KTM125 Crashes Head First on Double Jump

[@DerekHallman]

ANSWER: For those coming down to the comments to guess what happened - A reed petal of my VRorce4R reeds basically exploded. The bike was running weird all day but I didn't even think about reeds. I guess it had been chipping during the day until it finally just kinda fell apart right before that jump. The reeds had about 30 hours on them and I didn't realize you need to replace these things so frequently... After replacing the reeds the bike is back to running normal 👍 I'll include a picture of the destroyed reeds in my next motovlog 😭

[@suicidesausage8881]

I had the same problem on my Ktm 150 I sucked a reed and just bogs out and supposedly it’s pretty known to happen

[@andybj4091]

While it is considered normal maintenance to replace reeds, the stock KTM reeds are known to be junk. They recently switched from sourcing Vforce reeds to making them in house. Vforce reeds will last 10X longer and give you more power.

[@DerekHallman]

@@andybj4091 Re-read my post :) The reeds that were destroyed at 30 hours were VForce4R.

[@hugolundinlundin8033]

What's a reed? I'm currently on a 300 2 stroke suzuki from some time long ago so that sounds like alien tech to me lol

[@neo1629]

V force is know for there reeds to chip and brake it’s happened a couple times to me so I personally will only run boyson and I’ve never had any issues with them

[@jayeddleston9486]

That was cool of you friend getting in the mud to pick up your bike.

[@AmazingBlaze0]

Yea that’s a real friend

[@Moto_Mills]

That’s what friends are for

[@ronsshorts9147]

Ha

[@AlluzHH]

@@AmazingBlaze0 Nothing special about that tho? I mean that's just common sense

[@AmazingBlaze0]

@@AlluzHH get tf outa here duh it’s common sense but not every has that.

[@gcm747]

I guess that’s why that sign said ‘Do Not Roll Jumps’! Yikes, that was scary.

[@DerekHallman]

Haha yes exactly why. Many people have broken their wrists on that jump

[@joshbridges9234]

So glad you were able to slow down a lot before hitting the face! Still gnarly!

[@DerekHallman]

Definitely! Could've been much worse 😬

[@__ks36]

6:29 thats the most peaceful way to say "my balls hurt"

[@douglassloan6831]

Bro, here's he good news -- You were tearing it UP right before it happened. Your getting fast as hell. Love the channel!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks so much Douglas I appreciate that!

[@jjmoto8284]

Bro Derek your getting so fast, great job but now we have all learned DO NOT roll jumps with a sign that says “do not fool jump”

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Dude that's so scary. Thankfully the bike landed airbox side up. At least you were able to salvage the footage from the GoPro. Audio sounded great too...

[@DerekHallman]

Very scary and very glad no water got inside the bike! I'm not sure how I feel about this mic, still might try the one you use.

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

@@DerekHallman any luck figuring out what's wrong with the bike? I'm pretty happy with the current state of my audio setup.

[@SinisterS1K]

“My balls hurt” - Derek 2021 Also you forgot to turn the gas on obviously 🙄

[@galaxyman8183]

the gas would've ran out before the 1st lap

[@SinisterS1K]

@@galaxyman8183 My comment was completely sarcasm

[@DerekHallman]

balls still hurtin' 😂 did I never message you and tell you the issue?

[@SinisterS1K]

@@DerekHallman I don’t think so, we talked about it when it happened but I don’t think you told me what actually caused it

[@henrycoulter3717]

Wow man!! That was scary. It least the mud helped break your fall. My guess is that you ran out of gas??? Can't wait for more!!!!

[@henrycoulter3717]

Oh and that new gear looks fire 🔥.

