Pavlin, these are very wise words from years of experience. Travelling light is always the way if seriously going off road. Here in Europe I see group riding with leaders at a constant high speed, if anyone falls behind they have to ride very fast to catch up, and this is where problems begin. So many good points you present here, I hope many younger riders will heed these words and enjoy adventures for longer.
Probably the best video you have eve made, you may have saved lived. I am planning a trip to northern Thailand, on my 350 Enfield, at the age of 72 with my wife and have changed my plans slightly to stay safe. Each trip we take our luggage seems to be lighter and I think we are down to 5 kgs now, no camping, no parts. My friend has a Honda Forza with lots of carrying capacity and his wife takes the kitchen sink along, but we talk about your videos and even he is cutting back. He almost dropped the bike the last time, a wake up call to the 73 year old. We don't do off-roading but these Thai mountain roads are very unpredictable and your words will be in my eras, thanks.
1. Never speed 2. Keep safe distances 3. Be self-independent (alone) 4. Let adventure find you, don't go looking 5. Don't risk don't risk 6. Sleep enough 7. Read up the places and destination 8. Go with 1 additional person if possible 9. Keep learning and don't ridicule others, be humble and ask for help 10. Do it before you get too old. I added 5 more points from my experience (of course not as vast as yours).
Once again, for the 325235325324th time... Thank you, Pavlin. I've been watching you ever since I didn't even have a motorbike and every advice you give: a) it's true b) will prove to be true in the future c) has proven already to be true. And not only for "adventure" riding, by the way. Common sense is missing in action in lots of heads at the moment (huge understatement, I know) and I get very angry with the behavior I see on common roads, just commuting. Blagodarya! Greetings from Portugal
It is as you say. The big problem is that nowadays people can't travel just for themselves, but the purpose of their travel is to present themselves publicly, and that drives them to take senseless risks. Paradoxically, people who have absolutely no experience with traveling, and now I don't mean traveling on a motorcycle, but, for example, packing only a small rucksack and leaving alone without a travel agency for a couple of weeks to Asia or South America, give themselves meaningless goals on a motorcycle that they often don't even know control. Now I am specifically referring to recent retirees on GS. Mainly to prove something and then be able to brag about it in front of others. They go on twisties, kilometers, offroads, but they cannot find accommodation without the Internet. People want to prove on (a)social networks that they have done everything, but this often leads to problems and accidents, which they prefer not to publish. People don't seem to have the right balance here. Alternatively, those who have it do not need to present themselves in public. I really like your approach, where you say based on your own experiences what is appropriate to do and what is not. Because all you have to do is open any website or video that is fully "you must", and it's all useless theoretical nonsense. When I see "must do/have", "don't do before you watch/read this" in the title, I immediately close it. I have traveled a quarter of the world without this nonsense. Only inexperienced people who get fooled by these videos then pack up just like the one you met on the road and go do things that even the guys from Red Bull would think about.
Patience is the mother of all virtues, as the saying goes... I would argue, to be on the same page as Pavlin here, that wisdom is even more of a virtue, especially for motorcycle travelers. I really liked this video, Pavlin, you debunked the myth of overconfident boldness -- recklessness -- that is sometimes associated with adventure riding. Also, thumbs up for your remark about speed. Very wise. Safety first, but the added benefit of reducing speed is enjoying nature and your travel experience (and optimising your petrol consumption!).
Pavelin you are so right, your comment about riders putting themselves in danger by doing something stupid in the name of adventure. I live on South Africa ride a Yamaha xt660z and a Suzuki vstrom 650. I used to ride with one guy on a bmw gs1200 adventure a crazy man who rode too fast and was always looking for an adventure. I now ride alone. He found his adventure riding with another Bmw buddy that crashed into him for following too closely and going too fast. He almost lost a leg and has since stopped riding. I on the other hand at 82 years do my trips alone and have the adventures come to me. Keep up the good work. Was going to buy a an Xt 700 but realized that cases and cylinder are one piece, no good for a dirt bike (I do all of my own mechanical work) I sent you my comment on this a couple of years ago and your comment was “it is what it is”. Cheers and stay well and strong the best from Pepe the token Mexican in Tzaneen Limpopo province South Africa, come visit
I got trapped under my bike in the Chilean desert - very frightening experience - I was lucky that a passing truck stopped to help. ALWAYS carry a Personal Safety Beacon (I had a Garmin InReach)
Experience taught me adventure riding, especially riding solo, is the most dangerous project you can undertake ever. Preperation and caution is of utmost importance. Personally I think water, food and fuel is more important than anything else and then your tools and spare parts. Tell me if I'm wrong Sir. Nice video.
