirt bike because its so much heavier. Take breaks and stay hydrated my man, keep shreddin'

  • @TroyC68
    @TroyC68 2 года назад +5

    Awesome vid... I've been looking for a new bike and was thinking of taking the old SV650S and converting her for off road ...
    I've had it down enough trails now on street tires, its a logical step LOL
    New bike, new build, might as well resurrect my old Vtwinner channel as well.... coming soon to youtube :D

  • @dannschroeder694
    @dannschroeder694 2 года назад

    Hey man,if you're coming to Canada,via New York,take the Ogdensburg bridge.Turn west and drive 20 minutes to Brockville.We party.Great camping available as well.We're in the 1000 islands,man!

  • @guppy13th
    @guppy13th 2 года назад +6

    Looks like a lot of fun . Amazing . Keep up the awesome videos this is now my favourite of your bikes

  • @spencerwood9106
    @spencerwood9106 2 года назад +1

    You are awesome.
    I get scared sometimes too.
    Keep up the great content!

  • @lonerrider9515
    @lonerrider9515 2 года назад +1

    You need to add some hand guards. A branch into the hand sucks!!!!! Awesome build brother. I love it.

  • @MotoBaumVirginia
    @MotoBaumVirginia 2 года назад +3

    You are a pretty amazing motorcycle rider. And the philosophy is on point ha ha. Anyway I think you did a really great entertaining and informational video. I know you’re proud of yourself you made a great Motorcycle.

  • @leftymike8730
    @leftymike8730 2 года назад +1

    Being totally honest, I’m pretty impressed with how well that bike is taking that terrain!

  • @AdventureTomek
    @AdventureTomek 2 года назад +1

    Awsome! Been waiting to see some off road action with the dirtster 🤘🏼I had the look up the weight... 544 pounds if thats correct... thats a big girl off road.

  • @funshine3571
    @funshine3571 2 года назад +5

    I would look into the spring rate on your rear. Everyone is different and ride different but your spring rate and sag will be everything on and offroad.

  • @hookdog8640
    @hookdog8640 2 года назад +2

    Love the Huffy cross pad. Lmao

  • @Snailster111
    @Snailster111 2 года назад +4

    Shade tree for life.

  • @tunyyt
    @tunyyt 2 года назад +3

    Great video, looking forward to seeing y'all attack the tat!

  • @faruser9506
    @faruser9506 2 года назад +1

    Hay shade tree been watching you for some time man just wanted to say I love your content. You are one of the few that never bored me. Keep up the great content man. You doing it big

  • @tylerkunkel3746
    @tylerkunkel3746 2 года назад +1

    This is amazing. I really want a similar build.

  • @benyarwood7335
    @benyarwood7335 2 года назад

    that crash bar does seem like the best idea, a crash cage might be better but that straight bar is just gonna dig in if you do down at speed which won't be good

  • @vanuelbaker3434
    @vanuelbaker3434 2 года назад

    I bought my first Harley last weekend I'm now a proud owner of 92 883 iron with a 1200 big bore kit

  • @Schnot
    @Schnot 2 года назад

    When you guys make it to PA, if you decide to do a meet up, I’d be eternally grateful.

  • @easyfromtnbtw3555
    @easyfromtnbtw3555 2 года назад +4

    Depends on what part of TN you go thru it’s been around 90. Good luck and can’t wait to see how the trip goes I’ve been wanting to check out some BDRs and see what’s in Tennessee

  • @JessyXeye
    @JessyXeye 2 года назад +11

    Good to see someone as scared of spiders as me, I feel ya man xD

  • @markmcintosh7095
    @markmcintosh7095 2 года назад +2

    I think your doing great. You will probably drop a lot of weight after doing that ride. As you know Adam had his custom made for him. I think you should get 100 extra points just for building your own bike. Fun channel.

  • @psycotria
    @psycotria 8 месяцев назад

    ~ 22:00 - I have banana spiders in my yard and once walked into one in the dark. It was right on my nose, across my face, and she was big. Otherwise, no problem. The only spiders in Florida I really don't want a bite from are the recluse, widow and wandering spiders.

