Africa Twin DCT and Riding Off-Road: Full Review With Pros and Cons
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- Опубліковано 7 тра 2020
- The Africa Twin DCT is a one of a kind adventure bike that makes riding off-road a possibility for so many but is it the best bike out there for your off-road dreams? I am a relatively new rider and this was my first ever off-road excursion so I found myself in a unique position to learn on the DCT. It was a steep learning curve but this is what I found out that could help you with your riding.
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My DCT lesson came just after I bought my AT. I was at a stop sign, ready to pull out onto a highway, waiting for a car to go by. As the car approached I started to rev up, as one would with a manual, and found myself out on the highway. Damn near ran right into the side of the car... close call, good lesson.
Dittos for your channel. Nice honest info.
I ride an '18 ATAS DCT and love it. In May 2019 we did the MABDR in 3 days of rain. I was riding in S1 and I felt it was shifting too often. Then went to full manual and wasn't satisfied there either. Went to S2 and that was magic. At least 2 GS's went down because of stalling. After going through a big mud hole a GSer said it was like a tractor. I love this bike.
I am near Ocean, NC and ride up your way often.
Ride safe
Okay, this is perfect and I need to get a lot out.
First, I head down to Wilmington and New Bern every now and again. We should ride a bit. Thank you so much for your experience on the MABDR because I have to get ready for our trip this summer. I am REALLY hoping it isn't muddy because that would significantly complicate my experience. ;-)
I might be hitting you up more for advice and tips before we leave. Thanks for watching and leaving feedback.
Thank you sir. This is one of the most useful reviews ever. Very honest and you probably capture the experience of most of us. I just purchased a Dct AT and learning day by day - I love it
Excellent, great to know that the DCT works well.
Thanks a lot.
Great review!! Very informative!!
Thank you so much for watching and leaving feedback. I find that every time I am out with the DCT, especially off-road, I pick up more knowledge about how to ride better. I guess practice really does help. ;-)
Your comment at 6:45 is exactly why you need a left hand rear brake, but not the parking one. I am researching how to make one for my 2016 DTC Crosstourer, which I don’t really off-road with, more of just a two up bike that works great on dirt roads too. A few people have made one for AT but some manufacturer needs to step up and offer a kit.
I would be really happy with a kit and there is no doubt it would come in handy on those rare occasions where your right foot can't be on the brake.
That was a very very good review of the DCT African twin. Very informative.
Thank you very much. It is no CB500X but it will do for now. ;-)
instablaster.
I agree with you on using the rear "emergency" break while having to use both foot on the ground. Perhaps if Honda makes the left lever a real rear wheel brake, could help with slow off-road handling. Also having a large "Neutral" button on the left handle could help with the "whisky throttle moments" and act like a clutch disengage, it will be a matter of training the brain to push that button instead of the clutch lever..
Cheers!
Thank you so much for this informative video!
Glad it was helpful and thank you very much for leaving your feedback.
Great video! I was supposed to leave for the MABDR 2 days ago, but decided to wait till the fall.
That was probably a pretty good choice. I imagine the route is a little bit of a ghost town right now and that is if it is even legal to cross some of those borders. We will have our day...soon.
You are really honest. Good job.
Thanks for the feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the vid.
I'm now riding a 2021 Gold Wing with DCT and will never go back to a manual clutch. In heavy traffic that DCT make a huge difference, and in general it removes clutch/gear management from the mental load and allows me to concentrate on other things.
I just found your channel. Today is gonna be fun. I'm watching everything you have lol. Searching for the scorpion at950 helped me find you
That is awesome. Welcome and thank you. Don’t burn out too fast because my wife says I’m only good in small portions. ;-)
Everything is very informative and true. Wanted to get a DCT after watching this video. Agree with most of it. But just couldn’t imagine motorcycles are going to automatic in the future like cars. Moved me towards DCT after watching this video. 70/30 to DCT now.
*Apparently 40 percent of Honda bike sales are now DCT (automatic transmission) models.* I guess this means that many bikes will now be offered in either DCT/Auto *_and_* traditional (clutch + gears) models. I chose the Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports DCT bike, because I previously rode a maxi-scooter (Suzuki Burgman 650cc) and wanted a 'real looking' bike. I'm not an off-road rider, but I completely fell in love with the Africa Twin's red/white/blue colour scheme!
