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@@SecondHalfofLife thank you for stopping by! And yes, this bike is a great choice for the CDT, especially the regular route. Hitting the hard tracks was a challenge. Elevation and high temps up to 114 degrees didn't help in full gear, but the Tuareg made it and exceeded my expectations. Running a multi day trip like that the Tuareg made it very comfortable. I wished I had it on my first CDT run.

Thank you for the recommendation Zman! Glad you skimmed the comments on the applicator spray. 100% recommended!

@@williamshaughnessy2694 I believe so. I don't think you would have any issues on the more modern bikes. You may experience some popping here and there but I'd be confident in taking the 300 up there. Fun trail! That climb is tough though. Would have been a lot more fun on that 300 in my opinion.

@@atuareg70 hey there! Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate your feedback as well. I did buy a drone, but unfortunately it was after I completed the Continental Divide. But rest assured, future rides will have drone footage, and a rear facing camera! I'm hoping to bring forth production value that will keep the audience engaged and grow the channel a lot more. Can't wait to get my first video uploaded. I think it's going to be much better with the added cameras going forward. Thanks again for stopping by!

@@powertrip1050 it really is an awesome bike. The suspension is so nice to have and I think the quality of that KYB suspension is why it feels like it does in that gnarly stuff. Obviously we know it's good, but to make a 450 bike feel like a dirt bike in that stuff amazes me. Even fully loaded down I was gliding through the gnarly stuff at times. And thank you for your support! This is the way. 🚀 I really appreciate you spending a little bit of your day with me on the trail. Looking forward to your engagement in the future. Enjoy the Ride! 😎

@@advryan1 cheers, buddy. You too!

@@renatoferrari7853 Greetings friend! It's an amazing machine! Wildest looking motorcycle I've laid eyes on to date. 😎

@@markherrington4584 Hey Mark! Congrats on your purchase! The Tuareg is an amazing machine. So many bells and whistles and all of them spoiled me tremendously. 😂 So with the air filter, you want to replace the stock one with a foam unifilter. I bought mine from Australia if my memory serves me correctly, but you should be able to find them state side. Same for the Funnelweb. Lindsay Peterson on the Facebook forums sells the Funnelweb products if you can't find one. I oiled that unifilter with Bel Ray filter oil. Before install, I coated the channel where the filter bases meets the plastic with grease. I used axle grease. Worked great. Once that was in, I got the Funnelweb and oiled it as well. Remove the plastic shroud that comes stock and toss it in the drawer or trash. You won't need it again as it will foul the funnelweb filter if installed with it. After oiling the funnelweb, install it ridges/pyramids facing up and then button it all up and you're set! I will say to generously grease that channel. You want a good seal so nothing slips by into the intake. And thank you for your support! Giving back to a cause that gets so little attention has truly blessed me. It has really opened my eyes to how many others are struggling out there with this disease and just being able to share moments with them is really inspiring. Their positive outlook and the will to fight gave me a new outlook on life for sure. Thank you again for stopping by Mark! If you ever have any questions please let me know. 😎

@@advryan1 Great information, I will follow your recommendation, it makes sense. I will follow your channel and come back to you with additional Tuareg questions as they come up. Thanks again and stay safe on the trails.

@@markherrington4584 thank you again for stopping by Mark! I look forward to your thoughts on the Tuareg. I've no doubt you'll enjoy it!

Hey James! I appreciate the compliment! So the Dabrabbit kits kinda mesh with the original graphics colors, so I'm not sure on a complete change. I know they do custom colors though. I'm sure they would work with you on that, it might just cost a little more to get it done. I'm sure they have the measurements and could make the decals slightly bigger for you. The graphics go on great. I highly recommend the Rapid tac spray kit on amazon, and have a blow dryer handy for positioning.

Thanks for the quick response. I am looking at several used tuaregs here in Arizona and love the yellow green scheme best but best deal may be other than yellow

@@jameskalso6541 They are awesome bikes! Perfect for the wide open west where you have to hit the pavement a ways to get to the trails. Makes riding street really enjoyable. The cruise control is a game changer. There are a lot of customizable options on looks now thankfully. Whichever color you get, the Dabrabbit kits work well with, just take your time, and apply them slowly and with care.

