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@21stOPFOR6 ай бұрын
Mike is the real deal. I’m glad I got to see the shop I have partially funded. 😂
@wiryone16 ай бұрын
Honestly, I love giving my money to Mike and his crew. I cannot find many businesses that put out so much information on KZbin to really educate a customer, not push products and sales. They are also so laid back and cool to work with.
@newenglandscrambler22625 ай бұрын
💯 this. Taco Moto and Mosko Moto get every bit of business I can give them. Service and the value they provide is second to none.
@alanwalls31176 ай бұрын
Taco moto is amazing. What a great philosophy in customer service and products.
@jctoth6 ай бұрын
Mike Spurgin is the best. He was so helpful on my CRF450RL build. I went with the GET SX1 with Taco tunes and the Graves exhaust. Wow, what a transformation!
@zrkn16 ай бұрын
Excellent video and mission statement from Taco Moto and Ian. I knew there were still trustworthy businessmen in the U.S.A. Thank You both!
@CraigSmith5686 ай бұрын
I wish everyone cared about quality over profit like this guy.
@wiryone16 ай бұрын
Such a rare quality. Mike is a great human being.
@RidingWithDom6 ай бұрын
mike is the man and that new 501 is my dream bike!
@michaelflores76576 ай бұрын
Excellent content Ian! You probably saw my 24' 501 at Taco Moto. I'm getting the "ultimate" build on mine and we should have a similar bike when mine is complete! In hindsight I wish I would have gone with a 23' as aftermarket parts are impossible to get for these new bikes...at least they were in January when I dropped my bike off with them. Seeing your build has me excited again to get mine...it's been a frustrating process to say the least! Thanks again for posting!
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
I'm also waiting for a lot of parts, I totally get your frustration. I bought my bike in December and as of today it has maybe 200 miles on it. Early adopter issues with the new generation for sure. But I think the 2024 changes are worth the wait.
@Chevy2Man5 ай бұрын
I’ve had a great experience with Taco Moto. Mike and his team do a great job.
@gunarslodzins6 ай бұрын
This is a crazy good video! Such a mountain of information. Thank You!
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gunarslodzins6 ай бұрын
Not just helpful, also educational. So good.
@dylanl48695 ай бұрын
Great video. Don't make us wait too long for future videos!
@stefanhansen58825 ай бұрын
Great philosophy, and on top of that Mike seems to be the nicest guy ever. Keep rocking!
@samhill34966 ай бұрын
Interesting on the dampning. Double carpal tunnel. Good vid Ian. Like the American made objectives. Thanks
@advredbikes6 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian for this very informative video. The content at Takamoto was fabulous. I have not seen the inside of a muffler ever before I learned so much. Do appreciate your channel. Loved it. Thank you.
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lukefish75626 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Congrats again on a badass machine! Taco Moto Mike just made my crf450RL a million times better by getting his Get ECU. Great dude and jealous of both you guy’s 501s. It will be my next bike and hopefully I’ll be able to get Mike to set it up like only his genius self can do. Thanks for the great content. 🏍️💨
@MikeKmet6 ай бұрын
great show, best explanation of mufflers ever. like Mike I prefer stock, less sound = more ground , cheers
@TheFlyingstop6 ай бұрын
Mind blowing info and a reasons why certain riders win even with different makes as they sort these things to the max. Who knew! thanks.
@mediocremichael5 ай бұрын
Taco Mike cares, has great customer service. Highly recommend. Let me know if you need to use my garage as a midwest warehouse.
@Warerdog246 ай бұрын
Thank you for introducing me to this true Us company . I’m too old to be riding dual sports put still appreciate knowing company’s like this are still around . Reminds me of dealing with company’s like Wheelsmith in the70s .
@andrewpocock12346 ай бұрын
Great video guys. Saving to my ktm 500 playlist to watch again!
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@papaduck24436 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Lots of great information!
@robertsonfamilyfarm91266 ай бұрын
Great stuff , love the passion and pride , buying the right stuff once because of quality is valuable and sometimes out on the trails can be priceless , thanks
@race84276 ай бұрын
I congratulate Mike on his determination to support his customer base w/USA sourced components. I recently installed a shark fin on my Beta, a known name brand (component made in the country governed by CCP) that I won’t mention, yes it needed further machine work to make it fit.
@ggs06056 ай бұрын
Awesome video and thanks for introducing him to all of us!
@marcusplyon5 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. Rare to find a company that genuinely cares about the customer and their experience with a purchased product.
@JoshDurston6 ай бұрын
Great format for a video, would love to see this for every bike tested. Unfortunately there's not a Taco Mike for every bike model.
@SteelHorseman6 ай бұрын
Now this is love ❤️!!
@mxbadboy2636 ай бұрын
I would like to see a shootout concerning all the handlebar mounts.
@mfranquemont18846 ай бұрын
Regarding the ecu; how about doing a reflash of stock ecu? Pros/cons?
@dstubby826 ай бұрын
This would be a good start to "The Big Rock Pod" 😉😉😃
@gabrielkopp20366 ай бұрын
Great company... just curious as to why and how you mike came up with the name taco moto? Now I want some street tacos haha
@MrRickrm6 ай бұрын
Fantastic information. Just arbitrary modifications without knowledge of what really changes things like the exhaust .
@Rickmac226 ай бұрын
Is this guy your brother? Great 1 - 2 punch!
