I have the same bike and I live in the Santiam Canyon. I ride the same way as you, just exploring and trying to find cool stuff and areas. The fire really decimated tons of areas I used to go, but I keep trying and little by little they are opening back up. I'm subscribing!
Nice camera angles and views. I am in Oklahoma and love my F750 GS. Amazing power and suspension and features like cruise and heated grips. Trying to decide to put on more off-road tires or change to the 390. My bike is 500 pounds and if I drop it….I wonder the costs?? Yours is 380. You have less power on highways. Both are great bikes. I use mine for sport tourer for now.
Without really knowing a lot of the context, I'd be wary of stepping down from a bigger bike, especially if you're doing long-distance touring. And I can't compare to F750 as I have no experience with them. But I do love my 390, and I always advocate for more 390 owners!
Love your content with the 390. Beautiful locations too. Am keen on getting this soon. And looks like you have quite a few modifications done. That could be a separate video itself. 😬
I'm planning on doing two videos, one for all the accessories I use and one for all the things I tried and ultimately didn't stick with. So look for that coming up!
11.29am Just subscribed, love your work, about to get my 390 Adv in the next week, like your GPS setup, what brand and model are you using and do I need a seperate mount to fit it? Ken
Congrats! The nav is a Garmin Zumo XT and the mount it's on is a KTM factory accessory. I think k I had to buy an optional motorcycle mount for the garmin on their website also to get the whole thing assembled, I don't quite remember though.
I wonder if those responsible for the fires were ever sent to prison. I fled Portland in 2019 and moved to Arizona. Now I’m in the Philippines. I do miss the environment of the PNW. Every summer it was so amazing exploring around.
The kid who started the Groge fire back in 19' was ordered to pay over a million dollars and do a large amount of community service. Can't say for the others... How's life in the Philippines?
@@FreeTimeAdventures I’m surprised he got that much “punishment”. Life here is pretty good. Riding an ADV is a must as the roads aren’t that great. Lots of places to explore even though I haven’t done much off roading here. The weather is similar to Houston Texas but the environment feels like Hawaii. Most people are pretty nice outside of Manila. You’ve got to pay attention riding out here as there are few road rules that are followed but you get used to it. The lack of traffic enforcement does make the expressways fun if you know what I mean. I ride a Moto Morini X-Cape 650. It’s basically a much better designed and equipped versys 650. Same engine built with license from Kawasaki and built in the same factory as the KTM 790/890 in china. Marzocchi forks, KYB shock, tubeless spoked wheels, and Brembo brakes make up some of the upgrades over the Kawasaki. I added a rekluse clutch (versys version was direct bolt in), custom exhaust and Harley PA accessory lights. This is my 25th bike and can totally recommend. Will probably get the CF Moto 800 MT (KTM 790 engine) after I get bored with this one. I usually only keep a bike for a year then try something else.
It is in the works, but I'll be real with you, I only do one video a month, and the next few are more adventure rides. You won't see these parts and accessories related videos until December- February when I can't ride as much and just film in my garage.
Anyone ever rode with a passenger on the road? I understand that is not what this bike was really designed for, but I am curious how it would do with a passenger for a 30 minute ride or so (super uncomfortable, tolerable, better than expected for a small bike). I enjoy your content
I have had a passenger on it, and it's not bad. It's not exactly a GS, but it's definitely not terrible. Seems fine for a 30-minute to 1 hour from what my passenger said. For reference, I'm 5'9" and 200lbs they were 5'3" and 125lbs.
Me n my wife do long tours all the time... And we do like 500-600 @ day.. since the beginning i have never heard her complain anything about the comfort.. seats are super comfy.. foot pegs positioning is good too.. And for rider's perspective... When you're on highways doing 70-80miles an hour.. bike almost becomes weightless.. you'll feel there's no one sitting behind you.. Only thing you need to take care is ( for your pillion's / passengers comfort ) 1. Always have a tail bag.. for passengers back support.. make sure you fix the bag tight.. not even 1-2cm of movement should be there.. it acts as a chair for your passenger when you're riding 500-600 miles per day
what exhaust is that? Edit: NVM saw your 390 Setup video. Akrapovic. Nice..... Edit 2: I believe you can get the offroad MTC with an ecu update on this model. Ask your local ASC.
Yep, but it also has a chamber delete from Competition Werks that I put on right before this video was filmed. The Akro slip-on along doesn't add much in the way of bark. I'll check on that update, thanks!
