As a dad with a demanding job and a family there isn’t always as much time for fun as we would like. However we work hard to get in what we can where we can. I have always enjoyed many hobbies and interests. My goal for this channel is to share some of our experiences and give my perspective on the items we use. Subscribe to stay up to date with our dirt bikes, trucks camping and more!
The XR650L over the 450 all day, everyday. They’re both made for local fun. If you want to ride from Miami, Florida to Coldfoot, AK then buy a Africa Twin. The 450 will wrench you death in that distance and take five times as long for service intervals. You’ll loose your kidney function before you find Canada on the 650.
Unbelievable tyrannical ruling Elites flying private jets everywhere Drive monster SUVs have numerous vacation homes send our manufacturing to be done on the other side of the planet so it can be shipped all the way back. But they got a hassle us for something as infinitesimal to the big picture as small motorcycles.
I just want to thank u for the videos with liest on the 85. He inspired me to get on an 85, and fast forward I’m a b class racer, and free riding when I can. Thank u, hope where ever I take motorcycles u have success.
Just be ready when you do this, as there is a reason you don't see him remove the peg bolts. I don't know what Suzuki was thinking, but my peg bolts were so tight from the factory that I had to run out and buy a "special" hex wrench, as all the ones I had would just round off. In the end, it took probably 75 foot pounds of torque. And when they did finally break loose, each one made mighty "POP", and white smoke rings shot out - seriously. No way would I ever attempt to do this to another V-Strom without some way to heat those 4 little chrome, panhead hex bolts to almost cherry red first.
Something seldom mentioned is that when you are a former racer from years ago but now much older, when out in the boonies off roading a dual sport a little heavier and down tuned bike will keep you in check somewhat as you know its limitations where as on a plated MX bike you will likely be launching off this and that with abandon! Last thing anyone wants is to be hurt miles from help. That being said when in my 30's i took my plated XR600 around my local mx track cautiously for 4 laps and then as i realized how good the susp was handling this cery rough ungroomed track I turned up the pace! I was pounding through deep rollers on route to a low ramp jump when the chain broke in 4th gear pinned just before the jump. The motor went from full rpm to a dead stop with a loud crack sound! I had my weight back but with no driving wheel on the ramp the bike went into what was the nearest endo situation possible where i nose wheelied for over 100ft before the back end came down and just in time to go off another drop off with no driving wheel! Close call! The broken chain had destroyed the rear chain guide and wrapped the countershaft sproket breaking the case saver. These bikes while not having high HP do have a lot of usable power and torque so i recommend changing out the stock chain for an RK or Tsubaki and to run enough chain slack as they are a very long travel bike. The XR600 didnt have elec start and i see the XR650L with its elec start making it a better choice for a big bore dual sport. Great bikes that can take you anywhere and keep the MX'r in you slightly tamed which is IMO a good thing
Is it clattery at low rpm like bottom of the gear once you start accelerating? (Sounds like it's comming from front sprocket but I can't tell) Mine is after doing this wondering if that's normal
You'll need these 4mm and 5mm allen key. 8, 12 and 13 mm wrench. Needle nose pliers. Regular pliers. Clip pin pliers. Also I used vice grips to remove the shifter post. Blue lock tight. I think that's it.
FWIW - 2022 Ram 2500 long bed w/ 6.4L, 2WD, 8 spd auto, towing Grand Design MK2670- pretty much the same weight- and a 1300 lb golf cart in the bed @ 70-72 MPH on fairly flat interstate (Southeast US- some hills but no mountains) I consistently get 9 to 9.5 MPG. Without the golf cart I have hit 10.2 MPG.
Omg could ya. Jus imagine a good ole YZ490 fuel injected and released with a awsome adjustable suspenion thats race tunable from the factory oh yeah i might have to hock my dog to get my hands on one of those unicorns for sure
im hoping to get a 85lw in a few months (abt 3-6) and im on the balls of my feet right now so im hoping to be able to flat foot or be closer to flat floot by the time i get it cause i ride woods
Hello, I think that the v strom is not the best motorcycle, but it is worth every dollar. I have had several motorcycles and with this motorcycle I enjoy every day, 70% asphalt and 30% dirt roads. Before I had the 2016 model, now 2021.
good video, thanks. One question, do you know the pressure with a torque wrench on these screws? and have you tried handlebar increases. Greetings from Alicante- Spain
Hi Many thanks for the video. I am stuck in this process. I did the brake side first it’s ok but adjusting it is quite difficult. I am stuck with the shifter side as to add the extender I need the small nuts to come off but they aren’t. The are quite delicate as well and I don’t want to use force. I have used wd40 and tried some force but they are not budging. Any suggestions plz?