Great thanks 👍

@@jameskalso6541 Yes Sir! Thank you for stopping by! If you ever have any questions at all feel free to reach out. I'll help where I can. Enjoy the ride!

Yes Sir! That's the plan. I bought a drone as well. So I should have a few different camera angles to choose from moving forward. Pretty excited about it! I totally agree. The Tenere is certainly a formidable bike on the trail. Tough and reliable. I think you hit the nail right on the head with dealing with the weight. I don't consider myself a great rider, but the technical stuff was so tiring for me on a midsize at the average level. I'm hoping I'll be much happier back on a dualsport. Only time will tell!

@@waltmartin6977 thank you for stopping by Walt! So there is some heat that comes from the cat on the right front side of the bike. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. The only times I've truly noticed it is when I was wearing jeans and work boots riding. Fully geared up it's barely noticeable if at all. And thanks for the compliment! Don't let the heat issue keep you from getting an awesome machine. 👍

Hey there! So I'm glad you asked, because you will have a heck of a time without the spray. 100% needs it. So I bought the "RapidTac Vinyl Wrap Spray" off of amazon. The kit will tell you not to use sprays, but it applied so much easier with it on and was recommended to me by another guy who used these kits and its a MUST. I'll include a link below. Or at least a copy and paste. Also, make sure you have a hair dryer with an extension cord. I would spray, apply the decal, heat and smooth. And repeat. The spray allows for movement and the ability to pull it up and re-position. If you have any questions please let me know. Happy to help! Here is the spray kit you want. Like $26 I think. And thank you for watching! www.amazon.com/RapidTac-Application-Bottle-Including-Microfiber

@@advryan1 Oh man, you have NO idea what this intel means to me. It's a game changer! Thank goodness I don't have to put my vinyls on dry, which was making me very nervous!

@@zman92630 Yes Sir! That applicator kit will help a ton. For reference, it took me all day to apply these graphics with a lunch break in between. Have a hair dryer handy to shape and form the graphics to the plastic. It's also a huge help. Don't be afraid to pull the graphics up to get out bubbles. They hold their original form well and the heat from the Hair dryer helps with that as well. Let me know if you have any questions at all! I'm happy to help where I can.

@@petterbudt oh no!!! I tell you what, I can completely believe that. My spokes were loose from the floor and I didn't catch it. So I'll be checking hardware like a hawk on my next bike you better believe it! Unfortunate for you on the trail to have that happen! Glad it wasn't any worse! And thanks for stopping by the channel!

@@MrRumBacardi thank you for stopping by and subbing! I appreciate the kind words! The footage truly never captures the gnarly stuff or inclines ha. The rock bed at the beginning of the video was the scariest of all of them when I round the corner and saw it. Thought for sure I'd bite the dust. 😅 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Some good riding/content to come! Thanks again for watching!

@@advryan1 i’m still on the fence between the Ducati Desert X and the Tuareg… ! Thanks for the response

@@MrRumBacardi I think both are great options. I'd say the Tuareg if you want to do more dirt, and the Ducati if you lean towards more street. Although, that's based on reviews I've watched and testimony from riders who have ridden both. Both however, are sweet bikes! I hear maintenance is easier on the Tuareg. Specifically the air filter change. Fyi. A lot of things to consider!

@@houwailo2281Thanks for stopping by! I do love the KTMs, but they do seem more prone to gremlins than other brands. I know that gap has closed over the years, as I had a 390 Adventure that I loved, but it had the low speed stall that I'm not sure was ever sorted. The 790 seems like a sweet bike. I will say, if you like all the creature comforts, the Aprilia is loaded with them. The customizable ride modes and TFT were top notch. I was really happy with the seat as well. Seemed they went above the norm on that as most bikes need a new seat for comfort but the Tuareg seat was so plush and comfy. If I had it to do over again, I'd still choose the Aprilia. I wish I could've kept it. Needing a dual sport bike though for the technical stuff. I don't want to beat up something so nice like the Aprilia, but it is definitely capable of taking a beating and keeping on.

