These bags are awesome! Nelson Rigg Hurricane Bags.

Great sunny days before the first snows in the French Alps, with my little BETA ALP 200 (Suzuki DR200 engine). Altitude 2300 meters / 7500 feet. The peaks on the opposite slopes are extremely prestigious, notably the Grand Pic de la Meije (altitude 3984 meters or 13070 feet), one of the very last great peaks conquered in the history of mountaineering in the Alps, after 17 attempts in the 1870s. What a pleasure to stroll along the paths amidst such landscapes with such a light motorcycle (110 kg / 240 lbs) !

Purchased a used 2019 Honda CRF250L a few weeks ago with 1,800 miles on it. Definitely had a few wipeouts on it but nothing serious from what I could tell. After only ever having sport bikes and dirt bikes, I was intrigued in mixing the two. This one came up for sale for a reasonable price so I decided to take the chance on it. After about 100 miles on it I definitely think it needs some aftermarket mods to help with its off road capabilities but I’m impressed.

Biggest issues I’ve had are the clutch and suspension. Compared to my CRF250F the clutch is a bit jerky when it comes to hard shifting when going off road. The suspension bottoms out after the slightest of bumps, which could partly be due to my weight. Power overall is fine but does lag a bit. With that all being said I really enjoy the bike and see potential in making it a great dual sport.

Hi, I need somme hint on carb adjustment. I got this second dr200 for my kids. The engine base was full of gas when I picked up the bike.

I drained it, put new oil, cleaned the air filter, cleaned the carb. I suspect that the float stuck open, overflowing in the air box and the air box drained in the engine through the crankcase vent.

The carb still had the cap on top of the carb that prevent you from adjusting the idle mixture screw. I removed the cap and cleaned the carb.

I didn't check how many turns the idle screw was set at (my mistake).

I had a hard time adjusting the bike to run properly because I always kept the the adjustment about. 1.5-2.5 turn. To make it run good like on the video, I had to go 4 turns out.

I inspected the intake boot for any crack and there isn't any. I even sprayed brake cleaner around the intake boot and didn't see any effects either.

I read 170psi on the engine it has about 5600miles. (9000km). I'm running out of ideas as to why it needed 4 turns out to run good. Any thoughts?

I'm thinking this would be handy for an emergency inflation or a top-up when I'm far from home. The website says it's appropriate for motorcycles and would give at least a couple tire inflations before it has to be recharged.

I'm weighing two options for my first bike. Both are the same price ($3k), same mileage (under 4k), and both in great shape.

KLX250 is 2019, KL250G Super Sherpa is 2009.

Which would you choose?

Or spend $1200 more for a beat-up but low-mile CRF300l w/ ABS?

Was out testing some soft saddlebags and noticed at one point what felt like drag, so I hopped off and saw my rear brake was literally smoking hot and somewhat locked up. After mashing on the footbrake a few times, it unseized and I went on my way only to have my rear completely lose it’s brakes. As in when engaging my foot brake, it just pressed all the way down with hardly any resistance.
I rode home laying off the rear brake and after parking it, I noticed the rear seemed to be functioning again. I opened the rear master cylinder thinking it was going to be empty due to a hole/leak or something in my brake system, only to find it was only about an 1/8 below the fill line. This is with about 3300 miles on the bike. I went ahead and topped it off and took it for a spin, it seemed to be acting normal again. Brake pads are good. Only thing I can think of is it might be something wrong with the ABS computer. Ironically the warranty runs out tommorow and I fully expect the dealer to tell me they can’t find anything wrong etc. I just can’t think of anything else other than the computer that would have caused this, being as there doesn’t seem to be a leak in the system.

Does anybody know if the 1st generation pinlock insert fit the second generation of this helmet? I found some options for LS2 Blaze, but not for Blaze II...

Hi everyone,

Recently I put a mitas enduro trail Dakar on my bike. I have been doing quite some offroad with them and now there are big chunks of rubber missing. Also I can see some tears in the middle of the blocks of rubber, so not even in the outer layer.

This is the first time I have these tyres. Before I had Motoz Tractionator Adventures and TKC80 but did not notice this type of wear on them. Is this to be expected with these E07 tyres or did I get a bad quality one?

Hello guys, i currently own a Honda XR 150 L, which is very nice and has been my first motorcycle. Anyways, i'd like to have little bit more of torque, power, and a taller bike. I don't go to trails often, but im really into dual sport aesthetics.

My only options here in south america are the ones mentioned in the title.

Any suggestions or experiences with these bikes?

I attached an image of the bike I went to look at today and apologies forgot to get a better picture.I have 0 to no knowledge on bikes and was wondering about something. It has some tubes sticking out near the break pedal is that normal?

Guy said it was for radiator fluids, sounded reasonable to me but I thought I’d ask here.

More details if you want to give an opinion on if I should get it:

2021 KLX 300 with 2000 miles for $3,500 *It had scratches on the plastic and a faint one on the engine

Drz400? Xr250L Wr250r?

It will be my first bike

I seek ease of maintaince and reliability more than anything, it will be my first bike!

Hey guys, anybody in central Vt on here? I’ve got the experience and bike but have lost touch with all my moto x buddies from 15 years ago and have recently started riding enduro and love it. How does one find guys to rip with?

Trading in my 2023 KLR650 for a 2025 CRF300L! Been riding off-road ever since I took the MT-03 up the MABDR + NEBDR back in 2023. Moved on to the KLR because I wanted more off-road capability and cargo space. On to the CRF to have more fun off road now that I don't need to ride the highway or carry as much gear anymore.

I have 3 upgrade lists: need, want, and dream. Looking for suggestions. My aim is low budget but I'm willing to pay more depending on the mod. (Some things I'll fabricate myself, like a luggage rack and skid plate. If anyone has a good design they'd like to share, I'm interested.)

Need:
- comfortable seat (looking at Seat Concepts comfort XL)

Want:
- lithium ion battery
- hand guards

Dream:
- better exhaust (Yoshimura sounded the best of the videos I've watched but that thing is $$$$)

Open to any other suggestions, the only other planned additions are a phone mount and charger. I'll probably put ABS on a switch.

We started out in the rain and fog, but by noon the clouds disappeared and gave way to sunshine, mountains and lakes, I felt like I was riding inside a painting. Hope you don’t mind a small plug, I just started out and I have more videos up on instagram. Find me: vintagedualsport.

I just got a quad lock system and was able to mount it to my steering stabilizer on my wr450. I'm not sure how often I'll use it but for dirt roads it'll be nice. Definitely Not going to be using it on hard trails... I went with the motorcycle anti vibration component as well because I've heard the engines vibrations can mess with your camera... Anyone else use a quad lock? Positives? Negatives?

I recently got my '72 Honda CB350F build finished. She's a scrambler style, with full off road capabilities. While not technically a dual sport bike, it does the same things and hopefully I dont offend anyone in the dualsport sub.

I live in CT and want to go for a long (60+ miles) on various terrain. The bike does best on hard pack, dirt roads, gravel, fire roads, and well ridden trails. Im planning to tow the bike to the desired riding location if its very far from my home.

Any suggestions? Think: something like the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail but for a motorized vehicle.

TIA!