Some heat wrap around the header pipe where it passes the frame cradle & sweeps past the cylinder. Protect your leg & the cooling system. Might be smart to wrap a bit further along towards the silencer, protecting the shock reservoir, etc. Heat being the silent killer. And cheaper than a pair of riding pants, as I found out.
I recently bought a 24 480 for all the same reasons & am really liking it & cameras don't do justice on good they look hey. I had the dealer replace the plastic oil pump gears & install the radiator fan from new to get it out of the way. I've fitted the Beta axp racing bash plate which is great because it protects the rear shock linkage too, acerbis hand guards & after running it in have gone to 15 / 48 gearing which I'm happy with as it cruises nice at 100kph and have got 150kph on the dirt + it had more. The gearing change improved fuel economy from around 6L/100k with original gearing to 4.6L/100k but I'll eventually get the 19L tank because it goes around the radiators therefore protecting them so won't need braces + it's better to be looking at the fuel than looking for it & you don't have to run it full if you don't need to. Got the nice CNC side stand bigfoot to install, got the nice CNC side stand but it's the same length as stock and nearly twice as heavy so won't put that on. Might get the led Baja headlight too. Love the motor & have learnt to use the rain map on the hills and technical single track which helps chill it out. I like what you did with the tail tidy, I fitted the road tail that was in the spares and hate it so want to put the original back on - did the indicators mount on ok to the enduro tail tidy or require any mods? Cheers mate I'll be subscribing 😉
@@scoot491 thanks for all of that awesome info mate! The tail tidy up was pretty easy. I just had to use a grinder to flatten out the spots where the indicators are mounted. So they’d sit flat and level. But didn’t take too long and came up pretty good I think. 🤙🏼
Good choice! I've done the same thing with the same bike, for pretty much the same reasons. Something different, compelling pricing, wanted the lightweight bike, liked the idea of separate oil chambers as well. I've gone with the big rally tank, not convinced it was the right choice though.
Other things I've done other than protection. I run a heavier shock spring, no need to change fork springs imo. I'm 100kg. The plumbing around the tank didn't like it once I started playing with it so I've replaced most of the clamps back there to traditional ones that can be loosened and tightened. I replaced the plastic elbow coming out of the tank to a metal one. I also replaced the fuel filter which are supposedly a weak point with one rated to 250 hours and is serviceable from taco moto in the US. It's not cheap but it's for peace of mind because apparently the stock plastic filters are known to split if left too long. I've just done the steel oil pump gears. I was told by the dealer that this could make the engine make an unusual noise but I haven't experienced this. I have new foam and seat cover coming as we speak from strike.
In my opinion the duel oil cases can be issue you have less oil to stay cool and retain viscosity at hight temps ,, ,ktm tried it on early 2008 530exc ,650ml in crank case is simply not enough for desert racing and bikes were running dry on oil in stage 1 of Baja 500 , cracking the bolt open to only find a dribble of oil running out ,other bikes had issues with seal allowing oil to escape into gear box oil , but time will tell makes oil change ease with one bottle you could take with you ,
Looks awesome Josh! Have only started paying attention to Beta's a bit more. Love the idea of some rally riding - I would love to do the same but I'm probably too old past 40. Bring it on mate.
Following closely, love my DRZ, but sometimes want something a little lighter and a bit more modern...the 480 RR Racing, blue and red, looks the part.24 model runout is a good savings.
I love my 480 in the dirt. All types of dirt. Sealed roads are a different story. It would be more fun to push it, seriously. Even with 15/45 street gearing it rubbish on the road.
Looks like a lot of fun! One great thing about choosing beta, is they don't seem to suffer with all those fuel flaming issues that the likes of those popular brands do! Perhaps they don't have to meet as strict emission standards being a smaller company not sure but I know a new ktm/husqvarna requires $ thrown at it to rectify this issue!
@@danielryle5596 I believe you are correct. I think they get away with a little more than the Austrian brands. They are getting bigger every year so hopefully they can continue to keep them as they are at the moment.