@@catnip1171 thanks bro! Hoping to make it into a sweet little build over time. Engine has a lot of life left in her and runs good so that's a major box checked. Soooo many options and things you can do with these. Build out overload! 😂

@@mikeschlup5279 Yes Sir! Blew me away. It's only been started a few times in the two years I've worked there! Planning to run some sea foam in it, and do a little tune up. The lift gate will be nice for loading the bike up in there. Pretty excited about this thing!

@advryan1 sea foam ...great idea..Redline misc fluids and Valvoline EP high mileage in the engine...hammer down. BG 44 K is also awesome stuff

@@mikeschlup5279 that all sounds like a solid plan to me!! Love the Valvoline high mileage myself. Use it in all my vehicles. 😂 I'll have to look into the BG 44k. I appreciate the feedback Mike!

@@stevec3936 hey Steve! So I was running a Motoz Rallz front, and the Motoz Desert H/T rear. Both were a great setup and performed awesome. I will say the rear is noisy on the highway, but the grip offroad is great. If you watch the next few episodes, I actually lose the rear tire completely to a knife blade. It was replaced with a Shinko 805 which I've ran before, but doesn't have nearly the bite the H/T does. However, quieter on the road, and still a very capable tire as well. Thanks for stopping by! I'd be happy to answer any other questions you may have. 👍

@@advryan1 Nice. I put just the Tusk 2 Tracks on mine and they are performing surprisingly well for an inexpensive tire. A little wallowy with the front on grooved highways (like most knobbies) but really good off-road.

@@stevec3936 that's great to hear! I ran the tusk dual sports on my old dr650 when I had it and they did all the work. Increased my handling night and day, so I can only imagine how good the two tracks are! I bet they look sharp too.

@@carlosmurgelcddr.1418 Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate your engagement. Hopefully Aprilia will offer the bike there in the near future. It's a great platform for adventure!

@@calineeeeee Thanks for stopping by! So it won't let me share them through UA-cam comments as far as I know, but I can guide you to them if you have a Facebook! 1. Join the Continental Divide Motorcycle Trail (The Great Divide) group. 2. Go to the files section 3. Click to download "CDR The Hard Way"gbd 4. Click to download "CDR 15x2000gpx We loaded both and saw the differences and chose the hard tracks where we could. Do you have a Facebook?

@@redrideradventures The 890r is an awesome machine no doubt. Definitely a bike I considered. But the price....The specs go to the 890r for sure, but the price point vs. the amount of bike you get, goes to the Tuareg in my opinion.

@@advryan1 I was just kidding by the way..lol. I too considered the Aprilia, and it's probably more comfortable than the KTM. Parts and dealer network swayed my vote towards the orange side. Great review my friend and I enjoyed your CDT videos!

@@redrideradventures oh no, I agree with you in several aspects! I think a lot of people would. The 890r is an awesome bike. It bests the Tuareg in every performance category. If it were cheaper, there is a great chance I would've bought one. I came off a KTM 390 and loved that little bike. My brother had a 690 and I rode it. He now has a 500, so I'm definitely keen to KTM, and the awesomeness they churn out. Better suspension, lower slung fuel tank, more power. The 890r out performs the Tuareg for sure. My decision was narrowed down to getting the most bike for the money, so that's why I called it King! But I love the banter. I think it's great! If everyone had the same opinions the world would be a boring place. 😂 Too many people out there get there feelings hurt these days if you disagree with them. I'm not that type. I love and have owned a variety of bikes and brands so I'm not a brand loyalist by any means. And thank you for watching! I need to get better about editing and telling my story. I wished I had bought better camera equipment for the Divide, but the first time we went I could barely rub two nickles together. 😂 And the second trip I had a better camera, but only one viewpoint. I've now got 3 cameras and a drone so I'm hoping my story is more entertaining going forward. Can't wait to go get my new bike and go ride! Ride safe out there man. I see you've got some videos of your own. I'll subscribe! 👊😎

Thank you for stopping by Rory! I'm sure the switch over from the V-Strom had you grinning from ear to ear. And yes, I 100% agree that the cruise is a delight. I don't ride street, but would occaisionally commute and it was fantastic on the highway stretches. I never had experience with the quickshifter, but have heard once you get one you never want to go back. Thanks again for watching Rory! Ride safe!

