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Thank you for these excellent vidoes. My son and I ride giant loops in extreme PNW mountain terraine, very remote and rugged. These bike tips could save a life. I am binge-watching your content now,
Finally a channel with a professional insight! Great job guys!! Very useful tips.
D. Butvilas appreciated 👍
The best I've seen so far. Big appreciation.
Glad i watched right to the end, have never considered running the split link clip on the inside of the chain, will give it a try thanks 👍
Great video thanks for the professional insight!
I really appreciate the format. “Pros do this…And this is why..great video.
good video great tips and removing my steering stops , for technical riding helped so much
Great video and nice to see a lot of different sources collaborated and without obligation from any sponsors etc you should do one on tyre and mousse combinations 👌👍
Thanks for the tips. All good info.
Best video for people who are new on hard enduro
THE BEST CHANNEL For enduro tips Amazing, i'm seeing everyone
Thanks buddy
Great video, a lot o info , so thanks 🙏🏽✌️
Keep going mate!
There is too much to learn un this video, nice!!👍🤙
Very Good Info. Thanks for the tips.
Learnt heaps, thanks for sharing :) ! Good advice
Glad it was helpful!
what an excellent guide - thank you very much
hedonist222 appreciate the comment :)
well done mate.
Great vid, thank you.
Love the videos guys keep up the good work 😎👍🇬🇧
Thanks! Will do!
Great video cheers
Amazing, thank you! Definitely subscribing
Awesome, thank you!
Excellent. Thank you very much.
My Sherco 300i only has 1 cable, i put a bit of silicone in the end of my gear shifter to stop mud etc clogging it up ;)
Very good, also a good tip is fill the gap between the sump guard and engine with polystyrene sound proffing sheet so the mud dosent get in this gap and you end up caring 5 pounds of mud around all day as this type of sheeting is water proof and is a light as a feather 👍
Bookmarked, and subd'!
Though I'm not near the level to need
all of this, there are tons if items here
that I am making note of, and will be useful.
Great video 👍👍
Rich Newman thanks Rich!
Thanks for sharing
Here's one for ya. I drill a small hole in the edge of my radiator cap where the notch is in the radiator bung. I used a ktm brake pin to keep my cap from getting knocked loose by a stick. It happened to me once when i noticed my fan was running a lot more than usual. Sure enough, a stick turned my cap off a bit.
dickswaylo excellent tip!
I was Cody Webb’s mechanic with Beta and I learned quite a bit! Great video!
Jaws 285 thanks very much for the note, greatly appreciated
These videos are very good but you gotta wonder, how did we ever learn to ride dirt bikes in the 70s?
Our trial and error got us to where we are today✊🏻
@@chipper442 Sounds about correct and I'm happy with being alive and part of both eras.
In the 90s we use to just ride. Work boots jeans helmet. No mods. Never touched suspension clickers. Changed oil rarely. Times have changed.
@@frankthebutcher6704 bikes are way more fragile nowadays...
That's why today's talent is miles ahead.
Back in day trial and error took time sometimes years.
With social media the youngsters are learning correct things instantly. This is why talent is improving so fast.
Salute to older generations who never gave up. Tried, tried till they were successfull. This is true in every field. That generation us resilient and strong. I am not that generation just fyi if you think I am tooting my own horn.
These guy have soo many tricks for woods riding and here i am on a 05 crf450r riding diamonds
Riding a 450R is pretty hardcore dude. :D
@@enduroskillstraining im getting a yz250x soon haha im sick of the heavy 4 strokes
Thank you for the very helpful video. Can you explain more about the caliper pin clip wiring. I like the idea but I’m not sure what would be the best way. Thanks.
mrdt4now it’s actually quite simple, you just wrap a small piece of lock wire around the open ends of the clips and twist tight. It prevents the clip from being pushed off by a branch/rock
Thanks.
