86,87,09 CR500’s, 99 KX500. I have pushed mine to the limits riding mountains by Calgary. My 09 is setup for enduro. Rekluse auto, left hand rear brake, larger tank, extra tank, fan kit, coolant catch can. I can go anywhere my 300 can go.

Weight 250 Factory ? Nothing online

Would love to do a tour before the race then go watch the crazy stuff

Is it under $800

I had a 89 cr 500 when i was 15 i spent most of my time looking like super man holding on to the bars

Ya backpack is so vital,, its got to be minimal and hold loads ,this looks the business, sold

Just bought a camelbak 20ltr HAWG. It replaces a similar unit that’s about 6 years old. Used on the wr250/ktm200 for trail rides plus on the 690 for adv rides. Was after a bag with multiple compartments to keep things separated for easy retrieval.

This bag is great. I've went through hiking bags cheap and modestly priced and this bag takes the cake.

Talk about twitchy, try an IT 175 yamah. Now that is twitchy

Made in China or Vietnam…pay 5x just for the name..

In the need of a new backpack, you may have just sold me on this one 👍

I have had this backpack for a couple years now and I love it! I also use if for day hikes and as my tackle bag when I go motofishing.

Did our friend Jeff take it to the coffee shop as well to see if the ladies and BMW riders there liked the colours by chance??

These were buy one get one free on Klim’s website around last Black Friday. Best deal ever.

Where can you even buy klim in Australia without postage more than the item itself???

I like the 15L design but it slightly big and heavy for small people.

I have a zacspeed for lightweight enduro stuff and a the 1st edition of this backpack for when I need to carry a bit more. The Klim has been great, held up really well and I’ve never found the airflow to be an issues personally, Klim gear in general is well thought out and made with care using quality materials. I’ve owned this bag for over 5 years, still going strong.

im using the zacspeed. great quality comfortable and can change the straps to chest protector or straps with more pockets like the klim. it also has a waist strap to stop it bouncing around.

I like tubliss for Enduro type riding, but not really for racing. I have a stack of nearly new tires with small sidewall punctures. I usually swap to a tube for a while until the stack is gone.

Finally someone tells me it's okay to ride half-assed lol

FB killed the trails I was riding on and they are now filled with people that don't care and dump junk in and around the woods. The trails where all ST and oneway and now you can drive a truck down most of them. Some times the old way was just the best way...

I've been a Shinko guy for years. I recently started racing (hare scrambles) and felt I was loosing time from wheel spin and clogging. The tire is great and will still use for rocks and roots, but the 505 knob pattern is too tight for the amount of mud we see. Yes, I know the 525 is more open, but I decided to try the IRC JX8 gummy for the next race. I'll give an update after the race.

I'm 57 and just got a dual sport . Thank you.I'm gonna learn to wheelie

FURTHER NOTES Still all good! Just kicking myself as I burned a hole in the Klim pants when I was trapped under a Honda CRF450RX for 20 seconds. It doesn't have a heat shield and burned it's way through the textile. Doh!

Have a KX500 converted to a snowbike where you can never have too much power. Head cut by Adam Millar for squish and compression raised. Ported for max power. Pulls so hard from the bottom it's insane.

The Rocky Mountain Dirt riders and the Second Gear club are massive in Southern Alberta. They both work with the government, provide maintenance to riding areas, host competition, and have a big social media presence. I think social media has played a positive roll to strengthen these groups, just being able to communicate more effectively has helped and enabled the groups to run efficiently and grow their numbers.

Kyle! Or as i call him Good Kyle

Got a 2001 CRE500, rekluse clutch, PWK airstriker carb. Great low maintenance, reliable old girl. Can use rekluse & rear brake for traction control and hill descent assist, no computer, it doesn't even need a battery. Great engine, handles even better in a 2004 CR125 frame It's a dirt bike man, should have kick start and powerband 😜

I purchaed a 2017 Husky 250 te with a 300 kit and a rekluse clutch - I have a 30 inch inseam, 5'7". The seat height is 39 inches. The bike is a beast for me, first time back on a dirt bike in nearly 30 years. Im 64 in August and the rekluse clutch is a game changer - all I can say is - its great... Oh and good on you...

I have to use donuts to turn around, can't pivot turn (yet). Being a short ass I'm finding pivot turns hard to initiate. That sidestand method looks intriguing, gunna have to try that one👍

For me as a hobby rider, Michelin TRACKER (on the rear, I am not a fan of the front Michelin Tracker tyre) is a good one.

