I could see having your new set as a cool weather set and the mojave's as a hot weather set. Really enjoyed the drone footage section, music was perfect!
I am planning on buying a TW200, preferably used, in the near future and discovered your channel while searching for TW reviews. What a great channel! I am working through watching all of your videos as time allows. I admire the fact that you don't let anything stop you from getting out there. I sometimes find myself making excuses for not doing something because I don't always have somebody to go with. Like you say, life is short, seize the moment. In that regard you have been an inspiration. I have also found your clothing advise useful. Keep up the good work. I know how much time you are putting into this. Just wanted you to know that it is appreciated.
hey good to hear, hopefully your getting a good deal on it. glad you enjoy the videos! thanks for watching, yeah we will always have an excuse, I still do struggle getting out there sometimes, thanks! ill keep the videos coming, so good to know. ride safe and have fun!
Awesome video man as always, you do amazing work. I can't imagine how much time, effort and work goes into these uploads but I really enjoy everything you do. it's more helpful than you'll ever know. Thank you
Wish I had your editing skills. Even your cinematography looks fantastic. Then there's your riding area. Everything just looks awesome. Even your pants lol
I love your Olympic board meeting too, that was quite entertaining. And thank you for your reviews. and that's amazing I stop and pick up things, rocks etc off the trails I ride to it's kind of funny because I don't want anybody else to run into them. I never seen anybody else do that but me. Thank you for the video
I thank you for your content. It is always much appreciated and I'm looking forward to more videos! As a new rider this year, your videos help me out and act as a guide on what to do & what to buy.
Great video...By all means...more gear reviews! It is nice to know what works and what doesn't without having to spend a bunch of money to find out. Your reviews are fair and offer great insight and information. Well Done!
Hey, just want to say thanks for being a great steward of the trails, clearing dangerous debris is fantastic! I have been riding for a couple years on the street, but have been offroading with my dad in a Jeep for years. Your reviews along with the Fortnine video convinced me to get offroad on a bike. I had been searching for months for a good deal on a TW, but they are very popular here in CO. I ended up with a DR650, and I kinda think that's the better choice for me personally. If you ever do a group ride/meet hit me up! I've barely scratched the surface of Rampart Range. Safe travels!
hey no problem! thanks for stopping by. nice yeah 4 wheel drives are fun but off road bikes seem so more connected to the road in a way. yeah TW's seem to be hard to find here for some reason. that's a good bike! my friend just got an xr650, for sure! i'm riding rampart tomorrow late afternoon. thanks you as well
Great to see you and TRex again! Zippers - keep them clean and lubed and slide them slow. Chap stick is actually a pretty good lube. It's the sliders that wear out. If they are metal give them a little squeeze with pliars. It might get them working again.
Hey, good to see you back, and goog review. The pants with the open zippers are easily repaired. Is is because the mouths of the sliders are opening up from prolonged use and no longer align the zipper sides properly. Push the slider to the fully open position, then take a slide jaw plier and place it towards the back of the slider and squeeze gently on either side until you can feel a little bit of resistance when you try to pull the slider. That should do it. Little bit at a time or you will jam the zip. Let me know if it works.
Nice video TDub ! I actually just bought those same pants but in all black, I ride a Honda Africa Twin. I had the same review as you, they are a warm pant, the vent helps a bit when sitting, you can really notice it when standing. they seem like a nice pant though. loved the drone footage too !
Cool video! Let us know what Klim says. Great stuff but I want more videos... I know it’s not simple stuff but just take it that you are putting out great quality! I appreciate it, I just wish there was more is all
thanks! ill let you guys know with another video, yeah it's the editing part that slows me up. hard to stay focused at a computer for that long, just ordered a laptop so I can edit outside and other cool places, really bums me out when i'm stuck in the same spot inside editing all day
Awesome addition to your channel! You are getting more creative every time. If you got an Amazon affiliate page and I would buy from your shop whenever I needed parts. I already used your videos for shifters, chain care, and more. You put in the work... you should profit from this.
hey thanks! I appreciate that, yeah I already put affiliate links in the descriptions, I may have to make a page, I gotta figure out how to do that, really helps funding of the videos, much appreciated 😀
Good job! I've been thinking about the Mojave's. Thanks for explaining the difference on the zippers. Makes perfect sense. I may have to look into the Dakar's. Thanks again!
thanks! yeah the new zippers without those flaps should last longer easier to get in and out of them too. just sent my mojaves off to see if they will repair them. I like the Dakars! no problem, thanks for watching
Great info! As a new rider I found this very useful. Looks like I started out the same as you (and many others)....I started w/ a set of armored jeans and will be looking to upgrade when I get better and start going off-road.
