That was great. I think that you are better than you give yourself credit for. I enjoyed the 'I messed up that turn.' 'Yeah, and you went the wrong way.'
i did something similar on pig of a bike (KLR 650 mK.I), and after some 20ish years switch to 250 4 stroke, 450 mx and now, 450 Dual sport (yamaha WR), these touring bikes are HEAVY AF compared to light off roaders. and yes, i did nearly 1000 kilometers long trip with 450 (which is considered light adventure bike, if adventure at all :P ) so i have some experiences too. nice to see people attending courses like this, they can be real life saver one day ;)
Great video. Can definitely relate to that feeling towards the end of the day, when you're knackered and whilst you've gained a lot of skills and confidence from the training, everything starts to feel like you're one small step away from catastrophe! 😅
@@BobsBikingAdventures they set a fairly decent pace for the free ride bit (although I’m sure it was a walk in the park for them), my brain was struggling to process one obstacle to the next! Great fun though!
New to your channel. Excellent video! I rode a 690 in the US on TET and BDR routes last month over 23 days and 4,200 miles. Mostly geared to bigger bikes but I could have done with a day or two of your training beforehand. I have a 2023 701 so Euro 5 crap which doesn’t help. So right on physical fitness and not helped as you get older/lazier. I’m 65 and well aware of the weight of bigger bikes like the T7. The 701 is a great thing. Look forward to the next instalment.
Hi Ian, thanks for the comment! My friend has a newer 701 and he’s had his ecu tuned on a dyno, he reckons it’s pretty much perfect! I think I’ll be doing that next. The other good mod to do is change the sprockets, most go down a tooth on the front or up a couple on the back. Changes the feel of the bike entirely and makes 1st and 2nd much more usable off road. 👍
@@frankiemaserati701 Hi Frankie. It’s probably the way to go but be careful with insurance. I tried a fuel dongle which was pretty much the same with worse fuel economy. My 2019 690 managed over 80 mpg in 4,200 mixed miles. It’s decated, Wings can and Rottweiler fuel dongle. With the road miles being pretty much half I was on stock gearing which worked fine. It has a Rade range extender so TwinAir filter. The most expensive mod on the bike is Kineo tubeless wheels. Very nice but extortionate! I’m not interested in outright power but a rideable bike for town and trails. I still can’t believe that the best they can do is the awful thing as stock. Other Euro 5 bikes seem fine. My 890 a case in point. Thanks for the tips! Cheers, Ian
@@frankiemaserati701 I saw those and looks a great system not to mention way cheaper. My old buddy had a puncture on our trip on his Tiger 900 which is tubeless. A plug and tiny electric pump had us running in 15 minutes. I dread to imagine a tube puncture.
How do you like them Fasthouse overalls? Good obstacles. Going over those with the tall 701 must have been real interesting. I have some single track on my property with similar obstacles (logs, drop offs, small rock garden) to help keep the rust off. The differences between my 701 and 350 are really noticeable, but mainly the height. and I'm 6'4". Standing on the 701 makes me feel soo much taller. Thought about lowering just a little bit. Also, appreciate the subtle classical music over a bunch of loud pop music.
@@ZeLogicnator5k Yes it is a bit tall, If I could lower the seat without losing ground clearance I would, but you make a performance sacrifice with a lowering link. I think the 2020s onwards are an inch or so shorter though. Those Fasthouse overalls are great - mainly wear them for long distance travel, they have some really useful pockets!
@@frankiemaserati701 Ya mine is a 2016. For me, the slight loss of ground clearance is made up for with being able to flat foot and greater stability. An inch or less loss will mainly impact obstacle clearances. I have other bikes with shorter clearances and have had no issues sliding my skid plate over them. A lowered seat works as well. Seat Concepts makes one.
Looks amazing! Great to see these events in the Uk
That was great. I think that you are better than you give yourself credit for. I enjoyed the 'I messed up that turn.' 'Yeah, and you went the wrong way.'