Another great video. I love my DCT.!
I agree and as a relatively hesitant buyer, I couldn't be happier with my choice.
Be Gone For Good I would have never considered one until a friend forced me to ride his, super happy
Great video! I love my DCT, although I recently had a whisky throttle moment like you talked about, kinda scary. That’s the biggest thing getting used to is slow maneuver control takes some practice.
Very true. I can't imagine getting into that spot where you hold on for dear life knowing you can't stop or letting go of the bars and hoping for the best. Yikes. Thank you very much for watching and leaving feedback.
Slow maneuvers is the single best advice I could give to up the off-road game.
Same here. Bloody scare with all that power! I started riding manual in the tight stuff for that reason.
I also had a “Whisky Throttle” moment with my DCT. My bike stopped with the front wheel pointed to the sky as it leaned on a cliff and I fell off backwards. I’m wondering if we need to change our instincts from trying to grab the clutch, to trying to push that “neutral” button in those circumstances? Maybe something to practice so that we get the muscle memory? I don’t know. But that was a scary situation.
Bret Tkacs also suggested changing the position of the handle bar raisers on the bike. He removed the actual bar, and then turned those standard bar raises (the loops that hold the bars onto the bike) around 180 degrees. Then replaced the bars. The new angle, in his opinion, is better suited for off road.
Nice review
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Indeed, you have to learn to ride a DCT smoothly. I have the 2019 ATAS DCT. I love to ride it.
I am glad you liked the vid and I appreciate the feedback. Keep riding.
Great review and tips about the DCT pros&cons.
Glad you mentioned how much more important the throttle hand is with DCT when offroad.
With the newer models (after 2017) equipped with Throttle by Wire (TBW) your point becomes more relevant.
It is definitely not for beginners; it takes hours and miles of practice to get that throttle tamed.
I am still pretty new with it but everything seemed to work out well. I hope to get a ton more practice this year on the MABDR. It should be very telling. I appreciate you watching the vid and leaving feedback.
@@BeGoneForGoodWhat about moving rear brakes to the left lever? That would help micro-control on low speed and frees up your right foot. Foots for controlling balance and direction, hands for controlling speed!
Been riding motorcycles on road for 20years. This year bought DCT and took it offroad. Everybody’s forgoten rear brake becomes one of the key players there. I am here to double confirm that. Because on DCT you do not have other leveraging controls when on slow speed maneuvers. Great review!
Thank you very much. Us DCT riders need to stick together because there aren't a ton of us out there. :-)
The rear brake is a MUST learn on the DCT. Thank you so much for your feedback.
Hello from Australia. *Apparently 40 percent of Honda bike sales are now DCT (automatic transmission) models.* I guess this means that most Honda bikes will now be offered in either DCT/Auto *_and_* traditional (clutch + gears) choices. I chose the Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports DCT bike because I previously rode a maxi-scooter (Suzuki Burgman 650cc) but wanted a 'real looking' bike without the hassle or complication of gear changes. I'm not an off-road rider, but I completely fell in love with the Africa Twin's red/white/blue colour scheme!
If that is true, it’s incredible. That level of saturation is bound to fake over the market. I love the DCT AT too. It is the only thing I will ride anymore.
@@BeGoneForGood yes, 40 percent is an accurate figure (for the *_Honda_* brand). Urban/city commuters around the world are riding scooters more than ever before, so I guess there's a demand for easy-to-ride bikes with a 'real bike' look (rather than a step-through scooter design) and more engine power than most scooters can offer.
@@BeGoneForGood did you ride geared bikes before your DCT? I got DCT because I previously rode scooters and DCT is a 'stepping stone' to geared bikes in the future if I ever want one. I didn't want another step-through scooter - I wanted a real looking motorbike.
I too have used the hill brake/rear hand brake in a few situations. I'm looking into installing left hand rear brake
I have heard of that option and I might consider it myself. It just seems like a great upgrade.
Thanks body really good informative video, regarding left hand rear brake i modified my 2018 adventure sport dct and moved the rear brake to left hand it is a fantastic feature no doubt i may publish a video on UA-cam showing how to do that in detail.
