Kawasaki KLX300 New Bike Day...

[@FluxinShitUp]

I've got a 23 KLX 300 , took a little while to get use to but after a full season I really love it once we started vibing. Enjoy it.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@FluxinShitUp]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 When you ordered the seat did you get the full carbon fiber or the half in half? It's hard to tell in the video I like the look of the full carbon fiber but I'm wondering if it's as comfortable.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

@@FluxinShitUp mine is the grip top seat so just the sides are the carbon look... :)

[@FluxinShitUp]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 and you're pretty happy with it? I just ordered the same one. Hoping it makes a big difference because even at 170 pounds the stock seat is rough after a couple hours.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

@@FluxinShitUp I can ride all day without any seat issues... that makes me happy... :)

[@propdoctor21564]

Started to realize while watching the video that I get around that same area every few weeks for work when I go between Springfield Missouri and Mountain Home Arkansas... Many times on the way back from Mountain Home I come up hwy. 201 to Gainesville and then take highway 5 through Ava and up to Mansfield... There is a roadside park I stop at almost every time on hwy 5 just south of Mansfield near where Bryant Creek starts... I see that it flows all the way south into Lake Norfork..

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you again DOC... Thanks for watching... :)

[@jeffturner4218]

Hi New subscriber here from ND. Just got a klx300. Were did you get the seat? Thanks Jeff

[@vlodpg]

Lot of nice back road driving.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@allans7281]

Fun video love the scenery I have the 2023 model you’re going to love it it’ll handle anything you throw at it right out of the box terrific suspension plenty of torque and smooth power all six gears Sol Cal

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Love the bike and love that area of the Ozarks. Thanks for sharing!

[@scottporter0069]

Always enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@rogerthat1553]

I'm from Oklahoma and enjoy riding my Suzuki DRZ 400 in the Ozarks in the spring and fall.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there mR. That... I have some riding buddies from over around Miami OK that I ride with quite alot... good bunch of guys. I lived in Tulsa and Bixby for 12 years back in the 80's and 90's as well... I really enjoyed the fishing out your way back in those days... Thanks for watching.. hope to see you out there soon... :)

[@rogerthat1553]

I live in Tulsa and usually camp in Noel or Pineville and ride east over by Roaring river and Eagle Rock. I lived in Springfield for a couple of years back in the late 80s and rode a dirt bike at Chadwick. Safe travels

[@richardw.]

Hello Ozark adventurer, nice to see you again with a new Kawasaki. I am looking forward to your off-road adventures in this new season.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, Looking forward to a new riding season for sure... :)

[@CADPiper1]

That's a great looking KLX with all the mods. I have a similar setup with a Tiger for touring and lite off-road and then a WR250 for going off-road. It's nice not having to worry about a big heavy bike on trails, huh. Anyway, its good to hear from you...always enjoy your videos.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... Thanks for watching... :)

[@Gravelcruiser]

Great choice on the bike. Enjoy!!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching... :)

[@henryhawk978]

Nice bike, seems you did your homework well. Hope you enjoy the ride John for many miles and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching.. :)

[@tieoneon1614]

Iv got the '24 in grey. Best all around, go anywhere bike Iv ever had after owning a lot of expensive ADV and Enduro bikes. People tend to over do it with mod's, but whats even crazier is all it really needs is $40 for a 13t sprocket and bigger footpegs.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, glad to hear you are loving your KLX... they truly are a go anywhere machine.... Thanks for watching ... :)

[@theaverageviewer6331]

Congrats on the new bike! That Squirrel at the end was entertaining . That's some beautiful country where you are at, wish we had some roads like the ones you got where I live but no such luck.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, You are always welcome to load up and come on down here for some riding... thanks for watching... :)

[@DualSportDoug]

IMS Footpegs are awesome. I've been using them on various bikes since about 1996.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... love that handle... yes the IMS pegs are much better than the stock ones for sure.... Thanks for watching... :)

[@mrsmel269]

great exploring !!! wish i was out there with you enjoy it

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Beautiful scenery out there

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@peterdane9138]

Good you are back! Always enjoy your videos. Nice new bike looking forward to more adventures.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you again... thanks for watching... :)