Awesome job once again! I'm writing from Buena Vista Colorado ( not far from you) and we have had a lot of rain today so the riding should be great tomorrow. My buddy is riding a TW and I'm on a KX 250 F and we want to go ride the 4 mile area. My son (Beta 300 RR) and I are going to Taylor Park (not far from BV) to ride single track mid August for several days and you should think about joining up with us. Do it! I'll look into those KLIM pants too.
thank you! oh nice, not far at all. yeah I love riding after a rain, no dust! sounds cool, sounds cool but I have been pretty busy lately no sure ill make it
Hey TDubsKid! Big fan. After a few years of dreaming, I might be getting my own TW200 early next year. Your videos have always been a great help. I was wondering if you'd consider making a video about all the gear you bring when you go adventuring - things like your bags, what's in them, gps, etc. I looked back to see if you have already made a video like that, but only found 1 video about your bag contents from 2015, unless I missed one. I'm sure a lot has changed since then, or maybe not haha Anyways, keep up the great work!
hey thanks! glad to hear you enjoy the videos, nice best of luck finding a good deal on one. oh for sure, I need to make a new video on what I bring, a lot has changed indeed, thanks for the idea
Hi from Australia, the Land Down Under! 😁 I like your review. I have Klim Mojave, and wondered what the difference was comparing the Dakar. Now I know, thanks to you. Excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed your Drone Footage. The quality was really good. Would you do a review on your Drone? I reckon it'd be very interesting. Keep up the great video content. Well done again! 👍😁
oh nice! glad you enjoyed it! yeah they are both great pants besides the older version zippers. glad you enjoyed it, maybe at some point I will, I post drone stuff on my instagram stories often, thanks! 😀
Excellent most entertaining gear video ever!Just found & subbed your channel today, I’m currently trying to decide between the xt250 & tw200...thoughts?? Also at 16:09 looks like you caught some eye glare on left...Squatch maybe lol... Idea for another video, animal encounters while riding. Thx
hey glad you think so! thanks for the sub. they are both cool just different bikes, I heard they are discontinuing the xt250 not sure if it's true or not. ohhh I saw that now that you pointed it out haha. maybe an alien obduction video will be in order hahah
@@TDubsKid Yes and in Europe, although they are available in deveolping countries. I am in Thailand most of the year, and they sell them here. I may get one. Happy New year.
So perfect timing, I was looking at jacket & pants review and saw yours in the side bar - Hey I know that guy heh. Good review dude, let us know what Klim said. They make a long lasting quality product so not surprising when something wears out sometimes, but ya the zippers failing is bad. I see your still rocking the Troy Lees, If you get a chance to tell what is like to wear those all the times and how well they do and don't work that would be interesting- at least to me and the rest of the crunchy knee guys heh. Nice job tagging on the run at the end always fun to watch you out and about terrorizing Mr Rock 🦖
haha nice! glad you found it at the right time, thanks! I will for sure, I just sent the pants out yesterday, yeah for sure, I think it was those flaps that caused them to wear out quick. yeah they are pretty good, just bulky, they don't sell them anymore though, I might move to a Ossur CTi, I already have one, just would need the other side, and a knee protector kit, they are much lighter and stronger with carbon fiber and not bulky at all, just expensive, they can really help from knee injuries but are not perfect. they are a bit uncomfortable at first but I got use to them. haha indeed
@@TDubsKid Ya the guy from Cross Train Enduro also likes them, they at least look lightweight🎈. Ya gonna need to break into the BIG piggy bank for that🤑. Thanks much for the info 👍🤩🦖
Great review. My issue is a polyester allergy. That stuff is in damn near everything. Nylon is okay as long as there is no polyester. Pretty much cotton and wool for me.
thanks, oh wow I didn't know you could have a polyester allergy. yeah these pants are made with mostly polyester. I think that's what nylon is made of. wool is good stuff
I always have to have the front of my pants reinforced because im packing a pretty big one. I used to be Ron Jeremy's stunt double. I did all his money shots.
The Klim Dakar have a rear exhaust mesh hidden in a pleated fold. they are really good pants that keep your legs dry in 30" deep river crossings. However those front zipper vents are usally a 2 hand job because the mesh gets caught in the zipper.
KOOL! I have yet to get any gear: I need Hand/brush guard, extra lights, tank bag and now riding gear. Knuckle gloves, pants, and jacket! WHAT DID I MISS? Oh yeah, skid plate.
I used my Kawasaki KLX250 to commute to the city, the hand guards used to take hits from car wing mirrors as I used to filter at speed. The strong hand guards that have the metal bar that gives full protection is worth it if you clip anything solid as most times you'll not snag and just take a glancing blow. Avoid flimsy hand guards.
Great and entertaining review! More like this would be welcome. I'm hoping you have good luck on the Klim warranty. I'd be interested in their response.
Another interesting video! I would be interested if they honor the lifetime warranty on the ones that had all the blown out zippers and seams. I hope you mention it when you find out! Another camping video before the end of the season? 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
thank you! for sure I gotta send those out this week, ill make a quick video on what happens, for sure! I also have videos all the way back from 2018 and on I still need to edit 😳
Great video. Love the skit. What kind of hot weather upper gear do you wear (shirt/ protection). I live in Az 100+ degrees. I get tempted to just wear a t-shirt, but don't. I'm new to Dual sport and wonder what others do. I usually war a mesh jacket. You better lock that Tdub up or that dinosaur is gonna steal it too. I appreciate the videos. God Bless
thank you! I wear a TLD armored shirt and just a jersey over it, it flows air well but you gotta be moving, 100+ degrees is hot no matter what you do. haha good idea 😂 thanks, God Bless
KLIM can fix that in house for the zipper or any parts if needed. They are also huge in supporting our trails by giving a LOT of money to various groups that fight for our rights to ride trails.
