2023 KLX300 Dual Sport Mods for Dirt Riding

Going over the list of modifications to my new KLX300 dualsport motorcycle. I purchased the bike new in January, and couldn't ride it with all the snow, so I got straight to work making this bike more usable for off-road riding and light ADV.

Here is a link to my mod/parts list:

[leanit]

Good on you for stock exhaust. A-holes with loud exhausts have got so much riding area shut down in my lifetime I can't believe it.

[trashpandatrailadv]

Got to escape that break in period man! Whole new machine after that!

[candicemorel]

Wow! You must have such a great wife to let you do all these mods 😉 just kidding! Amazing to see all your hard work result in some awesome rides! You deserve it! Can't wait to get on the trails with you ❤

[Asdfghjkl]

Amigo ! Excellent video. I just got rid of my 2020 Africa twin adventure sport. It was dangerously heavy. I did the California and NM BDRs and hard to manage in mud and rough slow terrain. Luckily my back is still ok. I get my KLX 300 this Tuesday and so excited. I am doing the WYBDR this summer with the KLX. Already ordering some upgrades. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽.

[rogerlarson]

Really helpful video. Im considering buying this bike or the CRF300L or Maybe the LS version. So watching videos like this help with knowing what I will need to change out to make them more useable for what I am doing with the bike.

[RichieB-sl]

Appreciate the video. Just ordered those frame guards👍 Thanks for the recommendation

[motocache]

My biggest disappointment with my KLX 250 was the clutch pull being as heavy as it is. It is as heavy as my past DRZ400's, which for making only close to half as much torque as the DRZ didn't seem to add up. The pressure plate seems to be overkill and removing 2 of the springs (33% of the pack) the bikes is soooo much better: no longer fatiguing, more control over feather and the off- the-line stalling issue I was having is gone. I will probably go to 25% lighter springs and replace the entire set, but as for now the 4 springs seem fine and in several hundred miles of riding I haven't experienced any issues.

[tieoneon]

Great bikes, Iv been through a lot of enduro bikes and sold those, bought another KLX as my 1 do it all ride. I got a fully modded '18 250 blacked out digital camo {best looking year, LOL...but this '23 looks good too}. I love mine, and only ride back roads and offroad too with 13/45 and its just fine. Can still zip up to 75mph if i need. My only reason to switch to the 300 would be too gain power and keep it quiet but buying a used 250 with all the power mods, its got the same power and the Yoshi isnt very obnoxious. Keep the oem 14t its easy to swap if u plan on extended road trips. If u want to add power for cheap the plug in 02 delete resistor and air lid off gains a lot of low end. Both reversible, the resistor is only $25. U hear a loud growl on the bike with air lid off but neighbors dont.

[GrotrianSeiler]

Really good advice. Do you mostly ride standing? You didn’t mention the seat. Is the tail LED just a plug and play swap for the brake light? I pick mine up this week. Should be fun

[blacknight]

You also removed the seat strap. LOL 😂

[Mjr]

What mad you choose the Klx over the CRF ? Just curious ….. thanks for the vid 👍🏻

[gregklubek]

Anyway you could give the actual part number for the pegs? I see the google doc you made but if you wouldn’t mind sharing the specific part number would be great

[Wil_Roadagain]

I like the tank bag. Does it get in the way of refueling?

[durl]

I can’t find those frame guards. All I see is 300r. And the games are slightly different can you give a link or share that listing?

[GaryHart]

Did it already come with the chain guard over the counter-shaft sprocket to protect from pitched chains? Or was THAT aftermarket as well?

[joannestein]

where did u get the led taillight bulb??

[BobBob-vqrb]

got this set in my heart unless ktm has an equivlent

[GaryHart]

PS Question to those of you who've already bought this bike... when you make the gearing the way you like it for dirt riding... what top-speed on pavement does that drop you down to?