@@TerrenceLPThanks for stopping by Terrence! It's definitely a bit heavy for what I want to do, but when you are unloaded it truly doesnt feel 450 pounds. It's wild. However, when I was in New Mexico at elevation, in the gnarly stuff it worked me. It was tough wrestling the bike in that heat no doubt. Which is why I made the decision to ultimately make the move back to a dualsport platform. If we didn't ride the hard stuff I'd have kept it though. Best Mid-Size bike on the market!

That is why the KTM 390 Adventure.

@@RYwoodview great bike! The 390 has been my favorite bike so far. My new bike has potential to leave them all behind. We'll see!

@@WinifredMulvey Hey I got it right the first few times...😂. Noted Winifred! My accent tends to get the best of me sometimes. My apologies. Thanks for stopping by and watching! 🙏

@@GLHS592 Thank you for stopping by! My wife had a Versys 300x that we just sold about 6 months ago. Fun bike! I hate to hear that about Sloans!? That's where I bought my Tuareg! 😂 The Tuareg can most definitely chew up the highway miles. The cruise control is insane. I've never had a bike with it, and it made commutes to work a breeze. I'd hop on the highway, set it, and before I know it I'm getting off the exit wishing I had more time to ride ha! The Aprilia is definitely the most versatile of the bikes you listed. The V-Strom is sweet, but heavy, and no cruise. The Transalp would be my 2nd choice if I didn't get the Tuareg, but I think you still lose some creature comforts. The ease of service is also definitely a big plus for the Tuareg! It definitely sounds like you've done your homework. If you get a chance to test ride one I bet you bring it home. Such a smooth platform on the street for a bike that handles offroad SO well.

@@advryan1 Oh, so you're in TN. I live just outside Centerville. I can be on a chert road in 5 minutes. The salesman at Sloan's told me that Aprilias were slow sellers and they were dropping them. They had a red/white/blue Tuareg 660. It was gorgeous. He told me he could do $10k that day. I wish I had the cash. The Tuareg seems like the best choice amongst the competition since it has tubeless tires, cruise, and a better TFT from what I've seen online. I'd just like to be closer to a dealer incase of warranty issues. I guess the Transalp would be a great bike for me. I'm not planning to take it places I take the DRZ400. I could put a skid plate on it and quit worrying. I did enjoy the test ride. The salesman at Columbia Powersports wore me out for 3 weeks. I was close to buying it.

@@advryan1 BTW, the Versys-x 300 is a great little bike and it's excellent for beginners. It is my first motorcycle. I waited until I was 49 to start riding and this bike really helped me learn fast. It's cheap to buy used, gets 70 mpg, has adequate power, cheap to operate, and handles well. You can outgrow it pretty fast and the engine is super buzzy.

@@GLHS592 Yes Sir! I live in Columbia, TN myself, so I'm very familiar with Columbia Powersports. That's where I bought my 390 Adventure from! Love the countryside out that way. The Ribfest is a good test loop for knocking the dust off. Hoping to hit that trail some time in the next couple months when I get my new bike setup. 😎

@@GLHS592 I agree! I zipped the Versys around here and there and seemed a very capable bike. Perfect to learn on, and also continue to ride if you can keep the temptation to get another bike at bay! (I have trouble with that 😂) I absolutely loved my 390 Adventure. So much fun to ride. There's something about riding an underdog motorcycle that just brings the fun out and you can ride loose. You'll have to let me know what you choose in the end. Who knows, maybe we can hook up and ride one of these days!

@@richardhretczak536 Hey Richard, thanks for stopping by! So there is some amount of heat that emits from the right front where the exhaust is, but I only ever felt it when commuting to work in jeans and regular boots. When I was wearing full gear, riding pants, and riding boots, I never really noticed it. I rarely ever ride outside of full gear other than an occasional Friday commute to work so it never bothered me that much. There have been reports on the forums that changing the exhaust does away with the heat, and heat wrapping the exhaust also takes it away as well. For me, I never really thought it was bad enough to warrant either. 👍

@@chriscleland7008 Thank you for watching Chris! The Tuareg is an insanely cool bike. Tons of good riding in the series, so I do hope you stick around and watch more! The Tuareg held its own in some of the toughest terrain I've ever ridden. It left me with no doubts about durability, or being able to last on the trail. I may make a return to the Tuareg down the road. But for now, I need something a little lighter to go hit the tough stuff! I just picked up a drone and some new camera equipment. Hoping I can improve the entertainment value going forward. Thanks again for stopping by!👊😎

@@Roberta_Esposito thank you so much for watching! I appreciate the encouragement. 👊😎 I just bought a bunch of new camera equipment and a drone, so I'm hoping I can improve the content going forward! Thanks again for stopping by!

