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Garys Journey
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Приєднався 29 лип 2024
Collecting my Kove 800x, Leaving my job and moving out of my apartment!
Leaving my job and moving out of my apartment in Copenhagen. Then collecting my Kove 800x Pro in Dublin and driving home to Cork.
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Відео
Why I chose Kove 800x Pro over other brands for South America trip
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My reasons for picking the Kove 800x Pro over all other established brands.
Kove 800x Pro - Testing, Reviewing and Buying!
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Kove 800x Pro test drive, purchasing and review in Dublin, Ireland
Nice! good luck. I will try to following you. And think you for being so open about everything.
I wish they sell this here in Australia. I'll have to look at the equivalent CFMOTO 800MT-X next year.
Plenty of work in Australia for Construction Engineers.
You talk a lot of sense. Will follow your journey with interest. I like the look of the Kove. Didn't actually know about it before I bought my CFMoto450...
Hey Gary! Happy to see things are falling into place. Keep us posted.
Well said ,,,,good luck Gary
Firstly good luck with your journey, hope it's a safe one. I love your 1st road bike the NC30 that's partly down to me buying an NC29 after getting my bike licence in 1994, I bike I love and still own today with 50,000 miles on despite having a break from riding for some 20 years. Congrats on your choice of the Kove 800 it's difficult going your own way and swimming against the tide of public opinion, the thing is it's more comfortable going along with the crowd but far less adventures. Looking forward to seeing how your trip goes.
NC29 is a class bike. It was tough selling the VFR 400NC30 but it was financial decision at the time. Glad you got to keep your NC29! Thanks for your words, David!
I think it was a good choice, well researched and that will give you peace of mind! Great luck to you!
Thanks Darryl!
Can't wait to follow your journey, new sub, great job on these videos, be safe and have fun, cheers from sunny California
Glad to have you as a subscriber, Tony!
Cant wait for the next one Gazza. Really great watch.
Nice one Pat!
Good luck on the adventure have fun stay safe
Thank you!
Incredibly inspiring! Wishing you an amazing journey ahead 🌞
Thank you very much Aquashi!!
After watching the start of the new season of Itchy Boots and how much has been spent on that old Tenere because it's "lighter", i think the Kove 800 would've been a better choice. It's a shame Kove isn't getting enough coverage.
I saw some of the preparation for Itchy Boots bike. It does look pretty impressive! But for the average person, I think these light new bikes could be the answer. If Kove performs well, I think more and more people will hear about them.
Ive been looking at the Kove. UA-cams algorithm showed me this vid so I clicked on it. Wasn't expecting a Corkonian accent 😂 Will subscribe and watch your other videos now. Best of luck, Gary.
Thanks very much Gavin! Glad to have a Tipp man following along :)
Great video, lovely moment with Kieran ❤
Nice one Danny
Good luck!
Thank you!
Following. You are a brave man. Good luck.
Thanks Herco!
Excellent explanation why you bought the Kove 800x, I recently sold my Tenere World Raid and downsized to the CF Moto 450MT after testing one at the ABR Festival, the bike is so well made, fun to ride on and off road, it is perfect for me, It is amazing that the Kove 800 is almost the same weight as the CF Moto 450, what an amazing achievement. I hope all goes well for you.
Thanks David. The CF Moto 450MT was also a strong consideration. If I had test rode that first it could well of possibly been the bike I am taking on this trip. Hope you enjoy yours
I've also got the 450MT but i think for a trip like this the Kove 800 is a better choice. Love my 450 but the 800 is better suited with bigger tank, more power as the once you've mounted all your gear it would the 450 engine.
@@neilcook8774 The other niggle with the 450 is the short oil service intervals. The Kove is probably the better choice for a long trip, but I do love my 450.
Just found your videos, a great one to start with, I wait to follow your adventure in the coming weeks.