Should be interesting to see what it end up like mate, i built a ktm rally on my channel grabbed both 12 and 17 litre tank and never used the 12. As for oil just check out keith jobsons channel on what u can safely get out of touring oil distances ,he did a comparison between two bikes then sent the oil to catapilla to be tested. I also run a capacitor inline with battery permanently so if my battery fails i can bum start bike and the capacitor runs the fuel pump.
Get into your ultralight camping gear, I got for 5+ day trips on my 18 wr450 with just wolf man soft luggage in the back and a back pack. Bivvy sack if you can go without some it’s 300g and the size of a coke can
@@MrFastFarmer I can’t find any information of how much it will increase capacity. It just says increase but no detail, not worth the cost if it’s a very minor increase.
@ 150ml on the beta 300. I don’t own a 480 to tell you. Worth it? That’s your call, but I can tell you I wouldn’t run a bike without a Rekluse anymore.
Don't under estimate Enduro bike for durability. I have a ktm excf 250 new early 2020 now done 92 thousand km . Only just adjusted the valves and changed the piston, was burning a little oil. Other than that chains and tyres
They are a sweet bike, as I said in my first ep. I was Sooo close to dropping a deposit on a 390RR but after a week or 2 of deliberating and watching you and Lance sell me on DRZ's logic and wallet savings got the better of me.... enjoy mate... which bike you taking for the waterfall run?
@@_JoshJB_ Hey, when you’re putting your drone away in tank bag, how fussy are you? Do you put strap and gimbal cover on etc or just place carefully in there?
Ha ha that seat looks as comfy as a rusty toilet sat. Can’t wait to see the mods you do, are they a 5 or 6 spd? Is carrying to the tracks instead of just riding it a comfort thing in the end?
@@budget-adventure haha it’s probably better than the DRZ stock seat to be fair. 6 speed. Uhh it’s more of a location thing. It’s an hour to any off-road riding on the Gold Coast unfortunately.
@@1nethe1ne hey mate, thanks! They are in the glasshouse mountains. Search beginners car park on google maps. Head there and just go for an explore around that area. 👍🏼
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Some heat wrap around the header pipe where it passes the frame cradle & sweeps past the cylinder. Protect your leg & the cooling system. Might be smart to wrap a bit further along towards the silencer, protecting the shock reservoir, etc. Heat being the silent killer. And cheaper than a pair of riding pants, as I found out.
I’ve got the 430….love it. Not a lot of fun on asphalt…but it’s a beast in the woods…
Lovely. Look forward to following this
New bike looks epic mate!
@@MxstoreAustralia thanks 😁
I recently bought a 24 480 for all the same reasons & am really liking it & cameras don't do justice on good they look hey.
I had the dealer replace the plastic oil pump gears & install the radiator fan from new to get it out of the way.
I've fitted the Beta axp racing bash plate which is great because it protects the rear shock linkage too, acerbis hand guards & after running it in have gone to 15 / 48 gearing which I'm happy with as it cruises nice at 100kph and have got 150kph on the dirt + it had more. The gearing change improved fuel economy from around 6L/100k with original gearing to 4.6L/100k but I'll eventually get the 19L tank because it goes around the radiators therefore protecting them so won't need braces + it's better to be looking at the fuel than looking for it & you don't have to run it full if you don't need to.
Got the nice CNC side stand bigfoot to install, got the nice CNC side stand but it's the same length as stock and nearly twice as heavy so won't put that on.
Might get the led Baja headlight too.
Love the motor & have learnt to use the rain map on the hills and technical single track which helps chill it out.
I like what you did with the tail tidy, I fitted the road tail that was in the spares and hate it so want to put the original back on - did the indicators mount on ok to the enduro tail tidy or require any mods?
Cheers mate I'll be subscribing 😉
@@scoot491 thanks for all of that awesome info mate!
