Dual Sport Performance Tech Talk w/ Taco Moto (Husqvarna FE501S EP.3)

[@BigRockMoto]

⚡ SHOP Taco Moto : tacomoto.co/?ref=fi6gv640 Mike's KZbin Channel: www.youtube.com/@TACOMOTOCO ⚡DREAM DUAL SPORT SERIES⚡ EP 1 Intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaWoZJyhiK-Di6s EP 2 First Ride: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWwp6aHn6-bkKs EP 3: Talking Tech with Taco Moto (You're here) EP 4-5 Phase I and II Modifications Ep 6-7 TBD ➕SUPPORT➕ [I may receive commissions which are invested back into the channel] ⚡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡ 3D Cycle Parts: www.3dcycleparts.com/?aff=3 ⚡ Cyclops Adventure Sports: tinyurl.com/2kaknpfn ⚡ Amazon: amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/

[@21stOPFOR]

Mike is the real deal. I’m glad I got to see the shop I have partially funded. 😂

[@wiryone1]

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.

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

💯 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.

[@marcusplyon]

Very interesting video. Rare to find a company that genuinely cares about the customer and their experience with a purchased product.

[@CraigSmith568]

I wish everyone cared about quality over profit like this guy.

[@wiryone1]

Such a rare quality. Mike is a great human being.

[@jctoth]

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!

[@dylanl4869]

Great video. Don't make us wait too long for future videos!

[@RidingWithDom]

mike is the man and that new 501 is my dream bike!

[@alanwalls3117]

Taco moto is amazing. What a great philosophy in customer service and products.

[@stefanhansen5882]

Great philosophy, and on top of that Mike seems to be the nicest guy ever. Keep rocking!

[@zrkn1]

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!

[@mediocremichael]

Taco Mike cares, has great customer service. Highly recommend. Let me know if you need to use my garage as a midwest warehouse.

[@Chevy2Man]

I’ve had a great experience with Taco Moto. Mike and his team do a great job.

[@MikeKmet]

great show, best explanation of mufflers ever. like Mike I prefer stock, less sound = more ground , cheers

[@samhill3496]

Interesting on the dampning. Double carpal tunnel. Good vid Ian. Like the American made objectives. Thanks

[@gunarslodzins]

This is a crazy good video! Such a mountain of information. Thank You!

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gunarslodzins]

Not just helpful, also educational. So good.

[@TheFlyingstop]

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.

[@michaelflores7657]

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!

[@BigRockMoto]

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.

[@Warerdog24]

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 .

[@race8427]

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.

[@advredbikes]

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.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lukefish7562]

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. 🏍️💨

[@papaduck2443]

Excellent video! Lots of great information!

[@andrewpocock1234]

Great video guys. Saving to my ktm 500 playlist to watch again!

[@BigRockMoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertsonfamilyfarm9126]

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

[@robertr8116]

I'm sold - you've educated me, you support American made businesses when possible and offer great products with options that have been truly tested. Thank you Gentlemen! I'm picking up a 2024 KTM EXC-F this weekend in Santa Clarita. Your products will be on my upgrade list for the coming new year. AWESOME VIDEO

[@JoshDurston]

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.

[@ggs0605]

Awesome video and thanks for introducing him to all of us!

[@mxbadboy263]

I would like to see a shootout concerning all the handlebar mounts.

[@MrRickrm]

Fantastic information. Just arbitrary modifications without knowledge of what really changes things like the exhaust .

[@Tacoexplorer]

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.

[@axelfiraxa]

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

[@frank_jk]

Moto buddies! Great collaboration!

[@jimbefit3073]

We have the same philosophy! Trash the crap! Stock only what works - WHAT WORKS Very WELL!

[@Kr3ative0thinker]

The information you've provided in this video is amazing. Please continue to do some niche videos like this

[@sspmoto]

Great video, very educational.

[@dstubby82]

This would be a good start to "The Big Rock Pod" 😉😉😃

[@mfranquemont1884]

Regarding the ecu; how about doing a reflash of stock ecu? Pros/cons?

[@PisgahGravelProject]

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

[@BigRockMoto]

Well said!

[@SteelHorseman]

Now this is love ❤️!!

[@BillMitchell-lm8dg]

It's *"Helmholtz resonator"* , not "Heimholtz". It works on sound at certain frequencies - to emphasize them like a guitar, or to damp them out.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

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

[@Rickmac22]

Is this guy your brother? Great 1 - 2 punch!

[@matthews7732]

Thanks for this! It wasn't clear to me: With the modifications to the stock Husky exhaust can you keep the spark arrestor?

[@matthews7732]

nevermind. the store page clarifies that it has a spark arrestor

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Great products.

[@BigRockMoto]

I think so too!

[@chiptaxfree]

Great job

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

My 23 701 needs some tacos.

[@MrRplo]

This was excellent

[@joshuagmain]

Do you like this over your built 350?

[@BigRockMoto]

Not sure yet

[@mxbadboy263]

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!

[@BigRockMoto]

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.

[@mxbadboy263]

@@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?

[@johncombs7797]

Very insightful. Great. Another place that will get my $$$$ lol

[@davidsonneman1121]

Building the worlds first 30,000$ dual sport😮

[@MikeKmet]

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)

[@jayd3931]

I guess the Akrapovic wasn't mentioned because TacoMoto don't carry it?

[@chrisblanchard4938]

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

[@BigRockMoto]

it won't add much power unless you change the fueling to compensate

[@topjmmi]

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?

[@BigRockMoto]

either will work. ECU is better.

[@johncombs7797]

Wish he would’ve discussed the fmf Q4 silencer

[@mxbadboy263]

It's illegal to change out the stock exhaust in California or to remove any emissions equipment.

[@joshuaroe3021]

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.

[@michaeldobson8859]

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.

[@MikeKmet]

but its others money so why not , freedom of choice, cheers

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

I mean, however much you want to. It's your bike, right? Do whatever the heck you want with it.

[@SKgeostrat]

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.

[@weswilliams4661]

🤣

[@JohannesDalen]

Is this your first time on KZbin? 😅

[@MikeKmet]

I dont agree, this was great info such as how mufflers work, hey 15 + mins on muffler guts!

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

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-adventures]

AMERICA FIRST 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@goldyg6511]

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 .......

[@awesomefish100]

Excellent video. Super informative.