Which river are you checking out? Clackamas? I've been riding out of Estacada but I'd like to find some other spots where they do at least some road maintenance. It's pretty rough where I have been going...those roads look way better.
@@FreeTimeAdventures Thanks! btw..I'm riding a 390 adv too. I'm a novice to dirt riding and looking for longer stretches of road that aren't super technical.
That spot next to the river was awesome, just a hamok and a tarp ove it between couple trees and the camping will be good regardless of how muddy is the ground. Love that bike. Which kind of tires are you fitted on it? Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania
Thanks!! The tires I'm running are the Motoz Tractionator Rallz, I had to go a little wider on the front to get a set that fit, but it worked out just fine.
Same! I want to ride some sections of the new ORBDR this summer as well. No issues with the cast wheels as of yet. Have had the bike for over a year and offroad it pretty consistently. I have yet to get a dent or crack.
Not really, the 390 doesn't seem to have that issue. It also doesn't really get below 40° Fahrenheit very often where I live, so if you live and ride somewhere colder, that may be different. The only caveat is that you do need to give it a couple of minutes to warm up. My other fuel injected bikes, you can just start em and go if you really need to, but the 390 has a tendency to flame out at intersections for the first couple minutes of riding if I don't let it warm up while getting my gear on.
Sure thing, the actual mount is a KTM factory accessory you can get at any KTM dealer. The Garmin Zumo XT that I am using comes with a quick detach plate that wires directly to the battery and bolts to the factory KTM accessory mount without any modification. Also, congrats on the new bike!
All these comments about the bike and I just want to know if you used Osmo Action for this as well or did you use another action cam ? The footage quality is so much crispier now!! Btw, loved the shot and video script. You've earned a sub !!
It's actually a factory KTM mount from the powerparts accessories catalog. I talk about it in my build breakdown video, check it out for more info on all of the parts on this bike!
New to your channel. Saw you after dork in the road camp out. I ride a 2017 BMW F800GS. Did the TAT on it coast to coast. Done the MABDR and am now looking at adding another bike to my stable for doing the western BDRs. I’m down to chiding between the Honda CRF 300 rally and the KTM 390 adventure. How good is the KTM off road? How does it handle a load? Did you modify the suspension at all? Just looking for real world feed back before pulling the trigger on either one. Thanks
Awesome! That sounds rad, I hope you get out to the west for them BDR's! As for the KTM 390 Adventure vs CRF300 Rally choice, this is the same set I really struggled between when picking myself. What made the decision for me was simply that there were 390's on every KTM dealer lot, and I couldn't find a CRF300 Rally to save my life. That said, the KTM makes more power, and yeah, it does pull a load. I'm a full 200 lbs and add in my camping gear and riding gear - that's a solid weight. I also have had a passenger weighing in at 130 lbs on the bike, and it manages the weight just fine in terms of power and on-road performance. You can ride two up all day at 75mph if you want. When it comes to offroad, the KTM, with its adjustable suspension, is amazing if you're sub 200lbs. At that weight, I am pushing the limits of the stock suspension. Mine currently is stock (but that's changing in the next couple of months wink*). Even at 200lbs, it will run fine if you pick a good line and manage your pace. On rough BDR trails, I can pull 30mph stints out of it without the suspension getting out of wack in sport settings. Where it runs into a solid limitation is with ground clearance. I have to more carefully pick my lines. Adding to that is that it's difficult to find a good skidplate, I am on. My 3rd one now from T-Rex, and hopefully, that meets expectations. If you want more off-road chops and ground clearance and can sacrifice 15 ponies, get the CRF, and upgrade its suspension, there's a lot of options for it. If you want to carry more load and have more power on tap, grab the KTM. Also, my two latest videos are much more offroad oriented, especially the 2nd to last one where I am riding dual tracks in an OHV park. If you want to see generally what offroad performance is like with some knobby tires and stock suspension, that's not a bad spot to look. I ride it like it's a dirt bike, and personally, I love it, but there's some limitations like any bike. Also, if you get a 390, get the spoked wheels that are optional on the 23'+ models (see most recent video for why). One last thing, ghe KTM is quirky, it does some weird stuff sometime and can be kinda finicky, so just be aware of that, it's not a Japanese bike, but so far in 9k miles over 18 months, nothing has actually stopped me from riding it, just some dopey weird problems that have come up. I'll make a video about that this fall probably.. Anyway, longest comment ever...
