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Sam On A Bike - Sweden
Sweden
Приєднався 4 лип 2010
I love motorcycles and this is what i mainly will post on this channel. I'm living in Sweden so this is a Scandinavian view of the motorcycle lifestyle!
Ride: Yamaha FJR1300 - 2006 / Kawasaki Vulcan S special edition -2016
Gear: Shoei GT Air, Course clothes, Course boots and Course gloves
Cameras: Insta360 X3, Gopro, GitUp Git2p, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S10, Nokia 7 and other...
Ride: Yamaha FJR1300 - 2006 / Kawasaki Vulcan S special edition -2016
Gear: Shoei GT Air, Course clothes, Course boots and Course gloves
Cameras: Insta360 X3, Gopro, GitUp Git2p, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S10, Nokia 7 and other...
Yamaha FJR1300 oil change - The easy way
This is the easy way to change oil in your Yamaha FJR1300.
(Detta är det enkla sättet att byta olja i din Yamaha FJR1300).
(Detta är det enkla sättet att byta olja i din Yamaha FJR1300).
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CFMOTO 450MT / IBEX 450 test ride - As good as they say?
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In this episode I test ride the highly anticipated CFMOTO 450MT/IBEX450. It's my first time on a Chinese motorcycle, will I like it?
Mälaren runt 2023 - Sweden's biggest motorcycle meet
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Time for this year's edition of "Mälaren runt" (Around lake Mälaren), in this episode we participate in Sweden's biggest motorcycle meet and visit some of the stops along the way... Dags för årets upplaga av "Mälaren runt", i detta avsnitt deltar vi i Sveriges största mc-träff och besöker några av stoppen längs vägen...
Flatruet - Swedens highest road on FJR1300 (Flatruet & Fulufjällets nationalpark)
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In this episode i will ride Swedens highest road Flatruet, a gravle road on my FJR1300. Will it make it? I also visit Fulufjällets nationalpark. I detta avsnitt åker jag Sveriges högsta väg Flatruet, en grusväg på min FJR1300. Kommer den att klara det? Jag besöker även Fulufjällets nationalpark.
Motorcycle touring to Gothenburg - Ride And Learn
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In this episode me and my wife makes our first long trip for the season with our new to us Yamaha FJR1300. We visit my sister and brother in law in Gothenburg. This is my first "Ride And Learn" episode, you will not learn how to ride a motorcycle but you will learn things about Sweden and this time about Gothenburg. SVENSKA klicka på CC (för svensk undertext) I det här avsnittet gör jag och min...
Handlebar risers installation - Yamaha FJR1300 (Gen II 06-12)
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I install handlebar risers on my FJR1300 GEN2 (06-12) Unfortunately, I had a memory card error during the filming so everything is not filmed in detail, but I will still try to explain the process so that you can succeed in your installation of these or similar handlebar risers. Jag installerar styrhöjare på min FJR 1300 GEN2 (06-12) Tyvärr fick jag ett minneskorts fel under filmningen så allt ...
"New" Bike Reveal!
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I never thought this day would come, I just traded in my Kawasaki Vulcan S. Have I just made a terrible mistake...? The movie clip used in my video is used under "fair use", please watch one of the funniest movies in the whole history, Dumb & Dumber. (ua-cam.com/video/FZF8_QgwGdo/v-deo.html)
Mälaren runt - 22 / Energica EsseEsse9 - Testride
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Every third weekend in August, Sweden's biggest MC meet takes place. Join us at this year's event, I test ride an electric motorcycle, Energica EsseEsse9. But the big question this year is, where are all the people? Var tredje helg i augusti äger Sveriges största MC-träff rum. Häng med på årets event, jag provkör en elmotorcykel, Energica EsseEsse9. Men den stora frågan i år är, var är alla män...
Yamaha FJR 1300 testride
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I test ride the legendary sports tourer Yamaha FJR 1300. Is it my next motorcycle or is it simply too heavy to handle?
A motorcycle holiday in Europe - 2022
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This time we are going on a motorcycle trip, fully packed with tent, sleeping bags and everything needed for a European trip. We visit the capital of Germany - Berlin, Denmark & Sweden of course... Free sound effects from www.fesliyanstudios.com Music: "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
Homemade luggage rack for motorcycle, without welding!
