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No worries Shaun. The KLR is a great tourer. Very comfortable, stable and perfect for big trips. The fairings do an excellent job with the wind too. Good luck with the bike shopping!

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching.

Haha!

@@NotShookADV it means that runs with diesel or petrol?

Petrol!

Cheers Phil! I’m glad it was helpful. Yeah I think most people probably don’t buy the KLR for off-roading, but Iam pretty convinced with a few tweaks it goes really well off-road. Yeah the SRC bashplate looks good and has been great.

Just the slip on

Sounds awesome for a slip on. If I end up getting a KLR I’m stealing your idea bro!!

@@The4BsWithGary Haha yeah it does sound great! Nothing like the sound of a big thumper with a nice exhuast!

Cheers Adrian! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for tuning in.

Hi Nik. Baseplate: The other thing about the plastic crash plate is it looks terrible. It’s very cheap looking and brings the overall look of the bike down in my opinion. I disagree that it’s strong. I literally broke mine with light off-road riding. Why would you want something so light duty, protecting the casing of your engine? Not worth it. Foot pegs: My main point is as soon as they are wet they are dangerous. Regardless of what footwear you have. These are not suitable for any off-road riding. I guess the thing is, yeah the bike is great off the shelf, for road riding only. If you want to think about off-road these two items are a must in my opinion. The other great thing is. You can have whatever configuration you want on the klr. That is the great thing about it. We all have different needs and tastes.

@@NotShookADV True, I can't disagree, I will replace mine when/if I ever break it. I only have 1200 miles on my KLR, so I have only rode 600 miles with the low profile drain plug. That was the weirdest oversite in my opinion, the freaking drain plug clearly lower than the skid plate. I have only slid over a couple logs, I have an actual dirt bike for that kind of action. I have only ridden in the rain a few times and it was just on the road around town, if I was on a BDR or something I would certainly want to swap the rubber pegs out, the thing is, pegs seem like such a small simple part, I just have trouble paying between 80 - 160$ (*or sometimes more) on pegs. If I had all the money in the world, I really like the pegs with the removable rubber. As far as how the stock skid plate looks, I can't say its noticeable enough that I would swap it based strictly on aesthetics.

@@nikhayes3396 Yeah the drainplug design is a joke. Removable rubber would be nice. The peg mount to the frame is actually rubber mounted, so a lot of the vibration dampening is still there when you change to a non rubber peg. I have no fatigue or vibration issues since changing. I reckon if you are doing less offroad etc and dont mind the look, the plastic one going to be fine. Cheers mate

Cheers ghost rider. Yeah you should get that thing into the bush!

Hi Gary, Good question. I think the adventure is great value. Especially if you like hard panniers. The colour is great too. I guess it comes down to personal preference. I had a lot of fun doing all the mods I wanted myself, and I wanted to run soft pannys, so that’s what dictated my decision.

Bummed KLR is still a 5-speed?

@@The4BsWithGary Yeah would have been a nice upgrade with the gen3 for sure. But does the job still.

Hi Gary, Yeah it is pretty tough starting out a new channel getting those initial views. Just keep making videos and getting better at the proces and the videos will improve and the views will come, you just have to stick at it. The himalayan is a great bike, but i reckon the KLR will suit you, its a good bike for taller riders. Im 6,1 and my fit on the KLR is great. Good luck with the bike shopping.

Cheers David! Thanks for watching.

@NotShookADV - I used to ride all the time, but haven't for twenty years now. There are amazing deals here on used, '22+ injected klr adventures, and I think that's my next bike.

@@davidrandall2742 yeah they are a great bike, I bet you would love one! I had been off the bike for around 15years prior to purchasing this KLR, and fell back in love with riding.

Haha well that’s a good result if it got you back in the gym! It is a heavy old thing to lift. Bit of a technique to it though. I’ve dropped and lifted mine hundreds of times, fully laden with luggage and extra fuel too. I only ride solo so I’ve even had to lift the thing off me a heap of times aswell. Have to disagree that it’s no good on anything but gravel. I’ve taken mine up Australia’s toughest and most remote off road trails and tracks. Deserts, tropics, high country, you name it ive done it on the KLR. Check out some of my videos.

