Lots of folks shutting up right now while they scratch their heads and try to think of new excuses why a "crappy" bike just did what they swore could only be done with a KTM one million. It's always been rider, rider, rider, rider, bike. Nice display, homie.
I like how you include the footage of your attempts,and when you get nervous. Some people only show the successful shots. But in real life we all get nervous,and have to try things over and over before we get it down. 👍🏻
Love to see that it's not the brand, the farkles and the price, but it's all about practice, skill development, trial, trust and overcoming fear ! Look forward to seeing the average, everyday bikes as well as the latest and greatest.
This is so cool,. I have a KLX230. My first bike. I'm 53 and been riding for 8 months. I just purchased a KTM 250 XC-W, thinking I needed to upgrade. Looks like I will continue riding the KLX for a while too. Probably didn't need the upgrade, but my ego got the best of me. So glad you made this video. You may have just helped many people save thousands of dollars.
You are by far the best dirt bike "how to" instructor on You Tube. Especially this video, you show "by example". I've got a Honda xr230 and always believed the bike wasn't capable, but now I see differently. Thank you for opening my eyes. Next ride, I'm going to spend time at the humble beginnings .... balance drills, then some clutch drills like you suggested. Super video!
Awesome video Rich! Showing the people you don’t need the latest and greatest to get it done. It’s all about developing the skill through consistent practice. Bravo!
I always joke and say that if you can do cool stuff on a bike it doesn't matter how old, or ugly the bike is. But if you're like me and don't have much skill you at least have to have a sweet bike. 😂👍🏻
The Man The Myth the Legend So cool to see you show it’s all rider not the bike. Your instructions and descriptions on how to do things get better and better with every video so thankful for everything you do for the sport
Thanks for showing that it's primarily the rider and technique and not a fancy, expensive machine that makes these drills effective. Keep these coming!
I personally love my KLX230. It’s my slowest, smallest bike I have ever owned, but it’s my favorite I have ever owned. Almost 12k happy miles since May 2022.
The manual idle adjustment on this bike is a must, especially since you're a "low idle" guy! My son just put the manual adjuster on his girlfriend's bike and it works great now. Excellent vid on showing what can be done by a great rider on any bike!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Welcome to all the KLX230 goodness! Thanks for demonstrating the capabilities of these great little bikes. Idle screw delivery is expected to take place tomorrow. If you have any issues, just drop me a line. Cheers, Grace (HiVolt Spares)
That was your best vid yet! (Maybe I'm a little biased as a KLX250S owner). You just become more real (for me) than ever, in other words, it was good to hear your were nervous, and accepted the challenge on the little klx anyway. Thanks.
Would love to see a version on a clutch less electric bike like an Ultra Bee. Specifically interested in your approach resolving power collection there with the clutch less electric motor.
Thankyou Rich for showing that we dont have to go big to be capable, we just need to be more capable rider. I got klx 230 which i convert it to supermoto and i daily it in indonesia, and i love it for soaking bad roads in here, the engine is pretty capable one. And somehow u remind me that this bike is just enough to do many things, its me who need to practice my riding
Great video! I picked up a 23 klx230r to have fun on. It's a cheap, simple, easy to maintain bike. Hope to see more content with this bike, just subscribed!
Really appreciate the break down on the double-blip, I must learn this! I feel like most of the riding I do here in the rockies, slow slippery roots, rocks, picking through mud pits, really steep rocky climbs, a 230 or 250-4 is a better tool them my KTM 300, which has too much power to get the perfection in traction that I would like (or I am just not good enough with it yet, or have the powervalve\cdi map right) I feel so much faster on my friends old WR250f, I rode a Honda 150 once, so good for technical slow riding. Many of us use M5b's out here, clear the clay\mud quite effectivly and long life.
So cool. Marketing makes us attribute skill issues to product issues. Its easier to buy stuff than to practice. Itd probably be harder to get your hands on but id love to see you do something similar with the opposite end of the spectrum, a 690/701 enduro
Amazing educational video! I suspect that it would be challenging for bikes to take dual sports like crf300l klx300 and try them on such specific track with a professional rider like you and see how capable dual sports really are.
How ironic, I never could see myself dropping a 12k euro queen down a rock wash! My 5k second hand KX already iis dented and brused enough to make me cry and ride a 2k klx as a sacrifice to the baby head hills of the West. Great Vid!
