Honda CRF450L Light Adventure Build | Don't Tell Me My Dirt Bike Is Not An ADV Motorcycle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- My Honda CRF450L is an Ultra Light Adventure bike. Cushy seat, heated grips, windscreen, luggage hanging on a heavy duty sub-frame, USB power ports, DOT tires, and a license plate. Care to argue?
Adventure Spec Nav Tower and Radiator Guard
AXP Extreme Skid Plate
Bajaworx Windscreen
Motoz Rallz Tires
Rekluse Radius CX Clutch
Renthal Front Sprocket
SuperSprox 52T Rear Sprocket
D.I.D. ERVT 520 Chain
Yoshimura RS4 Exhaust
Tokyo Mods Vortex ECU
San Diego Power House Thermostat Delete
Skaggs Rack
Flatlands Racing Tail Tidy
Scots Steering Damper
IMS 3 Gallon Tank
Twin Air Filter
Seat Concepts Comfort XL
Zeta Levers, Chain Guide, Heel Plate,
Front Sprocket Cover, Bash Guards
Stegz Pegz
Pivot Pegz
Race Tech 6.0 Shock Spring
Baja Designs Squadron Pro/S2 Headlight Kit
Double Take Mirrors
Acerbis Frame Guards
Pro Taper Handle Bars and Pillow Grips
Tusk Grip Heaters
G2 Ergonomics Throttle Tamer
Mosko Moto Reckless 80 and Hood 5 Tank Bag
etc...
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“Spend the money, climb the mountain, follow your heart and never do the math” This is definitely my way of thinking.
Thanks for watching!
😅 bloody ripper quote ay 😎👌😂
@@JohnTYoung you need to make and sell it as a bumper sticker 😎👌😅
I am an overspending person and my dad always blame me because of that . At least now I find somebody who agrees with me
Unfortunately my wife does not share the same way of thinking 🤔
Spend the money climb the mountain follow your heart never do the math. That's poetry. From a fellow crf450l owner
Sold my KLR...was looking at an Africa Twin...but the XL / XR Rider in me wants to buy a 450L, just for the simplicity...just need to find a dirty new one, so the wife doesn't think I bought a brand new bike....keep on posting!
There are a few out there if you look really hard. Mostly people are keeping them. Get a new one and lay it over in the mud before bringing it home?
You won’t look back. I just picked one up for 9k ausdollars with 297kms on the clock and I love it. Can’t wait to follow JTY in similar mods with maybe a bigger tank for the Aussie distances.
Beared Canuck, I had a AT 2017 model completely modified to become the new 2019 adv model at the time...outstanding bike rode from BC to Patagonia and back in 2019...OUTSTANDING...but it is a big bike for a lot of BC forestry and logging routes we find ourselves on ...single track is another game on the big AT, so I am going smaller lighter and more agile to the 450L also...a little disappointed in the smaller fuel tanks available and the frequent oil changes...but you can't have it all I guess...I expect this 450L to be more like the feel of the KTM 450xc but perhaps a little more relaxed and predictable...which for my age and is probably better for a more gentle ride now, but with tons of ...jump me up and over that log...power...nice to be back to a Honda again too!
I do like your confidence when talking, i like your confidence about not give a damn about the big GS that only gonna break your wallet and prevent you from
going anywhere
Thanks Alex.
That bike of yours has shur turned into something special. How can people not call that machine an adventure bike. Ride safe 🏕🧭🏔
I've had a few commentators tell me it's NOT and adventure bike and I must be an idiot for not knowing the difference. Now, I am an idiot, but my CRF is still an Adv Bike. LOL. Thanks for watching.
Well done John! I was sorry to see the video end, which for me makes it a good video. My KTM 690 does it for me with some modifications to make it more road friendly yet not too heavy when I run out of skill.
Thank you. I find the lighter my bike the more skill I seem to have too. Explains why those pro riders ride 200lbs bikes. LOL.
I've heard the 690 be described as a unicorn - the ultimate bike for dual sport/adventure. I'm here because I already own a 450x and was planning on selling it for a klr or drz but after this review, that probably doesn't make the most sense. Some day when my budget permits, I'd love a 690.