@@FreeTimeAdventures Thank you for the reply. That’s the info I’m interested in. I’m a semi retired old guy that needs a new hip. The F800 GS and I have done some riding but with a bum hip a lighter dual sport and lower seat height is what I need. I’ll still ride the F800 though. My nephew who rides with me and I are headed out west next summer. Trying to knock out the Idaho, Oregon and Washington BDRs in 25 days. We’ll most likely trailer the bikes out to Idaho and ride over to the coast. I’ll be watching your videos for the suspension mods. I like the horsepower and features of the KTM over the crf. What I don’t like is that at 5’8” the seat height on the crf is tall even with the squat as you sit on it. Thanks again for the reply.
@scudrunneradv3269 okay, makes sense with that extra context. I'm 5'9" with a 29" inseam and the 390 is definitely a bit more manageable in the seat height department. I think you could honestly go either way. On the one hand. The 300 is tall, but I personally would have that suspension setup and tuned by a professional before doing any serious offroad, and if you're at that point already, you can just have them adjust the height to your desired level. On the other hand, if you're sub 200lbs at your height, you will be totally fine with the stock suspension on the 390, BUT you will need to invest in a good skid plate and be a little more careful about how you pick your lines. Good luck on your adventures and I hope that helps!
The front fender is a kit by Tusk which is Rocky Mountain ATVMC's brand. The kit comes with a template that has you cut the original fender up so you re-use the fork protectors from the original fender. It's a cool kit, highly recommended.
Thanks! So far, the 390A has been very reliable. It's never left me in a position where I needed a tow or roadside repairs. I have only had the bike for a year though, and it has about 7,000 miles on it so far.
@On the road Yeah, I owned a 2021 890 Adventure S which my best friend now has. Great bike, really fun and very fast. It also has some weird little quirky problems like the cruise control not always working or sometimes the dash shutting off. But it always runs and rides regardless.
I think it really depends on how back to the basics you're willing to go. You'll be missing out on a lot of amenities that are available on the bigger GS. But if you're okay with a bare bones 43hp single cylinder it's a wonderful little machine, albeit with some somewhat odd or irritating little quirks, which are common on 390 forum boards. I have a lot to say about this and hopefully I will do a full video this summer.
@@FreeTimeAdventures Thank you. I am definitely going to miss the power of the 800 GS but I would like to explore more off road trails and so far the 800gs is very hard to maneuver and gain confidence and thus exploring light weight ADV.
@Dipesh Patel I don't know if this is an option for you, but before you go amd offload your GS, it might be worth it to pickup a cheap dualsport as a 2nd bike instead. Just a thought.
It's two different parts. I have the Akropovic slip-on (with a fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from competition werks. This setup retains the factory catalytic converters, and I have the stock intake, so no additional tuning was needed. It runs well and sounds decent without being obnoxious, in my opinion. The Akro slip-on along didn't add quite enough punch for me.
It's two different parts. I have the Akropovic slip-on (with a fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from competition werks. This setup retains the factory catalytic converters, and I have the stock intake, so no additional tuning was needed. It runs well and sounds decent without being obnoxious, in my opinion. The Akro slip-on along didn't add quite enough punch for me.
It's two different parts. I have the Akropovic slip-on (with a fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from competition werks. This setup retains the factory catalytic converters, and I have the stock intake, so no additional tuning was needed. It runs well and sounds decent without being obnoxious, in my opinion. The Akro slip-on alone, didn't add quite enough punch for me.
Nothing better than Free time on a KTM 390 Adventure. Breath taking landscapes! Aloha from Maui🤙
Heck yeah! I bet there's some pretty breathtaking landscapes in Maui as well!
Yes, Maui has some spectacular ones!
This is exactly what I want to see, you're doing great, keep it up!
I love your angles, man, learning a lot myself. Thanks!
Keep the videos coming. Such a beautiful place to ride
nice dude, I've been riding my 390 around the I90 corridor. excited to get some more dirt time
Amazing for your video of Solo Exploring in the Cascades on the KTM 390 Adventure. I love your video, thanks for sharing.🥰
im planning on riding my 390 to that area at some point, thanks for the idea of where to stop!
I love your videos, subscribed, and liked! Keep up the good work!
Yes, I love the content! And want to see more!
I love this type of content, keep it coming please!! Great work😊
Big thanks from Russia bro! Great content! Please continue
I’m in WA as well and I’m looking to get into ADV riding. Love your content, showing what’s out there.