Keep forgetting to put hip armour on my favourite leather motorcycle trousers, had a few "offs" and only bad bruises were unprotected hip. Had hand sized purple bruise and walked like I'd been kicked hard in the 4rse.
nice! yeah we get all kinds of weather here, one day I was riding around noon, and it was warm and sunny, then in the afternoon it got really cold and started snowing like crazy, I nearly got frost bite haha
@@TDubsKid Gaerne SG12s - accept no substitutes⚜ Still made in Italy💎✂ and highly rated 💛- Mrs Santa🤶 said Ill get some for Christmas if Im good .👼 Theyre pricey 🤑🤑🤑, but the rep is hard to beat, and yes theyre water proof. Formas are awfully good too👍 They make a Low ADV style you might like🥾🦖. That way when you roll with Kyle again through the creek your bike will be the only thing to get wet🌊 🤣🤣🤣 Let us know how it turns out. Tx4V
The Fed-ex truck just dropped off the In the boot, Mojave pant, and I would like to comment on the waist sizing and knee area. I wear a 36" Levi jean that is a bit tight, (but they stretch after being worn for a bit.), and the 36" Mojave pant is the same fit with the side adjustment straps let out all the way. Good, and I hope to lose a bit of weight. I just wanted you to know you can go try on some 550 Levi jeans for the fit you want, and Klim should match it well. I don't use knee braces, but my big Fox Titan pro knee protectors (with 2 pivot points around the knee cap. Probably as big as some knee braces) fit in there nicely. I will be careful with the pocket zippers. I don't see any washing instructions. It maybe possible that washing/drying effects the zippers, so I will let them air dry, and treat the zippers gingerly. There is a tag that says lifetime warranty, and another tag from the government saying they can cause cancer. BS, just our global communistic government attacking free enterprise again. I see them. I am very happy with the fit.
Nice review and as far and Velcro goes I’d rather have zippers on any part of a riding pant... Klim here in Canada are very expensive! Great vid as always ✌🏻🇨🇦
to fix zippers add a bit of super glue to the area they are coming apart, this will however limit the range of movement of your zipper so gotta be careful about where you put it.
I don't think. I can make it there any time soon. Love to go riding, in that spot! (So Nice). If you never made it to Australia. Let me know. I can take you out. I also had the Klim Mojave pants. Very long lasting paints 8/10
Do you have any additional recommendations on pants since this video? I'm just getting into dualsports. So far, I've gotten a sidici alexi 2 mesh jacket because the price was right and tech 7 enduro boots. For now, i'm just riding with those and jeans because I can't decide on pants.
The zippers are very easy to fix just pinch the metal zipper slider thing on each size of it with needle nose pliers and it closes it tie on the zipper I fix zippers all the time works great 👍 try it
The Klims are almost the same as an MX pant but a bit more user friendly...pockets, adjustable. But those zippers have small teeth so they still fail over time. Holy wha that's some droning😆 New sub here...how often does that vertical lizard come around?
exactly, more of an adventure/dualsport pant but with the motocross look. yeah they could make the zippers a bit more heavy duty. haha thanks! he is usually around every so often. always getting into trouble
If you roll a KLR650, you need to bing watch his stuff. The TDub is the mini me of KLRs and DRZs 🤣 Basically the littlest of the three Unkillable Two Wheeled Tractors 🛠 and ya hes got killer drone stuff 📡
just had hip pads in the Mojaves, I had the knee pads in my motorcycle jeans, they were pretty nice, the pads did have the potential to move somewhat move out of the way on a fall though,
@@TDubsKid Ya that's some awesome footage, you could do a tech blurb on that easy,🎥 (easy to please, not easy to edit and make🤣) its a hot moto topic 😎
Rubber Neck tried Asterisk and some of its hardware was poking in and uncomfortable on my leg. Then tried Leatt and those were okay in comfort. This is what I currently wear - A* youth bioinic 5S www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-youth-bionic-5s-knee-braces
hey, i hope you see this. I have beem very interested in tw200's for a while. and now that i have a job thats an hour away I have been considering getting one to save on gas milage annd also have fun. In a previous video about an 18 model you were saying that highway really isnt the move but then you also said for more speed you going go for higher, with the newer 2021 would it be possible to go more around 75 mph so i can commute for work? the 2021 also look awesome and id love to have it for riding around off road with friends
hey, yeah you can gear it higher to help for speed but the bike is not meant for going 75, even the suspension is not really meant for that speed, and not really enough power, 55-60 seems to be the max I would ride it for any extended amount of time. you should really check out the new KTM 390 adventure, that would be perfect for what your looking for, should be good on gas too, only costs a little more than a TW. I might even get one as a second bike someday. www.ktm.com/en-us/models/travel/ktm-390-adventure2020.html
My place of work moved 45 miles away (to a city). Although I have a large touring motorcycle (Yamaha FJR1300) I ended up doing 10,000 miles on my Kawasaki KLX250, lowered with road tyres. Got close to 90 mpg. Most of the travel was on a motorway and little 250cc was OK. 90 mile round trip. Faster speeds going to work (tailwind) and used to go slowly going home (into wind). Using the KLX250 cut my cost of commute by half. FJR1300 great but enjoyed the challenge of the smaller bike.