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In this episode I show you my homemade luggage rack for my Kawasaki Vulcan S. It's made without any welding. (You know you´re getting old when you start looking for luggage racks to your bike ;-) I den här videon visar jag hur jag gjorde en pakethållare till min Kawasaki Vulcan S utan att använda en svets. Man vet att man håller på att bli gammal när man letar pakethållare till sin mc ;-)
Front wheel removal and installation - Kawasaki Vulcan S (ABS)
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How to remove and install a front wheel on a Kawasaki Vulcan S - ABS (Svensk undertext) My motorcycle needed a new front tire, this is my "how to video" on how you can remove and install the wheel yourself. (The tire change was done in a tire shop). New tire: Metzeler Roadtec z8 interact
Indian Day - Indian Chief Dark Horse testride (MC Collection museum)
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Indian Day - Indian Chief Dark Horse testride (MC Collection museum)
Mälaren runt 2021 / Around lake Mälaren 2021 (Eng subtitles)
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Mälaren runt 2021 / Around lake Mälaren 2021 (Eng subtitles)
How to change Air filter - Kawasaki Vulcan S
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How to change Air filter - Kawasaki Vulcan S
Växelindikator (från Amazon) - Kawasaki Vulcan S
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Växelindikator (från Amazon) - Kawasaki Vulcan S
Gear indicator (from Amazon) - Kawasaki Vulcan S
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Gear indicator (from Amazon) - Kawasaki Vulcan S
Daytona Heated Grips - Kawasaki Vulcan S (EN & SV)
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Daytona Heated Grips - Kawasaki Vulcan S (EN & SV)
Puig New Generation Windshield - Kawasaki Vulcan S (English subtitles)
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Puig New Generation Windshield - Kawasaki Vulcan S (English subtitles)
The mini Europe MC Tour 2019 (Swedish)
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The mini Europe MC Tour 2019 (Swedish)
Honda ST1300 - Pan European (English Subtitles) - 2008
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Honda ST1300 - Pan European (English Subtitles) - 2008
Sam On A Bike "on tour 2018", del 2 - vlogg #010
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Sam On A Bike "on tour 2018", del 2 - vlogg #010
Great showcase👍
@@natanelWB12456 Thanks!
The mesh that you put on the new filter you should not put it on the new one the hot glue gun overtime will come off the go into your engine
I guess you are right, to my defense, the mesh thing is on top of the filter, not on the bottom side of the filter closest to the motor. So to get glue in to the engine it has to "travle" through the filter, which it wont do. But you're right, skip the mesh thing!
It slide right down both shafts and will happen when both Allen screws on the triple tree are loosed. Unless the front end is at least 6 inches off the ground during the entire process. I followed your instructions and that crap happened
@@RobL-c6t I feel sorry for you. But how could that even happen? First of all, my bike was up on the centerstand. This is how it is: You have the upper yoke fork clamp bolt (one bolt), that was the only bolt i took off. Then you also have a bottom yoke fork clamp with two bolts (don't touch these, I never did). If it all slides down it means that the bottom yoke fork clamp was not torked and screwed to right spec! Removing just the upper one should not affect the forks what so ever.
Watch from 4:20 to 4:39 there you can see that the bike doesn't drop. All I had was the bike on its center stand, no jack, nothing else...
thx ur video it's so exact
@@shunshun0007 Thanks glad you liked it!
Great videos! Instead of getting mad at my wife I’ll have you teach her instead!!!
Thanks!
Is this also the relay for turning lights?
The relay is needed to be able to install accessories, such as a 12 volt socket, gear indicator, lamps, etc. For my own part, it was installed for the 12 volt socket that I installed after this. The relay makes some cables (under the seat and also at the speedometer) work when the ignition is on and not to work when the ignition is off.
This guy if full of crap. The video cuts out because when he loosens the triple tree side bolts the whole front falls down. So he doesn’t show you that does he?
Well It did not fall out ... Look at 4:25... I wonder who is full of crap?
Mitt barn är 5 år gammal, kan han använda en cykelhjälm när han åker med mig på en tung motorcykel?
Ja det kan han göra! På Nationella trafiksäkerhetsförbundet NTF säger man: "Den som färdas på en motorcykel ska använda hjälm. Däremot säger lagen att barn under sju år som använder annat lämpligt huvudskydd är undantagna"... Barnet är ju under 7 så cykelhjälm går alltså enligt lagen bra att ha. Läs mer här: ntf.se/fragor-och-svar/motorcykel/motorcykel/skjuts-av-barn-pa-motorcykel/
@@SamOnABikeSweden Tack så jättemycket 😊
Where did yoi get your saddle bags from?
