ATTENTION: The electrical problems seen in this video were resolved about a week after filming. To find out what was going on and how it was fixed, watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/CKgj6boQGQQ/v-deo.html
Being out on the road and then having the bike not start is a sinking feeling I've experienced before, and in my case the battery was also the culprit. My Triumph is a 2005 model, so it has a carburetor and doesn't have all the electronics your bike has, but the battery got me all the same. I enjoyed watching the No GPS series and look forward to seeing more.
Just found your channel today and watched all of your “no gps” adventure…thank you very much for making this available. I really enjoyed it. Video footage / commentary are excellent and the speed twin is beautiful. Getting ready to consume more of your content. Thanks.
@@VanBlamm I bought a multimeter and a charger. My intention is to verify the battery voltage frequently and keep it charged. Maybe this new battery will last more than 2 years...🙏
It turned out to be the wire for my heated grips fraying where it meets the battery terminal. Same current through less copper meant more heat. I don't think it was ultimately the cause of my battery crapping out (that was probably old age), but it did confuse the hell out of me until I could properly figure out what had happened. I have since re-wired the grips with a relay, like I should have in the first place.
Just finished the whole series (I'm a bit late) and subscribed. Your videos are up there with the absolute best on UA-cam, can't wait to see what you have in store in 2022. :)
I really enjoyed your adventure. Thanks for sharing. Glad you got your issues with the bike resolved. Subscribed and I am looking forward to the rest of your content.
Great video thanks. I can relate to the frustration of having a weak battery on the ST and worrying if it will start everytime instead of simply enjoying the ride. I resolved this by starting the bike while the fuel pump is still priming and it starts everytime until I get a new battery.
Great series! thanks for documenting! I agree with your conclusion on tech. I use google maps to plan routes, I have my service manual on my phone and I have Bluetooth communicator. Its all very handy but I don't need or rely on any of it to have a fantastic trip.
Thank you! I'll be bopping around the east coast this year (no plans for another big trip out west) so I'll let you know if I'm planning to hit Philadelphia
Love it man. Can't afford the speed twin yet but I'm hopefully getting a Street Scrambler this coming season and getting out to some of your sticker locations!! Keep making awesome vids!!
Thanks! It's just a generic lapel mic crammed into the cheek pad of my helmet, but I was careful not to expose it to any airflow. I also run a "vocal presence" filter on it in Premiere Pro for the parts that are at freeway speed.
@@VanBlamm Awesome! I will give it another try soon. I Tried it previously with my Tascam dr-05x and a lapel mic with a deadcat but must've had my gain way too high or something and it was pretty unusable lol. Gotta love learning new talents for our UA-cam adventures. Love your content by the way. Been binging on it here at work and already want to go over Beartooth Pass so what you're doing is working friend!
At about the 4-minute point I hear a familiar theme song . . . "The perils of having dealt with M of D" yes; the trouble began at Northern Virginia's Worst BMW/Royal Enfield/Triumph dealer, bar none. Buyer beware!
@@VanBlamm my location in Virginia puts me equidistant between M of Dulles, VA and Select Cycle in Greensboro, N.C. These are the worst 2 dealers in this area without a doubt; I have bought a bunch of different bikes since 2013 (2 ninjas, 3 Triumphs and getting ready to buy another Enfield 650) and have extensive experience with dealers in VA, PA, Ohio...just saying
Pretty good! I confess I have never properly dialed it in, and I don't adjust anything when adding luggage. I definitely know when I hit bumps, but it's not any less comfortable than stock, and it's competent enough for the kind of riding I consider to be sporty.
Oh good. I have the street twin and put the front springs on last year and they make a big difference when I stop. I just bought the rear but haven't put them on yet.
ATTENTION: The electrical problems seen in this video were resolved about a week after filming. To find out what was going on and how it was fixed, watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/CKgj6boQGQQ/v-deo.html
Being out on the road and then having the bike not start is a sinking feeling I've experienced before, and in my case the battery was also the culprit. My Triumph is a 2005 model, so it has a carburetor and doesn't have all the electronics your bike has, but the battery got me all the same. I enjoyed watching the No GPS series and look forward to seeing more.
Great video again.....it’s the real world! 👍🇬🇧
Waiting for season 2 of this epic roadmovie !
Just found your channel today and watched all of your “no gps” adventure…thank you very much for making this available. I really enjoyed it. Video footage / commentary are excellent and the speed twin is beautiful. Getting ready to consume more of your content. Thanks.
Glad you're enjoying it!
Good job VB, you handled it well..the Gods were with you..