[@DerekHallman]

Super scary! But yeah I probably didn't get too hurt because of the soft mud! My vforce4r reeds were worn and a reed petal basically exploded haha

[@haydenreally485]

He’s back on the 125 let’s goo 🔥

[@schusterrides6941]

That was a crazy crash I hope everything’s good but I’m not a 2 stroke expert but it kinda sounded like something to do with the reeds since you are at high rpm alot

[@DerekHallman]

ding ding ding got it 👍

[@Aquaberrybackfist]

Matching gear with the bikes niiiiccceee lol. Love the videos tho

[@technoyelohi9479]

dude perfect timing when you fell in the water and the camera went black i got an ad at the exact same time. nice recovery tho

[@nixon2574]

3:06 that was awesome :D

[@alexroy6668]

Switch air box covers I mix 50:1 and the vented cover helps a lot more. Use that closed cover in the woods though. If you don’t have the vented cover I suggest trying that. I just keep it in high end of powerband shifting through gears and it ironed it out for me.

[@DerekHallman]

My bike runs fantastic normally, but this ride my vforce4r reeds decided they were done. One of the petals basically exploded.

[@omer_malca_22]

Proud to say that i am watching your vids from the raptor 700 times and the rmz

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you dude!! Many years

[@soupysocksenduro]

I got a RM125 and I am having a ton of problems wringing the power out when its under load, I am suspecting a jetting issue with my recent move to high elevations. I am wondering if it can be something as simple as a change in the temperature causing a jetting issue? great content dude, I got LOT of work to do to my channel! ;) btw, just subbed to your buddy, the best part of Enduro Riding is to have friends like that!

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah different temperatures cause the bikes to run differently. I got a Lectron carb and the bike runs really well all the time! My issue in this video was because my Vforce4R reeds basically exploded lol

[@7empest.420]

what track are you on iam a first time watcher?

[@user-nu6vq1su4k]

That track looks so fun. So much open space to pick up speed. Where is it?

[@DerekHallman]

It's a really fun place. It's in Virginia.

[@yabcontraband6623]

You have really good friends. I’m jealous tbh

[@nicholasbonfiglio820]

i remember i jumped to the side of a 60 table (this is in practice) and on the side of the table there were thorn bushes so i bailed off the bike in the air and the bike landed in bushes and my friend just kept going lap after lap watching me struggle to get the bike out

[@yabcontraband6623]

@@nicholasbonfiglio820 HAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@bbivolarski]

Yo Derek you are my favourite channel and if it makes you feel better i once fell in a lake and my dirtbike is still there after years love u man keep up the amazing content dude

[@colbymaxwell244]

Yo what lake 😂 and is it a Honda if so I bet it’s there waiting on you to rip

[@timmytheflyguy]

Lol sounded like you fouled a plug, great vid👍

[@DerekHallman]

nah I've actually never fouled a plug. My vforce4r reeds decided to retire lol

[@timmytheflyguy]

Ooooooff, that's something I've never seen before.

[@cainemercer2267]

I absolutely love your vids I’m glad I clicked on this vid it was actually a good vid

[@ericrogner2461]

So glad you did not get hurt I figured Dirt in carb reeds ok I live in Chesapeake and have been to Robert's hope to see you one day...

[@JayOrtegaTheBaller8]

can you tell me how to get all of the handlebars when i make a video because i have a proshot and its like really close to the bars and dosent get it like yours im gonna try to flip it upside down and do you use 4k or no because if i use 4k it looks bad but normally it looks really good but doesnt fill the whole screen so please help derek thanks

[@DerekHallman]

What gopro are you using?

[@JayOrtegaTheBaller8]

hero 7 silver

[@juniorramirez4956]

Love the fit just subscribed I have a 2019 ktm 350 how’s the power on your 150 ?

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for subbing dude! Power on the 150 is awesome, pulls hard. Not smooth and torquey like that sweet 350 of yours though.

[@garywyckoff4864]

"yeah my balls hurt" best quote from a crash ive ever heard

[@mateogonzalez5260]

Almost promising it blew up, mine did the same thing just off a bigger jump😅 lucky for you you got away pretty clean👍 Hopefully next vid u can te us what was wrong

[@JurpTrades]

Bro me and my dad ride at this same place and my dad was going over the same jump and he tried to roll the jump bc he didn’t know it was an actual jump then he plummeted just like u lol ( he’s the reason for the don’t roll jumps sign ) I’m not kidding u can ask the lady at the little shack

[@DerekHallman]

oh nooo 😭😂

[@767ryan4]

hope your okay dude, that was gnarly!