@@motorcycleadventures..what comes first, chicken or egg? With fuel, water etc you can find shelter. If you have shelter you have protection from the elements, sudden illness etc and move on. Without a means of communication, water fuel etc., shelter will provide a little hope perhaps for a while but you will have to move on. Maybe comfortable boots are also an essential item……but the list is endless until you decide to travel by public transport….or horse maybe. Planning is perhaps the most important element when travelling.
For years now always a pleasure listening to you. You are right: they sell us this ADVENTURE myth but nobody talks about that some people really dont think enough and risk themselves because (maybe) Social Media / Marketing tells them to do so. I did 3 trips for now, always alone and always reasonable with a good portion of the "gut feeling". When i reached a point where i hesitated, i immediately knew that i shouldnt continue (deep sand and heavy bike, Beginner on Offroad, trails getting smaller and smaller into the bushes) because it makes no sense if you are not confident. Thats no shame, just be honest to yourself and do what you desire to do or just stop. And: never compare to others! Nice what i learned so far from Pavlin since 2017 🙂
Absolutely right. Build up the skill set, gain experience, then increase your risk as you get better. Do not over do it. Before I did a long off-road trip, I had many long road trips. I got the tools, the knowledge to use them, got used to climate extremes (because your do not choose sometimes), built trust in me and my tools. And get information on where you are going. Ex I knew that to do the Labrador Highway you have to Cary extra fuel since a section is to long for my bike mileage with a full tank.
Very true Pavlin! Biking, adventure biking is a passion ruled by the, heart, the ego, the brain coming second. You always preach a lot of good sense, to keep sensible balance between the heart and the mind. Kudos to you!
Very mature comments throughout your video… As always ride your own ride and at your own comfort level, whether it be dirt roads or pavement… Adventures are just around the corner… Thank you for your thoughts. Regards, Bob.
All good points. Better look out for yourself every inch of the way. Look far ahead and stay bobble headed. You never know what or when something will cross your path that could take you out for good. Travel light and don't be in a hurry. Safe travels
As always, thank you for sharing! I have little adventure with this sort of long range trips so I think that before going there I'd rather try dirt roads, off road, gain some experience in controlled environment so to say and only then plan something of a long range. This July I took my first longer trip to France - no offroad, mostly highways. This experience alone taught me a lot.
Great info. Never ride beyond your capabilities. Proper distance. Skills/experience. Never look for adventure it will find you. Never take risk… see some of us are listening out here in the motorcycle land. Anyways, keep the rubber side up, be safe out there, and enjoy life to the fullest.
You alluded to it, but a rule I would add is never fixate on a plan. Plan to be flexible, allow plans to change, and remind yourself that the journey is the adventure, not the destination.
Thank you 🙏so much for this OBVIOUS yet so often ignored advice. I have decided NOT to take my brand new bike on an off-road trip before I have thoroughly tested it out and myself on this new bike on the many small country lanes and tracks just a few km from my house. I live in the countryside so I can even test out my off-road skills and the bike in the fields just metres from my house! I love watching your videos, I hope you're doing well. 👍
Such great advice. I just wonder if some UA-cam channels push the boundaries of sense and safety in an attempt to get views and clicks. Thanks again for your wise words.
This is a very important video. Usually no one make about this kind of topics. They just tell you how they ride a motorcycle. Thank you for your very important advice.
Hi I like your advices. You are very clear minded and not to risk the trip, bike, health for anything to dangerous or stupid or to ambitious is a very serious advice. Thanks for your videos!
Muchas gracias por tus videos desde Madrid (Spain), por compartir tus conocimientos y capacidades, pero sobre todo por tu sentido común. Estoy aprendiendo mucho para un posible viaje (con más años que usted) al norte de África. Un saludo.
