Bonjour Pavlin ! I'm now riding with your tips, i'm not an influencable man but you are full of logical. And do not change your accent i love it ! Friendly from France !
Wise words Pavlin. I used to race motorcycles and the one thing that made a huge difference in lap times was suspension. Get it right and the motorcycle is safe and smooth.
Hi Pavlin and thank you! Im watching this while im on a 10000km trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia on my old 1100GS. I couldn't agree more with what you said. Especially with GS guys are getting completely overboard with accessories making an already very heavy bike even heavier. Most mods and accessories are just a cash grab. Good tires, good suspension and good ergonomics... thats all you really need!
Thanks good points. I bought some canvas pannier bags and a couple of simple support bars, total weight less than 1 kg and carry around 6 kg of luggage for 2 people for my trips. We haven't needed anything else, but this is in Thailand, so no cold weather gear and lightweight rain gear. I am 72 years old and don't want a heavy bike.
My $2k, 1999 Suzuki XF650 is proof that you don’t need to have all of the accessories to enjoy an adventure. I did a 4 day trip recently with mates on triumph and ktm 800’s. Only 2 of us completed the trip, and I was one of them. I might have been a bit slower sometimes but I always got there and had as much fun as the others. Keep the shiny side up guys 😎🦘🍻
my friend. i am 85kg, i have the exact same bike(2022 model) and i have made absolutely no changes to it. only tires when the stock ones melted. i go everywhere, 50% on road 50% off the road and hard trails some times. i never had any problems with the suspension. i am not an experienced motorcyclist not because i dont ride bikes for a lot of years but because i dont care much. anyway the t7 is my first big motorcycle, previously i only rided automatic scooters. i love my motorcycle and i go everywhere i can. for the past 11 months i ride oftenly with my girlfriend and i noticed some problems with the suspension obviously. this is the only reason i will start make changes to my bike. fisrst of all the springs and some luggage oriented changes. its perfect to me the way it is but i am sure that if i change the springs i will see a great difference. thank you for your videos and advices. keep going. greetings from greece. love your country. sofia is a greek church and the city's name is greek thats the truth, so im sure you love my country too.
Thank you for the video man. Nice to see an eye opener in the ADV world like this. Everyone thinks they can enduro a 400kg bike but you dont need everything. Just like when you talked about ergonomics. I have a 1988 Aprilia tuareg ETX 50cc (16 y/o licence) with a small rally screen and old seat and it sits really comfortable and wind is no problem… no need for me to upgrade anything. Only added lightbar and a luggage bag :) Greetings from 🇳🇱🇷🇸
Pavlin, another great video. People listen to what Pavlin has to say, you don't need all the extra "marketing" on your adventure bike. I made the mistake myself, and it took years on the road to overcome my ego to let go of the crap weighing down my bike and my wife's bike. Once I did, the bikes got WAY better, particularly off-road. Lastly, the "marketing" farkles are expensive and take away from the funds you can enjoy or prolong your adventure. From those who have done it, you don't need it, stop wasting your money and get out and have an adventure.
I love your videos . After been out of motorcycling for 20 years and without a bike license I got a piaggio MP3 400 have it 1 year and have 12,000 km on it . I’m driving true the Black Forest then to Switzerland from Ireland right now and it’s been amazing. I will apply for my test and get back on 2 wheels but it’s not affecting my current journey in any way. When I parked in chamonix France 2 German guys on BMWs nearly passed out when they saw my Irish plate . Keep up the great work.
Thanks for sharing the secret at the end and reminding about this most important info. To have the necessary mindset is actually an obvious, but a few just forget about it. Some maybe just happy to tune up a stock motorcycle only to give their personal note to it.
Good vid Pavlin. Travel light. Only take what you use. Get the suspension set to your size and bar/peg to your reach/heigth. Just go. Do it, do it today, right now. You'll be glad you did. It is what it is not what you try to make it. Let life come to you. Don't try to outlive it. Be safe. Next time Pavlin
I just finished a trip across the U.S. There are a few places in the Western part of the States where you can run into distances >400KM between petrol stations, like Nevada, but as you stated this is more easily addressed by a can you carry with you for the duration of the trip instead of carrying that weight for the life of the motorcycle.
I am from India and am waiting for the new Him 450 to get tubeless spoke rims. Only reason s changing tubes in remote himalayan regions is very difficult and not to waste time as time is limited in those regions and also that reduces the weight by quite a margin (tubes, tools to remove tyre,tube etc). With tubeless rims I can reduce my luggage to a mazimum of 10kgs. 40 ps power is more than enough for me on our roads. Don't need more power and dont need to brag in front of anyone that I have a big bike.
I am coming to India in January to tour on an older model Himalayan 411cc. We don’t have to worry about flat tyres because the tour operator has a support vehicle. But after riding an 850cc bike for several years, it will be different. My guess is that it will be fine, because from what I have seen, it’s not safe to ride fast in India! I do like the simplicity of the older air cooled motor on the 411, and will be interested to see if the 450 turns out to be as reliable. One of the most enjoyable bikes I ever owned was a Yamaha XT250. Because it was so light I went places that I would never have dared go on a heavy adventure tourer. Sometimes I miss that little bike, and think maybe I need to add one to the toy store. How to sneak it into the garage without my wife noticing could be a problem….