@@petegrimshaw530 thank you for stopping by and watching Pete! And yes, my country accent tends to cut corners at times. 😂 The Aprileeeuhhh is #1!!!

@@advryan1 Have you ridden the MT Moto 450 Mt yet ? It looks like a good middleweight.

@@petegrimshaw530 I haven't given it a serious look yet honestly. I've seen a few posts about it, I'm just not sure about the quality. Being so new, and knowing where it's made gives me a pause. It looks polished though. And even though it's from China, it might help the market prices come down a bit. Competition is always good, but I'd give a bike like that a year on the trail before I made a decision to buy personally. See what all the issues are. The Aprilia was also a bit of a risk, but I knew Aprilia had been around, and the engine used on the Aprilia is in their Sportbike platform so it was an educated risk at least. Only time will tell!

@@NaMinesClarence A pretty awesome Mid-Size Adventure Bike that you will love if you like to ride offroad and cruise the highway getting there. 😎 AKA, the country name for an Italian Brand bike a long ways from home 😂

@@advryan1 I think he is asking why you call it Aprilah and no Aprilia!Great review btw!

@@tylersoap1010lol oh yea, I totally get it. 😂 I think my southern accent is trying to creep in haha. And thank you for watching Tyler!! I'm glad you enjoyed it brother. 👊😎

@@davidrosen5137 Thank you for stopping by David! I'm excited for you brother! The Tuareg is definitely something to be excited about for sure. Things like this are what I love to hear. So glad you enjoyed the review. I've had a few shaft driven cruisers, and can definitely relate to switching over to chain. Always a good practice to clean and lube the chain when coming off a multi day ride or when it gets real dirty. As far as what to "absolutely" carry on trips, in terms of being prepared, my best advice is tire spoons, a small travel size bottle of dish soap, tools to take off both of the wheels(rear axle nut is 22mm which is an odd size/which can be upgraded to a more common size), and tools to access the air filter. I also suggest a rotopax for remote rides. Never hurts to have extra fuel, and being stranded is no fun. Also a great idea to carry an air pump and a tire plug/patch kit. The Aprilia tires are tubeless, which is nice, but I also recommend carrying a tube for an emergency. I'd carry two tubes if I were going solo in the bush, and you'd need a pair of pliers to pull the tubeless stem fyi. From there on is totally up to you! I will say, a solar powered mini fan was worth it's weight in gold blowing on me in the tent in New Mexico at night. 😉 That's IF you plan to camp. One bonus, if you want to carry luggage, Mosko Moto 80 liter reckless is the best in the biz. Hassle free luggage is priceless at camp and when riding knowing it's all secure. If you have any other specific questions feel free to ask! I'd love to help. 😎

@@advryan1 Thanks man! This is the way!

@@davidrosen5137 Anytime David! This is the way! 🚀😎🙏

Rear axle nut is 26 mm.​@@advryan1

@@stevec3936 Hey Steve! The Tuareg is/was a treat. If I could have two bikes I'd have kept it for sure. So my brother and my friend Brad both got 500's. I wrestled with that, as I don't want to have to do oil changes constantly, nor do I care to do regular top end jobs down the road so I went back to the dual sport class. I ordered a Gold AJP PR7 Limited Edition due to arrive at the end of the month. Super excited for it! Comes with the Ohlins suspension, and will be a much lighter attack vehicle for the Gnarly stuff. I do miss the Tuareg, and will definitely miss the creature comforts that it provided. The only part I won't miss is the weight. At some point I may return to a mid size. Time will tell! Hoping the AJP is solid!

@@fixxfixx good to know! I hadn't heard that. Is that a newer model T7?

@@advryan1 Yeah, its a '24 model with high front fender and more travel in susp.

