I just watched the series and I think it was fantastic. A great adventure really well filmed and narrated. You rode so well, you made it look easy! Well done to Dave for wrestling the big KTM across. I think you will be creating some interest on the CRF300! I hope Honda look after you.
Thanks Greg, we has such a great time on that trip. It was a good test for the CRF300 Rally and it did it with ease. I've just returned from my latest outback adventure with Dave and some other mates. Have a look at that and keep a lookout for episode 2 coming out this weekend.
Thanks Mark, I really appreciate all the comments and support I've received throughout the series and I am both excited and nervous about the new challenge ahead .
Home on a Sunday night after a good days ride and ........there's Shaun's Shonky waiting for me. Really reflects on the thought put into the desert project why you had basically a trouble free run. Enjoyed it all.....
Thanks mate, it was so much fun to ride and I wanted to try and capture that in my video, I hope it shows. Have a look at my latest Outback Adventure series, episode 2 coming out this weekend.
@@ShonkyProductions You've found a perfect partner in crime with Dave... he seems like a top bloke. Just watched your Brindabellas trip. It's an awesome place, I used to go explore it often back when I was living in Can'tberra back in the late 90's. Shame that I only had an old Ford Laser which limited me to where I could go....
Gr8 video and follow up on the adventurer in the Simpson desert Someone on TH-cam put Ktm mirrors thanks for a very interesting and informative channel I can’t what to see u transform this bike 👍
Good luck for Sunraysia Safari and thanks for the wrap up video, I was hoping that you would do one, but as it all went well I thought you might not have bothered, so thanks again
Great to see the bike made the trip without any issues . The day I rode your bike I loved the star cross on the front makes the bike feel very planted much better than the mt21 I have . Great sum up for a fantastic trip well done Sean & Dave.
Well done mate. I have never managed to get over the far left track when it is chopped up like that. Great Synopsis on the bike yes heated grips are great 👍. Can’t wait to see how you go racing the little 300
Congratulations..... but I thought the next adventure was going to be Canada, specifically BC? Lol Unfortunately I backed out of a 300l Rally and settle for a DR650.... the price was right lol. By all means, it's your to use if you plan on an international adventure in BC.
@@ShonkyProductions I'll love it once I do some auscanvet magic to the carb. Very bad off idle and mid power hesitation.... It's really just a gateway bike to a rally or an 890 adventure r.... who knows. Atleast one thing is for sure miles of smiles!
@@ShonkyProductions You're welcome, and thanks for that round-up... Still can't decide whether to start my build with an L or a Rally... Does it really matter??
@@grahamrowe6278 Depends what the end goal is. The rally for better comfort on transport sections, The L for a little less weight off road. If your main goal is trail riding... go the L If you are trying to build an adventure bike, either one with the right setup.
Ho Sean !!! / THX for movie !!!! GREAT Job Awesome Adv and funTRIP ! ///// My 2cents-advice for the next ADV SAFARI Race 🐪🏁 = carbon cover crankcases (left & right) / and short & 'articulated' handlebar levers / maybe there is a need for 2 new FORK-PLATES with silent block-risers ( but without removing the ignition key and steering lock hole ) increased radiator or a radiator FLUID that works better ??? ... lower the temperature by 5 or 7 degrees 🔥🔥🔥 /radiator pipes with better heat dispersion/ 🤔 I would like 🤩to put in front (under led light, near a little black grid that contains some electrical cables) a little-small engine oil COOLER RADIATOR (like Suzuki on some Bike road models) for better cool 💧💧💧 the 'scarce 2 liters' of engine oil, of this fantastic Dual Rally Adventure Bike! 👋All Best! Liuk
Just curious re the muffler which seems to have changed during the trip...any reason why and is it a Barrett model? - Looking forward to your forthcoming reviews of the Mildura based event
Hi Andrew, thanks for your comments. Yes, I did install rim-locks on both wheels. I like to run tyre pressures lower when needed and the rim-locks help prevent the tyre ripping the valve out if it spins on the rim.
