Kawasaki KLX300 Light Adventure Bike Build

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@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

Check out all the parts and accessories we added to this bike here: rmatvmc.link/kawasaki-klx300-bike-build

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC Жыл бұрын

You guys need to convince IMS to make a 3.5 gal tank for the 300. :-) Great vid.

@The_Tactical_Sombrero Жыл бұрын

c'mon IMS, whip up a 3-4 gallon tank please

@blakeberlin6295 Жыл бұрын

I've written to IMS, Clarke, Acerbis, Aqualine, and CamelTank. The responses range from silence to "no" to "we'll think about it." I won't keep my KLX300 unless a 3.2 gallon or bigger option becomes available in a few months.

@rustyshackleford9374 Жыл бұрын

I agree I ride a klx 300 daily I love the little thing but a 4 gallon tank would be great I’m definitely buying one as soon as someone is making them

@xozindustries7451 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I need a much bigger tank, I’m constantly filling up

@aria8928 8 ай бұрын

Isn't the stock tank plus a rotopak barically 3.5 gal though. And then you don't have the weight when you don't need it

@brandonshawdrone 4 ай бұрын

They just brought out a 3.6 gallon tank for the TW yet we’re still stuck with a 2.7…

@mitchellmiller992 Жыл бұрын

I bought this bike when they were done using it for a demo. Great little bike, and I love all the aftermarket parts!

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

Congrats! I wondered who scooped it up 🤘🏻 - Wes

@pinkiewerewolf Жыл бұрын

IMS really needs to increase the size of the KLX 300 tank to the 3.5 gallon size. I’d put it on mine.

@judge831 Жыл бұрын

even 3 gallons would be worth it

@inrptn 5 ай бұрын

biggest failing of this bike

@josephthornton8560 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hoping for more KLX300 dual sport content!

@big_petebear8535 Жыл бұрын

I want one so bad. I don't know if I can wait another season. They look so simple and perfect. Just hassle free fun.

@jamesjones5451 10 ай бұрын

I regret selling my crf250l I’m getting this bike as a Christmas present to my self lol

@evlutionzllc5519 4 ай бұрын

They check a lot of boxes. I’m very happy with mine after getting rid of the stock mirrors, taking about 2.5” off of the levers and losing the factory headlight assembly. Fuel range still annoys me though bit not enough to spend $400 to get 0.7 gallon more.

@SmokinZen Жыл бұрын

Love the KLX300

@louiemoldy 10 ай бұрын

Back when I had my 09 klx250s, I hit a rock on the stock skid plate which bent and cracked the engine cover on the trail. Replaced the cover and bought a proper skid plate. It is a must.

@tieoneon1614 3 ай бұрын

what "engine cover" did u crack? Iv had 3 of these, in the desert and woods and never found the need for skidplate.

@zr2trackerjoe Жыл бұрын

I get the marketing in the video since RMATV is about the only people selling a lot for this bike. I'd love to see an upgraded brake pedal for this as well as some suspension options available through RM. Unfortunately the Kawi doesn't have quite the aftermarket the Honda has. Someone desperately needs to come up with a fuel tank that is at least 3.5 gallons for this bike. These are very reliable and sound bikes that I'm sure will introduce alot of people to DS riding. I'm sneaking up on 10k mi and plan to put many more on it!

@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider Жыл бұрын

Rally raid UK for suspension

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

Congrats! That's awesome. These are great little bikes. I was satisfied with the fuel range on the IMS tank, but if you were following any bigger bikes then you'd for sure need a RotoPax or larger aftermarket tank to keep up. - Wes

@Indeewoods Жыл бұрын

Awesome review!!! Going to Check out your Honda 300 video.

@NoahWyka Жыл бұрын

Big fan of my Tusk Pilots! Great video!

