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@Kaldalus888 24 күн бұрын
get some old tshirts or rags you dont care about to push against the drinks or food to keep it stable!! fill in the gap
@Catboy-hr2qp Ай бұрын
I suspect my 05 has the same gearing I can hit 50mph in 3rd at 4500rpm I suspect at 70mph I'll be at 4500rpm in 5th but haven't tested yet
@GoodOleOkie Ай бұрын
i just traded for a 93 KLX 650 today and im excited! i drove it around a lil ITS A BEAST!!!
@eamonnmckeown6770 3 ай бұрын
Definitely want to get a KLR. Getting tired of destroying my body on the potholes and manhole covers with scooters - even a 250 Kymco is very limited in that regard. I figure a budget of $4k for a '17/'18 that was just a commuter and adult owned should do it.
@verbalwidget7267 3 ай бұрын
Good video on your KLR gen1, LED lighting is a must and like you said frees up the stator. I don't do heavy off-road on mine and prefer the 16-tooth countershaft sprocket too. I had a 06 KLR that came with the Oversize front disc and steel braded brake hose, and it was noticeably better than stock front brakes. Good on you getting the doo hickey and thermobob done, when that doohickey spring breaks it can cause a lot of damage, ask me how I know. I'm currently going through a 4k mile 2007 KLR before I ride it making sure it's tip-top. Good Video, sorry to hear about your dad, I lost mine years back and miss him every day, the fact I work on my own bikes and turn wrenches is a tribute to him. Thank you.
@edrogers9530 3 ай бұрын
I ordered a kit a few days ago. 3 more days to arrival. In watching your video I just about an an OH SHITTT moment. Air mod plug. Don't recall that in the order. I now see it is included in the kit but can be ordered alone. From their web site. Included In The Kit: The MCP 316 Stainless Needle, 1 Pilot Jet, 1-2 Main Jets, Slide Stop, Air Cut Off Mod, Two MCP stickers, Quick Set Up Guide and Detailed Step By Step Installation Guide. The brass replacement choke nut and thumb adjust mix screw are advised but optional.
@akonitony2 3 ай бұрын
Looks like the mixture adjustment screw was missing an o-ring.
@gorgias1473 3 ай бұрын
Have 50k km on mine it runs fine strong bike.
@megacityperformance3523 3 ай бұрын
Take the snorkel out (and put the bigger main in), mpg won't suffer much and it'll open up the top end :) thanks for the review
@thunderbear0 3 ай бұрын
Similar story. Thats why i love bikes!
@johnhughes3796 4 ай бұрын
Be useful to explain exactly what a MCP kit is and what it does.
@reubenreports2904 4 ай бұрын
It's essentially a jet kit with a new slide needle that can improve performance. Performance can be noticeably improved if paired together with other modifications. I myself am not interested in changing too much such as the exhaust, airbox and other stuff because I live in California, and I don't want any hassle from the cops. Emissions regulations are strict enough as is. MCP kit claims to improve throttle response and overall performance of the bike without sacrificing mpg performance. Throttle response is noticeably improved but mpg performance we'll have to test again after I play around with the mixture screw.
@megacityperformance3523 3 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904 or you can follow the procedure near the end of the instructions lol glad it sounds like you did
@XLV750RD01 4 ай бұрын
Set the mixture screw back to 1.5 turns out. Grants numbers are just wrong.
@megacityperformance3523 3 ай бұрын
the quoted settings are a starting point and there is a procedure at the end of the instructions to set the mix screw for YOUR bike. Not sure if it was followed or not. so no, my starting point recommendations are not wrong.
@paullavergne2477 4 ай бұрын
Is that 5 gallon tank ?
@reubenreports2904 4 ай бұрын
It's a stock KLR tank which should be almost 6 gallons I believe.
@tayloralvidrez4342 4 ай бұрын
Have you rode a xr650l? I'm curious how it compares in torque A 5mph snap of the throttle brings the front tire STRAIGHT UP (after carb work, which was a must) What about the kLR? Thanks
@tayloralvidrez4342 4 ай бұрын
Wheelies are my forte. Every bike I've owned (600 and 1000s sportbikes) required clutch to pop a tall wheelie. 650l is first bike I rode that could without the clutch. Is that something the kLR is capable of? Thanks
@anthonymalfino1 4 ай бұрын
Awesome vid man!!! Good luck
@HammysHangout 4 ай бұрын
I just spent the last few weeks going thru my carb ( it sat for 9 years ) , and I had bad throttle response before it sat, however, going thru the carburetor with all new parts, it works great and no need to modify the carb.. it(s) running great now.