Yup KLX are good, nice suspensions,😎 KTM nice but pricey 🤑 but for what your saying- try looking at a DRZ400,👍 good enough on roads, good on trails, LOTS of support for them online and after market as well. You will really learn you motorcycle on that one.🔧(lots of mods, rock hard engines). You can keep it light for trails, TW style or Enduro, but also Pannier it up and make it an ADV as well for trips or carrying stuff to work. Look on the Tube, and get a feel for em, and they sell used pretty cheap too, new as well. Just another opinion - but Love my TDub heh and when I win the lottery = KTMs for everyone 🥳
sent the Mojave pants in for warranty, here's how it turned out: ua-cam.com/video/8rGZACxt-mA/v-deo.html
Great video man, that Olympia board meeting skit was hilarious!
Glad you liked it! thanks
Your production quality is surprisingly good. Why doesn't this guy have more viewers and subs??? Fantastic job
thanks! I appreciate that haha
The dinosaur at the end was a hilarious touch.
haha glad you enjoyed!
I could see having your new set as a cool weather set and the mojave's as a hot weather set. Really enjoyed the drone footage section, music was perfect!
for sure, it will be nice riding in cool weather now haha, glad you enjoyed it 😀
I am planning on buying a TW200, preferably used, in the near future and discovered your channel while searching for TW reviews. What a great channel! I am working through watching all of your videos as time allows. I admire the fact that you don't let anything stop you from getting out there. I sometimes find myself making excuses for not doing something because I don't always have somebody to go with. Like you say, life is short, seize the moment. In that regard you have been an inspiration. I have also found your clothing advise useful. Keep up the good work. I know how much time you are putting into this. Just wanted you to know that it is appreciated.
hey good to hear, hopefully your getting a good deal on it. glad you enjoy the videos! thanks for watching, yeah we will always have an excuse, I still do struggle getting out there sometimes, thanks! ill keep the videos coming, so good to know. ride safe and have fun!
Awesome video man as always, you do amazing work. I can't imagine how much time, effort and work goes into these uploads but I really enjoy everything you do. it's more helpful than you'll ever know. Thank you
Thanks a ton! glad to know my effort is helpful 😀
Great video Wes...jam packed with info,a comedy skit,product review,drone flight... nobody else is doin all that in one video !
haha thanks! glad you enjoyed it 😀 I try my best
Wish I had your editing skills. Even your cinematography looks fantastic. Then there's your riding area. Everything just looks awesome. Even your pants lol
thanks! it only takes practice. yeah I love living here haha
I love your Olympic board meeting too, that was quite entertaining. And thank you for your reviews. and that's amazing I stop and pick up things, rocks etc off the trails I ride to it's kind of funny because I don't want anybody else to run into them. I never seen anybody else do that but me. Thank you for the video
glad you enjoyed it! haha great minds think alike I guess, no problem, thanks for watching!
I thank you for your content. It is always much appreciated and I'm looking forward to more videos! As a new rider this year, your videos help me out and act as a guide on what to do & what to buy.
no problem! thanks for watching! glad to hear they are helpful 😀
Love the drone footage
thanks! glad you enjoyed
instant sub after seeing the footage. Nothing cooler than a fellow rider who also can work a camera, and a drone for that matter.
Thank you, you answered many questions I was going ask. Keep making all kinds of videos.
no problem, glad it had everything you needed to know, will do! I like to mix it up
Your content is always top notch. The more diverse your topics, the more quality content you can share.
I appreciate that!
Great video...By all means...more gear reviews! It is nice to know what works and what doesn't without having to spend a bunch of money to find out. Your reviews are fair and offer great insight and information. Well Done!
thanks! will be more gear reviews to come :)
Hey, just want to say thanks for being a great steward of the trails, clearing dangerous debris is fantastic! I have been riding for a couple years on the street, but have been offroading with my dad in a Jeep for years. Your reviews along with the Fortnine video convinced me to get offroad on a bike. I had been searching for months for a good deal on a TW, but they are very popular here in CO. I ended up with a DR650, and I kinda think that's the better choice for me personally. If you ever do a group ride/meet hit me up! I've barely scratched the surface of Rampart Range. Safe travels!
hey no problem! thanks for stopping by. nice yeah 4 wheel drives are fun but off road bikes seem so more connected to the road in a way. yeah TW's seem to be hard to find here for some reason. that's a good bike! my friend just got an xr650, for sure! i'm riding rampart tomorrow late afternoon. thanks you as well
Great to see you and TRex again!
Zippers - keep them clean and lubed and slide them slow. Chap stick is actually a pretty good lube. It's the sliders that wear out. If they are metal give them a little squeeze with pliars. It might get them working again.
haha yeah he comes around now and then good idea, ill take better care of them this time. ill have to try that if they don't fix them
Hey, good to see you back, and goog review.
The pants with the open zippers are easily repaired. Is is because the mouths of the sliders are opening up from prolonged use and no longer align the zipper sides properly. Push the slider to the fully open position, then take a slide jaw plier and place it towards the back of the slider and squeeze gently on either side until you can feel a little bit of resistance when you try to pull the slider. That should do it. Little bit at a time or you will jam the zip.