Hi lots of great points never ride above your skill set Especially if your solo as a mistake can end your total ride the old saying never bite off more than you can chew
Hi Pavlin "great advice" My moto Ride your ride! Enjoy your ride! Be good, Be kind. But most of all Be safe !!! Serves me well and i share it with all those with whom i ride.
Pavlin,love your no bull,very straightforward and sensible approach to motorcycling. I agree with almost everything you say.just 1 question, i know you have gopro 7,what settings do you use,your video is good.
Great video as always, well articulated and really strikes home! Still working on reducing what I pack, a work in progress. All about the ego and keeping it in check. Keep it up as you are an inspiration!
this is all true and straightforward (as always), but i have to admit that some times i consciously choose the potentially dangerous option that is obviously a wrong choice to any sober person. for example going into section of forbidden zone that was under construction, in the mountain forest, in foreign country during night on friday. i'm not impulsive kind of person but still i don't regret it despite for the moment it got quite nasty and i thought i'd be stuck there or get my motorcycle damaged. only explanation i can find is that some people need that thrill time to time and how much one can put at stake is a personal matter. human don't always act rational i guess.
Pavlin, congrats to THIS WORDS AND MOVIE! I looked many, many of your vids, and I appreciate , even if I have only 15 years of motorcycle experience, to clap my hands to your items! Is Pavlin becoming a bike philosoph? Why not, your sentences are the basic of your experience, and meanwhile I agree to your opinions. Adventure has become like a prayer in believe of god. A simple trip ist nothing, an adventure ist the bible. Really? The market for spot trackers and other rescue gear bloom! 400, 800$ for rescue tools? Here on YT, the last years appeared soo many new "adventurists", big bang heros or more mouth- than real earth artists - monkeys on wheels. Everything is "adventure" meanwhile: Bikes, clothes, helmets, gear... but I save this words more for Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama, A.v.Humboldt, Scott& Amundson. To bring it down on earth: Everybody can do, what he/she can, extend the horizon step by step, up to be able to manage always yourself, but have joy, while doing. Thanx for making this video!! KR from Henry 👋
One problem I see is that as time has gone by the term “adventure riding” has moved into mostly hardcore crazy back woods (single track, cow trails, etc.). Then people get into trouble because they see “professional” riders ripping it up and feel they can do the same … if only they have that same motorcycle the pro was using … My rule: ride your ride, at your pace and in your time …
This is decent account of the current problem with the ADV scene. Too many injuries, too many "going for it" crashes, and too many riders dismissing the high risk and crashing and hurting yourself is part of the adventure nonsense. It has been interesting following the many adventure rides world wide and the extreme risks people are taking, often resulting in catastrophic consequences, but then the million dollar helicopter comes to the rescue after using the satellite phone.....these two things should never be counted on in my view, otherwise in the back of your mind....its kinda cheating. Heading out on a big journey without this option ultimately translates into taking only calculated risks instead of fool hardy risks in the name of "adventure". That is my two cents on a very good subject. Thanks for making some extremely good points for all those out there with their heads in the clouds over this ADV fad.
A lot of my good memories come from bad decisions, it is really hard to avoid them all. So, after 50 years in this world, my first rule is just "don't be stupid" - I don't want to get killed and be remembered for my stupidity. Unfortunately, some stuff is perfectly reasonable at the moment and it looks stupid only in retrospective :) I'm sure I would do the same as you did with that gulag road.
The essence is, imho, the real adventurer wouldn’t call himself adventurer. It’s a title given by people who don’t want to deal with risks. On the other hand please consider this: Even just walking on two legs, as humans do is oszillating between risk and security with every step! The moment you raise your foot to place it ahead, you handle the risky instability of leting you fall on that foot put ahead. Perhaps we all want to go ahead in individual increments with a risk calculation we can individually handle?
Pavlin, have you done a review for the XT660X. Need to know if its a good highway bike because these XT660's are rare to find in excellent condition with low mileage.
My adentures till today is riding on my favourite place - the beach, but it is forbiden in my country, the fine goes to 5000 euros until 50 000 euros, but sometimes i do it, i enter the beach at low tide and ride for miles, and then i go out of the beach very quickly. It is dangerous because of the fine, but i like to ride on the dunes and very near the water. there are long stretches of sand beaches in my country that you can ride for many miles just don't get caught doing it.
