As a veteran 50 year plus now rider I recommend carrying spares for your particular bike , spark plug , fuel line pieces, zip ties & bailing wire & Gorilla tape , some loose type hardware in say a small can with a lid that you can use to replace that nut or bolt that vibrated out or fell off, a can of “ Flat fix” like Slime or a similar brand ( spray can type under pressure) , small pair of vice grips that can be used for things like Broken shift lever or rear brake lever in extreme emergencies, an emergency fire starter kit ( strike matches in an old aluminum 35mm film canister has been my go -to ) , an emergency reflective cold weather wrap type blanket from any survivalist outfitter that easily folds into your backpack & lastly for me at least is plenty of water to re-hydrate & some type of protein and snacks that are high carb/ calorie for whenever you feel fatigued or get stranded somewhere. As most of my life has been riding out in mountain & desert type environments these simple tips have saved my ass , or a buddies on more than one occasion . Oh and the J-B weld Fast metal epoxy kits too for everything from almost any extensive crash damage and a small first aid kit for the same reason. Sometimes help is a lot farther away than you think or have the ability to get quickly and can be a real life-saver . Don’t always depend on something like your cell phone to get you out of a tough spot or situation. And finally learn basic CPR from a class sometime / somewhere as you may need to save a life someday . C-ya & ride safe everyone. 🤞😉👍
Trail Tools that have saved my bacon more than once: Aluminum tire irons with an axle adapter - On several occasions I have had to remove a rear wheel. A lightweight jacket and old fence wire completely wrapped around the rear axle are impossible to remove without taking off the rear wheel. I have also had to use the tire iron to open or close very taught farmer gates. Crescent wrench - My son smacked a rock just right, ripped off the chain guide and it potato chip bent the rear sprocket. I was able to straighten the rear sprocket enough that we could ride out and actually ride the next day so the trip wasn't ruined. Spark plug wrench and spare plug - These are a must for 2 strokes. It sucks to smoke a plug with no spare and your ride is done. A drowned bike without a plug wrench sucks! Extra tire valves and a tool to remove them - Sometimes they gum up or don't hold pressure. You get to the trail and your high pressure Tubliss tube is flat because of a leaky valve. A new valve and problem solved! Mountain bike hand pump Extra rear brake pedal and all rear brake lever bolts - I've finished several rides with no rear brake because of lost bolts / stop nut or busted pedal. Bring spares Replace the little brake caliper pin clips with pieces of bailing wire folded back towards the rear. One ride in deep brush, it pulled the little clips off and the caliper pin fell out. Front brake pads completely fell out and got lost along with the pin and clips. Since using bailing wire, zero issues. Extra hand guard bolts with hardware - These get bent and broken all the time
Tubliss is a nice middle ground between tubes and mousses! I'm a really light guy and wanted to run really low pressures (3-4psi rear) without worrying about pinch flats. They've been working great. When you get a flat you can also just use a plug like with an atv tire.
A few notes from a avid trail rider. 1. have a spark plug tool that will work for your bike. It may get dropped in a water crossing and get flooded. 2. We run ham style radio's. The leader has one and the last guy has one. Sometimes the gap is too big for regular helmet radio's to work. 3. I run Moose. I'm pretty hard on tires and seem to get a lot of flats. Moose are a bit of a pain to deal with but are 100% worth it to never get another flat tire. 4. Get a comfortable seat. Stock seats mostly suck for long rides.
Thats all I do is solo wilderness riding, Im a minimalist and never had an issue I couldnt resolve. 1: Dont do it if u are older, or not in shape. 2: I hate Tubliss. It bends wheels. Run heavy tubes and dont run under 15psi if going into remote areas. I also carry a small battery inflator that doubles as phone charger in case i want to air down and hit pavement same day {i also rigged a usb charger to trickle charge for my bike battery} 3: Your 2 stroke carb bike will leave your ass stranded eventually. Its always something, from jetting, plug etc. Unless you know your 2T bike inside/out, leave it in garage for wilderness trips. 4: Only venture out in the morning, so in case something happens you have daylight to hike out. 5: Fully charge your phone. You may not have good signal but texts usually work, and check your area cuz 911 uses satellite instead of cell towers so I dont need an emergency radio {you might}. 5: The basics you should have is small tools, food, water, sunscreen or warmer shirt depending on climate. Everything i listed fits in my hydration pack. 6: NO HERO RIDING if solo on exploration trips. The fun for me is being on my bike and exploring new areas. I ride at a fun pace but dont push it. If that hill/rock bed looks risky, go somewhere else. Trust your gut, u are out for a good time not a risky one. 14 years of small dual sport/enduro riding mostly solo and Iv only had a few incidents but nothing I couldnt get myself and bike out of, by myself. Had a KLX at bottom of steep mnts in Mexico, had to banzai the bike up rocks and let it ghost ride up but its a tough bike. Had a Tiger 800 stuck on bottom of steep hill in SoCal mnts. Took a couple thousand miles off my starter and clutch but 2 hours of trying got me back up. And had a WR250F run out of gas in AZ {fuel line vibrated quick connect off bottom of tank} but hiked a few miles out and was able to get my truck in to retrieve it.
lol just because you don’t know shit about a 2T doesnt mean you should be preaching everyone else to leave theirs at the house. 4 generations of HARDCORE enduro riding, my family has ALWAYS owned 2T and we go on hard, rocky, muddy, huge hills, creek crossing, and more and have never had an issue we couldn’t resolve on a 2T. I’ve seen more 4 strokes ruin a ride because they broke down and couldn’t resolve the solution compared to a 2T.