@@fixxfixx very nice! I did see the T7 got a digital upgrade in electronics. I'm all for competition! The more brands compete the better it is for the consumer! Thanks for dropping by and sharing the info man! 🤘

@@danielmicyk9645 Thank you for the kind words Daniel! It has been such a blessing. Doing these events has given me a new perspective on life and I'm so thankful for the opportunity. It's support from people like you that make me love this sport, and inspires me to be better everyday. Thank you 🙏 truly, for watching, and spending a little time with me on here. Ride safe brother!👊😎

@@lj1177 Hey LJ, the Tuareg is such an awesome machine no doubt! And I would agree on the Pirellis. If you are wanting more tire for offroad, but still want to commute, I highly suggest the Shinko 804/805's. If I commuted, that would be the tire setup I'd choose everytime. Folks usually turn to the TKC80's, and they aren't a bad tire, but they are overpriced for how quickly they wear, and the front tends to want to dive into corners too aggressively. However, the Shinko 804/805's are the best I've found. Smoother on the highway than the TKC80's, and last a lot longer as well. Another plus! They are cheap! I actually finished the Continental Divide with the Shinko rear tire and it did great, even on single track. We hit hard pack, gravel, and pavement and it was quiet. Can't recommend that setup enough! As for the suspension setup, Unloaded, I went 4 clicks in stiffer on the front and 6 clicks stiffer on the rear. Fully loaded I left the front alone and went to 10 clicks stiffer on the rear. I felt that was a decent setup for me. I didn't get a chance to properly set the sag. If you can do that, I'd say that's your best bet fully loaded. Thank you for stopping by LJ! Happy to answer any questions you have anytime!😎

@@advryan1 Thank you for the info! That sounds like a good balanced setting. I'll try it.

@@lj1177 awesome! Thank you again for stopping by. I hope you'll come back for more content. A lot of exciting stuff on the horizon for the channel. Ride safe brother!

@@advryan1 Thank you for a very useful answer!

@@awesomerene6814 Thank you for stopping by and watching @awesomerene6814 ! I appreciate you sticking with the episodes. Episode 10 should be a good one!🤘 With that said, I just bought all new filming equipment, so trips going forward should have much better sound quality, and more camera angles so I'm pretty excited for that! Stay tuned!😎

@@AdventureJeff269 Thanks Jeff! It was a tough stretch no doubt. I was trying to make my way right and then woooop! Off to the left I go. 😅 Fun stuff!

@@MeerkatADV Thank you for the clarification Brady! At first I thought it was the Monarch Crest Trail, and then I saw that was near Durango. Good to know! 🤣 No doubt dude. That trail whipped my butt. Thankful for the tracks brother! Experience of a lifetime!

@@advryan1 Yeah that technical bit with all the roots you noted in the video was the first place I fell on the 690. Fell twice more in the couple miles over to Monarch Pass just trying to get out of there LOL.

​@@MeerkatADV Oh yea, that was the part I feared the most going in. I remember you going over that and I took a snapshot of those roots and sent them to my brother before we left saying that looked so gnarly. I told him that might also be where he has to bury me. 😅 And every year he can come back to that spot and pay homage to my skeleton on the side of the trail lol. That section didn't play games. This day made a man out of me. 😂 Huge props for doing that ride solo man. Big fan of your channel, and looking forward to all your content going forward. I just bought new equipment to hopefully correct my sound issues, and improve video/editing quality. Your rides have inspired me. Especially a fellow Vet. I'll be planted on my couch watching your TAT ride tomorrow morning with my coffee. Keep after it!

Thank you for stopping by and sharing in our Adventures! Brock does a great job editing his stuff. My season gets a little better with time as this was my first real attempt at editing and putting together a season, but I wanted to show as much of the landscape as possible, and also give riders a solid view of everything they would be up against as best I could. That's a bummer about his 890?! Carrying a fuel booster is a good idea. I carried a gallon Rotopax with me at all times. There is a stretch in Wyoming that's like 260 miles without fuel I think it is. Definitely need that extra gallon. Your KTM would do awesome I'm sure. It's such an awesome route. And you have the option to tackle some hard stuff along the way if you want some excitement. I hope you'll watch more episodes. The hard tracks keep getting gnarlier as we go along. And thanks again for stopping by!