Thanks and have a safe riding
That would be a great video because the usefulness of a feature like that on the DCT is unparalleled.
The DCT seems to have gone through various recalibrations over the years. Older versions may not perform as well on hills in auto mode as you experienced.
I’ve heard that from many others when dealing with hunting and such going up and down. I never had those issues but it seems like the sort of thing that could also be handled pretty easily with the trigger controls.
Good advise on keeping tension with brakes.I dropped my dct mora than any other bike I've had.Due to releasing throttle and all weight shift to front tire and down I go in mud,and gravel.I will practice tension.thanks simple explanations
Thank you for the feedback. It was amazing how much better I could ride slowly once I was taught that little trick. It has been a life saver.
Ride on brother
Always...and probably more once we get out of this C19 mess.
Great review! You actually make a very good point - the bike worth as much as the riders skills, DCT or not DCT.
People forget very often that "Adventure" sticker on the bike will not pull them on the top of the hill or get them through the mud if they have no training in doing so. Honda makes great with DCT and I think this is the future. Honda took a strong advantage with it over other brands and with years to come it will be better and better where other tries to invent how to make the clutch easier to clutch. So again, awesome review, I would wish to see more on Honda Africa Twin from you! Thanks
Thank you very much for the watch and feedback on the video. The DCT was an amazing advantage for me on the trail and I am glad I had it, other than the break, of course. ;-)
I am excited to get it off-road again this year for the MABDR so I can learn a little more about riding this beast. Stay tuned to the channel and I will probably get you more and more about the AT and our adventures soon.
Thank you for this video! Best one by far. My concern is the whiskey throttle. Scares me as the clutch has saved me many times off road, but I can't even find an AT that's not DCT. I've test drove a couple of DCT's and just don't think I could do it. I watched your video again because there is one for sale at a local dealer. I'm just scared of the whiskey throttle and going for a ride! I just can't understand why they don't have an emergency clutch feature. Thank you again for the video!
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you but I totally get your concern. I was lucky because when I got my DCT I had only really been riding for about 18-24 months. The changeover was easy for me. I think folks that have gotten really used to the manual and all its benefits might find the transition MUCH more difficult. I am sure by now this decision has already been made and I hope you are riding happy. Thank you so much for the feedback.
Great video! Makes me want that ATAS even more! How tall are you? How does the height of the AT work for you?
I am 6'5" and I have been told it is mostly leg. The height is okay for me as I can easily flat foot both sides but it is a tall bike for sure. You are going to love the ATAS because I have heard amazing things about the advancements they've made since my 2017.
Best thing I did with my dct is install a Left hand rear brake, this helps so much in very technical situations where both feet free is great
I'm looking into doing that. Is there a kit or did you just rig it yourself?
@@jdgreany rigged myself, cb1300 clucth master cylinder also moded to be hydraulic handbrake to get rid of the mechanical Park brake all together
That would be awesome. I wonder how that would be different than the parking brake on that side. I might have to try it out though if I plan on doing any further off-road in the future.
@@jamescummings4130 brilliant! Thanks
Awesome video! Do you keep the bike on drive or sport mode off-road? How about the gravel button? Trying to get some tips for my 2017 AT. Thanks!
Sorry, this question snuck by me and I didn't get a chance to answer. When I am off road I go with no traction control, I turn off the ABS, leave it in Sport 2, and turn on gravel mode. I don't really know what any of that does but the bike seems to do what I ask when those buttons are all pushed so I leave it there. I hope that helps.
@@BeGoneForGood thanks bro! Will try that and see how it feels.
Thanks Chad, in curious as to how it will hold up long term. I know it's a Honda, but it will be intresting. 👍👍
That is definitely a concern of mine as well because I don't plan to buy another bike anytime soon. With a big trip coming up in 2023, I am really expecting this bike to be like other Hondas for the long term.
Well, Varahannes in Austria is a driving instructor with 1000PS.at and has a long term loaner from Honda. He covered 274.000km so far and broke one actuator motor of the DCT after 142.000km, had to service the front fork at 200.000km and 3 years and at 216.000km another actuator motor DCT, at 257.000km the ingnition lock went and at 270.000km the fuel pump. He never had to fill in oil between the 24 oil changes and the clutches are still original. He slows the bike down by downshifting a lot and has some OCD issues, as you can see on his page: www.varahannes.at/afrika%20twin.htm
@@overboost7667 very impressive, thanks for sharing.