Let me know if it works.
Had a convertible soft top car, rear window had a zip under a lot of tension, was able to get new zipper cheaply without changing whole zip.
that's a really cool idea, ill just send it back this time but if they don't fix it ill try that, thanks so much!
Nice video TDub ! I actually just bought those same pants but in all black, I ride a Honda Africa Twin. I had the same review as you, they are a warm pant, the vent helps a bit when sitting, you can really notice it when standing. they seem like a nice pant though. loved the drone footage too !
thank you! yeah they seem pretty versatile, seems like a great pant for me, we get all kinds of weather here, glad you enjoyed
I am soooo jealous of the riding areas you have there! Ohio is a real bummer in that regard. And that dinosaur cracks me up!
yeah I got lucky I guess, seems like ohio would have some riding though. that dino is out of control haha
Solid video man! It’s good seeing a actual inside look at some of the pants I’ve looked and and used myself the Dakar’s are nice for sure!
hey thanks! yeah I thought it might be helpful to share what I didn't and did like about the pants. yeah they are great!
I love my KLIM pants as well! I've had them for a few years now and are top-notch!
nice! they are great pants indeed, seem to hold up well
Great review. Loved the skit and drone footage as well. More review videos would be great.
thanks, glad you enjoyed it! good to know 😀
Man, great video! I have never watched a video of somebody’s pants for this long tbh haha...
Ha ha, now that you mention it...
hahaha 😂
Cool video! Let us know what Klim says. Great stuff but I want more videos... I know it’s not simple stuff but just take it that you are putting out great quality! I appreciate it, I just wish there was more is all
thanks! ill let you guys know with another video, yeah it's the editing part that slows me up. hard to stay focused at a computer for that long, just ordered a laptop so I can edit outside and other cool places, really bums me out when i'm stuck in the same spot inside editing all day
Lol.. Good rock animation 👏 nice drone footage..music and crickets.. Love dinosaur too.. Haha good review of pants.. 👍😁
haha thanks! glad you enjoyed it 😀
Awesome drone work buddy, mind blowing , cheers.
Thank you! Cheers!
They let all the rain in, but for summer riding, they rock.
oh I bet! they also don't like exhaust headers
Gloves maybe next time.. Those Drone shoots bring me joy ..your Tw still look very nice GJ
good idea! glad you enjoy them. thanks
Awesome addition to your channel! You are getting more creative every time. If you got an Amazon affiliate page and I would buy from your shop whenever I needed parts. I already used your videos for shifters, chain care, and more. You put in the work... you should profit from this.
hey thanks! I appreciate that, yeah I already put affiliate links in the descriptions, I may have to make a page, I gotta figure out how to do that, really helps funding of the videos, much appreciated 😀
Good job! I've been thinking about the Mojave's. Thanks for explaining the difference on the zippers. Makes perfect sense. I may have to look into the Dakar's. Thanks again!
thanks! yeah the new zippers without those flaps should last longer easier to get in and out of them too. just sent my mojaves off to see if they will repair them. I like the Dakars! no problem, thanks for watching
Enjoyed, especially "board meeting", spot on.
Glad you enjoyed it haha
Great info! As a new rider I found this very useful. Looks like I started out the same as you (and many others)....I started w/ a set of armored jeans and will be looking to upgrade when I get better and start going off-road.
thanks! glad you think so, nice, just a little at a time is the way to go
Awesome job once again! I'm writing from Buena Vista Colorado ( not far from you) and we have had a lot of rain today so the riding should be great tomorrow. My buddy is riding a TW and I'm on a KX 250 F and we want to go ride the 4 mile area. My son (Beta 300 RR) and I are going to Taylor Park (not far from BV) to ride single track mid August for several days and you should think about joining up with us. Do it! I'll look into those KLIM pants too.
thank you! oh nice, not far at all. yeah I love riding after a rain, no dust! sounds cool, sounds cool but I have been pretty busy lately no sure ill make it
Hey TDubsKid! Big fan. After a few years of dreaming, I might be getting my own TW200 early next year. Your videos have always been a great help.
I was wondering if you'd consider making a video about all the gear you bring when you go adventuring - things like your bags, what's in them, gps, etc. I looked back to see if you have already made a video like that, but only found 1 video about your bag contents from 2015, unless I missed one. I'm sure a lot has changed since then, or maybe not haha
Anyways, keep up the great work!
hey thanks! glad to hear you enjoy the videos, nice best of luck finding a good deal on one. oh for sure, I need to make a new video on what I bring, a lot has changed indeed, thanks for the idea
Love all the videos you put out man
glad to hear you enjoy them!
Like the Zipper Spoof! Nice corporate touch! Humor always WNS!
haha Glad you liked it!
Hi from Australia, the Land Down Under! 😁 I like your review. I have Klim Mojave, and wondered what the difference was comparing the Dakar. Now I know, thanks to you. Excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed your Drone Footage. The quality was really good. Would you do a review on your Drone? I reckon it'd be very interesting. Keep up the great video content. Well done again! 👍😁
oh nice! glad you enjoyed it! yeah they are both great pants besides the older version zippers. glad you enjoyed it, maybe at some point I will, I post drone stuff on my instagram stories often, thanks! 😀
Excellent most entertaining gear video ever!Just found & subbed your channel today, I’m currently trying to decide between the xt250 & tw200...thoughts?? Also at 16:09 looks like you caught some eye glare on left...Squatch maybe lol...