Thanks David, glad to have you as a subscriber :)
It's amazing to hear your life story. And putting your job to a hold. Nobody that isn't working in construction can't imagine the stress that we bring home. But it is still hard to leave something that you work for so many years and you are good at. So I'm giving you big respect. About the bike I think you made right choice for nowdays offer. It meets all the requirements for that kind of a trip. I had chance to ride it for a bit and it was amazing. I'm looking foward for your next videos and following you on your trip. All the best. Greetings from Slovenia.
Thanks Mat! Much appreciated for that comment. It feels a bit strange sharing so much but the feedback from everyone so far has been pretty amazing and honestly it's very nice. Glad to have you as a subscriber :)
To adjust the lights there are a couple of 5mm Allen screws under the lights
Thanks Piero. You are correct. I adjusted them in France, it took a couple of efforts to get it right haha. Glad to have a subscriber that has a bit of knowledge of the 800x, may come in handy down the road :)
Good lucky, mate. What about the KTM 790ADV? It's a bit heavier...still, low center of gravity. However, I hope Kove will continue like that and establish itself on the market.
Thanks Thor! I did consider one but never went as far to test drive one. Was happy when I found the Kove and like you said, KTM is also a little heavier
@@GarysJourneyYT , cheers. I've watched quite a few reviews on it. The fueling has been brought up as an issue on the Kove multiple times. It's apparently on/off like, very difficult to modulate and therefore tiring. On the other hand there were comments saying it's not a problem. Would be great if you could address this aspect and tell us what you think about it.
@@thorstentrapp274 I am not as sensitive as others are to it. I had an XT660 and it was worse than this bike so I am noticing an "improvement" over that bike and I am just used to riding around it. However, everyone seams to be saying it so I actually found a guy who is going to remap the bike for me and I will see if it makes the bike easier to ride. I will document the outcome in an upcoming video
@@GarysJourneyYT , cheers for your feedback, mate. I actually watched another one of your videos in the meantime, where you address this issue. I'm confident this matter will be solved. I'm in Brisbane, but have a place of residence in Paraguay, too. South America is great for riding motorbikes...much better than Australia imo. There's a Kove dealer in Asuncion. Don't know what he's got in stock, but we've been monitoring their development for some time. I found that people are generally very helpful there. If one gets stranded for whatever reason, there are people stopping and asking if they can help....and they do help. That happened to a mate of mine a couple of times on a trip.
@@thorstentrapp274 Thanks very much for that heads up. Good to know there is a Kove place in Asuncion, Paraguay and that the people are so helpful!
is a perfect bike,,my friend got it few months ago,and first trip was from Crete island Greece to Norway Nordkap and back 15.000 kilometres with no one problem,,,great bike ...
Wow, that is great to hear. I currently have 2,000km up on mine. Thanks for sharing Nikos :)
Agree about the speakers in the helmet. Safe trip!
Thanks Michael. Yeah I changed it back to the ones that came with Cardo Spirit. Note as much "base" but they fit inside helmet perfectly and work fine!
Congratulations. I have similar plans. Also with Kove. Visiting balkan and southern Europe for start. Good luck.
Thank you! Have a nice trip in Balkans! :)
Brill video gar. Kieran was hilarious as usual 😂 so glad that 360° camera was still rolling!! Looking forward to your next video already ❤
Thank you Sam. Kieran is some man! New video will be uploaded soon :)
Wishing you amazing adventures ! 😊
Thank you Magic Sky!
What toy think about kove 500x
To be honest I do not know much about the 510 and 525x? All I know is they are both heavier and less powered than Kove 800x so I would stick with the Kove 800x given the choice. However, I really do not know much about them
Hi Gary, your Dad was priceless. I spent a couple of years in South & Central America and stating the obvious somewhat but get as good as you can at speaking Spanish before you go, it will help massively. The little Lonely Planet phrasebooks are a good place to start, although I was there pre Google Translate! On the subject of work and I am not a crank or a conspiracy theorist but I think we're working for the machines (and their overlords of course) now rather than vice versa and AI will just exacerbate it. You could reasonably argue twas ever thus but it seems to me to have cranked up a few notches, now pretty much everyone who has a job is stressed out - delivery drivers running to & from their vans & pissing in bottles, doctors and nurses leaving the NHS in their droves, etc., etc. but stop the immigrants 'cos we really don't need them at all do we, we're doing just fine and dandy as we are. It will be with a touch of envy but I look forward to following your adventures. All the best...
