M5B = point and go

So, which map is the best for now?)

Can you use a steering stabilizer (like a Scott) with the Mako 360?

You didn't address tire pressure.

I've been running a VX40 with a Platinum mousse up front on my XCw. I ride in southern New England(mostly), we have extremely varied terrain and conditions. I found the VX40 damn good in some areas and plain scary in others, I also didn't get good wear out of it, the side knobs started peeling away pretty quick and I don't even race. So as a weekend, recreational rider, I'm going to the VE35 \ VE33 combo. I'm rarely riding on the bleeding edge, I just need tires that work in varied conditions and that last. My go to setup for years has been Tubliss in the rear and a 4mm UHD tube up front. I'm going to scrap the mousse, I'm not impressed enough with it for the cost, go back to a UHD tube when I scrap the VX40.

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The majority of the people racing hare scrambles in the southeast where there is both mud and sand are running MX34s.

Why do you have sunglasses on

Confused, stated the tpi is easier to ride,and then stated the tbi's don't make 1:27 the same hp and torque,then stated the tbi get into the power sooner,or do I need a hearing aid

You commented on the VX40 front tire’s soft carcass. Using pressures that are typical, the VX40 does feel soft. On the positive side, this is a comfortable tire that hugs the ground and doesn’t deflect off of rocks and roots. I’m sure that’s one reason Rich Larsen chooses the VX40 front from among all the IRC front tires for his hard enduro setup. On the negative side, the tire can roll in higher speed cornering, as you experienced. Regardless of how a rider might value this carcass construction, there’s a lot to like about this tire’s rubber compound and tread pattern. I run mousses. Nitromousse specifies a 220 mousse for the VX40, but these recommendations don’t take into account a tire’s carcass character. The stiffness of a tire is the function of two things: carcass construction and the outward pressure created by the internal material - air or foam. A really stiff tire often performs better with a smaller or softer (Plussie) mousse; a flexible tire like the VX40 can benefit from a larger or stiffer mousse. After trying the Platinum 220 mousse in the VX40 and finding the tire too soft for faster speeds, I added a 4 inch wedge to the 220 mousse. The added firmness of the larger mousse volume tamed the carcass roll. Using that setup, this tire checks all the boxes for me.

At81's sukk for all terrain😢

On your opening trail, or any of the subsequent trails shown in this video, any 450 XC bike would have been great on that.

Wny is this dude wearing creeper dad sunglasses inside of a garage?

Thinking about trying it. My tx is so rich that it pops out the pipe on startup sometimes when the bike is hot. That was a fall ride too, I'm guessing middle of summer it's gonna be brutal.

The problem is the bikes have to meet emissions so thats why we have to play with the tuning.

Great video, The m5b is my favorite do all tire for Moto and desert riding, good traction pretty much everywhere and good life for how soft it is I like to run it with the irc VX30 front I think it’s a better combo than the m5b front.

I absolutely LOVE my mako360. It's night and day difference. My overall fatigue was drastically reduced on a long ride. Living in the interior of BC, we have everything from high speed to super technical gnarly, to loose baby head rock crap. And it's truly amazing! I also have some minor nerve damage in my left hand (median nerve)... From a 24hour marathon race. That's what triggered me buying it. I now won't ride without it! Worth absolutely every penny!

What’s on your clutch hand?

Need to look into the lucioli tubes .I done away with my bibs and never will go back to bibs .

I’m on a 24 TX300 and don’t notice the frame stiffness but I also don’t ride a lot of rocks. The only thing I have done to mine is Nihilo dual start/stop switches and Rouge v2 grips. Next up is suspension then I’ll start experimenting with fueling/engine performance. Overall, I love this bike.

Thanks for your review. I've just purchased 24 XC 300 with less than 10 hours on it and I still own a 22 EX300 with TWP Head and injector relocation kit. Have to say having first ride I don't like the throttle response. Not sure if there is an issue with this bike but the gurgle you mention in pretty bad at 1/8 1/4 throttle. It rips up top and is clearly stronger than my other bike, but the EX 300 throttle response is so clean this is disappointing in comparison. The chassis and suspension are clearly superior. The bike feels like its super rich low down and I had spooch coming out the end which my other bike never does. Its got a oil injection delete kit and running it at 50:1 as per TWP recommendation. Running the new bike at 60:1 . Sounds like the TWP might be the ticket to clean up the throttle response at the bottom end.

Air pressure on the rear?

Always start with looking at the spark plug.