@BillMitchell-lm8dg6 ай бұрын
It's *"Helmholtz resonator"* , not "Heimholtz". It works on sound at certain frequencies - to emphasize them like a guitar, or to damp them out.
@sspmoto6 ай бұрын
Great video, very educational.
@frank_jk6 ай бұрын
Moto buddies! Great collaboration!
@jimbefit30735 ай бұрын
We have the same philosophy! Trash the crap! Stock only what works - WHAT WORKS Very WELL!
@PisgahGravelProject6 ай бұрын
Really great info. I've always advocated for spending $$$ on suspension, ergos, and then fueling. I stereotype riders who throw on exhaust, spoke sleeves and graphic kits. It is nice to see that trusted industry professionals are honest about things like this. It's a breath of fresh air. Is my opinion a hot take, and probably an unpopular hot take? Yep, more than likely Does that mean I'm wrong? Absolutely not
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
Well said!
@matthews77326 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! It wasn't clear to me: With the modifications to the stock Husky exhaust can you keep the spark arrestor?
@matthews77326 ай бұрын
nevermind. the store page clarifies that it has a spark arrestor
@mxbadboy2636 ай бұрын
No need for all that. Knock out the screen in the back of the muffler, remove the reed valve from the intake and set the TPI. Did this on my bike and it run's great!
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
Did you dyno before and after? The ecu and exhaust mentioned here will add almost 20 HP and add tuning functions and also optional traction control.
@mxbadboy2636 ай бұрын
@@BigRockMoto Just my "butt"dyno. I actually regret knocking out the mesh screen in the muffler. As much fun it is now it's too loud. Why add 20hp and then take it away and more with traction control?
@retiredwaterdoctor6 ай бұрын
Great products.
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
I think so too!
@Kelly-oq9nh6 ай бұрын
My 23 701 needs some tacos.
@joshuagmain6 ай бұрын
Do you like this over your built 350?
@BigRockMoto6 ай бұрын
Not sure yet
@axelfiraxa6 ай бұрын
8:10 man, the storebrand push is really on the nose. Even if i might trust YOUR integrity i sure hate how every retailer is building a nice closed fence around what you can and cannot get as a customer. The rundown of features and counsel offered seem top notch
@davidsonneman11216 ай бұрын
Building the worlds first 30,000$ dual sport😮
@MikeKmet6 ай бұрын
if you can swing it why not and its also a way of showing what mods do (doesn't mean I'll drop that $ but cool to see)
@Tacoexplorer5 ай бұрын
Tacomoto says each ecu has different features it would be nice to describe those features and what capabilities each ecu has. They aren't cheap so in in depth review would be great on each. Does it connect to an app on the phone to see engine parameters, can you adjust rpm yourself etc etc. Would be nice to see the features.
@chiptaxfree6 ай бұрын
Great job
@mxbadboy2636 ай бұрын
It's illegal to change out the stock exhaust in California or to remove any emissions equipment.
@jayd39315 ай бұрын
I guess the Akrapovic wasn't mentioned because TacoMoto don't carry it?
@johncombs77973 ай бұрын
Very insightful. Great. Another place that will get my $$$$ lol
@johncombs77973 ай бұрын
Wish he would’ve discussed the fmf Q4 silencer
@chrisblanchard49384 ай бұрын
If I installed the end cap from TacoMoto plus the ultra silent insert, would I have to mess with the mapping? This would be on my 2024 ktm 500 exc-f
@BigRockMoto3 ай бұрын
it won't add much power unless you change the fueling to compensate
@topjmmi3 ай бұрын
If I change the end caps on my 2021 husky FE 501 S exhaust do I need to change the ecu also or just piggyback?
@BigRockMoto3 ай бұрын
either will work. ECU is better.
@joshuaroe30213 ай бұрын
He had me with his vision of quality and then the USA sourcing sold me 100 percent. So tired of Rocky mountains bs china cheap stuff, terrible customer service and selling shite parts. Love their videos, but they got to big for my britches.
@michaeldobson88596 ай бұрын
Although i love to customize my bikes, there is the common sense point of view of how far you should go in “upgrading” your bike. I just seems that some of these upgrades go too far and is a waste of money.
@MikeKmet6 ай бұрын
but its others money so why not , freedom of choice, cheers
@newenglandscrambler22625 ай бұрын
I mean, however much you want to. It's your bike, right? Do whatever the heck you want with it.
@SKgeostrat6 ай бұрын
I'm disappointed you let a,third party manufacturer and parts seller use your viewer number to do something squarely commercial. You are no loner independant and non biased. Big question mark. Use him all you want. Don't market him on your channerl.
@weswilliams46616 ай бұрын
🤣
@JohannesDalenMC6 ай бұрын
Is this your first time on KZbin? 😅
@MikeKmet6 ай бұрын
I dont agree, this was great info such as how mufflers work, hey 15 + mins on muffler guts!
@newenglandscrambler22625 ай бұрын
Mike Spurgin is a hugely valuable and trusted resource with real integrity. Exactly the kind of person Ian should be partnering up with. And if they can mutually benefit commercially, even better. I'm already buying most of my parts from TM. If Ian can get a cut by helping promote Mike and his top-notch business,, even better. There are very few companies these days that I will go to bat for, but TM is one of them.
@Dezert-adventures5 ай бұрын
AMERICA FIRST 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@goldyg65116 ай бұрын
I was impressed with your business philosophy, until you used " Costco " as comparison, f y i I would caution you using Costco as comparison who is quite different than what you just described your business like .......