Watching here in the Philippines🇵🇭 I always watch your videos many times but i was inspired by this video because this is also my bike. Hopefully there will be more videos to show on this bike. Ride safe and enjoy💪😊
Next Rich Larsen Japanese bike review request: Yamaha YZ 125x. Show us how capable a small bore 2 stroke is. It would be so insightful to see you push a 125 two stroke in hard Enduro / hard Enduro drills like you did with the 230. Thanks!
Need to throw you in a CRF300L. There are a lot of folks who doubt what can be done on that bike and there are a ton of them out there. I own one and don’t have your skill, but I believe the bike is capable, I just need to get me to be capable 😂
Awesome stuff.. good idea too! Ever think of doing more reaction or critique videos? Maybe take a clip for juame soler or enduro dka of a pro in a race and critique him or show us what he does wrong or right? Would be awesome!
Whats an ideal cone distance to practice for a novice rider? Not 100% green to the sport but most of my seat time comes from street riding and although many skills are similar in nature, a lot of the technical skills dont completely translate when transitioning from street to dirt.
Rich, thanks a lot for the great video as always. Do you know of a good area to practice with good obstacles like the ones on this video here in the SLC area?
6:30 you're missing the perspective. Just learning things is safer for people with great height. Both, a short and and tall person can be good at balance. But the short person has crashed many times to get there, where as the tall person doesn't even comprehend the potential dangers when learning techniques because they don't exist for them. I just watched a video where a woman (about 5'4") tipped over on an elevated platform (tiny obstacle on an enduro track) and tore her ACL. She couldn't reach the platform floor to save the fall. Once the bike tilted too far, she was off the platform, landing on an extending leg. If you never had to worry about being able to reach the ground, you can't understand. I'm not knocking you for being out-of-touch. Just helping to gain a perspective. I'm a good rider myself. But I've got injuries to show for it. Many wouldn't have happened, had my inseam been 2" longer. Excellent video, Rich.
I think you missed the point. People who say the only reason I can do anything is because I’m tall. Yet (usually) they are no where near adequate with their balance. Which is the best tool if you are short. As I said at 6:47 being tall is an extreme advantage. I definitely understand the perspective. The work it takes to get better at balance is what I’m preaching.
Tall people have other issues. Stock footpeg/shifter are not the best match with my size 48 boots. Made it better with rear offset pegs. Also when sitting then my knee angle gets a bit tighter than is comfortable and getting my toes back on the pegs after a corner is not as easy as for someone with shorter legs. Could try a taller seat though.
Great vid with the KLX230R! I’m a new rider at 47 years old. Bought a 230R earlier this year along with (2) 140RL’s and a 110RL for my 3 boys. We’ve been having a blast riding trails around the Midwest. I’d love to see more content where you really wring out the slow & mid speed techniques with these trail bikes. My boys and I don’t have much interest in moto tracks…. we want to conquer deep woods trail obstacles! 😊
Have I been waiting for THIS! It's my bike! Though mine is actually black, I have the KLX230ABS bought here in Sweden in the end of 2020. It's what I started with at enduro school untill they told me I need a 350 KTM or I'll break my KLX. It's like you're borrowing my KLX230, showing what it can do. It looks and sounds so good, and that higher idle gets lower once the motor gets warmer. There's a little servo that keeps adjusting the idle rpm automatically so that noobs won't flame out (I'm kind of a noob). But you look so cool on the bike, Rich. I'm so happy that you bought the KLX230. Keep it, never sell it!
@@d1aman .. oh I see. Yes it is. It must be the muffler and the large lamp at the front, also maybe the swingarm and fork. The frame, engine and stuff is the same.
Like giving Tiger Woods a baseball bat to play golf. Regardless of equipment, he's still gonna be better than most anybody else. Your a great talent, thanks for taking the time to put together these videos.
That was some of the best double blip training I've seen you do yet Rich! Perhaps it was just the first time that I really understood it! It just seemed clear this time to me. Thanks bud! Just set my daughter and son-in-law up with KLX230s. My wife went from the 230 to the Husky FE350S with a get ECU!