@mkramsauer Жыл бұрын

Nice build

@JoeDirtDang 6 ай бұрын

I am looking into this bike as my first bike till I can turn an SV650 into a Scrambler in a couple of years, God willing. This bike was recommended by YT commenter on a video because I'm looking for a lighter bike. I have always loved Dual-Sports, and since a lot of DS are heavy, or top heavy and hard to lift, this one is bottom heavy and easier to lift. It would be nice if Kawi put a 450/500 CC with higher HP in this one, so it would be easy to pass other vehicles to get to safety. The KLX build is better than older DS that haven't changed for decades, so a bigger CC would be a nice addition to it. Also, ABS would be nice with an option to turn it off.

@highperformancebassboats 13 күн бұрын

Eggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggalent. Thanx for sharing. You Rock!

@rmatvmc 12 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Matthew-zw9su 5 ай бұрын

I just did the rm rides HOP route with excursion soft panniers and a duffle. Keep the weight light and low. No need for rigid panniers on this little bike. Tusk Highland soft panniers better choice for most.

@rmatvmc 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome. We love hearing that!

@jkjk1399 5 ай бұрын

That bike with at least 3.5 gallon tank and tubeless tyres would be a great adventure build

@burddog0792 3 ай бұрын

You guys should make some Tusk protection parts for the new updated KLX. F/R disc, linkage, ABS sensor, rear brake reservoir, heel chain, front sprocket. Radiator hoses and some bling parts would be cool too. ☺

@memorexkiller Жыл бұрын

Now that is a nice lightweight setup 👌 Should try the Buffalo Mountain Trail System Hatfield Mccoy Trails WV

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

I'm wishing that I would've gone a little lighter with a rackless setup of the luggage to shave a little weight and keep it closer to the bike on this ride. Otherwise, I am really happy with the bike. It is a fun little ripper! - Wes

@clintelmore4420 Жыл бұрын

Would love it if you guys did a build for the 300rally

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

The Rally us such a good looking bike! We did a build on the 250 Rally a few years back and really put that bike through the ringer. Without some suspensions upgrades I'm not sure that it would've done any more. We've got our fingers crossed for something a little bigger with a little extra budget toward suspension from Big Red. A lot of those 250 Rally Parts transfer right over to the 300. Hopefully that build helps. Thanks for watching! - Wes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbpnZbpeytCmhn0.html

@joethompson297 Жыл бұрын

Missing a windscreen, that makes a huge difference on the road

@kevinfowler3717 5 ай бұрын

You could get a saddle bag with a reserve on the back from tusk. That's modify I will buy.,and cheaper for just 60 miles

@dualsportedc Жыл бұрын

Need a bigger tank. I want to do an explorer build on a 300 but I need at least 200 miles from a tank

@allans7281 Жыл бұрын

Good review upgrade videos are always exciting I grab my popcorn and hit the play button Which exact seat concept seat did you go with? I went with the Empire racing skid plate with the air slots - equal protection, fits great and looks better. About 50 bucks more expensive but well worth it

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

This is the Seat Concept Comfort seat on this bike! Thanks for checking out the video and letting us know your setup.

@Asdfghjkl1234 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know where to find the side stand footprint extender for this klx? Can’t find it anywhere. Thanks.

@anaveragehuman2937 Жыл бұрын

Make an XR150L Rally next and ride it 1000 miles. Bargain basement ebay parts only. $5k max budget including bike OTD :D

@billbrasky9405 Жыл бұрын

How did you like this bike vs wr250r?

@tieoneon1614 8 ай бұрын

After having 3 of these, and spend thou$ands in aftermarket I realized most of it is waste. I bought a '24 in that good looking gray, Im actually just happy with 99% of the bike itself and really the only $ need to be spent to enjoy it is a $20 13t sprocket, and pulling the air snorkel out. +1hp and added feel of more torque from the gears, spaced apart perfectly the bike is actually quick. For $50 I put a gold MX chain on {looks great with new gold fork tubes} its 1.5lbs lighter and a lot less friction, it adds a little oomph u can feel also. The same pegs in this vid can be found on Amazon for $19, i used to spend $53 on the DRC. I actually like the oem bars, and just rolling them forward put them in a better position than my risers or after market bars....iv never bent the oem bars in a crash. And last but not least, the oem D605 tires are perfect for this bike. They work good offroad if u arent a Noob and actually adjust your psi and sag. Bring a tire guage and bicycle pump, having a very versatile tire on a versatile bike is absolute gold making the bike comfortable everywhere {except mud, and deep sand but these bikes werent intended for that terrain

@cliffbernsen438 11 ай бұрын

I would jump on a tank larger than IMS.

