I am back on my Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle, 5 months after crashing and injured in Mexico.
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2023
- 5 months to the day after I crashed a motorcycle in Mexico, I am back riding my Yamaha Tenere 700 adventure bike. I am recuperating from broken bones and wounds in my leg and arm. I am not yet ready for an extended ride, but I have time to reflect on how I could have avoided the accident, and what I will do differently when I resume adventure traveling.
Glad to see you back I'm 65 and I just refuse to install a phone mount or camera. That stuff goes in my top case. You don't need distractions on a motorcycle. I just ride locally and no long distance rides.
I'm mid 67 nothing to prove to anyone especially myself. I may not even pull a camera out after years of doing just that.
@@samhill3496 I’m 70 and owned a big adventure bike, just came back from a five weeks adventure ride…loved it!….. I have two cameras, phone and ride with the music on……couldn’t have it any other way…..but hey, like driving, riding a bike requires concentration….so concentrate on your riding first and foremost…..it lessens the risk of accidents……common sense really.
Glad to see you're back on your feet.
I'm in my late 70s, but don't want to stop riding motorcycles, not yet anyway. But my kids didn't think I should ride two wheels anymore, so I switched to four (ATV) wheels instead. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do for the joy of riding a motorcycle.
A other 70 year old. Just returned to riding after a 15year hiatus. BMW GS310 fit the bill for me, light weight and just enough power for my riding. The Adirondack back roads are enjoyable on two wheels again. Safe Travels to All!
That's what I'm talking about...
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Go easy.
Bring a portable power bank to charge your phone battery or solar power banks. In case you need a emergency charge. You got it covered!
Dude, accidents happen...I think 99% of us would have tried to catch the falling phone.
Glad to see you back on the bike again.
Thank you for sharing some lessons learned.
Your video's are always informative and inspiring.
Looking forward to seeing your next bike choice & adventures.
A good honest debrief of your accident with lessons learnt. It’s hard to admit that changes need to be made. Credit to you.
I love my Honda 500X. Glad you’re back on the road🌟
Becarefull and enjoy the ride.
Nice going…take it easy and ride your own pace…have fun…
Glad to see you back in the saddle!
Heureux de vous revoir Monsieur , et encore plus de vous voir en selle .
Je sais par expérience que même les vêtements les plus performants n´ont qu´une protection toute relative et qu´a nos âges il faudrait trouver un moyen pour les renforcer un peu plus ,cela fait longtemps que j´y pense ...
Merci pour cette vidéo, bonne route ,puisse Dieu vous protéger
Happy to see that your back. All the very best.
Welcone 1:51 back, well done but take it easy. Looking forward to see your next videos 😊
Great to see you back in the saddle a little wiser from your experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am 70 and riding a heavy cruiser. I also think it’s time to downsize to something more manageable.
Get back on the horse. It's the best road to recovery. I have been suffering with long covid for nearly 2 years and riding has helped so much.
Glad you are back on the saddle. Even if you call it quits, you have done more than many of us will! Thanks for posting your jouurney with us.
Love your honesty!
Glad you are back🎉
Glad you still enjoy riding. Look forward to seeing your next bike.
Welcome back.. enjoy the ride !!
Terrific! Congrats, man !!!
Glad to see you back on your bike! Congratulations!
Hay Brother ! I too am 70 yrs old and I had a RX4 you may remember me from previous comments.... I sold my RX4 because of it's weight ( I called her Miss Piggy!)
and I got a 2001 XR650L and I am super happy with it ! it is over 100lbs lighter than the RX4 was... but extremally tall at 37" seat height... I lowered it to where I can touch flat footed with my 30" inseam and am super happy with the bike... I can even get a wheelie out of it by throttle alone if I hold my mouth right.... I added a back rack and side guards for the rear and a Harbor freight waterproof box to the back rack. and that works great !
I recommend the XR650L if your thinking of getting rid of the heavy Tenray 700...
it will take a while to get it set up for adventure riding but the cost is just a few hundred bucks
and well worth it. I currently put a 13T sprocket on the front and can still hit 70mph on the road if I want but I wanted the front to be Light so I can go over logs ! i can cruise at 55 to 60 all day long like this and that is fine for me or I can add the 15T sprocket and cruse at 75mph all day..... it's to each their own ya know...
this lighter bike has a larger gas tank (one of the major failure points of the XR650L)
and I have no issues of the small gas tank. I suggest you find a used XR650L and fix it up for YOU..... and then come see me in Weed Ca. LOL just sell the 700 for as much as you can get and that will leave you with plenty to buy a new XR650L and the goodies to set it up and have cash left over ! it's really a no brainer !