Great vid, John. Spot on!! There are a lot of places your 450L can go that an R1200GS can't go. There are few places an R1200GS can go that the 450L can't. I can only think of a Starbucks. My 450L just can't seem to get there.
LOL. My bike finds coffee wherever it goes. It's weird, really.
Great video! You’ve reignited me to keep on “building” my CRF250l into my lightweight adventure bike.
I’ll put the purchase of the new AT on hold for now.
Cheers and ride safe👍
Thank you, and keep me posted. I'm holding off on an Africa Twin until Honda makes a 700cc (or so) version.
John T. Young now that would be “the bike”
@@Crittermoto I went with the CRF250L as well. I figured I'd rather feel I have too "little" a bike versus have too much bike. The 450L and AT were in the running though, but I have zero regrets about getting the 250L. It's perfect for me, for now. I plan to do some light ADV trips, and putting around close to home. If I ever want to move up, it will probably be to the 450L or the Yamaha T7. After owning the 250L, my interest in the AT has really fallen. The AT is just too much of a street bike for me, I want something a lot more off road oriented. That, and I want a bike that is under 400lbs. (T7 is close).
Walter Mitty great name! I played Walter Mitty in high school. I took my lil 250 on a 3800 mile adventure and she did great!
@@Crittermoto Nice! Where to? I'm toying with doing a 1/3 to 1/2 TAT ride in September. I have lots of things to buy for both bike and rider. Just got a rear rack and rotopax that I hope to install tomorrow. Hopefully, life is back to normal by late summer.
agree w/ everything you said! my bike is 370lbs fueled and loaded w/ gear for a week long trip.. i can go anywhere and never have to think about picking the bike up. even the toughest trails are fun and not stressful (or impassable) like on bigger bikes.
That's the same weight as mine, 315lbs for the bike and 50lbs for the luggage. And it rides great even overloaded. Thanks for the comment.
John T. Young ive been cutting down my adv kit over the last couple years- i’ve got my camping gear and clothing down to 21 lbs including a giant loop coyote bag (and a camp chair!) and another 6 lbs for tools/tube.. i don’t really miss anything and my 690 rides about the same as unloaded... i was really excited when the ktm 790 was announced, but i soon realized i had no desire to pick up the extra 100lbs!
@@revoltmachine5467 Light is Right! Or something like that.
As others have said, your best video yet. Keep up the good work.
Wow. Thank you. I really appreciate that.
I have a light ADV bike too.( My bike is Honda XR 250) Because
I live in Russia and these motorcycles are very relevant here.
Nice!
Light is bright !
Ya!
Thank you for this and all your other videos - great fun. You and Dave Lomax are truly the prophet's of the Light Adventure Age.
Thank you, but Dave is light years beyond me.
Im looking into getting my first bike and this was the most honest review I've come across so far. Thank you .
You're very welcome.
Love the Needles Overlook. One of the most beautiful places I've been and none of the tourist traffic of the Grand Canyon. Great video! When there are some used ones on the market, I think I'll trade up from my CRF250L.
Well, there was certainly no one there when I was. LOL.
I'd have got the 450 L if only it had higher service interval.
Changing oil 6 times DURING every trip just didn't cut in for me.
Rest, it is great. Mods certainly make it better for long distance.
It does make life a little harder for sure. Thanks for watching!
Since you mentioned horses... I’ve been an equestrian for years. I’m 56. My most recent quarter horse has a degenerative bone disease. I kind of freaked out, took the class and bought my first motorcycle. A CRF 250 Rally. The transition is in full process. My next bike is a 450l. Thanks for the inspiration.
You're welcome! Think of all the money you'll save and motorcycles you won't have chase down because they saw a plastic water bottle that was extra scary and tried to jump up and bite them...
😎 spot on bro 😅👌
Your best vid yet 😉👍
You've inspired me to build my 2019 wr450f into a ultralight adventure machine too 💪
Oh no no. Don't blame me. LOL. Thanks as always for watching Jono.
Those WRFs are fantastic machines. My main riding buddy has a 450 and my son has a 250.
