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Slow Rider
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Приєднався 31 жов 2021
Anything and everything about motorcycles. Vlogs, DIY Maintenance, Reviews, and Riding.
Rogue Valley: Oregon's Best Kept Secret - Slow Rider vlog #4
Slow Rider rides around Grants Pass and the Rogue Valley area in Oregon.
Topics include:
GoPro helmet mounts - ChinMounts vs MotoRadds.
BMW R1250RT features like the adjustable windshield, panniers, adaptive cruise control, linked brakes, heated grips and seat.
The BMW Motorrad app and Navigation.
Oregon wineries.
Padded biking underwear.
Outdoors activities in Rogue Valley.
Topics include:
GoPro helmet mounts - ChinMounts vs MotoRadds.
BMW R1250RT features like the adjustable windshield, panniers, adaptive cruise control, linked brakes, heated grips and seat.
The BMW Motorrad app and Navigation.
Oregon wineries.
Padded biking underwear.
Outdoors activities in Rogue Valley.
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From Hell to Paradise: A Journey Through Death Valley to Oregon - Slow Rider vlog #3
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I take my EagleRider rental bike, a BMW R1250RT through Death Valley and up Route 395 through California on my way to Oregon. A mishap with my ChinMount GoPro mount ends the video earlier than expected.
Las Vegas to Death Valley - Slow Rider vlog #2
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I flew from Baltimore to Las Vegas, renting a bike from Eaglerider for a trip to Grants Pass in southern Oregon. I thought I was getting a Yamaha FJR1300, but was surprised to end up with a BMW R1250RT! In this vlog I leave Las Vegas and ride to Death Valley.
The Most Stressful Commute in America? - Slow Rider vlog #1
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You're coming to work with me this morning on the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. Riding from Maryland's Eastern Shore, over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, to Annapolis. I'm talking about: Stock tires that are lasting too long, A crazy incident at Ocean City Bike week 2024, Why you didn't see any videos from me this summer, And a rather exciting motorbike trip coming up!
Why did I get the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT?
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Let me tell you why I got the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. The sport touring category isn't exactly crowded these days. The GSX-S100GT is one of the most affordable new sport tourers available. It is more sport than tourer, with a 999 cc high revving inline 4 cylinder engine. This 500 pound bike is equally capable of mildly cruising around town, or eye-watering acceleration and speeds when opened up.
Does the RYKER STEERING STABILIZER make a difference?
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Watch this before spending your hard-earned money on an expensive steering stabilizer for the Ryker! One of the most common complaints about the Can-Am Ryker is the instability of the steering on uneven roads. There are some snake oil or placebo cures out there, so in this video I find out the truth to the question: Is the steering stabilizer worth it? I also get temporarily distracted from the...
Top 3 Ryker Mods (and 1 bonus)
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Check out my favorite Can-Am Ryker add-ons. These extras will give your Ryker the additional functionality it needs for comfort and storage. Top case: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F37SVLN Handlebars: www.helibars.com/can-am-brp/can-am-ryker-rally-sport-ace-helibars-ergonomic-handlebar-all-years/ Windshield: can-am-shop.brp.com/on-road/us/en/219401032-adventure-adjustable-windshield.html
Why you should get a Heritage Softail
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Having ridden the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (AKA Heritage Classic) motorcycle for several thousand miles over the last year, it is time for my quick review. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Appearance 0:33 Comfort 1:36 Engine 2:08 Fuel 2:22 Brakes 2:43 Handling 3:33 Quality 4:03 Maintenance & Cost 4:18 Who is the Heritage for?
Ryker Sway Bar Link Upgrade - Worth it?
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Does upgrading the Can-Am Ryker sway bar links make a difference? It could, but the answer may surprise you.
Ready to get your 3 Wheel Motorcycle license? You will be after this!
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Get your 3 wheel motorcycle license! After completing the course a week ago, I'm here to give an overview of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s 3 Wheel Basic Rider Course. This course gets you everything you need to get your license and ride your Can-Am Ryker, Spyder, or other trike safely. Check your country or state regulations first, then sign up for a course at can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/...