I know right! I like your line of thinking. And that's how I approached it when I bought my protective crash gear/skid plate. As for the gas cap, I didn't replace that, but yes, it was annoying at times. You may browse around AF1racing. They make a lot for the Tuareg. Not sure if gas caps are on there but they have a lot of goodies for the Aprilia. 👍

Hey @ndcbene369, I got the titanium replacement bolts from AF1racing.com. And I believe the folding levers from Nicecnc.com. Nice CNC Aprilia Tuareg Folding brake pedal Google search should get you there. If you have trouble finding it let me know! And thanks for stopping by. 🤘

Thanks for stopping by! No doubt in my mind the funnelweb filter saved my bike along with the unifilter both from Australia. Good to know info about the 300 Rally. My little KTM 390 had a paper filter and didn't let any dust through at all. I was very surprised when the Tuareg was letting it by but thankful the Aussies had a couple solid options to protect the bike. I didn't know that about Barkbusters. That's awesome!

@@advryan1 , I probably worded that wrong, I use a Uni- Filter and testing a Funnel web Pre- filter on my CRF 300 Rally and my Moto Guzzi V85tt sent them my airbox and they developed a fantastic filter that didn’t let any dust in anymore . A good mate of mine runs the Aprilla Torag 660 fb page in Australia.

@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 ahh I see. Very nice! That's definitely one way of doing it. We had discussed doing something similar with an air filter manufacturer on the world owners Facebook forum but the cost was too high and there wasn't enough interest. I was pretty disappointed to open up my airbox and see dust in the intake. There were a few guys who didn't catch it until it was too late and it tanked their engines. For me, I personally recommend changing the oil at half intervals if riding offroad in groups. So 3k mile changes instead of 6k. The Tuareg is an amazing bike, but like all of them, there are a few things to shore up. Definitely the best mid size out there in my opinion! I actually sold mine a few months back as my brother and our riding buddy have 500's now. I've ordered a gold edition AJP PR7 due here end of May. If I ever make the move back to mid size, I don't think I'd question buying the Tuareg again. Amazing bike.

@@advryan1 , ok 👍 good info , the fella I was telling you about that runs the 660 fb also runs the AJPPR7 page ad well , a mate of mine mine . So he owns a 660 and PR7. I had a SWM RS650 ( I don’t believe you got that in the US ) was the enduro version of the Superdual . ( I had both ) the engine that the PR7 runs is from SWM ) and before that was the Husky TE630 engine. A fantastic motor. Actually in the UK they also use that engine in their CCM retro bikes .

@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 oh yea, I may have talked to him. Is it Lindsay Peterson? Seems like a very nice guy if so. I follow a guy on YT called "dirtbikeadv" I think it is. He runs a PR7. The bike seems to have treated people well so far. Really excited to get it

@76pjackson if you scroll through my videos I have a rough draft video of the bracket and install. Pretty easy straightforward bracket and can be made for like $25 of material or less. 👍

I hope you've watched past Episode 1! 😅 My editing was just getting started. So we were following a combo of Mountainman and Cannonshots tracks. Cannonshots tracks are fairly tame, but we added in Mountainmans for the hard tracks and it's enduro style. Tons of fun. And thank you for stopping by and watching!!

Correct. I've answered that a few times in the comments. I misspoke and as this video is uncut, I left it. I had been in the airbox multiple times prior and new better, but that is correct. Either way, the induction sound makes a really nice noise, and gets plenty of air flow

Same here man! Video just doesn't do it justice at all ha. I can't imagine on a GS1100. That must have been terrifying! People watching won't ever know.

Hey man! Thanks for stopping by and watching. The suspension is a joy offroad. Nicest suspension I've ever experienced and is very forgiving. So I got my folding brake foot from "nicecnc" online. Here is the link below. Let me know if you anything else! www.nicecnc.com/products/ktm-beta-bud-footpegs-folding-brake-pedal-tip?currency=USD&variant=42337374732518&Google%20Shopping&stkn=366523f86076&.11&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5cOwBhCiARIsAJ5njuZHKz3_1Xsy8UfZ-C8C4X8fP_engvMv3Nh7MJpfCiZkHENNSF7N4Q8aAgEdEALw_wcB

The beauty of New Mexico really surprised me. When we were growing up our dad took us all over the west as he grew up dreaming of being a Cowboy. We had been through New Mexico before but mostly populated areas or I was too small to remember. Some people think "there's nothing out there" but man, that's what I like to see. The wide open is awesome to me. Very cool indeed!