Great video. As a XR and 1200GSA owner, I have conceded there is no one perfect bike. I love my XR for pure off road. Simple, bulletproof albeit a tad heavy. The bimmer is the perfect road bike with some fire trails thrown in for some destination camping. Love the 450L but have yet to pull the trigger due to cost and perceived more maintenance (over the hardly do anything XR).
Thanks for the perspective Chris. The "more maintenance" isn't just perceived - it's the huge Achilles Heel of an otherwise perfect Dual Sport (emphasis on sport) - IMO.
@@JohnTYoung Thanks for the honest answer here. I'll stick with my Neanderthal XR and know I can ride it until it's stolen from me. LOL
Just came across your channel. Wrf450 owner Turing it into a lightweight adventure bike. Love your attitude and video. Travis, Australia
Thanks Travis!
Sounds like your vacations are great. Boring is for the daily grind, life should be an adventure, as should holisays!
Ya!
yea, baby! bring on the storm! I do like to sleep good at night but yea, adventure is not adventure if it is too easy! I do my adventures on my Ducati scrambler and my Husky FE 250, but I had many adventures also on my old XR400 too! Keep the videos coming!
Adventure begins where Plan B ends.
Nice short & sweet love the bike take what you need.
I bet you see more than most People
Thanks for sharing stay safe Cheers
Thanks Barry.
I love my bmw, I respect your wise words hope you ride safe.
Thank you Sebastiaan
I would call that a true adventure bike.
I've certainly had my share of them on it.
Another great video! It's so fun to see all stuff you've changed to make it your bike!
Thanks Sky Pilot!
At last a kindred spirit.. I am with you bro... I like your philosophy and how you live it. Unplugging from the Hype and making what you ride, "YOUR RIDE".
I behold the big corporate marketing to be concerned only with sales and success and a lot of people buy into their marketing out of insecurity. Working with an inner focus on ones own individual needs, enables one to not only build a bike to ones who own spec, but for that harmony to be part of human and machine out on adventures; away from the maddening crowds and hordes of gullible riders who fall for the insecurities of image, ego and childish insecurities.
Namaste bro.
“Life is not about who you know, but rather about who knows you & what you stand for.
Show the world with presence, actions & the way you lead your life, who you are.”
― Akilnathan Logeswaran
Ya! Namaste Pedro.
I got a 450l just before Christmas I basically I ride it every day just started going into the bush with it it’s a mountain goat i normally ride my KTM 250 in the bush but going to start taking this now !
Nice. It is a mountain goat, though kind of a fat one. LOL. Enjoy mate.
Like your vids, John. But being a outdoor construction worker for 20 years, I need my vacations to be pineapple umbrella drinks and comfy travel to get some rest LOL. Plated crf450x, hauled in my truck with air mattress and LOTS of cooking/cooler space. My bud just bought a '20 450x today, Im excited to go ride it without paying for it. Keeping my old gen X!
Sounds like a great vacation. Have fun!
Thanks for video, always entertaining and informative!
From coral springs ,nice video thanks .👏👏👏🙏
Thank you.
I run my own YT channel John. Just wanted to congratulate you on this superb, inspirational film.
Beautifully photographed, nicely edited and makes me want to do what you do. Unfortunately here in the UK there is little open or free space in which to ride.
But you have all of Europe, just right over there, to ride on! Thanks for the kind words and come over and ride when you get the chance.
I love the ultralight adventure bikes and I totally agree with every word you say in this video
Thank you! You’ve erased at least a dozen negative comments from my brain.
John I wouldn’t pay any attention at all to the negative comments I’ve been riding since I was eight years old if it has two wheels I love it. The lightweight bikes are more fun and that’s what it’s all about
Check out C 90 adventures TH-cam channel that guy has more miles under his belt than anybody on a Honda C 90
@@josephwinkler4863 true!
Your bike is a kickass adventure bike 👊❤
I love my KLR 650, but it is heavy when I take it on rough trails and singletrack. It will do the job though., but a lighter, and tiny bit smaller bike would be ideal for my riding styles. I have looked and looked for a smaller KLR type adventure road legal bike. This Honda CRF450L is the best option IMHO.....wish I could find a nice used one, then I would snatch her up....good video thanks for the info and sharing those awesome back country.....