Nice love the NW area you cant beat it.
Had to comment from both channels... yes, I want more!
Wow, beautiful countryside! Thanks for the ride! 👍👍
like what you are doing, keep it up
This is great! I’ve got the same bike so does my wife. Tell us about how you set it up. How you camp off it. Mods you’ve made. Thanks man!
I'm hoping to do all that and more this year, we'll see how it goes! I appreciate the comment btw.
Slick edit with the camera twist to being back on the bike.
Great ride an excellent video footage Bro.
Nice and easy. Beautiful!!!
I have the same bike and I live in the Santiam Canyon. I ride the same way as you, just exploring and trying to find cool stuff and areas. The fire really decimated tons of areas I used to go, but I keep trying and little by little they are opening back up. I'm subscribing!
nice video great scenery
Love the content. Keep it up 👍🏼
I like your content. Been dreaming on creating my own version my KTM Adv bike. You deserve my subscribe. Keep it up Bro
awesome camera shots, great audio! well done! new sub!
excellent content 👍
u are not scared from Bears !! Amazing Video
Nice camera angles and views. I am in Oklahoma and love my F750 GS. Amazing power and suspension and features like cruise and heated grips. Trying to decide to put on more off-road tires or change to the 390. My bike is 500 pounds and if I drop it….I wonder the costs?? Yours is 380. You have less power on highways. Both are great bikes. I use mine for sport tourer for now.
Without really knowing a lot of the context, I'd be wary of stepping down from a bigger bike, especially if you're doing long-distance touring. And I can't compare to F750 as I have no experience with them.
But I do love my 390, and I always advocate for more 390 owners!
Your video has reached Poland. Congratulations! :)
Heck yeah, that's awesome! Hey Poland! 👋
bro what exhaust is that? sounds very very good.
Love your content with the 390. Beautiful locations too. Am keen on getting this soon. And looks like you have quite a few modifications done. That could be a separate video itself. 😬
I'm planning on doing two videos, one for all the accessories I use and one for all the things I tried and ultimately didn't stick with. So look for that coming up!
11.29am
Just subscribed, love your work, about to get my 390 Adv in the next week, like your GPS setup, what brand and model are you using and do I need a seperate mount to fit it?
Ken
Congrats!
The nav is a Garmin Zumo XT and the mount it's on is a KTM factory accessory. I think k I had to buy an optional motorcycle mount for the garmin on their website also to get the whole thing assembled, I don't quite remember though.
I wonder if those responsible for the fires were ever sent to prison. I fled Portland in 2019 and moved to Arizona. Now I’m in the Philippines. I do miss the environment of the PNW. Every summer it was so amazing exploring around.
The kid who started the Groge fire back in 19' was ordered to pay over a million dollars and do a large amount of community service.
Can't say for the others...
How's life in the Philippines?
@@FreeTimeAdventures I’m surprised he got that much “punishment”. Life here is pretty good. Riding an ADV is a must as the roads aren’t that great. Lots of places to explore even though I haven’t done much off roading here. The weather is similar to Houston Texas but the environment feels like Hawaii. Most people are pretty nice outside of Manila. You’ve got to pay attention riding out here as there are few road rules that are followed but you get used to it. The lack of traffic enforcement does make the expressways fun if you know what I mean. I ride a Moto Morini X-Cape 650. It’s basically a much better designed and equipped versys 650. Same engine built with license from Kawasaki and built in the same factory as the KTM 790/890 in china. Marzocchi forks, KYB shock, tubeless spoked wheels, and Brembo brakes make up some of the upgrades over the Kawasaki. I added a rekluse clutch (versys version was direct bolt in), custom exhaust and Harley PA accessory lights. This is my 25th bike and can totally recommend. Will probably get the CF Moto 800 MT (KTM 790 engine) after I get bored with this one. I usually only keep a bike for a year then try something else.
good video :) from Sandy Or🙂
Can you pls make vdo about your navigation device?
It is in the works, but I'll be real with you, I only do one video a month, and the next few are more adventure rides. You won't see these parts and accessories related videos until December- February when I can't ride as much and just film in my garage.
I want mine. Seventy three an chap in. The bit
Akrapovic slip-on or fullsystem?
