Man- this is seriously pretty epic. A review of ALL your gear from a spot that looks like it’s probably one of the top best places to stand on the planet. Funny it took me this long to start figuring out why the hell your so well liked. Hope all is good. Later.
I live in the pacific northwest and just took my new crf450l in the woods the other day. It's pretty good once you take air out of the tires! Only problem I had was my stock chain got dangerously loose in 100 miles. (Bike has 800 miles). Got a new chain on order.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to edit in the explanation clips like for oil kit and jackstand . Love the detail. Question - what wheels did u switch to from stock?
Thanks Jose! I am switching from the Motoz Desert HTs in the video to the Motoz Extreme Hybrid tires. I like trying new tires out to see what suits me and my bike.
John, love your channel. Like you, I love the light DS bikes..I've a 450exc..I can't stay off of it...and I have a beautiful 1200 GS. Thanks again for all the great info.
What the heck ? you should work for emergency services, you may not remember names but you sure do know how to kit out an expedition. keep em coming cos they are fascinating
Hey John nice video man I just crashed my 250 rally recently it was totaled and I'm looking at the 450 RL. I'd love to come out and get some rides with you. I personally love doing the bike camping I got a couple similar setups
Thanks for the video! On a side note. They say the Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado river over millions of years. I call bulls**t. What do you think? Wish I was there.
Alien excavators looking for gold. Maybe? No? I think there’s new info that the canyon is not as old as first thought. Thanks for watching! And for stirring the pot. LOL.
Oil change 600mils and Valve every 1800 is what the manual states give all take. So my question is, if u derestricted the bike to get extra horse power and use it as a light adventure bike for road and fire trails would maintenance be still the same or more?. I’m definitely thinking of buying this bike. Thanks 😊
John - how goes you? Quick question. How do you go with your baggage on the rear? Specifically does it push down at all on the guards and create a heat issue with the exhaust? I'm trying to sort out some lower baggage for the rear and would appreciate a some of your guidance. I've been toying around with the AS side luggage supports... cheers and new content please 😂
It does push on and wear the plastics a bit, bit it works well in a crash and doesn.t seem to actually break anything. I tried the AS things for a bit but found they didn't actually offer any support outwards to keep the luggage off the bike. I've been thru some changes this year, so ya, sorry for the lack of new videos. I'm trying, and thanks for watching.
It's all good brutha. Only my selfish wants :) it means I get to go out and ride rather than sit in and watch your channel hahaha. Hope all is well with the changes - the only remaining constant is that thing called change :) ✌️ check Nas Bags out when you get a chance - that's what I was thinking.
Thanks Sean. The Desert HTs are brilliant in the rocky sandy dry desert. Not so much on the road . The rear is by far the better of the pair. I do not recommend the front for anything other than desert hauling. Review to follow.
Hi John, good timing to see this one , just started piecing together my roadside oil change kit. One thing didn’t hear was what you drain your oil into when your oil changing out on the road? You carry a bulky nalgene for that? Cheers great vid ;)
One of these days I'll make a perfect video where I answer ALL the questions. Not today, however. I usually either buy a drink and use the container(s) or pull a container out of the trash somewhere. Then find a helpful garage who'll take your tiny liter of oil and add it to their own.
Have you ever tried using a freezer bag? I was thinking of trying that for my old oil so I could just pack a couple of freezer bags in my oil change kit with minimal space.
@@jrchain57 A freezer bag sounds kinda iffy. Maybe 3 freezer bags? But I have never NOT found a container lying around to recycle into a used oil receptacle.
Hope if I brake down your around lol. Have you used a hammock i have one and love it pacs so small .I ran into a black bear and cub on my last camp trip while riding do you have bear spray or any small pistol for noise maker or something.
Break down in Snowmass / Aspen and I'll be there for sure! I have tried hammocks on and off, but I sleep on my side, and only on my side, so hammocks are always torture chambers for me. There are more bears than people around here and I have never had a problem with one. I go my way, they go theirs. I suppose if I had to I could take his picture in unflattering light... that might make him go away. ?