Idea for another video, animal encounters while riding. Thx
hey glad you think so! thanks for the sub. they are both cool just different bikes, I heard they are discontinuing the xt250 not sure if it's true or not. ohhh I saw that now that you pointed it out haha. maybe an alien obduction video will be in order hahah
Great little motorbike. I like them, along with the VanVan 200.
Indeed, looks like they stopped the van van in the united stares though
@@TDubsKid Yes and in Europe, although they are available in deveolping countries. I am in Thailand most of the year, and they sell them here. I may get one.
Happy New year.
So perfect timing, I was looking at jacket & pants review and saw yours in the side bar - Hey I know that guy heh. Good review dude, let us know what Klim said. They make a long lasting quality product so not surprising when something wears out sometimes, but ya the zippers failing is bad. I see your still rocking the Troy Lees, If you get a chance to tell what is like to wear those all the times and how well they do and don't work that would be interesting- at least to me and the rest of the crunchy knee guys heh. Nice job tagging on the run at the end always fun to watch you out and about terrorizing Mr Rock 🦖
haha nice! glad you found it at the right time, thanks! I will for sure, I just sent the pants out yesterday, yeah for sure, I think it was those flaps that caused them to wear out quick. yeah they are pretty good, just bulky, they don't sell them anymore though, I might move to a Ossur CTi, I already have one, just would need the other side, and a knee protector kit, they are much lighter and stronger with carbon fiber and not bulky at all, just expensive, they can really help from knee injuries but are not perfect. they are a bit uncomfortable at first but I got use to them. haha indeed
@@TDubsKid Ya the guy from Cross Train Enduro also likes them, they at least look lightweight🎈. Ya gonna need to break into the BIG piggy bank for that🤑. Thanks much for the info 👍🤩🦖
Great review. My issue is a polyester allergy. That stuff is in damn near everything. Nylon is okay as long as there is no polyester. Pretty much cotton and wool for me.
thanks, oh wow I didn't know you could have a polyester allergy. yeah these pants are made with mostly polyester. I think that's what nylon is made of. wool is good stuff
Love this channel! Amazing videos that always brighten my day thank you TDubskid!
Glad you enjoy it! thanks for watching 😀
Good2 info. I like The drone footage and that usually the things that i'm waiting for in your video. ohsem.
glad you enjoyed it! been really into drones lately, more of that to come
those drone shots are so cool bro
thanks! glad you enjoy them
I was in for the pants review and found some FPV, nice!
haha glad you ejoyed it! i'm addicted to fpv
Good video and info, great drone shots at end!
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks
That was cool TDubs, good job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Those look awesome, klim stuff is to notch. Your skit had me laughing too
yeah I love the color, that's for sure! glad to hear
good review, more of them would be good, but do not forget to put the riding and drone parts in.
thanks! I will not forget that of course
I always have to have the front of my pants reinforced because im packing a pretty big one. I used to be Ron Jeremy's stunt double. I did all his money shots.
The Klim Dakar have a rear exhaust mesh hidden in a pleated fold. they are really good pants that keep your legs dry in 30" deep river crossings. However those front zipper vents are usally a 2 hand job because the mesh gets caught in the zipper.
oh neat! I didn't know that, that's good to know, yeah I found that out can't do it while riding haha
LOL and I commented too early because you definitely brought that up (two hand job) 😄
KOOL! I have yet to get any gear:
I need Hand/brush guard, extra lights, tank bag and now riding gear. Knuckle gloves, pants, and jacket!
WHAT DID I MISS?
Oh yeah, skid plate.
I used my Kawasaki KLX250 to commute to the city, the hand guards used to take hits from car wing mirrors as I used to filter at speed. The strong hand guards that have the metal bar that gives full protection is worth it if you clip anything solid as most times you'll not snag and just take a glancing blow. Avoid flimsy hand guards.
A money tree. Lol
maybe some boots and helmet?
Great and entertaining review! More like this would be welcome. I'm hoping you have good luck on the Klim warranty. I'd be interested in their response.
thanks! cool, yeah I make a quick video on what happens, still gotta send them out this week
Another interesting video! I would be interested if they honor the lifetime warranty on the ones that had all the blown out zippers and seams. I hope you mention it when you find out!
Another camping video before the end of the season? 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
thank you! for sure I gotta send those out this week, ill make a quick video on what happens, for sure! I also have videos all the way back from 2018 and on I still need to edit 😳
The dinosaur taking the old pants from the trash - priceless!
haha not even sure if they will fit 😂
The plastic zipper wear’s through the pull you can buy replacements or squeeze them with pliers
good to know, thanks
@@TDubsKid Not if you can pull the zipper apart by hand after the teeth are engaged. They are either engaged or not.
