@@r-rtz I sold the bike before the camshaft had a chance to crap out and before KTM had a chance to not warranty it like they should.
@r-rtzКүн бұрын
@@MotoTherapy you mean "would" and not "KTM should" !? :D
@r-rtzКүн бұрын
@@MotoTherapy ... and I am really tempted buying one, but I am so scared of the reliability issues they have
@MotoTherapyКүн бұрын
@@r-rtz I meant “should.” Ultimately, the reason I sold the bike was because it was a constant battle with the dealership and KTM to warranty basic things that were wrong from the factory, such as the display fogging and front-end hop. In the end, they recognized both issues yet refused to remedy either of them. I didn’t want to roll the dice on whether they would warranty any larger issues that may develop, so I got rid of it and bought a different bike. Hard to say how much of the problem was the dealership vs KTM, but in the end, the problem was mine to deal with. Sad, because it was the best handling ADV bike (and most fun to ride) that I ever owned. Now I own a GS. No bike is trouble free, but so far I’ve had excellent warranty support for the BMW.
@yesmichaels45712 күн бұрын
thanks for the honest review. I have been thinking about buying a 2025 for around a year and gathering info. liked and subscribed
@jeremyrimmer924711 күн бұрын
Great video! Answered all the questions I had for securing the Tusk Pilot panniers to the aluminum mounting plate.
@KDSchiester24 күн бұрын
Great video…..love it all…BUT A 10 percent discount is a way for a dealer to ACT like they’re hooking you up…..it means ZERO….when you get a 20 percent or more discount, THEN they are hooking you up! Lets as a group start asking for more when someone says “10 percent”….it’s a joke. I think your mudguard is MASSIVELY overpriced. I paid 19 Dollars for mine and it is EXACTLY the same as yours. I think a lot of your mods that are just protection are way way way overpriced. I have the same footbed for the stand and again ALIexpress it was 9 dollars……again, same quality. We need a video for people that are not made of money because we all spent that money on the bike.
@MotoTherapy24 күн бұрын
I’ve farkled many motorcycles over the years. For me, 10% plus free installation has worthwhile value. But I agree, 20% would be even better!
@cac224424 күн бұрын
Just drill and tap dude... If you can't do it, you have no business in the wilderness with a KLX
@MotoTherapy24 күн бұрын
It’s not that I can’t. It’s that I shouldn’t have to. And it’s about making the vendor correct their issue. And it’s about reviewing the product/vendor for others.
@kennethowenby2600Ай бұрын
Where can I get this download file
@MotoTherapyАй бұрын
@@kennethowenby2600 www.scadventureroute.com
@denny5564Ай бұрын
I did not know this route existed. I plan to start the loop from Charleston in the spring.
@mikethompson20072 ай бұрын
Is this sams route? Not really recognizing anything west of green river...may have to try it for some new scenery, it looks much easier than kevins route. I recognize the closed gate in oregon, there is a workaround there...did you find it?
@MotoTherapy2 ай бұрын
@@mikethompson2007 Yessir. Sam’s route the whole way (except for the few times we had to detour due to closures and mechanicals)
@jocktigernuts6802 ай бұрын
Thanks for the warning; I’ll stick with my trusted Tiger 800!
@olitomar2 ай бұрын
Sounds like the dealership screwed you over several times. Don’t take it out on the bike
@petermason42282 ай бұрын
An honest review well done !
@kprice3992 ай бұрын
Great video. I like the way you Farkled the bike. Great suggestion. On my way to BMW of Denver for a 2024 GSA.
@rkroz40052 ай бұрын
Great information and very relatable to most "adventure" riders. Thanks!
@woltoguzzi78072 ай бұрын
From The Netherlands… V85TT from 2022, never had a problem.
@MotoTherapy2 ай бұрын
@@woltoguzzi7807 Good to hear!
@rollingstone30172 ай бұрын
Might have to do some of this 😊
@talltimbot2 ай бұрын
This was Goat Rock trail in 1972 when I rode these sections on a 1965 Triumph Mountain Cub
@DevinOrr2 ай бұрын
How many miles per tank are you getting on that 890? I have a PC6 on mine and wondering about how many miles I will get once loaded down. Great video!!
@MotoTherapy2 ай бұрын
@@DevinOrr I was getting at least 200. I’m pretty easy on the throttle. Thanks!
@billwaterhouse58943 ай бұрын
Prayers your way sir to you and your wife. Wishing you both the very best.
