Torrential Rain, Sand, Whoops & Amazing Tracks | This Ride Had It ALL | OTBW Holiday Send
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2023
- End of the year holiday ride. What better way to cap it off the year than to get out on the V-Strom 800DE?
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Thanks so much for your vids on the Vstrom 8 this year. I'm looking to sell my trusty DR 650 and buy a Vstrom 8 in the new year. I've been deliberating between Vstrom vs KTM 890 Adventure, but keep coming back to the Vstrom's reliability & better value. Will better suit my riding which is generally outback long distance out from Cairns. Anyway, cheers and have a great NY.
It's a good bike, I'm enjoying it. You're right, it will definitely be more reliable. The KTM is more capable though
Loving the Suzuki videos, don’t see many people riding these off road so it’s brilliant to have your opinion 👍
Thanks mate. Been having a blast
You have very nearly convinced me to buy one! Was looking at the T7 but the 800 is looking good and capable off road!
I thoroughly enjoy your videos on the 800DE. Excellent riding, you've proved to me that the 800 can handle anything that I would throw at it.
Thanks for watching mate
I saw the Kwakka Sake video where Juddy and Josh were riding the same dirt roads. An old farmer ran them off uphill from that white gate. Juddy spilled his KLR on the low water bridge where you met the black pickup.
You do some fantastic riding in wonderful country. If I wasn't still paying on my Africa Twin, I would have to buy an 800DE like yours.
Happy New Year, looking forward to 2024 OnTheBackWheel.
Yeah right, didn't know it was private property! Nothing wrong with the big AT! I like the new one they've announced
nice walk , the paths in the middle of pine trees looks like the paths of my region in the south west of France 👍🙂
Cool, must be good riding there
You are such a great rider.
Would be great to see some adventure riding tips & tricks / guide series from you!
Thanks mate. I might leave that to the pros for a while!
Really nice tracks there, Curtis!
Definitely mate. There parts north of Pomona were great fun
Always enjoyable watching your adventures on the 800DE.
Thanks mate. Loving the bike, been a great commuter and ADV bike for me
Another great video 👏👏👏
Thanks mate!
Curtis, thanks for a great fun year of videos. Now on to the next! Looking forward to the new bikes and new rides.
Thanks mate
Great adventure in the rain Curtis. Have a good xmas mate.
Thanks mate. Hope you and the family have a great one
That’s adventure riding! 👍
The sounded great at times, good growl.
You’ve had a great riding year. The VStrom has been a great choice for you.
I’m contemplating having some suspension work done on my 890 Adventure, it’s the base or S model from 22’.
Happy New Year Curtis! Hopefully 24’ will be an even better year!
Thanks mate. I've always found suspension upgrades are worth it if you've got the money
really like your video! I'm looking to buy a 800DE next year but is will cost me lots of money in China😮💨😮💨😮💨
I didn't know they cost so much there
Go pro silicon cover thing works well - been through some heavy rain on both moto and MTB, and zero leaks
I'll have a look, could be the ticket
Great video, but don't kill yourself:))
Curious, now that you have had the DE longer and put it through the ringer, would you consider it closer to the T7 in off-road capability than originally thought? The rough terrain and single-track stuff look crazy for an ADV bike!
Cheers! The T7 still has it covered by a bit off-road. The 800 would be closer with the suspension done but then it still doesn't have the ground clearance and extra weight
As a returning rider who after almost bought a CR450RL last week but settled for a 300 rally instead😮…I can report I was averaging 50km per hour for awhile in the forests around Coffs Harbour , not quite the speeds you were hitting on the trails …😅…but close😊.
Sounds plenty quick enough! There are loads of suspension mods out there now too that really improve the Rally
Cheers , at 95 kg plus actually finding the suspension ok , standing up of course .
It’s a bit front end heavy …but it’s a great bike to explore .
Great vids and awsome channel.
I bought an 800de, been outfitting it with big screen, center stand, have engine guards on the way.
Im not experienced off road at all, with knobbies, the 800 will do wayy more than i ever could at this time....
What would springs and revalving cost?
Thanks mate, sounds like you are setting it up nicely. Suspension would start at about 600 and be 1000 for a full revalve and springs
Awesome content mate. Just wondering what hearing protection you are wearing?
Thanks mate. I use ear buds, Jabra Elite 7. Fit nicely in the helmet and decent sound quality
What tools do you keep on you ? Spare tubes and a way to change them ?
For small rides like this, just a front tube (it can double as a rear to get you out of trouble) and a tool roll bag. That has enough to get both the front and rear tyres off if need be. I'm just go ta little bicycle pump atm but might look into gettin a lightweight electric/battery pump
Why did the QuadLock not Lock? I have the same setup, but now I wonder....
It's happened a few times now. I think riding on bumpy terrain it wiggles loose or when it's not exactly clipped on it falls off. When I click it on again properly it doesn't fall off
0:18 that bottoming out 😬. Have you adjusted your suspension on the v storm ? I’m considering getting one next year.
That is adjusted! Compression is pretty well all the way in, preload in a bit too. Needs new springs and valving, most soft ADV bikes do unfortunately
I see you haven't sold your YSS stuff, I had all most given up on finding a decent F800gs for a good price (I was too slow three times) and had almost decided to go for a nice low k KLR as an interim ride for a season or two, until Royal Enfield released the Au price for their new Himalayan 450. So I have decided to go down that path. Haven't owned a new bike since 1977. So the three-year warranty might see me out, or hopefully not. Still have my very clean KLX400r for day rides & weekend camping. So I'm giving up my aspirations of 80hp+ and keeping it tame. Stay safe and stop loosing electronic stuff. Cheers and stay on the back wheel. 👍
Yeah still hasn't sold which is strange. Great choice on the Himalayan, the new ones look great and are well priced
@@onthebackwheel Yes, I was about to contact you as I almost grabbed a great looking KLR. But the 450 is reported to have great suspension for that price point & good low/mid-range grunt. As well as a 400k + range on its tank. So I hope to stay fit enough for some long range camping trips north, south & west. And don't forget the 24/7 road assistance.
@@ShadowVonChadwick oh wow, that's a great addition. Should be a great bike mate, and comfortable
What phone mount are you using on the 800DE? Thanks
Quad Lock
Great video as usual:)
What sort of earplugs are you wearing there Curtis?
I wear Jabra elite 7. Really happy with them. Noise cancelling, decent sound quality and more importantly fit well with a helmet
Jabra Elite 7, Active or Pro? I’ve been looking at a pair that actually work. Great to see you recommend these and are happy with them. I’ll definitely get a pair. Might be worth doing a dedicated review, there isn’t much on UA-cam. More telling you what doesn’t work.
@@florme6494 elite 7. I was actually thinking about doing a video on the topic, or even a review for them. I searched hard for ones that fit in a helmet properly
So is the stock spring on the rear shock too soft? I'm 160 lbs (72 kg) and was hoping that I wouldn't have to have it resprung.
The rear spring isn't too bad. It's a little soft for me but im 90kg and ride like a goose
The spring is alright. I am about 180 and had close to 50 pounds on the back and I did crank the preload and it was fine.
Hey mate I love your channel, I can see your a good rider, but I do worry about you getting seriously hurt riding at some of the speeds you were doing on the dirt roads. Keep up the great video's.
I'm still here and kicking mate 💪
Over 100mph at one point! You must have some balls 👍
@@iangriffiths9930 it was like a dirt highway there, good fun! 😁
is this Australia?
Certainly is