First ride
 

I finally got out for my first ride today, and it was Great! The bike ran good, suspension felt good. I am super happy, the 300 is awesome in the woods. I was able to use 2nd/3rd gear most of the time,and never stalled when the going got rough.

So I want to Thank everyone that responded to my ?'s, and made it possible to have a 1st ride go so well. Jetting felt close, and i am sure i could leave it, as is. Shock preload at 9mm felt better than my previous bikes. It would have taken a long time to figure this stuff out,without the forum.

Sorry no video or riding pics, just this one after i loaded up.

Oh, and 1 of the most important things- Thanks to Steve @ AfterHours for selling me a great bike to start with.

Ya! Now that's what we're talking about ... glad you enjoyed your first ride (I knew you would).

Now go wash up, get some sleep, and go do it again ;)

What were all the questions and answers. Post the summary! (just incase I missed anything on mine.. which its 1st ride report is pending).

Cool bike hauler. Glad you had a good ride!

Yeah, nice hauling set up. Love the van!

first ride
 

Well the most important changes were:
Jetting- NEDJ #2, 42, 172 , 8.5MM float height. The nedj was already in there,just had to adjust for location. And float height was around 11-12mm, and I knew my previous bike ran well @ 8.5

I removed subframe, and sealed up airbox joints to help keep out all the PNW moisture.

I set shock spring preload @ 9mm, based on what I read on here. All clickers currently @ 20. It felt damn good,way better than the 8 years on my kx-f,and my short lived 11' race model. I suppose being so far out w/ clickers mean something,but for now i'll live with it. The bike sat fairly level, and pushing down was level too. I have not measure free/or race sag yet.

Steering damper installed too, since I didn't try bike without. I don't know what difference it made.

Those were the changes I made, and I have a few adjustments to make before next ride-shifter, cable routing, etc.

Thanks for the comments- I love the van too, even though it is a money pit.

I love the van too! Yea, the VWs can suck up the cash. The bike looks great!

;) Thanks Adv

Which brand of stabilizer did you go with?

ADV RIDER

I am in Seattle and have had several KTM`s but I am seriously thinking of GasGas. I was happy to see your write up. I am sure we have ridden with the same people.

Marc

ADV Rider, I like the VW. What make of bike carrier is that?