First time viewer. I've had many bikes over the years, but I'm thinking hard about picking up an x300. I think I would do almost every mod that you did. Glad to find your channel. Hopefully you have more x300 content for me to watch.
That's one neat setup. I have been using the OEM side cases, enough room for me but quite flimsy. The only reason I'm keeping them is they are using the same key for the ignition.
Mike, Welcome to the TH-cam world of Versys X300 accessory installation. As you may remember see my channel for many X300 video upgrades. With the best skid plate (T-Rex Heavy Duty) and attaching the T-Rex HD skid plate to the genuine Kawasaki crash bars with a simple bracket to fix the poor design of the Kawasaki crash bars. Fun stuff !
Im pretty sure this one will only see gravel roads at worst. We have other bikes for more serious off road duty. This is my wife’s grocery getter. LOL. I’m gonna get her on a dirt road ass soon as I can though.
I absolutely love the yellow auxiliary lights you have. Are they just yellow lens covers or are the actual lights yellow? i really wish i knew how to do wiring. i guess i'll have to pay the shop to do it because i know i'll mess it up.
Soupies I believe. soupysperformance.com/products/soupys-versys-x-300-double-style-threaded-lowering-links?gclid=CjwKCAiAp7GcBhA0EiwA9U0mtmE432QXh16qKVN-N5lHV9o4yzxtXUj2on9bifUtNuIldF8zH_M45xoCIKAQAvD_BwE
I would very much welcome legal lane splitting in CT. I get real nervous when my temp gage gets near the top on my 2020 X300 in the summer with heavy traffic.
Great video! I'm thinking about getting the same Givi side cases. Would you mind telling me please how many inches the motorcycle is now wide at the rear end with the side cases on (from minute 7:05)? Thank you!
How much for all the bags/brackets? I got the same bike. I got mine at Langston Motorsports. You’re close to me. I like the LED’s.was the dealership able to get you your bags?
No I don't use dealerships for anything but buying bikes and Id avoid that if I could. LOL I think I found the bags and brackets on Amazon. Bags --> www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYA1CJC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The bracket might have come from Revzilla, Id have to check. I think these are them, check the part number. --> www.amazon.com/GIVI-SIDE-CASE-HARDWARE/dp/B077S4X9Y1?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1SFQ89MZ4437S
i like those G22N but can't believe what it's saying max load 5kg. Especially with the proper mounting rack it should be able to handle more than that, no? Have you tried putting more than 5kg (10lbs) in them?
Correction, those aren't OEM hand guards. I've got the same year of Versys but a few different mods than you have. 2000 miles on it in a few weeks of riding. Getting it ready for the NMBDR the first of June. Still gotta get some knobby tires before hitting that trail. Really enjoying this bike (#64 for me over 55+ years of riding).
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC I took off the OEM hand guards on mine and installed BarkBuster two-point attachment with the large Storm guard. The factory ones probably won't protect the levers in a fall.
@@spydie No, these and the factory units are just wind guards. Doubtful they provide any protection at all. Since I bought her two actual dirt bikes this one will probably never be ridden off road now anyway. LOL Its 100% poser right now, great for commuting and getting coffee. 🙂
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC I understand. Mine will be used a lot off-road this coming summer. I also have a Honda Monkey for running into town and some light off-road work. My road bike is a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Centenario, and I also have a Vespa 300GTS Touring model... oh, and my Honda CT-70 with a 125 engine.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC After a ton of research and looking at all the cool bag systems they have nowadays.That's what i'm going to do also. Reading people like your comments and others
Needs a better suspension. It’s not really a dirt bike but can be taken off road I guess. Also no full frame so nothing under the engine except engine. That can be addressed but honestly the Versys 300 is a ninja 300 with spoke wheels and different plastics.
That's nice. The OEM cases always reminded me of deep cycle battery boxes. This is much better!
First time viewer. I've had many bikes over the years, but I'm thinking hard about picking up an x300. I think I would do almost every mod that you did. Glad to find your channel. Hopefully you have more x300 content for me to watch.
I need to update info and mods on the 300 so probably pretty soon. Awesome bike, I really like it as does my wife.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC The one I'm looking at is a retired MSF bike that has 700 mi on it and is almost 2K under regular retail.
wow! nicely done...like that Versys
Thank you
That's one neat setup. I have been using the OEM side cases, enough room for me but quite flimsy. The only reason I'm keeping them is they are using the same key for the ignition.
Mike, Welcome to the TH-cam world of Versys X300 accessory installation. As you may remember see my channel for many X300 video upgrades. With the best skid plate (T-Rex Heavy Duty) and attaching the T-Rex HD skid plate to the genuine Kawasaki crash bars with a simple bracket to fix the poor design of the Kawasaki crash bars. Fun stuff !
Im pretty sure this one will only see gravel roads at worst. We have other bikes for more serious off road duty. This is my wife’s grocery getter. LOL. I’m gonna get her on a dirt road ass soon as I can though.
looks good, I've only added a 30 liter givi box on the back of my x300, commuting around town so far.
