Meet Tony James, a spirited rider who lives for the thrill of off-road adventures. Tony takes us on exhilarating journeys through the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains. His passion? Enduro, dual sport, and adventure motorcycles.
Tony’s rides lead him up single tracks, down gravel roads, and along dirt trails. With every twist of the throttle, he uncovers hidden gems and scenic vistas that lie beyond the next hill. Whether he’s navigating treacherous terrain or cruising through backcountry landscapes, Tony’s love for exploration knows no bounds.
From Hilltops to Clear Cuts: Tony’s RU-vid channel, Hill Quest Dual Sport, captures it all. With over 130 videos, he documents his escapades, gear reviews, and mishaps (yes, even the crashes!). Whether he’s troubleshooting a clutch cable or marveling at breathtaking vistas, Tony’s passion shines through.
So buckle up, fellow riders! Join Tony James as he blazes new trails, conquers obstacles, and shares the thrill of two-wheeled exploration.
That trail is one of the best out there I think. Always going uphill and not too many difficult technical sections. We removed three trees from the trail that day after that big windstorm. Ashton also went for a swim in a mud hole on grizzly.
Agreed. There are a lot of videos on how to install bar ends and handguards but not for this brand. I did a follow up with them installed and plan another for a post season review in a month or two.
Hi Tony nice to see you going moto-camping. I 'm still gathering gear. I see you have the rhinowalk bags. I have a rhino walk tail bag and 2 of the 6L drybags with tools etc strapped to my crash bars. I have the tusk pannier racks and pilot bags and tusk Olympus tank bag.
Looks like you are well set up already. I was a bit concerned that the 390 was going to be under powered with the added weight but I really didn't notice it much. I love that bike.
Close call then. I just about convinced myself not to worry so much and just send it. I guess it proved a first instinct is always the right decision. Thanks for watching.
I added 22 mm (7/8") risers, and did not need to switch out the clutch cable. The bars came slightly nearer too. This change works for me at 6' tall (183 cm).
Hi Tony great content, I haven't been to Mclean in couple years I remember riding those trails on my KLR650 when I first got into adventure riding. Most recently I would ride with friends on the WR450 all through that area. I've been wanting to go in on the 390 before I head back to Florida. Trails look good hope to see you out there someday so we can compare 390's
Huh, I was a little quicker than I thought I was through a few of those sections haha good to know 😂 your little “ahhhhh” when you came up on Carlos a bit quick there when he stopped had me giggling pretty good 😂
Hi Tony, I like your 390 content. Hope to see you out there sometime soon. I have installed the Veridian Cruise control on my 390 today and it is fantastic. Anyway keep it up. I like to see what other 390 riders are doing.
Thanks again Kelvin. I am definitely going to look into a cruise control before my 10 day ride to Van Island in September and the Veridian seems to be the option I am considering.
@@hillquestdualsport Veridian is based in Calgary. I ordered it online and got a discount using the promo code VCFacebook. I then went over to his house and picked it up. Nice guy knows his stuff.
Hey, it was pretty sweat except for the active horse highway. .... On the long weekend it always seems to be a lot busier than usual, that's why I generally prefer to head to the foothills mid week. Although I didn't video it, I did go about 20 kms to the end of the road west of the Lodge. I only saw one vehicle out there.
If you can believe it, some people tow a trailer up that narrow road from the north into the south staging area. The south entrance is much nicer especially for day trips or even to tow a trailer into!
Hi Tony, I like your content both on the 390 adventure and that you’re based in Calgary. I also have the 2023 390 adventure. Have been in Florida for the better part of the year and have just returned to Calgary. I have plans this summer to explore around Southern Alberta. I have been to a lot of the places that you have put on RU-vid, but there are some that I’m seeing for the first time. Keep up the good work thank you very much.
@@danielleppington Unfortunately, that is the only weekend I am already booked for a 4 day group ride through BC. Please let me know the next time you go and I will try to make it.
I just ordered a low seat for my KTM 790 ADV 2020. But I am really worried about the comfort of the low seat. Is it as good as the XL tall one or the original tall one compared to the low one?
Polisport sell a heat guard for the silencer that will take care of any burning if the bag rubs the silencer. You can get it from Slavens Racing (I got 1 from them)
I don't have the bike anymore although to answer your question - by trimming off that small area of the guard, it was able to freely move without touching the fork clamp. There was about 1/2 inch clearance between the guard and the fender so no issue there.
Its speedo error aroun 3-5kph thats added to all vehicles so the speedometer never overstates the speed its required by law in some countries. I have noticed the same error in all the cars and bikes ive driven.
I understand that in the 2023 there is a delay after shutting down before the TC automatically resumes, so that if you can get going quickly enough, no problem. Check the manual.
If you set MTC off while the bike is not on, as soon as your turn the bike on, MTC automatically turns on. This is the only thing I hate about my 390, I hate this sooo much, that the only solution was adding a middle switch between the abs rear sensor cable to the handlebars, so now if I want to shut all off, I just flick a switch and done, and it will not reset until you flick the switch back on. This is probably the best mod to do for everyone doing heavy offroading like I do
We got some Motoz tires coming that are about 70 dirt, 30 street for the 390, that's an Aussie company that mainly makes desert tires, and a Molecule Motorsports skid plate made out of that super hard composite rubber, and also replaced the bark busters with ones made out of metal instead of the stock ones. I love the KTM 390 so far, and your foot peg suggestion is also a good idea, as my brother and I were commenting on how the stock ones are more forward leaning. The KTM dealer here in the grand valley of Colorado was having good deals on all the 2023s, so out the door tax and everything it was 7500.00 total, my brother has the 690 dual sport. Happy riding my friend, and naturally a huge like and a sub as well, greetings from Fruita Colorado!🙂
Thanks for the comment. Yes, my tire of choice is going to be the Motoz Tractionator GPS on the rear with the Motoz Tractionator Adventure on the front. I did put Molecule MS on my 2 stroke and will definitely add a set to the 390. Safe riding.
It was nice to get out again. The broken arm felt good and the bike worked as expected. For sure, a few more weeks for the ice to melt away and it should be better.