Hard to believe you actually have to say these things. I read a meme today, it said: "common sense is a flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden". 😉
Riding solo long distance here in India is dangerous enough. If I am going into places I haven't been with unknown conditions I prefer to have at least 1 partner.
I don't know Pavlin - are you sure you're not going repport me to You-Tube, for my comments, if I actually, do grab my favorit drink .... ❓❓🤣🤣 And the conclusion of this video - you need a BETTER bike ☝☝😆
Nowadays in adventure videos people bring funny loking new staff like handheld coffee machine and they are crushing beans like stupide ppl. Or they bring funny loking chair 1000 km. And their bike is looking like elefant. And in next gravel road they drop it and it gets expencive trip to prove their adventure. That is humoristic event i think...lol😂 It is almost disaster movie to see.
My pet hate are the UA-cam channels that seem to specialise in having an alpha male leader being followed by a tail of 10 or 12 other bikes all on tour together. Usually heading for the most recent must visit destination. Unfortunately these videos are almost compelling viewing. I love the way that they all have to stay glued to the back tyre of the bike in front, almost as though they’re terrified of losing sight of the rest or even worse get lost in a foreign country. They always need to be linked by ‘coms’, presumably so that they can insult the places they are travelling through, the people they meet and anything or everything that’s different from at home usually to get cheap laughs from their mates. I must stop watching them because they wind me up but… One of the things I love about some of these maxi group boys on tour videos is that despite their big, expensive, usually brand new motorcycles they do such short daily distances because although they spend hours on the road the size of the group and their need to stay as close to each other as possible means they make so little progress. Perhaps I will give up torturing myself as my New Year’s resolution.
Pavlin, these are very wise words from years of experience. Travelling light is always the way if seriously going off road. Here in Europe I see group riding with leaders at a constant high speed, if anyone falls behind they have to ride very fast to catch up, and this is where problems begin. So many good points you present here, I hope many younger riders will heed these words and enjoy adventures for longer.
I hope for the same!
Yes this is very true indeed .Good point .
Probably the best video you have eve made, you may have saved lived. I am planning a trip to northern Thailand, on my 350 Enfield, at the age of 72 with my wife and have changed my plans slightly to stay safe. Each trip we take our luggage seems to be lighter and I think we are down to 5 kgs now, no camping, no parts. My friend has a Honda Forza with lots of carrying capacity and his wife takes the kitchen sink along, but we talk about your videos and even he is cutting back. He almost dropped the bike the last time, a wake up call to the 73 year old. We don't do off-roading but these Thai mountain roads are very unpredictable and your words will be in my eras, thanks.
Good luck on your trip!
Frequently, the biggest ingredient in an out of control situation is our own ego, especially when in a group. Interesting vid, thanks.
Agree!
1. Never speed
2. Keep safe distances
3. Be self-independent (alone)
4. Let adventure find you, don't go looking
5. Don't risk don't risk
6. Sleep enough
7. Read up the places and destination
8. Go with 1 additional person if possible
9. Keep learning and don't ridicule others, be humble and ask for help
10. Do it before you get too old.
I added 5 more points from my experience (of course not as vast as yours).
Thanks for adding!
A smart "adventure" rider is who knows when it's time to say enough and turn around.
Agree!
Once again, for the 325235325324th time... Thank you, Pavlin. I've been watching you ever since I didn't even have a motorbike and every advice you give:
a) it's true
b) will prove to be true in the future
c) has proven already to be true.
And not only for "adventure" riding, by the way. Common sense is missing in action in lots of heads at the moment (huge understatement, I know) and I get very angry with the behavior I see on common roads, just commuting.
Blagodarya! Greetings from Portugal
Any time! Thanks for watching!
