good video. Dark oil color means nothing, it just shows that additives like detergents are making their job ;) 0.2 cents comments : a zip tie used a oil jauge works very well, especially when oil glass is dirty or ambiant light doesn't' give good lecture + check contaminants from clutch and/or some water ( after deep river crossings or water pump seal failed ) SO I make oil level dip inside the zip tie, cut a little side mark on the level and the tap hose level too to always position it at same depth. After years of hating the hoses clamps, i'm back to them because they give the perfect torque on hose and better applied pressure all around hose than the screwed ones which can too damage parts around, because of the protuberant screw . As usual, nice videos !
Great video thanks. Check the red fuel tap flow on and off positions as you might have described it the wrong way around. Anyway, keep up the good work.
I hope KOVE comes to AUSTRALIA. Really like the AJP but at $20 000 not worth it. Price KOVE right and I think the brand will be a hit as long as reliability and quality control is there.
That oil is filthy! How did the fuel line go without the one way valve? I think without the valve and the tap open you are still going to have fuel level out between the front and rear tanks. Wish Kove would HTFU and get this and the 800 rally to Australia!
As always - great video. I am slowly recording all my testing of different ECU's and setups to make a hopefully educational video. Loving the Kove, haven't once touched my other bikes since I got the Kove 🙂 I have started a English Kove 450 Whats app group if you interested
No they don't have to come off to change the oil, though he did for this video. There are other videos showing an oil change with just the skid pan and exhaust being removed.
Hi! How many horses are in your cKove 450 rally ? the Americans have 50 horses, but in Europe there are 42 horses, and how many horses can be increased with the help of firmware?
Heelo from Spain.I see you put 2,1 l of oil!!! With OEM cover and new filter I remember is 1.8L? So I must understand that the new cover has more capacity? You know that to much oil high the presure and that´s not goog for the engine.
@@facatube wrong, more oil isnt going to create more pressure, oil pressure is dictated by the oil pump, it will actualy run cooler oil since it has more capacity flowing true the oil cooler and cooling it down. And there are alot of people even with the stock cover that are puting the same amount +\-, all depends on how well you drain the oil, and if you soak the paper filter before for ex…
@@TheRide_Adv Wrong! Too much oil will damage the engine. The crank shaft will foam up the oil and thus, the oilpump won't work proporly as it can't keep up presure with oilfoam. The manual says 1,6 liters by oilchange and 1,8 liters by rebuild. I know it is a little on the low side. 1,8 liters is the right amount for me when i change the oil and filter. Nice work on your videos though.
@@K4Reventyr teoricaly your right, but remember by installing the larger crankcase the volume incresed therefore if you added the same amount as if it had the smaller volume (stock one) the oil level would sit low on the crank… so in reality the oil level is at where it should be but increased the capacity..
@@K4Reventyr yes it does and just by eye its noticable ( will try and show on another video) I even had to grind off a little bit of the back brake pedal for it to have some clearence if you saw that part..
Link from KOVEestonia of the offical service manual 👉🏼 kovemotoestonia.ee/assets/pdfs/kove_450_workshop_manual.pdf
good video. Dark oil color means nothing, it just shows that additives like detergents are making their job ;) 0.2 cents comments : a zip tie used a oil jauge works very well, especially when oil glass is dirty or ambiant light doesn't' give good lecture + check contaminants from clutch and/or some water ( after deep river crossings or water pump seal failed ) SO I make oil level dip inside the zip tie, cut a little side mark on the level and the tap hose level too to always position it at same depth. After years of hating the hoses clamps, i'm back to them because they give the perfect torque on hose and better applied pressure all around hose than the screwed ones which can too damage parts around, because of the protuberant screw .
As usual, nice videos !
Proper upgrades on the machine 🔥
Thanks for sharing, bikes looking killer! Nice garage set-up as well.
All the beat at the rally, full gas and stay safe.
brilliant - bike looks sick bro
Great video dude ! You are very good. Like your style. I hope see you in next dakar 2025 🚀 cheers from montekapta. Nice mustache btw 🫶
@@red__freedom_yt thanks mate!! We will both be at dakar hopefully👑
Nice video, keep them coming!
All good info, handy tips are the size of the fuel pipe so we can order a similar fuel tap, many thanks.
@@RustyVanDoor 8mm inner diameter fuel line!
Great video thanks. Check the red fuel tap flow on and off positions as you might have described it the wrong way around. Anyway, keep up the good work.