One thing to remembere, ECUs are programed to operate at certain temps,, For example, My 23 gas gas 250TPI will not run correctly unless it is 165° or higher. Then it runs like a raped ape. Bikes are tuned to run rich at startup until they are warmed up. If you touch the throttle you will foul the plug Before a 120°. The best mode you can do for your bike is a temperature sensor so you can keep track of the temperature. And you will know when to tune it and what to do. Never remove thermostats. They are needed for correct operating temperature. I have a Coober ECU and my bike runs great, 165 hours and going strong. My first top end change will be around 200 hours, Do not believe everything you hear on the internet most of it is lack of knowledge, just simply think about what you are doing, And how the bike was built. Fuel injection is a wonderful thing.

Adjust your rear compression 2 clicks to the right. This will keep the front end from standing up so easily.

M5B Nitro softy and ride everything.

🤘. About to slap a set of VX40F/R on my 24 TX300 soon. I’m East Coast Foothills area.

I have an IRC DOT knobby front from the previous owner (I forget the specific model), and it’s substantially worse off road than the Shinko 705 rear, which surprised me. Anything remotely loose and the front goes; I wasn’t expecting to need to replace it immediately from the look, but it’s dicey riding on the dry roads of Colorado when it slips out on hard pack with even a hint of sediment.

Kenda tires work pretty good here in Utah. Motosport carries most of their line. The Southwick II is similar to the m5b, but comes in standard sizes and well priced. The Artrax bibs work well. That is motosports house brand. $99.

I shredded my ve33 on the first ride. Ripped the sidewall. Left me stranded 14 miles from the truck

Have you tired any of the Shinko tires? Just bought the 216 fatty and platinum nitro mousse, and can’t wait to try it out. Very curious about the 520 dc rear.

These trails look fun very well kept

Skip that rubber grommet and put a valvestem in there so you can pump lube in without dismounting the tire. After 20 min of riding it's evenly distributed and will extend the life of the mousse. A tube every 25 hours or so is good.

Your lighting is shit with the bright lighting behind you..... can't really see the tires and such, so good times...

The regular old ve33 Volcanduro tire is a classic. Not talking about the gummy tire they have given the same name. The old classic will last forever and it's probably the best Eastern woods tire still available

The Mr. Wolf moose balls are my favorite so far as it is a segmented moose bib. The lube in between the individual section seems to give it a little more longevity and a slightly more natural feel. Also, as parts of it wear out you can replace individual mooseballs or tune to various pressures

I have a good bit of experience with the VX40. It was designed and is advertised by IRC as a hard terrain tire which will extend into intermediate dirt. It will get you through thicker soil without much drama, but hard ground is where it shines. The trails I ride in North Texas are hard packed 90% of the time, and I find the VX40 gives me excellent lean angle traction and sharp braking. When there is a thin covering of dust, which is often here in the summer, you need a dense layout of knobs against the ground; the more spaced out pattern of an intermediate terrain tire just won’t inspire the confidence of the VX40. So this tire is a specialist that does a great job where it was meant to roll.

I currently have the VX40 on the front and I agree with your sentiments on the soft stuff, super weird washing out randomly for me. Gonna try the tusk talon front next

Mousse can last you a really long time just dont get them hot. You can also modify them if they feel to rigid. Thanks for the review!

I've heard a lot of folks use Mousse balls instead of bibs nowadays... Not sure what the pros or cons are. Perhaps something to look into.

I like that VX40 front as long as it's not muddy. If you're in the slick rock or root, it inspires confidence. It pairs well with VE33S rear

It’s not an issue uphills. You will learn to overcome that. Without the flywheel weight sometimes when you pull the clutch in to come to a fast brake stop turn and forgot to downshift before the turn it stalls right when you pull the clutch. With flywheel weight all that stopped for me

My butt, The best thing I put on my 2025 xcw is my butt.

IRC VE33S for the win on the rear. That tire is an absolute savage in rock, sand, mud, hard pack dirt, etc. It lasts longer than any tire I've ever run. The stuff you're riding in that video the IRC VE33S would be super.

In regards to softness of rubber compound which rear tire has softer knobs the VE33 or MB5 Evo? which tire did you prefer?

Looks like you mounted the rear in the soft terrain direction. I wonder if it would have been any significant difference mounted the other direction?

Can you please measure the width? Thanks!

Have you tried adjusting the power valve?

I bought just the erm and am so happy with it on my 23 250sx. New update lets you change your stochiometric ratio which is great for people that run race gas like me. Need to play with the white map but green is so good right now.