@TheBeardedGrump3 ай бұрын
Prayers for you and your wife. I hope everything goes smoothly for y'all 🙏
@willywilson75563 ай бұрын
big pain and cost to heavy for any real off road posers in the woods like getting a sumo wrestler to run the 100 yard dash
@SoulRoadFL3 ай бұрын
I had to make my own spacers. The spacer for the rear fender was incorrect length.
@royyount59033 ай бұрын
Heading there this year....What routes were shown in your video? They look perfect for my skill level....Not too crazy LOL
@MotoTherapy3 ай бұрын
@@royyount5903 I wish I could tell you, but I honestly don’t recall. The routes tend to change significantly every year, too. People there are very helpful, though, and will be happy to set you up for success. Enjoy!
@nickryan15223 ай бұрын
Sounds to me like you had a great dealer that looked after you better than most of the experiences I’ve had!
@carsonchasingadventure3 ай бұрын
awesome build, love what you’ve done. 👏 I’m selling my KLR 650 and buying a KLX 300 soon, plan to do similar mods and use it the same way. KLR is just way too heavy for any tight trail use, no fun to pick up when you drop it. thanks for the great video
@Davebobandbetty4 ай бұрын
I've got a gsa here in the UK. I'm absolutely loving it so far. I have soft kreiga luggage on it as I like to filter
@MotoTherapy4 ай бұрын
@@Davebobandbetty Yeah, the hard luggage is a bit portly
@snowytom4 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you! I bought the Pilot panniers with the rack bundle -- and no mounting plates were included. Their customer service says that they only ship the quick-release that one can install on hardcase panniers... so I guess I'm going to have to DIY and fabricate something of my own. They said I'd have to buy the Olympus bags to get the plates...
@MotoTherapy4 ай бұрын
@@snowytom I believe I ordered the quick release plates and bags separately. RMATV sometimes switches-up their combos offerings, though. I’ve heard of other people fabricating their own plates, too, which I feel is a good option, since the Tusk plates are unnecessarily heavy.
@thomaspalka92124 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll go with homemade :)
@snowytom4 ай бұрын
@@MotoTherapy I didn't weigh the ones I came up with, but they feel fairly light. Happy with the result: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3e6ZISVp8qFiK8
@GiancarloBenzina4 ай бұрын
This is clearly dealership negligence of the customer and a bad representant to moto guzzi. All bikes are filled by the dealer. They are not shipped with oils from the factory for the customer to ride but to prevent corrosion. The dealer has to set up the bike for local customer delivery and consumption readiness. Blaming this and electrical short comings to Moto Guzzi is bad service. No cheap rubber grips compensate that incompetent dealer.
@benjamintemple36074 ай бұрын
Riding sand is both challenging and fun. Batesburg-Leesville, Ridge Spring and Monetta are the roads I grew up on.
@MotoTherapy4 ай бұрын
@@benjamintemple3607 You were/are blessed, for sure. It’s a fantastic area!
@tommykawasaki96764 ай бұрын
Very nicely equipped KLX. You will be pleased.
@charlieholland94264 ай бұрын
It's too bad you missed out on Ouray and the northern section of the million dollar highway.
@robcure43394 ай бұрын
I ended up making my own by using screenshots from your video and pulling dimensions by using the mounting bracket as a guide. I already had the hard cases and brackets, just needed to make the plates for my soft bags. Old street signs come in handy! Thanks again.
@MotoTherapy4 ай бұрын
Nice! I bet they’re a lot lighter, too 😀
@jbw54854 ай бұрын
This is freaking awesome. Loved in SC my whole life and have never heard of it. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@paul123545 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. BTW you don't need to buy seperate webbing to attach the tops, you can just remove the ends on the main over the top straps and reroute them the way you showed with the ones you bought. They are a bit longer but you can tuck the excess down the back of the bag.
@robcure43395 ай бұрын
We need the dimensions on these plates, sir........rough dimensions would work.
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
@@robcure4339 My plates are currently in a storage unit 2 hours away from me (I just moved), so I cannot measure them for you. Here is a link to the current gen of plates being sold: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-pannier-rack-soft-luggage-mount-p
@LayneSteighlee5 ай бұрын
I think I am sold based off that I can easily buy replacement parts if need be. I doubt I can buy single parts from SW-Motech or those other ridiculously expensive brands.
@rosarioroberto58235 ай бұрын
Greetings, What helmet are you using?
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
I’m using a Klim Krios Pro helmet in this video. It fits me well, I like that it’s light, and I like the quick connect chin strap.
@rosarioroberto58235 ай бұрын
Greetings As always another brilliant video 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Do you have a video how to start back roads adv, and keep producing more videos
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I don’t have a video like that, but search for some older videos featuring Bret Tkacs-he has some great tutorials.