@johnnnyyuma 3 ай бұрын

can u run these legally on the road with the rear fender delete?

@markhummel3433 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great product reviews! I went to buy the IMS pegs on Rocky Mountain ATV but they were not on the drop down menu. Called Rocky Mountain ATV, they said they don’t have my that fit. Called IMS and they said they don’t make them for KLX 300. What equivalent did you use for your build?

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

Hey @markhummel3433 We literally just went through this with IMS. Apparently, they had found that these pegs don't fit perfectly on the new KLX300. They had to remove the newer bikes from the model apps because of this. There isn't many options in the aftermarket for this bike so it was a bummer to lose the IMS apps... but if you ordered this set for the 2014 KLX250S you'd get the same pegs that we ran on this bike in the video. Disclaimer that they don't fit perfectly! lol. Hope this helps. 👍🏼 - Wes

@markhummel3433 Жыл бұрын

@@rmatvmc Hey Wes, thanks for recommendation, I went ahead and ordered pegs for a 2014 KLX250S, I couldn’t see a problem after installing them, rode them for a day and they were an improvement from stock. I personally felt they do what they need to do and am keeping them on the bike. Appreciate you looking into this. Perfection is an aim, in rare cases attainable :)

@sobhi05 3 ай бұрын

IMS have 4.7 gal for $511 on their website.

@yannolet28 2 ай бұрын

Didnt see that on IMS website. They still with the 2.7 gallons.

@dallasschedule7897 6 ай бұрын

What is the exact handlebar you guys are using for that setup and clamps? Gonna do the exact same thing with stock grips and levers but with the accessory panel and what not

@rmatvmc 6 ай бұрын

We used the Tusk Big Bar Clamp and Bar Kit with the Tusk Chub bars ( www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-universal-big-bar-clamp-and-bar-kit-p ). You can also click the first link in the description to see the parts we added to this bike including that big bar kit and the accessory dash panel.

@forbiddenhistory1 10 ай бұрын

do you have a vid on the Baja light install and the mount you used ? Thx Jschreck

@rmatvmc 10 ай бұрын

Sorry, we do not have an install video on that light. I believe we used a bracket from a KTM 701 to mount this light to the handguards.

@forbiddenhistory1 10 ай бұрын

@@rmatvmc Thanks for the reply and thanks for the vid ! jss

@cliffbernsen438 8 ай бұрын

Is the mount for the pod light for sale or was that a 1 time fabrication?

@rmatvmc 8 ай бұрын

This was a custom mount that is not for sale but Baja Designs makes these lights easy to mount up.

@fernandizo Жыл бұрын

this is just a commercial for Tusk products.. 😂😂

@paulherron4289 Жыл бұрын

Hell yes it is I’ve done all of this on my sons bike it’s a next lvl budget bike

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

Inexpensive and high-quality parts developed and sourced by people that ride, just like you... and no middleman, heck yeah! Everyone wins 🙌 Thanks for watching - Wes

@dirtandsol 8 ай бұрын

Did you guys put on a longer clutch cable or reroute? Mine seems very short.

@rmatvmc 7 ай бұрын

Yo, I don't recall using a longer clutch cable or having to reroute on ours. What mods are you making? - Wes

@dirtandsol 7 ай бұрын

Basically the same as you. I ended up using the stock clutch cable but it is about a half inch closer to the center of my bars, not butted up to my switch housing, due to the clutch lever hitting the tusk hand guards. Seems to be working just fine.

@Bruski68. Жыл бұрын

The petrol tank is too small.

