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Next thing to address was the woefully soft suspension, and poor motion control. So, I installed an Ohlins rear shock, along with .85kg racetech front springs (and lighter fluid) and this went a long way in improving ride quality and handling. I blended some fork oil to get me around...

After 100 miles of gravel roads, chip/tar, dirt/mud, and asphalt I can say i found a winning combo!

Thanks! So far I'm quite happy with them. I didn't want to give up much street performance, and I think I struck the right balance.

The 919 got some new shoes tonight! I went with a Motoz Tractionator GPS's which are a 50/50 ADV tire (and the most aggressive front tire in a 17" wheel). Initial impressions were very positive. They vibrate a little under 10mph, but after that they are as smooth as street rubber. Cornering...

I added a NOCO power port today to make it easier to bring shore power into the truck. A battery charger was also added in to provide 15A of DC current to keep the batteries topped off.

I decided to install a larger fender flares today to give the paint better protection. I'm not 100% sold on the look, but they will do their job. I may go to a different set of wheels to push them out a bit further.

After using the setup again this year, and being stuck inside during some rain, I decided I wanted to add a TV. With my ASUS ROG docked, I have a super portable computer as well!

Overall I'm happy with the setup, I think the next thing I'd like to do is cut the roof on the topper and make it hinge up. The added head room would really be a gamechanger, and make the space even more usable.

It's one of the cheaper ebay "600lb capacity" racks. So far its been fine with a lighter bike, but I wouldn't put anything heavier than 300lbs on it.

Yes it's a bit of a pain, but you install the box with the battery in it. I put caps on my connections to avoid any arcing.

While riding at highway speeds, I noticed a bit of clutch slippage when passing. After researching, I found that this is a common issue with the 351cc Big Bore kit. To remedy this, I utilized KX125 friction plates. The KX125 plates have significantly more material, and are grippier overall...

Today's mod revolved around adding a little more comfort and control. The factory foot pegs are miserably small. So I made the switch to some IMS pegs! They feel much more secure underfoot, and greatly reduce the pressure point feeling in my boots.

Another shakedown run was done today after the Clarke tank was installed. It was a nice day to do some back road exploring.

Today I anchored the shifter and rear brake pedals. This should greatly reduce pedal damage, and help keep sticks out from between them and the case.

My Trailtech temperature sensor is now installed in the port provided on the Thermobob 2. This gives me a rapid reading of water temp exiting the engine, allowing me to catch a major issue earlier than the warning light would provide. The small display fit neatly on the albeit cluttered...

Front tire mounted and balanced - ✔️ They should hook up much better than the Shinko 700s in the dirt!

They're a great tire! They are pretty heavy though, so they may slow your 230L down noticeably.

Next, I mounted up the Motoz and balanced it out. If you're considering this Mountain Hybrid on a KLX250S, I recommend the 110-100/18. There's clearance, but not a much extra.

While the rear wheel was off, I figured I may as well pull the swingarm and grease all the bearings. I'm very glad I did, as they were effectively dry! A liberal coating of grease will certainly make them last much longer.

I decided on more aggressive DOT tire, as the Shinko 700s were a bit milder than I wanted. My type of riding is typically slower paced, and my skill set is admittedly not the best off road. I really liked the MT43 on my XT350, so I decided to try out these Motoz Mountain Hybrids. Much like...