[@DerekHallman]

A little sore but overall ok, thanks man!

[@aidenevans872]

i’m glad your ok and i hope you can post more about your bikes

[@quentinreviello926]

youve gotten WAY faster sense i last watched you when you first got the 2 stroke

[@DerekHallman]

Trying! Thanks for watching Quentin 😁

[@GeddyRC]

Ah man, super tough break. Your friend is a good dude though, asks if you're ok, then pulls your bike out of quicksand before it sinks into the ether, to the land of missing socks

[@markkotishion2379]

You mean ya' wear socks in yer' Alpinestars? Dang! I've been doing it wrong.

[@l-xll-zombie-llx1112]

I’m guessing plug related or the air filter or even just to rich in the pre mix. but shot in the dark was it your carburettor flaps🤔🤔

[@DerekHallman]

My reeds were done for!

[@robhayter484]

That was funny lol 😂, but sounds like you fouled a plug 🔌

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for watching dude haha my reeds decided to retire on me

[@robloxboypikapika7874]

I like these videos dude I’m actually a new person for a dirt bike right now but still learning how to ride it

[@MotoJerg44]

Exact same thing happens to my Honda every few months, bogs down with no power, but doesn’t shut off completely. I still don’t know what causes it

[@DerekHallman]

That's odd man. My issue was the reeds were bad and chipped up, so specific to a 2 stroke. I didn't even realize I was suppose to replace them frequently 😂

[@MotoJerg44]

@@DerekHallman You got it figured out without hurting yourself or the bike so that’s all that matter. This video makes me want to sort out my problem haha. Would it make sense that it seems to happen when I’m low on fuel? I don’t mean close to empty but maybe a little under half

[@FIGGY65]

All mechanical issues aside. Had you pre run the course at a slower speed to survey the conditions? I’m just older and more cautious. That sign could be bigger and bolder as well! Glad you are OK ! Stay safe.

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah I had already spun some laps and I've been on this track many times prior as well. I can do all these jumps with my eyes closed I know the course so well haha. Thank you Shawn, all is well!

[@triston2662]

Are you riding at roberts track and trail?

[@DerekHallman]

yeah

[@alvinsantillan2884]

That looks like an awesome place to ride. Where is that located?

[@matasblot3606]

Tag me if u ever figure it out

[@toast250r6]

@@matasblot3606 if I’m correct it’s a place called Roberts track and trail down here in Virginia

[@Blairwalls.roblox_]

It was so nice of you friend to get of his bike and help you get yours and ask if you were ok and help get the bike out he is soo nice

[@Gabe-pk9nl]

So was the go pro actually broken?

[@DerekHallman]

Nah after pulling out the battery and SD card and towel drying the inside it worked again 👍

[@archiebennett6771]

What a good friend running into the shit straight after u and im guessing reeds failed

[@DerekHallman]

He sure is! And yep the vforce4r reeds basically exploded lol

[@sippykup]

at least you were able to get up from it man glad your ok

[@WaydUncaged]

I have no idea what the problem is. I’d start with the easy stuff first though like fuel and spark. It’s hard to troubleshoot a bike I can’t touch.

[@KuzyVr]

Did the chain come lose from the bike?

[@adamwright5851]

carb overflow? carb needle stuck or float stuck

[@hunterhass2591]

Love the content that track looks sick

[@dylanmarks336]

It depends top end or bottom what gear where u in because that could of caused it to bog

[@3sum4sum]

water in the airfliter? or gas line snapped?