I am coming to India in January to tour on an older model Himalayan 411cc. We don’t have to worry about flat tyres because the tour operator has a support vehicle. But after riding an 850cc bike for several years, it will be different. My guess is that it will be fine, because from what I have seen, it’s not safe to ride fast in India! I do like the simplicity of the older air cooled motor on the 411, and will be interested to see if the 450 turns out to be as reliable. One of the most enjoyable bikes I ever owned was a Yamaha XT250. Because it was so light I went places that I would never have dared go on a heavy adventure tourer. Sometimes I miss that little bike, and think maybe I need to add one to the toy store. How to sneak it into the garage without my wife noticing could be a problem.
well yes and no. While frontal punctures in tubeless tires are easier to fix, if you (for example by stone) break a side of your tubless wheel, you're done, no more travel for you, you wont be able to fix. however if you use tubed wheels, you can always "stich" a side using zip ties, patch id by a duct tame from inside, put a new tube, and you're back onntrack. it's not as good as new, but it will definatelly let you ride to a place, where you could replace whole tire. as for power, 40 is ok most of side roads, however when riding highways (awful, but quick way to get somewhere) you may want some more power for higher speed
Hi Pavlin, thank you for your well structured presentation of your own (!) experience and learnings. With respect to bike selection, I would like to add two criteria. One: test to lift the bike, just you, no help. Two: make sure the bike is robust enough to be able to continue the trip after, at least, after a low speed crash.
Pavlin, it's been a while since I last commented here. This video was a wonderful review of the basics. I sold my GTR 1400 Kawasaki a few years ago, but still enjoy riding along on your videos. Thank you and Cheers, Mate.
I agree with most of your points, as usual, but I love my 23 liter Acerbis tank on my T7. Only 3 kgs more than the stock tank. It’s worth it to me, but I’m very minimalist with my luggage. I would love cruise control on my T7 but I hope Yamaha never adds rider modes and/or traction control.
what I would add at the initial phase, when you said about choosing correct motorcycle, is to chose it to your adventure, not to any. I'm also traveler like you, maybe just with less distance. However when i was choosing motorcycle for my adventures, instead of tenere i choose Tiger 800, because of an engine. while inline 2 gives nice power way low, and inline 3 in triumph is easy to stall, i made some math, and I found out that most of my adventures i ride 6000-8000 km a trip. in most cases its like 2000-3000 km highways there, 2000km spent on various roads visiting places, and back 2000-3000 km highways back, and in those conditions inline 3 is smoother. This is also why i choose 19' front wheel instead of 21' - It's a bit more rougth on more demanding terrain, however when quickly moving on paved roads from turn to turn, i feel difference in handling. So it's worth to listen to you'r advices, hovewer think of them twice if they exactly match to adventers I'm going to ride or not.
Enjoyed the video Pavlin and I agreed all the way through. Especially regarding power commanders or re-mapping ECUs etc. In my eyes, the manufacturer knows better than anyone what the fuelling etc should be and tailor it to give reliability and longevity…I would never attempt to mess about with it..they are the experts and have built it that way for a reason. Best wishes from the UK mate, Mark
The manufacturers tune the ECU to conform to emissions regulations and reduce fuel consumption under WLTP, look at any dyno test read-out and you can see where they are dangerously lean causing brutal engine overheating and terrible rideability.
Ask yourself if you are really going properly off road before spending many dollars on accessories before having a 'road adventure '. Out v strom is an all road rather than off road bike, but with minimal additions it goes as far as my own limitations allow. There are also lots of bikes out there secondhand with all the additional equipment already added, which you will not pay much extra for, if you beed them. Much cheaper. Ride safe 👍
i added the top protection mostly so I could add more spotlights. Where I ride its a long way between destinations (600-800km) and if it ever ends up night time the cows, camels and kangaroos at night are dangerous. lightpower has saved me.
Good content, well explained. If I might point one thing about the engine tuning; your point would be very valid for older bikes, unfortunately newest generation engines are tuned to run very lean and unneficient for emmisions regulations purpouses, that is actually not good at all for engines longevity believe or not, a healthy "map", good air filter like you have, catalitic converter removal and decent exhaust is actually a very good and health way to improve the reliability and longevity of the engine, you'll notice them running smoother and cooler after. This emmisions regulations are forcing manufacturers to do ridiculous mods in the bikes, you simply remove them and let the engine work as it was designed in the first place. As for the power to reliability ratio you've mentioned, 100% correct, if I might clarify why exactly; majority is due to compression ratios, if you notice the tenere 700 for example has fairly low compression resulting in less mechanical stres on the conrods, bearings , crankshaft and because of the less harsh "pulses " there is less stress on the chain, cams, valves etc, cams are milder profile so less wear etc etc, they generate less heat so tolerances can be little smaller too, all this mechanical stress can actually be heard outside the engine, that's why t7 engines and other low compression engines are very quiet (mechanical noise , not exhaust noise) and ktm engines sound like bucket of nails that's not because they are badly engineered but because they are higher performance engines. Not mentioning that higher compression engines require better quality fuel which isn't always available, hence competition bikes build for rallies have a map switch for low quality fuel very often. Cp2 (t7) engine can easily achieve 100 hp with hight compression pistons, more aggressive cams etc, kits are already available on the market. I race my T7 and prefer the incredible reliability of the engine instead of few hp more. Finally if I might advise you, or if you'll take the advise, try decat headers and rapid bike evo fuel ecu, it's not expensive and it's do it yourself plug and play, it connects you your std lambda, collects the data and within few miles corrects fuel map from very lean to correct fueling, I guarantee you'll feel and see the difference in positive way. That's not tuning your bike, instead is removing the unhealthy restrictions, your engine will thank you especially on the long term. You can see my t7 on my channel.
