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I agree too, I can't imagine repeatedly picking up a big ADV monster trailside. I really wish a Japanese manufacturer would make a 400cc EFI machine with a 6 speed gear box, it'd be a great seller for this type of riding.

I went with a Precision Motorcycle rack as I needed a place to strap my dry bag. This rack is also predrilled for a rotopax mount, which may come in handy later.

I wired in a separate relay with its own fuse to power my add on accessories. I prefer to not add these circuits on to the bikes stock system, as its easy to overload them and cause reliability issues. The trigger wire for the relay coil is tied in to key switch power, and will keep me from...

I looked into the Acerbis tank, but wasn't overly fond with how it looked but I could certainly see how it'd protect the radiators! I may redo the seat at some point to make it a bit more comfortable, as currently it rivals a 2x4" in cushion.

A set of Acerbis handguards went on today to protect my digits/levers, and they look quite nice to boot. My luggage is also mounted to test fit all my attachment points. I'm quite fond of the Nelson Rigg gear, and they all fit quite well on the KLX without hindering my ability to ride the...

The factory cooling system on the KLX250S is very effective at shedding the heat from the modest power output, almost too effectively. Kawasaki's blunder, in my opinion, was a lack of a thermostat bypass loop. A thermostat bypass loop serves to maintain coolant flow in the engine against a stuck...

The problematic automatic cam chain tensioner was ditched in favor of the Kreiger manual chain tensioner.

One of my favorite little farkles is the Nemo 2 chain oiler. It's a positive displacement pump that dispenses oil when you rotate the main unit on the handlebar. A quarter turn will lightly oil the entire chain, with minimal splatter. I use synthetic 75w-90 gear oil as the lubricant. It's...

Its coming right along! Next up is a ThermoBob 2, Acerbis handguards, and luggage rack.

The factory handlebars are known to bend like a wet spaghetti noodle in a crash, and I wasn't overly fond of the height/angle. I went with a set of CR sweep High bars from Protaper along with a set of 30mm risers. For navigation purposes, a RAM mount was utilized along with a dual USB...

Next, was cleaning up the back of bike and reducing some weight. I'm not overly fond of the factory rear fender, as I prefer a more MX style look. A KLX300R fender will fit with a bit of trimming where the fender sits under the seat. Next, the subframe was shortened to keep it all neatly...

To better protect the underside of the KLX, specifically the water pump and lower radiator hoses, I went with a Richochet skid plate. The integrated wings will do a great job of deflecting, and the ability to change the oil is not hampered with the provided drain hole!

First things first, none of us want a good adventure come to a premature end. Off road riding is fraught with all sorts of debris and opportunities to inflict damage to the motorcycle. To that effect, I decided to fit a set of radiator guards/braces to help protect them in the event of a wreck...

Thanks! I think I will as well. On paper, the only thing the XT did better than the KLX was overall range due to a larger tank (a Clarke is in route currently to help close that gap).

With the sale of my XT350, I decided to start the search for a replacement dual sport. As I've owned a few dual sports, I felt that I had the list narrowed down to what I was looking for in a bike. Reliable, low maintenance, adequate power (able to cruise 65mph), aftermarket support, etc. A...

In my younger years, I used to run Cross Country at a high school and college level. In the process, I ended up tearing up my knees pretty badly. As of late the kick start was really starting to aggravate and inflame my right knee, especially if I flooded the bike after a spill. So, I decided...

Well, I actually retired her from plow duty as I want to maintain it's rust free condition. So, the camping drawers will stay in full time now! I ended up removing the e fans last week. I had the controller end up failing, and I didn't like the idea of that while doing slow speed trail...

I used existing holes, maybe you could you use riv nuts or clips if there are holes that don't go through.

Its mounted outboard on the passenger frame rail roughly where the B pillar is. I have it tucked between the frame and running boards, so far no damage had occurred through multiple trips. I too believe a good AGM will suffice just fine. I like the benefits of a lithium battery, but if things...

I truly am amazed by the Sportsman Generator too, given it's very low cost! It's not a Honda, but for 1/8th the price it suits my needs just fine. For under body battery storage I ended up using a Ford E series cab/chassis battery box. You can find them on eBay pretty cheap as coachbuilders...