@@SlipperyJack60 thanks Jack! At 56 some of the trials tested my memory more than my bike skills 🤣
i did something similar on pig of a bike (KLR 650 mK.I), and after some 20ish years switch to 250 4 stroke, 450 mx and now, 450 Dual sport (yamaha WR), these touring bikes are HEAVY AF compared to light off roaders. and yes, i did nearly 1000 kilometers long trip with 450 (which is considered light adventure bike, if adventure at all :P ) so i have some experiences too. nice to see people attending courses like this, they can be real life saver one day ;)
@@ApocGuy I’ve had to turn round on trails many times because of fallen logs, I’ll just hop over them now! Train hard, fight easy! 👍
Great video. Can definitely relate to that feeling towards the end of the day, when you're knackered and whilst you've gained a lot of skills and confidence from the training, everything starts to feel like you're one small step away from catastrophe! 😅
@@BobsBikingAdventures they set a fairly decent pace for the free ride bit (although I’m sure it was a walk in the park for them), my brain was struggling to process one obstacle to the next! Great fun though!
New to your channel. Excellent video! I rode a 690 in the US on TET and BDR routes last month over 23 days and 4,200 miles. Mostly geared to bigger bikes but I could have done with a day or two of your training beforehand. I have a 2023 701 so Euro 5 crap which doesn’t help. So right on physical fitness and not helped as you get older/lazier. I’m 65 and well aware of the weight of bigger bikes like the T7. The 701 is a great thing. Look forward to the next instalment.
Hi Ian, thanks for the comment! My friend has a newer 701 and he’s had his ecu tuned on a dyno, he reckons it’s pretty much perfect! I think I’ll be doing that next. The other good mod to do is change the sprockets, most go down a tooth on the front or up a couple on the back. Changes the feel of the bike entirely and makes 1st and 2nd much more usable off road. 👍
@@frankiemaserati701 Hi Frankie. It’s probably the way to go but be careful with insurance. I tried a fuel dongle which was pretty much the same with worse fuel economy. My 2019 690 managed over 80 mpg in 4,200 mixed miles. It’s decated, Wings can and Rottweiler fuel dongle. With the road miles being pretty much half I was on stock gearing which worked fine. It has a Rade range extender so TwinAir filter. The most expensive mod on the bike is Kineo tubeless wheels. Very nice but extortionate!
I’m not interested in outright power but a rideable bike for town and trails. I still can’t believe that the best they can do is the awful thing as stock. Other Euro 5 bikes seem fine. My 890 a case in point. Thanks for the tips! Cheers, Ian
@@ianross225 I went with Tubliss on my wheels, it’s a great system, has saved me more than once in deep sticky mud!
@@frankiemaserati701 I saw those and looks a great system not to mention way cheaper. My old buddy had a puncture on our trip on his Tiger 900 which is tubeless. A plug and tiny electric pump had us running in 15 minutes. I dread to imagine a tube puncture.
Gutted. I didn't know about this event would have loved to do this
@@offgridlife1362 they may well run another mate, so keep your eyes peeled!
How do you like them Fasthouse overalls?
Good obstacles. Going over those with the tall 701 must have been real interesting. I have some single track on my property with similar obstacles (logs, drop offs, small rock garden) to help keep the rust off. The differences between my 701 and 350 are really noticeable, but mainly the height. and I'm 6'4". Standing on the 701 makes me feel soo much taller. Thought about lowering just a little bit.
Also, appreciate the subtle classical music over a bunch of loud pop music.
@@ZeLogicnator5k Yes it is a bit tall, If I could lower the seat without losing ground clearance I would, but you make a performance sacrifice with a lowering link. I think the 2020s onwards are an inch or so shorter though. Those Fasthouse overalls are great - mainly wear them for long distance travel, they have some really useful pockets!
@@frankiemaserati701 Ya mine is a 2016. For me, the slight loss of ground clearance is made up for with being able to flat foot and greater stability. An inch or less loss will mainly impact obstacle clearances. I have other bikes with shorter clearances and have had no issues sliding my skid plate over them. A lowered seat works as well. Seat Concepts makes one.