After many lessons learned the hard way while completing the Trans America Trail, here is our gear review and a few things we wish we would have done differently. Our Honda CRF450L and Honda CRF450RL were the perfect bikes, and after a few weeks, we found the gear, protection, and accessories that made our trip most enjoyable. A motorcycle that is as close as possible to a true dirt bike was certainly best for the route we chose.
Gear:
Kriega Trail 18 Adventure Backpack
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kriega-trail18-adventure-backpack?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1dGJBhD4ARIsANb6OdkLilOFKAEASyNhQ550qblyY8DSs-tKCy00h7MFgUw_qUhlQ1li5h0aAnlbEALw_wcB&sku_id=1785697
USWE Ranger 4 Hydration Backpack
https://www.uswe-sports.com/c-ranger-4-orange-black
Alpinestars Tech 5 boots:
https://www.alpinestars.com/products/tech-5-boots
Dicks Sporting Goods Compression Shirt and Pants
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/dsg-mens-compression-crew-t-shirt-19qyfmsscmprssncrdsg/19qyfmsscmprssncrdsg
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/dsg-mens-compression-tights-20qyfm34sldcmprssdsg/20qyfm34sldcmprssdsg
Alpinestars knee pads:
https://www.alpinestars.com/products/bionic-plus-knee-protectors
Leatt GPX 4.5 Lite jacket
https://leatt.com/us/shop/moto/riding-apparel/jackets/jacket-moto-4-5-lite-sku-5021000160-W?selected-color=5440
Klim Carlsbad jacket
https://www.klim.com/Carlsbad-Jacket-6029-002?cur=USD
Arai XD-4 Helmet
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/arai-xd-4-vision-helmet-2020?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1dGJBhD4ARIsANb6Odk6VXGGXxjx_iX70rQc1aDrhvJcy99-roBLcbTL6d6PPR7UceVGs14aAreyEALw_wcB
Mods:
Vortex Ignition
https://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=crf450rl+vortex+
Dunlop D606 Dual Sport Rear Tire, 130/90x18 (69R)
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/
Pirelli MT21 Rallycross Dual Sport Front Tire, 90/90x21 (54R)
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/
Yoshimura RS-4 Full System Exhaust
https://sandiegopowerhouse.com/products/yoshimura-rs-4-full-system-exhaust?_pos=1&_sid=29cb32242&_ss=r
IMS 3.0 Gallon Fuel Tank
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/ims-fuel-tank-honda-crf450l-crf450rl-crf450x-2019-2022
Zeta Pro Armor Hand Guards
https://www.crfsonly.com/
Seat Concepts *Low Comfort* Seat
https://seatconcepts.com/products/copy-of-honda-2017-19-crf450r-rx-2018-19-crf250r-rx-2019-crf450l-x-comfort-low?rq=yr_2021~mk_honda~md_crf450rl&variant=12952839651405
RAM Mounts Universal Cell Phone Holder Kit
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/ram-mounts-universal-cell-phone-holder-kit?sku_id=869153
Tusk Accessory Dash Panel
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-accessory-dash-panel-p?s=1592046
BikeMaster Dual USB Charger
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bike-master-dual-usb-charger-with-handlebar-mount?sku_id=1204035
12oclockLabs Fender Eliminator kit
http://shop.12oclocklabs.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=174
Acerbis X-Grip Frame Guards
https://www.revzilla.com/motocross/acerbis-x-grip-frame-guards-honda-crf250r-crf250rx-crf450r-crf450rx-2017-2019?sku_id=1181016
Double Take Adventure Mirror
https://www.crfsonly.com/
Pro Taper Pillow Top Grips
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro-taper-pillow-top-grips?sku_id=917584
Trackside Grip Heaters
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/trackside-grip-heaters?sku_id=1127297
Aux Power Connector Kit
https://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=crf450l+aux+power+connector+kit