The KLR is a classic, but there are a bunch of CRF450Ls used out there.
Nice video! Awesome bike! And great mindset! Respect from Brazil! Keep riding! Cheers and thanks!
Thank you very much!
I like your spirit 👍
Spot on!
Another great video, telling it as it is. Keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Great bike. So inspiring. Definitely an Adventure Motorcycle.
Thanks!
Love your setup! Just signed the papers for 2019 450l today. Will definitely be following close to the mods you have on yours.
Nice! Let me know what mods you do to your bike. You're going to love this thing.
Awesome....I just learned the the lesson having ridden the COBDR on a 2020 Africa Twin. Great on the road but Bad for me on the dirt.....Too big and heavy imagine that.....
Love the Africa Twin, just not in the dirt.
Great video! I'll be doing a similar adventure build on my bike as well
Nice! Keep us posted.
Great video! My first adventure bike was an old Honda Elsinore 250. Riding a KLR now, upgrading to a Tenere 700 in June.
My dream bike when I was a kid. Or at least younger than I am now. LOL. Thanks for the comment.
I have a Tenere 700 and looking at trading for a 450L or KTM 500EXC. It’s still a big heavy bike in the rough stuff. I can barely pick it up with full luggage. It’s amazing on the road and gravel though.
@@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf I have my Tenere 700 now, and loving it! Yes, it's heavy when fully loaded.
"Don't tell me my dirt bike is not an adventure bike'..... Who exactly is telling you your bikes not an adventure bike? Internet forums? Who cares? Any bike is an adventure bike. 'Adventure' -' an unusual and exciting or daring experience'. I have an R1200GSA and its MY adventure bike. It takes me on adventures. I do big miles on bitumen and secondary roads. I don't do trails so MY bike is awesome for me. YOUR adventure bike is suited to what you like to do. Mine would be a stupid bike for you, just as yours would be for me. Learn to not give a ..... what others think and enjoy!
Thank you for your comment. Best one yet!
4:23 Spot on 😅 Now we're talking business 😎"Ultra-light adventure bike"... l love it! // PS: We have a very similar idea of a good (memorable?) holiday.
Ya we do!
If a dualsport is just a plated dirtbike, then an adventurebike is just a dualsport you ride longer :D
Yup
Don't do the math! lol Boy if that isn't the truth! Tablet question.... How is it mounted? Which Samsung tablet did you select? I've been looking hard at "tablets as GPS" with their bigger screen and their utility in camp. I saw a device that acts as a GPS receiver and broadcasts that as a Bluetooth signal to the tablet so the tablet updates your location much quicker... Oh, the family of dirt bike riders were very appreciative of the helmet! Thanks, again!
It's just a 7" Samsung Tab A. Cheap and it works very well. So far. It's mounted on a RAM mount to the Adventure Spec Nav tower. I'm super happy someone is enjoying the helmet. Thanks for letting me know.
Like John, I have a Samsung tablet I use to navigate because it's much easier for me to see a 10" tablet than my phone. I have an anti glare screen protector on mine that I put inside a map case on top of my Mosko Moto Nomad tank bag. I have power run into the bag to keep it charged while I ride. I recommend using a tablet to everyone like me who is blind in one eye and def in the other. But seriously, if your going to buy one just make sure it has GPS built in.
@@itsFritz I tried to mount mine on top of my bag as well but found that having to looking that far down made me not look at t he road and at speed that was just a recipe for going over the bars. I like the tablet mounted rally style where I can see it clearly while standing on the pegs. Or I could just slow down. I guess. I do agree that a tablet is FAR better than a phone for navigating.
@@itsFritz Thanks, Chief! We circumnavigated Nova Scotia via iPhone and Google Maps. Looking at the TAT and MABDR, I wasn't comfortable these old retired E-8 eyes were going to be able to keep track of the route on the tiny screens of GPS units. The tablets just make so much sense.