The tail tidy up was pretty easy. I just had to use a grinder to flatten out the spots where the indicators are mounted. So they’d sit flat and level. But didn’t take too long and came up pretty good I think. 🤙🏼
Good choice! I've done the same thing with the same bike, for pretty much the same reasons. Something different, compelling pricing, wanted the lightweight bike, liked the idea of separate oil chambers as well. I've gone with the big rally tank, not convinced it was the right choice though.
I have the ims I think it's 12.8l tank on my 23 model. It's perfect. Gave more fuel range without sacrificing how the setup felt between my legs.
Other things I've done other than protection. I run a heavier shock spring, no need to change fork springs imo. I'm 100kg. The plumbing around the tank didn't like it once I started playing with it so I've replaced most of the clamps back there to traditional ones that can be loosened and tightened. I replaced the plastic elbow coming out of the tank to a metal one. I also replaced the fuel filter which are supposedly a weak point with one rated to 250 hours and is serviceable from taco moto in the US. It's not cheap but it's for peace of mind because apparently the stock plastic filters are known to split if left too long. I've just done the steel oil pump gears. I was told by the dealer that this could make the engine make an unusual noise but I haven't experienced this. I have new foam and seat cover coming as we speak from strike.
Hey Andy I have 24 480 and just ordered big tank … why are you doubting whether big tank was a good choice ??
In my opinion the duel oil cases can be issue you have less oil to stay cool and retain viscosity at hight temps ,, ,ktm tried it on early 2008 530exc ,650ml in crank case is simply not enough for desert racing and bikes were running dry on oil in stage 1 of Baja 500 , cracking the bolt open to only find a dribble of oil running out ,other bikes had issues with seal allowing oil to escape into gear box oil , but time will tell makes oil change ease with one bottle you could take with you ,
@@adventurerrider6416 time will tell mate. Most of my riding won’t be race speeds so hopefully it holds up well 👍🏼
Looks awesome Josh! Have only started paying attention to Beta's a bit more. Love the idea of some rally riding - I would love to do the same but I'm probably too old past 40. Bring it on mate.
@@agro1942 never to old to have a go right? 🤣 thanks for watching
Age is no barrier I am 50 odd and still kick alot of kids asses , I do come from a race background.
@@bigals.ktms.9937 wow mate well done - you're impressive still giving it a crack!
Following closely, love my DRZ, but sometimes want something a little lighter and a bit more modern...the 480 RR Racing, blue and red, looks the part.24 model runout is a good savings.
@@SqueakyBoot I love the look of the RR racing models also. I thought about one but so far the suspension on this thing is great for me.
Crf450l has similar frame geometry as the drz, just way better engine and suspension, worth a look if you ride a lot on the bitchumen
I love my 480 in the dirt. All types of dirt. Sealed roads are a different story. It would be more fun to push it, seriously. Even with 15/45 street gearing it rubbish on the road.
@@stevemacca786 😂 hopefully I don’t have to push. But yea I agree mate. It will be a majority off-road bike that’s for sure.
It looks great buddy.
@@steve2me414 thanks mate 👍🏼
Looks like a lot of fun! One great thing about choosing beta, is they don't seem to suffer with all those fuel flaming issues that the likes of those popular brands do! Perhaps they don't have to meet as strict emission standards being a smaller company not sure but I know a new ktm/husqvarna requires $ thrown at it to rectify this issue!
@@danielryle5596 I believe you are correct. I think they get away with a little more than the Austrian brands. They are getting bigger every year so hopefully they can continue to keep them as they are at the moment.
Should be interesting to see what it end up like mate, i built a ktm rally on my channel grabbed both 12 and 17 litre tank and never used the 12.
As for oil just check out keith jobsons channel on what u can safely get out of touring oil distances ,he did a comparison between two bikes then sent the oil to catapilla to be tested.
I also run a capacitor inline with battery permanently so if my battery fails i can bum start bike and the capacitor runs the fuel pump.