They are magic to ride but I live in fear of braking it!! I’ve read you shouldn’t down shift too hard and you shouldn’t go super slow,,,,, on and on. I love Honda’s relationship with their riders. I believe it will last.
I just had surgery on my left elbow, and my grip is super weak as a result. I am thinking the DCT might help me. Thanks for the review.
Oh, it definitely will. I was amazed once I got comfortable with the system that it would be possible to ride this bike without a left hand or foot really. I don't know if it would be the best for stopping and getting the side stand down but it could at least be ridden like that. I appreciate the feedback and good luck.
Have you ever hit the neutral button when you need to cut power? I find when I am trying to get the bike out of a tight spot and I’m pushing and pulling on the bars, things go better in neutral. I haven’t got to off road yet but I’m thinking keeping the neutral button in mind may help.
I have not tried that but I don't know if you can do that as easily under power. I think the machine actually restricts that kind of action but I might try it out just to have another tool in the belt.
I'm going to start using rear break as to emulate clutch control, great suggestion!, Thanks. I love my DCT and after 2 years riding it, I'm still trying to find the best combination of throttle control and ride setup. On every ride I do i always go off-road and quite often i go through technical sections. So, let's say you arrive to a technical section of your ride, flat terrain, no big drops or steps, but large loose rocks and sand. What works better for you? Do you turn on traction control? Do you ride through the section on sport (which level), drive or manual?.
The rear brake will make all your slow maneuvers so much easier once you get used to it. When I go off-road, even just slight gravel, I turn off my traction control, dump the ABS, and go to gravel. I keep my gearing on sport 2 always. Sometimes I will manually change gears if I run into hills but generally I just let the bike do its thing.
It's nice to see multiple channels recommend the rear brake for pseudo clutching.
@@BeGoneForGood thanks for the great info, our family aqquired a 2019. It's so intuitive on the road but have been hesitant using it on dirt any.
I totally get that. You have your new baby and don’t want to get her all dirty just yet. No worries. Have your fun and enjoy the road riding until you’re ready. When that time comes, you’ll find a whole new level of enjoyment. It’s like unwrapping a gift super slowly and having fun the whole time.
Nice video, thank you ! I tried only Ligh off road with my 2018 DCT, I'm scared to drop my bike and because usually I ride alone, if it happens I'm scared that I can't pick up the bike...
That is a VERY reasonable fear. On flat ground without being tired, the pick up is pretty easy. Once you add in those other things though, it gets tougher and tougher. I would always suggest having at least two people on any off-road trip just to be safe. I know I am not comfortable being off-road without a second set of eyes or hands available.
Going alone can get you killed...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY
Can you use the Honda Quick Shifter with the DCT transmission?
Yes. It works for the DCT AT.
Great Video!!! I have plans to buy a 2020. What you think???
The 2020s are extraordinarily nice. They have a bunch of changes from my bike (2017) that everyone was asking for. It is going to be a really nice ride. Enjoy it.
Be Gone For Good Thanks so much!!! Will be my 1st Motorbike!!! If you need to choose between BMW GS and AFRICA TWIN. What will be your selection???
CARLOS FLORES I am also planning on buying the black 2020 DCT standard as my first bike ever. Done heaps of research and it's going to take a lot to change my mind as to which bike 🙃
Carlos, I haven't been on a GS so take this opinion with a grain of salt but I have always really loved Honda. I just love how reliable Hondas have always been and the AT is MUCH closer to my budget capabilities. Obviously, the BMW is a great bike as well because so many accomplished riders choose it as well. My guess is that you could get either bike and be super happy with your purchase but for me, it is the AT.
ant, the black AT is a gorgeous machine. It is like the BatBike and makes me a little jealous when I see it. Good luck.
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What crash bars are you using? How did they hold up when dropped?
I am using the full AltRider system (upper, mid and lower along with the plate) and they did so well protecting the bike through countless drops. I have been so happy with the results and would recommend them to everyone.