Bought the bike because I got it at a great price. $9100 OTD. Anyway I wanted a bike I could ride on technical single track, at a decent pace, but still street legal. It does both but neither great. Once I installed vortex ECU it was a lot better. Also eliminated a bunch of weight and good knobbies it is okay on single track. It is not a 2 stroke 300 and never will be. But the best thing I did to make it A BETTER dual sport was regear the damn thing. Why doesn't Honda put a road gear 6th in it and leave the other 5 gears alone. I went to 14 on front and 45 on back. I know most will disagree but now I can ride it like a dual sport. 60 mph on the road without revving 8crap out of it. Just did the 100 mile White Rim trail in Moab and Enduro loop in White wash and some tighter single track north of Rabbit Valley and it worked great.
Nice.
I am on the cusp of my new bike purchase, trying to decide between the trusty yet capable drz400E at $5000 or the new and highly capable crf450l at 13000. I think I have to go with the DRZ because by the time I do the vortex, pipe larger fuel tank and gear I am looking at upwards of 16k for the crf and 8k for the DRZ. but god i'd love to just be reckless and blow a load of cash on the honda set up. Great video btw, awesome advice and nailed it with the "my holiday" segment
$13000! That's a lot!! I think if my CRF450L had cost that much I would have looked elsewhere too. On the plus side the DRZ is super solid and will run forever. Thanks for the comment Cameron.
Amen sir. Could not agree more
Ya!
Great vid. Weirdly very calming, maybe you could do a Corona virus announcent voice over, bring some calm to this crazy world. Like listening to the "wear sunscreen" song. 👍👍
I'll start recording a "wash your hands" song right away. LOL.
@@JohnTYoung Stranger things have happened.
agree with your description of what if an ADV bike. road to offroad!!! add some luggage and fuel capacity may be :P
Yep.
Adventure bikes is any bike who let you have an adventure... even a 125cc is an adventure bike... here en Europe we call them Trail or Maxi trail, depending on the size...
That's awesome! Thank you for the comment.
You don't need to spend a lot of money to travel and have fun !
Not at all.
It doesn't take much to upset BMW cultist. That look at 1:30 is definitely going to be a trend setter. I would like to know what is the Samsung unit you're using as a GPS?
Didn't mean to upset everyone, just a few. ;) That's just a Samsung 7" Tab A. $120 running Backcountry Navigator and it works great. And if I smash it, it didn't cost me $700.
@@JohnTYoung Thanks that's one of the tabs I'm considering for the same reason but I may go 8in.
@@azlong4596 I tried the 8" but thought it was a bit big. It wouldn't fit behind my windscreen.
@@JohnTYoung Don't know if you have seen the GAIA app, it looks better to me than the garmin GPS I've wasted money on.
@@azlong4596 I use GAIA on my cell phone (Apple) and Backcountry Navigator on my tablet (Android). Both have pluse and minuses, but both use real maps unlike many dedicated GPS devices.
The one dislike was definitely a GS owner haha Great video. Best 450L setup on youtube. Looking forward to more adventure videos on this bike!
Thank you very much, and I think you're right. Probably couldn't pick his bike up and is mad about it still.
Well said. I have pursued the same objective in Australia and considered the WR450, CRF and the EXC500 as the ONLY possible candidates. The Aluminium frame,eliminated the WR and the newness and outrageous price of the Honda eliminated them. As you say, don’t count the cost of the mods and in any case, you and I are many $000’s below the cost of a behemoth F850/Triumph 800 as well as a good 70+ kg of flab. With a Cush drive hub, rebuilt seat, windscreen and higher gearing I don’t mind highway stints and of course, when you hit the dirt our bikes run rings around those other lardarse modified road bikes. I used to hate the thought of making a 5 point U turn on a tight trail on my F800GS and then when it fell over, I needed my riding companion to help me pick it up. You can keep your 790/T700 too. The KTM is too expensive and the Yamaha is a bare bones converted commuter bike with no gadgets. Keep up those reports
Will do, and thanks for watching and commenting!
