Soft terrain direction is now available in Part 2: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a6Ij9PQOKJI.html I prefer the hard direction forward, with the paddle as the brake. I navigate steep hills made of clay, silt, and sand, and rocks. Being able to descend with precision control is highly desirable.
I would argue that the TacoMoto fuel pickup is a less than optimal solution. The tanks IMS is molding to accept the previous generation fuel pump assembly is the best solution I've seen. HATE the stupid tank setup on my '24 TE 300. Otherwise, it's a fantastic bike.
The only reason the AT 81 is chunking the knobs, is because production on them stopped a while back, because they were introducing the replacement for them. There is a date code on one side of the tire. It is pretty small, but it will have an X 0816 . The X followed by the month and year of production. I love the AT 81 for Southern California Desert. But l have gotten an old one, and it only lasted 6 hours with 14 knobs chunked off. Get tires made within the year, it really makes a difference ! The New AT 82 in no way as good as the tire it replaced. I have tried 12 different tires at least twice, to make sure, and the AT 81 gets the best overall traction everywhere, except sand washes when knob height wears down.
I appreciate the explanation, and the stock AT81 is indeed mid-2022 (purchased in Feb '24). However, I am now left with more questions about its build quality if it can't last 1 year in an air-conditioned building, and as to why they would choose that kind of rollout strategy.
@@podpocalypse9817 1 or even 2 years shouldn't affect overall performance. I know that 7 years really did. My tire was probably not stored in a climate controlled environment.
Hey man, good review. I have a very similar setup, but I have the TE300. Best feeling bike I’ve ever ridden by far. One thing of note, you might consider getting a skid plate with an integrated pipe guard. Motoes makes a great one, that’s what I have on my bike. Happy trails!
I should get a pipe skid before I finally put a dent in it 😂I've gotten very lucky at 50 hours. I'll check that one out. Their torque pipe looks pretty cool, too
Great Review! I’m at about 19hrs on mine. First ride bent and cracked a radiator, right side. Replaced it and added bullet proof guards… bent the left one this weekend with the guards. I’d add… braces are better than the BP guards.
In my 2024 TBI the tube that connects the two radiators through the frame gets loose when you hit the radiator, for some reason the tube just fits and nothing secures ir…. There was abetter system in my 2020 tpi
That's weird. Is that without rad guards? This bike has been on its side a couple times but no radiator hose issues. My 22 poked a hole on the left side, which was a notorious issue from being too close to the engine case.
If you hit Lower Cove Wash parking and head directly south, that's the region. (East of the reserve fence is closed, West is open). Make sure to not go on the bicycle trails 😂
@@Cheeseburger_Moto316 Aye - Part 2 will be soft-side forward. I intended to do soft side first but whatever I did mid-installation flopped it around (I think it was powdering the tube). It's become my curse for installing tires 🤡
@redball4093 plenty good tires that offer all of that. Lol I just thought it was interesting he bought a scoop tire to run it for side grip and braking 😅
It was a skinny 110/100 - I don't think they had other sizes on sale at the time, which is the only reason I picked it. Definitely felt the skinny-wobble a bit. I think a 120/90 or 130 would feel better, especially with the softy knobs. 🛵
@@podpocalypse9817I just put a ve33s on my rim going to try that pretty soon it's another IRC tire supposed to be a pretty good one maybe you should try it out I love the tire videos
I would like to try the new tbi but 2022 or newer bikes dont get ohv registrations here in CA. The 2019 TX300 with Lectron carb is amazing and i enjoy the electric start with kick start back up as standard from factory.
Up hear in northern California I run a Kenda equilibrium for the super narly off grid trails as it offers amazing traction without leaving a lot of tracks . It's soft and wobbly at speed but you learn just deal with it . I do wish for something with a little tougher side wall that's more damage resistant.
Running the crossbite on my 450exc in northern Nevada and I hate it! Sketchy, unpredictable no matter what pressure I run it at. Ive settled on 12 psi but its just not confidence inspiring. Its getting replaced with a Bridgestone X31, based on many recommendations. Recently mounted Emex T45's on my sons XR100 and he was almost instantly a better and more confident rider. He's only 13 but i value his opinion, he's a pretty talented and aggressive rider and so far he loves the grip the T45's are giving him.