HI Breezy Rider, thanks for the comment and I agree, Kieran is a hilarious man! Thanks for the tip and I currently am doing Spanish lessons and trying to see how much I can get into my brain! xD Yeah, from my experience in construction, it seemed everyone from designers to contractors were stretched. The weird thing about stress is I now only realise just how stressed I actually was. Not a healthy way to live.
Great to see you and stepdad bantering there at the end after a long day getting your new bike back home. It reminded me of the good relationship I have with my stepson who’s a similar age to you, we’re always happy to talk about bikes and cars! Very interesting prologue explaining the background to your trip - there’s far too many people young and older alike out there under immense pressure day in day out in their given jobs. It’s telling that despite there not being enough specialist skills to fill all the roles it’s then expected to fall on the shoulders of individuals like you. This is not right and I see it far too often in my line of business as well which I’ve now been running the last 10+ years - working people to the point of total breakdown, serious illness and even death is horrifying. Take my hat off to you for you persevering to completion on the huge data centre and then taking a well earned sabbatical. Fair winds, warm tyres and many, many fantastic adventures ahead of you. Remember this old adage always: “It’s the journey not the getting there”…..
Hi Richard. What a really nice insightful comment and I appreciate your words. Thanks for sharing that and those quotes at the end :)
Nice. Good luck!
Thanks Vlad!
Isn't that a lovely welcome home.👍🏻
Yep, he also had fire on and dinner made also! A legend!
@GarysJourneyYT Legend !
Life is short. Good that you made the decision to start a big adventure. May you enjoy every moment of your "new life" on the road
Thanks very much Paul :)
Gary, well done on the first steps. I found your channel through the UA-cam algorithm after you posted your second video. I subscribed straight away to follow you on your journey. It’s good to see you have posted another update video already. Myself and the rest of your new subscribers are going to follow you with great anticipation. Many do an Africa trip but the Southern Americas, that’s a whole different animal. Well done and god speed. Keep us posted on your packing up side of things before you leave.
Thanks Crystal for the comment and subscribing! In the next video I share packing and loading up the bike. I do plan to share 1 video per week at the moment but we will see how it goes as it's all new to me.
@ I’m certainly no media sensation myself so I understand the dilemma with trying to get to grips with creating content. It’s something I would do but I don’t have my face or voice recorded on the internet anywhere for particular reasons. I hope we do get to see one a week while you’re in the jungle. That might be tough but at least we all know you’re safe and well if they are on time. It’s a trip I would do myself but the money is the one thing that holds me back. Two white lads on bikes make a bigger target than just one guy. So a solo venture is better if you have the expertise for it with fixing and recovery in situations. We are all cheering for you dude
@@crystalcars5210 Thanks Crystal. Yeah I think getting internet to upload videos may be my issue sometimes but let's see. Glad you are along for the journey! To be honest I am quite surprised by the amount of people watching and commenting on the videos already
Best decition travelling to live for yourself . I Just got Same Bike and Plan Portugal in spring. If you travel through Switzerland where i live let me know'. greets max
Hi Max, Thanks for the comment! I won't be in Switzerland for foreseeable future but I do share my route in next video! P.S Congrats on getting yourself a Kove 800x, make sure to share a video of you driving in Portugal!
What was the wind protection like on the drive home Gary especially motorways. I know it's not going to be a goldwing standard level of comfort but was there much buffeting or crosswind fighting etc... It's a decent looking bike in fairness hopefully all the gremlins will be ironed out before you leave
Hi Jonathan, I found it fine to be honest and I was wearing adventure style helmet with peak. P.S I am 5ft 9 so if you're taller than that it may be an issue.
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Have nice trip and i wish you all the best!
Thank you!
Anxiously waiting for your next video Gary, which you the best. Saludos from South America!
