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Same as stock for the ST, 13".

Thank you for the comment. I've been riding a long time and I still struggle to be honest with myself about intent. Probably why I go through so many bikes.

Well, with a Channel Titled "ChasingTrail".... Umm, kinda descriptive but it makes no matter. A lot of channels do exactly what you have but mostly to create more content. "Intent to create Content" ! Yeah, that's what it is but it's alright since having a channel allows for you to actually discover yourself all the way across the gambit..... Nevertheless, you just got 2 of the 8-10 bikes I'm researching so it was a double whammy for me & you riding a longer time allows me me to ask all sorts of stuff & know I'm getting reasonable answers. Kudo's for that & I've still got 2-3 months before I'll be able to buy = more time to get to know all the bikes & what I can expect in Mods after the purchase. I've not met anyone who's looking post-purchase far enough to know what those mods cost. Anyhoo, ty for the vids, I'll be around. peace

$26k

@@chasingtrailthat’s an awesome price. Congrats. I’d be stoked if I can pick one of these up for $26k otd. I’m definitely going to use that amount as a negotiating benchmark so thank you.

33" www.fxrdivision.com/handlebars/fxr-division-streetwitch-bars-for-street-glide-models

⁠if you wouldn't mind taking a tape measure to it i would appreciate it. I know the site says "33" but my dominators bars actually measure 33 inches and they are way wider

@@konrad1101 I would but I no longer have the bike. On a CVO Pan America now.

If you want to do hardcore trail riding the 500. If you want to ride street the 1200.

@@chasingtrail I want both though

@@checkyboo The correct number of motorcycles is always N+1, where N is the number you currently have.

You upgraded, nice Talon! Right as you come into French Gulch, turn left on French Gulch Rd. A little way down it turns to dirt, and a little after this is this staging area we started at. Pretty easy to get to!

@@chasingtrail yup! Went ahead and got it back in March. Its a 2022, but still brand new as it was hanging around the dealerehip for some time. They marked it down to a killer price i couldn't pass up. (From Lee's here in Redding). Thanks for the directions, ill check this area out soon as it cool down a bit hopfully! A bit toasty days for awhile.

I made this video a while ago and don't remember what I said. The 300L gets better gas mileage, has a nice display, and vibrates less. I had the Rally version, which is a bit heavier, and having some extra weight provides stability on the road. The downside is the power, it definitely lacks passing power which the 450 has no problem with. The 450 has a terribly snatchy throttle, even with an aftermarket ECU, in my experience. The only place this really mattered was in slow, technical riding but, it really annoyed me. I sold the 300L Rally a while ago. I may get another at some point, but I would get the standard version and add the Acerbis 3.5 gallon tank. There were no aftermarket tank options when I got mine so I went with the Rally as I wanted the extra fuel range. Dual sports are the world of compromise. I've tried most of them, and I still struggle to be honest with myself about intended use. If I were to buy one today, I'd get a 300L. I've come to realize I'm a slow rider and the 300L does everything I need it to with Honda reliability. I'd spend some money on suspension and a seat. I did all the power mods on my 300L Rally and they weren't worth, imo. It's never going to have much power unless you get into serious engine mods and at that point you bought the wrong bike. Throw a slip-on if you want to save some weight and have a better sound. Just my 2 cents. Your mileage will likely vary.

@@localresident7826 And a Beta, and a DR650, and probably more I'm forgetting. I have a disease where I can't ever keep a motorcycle long, I want to ride all of them. I do think the overall package and price of the CRF300L makes it compelling, but it needs suspension work. The price difference between the 300L and KLX300 pretty much lets you account for that though, and there are so many more aftermarket options for the Honda.

Other than my first tank I never ran it low enough again to test that. I think you can expect 90 - 100 miles per tank in stock form. The bigger issue is the fuel pump location. I really don't care for the new design. It is not intended for dual sport use. Off-road, it's not really a problem, but if you're riding on smoother stuff that last 1/4 or so of the tank becomes useless.

Thanks for a useless comment.

Yeah that's the trade-off. The Road Glide definitely feels bigger and heavier but also roomier. I definitely miss the handling of the LRST. If I had more money, I'd have both!

I would undoubtedly get better with practice, and I'm considering getting a Rabaconda as it looks to make the whole process much easier. Thank you for your comments.

@@chasingtrail The first time for about ANYTHING is the most arduous. Batting practice lets us walk away from it feeling, "That wasn't as bad a I remembered."

Yeah, it happened, haven't had time to do any videos for a while though.

Sadly, my buddy that bought it never rides it.

Sorry to hear of your loss. I love Muletown Rd, one of my favorite places to ride. I'd love to live out there, beautiful area.

I was interested in the 2024 changes, KTM had an excellent financing promo, and my local KTM dealer is the best motorcycle dealer within a few hours radius of me, for any brand. I like giving them business and I know they will take care of any issues I might have. I also go through a lot of bikes, and the resale value on Betas is terrible. My buddy tried to sell his for months for a steal price and still couldn't find a buyer. If you want a Beta, buy a lightly used one for a huge discount.