Hey Mo, I think that is a valid concern, at least with the early adopters, but I would feel comfortable taking it on that trip. The bearings on the bike are made in China and seem to be a topic of concern for offroad riders. I know that several vendors have them now and appear widely available. Here is a list of compatible bearings that a member shared off the forum. Amazon can ship them as well so I'd say you're good. 2 Front bearings 6004 Seal (2) size 26x42x7 3 rear bearings 6004 6204 6206 Seals 40x62x7 30x47x7

Thanks, Ryan. Half of me wants to play safe and get a T7. The other half of me wants to get the best bike out there. Thanks so much for your insights!!!

@@themosaito I know that struggle! I will say, my brother owned the T7 for 3 months before selling it, and a major reason why was how heavy it is to pickup. It lays flat. Bags will help with that on loaded trips so it won't be as hard, but I picked up the Tuareg quite a few times and it wasn't that bad. It's had to best that Yamaha reliability, but in these days and times, that gap has closed drastically. Also, the Tuareg comes stock with KYB suspension and cruise control. You have to buy a world raid edition to get the KYB suspension if you go T7. If I were to buy a T7 it would be World Raid or bust in my opinion. The KYB suspension is what stood out to me the most about the Tuareg. Forgiving throttle delivery and being able to switch to offroad mode while moving is also a very underrated option. Either way, both are great bikes. And I think for the touring you plan to do both would be awesome bikes for. With all that said, the Tuareg world owners Facebook forum is one of the most toxic groups I've been a part of. Any issue that any member has with the bike and posts it is usually ridiculed by other members. Other than that, the bike has been a fantastic ownership experience. I will be moving to a lighter platform shortly. None of it being the Tuaregs fault, just my two buddies in the videos have the KTM500 and Husky 501. They want to hit gnarly stuff and the Tuareg, although capable, is not the ideal option weighing 450 pounds. Stay tuned! And if you ever have questions please let me know.

Hey MO, the tail rack is made by Hepco and Becker. Solid rack. It's the smaller rack they offer but I didn't want something massive on the back. Several ways to strap things to it as well if you don't run a rotopax. The plus is it looks good with nothing on it! Highly recommend it.

@@advryan1 Hey Ryan, I got my a Tuareg, based, in part on your rave reviews. Only have 300 miles on it, but it's a really special bike. Love it!

@@themosaito thanks for stopping back by and letting me know Mo! It's a special bike no doubt. Most definitely the best midsize bike on the market. It will serve you well my friend. If you ever have any other questions just let me know. I'm happy to help! 👊

I’m heading up to Alaska in June. I think this’ll be the perfect bike. I’ll let you know how I get on.

@@themosaito that sounds like an awesome adventure! Definitely interested to hear your feedback Mo! Ride safe out there.

Man it was super hot that day. Pretty sure I got heat exhaustion twice this day. So the route North through Colorado has to be ridden at a certain time of year, so unfortunately we had to brave the heat. We actually got to Colorado and one of the trails we rode was snow covered at the top. There is snow cover in Episode 8 that we navigate around, but in my next video, episode 9, we ride single track and it gets wild. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the channel. My editing skills are getting better. The 1st few episodes are when I was getting started so hopefully they get more watchable as time goes on. 😅

@@advryan1 I'm enjoying the series so far. Heat exhaustion is no joke.

@@AzMtnThumper no doubt! I drank my camelback dry twice that day. Once before lunch and then after. I wanted to lose my jacket but those rocks looked painful so I melted instead ha. 🫠 I'm glad you're enjoying it so far. There is some gnarly terrain coming up if you haven't watched Episode 3. Then when we get to Cuba there is some very technical terrain towards the end when we hit an optional hard track. And then there is more on the actual Divide Trail. Fun stuff! I dropped the bike multiple times this trip. Somewhere around 7 times I believe. It gets more entertaining as it goes. Most challenging trip I've done hands down. And thank you for watching! 👊