Hondas are always so over-priced, both cars and bikes. I would take the Kawasaki over the Honda in every possible situation!
@user-pp5or5og4k11 күн бұрын
When is the ECU flash / dyno run happening?
@388racing910 күн бұрын
Thats a good question. We havent given up, however as Rob said its time and money. He still hasnt found what he needs to be able to read and write the ECU.
@user-pp5or5og4k10 күн бұрын
@@388racing9 Thanks for they reply. So how is it running with slip on, pair, O2 delete and no tune?
@388racing910 күн бұрын
I have only ridden it one time and it seemed fine. I did remove the snorkel as well. Air flow sensor will add a bit more fuel with that removed. We will check the AFR when we do a Dyno run on it.
@markmtbrider12 күн бұрын
So it looks like you can't ride here unless your bike is from Mass. No ?
@388racing912 күн бұрын
Your suppose to get the MA ORV stickers. If you make the drive let me know, we can work something out.
@markmtbrider12 күн бұрын
Looks like this is pretty close to the Kaplan museum . Might make the 12 hr drive from Ohio worth it.
@markmtbrider12 күн бұрын
How great a job is that ? Riding a dirt bike for a living and not having to jump triples ....Give out tickets for what ? Riding a 2t dirt bike ?
@388racing912 күн бұрын
No fishing license
@trashpandatrailadv15 күн бұрын
Way to end the year man! Sounds like you did the 13tooth front, it really changes the gear ratio for the better, first is basically only useful for hauling yourself out of something, but second and third become great woods gears. Ever in NH let me know! Look forward to future videos dude.
@388racing915 күн бұрын
Ya the 13 tooth makes a huge difference, the bike is so much more usable. I am up in NH alot during the summer racing at Loudon.
@FlaFoci16 күн бұрын
Looks like fun.
@388racing916 күн бұрын
Its a blast but its a work out for sure
@ronlawson581918 күн бұрын
So jealous I’m home sick with the flu
@dickbagpatrol18 күн бұрын
Nice MSG 👊
@NHlocal18 күн бұрын
Great way to close out the year. 😃👍❤🏍🥳
@oklahomaoutlawaudits411118 күн бұрын
ENJOY THE RIDE
@kevinnielsen135618 күн бұрын
Wonder what corners where cut during production. It's highly doubtful any improvements where made while reducing the price.
@mototechsam305118 күн бұрын
If kawasaki would make a 400cc klx i would buy one but till then will still be riding my 22 africa twin
@andymtb321229 күн бұрын
Ethanol vs. no ethanol fuel? What octane is recommend vs. going to use?
@388racing927 күн бұрын
They say its good on 87 but I just use 93 at the pump so it has ethanol.
@justinauger176629 күн бұрын
Great vid - I’m considering getting back in after 15 years off as well.
@josephthornton8560Ай бұрын
Is there any real benefit of doing this on a klx?
@388racing9Ай бұрын
It lets the engine breath a bit better. I removed the snorkel as well and it feels a bit more peppy ..
@andersun16Ай бұрын
Thinking about one of these for tougher BDRs. Is it revving out on the highway (75 mph)? Kudos for still getting out there on and off road!
@388racing9Ай бұрын
I havent run it that fast, but its a 300 single so ya its probably humming a bit at 75
@KillintimepassinthruАй бұрын
First view and comment. That fancy editing makes it look like you know what you're doing.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
I'll never tell how much I cut out LOL 🤣
@willoren3469Ай бұрын
Purchase mine day before thanksgiving. 6600,00 out the door Progressive power sports Sherman tx.
@ronlawson5819Ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing how you make out
@tommycee3721Ай бұрын
Looking forward to following along. Thanks!!
@johnwaltman9561Ай бұрын
Great info thank you
@bradkizer9961Ай бұрын
Appreciate your comments. Nice to see that you ride in the woods as well. If nothing else, trail riding is great exercise. You have my respect.👍
@RedboneUnincorporatedАй бұрын
Sweet. I've never had an issue with my Ricochet skid plate, btw, on my 300r KLXC youtube channel has lots of info on klx300.
@Eli-Block-RacingАй бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼
@388racing9Ай бұрын
Just talked with Jacob and he is on the hook for a show, just need to work out a day and time !
@70sport37Ай бұрын
I peeked in a showroom the other day and it was full of good loooking dual sports nobody is talking about the dr 650 Suzuki but yea those little Kawasaki klx ‘ are sharp !
@NHlocalАй бұрын
Great POV.....I'm jealous. 😉 Thanks Craig and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy
@SLSLSL-u8vАй бұрын
Did you have to balance them and what about bead locks what do you think 😊❤
@388racing9Ай бұрын
I added Bead Locks, and balanced the rear. Didnt balance the front and I havent gone above 50 yet but no bounce so I removed the weights from the rear and it feels fine for my riding.