Great video. Love the skit. What kind of hot weather upper gear do you wear (shirt/ protection). I live in Az 100+ degrees. I get tempted to just wear a t-shirt, but don't. I'm new to Dual sport and wonder what others do. I usually war a mesh jacket. You better lock that Tdub up or that dinosaur is gonna steal it too. I appreciate the videos. God Bless
thank you! I wear a TLD armored shirt and just a jersey over it, it flows air well but you gotta be moving, 100+ degrees is hot no matter what you do. haha good idea 😂 thanks, God Bless
The last quad footage was awesome so was the review..
Glad you enjoyed it!
Rmatv Arc battleborn suit is good for cold weather, and maybe up to 80F summer. Ive been looking for a set for summer riding
nice! yeah hard to have one set good for every weather
KLIM can fix that in house for the zipper or any parts if needed. They are also huge in supporting our trails by giving a LOT of money to various groups that fight for our rights to ride trails.
good to know! they seem like a great company
Hell yeah! New vids are awesome!!!
More to come!
Great video. I love my Klim Dakar pants but I shouldn’t have gotten black. Too much heat retention.
thanks! yeah black is really going to soak up the sun a lot more, looks cool though
Keep forgetting to put hip armour on my favourite leather motorcycle trousers, had a few "offs" and only bad bruises were unprotected hip. Had hand sized purple bruise and walked like I'd been kicked hard in the 4rse.
yeah hip armor really helps
Klim has good warranty. They gave me full store credit for me to use on a new jacket. Too bad the sleeves were long for me lol
oh nice! that's good to know
Great footage, subscribed ! Great pants too.
Much appreciated!
I have the Klim Mojave ITB pants 2019, the airflow is amazing. I live in tropical region, don’t think i can survive with the Dakar pants.
nice! yeah we get all kinds of weather here, one day I was riding around noon, and it was warm and sunny, then in the afternoon it got really cold and started snowing like crazy, I nearly got frost bite haha
nice work with the drone! For the Dakar's how do you think they would do with knee armor instead of knee braces?
hey thanks! and they should do ok if the armor is in the right position,
Awesome vid man. What kind of boots have you worn over the TW years?!?!
thanks! they are alpinestar tech 2's but they don't make them anymore, I want to get some waterproof ones, these ones leak water like crazy
@@TDubsKid Gaerne SG12s - accept no substitutes⚜ Still made in Italy💎✂ and highly rated 💛- Mrs Santa🤶 said Ill get some for Christmas if Im good .👼 Theyre pricey 🤑🤑🤑, but the rep is hard to beat, and yes theyre water proof. Formas are awfully good too👍 They make a Low ADV style you might like🥾🦖. That way when you roll with Kyle again through the creek your bike will be the only thing to get wet🌊 🤣🤣🤣 Let us know how it turns out. Tx4V
Great review, man. Yes, more reviews!
thanks! More to come!
We want more drone flying!!!
plenty more to come! 😀
The Fed-ex truck just dropped off the In the boot, Mojave pant, and I would like to comment on the waist sizing and knee area. I wear a 36" Levi jean that is a bit tight, (but they stretch after being worn for a bit.), and the 36" Mojave pant is the same fit with the side adjustment straps let out all the way. Good, and I hope to lose a bit of weight. I just wanted you to know you can go try on some 550 Levi jeans for the fit you want, and Klim should match it well. I don't use knee braces, but my big Fox Titan pro knee protectors (with 2 pivot points around the knee cap. Probably as big as some knee braces) fit in there nicely. I will be careful with the pocket zippers. I don't see any washing instructions. It maybe possible that washing/drying effects the zippers, so I will let them air dry, and treat the zippers gingerly. There is a tag that says lifetime warranty, and another tag from the government saying they can cause cancer. BS, just our global communistic government attacking free enterprise again. I see them. I am very happy with the fit.
thanks for the good info
I loved this video.. Especially when you acted like 3 different people about the orderd too many zippers thing.. It was too good. 🔥👍👌😎👋
Glad you liked it!! 😅
Nice review and as far and Velcro goes I’d rather have zippers on any part of a riding pant... Klim here in Canada are very expensive! Great vid as always ✌🏻🇨🇦
thanks! yeah depends on what you like, both can wear out. darn, thanks!
Good looking pants. Thanks for the video.
no problem, Thanks for watching!
Have you been to performance cycle in centennial? Cool place lots of gear on hand.
yeah that place is great! I got my rain gear there
to fix zippers add a bit of super glue to the area they are coming apart, this will however limit the range of movement of your zipper so gotta be careful about where you put it.
good idea! Ill see if they fix them first but that may be my plan B
Yes on the gear
thanks for letting me know
Great drone footage.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for review, let us know how the pants handle rain!
thanks! will do, there is also this waterproofing spray that could help too
You're hilarious! Awesome video.
Thank you!! 😁
I don't think. I can make it there any time soon. Love to go riding, in that spot! (So Nice). If you never made it to Australia. Let me know. I can take you out. I also had the Klim Mojave pants. Very long lasting paints 8/10
Yeah pretty far from Australia. Cool, I appreciate that. The Mojave’s are great for hot weather
@@TDubsKid Anytime
How does the tw200 compare to the klx230 model. I was looking to get one but can't pick which one is better
the tw200 has a lower seat height and fat tires, the new klx230 has modern tech for a really good price
Are you using a vr headset with your drone? I wish that you would do a video on your drone setup if you haven't already!
