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Still running strong. 4.9 re-gear from the Sport model.

@@ricerupert Good to know, thanks for replying.

Awesome ride but exhausting...lol

Rocksliders are from TRE off road for a Toyota Tacoma, weld on. Roof rack is Curt brand. Thank for asking.

No modifications direct swap from a Montero Sport with 4.9 gears, however I did add manual locking hubs as it becomes AWD.

TRE air lockers on front, factory rear. 4.9 gears from a Montero Sport.

For sure had a blast!

What gps map software you using?

@@Adv_Haiko Gaia

Thank you

I've had some of the annoying quirks but this bike rips...lol

@@ricerupert Yup! I'm returning to dirtbiking after, literally, not riding dirt in 30 years (my old '91 KX500 - though I've been riding sportbikes the whole time). This bike is WAY better than I am at this point, but, that's ok, I can grow into it. It's already saved my ass a number of times! I'm 6'1"/220lbs and I haven't touched the suspension, works fine for me, even on the faster stuff. Got hard and soft luggage for it as needed, and it's a great package overall. Getting a custom Sargent seat (like on my 'RR) was an absolute GAME-CHANGER. The OEM seat was the worst I've ever been on, on any motorcycle. If you could only have one bike, this would be an excellent choice! Does everything pretty well, and is excellent on the dirt. Just got back from my ABQ to Bear Lake UT ride on my S1000RR a couple weeks ago. 1,850mi in 5 days of riding, as much twisties as I could find. Now it's time to do another KTM ride. Ride safe!

Cheap CURT rack I got off Craigslist. Tires at the time were Patagonia Milestar MT 315/75/16

Had blast glad I got to ride with you and the rest the of the group.

You're right and I appreciate the input, it's something I have to do on all my videos.

Awesome group to ride with.

This was my first ride with the Monkeys and despite the falls I had a blast.

Was definitely a good way learn and build confidence...lol

Off road they don't grip as good compared to the knobbier RallZ, the Raids had that slip then grip feeling when aggressive on the throttle whereas the RallZ would hook up right away. On the video I was running 30 psi F/R.

@@ricerupert The front Dunlop Mission also slips out - on a Tiger 1200 Rally Pro - but it's rigid and doesn't necessarily recover grip, and that is forever disturbing to the point I've been riding way forward; unconvinced that is such an ideal off road position!?

​@@ADVrainORshineyou need to keep in mind that that tire has an extremely stiff carcass/sidewalls and they can benefit from airing down, a lot. They're also a hard compound which doesn't help but makes them awesome longevity wise. Having your suspension setup correctly also helps. Be blessed and ride safe! ✌️

Correct

Previous owner had custom aftermarket installed and has an exhuast leak...lol

It was butt pucker for sure...lol

2 inch OME springs Biliestien 5100 meduim travel shocks from Adventure Driven Design 2 inch Body lift OME torsion bars cranked to match the rear height.

@@ricerupert where did you get them at?

@@KenHer3500 www.rocky-road.com/montero.html shop.adventuredrivendesign.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=73

Hover Off-Road Park maps.app.goo.gl/JoxJVJJEvak6S5n47

I'm not sure if this area is even open anymore?

That is a the factory bull bar, roof rack is a curt brand. Enjoy your '97 SR it's a beast; if you look at my recent videos, my Montero has been built up since this video with 320k on the original motor.

@@ricerupert wow nice! mine has 260k. What kind of essential maintenance have you needed to do? have to had an issues with the driver side window not rolling down? or the compass/temp gauge backlight not working?

@@HDBrizzy I've had replace the driver side window motor once but it does struggle to go up when I don't lube it, I think has to do with the old glass rubber guide. As far maintenance, just regular maintenance but make sure you change your water pump and timing belt if you haven't already.

@@ricerupert TB and water pump are next on my list, not sure if PO did it. Its leaking oil from the valve covers so plan on doing that at the same time. I noticed i didnt hear the valve tick from yours. have you done the VLAs and valve stem seals?

Got mine from a Montero FB member who had them, however on FB you just message TRE themselves.

Unfortunately yes for aftermarket parts performance but the online social community is big on help.

In the U.S. market it's a montero

Also the shogun in the uk. Plus about a thousand different names in china

Bought it on eBay