[@DerekHallman]

Reed petal exploded

[@jeremy_moto_192]

Check the reeds my ktm 300 ran like that and my reeds where bad. Thank God you didn’t get hurt

[@DerekHallman]

BINGO! First person to get it right

[@gamer2350]

U change spark plugs frequently? Sounded like a fouled spark plug

[@DerekHallman]

Sure do and I had a new spark plug that day. It wasn't the issue 👍 another guess?

[@gamer2350]

@@DerekHallman forget to turn the fuel on?😂

[@DerekHallman]

Haha that was the first thing I checked when I went back over to the bike because I've done that before! Gas was on and flowing free. This issue was caused by a 2 stroke specific part... one last guess?

[@sped_up_songs8367]

I’m getting a Ktm im 13 5 foot 2 any recommendations ?

[@Chase.Prod1]

What track are you on

[@ferntuckyyounggun9881]

What track is this and where is it

[@german-iv6ot]

The air filter was to greasy, or the bougie was bad?

[@DerekHallman]

Haha nah not the air filter

[@sabrinahull]

Needed to clean the carburetor and or air filter?

[@DerekHallman]

Both the lectron and the air filter were squeaky clean 👍 another guess?

[@brysonram417]

That was a easy kick to start!!! New top end soon?!!!!

[@DerekHallman]

Top end has about 5 hours on it 😁

[@740films]

@@DerekHallman i have 300+ on my 99 rm 250 lmao

[@kepler240]

6:00 Very small sign says "Do not roll jumps" right at the apex of the jump. Not much thinking went into that. I'm surprised the mud pit isn't full of bikes

[@NiKO-kv7he]

what is this gopro ??

[@NolanRides]

Hahah that was crazy man good video

[@DerekHallman]

thanks man my misfortune makes for good entertainment 😂

[@AlfSicko]

i was gonna say fuel but then was there anything broken or missing yo usee so idk

[@simonthuesen6403]

Maybe the killswith has a loss connection

[@DerekHallman]

Nah, my Vforce4R reeds decided to retire on me haha

[@dnickens20115]

You mentioned something about leaning the bike out some my guess spark plug went bad because too lean

[@DerekHallman]

Davey, the reeds were bad and chipped off 😭. I learned after the issue, doing some research, that bad reeds make the bikes jetting feel impossible to get correctly, and also that I need to replace the reeds regularly haha

[@dnickens20115]

@@DerekHallman I'm glad to see you got it fixed and everything is okay..👍😁🔥 man that bike sure does rip pretty good..

[@Zara_edits12]

Make sure ya turn the fuel on next time bro 🤙🤙🤙😂😂

[@DerekHallman]

hahaha fuel was the first thing I check when we drug it out of the pit. It was on and had a full tank! My reeds actually chipped and said bye bye 😂

[@Zara_edits12]

Haha wow iv never heard of that happening mate. Good thing your ok.

[@yzhittamanny575]

@@DerekHallman I knew it was your reeds

[@nicoleachord936]

Is it the Reeds?

[@user-wc7vn6uz9h]

Might want to check the ignition coil, and make sure the spark plug cap chord is all the way in. I had the same issue and was left dead on the trail just for 3 weeks and 300$ later it be a loose connection. And yes with a ktm 150 sx

[@DerekHallman]

It was my Vforce4R reeds. A reed petal basically exploded.

[@Lorexd-pe2os]

Friend "are you okay" you "dude my balls hurts"🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Shush747]

Any tips on jumping dirt bikes

[@jakehoskins9669]

You should really be harder on that clutch, it wouldn’t have solved this problem lol, but it’ll get you more drive out of the corners. Hopefully you can ride a gear higher, shift less, and hold a little more speed once you master slipping the clutch.

[@kingofdeath5600]

Please explain slipping the clutch as I don't ride.

[@xorrupt_3802]

had the same thing on my bike, could be a loose main jet?

[@DerekHallman]

nope, my reed petals exploded 😭

[@xorrupt_3802]

@@DerekHallman oh🤣

[@robinquistberg2416]

Gear looks soooo sick

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Robin!

[@calvingressler7538]

didit blow? or was it u ran out of gas?