Cool man, im looking at upgrading to the TE 300 from my TBI converted 21 GasGas EC 300. Feels right when I first sat on it just like the Gasser did when I bought it.
If you love slow technical terrain then the TE will be awesome. It does have a different power delivery, though. A bit tame compared to the previous generation; a lot of people re-gear them by adding a tooth or two to the rear sprocket.
Unscrew your red idle adjust screw and apply some grease or anti seize to the threads. It should make it screw in easier and possibly go further to raise the idle. Also be sure your TPS value is set at .40v with both red and yellow knobs unscrewed all the way to where they don’t affect the reading.
I'll be doing this as well as changing out the spring. Pretty sure the current spring maxes out on purpose - probably for some EU regulation bullcrap (similar to how TPIs had to hide it).
I wouldn’t attribute the stalling to the flywheel wheel weight, the added inertia will keep the motor going so more weight will equal less stalling on roots, rocks and technical. Same with starting off. Most people can’t discern the added weight for acceleration. Motocross riders use it often but don’t tell anyone. Another product that works amazing for taming fire breathing bikes is the G2 throttle cam. It smooths out your riding and really helps during a long 3-4 hr race when fatigue sets in.
What's your overall rating for this bike at Warner Valley/ Toquerville? I like a fast, powerful motor but is it too much for the rockier, technical sections?
Great question. For parts of Warner, especially the east side and Sand Hallow, it will be amazing. You're right that the bike can be a handful in slower technical sections. If you switch to the white map (the slow bro mode), it changes it quite a bit and becomes more manageable. The forks are better than the previous gen, but still stiff for hard edges.
With the TX you might get the flame out feeling but not with the TE or XCW...those bikes grunt like crazy and never want to stall. The TX can be tuned in a super cool way, where the white map can be the exact (actually better) than stock TE and then your green map even better than the ripper the TX is now. TSP is the company I would go with or Jamie at Twisted is super good with the tunes as well. Excellent video with good info for sure!
Hi bud just bought the same bike last week coming off a te250i. Your initial video had me 2nd guessing with the explosiveness of the engine. Fitted a grey throttle cam I had laying around (suggestion from a comment) and the power delivery is totally manageable. Was in some slower speed stuff today and I need a little bit more responsiveness so going to try the black. Noticed you have the oem fitted white which is the most responsive. Maybe lift the idle a little if you have a problem stalling these things lug so low. Really don’t feel a need to add more rotating weight.
I had attempted to mess with the idle but either the dealer or factory had it maxed out already (suspicious). Tried both reducing and keeping it maxed but still stall occasionally going downhill with full clutch and brake tapping. Final mod (okay, maybe not final) will probably be a mapping kit, which I think might help since it feels rich at 1/4 throttle. As for the added weight, it was mostly for the under 5mph super technical riding; the slow down was a side benefit since I recently broke more bones 😅
The only time I like the crossbite front is mud and sand, I have a set of talons under the guest bed ready to go on. I got a durometer if you are curious.
I definitely loved the rear crossbite in loose stuff. My main trails have big sand/clay sections and it ate through them. I think if they did a 120/90 variant it would help a lot with the all-terrain feature.
Loved your review. Almost pulled the trigger on some T35s but your review of the MX34 changed my mind. Im at 4000ft high desert and volcanic and glacier formed riding area so very similar to your terrain.
I loved my 23 TX300 TBI in the woods and hard Enduro setting. Imo the added power made it easier to ride because it just didn't take nearly as much throttle input to make things happen rock gardens, waterfalls, single track and hills. That's all we do and I got through the technical stuff much easier than I did with my 2020 and 22 tpi. Was considering trying a TE Pro because I missed oil injection and want a bigger stator and lights. But I'd have to get a head and tune on the TE
So agree with you but will also let you know that the tpi did come with a more aggressive black throttle cam that you could input into the throttle. This changed the bike completely and made it more snappy. I have a 2020 xcw and feels like it has more than enough power in technical and flowy.
Congratulations on the new bike. Its nice to see content from where I live. I just bought a used KLX300R and relearning from a very long break on how to ride.
Stock bars and mount - they feel pretty good. I personally like the Pro Taper woods high bend, but they are out of stock on every site for some reason.
I grew up in the SoCal desert and I’ve found that lower pressures in soft terrain doesn’t work. 12 to 13.5 psi is usually what makes the front wheel work best.
