GREAT VID! Extra fuel?? Yipes! My X300 has a 300 mile range. You must have a serious trip planned. I have the same Rotopax set up on a dirt bike that only has a 110 mile range. I'll check your main page for your trip. Thanks loads / great ADV bike so long as I respect the limited suspension range. I've done one interstate trip / Jeep trails and highway and the bike did great in everything (except deep sand). Keep us posted. Thanks loads!
We were going to do the Oodnadatta track last year, canceled twice due to C-19. We are now going to hit the track Sept.2022 🤞 The track is out in the desert with minimal fuel options hence fuel cell. Yeah the Versys gets great fuel mileage, but depending on the track conditions the bike might use a bit more fuel. Better safe than sorry. Will be doing a few rides this year, catch-up for the trip’s missed due to Covid restrictions. Thanks 🙏
i love those tires on mine. a cheap elastic mesh seat cover was a really great mod for hot days. also a cheap dual usb with battery voltage monitoring adds quite a bit of ease keep devices running. eventually i had to change the handle bars to protaper's atv highs and the lager double take mirrors due to a spill at speed. enjoy that machine, it been one of my favorite bikes.
Excellent adds on Those little changes make the bike to be more comfortable and efficient but mostly gives you a good feeling!!!!! Well done!!! Note: Vibration with those tires in tarmac are completely normal, so hit the rough terrain 😁
Thanks 🙏 I really like this motorcycle, I hope you get many years of enjoyment. Plenty of after market accessories available to customise to your requirements. Great lite weight, easy to ride, nibble bike. Enjoy!
As always, your video was totally worth the click and the time. I just picked up a V-Strom 650 this week and I'm looking to see what sort of things I should add to it. Hopefully, your trip goes well.
Thanks man. Sadly, kind of, the previous owner bought almost every add-on that someone could get for one. I guess I'll just have to run more gas through it, since there's anything to buy. 😁
@@JBK647 Sorry about that. Ball mount behind screen was purchased on eBay Australia. ‘Miatt Products’. I use it mainly as a camera mount but could mount GPS. Not to sure if the product is still available on eBay AU. Thanks 🙏
I purchased this skid plate on eBay. It’s not my first choice of bash plates but one I could get at a reasonable price. If I was to recommend a SkidPlate, Ricochet probably make the best one, more sturdy & better design. The Chinese T-Rex is a copy & probably ok for minor hits or stone deflation.
@@DodgerMohr Thx. T-Rex has also a heavy duty version of it. In reality I am concerned if this skid plate works on the Versys 250 too which I own, do you know anything about it?
Hi Dodger I put an after market skid plate I my VX3 and there is a horrible vibration noise. Very annoying and embarrassing. Did you have similar issues with your skid plate? Any suggestions on how to get rid of the noise?
@@DodgerMohr I put the silicone washers on with some locktite along with 3 coats of underbody sound deadening spray on the skid plate. Worked like a charm. Not a sound! I bought the silicone washers on Amazon.
GREAT VID! Extra fuel?? Yipes! My X300 has a 300 mile range. You must have a serious trip planned. I have the same Rotopax set up on a dirt bike that only has a 110 mile range. I'll check your main page for your trip. Thanks loads / great ADV bike so long as I respect the limited suspension range. I've done one interstate trip / Jeep trails and highway and the bike did great in everything (except deep sand). Keep us posted. Thanks loads!
We were going to do the Oodnadatta track last year, canceled twice due to C-19. We are now going to hit the track Sept.2022 🤞
The track is out in the desert with minimal fuel options hence fuel cell. Yeah the Versys gets great fuel mileage, but depending on the track conditions the bike might use a bit more fuel. Better safe than sorry.
Will be doing a few rides this year, catch-up for the trip’s missed due to Covid restrictions.
Thanks 🙏
i love those tires on mine. a cheap elastic mesh seat cover was a really great mod for hot days. also a cheap dual usb with battery voltage monitoring adds quite a bit of ease keep devices running. eventually i had to change the handle bars to protaper's atv highs and the lager double take mirrors due to a spill at speed. enjoy that machine, it been one of my favorite bikes.