Once again, simply outstanding moto content by the best instructor on ytube. Showing techniques with a regular bike makes this so much more relatable and hopefully you'll make it a regular part of your channel, maybe even do back to back with a regular bike and a competition level machine to show the realistic differences. Thank you for your work and my next set of tire will again be IRC as a means of support.
A long awaited Video - highly appreciated. After 2 1/2 Years on my small KLX 140 grinding my Basics, I can say with absolute Confidence. “98 % of the Hobby Riders are not able to outride this Bike”. I would say it is even better than than the 230, if you are not taller than 180 cm, because it is about 15 KG lighter and has a Carb for very smooth running. You can upgrade it later on with a good Mechanic to about 190 cc, put a 11 Tooth Front Sprocket, and have an Hard Enduro Tractor to go up steep Mountains and rocky Terrain. And afterwards you have to face the next excuse after having decent riding skills, which is the lack of fitness to handle it - lol.
Thanks Rich, Such an awesome vid to know what the little turtle is capable of. Bought my 2023 KLX230r, first bike at 49 yrs and trying hard to incorporate all your technical advice. The idle screw is a must, I’m also running a 12 T front sprocket and 65 kg/mm front springs. Makes punching logs a lot easier but I can only dream to be half as good as you. Keep up the great work and thanks again for the education!
Rich. I just got a great idea! You should try some of this stuff on the Yamaha TW200, to see what can be done on it. How about it? .. what's that japanese text on your outfit?
I want to see you have a go with something electric like an Ultra Bee or Eride Pro. I've been hitting big obstacles with my E-ride pro ss with 21/18 setup and your videos have been really helpful. No clutch on it but I'm getting it. I do find that it's hard to think about moving your body after placing the wheel on the obstacle and then throttling over. Good stuff.
Nice demonstration Rich! Now you're approaching the level of Gatti Ogawa, the Japanese #1 trials rider on TH-cam. He has a playlist doing obstacles on the CRF250L (adventure bike).
I have two klx 230s, one for me and one for my son. Im new to dirt bikes. Im glad to see this video. Im no where near the skill level to do these things yet. Will watch more of your basic instructional videos and practice. Thanks, Michael in AZ
I try clutch ups and small double blips on my klx300DS with some success, Thanks Rich! I will probably end up breaking the headlight and a lot more :). How about a small video on what the modern dual sport is capable of. Thanks for the awesome content. Cheers.
This is an awesome video. I wonder if it would be more difficult to lower the power further with something like a 125L or to increase the weight with a street legal version of a 200-250cc dual sport? Its amazing how capable the little 230 is in the hands of a skilled rider. I was influenced a few years back to get a Yamaha XT225 after seeing a couple Japanese instructional videos showing trials techniques using a Yamaha XT250, and the rider was able to climb up vertical rock faces far taller than the motorcycle using something like a double blip technique.
This is awesome. I have an 08 CRF230F and have been looking through your videos to improve my trail skills and share them with my daughters. Its nice to know most stuff translates to the air cooled bikes. I am curious as to how much difference the rear disc brake on the kawasaki makes over the drum on the honda and yamaha 230s
Had one. HATED that high idle! Couldn't find the idle screw mod anywhere 😑 Kinda regret selling it now. Love my KTM 390 Adventure, but you can't play with it like that.
Bought my wife the 2022 klx230 and she loves it. But yes the idle drop off lags a bit and that high idle kinda drive me nuts but I'm also on a 2019 wr450f trying to work my self up to doing this stuff but haven't found an area to try it out at like the set up u have there ( located in Phoenix AZ)
This is awesome. Now I have to go through all your videos to double check please do a hard Enduro on WR250R what can it handle? I would love to see from a professional perspective
Lots of folks shutting up right now while they scratch their heads and try to think of new excuses why a "crappy" bike just did what they swore could only be done with a KTM one million. It's always been rider, rider, rider, rider, bike. Nice display, homie.
Thanks for watching! Haha glad you enjoyed it!
It is my goal to shift from beta back to my Crf 300L.
I have both bikes.
Just saw a Japanese guy who did a trial riding with this same model. However, they modified the sprockets - 10T/51T.
I like how you include the footage of your attempts,and when you get nervous. Some people only show the successful shots. But in real life we all get nervous,and have to try things over and over before we get it down. 👍🏻
Brilliant explanation and demonstration. No need to throw money at the bike, just more practice and good instructions.
