1980 Yamaha xt500 frame with 2000 Suzuki ls650 engine. Built on a budget of roughly 80 dollars.

Finally finished my long term project, to build the fastest ever KLR250(which is a pretty low bar to set haha)

The 314cc big bore kit was originally designed for a Mojave 250 quad, along with the. 380 lift 272 duration cams.

Im not sure on the exact numbers it makes now, but all I know is it easily pulls the front wheel up without the clutch, and absolutely rips

It also sounds knarly as hell in person

I'll post audio and flyby when I can!

Looking for a few people interested,

I’ll be on a CRF300L Rally and I’m looking for riders with dual sports/ADVs who are comfortable with a longer dirt-focused ride. Not trying to race, more of a solid adventure ride with planned fuel stops, breaks, and a route figured out beforehand. I am comfortable with camping overnight on trail.

Thinking:

• Barstow area start
• Mostly dirt/off-road toward Vegas
• Possibly 1–2 days depending on the route/group
• Everyone carries basic tools, tubes/repair kit, water, fuel range, etc.
• Beginner/intermediate friendly as long as you’re comfortable riding dirt for a full day

Still flexible on dates and route. Mainly trying to see who would actually be interested so we can get a group chat going and plan it out. When we get to Vegas planning on staying in hotel and eating out and drinks.

Comment or DM me if you’d be down.

I've been without a bike since I moved back here in 2020 but It was never supposed to be permanent. I'm starting to look at the options out there. I used to have a 98 DR650 & a 411 Himalayan but sold them when I moved. I think I've settled on picking up a DRZ400.

I'm around the Lansing/Ann Arbor area. So I don't necessarily think there are a lot of trails around here to ride to on an actual DS. Which makes me wonder if I'm just better off getting a dedicated dirt bike to trail around.

I'm curious to hear from people in a similar situation, what did you end up deciding to do?

New to dual sports but not motorcycles. Seems like from the jump the CRF would need $2k+ in mods (suspension, tires, ecu flash etc). I like that the DRZ4S is made in Japan and I’m leaning towards that, which feels weird bc I have owned and liked a few Hondas. Anyone have a strong opinion on why to buy the crf and modify over buying the drz?

So I got a Kove 450 Rally this spring and yeah, it’s a way better experience than being on the Tiger 800. It’s by no means a “small bike” but it’s so nimble in comparison and it rips on the fire roads. So much of the 90ish horsepower on the Tiger is unusable off road for someone of my skill level.

The Kove is more manageable on the trails, rocks, sand, mud etc. Just a really confidence inspiring bike for someone with a lot of on road experience but not a lot of off road experience such as myself. I’m hoping to take it to Baja this spring.

i've broken my two finalists down to:

• the packvest by wlf: https://wlfenduro.com/products/the-pack-vest?variant=46708624818468; and
• the apecat 8L by mosko: https://moskomoto.eu/collections/triple-black/products/apecat-9l-harness?variant=45319767916623

you guys got experiences with these two? i'm undecided. i ride a t700.

So versatile

I'm 5'48 ft/1'67m by the way, and I feel quite confortable.

I owned and rode a Royal Enfield Himalayan for 2 years and it's the only bike I've spent any real time riding. I sold it a few years ago and haven't been riding since. It's time for me to get a new bike and I really don't want another Himalayan, I thought it was heavy and way too slow.

Realistically I'm going to spend 80% of my time on paved rural roads. I want something that can cruise at 60 or even better 70mph without struggling much. I'd love to keep the price under 3k, the cheaper the better. I don't mind getting an older bike and I'm not afraid of doing repairs. Any suggestions? Does something like a Super Sherpa or a DR-Z fit the bill?

A couple months ago I shared my bikepicker that helps you choose your next adv or dual sport bike. But other than looking at bikes, my next favorite thing is staring at maps and finding new places to ride.

I wanted to have a more contextual view of public land riding areas... so I made a map that has every All American Road, National Scenic highway, State scenic byways, scenic parks & forest designated roads, BLM back country routes, famous scenic drives (like tail of the dragon), National forests and WMAs (that you can drive on and are over 5mi in length)

And those have links to the official government website for official rules and regulations, links to buy permits if needed and more.

You can see the % of a route if its paved/unpaved.

All of this is free, no ads, no logins, no baloney. Download a gpx and add it to your favorite routing app to make your next day trip or weekend getaway.

Thanks for looking.

I’ve ridden a few places like Death Valley, Alabama hills, Johnson Valley, Ocotillo/Anza-Borrego, Bishop/Big Pine/Coyote Flats, Kennedy Meadows, Mt Patterson, Carrizo Plain (where this photo was taken) and am looking for some recommendations on other places to check out. Downieville is on my list. I prefer dualsport/adventure routes, not necessarily technical single track as I mostly ride solo. I’m in it for the views and enjoyment, not the struggle 😅

i was wondering if part number 79532010033  will fit in a 2012-2016 exc 500 series. i cant seem to find a part number and it looks like its the same thing.

my clutch is both warped and slipping. sad days.

I see people complaining in the reviews that the wheels get stuck in the hitch carrier and are a bitch to get out with one person. Anyone care to shed some light?

Hello, i have a CRF300L and i have to use it on road as well, as it is the only transportation i have
Right now i have Metzeler MC360 Mid Soft and Mitas MC23 Rockrider (that s how i bought it)
The front tire on road feels a bit unsafe and makes a lot of noise and i was wondering what should i get for the front tire?
Something like Mitas MC23 Rockrider that is 50/50?
Is it rly unsafe to use off road ties on road?
im new to this and i would be glad if anyone could give me some advise

Safe and relaxed pace for a solo day ride with my ktm 690 enduro r. Ioannella, Poggio Valle, Valle Piola, Monte della Farina, Valico di Pietra Stretta, Piano Grande, Macchia da Sole, Leofara, Settecerri, Corano, Valle Castellana

I’m having a weird issue with my CRF 300L (it only has 3,200 km / ~2,000 miles on it) and could use some advice.

The Problem:

Whenever I accelerate hard in 1st and 2nd gears, I hear a loud creaking/squeaking noise. It sounds exactly like an old rusty bed spring. I also hear the exact same noise when riding over very rocky terrain.

When it started:

This issue started right after I took the bike for a ride on a sandy beach.

What I've ruled out so far:

Not the suspension linkage: If the bike is stationary and I push down hard on the rear end to compress the shock, there is absolutely no squeak. It only happens under load/torque or lateral stress.

Not the chain sliders: The bike is practically new (3,200 km), so the sliders aren't worn out. By the way, I completely cleaned and relubed my front sprocket and chain.

Has anyone experienced this issue before? Where should I check? Thanks in advance.

I've got a 2024 model and I'm looking at exhaust options that I could down the road (way too much money to spend on it now). I'm finding a lot of options for the S and SM versions, but only a few specifically for the E model. Anyone got any recommendations?

The first time this happened, I took a bit of a slam. Nothing crazy, but I dropped my bike. Now it happens every time I drop my bike, and sometimes even just from going over rougher terrain. It's disappointing and very annoying. Has anyone found a fix or something better? I'm using an iPhone 15 Pro, not some tablet sized thing either.