[@DerekHallman]

Nope top end is good and had a full tank of gas. This issue was caused by a 2 stroke specific part, take another guess?

[@usernameusername420]

Крутая трасса 👍🔥

[@shawnbobier7097]

I think it had something to do with u leaning out the bike and it caused the motor to run less air or less fuel which made the motor to get hot and weld to the piston cylinder. I did they same thing I ran it to lean and it locked up. I got told it was with reeds cuz it focuses ur air and fuel.

[@Oneway_ronnie]

Spark plug or reeds?

[@DerekHallman]

reeds died!

[@vastmsty5323]

was it the spark plug?

[@DerekHallman]

Nope it was my reeds, they were thrashed

[@MRMechanicRC]

I believe the reason it’s cutting is cus you letting it engine brake, and that’s a big no-no on 2 strokes, cus when you let off the gas on a 2 stroke your also letting off the oil, and that can cause MAJOR engine issues

[@zeekdavis11]

Not necessarily. The engine is still under vacuum when you engine brake, which is still going to draw fuel and oil through it.

[@trentlawrentz2730]

Honestly it sounds like your gas was off, the is exactly what it sounds like when my bike does it(yz125)🤙🤙u were shedding tho man! Keep it up

[@DerekHallman]

nah unfortunately my reed petals exploded 😭 first time I've ever had that happen. Thanks Trent!

[@1999maio]

Bought 2020 kx250 awhile back just after you did….have the chance to sell and buy a 19’ yz125. You ever regret buying a smaller bike?

[@DerekHallman]

I've rode a YZ125 and it was nowhere near as fast as the KTM150. This 150 SX will keep up all day with a 250f and train ya to be a better rider in the process. No regrets for me 🤘 good luck with your decision.

[@1999maio]

@@DerekHallman im a part time recreational rider. Not too worried about speed… just wanna have some fun. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable on the larger 4 stroke 250. 😜

[@DerekHallman]

@@1999maio ok then yes I say go for it! It really is so much fun. Being a recreational rider myself, all I'm looking for is a good time and the 2 stroke definitely gives me that.

[@soulx4997]

Yo where is this track at?

[@DerekHallman]

robert's track and trails in Virginia

scary fall and right into lake glad you alright

[@timburnett2605]

This same thing happened with my KTM 150 2018 turned out my valves were sticking. I also replaced the top end as well.

[@tristenkiesow4061]

Valves on a 2 stroke. Hmmm

[@DerekHallman]

@@tristenkiesow4061 He might be talking about his power valve. Sticky power valve was a common issue on these bikes from 16-18.

[@DerekHallman]

Tim, a reed petal from my Vforce4R basically exploded lol

[@AlexHeilman11]

Reeds for sure 2x stroke for life

[@MXGriffin]

Imagine not cleaning your airbox since you bought the bike 😬 just kiddin 😂

[@DerekHallman]

Hahah these things have air filters!?? Where!??

[@Me38184]

What track is that

[@christopherwooten6182]

Spark plug Fouled?

[@davidmaguire7385]

fouled plug?...briken/cracked reeds?

[@loganflorida462]

You left your fuel off didn’t ya 😂😂

[@Sahhdude]

Was it that there was to much oil in the petrol

[@hallowgose9399]

Bike flooded and died? It happened to me a lot on my four wheeler

[@carminesalvucci5939]

Spark plug?

[@hainesyrst]

did the chain go

[@EricaHilliard-fi8ib]

Did it blow up?

[@greg6319]

Where is this track?

[@DerekHallman]

Virginia

[@copperthedirtbikerider2061]

You should tip your gopros up a little its hard to see whats going on sometimes

[@DawsonBradbury]

Spark plug cap come off???

[@DerekHallman]

Nah my reeds chipped and said bye bye 😭

[@mr.wil1]

Spark plug gone?

[@DerekHallman]

Nah it was my vforce4r reeds. A reed petal basically exploded lol

[@3sum4sum]

i thought he was drownin in the little puddle🤣