Love to see that it's not the brand, the farkles and the price, but it's all about practice, skill development, trial, trust and overcoming fear !
Look forward to seeing the average, everyday bikes as well as the latest and greatest.
Thanks so much! Stoked enjoy it! Hope to do more!
This is so cool,. I have a KLX230. My first bike. I'm 53 and been riding for 8 months. I just purchased a KTM 250 XC-W, thinking I needed to upgrade. Looks like I will continue riding the KLX for a while too. Probably didn't need the upgrade, but my ego got the best of me. So glad you made this video. You may have just helped many people save thousands of dollars.
You are by far the best dirt bike "how to" instructor on You Tube. Especially this video, you show "by example". I've got a Honda xr230 and always believed the bike wasn't capable, but now I see differently. Thank you for opening my eyes. Next ride, I'm going to spend time at the humble beginnings .... balance drills, then some clutch drills like you suggested. Super video!
Awesome video Rich! Showing the people you don’t need the latest and greatest to get it done. It’s all about developing the skill through consistent practice. Bravo!
Well said! I appreciate the support!!
Such a cool idea and thoughtful video! You are the best!
I always joke and say that if you can do cool stuff on a bike it doesn't matter how old, or ugly the bike is. But if you're like me and don't have much skill you at least have to have a sweet bike. 😂👍🏻
The Man The Myth the Legend So cool to see you show it’s all rider not the bike. Your instructions and descriptions on how to do things get better and better with every video so thankful for everything you do for the sport
I appreciate that! Thanks so much for the support!!
Thanks for showing that it's primarily the rider and technique and not a fancy, expensive machine that makes these drills effective. Keep these coming!
Always appreciate your get right to it content. No bs fluff just rider education, learn so much by watching your guides. Much appreciated...
I actually have that bike and had no clue that all of that was possible, which was obviously the whole point you were making. Nice Rich!
I personally love my KLX230. It’s my slowest, smallest bike I have ever owned, but it’s my favorite I have ever owned. Almost 12k happy miles since May 2022.
Your "self talk" was actually super helpful for some reason. Thanks for NOT cutting that stuff out. 👍
The manual idle adjustment on this bike is a must, especially since you're a "low idle" guy! My son just put the manual adjuster on his girlfriend's bike and it works great now. Excellent vid on showing what can be done by a great rider on any bike!
Definitely excited to put it in!!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Welcome to all the KLX230 goodness! Thanks for demonstrating the capabilities of these great little bikes. Idle screw delivery is expected to take place tomorrow. If you have any issues, just drop me a line. Cheers, Grace (HiVolt Spares)
That was your best vid yet! (Maybe I'm a little biased as a KLX250S owner). You just become more real (for me) than ever, in other words, it was good to hear your were nervous, and accepted the challenge on the little klx anyway. Thanks.
Would love to see a version on a clutch less electric bike like an Ultra Bee. Specifically interested in your approach resolving power collection there with the clutch less electric motor.
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Thankyou Rich for showing that we dont have to go big to be capable, we just need to be more capable rider.
I got klx 230 which i convert it to supermoto and i daily it in indonesia, and i love it for soaking bad roads in here, the engine is pretty capable one. And somehow u remind me that this bike is just enough to do many things, its me who need to practice my riding
Love this! I had a CRF230F with upgraded suspension by Bruce’s Suspension in NC. Loved that bike. Totally underestimated as a single track weapon
Super detailed and thorough explanation. Very impressive.
Great video. A lot of riding knowledge/technique has been bestowed upon me.
Great video! I picked up a 23 klx230r to have fun on. It's a cheap, simple, easy to maintain bike. Hope to see more content with this bike, just subscribed!
Really appreciate the break down on the double-blip, I must learn this! I feel like most of the riding I do here in the rockies, slow slippery roots, rocks, picking through mud pits, really steep rocky climbs, a 230 or 250-4 is a better tool them my KTM 300, which has too much power to get the perfection in traction that I would like (or I am just not good enough with it yet, or have the powervalve\cdi map right) I feel so much faster on my friends old WR250f, I rode a Honda 150 once, so good for technical slow riding. Many of us use M5b's out here, clear the clay\mud quite effectivly and long life.
