7 Things I check before going on a long distance Motorcycle Adventure Journey! Honda Dominator 650

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  • Опубліковано 21 чер 2021
  • Hey Guys, we’re getting ready for Iceland. Just a few more days and we’ll be on our way. In this Video i prepare the Honda for the Journey. Just a few thing I always do before I go on a long motorcycle Journey. Let me know in the comments what I should ad to the routine or what you think I definitely should be doing;) hope you like this video and if so, leave us a thumbs up. Cheers, Marc
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    For this Video and for all the videos i do at home, not being out with the bike i use Final Cut since for me it was the easiest to use program with a very intuitive Interface and cool colorgrading options.
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    More about that and how i do stuff i will probably explain in future videos.
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  • @ftby59mikeD
    @ftby59mikeD 2 роки тому +4

    👍good points Marc, remember "blue Loctite" is your friend for loose fasteners!

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      Yes I will get me some 🤙🏼

  • @hondaryder3779
    @hondaryder3779 2 роки тому +3

    Fellow travellers on older bikes: allways use the oil the manufacturer recommends. 10w40 semi synthetic in this case, if you put full synthetic your clutch could start slipping( wet clutch).

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      Alrighty. Thanks for the tip. Will do! Cheers, Marc 🤙🏼

  • @ManoleZidaru
    @ManoleZidaru 2 роки тому +2

    Cool and informative video. 👏
    Keep up the good work, Marc! ✌️

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much and thanks for tuning in. Have a great day! Cheers, Marc

  • @andrewnahnichuk6300
    @andrewnahnichuk6300 3 роки тому +1

    Nice, 👍 man!!! Have a nice and safe trip to Iceland!!!

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you and cheers from Iceland 🇮🇸 Videos coming 🔜🤙🏼

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o 2 роки тому +4

    I would check the oil level every day. I see the oil filler is in the same position as on my old XT500. In '86, I made the mistake of not checking the oil every day in Spain on the XT and ran it short, starving the top-end. It rattled all the way back to England and required a top-end rebuild. Cheap enough but all my fault. Great idea to check everything is tightened up on a big single.

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Yes checking very regularly 🤗

  • @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968
    @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks marc , really enjoyed

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you🤙🏼 glad you like it🚀

  • @prevotfrancis8933
    @prevotfrancis8933 3 роки тому +1

    These Dom are the best !

  • @GAMER-MM
    @GAMER-MM 3 роки тому +1

    Useful video! Thank you!! :)

  • @KLRmurdercycle
    @KLRmurdercycle 2 роки тому +1

    Neat. I didn't know the Dominators had oil frames.

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah actually do! Good system and does keep the oil temp solid, I mean unless you’re in the city at 40 degrees Celsius in summer 😂🥵

  • @rufus1981pl
    @rufus1981pl 2 роки тому +2

    Hi. Buy a special thread glue. There are two types: red and blue. Great videos. I have a motorcycle myself for a short time and I would like to ride it around Europe. I am from Poland. Best regards

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Cool thanks for the tip mate 🤗🤙🏼

  • @SOLOMOTOUK
    @SOLOMOTOUK 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Marc I went your from Instagram and just subscribed to your channel some good tips here may I suggest using blue Loctite it strong enough to hold anything but can be undo easy stay safe 👍👍

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  3 роки тому +1

      Hey man, thanks for watching and subscribing, really appreciate it! And yes I’m gonna get me some loctide, thanks for the tip👌🏼 cheers, Marc

  • @davidedalceri369
    @davidedalceri369 3 роки тому +2

    Ciao Marc... check ok...👍😉

  • @hamermohareb6826
    @hamermohareb6826 3 роки тому +1

    Good maintenance........
    Hi Marc
    Does mean reason to install Pannier rack side carrier for protection when motorcycle fall or to carrying the hard luggage cases?

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  3 роки тому

      Hey, actually I have drybags soft panniers, but I had the problem that they push the plastic against the exhaust so I installed the rack. But anyways rack is always a good protection, you’re right!👍🏼👍🏼 cheers

    • @hamermohareb6826
      @hamermohareb6826 3 роки тому +1

      @@MarcTravels Thank's Marc🤝🤝

  • @keesverhagen9227
    @keesverhagen9227 2 роки тому +1

    May i recommend the E-Scott oiler ? It is so easy to install and it will lube the chain constantly. On my second last bike a 800 XC the chain did more then 65000 km. After filling the reservoir you only need to take a little bit of chainoil with you. A few thousend of km without any hasle.

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      Yeah good idea! Will do that when I’m back I. Berlin. Make it a video probably, to show you guys 🤗🤙🏼 thanks for tuning in 👍🏼

    • @keesverhagen9227
      @keesverhagen9227 2 роки тому +1

      @@MarcTravels There is also a big reservoir for it. Then you can do 10.000 km without refilling. Tubelube or something similar it is called. But if you will Google you probably will find something for a handjob.😇🤭🤭

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      @@keesverhagen9227 haha maree my girlfriend always laughs at me when i talk about lubricant 🤣

  • @pw9150
    @pw9150 2 роки тому +1

    Well done 👍🏻
    Next time in the shade with a cool C2-less blond 🍺 … 😜✨👋🏻

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      Thanks 😁 and yes 🍺🤙🏼

  • @Firewall211
    @Firewall211 2 роки тому +1

    Hello,
    Do you have a link of the pump your are using to check your tire pressure? If you are happy with it of course :D

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it’s cool👍🏼 search for Xiaomi Airpump. Cheers 🤙🏼

  • @kawakalypse2770
    @kawakalypse2770 2 роки тому +1

    Zwei Dinge: 1. Scott-oiler, absolut zu empfehlen. 2. ist das ein teil des Parkplatzes vom Stauraum dreilinden?