Ryker Mirror Upgrade - Cheap, easy, and good!
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Don't be ripped off trying to upgrade your Can-Am Ryker mirrors. Get rid of the blind spots on your trike. www.amazon.com/dp/B01BD7978O
Can-Am Ryker Rally - My first impressions
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My thoughts after the first hour of riding of a 2023 Can-Am Ryder Rally, Mrs. Slow Rider’s new toy. What is it like to ride a trike for the first time, after riding bikes… Why do trikes get so much hate from some bikers… Will Mrs. Slow Rider ever let me ride her Ryker again after this?
Make sure your Harley-Davidson can do this
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Make sure your Harley-Davidson can do this
Perfect storage solution for motorcycles
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Perfect storage solution for motorcycles
Tips for replacing a motorcycle battery
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Tips for replacing a motorcycle battery
Fix wind buffeting on your motorcycle
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Fix wind buffeting on your motorcycle
What's new for the 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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What's new for the 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S
How not to clean motorcycle wheel spokes
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How not to clean motorcycle wheel spokes
Replacing rear turn signals on a Harley-Davidson
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Replacing rear turn signals on a Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail cruising Delaware back roads
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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail cruising Delaware back roads
Don't let your Harley leave you stranded
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Don't let your Harley leave you stranded
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail ride along country roads
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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail ride along country roads
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail First Impressions
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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail First Impressions
AWESOME!!! That looks like an amazing ride, thanks for sharing!!!
Not gonna lie I want to buy it
I just bought a 2016 Fatboy from a dealer (but not a Harley Davidson Dealer) They gave me two barrel keys but I didn’t think about the security system and know all bikes don’t have it but looked up the VIN and it shows my bike did come with a security system so how am I able to start the bike without the fob? Can I purchase a new fob from a Harley Davidson Dealer? I don’t want to go on a road trip and have trouble with this. It’s a really nice bike but a problem like that would piss me off so want to make sure it’s not a future issue.
Before checking with a dealer, I'd try a private locksmith. They can often sell and program remotes for cars.
Where did you buy it?
Somewhere in Cumberland Maryland
Better be careful thats the legendary k5 GSXR engine, I want one so bad lol. Nice bike!
Thanks! You got me curious to see what the used market looks like for these bikes. I was surprised to not see many under 10,000 USD. Maybe over the next year or two...
I have a '22, 15K miles now, and I see that many have made the same modifications. However, one can order the taller and wider Touring screen direct from Suzuki. It does a better job, but at 6"2", I also added a Puig visor. The only real issue I've found is locating a replacement air filter at a reasonable price. A shop manual is a good investment, as the bike is very easy to work on once the plastics are removed. I've replaced the stock brake pads as well to address the lackluster performance of the stock with EBC semi sintered, and found a great deal on a set of Dunlop RoadSmart 4 to replace the stock RoadSport 2. I went through 3 sets of the stock tires before upgrading, and looking forward to the longevity and enjoying the performance/handling boost. They indeed work better. I found a source for Ecstar R9000 oil, things seem to run smoother on full synthetic, especially the blipper. Added Denali fender mounted S4 aux lights to the front and their rear lights to the back. The last thing I'm going to splurge on is the Sargent seat that another poster recommended, the stock seat is not comfortable for touring, Suzuki should have gone premium on a GT bike.
This is November 2024 a lot has changed with this motorcycle and I mean a lot
Other than paint colors?
Nice bike would love to own one but if I didn't lose my license after getting one it would be the end of me. Sadly I think I may just be to old for that much now.
Thank you for video what type sway bar?
That is the stock sway bar with different links.
Worst example
If i need to add oil, do i do it on a cold or hot bike?
It would be best to run the engine for a few minutes at idle, then let it sit for about 2 minutes. Check the oil level, and add oil as necessary.
@@slowridertv thank you!
The gas cap being stuck has to be the stupidest thing I've seen on a modern bike. I cant believe its common enough where there is youtube videos on it. I expected better from the Germans. Great video!
Life in USA would be lot more easy if people would bother reading the manual. Cheers from Germany
@@jesam75 Looking at the manual, the only thing I did not do was use the centre stand. It worked today though, so perhaps I am missing something.