Thanks for an other great review! Do you have any frame support on the left side for the reckless 80? I am just ready to taking off a long trip. The bending of the left plastics and fuse Box scears me! Did you have any issues with that? Thanks for your support👌
So the panel is ok, but the bottom of the reckless can come close to hitting you chain. That chews into bag a little. I added some padding to the inside of the reckless where it lays over the panel to push it out a little. But again, if you get it all on there correctly and lined up and right it’ll be fine. Any bag bouncing a d moving over any plastic is going to rub. That’s why plastic sets are cheap.
@@JohnTYoung Good to know. Thats what I was thinking of. I was concerned breaking the Fusebox in case of a side crash. Did a full loaded test ride this afternoon. This bike is a blast! Did you do anything on the Exhaust side to prevent burning the plastics? It looks like there get pulled close to the exhaust?
@@MrBenfru I added two shields to the muffler. One to keep the panel pushed away and the other to keep the bags off the exposed part of the muffler. The bags will try to push the panel into the muffler.
@@JohnTYoung Thanks for your support. I put on a small tool Tube on the left. Get blocked under the Scaggs and it pushes the left bag perfekt outside.I also put under the plastics an Alu profile. It is really stable now...perfect.
I have a 3L bladder in my back pack and I have another 3L bladder I carry in my bags. I hate to cook so usually I do freeze dried or cold camp and eat bars. There’s always a town somewhere along the route or you’d run out of gas. And where there’s gas there’s food. Mostly.
@@kwdriver58 you are right. I have another gear list video that I think shows the missing stuff. I think I planned on eating at restaurants on this trip.
@@JohnTYoung yeah, no worries. like I alluded to before, you've very well spoken about what you do and why, for you. be it parts, upgrades, whatever. that's across your vids. and everyone should pack/prep for "this" trip, out of a general system or selections of options. I guess my assumption was missing this was a gear loadout for this trip, not a general gear loadout/procedures.
12:09 600,000 miles oil change? Im'ma gonna get one of those bikes and never change the oil... don't need to! Honda has outdone itself. Honda is the best! ...what? no? Darn!
@@JohnTYoung yeah gosh darn! That would be something. But it does sound as if you said that. Did you ever come up with a solution for making use of the fuel on the bottom of the nomad fuel tank?
@@JohnTYoung nar that's why I didn't comment, just excited to see the new upload 😅👍 was in the middle of a game but on the shitter now so can sit down and enjoy it 🤣👌
It's buried in there somewhere. I don't take a ton of technical first aid gear. Some gauze and a bunch of cloth tape can fix most field fixable issues, or hold your parts together till a medic can haul you out. Everything thing else is band-aids and Aleve for ouchies.
What's in a first aid kit that's gonna save your bacon? Nrs strap x2, a Tshirt and some tape. Little bottle of narcotics. That will save your bacon. 39 years of back country mayham. No first aid kit required.
John, Really enjoyed this video, down to earth manner and great practical advice. Many thanks
Thank YOU allan. I appreciate that a lot!
Great preparation and planning ahead. You’ve got ultra light adv traveling down!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks.
Man- this is seriously pretty epic.
A review of ALL your gear from a spot that looks like it’s probably one of the top best places to stand on the planet.
Funny it took me this long to start figuring out why the hell your so well liked.
Hope all is good.
Later.
LOL. Thanks Billy. I'm still trying to figure that out myself. Ask me how I am after I get back from the WABDR revenge tour.
@@JohnTYoung Just stay hydrated with Ale as needed- you’ll be fine.
Thx in advance for whatever your gonna do for us while your out there.
Be good.
It is amazing how much you know of all this adv stuff. Very nice bike and Kit . Love your Channel, Thank you.
Greetings from germany.
I don't think I know much about anything, but thanks for watching anyways! LOL.
