First ride

[adv rider]

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.

[twowheels]

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

[Jakobi]

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

[Coop]

Cool bike hauler. Glad you had a good ride!

[Bandit9]

Yeah, nice hauling set up. Love the van!

[adv rider]

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.

[Moto7man]

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

[Jakobi]

Thanks Adv

Which brand of stabilizer did you go with?

[iamovru]

Originally Posted by adv rider

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.

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

[robszombie]

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