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      Dank dir für den Tipp. Nein der Parkplatz ist in Berlin🤙🏼 danke fürs reinschauen, cheers Marc

    • @humanbeing1675
      @humanbeing1675 2 роки тому +1

      Hab ich auch vermutet😅

  • @ede6466
    @ede6466 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Marc,
    Little question, when you ride with you Honda for long travels, what is the temperature of the oil?

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      Hey man, thanks for reaching out. Usually under normal weather conditions it’s between 90-95 C, but it does go up with hot weather and/or city traffic. Last year in Italy and Croatia it was up to 42C in the shades, so I had to stop when she got over 110C oil temperature. But usually no problems with over heating. What’s yours like?

    • @ede6466
      @ede6466 2 роки тому +2

      ​ @Marc Travels
      I have a XR600R 1987, i live in Belgium, when the T° is 20°C, after 20 kms, my XR600 is 120°C hot, it is not normal. I 'dont know what is the problem.

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Hm…you have the Right amount of oil in there?

    • @ede6466
      @ede6466 2 роки тому +1

      @@MarcTravels yes the volume of oil si correct.

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      I use 10w40 oil…what do you use?

  • @MarkJames61
    @MarkJames61 2 роки тому +1

    Do you find a bit of Loctite helps so that screws stay put?

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I need to try that out, it will help for sure! Will get me some. Thanks Mark! Cheers 🤙🏼

    • @MarkJames61
      @MarkJames61 2 роки тому +1

      @@MarcTravels I used Loctite for 'insurance' when I travelled last summer on my 1990 honda revere. I'm sure someone will point out some problem with doing this but... I live and learn

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      @@MarkJames61 i think lock tide is a really good idea 👍🏼

  • @dannyvan5792
    @dannyvan5792 2 роки тому +1

    ik zou toch de juiste olie gebruiken , er is veel verschil in motorolie

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому

      10w40 semi synthetic should be alright 👍🏼

  • @burnsystem1177
    @burnsystem1177 2 роки тому +3

    Caution! This is not the correct method to check the oil level on honda RFVC engines like the dominator. You may damage your engine! The best way to check the oil level is to do it while the engine is hot and within seconds after the engine has stopped. The oil goes back into the engine when the engine is stopped, and the level is done in the frame. You can find the method on the maintenance manuals.
    Your Dominator is beautiful! love this version

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for tuning in and the advice.🤙🏼 have a Great day, Marc

    • @sammlertube9785
      @sammlertube9785 2 роки тому +1

      @@MarcTravels Thats also the first thing I noticed. If you check and refill like this, you will have too much oil in, which is something, this engines don't like. I actually have two of this old Dom's, already had 7. But its correct, to check oil level of such big bore aircooled Engines often. The guy from who I bought the last one with damaged engine, didn't:
      ua-cam.com/video/a3B1FRDgSGM/v-deo.html
      Sorry for my bad english, I'm from Germany

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  2 роки тому +1

      Kein Problem, deutsch passt auch. Danke auch fürs reinschauen und den tip. Werde auf jeden Fall gut drauf achten nicht zu viel rein zu machen. Bis jetzt hatte ich auch noch nie zu viel drin beim Öl wechseln, eher immer etwas zu wenig. Aber gut, habe auch vor dem Ölwechsel natürlich nicht nochmal nachgefüllt.;) Liebe Grüße, Marcus

    • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
      @user-sw2lv3zp6o 2 роки тому

      I spotted that as well. My XT500 was the same.

    • @dracula88881
      @dracula88881 2 роки тому

      Oil is important and do not buy the Cheapest .. ! also tire preasure is not good presented..

  • @Firewall211
    @Firewall211 6 місяців тому

    Hello Marc,
    I know you are not driving the Honda anymore, but I still have a little question for you about the MRA Windscreen you are using.
    Do you have problems with your handlebar/ mirors hitting the MRA windscreen? Because I've just bought one and I have that problem.... :/
    Video of the problem:
    ua-cam.com/users/shorts8WG2P0BKU8o
    Thank's and have a good trip on your electric motorcycle :)

  • @olafzijnbuis
    @olafzijnbuis Рік тому +1

    At 01:22
    Careful. You better use proper motorcycle oil. Your bike has a wet clutch.
    Some oils for cars contain friction modifiers. Using such oil in a motorcycle with a wet clutch may cause a slipping clutch.
    If you are lucky the cheaper car oils do not contain friction modifiers.
    I would only use it in an emergency,

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  Рік тому +1

      The oil I use is motorcycle oil 👍🏼

    • @olafzijnbuis
      @olafzijnbuis Рік тому +1

      Ok. I did not see it on the can.
      Nice bike.

    • @olafzijnbuis
      @olafzijnbuis Рік тому

      What I like about your bike is:
      That it is very basic
      Dry sump oil system
      Kickstarter
      Prolink rear suspension
      And no CAN bus / iPhone App / ABS / traction-control and all the other things that can fail.
      I owned a 1982 Honda CBX-1000 Prolink for 23 years from 1998.
      More parts, but still simple. Easy to maintain, and trouble-free.

  • @codiak9242
    @codiak9242 Рік тому

    Schade das Du deinen Chanel nur auf Englisch machst!

    • @MarcTravels
      @MarcTravels  Рік тому +1

      Hab auch untertitel👍🏼 sobald es UA-cam mir möglich macht und finanzierbar ist für mich lass ich sie auch in mehrere sprachen ubersetzen 🤙🏼