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@@salib3k I no longer have the bike. I had it for 1600 miles mostly offroad as I had full knobbies and trailored the bike to the trails for a bit. It was a great bike and nothing on it broke. They are proving to be reliable this far with no know issues outside of user error. I have a video on why I sold it if you're interested.

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC Thanks for the feedback, I'll definitely check out the other video :)

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@@thepoorfreelancer2494 me too! Thanks for watching 🤙

@@Blucru90 only 1st is different I believe and there might be a 6th gear on enduro

@@drewtietz2274 thanks man I appreciate that. That's the goal I'm trying to push here. It drives me nuts when people say you can't take this bike in single-track or treat it like a dirt bike

@@JS-lv5pn I'm right there with you. I like how you can use more of it oppose to a high performance motor where youre never really WOT. Lower performance usually means better longevity. So far I have not seen any major issues!

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC I say when we cross reference some bearings, and such I think we could make it even better.

@@jjse79 definitely funny. But it wouldn't be there if someone didn't crash there lol

​@@EnduroActionCyclesLLCwhat do you think of the grunt on low rpm compared to a carbed motorcycle? Does it lack or the difference isnt noticeable?

@@jjse79 this actually is the carb model. I had a 21 tpi and the low end was much softer. Every fuel Injected bike I have owned has had a softer low end power. That's not necessarily a bad thing though

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC i didnt have a choice, mine is the tbi version 😪 But for what i've read there are ecu maps that make it behave very similarly to a carb version (low rpm torque i mean).

@@jjse79 I would not be to worried about it. Tbi feels better than tpi. Although my tpi bike was very easy to ride and very fast still

@@ahsnap9103 Yes it is!

Thanks for watching! It was a hot one that day

@@rawdyrider I have friends who ride similar to myself who preferred the DR over the XR. Also there's common cases of people who ride more aggressively dropping valves and having head issues with the XR. I think I have made the right choice. They are both great bikes nonetheless

Well if you’re happy then it’s ok.I pulled out a brand new bike outta its crate and rode it a bit.Doesnt have the grunt of the Honda.Much prefer the Drz4000 tho…..

@@rawdyrider yes if we're comparing stock to stock bikes the xr will feel better with power for sure. Stock dr comes jetted terribly. It's been great so far!

this is the perimeter loop at Brushy Mountain in Taylorsville NC

@@DeadEmot no problem brother! Some would call me an idiot but I wanted to see what would break on this bike if I did it. 1500 miles of owning it and a lot of those miles off road, nothing broke. They're great bikes

@@user-uh3sp9pm8j thank you for watching! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos so far. As I do this more and try other bikes I realize that I enjoy the older/simple bikes just as much as the new ones if not more. I'll be making more and working on my editing skills as they're sub par at the moment

@@luissalido4187 thanks, it's the FMF exhaust

@@intrigue175175 thank you! You need to up the resolution in the video settings. It goes up to 1080p

@@Dirt_Bike_Dave thanks Dave! You should try the woods riding out. I think you'd enjoy it for sure

@@user-dr1hc8mb3h come ride with us next time!

@EnduroActionCyclesLLC where you located

@@user-dr1hc8mb3h North Carolina

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC that's a bit away from ohio

It was bone stock i got it the day before the ride. It's actually 13/51 so not all that tall but on these types of trails going lower to like 12/51 is a good idea. Slipping the clutch is inevitable in this terrain regardless of gearing. Best to keep it to a minimum for sure

There's more to come! Going to be making a video series on a product we are testing. Currently waiting on a taillight as I have about rattled mine to death. Down hills are definitely a mental obstacle most people have to overcome. Just like the bike do its thing and enjoy the ride

I got a custom map from kove USA

I love a challenging ride! Didn't make it the whole way but I will next time 🤙

Yes I was. Brocks a good rider those guys know this place like the back of their hand. I'm hoping to come back soon I don't want it to be an annual thing!

Thank you! I agree completely. They're not perfect but no bike is. Like every other brand you gotta make it your own

No problem Dave! Heal up soon and I'll show you around these trails

It's mostly about the rider and not so much the bike! I really like this DR so far but it's hard to compare to the kove as they're pretty different. Thanks for watching!

I agree the acerbis is more authentically pleasing!

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLCand the 5gallon adds wind protection /rain to lower body cause it flares out

You can see the triple clamps out of alignment when looking down at them. bars are not bent, when you smack the bars to the side, like a kid, the steering stops will hit only one of the triple clamps allowing them to shift. If you have a DR you will know how easy it is for them to shift

I always wondered why they never updated thr DR and now I see why. There's nothing wrong with it! Every bike I've ever owned needed mods to suit me as I want it. I was 16k into my 701 and still wasn't happy with it (mainly because of how much money I spent) All the bikes are good these days

also, i compare everything to my 2002 drz400e and i cant find better for my style

That's a great way to look at it!😂 I've never been in a drz before but would love to try it out some day. Something about these old school suzukis are just so fun