So cool. Marketing makes us attribute skill issues to product issues. Its easier to buy stuff than to practice. Itd probably be harder to get your hands on but id love to see you do something similar with the opposite end of the spectrum, a 690/701 enduro
This is a pretty old video but 👍 th-cam.com/video/dfjppTKUp24/w-d-xo.htmlsi=O1_9MukMaYdOWoaO
@@IRCTireUSAMoto oh awesome, can't wait to watch it
Amazing educational video! I suspect that it would be challenging for bikes to take dual sports like crf300l klx300 and try them on such specific track with a professional rider like you and see how capable dual sports really are.
Great video! Very inspirational! Not the bike, the rider.
How ironic, I never could see myself dropping a 12k euro queen down a rock wash! My 5k second hand KX already iis dented and brused enough to make me cry and ride a 2k klx as a sacrifice to the baby head hills of the West. Great Vid!
Out of all the bikes the 230 is what i ride the most, easy and great for the trails!
Would like to see you ride the Stark Varg and show technical techniques with it..
Watching here in the Philippines🇵🇭 I always watch your videos many times but i was inspired by this video because this is also my bike. Hopefully there will be more videos to show on this bike. Ride safe and enjoy💪😊
That's awesome! Thanks for watching!!
I'd like to see you do this on an XR150L or something similar in the 150cc class..
Next Rich Larsen Japanese bike review request: Yamaha YZ 125x. Show us how capable a small bore 2 stroke is. It would be so insightful to see you push a 125 two stroke in hard Enduro / hard Enduro drills like you did with the 230. Thanks!
keep saying it in other videos, it is the rider not the bike - super job Rich thanks IRC
Carson brown is watching thinking cmon’ where are the super cross whoops and 75 foot triples rich? 😅😅😂
Haha! He hits triples I hit k rails!
Nice, now try the KLX140RF, Its 16kilos lighter and 1.5cm better ground clearance, almost the same as Beta Xtrainers ground clearance
More clearance would be great! I’m sure it’d be a similar result
KLX 230 is still too big for me:-). Happy to see KLX here.
Doing that on a KLX230....now your just taking the piss 🤣
As they say, it's not the bike...but that's still impressive!
How about testing a new Yz 250 x?? 😍
Awesome work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Need to throw you in a CRF300L. There are a lot of folks who doubt what can be done on that bike and there are a ton of them out there. I own one and don’t have your skill, but I believe the bike is capable, I just need to get me to be capable 😂
You should race it in four stroke class at the next Hard Enduro out there!
And! I must say I'm super thrilled to see you on a 4-stroke. FINALLY!
Great content!
Awesome stuff.. good idea too!
Ever think of doing more reaction or critique videos? Maybe take a clip for juame soler or enduro dka of a pro in a race and critique him or show us what he does wrong or right? Would be awesome!
I’d like to do more for riders that send in videos!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto where do we send them!? Lol
Super low tire pressures
. Why so low?
Whats an ideal cone distance to practice for a novice rider? Not 100% green to the sport but most of my seat time comes from street riding and although many skills are similar in nature, a lot of the technical skills dont completely translate when transitioning from street to dirt.
I would love to see the 300R in action
Need to make that happen!
Nicely done
Have you give the yz250..or the 250x(both 2t’s) much of a try?
Please try it on 140-150cc klx.
Rich, thanks a lot for the great video as always. Do you know of a good area to practice with good obstacles like the ones on this video here in the SLC area?
Thanks for watching! Hopefully we can get one together at Jordan River!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto That would be fantastic!
Is the idle speed adjustable on the 230?
Try a CRF230 with suspension mods. You might be surprised
This was fantastic.
Thanks so much for watching!
GREAT idea for a video.
Glad you liked it
Upgrade from the Husky I see... >.>
Would love to see this done on a 500 EXC - cos...that's all I got!
It’d be the same probably easier. More clearance. But maybe I can make it happen!
Nearly as good as the WP suspension before the fix is done . The putt putt 300 tracks around here would be perfect on that bike
let's try next yz250 2 stroke :P
What would you recommend for my KLX 300R
A good set of tires and a lot of commitment to drills!!
Next KLX 140
dude!!
