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I wanted to see the comparison or even a small talk afterwards between the two bikes but nothing.

Which (if any) dual sport bikes do you have as of Jan 2025?

Not sure how I overlooked and didn't see this video on your channel. It's exactly what I needed to see! I contemplated a CRF 300L Rally earlier this year, mainly because I wanted a mellow dual sport that had fuel injection. Prior to that I contemplated a KLX300. By "mellow" I mean something more suited for long, all day rides on forest service roads, which had longer maintenance intervals than my 450 EXC-F. I gave up on both because I had this gut feeling that a 300 would disappoint me compared to a DR-Z, which I've owned for 18 years. By late summer I thought I would hold out and see what Suzuki does with the DR-Z for 2025. Then Suzuki announced the DR-Z4S in November of 2024. I'm glad I waited!

So sad you live in California! In Tennessee it’s like $40 to register anything! No inspections, no emissions, no bla bla bla!!!🤣😛 They just want $40! I’m from Arizona! I don’t miss that shit show of overreaching government!

What RPM at 62 MPH ?

WHERE'S CHASINGTRAIL? You no post no moe?

What you have to appreciate the GS for are the memories and experiences it will provide. Unlike the moving truck you describe, I look at my GS as my inanimate partner that allows me to take extended trips at least twice annually; and it does it better than any other motorcycle I've owned. For that, I appreciate it and regard owning it very fondly. Like any quality tool, it performs its function as it's expected to do. What more can you expect!

You made the right decision in my opinion. I have both the 2019 GS 1250 and 2020 HD softail Slim. I love them both. I had no issues with the purchase of either bikes but the ride is night and day. The Bro culture of the HD is appealing sometimes and the nostalgic looks of the Slim as well as its simple, mechanical construction fits my persona. It looks like I think a motorcycle should look. For versatility and performance, the GS wins hands down in my opinion. You'll see that its looks will grow on you and become attractive. It wins hands down on a long ride, dirt road, moving around the garage, maneuverability and I love the center stand. I'm lucky to have both and I think with the motorcycle market the way it is right now, you'll find the HD dealers much more accommodating. The scheming market ploys of the HD dealers have always irritated me but have been going on since the turn of this century.

First 9 minutes was worth price of admission! 🤣🤣🤣

Stock ECU for the win! reference my post on your other video. glad this sorted. sounds like the piggyback approach is no bueno. but the high dollar Athena GET is indeed a lot of cash.

I’m picking my 2006 Soft Tail Deluxe tomorrow 1/5/25 🙌🏼. First time rider here.

As a 390 owner best advice if you buy one drop to 14 tooth in the front and absolutely ride the bike like u stole it . Keep the revs up the lc4 loves to be punished. And you are right once the break in is over it’s a different animal. Came of a KLR and this bike is ten fold better in every aspect

Been riding HD for 30 yrs. Lower back, leg and lower back pain started getting way to un-enjoyable. Rode a GSA and decided to get one on the spot. Best decision i ever made . It has extended my riding into my 60s. Enjoy yours as much as i have been enjoying mine. Keep the rubber side down...

I have a 2018 husqvarna fc350. And I love it but the throttle is so touchy. Even with TC on. It has a full fmf system on, I've never rode a 2023 ktm the new platform and all. Would you say it's a big difference bc I see your better on the 2018 platform rather then the ktm 450 2023?

I haven’t watched your videos in quite a while. I’ve had a DRZ since 2006. Probably the last time I watched your videos and commented was under my other YT account - Delta Bravo, which would have been over a year ago. Earlier this year I contemplated buying a KLX300. My gut feeling said it would be too gutless from what I’m used to with a DRZ. The seating position was a bit cramped compared to my DRZ. Later in the summer I got the idea of a CRF300L Rally, but common sense prevailed and I figured it would also be too gutless, and the suspension too soft. Every time I look at FB marketplace or Craigslist, I find a few low mileage DRZs that are 4-8 years old. I’ve got my name on a 2025 DR-Z4S at my local dealer up here in Washington.

Did you install Rox Risers? What length and stock cables fit, no issues?

Jst my Luck too bud, 💯 exactly know how you feel, bought my DR-Z 2003 S came with alot of prob,s should have had my buddie with me wen bought, bike but no cause I thought I knew it all (NOT) I Rushed in to buy it , absolute knob end I am ,well over paid for her £2500 ,and still paying out ,payed over £1000 and more , fist water pump blew, then noticed battery kept running dry got new battery then died too it was obvious altanator wasn't charging battery so now REC/REG has to be replaced, as well now ,any info be more than appreciated cheers again nice bike

I just bought a 2023 Suzuki DRZ 400 and I love it. Did own a 2021 Honda CRF 300L, but had to sell it. Love Honda but not the CRF's. Might be a great bike for some people, but I didn't like the close gears, lack of power, speed etc. The Suzuki DRZ400 is incredible. Also own a Honda XR 650L and love it to. I need the bikes a little taller with decent speed, power NO REGRETS!!