@SLSLSL-u8vАй бұрын
@ 😊
@mt1885Ай бұрын
Did that mod on CRF300L and charcoal as well. Does yours have a charcoal canister? Like the KLX300 did you do any ECU mod or does it check engine light? I had ECU reflashed by 550.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
No canister. I plan to add the DynoJet FC when I put the pipe on.
@mt1885Ай бұрын
@@388racing9 Was curious got rid of it on mine after putting on Acerbis tank. Need to do suspension on my bike as well.
@fcalin21Ай бұрын
Compare it to CFmoto 450 MT and it will not seem to be such a good deal.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
To each is own.. I just dont see the Ibex doing well on single track.
@fcalin21Ай бұрын
@@388racing9 I agree that they serve different purposes . What a am trying to say is that the price of the kawasaki should have been a lot less.
@ericcournoyer1595Ай бұрын
How about their road manners ? Do you fell like they are straining that small motor ?
@388racing9Ай бұрын
Its no speed demon, but it does the speed limits with out issue. I dont spend much time on the street.
@johnmclaughlin4802Ай бұрын
👍
@ronlawson5819Ай бұрын
I’m running Tusk Emex T 35 on my KLX 300R way better than the stock tires
@jamescox4823Ай бұрын
my 2025 was junk sold it at 300 miles. dog tracked some sort of frame swingarm steering head issue? hated the feel and ultra low output.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
Maybe your expectations were too high, I find the bike to do very well and I mainly do off road.
@jamescox4823Ай бұрын
@@388racing9 no it had some sort of manufacturing misalignment issue, traded it even up for a 2023 ktm 390 with 71 miles, steal of the century. I did do 1 trip on the 300 before parting ways. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2muloRumKhjfqM
@ronlawson5819Ай бұрын
I feel your pain…..did the same thing not too long ago,as we get older takes longer to bounce back
@388racing9Ай бұрын
Ya I had a bad road racing accident in Feb 22. Fractured 3 vertebrae. Took me all season to recover !
@jordanallen4358Ай бұрын
Yep, just got mine. Tax, tag, dealers fees out the door for 5,800.
@WoodrowMcCallАй бұрын
MSG Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Did eliminating the pair valve impact your warranty?
@388racing9Ай бұрын
It probably did, but I always live on the edge lol ..
@WoodrowMcCallАй бұрын
@@388racing9 Here if emissions baloney is tampered with the vehicle can't be registered, but I didn't see a thing here. Have fun!
@airadaimagery692Ай бұрын
@@388racing9lol, I think you’re pretty confident that the bike is over suppressed for emissions, and you know they’re built to modify! That’s what I think. I think you been around long enough to know that Kawasaki makes awesome machines, and you wouldn’t buy them if you were concerned about warranty issues. That’s what I think! Lol... This ain’t no KTM! Now modifying that, would be living on the edge...
@388racing9Ай бұрын
@@airadaimagery692 Love the comment ! I did have a KTM 250 EXC that was modded to the moon LOL
@airadaimagery692Ай бұрын
@ lol, right on, I did too. I raced red and green both for 12+ years from around ‘89-01 and then I had my first Yamaha 4 stroke race bike. Then I got a KTM. You have to modify to compete if you wanna stay in the game, there’s no two ways about it. But when it comes to plated bikes, dual sport/ADV bikes in particular, I’m sticking to Japanese bikes where you don’t HAVE to worry whether you still have a warranty or not. I think you know what I mean.
@danperpall1996Ай бұрын
HI. Looking good
@johnwaltman9561Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Top
@DonTharpАй бұрын
Absolutely great at nothing buy darn good at everything. the perfect mule klx 300.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
I would say its currently a Great Price LOL
@ronlawson5819Ай бұрын
Great choice I love mine
@CoolrockguyАй бұрын
How was visibility when riding with the shorter style. Trying to decide on the short or longer version. I have a KLX 250 and CRF 250.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
More than adequate
@endurojugHandlebarTankАй бұрын
Beautiful bike 👍. Enjoy it . 😂
@Fast48-1Ай бұрын
Congrats! Ride safe! Enjoy! I'm 65 and just bought a KLX 230SM. Loving it more than the Sportster!!
@No_one1776Ай бұрын
They get you twice for the same ride. That's bad!
@388racing9Ай бұрын
We tried to fight the dual registration thing but failed. Its $44 for two years on the off road registration, so its not too bad.
@tombstone2826Ай бұрын
Nice bike dude !
@alexchan3727Ай бұрын
Man get some knee protection for those rocks
@388racing9Ай бұрын
I have it, just need to be smart enough to wear it LOL
@LostNspace94Ай бұрын
Lower MSRP? It’s probably made in China now LMAO.
@388racing9Ай бұрын
As are most of the budget dual sports
@danperpall1996Ай бұрын
nice job. because the last time you took a bike ride, it looked like those other mirrors were not going to be there long
@388racing9Ай бұрын
They surely wouldn't have lasted as my confidence builds LOL.. Gotta have at least 1 for the Massachusetts inspection sticker.