Excellent vid bro 👌 well worth the wait, its so good I'll save it for future reference 👍
Thanks for all the effort to share it 🥰🤗👍
No problemo Jono! Thanks for watching my antics.
love how she looks fully kitted out.....keep em commin john great vid as allways👍
Thanks D Wrb. I'm trying.
I’m interested in the protective jacket. What is the brand name?
That little Enduro Trail Stand is the Bomb. I Use it to lube my chain and of course fix flats.
It’s a pretty cool tool.
I live in the pacific northwest and just took my new crf450l in the woods the other day. It's pretty good once you take air out of the tires! Only problem I had was my stock chain got dangerously loose in 100 miles. (Bike has 800 miles). Got a new chain on order.
I am not a fan of the stock chain at all. Thanks for watching and sharing.
What microphone do you use with your GpPro? Your audio is great! Waiting for my 2023 CRF450L to arrive. Thank you John. Love your videos.
Thanks Ken. I use a Rode wireless.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to edit in the explanation clips like for oil kit and jackstand . Love the detail. Question - what wheels did u switch to from stock?
Thanks Jose! I am switching from the Motoz Desert HTs in the video to the Motoz Extreme Hybrid tires. I like trying new tires out to see what suits me and my bike.
@@JohnTYoung Oh I thought you mentioned you swapped the stock wheels out too but maybe you just said tires.
Just the tires Jose. Sorry. The stock rims are pretty solid.
John, really enjoy your videos. That kick stand blew my mind, you need an affiliate link to help with the channel because I want one of those.
Thank you! I know, I could be a billionaire by now if I had the motivation (no, money is not a motivation) to DO IT.
John, love your channel. Like you, I love the light DS bikes..I've a 450exc..I can't stay off of it...and I have a beautiful 1200 GS. Thanks again for all the great info.
Thank you so much! You're going to have to change your name to KTMKane, LOL. Thanks for watching.
What the heck ? you should work for emergency services, you may not remember names but you sure do know how to kit out an expedition. keep em coming cos they are fascinating
Thanks. I do!
Hey John nice video man I just crashed my 250 rally recently it was totaled and I'm looking at the 450 RL. I'd love to come out and get some rides with you.
I personally love doing the bike camping I got a couple similar setups
OUCH! But hey, you're gonna love the 450L. As soon as the snow melts......
Thanks for the video! On a side note. They say the Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado river over millions of years. I call bulls**t. What do you think? Wish I was there.
Alien excavators looking for gold. Maybe? No? I think there’s new info that the canyon is not as old as first thought. Thanks for watching! And for stirring the pot. LOL.
@@JohnTYoung LOL!
Good Job John you sound like a good Dad 😃👌
I'd like to think so. Thank you.
Oil change 600mils and Valve every 1800 is what the manual states give all take. So my question is, if u derestricted the bike to get extra horse power and use it as a light adventure bike for road and fire trails would maintenance be still the same or more?. I’m definitely thinking of buying this bike. Thanks 😊
I've doubled everything and everything is fine. Your results may vary...
Love your vids John but wish I could hear you , Stay safe.
Ya. Sometimes I get the audio right, and sometimes not. I'm still working on not being such a newb.
600,000 mile oil change interval is pretty good! lol
I know! I meant to say "Six HUNDRED or a thousand miles" but , as you know, I can't talk good.
John T. Young haha made for a good blooper, I knew what ya meant :)
John - how goes you? Quick question. How do you go with your baggage on the rear? Specifically does it push down at all on the guards and create a heat issue with the exhaust? I'm trying to sort out some lower baggage for the rear and would appreciate a some of your guidance. I've been toying around with the AS side luggage supports... cheers and new content please 😂
It does push on and wear the plastics a bit, bit it works well in a crash and doesn.t seem to actually break anything. I tried the AS things for a bit but found they didn't actually offer any support outwards to keep the luggage off the bike. I've been thru some changes this year, so ya, sorry for the lack of new videos. I'm trying, and thanks for watching.
It's all good brutha. Only my selfish wants :) it means I get to go out and ride rather than sit in and watch your channel hahaha. Hope all is well with the changes - the only remaining constant is that thing called change :) ✌️ check Nas Bags out when you get a chance - that's what I was thinking.
excellent video. good explanation, it is one of the best.