Tell us about the bike
Nice content 🔥
Anyone ever rode with a passenger on the road? I understand that is not what this bike was really designed for, but I am curious how it would do with a passenger for a 30 minute ride or so (super uncomfortable, tolerable, better than expected for a small bike). I enjoy your content
I have had a passenger on it, and it's not bad. It's not exactly a GS, but it's definitely not terrible. Seems fine for a 30-minute to 1 hour from what my passenger said.
For reference, I'm 5'9" and 200lbs they were 5'3" and 125lbs.
@@FreeTimeAdventures perfect, thanks!
Me n my wife do long tours all the time... And we do like 500-600 @ day.. since the beginning i have never heard her complain anything about the comfort.. seats are super comfy.. foot pegs positioning is good too..
And for rider's perspective... When you're on highways doing 70-80miles an hour.. bike almost becomes weightless.. you'll feel there's no one sitting behind you..
Only thing you need to take care is ( for your pillion's / passengers comfort )
1. Always have a tail bag.. for passengers back support.. make sure you fix the bag tight.. not even 1-2cm of movement should be there.. it acts as a chair for your passenger when you're riding 500-600 miles per day
If only KTM could add another gallon to that 3.8 gallon tank.
what exhaust is that?
Edit: NVM saw your 390 Setup video. Akrapovic. Nice.....
Edit 2: I believe you can get the offroad MTC with an ecu update on this model. Ask your local ASC.
Yep, but it also has a chamber delete from Competition Werks that I put on right before this video was filmed. The Akro slip-on along doesn't add much in the way of bark.
I'll check on that update, thanks!
I love kTm😁
Have u installed additional LCD Display on top of stock display ? Could you please share the details?
It's a Garmin Zumo XT - GPS unit, that is mounted above the dash by using the KTM factory accessory GPS mount.
Nice ❤
Thats an amazing exhaust note. Love that. Thats an akrapovic exhaust right.. ?
It is! I am using the Akro in combination with a Competition Werks chamber delete, which makes a big difference in the sound.
Which river are you checking out? Clackamas? I've been riding out of Estacada but I'd like to find some other spots where they do at least some road maintenance. It's pretty rough where I have been going...those roads look way better.
@richardfulton8268 yeah, it's the Clackamas River, south east of Ripplebrook next to NF-63
@@FreeTimeAdventures Thanks! btw..I'm riding a 390 adv too. I'm a novice to dirt riding and looking for longer stretches of road that aren't super technical.
Hello from Turkey. Which gps navigation device are you using?
Hey! It is a Garmin, Zumo XT.
That spot next to the river was awesome, just a hamok and a tarp ove it between couple trees and the camping will be good regardless of how muddy is the ground.
Love that bike. Which kind of tires are you fitted on it?
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers from Tasmania
Thanks!!
The tires I'm running are the Motoz Tractionator Rallz, I had to go a little wider on the front to get a set that fit, but it worked out just fine.
@Free Time Thank you. It looks like an option if the Continentals are not available
which tires have you got on that 390? look like Heidanau K60s...? good video
Thanks! The tires are Motoz Tractionator RallZ.
Is your front fender from Tusk?
It is! I picked up the kit on Rocky Mountain.
Exhaust?
Looks super fun can't wait to check out the ORBDR this summer. I was curious how those cast wheels are holding up off road, any dents or dings so far?
Same! I want to ride some sections of the new ORBDR this summer as well.
No issues with the cast wheels as of yet. Have had the bike for over a year and offroad it pretty consistently. I have yet to get a dent or crack.
На какую камеру записано видео?!
Sounds like an aftermarket exhaust? Stock or ??
Do you have any issues in cold starting?
Not really, the 390 doesn't seem to have that issue. It also doesn't really get below 40° Fahrenheit very often where I live, so if you live and ride somewhere colder, that may be different.
The only caveat is that you do need to give it a couple of minutes to warm up. My other fuel injected bikes, you can just start em and go if you really need to, but the 390 has a tendency to flame out at intersections for the first couple minutes of riding if I don't let it warm up while getting my gear on.
hello, could you please tell me what gps and mount you have? I just got a 390 adventure this week!
Sure thing, the actual mount is a KTM factory accessory you can get at any KTM dealer. The Garmin Zumo XT that I am using comes with a quick detach plate that wires directly to the battery and bolts to the factory KTM accessory mount without any modification.
Also, congrats on the new bike!
What aftermarket tires do you have? Just bought myself a 390 ADV.
They are Motoz Tractionator RallZ tires.