@@SantinoDeluxe the kove 450 rally really might be the best dual sport I've ever ridden. I've only owned the 701, a dr350, the kove and now this dr650. The rest were adventure bikes and two strokes. I'm sure a drz will end up in my hands at some point and I'll make the comparison

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC ill admit ive drooled, but i look at those bikes, KTM included, as factory racing/big-bore kit for normal bikes... 501 is bb450, 701 is bb650 with the works. its like you said, i like no computers. i turn my own wrenches, i want to be the reason the bike is running well. i also want to learn how to ride well and using less electronic forgiveness allows for more direct feedback. based on neuroscience the more feedback the quicker you learn. im still in my learning phase and i plan to stay there. i dont need my bike to get better if im getting better. would i enjoy a lighter bike? sure, but it really shouldnt matter. i watch the BDR series, "North East" was a fun one, watching a short rider like Jocelin Snow take a loaded up heavy BMW GS thru Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine like its sposta go there, is inspiring.

@@SantinoDeluxe that's a great mentality. It's not so much the bike you're in, it's just having a bike in general. The latest is not always greatest.

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I am 100% transparent with my customers and as I explained in the video the kove was an awesome bike and I will not be without one for long. I just had to move some money around. I even had to talk a customer out of a GPX bike last week because I truly didn't think it was the right bike for him. This business is not how I make a living so I will continue to be transparent with those who are interested.

Caveyful may be questioning why even post a video about the minutiae of your business finances? Like do-what-you-need-to-do in private... but don't make a video where potential customers may decide _not_ to buy from you because they'd prefer a dealer that sounds like they'll be around long enough to provide service and support. You could be an enthusiastic Kove dealer, and happy DR650 owner, and post great videos... (and skip the edge-of-insolvency stuff) ;)

@@MikeKirkReloaded yes I could do that, great advice! I'm a terrible liar so I will just tell people the truth anyway. I was working on getting another brand on board to add to the list and needed money to buy new units, but it turns out im not into selling new bikes very much. There's a lot that goes with it! Having the option to order them is great and I will continue to work with kove and GPX as they're doing the affordable bike thing right

Where was the music?

oh yeah it was tiring towards the end of the race with the suspension kicking me around and the bike just being heavy. Once I played with the clickers it was much better. The thing about the Kove 450 it has a power delivery more like a 350, where its smooth off idle and hits hard in mid-range and top

@EnduroActionCyclesLLC I can appreciate a linear power curve , I am seriously thinking about making the switch to 300 2t but I'm going to lose so much money on my 450. Someone will be getting a gift with everything I've done to it.

@@Matthew-wn8oq that's usually how these types of things go. If you ask me, I'd rather ride more and have fun than be the richest guy in the cemetery

@EnduroActionCyclesLLC you're absolutely right! That's why I'm going to do it! I just dont have fun on it. It's a wrestling match every time I go out. I love to ride so I deal with it but it's a chore.

Thank you. Unfortunately, once the video's up, I can't fix it. The mix is good on the other videos I made after this one. I am not good with computers editing videos is for sure a learning curve.

Yes it took some getting used to

Thank you for subscribing to the channel! As for the clicker settings, I went in on the rebound and out on the compression. I can not remember the exact amount of clicks and I no longer have this specific bike. I have sold all used inventory to pick up a new brand. More info on that next month if it all works out!

The Kove is clearly more capable offroad but not as good on road as the T7. For the offroad focused adventure rider, I would recommend the Kove 450 Rally all day over the T7. With some modifications, the 450 Rally can be pretty good on road. Maybe better seat, upgraded wind screen, etc. The wind still tosses you around on the freeway, but I try to avoid that at all costs.

Thank you! I find that hard to believe, Italy is such a beautiful country. The east coast of the US, not so much!

There's several aftermarket bar mounts and an upgraded tower you can buy for maybe 90 bucks. It has a ram ball mount and gps above the screen. It is made of aluminum as well

No issues registering in NC. I was the first in the state they just had to add it into the database. Let me know if you're looking to buy I'm 30 minutes away from greensboro and could give you a great deal! Enduroactioncyclesllc@gmail.com

Thank you! The bike really is that easy to ride

I was at rivers edge outdoors in Chatham VA. I recommend you check it out!

Throttle indeed got smoother and less stall prone. I'm used to riding 2 strokes all the time which is why I stall once or twice in this ride. That was my fault not the bikes

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC That's great to hear! I'm coming from a KLX 300 which is almost like a 2 stroke, that thing never stalls, haha.

I think you should be just fine with only the race ecu flash and exhaust. It's going to be very smooth and still have enough torque to get you where you need to be

@@EnduroActionCyclesLLC Heck yeah that's the goal!

Starting off with the 51t sprocket is a great Idea! I don't think the timing key will affect anything in terms of longevity. It just gets to the power quicker, now how long you stay in the upper rpms is base on the rider! I'd say people racing and holding WOT will have to worry about increased maintenance regardless of having the timing key or not as that, in my opinion, has more of a factor on longevity and maintenance. Most mortals will still ride around in midrange with the key anyway. Hope that helps!

Watching as you posted on fb. lol

Awesome, thank you for sharing!