It is as you say. The big problem is that nowadays people can't travel just for themselves, but the purpose of their travel is to present themselves publicly, and that drives them to take senseless risks. Paradoxically, people who have absolutely no experience with traveling, and now I don't mean traveling on a motorcycle, but, for example, packing only a small rucksack and leaving alone without a travel agency for a couple of weeks to Asia or South America, give themselves meaningless goals on a motorcycle that they often don't even know control. Now I am specifically referring to recent retirees on GS. Mainly to prove something and then be able to brag about it in front of others. They go on twisties, kilometers, offroads, but they cannot find accommodation without the Internet. People want to prove on (a)social networks that they have done everything, but this often leads to problems and accidents, which they prefer not to publish.
People don't seem to have the right balance here. Alternatively, those who have it do not need to present themselves in public. I really like your approach, where you say based on your own experiences what is appropriate to do and what is not. Because all you have to do is open any website or video that is fully "you must", and it's all useless theoretical nonsense. When I see "must do/have", "don't do before you watch/read this" in the title, I immediately close it. I have traveled a quarter of the world without this nonsense. Only inexperienced people who get fooled by these videos then pack up just like the one you met on the road and go do things that even the guys from Red Bull would think about.
Unfortunately you are right!
Patience is the mother of all virtues, as the saying goes... I would argue, to be on the same page as Pavlin here, that wisdom is even more of a virtue, especially for motorcycle travelers. I really liked this video, Pavlin, you debunked the myth of overconfident boldness -- recklessness -- that is sometimes associated with adventure riding. Also, thumbs up for your remark about speed. Very wise. Safety first, but the added benefit of reducing speed is enjoying nature and your travel experience (and optimising your petrol consumption!).
Yes, absolutely.
Goog morning Pavlin?My friend you are absolutely right! As the saying goes."There's litlle care"!.
Thanks, man!
Pavelin you are so right, your comment about riders putting themselves in danger by doing something stupid in the name of adventure. I live on South Africa ride a Yamaha xt660z and a Suzuki vstrom 650. I used to ride with one guy on a bmw gs1200 adventure a crazy man who rode too fast and was always looking for an adventure. I now ride alone. He found his adventure riding with another Bmw buddy that crashed into him for following too closely and going too fast. He almost lost a leg and has since stopped riding. I on the other hand at 82 years do my trips alone and have the adventures come to me. Keep up the good work. Was going to buy a an Xt 700 but realized that cases and cylinder are one piece, no good for a dirt bike (I do all of my own mechanical work) I sent you my comment on this a couple of years ago and your comment was “it is what it is”. Cheers and stay well and strong the best from Pepe the token Mexican in Tzaneen Limpopo province South Africa, come visit
Thanks for taking the time again!
Great video Pavlin. Truth, Honesty and Wisdom. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got trapped under my bike in the Chilean desert - very frightening experience - I was lucky that a passing truck stopped to help. ALWAYS carry a Personal Safety Beacon (I had a Garmin InReach)
Thanks for sharing!
My adventure is riding the local dirt roads which are endless and in good to poor condition.
Good!
Experience taught me adventure riding, especially riding solo, is the most dangerous project you can undertake ever. Preperation and caution is of utmost importance. Personally I think water, food and fuel is more important than anything else and then your tools and spare parts. Tell me if I'm wrong Sir. Nice video.
Shelter is number one priority.
@@motorcycleadventures..what comes first, chicken or egg? With fuel, water etc you can find shelter. If you have shelter you have protection from the elements, sudden illness etc and move on.
Without a means of communication, water fuel etc., shelter will provide a little hope perhaps for a while but you will have to move on.
Maybe comfortable boots are also an essential item……but the list is endless until you decide to travel by public transport….or horse maybe.
Planning is perhaps the most important element when travelling.
For years now always a pleasure listening to you. You are right: they sell us this ADVENTURE myth but nobody talks about that some people really dont think enough and risk themselves because (maybe) Social Media / Marketing tells them to do so.
I did 3 trips for now, always alone and always reasonable with a good portion of the "gut feeling". When i reached a point where i hesitated, i immediately knew that i shouldnt continue (deep sand and heavy bike, Beginner on Offroad, trails getting smaller and smaller into the bushes) because it makes no sense if you are not confident. Thats no shame, just be honest to yourself and do what you desire to do or just stop. And: never compare to others!
Nice what i learned so far from Pavlin since 2017 🙂
Thanks for taking the time!
Absolutely right. Build up the skill set, gain experience, then increase your risk as you get better. Do not over do it.