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Spider man rich can ride a cheap bike well. GO FIGURE!!!😅🎉🎉🎉
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6:30 you're missing the perspective. Just learning things is safer for people with great height. Both, a short and and tall person can be good at balance. But the short person has crashed many times to get there, where as the tall person doesn't even comprehend the potential dangers when learning techniques because they don't exist for them. I just watched a video where a woman (about 5'4") tipped over on an elevated platform (tiny obstacle on an enduro track) and tore her ACL. She couldn't reach the platform floor to save the fall. Once the bike tilted too far, she was off the platform, landing on an extending leg. If you never had to worry about being able to reach the ground, you can't understand.
I'm not knocking you for being out-of-touch. Just helping to gain a perspective. I'm a good rider myself. But I've got injuries to show for it. Many wouldn't have happened, had my inseam been 2" longer.
Excellent video, Rich.
I think you missed the point.
People who say the only reason I can do anything is because I’m tall. Yet (usually) they are no where near adequate with their balance.
Which is the best tool if you are short. As I said at 6:47 being tall is an extreme advantage. I definitely understand the perspective. The work it takes to get better at balance is what I’m preaching.
Tall people have other issues. Stock footpeg/shifter are not the best match with my size 48 boots. Made it better with rear offset pegs. Also when sitting then my knee angle gets a bit tighter than is comfortable and getting my toes back on the pegs after a corner is not as easy as for someone with shorter legs. Could try a taller seat though.
Just picked up a new klx 140rf for my girlfriend today, would love to see what you can do on it. Great video!
Excellent topic! Not everyone can buy a $12K machine. This will help grow our sport too!
Exactly!! Thanks!
Great vid with the KLX230R! I’m a new rider at 47 years old. Bought a 230R earlier this year along with (2) 140RL’s and a 110RL for my 3 boys. We’ve been having a blast riding trails around the Midwest. I’d love to see more content where you really wring out the slow & mid speed techniques with these trail bikes. My boys and I don’t have much interest in moto tracks…. we want to conquer deep woods trail obstacles! 😊
Unreal the value of content this channel gives us moto heads. Thank you!
Glad to hear it! 🙌
😂 If the 230 becomes Kawasaki’s top selling model I hope they know why! Awesome video as always Rich
Have I been waiting for THIS! It's my bike! Though mine is actually black, I have the KLX230ABS bought here in Sweden in the end of 2020. It's what I started with at enduro school untill they told me I need a 350 KTM or I'll break my KLX. It's like you're borrowing my KLX230, showing what it can do. It looks and sounds so good, and that higher idle gets lower once the motor gets warmer. There's a little servo that keeps adjusting the idle rpm automatically so that noobs won't flame out (I'm kind of a noob). But you look so cool on the bike, Rich. I'm so happy that you bought the KLX230. Keep it, never sell it!
Haha stoked dude! Glad I got your bike!! It’s all possible!!
Most of these aircool bike are more capable than most people will ever be
Klx230r is 20kg lighter than dual sport klx230
@@d1aman .. oh I see. Yes it is. It must be the muffler and the large lamp at the front, also maybe the swingarm and fork. The frame, engine and stuff is the same.
@@d1aman Yes, it is.
80% rider 20% bike. It’s all about your skill not the capability of the bike. Wise words from the king of hard enduro, Graham Jarvis
It's actually 79% rider 21% bike. But I get the point of what you are trying to say.
Great video. You just proving what I always tell people. 90% rider. 10% hike.
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Next video challenge: same thing but on electric bike without clutch:)
Nobody like those butt huggers.
Must be nice being tall and being able to put your foot down
Those Indonesian dudes on instagram go crazy on these bikes 😅
Popular over there!
Likely made there, my Kawasaki ZX4R was made in Indonesia with the engine made in Thailand @@IRCTireUSAMoto
Like giving Tiger Woods a baseball bat to play golf. Regardless of equipment, he's still gonna be better than most anybody else. Your a great talent, thanks for taking the time to put together these videos.
That was some of the best double blip training I've seen you do yet Rich! Perhaps it was just the first time that I really understood it! It just seemed clear this time to me. Thanks bud! Just set my daughter and son-in-law up with KLX230s. My wife went from the 230 to the Husky FE350S with a get ECU!
The control you have is insane! much respect!
Now try it on a DRZ-125L. That's what I'm stuck with 😂 - 63kg. 6'1ft tall.
Your the best Rich. Thank you for your work.
