Recent content by Tswhit15

4400 is a pretty good price for a new rally. I went with the L vs the rally because I was going to go with a bigger tank regardless plus I wanted a real skid plate and the other perks I could add for less than the difference of the rally. I do like the Honda quite a bit. Very sturdy and...

I've had the smittybilt rooftop tent (smaller version) for 3 years now and have used it all over the country. In severe downpours I did get a few drops inside however it's otherwise been great for me. I will most likely treat the outside with repellent. Cost about 700$ new and I found a...

I can only say good things about Butler maps myself. I've actually ridden the Utah/Colorado/New Mexico BDRs which were well routed and super fun. The websites are very up-to-date on route changes/issues. Along with the maps you need to download the FREE gps tracks which are easy to follow...

I don't know much about that bike. I did see a honda nc700 at a local motorcycle retailer and I was able to sit on it for a bit and can say it seemed very comfortable and ergonomically sound for someone my size (5'7"). I would love to take one for a test drive someday however it seems that...

Sorry for the delay, there's not a whole lot I would do differently. One thing I noticed most was when in the high mountain passes I was really lacking some power even despite changing the front sprocket to a 13T. Now it works great everywhere else but having an even lower first gear would...

Just an update, we finished 2.5 weeks on the New Mexico BDR, Colorado BDR, and Utah BDR. We skipped the southern portion of New Mexico and the Northernmost portion of the Utah sections. All seemed well with the bikes. Was able to make it up all the Colorado passes including Ophir going from...

Yea I was looking to put in a dual battery system so I could comfortably run lights at night in the roof top tent ect. Plus for insurance when I was far from civilization. I ended up going with the National Luna Isolator and monitor. It's been installed for just over a year and has worked...

I run dual batteries in my 2015 JK. I used the rugged ridge dual battery tray which was a real pain in the ass to install. It requires the removal of the old tray which can be tricky and is attached to the base of the airbox and the fuse box and cut and trim both. The purge valve you can...

I've had the smittybilt racks for about 3 years now. I have since replaced some of the bolts and nuts and washers but that could easily be avoided by using loctite right from the start. It's held up great for me. I run 4 lights up front and two in the rear. It will easily hold two kayaks, a...

I also have a full sized spare and I do a 5 tire rotation. It gets you a little more life out of a set of tires. I probably rotate every 7k miles or so but I drive a lot so it's a couple times a year. If you're at 60% might as well wait then I suppose until you need new ones. Check...

Well the WR250R is modified as well but that bike is my father's bike.

So I posted an update a few weeks ago about how impressed I was with my new Honda. The purpose of this bike is essentially just to be able to have fun around town, ride to work and back and to take to the local trails. We have 3 spots with miles of single track mostly novice but has some...

Congrats! I love my vstrom. Very comfortable to ride and decent power. Mine will roll over to 16000 in about 6 miles.

Also, just to add, I've set my 250 up in similar fashion to the 650 regarding seat comfort (seat concepts seat) and heated gear/chargers ect. Awaiting delivery of my IMS 3.5gallon fuel tank which, with my excellent gas mileage, will give me exactly the same fuel range as my vstrom.