The bags are from Ebay.
Nice video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Does it matter if use white grease on the front axle?? 3:37
I think i used some universal grease that i had laying around. Something is better than nothing!
What kind of grease did you use? Thank you for the helpful video!
I can't remember if i'm going to be honest. But i think i used some universal grease that i had laying around. Something is better than nothing!
Thanks for the great video, appreciate it, just curious you mentioned to someone in comments changing air filter at 18,000 kms, my owners manual for my 2023 says only change it at 24,000 kms? Have they changed the recommendation for changing it I wonder?
Thanks for watching! I did it earlier than necessary. If the manual states 24,000km no need to change before that!
@@SamOnABikeSweden thanks buddy, that’s what I was wondering? I’ll wait till 24,000 kms and then see how dirty it is, that will let me know if I should change it earlier than recommended.
I have both a r1200rt and fjr1300. Had the bmw 3 years before the yami. The bmw has such a sweet and smooth suspension. It also has a lower center of gravity. This makes the ride very easy... Especially in tight, slow speed conditions. The bmw also has much more sturdy components - handlebar controls/switches are much better quality. HOWEVER, Yamis don't leave you stranded on highways. The bmw rear final drive blew after 35k miles. It took $7k to get her home and running again! Sooo, I don't trust her any more. I only take the bmw on short rides and I now take only the fjr across country!
BMW makes beautiful machines but I have heard a lot about driveshafts failing, so wise decision to rely on the FJR for longer rides!
There's an OTA update that fixes the snatchyness I don't get why wouldn't you tour with this bike.. is perfect for that
2up me and my wife + luggage is the reason, for that the old FJR1300 is perfect! But as a solo rider, no problem! Thanks for watching!
Very nice video. On paper this bike apparently is the unicorn I am looking for. My only concerns are reliability/durability and comfort on highway, as I'd use it for double purpose (60% on/40% off road). Greetings from Spain. Sweden is beautiful!
Thanks for your kind words! Yes for me this bike feels like the unicorn! But im with you about the durability concerns! This is an unproven brand, i don't know about this engine but I know that the KTM790 and the CFMoto 800mt shares the same engine construction and lately it has been som real concerns about the camshafts of these engines, the same problem is conected to KTM790, CFMOTO 800 mt and Husqvarna Norden 901. Google it and you will find. I belive that the 450mt engine is a uniq CFMOTO design... But im not shure... so keep that in mind!!
Which idiot engineer design this.
Got 1400 on my. This is my dirt capable ADV purchase (modified Rally 300 is the more dirt machine). Short final gearing is a miss on CFMOTOs part. Yes, i have 15t up front, it's better, but it's a compromise. The gear box is ok. It's not great, however. Finding neutral takes little skill, muscel memory. Really snatchy off idle fueling, cfmoto released update, it makes the bike way nicer. At 75 kgs (street clothing), the front springs are on a stiff side. Ye, backed out preload all the way. Most fasceners are tightened to "max" torqu. This seems to be a Chinese thing (my CFMOTO Papio is the same way). When taking off the skid plate, the lower support bars spring out good 2 cm. A strap is required to bring them in before you can re install the paper thin, metal skid plate. Yes, the exhaust is on the loud side. It is a great bike, all the little features add up. Lets see how it will hold up to kms.
If you can flat foot with 173 cm than I wonder if its to small for me (200cm)
You could buy it with the comfort/higher seat. And I think mine was in the low position.
Hopefully CFMoto will get the fuel & spark mapping sorted to overcome the snatchyness. I'd also expect an aftermarket anti-glare film to become available to eliminate reflections on the screen. Overall, it looks to be nice bike. Now I'm waiting for Kove to offer their ADV model(s).
Piqued my interest, test rode one yesterday and bought one same day. Enuf said. 😊👍
Bro, pls keep riding your whale bike and stop reviewing others... thank you
I will gladely keep on riding my "whale bike"! And since you clearly missed it, this is just a short, first test ride of the bike and not an in depth review. I wish you a great day!
Why grey color and not blue ?
