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Thanks. I was going to do a post season follow up and show how they faired but after a number of falls,scrapes and drops, they still look as good as new.

@@hillquestdualsport I just bought and installed these full wrap molecules today on my KTM. Can’t wait to test ride. I know they’ll work like they did for you.

Hey, thanks for asking. The 225 Serow is a very good starter bike, you can't go wrong with a Yamaha and you can't go wrong with a dual sport if you want it legal on any road. It is not that heavy and would do well on any gravel road, 4x4 trail or ATV track out there or at McLean Creek. I don't think I would want to run it on the highway for too long, it just wont have the top end. I suspect yo will outgrow it in 1 season then I would be looking at the Honda crf300 as a next dual sport.

@hillquestdualsport I'm 6'3 with a 31 inseam, would it be to small lol? Otherwise I might be in the market for a simple dirtbike i.e. kx250

@@sf4769 Yah, you are a bit tall for the 225. Keep me in the lop on what you decide.

@@hillquestdualsport thanks appreciate the input and will do!

@@hillquestdualsport ended up going with a KX250F, wont be dual sporting but it fits nice on a hitch carrier on my ford Ranger.. pretty excited about it and might try to get some used tires to stud for ghost lake riding in the winter!

Here in Alberta, in the fall when the weather turns it gets pretty cold with snow. Here's hoping your season extends a little longer. Thanks for watching.

@@hillquestdualsport Sorry, I mixed you up with someone who rides in Arkansas. Quite different climates!

I rode like a grandpa and just wanted to enjoy the day. If you do get out again before the snow really falls, let me know and I might join you.

Thanks for watching through to the end. That was an interesting day for sure, and I did actually read the content of the sign when I edited the video. At the campsite, another rider shared that a lot of the logging truck drivers are also dual sport or ATV riders so they will slow down for safety.

@@hillquestdualsport ahhh, that makes perfect sense! Very kind!! 💜💜🤗🤗

My son hauled logs up north AB for a while and his attitude was that it was his road, he was always in a hurry so give hi space.

@@hillquestdualsport yeah that was accurate up there for sure haha

You said that at camp but from my experience, I was a little uncertain. This truck driver was awesome.

Thanks Chris. If there are any shorts you want for your video, let me know and I can grab them for you then send through email.

Yes indeed. That is Mother Nature's trickery to deceive you with beauty before she dumps 3 feet of snow. I hope I still have a few more good rides before that happens.

I want to ride that again next year.

So much fun, I love elevation rides for the reward of the view.

It was right up there as one of the best of the year. Thanks for leading.

Good to hear from you :) Agreed, although even paying full attention I still manage to hit a number of trees and rocks, and puddles and......

Nice. It was a lot of fun but I think the 390 was just a little to small for all those kms all at once. Next year I will break it up a bit. I hope you are doing well.

@@hillquestdualsport great videos. I really enjoyed them. Makes me miss the island. You thinking of keeping the 390? Or upgrading to the bigger version of it at all?

Prior to this island trip, I wondered haw capable and comfortable the 390 would be. Questions answered on both fronts, and I think I am keeping it for a while. If anything I am thinking I may swap the Victory out for an Africa Twin.

⁠@@hillquestdualsporthow often did you have to fill up?, that’s awesome those bikes are so fun to ride! Yes, I met up rode with someone that had one. I think that would be an awesome trade up. Bike was so technically advanced, fuel rage on that thing was unreal. And I’m curious to see your review on it.

I have a range of 300+ kms on a tank. Round trip I spend $233 in fuel.

That's exciting. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of wildlife up there, not this time.

@@hillquestdualsport no, sadly they were pretty elusive this year. First time I’ve gone up island and not seen a bear. Did see that monster elk cross the highway after the Devils Bath Brewery tho.

Good times Uncle Tony!

The braaap of your bike in the mine was awesome.

@@hillquestdualsport lol a lot louder than I thought

My commute to work is 4 minutes in high traffic so this was an alien experience for me for sure. I wonder what it's like at 2 am?

@@hillquestdualsport lol that day was definitely worse than normal but it seems that corridor is busy from 5:30 to 9 or so

Stayed in that exact same hotel in Hope ages ago. Too bad you missed out on the Mini golf! Good on ya for riding out to the event and not truck/trailering 👍🏻 Great to finally meet ya in person!

Thanks for watching. It was good to experience the full ride once but if I get selected for 2025, my aching back may consider the trailer option.

@@hillquestdualsport totally get that 👍🏻👊🏼

I usually slow down when the camera is on.

That was starting at 78, 76, 74 and 72

@@hillquestdualsport Thanks I'll give it a try

That trail is one of the best out there I think. Always going uphill and not too many difficult technical sections. We removed three trees from the trail that day after that big windstorm. Ashton also went for a swim in a mud hole on grizzly.

@@hillquestdualsport sounds like an eventful day!

Agreed. There are a lot of videos on how to install bar ends and handguards but not for this brand. I did a follow up with them installed and plan another for a post season review in a month or two.

Looks like you are well set up already. I was a bit concerned that the 390 was going to be under powered with the added weight but I really didn't notice it much. I love that bike.

True. The 390 doesn't wheelie that great but the next time, I am going for it.

Close call then. I just about convinced myself not to worry so much and just send it. I guess it proved a first instinct is always the right decision. Thanks for watching.

Thanks. It is a nice piece of the country for sure, so luck to have great well maintained trails.

Sure, I left from Fish East. followed to 236, 348, 364 and turned around at 496. follow that through 612 all the way to the river at 596.

​@@hillquestdualsportGlad I checked it out on the 350 first, was wet out there last night!

@@mihlkaen It doesn't take much rain to fill those mud holes.

Still pretty sore but will be out next week. See you out there.

I'll just rub some dirt on it, all good. Wiil be riding next week. See you out there.

Going to slow. Bike survived but I fell in the ditch. Wasn't my best moment.

@@hillquestdualsport I fell off a bridge once, so every time I cross this abomination I think of that and it makes me super nervous lol, so I hear ya

Thanks again Kelvin. I am definitely going to look into a cruise control before my 10 day ride to Van Island in September and the Veridian seems to be the option I am considering.

@@hillquestdualsport Veridian is based in Calgary. I ordered it online and got a discount using the promo code VCFacebook. I then went over to his house and picked it up. Nice guy knows his stuff.

Hah, I hope you don't mind:) See you next time.

@@hillquestdualsport not at all. We'll ride again.

Hey, it was pretty sweat except for the active horse highway. .... On the long weekend it always seems to be a lot busier than usual, that's why I generally prefer to head to the foothills mid week. Although I didn't video it, I did go about 20 kms to the end of the road west of the Lodge. I only saw one vehicle out there.

@@hillquestdualsport Aye, I often don't ride on holidays.

It's been 5 years with the Scorpion and time to replace. I forgot how much good safe $$$$ helmets cost.

No kidding. It always feels faster, higher and farther.