Hi Pavlin. Adv world is a marketing paradise so no surprise there's a lot of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) among people. There's even a dedicated word for such things among adv riders - "farkle". I've started riding motorcycle this year and I was prone into farkling my motorcycle as well. But I ended up installing 3d mesh, bag with cargo net and a TPMS just for the sake of it. And good thing you remind people that adventure is something else than buying a top end GS or Africa Twin.
Good video. I have just changed the side stand spring.Got it from an American company as lazy and trip coming up. Reason , fault light came up and showed up as the side stand ,false fault.. Did research and when I looked at the spring it was very loose and so bounced on bumpy stuff. Hope it helps.
Very useful video just part with changing springs to be corect with driver need probably video for itself.... how to know what to buy brand and specifications, where to buy,... even maybe how to install and what about garanties of producer in case that modifikacation-upgrade. Pozdrav brate!
I actually spent a significant amount to build up a 2020 Honda CB500X with the Rally Raid Level 2 kit. At the time it was the correct choice for me as the Tenere 700, KTM 790;were just out of reach. Another several thousand dollars by the t8me I got the racks and better bash plates, let alone concerns of the Tenere exhaust mount. Would I do it again? Probably not, but that is because it was three years ago and things have evolved. Is it perfect? No. Am I riding it in rougher places I would not have gone with the T7 or 790? Likely. I see motorcycles as a bell curve. A high peaked narrow bell curve could be for a motocross/trials bike or say an R1. Great for what they are designed for but limited at either end of the curve. an adventure or dual sport bike has a bell curve with wider application from single track to highway, thus the peak must be lower as the curve is broader. A 1250 GS could slide more to the highway side and perhaps some dual track and a DR 650 could slide the other direction with less highway. ultimately, the bell curve can only be 100%, or same area under the curve for any given bike knowing what you are going to do and your expectations are the key to accepting the limitations. I used to have 8 motorcycles in the garage and have drifted down to the CB500X. If money wasn’t a consideration (now retired) I would probably have a slightly larger ADV bike. My 500, when on the highway I have to think more about passing. Yes, I always do think when passing but 50 HP loaded (yes still carrying to much) is a lot different than my 140 HP Ducati. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Great and practical information. 👍 I noticed the short cable attached between your brake pedal and engine guard. A brush deflector for off road travel ? Regards, Mike
Hi Pavlin, I purchased a QuadLock phone mount with the vibration dampener for my Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle. I heard that mounting a phone directly to the handlebars could damage the camera. Do you have a vibration dampener on your phone mount?
Hello Pavlin, We always travel as a pair on the motorcycle. At the moment, we are riding a Tiger 800. Would you still recommend riding a light bike, or should we opt for something like a BMW GS instead? Sure, we have managed well with the Tiger so far, but when it's fully loaded and with both of us on it, especially with the rear shock absorber, it reaches its limits. The advantage, however, lies in the lighter weight of the motorcycle. Now, I am wavering back and forth. Should I buy a larger motorcycle or not? I would love to hear your opinion. Regards, Daniel
You nailed it. Because you're practical and are uninterested in trying to impress the hoards with costly bling. I've been asked, in not so direct words, how I'm good with riding an "ugly" motorcycle. The response is simple. I'll pass you and be out of sight before you can get a good look at what I'm riding. 😂
Павлин, както видя, моят Rocket не е офроуд мотоциклет, но за по-малко от 2 години съм го карал на повече приключения от много хора на туристически мотоциклети. Както винаги си прав, но не съм съгласен с едно. Темпомат, знаете ли колко пари вече съм спестил от глоби благодарение на него? 😁
Minimalism when traveling with a motorcycle is is a state of mind that you achieve with years of hard learned lessons and experience...it's very similar to hiking in the mountains - the beginners always start with 20-25 kg backpacks until they realize how stupid is to carry half of your house on the back. The very same with the motorcycles...I have seen 2 people on a T7 the same like Pavlin's bike caring 3 big metal boxes, tent, roll-up bags attached to the side panniers, 20+ liters of tank bag and two 15 liters soft bags attached to the crash bars And all of this was prepared for a pavement roads journey into Turkey...
Any information about what yamaha will change to the tenere for 2025?i saw spy shots ,but the bike is covered.i d like bigger tank,wider windshield,lower tank,wider and more comfortable seat,and some more ponnies wouldnt be bad,at least ten
Sadly many buy to impress others. Other essential IMO is tires Sure you can use anything but.. Off roads on 50/50 tires is more confidence inspiring than 80/20.
