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Love the combo! You did it right, I love my 450rl and somday I will compliment it with a light 2 stroke for the right stuff. Side note, you mentioned the works connecting clutch on the 450. I have not heard of this mod, is it just a better lever? Or a hydraulic system? I want to address my clutch pull feel on the 450.
I have the same year bike. Did your buddy cut the seat strap? Also, I see an aftermarket foot shifter, bars and kick stand pad. I have the same exhaust except I went with the full stainless version and an ECU from 550 Performance with the 91 Octane tune. My bike gets an average of 75-83 mpg depending on if I run my spark arrestor insert or not. This is a high quality video, if you keep it up you will gain my subscription! Thanks again.
My cousin Drew!!! Not only is he a talented rider, he is one of the smartest guys I ever met. Haven’t seen anything he couldn’t build. And the most humble guy you’ll ever meet as well.
I also haul my bikes in mine and will be at the Iron Horse Campground during the rally. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I_RTEnirqEU.htmlsi=EXsz0CZBxe3CS8iS
I can't see much need to change anything unless you need to haul more bikes. He said he's had his Road Glide in there with his dirt bike with no issues.
Nice job & I drive a 95 Silverado but I like that. I've been LQQKing at different things like busses/box trucks to possibly do something like this but as a home on wheels as well. This is pretty cool but I do wonder how the weight wears on it's transmission? At least you have mechanical ability, I look for things that I hopefully never worry about? That doesn't happen enough but this is a great thing to see. Where did you come across her? peace
He actually told me he took it to get the transmission looked at and was told its in perfect condition and didn't need to be rebuilt. Thats around 100k miles so seems pretty promising. I like the sprinters but they are just so expensive to get a good one and then you're limited on space. Then again more agile and road friendly than the box trucks. I guess there is no "perfect" rig just gotta do what works for your needs.
Yes, I'm certain you did everything within your power to check her out & I was more speaking of MY concerns as someone who likes this vehicle but can't fix major stuff if it breaks. I really like it & hadn't ever seen anyone else use an ambulance so it sparked my interest ; kudo's, it serves your purposes well & again, I do like it. It is very stylish as well but you said it correctly = doing it for your own needs >> Intent & using what you have wisely. You've done that . Best of luck Sir
I've been looking for a 1st bike since the early 90's..... I'm saving money but in this time I've got a list of 7-8 dual sport bikes & I just realized this one recently. Also in my research I've gone thru & found out all the MOD's for every bike on my list & what type of money it'll cost along w/ how feasible it'll be getting around to those upgrades afterwards. This Rally version is on my short list but I've got a question for anyone who might know. Plastics >> > this bike has so much plastic that I'm kinda looking to see if it might be wise to take the plastics off, wrap -n- store them opting to purchase a secondary set that can be colored & done any way you like but some guys do this exact thing on their bigger bikes? I haven't looked up replacement or stock stuff but I'm guessing it would be high priced so would it be worthwhile to do this? Any thoughts on it? peace & I subb'd/HiT bell
Just a little more info for you. If you cut your aluminum sub frame and decide you don't like it welders weld aluminum every day. Can probably take bike to a welding shop or vocational school and get it fix up for $50 - 100. use your head.
I owned a 22 450RL and sold it. I put in an aftermarket ECU and it had plenty of power and ran great. The only bad thing is, it’s 70-80lbs to heavy. Otherwise I would have kept it. Bought a KTM 350 EXCF and never looked back. I did have to put a Vortex in to make it run good and there is the deal with any modern 4 stroke, they need a new ECU due to emissions.
I have a 500EXC and an 890AdvR for the US; but, I’m building up my ‘23 300 Rally in the Philippines. Unlike the KTM, upgrades for the Honda are limited. I only changed the bars, pegs, exhaust, tail-tidy, levers, rack and shifter/brake. Sus mods are expensive and Rekluse clutch isn’t available.
Dang it I think Im going to have to buy the GET!! What kind of mileage are you getting now? Im getting about 50mpg in Colorado on the stock bike. Some people said their mileage got better.
Have one coming any day to complement my Moto Guzzi V85TT. Honda will be a better off road bike but road capable and the MG the better road bike for longer trips. Keeping my '98 Ural sidecar rig for snow and down the road when I can't handle two wheels anymore.
I've got a 17 built 250 Rally. Love almost everything about it except in windy conditions on freeway. I have a 750 also, but find the Rally so much more fun and easier for commuting, light off road. Great small package with the tower...I had to adjust and slow down to meet the bikes capabilities.
@@leeinwis lol, when you lose, literally half your fuel efficiency, there is obviously something else more at play, other than the “normal” inaccuracies in operating conditions.
@@airadaimagery692 I was talking about it saying (on the screen) it's avg miles per gallon, if a person kept track and figured it out themselves it would be far different. I own the bike and get 70 mpg , tested many fills .
I’m getting 77 mpg in Ohio. Goes down quickly on the interstate with rpm’s hitting 6000+. I have not yet been off-road. Off-road riding may also be terrible on gas mileage.
he’s at 50 mph in 4th gear. That’s keeping the rpm’s high and mpg down. Recommend shift points in the manual - supposed to be in 6th gear around 38 mph.
Great to see more items on the sister channel. Keep em Coming. I did chuckle when you were listing the spec’s of the bike as all were imperial measurements on the “metric” channel :)
Sick bikes brother. Have u added a flywheel weight to the Honda ? Heard that helps the bike lug better. If I could convince the wife I would have both also.
I didn’t but I do have experience with that and it helps a good bit! Now that I have the KTM I’m okay keeping the Honda snappy. How forgiving is she? I just showed up with both of mine 🤣
