u/Old-Assistant9182

Today I was honestly at the point of giving up. I crashed or dropped the bike around six times during the ride, and by the end of the day my hands were so exhausted I could barely grip anything anymore. Most of the crashes happened near Reward Mine on steep uphill sections filled with loose rocks and boulders. Picking the bike back up became incredibly difficult, so I eventually called for a tow truck, but every company I contacted told me they don’t deal with motorcycles. At that point I seriously thought I was done and almost gave up completely.

Then, almost like a miracle, another rider happened to pass by and stopped to help me. Not just once, but twice. He made it look so easy, but to me it honestly felt like a lifesaver moment. Without him, I probably would’ve still been stuck out there.

Later I stopped by a repair shop and found out my tire pressure was at 45 PSI. The mechanic said that was way too high for off-road riding and probably the reason I had almost no grip. They lowered it to around 25–30 PSI, and after that the bike felt dramatically more stable and controllable off-road.

Today also made me realize I packed way too much stuff for this trip. The extra weight made the bike much harder to handle. Next time I’m definitely packing much lighter.

I originally planned to purchase the "Super Shirt," but since it is currently out of stock, I would appreciate it if you could recommend one of the three alternative products I am currently considering. Although it is a bit of a shame, the primary purpose of my upcoming trip is a BDR (Backcountry Skiing) expedition. (Please forgive the lengthy preamble, but...) I have come to realize that, generally speaking, it is more advantageous to utilize a layering system—where the shell and insulation components are kept separate—rather than relying on an all-in-one jacket that combines both elements. I would love to hear your thoughts on this point. In your professional opinion, do the specific products I am currently considering offer sufficient value to warrant a purchase? Or would you recommend a completely different product altogether? Additionally, I am considering incorporating an airbag system into my gear setup, and I am confident that whichever of these products I choose will pair excellently with such a system. I look forward to your suggestions!

Hi, I had an issue today.

My range was stuck at 120 miles. In 2nd gear, the throttle felt unresponsive, then suddenly surged and felt jerky.

I thought it was low fuel, so I added about 3 gallons. After that, it felt normal again, but the range is still stuck at 120.

Is this normal for KTM or something I should check?