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Wright Cycleworks
Приєднався 8 вер 2014
Jack of all trades, master of some. Just a fun loving WV hillbilly gearhead. Home of the Tallboys and Trackmasters Podcast!
2015 KTM 500EXC Adventure Build!
Here's a walkaround of my 2015 KTM 500EXC hard-core lite adventure bike build
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The Hardest Offroad Loop in North Central WV! Wolfhaven Tree Farm aka WTF!
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The Hardest Offroad Loop in North Central WV! Wolfhaven Tree Farm aka WTF!
5th Annual 304 Detour Hard Loop Preview!
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5th Annual 304 Detour Hard Loop Preview!
Here's a walkaround of my new to me adventure bike! 2017 CRF1000L Africa Twin
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Here's a walkaround of my new to me adventure bike! 2017 CRF1000L Africa Twin
Eggsellent Adventure Day 2 Highlights!
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Eggsellent Adventure Day 2 Highlights!
Blackwater Adventure Rally: Train Tunnel Challenge Loop!
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Blackwater Adventure Rally: Train Tunnel Challenge Loop!
Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 15: Buying New versus Buying Used
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 15: Buying New versus Buying Used
Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 13: Badge Engineering
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 13: Badge Engineering
Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 14: Interview with Lannie Hooiser of Adventure Horizons
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 14: Interview with Lannie Hooiser of Adventure Horizons
New Scrambler Bike! 1982 Suzuki GS 450
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New Scrambler Bike! 1982 Suzuki GS 450
Tour De Coalfields Episode 3: Montcalm to Hinton
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Tour De Coalfields Episode 3: Montcalm to Hinton
Tour De Coalfields Episode 2: Thurmond to Montcalm!
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Tour De Coalfields Episode 2: Thurmond to Montcalm!
Tour De Coalfields! Ep. 1: Mt Nebo to Thurmond
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Tour De Coalfields! Ep. 1: Mt Nebo to Thurmond
Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 12: Interview with Rob and Lissa Aldakimov!
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 12: Interview with Rob and Lissa Aldakimov!
Tallboys and Trackmaster Episode 11: Planning a Ride
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Tallboys and Trackmaster Episode 11: Planning a Ride
Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 10: Top 5 Dualsport Mods
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 10: Top 5 Dualsport Mods
Trailside Talk: KTM 350 Resurrection and Bike Walkaround
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Trailside Talk: KTM 350 Resurrection and Bike Walkaround
Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 9: Interview with Billy Tyo
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Episode 9: Interview with Billy Tyo
Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 8: Man Shopping
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 8: Man Shopping
Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 7: Roundtable Recap
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 7: Roundtable Recap
Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 6: Interview with Infamo
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 6: Interview with Infamo
Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 5: Tool Time
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Tallboys and Trackmasters Ep. 5: Tool Time
I’m exactly who you described with the CRF 300l. I wanted to get into the sport thought I would just do gravel. I find myself riding more and more single track I’m adding stiffer springs and heavier fork oil and that’s it. I’ll probably sell it in the next year for the bike I really need. But when I bought it it seemed like the bike for me.
I want to do the Shenandoah 500 on a Tenere 700. Would you think that’s doable on the Dualsport Route
@@Trollo_Swaggins absolutely 💯
Grate stuff, I orded on for my 2013, Sure hopping it will fit, thanks for the video ❤
2015. The most reliable year made 👍
I have a Husky 501. I’m gonna say that rebuilding top ends so damn frequently eliminates these bikes from being top tier adventure bikes. We can call them what they are, high performance, lightweight dual-sports but they suck at adventure riding. If we can’t do a trip to Alaska and back without worrying about doing major rebuilds to the engine, plus they suck on the highway, that makes them purely dual-sport weapons for difficult terrain. The only reasons I have mine is because I ride solo and it is easy to pick up in the middle of the boonies by myself. I use my T7 for everything except that kind of riding. But if I want to do epic riding in far off locations, I’m loading the 501 on a trailer. Why would I want to waste engine life on the highway getting there?
Did you not read about the guy who did a 140,000 km round the world trip on a ktm 500 with only 1 or 2 rebuilds?
@@MotoRidesVietnam Yeah, not the norm, at all.
@@pinkiewerewolf how often are you rebuilding?
