A first hand look at the trail systems and wilderness in and around Elliot Lake Ontario which is my base, and also destinations around North America. Off roading has been a passion for over 35 years for me and it has just gotten stronger. Seeing places and having experiences not many people get to have is such a reward that it just fuels the next adventure.
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Nope, I don't think I used low at all. The KRX is geared low from factory so it revs to the moon. Cab noise (lots) is also normal in most of these new machines. Thats why Cardo headsets are doing so well, lol.
@@RhinoOffroad-zq8fh Well color me shocked lol. I’m getting back into the game, and there’s too many damn choices! Never looked at anything besides the Rzr, but the KRX’s seem to be pretty awesome. But I’m almost 50, and my body has been ruined by the military, so I don’t do all the wild stuff anymore. We can ride any road within 3 counties, minus 55+ mph roads. We’re into just cruising around, around here; mostly gravel roads & easments between roads & fields. I really want a Pro XP or a Pro R, fully enclosed. I’m the kind of guy that buys something nice with cash, and keeps it forever so I’m ok spending more for comfort.
@@brentdale5730 Well welcome back! We are largely in the same boat. My body has taken a beating as well, I'm in my 50s and I will still do the semi wild stuff but I don't go looking for it. There are definitely a lot of choices out there, all you can do is shop around and try as many as you can. The KRX suits my needs perfectly. They are not fast on top end. Some say they are under powered which is nonsense, it has never died out climbing or needing power in thick mud, they are appropriately powered is what they are. Not wild amounts of uncontrolled wheel spin. The ride quality is superb, tons of cab room and extremely over built. Tough as a bulldozer, so that's what I needed. Test them all and good luck! Welcome back into the game!
@@RhinoOffroad-zq8fh Underpowered? I see a dude that rides with AJP and he does just as good or better than some of the guys on turbos or pro xp’s. I mean, talent IS a factor lol. And that’s where I make a line kinda. I have talent and can enjoy deep mud or climbing rock hills, but I’d rather cruise a country road with my friends & a few road sodas lol.
@@brentdale5730 I hear you there. "Corny" at AJP regularly schools everybody but you know the Internet. People are all concerned about top speed and peak horsepower, and ironically they never use either one. I don't recall a ride that I was to the floor all the time, lol. But that is where the mentality comes from. If there isn't useless wild wheelspin and of control characteristics it is considered "slow". Lol.
We’re heading to the miden event. I wouldn’t expect a ton of riders just due to the difficulty of greens mountain. I think that will cut back the faint hearted. lol.
@@Animalcanam Haha. You have a point there, it's not for the average Joe! It's about a 6 hour drive for me so if I can make it worthwhile and stay a couple of days, yep, I will be down.
@@Animalcanam oh ya? For sure I could have gotten around it but I knew something was up when there were no fresh tracks. There should have been a dozen machines through there before me. Malfunction with the maps for a few people. Next year will be better. More experience with the GPS all around :)
@@RhinoOffroad-zq8fh We will be back next year. Unfortunately this year we couldn't attend and also wanted to make sure that some improvements were had as they seem to have.
@@Animalcanam I'm going to see if I can squeeze it in, I think it will be crazy crowded. I believe my next run will be Drummond Island Michigan and then Dirt Dudes event later in August. 24th I believe?
@@Animalcanam I believe so. The prologue seems to have almost done away with the trail congestion from the previous years. We barely got held up at all. :)
@@RhinoOffroad-zq8fh yes forsure. Last year we were stuck many many times and for lengthy periods of times. They also seemed to have a lot less competitors this year from last.
@@Animalcanam That is what everyone was saying and most agreed that the trails being blocked so much stopped most from coming back, and I get that. It seems they have fixed it so far, so hopefully next year the numbers will pick back up!
@@seanmcguire2063 I believe something went wrong with the map update yep. I was doing awesome until that. Oh well, next year will be better. I look at this as experience. :)
We had to quit about 65 km from the finish at 1 in the morning. I was so fatigued that I was dangerous to my passenger Cam-Tam, not thinking right and my reflexes were shot, so no way was I going to carry on. We did cross the finish line and I count that as a completed. So does everybody else I talked to
@@doylemaintenance Yep, very little damage. My bumper got smashed at the bottom from a boulder, I bent a rim which is fixable, and my rear fenders are a little bent from tight squeezes through trees. Killa-saki is one tough beast. :)
Yes sir, I did. I quit at 1:00 in the morning, 65 km from the finish line because I was a danger driving under such fatigue and Cam Tam's safety came first but I did cross the finish line. Pics are on my FB and Insta. It is an incredible feat that most don't accomplish. I am proud to say that I survived "The Longest Day" :)
Great trails in miden. We have done greens several times and certainly lives upto its name! Outhouse trail and miserable lake are also good experiences 😂
@@RhinoOffroad-zq8fhwe’re heading to ompha next week for the week. There is an excellent and very difficult trail set in Calabogie that we do. You would like it!
@@RhinoOffroad-zq8fh I see your at Dacre! I did it last year but couldn’t make it this year. Hopefully they made the much needed changes from last year.
@@Animalcanam yep, I'm at the Dacre. It sounds like it is the exact same course, just reversed. I have been talking to a few of the guys and it's not going to be a cake walk by any means. But we aren't here for an easy event. 😁
Well used bypasses are usually a sign the depths of the holes lol Spent a lot of hours up on those trails brings back great memories the jet up on the pole
So..... You removed the primary spring, and replaced the secondary spring with the JBS spring. What difference does that make while riding? I have removed my primary spring, which I like much better, but am interested to know the difference riding with the aftermarket secondary spring, and if I should replace my secondary spring as well.
@@benjamindrake7749 yep, I got James's beefed up secondary spring. With just the stock the back shifting is a little slow and the upshifting is a little fast. The stiffer spring just puts the shifting in a better range for power if you ask me. Some may like it with just the primary removed and lower rpm. It's personal preference but that's what the beefy secondary does.
I'm loving it. I can't wait to get the whole maintenance overhaul done so I can go out and throttle therapy the hell out of it and listen to it sing! :)
Haha, it seemed like it took forever. I tried to shift into reverse to try to save it but couldn't reach the shifter because my harness locked.....so then it was just get ready for some impact, lol.
Thanks Holmes! Ya it is wild for sure. I wish there was a way that the cameras could show just how intimidating these climbs and downhills are in person. It's impressive!