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@@NotShookADV muchas gracias, me encanta Australia

@@NotShookADV graaaaciaaas

To be onto your 3rd KLR is saying a lot about how great these bikes are! Is good they are doing the 650s models now. How have you found it compared to your previous bikes? Yep I agree, definitely a lot of fun, but not going to blow you away with power or speed. I bet there is some great backcountry riding over in Arizona and the rest of the USA. Cheers mate thanks for tuning in.

Yeah this was definitely the steepest stuff I have ever ridden the KLR on! It’s true the GoPro really does flatten it out a bit. Thanks for watching mate!

That’s a shame you had to sell the old gal, but great news you are back on the hunt for another! Good luck with the bike shopping.

Tech? Do you mean navigation? I have a few videos on the different mods I have done so far. In terms of navigaiton I use an iphone and a Garmin bike computer.

Thanks so much! Yeah I agree nothing better than those really tough ones, its a great feeling for sure. Cheers for tuning in, and Im glad you enjoyed the video.

@@NotShookADV Not problem man ! it's hard travelling and staying focused plus thinking about filming it ... haven't posted much recently are you taking a break ?

@@NotShookADV The last video you kind touched on why are you quiting but you seemed to have enjoyed the ride

Yeah the filming does add another layer of complexity to the trip. I really did enjoy the last trip, I sort of missed the weather window for the trip I had planned and before I knew it winter was here. I had planned another cape York trip also for winter, but it turned out the cyclone had closed most of the areas off that I wanted to go, so it might be postponed again sadly. But the weather is coming good now for some other high country trips again, so I’m really keen to get back out really soon. And getting this positive feedback from you is great motivation, so thank you again!

@@NotShookADV It really does add to the complexity ! But yeah I try and use it as a motivation to take a break and also appreciate my surroundings ... I like to put drive byes and use the drone to follow me. and yeah that whole or deel takes time but it forces you to stop and appreciate where you are! Yeah I feel that when you start riding motorcycle you and your weather app start forming a very strong bond ... just kidding but my weather app usage has definitely gone up ! Looking forward to your next video man ! What drone do you have ?

The beauty of it is you can spend whatever you want, it is your decision, and you can make it based on your particular wants and needs. I don’t think there is any “normal” for adventure bikes, but I think the majority of people do mod out their bikes, and if they are anything like me, they enjoy the process of doing it.

No problem Jon, thank you for tuning in! I think you are right, it’s sometimes hard in those moments to make the call, but I’m glad I did. And now I can start getting excited for the next trip up there!

Thanks John! I appreciate the kind words.

Cheers David, I appreciate the support! Thanks for tuning in.

My brother in Christ, I’m sorry for being myself. Go and get some therapy you miserable unit.

Great stuff! I used to own a z50j when I was younger! You will have a lot of fun on the KLR. Good luck out there on the new bike!

Thanks for watching. Group rides are risky too. Risk is just an inherent part of the game. I carry a satphone, and people know where I am at all times. Sure slightly more risky than a group ride, but the whole challenge of the solo trip is the reason I ride.

Congrats on the KLR purchase. Many great adventures await! Cheers mate, thanks for tuning in.

Thanks so much legend! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Welcome to the channel!

Thanks a lot, and welcome to the channel! The 2007 is a nice machine, I have a lot of love for the gen 2s. I bet it has taken you on some great adventures. Yep the option for a different bike starts to make some sense after the money I spent on these mods. I have absolutely no regrets about the way I went though, I had a lot of fun doing all the mods, and I absolutely love the KLR. I have a bike now that has legendary reliability and is customized to exactly what I need, while being capable and comfortable on ALL terrain. Its simple to work on and parts are abundant. I can load up with all the luggage I want or easily put my partner on for comfortable 2up rides.