[@patrickdavis7815]

nice ride and scenery

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

congrats on the new bike. Looking forward to seeing more vids on the bike

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you again sir, hope all is well with you and yours... thanks for watching... :)

[@richardlewis9947]

Another great video, Jon! Glad the weather is allowing you to get out of the garage. Enjoyed all the creek scenes including the drone footage. Beautiful. As for the new bike, you have my thumbs up! I've had numerous four stroke singles, they've always been fun. Good investment in the pipe too, sounds great! Have fun and keep up the good work!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you Richard... looks like the good weather is over for a bit here but spring is coming.... :)

[@raa8201]

Hey John, congrats on the new bike. A single cylinder, 300#, thumper makes for a really nice backwoods bike. They feel like feathers compared to the big twins. I have a very similar setup on my DRZ, also added a larger fuel tank and a kick starter. I also run the tusk d-sports, while I like the rear, the front gets a little loose at high speed. May change it to a 606 next time. I think you'll really enjoy that bike in the back country.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir... good to hear from you. Great minds think alike I suppose... thanks for watching... :)

[@iancharlesworth3654]

Great NEW BIKE J. PERFECT for those tracks. ENJOY it. 👍👍👍

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@ohdirtracer]

Now I want a KLX 😁

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

I hope you get one soon... :)

[@garethjones6672]

New bike looks great John 👍 especially with the mods you have made. Love the music you have on the videos

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you... thanks for watching... :)

[@billriffett1048]

Welcome back John,you’ve been missed,but looks like you been busy accessorizing the new bike.You can’t go wrong with the KLX,They are perfect little trail scratcher.looking forward to more content..safe travels buddy.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching... :)

[@xbigbobsagetx]

Nice bike! I just picked up a Honda xr150 myself. Similar category.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, enjoy your new ride... thanks for watching... :)

[@deepbludude4697]

Nice upload, Im still bombing around NC Arkansas on my 83 Xl650, but Im old and its getting hard to kick with a bad hip. I just picked up a 2008 XT250 for cheap so im tinkering with it to get it up and working.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... Those XT250's are really good bikes... you will appreciate the lighter weight I am sure.... thanks for watching... :)

[@markrobinson2648]

Just found your channel. I live in the UK in a national park called The Yorkshire Dales, it's very scenic and there are some great roads to explore but we don't really have access to dirt roads like this. I would love to travel some of those tracks you are on. The area is stunning.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir. Glad to hear you are a fellow adventure rider... I would love take you out for a ride some time... come on over.... Thanks for watching.... :)

[@ckkrons2338]

Great bike, excellent modifications! Perfect tool for your job. I have a DRZ400 setup similar, way better on an all day off pavement ride vs my R1200GSA. A tip on the risers, consider some offset ones kicked forward- for me on my DRZ it really opened up the cockpit as my arms felt a bit cramped.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching... :)

[@GaryWilbert-o7s]

I have a 2018 Triumph Tiger and a 2022 KLX 300, guess were best friends !!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, sounds like you have impeccable taste in motorcycles... thanks for watching... :)

[@Rinkydink73274]

Great vid John,and great choice of bike I don't think we get the klx300 here in the UK.. shame..

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, sorry to hear the KLX is not released in the UK market... a CFL300 with some slight suspension mods is pretty close to the same thing I would say... thanks for watching... :)

[@anthonysmith6050]

Thatsa damm nice lookin bike u got there sir.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching... :)

[@trucker-d4161]

I also have one of those, 75 mpg might be a stretch, more like 60-63. At least on mine.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear form you sir, I have gotten 75 mpg on my first two tanks but I have just been putting around out on dirt roads... I suspect it won't be so good when traveling at 55 and 60mph... thanks for watching... :)

[@DirtFishing]

Hi John, I live in central MO and would like to do some exploring when we get a bit better weather. I would most likely stay on hwy 19 if possible down to Mammoth springs. Can you give me some places to visit along the way that dont stray too far from hwy 19. I will take the ibex. Thanks.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, good to hear from you... You will have a great trip down 19 for sure.. 19 is probably the most scenic hwy in the Ozarks... There are lots of stops along the way... You might consider checking out the Rocky falls Shut-ins just east of Eminence and Alley Springs just west of Eminence on hwy 106. when you get down below Winona there is the Fallin Spring Mill and for sure hike down and see the Greer Spring at the Greer Spring Trailhead just north of Alton. Happy trails and thanks for watching... :)

[@DirtFishing]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thanks for the reply. I will put them on my list.