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Just order a 2025 x pro 480 beta wasn't game to buy a ktm or husky not knowing what's going to happen
@iangull1779 time will tell hey.
Get into your ultralight camping gear, I got for 5+ day trips on my 18 wr450 with just wolf man soft luggage in the back and a back pack. Bivvy sack if you can go without some it’s 300g and the size of a coke can
@@peterluong9572 most of my stuff is pretty lightweight. I just can’t do a bivvy setup. Not for me 😂
Nice vid mate
Where did you park your car on the start of your ride
You should do the fink, great challenge and that’s a great engine size for it , I have had 2 betas and they served me well 👍🇦🇺
@@chrisb9156 I would love to say I finished finke. That would be a cool accomplishment for sure!
A rekluse clutch cover will increase your capacity. The biggest downfall of the beta for adventurer riding is lack of a steel subframe.
@@MrFastFarmer I can’t find any information of how much it will increase capacity. It just says increase but no detail, not worth the cost if it’s a very minor increase.
@ 150ml on the beta 300. I don’t own a 480 to tell you. Worth it? That’s your call, but I can tell you I wouldn’t run a bike without a Rekluse anymore.
Don't under estimate Enduro bike for durability. I have a ktm excf 250 new early 2020 now done 92 thousand km . Only just adjusted the valves and changed the piston, was burning a little oil. Other than that chains and tyres
@@dadbosworth6838 that’s awesome mate!
wow 90,000k insane.. well done
Wow that's unreal, at how many kms did you change the piston?
That's insane
They are a sweet bike, as I said in my first ep. I was Sooo close to dropping a deposit on a 390RR but after a week or 2 of deliberating and watching you and Lance sell me on DRZ's logic and wallet savings got the better of me.... enjoy mate... which bike you taking for the waterfall run?
@@Morphic-Realms. probably the DRZ at this stage mate. Unless I get an aftermarket tank on before now and then so we will see.
@@_JoshJB_ Sweet mate... ya never know if thing$ look up for me you may see me there...
Your gunna love that beast Josh. Trails looked fun. Which drone are you running these days?
@@Tassiedave so far I am! I’ve got a DJI mini 4 pro 👍🏼
@@_JoshJB_ Hey, when you’re putting your drone away in tank bag, how fussy are you? Do you put strap and gimbal cover on etc or just place carefully in there?
@ yea I put the strap and gimbal cover back on. An expensive bit of kit I want to make last !
@@_JoshJB_ thanks for reply Josh
Ha ha that seat looks as comfy as a rusty toilet sat. Can’t wait to see the mods you do, are they a 5 or 6 spd? Is carrying to the tracks instead of just riding it a comfort thing in the end?
@@budget-adventure haha it’s probably better than the DRZ stock seat to be fair. 6 speed. Uhh it’s more of a location thing. It’s an hour to any off-road riding on the Gold Coast unfortunately.
@ ah okay year having to travel a bit before you can even get the tyres dirty is a pain.
Hey Josh, Love your videos. Im a fellow Gold Coaster. Can I ask where are these trails? Looks like so much fun.
@@1nethe1ne hey mate, thanks! They are in the glasshouse mountains. Search beginners car park on google maps. Head there and just go for an explore around that area. 👍🏼
@@_JoshJB_ Cheers Josh.👍
What about your GPS files for all the ladies out there.
@@steve2me414 😂 I didn’t think anyone would care for this one. It was only a short ride. Maybe I’ll get something up if enough are interested 🤷🏼♂️
What Rally racing is there's in Australia, especially SE Qld?
@@dougiep8464 I have no idea 😂
You can do rally's on the drz easier enough?
@@dylb8801 well you could but wouldn’t be as fun
Son got one and he raves about it
Hattah 2025 🤙
@@DIRTFARE put me in coach 🙋🏼♂️ 😂
You should have bought an unrestricted CRF450L……more like a DRZ but just heaps better.
@@sandrider1406 I wanted something different to the DRZ. Crf450rl is too similar for me to buy.