Just a terrific channel and great content. Congrats on your success to date. Can you elaborate a little more on the switch to a 9mm Clutch Master. I am looking for a much lighter pull but nowhere can I find anything that would indicate how much additional travel is expected at the lever versus the amount of reduction in lever pull. I'll take a much lighter longer travel over a harder shorter one. What has your experience been with this change from the 10mm to the 9mm? Thanks
Thanks for the kind comment David. The 9mm clutch pull is noticeably lighter than the 10mm. The clutch pull distance/travel also noticeably increases, I am guessing maybe 5mm more (never measured it). For some that is a good thing because initially, they don't have the finesse to work in small 0.5mm-1mm increments when doing back wheel work like slow wheelies/pivot turns so the increased distance helps as for the same distance/travel the effect is slightly less (hope that makes sense). One thing to be aware of is sometimes if it's not bled absolutely perfectly the 9mm can cause a tiny bit of clutch drag. But for the most part despite the issues mentioned most people like the 9mm when they try it. That said, my son didn't like it and wanted to go back to 10mm straight away but he is very fussy with bike feel.
Great tips... just subscribe and would like to see more of it. Any video on 4strokes?
Wild Enduro thanks! I am hoping to buy a 350F shortly so yes, soon as I can 👍
Technical Enduro Skills Training that’s my ride... great bike... suits every type of ride! You can visit my channel and check on the videos ... loads of riding in Thailand!
How do you make the band what's round the master cylinder?
Thank you! :)
Whats the part number for the shorter sidestand bolt?
Brilliant Video!! i see you have some other mods on your bike (some bling also haha) would be great if you could go through those if you haven't already in another video. Thanks
C Fuhry thanks! Sure, which mods are you referring to? Happy to 👍
@@enduroskillstraining I saw a few like the frame guards, the chain engine guard, throttle sensor guard, sprockets etc. Cheers
@@Cee-FJedi czcams.com/video/BKsZFHth4uo/video.html
A few mentioned in the above video :)
@@enduroskillstraining legend. Thank you.
Nice informative video. Do you remove the thermostat with the Samco kit what are the pros and con of doing so
Peter Andrews yes, thermostat removed. There is a massive flow restriction inside the T-piece. Removing it will improve cooling performance. I need it confirmed but I believe they are there for Euro compliance. Some believe they prevent cold seizing. All I can say is every serious rider I know of in hard enduro runs the bypass hoses with a fan. My son and I have raced expert/pro races for a number of years in all conditions and never experienced a problem running without it
How did the evo4 foot peg break? I wondering if it's a simple redesign to maximize the radius at which the peg touches the frame at full low position.
I wish I was a good enough rider for any of this to matter.
ded drunc if you are in the UK come see us at the training school, can soon change that! 😄😄
@@enduroskillstraining I would absolutely love to, but I'm in states. Great video though!
@@deddrunc5591 appreciated :)
Nice Videos 👌 Isnt it risky to remove the crossbar? Im having the same Problem with the gps..
You raced some hard enduro races and never had any problems without it?
Interested to know why you have so much preload on the shock spring
Carl from Durban
Really enjoy your content.
Is hint of a Boksburg accent I hear? 😁
Hi do you have the shop details where you get the rear suspension sorted out thanks
Great video can I ask how the straps are made to hold energy gels etc thanks
Enduro Trails I use a bit of bungee cord which I wrap around the master cylinder. I tie mine underneath with lockwire but you can make a knot in it. Then I take a cable tie and a bit of fuel tubing to make the pull tab. Stick the cable tie through the fuel tubing, wrap it around the bungee and back through the fuel tubing again and then tie it off.
Technical Enduro Skills Training I’ll give it a go hopefully I can get it right if not maybe a how to video for your page
Thanks for the tips. What is the tank bag you are running? The only ones I see available are huge.
Enduro-pro.com ;)
great video! did ride the stock clamps back to back with xtrig ? do you really feel a difference?
honestly no, I cannot feel a difference but my mechanic tells me the internal bushings are wearing less and these clamps hold the forks better so they don’t twist every time you have a small crash. :)
Very useful video and great tips indeed. Just out of interest, how much, roughly, did cost you to have the stanchions DLC coated and the top outer tubes Kashima coated? Thank you.
Ales Bastl thanks for the feedback, was around £500 but could cost more depending on labour of stripping the forks and if they require a service in top 🙂👍
@@enduroskillstraining thanks very much for the info, much appreciated :)
U r n1
May I inquire as to what the web addresses for triple six suspension & for 2ram? for the 3D plugs for the throttle body are? Thanks for the excellent tips!
Gregamz www.tworide.net/product-page/tpi-throttle-push-cable-elimination-kit
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AT TIME 17:08 He talks about compound to spray on forks great, I bet the compound used on arrows to remove them would work.