Before I did a long off-road trip, I had many long road trips. I got the tools, the knowledge to use them, got used to climate extremes (because your do not choose sometimes), built trust in me and my tools.
And get information on where you are going. Ex I knew that to do the Labrador Highway you have to Cary extra fuel since a section is to long for my bike mileage with a full tank.
Absolutely!
Very true Pavlin! Biking, adventure biking is a passion ruled by the, heart, the ego, the brain coming second. You always preach a lot of good sense, to keep sensible balance between the heart and the mind. Kudos to you!
Thanks man!
Very mature comments throughout your video… As always ride your own ride and at your own comfort level, whether it be dirt roads or pavement… Adventures are just around the corner… Thank you for your thoughts. Regards, Bob.
Any time!
As always love from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.......❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks, man!
We've all done it!
Fortunately, experience teaches. But I'm still learning....
Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Yes, the more I learn the better I understand that I know nothing!
All good points. Better look out for yourself every inch of the way. Look far ahead and stay bobble headed. You never know what or when something will cross your path that could take you out for good. Travel light and don't be in a hurry. Safe travels
Exactly!
Wise words Pavlin, thank you
Any time!
As always, thank you for sharing!
I have little adventure with this sort of long range trips so I think that before going there I'd rather try dirt roads, off road, gain some experience in controlled environment so to say and only then plan something of a long range.
This July I took my first longer trip to France - no offroad, mostly highways. This experience alone taught me a lot.
Correct decision. Good luck on your trips!
Awesome wake up call formos many, thanks Pavlin! 👍👍
My pleasure!
Great info. Never ride beyond your capabilities. Proper distance. Skills/experience. Never look for adventure it will find you. Never take risk… see some of us are listening out here in the motorcycle land. Anyways, keep the rubber side up, be safe out there, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Thanks for taking the time, man!
You're a wise rider and the only youtube rider i'm following now 😊
Thanks, man!
You alluded to it, but a rule I would add is never fixate on a plan. Plan to be flexible, allow plans to change, and remind yourself that the journey is the adventure, not the destination.
Agree!
Great video. Wisdom is a virtue.
Glad you think so!
Thank you 🙏so much for this OBVIOUS yet so often ignored advice. I have decided NOT to take my brand new bike on an off-road trip before I have thoroughly tested it out and myself on this new bike on the many small country lanes and tracks just a few km from my house. I live in the countryside so I can even test out my off-road skills and the bike in the fields just metres from my house! I love watching your videos, I hope you're doing well. 👍
Thanks for sharing! I am well, thank you!
Absolutely love your tools there in the backround
Thanks, man!
Such great advice. I just wonder if some UA-cam channels push the boundaries of sense and safety in an attempt to get views and clicks. Thanks again for your wise words.
Thanks for taking the time!
This is a very important video. Usually no one make about this kind of topics. They just tell you how they ride a motorcycle. Thank you for your very important advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Pavel! Thanks.
Any time!
As always Pavlin ... Very good advice !!
Glad to hear that!
Wise advice, thank you Pavlin
Any time!
Much Enjoyment 👍😎
Thanks!
Hi
I like your advices. You are very clear minded and not to risk the trip, bike, health for anything to dangerous or stupid or to ambitious is a very serious advice.
Thanks for your videos!
My pleasure!
You’re a great teacher I appreciate your work 🫡
Thanks, man!
Sound advice as always Pavlin. I hope it all stays in my mind whenever I ride. Thanks again 👍
Good! Thanks for watching!
Sound advice. Most important is to get home in one piece. So you can do another adventure ✌️
Absolutely!
Muchas gracias por tus videos desde Madrid (Spain), por compartir tus conocimientos y capacidades, pero sobre todo por tu sentido común. Estoy aprendiendo mucho para un posible viaje (con más años que usted) al norte de África. Un saludo.
De nada!
thanks for sharing this very important info. 💌
Any time!
Thank you. Excellent video.
Glad it was helpful!
That's all true Pavlin, 👍👍👍👍we are all God's children and we play with big toys and each of us makes mistakes here and there
Absolutely!
Hi lots of great points never ride above your skill set
Especially if your solo as a mistake can end your total ride the old saying never bite off more than you can chew
Absolutely!