@chasingtrail Thanks for the reply. I sold my 22 FE501S last year. I wanted to be my true dual sport, but the vibrations and road comfort was not there to be a tru 50/50 for my liking. This year I gave up on the one bike idea. I got a CRF300L for my light dual sport rides, but I want a dedicated plated dirtbike . I am looking to buy a 22 Beta 390 RR-S , the longer stroke sounds like my cup of tea. I would go with a 24 FE501S ,but can't justify the Cali OTD stealership prices

@@palpinter4204 Buy this one, I'll give you a better deal than any stealership.

@@chasingtrail Hmmmm. I like white KTMs , I have a thing for linkage

@@palpinter4204 Fair enough. I've ridden both and am not a good enough rider to appreciate the difference. My buddy Shane who's a much better rider than I am also prefers linkage.

The CRF300L is an entry level, budget dual sport. The power feels like a scooter. It's a good bike for a beginner, or someone who just wants something basic and reliable that won't break the bank. The KTM is a full blown dirt bike that is street legal. I like the European dual sports for one main reason, and that is weight. The lighter the bike, the better off-road, imo. For my limited skill level, the CRF300L would be enough in all honesty. I got the KTM because I can, and because of the light weight. Picking up the CRF300L Rally even a couple times, wore me out fast. In my experience, you don't typically drop a bike in a convenient location. You drop it on a hill, off-camber, where you don't have a lot of traction for your boots or good leverage to lift it. In those situations, having a light bike is really beneficial, especially if you are riding solo.

@@chasingtrail thanks for your thorough response. On crf300l did you lack power on pavement or on dirt? Or maybe both? They say rally is much more comfortable and less viby on pavement, but I guess it only matters if you do a lot of pavement and less focused on dirt riding. I don’t think I am looking to do much if any technical stuff, but would like to have an easy light bike to take on gravel roads, logging trails and enjoy some pavement as well. So hard to make a decision without being able to do a test ride!

@@emishas Lack of power on pavement. Dirt I could still climb up steep black diamond trails. A test ride is crucial. You will learn more in a brief test ride than you can from countless hours of videos and reading. I've been through a lot of bikes and know from experience. I will never buy another bike I can't test ride first.

I'm confident it would work to limp my way out of a trail, which is all I'm really concerned about. I mostly just do shorter rides on the weekends. If I were doing multi-day trips or going very remote, I'd probably carry a proper change kit.

HDB Offroad hdboffroad.com/

On this helmet (Shoei Hornet X2) I'm using a standard GoPro mount on the chin. There's a website also that sells chin mounts for most helmets, chinmounts.com. On my dirt helmet I use a Proshot chin mount. I have the GoPro in the Media Mod case with a 3.5mm Purple Panda mic attached. Hope this helps!

@@chasingtrailGreat, thanks very much.

You're welcome!

The DRZ. I bought into the hype train with the CRF300L and wanted to like it more than I did. Made the same mistake again with the Tenere 700. The DRZ is still in a class of its own and is probably the best 50/50 dual sport available today.

@@chasingtrailThank you for the quick reply. I had a feeling your answer would be something like that. You said it in your videos though, it's so subjective. A smaller person might like CRF better due to the lower seat height. I lowered my DRZ 1" in the back. Time will tell if I leave it that way. With just a 30" inseam I needed to do something while I adjusted to the bike. Thanks again.

Semantics. It's become the common nomenclature for customizing your bike.

@@chasingtrail I understand is used commonly, doesn’t change the fact we’re not building anything. It went from customizing to building. Everyone with an air cleaner and slip ons calls it a build. lol just busting your balls.

@@freebehindbars8654 That's fair, and it's all good lol. I've done a lot of "builds" now and I'm actually trying to get away from that and trying to get a bike that is as close to what I want from the factory with minimal modifications desired. I've broken even on a couple of the bikes I modded out but generally speaking I lose a lot of money on all those accessories and I go through a lot bikes. The problem is I have a lot of fun doing it. Expensive hobby I guess.

@@chasingtrail Definitely gets expensive. But nothing like having a bike setup perfectly for your needs. After bars, exhaust, cleaner, the cam is the next and most impactful thing I do. These motors really wake up pushing more air.

Large zip ties.

@@chasingtrail The Knobs are situated where you are unable to use a zip tie.

I don't remember exactly. I pulled the carb apart a couple times and got it running well enough to sell it. The guy that bought it ended up having our local dealer go through the bike to check everything out. I don't know if they changed anything or not. Last I talked to him he was happy with the bike.

@@chasingtrailI found a post lower in the feed that says something about a clogged fuel filter. Is that what it was in this case?

@@SW-Video Yes, that does jog my memory. That was the primary culprit.

I went through a local 3rd party registration service. I was in and out in about 5 minutes. The people at DMV don't know wtf they are doing. A friend of mine worked there for a few months recently and also confirmed this.

@@chasingtrailSounds typical. We joke about how the same people work at the DMV and Welfare office. They just alternate. Crazy. I think a lot of them work at the Post Office too!

Comfort XL.

Same height as stock right, how much more comfortable is it. The stock seat on my 24 excf is horrid.

@@jordansb8 I think so, and it's a huge improvement over stock. The stock seat is unbearable.