I have heard that we have the grey color here in Sweden, because they think that color will sell better than the blue one on this market. I dont know if we get the blue one at all, i haven't seen one
From now on im your number #1 fan dad!😅
Thanks my son!❤️
Thanks mate, I am going to keep my 36 years old Yamaha XT600 Tenere...same power, same torque, same range, and the sound...ah, the sound :-) And all that with one piston less...one must ask where exactly is the progress here ;-)
Understandable, the Yamaha XT600 is a great machine... Japanese reliability and quality!
@@SamOnABikeSwedendon't get me wrong, your video was an eye opener to me, I mean this bike is 6300 EUR new here in Croatia, nothing else comes close! Honda CRF300 Rally is 1000 EUR more, and not everyone is lucky to have 36 years old bike still running and usable, so your video is spot on!
haha good point - the MT450 is 10kg heavier too
@@DrazenCikaas great as the XT600 is (I have the XT660) this is about 100ibs lighter in weight
And your XT600 probably has a reasonable fuel capacity too. I can't see why it won't be a good bike in another 36 years :)
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I hate to be negative but you have a responsibility to get details right especially on a new to market bike that so many people are interested in. The standard seat height is 820mm,it can be lowered to 800mm. The traction control can be turned off with the same switch as the rear ABS. I test rode the bike and loved it.
You could easily lower it to 800 mm without changing to a different seat. I think it's more important to tell a potential custommer the lowest seat height possible than to tell how it's set up for most people. But you're right about the ABS/TCS, my bad for that!
@@SamOnABikeSweden I think all you had to say was that the standard seat height is 820mm and it can be lowered to 800mm via a built in lowering link at the bottom of the rear shock. I appreciate how much effort goes into making YT video, so it always amazes me when the basic bike details are wrong.
@@davidz8 You can write a book, have it read proofed by professionals, having the book editor, publishing house involved, books hit the shelves, you as an author pick one from the shelf and still afraid to find a typo...happy if it was not in the chapter title...my friend told me so after having 12 books published...so yeah, an error in YT video is to be expected 😉
Nice to have understanding people, thank you for your kind comment!
I have one and have been riding about 2000km. I love it and it works fine so far. Suspension is very good, but factory setting is a bit hard for onroad use so i had to soften it up for it to be comfortable. Gearingbox and gearing is a bit short so it gets very revy on the highway. I fixed that with a 15 tooth front sprocket and now it's perfect. RPM are just below 5000rpm at 90km/h. Throttle is a bit sensitive from closed to open just like every other bike with euro emission exhaust regulations. A good map takes care of that issue. Other then that the bike is really solid and feels WAY more premium then the price suggests.
Great suggestions for improvements. Also fun to make it your own! I really liked the 450mt, im tempted to buy one!
Have you checked the fuel consumption?
@@nobleabraham6498 On average with a heavy throttle i'm on 4.5l/100km but if i drive sensible it will be around 3.8-4.0/100km After i changed to a 15 tooth on the front sprocket i get even better milage. Haven´t driven very much since i changed but in 90km/h fuel consumption is around 3.5-3.8 on a straight road. So i will absolutely go well above 400km on a single tank if i drive sensible.
@@jayvensoThank you. I'm gonna buy this bike
@@nobleabraham6498 I'm sure you will be happy with it. I know i am. Hard not to be considering what you get for the price :)
Mine has been uncrated at the dealership. They sent me photos. They received ten (all pre-sold) and mine is getting prepped in line. I'll be picking it up in the next few days. Brisbane Australia. Exciting.
Oh, I believe that the 'MT' stands for - Multifunction Tourer, or Multi-use Tourer. Just what I wanted. A bike that is not too heavy and does everything well, and some things very well if the reports are anything to go by.
Wow exciting! I'm tempted to buy one here in Sweden, great price for a great bike!! But i don't think my wife wants me to get rid of the FJR1300, but it's never wrong with 2 bikes!
I got mine over 3 weeks ago and i can tell you ohhh boy you will enjoy it.
@@lawrieyoutube4375 MT stands for Mini Tenere. 🤣 (just kidding)
@@hondaslex At about 40% of the price too. Some truth in what you say, It is hard not to think that CFMoto looked hard at the successful Tenere when they designed the MT. And there is nothing wrong with that. Not a cheap copy either. I have mine now and it is very well built from the frame welds right down to the switches.