I know what it is All Ineed to know is how to reprogram it. That iis it!
How many numbers in the pin?
Pretty sure it is 5 digits
Love the Vulcan S so much I made a channel around it 🖖
Here's my opinion. It is a very good bike and you can have fun with it! It's easy to ride, you will have fun at cruising but also when you wanna hit some corners. You can't corner as you can with a sport bike, but you can corner more than with a Harley or an Indian. Highway riding is possible for sure. But in Germany we actually try to avoid highways. We have a lot of more fun at landscape roads. The stock exhaust sound sucks in my opinion but actually alomost every stock sound is boring. With another pipe that problem should be fixed. Well you don't have a V-Twin sound on that bike. If you like that, nothing is better than a Harley or maybe Indian. But I like how the Vulcan S looks like. In that case I can hardly find a Harley that would really look good to me.
Got my install completed today. Huge difference, easy install took little over one hour. Great install and video. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad it was helpful. Thanks for letting me know.
Test rode the GX1000 version. A fine bike indeed. Feels slower than an MT09 for some reason despite 30 horsepower up. The weight perhaps. Doesn't feel like a rocket like the Yamaha does. But it's plenty fast enough. Probably faster acceleration at highway speeds. The bike is well built, and has one of the best quick shifters I have tried.
How good is this bike for using it as a daily for work?
It’s hard to beat for that purpose 👍
Adjust your foot peg to level 1 , it helps keep your body more stable on the bike since u can use your foot pressure to hold u steady
Did u get the XL windshield and are u looking through your windshield or above it
I got the larger windshield. It is adjustable. I have it in the highest position and I look just over the top.
@@slowridertv ok sounds good, I will try that
I upgraded to the larger 'touring' windshield from slingmods. I'm about 5'-8" and sitting on a Comfort Seat, and my line of sight over the new windshield was right at the horizon. That meant I had to either look through it at everything on the road. or sit uncomfortably straight and crane my neck to see over it. Looking through the windshield wouldn't have been a problem on my original 'sport' windshield, because it was crystal clear. But the new one has kind of a pebbly, wavy surface that blurs my view. So I modified the adjustable clamp to drop the windshield about 1 1/4" at its lowest setting, and that took care of the problem. My line of sight over the top is about twenty or thirty feet in front of me now, and I don't really care if the road's a little blurry closer than that.
Sport mode for me
133 ...yes. F yes.
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Do they hit your high way bars??
They do touch slightly at full lock, but not enough to concern me.
@@slowridertv thank you. I just looked and they do not have them for my 2013 Heritage….
@@JohnJones-op8uf That's weird. But it appears Dennis Kirk has some for your 2013
@@slowridertv yes, I had ordered them but didn’t fit my bike. I would have to remove my turn signals…
Lol. I have a Harley with NO actual ignition key. Its only the fob and the fork lock. I have yet to see one single video of anyone with a harley thats 2022 and up talking about this fob situation. I got the bike from a friend who never rode it 1 mile its a brand new bike he let sit for almost 2 years....
Great vid, I wanted fork deflectors anyways and didn’t even know they reduced buffeting which is sort of a problem for me. Another route is to actually get a smaller windshield or angle yours if it’s possible so it only protects your body up to your neck, then your head is in a steady stream. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than buffeting and keeps your torso warm.
Man that thing sounds good under load! Love the way my Tiger 900 sounds too.
Why not buy a real tiger then ?
@@cynic150 ok?
Love riding on the bridge great views
I've ridden the Chesapeake Bay Bridge several times. BEAUTIFUL ride. If you ever have a chance, the Mackinac Bridge is an experience. Safe Riding.
Nice vid. Where do you mount your Gopro.?I tried using one and put it on top of my helmet and the sound was like I was in a hurricane. Also do you have an external mic setup?
Thanks! I use Chinmounts.com, been very happy with them, and I really like the point of view. The only way to get acceptable audio is to use a mic inside the helmet. I have a lavalier mic that plugs into a GoPro media mod, and I run the cable inside the helmet.