Ringo Gingo search ebay for Brunox spray
@@enduroskillstraining is this the stuff? www.ebay.com.au/p/2095002171?iid=264673324027&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264673324027&targetid=1087152002312&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9069212&poi=&campaignid=9767734220&mkgroupid=99377634146&rlsatarget=aud-786643581326:pla-1087152002312&abcId=1145981&merchantid=7364522&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJ_1BRBZEiwAv73uwPdFcVgy7nZGkQHuNfUovM-PWvVYntCeb5sZo7n0lLPrRZzSGOm_CBoCmkgQAvD_BwE
@@noahworth8253 Yep!!
@@enduroskillstraining Also with the fan, is it connected to the battery or stator? I know a few people won't run a fan through the battery as it still runs whilst the bike is on.
I really want to try the clutch master cylinder change for my 500 EXC. Anyone know specifically which one/part number?
Go to a KTM Parts Fiche website and have a look at which clutch master you have on your bike. Do you have a 10mm or a 9mm? The part number for the 9mm is 79202030044
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Would you say it’s better to go with a fat bar rather than taking the crossbar off? (For a 2021 300). And if so - what bar would you recommend? For enduro / hard enduro etc.
We only use 999 Renthal so can’t really advise which Fatbar is better. If there is a Fatbar with the same specs as a 999 then that would be the one! I would actually prefer a Fatbar so I have more flexibility to fit the levers
Great video, super informative. Just have to say I cannot figure out this gentleman's accent whatsoever. South Africa? Scotland? Ireland? Where on earth is this man from?
Grant Warden South African living in the UK for 23yrs 👍😎
@@enduroskillstraining that explains it!
I totally nailed it before I looked at the reply (I was assuming you had replied). I have the same mutt accent except I’m kiwi living in the States for 19 years.
4m 54s Going to a bigger brake master cylinder decreases hydraulic advantage and makes the brake LESS grabby also shortens the stroke which reduces reaction time.
Thanks for the correction, makes sense, explains why the 9mm clutch master lightens the clutch. I’ve used a 10mm brake master 3-4yrs ago, lever travel were shortened and I am sure I remember the brake feeling more grabby but have to admit, it’s been a while. It definitely had better modulation/feel which would make sense.
Off the showroom floor, for the last 2 years at least, KTM front brakes have been incredibly grabby and require a fairy finger on the lever or else you wash. Thats just wrong. Both the clutch and brake masters are the wrong size.
Personally I always liked the touchier front brake option. The 26mm piston caliper feels better while riding than the 24mm piston stocker. Less effort at the level, and more usable range. Just tough to get much "feel" since the pull is so light. And they always feel spongy on the stand lol
Check out my Integrated system. Rear brake pedal removed. Rekluse clutch without lever. 17mm radial MC on the left bar with both front and rear lines going to it, no proportioning valve. Rear caliper is larger 30mm piston. Both brakes actual simultaneously with 1 finger all day perfect proportioning, never stall or lock.
Hill hold on steep rocks. My friends hate it but I couldnt ride a standard bike.
czcams.com/video/SUDP5Xa79HM/video.html
With the clutch cylinder where can I get one can not find one online
Sxf Wilson it’s available from any KTM dealer, it’s in the standard spare parts catalog.
Grate information. One question - what handlebars position are you using? 1-2-3-4? im about your height and a bit struggling finding the proper position and angle. I have a fastway evo 4 pegs on the lowboy position and the oem handlebars (18 TPI) riding hard enduro and sometimes fast trails, would you recommend 999 bars?
Thanks
erez1984 I run 999 Renthals in position 3. I am 1.82cm/6ft and I like to ride pretty aggressively over the front of the bike. Also run Fastway Evo 4’s in low boy position. Seems to work great for me.
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Thank you very much for your answer. How deep are you running your forks in the triple clamps?
Thanks
@@erez1984 2 lines showing at the top for technical events
@@enduroskillstraining Appreciate your taking the time to answer questions. Thank you!
erez1984 👍😎
Are you going out for winter trail rides? I have a termostat bypass kit from Tusk, but I worry a bit that it would not do good to engine when riding trails around 0 degrees Celsius
Yes, we ride in all weather here in the UK, never had a problem with cold seizures but the coldest has been -1deg C or 0deg C. You just have to take a bit more care to warm the bike up when it's really cold.