@szybkiartur1259 4 ай бұрын
Hi. I have a question about the Rocker arms' shafts orientation. I had to do service of top end of my bike engine as one of the baring has fail on the camshaft, lucky, I have stop using the bike immediately when start hearing some ode noises in the engine. I did replace the rocker arms with shafts, but now I am not sure if I have installed the shafts correctly… Where should be the flat spot of rocker arms orientated - UP towards petrol tank or Down towards ground? Thanks for helping... I was looking all over the net but couldn't find the clear answer
@ThreeTwoVictor 4 ай бұрын
Literally about to do this on my '05 KLR. Same color too! I'm looking at buying a Rubbermaid Action Packer (about $90) to act as my top box. That will fit an insulated delivery bag inside it, which should be big enough for large pizzas.
@Jeffrey9In4Chains 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! This is the best example I've seen!
@worshipkatieworship 5 ай бұрын
Happy Easter!!!
@wildboby1 5 ай бұрын
Very nice video brother! If I may ask, how did you mount that alu topbox to your bike and also, what screen is that that you have on your bike? Thanking you in advance.
@reubenreports2904 5 ай бұрын
I used the preexisting bolts that go through the rear rack on my KLR to secure the mounting plate for the top box. These top boxes have universal mounting plates that can accommodate a variety of rear racks. The screen on my handle bars is a TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring system. It shows my tire pressure, temp, and the time. I got it off amazon for like 20 bucks.
@wildboby1 5 ай бұрын
Wow thank you for replying! I have a similiar top box that I kept when I sold my GS1200, and that had a thick plate type rack with standoffs that it secured it, I will try and do what you did. And I meant your windscreen sorry. Lol . Thank you for taking the time to reply to me brother.@@reubenreports2904
@reubenreports2904 4 ай бұрын
@@wildboby1 The screen I have is two different pieces. I believe the bottom part was already on the bike and is a parabellum extended windscreen. I added a windscreen extension ontop of it because I'm 6'5 and even the extended windscreen wasnt enough. I bought the clip on windscreen extension for a different bike a few years ago from Amazon.
@wildboby1 4 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904 Thank you for the info brother!
@Lloyd-mo 5 ай бұрын
i replaced the cam in my rx3 at 2000 miles.
@gregjablunovsky841 5 ай бұрын
Congrat's on breaking even! I've got my first valve clearance inspection on my '98 coming up in about 2K miles. I'm a little intimidated by the disassembly. Your confidence is pretty reassuring.
@muhammadusman8400 6 ай бұрын
Hey Reuben do you have any video on the headlamp change?
@reubenreports2904 6 ай бұрын
In the Facebook group I do/did. I'm no longer a part of the Facebook group so I don't know if my posts are still there.
@muhammadusman8400 6 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904 hey thank you for the reply, can you mention the group name and I can search there?
@reubenreports2904 6 ай бұрын
@@muhammadusman8400 the link for the Facebook groups are listed in the description of every one of my RX3 videos
@sredju 7 ай бұрын
Hi. Did you repair the bike? I have same engine in my dirt bike, i put 1000 miles on it already. What do you sugest, should i take head off and install new, modern valve seats?
@reubenreports2904 7 ай бұрын
I did not repair the bike, I bought a KLR instead. I understandably got tired of wrenching on the bike to no end; so I decided to buy something to replace it instead of wasting my time. I'm not sure where you can get new valve seats for this engine or if it will work. I don't know who has ever tried. The CSC RX3 to my knowledge is not even available to purchase anymore and I am unsure how long parts availability will last either.
@sredju 7 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904 look. There are many types of valve seats around, just type in google. This engine is very popular, ssr have one, gpx, my asiawing. There are many bikes with valve seats problems, honda nx 650, some ktms. But if you have no time or expirience, it is better you go for bullet proof bike. I will wait with my zs177mm, just checked my valves, intake 0.06 and exhaust 0.08 mm after 1000 miles, 1600 kms. Greetings from Austria. Good luck with you new bike.
