Family – Moto – Etc
I’ll be going to Moab this spring. I’ve assembled a few GPS Routes, Tracks, Etc from a variety of sources.
GPX File here: MOAB-2015 (Right Click & Save As)
Mapset I’m using in Garmin Basecamp: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/701/
I found most of the tracks\trails @ Trail Damage here: http://www.traildamage.com/index.php
5 Miles of Hell info here: http://www.dirtbikeutah.net/five-miles-of-hell.html
That’s about all I have at this point. I’ll be camping & on my 2013 KTM 350 EXC-F
Andrew
After years of use and abuse, my Moose Tool Pack (ok fanny pack) has finally given up the ghost. Out on the market are a couple options. Ogio, KTM, Fox, Klim, etc all have their Tool Pack offerings, but Klim has always seemed to be the dependable choice with moto related gear. I had no idea what the insides really looked like, so I took a bit of a gamble, so hopefully what I show here and on my video can give you an idea as to what you’re getting into.
The Klim Scramble Pak has 3 main sections. The large center section and the two side sections. The two side sections are identical to each other and are not much more than an empty space. The main compartment is split up into several compartments. Unclip the two side clips and first you’ll see the outer pouch. This opening is about 6″ wide with enough room to fit your latex gloves or a couple rags, or maybe a few zip ties and odds and ends.
Flipping the top open, there is a large YKK zipper to access the main compartment. These zippers like all on the pack have a mild cover to them to help keep out the elements. Once the compartment is opened, you see your assorted slots, zip compartments, and elastic to keep your tools and gear in place. There is a big clear pouch which would likely be ideal for a phone, or whatever you may want a quick view at. One strip of the retention straps has a nice rubberized grip to it to help keep tools in place.
The side pouches themselves as noted earlier are primarily empty spaces. The outside wall of them is soft like that of a sunglass pouch. This outer wall also has a small elastic pouch to it. Both sides are identical and have YKK covered zippers on them.
The main buckle is a solid unit with a very strong hold to it. At the base of the pack there is a rubberized gripper to help keep the pack from rotating around your body while you’re riding. The padding on the inside of the pack seems to be plenty adequate and thick enough to keep tools from poking through the pack, without being too thick as to be bulky.
All in all, initial impression of the pack are very solid. I’ll be loading the pack up for some upcoming events and will do a year end review with it at the end of the season.
For full Hi-Res pics check below:
I wanted an oversized tank for my KTM 350EXC-F for some dual-sport rides. I did not want to be the Exxon Valdez super tanker. Enter the Acerbis 4.1 Gallon Gas Tank. This tank replaces the OEM radiator guards without adding too much width over the OEM Tank. This Acerbis unit is identical to the KTM Hard Parts 13L tank, but with the Acerbis screw on gas cap. I opted for the Acerbis unit purely because it saved me about 80-100$ depending on where you purchase from.
Installing the unit is straight forward. Remove your OEM Tank, Remove the fuel pump from your OEM Tank (not needed if you have a second fuel pump setup), slide fuel pump into Acerbis tank, and finally reinstall the tank onto the bike. The Acerbis unit included all the required hardware for installing the tank. The tanks wall thickness is thinner than the OEM tank, so this requires some alternate hardware. The supplied hardware did the job and is on par or above OEM quality. No faults to be had here.
Between your knees, you end up with about 1/2″ of fuel tank extra on either side. In the center, you end up with the standard Acerbis look of a slightly too tall fuel filler. This is due to Acerbis needing to be able to fit their dry break fuel filler system. Not the end of the world, but if you’re used to sliding up on your tank all the way up to the bars, you’re going to have a nut buster of a problem.
When on the bike you don’t really notice the tank all too much. Yes it’s there, and yes there is a bit more fuel sloshing around, but there is no avoiding that with adding fuel. So far I’m happy with it. My only gripe at this point being that the gas cap breather hose nipple broke off before I even touched the tank. Mildly frustrating, though luckily the tank is still usable without that.
– UPDATE –
I contacted Acerbis regarding the broken cap. They’re sending me a replacement cap. Excellent Service & Response.
Acerbis Part #:2367750147
Sometimes you just gotta get out on the bike….and ride.
Acerbis 4.1 Gallon Tank Install on KTM 350EXC-F.
Showing a look at the tank on the bike compared to stock.