She normally only rides with the tail bag on but she has options now. :-) Thanks
I absolutely love the yellow auxiliary lights you have. Are they just yellow lens covers or are the actual lights yellow? i really wish i knew how to do wiring. i guess i'll have to pay the shop to do it because i know i'll mess it up.
They are yellow LED light from Amazon.
Please get specifics for the lowering links. Great review
Soupies I believe. soupysperformance.com/products/soupys-versys-x-300-double-style-threaded-lowering-links?gclid=CjwKCAiAp7GcBhA0EiwA9U0mtmE432QXh16qKVN-N5lHV9o4yzxtXUj2on9bifUtNuIldF8zH_M45xoCIKAQAvD_BwE
I would very much welcome legal lane splitting in CT. I get real nervous when my temp gage gets near the top on my 2020 X300 in the summer with heavy traffic.
To save gas etc. it's made to stay off until the last second , disconserting but quite normal .
Great video! I'm thinking about getting the same Givi side cases. Would you mind telling me please how many inches the motorcycle is now wide at the rear end with the side cases on (from minute 7:05)? Thank you!
I’ll check it but it’s no wider than the handlebars I don’t think.
How much for all the bags/brackets? I got the same bike. I got mine at Langston Motorsports. You’re close to me. I like the LED’s.was the dealership able to get you your bags?
No I don't use dealerships for anything but buying bikes and Id avoid that if I could. LOL I think I found the bags and brackets on Amazon.
Bags --> www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYA1CJC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The bracket might have come from Revzilla, Id have to check.
I think these are them, check the part number. --> www.amazon.com/GIVI-SIDE-CASE-HARDWARE/dp/B077S4X9Y1?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1SFQ89MZ4437S
Great video.
Thanks for the visit
i like those G22N but can't believe what it's saying max load 5kg. Especially with the proper mounting rack it should be able to handle more than that, no? Have you tried putting more than 5kg (10lbs) in them?
Not on this bike but on my wifes SV650 we had more than that in them many times on camping trips. LOL Im guessing at least 15lbs most of the trips.
Tip top. Looks ballsy!I got the same color. You gonna throw a slip on exhaust?
If I do it will be a Delkevic 14" oval.
Correction, those aren't OEM hand guards. I've got the same year of Versys but a few different mods than you have. 2000 miles on it in a few weeks of riding. Getting it ready for the NMBDR the first of June. Still gotta get some knobby tires before hitting that trail. Really enjoying this bike (#64 for me over 55+ years of riding).
You are correct
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC I took off the OEM hand guards on mine and installed BarkBuster two-point attachment with the large Storm guard. The factory ones probably won't protect the levers in a fall.
@@spydie No, these and the factory units are just wind guards. Doubtful they provide any protection at all. Since I bought her two actual dirt bikes this one will probably never be ridden off road now anyway. LOL Its 100% poser right now, great for commuting and getting coffee. 🙂
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC I understand. Mine will be used a lot off-road this coming summer. I also have a Honda Monkey for running into town and some light off-road work. My road bike is a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Centenario, and I also have a Vespa 300GTS Touring model... oh, and my Honda CT-70 with a 125 engine.
Do you happen to have a part number for the windshield extender?
The part I have bolted to the number plate?
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC no, the clip on wind deflector on the top of the windshield.
@@AgricUltra Oh! LOL yeah here is the link.
Puig 6319W Clear 230mm x 90mm... www.amazon.com/dp/B00J7QX2UI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC fantastic! Many thanks.
Love this little bike. Where did you get the yellow running lights? Also what brand is that round ball on the windshield?
The yellow "traffic lights" are from Amazon. The RAM ball mount can be found here --> www.adventuretech.biz/kawasaki-versys-x3001.html
Lights www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GS4QTZN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Do they have a soft bag system that fitsthese racks?
Not sure. I’ve pretty much switched to rackless bags on everything.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC After a ton of research and looking at all the cool bag systems they have nowadays.That's what i'm going to do also. Reading people like your comments and others
Why don't I see more talk about the Versys x 300? It looks better then the crf300 rally to me.
Needs a better suspension. It’s not really a dirt bike but can be taken off road I guess. Also no full frame so nothing under the engine except engine. That can be addressed but honestly the Versys 300 is a ninja 300 with spoke wheels and different plastics.
No need to tie the frame to the rear fender…I hav the same set up.
Do you have a parts list of all the stuff you installed? Links?
Most of the stuff is from Amazon, even the Givi bags and hardware were sourced from Amazon. Currently I dont have a list for this bike.
how do you get the brake light to flash 3 times?
It’s a replacement bulb (LED) that does that.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC niiice. can you link it?
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@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC thanks, do you need a special relay to get it to work since all the lights on the VX 300 are non LED?
@@ropeysubstance1719 Not for the brake light no. Only the turn signals if you change those out.