Well I agree to a point, back when they start producing street legal dirt bikes they was named Enduro's by the manufacture now that name has changed to a different bike. Any bike can be an Adventure bike, now may not be as good as a 450L or a 390 680 701 for offroad single track . It all depends on the riders thought process of an Adventure is , some like the easier gravel roads ,while some want more hard core. The Original Adventure bike in America was the Indian and Harley Davidson because of they didn't have many roads to travel on and hardly any paved roads
Some people like the term "Enduro Touring". Pretty much covers it but... Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@JohnTYoung You are very welcome Sir and keep them coming
P.S. Be Safe Out There
thanks man, enjoyed it
You're welcome, and thanks for stopping by.
Really enjoyed the film.... thanks! Could you do a review on the Forcefield armour... there are only a few old clips on TH-cam and I would appreciate your views... all the best Toby
Look for it next Friday or Saturday. In the mean time... it's crazy protective, molds to your body nicely, but is heavy and THICK compared to most plastic pressure suits. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Great will do.... subscribed and thanks for the great content
Great video as usual John, these are such great bikes. So versatile. I've been racing mine after some mods. I know you have probably been asked but what tires do you run (which you like the best). Thanks!
So far my favorite ADV tires have been the Motoz Rallz. Great all road road and dirt tires. Now I have the Desert HTs, but not enough miles to form an opinion. Yet.
Only issues with dirt bikes made into adv bikes is fuel capacity on some models and stator output with accessories. Other then that i agree. Pretty sure my wr450 could go more places then a bmw 1200 easier to pick up also might not be as fast loaded down but it was way cheaper 🤣🤣🤣
True, tho between the IMS and the Nomad tanks fuel is not an issue. So far my stator has kept up with BRIGHT LED lights on full blast while keeping my hands warm and my GPS charged. Thanks for the input!
Never do the math.... ❣️
Ya!
The problem imo is the service interval of 2000 km. If you do a long trip averaging 300 km a day you will need to service your bike every 6 days
If you stick to the Honda schedule, yes.
I am in the process of selling my gs 800 and making adjustments to my beta 430 to serve the same pourpose. 500lb bikes are not fun anymore. i don't like riding on hwy's or pavement I go out of my way to avoid tarmack
Nice.
Great video
Thank you!
Love the content love the bike! Subscribed, how many miles do you have with the vortex ecu? And did you install it on the bike new? Can't wait to go to the dealer and get my xr400 a sexy 450L to look at
Thank you so much! I installed the Vortex at around mile 4000. You're XR isn't going to talk to you anymore....
@@JohnTYoung - thank you for the reply John! The 4,000 mile mark sounds like a good plan thank you for the details! And Take care
between this and the tenere 700....it's probably going to come down to how much local riding i will have access to versus longer rides.
Very true. The Tenere looks like a great long distance bike that can still get it mostly done in the dirt.
Man you said it best
Thanks Urban
Was a XR650L on your shortlist before pulling the trigger on a CRF450L?
I’m literally down to these two after eliminating a half dozen others.
It was, but because my rides run from 4000 to 12000 feet in elevation I needed the bike to be fuel injected.
Amazing bike, great vid. What is your range with the three gallon tank?
Thank you. With the vortex I average 40MPG
Awesome John! I have to agree with your thoughts, this bike is whatever you want it to be. Which tyres are you running out of interest?
Motoz Rallz right now. 3400 miles of love for these tires. Next I'm going to give the Motoz Desert HTs a try.
John T. Young I’m currently running the Motoz Desert HT on the rear of my 450L. Traction is excellent and it feels really stable. It is INCREDIBLY noisy on tarmac especially when running low psi. Totally worth it for the performance in my eyes
@@christianbrown7711 The Rallz is probably a bit quieter, and even a bit more stable on the road. But I've got some places in Moab I want to play in and am thinking the Desert HT would work better. I'll keep you updated and thanks for letting me know what you think of them.
I really wish I could justify getting one of these but I just can't deal with having to change the oil multiple times in a trip, with all the good trails being 200-400 miles away from where I live. What's the longest you'd go between oil changes if you didn't hammer on it and didn't ride it like a race bike?
I've done 1000 and 1400 miles with the oil analysis coming back with no wear indicators. Oil changes really aren't that big a deal once you get a system going.
Have you installed the 5 gallon gas tank yet... Would like to see and hear your thoughts on it...
I'm still waiting on it to be delivered.