I carry all the tools to fix a flat, remove and clean my carb and almost anything else i would need in a small pouch, i carry 2 tire irons also. And of course plenty of water.
Fodsports MS1 Pro works as good or Better than the super expensive models, the intercom function is amazing on the MS1-Pro, we have two 250F's.. we have comms as far as 300 yards or more in open territory, its amazing. I tried the most expensive cardo and some others and sent them back, not worth paying quadruple price.
I would really like the start point for the Big Sky Montana Ride. I am here all month in Big Sky. Thanks. I sent an email to you. Have a great weekend.
Hi Jay, first of all thank you for your content always enjoy. Just wondering the name on Travis’s hydration pack? Exactly what I’ve been looking for. So hard to find a hydration pack that holds a phone in chest area. Currently run the Ogio MX Flight vest but too hot for summer riding in Australia.
sorry for the delay- email is best for any questions-- Travis wrote me back - here it is -- www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/klim-arsenal-15-backpack-p?ref=1050
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As a veteran 50 year plus now rider I recommend carrying spares for your particular bike , spark plug , fuel line pieces, zip ties & bailing wire & Gorilla tape , some loose type hardware in say a small can with a lid that you can use to replace that nut or bolt that vibrated out or fell off, a can of “ Flat fix” like Slime or a similar brand ( spray can type under pressure) , small pair of vice grips that can be used for things like Broken shift lever or rear brake lever in extreme emergencies, an emergency fire starter kit ( strike matches in an old aluminum 35mm film canister has been my go -to ) , an emergency reflective cold weather wrap type blanket from any survivalist outfitter that easily folds into your backpack & lastly for me at least is plenty of water to re-hydrate & some type of protein and snacks that are high carb/ calorie for whenever you feel fatigued or get stranded somewhere. As most of my life has been riding out in mountain & desert type environments these simple tips have saved my ass , or a buddies on more than one occasion . Oh and the J-B weld Fast metal epoxy kits too for everything from almost any extensive crash damage and a small first aid kit for the same reason. Sometimes help is a lot farther away than you think or have the ability to get quickly and can be a real life-saver . Don’t always depend on something like your cell phone to get you out of a tough spot or situation. And finally learn basic CPR from a class sometime / somewhere as you may need to save a life someday . C-ya & ride safe everyone. 🤞😉👍
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One of the most important tools to carry in the backcountry is a ZOLEO or InReach. Hiking, Biking or Riding.
Trail Tools that have saved my bacon more than once:
Aluminum tire irons with an axle adapter - On several occasions I have had to remove a rear wheel. A lightweight jacket and old fence wire completely wrapped around the rear axle are impossible to remove without taking off the rear wheel. I have also had to use the tire iron to open or close very taught farmer gates.
Crescent wrench - My son smacked a rock just right, ripped off the chain guide and it potato chip bent the rear sprocket. I was able to straighten the rear sprocket enough that we could ride out and actually ride the next day so the trip wasn't ruined.
Spark plug wrench and spare plug - These are a must for 2 strokes. It sucks to smoke a plug with no spare and your ride is done. A drowned bike without a plug wrench sucks!
Extra tire valves and a tool to remove them - Sometimes they gum up or don't hold pressure. You get to the trail and your high pressure Tubliss tube is flat because of a leaky valve. A new valve and problem solved!
Mountain bike hand pump
Extra rear brake pedal and all rear brake lever bolts - I've finished several rides with no rear brake because of lost bolts / stop nut or busted pedal. Bring spares
Replace the little brake caliper pin clips with pieces of bailing wire folded back towards the rear. One ride in deep brush, it pulled the little clips off and the caliper pin fell out. Front brake pads completely fell out and got lost along with the pin and clips. Since using bailing wire, zero issues.
Extra hand guard bolts with hardware - These get bent and broken all the time
Tubliss is a nice middle ground between tubes and mousses! I'm a really light guy and wanted to run really low pressures (3-4psi rear) without worrying about pinch flats. They've been working great. When you get a flat you can also just use a plug like with an atv tire.
+1 for Tubliss for dual sporting. Traction boost alone is worth it but the easy repairs are a bonus.
Yeah surprised he didn't mention it. Or maybe I missed that part.
I ride a 2000 xr 250 and i love it. Kicking it over is absolutely no problem.