Thanks 🙏 It’s a Great bike.
Excellent adds on
Those little changes make the bike to be more comfortable and efficient but mostly gives you a good feeling!!!!!
Well done!!!
Note: Vibration with those tires in tarmac are completely normal, so hit the rough terrain 😁
Nice upgrades, I have been adding a lot of the same things to my x 300. Your videos have been my how to guide. Thanks Dodger.
Thanks 🙏
Great video for me, new owner of versys x300, looking just lite yours 😊
Thanks 🙏 I really like this motorcycle, I hope you get many years of enjoyment. Plenty of after market accessories available to customise to your requirements. Great lite weight, easy to ride, nibble bike. Enjoy!
Some great upgrades Mate. The bags in the crash bars are a great idea. All bikes need a center stand, take care Mate.
looks good, I just passed my first oil change on my x300 (600 miles/ breakin oil change) plan to commute on it all year here in the RGV part of Texas.
Love your measure of a tank bag. Can fit a six pack 😎😎
Couldn't get more Australian
Great video dodger bike looks great ready for the Oodnadatta track. The start was a classic ride safe
The footpegs and crashbar its so fine !! but the factory Seat Is so hard !!
Thanks for the very informative video Dodger. Looking to get myself a 2022 model in a few weeks time and your mods are great thoughtful additions.
Thanks
As always, your video was totally worth the click and the time. I just picked up a V-Strom 650 this week and I'm looking to see what sort of things I should add to it. Hopefully, your trip goes well.
Congratulations on the V-Strom 650. Great bike! Plenty of after market accessories to customise your ride.👍
Thanks man. Sadly, kind of, the previous owner bought almost every add-on that someone could get for one. I guess I'll just have to run more gas through it, since there's anything to buy. 😁
I liked all the accessories. And the bike looks stunning. Good job!
Thanks 🙏
Plug in yello's "Jungle Bill" in a green lane sometime
Genial video,me ayudas mucho con la idea del pedal de cambio,es algo urgente que debo hacer,saludos y gracias¡
New subsciber from Philippines 🇵🇭
Thanks 🙏
Did not discuss ball mount behind w/shield.
@@JBK647 Sorry about that. Ball mount behind screen was purchased on eBay Australia. ‘Miatt Products’. I use it mainly as a camera mount but could mount GPS. Not to sure if the product is still available on eBay AU. Thanks 🙏
Great video, thanks!
I didn’t saw the link?
I made "shorty" levers by putting the stock levers in the vice and bending them until they broke-off.
All interesting upgrades. Can you please give me some details of your Chinese T-Rex copy skidplate?
I purchased this skid plate on eBay. It’s not my first choice of bash plates but one I could get at a reasonable price. If I was to recommend a SkidPlate, Ricochet probably make the best one, more sturdy & better design. The Chinese T-Rex is a copy & probably ok for minor hits or stone deflation.
@@DodgerMohr Thx. T-Rex has also a heavy duty version of it. In reality I am concerned if this skid plate works on the Versys 250 too which I own, do you know anything about it?
Needs an electric adjustable windscreen.
Bro, whats the type of your tank bag...look good on it
Nelson Rigg. Rigg Gear Adventure.
The first thing I put on my X300 was the center stand.
Yeah. The centre stand was my first upgrade, make other upgrades easier when park on the centre stand. Thanks 🙏
Hi Dodger
I put an after market skid plate I my VX3 and there is a horrible vibration noise. Very annoying and embarrassing.
Did you have similar issues with your skid plate? Any suggestions on how to get rid of the noise?
Yeah. There is a little bit of vibration & noise from the plate. I don’t think you can do much to improve it.
Do you think a silicon washer rated for 500 degrees might work? The noise from mine is a deal breaker.
Might work.
@@DodgerMohr I put the silicone washers on with some locktite along with 3 coats of underbody sound deadening spray on the skid plate. Worked like a charm. Not a sound! I bought the silicone washers on Amazon.
Dude sounds like Korg the rock dude from Thor