5:20 in to the vid you mention getting kicked back and not knowing if a clutch would have helped you from getting whiskey throttled out. I am considering a DCT Africa Twin so please don't confuse me with a Troll but this is the single biggest concern I have with the DCT as I ride hard enduro multiple days a week and my levers are always covered as we are taught so if I do get jolted having my levers covered it forces me to naturally grab my clutch and kill the power even if I did grab a big old handful of throttle. I think if I was a less aggressive rider and just crossing the country a DCT would be perfect but I want to not only cross the country but ride trails and even get into some moderate single track so sticking with the clutch is probably the best way to go for me - not for everyone. Another stumper for DCT and me is if I have to spin the bike around 180' there is no clutch to pop the back end loose and spin the bike on my hip. Unfortunate because I think the DCT is awesome and better for 95% of the riders out there. Great video, thank you.
I don't think of you as a troll at all because all of your points seem completely accurate and also because everyone kind of has to figure it out for themselves. As an experienced rider and one that is comfortable with your current set up, the DCT would probably cause problems. For me, the DCT has limited drawbacks as you mentioned but allows me so much more access than I would otherwise have without a significant amount of learning. Inevitably, there are tradeoffs with any choice we make and we need to determine which of those tradeoffs we are willing to accept for the experience we crave. I am just glad we all get options to choose from as we define our priorities.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving feedback as it helps me and others understand different points of view on this subject.
Albeit possibly a bit late to this conversation, I’ll offer my two cents here since I think I know exactly what you’re saying. I think. LOL. I have two DCT bikes - 2021 Rebel 1100 and the 2021 ATAS. I love both bikes for all the same reasons people love theirs. On the rare occasions I would prefer a clutch with the Rebel, I can still manoeuvre in slower, tighter situations with a high degree of confidence. Partially because the bike has a 27.5” seat height, thus a low center of gravity, and partially because the bike is easy to manipulate. I did have a few new bike pucker moments while working the rear brake as a dragging anchor for stability, but I’m better doing these now. And those situations are rare. But I do need to continually practice that skill to remain sharp. However, the ATAS is a bit trickier due to the nature of the riding.
I recently returned from a 2200 km trip and the ATAS rode like a 70’s Lincoln Continental on the highway. Even on the secondary and tertiary asphalt patchwork highway and biways, it performed comfortably well. Never an issue until I pulled off on a gravel access road when nature called for me or one of the other riders. Doing U-turns on gravel with a DCT, especially without that safety net, engine controlling manual clutch, was sketchy at best and downright dangerous at worst. One time the front tire caught some soft, loose gravel right at the edge of the ditch. Had I had a clutch, I could have killed the momentum and stopped. I couldn’t do that with the DCT. I had one option and that was go into the ditch, hope there weren’t any hidden obstacles in the tall grass, and ride to the other side and back onto a road. The bike did not go down, I did not panic, even with a couple bumpy whiskey throttles until I gained control, and I then recovered and rode out to the other side. I also had a scary moment at a gravelly gas station trying to take a turn too sharply, fully loaded with gear, and tried to accelerate to keep the bike upright. Again, recovery went well, even with a twitchy throttle, near panic pucker drop. Both incidents were, in a word, embarrassing. But I also learned that this was possibly my major flaw (or the nature of the DCT). Doing slow stuff poorly or improperly can fast accelerate into something more dangerous.
On my long ride home, I reviewed the DCT situations on both bikes. Since my Rebel 1100 is mainly for city and some shorter highway riding, it does what I need it to do, and I can better manage those slower, speed technical manoeuvres. It’s a sporty naked cruiser but nothing rides like an ADV on long highway rides. But I’m seriously reconsidering my DCT relationship with such a top heavy ADV bike. I’ve got another bike, a T7, that I’m experimenting with and comparing situations I’ve had and could have with the ATAS. I’ve not yet made my decision, but I’m considering two things: the ATAS with DCT is the wrong bike for me OR a manual ATAS with a Honda quicker shifter and Auto-blipper is a better, safer option, especially since I like the ATAS so much. Given that it is also 2/3 (or more) the cost of a Multistrada or GS, I would really like to stick with my chosen ride because in every situation except those slow speed, off-road or gravelly gas station parking lot situations.