Welcome back. I'm 68 , a full time rv'r and am domiciled in Gold Beach May I recommend a KTM 390 Adventure. I thoroughly enjoy mine. Glad to see you back in the saddle.
Awesome! Glad you’re back. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Good advice from a difficult experience. Thanks!
Glad your healing well.
Good you are back out there!
Very happy to see you 99% out and about.
Good to see you back on the road
welcome back! missed seeing your videos!
Good to see you back, Riding your motorcycle. Thanks for sharing your videos.
I am glad to see you back in the saddle!!
Congrats on getting back on the horse!
Good to see you back on your bike. I´ve seen much younger UA-camrs have more then one accident without reflecting very much on their future safety. Age is just a number. Work on your physics and as long as you feel you can stay focused and avoid close calls you´ll be alright.
Glad to see you back on a bike. All very valid points!
Good video quality. Interesting too.
I keep doing bar bells every morning it keeps my arms strong my GS 1200 is a heavy lump so I need to keep strong (66)
Just discovered your channel. Very relatable. Thanks for sharing your experience with your accident. Good lessons for all of us. Hope you continue to recover and gain strength. Beautiful country you’re riding through in this video
Welcome back! Your a hard hitter and a great inspiration for an old timer like me. Good luck with your path back.
Great to see you back on the horse Bruce ! I always enjoy your videos and you're a local which is cool : )
Good to see you back on 2 wheels. Looking forward to your further adventures.
Congrats on getting back on the horse, glad to see you on the road again!🙂
FANTASTIC to see you back on the Iron Horse! 👏🏻 Good for you..
Glad you’re back and ok. (Subscriber from Bend)
good to see you back on two wheels !
Glad to see you back in the saddle and appreciate your reflection on lessons learned. Thanks for sharing it all. A smaller, lighter, more older-rider-friendly bike makes sense.
Welcome back! Good to see you are on the mend. The irony of Baby steps for Old men is not lost on me. I'm still recouping from the bike related back injury I incurred a month ago. Your videos are inspiration for me to get back in the saddle.
My full respect and best wishes! 👋🦋🌻😎
Great to hear your better and on the horse good luck with your therapy. Thanks for the insurance tips for traveling out of the country.
Happy to see you back in the saddle! I'm 68 and still riding too. Age issues (old injuries) and short inseam limits what I ride. I follow many world travelers who travel on smaller dual sport bikes with great success! Best of luck to you and looking forward to your next video!
Cautious and Common Sense-- those are the watchwords for us more senior riders--You're correct!!
Glad to see you back. Never say never regarding the BDR. I'm tempted. Just a smaller bike.
i am glad to see you back in the saddle, I hope I am as active as you in retirement.
Good to see you back in action! You make some really good points in your discussion. You've done the T7 a credit with all your previous adventures. Now, onto the next chapter. God's speed.
Good thing your back on. I’m currently recovering from a bad accident and it’s a struggle against pain. I love riding and hope I can ride again too.
Looking good there.
Keep up the physio and training/ recovery process.
Working at it , will lead to the most complete recovery.
Glad to see your ok and back on your bike. Also for acknowledging your limits. I’m 59 and ride a Tiger 900 and absolutely love it but like you I’m very aware of my physical limits and ability to handle that bike off off pavement. It’s way too heavy and powerful for me at my age for that purpose so I’ll just stick to the tarmac and an occasional dirt road. Thanks for the video. Ride On !
I am looking forward to seeing what you replace the Yamaha with. Glad you're back up on two wheels and feeling better.
Well done brave man , just dropped my Tenere 2 months ago and broke my wrist still not strong enough to get back on yet, well done to you 👍
Nice to see you back! I took a spill the other day due to rushing to get home. Rear tire caught some of those oak tree spinners that had mud under them. Totally missed seeing them because I was looking at traffic coming and had small window and rushed through. Bike landed on leg just above ankle and even though I had adventure boots on man I have some deep tissue bruising and went to get x-rays a few hours later to make sure I didn't have a fracture. Thinking about buying some motocross boots for street riding. I need a little more lower leg protection.
Glad you’re on the mend. Stay safe. CBX500? Ktm 390? Looking forward to future vids.
Those are 2 great choices for mid/small ADV bikes
I’m glad you are recovering and are riding again.
I’d be interested in what you decide on for knee protection.
Sold mine and bought a Honda CRaf300 Rally. Loving it!
Excellent!
Auto reflex. Us old guys (I'm 72) need to stick together. Welcome back. I've heard "All the PPE All the time"
RC
I ride a 2022 klr650 at 67 years old. Like your T7 it too is top heavy. I’ve just altered my rides after many years of riding all types. These days it’s mostly paved back roads with occasional highways and fire roads. The KLR will carry multi-days of camp gear which I like the most. Glad to see you’re back on two wheels!