Well Pavlin - Traction Control is NOT a luxury, but necessity, for many with less than perfect riding skills, obtaining which, can take a very long time. The CC ( cruise control ) is neither a luxury. I can speak for myself and some people I know, who suffer from "throttle hand numbness" after, even, not very long rides. I need a CC, if I go for an hour + ride ! Squeezing the clutch ( to relief the right hand ) helps, but only if the road is not going up, and it has to be done pretty often.. ....Not to mention the lack of the Slipper Clutch 🤢 .... T700 is a very nice bike, but it is extremely outdated. Yamaha CAN install better electronics and make it overall better - for SAME price + being very reliable, but they DON'T want ! - try find some Tracers 9 that suffer from bad electronics !!! - So, you give very correct advices, but THIS particular bike ( if intended for distant traveling ) is for people who CAN ride VERY, VERY well ! - It is NOT for less experienced riders, or riders with some problems - like myself 🤷♂🤷♂ I am pretty pissed at Yamaha - for being SO stingy !
People who really travel, buy a motor with a preliminary in-depth research, test it with the aim of discovering possible errors, and only then buy protective equipment and, if it is really necessary, they upgrade it with better parts
While this “Baby Ténéré” is a great all-around performer, it has always lacked the aggressive character and rally-bred style of its larger siblings, such as the Ténéré 700 and XT1200Z Super Ténéré. Recently, a customer brought Marcelo Obarrio of Argentina’s STG Tracker a green, low-mileage 2018 Ténéré 250 with just this issue in mind:
Start with a dual sport and add a bunch of stuff on. It'll be cheaper than that 1200cc monster you bought and then have to mod further and its way way lighter.
sorry but have to disagree here, the upgrades are important and if check online you'll find even now Yamaha are now selling and installing the upgrades
Are you the guy who is making a joke about Aprilia Tuareg.Fixing Yamaha with secret suspension and preaching how bad Aprilia is on offroad.Allso the sound question on Aprilia.Are you for real.Italians are masters of perfomance and ability.Why do you play that way?
Hey Pavlin you forgot, grab your favorite drink 😂😂
Next time!
Pavil skipped the cup holder package
Bonjour Pavlin ! I'm now riding with your tips, i'm not an influencable man but you are full of logical. And do not change your accent i love it ! Friendly from France !
I appreciate that!
Wise words Pavlin.
I used to race motorcycles and the one thing that made a huge difference in lap times was suspension. Get it right and the motorcycle is safe and smooth.
Agree about suspension!
Hi Pavlin and thank you!
Im watching this while im on a 10000km trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia on my old 1100GS. I couldn't agree more with what you said. Especially with GS guys are getting completely overboard with accessories making an already very heavy bike even heavier.
Most mods and accessories are just a cash grab. Good tires, good suspension and good ergonomics... thats all you really need!
Have fun!
Evening Pavlin,Grabbed my favourite drink and now drunk with common sense.Wise words as always.Amen brother.
It doesn't even understand Your appreciation!
Thanks good points. I bought some canvas pannier bags and a couple of simple support bars, total weight less than 1 kg and carry around 6 kg of luggage for 2 people for my trips. We haven't needed anything else, but this is in Thailand, so no cold weather gear and lightweight rain gear. I am 72 years old and don't want a heavy bike.
Thanks for sharing!
Habe meine neue Tenere heute beim Händler abgeholt! 😊Danke!
Für bisschen Benzin. 😊 LG Micha
Bitte und Danke für die Unterstützung!
My $2k, 1999 Suzuki XF650 is proof that you don’t need to have all of the accessories to enjoy an adventure.
I did a 4 day trip recently with mates on triumph and ktm 800’s.
Only 2 of us completed the trip, and I was one of them.
I might have been a bit slower sometimes but I always got there and had as much fun as the others.
Keep the shiny side up guys 😎🦘🍻
Thanks for sharing!
Did the KTM not make it?
@@Avery-g-yt the ktm made it but the rider didn’t
my friend. i am 85kg, i have the exact same bike(2022 model) and i have made absolutely no changes to it. only tires when the stock ones melted. i go everywhere, 50% on road 50% off the road and hard trails some times. i never had any problems with the suspension. i am not an experienced motorcyclist not because i dont ride bikes for a lot of years but because i dont care much. anyway the t7 is my first big motorcycle, previously i only rided automatic scooters. i love my motorcycle and i go everywhere i can. for the past 11 months i ride oftenly with my girlfriend and i noticed some problems with the suspension obviously. this is the only reason i will start make changes to my bike. fisrst of all the springs and some luggage oriented changes. its perfect to me the way it is but i am sure that if i change the springs i will see a great difference. thank you for your videos and advices. keep going. greetings from greece. love your country. sofia is a greek church and the city's name is greek thats the truth, so im sure you love my country too.
Thanks for taking the time!
Thanks for sharing, cool content 👍👍
“Pack Lighter Go Further”! 👌
Thanks for watching!
Lovely Content...thanks for making an effort to create this useful video my friend...
My pleasure!
Good common sernse advice. You are so right! Safe trip to South America. I will be following you!
Awesome! Thank you!
Voice of common sense appreciated, I can see you are immune to marketing ppl😉
Thanks for taking the time!
Thank you for the video man. Nice to see an eye opener in the ADV world like this. Everyone thinks they can enduro a 400kg bike but you dont need everything. Just like when you talked about ergonomics.
I have a 1988 Aprilia tuareg ETX 50cc (16 y/o licence) with a small rally screen and old seat and it sits really comfortable and wind is no problem… no need for me to upgrade anything. Only added lightbar and a luggage bag :)
Greetings from 🇳🇱🇷🇸
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video! Appreciate the honesty and practicality you use!
Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Pavlin, another great video. People listen to what Pavlin has to say, you don't need all the extra "marketing" on your adventure bike. I made the mistake myself, and it took years on the road to overcome my ego to let go of the crap weighing down my bike and my wife's bike. Once I did, the bikes got WAY better, particularly off-road. Lastly, the "marketing" farkles are expensive and take away from the funds you can enjoy or prolong your adventure. From those who have done it, you don't need it, stop wasting your money and get out and have an adventure.
Well... to become a clever man, first you need to become an old man!
Very true, I am getting old and fast!
Life!
I love your videos . After been out of motorcycling for 20 years and without a bike license I got a piaggio MP3 400 have it 1 year and have 12,000 km on it . I’m driving true the Black Forest then to Switzerland from Ireland right now and it’s been amazing. I will apply for my test and get back on 2 wheels but it’s not affecting my current journey in any way. When I parked in chamonix France 2 German guys on BMWs nearly passed out when they saw my Irish plate . Keep up the great work.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your experience and story
My pleasure!
Thanks for sharing the secret at the end and reminding about this most important info. To have the necessary mindset is actually an obvious, but a few just forget about it. Some maybe just happy to tune up a stock motorcycle only to give their personal note to it.
Absolutely!
Good vid Pavlin. Travel light. Only take what you use. Get the suspension set to your size and bar/peg to your reach/heigth. Just go. Do it, do it today, right now. You'll be glad you did. It is what it is not what you try to make it. Let life come to you. Don't try to outlive it. Be safe. Next time Pavlin
Exactly!
I just finished a trip across the U.S. There are a few places in the Western part of the States where you can run into distances >400KM between petrol stations, like Nevada, but as you stated this is more easily addressed by a can you carry with you for the duration of the trip instead of carrying that weight for the life of the motorcycle.
Exactly!
I am from India and am waiting for the new Him 450 to get tubeless spoke rims. Only reason s changing tubes in remote himalayan regions is very difficult and not to waste time as time is limited in those regions and also that reduces the weight by quite a margin (tubes, tools to remove tyre,tube etc). With tubeless rims I can reduce my luggage to a mazimum of 10kgs. 40 ps power is more than enough for me on our roads. Don't need more power and dont need to brag in front of anyone that I have a big bike.
Don't wait too long!
I am coming to India in January to tour on an older model Himalayan 411cc. We don’t have to worry about flat tyres because the tour operator has a support vehicle.
But after riding an 850cc bike for several years, it will be different. My guess is that it will be fine, because from what I have seen, it’s not safe to ride fast in India! I do like the simplicity of the older air cooled motor on the 411, and will be interested to see if the 450 turns out to be as reliable.
One of the most enjoyable bikes I ever owned was a Yamaha XT250. Because it was so light I went places that I would never have dared go on a heavy adventure tourer. Sometimes I miss that little bike, and think maybe I need to add one to the toy store. How to sneak it into the garage without my wife noticing could be a problem….
I am coming to India in January to tour on an older model Himalayan 411cc. We don’t have to worry about flat tyres because the tour operator has a support vehicle.
But after riding an 850cc bike for several years, it will be different. My guess is that it will be fine, because from what I have seen, it’s not safe to ride fast in India! I do like the simplicity of the older air cooled motor on the 411, and will be interested to see if the 450 turns out to be as reliable.
One of the most enjoyable bikes I ever owned was a Yamaha XT250. Because it was so light I went places that I would never have dared go on a heavy adventure tourer. Sometimes I miss that little bike, and think maybe I need to add one to the toy store. How to sneak it into the garage without my wife noticing could be a problem.
@@motorcycleadventures I have other motorcycles so riding never stops. 😀👍🏽
well yes and no. While frontal punctures in tubeless tires are easier to fix, if you (for example by stone) break a side of your tubless wheel, you're done, no more travel for you, you wont be able to fix. however if you use tubed wheels, you can always "stich" a side using zip ties, patch id by a duct tame from inside, put a new tube, and you're back onntrack. it's not as good as new, but it will definatelly let you ride to a place, where you could replace whole tire.
as for power, 40 is ok most of side roads, however when riding highways (awful, but quick way to get somewhere) you may want some more power for higher speed
Sensible and refreshing advice.
Good!
Hi Pavlin, thank you for your well structured presentation of your own (!) experience and learnings.
With respect to bike selection, I would like to add two criteria.
One: test to lift the bike, just you, no help.
Two: make sure the bike is robust enough to be able to continue the trip after, at least, after a low speed crash.
Good points, thanks for adding!
As normal Obe one, the force is with you😂😂
Seriously, thanks for the education. Spot on.👍👍🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🥃🥃🏍️🏍️
Any time!
Just when nothing on youtube seems entertaining,suddenly,good ol' Pav's latest pops up. Ha,ha. You talk great mate with good honest content.
Thanks, man!
Pavlin, it's been a while since I last commented here.
This video was a wonderful review of the basics.
I sold my GTR 1400 Kawasaki a few years ago,
but still enjoy riding along on your videos. Thank you and Cheers, Mate.
Great to hear!