@diggy-d8w5 ай бұрын
Dealer should've called before cutting that off but I'm sure that's the way it's done w/ that brand & they know about it. I don't see being mad but it's one of those that make ya go, Hmm? But you're very capable so I'm sure you've already considered how/what & when ya might get around to it? The fork boots; why haven't I seen other folks using them? They make a lot of sense for even the least mechanically able to put on & w/ the cost of suspension stuff they really are a common sense addition. I subb'd for that info & I don't own a bike yet.... lol, I'm saving & looking at 10-11 bikes, this one ain't too bad !
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
@@diggy-d8w Lots of great bikes out there-best wishes in your search!
@diggy-d8w5 ай бұрын
@@MotoTherapy ~ and you've got my attention in that search. Things you think about/say are beyond some other's and I've been saving my money for 8 months now = I research all these bikes in depth & I bet I know more than some who own them.... but I do it to know what I'm looking at in my purchase, especially if I get a used bike? So we must share some values outside of riding like "Doing a job right & the best you can"..... I'll see ya here soon, peace
@raymondclark14585 ай бұрын
Thank you for an honest and thorough review sir. I’m currently thinking about getting a Guzzi - love the looks of them and the Italian flair. Although you’ve had some unfortunate issues with yours, I’m not dissuaded in looking one. As you mentioned, you may have got the ‘Friday afternoon’ special. I’m sorry that happened. Thanks again! 👍🏻
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
Best wishes in your Guzzi quest!
@plastruk5 ай бұрын
The GoPro doesn’t do the incline or loose gravel justice on cinnamon pass. Lol
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
@@plastruk 100%
@UltimateTurbo2145 ай бұрын
Suspension will make it wheel hop. It will eventually put flat spots in the front tire.
@edwardogomez29195 ай бұрын
Excellent review. Very much appreciated with your honesty sir. Ride safe
@patriotone7555 ай бұрын
Eurosport rocks! There is no other dealer!
@Driftuner5 ай бұрын
Sounds to me like all your problems can be traced back to poor dealership performance. Except for the ecu, absolutely all of the problems you mentioned are dealership related. And if theyve managed to screw up that much, it wouldnt surprise me if the ecu problem could be traced back to them. Trust the bike and start taking it somewhere else
@andrewjones21675 ай бұрын
I should have bought my 23 GSA from Asheville. The dealer here in Charlotte doesn't give you any options nor accessories discounts on a new bike purchase. Mine came with factory Michelin Anakee Adventure tires. I hate them. The front tire is awfully noisy. The rear tire was doing something weird. I thought something was wrong with the transmission or the drive shaft. It was vibrating at high speed and felt like a tapping noise in the front foot pegs. Of course the dealer said everything was normal. I was about to sell the bike but decided to try another rear tire. Went with a Continental TKC 80 Rocks. It's a lot more off-road oriented tire BUT now it's like a got another bike. No more strong vibrations felt in the handlebars at high speed, no tapping feeling when accelerating. Now it rides like a BMW! VERY SMOOTH.
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
@@andrewjones2167 Glad you got that sorted out! I have very little experience with the Charlotte dealership, but I can say I have been very pleased with Eurosport!
@danielsouthern4115 ай бұрын
Awesome adventure thanks for taking us along
@joe24795 ай бұрын
Who is the dealer? Please tell me because I'm going to purchase one. I'm in Virginia. Thanks.
@MotoTherapy5 ай бұрын
@@joe2479 The dealer is in GA.
@828Crosstrekadv6 ай бұрын
Great video! Although it’s Geer hwy. not Greer.
@MotoTherapy6 ай бұрын
@@828Crosstrekadv Thanks! Nice catch on the typo 👍
@828Crosstrekadv6 ай бұрын
@@MotoTherapy awesome video. I didn’t mean any disrespect.
@MotoTherapy6 ай бұрын
@@828Crosstrekadv None taken 😃
@honeyforce9966 ай бұрын
🙏someone who knows how to start a video - subbed!
@Mjr13486 ай бұрын
Can I ask why you chose the KLX over the CRF ? I’m 62 and have been going the same route as you. I have a 21 CRF 300 l but I’m getting ready to change some things and wonder if the klx would be a better platform.
@MotoTherapy6 ай бұрын
@@Mjr1348 I only chose the KLX over the CRF because of the KLX’s better suspension. I love my KLX. That said, I am very intrigued by the new CFMoto Ibex 450 (aka 450 MT). It didn’t exist when I bought my KLX, but seems to check a lot of my boxes. The only drawback (but not a total show-stopper) for me is that it’s 100% Chinese.