Hello John. I really like your videos. I am thinking of buying the CRF450L. But in the manual it states 220lbs total weight for the bike. Is this true?
Is it true that it says that? Yes. Is it true it explodes when you add 221 lbs to the bike? Not even close. I've done thousands of miles carrying 275 plus pounds on all sorts of terrain and have never had a problem. I wonder how Handa explains that CRF250L has a load limit of 320 lbs. Anyways - here's another video on the subject bit.ly/3dCGLYf
This is the direction I plan on going. How long can do you think you can ride going highway speeds? My brother lives about 700 miles from me and I’d love to be able to go ride to him on it
I just rode from Cody, WY, to Florence, OR, to Aspen, CO all on the highway. How many miles is that?
@@JohnTYoung if I count the 1….. a shit load of miles. Rad!!!
I like this bike..... vfr1200 is sounding more and more less and less what I’m looking for.
Thanks Augur. The CRF and the VRF are completely different bikes that do completely different things.
Out of the box thinking here, what are the must do mods to the bike, bigger tank for sure, but the others?
Tokyo Mods Vortex ECU and an exhaust. That's pretty much it. And tires to suit your terrain of course.
Totally ADV!
All of my ADV bikes are big & heavy... I’d Love to get my hands on a 450L. Nice build!
Thank you. I think you'd love it. Spend the money!
Thank you. I think you'd love it. Spend the money!
Hello, in 10,000 miles, how often did you have to adjust valves?
0. Next question... LOL.
Oh wow! Good to know. I just purchased a 2019 coming off a KTM699. I’m excited. If this thing is as smooth as the 250L, I’m ion heaven.
exactly no pineapple drinks!
Coffee, beer, and whiskey. I'm good.
John do you wish you had the reckless 40 instead of the 80?
No. The 80 cinches down pretty well when I don't need all the room and I tend to camp rather than get a hotel. Maybe if I did more hotel trips I'd consider the 40.
@@JohnTYoung cheers mate
How many miles can this car go with full gas?
The bike gets between 38 and 48 MPG depending on use and load.
How have your valve checks been going? Much adjustment needed?
6000 miles and they haven't moved. I'll do another one soon, before the start of riding season here.
John T. Young This is excellent news and many reporting the same. Really moves the 450L up on my list of bikes to consider. I wish more were available on the used market and that a slightly bigger aftermarket tank (~4gal) was available.
John T. Young This is excellent news and many reporting the same. Really moves the 450L up on my list of bikes to consider. I wish more were available on the used market and that a slightly bigger aftermarket tank (~4gal) was available.
@@SWTrailsAndWheels Not too many people sell them, though some will. Nomad out of Australia makes a 20L tank, if you have to money for it. $$$$$$$
LOL. Nope. You ever try to pick up a snow bike in bottomless powder? Give me an old fashioned sled any day.
All weather bike.
I've seen the 450L converted into a snowbike so, ya!
WORD!
Ya!
Looks interesting but can't hear you talking.
Oh no. Are you sure it’s not an issue on you end? I ask, because this is the first time I’ve heard that.
Being a little freaked out. Heh.
Thanks for watching.
All dual sports are adventure bikes. Not all adventure bikes are dual sports.
Ya you did!
Pineapple is tough. Pineapple have spikey skin. Pineapple not sissy. 🍍
OK!
Perhaps revert back to the old name of Overland bike, instead of Adventure bike, more of what your bike is capable off.
Have a look at books by Chris Scott, see what you think ?
Another suggested name for dirt bikes that tour was Enduro Touring.
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600 mile oil change is not an adv bike
It's not an adventure if you have to change your oil?
@@JohnTYoung no, it's more of an adventure if you need to change the oil every 600 miles.
Yes! That's what I'm talking about.
Factory bike
its not an adventure bike. [as you told me not to do so]
There's always one...
@@JohnTYoung it's more like they say you can't but you do. So I'll do the same. But your right tough. For me an adventure bike is when your adventuring it it with at least a bit dirt. But that's my take on it
@@corecass Road, dirt, camp, ADVENTURE!
why this and not the Ktm 500? I am trying to decide...
Honda reliability, full steel subframe.