u/Prestegious_Walrus

Picked up this 01 DX last June. It had 14" Bitubos, Thunderheader, and a 14" Thrashin MX setup, and a chain drive, T Sport fairing.. otherwise mostly stock.

Since then, I had the motor built (95" Dyno'd at 107hp and 107tq) Mikuni carb, new comp, stator, Barnett clutch. New 13" Legends, LePera Kickflip, 3" shorter risers, and some small details like the derby/timing cover. Just had the front end rebuilt with CCE fork tubes and race tech internals.

I'd say she's about done. Though I am heavily considering a different fairing this winter haha.

Decided to go with some Tusk Waypoints to replace the stock tires. 90/90r21 up front and 130/90r17 rear. Definitely much better traction off road. Hit some rough trails yesterday, still ate shit a few times but it was fun. Until my radiator fan stopped turning on so I had to get off the trail and head home lol.

Anyone have any luck hitting a sweet spot to pick it up in second gear? I just started practicing wheelies and have been able to consistently get the front end up in first at a slow roll but no luck in second.

I'm new to wheelies in general so I'm sure it's mostly a skill issue. 😂

Just picked up a 2025 and hit a few trails so far. I'm new to trail riding and ADVs but it's been fun. I will say that the stock tires are great for the street but I'm struggling in the washer out trails and mud. Ate it a couple times today in the mud, but still had a blast.

I already have a few street bikes that will never see trails, so I'm looking for good suggestions for primarily off road riding that will still handle moderately aggressive street riding fine.