Thanks RR
Great video. What about cleaning the air filter?
I make it squeaky clean before each ride. I've never had it clog up during a ride so I had to clean it.
@@JohnTYoung thanks. I just did the IDBDR that was 2,300 miles and took an extra uni filter but was interested in your approach. Thanks for the reply
Thank you for great videos. What kind of tripod do you use?
I have a few, but my MEFoto gets the most bike time. It’s very compact at less that a foot long.
John, can you move around standing with that luggage? Especially backwards...? Thanks!
Yup
Hi John
Great video! How many miles has the crf covered now?? Slowly getting through all of your videos! Now subscribed!
Welcome aboard! LOL. I'm at about 15000, and other than a stator hiccup, still going strong
@@JohnTYoung loving the content. Best content on TH-cam by far!
Wow Jack. Thank you.
Nice Setup John :-)
Thank you.
How you getting on with the new tyres what you think of them on and off road are they better than the last one cheers nice videos as all ways
Thanks Sean. The Desert HTs are brilliant in the rocky sandy dry desert. Not so much on the road . The rear is by far the better of the pair. I do not recommend the front for anything other than desert hauling. Review to follow.
Can never have enough stuff
I think I may have enough stuff.
Hi John, good timing to see this one , just started piecing together my roadside oil change kit. One thing didn’t hear was what you drain your oil into when your oil changing out on the road? You carry a bulky nalgene for that? Cheers great vid ;)
One of these days I'll make a perfect video where I answer ALL the questions. Not today, however. I usually either buy a drink and use the container(s) or pull a container out of the trash somewhere. Then find a helpful garage who'll take your tiny liter of oil and add it to their own.
Have you ever tried using a freezer bag? I was thinking of trying that for my old oil so I could just pack a couple of freezer bags in my oil change kit with minimal space.
@@jrchain57 A freezer bag sounds kinda iffy. Maybe 3 freezer bags? But I have never NOT found a container lying around to recycle into a used oil receptacle.
@@JohnTYoung Yea you’re probably right.
Great video. How do you like the Stegz Pegz ?
They should come stock on every dirtbike sold and I add them to every dirtbike I own.
@@JohnTYoung Thanks John for the great info as always
Another great video John. Do you think a CRF250L can be converted to a similar setup as your 450L?
Without a doubt. I tried to stay generic on all the gear and whatnot so this video could apply to any bike, really.
That is heavier bike by default and the suspension needs replacement. Also less hp
Hope if I brake down your around lol. Have you used a hammock i have one and love it pacs so small .I ran into a black bear and cub on my last camp trip while riding do you have bear spray or any small pistol for noise maker or something.
Break down in Snowmass / Aspen and I'll be there for sure! I have tried hammocks on and off, but I sleep on my side, and only on my side, so hammocks are always torture chambers for me. There are more bears than people around here and I have never had a problem with one. I go my way, they go theirs. I suppose if I had to I could take his picture in unflattering light... that might make him go away. ?
Thanks for an other great review! Do you have any frame support on the left side for the reckless 80? I am just ready to taking off a long trip. The bending of the left plastics and fuse Box scears me! Did you have any issues with that? Thanks for your support👌
So the panel is ok, but the bottom of the reckless can come close to hitting you chain. That chews into bag a little. I added some padding to the inside of the reckless where it lays over the panel to push it out a little. But again, if you get it all on there correctly and lined up and right it’ll be fine. Any bag bouncing a d moving over any plastic is going to rub. That’s why plastic sets are cheap.
@@JohnTYoung Good to know. Thats what I was thinking of. I was concerned breaking the Fusebox in case of a side crash. Did a full loaded test ride this afternoon. This bike is a blast! Did you do anything on the Exhaust side to prevent burning the plastics? It looks like there get pulled close to the exhaust?