[@likeadog7752]

Great video. Why did you choose the klx over the crf?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, I chose the KLX for its suspension... it actually has pretty good suspension... I won't have to change springs or do any valving on the KLX... thanks for watching.. :)

[@abran-el]

Nice

[@mrtimhawk1]

Great video, I purchased Klx also I agree on the seat horrible. On the seat concept did you get the gripper top on your seat?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hey there sir, yes I have the grip top seat... it does what is says for sure... It is a pretty firm seat but I can ride all day without discomfort.. way better than the stock one.... thanks for watching... :)

[@mrtimhawk1]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks ,would you get the grip top again or the semi grip?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

@@mrtimhawk1 I am pretty happy with the grip top seat cover I think I prefer it... :)

[@mrtimhawk1]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks I’m fixing to order one right away.

[@jamesbecker578]

I'm glad I came across this video. The first thing I did was hit the subscribed button and liked. I just bought a 2024 KLX300. Can you tell me if there are any RV campgrounds around there? What town or city is this? Thanks.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, good to hear from you. This video was shot not far from the world headquarters in Douglas County Missouri. The closest town of any size would be Ava Missouri. As far as campgrounds go there are many in the Ozarks, most of which I do not know about... your best bet would just be to Google " Douglas County Missouri RV Campgrounds" to get a more complete list... Thanks for watching and subscribing... keep safe out there... :)

[@DualSportDoug]

I'm contemplating a KLX300.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there, I hope you get yours soon... spring is coming... thanks for watching... :)

[@propdoctor21564]

The new bike looks great and it definitely is always nice to have something lighter weight out in the woods. Curious how much extra weight there is between the tank bag and the luggage on the rear? Also amazes me how these manufacturers put on low quality seats when I think it matters more on a motorcycle than it does in a vehicle where the seats are so much larger and you don't have to straddle them.

[@mikebiller25]

Pleased to see a new video. I have been thinking about a lighter bike; something easier to push around in the garage. All the upgrades must have cost you ??

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, I am kind of liking this little bike.. very low stress for sure... thanks for watching... :)

[@propdoctor21564]

Question I keep meaning to ask is how do you find out where all these trails are? Specific website or mapping service?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hey Doc... I just look at google maps and look for trails along creeks and rivers... most times in the national forests but not always.... :)

[@propdoctor21564]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 okay thanks for the reply

[@blueforest4589]

Why would you want the exhaust to be louder?

[@mikerider58]

Hi John, great to see ya again. Kawasaki looks like the ideal bike for those backroads. Love all the mods you done especially the belly plate, it's a must for riding over solid obstacles and that exchaust let's wildlife know yer coming. I grew up in woodland here in Ireland and had 3 Suzuki TS 100cc trail bikes and they were terrific for dirt and backroads. We had all sorts of Scambler and short circuit bikes also. Great scenery 👌 keep em coming 👏

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... My mothers bunch is from over your way... a beautiful country for sure... thanks for watching... :)

[@ZacMangel]

Footpeg link to Amazon provided said they do not fit on 2024 KLX300.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir,... they fit my 24 klx300 quite well... thanks for watching... :)

[@DanteTheDevil1000]

Hello sir ! Do you still havethe Ibex 800 ? How is it holding up ? Are you still satisfied with it ? Have a nice day !

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, Good to hear from you. Yes I still have the Ibex... it is doing great.. no issues with it so far. I have about 7000 miles on it. I am very pleased with the Ibex... it is a very comfortable and fun bike to travel on and surprisingly sure footed off road as well. Thanks for watching... :)

[@DanteTheDevil1000]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thanks for the answer. Ive just bought mine in sandstone yellow. I hope it will last me a long time. I wil soon grease all the ball bearings on it. Thank you for your videos. Ride safe !

[@bensonwarui-mb5sn]

Jambo. I Like you. ride

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@gabrielkopp2036]

Definitely stay away from the tusk dsport front tire is is garbage.. the pirelli mt21 is much better..

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching... :)