Cheers mate! It was a really fun adventure. Don’t sell yourself short, start small and work up to it, you have it in you! I believe in you.

Hi Terry, The tent is an Explore spartan 2. Not really the best tent at that price point to be honest. Hasn’t been great durability wise. I also have a one man naturhike which was cheaper and is a lot more durable and better quality. I’d probably look at one of their tents if I was buying again, they seem to be better value. Thanks for watching though, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

Cheers mate! Good luck on your trips. The Adventure model is a great looking machine.

Just normal 50/50 off-road and onroad riding. Carrying a bit of luggage sometimes. But I’ve never done a burnout on it.

Junk tyres

Got 10k from my next tyre (Motoz) and still had heaps of tread on it.

Yeah I do. I just use it mainly to keep track of KMs and hours, but I also sometimes use it with map waypoints. It’s a great backup if my other maps are not working too. It has saved me so many times!

@@NotShookADVmight give it a crack myself 👍

Yep it really is brutal lifting in the deep sand. Cheers for tuning in from Florida!

This video is literally titled Gen 3 KLR650.(2022 onwards). You are coming here to tell me that a bike from 30 years ago was junk? Are you okay?

Yep it’s a really good bike. Good luck on your trip! I’m looking forward to seeing some of the videos.

Thanks legend. It means a lot to hear that you are loving the content! Gets me motivated to get back out there and film some more videos.

Hi mate. This is the medium size. I absolutely love it. I also stuck some anti vibe tape on the bottom to reduce vibration from the metal plate and I keep all my camera gear in it, including expensive SLR lenses that are sensitive to vibration. It has been bulletproof. I also flood tested it in the bath when I bought it, and its leakproof. Never had any moisture come into it during rides during river crossings or rain. Excellent value for money. Nice that you can chuck a padlock on it too and keep people from snatching gear when you are asleep or in the shops.

@NotShookADV awesome mate thanks for the reply, I was looking at one the other day, you may have just sold me !

@tequilagrub no problem!

Not sure what you are saying here to be honest.

Of course, in many situations, a lighter bike would be faster and easier, but I dont just ride it to go fast. Reasons I love the KLR over a lighter bike: -Can literally go anywhere I can go on a lighter bike, check out some of my videos. -EXTREMELY capable offroad, many instances of lighter more high-performance bikes not making it up climbs I get up. Or failing to cross deserts I conquered. (Check out my channel) -Can do thousands of road & offroad KMs in comfort(did 8000km in 2 weeks mostly off road recently) -Ridden across the whole country multiple times unassisted on it. Including all the toughest tracks, desert and high country in Aus. (Again check out my channel) -SAFE, comfortable and great wind protection on the road. No fatigue on long hauls. -BULLETPROOF reliability. -Easy to work on yourself without mechanical background. -HUGE range of aftermarket parts. -Can take my partner two up on rides, which we both love doing. But hey, come to my channel and try and tell me what my bike can and cant do. And that I should ride a different bike. How about you get outside, see some sunshine, get therapy, and try and avoid such miserable behaviour.

That sounds like not a bad strategy. Would definitely work!

Haha! I reckon that’s spot on.

Beautiful description of the KLR, and touches on all the reasons I love mine too. Thanks for the comment.

Congrats on the new purchase! They are a great machine. Plenty of adventures ahead! Thanks for watching.

Cheers mate, nothing like the sound of a big thumper roaring through the desert!

Haha yep that sounds about right. I think I fit into the never get rid of them group!

Yeah a few people have mentioned that about the sand, makes me think I never want to be in there on the KLR when it’s soft and dry, sounds like a nightmare. Yep these are great tips thanks mate!

Obviously its not ideal with all the weight, you are right. But the entire point of doing this crossing unsupported isnt about doing it optimally, its about the challenge, the adventure. I could tell you 1000 more comfortable ways to cross the Simpson, but I wanted an adventure and some hardship.

Yeah it does, I love the color!