I agree with most of your points, as usual, but I love my 23 liter Acerbis tank on my T7. Only 3 kgs more than the stock tank. It’s worth it to me, but I’m very minimalist with my luggage. I would love cruise control on my T7 but I hope Yamaha never adds rider modes and/or traction control.
Fair enough, just don't forget that any aftermarket tank has some downsides and compromise reliability.
Makes sense to me very good my philosophy is get out and ride when it breaks change it.
Good!
what I would add at the initial phase, when you said about choosing correct motorcycle, is to chose it to your adventure, not to any. I'm also traveler like you, maybe just with less distance. However when i was choosing motorcycle for my adventures, instead of tenere i choose Tiger 800, because of an engine. while inline 2 gives nice power way low, and inline 3 in triumph is easy to stall, i made some math, and I found out that most of my adventures i ride 6000-8000 km a trip. in most cases its like 2000-3000 km highways there, 2000km spent on various roads visiting places, and back 2000-3000 km highways back, and in those conditions inline 3 is smoother. This is also why i choose 19' front wheel instead of 21' - It's a bit more rougth on more demanding terrain, however when quickly moving on paved roads from turn to turn, i feel difference in handling. So it's worth to listen to you'r advices, hovewer think of them twice if they exactly match to adventers I'm going to ride or not.
Correct, do whatever works for you.
amazing video! We don’t focus on your accent, we focus on the knowledge you are providing, keep it up, bro
I will, thanks!
Enjoyed the video Pavlin and I agreed all the way through. Especially regarding power commanders or re-mapping ECUs etc. In my eyes, the manufacturer knows better than anyone what the fuelling etc should be and tailor it to give reliability and longevity…I would never attempt to mess about with it..they are the experts and have built it that way for a reason. Best wishes from the UK mate, Mark
The manufacturers tune the ECU to conform to emissions regulations and reduce fuel consumption under WLTP, look at any dyno test read-out and you can see where they are dangerously lean causing brutal engine overheating and terrible rideability.
Thanks for taking the time!
True!
Ask yourself if you are really going properly off road before spending many dollars on accessories before having a 'road adventure '.
Out v strom is an all road rather than off road bike, but with minimal additions it goes as far as my own limitations allow.
There are also lots of bikes out there secondhand with all the additional equipment already added, which you will not pay much extra for, if you beed them. Much cheaper.
Ride safe 👍
Agree!
Thankyou. Valuable info as Always . Safe adventure my friend. I am still planning my future adventures . 😊
Have fun!
i added the top protection mostly so I could add more spotlights. Where I ride its a long way between destinations (600-800km) and if it ever ends up night time the cows, camels and kangaroos at night are dangerous. lightpower has saved me.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video Pavlin! I only stick to the bare minimum for comfort and protection.
Fair enough!
Good content, well explained. If I might point one thing about the engine tuning; your point would be very valid for older bikes, unfortunately newest generation engines are tuned to run very lean and unneficient for emmisions regulations purpouses, that is actually not good at all for engines longevity believe or not, a healthy "map", good air filter like you have, catalitic converter removal and decent exhaust is actually a very good and health way to improve the reliability and longevity of the engine, you'll notice them running smoother and cooler after. This emmisions regulations are forcing manufacturers to do ridiculous mods in the bikes, you simply remove them and let the engine work as it was designed in the first place.
As for the power to reliability ratio you've mentioned, 100% correct, if I might clarify why exactly; majority is due to compression ratios, if you notice the tenere 700 for example has fairly low compression resulting in less mechanical stres on the conrods, bearings , crankshaft and because of the less harsh "pulses " there is less stress on the chain, cams, valves etc, cams are milder profile so less wear etc etc, they generate less heat so tolerances can be little smaller too, all this mechanical stress can actually be heard outside the engine, that's why t7 engines and other low compression engines are very quiet (mechanical noise , not exhaust noise) and ktm engines sound like bucket of nails that's not because they are badly engineered but because they are higher performance engines. Not mentioning that higher compression engines require better quality fuel which isn't always available, hence competition bikes build for rallies have a map switch for low quality fuel very often.
Cp2 (t7) engine can easily achieve 100 hp with hight compression pistons, more aggressive cams etc, kits are already available on the market. I race my T7 and prefer the incredible reliability of the engine instead of few hp more.
Finally if I might advise you, or if you'll take the advise, try decat headers and rapid bike evo fuel ecu, it's not expensive and it's do it yourself plug and play, it connects you your std lambda, collects the data and within few miles corrects fuel map from very lean to correct fueling, I guarantee you'll feel and see the difference in positive way. That's not tuning your bike, instead is removing the unhealthy restrictions, your engine will thank you especially on the long term.
You can see my t7 on my channel.
Thanks for adding this information!
Hi Pavlin. Adv world is a marketing paradise so no surprise there's a lot of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) among people. There's even a dedicated word for such things among adv riders - "farkle".
I've started riding motorcycle this year and I was prone into farkling my motorcycle as well. But I ended up installing 3d mesh, bag with cargo net and a TPMS just for the sake of it. And good thing you remind people that adventure is something else than buying a top end GS or Africa Twin.
Thanks for sharing!
Love the details, to the point , experienced review. Love it
Much appreciated!
Well done. Thank you, Sir.
Very welcome!