Great video. How about an even “worse” bike Yamaha XT250…
Once again, simply outstanding moto content by the best instructor on ytube. Showing techniques with a regular bike makes this so much more relatable and hopefully you'll make it a regular part of your channel, maybe even do back to back with a regular bike and a competition level machine to show the realistic differences. Thank you for your work and my next set of tire will again be IRC as a means of support.
Thanks so much for the support of the channel!!
A long awaited Video - highly appreciated. After 2 1/2 Years on my small KLX 140 grinding my Basics, I can say with absolute Confidence. “98 % of the Hobby Riders are not able to outride this Bike”. I would say it is even better than than the 230, if you are not taller than 180 cm, because it is about 15 KG lighter and has a Carb for very smooth running. You can upgrade it later on with a good Mechanic to about 190 cc, put a 11 Tooth Front Sprocket, and have an Hard Enduro Tractor to go up steep Mountains and rocky Terrain. And afterwards you have to face the next excuse after having decent riding skills, which is the lack of fitness to handle it - lol.
Couldn’t agree more! Maybe I’ll add come mods to this one!!
Thanks Rich, Such an awesome vid to know what the little turtle is capable of. Bought my 2023 KLX230r, first bike at 49 yrs and trying hard to incorporate all your technical advice. The idle screw is a must, I’m also running a 12 T front sprocket and 65 kg/mm front springs. Makes punching logs a lot easier but I can only dream to be half as good as you. Keep up the great work and thanks again for the education!
Rich. I just got a great idea! You should try some of this stuff on the Yamaha TW200, to see what can be done on it. How about it?
.. what's that japanese text on your outfit?
Hi Rich, that was a really good video. Great display of skills. Great job sharing your knowledge. Really enjoyed it. 👍🇦🇺
I want to see you have a go with something electric like an Ultra Bee or Eride Pro. I've been hitting big obstacles with my E-ride pro ss with 21/18 setup and your videos have been really helpful. No clutch on it but I'm getting it. I do find that it's hard to think about moving your body after placing the wheel on the obstacle and then throttling over. Good stuff.
Nice demonstration Rich! Now you're approaching the level of Gatti Ogawa, the Japanese #1 trials rider on TH-cam. He has a playlist doing obstacles on the CRF250L (adventure bike).
Best double blip explanation
Would be interesting to see whats possible on heavier dual sport bikes like klx300/crf300!
Guess I have no excuse with my WRR now. 😄 Great video idea
I have two klx 230s, one for me and one for my son. Im new to dirt bikes. Im glad to see this video. Im no where near the skill level to do these things yet. Will watch more of your basic instructional videos and practice. Thanks, Michael in AZ
I try clutch ups and small double blips on my klx300DS with some success, Thanks Rich! I will probably end up breaking the headlight and a lot more :). How about a small video on what the modern dual sport is capable of. Thanks for the awesome content. Cheers.
This is an awesome video. I wonder if it would be more difficult to lower the power further with something like a 125L or to increase the weight with a street legal version of a 200-250cc dual sport?
Its amazing how capable the little 230 is in the hands of a skilled rider. I was influenced a few years back to get a Yamaha XT225 after seeing a couple Japanese instructional videos showing trials techniques using a Yamaha XT250, and the rider was able to climb up vertical rock faces far taller than the motorcycle using something like a double blip technique.
This is awesome. I have an 08 CRF230F and have been looking through your videos to improve my trail skills and share them with my daughters. Its nice to know most stuff translates to the air cooled bikes. I am curious as to how much difference the rear disc brake on the kawasaki makes over the drum on the honda and yamaha 230s
How do u even learn to do these crazy stuffs..... Amazing skills
Had one. HATED that high idle! Couldn't find the idle screw mod anywhere 😑 Kinda regret selling it now. Love my KTM 390 Adventure, but you can't play with it like that.
This was the best detailed explanation indeed! Thanks for the info it's on point! Learned a lot from this content man!🔥
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Bought my wife the 2022 klx230 and she loves it. But yes the idle drop off lags a bit and that high idle kinda drive me nuts but I'm also on a 2019 wr450f trying to work my self up to doing this stuff but haven't found an area to try it out at like the set up u have there ( located in Phoenix AZ)
This is awesome. Now I have to go through all your videos to double check please do a hard Enduro on WR250R what can it handle? I would love to see from a professional perspective