Just finished the Simpson Desert series, went down to a local Honda shop, and put a deposit down on a Honda CRF 300L Rally abs, Dealer said it might be up to one year before I can pick up a bike, every dealer has a waiting list of people wanting this bike. I searched all across the Western States in the USA and the same story at every dealership. Well, I guess that gives me time to start purchasing the modification accessories in advance. The 300 is an awesome bike, what would you say to a 450 with a similar functioning engine?
Thanks and good work putting down a deposit. Also, keep a lookout for a good one on the used market. If honda could make a low maintenance 450 version of the 300 Rally, myself and 1000's of others would be lining up for it!
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your comments. Yes the KLR650 would make it, it's more about the rider! If you take it nice and easy, like we did, you will be fine. Just get some sand training in before you go!
Hi Wayne, the rear Tracker is. The front Startcross 5..... maybe not. We don't use the DOT rating in Australia. You just have to make sure it doesn't say "Not for highway use" I changed exhausts because I wanted something different and something that I thought looked a bit better.
@@ShonkyProductions that's not bad at all. I was already thinking of trying a Tracker for my next rear, and I think I'll probably do it. My D606 rear is over 7000 km now and has significantly more meat left on the centre blocks than your Tracker -- it may well get to 9000 km. But a change is always interesting. I haven't been running with luggage but ... uh ... you plus luggage weighs less than me, I think. That StarCross 5 front looks pretty nice once I see how my current MT21 does too. D606 front is definitely off the menu for a repeat -- it was absolutely knackered by 5000 km. Should have listened to the internet. Well, no, I learn things the hard way....
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You did well. Great trip and Honda looks like a great Bike.
I just watched the series and I think it was fantastic. A great adventure really well filmed and narrated. You rode so well, you made it look easy! Well done to Dave for wrestling the big KTM across. I think you will be creating some interest on the CRF300! I hope Honda look after you.
Thanks Greg, we has such a great time on that trip. It was a good test for the CRF300 Rally and it did it with ease.
I've just returned from my latest outback adventure with Dave and some other mates. Have a look at that and keep a lookout for episode 2 coming out this weekend.
Awesome series! Can’t wait to see the rally in a Rally!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks Mark, I really appreciate all the comments and support I've received throughout the series and I am both excited and nervous about the new challenge ahead .
Home on a Sunday night after a good days ride and ........there's Shaun's Shonky waiting for me. Really reflects on the thought put into the desert project why you had basically a trouble free run. Enjoyed it all.....
Hi Kiwi Adv, I''m happy to be able to brighten you day.
Yes, I think the good planning and prep work definitely helped us.
Fantastic series.....loved it and thanks for sharing.
Thanks mate, it was so much fun to ride and I wanted to try and capture that in my video, I hope it shows.
Have a look at my latest Outback Adventure series, episode 2 coming out this weekend.
@@ShonkyProductions You've found a perfect partner in crime with Dave... he seems like a top bloke. Just watched your Brindabellas trip. It's an awesome place, I used to go explore it often back when I was living in Can'tberra back in the late 90's. Shame that I only had an old Ford Laser which limited me to where I could go....
@@robdotcom71 Dave is a great guy. We plan to go back to the Brindabella's soon.
So looking forward to see the bike's transformation from adventure to rally set-up. Enjoyed the Simpson's series Sean (and Dave).
Thanks Anthony. I hope to receive some parts this week to start the transformation .
Gr8 video and follow up on the adventurer in the Simpson desert Someone on TH-cam put Ktm mirrors thanks for a very interesting and informative channel I can’t what to see u transform this bike 👍
Thanks Dan, I've got some parts coming and will have the first CRF 300 Rally, rally build video out soon.
Loved the series Sean!
Thanks Bill. You must have binge watched it 👍
Was wondering if a wrap up video was coming. Thanks heaps for the series and sharing the adventure.
My pleasure Chris.
Now let's see if I can figure out this rally navigation thing!