Good video. I have just changed the side stand spring.Got it from an American company as lazy and trip coming up. Reason , fault light came up and showed up as the side stand ,false fault.. Did research and when I looked at the spring it was very loose and so bounced on bumpy stuff. Hope it helps.
Thanks for sharing!
We always find time for your videos Pavlin, short or long. 👍👍
Thank you!
Ride 2 Live! Live 2 Ride!!
Agree!
Much Enjoyment 👍😎
Thanks for the visit!
Hi Pavlin. Very interesting video. Which brand is the 1kg rear luggage rack that you show in the video ?? Ride safe
Thanks, man! www.donner-tech.de/en/c/motorcycle-accessories/luggage/yamaha/tenere-700
Very useful video just part with changing springs to be corect with driver need probably video for itself.... how to know what to buy brand and specifications, where to buy,... even maybe how to install and what about garanties of producer in case that modifikacation-upgrade.
Pozdrav brate!
Thanks, man! I have such a video: ua-cam.com/video/7GhCd0euGGA/v-deo.html
Helped me. Thankyou.
Glad to hear!
Brilliant pavil simple and no b/s.
Thanks, man!
Why does removing the catalytic converter affect reliability? Love your channel by the way. Great stuff, very helpful.
Because you mess with the stock settings!
I have learned a lot from your videos. This was another good one. Mahalo
Glad to hear it!!
I got a second givi screen for big trips, i love it. But when i'am home or ride ofroad is switch it in a second
Thanks for sharing!
Very important tips 👌
Glad you think so!
I actually spent a significant amount to build up a 2020 Honda CB500X with the Rally Raid Level 2 kit. At the time it was the correct choice for me as the Tenere 700, KTM 790;were just out of reach. Another several thousand dollars by the t8me I got the racks and better bash plates, let alone concerns of the Tenere exhaust mount.
Would I do it again? Probably not, but that is because it was three years ago and things have evolved.
Is it perfect? No. Am I riding it in rougher places I would not have gone with the T7 or 790? Likely.
I see motorcycles as a bell curve. A high peaked narrow bell curve could be for a motocross/trials bike or say an R1. Great for what they are designed for but limited at either end of the curve.
an adventure or dual sport bike has a bell curve with wider application from single track to highway, thus the peak must be lower as the curve is broader. A 1250 GS could slide more to the highway side and perhaps some dual track and a DR 650 could slide the other direction with less highway.
ultimately, the bell curve can only be 100%, or same area under the curve for any given bike
knowing what you are going to do and your expectations are the key to accepting the limitations.
I used to have 8 motorcycles in the garage and have drifted down to the CB500X. If money wasn’t a consideration (now retired) I would probably have a slightly larger ADV bike. My 500, when on the highway I have to think more about passing. Yes, I always do think when passing but 50 HP loaded (yes still carrying to much) is a lot different than my 140 HP Ducati.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Great video !!
😂 I think I know that Irishguy...
Great Video Pavin.
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It helped as always, thank you, I wish to visit you at least 15 min if you have time for a handshake and picture. Greetings from România!
I am here for every one who wants to meet me.
Great and practical information. 👍
I noticed the short cable attached between your brake pedal and engine guard. A brush deflector for off road travel ?
Regards, Mike
Yes, correct.
Hy, your English is very good! 😊
Still better than your Bulgarian!
Hi Pavlin, between a new 2024 Himalayan and a used 660 what would you choose? Congrats for your channel!
Tenere
Hi Pavlin,
I purchased a QuadLock phone mount with the vibration dampener for my Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle. I heard that mounting a phone directly to the handlebars could damage the camera.
Do you have a vibration dampener on your phone mount?
Probably, but I don't mind, because I use second telephone only for navigation.
Put a flexi rubber flap on back fender .... quick and cheap ......
I am okay with mine.
i am using a honda CT 125 as my adventure bike.
Thanks for sharing!
Pavlin I'm waiting to see you test the new Suzuki Vstrom 800 DE. I want to know your opinion about the bike! 👍🏻
When I have the chance!
Hello Pavlin,
We always travel as a pair on the motorcycle. At the moment, we are riding a Tiger 800. Would you still recommend riding a light bike, or should we opt for something like a BMW GS instead? Sure, we have managed well with the Tiger so far, but when it's fully loaded and with both of us on it, especially with the rear shock absorber, it reaches its limits. The advantage, however, lies in the lighter weight of the motorcycle. Now, I am wavering back and forth. Should I buy a larger motorcycle or not? I would love to hear your opinion. Regards, Daniel
Hi Daniel, with the GS you will have the same problems. Think about the suspension upgrade. It would be much cheaper and way more efficient.
@@motorcycleadventures thank you Pavlin. I will try it
Long drawn out but really informative video
Glad it helped!
love your channel
Thanks, man!
You nailed it. Because you're practical and are uninterested in trying to impress the hoards with costly bling.
I've been asked, in not so direct words, how I'm good with riding an "ugly" motorcycle. The response is simple. I'll pass you and be out of sight before you can get a good look at what I'm riding. 😂
Thanks for sharing!
What if I weight the 80kg that the stock springs were made for, would you still recommend changing them for something else?
No!
Why did you replace the stock bash plate and hand guards? I have a T7 myself and they seem to do the job pretty OK-ish
Because they provide much better protection.
