I'm an explorer, researcher, hiker, ultrarunner, dual-sport rider, adventurer, traveler, pilot, and overall nomad. These are my journeys On2Feet and On2Wheels.
If you're bolting right into the factory bar end weights in the factory bars, I used my own pair of M6 bolts. i would have preferred M8, but didn't want to drill out the M6 threading. Now, I have aftermarket pro-taper bars with hollow ends and used the mounting kit that came with the hand guards.
On my ct125 2019 i noticed better top speed with non ethanol gas . i'm getting a Himalayan in a couple days a 2022 with 6 k on it I will run it almost empty then fill with non E gas and see if it makes a difference. thanks for sharing
Epic adventure! I've only done 20 fourteeners so far but maybe someday I'll find the courage to do pyramid and maroon bells. Took my himalayan to the upper trailhead of princeton and on my way down I dropped the bike. My legs were so tired after climbing the mountain that I had to ask 2 girls to help me pick it up 😅
I’ve pretty much sworn off windscreens since they all seem to buffet as the deflected, fast moving air collapses into the vacuum behind the screen. A straight windblast is smoother and quieter. However, the gap between the headlight nacelle and the screen intrigues me - perhaps the flow up the inside prevents / decreases buffeting? This is a long way of asking - the air that hits your helmet, is it smooth? Thanks?
absolutely.....when they are there of course, and appear to follow the published route. Near the summit, following the green wall, cairns effectively disappeared or were not clearly followable. I've found a few places where there were multiple sets of cairns too...that led to different approaches (sometimes different from the published routes). But yes, I always try to follow the cairns if they are present.
Hi! I love my CRF300L, but what drives me crazy is the wind noise after 55-60 mph. I have a Bell MX-9, which is a pretty noisy helmet. I would appreciate it if you could comment on whether a windshield helped with the noise. Otherwise, great videos! Just a quick note: the videos from the garage are a bit dark, so you might want to consider improving the lighting. Thanks!
The instructions page you show at 0:53 shows a picture of different motorcycle (probably the old honda trail bikes.) Did you accidentally use the wrong manual, or did Honda show an old picture out of nostalgia? The procedure described there is also a bit different than other videos Ive seen.
I bought the manual for a CT125 from Helm Inc. (www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class_2=AHC&Sku=61K2E50&itemtype=N) and it seemed right. All the other pictures in the guide were of my bike so not sure here. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Perhaps they just used a picture in the guide for a Super Cub since it's the same engine and same adjustment? Again, not sure, but I know the adjustment worked in my case.
OMG, I was literally on the edge of my seat watching this. About half way in I realized where that saying came from. I had actually moved to the edge (when you were on the edge). Scary. Beautiful though. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
I do a lot of the services myself now. The closest official RE service is goaz in cottonwood (which is where I bought my himmie)…but there are a lot of places in Phoenix of course too.
I don't know if it's just my age, but really appreciate the challenges and risks with the trails you are taking on these mountains, narrow trails with steep downsides all around and plenty of loose rocks.. Pretty sketchy paths from what I'm seeing and I'm not the smartest guy in the woods.. Really appreciate the videos along. the way and from the top of these mountains, but stay safe out there!
Epic video - thank you! At some point, please do a video review of your preferred/required kit for your 14'er climbs. Again, thank you for taking us along with you on your adventures!
I recently did a 3,900 mile ride on my Himalayan but I did it over 19 days. Rode 65-70 mostly on state highways. It will do interstates but not fun on those. Averaged 59 mpg. No issues.
My bikes in the US are perfect for my performance riding. I bought the Rally in the Philippines because it was on the showroom floor and I knew either one would be hard to find. I always modify my bikes and this one will be no different. My 500 in the US is more than 100 lbs. lighter and double the power. I’ll be able to add 35% more power and drop the weight by 35 lbs. With the added reliability over my KTM’s, the CRF will be perfect overseas.
Hi there thanks. I have a 125cc semi auto. The issue is prior to the bike being on I find it hard to get into neutral once i do find neutral it's good the bike moves freely forward. If i movie it up 1 gear then try and go back down back to neutreal I cant seem to find neutreal i sometimes have to play around going down up down till the bike moves freely forward. this is all while the bike is off. Will this clutch adjustment be the solution thanks
Great adventure! A couple places way too scary for me to do in person, so thanks for sharing with those of us who won’t be attempting this. Beautiful place.
Man, I was sweatin just watching you scramble all over the side of that mountain. I hope it was not as ominous as it looked in the video. Glad you made it through mostly intact. Thanks for sharing the beautiful hike with us.
Ahh right, I forgot about the hostel comments. My bigger issue was I needed to leave at like 4:00 am to reach trailheads and was worried I’d sleep through a quiet alarm but wake everyone up with a loud alarm. Plus snoring just irritates me to no end and earplugs are never enough. Definitely worth the extra few bucks. In the end I could still hear people snoring through the walls so it still wasn’t perfect. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@On2Feet We live in CA, thinking of moving to CDA or Sandpoint Idaho, Flagstaff is also on our list. I lived in Maine for a while --- lots of family there but the property taxes are a bit high...... Your vid was great.