2015 was a really good year model though. Many people got 600-800 hours on first piston
@@MotoRidesVietnam I haven’t had to yet. Mine is new enough to me, and I have 6 bikes. Other factors, I don’t ride it at ultra high RPMs all day, change the oil frequently (which is another reason it isn’t a top tier Adventure bike) and I have the extra capacity clutch case. I would expect a true Adventure bike to go 100,000-200,000 miles (not KM which is about 60% of the mileage) without worrying about rebuilding the engine. So my point is that I bought into trying this out but these are what the manufacturer categorized them as, dual-sport bikes derived from motocross race bikes and at that they excel. We shouldn’t expect them to be as maintenance free as true Adventure bikes. Just enjoy them for what they are.
I have an 05, 525 exc I am in the process of adventurizing. Such a fun bike and pretty good at everything. Really good at singletrack. Great video, thanks for the info.
Got my little brother a SSR 125. I like my YZ450F
i dont understand why some chinese company dont clone the xr500 or xr600 as most of those bikes are mostly steel anyway, much cheaper design wise and would have buyers as no one makes a big bore equivalent to the 500-600
Dang, this wasn't even a rant. It was a reasonable dude that just wanted a bike that didn't break all the time on him. I like the idea of a cheaper bike but they are making them too expensive now. Gonna have to look elsewhere. :(
I can really appreciate this episode I grew up racing mountain bikes and now I put on a mountain bike race. As I've gotten more into riding my dual sport I have started looking at the hare-scramble series and I'm really impressed at how inexpensive the entry fees are compared to doing bike races now. I have a lot of my middle school students compete in that series and I love seeing them having a local place to race.
If the DRZ has 6 gears, FI, and is under 275lbs, I’ll be going back to Suzuki.
Efi yes probably 6 speed maybe sub 275 lol that’s funny
@@bobbyratliff3349 no reason the bike can’t be under 275lbs. And that’s being generous. If Beta, KTM/Husky/GasGas and Sherco can all be sub 250lbs, then Suzuki should be able to be sub 275.
So you’re close to me if you drove out near st Mary’s. I just picked one of these up and looking for riding buddies
Hey man what info you got on the old 82 suzuki gs450 that you showed in video. Before I got that bike now. Can't get running
Elkins Motorsports sells and services them
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Duuuuude... these bikes are fire!
I'm running a continental tkc-80 up front and a motoz tractionator in back. Amazing tires
I accidentally stripped that star bolt underneath the foot peg that's shown In your video so.i had to remove it and my stock kick stand failed on me because apparently that bolt is used to support the kick stand when it's down so it doesn't fold all the way to the left and make the bike fall down. Is that bolt still needed with this after-market kick stand? Thanks
Yes, that bolt is retained even with the new stand.
Would this bike fit a 100lb 5'0" rider? Thanks!
I think it would be a bit small. My daughter is 4'7" and she's pretty well too big for it.
@@wrightcycleworks I just got an XR100 today. Thanks!
The real deal. Brad is a great guy and it was awesome to have him help us on our Allegheny Tour. Looking forward to riding and working with him more in the future. Looking forward to his next projects too!
Thanks for the shout-out, guys. I haven't been able to ride too much this year, but I am looking forward to linking up with all of you soon.
Sorry, James! I hope people hit you with some good insight.
nice bro ! Can we get an update on the Sr450 ?
Hey man, unfortunately, I sold the 450 a few years back. Hopefully, in the future, I can pick up another one to do more content on!
I will say an Ssr 110 is good for a kid.But the faster you go the more you learn so i would say get a 125
The old versions are crazy Off-roading capable. New one is heavy and scary ua-cam.com/users/shortsqcE2wFiEKyM?si=2Looy_2V5Q9yGCvy
Anything is a dualsport if you try hard enough haha 😄 I'd love to try one of the new Moto Morini X-cape 650s since they're a more offroad oriented Versys.
Squid
Absolute tosser
Where is this?
Right outside of Grafton WV
@@wrightcycleworks I'm in morgantown but may be a bit much for my GS1200 lol
@@robertwilliams4625 it'll be just a wee bit tight in a few spots for a big beamer 😆 🤣 I have taken my Africa Twin on a few sections but not the entire loop.
Thank you for the good information
Kanes the man!
I’m happy with my footage from the Hero 12 I got for my birthday, but I instantly (get it?) started having buyer’s remorse over not getting an Insta 360 X3. The possibilities for multiple angles from one shot look so well suited to riding. Switching mounts or running multiple cameras is too complicated/expensive in my opinion.
I got a 2020 sr450. Solid bike for a chinese bike. Ive also owned the sr125 in the past. The engine is robust. I put 41 fcr carb on the 450 amd man....the bike rides now like its on steriods lol. Its like the cheat code to these bikes.