I've driven over that bridge once or twice. Well I guess if I drove over it once I had to come back that way, so I've been on it at least twice. :) Ecstatically bridges are beautiful. However, I do have a bit of a phobia when it comes to going over tall/long bridges. I'll stay in the middle lane have both hands on the steering wheel and if there is a vehicle in front of me I will get close, not too close, but close to it and ride it until near the end of the bridge. I don't look over at the rail sides at the water either - I only look right in front of me. I know. I know. I made this all about me. LOL :)
That ship causing the bridge collapse in Baltimore has me on edge now whenever I see a ship near the bay bridge.
I don't get it my Harley tires have over 12k on them and I'm not even close to needing new tires.
I suspect Harley installs good quality tires from the factory. And tires for sportier bikes use a softer compound for more grip, but less tread life.
Different riding styles and different bikes. I'm lucky to get 10k out of the tires on my Ultra limited.
I just changed the back tire on my 23 Lowrider s Saturday. Free tires for life from my dealer. Only 7400 miles on the bike. PS I probably would have turned around when I saw that water in the beginning. I did just that in Sea Isle NJ on Sunday. Didn't want to chance going through 3 feet of water.
If anyone needs to see details of the Ocean City bike week incident I mentioned www.oceancitytoday.com/news/local-walsh-family-hoping-for-miracle-after-hit-and-run-collision-in-ocean-city/article_61cd3796-75ec-11ef-ba84-cf327fcc6245.html
Mrs Slow rider says never let your slowrider wife see your speed. She will care. Don't make me put training wheels on that while your gone.
love your content brother. I just have a question is the seat comfortable for long rides?
Thanks. Really appreciate that! But no, the stock seat is not very comfortable for long rides. I did a 5 hour ride recently and after 3 hours it was almost unbearable.
Where i live, they do a couple of bands where the car tires would be, but they leave them proud fron the rest of the road, if your just going straight there isn't much of a problem but when you're turning they are really annoying and make you feel like you're are going to fall. I really hate them.
This bike is amazing, the engine is simply stunning, pulls in any gear.
Definitely!
Definitely welded in China
it looks good but that rear fender is awful, big chunk of metal/plastic for no reason
What if you changed the bike battery out or take it out for winter. Well you have to do the code allover again
Pretty sure it remembers the code. Good question!
Very good review. Thanks. I’m 73. Getting close to downsizing from my Indian Springfield. The 650 S appears to have reasonable power for its displacement and is much much lighter by about 300 lbs. when that day comes I’ll give it a look. I do love my Springfield though. I’ve ridden those roads in Caroline County so Hello from Frederick County on the Western Shore:) Take care and ride safe.
Hello MD neighbor. Thank you for the comment. The Springfield is a beauty for sure. I think you would find a Vulcan S to be a more spritely ride, and it does have the power to be exciting when you get the revs up. Also easier and cheaper to maintain compared to most larger bikes. Stay safe.
Thanks for your review/ thoughts on the Rally.
It's the helmet Bro. I've never experienced buffetting on my 05 Heritage softail classic. Had a Heritage before that and never experienced it. I put on a helmet and jeez did my head get a workout 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Haven't worn a helmet since.
I have a 883 sportster with fob siren etc, i want to get rid of it all, just turn ignition on and off, been told dynatech sells modules i can just connect what you all think?
Finally, some good analysis.
It’s beautiful. I have a Kawasaki eliminator. I’m thinking about getting a softail as well. All same reasons for me I didn’t wanna start out with a heavier bike.
Recently picked up a 2024 S1000GT+ in black just like yours. Added Helibars and a Sargent seat and can ride for hours. The bike came with a T-Rex Racing center stand which is a huge upgrade. I highly recommend that for all S1000GT owners.
one of the things I like about mine is when sitting on the bike the view in front of you ie the cockpit area is very clean and uncluttered . The TFT screen is nice and big and clear. This is what I like about Suzukis, they have a very simple and clear design approach even when servicing and taking off bodywork, everything (for a motorcycle) is accessible unlike some other brands.
It's not going to work
Next you need an app to start it 😅