Glad you’re back in the saddle, Bruce. You continue to inspire and remind us all that you’re only as old as you allow yourself to be. I know this sounds crazy, but I’d encourage you to test ride a 1200GS. The boxer engine, coupled with shaft drive makes for a bike with very low CG, and really feels lite and easy to ride. And with those cylinder heads sticking out as they do, she’s easy to pick up in the event of a drop.Kind regards, AD
The GS is a flagship bike, but I don't ride long distances on pavement. As I almost always ride alone, I would not be too confident if I had to pick it up in an awkward position off on an isolated dirt road.
💪🙏 Good deal bro! I suffered a TIB/FIB in 2015 which put me out of service for about 4 months. I too was in a hurry and I was not riding predictably. A soccer mom struck me, it was 90% my fault.
Took me years to get back on a bike.
Keep safe and sound my dear friend 🙏🏽. We do need motorcycle insurance to be in our mainland. Outside US we have to buy it. I'll be getting my first adventure bike in years and safety is always first. Take care mate.
Looking forward to hearing about your bike research. I ride a '22 KLR that I enjoy, but the weight is becoming a problem for me at age 66. In a few years I'll probably be in the market for a lighter bike. Stay safe!
Great analysis. 66 here. I went through some of the same analysis after breaking 2 ribs falling off my e-bike. First time I rode my motorcycle after that was a bit unnerving.
Also, I remember a story of a Harley guy that reached for his baseball cap when it flew off and had a one handed accident. That is a thing.
Well done for getting back in the saddle.
We just need to be more risk adverse as we get older. Never rush, take your time, watch out for other idiots.
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I’m just in my fifties but feel the same as you after an accident. I use knee braces and love them. I also switched to a crf300 rally and it’s been great! You should give that a look
Good on ya! It's critical to life that we reflect on our mistakes, and grow from them. Moto is life. Gotta ride. Personally, I don't have any gadgets on me when I ride. I love watching moto videos, but even thinking about talking and recording while riding is too much of a distraction for me. Nope. When I ride, I ride, and that's all.
So glad you're well enough to ride again. I'm looking forward to your research into a lighter bike. I'm on an Africa Twin, and the T7 is 50 pounds lighter, but it's hard to lose a lot more weight and retain the road riding ability along with the off-road capability. I'm doing a solo ride in the US this summer (I'm from Canada), and I will definitely have good insurance. But I agree that a solo ride in other countries is probably not for me.
if I was planning to take long-distance rides, I would keep my T7 as it is well suited for adventure touring. Almost all my riding is within a few hundred miles of my home. Have fun on your ride and stay safe.
Glad you are back on the horse. Your scenery looks just like the S End of the Rogue Valley. I think i saw Baldy in the background. I spend part of the year right over by RoxyAnne in Medford. Have you tried that road between Grants Pass and the coast called "Bear Camp rd? It is a fun ride and a great shortcut to the mouth of the rogue river. I am coming back to the valley in June and will be there until Nov. Going to fish for steelhead and ride a bunch. It is too damned hot this time of the year in Thailand. If you get rid of the Tenere, look at a cb500x That is what we have in Thailand and it is a great bike.
Glad you back in the saddle again. I'm like you (68) and have a Tenere too. It is a bit of a beast. If you are considering a downsize, seriously, have a look at the Honda cbx500. Its a gem of a bike. Safe travels.
I had a very close call on Idaho forest road past summer. 72 and still at it but a reminder that precautions need to ramp up even more as we age. I’ll be on my light Adventure bike this year, WR250R. Lighter is better at our age.
Glad to see you are back in the saddle. Hard to admit when age becomes an issue physically. I'm only 57 and I'm realizing that I can't do what I used to. That or it takes longer to recover when you over exert yourself. Currently riding a Suzuki Dr650. Its about 100lbs less than your Tenere. I find myself wanting something lighter off road, but bigger for the tarmac. Nothings perfect unfortunately
I'm your age, wish you were in my neck of the woods, it's hard to find a riding Buddy at our age. Ride Safe!
Great to see you riding again. Bad luck combination basically. You prioritized grabbing your phone over holding your bike which was likely instinctive. I've experienced a bit of that at some point. I think it's a dicipline scenero; meaning let the phone go and keep holding on, at the same time no knowledge of the rut in the road. Easy to say don't grab the phone but that was the reality I guess. Basically riding diciplin. EDIT: I wear leather pants with some armor, Garne Fastback endoro boots, helite turtle II vest, full gauntlet gloves. Good luck and ride safe as you always have.