Thank god I watched this video. I’ve been thinking about putting the FXR division bars on my street glide because they are so narrow but now, I think I’m just gonna go with Adam Sandoval kraus t-bar set up. I’ve got the 12” factory 47 bars on it right now but they are too far apart. I think they’re like 39” wide and I don’t like that.

D606 is not fun bit dry again it gets easier my first time 4 hours now 45 min a tire

The real american citizen....no effort but already breathless....please stop the burger and ice cream😂😂😂

Why did you sell this bike? Does it tractor very well, low end grunt through rocks on inclines...? Ride in the Sierras and foothills not far from you:)

What replacement seat (Seat Concepts) did you end up choosing and are you happy with it so far?

Did you add the gel to the seat? And did you get the gripper lumbar?

Hey dude I found this video because I plan on buying a 2024 500 excf selling my 300 and getting into the dual sport stuff . I’m in Petaluma ca where are you riding dirt in this video my girlfriend is getting into riding and the place looks perfect to bring her too

i have a 1995 KLX650 and im stil learning offroad bro luv your video

Nice build! I’ve done some things to mine and I’m loving it after 25k miles!

Did you notice on crappy dirt roads when your wrist can't hold a steady throttle it seems like it's boggy mine is for some reason I'm debating on returning it

A carbed bike feels different because a carburetor is organic, it is not trying to emulate something else like a fuel injected system is. Fuel injection is trying to do what a carburetor does organically, and it's never quite right. Just like a sampled musical instrument isn't quite the same as the real thing, if you listen closely you can tell that something is off, something is not quite right, and this is how it is between fuel injection and carburetors, the fuel injection just isn't quite right in it's electronic sampling of the real thing.

500’s are the business 👌

Great video! I really like the review and honest opinion on the upgrades

I changed tires 3 times in my live by hand . It was 2 time K60 from Heidenau and TKC80. Alsways extremely exhausting, had no stand or something, just the levers. K60 are stiff like... . Never want to do that again, but so I think I can do it in the field in an emergency. I have MT21 on my WR250R. There is a lot of asphalt here and very few gravel or offroad. But for searching the spots, the MT21 is perfect. Pretty good on road but with pretty good offroad quality.

Dude what state are you in, the terrain looks awesome.

Love how you say gas then the fuel line Then gas station lol We Australian say fuel

I was after a KLX300 for like a year. I finally got a drz400 due to availability and price. I feel just like you about it. I actually think I got the better hike for me. Upgraded from a KLR250, and am loving the power of the 400. I ride just on the other side of Shasta from you. In the medicine lake hills.

Low Rider ST Just bought one Traded my Ducati monster 1200

How’s the EXC 500 compared to the 430 you had? Which would you say is a better street bike and Supermoto bike?

Buddy this is the best motorcycling video I've ever seen. I could not relate more. 😂

I possibly understand your frustrations with Harley’s, but you hit the nail on the head when you said there is just something about them. A statement I definitely agree with.

The original narrow bars definitely make it a more purposeful turning experience at speed. I put 8ish inch apes on an 04 sportster custom and it was definitely less than exertion to turn at speed. I liked it well enough, my brother didn’t. He went back to more original type bars when he got the bike.

What length rear shocks did you go with?

80% rider, 20% bike.

INTENT -n- CO$Ts are the two mitigating factors in buying a bike and most people do not know what their intent is until after they've ridden for a while. The fact of the matter is, you can take whatever bike ya got & make it do the chore in front of you. I'm saving for a 1st bike since the 90's right now & so I've got a list of bikes, all are dual sports, and I've even got lists of all the mods I'd want to do to each of those bikes. Both the DRz & Honda 300L are on my lists. The Rally version of 300L and the 6th gear along w/ larger gas tank are just some of my reasons for liking it. Any bike from the Japanese builders I'd be trusting to last a long time. The DRz/DR650 are both great bikes, the carbs do not bother me at all & in a way the less computer crap on a bike, the better should there be a problem. BUT I'm here evaluating stuff so TY for the videos.

Hi I'm not sure if you mention it in this video but what did you end up paying OTD? You mentioned in your test ride that they wanted north of $28k. That is actually what my local dealer quoted me, however that is with every fee imaginable and I haven't started negotiating with them yet. Just wondering if you were able to talk them down any from that original quote? Thanks.

Earthing.... run a 3 to 1 earth wire from starter, the coils earth and block and go back to the negative on battery

Good vid

It shouldn't have a low speed fueling issue POST flash. I'd send it back and have them fix it, that's the problem with the mail in flashing.

How wide are those bars from bar end to bar end?

between the 500 exc-f and the sportster iron 1200 what should i get as my first real bike? (I have experience on dirt bikes and my dad's 97 Sportster 1200)

Where at French Gulch is this at exactly? Looks like a good place to just cruise and go for a ride with my Talon. Nice video!