Gracias mi amigo
Very good and honest video Gary and best of luck with your new bike..I’m at least 20 years older than you and I’m still enjoying my bike travels,at the moment I’m in Madrid staying with my son who works there in the same line of work as yourself..I head home to Ireland next Wednesday after spending 7 weeks touring Portugal and Spain on my motorcycle..I will be following your trip. The bike I have at present is the 27th bike I’ve owned since my first when I was 16.. ..
Thanks Pat! That sounds like a great trip. I did a 4 day trip of on/off road touring around the south of Spain around this time last year and really enjoyed it. I thought I would like to do a longer trip someday so I hope you had a nice time! Wow, 27 bikes! I'm sure you wanted to keep them all haha, I always struggle letting them go!
Hi Gary, what an excellent trip you are going to make, I am from Mar del Plata, Argentina, if you need anything, or advice on little-known Patagonian routes, just contact me. Get ready for THE ADVENTURE!
Hi Pablo, Thank you very much. I would like some tips actually as I am hitting Patagonia soon and would like a locals perspective on the routes. Please email me at garysjourney2024@gmail.com
Very enjoyable watch.
Thanks Alan!
I wish you all the best for the trip. Keep the vids coming. Cheers
Thank you very much. I have another video coming shortly! I plan to upload one a week for now :)
@@GarysJourneyYT Edit when you find the time but do not get pressed into having to upload. Enjoy the change of pace, landscape and life. Onwards.
Hey bud, you doin what most are scared to do. Can’t blame them, mortgages etc. Very brave move but, once in a lifetime chance. GO FOR IT MATE. ❤❤❤🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🏍️🏍️
Thanks very much Paul. You are correct in what you say. I am pretty excited but it feels nice to share this journey! :)
Ex-Pat English/Kinsale guy living in San Diego. You have the perfect attitude on the bike and the effect of motorbike travel on your soul/mental health. My 19 year old son is starting his second year at UCC as an American kid. His only mode of transportation is a 500 cc Benelli. I get the greatest sense of accomplishment watching him grow through his immersion in Irish culture and friendships made, along with his realization that traveling on a motorbikes is the proverbial keys to the kingdom. I have six kids and he is the only one who got into bikes. You are spot on with all your arguments on the reason to buy a Kove. Not sure when you leave but I'd love to grab a beer and/or see the bike if you are still in Cork when I am there next, or if you end top in California, hit me up. Look forward to the updates..
Hi Mr Mahony, thanks for your comment. It is very cool you are supportive of your son being into bikes. They have been very important to me over the years. I have actually already departed already from Cork. I am not yet sure if I will go to the states but if I do, I will be in contact for the beer!
Rock on Gary, ádh mór👍
Go raibh míle maith agat!
Your reasoning is impeccable and very well explained. Good luck on your trip. I will follow it, of course. Greetings from Argentina and remember that you have a place to stop in the center of the country. Just contact me.
Hi Fernando, Thank you and I really appreciate that!
I wonder who was teasing you … shame on them! Great video gaz hats off, nice one for my cameo alongside my NON communist bike 😂
Much appreciated Crock! 😁
Well done getting your honest perspective out there on this particular Kove - don’t think you’ll regret it at all, prove all the ‘half glass empty’ folks and doomsayers wrong! Please keep us all informed on the progress of your epic trip on here when you can, looking forward to it already. Best of luck.
Really appreciate that comment Richard and thanks for following the journey
The Kove is about 15 kg lighter than a Tenere (i think). Thats nice, but where was that weight saved ? I worry that that 15 kg came out of the parts, making then less reliable. No worries about it being Chinese. Just wonder what was compromised to achieve the weight loss.
I understand what you are saying. However, For the world raid version of the Tenere there is even more of a weight gap. The stock version of Tenere only has 16 litre fuel tank. I am not exactly sure where the weight saving was to be honest. If you can, I would recommend going to see a Kove dealer and look at the Kove up close to see and feel the quality. I think you will be surprised :)