😂🎉
How's the boot clearance with the new gearbox cover?
Thanks, where did you get the tower from?
I hope KOVE comes to AUSTRALIA. Really like the AJP but at $20 000 not worth it. Price KOVE right and I think the brand will be a hit as long as reliability and quality control is there.
Me too brother me too 😅
Had mine a year no rust not a single breakdown or issue
@@KirkAnderson-l3i dont hesitate go for the kove 🤘🏻
Where did you purchase the clutch cover with the sight glass?
@@stevebeutel7923 unclewang.net
That oil is filthy! How did the fuel line go without the one way valve? I think without the valve and the tap open you are still going to have fuel level out between the front and rear tanks. Wish Kove would HTFU and get this and the 800 rally to Australia!
As always - great video. I am slowly recording all my testing of different ECU's and setups to make a hopefully educational video. Loving the Kove, haven't once touched my other bikes since I got the Kove 🙂 I have started a English Kove 450 Whats app group if you interested
Great video.
more info about the graphics plz..
@@chrisbouris3699 dmx designs from portugal!
@@TheRide_Adv thanks
smart
Really nice .I wanted to give a thumbs up. But then I saw that you drive a Tesla.
@@NilsRichter-h8p all money is for fuel for the kove 😂
Nice job '. next you need a lift .
where buy the tap with oil eye? thanks
So fairing and front gas tank have to come off for oil change?
No they don't have to come off to change the oil, though he did for this video. There are other videos showing an oil change with just the skid pan and exhaust being removed.
Experimenta as braçadeiras MIKALOR SUPRA, são das melhores para este tipo de aplicações.
@@mxrabit desconhecia, sabes onde comprar em loja por lisboa?
@TheRide_Adv não, as que comprei mandei vir pela net já há muito tempo.
Acho que foi pelo ebay.
@@mxrabit pois as que vi sao caras na amazon, tenho algumas aqui mas sao grandes ( tubos de turbos etc) mas vou pesquisar a ver se arranjo em loja!
How do you keep graphics from peeling off the fuel tanks?
They have to have micro perforations to prevent accumulation of the fuel vapor that goes through the sidewall of the tank.
@@SWTrailsAndWheels good quality grafics and don’t spill gas all over it…
Hi! How many horses are in your cKove 450 rally ? the Americans have 50 horses, but in Europe there are 42 horses, and how many horses can be increased with the help of firmware?
With the standard ECU the bike has 40 hp, with properly flashed (tuned) ECU the bike can have 45-47 hp.
@@azamatT7 this has the Full PRO kit on it, 56hp..
What are those rear brackets and what do they do?
They are home made Steg Pegz, they help to keep your legs in place, especially in sand at high speed. I think they originally came from Australia.
What about the bar risers?
@@EverydayBronco-dh8hs got on isolating the fuel tank, ill leave the raisers for a next video 🤘🏻
Heelo from Spain.I see you put 2,1 l of oil!!! With OEM cover and new filter I remember is 1.8L? So I must understand that the new cover has more capacity? You know that to much oil high the presure and that´s not goog for the engine.
@@facatube wrong, more oil isnt going to create more pressure, oil pressure is dictated by the oil pump, it will actualy run cooler oil since it has more capacity flowing true the oil cooler and cooling it down. And there are alot of people even with the stock cover that are puting the same amount +\-, all depends on how well you drain the oil, and if you soak the paper filter before for ex…
@@TheRide_Adv Wrong! Too much oil will damage the engine. The crank shaft will foam up the oil and thus, the oilpump won't work proporly as it can't keep up presure with oilfoam. The manual says 1,6 liters by oilchange and 1,8 liters by rebuild. I know it is a little on the low side. 1,8 liters is the right amount for me when i change the oil and filter. Nice work on your videos though.
@@K4Reventyr teoricaly your right, but remember by installing the larger crankcase the volume incresed therefore if you added the same amount as if it had the smaller volume (stock one) the oil level would sit low on the crank… so in reality the oil level is at where it should be but increased the capacity..
@@TheRide_Adv. So the new cover increases the volume? I have also bought that cover (from Uncle Wang) but haven't installed it yet.
@@K4Reventyr yes it does and just by eye its noticable ( will try and show on another video) I even had to grind off a little bit of the back brake pedal for it to have some clearence if you saw that part..
Unless you’re 7’ tall you don’t need handle bar risers. The bike is designed to put you over the bars like that. They all are