1 year on a cr500 racing mx/hare scrambles.They just couldn't corner like the 250, I thought they were pretty sucky bikes and rare to see them on track because they would get there ass whipped by smaller bikes.

My favourite video! Never delete this. If I could ride as good as this little rice-munching z!pperhead I'd be a literal king amongst men.

How are Motoz, either mountain or arena, doing in the mud? I've tried a gummy rear from michelin and it really didn't suit me. It was so squirmy, that I've had very hard time feeling the back. It had poor traction in the mud and on my road transfers, it was hard to lean over and unstable. Incidentally, as long as I feathered the gas, it wouldn't get much eaten up, even on asphalt.

Also have a look at the Australian made products from Propower based in Queensland. Radiator guards, carbon fibre exhaust guards, rear disc guards and frame guards for European models. propowerinternational.com We've used quite a few of these over the past decade - very tough and often cheaper than the rest. Worth looking at even if you are overseas. Free international postage and the Aussie dollar is pretty low compared to the greenback.

Also have a look at the Australian made products from Propower based in Queensland. Radiator guards, carbon fibre exhaust guards, rear disc guards and frame guards for European models. propowerinternational.com We've used quite a few of these over the past decade - very tough and often cheaper than the rest. Worth looking at even if you are overseas. Free international postage and the Aussie dollar is pretty low compared to the greenback.

Also have a look at the Australian made products from Propower based in Queensland. Radiator guards, carbon fibre exhaust guards, rear disc guards and frame guards for European models. propowerinternational.com We've used quite a few of these over the past decade - very tough and often cheaper than the rest. Worth looking at even if you are overseas. Free international postage and the Aussie dollar is pretty low compared to the greenback.

Also have a look at the Australian made products from Propower based in Queensland. Radiator guards, carbon fibre exhaust guards, rear disc guards and frame guards for European models. propowerinternational.com We've used quite a few of these over the past decade - very tough and often cheaper than the rest. Worth looking at even if you are overseas. Free international postage and the Aussie dollar is pretty low compared to the greenback.

If you don't need an adjustable guard also look at the Australian made Propower linkage guards. They have no adjustment but are rock solid and a fair bit cheaper than the Fastway. My brother tried to destroy his on a Beta RR250 for years by slamming into rocks and logs and couldn't lol. propowerinternational.com/x-link-shock-guard AUD299 so probably only around USD210 and free international postage. Available for Beta, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas.

If you don't need an adjustable guard also look at the Australian made Propower linkage guards. They have no adjustment but are rock solid and a fair bit cheaper than the Fastway. My brother tried to destroy his on a Beta RR250 for years by slamming into rocks and logs and couldn't lol. propowerinternational.com/x-link-shock-guard AUD299 so probably only around USD210 and free international postage. Available for Beta, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas.

Try compression knee braces instead of rigid plastic. With side support. They won't put pressure on the femur. Similar to the braces weight lifters use.

add 10 ounces of flywheel and the power is way smoother , kx 500 s had more power with the power valve and a much better transmission for offroad use.

Dunno if you're joking about the wheelie gene, but I have actually heard people say this (regarding mountain bikes...but still). Truth is, if you aren't practicing multiple times a week, it's not enough.

Great video! Big bores are so much fun, and not nearly as hard to ride as people think. I have one of the BRC500's and love it. The electric start, powervalve, and counter-balancer put it head-and-shoulders above any other big bore I have ever owned or ridden. It so cool that BRC, Tomasin, and Panthera are all dedicated to keeping big 2-strokes alive.

Another Shinko 525 rider, on 2nd one now, have been keen to try the IRCVE33S a I've used thr regular version before but unavailable in Australia to date.

It 465 loved it smooth torquey power.

i raced a yamaha it465 in the 80,s and a husky 360 8 spd[dual range..short shift and ride the mid range...cheers

Had a 1989 cr 500 road legal lights from baja designs flywheel weight gnarly pipe good bike until I snapped the back shock on a jump how the hell I stayed on the bike I'll never know happy day's 30 years ago

I'm not sure that the graphic about center of gravity is correct. When sitting almost all the rider's weight is on the saddle. Standing, it’s all on the pegs. The legs are significantly lower than the saddle. Therefore the moment-arm is shorter and the CG is lower.

I always bring my Garmin Inreach and send share my tracking with family and friends( none of them ride). I would ride with others if they sold their Cruisers and bought something nice...lol.