I've got nearly 4k miles on mine with only regular maintenance and valve adjustment/checks with zero issues. The 350 engine in the EXC platform is a bit different internally as compared to an SX version. Stainless valves vs. Titanium valves for one. If taken care of, it should give many miles of fun! Thank you for watching and commenting.

Good point taken and we certainly could have taken extra bladders. But what if you have a failure of the red liner? You would need to have tube to replace the entire system. We planned ahead in the event a total failure occurred. We used what we packed and it worked great and I would do it again. Appreciate your comment in the meantime.

@@BlueDreamtoken I’ve wondered if maybe harsh cleaning chemicals deteriorate the rubber. I’ve installed the NiceCNC version and it really isn’t any different than the Oem and it’s made in China….good thing it’s not a difficult repair and not very expensive. Thanks for watching and commenting

Best of luck. Follow the R’Idaho FB page. I provided some details about what you’ll expect the later part of D1. Bring a chainsaw

@@code4performance I’m on there, but haven’t seen anything to specific to G3 D1 with the exception of the trail closings due to the fires

Thank you for the kind reply!. What is your TBI, an XC or XC-W.?

@@code4performance I have both an XC and an XCW. I'm mostly on the XCW, love that bike!!!

@@JeffStoess thank you, Jeff. It’s going to be a challenge with some active fires creating re routes. Mindset is just to have fun and take it all in. Come back and ride soon!

Thank you for reaching out!. We could have camped off the bike but elected not to for the exact reason you ask about. Wanted to keep it as light as possible and still be rideable like a dirt bike when the going gets tough. Check out Mosko Moto luggage, they have some killer bags and top pouches. Giant Loop also has a possibles pouch you can lash on the top of the bags. There are some super lightweight sleeping bags, tents and mattress pads out there that would be very packable. For water, I would carry a filtration kit and filter the water you need and then Jet Boil stove with the Mtn. House backpacking foods. IMHO is all! Thank you again for commenting.

​@@code4performance Yes, thank you -- appreciate your insight. I've downsized from a GS with Mosko 35L Backcountry panniers to a lightweight 500 setup in line with your build. I am experienced with ultra-lightweight bikepacking gear, and am now working through the tradeoffs of volume/weight and where/how to carry on the 500 platform. The Mosko Reckless 40 & 80 are great options even if some minor weight penalty for round-the-world quality. Also a big fan of Jetboil + Mtn House.

Its personal preference really. Rekluse clutches are great for sure. Thanks for watching.

Have you checked on Klim's website? That is where I purchased them from. Thank you for watching

@@code4performance I did. I got confused because I guess the name has changed...maybe. But I did find them. Thanks.

Thanks for reaching out. The outlet power and ground from the Taco relay has one wire for the ground which I extended near the relay creating three small gauge (20 or 18 gauge) wires for each accessory device. I did the same for the power into the fuse block. I used a butt connector designed for one end accepting a larger wire and then heat shrink protected the non insulated connector. You can find these connectors at some auto parts store, or I get mine from Waytek wire. Here is a link to the connector www.waytekwire.com/catalog/terminals/butt-connectors/external-step-down-butt-connector-38246 Hope this helps!

@@code4performance Thank you!

I completed the Tour of Idaho on this bike in 2022 which consists of miles of single track trails with some being technical. Now I will tell you it is not a hard enduro bike with how I have it set up. Could it be, yes but there are much better bikes for super technical trails. When it gets gnarly I take my 300 2T. Hope this helps. Thank you

Its tight getting the pliers up in there, but as long as the pliers have the crimping ability on the side of the jaws, you can get them in there. It helps if you even remove the shock and mud flap and engine stays and of course the throttle body moved to the side. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching.

Thank you for reaching out!. The lower horsepower is not the concern in my opinion. It would be the higher gearing of the Honda, availability of accessories and guards, etc. Mostly I think it would take too much work to make it worthy trail machine for the terrain and so many miles. Just my opinion is all.