Great job mate!!! A+ Adventure series
Thanks Cobrin, really appreciate the comments.
Cracking videos series. Good luck with the race and the Michelin surprised me thought it be long gone before you made it home 👌🏻
Thanks Peter.... surprised me too!
Fantastic ride looking forward to your next vid with the rally :)
Thanks for watching. I'll have some rally parts soon and will start another series on my rally preparations and racing.
Great set up👍🏻🇨🇦
Thanks mate
Just binged this series Shaun. Loved it! Great work! They are mighty little bikes hey.
Hi Shaun, great name by the way, thanks for watching. The 300 Rally is such a great bike. I'm currently setting mine up for some rally racing!
Good luck for Sunraysia Safari and thanks for the wrap up video, I was hoping that you would do one, but as it all went well I thought you might not have bothered, so thanks again
Thanks Steve, let's see how the Sunraysia Safari goes 🤞
Great to see the bike made the trip without any issues . The day I rode your bike I loved the star cross on the front makes the bike feel very planted much better than the mt21 I have . Great sum up for a fantastic trip well done Sean & Dave.
Yes, I still think the Starcross5 is the best front tyre. Thanks for watching.
Well done mate. I have never managed to get over the far left track when it is chopped up like that. Great Synopsis on the bike yes heated grips are great 👍. Can’t wait to see how you go racing the little 300
Thanks Tony. That far left track up Big Red is challenging... Lucky I had been practicing for the last 1,099 dunes!
Great watch. Would like to hear what Dave thought after on the 300kg bike. You have inspired me. 👍
Thanks Burgo, Dave said it was a good workout on the 300kg KTM990!
@@ShonkyProductions he made it look easy. You both did. Would he do it again on the big KTM?
Linen glove liners mate 👍 fck the heated hand grips 👍🍻🍻
Awesome news Sean !
I look forward to some eps from Wentworth .
Cheers.
Thanks Allan, I need to start practicing navigation!
Cameron Corner old chap !
Congratulations..... but I thought the next adventure was going to be Canada, specifically BC? Lol
Unfortunately I backed out of a 300l Rally and settle for a DR650.... the price was right lol.
By all means, it's your to use if you plan on an international adventure in BC.
Haha... Thanks Joel. The DR650 is also a great bike, I'm sure you will love it.
@@ShonkyProductions I'll love it once I do some auscanvet magic to the carb. Very bad off idle and mid power hesitation....
It's really just a gateway bike to a rally or an 890 adventure r.... who knows. Atleast one thing is for sure miles of smiles!
Good luck with the prep.
Thanks mate
@@ShonkyProductions You're welcome, and thanks for that round-up... Still can't decide whether to start my build with an L or a Rally... Does it really matter??
@@grahamrowe6278 Depends what the end goal is. The rally for better comfort on transport sections, The L for a little less weight off road.
If your main goal is trail riding... go the L
If you are trying to build an adventure bike, either one with the right setup.
Ho Sean !!! / THX for movie !!!! GREAT Job Awesome Adv and funTRIP ! /////
My 2cents-advice for the next ADV SAFARI Race 🐪🏁 = carbon cover crankcases (left & right) /
and short & 'articulated' handlebar levers / maybe there is a need for 2 new FORK-PLATES with silent block-risers
( but without removing the ignition key and steering lock hole )
increased radiator or a radiator FLUID that works better ??? ... lower the temperature by 5 or 7 degrees 🔥🔥🔥
/radiator pipes with better heat dispersion/ 🤔
I would like 🤩to put in front (under led light, near a little black grid that contains some electrical cables) a little-small engine oil COOLER RADIATOR (like Suzuki on some Bike road models) for better cool 💧💧💧 the 'scarce 2 liters' of engine oil, of this fantastic Dual Rally Adventure Bike!
👋All Best!
Liuk
Thanks Luke, some great ideas there 👍
Did you go Poeppel...Not bother..forget ? Whatever good wrap up and look forward to seeing the Rally at the Rally👍
Yes, but footage was lost of that section....😥
would love to still see your trottle swap to whatever wizardry you did.
