It's really cool to see the bike and Rider not looking over the handlebars the hole time it really gives a good perspective on how the bike rides thanks 👍
My best tool for going down steep decents, is just start rolling down and leave the clutch out in 1st gear. Easiest way to control the bike, the engine braking wont lock the rear but is enough drag to limit it about 8mph letting u focus on your line. U can work in the front brake a little whenever but u never need it if u dont touch the throttle.
Kinda reminded me of the Road Runner cartoons when poor ol' Wiley would smash into the side of a cliff with a tunnel opening painted on it , you just went down a cliff with a trail painted on it ! You one bad hombre !
As someone with lots of miles on his KLX and a more ADV style rig, I started like this. ..First, I got rid of the stock tires, almost immediately. Even if you are a cheap guy like me, do away with them before they are done. Just do it. Next, foot pegs, larger ones, I use the ones from Amazon but IMS makes them as well if your wallet is deeper than mine. Handgaurds are next, and I highly recommend if you are over 5'10" like me I would get some risers, I think I have 3/4" risers and it makes standing or sitting more easy on the shoulders, loosening the geometry and making control a bit more easy. Good to see a KLX out there on the trails dude!
I just found your channel. I just bought a KLX300 in May. It’s my other bike is a Harley Pan America. I was wondering where you are riding, I live in North Idaho and the terrain looks similar. I don’t think I could have handled that downhill at all, glad you made it
@@makmoto0606 I can understand that I am same way. Also that steep ass hill looked gnarly with all the ruts . Nope I probably would have turned around 😆 . Unless I was with someone then my confidence goes up.
Did you try 2nd gear and using rear brake for the steep down hills? Keeping tires spinning and controlled rear skids. You can also pull in clutch briefly and dump it while on the gas to get the rpm’s up for climb. Works if caught off guard at bottom of climb or mid climb if you start bogging down. Great videos!
I know that cameras often make things look less steep than they are. If that’s the case here, I can’t believe you went down this stuff because it looks ridiculous on video. Giant nope for me. Glad you made it out without injury.
Where are you riding? Looks amazing! Even on camera it looks challenging for a dual sport. I been riding dual sport bikes for about 10 years and climbing up those hills still are scary for me. So good job getting up those steep parts and going through the rock gardens.
@@makmoto0606klx300 owner here. We have a bunch of chunk in Nevada, I leave it in 1st and supplement with a little back brake😊. Lean back a bit and the tire will bite pretty good. Working the clutch is more unstable for me.
Your son was doing pretty well on those steep bits, encourage him to use both brakes progressively at the same time and gears for engine braking Interesting the difference in size in the foot pegs
@@makmoto0606 What tire pressure are you using here? I just went up there yesterday and did some crazy steep hills, 72, 75, 30 and 13. It was much easier when I dropped the pressure from 12 to 8 lbs. Nice to have rim locks.
Does this bike feel that it has lots of low end torque? I love the newer technology of this bike but am not sure it has the general woods power of a DRZ 400. Any info. is appreciated
I wasn't driving but when you went downhill and clutched in almost the whole section I was scared as f***... use the engine brake and dont be scared of the speed when going down.
I use 1st gear and no clutch just front and rear brakes but slow very slow at that angle I would just shut it off it will roll anyway, but then again no way in hell I would try that scary to watch
You seem like a pretty good rider but! Dangerous not using engine braking on those downhill pieces !! please use 1st or second gear and both brakes, keep your fingers away from that clutch You could have a serious accident please use engine braking
Seems to me that most is too steep for engine braking which causes the wheel to break loose, or going down far faster than I’m comfortable with. Thanks!
@@notsorare I appreciate your good will. I’m no expert, so I’ll just share their advice: ruclips.net/video/sqWbMOZ4DOA/видео.html&feature=share8 ruclips.net/video/HevLOY3Bzdg/видео.html&feature=share8
It's really cool to see the bike and Rider not looking over the handlebars the hole time it really gives a good perspective on how the bike rides thanks 👍
Its nice to know the KLX is WAY more capable than anything I might consider throwing at it.
My best tool for going down steep decents, is just start rolling down and leave the clutch out in 1st gear. Easiest way to control the bike, the engine braking wont lock the rear but is enough drag to limit it about 8mph letting u focus on your line. U can work in the front brake a little whenever but u never need it if u dont touch the throttle.
Kinda reminded me of the Road Runner cartoons when poor ol' Wiley would smash into the side of a cliff with a tunnel opening painted on it , you just went down a cliff with a trail painted on it ! You one bad hombre !
Funny reference! Thanks!
As someone with lots of miles on his KLX and a more ADV style rig, I started like this. ..First, I got rid of the stock tires, almost immediately. Even if you are a cheap guy like me, do away with them before they are done. Just do it. Next, foot pegs, larger ones, I use the ones from Amazon but IMS makes them as well if your wallet is deeper than mine. Handgaurds are next, and I highly recommend if you are over 5'10" like me I would get some risers, I think I have 3/4" risers and it makes standing or sitting more easy on the shoulders, loosening the geometry and making control a bit more easy. Good to see a KLX out there on the trails dude!