  • @KillerNetDog
    @KillerNetDog 2 года назад

    Kinda what enduro bikes are for, not a dirt bike, not a street bike, best of both worlds.

  • @jay34ever54
    @jay34ever54 2 года назад

    Argghhh ..banana spider! Congrats on a auccessful trip with the dirtster!

  • @grantkokich6906
    @grantkokich6906 2 года назад

    Seen a few other utubers take Harleys offroad on sand. Is harder than off road bikes , but obviously doable.

  • @johngifford7725
    @johngifford7725 2 года назад

    Dude! That was great! You need a saddle blanket to roll up and put on the bike. Keep that Harley saddle tramp look. Those blankets are pretty handy too.

  • @TechnMoto
    @TechnMoto 2 года назад +3

    Nice off road riding. Good luck with it. 👍

  • @thisiserich
    @thisiserich 2 года назад

    You should have done something funky and put some Vance and Hines short shots on the dirtster. Just to make it sound like a flamboyant loud Harley ripping through the woods.

  • @williammiller1732
    @williammiller1732 2 года назад

    60 years ago my dad tt drag raced n ran 500 mile enduroes on an xlch iron head sporty kick only

  • @HammerDog01
    @HammerDog01 2 года назад +2

    Awesome fun!! Road King rider now. Really looking at the Pan America to do a little hooligan riding!!
    Should be in the Trampa area in July!!

  • @mixerD1-
    @mixerD1- 2 года назад

    New sub...Johnny Lee an English biker brought me here...had great things to say about shadetree... halfway through yer riding across America on a plastic maggot in 2 days....man that video is f****g hilarious...long live the malaise that is turd Ferguson.
    And RIP Norm too.😁🤔👍🙏

  • @bradb9146
    @bradb9146 2 года назад

    Croom is decent , but no place to enjoy a plated bike . You should try out Richloam next time . Turn right off the exit instead of left , go past the circle k at 50 , over the tracks and turn right on river and rd . It ends at an old general store and there are tons of fire roads and trails to ride beyond that . Best adv/dual sport riding to be had in central Florida for sure . ✌😉👌

  • @pcontiman
    @pcontiman 2 года назад

    Thank you for changing that windshield..... Want gonna say anything but ihaaaaaaate those black clips on the extension. 😎

  • @brianb7960
    @brianb7960 2 года назад

    Great video! Cant wait to see the big one. Hopefully you can get the rear shocks shorted out. Just got my motorcycle license so I guess mine are just beginning. Wish I had done it sooner

  • @tykiisel8801
    @tykiisel8801 2 года назад

    The spider episode made the entire video for me. Great video.

  • @aicsusa
    @aicsusa 2 года назад

    Get a big desert tank for it so you can grip it with your legs and have a lot more capacity. Sounds like you need to shim the rear springs or get stiffer ones! Good work though.

  • @davegallo8166
    @davegallo8166 2 года назад

    MABDR will be a piece of cake on that , most of it you could do on a triumph scrambler , biggest worry will be fuel

  • @geertsturm4182
    @geertsturm4182 Год назад

    offroad on a 883, you are the man dude big time ADV dude yeah

  • @MrGixxer1300r
    @MrGixxer1300r 2 года назад

    after your big adventure you might want to buy pistons, and bore the stock jug to 1200, put a stock 1200 carb on it, and enjoy the tons of torque.

  • @billcobb9408
    @billcobb9408 2 года назад +4

    those crash bars on the front might be a problem hitting something low.

  • @KillerNetDog
    @KillerNetDog 2 года назад

    The only change I would definitely make is raising the font fender so sticky mud won't pack between the tire and fender and lock the front tire up, sucks to have to pick it all out with a stick to get going.

  • @tex9280
    @tex9280 2 года назад

    They dirt race Sportsters non-stop, just look at Rusty Butcher 💪💪💪safe travels 🙏❣️
    💪🇦🇺💪

  • @mrtt29
    @mrtt29 2 года назад +1

    you dismounted quicker for that spider. then when that car was flipping by you

  • @darkiee69
    @darkiee69 2 года назад

    Josh, don't forget to keep yourself hydrated.