Sometimes. Maybe someday!
Do you have any additional recommendations on pants since this video? I'm just getting into dualsports. So far, I've gotten a sidici alexi 2 mesh jacket because the price was right and tech 7 enduro boots. For now, i'm just riding with those and jeans because I can't decide on pants.
not really I have a like 2 pairs of dakars. and this street pair I got that look like regular pants
The zippers are very easy to fix just pinch the metal zipper slider thing on each size of it with needle nose pliers and it closes it tie on the zipper I fix zippers all the time works great 👍 try it
thanks ill try that for next time
You get a thumbs up for moving that rock 🤘
Haha the least I could do
Super video
I bought IXS Montevideo RS1000 pants
Oh nice those look cool. thanks!
@@TDubsKid nice dron fotage
thanks!
I like those Klim pants,they should have put d30 armour in them instead of the cheap foam.I imagine it was to get to that price point.
yeah for sure, maybe that is why they just stopped including Armour so you could pick out the kind you want
The Klims are almost the same as an MX pant but a bit more user friendly...pockets, adjustable. But those zippers have small teeth so they still fail over time. Holy wha that's some droning😆 New sub here...how often does that vertical lizard come around?
exactly, more of an adventure/dualsport pant but with the motocross look. yeah they could make the zippers a bit more heavy duty. haha thanks! he is usually around every so often. always getting into trouble
If you roll a KLR650, you need to bing watch his stuff. The TDub is the mini me of KLRs and DRZs 🤣 Basically the littlest of the three Unkillable Two Wheeled Tractors 🛠 and ya hes got killer drone stuff 📡
What lever protection are you using?
this is my current setup ua-cam.com/video/RJBoc6NR5F0/v-deo.html
Hahaha, the olympia meeting is funny
haha glad you enjoyed it
Did you put pads in the knee and hip pockets? If so, how did it feel?
just had hip pads in the Mojaves, I had the knee pads in my motorcycle jeans, they were pretty nice, the pads did have the potential to move somewhat move out of the way on a fall though,
I love your videos, I literally bought a teedub cause of your videos, get it in 2 weeks a 2015 with 289 miles on her, very excited. John 3:16
glad you enjoy them! hope you enjoy it, that is super low miles. Amen
Hey what's your drone setup and great video as always buddy 👍
it's a racing drone I built myself, tbs source one frame and I flight stack, with 2306 xing e motors. thanks!
@@TDubsKid Ya that's some awesome footage, you could do a tech blurb on that easy,🎥 (easy to please, not easy to edit and make🤣) its a hot moto topic 😎
what jacket is that your wearing? looks awesome!
just a jersey over a TLD armored shirt
Awesome video!
Thanks!
My new A* knee braces fit me well. Got the youth size cause i’m a small rider
nice! as long as they fit well and are comfortable that is what matters
Not tried knee braces, I keep forgetting to investigate what would work with my current gear. Would invest in knee braces if suitable for me.
Rubber Neck tried Asterisk and some of its hardware was poking in and uncomfortable on my leg. Then tried Leatt and those were okay in comfort. This is what I currently wear - A* youth bioinic 5S www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-youth-bionic-5s-knee-braces
hey, i hope you see this. I have beem very interested in tw200's for a while. and now that i have a job thats an hour away I have been considering getting one to save on gas milage annd also have fun. In a previous video about an 18 model you were saying that highway really isnt the move but then you also said for more speed you going go for higher, with the newer 2021 would it be possible to go more around 75 mph so i can commute for work? the 2021 also look awesome and id love to have it for riding around off road with friends
hey, yeah you can gear it higher to help for speed but the bike is not meant for going 75, even the suspension is not really meant for that speed, and not really enough power, 55-60 seems to be the max I would ride it for any extended amount of time. you should really check out the new KTM 390 adventure, that would be perfect for what your looking for, should be good on gas too, only costs a little more than a TW. I might even get one as a second bike someday. www.ktm.com/en-us/models/travel/ktm-390-adventure2020.html
My place of work moved 45 miles away (to a city). Although I have a large touring motorcycle (Yamaha FJR1300) I ended up doing 10,000 miles on my Kawasaki KLX250, lowered with road tyres. Got close to 90 mpg. Most of the travel was on a motorway and little 250cc was OK. 90 mile round trip. Faster speeds going to work (tailwind) and used to go slowly going home (into wind). Using the KLX250 cut my cost of commute by half. FJR1300 great but enjoyed the challenge of the smaller bike.
Yup KLX are good, nice suspensions,😎 KTM nice but pricey 🤑 but for what your saying- try looking at a DRZ400,👍 good enough on roads, good on trails, LOTS of support for them online and after market as well. You will really learn you motorcycle on that one.🔧(lots of mods, rock hard engines). You can keep it light for trails, TW style or Enduro, but also Pannier it up and make it an ADV as well for trips or carrying stuff to work. Look on the Tube, and get a feel for em, and they sell used pretty cheap too, new as well. Just another opinion - but Love my TDub heh and when I win the lottery = KTMs for everyone 🥳
wrangler jeans from walmart might do ok?
on pavement, they will not help much, off road they might be ok
Ya sure, 👍chicks dig scars 🤣