Hi Pavlin "great advice"
My moto
Ride your ride!
Enjoy your ride!
Be good, Be kind.
But most of all
Be safe !!!
Serves me well and i share it with all those with whom i ride.
Exactly!
Super
Thanks!
Pavlin,love your no bull,very straightforward and sensible approach to motorcycling. I agree with almost everything you say.just 1 question, i know you have gopro 7,what settings do you use,your video is good.
I appreciate that! I use automatic
Great video as always, well articulated and really strikes home! Still working on reducing what I pack, a work in progress. All about the ego and keeping it in check.
Keep it up as you are an inspiration!
I will, thanks!
Pavlin you should try the rally seat on your T7, best modification ever if you are tally so much better riding position than stock
I tried, but I am okay with the stock seat.
I think that the most important thing for minimum risk is that a person discovers and does not exceed his own limit
Exactly!
this is all true and straightforward (as always), but i have to admit that some times i consciously choose the potentially dangerous option that is obviously a wrong choice to any sober person. for example going into section of forbidden zone that was under construction, in the mountain forest, in foreign country during night on friday. i'm not impulsive kind of person but still i don't regret it despite for the moment it got quite nasty and i thought i'd be stuck there or get my motorcycle damaged. only explanation i can find is that some people need that thrill time to time and how much one can put at stake is a personal matter. human don't always act rational i guess.
Fair enough!
Excellent advice….!!!
Thank you for sharing this.
My pleasure!
Pavlin, congrats to THIS WORDS AND MOVIE! I looked many, many of your vids, and I appreciate , even if I have only 15 years of motorcycle experience, to clap my hands to your items! Is Pavlin becoming a bike philosoph? Why not, your sentences are the basic of your experience, and meanwhile I agree to your opinions.
Adventure has become like a prayer in believe of god. A simple trip ist nothing, an adventure ist the bible. Really? The market for spot trackers and other rescue gear bloom! 400, 800$ for rescue tools?
Here on YT, the last years appeared soo many new "adventurists", big bang heros or more mouth- than real earth artists - monkeys on wheels. Everything is "adventure" meanwhile: Bikes, clothes, helmets, gear... but I save this words more for Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama, A.v.Humboldt, Scott& Amundson. To bring it down on earth: Everybody can do, what he/she can, extend the horizon step by step, up to be able to manage always yourself, but have joy, while doing. Thanx for making this video!! KR from Henry 👋
My pleasure, Henry! Thanks for taking the time!
04:23 What ?🤣🤣
Reality
One problem I see is that as time has gone by the term “adventure riding” has moved into mostly hardcore crazy back woods (single track, cow trails, etc.). Then people get into trouble because they see “professional” riders ripping it up and feel they can do the same … if only they have that same motorcycle the pro was using …
My rule: ride your ride, at your pace and in your time …
Exactly!
Pavlin, it should be compulsory for every "adventure" rider to see all your videos at least twice!
I will be happy if I help even to one person!
when will we see the trip to magadan
I already uploaded 6 episodes, tonight, after 2 hours episode 7. They are on my second channel: www.youtube.com/@motorcycleadventureslive
This is decent account of the current problem with the ADV scene. Too many injuries, too many "going for it" crashes, and too many riders dismissing the high risk and crashing and hurting yourself is part of the adventure nonsense. It has been interesting following the many adventure rides world wide and the extreme risks people are taking, often resulting in catastrophic consequences, but then the million dollar helicopter comes to the rescue after using the satellite phone.....these two things should never be counted on in my view, otherwise in the back of your mind....its kinda cheating. Heading out on a big journey without this option ultimately translates into taking only calculated risks instead of fool hardy risks in the name of "adventure". That is my two cents on a very good subject. Thanks for making some extremely good points for all those out there with their heads in the clouds over this ADV fad.
Thanks for taking the time and watching it! BTW, on my last trip, I didn't have any insurance, satellite phone, or stand-by helicopter.
People used to join the army wanting an adventure component. There have been surprised people when they have to go to war.
Well...
How do you clean the chimney on that stove?
Easy, just put everything down.