Nice video! Have you ever compared the KLX to a DRZ400? Don't know witch to get. Thanks Jeff from ND
I just found your channel. I just bought a KLX300 in May. It’s my other bike is a Harley Pan America.
I was wondering where you are riding, I live in North Idaho and the terrain looks similar. I don’t think I could have handled that downhill at all, glad you made it
Thanks. I’m in Northern California, Redding. I grew up riding by Elk River Idaho. A little different as far as trees and soil goes. Take care!
haha i kept wanting to grab the bike and help u through the screen damn thats tough
I need to move to where you live dude . The riding looks spectacular! Holy hell
Lots of wilderness surrounding this area! I just moved here and am excited to explore all the different areas.
@@makmoto0606 I can understand that I am same way. Also that steep ass hill looked gnarly with all the ruts . Nope I probably would have turned around 😆 . Unless I was with someone then my confidence goes up.
@@MotoCampAdv I was just hoping it wasn’t a dead end and I would have to try to go up that hill!
Did you try 2nd gear and using rear brake for the steep down hills? Keeping tires spinning and controlled rear skids. You can also pull in clutch briefly and dump it while on the gas to get the rpm’s up for climb. Works if caught off guard at bottom of climb or mid climb if you start bogging down. Great videos!
Yeah, would be going way too fast for my liking on those steep hills. Thanks!
I know that cameras often make things look less steep than they are. If that’s the case here, I can’t believe you went down this stuff because it looks ridiculous on video. Giant nope for me. Glad you made it out without injury.
Where are you riding? Looks amazing! Even on camera it looks challenging for a dual sport. I been riding dual sport bikes for about 10 years and climbing up those hills still are scary for me. So good job getting up those steep parts and going through the rock gardens.
Chappie-Shasta off-road park near Redding, CA. Those hills were not a lot of fun. Thanks!
Stop holding in the clutch on downhills and let it help you slow down with engine braking
The back tire would just slip on those steep loose hills. Not to mention I’d get going way too fast. Thanks!
@@makmoto0606klx300 owner here. We have a bunch of chunk in Nevada, I leave it in 1st and supplement with a little back brake😊. Lean back a bit and the tire will bite pretty good. Working the clutch is more unstable for me.
Good VDO 😳I am beginner dirt bike 😂 I watching for learning ! How long have you been ever rode dirt bike ? Good luck and have fun👍
I rode as a kid until my late twenties. I didn't get back to riding much until a few years ago. Take Care.
Your son was doing pretty well on those steep bits, encourage him to use both brakes progressively at the same time and gears for engine braking
Interesting the difference in size in the foot pegs
He just needs more time in the saddle to get comfortable with all the controls.👍🏻
Wow, what a downhill! I recognize #4 and what we call the rock garden going up, but which trail is it that you're going down with that steep decline?
I think #16, Show trail, but might have been #14. It was way too steep.
@@makmoto0606 What tire pressure are you using here? I just went up there yesterday and did some crazy steep hills, 72, 75, 30 and 13. It was much easier when I dropped the pressure from 12 to 8 lbs. Nice to have rim locks.
@@russcobb6990I just run street pressure. I don’t bother. But would help for sure. I’m really looking forward to changing the tires!
Does this bike feel that it has lots of low end torque? I love the newer technology of this bike but am not sure it has the general woods power of a DRZ 400. Any info. is appreciated
I think it has good low end torque. Feels a bit tractor like.
I wasn't driving but when you went downhill and clutched in almost the whole section I was scared as f***... use the engine brake and dont be scared of the speed when going down.
No hill descent control on the KLX300?
Not for those hills!
I use 1st gear and no clutch just front and rear brakes but slow very slow at that angle I would just shut it off it will roll anyway, but then again no way in hell I would try that scary to watch
Music killed the video. Other wise would of watched it.
You seem like a pretty good rider but! Dangerous not using engine braking on those downhill pieces !! please use 1st or second gear and both brakes, keep your fingers away from that clutch
You could have a serious accident please use engine braking
Seems to me that most is too steep for engine braking which causes the wheel to break loose, or going down far faster than I’m comfortable with. Thanks!
@@makmoto0606 The steeper it is the more reason for doing this I hope you learn the correct techniques before you hurt yourselves
@@notsorare I appreciate your good will. I’m no expert, so I’ll just share their advice:
ruclips.net/video/sqWbMOZ4DOA/видео.html&feature=share8
ruclips.net/video/HevLOY3Bzdg/видео.html&feature=share8
Dude, aren't you afraid to travel alone that far from a civilization? Do you at least carry a satellite phone or an emergency beacon?
Really not too far from people/town where that ride was. But I do have a newer IPhone that has the satellite messaging ability, if I should need help.