Yes, you do inspire me to go out and ride. Thank you for sharing your trips!
Simply amazing! This is the second time I watch the No GPS series. I have a Speed Twin and recently replaced the battery.
Thank you! I'll be replacing this new one precisely at the two-year mark (July 2023). Not taking a chance on repeating this experience.
@@VanBlamm I bought a multimeter and a charger. My intention is to verify the battery voltage frequently and keep it charged. Maybe this new battery will last more than 2 years...🙏
That melted battery boot means a poor (and hence hot) connection somewhere, either loose battery lug, or bad crimp, corrosion, etc.
It turned out to be the wire for my heated grips fraying where it meets the battery terminal. Same current through less copper meant more heat. I don't think it was ultimately the cause of my battery crapping out (that was probably old age), but it did confuse the hell out of me until I could properly figure out what had happened. I have since re-wired the grips with a relay, like I should have in the first place.
Enjoyed your videos of your trip. Vancouver,BC
Just finished the whole series (I'm a bit late) and subscribed. Your videos are up there with the absolute best on UA-cam, can't wait to see what you have in store in 2022. :)
Thanks very much!
I really enjoyed your adventure. Thanks for sharing. Glad you got your issues with the bike resolved. Subscribed and I am looking forward to the rest of your content.
Great video thanks. I can relate to the frustration of having a weak battery on the ST and worrying if it will start everytime instead of simply enjoying the ride.
I resolved this by starting the bike while the fuel pump is still priming and it starts everytime until I get a new battery.
Thanks for this. Bummer about the bike issues towards the end. I'd love to do something like this some day.
You totally can! Just make sure your battery is in good shape first
Yikes, I was stressed out just watching this episode! Glad it worked out…even if you have some grey hairs to show for it.
Great series! thanks for documenting! I agree with your conclusion on tech. I use google maps to plan routes, I have my service manual on my phone and I have Bluetooth communicator. Its all very handy but I don't need or rely on any of it to have a fantastic trip.
Thank you!
Just finished all the videos, great stuff! I’m a speed twin rider out of the Philadelphia area, let me know if you ever come through up here.
Thank you! I'll be bopping around the east coast this year (no plans for another big trip out west) so I'll let you know if I'm planning to hit Philadelphia
Love it man. Can't afford the speed twin yet but I'm hopefully getting a Street Scrambler this coming season and getting out to some of your sticker locations!! Keep making awesome vids!!
Awesome, I hope you do! The Street Scrambler is a great bike
U da man, Van!!
I prefer maps, but then again I am so old, Sacagawea used to guide me across the West.
Great video and crisp riding audio! How do you get it so clean?
Thanks! It's just a generic lapel mic crammed into the cheek pad of my helmet, but I was careful not to expose it to any airflow. I also run a "vocal presence" filter on it in Premiere Pro for the parts that are at freeway speed.
@@VanBlamm Awesome! I will give it another try soon. I Tried it previously with my Tascam dr-05x and a lapel mic with a deadcat but must've had my gain way too high or something and it was pretty unusable lol. Gotta love learning new talents for our UA-cam adventures. Love your content by the way. Been binging on it here at work and already want to go over Beartooth Pass so what you're doing is working friend!
How did you manage to burn the second batter in a year? :)
It's the same one. This was filmed in June, but I didn't get a chance to edit this series until after I had sorted out the battery.
@@VanBlamm Ah, makes sense then, I thought it was the new one already. Anyway, great trip!
Thank you!
At about the 4-minute point I hear a familiar theme song . . . "The perils of having dealt with M of D" yes; the trouble began at Northern Virginia's Worst BMW/Royal Enfield/Triumph dealer, bar none. Buyer beware!
Pretty sure they're Northern VA's only BMW/Royal Enfield/Triumph dealer, which when you think about it technically makes them the best one too.
@@VanBlamm my location in Virginia puts me equidistant between M of Dulles, VA and Select Cycle in Greensboro, N.C. These are the worst 2 dealers in this area without a doubt; I have bought a bunch of different bikes since 2013 (2 ninjas, 3 Triumphs and getting ready to buy another Enfield 650) and have extensive experience with dealers in VA, PA, Ohio...just saying
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How did the TEC suspension hold up on your touring?
Pretty good! I confess I have never properly dialed it in, and I don't adjust anything when adding luggage. I definitely know when I hit bumps, but it's not any less comfortable than stock, and it's competent enough for the kind of riding I consider to be sporty.
Oh good. I have the street twin and put the front springs on last year and they make a big difference when I stop. I just bought the rear but haven't put them on yet.
Sadly the bike was less capable than you...gutted