I'm debating on getting a 2024 ssr450. Any complaints about it for the price point? It's half the price of a Honda and I don't want to buy a bike that'll break on the first ride
@@Goldilocks_4.0 buy it! You wont be disappointed. Ssr makes great bikes. Been a fan since 2015.
@@Goldilocks_4.0 buy it! You wont be disappointed.
I have a 300l I understand the short comings of the suspension, but it's the bike I have and I am just going to run it. I'll figure out how to make it work for more enduro style dual sport riding. Dumping money into the suspension doesn't make sense and I'm in no position currently to get something like a ktm. Fortunately I weigh about 170lbs with gear on.
Most of the time, the best bike to get is the one you already have!
Can't wait for the legion run this year, had a great time last year. Great video!!
I recently purchased a 2022 Kayo 250 K6-EFI new from the dealer, at the time they had it listed for $4,999.00. After negotiating back and forth for about a month, I got them to come way down on price and I ended up paying just over $3k for the bike. $3,042.69. I also got them to throw in a new helmet to go with it for free! Now at that price for a bran new fuel injected 4 stroke dirt bike, I was happy! And was willing to take a risk of purchasing a Chinese brand bike. And I gotta be honest, I’m pretty happy with the bike! I’ve made a few modifications and added some legal accessories, gone through the whole process of getting it registered, licensed, insured, and it’s officially street legal in the state of Texas! - loopholes required - It’s definitely been a fun lil city rippin’ Supermoto! I hate to hear all the troubles you had to go through with the people at GPX. That’s just bad business! I myself, along with many others alike, sure do appreciate the heads up information and fair warning about the company. Cheers, and God Bless.
That's great to hear! In all honesty, I was perfectly content with it as a trail/dualsport bike. And even with it blowing up racing, I was still a fan. Just the way my issue was handled left me with a bad taste.
Is this ride considered mild or wild?
Wild
lots of talking and not a lot of proof tbh.
Does this route take you over private land?
No, the Tour DE Coalfields is all on county roads.
Thank you for the update. I was considering buying one of these. Bad service was the reason.
so technically you could very easily drop a crf450x motor in this?
Technically, yes. Or vice versa.
@@wrightcycleworks Here in Australia a brand has been going for 15 years called Braaap and they just released back in 2021 the MX450 but it looks very much the same as this bike its only $7290 with a lifetime warranty for $250 but it only makes 43hp and im sure its just a CRF450X 2007 i was thinking of getting one of them or a 2022 WR450F for about $9000
You can do all the normal 450x mods to these to help wake them up. FCR carb, pink wire mod, air boot ect.
@@wrightcycleworks thanks for the info mate
So these are actually decent bikes? I didn't know ssr even made full size bikes, this makes me SUPER happy cause I have kids that ride/race and I need a new bike. Im definitely wanting a 250!
I agree with the dual sport vs. street bike argument so much. I always think street bikes look cool, but I’ve never flown off of a street bike and started laughing before I hit the ground like I do when riding a dual sport off-road. Dual sport and dirtbike riding has ruined car driving for me. I resent every time that I’m forced to cage it anywhere.
I learned how to ride on a 1981 Yamaha IT 175 👍
i love these videos. Showing us what the little VERSYS 650 can do. i love mine eventhough i bought her as a winter beater to safe my T7 from all the rust. but she got to me. Feels like she has more than 61 hp and she feels super sporty compared to the T7. And she loves to lift that front wheel 😂
I love my Versys as well. It's such an underrated bike in my opinion. I think the short wheelbase also helps it be an absolute wheelie menace 😆
Great video. Where did you get on the rr bed? I heard the park stopped allowing motorized traffic but I guess no one got the memo because I keep seeing videos like this. The folks at the confluence center are not allowing access there. I have taken Lucas rd 3/3 down Laurel cr but it was steep and rutted.
I believe it was right outside of Nallen
All of the Japanese manufacturers are sub-contracting a large amount of there small motorcycles and off road motorcycles to china , Taiwan , and India for manufacturing ....with Japanese engineers over seeing the process. Manufactured in china with Japanese engineering , is a term i have heard a few times
They have a lot to perfect on their bikes but its a great concept The thing that throws me off is how gpx treated you really not even the imperfections of the bike just the customer service
You guys could barely keep a straight face with that last show comment. I already knew it was coming. Lol
Hahaha you know it 😜