A lot of my good memories come from bad decisions, it is really hard to avoid them all. So, after 50 years in this world, my first rule is just "don't be stupid" - I don't want to get killed and be remembered for my stupidity. Unfortunately, some stuff is perfectly reasonable at the moment and it looks stupid only in retrospective :) I'm sure I would do the same as you did with that gulag road.
Thanks for sharing, man!
The essence is, imho, the real adventurer wouldn’t call himself adventurer.
It’s a title given by people who don’t want to deal with risks.
On the other hand please consider this: Even just walking on two legs, as humans do is oszillating between risk and security with every step! The moment you raise your foot to place it ahead, you handle the risky instability of leting you fall on that foot put ahead.
Perhaps we all want to go ahead in individual increments with a risk calculation we can individually handle?
Fair enough!
Pavlin, have you done a review for the XT660X.
Need to know if its a good highway bike because these XT660's are rare to find in excellent condition with low mileage.
No! Never had the chance.
Sad thing is most youtubers shows the oposite to what you said just to look cool and make more views.
It is their choice.
Ahem brother.Wise words indeed.
Thanks!
I like how you have a map of Latvia on the wall. How did you come across it?
It was given to me on Outduro Scout Festival this year.
Why do you have a small outline of Latvia on your Motorex banner?
Why not? It was given to me on Outduro scout festival in Sept.
Pavlin, what's the road condition like from Irkutsk to Omsk to Moscow? Google Map shows no motorcycling, only car.
Perfect asphalt.
@@motorcycleadventures
Thanks so much
Is bmw f800gt 2014 speedometer compatible with f800gs 2013?? Please help me
No idea, sorry!
My adentures till today is riding on my favourite place - the beach, but it is forbiden in my country, the fine goes to 5000 euros until 50 000 euros, but sometimes i do it, i enter the beach at low tide and ride for miles, and then i go out of the beach very quickly.
It is dangerous because of the fine, but i like to ride on the dunes and very near the water. there are long stretches of sand beaches in my country that you can ride for many miles just don't get caught doing it.
If you think that it worth the risk, do it!
Adventure is to avoid adventure on the trip!
Agree!
the Adventure Turn Dangerous when the adventure begins
Not really!
Hard to believe you actually have to say these things. I read a meme today, it said: "common sense is a flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden". 😉
But I did it!
Yep , stem saam
Good!
Riding solo long distance here in India is dangerous enough. If I am going into places I haven't been with unknown conditions I prefer to have at least 1 partner.
I did the whole India alone and never felt any danger, but fair enough!
@motorcycleadventures I ride a lot in Northeast near Burma did kashmir and other places solo
I also went to Ladakh, great and safe place!
I agri with evriting wath you telĺ
Good!
I don't know Pavlin - are you sure you're not going repport me to You-Tube, for my comments, if I actually, do grab my favorit drink .... ❓❓🤣🤣
And the conclusion of this video - you need a BETTER bike ☝☝😆
I haven't find a better bike for my needs yet.
Nowadays in adventure videos people bring funny loking new staff like handheld coffee machine and they are crushing beans like stupide ppl. Or they bring funny loking chair 1000 km. And their bike is looking like elefant. And in next gravel road they drop it and it gets expencive trip to prove their adventure. That is humoristic event i think...lol😂 It is almost disaster movie to see.
It is what it is!
My pet hate are the UA-cam channels that seem to specialise in having an alpha male leader being followed by a tail of 10 or 12 other bikes all on tour together. Usually heading for the most recent must visit destination. Unfortunately these videos are almost compelling viewing. I love the way that they all have to stay glued to the back tyre of the bike in front, almost as though they’re terrified of losing sight of the rest or even worse get lost in a foreign country. They always need to be linked by ‘coms’, presumably so that they can insult the places they are travelling through, the people they meet and anything or everything that’s different from at home usually to get cheap laughs from their mates. I must stop watching them because they wind me up but…
One of the things I love about some of these maxi group boys on tour videos is that despite their big, expensive, usually brand new motorcycles they do such short daily distances because although they spend hours on the road the size of the group and their need to stay as close to each other as possible means they make so little progress.
Perhaps I will give up torturing myself as my New Year’s resolution.
Well...everyone is free to decide how to travel.