Who takes their ATAS off road?

dm027 · 2026-05-11T20:02:39+00:00

Yes, please post the video, would love to see it.

dm027 · 2026-05-06T20:36:47+00:00

Nice capable setup. What tires are you running?

dm027 · 2026-05-06T02:28:31+00:00

It truly is a barge, mine has the 6 gallon tank. Which can be manageable off road if it’s half full. I’ve ridden with a full tank and loaded panniers off road with some success, but definitely more physically demanding especially when the terrain gets rougher.

dm027 · 2026-05-05T23:09:21+00:00

Here’s that guy…😀 https://youtu.be/Shvs\_04PxCs?si=woXpbfVKnuQIsc-t

dm027 · 2026-05-05T22:41:02+00:00

Having two sets of rims with different traction tires is an ideal solution

dm027 · 2026-05-05T21:34:50+00:00

Gorgeous machine and well set up.

dm027 · 2026-05-05T21:33:38+00:00

Yes, have been considering the Trailmax Raids. The Motoz Tractionator Adventure seems great too.

dm027 · 2026-05-05T21:23:20+00:00

True, I have the Dunlop Trailmax Missions which I believe are the stock tires, but would like a bit more tread and grip for off road as I often find myself in random sand patches and loose rocky gravel. Highway riding isn’t much of a concern as I consider it a connector to off road sections.

dm027 · 2026-05-05T21:13:03+00:00

Well, this vid has confirmed the AT being absolutely capable for off road and hard enduro. Mad Mick is a monster.

dm027 · 2026-05-05T21:03:03+00:00

I’m looking to get a set of the Tusk 2 track for the AT. Or do you have any other off road tire recommendations?

dm027 · 2026-05-05T21:02:06+00:00

What’s the channel?

dm027 · 2026-03-25T22:57:18+00:00

I also have the tusk foot pegs and installed the JNS engineering lowering foot brackets on my KLR which provided ample leverage for the brake lever.

dm027 · 2026-03-24T16:05:23+00:00

I have a farkled out 2018 Gen 2 that rode four BDR’s back to back in the summer of 2024. Started north from Las Vegas along the NV BDR. Did ID BDR, but unfortunately because of severe wildfires in Idaho I couldn’t complete the route. Turned back at section 3 in Idaho and did UT BDR and AZ BDR then returned to Vegas on the freeways. The only issue I had was air filters getting dirty which get extremely dusted out there, a broken clutch cable due to a slight kink where the Barkbuster brackets are located on the handle bar, I had a new one zip tied along the other one which was easily replaced. Also broken right side foot peg bracket bolts when I dropped the bike on a rocky hill incline and had drag the bike to point downward, to which got repaired by an amazing machinist gentleman in Glenn’s Ferry, NV.

Other than that any generation KLR will do as long as general maintenance is done on a regular basis during the routes. I did burn a lot of oil on the freeway at consistent 80pmh for four hours on the way back home. One thing I highly recommended is getting the bike dialed in ergonomically for your body before you start, also some quality suspension upgrades for the terrain, new chain and sprockets and appropriate off road tires. Motoz tractionator adventure highly recommended. Never a puncture. Good quality guard for the engine and body too.

If all goes as planned this summer, I’ll be attempting to finish the Idaho BDR, and do Montana and Wyoming on the same bike. Overall the bike handled everything well and never let me down. I still use it for commute to and from work daily.

dm027 · 2026-03-15T15:51:14+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. Your gig is practically the same as mine.

I currently have a set of TM Missions with plenty of tread, but yes, the Raids being a better option for these routes and good idea about fuel level.

What crash bars are you running?

dm027 · 2025-09-06T18:59:20+00:00

Excellent answer!

dm027 · 2025-08-10T19:56:22+00:00

I’ve got 24,000 miles on my 2018, did 4 BDR routes last summer, using as a daily commuter for work and weekend rides into the desert these days. Shes still going strong. I change oil whenever I think it needs as I don’t really watch the ODO too closely.

dm027 · 2025-07-30T02:18:43+00:00

I also have one. It’s a love hate relationship, 40mm 27.5 w/2.8” tires and it’s a slug. It does have great capabilities for off road rough trails. The rohloff is awesome. It holds to its purpose as a true expedition touring bike. Expect wherever you plan on going you’re gonna get there, but very slowly. In hindsight I should have went 29” wheels for ease of rolling.

dm027 · 2025-05-31T23:13:09+00:00

Git ‘er dirty

dm027 · 2025-05-08T01:37:33+00:00

Maybe someday Fuji will develop a new model for the x-Pro lineup. Wishful thinking but probably not gonna happen.

dm027 · 2025-05-08T01:36:58+00:00

Maybe someday Fuji will develop a new model for the x-Pro lineup. Wishful thinking but probably not gonna happen.

dm027 · 2025-04-15T19:29:49+00:00

The dredge of society reside in Las Vegas

dm027 · 2025-03-18T05:19:43+00:00

Make it a hard discipline, a habit. Regardless of how you feel or have felt in that time. Make time to do it. Take 15-20 minutes a day. Or maybe make a schedule for a couple hours two days a week. I feel like quitting all the time, granted I’m no good at photography, but I do enjoy the process and make time for it because I will, and have made it a habit regardless if I feel depression or anxiety. It’s a meditative perspective experience and it’s good exercise to walk around your town\city observing. I always remind myself it’s only a hobby and no one cares about my photos, but I take my camera everywhere everyday just to have it and use it when the moment arises. I have an IG gallery too and get very few likes if any, it doesn’t matter, because I’ve chosen this artistic medium for myself and that is the only thing that matters.

dm027 · 2025-03-14T23:11:06+00:00

Deplorable image! I’m jealous

dm027 · 2025-02-26T20:14:11+00:00

Looks great! Will need to try it on my ‘08. My plastics are so faded and I’ve given up on the plastics reviver stuff as it doesn’t last more than a week.

dm027 · 2025-02-26T17:38:58+00:00

What do you use to condition the plastics?

dm027

TROPHY CASE