@sredju 7 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904 This engine has rocker arms that hang on the valve cover and for this reason a small valve clearance was chosen. It is possible that the valve cover stretches and lifts the rocker arms upwards, so there should be a valve clearance of around 0.2-0.25 mm so that the valve stem, which also stretches, has enough space to close the valve so that the valve on the cylinder head can cool down . I still have a Honda NX650, with the same engine as the XR 650L, with a similar cylinder head, with the valve clearance of 0.1 inlet and 0.15 exhaust always satisfied. no problems. With small zongshen everything is smaller, I also let the valve clearance be smaller, of 0.06 inlet and 0.08 mm outlet and observe. If the valve clearance is too large, they will start to rattle when the engine is hot. Meanwhile, if they don't rattle, next time I'll increase the valve clearance to 0.08 inlet and 0.10 mm and listen to see if they rattle when the engine is warm. So I hope to ensure that the valves cool down well.
@Regantdarcy 7 ай бұрын
Good tips. 👍🏼 I’m about to start doing this on a Honda PCX scooter.
@slaverescuehound3440 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video it really helped me a lot
@quocducnguyen 7 ай бұрын
What motorcycle insurance company do you have and do they allow food delivery? I can't find any companies in the US that allow food delivery.
@Avensur 7 ай бұрын
Great info my friend. I will try on my 08 a lower front sprocket, one tooth less, instead of increment the rear one. I might achieve more torque and yet sacrificing speed. We'll see.🤙
@GodsHeretic 7 ай бұрын
Useful info, hoping it warms up soon so I can switch to my CB500X for deliveries. I've been wanting a bigger top box, too, and now I have all the more motivation! I wasn't sure if DoorDash would give me deliveries with drinks if I switched to motorcycle on the app, maybe that prevents stacked orders? I'd love to know what that tells them on their end and how it affects the orders I would get.
@i94yeh2p 8 ай бұрын
Wow. I just recently found out about this company. Not a good buy I guess. Chain stretching, constant valve adjustments, completely rebuilt by the dealership. Seems like a nightmare. 😬🙃
@nathanbanks7091 8 ай бұрын
I played around with the gear ratios a bunch in my 30k miles on my KLR. I settled on the stock gearing of 15/43 as being the best for me.
@mrbarreto6054 9 ай бұрын
I did the math for my situation where I was driving a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan vs my new 2023 Honda CB500X. I'll be saving $820 a year with my CB500X. I underestimated my calculations with my CB500X because I said I would average 65 mpg. In reality I am averaging 70-72 mpg. That extra $820 will go to the principle to the payments for the bike. Also the CB takes regular 87 octane.
@choppergirl 9 ай бұрын
I have been using a similar setup for 5 years, but I have a big Sterlite black box that sits over the back seat and is bolted to the back rack. I also have a book bag on the tank. All black 81 Honda CM450. I don't do nearly as much maintenance to mine, only when something breaks or needs replacing. I get about 50mpg on it and use it to haul groceries. My Honda CM250 gets about 60mpg but is less convenient or useful for carry groceries. Groceries are literally the main purpose of my bike, back and forth to the grocery store. I've done long trips on it though. I put saddle bags on my 250 aren't too much of a fan of them... a motorcycle duffle bag over the sissy bar on the back seat can hold a lot, but you're always reaching around when its full or overloaded while driving to stand it back vertical on the seat. I stopped driving all my cars completely when I switched over to the bikes because of the high MPG. And they are just fun to drive. However, you have to schedule your trips around the weather and suit up and suit down every time you make a trip, or make a stop somewhere (helmet off, helmet on, etc) which would not be practical if you had to make a lot of stops. I would buy another old cruiser bike if I can and have been keeping my eyes out for a deal. My 250 I got for $500, and my 450 I traded an old RV for which got 13mpg. I probably lost a lot on that trade but on the other hand, got a much more useful and usable vehicle. I would never drive the van again, but I drove the heck out of the 450 so yeah... it's not all about money but how useful and reliable it is.