@@enduroskillstraining thank you very much...
Great idea with the forks. I’m new to riding dirt bikes and after only a hand full of rides I’ve noticed how keen they are to dive and how they feel like the bikes going to wash out. What do you do to the closed cartridge forks to make them more suited to enduro riding and where can I get the newer lugs to fit the newer, smaller front spindle. Great video👍🏼👍🏼
ginge_92 we soften the valving from MX settings. The feet you can order from a dealer with access to WP parts. Or speak to a good suspension tuner near you.
Technical Enduro Skills Training by Revalving is that removing/adding the shims within the valve, would I need to get new valves?
ginge_92 its the shim stack inside the fork tnat needs changing. Best get a suspension tuner to do it as its a bit of a science. Where are you based?
Technical Enduro Skills Training North Lincolnshire bud, my exc has what I think is the ktech bladder on the back which I’m happy with but the forks are very unnerving for me especially being so new to everything, feel like I’m bouncing off things and struggling to hold a line or go where I want the bike to go. Doesn’t help I’m 10 stone wet through either! Think getting a set of the older (but from what I seem to hear everywhere, nicer) closed cartridge forks with the new lugs on the bottom like you’ve done would be a really great idea
ginge_92 we all use them. A good set on ebay is about £300-£350, new feet £150. A full service £150. Then you’ve pretty much got new factory forks. Look up Julian Stevens on Facebook. He can help you out with tuning
Great info. I recently put my old closed cartridge forks (valved by Mx tech) off my 2008xc onto my 2017xc. I can’t stand the aer forks.. where do you get that fork tube spray lube?
MusicBox search ebay for Brunox spray
How do I get in touch about the air filter thingy that your son created via the 3D printer? I think that would be vital yes so it doesn’t press through :) and question #2: is a laser cutter to remove round edges for a tyre worth it at all?
Enduro-pro.com sells the air filter discs. Never heard of a laser cutter for tyre runs edges but I have heard of a Knobby Knife?
Perfect - Will get in touch with them :)
Is a knobbly knife worth it?
The Pantoffel I have a knobby knife, used it a few times and now it just sits there. I just run the tyres till they are done and change them. I suppose if you are using a used tyre and need a new edge (wet grass, etc.) then sharpening the edges will definitely help
Hi, Can you send the exact name of this aerosol Brunox for the suspension _? thanks :)
www.amazon.co.uk/Brunox-Deo-Oil-Lubricant-100-ml/dp/B000KCLTOO
Technical Enduro Skills Training thank you
@@enduroskillstraining I did some searching so the more suitable is the BRUNOX DEO SPRAYspray - 100 ml
for cycle forks, The one you have send me the link is more like multi-spray . Anyway thanks for the great tip! Cheers
@@milosbgd yes that is the one!
Got a link to where to buy the rear brake tip?:-)
info@eurotekktm.com Eurotek sells them 😎
@@enduroskillstraining super! Thank you
@@enduroskillstraining is this the one? Only the pedal tip mounted on your bike,or is there a modified "arm" aswell? eurotekktm.com/ktm-parts-shop/enduro-engineering/brake-pedal-tip-ktm-sx-sx-f-2016-2019-exc-2017-2019-detail
What brand is the seat pouch?
enduropro.myshopify.com/products/enduro-pro-seat-bag
@@enduroskillstraining Thanks!
"ready to race..."
lol.
more ready to race than every japanese enduro bike
@@lorbau3822 Last i checked they dont sprook ready to race to create a misconception . Quality build too unlike some .
you mean better than yourself
It is not good not to have a bar pad. the race regulation don't allow to race if you dont have.
AEXRT65 which sport (mx/enduro/extreme) and which country? Its not a regulation in any of the big extreme enduro’s (because you usually run GPS on the bar) and its not regulation in the UK as far as I have ever come across. Have done MANY races in the UK and not ever told to run a bar pad since 2012
@@enduroskillstraining in my country Greece the Enduro and Motocross race regulation don't allow you to race if you dont have bar pad. Sorry i don't know the Enduro regulation of the UK. I admire the British country because is leader in Enduro worldwide.
AEXRT65 thanks for the note. Always good to hear about different rules in different countries 👍😎
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Not really even a KTM anymore lol. Frankenstein joint
Riveted chain link much better that clip
RIPPERTON agreed!