  • @adamlanglois563
    @adamlanglois563 2 года назад +2

    Man that looked like a good time! Tame the beast

  • @stevenanderson9630
    @stevenanderson9630 2 года назад

    Things that aren't supposed to go off road. Put some dirt tires on the goldwing and take that. Ramming speed!

  • @warhog5554
    @warhog5554 2 года назад

    You should get a set of LUV JUGS for that bike for offroad to keep it cool in the slow stuff.

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones 2 года назад

    Bike and you done great.... The crash bar on the front really concerns me, no idea why... but I can only see it not helping in an accident... am probable wrong though.
    The original screen looks great, this bike is epic, can't wait to see you get on the trip!

  • @nelmar5560
    @nelmar5560 2 года назад

    Yea fun times, doing great. It looks quite a bit heaver yet she’s taking it.

  • @randymarks4011
    @randymarks4011 2 года назад

    dribble some locktite in the ball area of that mirror, move it around a bit and set it where you want it to dry.

  • @Recycledhooligan
    @Recycledhooligan 2 года назад +1

    I like hearing your random philosophy as you ramble on.

  • @pcontiman
    @pcontiman 2 года назад

    Great fun video and in my tiny universe. SPORTSTERS RULE and that's just the way it is. 😁😎

  • @blueheelerfriend8450
    @blueheelerfriend8450 2 года назад +3

    Nice off roading!!!
    Good times!!
    👍🍻🖖

  • @gears101
    @gears101 2 года назад

    It's a hard to find but I think you would love an old 70's Harley Enduro. I used to have one years ago and it was a lot of fun

  • @liamfoley4452
    @liamfoley4452 2 года назад

    I have a suggestion for some rear shocks. They’re are quite expensive but I’ve heard great things about the RWD x Walker Evans RS-1 piggyback rear shocks. They’re like $1,000 which is really unfortunate but I’m sure you can find something much better then the stilettos for much cheaper then $1,000. I’m not even doing these trips and I’m excited to see how everything goes. Good luck brother🤘

  • @ZPDSurvival
    @ZPDSurvival 5 месяцев назад

    Spiders from Mars. Lol. I want to upgrade my road tires to something a little more off roadish. Mild upgrade.

  • @earl6969
    @earl6969 2 года назад

    I'm very interested in a creek drop/ pick up,re start with that air cleaner, water scooper thingy.
    *We have those creek things in Tennessee.
    The Dakar brick lives!!!

  • @doublem1402
    @doublem1402 2 года назад

    Luv jugs would be ideal, damn now I want a sporster,I've done gravel on my e glide.

  • @pologuzman684
    @pologuzman684 2 года назад

    Lovin'the huffy pad

  • @subtlehustlemoto3737
    @subtlehustlemoto3737 2 года назад

    Dang! I'm coming all the way from Pittsburgh to see the Dirty Shame this coming weekend and you're gonna be outta town! Safe travels and maybe I'll get to see ya next time🤘

  • @Durkan34
    @Durkan34 2 года назад

    Omg non matching wing mirrors are triggering my ocd something rotten. Lol.
    Great stuff as always 👍

  • @adarngoodjoe4043
    @adarngoodjoe4043 2 года назад +1

    Your fear of spiders is hilarious. So much for being a swamp wizard…hahaha

  • @ashpunting
    @ashpunting 2 года назад +4

    that looked like fun to do it's going to be a great adventure 👌

  • @petermurphy7901
    @petermurphy7901 2 года назад

    If you wanted to spend the money you could tear that motor down and either buy new cylinders or have someone bore out your cylinders. Bring that 883 up to a 1200cc. The money you spend doing that will be saved by still registering and insuring as an 883 since it goes by the VIN. 😉 Also using that flywheel it has a shorter stroke than a regular 1200. So you get the quick revs that you want for this bike. 👍