Thankyou for the reply!
All these comments about the bike and I just want to know if you used Osmo Action for this as well or did you use another action cam ? The footage quality is so much crispier now!! Btw, loved the shot and video script. You've earned a sub !!
Ah, yes, I did use the DJI Osmo Action 3 for all of the shots. The thing that changed was I started exporting and uploading in 4k. Thanks!
Which brand of phone mount is that ?
It just a basic Rokform ball on a
Ram mount and arm.
What do you use to hold up your gps ? @freetimeadventures
It's actually a factory KTM mount from the powerparts accessories catalog. I talk about it in my build breakdown video, check it out for more info on all of the parts on this bike!
New to your channel. Saw you after dork in the road camp out. I ride a 2017 BMW F800GS. Did the TAT on it coast to coast. Done the MABDR and am now looking at adding another bike to my stable for doing the western BDRs. I’m down to chiding between the Honda CRF 300 rally and the KTM 390 adventure. How good is the KTM off road? How does it handle a load? Did you modify the suspension at all? Just looking for real world feed back before pulling the trigger on either one.
Thanks
Awesome! That sounds rad, I hope you get out to the west for them BDR's!
As for the KTM 390 Adventure vs CRF300 Rally choice, this is the same set I really struggled between when picking myself. What made the decision for me was simply that there were 390's on every KTM dealer lot, and I couldn't find a CRF300 Rally to save my life.
That said, the KTM makes more power, and yeah, it does pull a load. I'm a full 200 lbs and add in my camping gear and riding gear - that's a solid weight. I also have had a passenger weighing in at 130 lbs on the bike, and it manages the weight just fine in terms of power and on-road performance. You can ride two up all day at 75mph if you want.
When it comes to offroad, the KTM, with its adjustable suspension, is amazing if you're sub 200lbs. At that weight, I am pushing the limits of the stock suspension. Mine currently is stock (but that's changing in the next couple of months wink*). Even at 200lbs, it will run fine if you pick a good line and manage your pace. On rough BDR trails, I can pull 30mph stints out of it without the suspension getting out of wack in sport settings.
Where it runs into a solid limitation is with ground clearance. I have to more carefully pick my lines. Adding to that is that it's difficult to find a good skidplate, I am on. My 3rd one now from T-Rex, and hopefully, that meets expectations.
If you want more off-road chops and ground clearance and can sacrifice 15 ponies, get the CRF, and upgrade its suspension, there's a lot of options for it.
If you want to carry more load and have more power on tap, grab the KTM.
Also, my two latest videos are much more offroad oriented, especially the 2nd to last one where I am riding dual tracks in an OHV park. If you want to see generally what offroad performance is like with some knobby tires and stock suspension, that's not a bad spot to look.
I ride it like it's a dirt bike, and personally, I love it, but there's some limitations like any bike. Also, if you get a 390, get the spoked wheels that are optional on the 23'+ models (see most recent video for why).
One last thing, ghe KTM is quirky, it does some weird stuff sometime and can be kinda finicky, so just be aware of that, it's not a Japanese bike, but so far in 9k miles over 18 months, nothing has actually stopped me from riding it, just some dopey weird problems that have come up. I'll make a video about that this fall probably..
Anyway, longest comment ever...
@@FreeTimeAdventures
Thank you for the reply. That’s the info I’m interested in. I’m a semi retired old guy that needs a new hip. The F800 GS and I have done some riding but with a bum hip a lighter dual sport and lower seat height is what I need. I’ll still ride the F800 though. My nephew who rides with me and I are headed out west next summer. Trying to knock out the Idaho, Oregon and Washington BDRs in 25 days. We’ll most likely trailer the bikes out to Idaho and ride over to the coast. I’ll be watching your videos for the suspension mods. I like the horsepower and features of the KTM over the crf. What I don’t like is that at 5’8” the seat height on the crf is tall even with the squat as you sit on it.
Thanks again for the reply.
@scudrunneradv3269 okay, makes sense with that extra context. I'm 5'9" with a 29" inseam and the 390 is definitely a bit more manageable in the seat height department.
I think you could honestly go either way. On the one hand. The 300 is tall, but I personally would have that suspension setup and tuned by a professional before doing any serious offroad, and if you're at that point already, you can just have them adjust the height to your desired level. On the other hand, if you're sub 200lbs at your height, you will be totally fine with the stock suspension on the 390, BUT you will need to invest in a good skid plate and be a little more careful about how you pick your lines.