My gut tells me that I’d miss the DCT and that I know I’d feel safer and more confident with a manual clutch in those more technically demanding situations, especially since I can get the quick shifter in the ATAS to perform pseudo similarly like a DCT (I’ve already confirmed the QS and someone has already posted a UA-cam video having installed one), but I could possibly ride more aware of my and the DCT’s limitations and proceed accordingly. I guess my thoughts to share with you, if you have the opportunity, is to test ride a AT with DCT before you purchase. Do some low speed stuff. Then do the same on using a manual. I’m not unhappy with my bike. Quite the contrary. But I should have test rode both. And with what I know know now (after purchase) about the quick shifter, I might have made a different decision. The AT is just too big a bike to not feel confident and in control.
Sorry for this long-winded ramble. I do hope something I’ve babbled and shared will help you with your final decision. Best of luck. Ride safe! 👍
@@Rebel_Canuck Thank you and you are spot on! If I was majority pavement the DCT would be fantastic but i'm majority dirt so I will stick with what I know and that is a manual clutch. I appreciate your feedback and thanks again from a fellow Canuck.
@@michaelahr1 I’m glad my poor CSI analysis of to dirt DCT or to not dirt DCT made sense. LOL. An aside, I’ve still not seen anyone post side-by-side comparisons of manual vs DCT slow speed and technical manoeuvres. MotoJitsu posted dragging the rear brake but on a scooter. Not the same thing. Another guy from the Ozark regularly posts of himself doing parking lot drills using his Rebel 1100. Lastly, Bret Tkacs posted an Africa Twin DCT video doing u-turns on a dirt trail, but nothing much more than that. He did say, and I agree, the DCT outperforms when there is a fear of stalling. Keep it in first and roll on. I think the moto community would be well served by the comparison. A series of side-by-side drills illustrated by a highly skilled rider and an average Joe or Josephine. I’m in no way an expert rider, but I suspect even the best riders would find those pucker moments more difficult to manage with a DCT. Or not. But that’s my working theory. 😁
But I don’t want to drop my DCT Africa Twin! 😩 noooooo
Great video, thanks. But damn, I’m nervous to do off road riding now. Every time I see you wipe out I cringe! Haha
Don’t worry, if you’ve had even a little bit of experience off-roading you will be WAY ahead of us.
I bought my adventure sport es knowing I'd beat the tar out of her. But she works and took it well :) All the damage adds character.
What bash plate and crash bars?
All the crash protection is AltRider. There are upper and lower crash bars with bridge attachment. Plus there is a bash plate with the center stand extension on the bike.
Be Gone For Good any issues with the setup?
None whatsoever but you do have to make sure everything matches. You cant have bars from one brand and plate from another.
Thank you very much for the video. I have been considering an ATAS and am trying to determine whether or not to get the dct. I’m already riding a dct on my NC750X and really like it. But I’m also doing more dirt on it now and am considering the upgrade for both dirt and touring.
This video by Mototrek got me concerned about staying with the dct: ua-cam.com/play/PLlnVenx8xMMGDgNvltrvc-50BD-molsHE.html
I could see myself on a Forest Service road somewhere and coming to this situation.
I like the way he taught to do this but obviously he relied heavily on the clutch to keep the rear wheel from spinning when he didn’t want it to.
It sounds like you did this same thing but used the parking brake to make it happen.
Did this work well for you? We’re you able to feather the parking brake on and off like he does with the clutch so that the rear wheel would roll when you want and not turn when you didn’t want it to?
Thanks again for the video. This is the closest I have come to getting an answer to this.
I had some drops like that when I was riding in Utah and that is exactly how I dealt with it. The parking brake is different from the clutch but I would argue that it might be easier to "feather" as it is pretty much a static system. We have all eased on and off brakes before. I obviously can't make recommendations for any one else's riding but I had similar concerns about the DCT before testing it over and over again in Utah. Now I absolutely love it. It likely won't be my last DCT.
@@BeGoneForGood thank you very much....
We need to ride together. I work 10 minutes from where you live.
That sounds like a great idea. You will have to keep reminding me though because it will be a couple of months from now, I am thinking.
The completely unnecessary music track is very distracting.
I appreciate the feedback. We have been working on laying background music down and refining the settings to make it as unobtrusive as possible. Hopefully we have gotten better since this video.
А теперь по русски пожалуйста!
Я сделаю все возможное в будущем. ;-)