@Wutbuttonshoots 11 ай бұрын

So exactly how much of this was sponsored?

@rmatvmc 11 ай бұрын

100% of it was sponsored by us.

@woundedtiger7547 Жыл бұрын

😀😁👏👍🤪

@gabrielkopp2036 Жыл бұрын

The tusk dsport tires are ok but too damn stiff and the dsport front is garbage!! Constantly washing out so I changed it out and can't even give it away! Come on why does the tire need to have a side wall like a truck tire for sub 300lb bike

@a_jim_so_dashing7664 8 ай бұрын

While I appreciate you sharing your experience and some of the accessories you tacked on, I can't understand how this could be considered a "Build".

@rmatvmc 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm curious what your definition of 'build' is on a Kawasaki KLX300? I added any part needed to make this work for my type of riding... and it's much improved over the stock bike 😎- Wes

@a_jim_so_dashing7664 8 ай бұрын

@@rmatvmc Did you build the bike from parts, build a restoration project with original and replacement parts, or tear it down and rebuild it with a lot of custom fabricated (built) or performance parts? Or did you just bolt some some accessories on that came out of a catalog? Guess our definitions are just different. Swapping mirrors and strapping on bags just isn't a build to me. I didn't mean to crap in your comment's section though. That wasn't my intent.

@rmatvmc 8 ай бұрын

Sound good. No worries and I appreciate the comment. You'll have to check out our Cheap Bike Challenges for more of your definition of a "build" 👍🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5iBftt63qy9aWQ.html Cheers! - Wes

@thedailyruns6046 Жыл бұрын

Kinda normal build tbh. Kinda going in circles on the layer half of the video too.

@z50king29 2 ай бұрын

It's so weird, we have a klx140 and it has much better foot pegs than that

@jamesmcgettigan2936 Жыл бұрын

Biking on a budget???? I noticed you didn’t mention the final build price…..I’m pretty sure after all that it’s not really that inexpensive anymore.

@rmatvmc Жыл бұрын

True, this isn't the poorest kind of motorcycling that you could do, but this is an inexpensive and capable bike for a relatively small budget. The goal of the build was to set it up and make it work for our type of riding. To do that we ended up adding just over 2k worth of accessories and upgrades with the big one being the IMS Fuel Tank at $400. I'd call that biking on a budget! - Wes

@likeadog7752 6 ай бұрын

$400 for .7 gallons… lol no way.

@rmatvmc 6 ай бұрын

Gotta take what you can get! We wish there was a larger option too.

@sobhi05 3 ай бұрын

Im looking at getting the klx. Looking at the IMS site, there are 2 options, and the bigger one is 4.7 gal, but for $500, which is way overpriced 😮.

@BillyBoblovesthedirt 11 ай бұрын

What are the Japanese manufacturers doing? Ask us what we want and need and build it. These bikes are crap. We want an upgrade to the DRZ/XR. A DRZ with an increase to 450cc, fuel injection, alloy frame and 6 speed tranny. Same from Honda. Give us a XR650r with electric start or a WR with the Raptor 700 motor. Not these pathetic pizza delivery bikes. Come on everyone needs to stop pretending these things are ok. They are not.

@Matthew-zw9su 5 ай бұрын

Hah. Mine has given me more smiles than I ever imagined. 😂

@ToxicGamer86454 4 ай бұрын

Adventure bike with an 80 mile range lol

@TheRealDuBTeK 8 ай бұрын

IF ONLY the tusk logo wasnt larger than Kawasaki TUSK, yall need a blackout series that doesnt have 6" letters A tasteful tag or something small in the corner is ample Till that happens ill keep spending money on basic looking equipment NOT slathered in logos

@rmatvmc 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the feedback. You could check out our latest release of the tan rackless luggage (Tusk Highland and Tusk Excursion). It has smaller branding that's a little more tasteful for those looking for less obvious gear branding. Cheers! www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-excursion-rackless-luggage-system-p - Wes