Good luck on your adventures and I hope that helps!
Nice vid! Which front fender and fork protectors did you go with?
The front fender is a kit by Tusk which is Rocky Mountain ATVMC's brand. The kit comes with a template that has you cut the original fender up so you re-use the fork protectors from the original fender.
It's a cool kit, highly recommended.
Congrats! Great video and scenery!! What mic do you use? It sounds very clear🫡
Thank you! The music on all of my videos is from Epidemic Sound.
@@FreeTimeAdventures oh nice, sorry, I was asking about your microphone used in the video.
@xTr3M100 oh my bad, misread that. It's an AGPTEK Lav Mic that is plugged into a transmitter on the DJI Wireless Mic system.
what's your tablet/gps?
It is a Garmin Zumo XT.
Nice video, Greetings from the UK, how have you found your KTM for reliability?
Thanks! So far, the 390A has been very reliable. It's never left me in a position where I needed a tow or roadside repairs. I have only had the bike for a year though, and it has about 7,000 miles on it so far.
@@FreeTimeAdventures Great to hear! Any thoughts on the 890?
@On the road Yeah, I owned a 2021 890 Adventure S which my best friend now has. Great bike, really fun and very fast. It also has some weird little quirky problems like the cruise control not always working or sometimes the dash shutting off. But it always runs and rides regardless.
where have you bought those mirrors?
Check out my previous video, it has all the details for the part installed on this bike.
Great video and amazing route! Would you recommend 390? I been thinking to switch from a 800GS to a lighter weight ADV.
I think it really depends on how back to the basics you're willing to go. You'll be missing out on a lot of amenities that are available on the bigger GS. But if you're okay with a bare bones 43hp single cylinder it's a wonderful little machine, albeit with some somewhat odd or irritating little quirks, which are common on 390 forum boards. I have a lot to say about this and hopefully I will do a full video this summer.
@@FreeTimeAdventures Thank you. I am definitely going to miss the power of the 800 GS but I would like to explore more off road trails and so far the 800gs is very hard to maneuver and gain confidence and thus exploring light weight ADV.
@Dipesh Patel I don't know if this is an option for you, but before you go amd offload your GS, it might be worth it to pickup a cheap dualsport as a 2nd bike instead. Just a thought.
What exhaust do you have on that? Sounds nice without being obnoxious
It's two different parts. I have the Akropovic slip-on (with a fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from competition werks. This setup retains the factory catalytic converters, and I have the stock intake, so no additional tuning was needed. It runs well and sounds decent without being obnoxious, in my opinion.
The Akro slip-on along didn't add quite enough punch for me.
Nice video mate. What exhaust you running on the bike? Greetings from Australia
Greeting! The exhaust is two parts, an Akropovic slip on (with a Fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from Competition Werks.
Exhaust...?
It's two parts, 1. Akropovic slip on and 2. Competition Werks chamber delete.
Whats your gearing? 48 T in rear? Also whixh tires you have on your 390? Looks great. Is it stock?
Close! I went to a 47T rear sprocket, the tires are Motoz Tractionator RallZ and the bike is essentially stock, no power mods have been made.
What sort of exhaust do you have on?
It's two different parts. I have the Akropovic slip-on (with a fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from competition werks. This setup retains the factory catalytic converters, and I have the stock intake, so no additional tuning was needed. It runs well and sounds decent without being obnoxious, in my opinion.
The Akro slip-on along didn't add quite enough punch for me.
Hey, what exhaust are you using on your 390? Nice video
It's two different parts. I have the Akropovic slip-on (with a fisch moto spark arrestor) and a chamber delete from competition werks. This setup retains the factory catalytic converters, and I have the stock intake, so no additional tuning was needed. It runs well and sounds decent without being obnoxious, in my opinion.
The Akro slip-on alone, didn't add quite enough punch for me.
@@FreeTimeAdventures sounds awesome
What mods do you have?
At least a 20 minute video's worth, in which I hope to detail and the things I tried and loved as well as hated fairly soon here.
@@FreeTimeAdventures Waiting...
What is the gps you are using?
It is a Garmin Zumo XT on the Factory KTM GPS Mount accessory.
What is your setup for handle bars add on then gps?
What tires are you running?
Check out my build video posted in April, it covers all of the details and has chapters for every part.
What tires you running?
@@Bscott-390 Motoz Tractionator RallZ