Павлин, както видя, моят Rocket не е офроуд мотоциклет, но за по-малко от 2 години съм го карал на повече приключения от много хора на туристически мотоциклети. Както винаги си прав, но не съм съгласен с едно. Темпомат, знаете ли колко пари вече съм спестил от глоби благодарение на него? 😁
Глоби може да спестиш и без него!
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Minimalism when traveling with a motorcycle is is a state of mind that you achieve with years of hard learned lessons and experience...it's very similar to hiking in the mountains - the beginners always start with 20-25 kg backpacks until they realize how stupid is to carry half of your house on the back. The very same with the motorcycles...I have seen 2 people on a T7 the same like Pavlin's bike caring 3 big metal boxes, tent, roll-up bags attached to the side panniers, 20+ liters of tank bag and two 15 liters soft bags attached to the crash bars And all of this was prepared for a pavement roads journey into Turkey...
Well...it is what it is!
Any information about what yamaha will change to the tenere for 2025?i saw spy shots ,but the bike is covered.i d like bigger tank,wider windshield,lower tank,wider and more comfortable seat,and some more ponnies wouldnt be bad,at least ten
No idea, sorry!
You can't change there Mind, Sir 🤣🤣🤣
They hear you talking, but don't understand just a single word 😇
I know but...
Wow , if you ever plan to go to Bangladesh again let me know i would love to join 😅
Sure 😊
You can get a second motorcycle to meet all your needs too. Example a dual sport and adv bike.
True!
Sadly many buy to impress others.
Other essential IMO is tires
Sure you can use anything but..
Off roads on 50/50 tires is more confidence inspiring than 80/20.
It is what it is!
Well Pavlin - Traction Control is NOT a luxury, but necessity, for many with less than perfect riding skills, obtaining which, can take a very long time. The CC ( cruise control ) is neither a luxury. I can speak for myself and some people I know, who suffer from "throttle hand numbness" after, even, not very long rides. I need a CC, if I go for an hour + ride ! Squeezing the clutch ( to relief the right hand ) helps, but only if the road is not going up, and it has to be done pretty often.. ....Not to mention the lack of the Slipper Clutch 🤢 .... T700 is a very nice bike, but it is extremely outdated. Yamaha CAN install better electronics and make it overall better - for SAME price + being very reliable, but they DON'T want ! - try find some Tracers 9 that suffer from bad electronics !!! - So, you give very correct advices, but THIS particular bike ( if intended for distant traveling ) is for people who CAN ride VERY, VERY well ! - It is NOT for less experienced riders, or riders with some problems - like myself 🤷♂🤷♂ I am pretty pissed at Yamaha - for being SO stingy !
Fair enough!
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Thanks for taking the time!
I change from rack to rackless save lots of weight
True!
Quando vem para América latina?
No início de dezembro
People who really travel, buy a motor with a preliminary in-depth research, test it with the aim of discovering possible errors, and only then buy protective equipment and, if it is really necessary, they upgrade it with better parts
True!
While this “Baby Ténéré” is a great all-around performer, it has always lacked the aggressive character and rally-bred style of its larger siblings, such as the Ténéré 700 and XT1200Z Super Ténéré. Recently, a customer brought Marcelo Obarrio of Argentina’s STG Tracker a green, low-mileage 2018 Ténéré 250 with just this issue in mind:
Thanks for taking the time!
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Thanks for taking the time!
How much did your old motorbike weigh?
About the same.
1:52 perhaps they need english subtitle in your video 😊
Could be!
C90 adventures 🤷♂️
Good example!
dang my 6hp lawn mower has a bigger air filter than a t7???
And what?
According to Harley riders, distance equates to how much ibuprofen you have!😂
Me, I don’t notice any discomfort if I’m having fun …
Fair enough!
my old clunker is a big fat fatty, but I'm married to the thing at this point - so my only strategy is to lighten the stuff that goes in the boxes :)
Fair enough, but if you change the boxes with soft option you will shave much more.
Thank you. I like your videos and they help me so much, so I will buy a GS 1200. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Guys, he will die.
Whatever is good for you!
@@motorcycleadventures
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I like you man
21:39 What is wrong with your break pump? Looks like sb. gnew on it.
Something like glue dropped on it I cannot clean it.
😂
Thanks for taking the time!
My dealer can´t sell me anything for my new CRF300 Rally, because Honda sell´s nothing. And he says: first drive! :)
Good!
Mine said the same but would have been willing to exchange springs before delivery too. Anyhow: Enjoy!
I think you need to build a new adventure bike......Ktm 990 adv ..Buy and rebuild it.............
No way!
Start with a dual sport and add a bunch of stuff on. It'll be cheaper than that 1200cc monster you bought and then have to mod further and its way way lighter.
Agree!
300 kg 🐘⁉⁉😱😱 Must be very small, or really starved 🤣🤣
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sorry but have to disagree here, the upgrades are important and if check online you'll find even now Yamaha are now selling and installing the upgrades
Do whatever is good for you! Just because Yamaha sells it does not mean that they are good for the longevity of the model.
Are you the guy who is making a joke about Aprilia Tuareg.Fixing Yamaha with secret suspension and preaching how bad Aprilia is on offroad.Allso the sound question on Aprilia.Are you for real.Italians are masters of perfomance and ability.Why do you play that way?
I have my own opinion!