@@MrBenfru I added two shields to the muffler. One to keep the panel pushed away and the other to keep the bags off the exposed part of the muffler. The bags will try to push the panel into the muffler.
@@JohnTYoung great 👍 thank so much.
@@JohnTYoung Thanks for your support. I put on a small tool Tube on the left. Get blocked under the Scaggs and it pushes the left bag perfekt outside.I also put under the plastics an Alu profile. It is really stable now...perfect.
so what do you do about food/water if you're camping away from a town? 2-ish L in your backpack I assume? that all you carry?
I have a 3L bladder in my back pack and I have another 3L bladder I carry in my bags. I hate to cook so usually I do freeze dried or cold camp and eat bars. There’s always a town somewhere along the route or you’d run out of gas. And where there’s gas there’s food. Mostly.
@@JohnTYoung yeah, not a judgement, you're just thorough about everything else, and it felt like an omission in your gear/prep/planning description.
@@kwdriver58 you are right. I have another gear list video that I think shows the missing stuff. I think I planned on eating at restaurants on this trip.
@@JohnTYoung yeah, no worries. like I alluded to before, you've very well spoken about what you do and why, for you. be it parts, upgrades, whatever. that's across your vids. and everyone should pack/prep for "this" trip, out of a general system or selections of options. I guess my assumption was missing this was a gear loadout for this trip, not a general gear loadout/procedures.
Say that again? Oil change every 600,000 miles? I'm guessing you left a word out there...
Yup. I meant "Every 600 OR 1000 miles". I not talk good so much.
Gee John I’ve got my dual sport tires from rmatvmc
Ya! Which ones did you go with?
18:15 Did it tip over? ;)
Totally took a dirt nap. But don't tell anybody.
No chair John?
Nah. I like sitting on rocks, logs, random stuff I don't have to carry around.
That's it I'm selling all my beaters to get a nice bike
There's something to be said for having a harem of bikes. There's also something to be said for having a dead reliable ride. Thanks for the watch!
12:09 600,000 miles oil change? Im'ma gonna get one of those bikes and never change the oil... don't need to! Honda has outdone itself. Honda is the best! ...what? no? Darn!
600 TO a thousand miles.
@@JohnTYoung yeah gosh darn! That would be something. But it does sound as if you said that.
Did you ever come up with a solution for making use of the fuel on the bottom of the nomad fuel tank?
@@SsiolisP all but the last half gallon works it’s way into the pump. That last bit you have to raise the front tire a bit.
1word. COFFEE! 😂
Ya!
Where's the tacoma videos
I've got a set of Orange Virus Dump Tubes to install. I hope to make a video of that shortly. Sorry for the long wait between Taco vids Gopro Zack.
How much does the rackless weigh?
I'm not sure. 5 or 10 pounds? Shoot Mosko Moto a note maybe. That's a great question.
@@JohnTYoung I have the 35l panniers and tank bag and a 30l tail bag all that weighs 27lbs luggage only. Love Mosko but really heavy....
@@danbraden4401 On a 300 lb bike, yes. On a 500 bike... Plus you've got all the plastic bits. What does a similar Tusk or Endurostan system weigh?
😎👌👍
RIght back atcha!... and there's no way you watched the whole thing yet. This video is loooooooong.
@@JohnTYoung nar that's why I didn't comment, just excited to see the new upload 😅👍 was in the middle of a game but on the shitter now so can sit down and enjoy it 🤣👌
@@jonoj7666 LOL. I should have left well enough alone. Enjoy your "You Time".
@@JohnTYoung 😅😜
When an americans use metric it means they usually are smart
Or they own a metric vehicle?
First aid kit?
It's buried in there somewhere. I don't take a ton of technical first aid gear. Some gauze and a bunch of cloth tape can fix most field fixable issues, or hold your parts together till a medic can haul you out. Everything thing else is band-aids and Aleve for ouchies.
What's in a first aid kit that's gonna save your bacon? Nrs strap x2, a Tshirt and some tape. Little bottle of narcotics. That will save your bacon. 39 years of back country mayham. No first aid kit required.