Wrong about the traction control. Both ABS and TCS are disconnected with the button. To disconnect one or the other individually requires using the menu.
My bad I stand corrected... Thanks for watching!
Yest it is nice bike i wanted one but it is not possible to get one yet in Norway so i got a Honda 500 NX instead and that is a good bike too so those two can compares i would say both are good in it's own way.👍
Best decision mate ….Honda will rarely if ever leave you stranded.
Why is it impossible to get them in Norway? They are at dealers and it's just to cough up the money and buy it. Doesn't sound impossible to me.
You never go wrong with a Honda! Japanese quality! Thanks for watching!!
@@kokilimonke Maybe they all are sold out?
@@SamOnABikeSweden nope, called the dealer 15 minutes ago. They have it in stock.
That's a cool bike right there😮
Shure is! I want one... But to trade my FJR for it...I don't know, I guess I need 2 bikes!
In my Vulcan S manual it states that the air filter is a wet type. I've never changed it, we'll see.... :)
Do you have the Vulcan S performance? Maybe it's a K&N or something similar?
Tusen takk!
Varsågod! You're welcome!
Why in the hell do you have to damn near dismantle the bike to change the filter?!?! Damn Kawasaki, make it where we can remove a side cover and slide it out!!
Yeah I agree the design isn't the best!
I just followed this to the letter and my DC plug is in. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, Im glad it worked for you!
Thanks man 🙏 Especially separate thank you for torque specs!
You're welcome, ride safe!
Is it the raley for the turn signal?
The relay is needed to be able to install accessories, such as a 12 volt socket, gear indicator, lamps, etc. For my own part, it was installed for the 12 volt socket that I installed after this. The relay makes some electrical cables (under the seat and also at the speedometer) work when the ignition is on and not to work when the ignition is off.
Quite the surgical procedure! Those side panels are a pain to deal with, especially if its a bit cold out. Great video. Thank you.
En español por fabor
Look like a great trip! Awesome video!
Where is your FJR ? What are riding now?
Hello, Nice ride, beautiful nature and fantastic bike! I’am also owner of FJR 1300 from 2008, it’s identical only thing that I don’t have the original central case. I agree with the things that you said at the beginning of the video, unfortunately today it seems that people don’t understand the bikes, they only purchase the most expensive bike to show it around. 🤷🏻♂️ I’am glad that there is still people like you that can appreciate the bikes like FJR, GTR, GSX… Greetings from Italy Darko 🏍️✌🏼
Thank you for your kind comment! The FJR, GTR, GSX and Pan European are all great machines!! The FJR was way ahead of its time with electric winshield, heated grips, gear indicator on the dash, ABS, dual link brake system and so on. Many new bikes today lack some of these things. Plus the FJR is a quality motorcycle! Ride safe!
You shoud have pump the forks 5-10 times to set axe bolt. True alleinment.
Måste ju säga att det ser magiskt ut. Kör själv nu fjr från att gått från en fatbob. Och jag semestrar med tält å dotter(13 år). Sisst var vi till nordkapp,vackert i Norge. Kan tipsa nardkapp som resmål
Härligt!! Jo Nordkap har varit på min "att besöka" lista. Finns det bra med camping möjligheter där uppe?
Jo det finns små campingplatser efter sträckan och dom är dessutom billigare än i Sverige. Sen finns det fina fricampingplatser med. Helmysigt
Trevlig video som dök upp, vad heter campingen som ni bodde på som såg så trevlig ut. Skall själv åka ner till assen I sommar och söker camping i samma krokar.
Tack! Första campingen var Lökkens Strand Camping och den andra campingen, i södra Danmark, heter Lærkelunden Camping och ligger i Gråsten.
@@SamOnABikeSweden okej, tusen tack
Värsta växlingar jag någonsin hört 😂
Ja växlar du upp för tidigt så hörs det, it is what it is....
Riktigt intressant och snyggt!
Tack Gunnar! Det var en rolig resa!
You have to take off the gas tank! What a stupid azz design! Who's the idiot that designed that?
Finns det ett annat stormöte förutom runt Mälaren?
Det finns självklart fler träffar, en annan stor träff är Hojrock som kombinerar motorcyklar med musik lite som en festival, har dock själv aldrig varit på Hojrock. Sedan finns det ju mindre träffar, jag vet att FJR club Sweden och Vulcan Riders brukar anordna träffar t.ex