Yes, I did the delete. It will run too cool if you are riding in a cooler climate, so watch your temps to you run the engine at the temp where the ECU keeps the fueling correct. In hot climates or summer riding, it is no problem. The Samco clamps are wide and if you try and get 10 mm of hose protrusion, it will never work. Just make sure the clamps are square and you have the hoses seated fully on the outlet nipples. Make sure the clamp top edge is below the bulge of the outlet nipple. Samco hoses are a great upgrade for sure, well worth the money. Thank you for watching and replying.

@@code4performance thank you!🙏🏻

Chris, it was good to meet you and spend some time taking bikes! Come ride again next year! Thank you for watching

Thank you, Brian!

Hello, part number for the elbow boot is 55738061060, part number for the clamp is 00050271708. Thank you for watching.

It’s the Magic Carpet in my opinion. Well built and worth the money. Coupled with a good fork set up, of course. Thank you for watching

Thank you, Jeff!

Yes, it will. If you have an XC without the trip/odometer you won’t need to space it out like I did. There could still be some minor wire relocating involved but the holes are the same on the new chassis. If it’s an EXC or XCw you’ll need to get custom on arranging wires and spacing out the mount. Thank you for watching

Dart mount will fit on your 300

I’ve seen guys mount a slim LED bar under the saw mount, so it can be done. As far as fuel and bar oil goes, I think it depends on your intentions for the ride and time of year. If it’s early season and you’re only going out for a day ride to “clear trail” and you have intel on a lot of downfall, then I’ll pack a backpack with a qt bottle of fuel and a quart of bar oil. Better yet make it a team effort and have buddies with saws:). If I’m going later in the season and likely not needing to use the saw frequently, I’ll carry a syringe marked in CC’s and I’ve come up with the amount needed of 2T oil and inject it into the saw tank and then siphon out of the bikes fuel tank. I then carry a small bottle of bar oil equivalent to the size or close to the saws bar oil tank. Long explanation I know. Thank you for commenting

Thank you for a kind comment. Much appreciated!!

you are correct, this video was prior to all the TOI changes. I had a chain saw mount and 2 Baja S1's mounted on the handguard mounts. Had to take the dash off as well.

@@code4performance You got different configs at least. Nice setups at any rate.

Not sure what you’re referring to. I have a skid plate on the bike. It’s pretty “full” if you ask me. Worked great in my Idaho 13 day ride and a recent 700 mile Baja trip. AXP for the win. Thanks for your comment.

That is a great question and well thought out. The Beta has very similar characteristics as the TPi bike, but much more torque imo. Because of the torque and snappy feel of the Beta, it seemed like it equated to less weight feel. Hope this makes sense. If you could ride a TPi and a Beta back to back you would understand. The TPi is really good for sure and can be ridden all day long and not wear you out as it has such a linear powerband as compared. Thank you for watching and commenting.

In the video and for the build of the bike, it was the OEM battery. If you are asking for a great replacement, you cannot go wrong with the Antigravity. Thanks for watching

I appreciate your input. We will look at getting the billet surround.

@MrStephenCoggins how is that nicecnc angle piece working out for you? Because I wonder if it is worth ordering one.

I did not wear either. For day rides I will wear knee guards and a chest protector, but generally that is it. For the TOI, it was just too many miles, day after day, for those things to rub me raw in places....:) and it was a trail ride, not a race. Thanks for watching and reaching out.

Oh shoot! Take the elbow off (the piece I replaced due to cracking) remove the screen and flush out the tank from the filler downward. Replace the elbow after cleaning the screen and you’ll be good to go! Thank you for the comment

This was the first Beta I ever owned. Luckily I’m in a position to upgrade bikes every couple years and when the new TBI came out, it peaked my curiosity so I went with it. I’ve always owned KTMs so it made sense. Nothing really wrong with the Beta other than some fit and finish details and it’s a bit more buzzy with vibrations than the orange bikes. Personal preference really.

Use a 5 amp for the USB, 3 amp for Trail Tech and a 5 amp for the heated grips. Happy Holidays to you as well

Thank You@@code4performance