From what I've heard, T7's are hard to come by in the States so should be no problem selling and getting your price. I'm 73 and have the CB500X and while it is definitely a good bike, I long for something a tad bigger with a bit more go, eg. Triumph Tiger 900GT. However I'm not so sure that it would be a good decision because although I am capable now of handling it, at my age who knows how I'll be in the years ahead. Good to see you're still going to keep riding. Good luck with your choice.
It is good to see you riding again. When you find some good leg protection let us know. Keep up the good work. Also, what your next motorcycle will be. I just turn 76 this month and have been riding for 2-weeks already this season. The man at Big Rock Moto UA-cam Channel has a good review on the Tenere 700 with likes and dislikes, especially picking it up after a fall over.
I guess I would think maybe there wasn't a quad lock on that bike.😮. An that's what I'm experiencing trying to video my rides. I should just ride an let you experts do the video's. An enjoy what you post. Thanks for sharing 😊.
Yippee ki yay you're back! I'm near your age and ride almost every day. Just got off my DL1000, and it's tall and heavy, but I love it. I also have a fjr1300, which is even more heavy, but it's lower to the ground . I've evolved from a Harley Fatboy to Japanese engineering and will never go back. Is it possible to get a more fun,exciting, and reliable motorcycle than a Yamaha , Suzuki, Honda, or Kawasaki ? As I am a senior, and I demand reliability . I often contemplate a less heavy adventure motorcycle, and then I realize that if I pay attention to where and how I ride , I don't need a smaller motorcycle, Yeah! For me, half the fun is twisting the throttle and feeling the power. Power on neighbor and hope to see you on your Yamaha someday.
My Motowinch for the T7 lives in the tank bag. I use the perfect squeeze phone mount with upgraded threaded thru rod and wing nut as a repair to it. Works great.
I always have my motowinch handy as well.
you might want to consider buying a helite motorcycle vest and motorcycle airbag pants when it becomes available! Injuries would be substantially reduced and I don't even notice them with riding. Happy riding!
…..and of course, keep the fitness and strength as good as you possibly can thru regular workouts…..it all adds up!
Good to see you back on your bike. If you want a fun event to attend at the end of June take a look at the Touratech Rally in Plain Washington near Leavenworth. I’ll be there for my second time. It’s the largest Adventure Riders rally in the world and is a fun time. Many manufacturers bring their new bikes and you can ride them. They also have guided rides around the surrounding hills. Let me know if you have an interest and if you go I’ll save a spot in our camp for you. Currently we have 5 riders going.
Thanks for the suggestion and offer.
Great vid, How about a Maxi scooter. At 70 years old i just bought a V85TT Moto Guzzi. I like the motorcycle. I just tried the BMW 400GT. Wow what a comfortable ride. Thanks from Seattle.
I am in my 50s, my father, mid 70s. both ride. I highly recommend the Honda 300 rally.
Thanks for the video I’m a senior citizen. Also I’ll be 72 this year. There is a new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 twin cylinder coming out that you might want to check out.🎉
My husband had a accident back 7 yrs ago. He has rides bikes all he's life he is 67 yrs old now. But he's streght and balance is not like it used to be. But he has now got himself a ryker can am. 900cc the 1 he got is equipped to go off road, like dirt roads back road and highway. He likes it alot. But you might look into those. It's got tge 2 wheels up front and 1 rear wheel. But check them out.
I have a T7 as well and for all the same reasons you are thinking about selling, I am as well. I've done a lot of research and it has come down to one bike that I would consider and that's the KTM 390 Adventure. The Honda CBX500 is to close to the weight of the T7 and weight for me is the issue. I carry a jack made for lifting motorcycles. The 390 is a lot of bike for the money. I did have a Honda CRF250L but it lacked power and I was blown all over the road on windy days. I do love the T7. Good luck.
Same thoughts as mine. The KTM looks mighty nice and it will likely be on my short list too.
@@MySeniorMoments The new 2023 has spoked wheels. For me, I like spoked wheels only. More visual than anything.
The Kawasaki Versys 300x, it does sit up pritty high with the top heavyness that goes with it, otherwise a very manageable fun riding bike. I'm 52 and this was my fist bike, i bought it in july of 2022.
I will take a closer look at it.
Keep the balance never take hands off .
I have a brand new T 700. It's nice to have a bike where you can put your feet flat and have a fuel tank lower than the steering head. That said a Honda Transalp is coming home and a R1200 Nine T Urban GS. Lot of miles on a similar machine. RTW capable.
Well said.