@choppergirl 9 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904What I have on mine is the Steriltite Footlocker Plastic, Black.. Outside Dimensions: 31 1/4" x 17 5/8" x 13 7/8" $27 from Walmart. Mounted on the rack with some metal rails on inside, then bolt holes drilled through. Under the front part that sits over the seat, I have an old alluminum drive case wedged in there for support and I hope mounted on somehow so it never falls off (it's been years, I don't remember). When I bring groceries home in it, I put all the heavy stuff (sodas, milk, etc) towards the front (my back). When my uncle saw it for the first time... a very old motorcycle guy... he was like... that is one sweet setup. Only thing I don't like about my bike is you sit high in it and it's very heavy. Stopping on wet ground with slick shoes on with no tred where you have to hold the bike up might be a recipe for disaster. But then I thought I was trading for a CMX450, not a CM450... so... I got what he had for a bike. It's still Honda rock solid like a swiss watch. Only thing I've ever done to it is brake pads, tires, battery, oil changed, and adjusted the points once upon a time. Probably should go over both bikes with a fine tooth comb but... I'll do it as I go along. Get both of them driving around first and then do a little here, a little there, or just wait until next spring
@verablack3137 9 ай бұрын
I am finally thinking about trading in my 2011 Honda PCX for a 2023 XR150 or ADV 150. These Japanese bikes are just commuting monsters. If it is raining I take the Crown Vic but, on a clear day there is no reason to pay those v8 gas prices
@MOTOZILIANS 9 ай бұрын
great perspective about saving Gas Gas prices are insane now also KLR's are the way to go...cheap to buy cheap to keep it runni etc...i got a 1988 KLr and i love it enjoy your awesome video
@Nostrildomus 9 ай бұрын
C00L
@illyadmark3223 9 ай бұрын
What hand guards / turn signals and running lights do you have?
@marcino7769 9 ай бұрын
I liked your Zongshen RX3 videos and I was waiting for this one. I want to do similar jump next year from RX3 to something bigger.
@hellsing1284 10 ай бұрын
bro i was just watching your vid. Are you riding down santa fe rd towards turlock? i ride that road alot if it is haha
@twotone3471 10 ай бұрын
Wow. now much heartache would be avoided if one just talked to the local mechanic first, just to see what they are willing to work with before jumping into the deep end.
@hunterst0989 10 ай бұрын
Sounds like you and I ride about the same. I’ve been looking at one of these myself or the rx4. Thanks for the review.
@reubenreports2904 10 ай бұрын
Check out my final long term review first. If you are looking for a reliable commuting bike; my short answer would be to buy Japanese....I learned the hard way.
@hunterst0989 10 ай бұрын
@@reubenreports2904 I will. I have an Xr650r sumo and a ninja 250. Both have needed less maintenance and mods to stay running than my Hawk 250. My wife’s 89 XT250 is 3-4 times the quality of the hawk and it’s 34 years old lol. Maybe I’ll just get the Yamaha SCR 900 or a 1st gen vstrom 650. I just want something I’m not so big on. I make most Harley’s look small at 6’3” 290lbs.
@Lloyd-mo 11 ай бұрын
what was the original issue. mine let down 500 miles from home .we are now working on the issue. mine will rattle pretty bad at 7000 rpm. its 4 months old. less than 2000 miles. we re working on solving the issue.
@reubenreports2904 11 ай бұрын
The issue I had with my bike was valve recession. At the end of every video I've made for this bike, there's a window for the video titled "CSC RX3 Valve Recession issue - Everything we know". That video goes into explicit detail of the issue Ive been experiencing and examines factors that have caused it. (The engine design is ultimately the issue according to the science). You can also watch my final review video titled "CSC RX3 Long term final review- BUYER'S BEWARE" to see a summary of all the other issues I've had with the bike besides valve recession. Have you ever done a valve adjustment on the bike yet? If not that would be the first thing I would take a look at.
@Twistingmp4 11 ай бұрын
What year is this? We just ordered a 2022
@reubenreports2904 11 ай бұрын
Mine is a 2021 model.
@marcino7769 11 ай бұрын
Greta video. I have seen alk your video's already. A lot od useful knowledge.
@Dj-ve2hx 11 ай бұрын
New engine? Why ?
@reubenreports2904 11 ай бұрын
There is a video pinned at the end of all my videos regarding the RX3 titled "everything we know about the valve recession issue so far" it's a very lengthy and in depth video that clarifies the issue I experienced and singles out main factors that played a role in causing it. Link is listed below if you'd like to see it but the short answer is that the engineering and quality of engine components are vastly inferior compared to modern manufacturing standards (no surprise for a Chinese bike). I'd also encourage you to watch my final review video on the RX3 as well where I go into detail about all the other issues I've had with the bike besides valve recession. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5yjfJaUx7yvlac.htmlsi=-cTjMG7BPvMuojps
@Lloyd-mo Жыл бұрын
i set my rx3 at .06 and it seems to run really good there. it took me about 4 times riding and pulling it apart to get it right.
@Lloyd-mo Жыл бұрын
thats a lot of miles for a 2021. i hope mine lasts that long
@Lloyd-mo Жыл бұрын
its only 4grand.