Folks with e-start are soft. A dirt bike that won’t start because the battery is dead is just an expensive paperweight
I still have an 03 XR250. The old XRs are still some of the best trail bikes ever built IMO.
A few notes from a avid trail rider.
1. have a spark plug tool that will work for your bike. It may get dropped in a water crossing and get flooded.
2. We run ham style radio's. The leader has one and the last guy has one. Sometimes the gap is too big for regular helmet radio's to work.
3. I run Moose. I'm pretty hard on tires and seem to get a lot of flats. Moose are a bit of a pain to deal with but are 100% worth it to never get another flat tire.
4. Get a comfortable seat. Stock seats mostly suck for long rides.
Thats all I do is solo wilderness riding, Im a minimalist and never had an issue I couldnt resolve. 1: Dont do it if u are older, or not in shape. 2: I hate Tubliss. It bends wheels. Run heavy tubes and dont run under 15psi if going into remote areas. I also carry a small battery inflator that doubles as phone charger in case i want to air down and hit pavement same day {i also rigged a usb charger to trickle charge for my bike battery} 3: Your 2 stroke carb bike will leave your ass stranded eventually. Its always something, from jetting, plug etc. Unless you know your 2T bike inside/out, leave it in garage for wilderness trips. 4: Only venture out in the morning, so in case something happens you have daylight to hike out. 5: Fully charge your phone. You may not have good signal but texts usually work, and check your area cuz 911 uses satellite instead of cell towers so I dont need an emergency radio {you might}. 5: The basics you should have is small tools, food, water, sunscreen or warmer shirt depending on climate. Everything i listed fits in my hydration pack. 6: NO HERO RIDING if solo on exploration trips. The fun for me is being on my bike and exploring new areas. I ride at a fun pace but dont push it. If that hill/rock bed looks risky, go somewhere else. Trust your gut, u are out for a good time not a risky one.
14 years of small dual sport/enduro riding mostly solo and Iv only had a few incidents but nothing I couldnt get myself and bike out of, by myself. Had a KLX at bottom of steep mnts in Mexico, had to banzai the bike up rocks and let it ghost ride up but its a tough bike. Had a Tiger 800 stuck on bottom of steep hill in SoCal mnts. Took a couple thousand miles off my starter and clutch but 2 hours of trying got me back up. And had a WR250F run out of gas in AZ {fuel line vibrated quick connect off bottom of tank} but hiked a few miles out and was able to get my truck in to retrieve it.
lol just because you don’t know shit about a 2T doesnt mean you should be preaching everyone else to leave theirs at the house. 4 generations of HARDCORE enduro riding, my family has ALWAYS owned 2T and we go on hard, rocky, muddy, huge hills, creek crossing, and more and have never had an issue we couldn’t resolve on a 2T. I’ve seen more 4 strokes ruin a ride because they broke down and couldn’t resolve the solution compared to a 2T.
@@Merked. Nice try, Sport..
I carry all the tools to fix a flat, remove and clean my carb and almost anything else i would need in a small pouch, i carry 2 tire irons also. And of course plenty of water.
Awesome trail advice. Don’t wanna be stuck remote without these things
@enduroengineering hand guards are the best! And can’t go without my Cardo!! Great video.
Ive only owned 2stroke motocross bikes and never had great luck with trail riding but my 87 yz250 does get old kicking it 500 time on a ride
Some really good tips in this video. Thanks for sharing.
Dunlop MX53 on the rear is great for single track and hard surfaces
man i really dont care about the electric start lol but the kick stand i feel you
Don't forget the wet wipes!
I dont know how we ever managed without electric starts!
Fodsports MS1 Pro works as good or Better than the super expensive models, the intercom function is amazing on the MS1-Pro, we have two 250F's.. we have comms as far as 300 yards or more in open territory, its amazing. I tried the most expensive cardo and some others and sent them back, not worth paying quadruple price.
Great advice! Awesome footage!
Add a chain link for those that don’t change their chains and sprockets on time
I would really like the start point for the Big Sky Montana Ride. I am here all month in Big Sky. Thanks. I sent an email to you. Have a great weekend.
No email from you yet- got to my site or my IG for our linktree---
Hi Jay, first of all thank you for your content always enjoy. Just wondering the name on Travis’s hydration pack? Exactly what I’ve been looking for. So hard to find a hydration pack that holds a phone in chest area. Currently run the Ogio MX Flight vest but too hot for summer riding in Australia.
sorry for the delay- email is best for any questions-- Travis wrote me back - here it is -- www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/klim-arsenal-15-backpack-p?ref=1050
Awesome cheers 🙂
Is a kx 250x is fine for trail?
Email Jay. Contact info in About tab.
First time riding with a buddy who had full wrap hand guards, he smacked an oak tree and he straight up broke his arm proper
Interesting -- if he didn't have those on what do you think would have happened?
@@dirtbiketv1 he would likely have gone over the bars with his arm and perhaps some busted knuckles. It was a really ugly break