Check out Aaron's video on it.
th-cam.com/video/0iJN4ygxc4Y/w-d-xo.html
Just curious re the muffler which seems to have changed during the trip...any reason why and is it a Barrett model? - Looking forward to your forthcoming reviews of the Mildura based event
The exhaust is a Moto-X exhaust, I changed the muffler to an "Akrapovic" muffler before the trip. I just wanted something different.
Loved the Simpson series, looking forward to the next adventure! Did you have rim locks installed for Simpson trip?
Hi Andrew, thanks for your comments.
Yes, I did install rim-locks on both wheels. I like to run tyre pressures lower when needed and the rim-locks help prevent the tyre ripping the valve out if it spins on the rim.
Just finished the Simpson Desert series, went down to a local Honda shop, and put a deposit down on a Honda CRF 300L Rally abs, Dealer said it might be up to one year before I can pick up a bike, every dealer has a waiting list of people wanting this bike. I searched all across the Western States in the USA and the same story at every dealership. Well, I guess that gives me time to start purchasing the modification accessories in advance. The 300 is an awesome bike, what would you say to a 450 with a similar functioning engine?
Thanks and good work putting down a deposit. Also, keep a lookout for a good one on the used market.
If honda could make a low maintenance 450 version of the 300 Rally, myself and 1000's of others would be lining up for it!
Love thi series. Just picked up a 300Rally myself but not liking the stock IRS tires. What are you running on yours? Thanks
Michelin StarCross 5 usually both ends, but for this desert trip I used a Michelin Tracker on the rear.
Shaun , great series ! really enjoyed it . what about the 990 . how did it go with fuel etc and any problems with that .
Hi Peter, thank you. No issues apart from the panniers coming off. Dave took 50L and used 48L of fuel!
Hi Mr Shonky, it was a great series. Do you think a 2022 klr650 would make the trip?
Can't wait for the next series!!
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your comments. Yes the KLR650 would make it, it's more about the rider! If you take it nice and easy, like we did, you will be fine. Just get some sand training in before you go!
HI Sean are your tyres DOT. and why did you change your exhaust from a moto x to an akrapovic.
Hi Wayne, the rear Tracker is. The front Startcross 5..... maybe not. We don't use the DOT rating in Australia. You just have to make sure it doesn't say "Not for highway use"
I changed exhausts because I wanted something different and something that I thought looked a bit better.
Keen to go to the rally next year if it looks decent. WIll you be transporting on the bike or via a trailer?
I'll be trailering the bike out to the rally. I have a few mates keen for next year as well, so hopefully I'll see you there.
So how many ks all up mate. Front tyre looks almost new. Good luck in the rally.
Thanks, the trip was 5000km.
@@ShonkyProductions that's not bad at all. I was already thinking of trying a Tracker for my next rear, and I think I'll probably do it. My D606 rear is over 7000 km now and has significantly more meat left on the centre blocks than your Tracker -- it may well get to 9000 km. But a change is always interesting. I haven't been running with luggage but ... uh ... you plus luggage weighs less than me, I think. That StarCross 5 front looks pretty nice once I see how my current MT21 does too. D606 front is definitely off the menu for a repeat -- it was absolutely knackered by 5000 km. Should have listened to the internet. Well, no, I learn things the hard way....
Very nice build. Did you Higher the Standart seat? How tall are you? Thanks
Thanks. I have a seat concepts comfort seat in the standard height. I also run an air mesh seat cover on it. I am 5'10".
Thank you for your response, because im skeptical the bike Could be to smal for my 6'3". Thanks for Taking us on your Trip, a Dream.
Sean where did you get the foldable wind shield extension? Was it the $33 version off eBay?
Yes, it was. And it works great. There a couple of sizes, just make sure you measure what size suits your screen.
@@ShonkyProductions yeah mine is a 300 rally as well
cable ties on the spokes???
Yes, that's an old rally trick to stop a broken spoke coming loose and taking out more spokes.