Tenere 700 Modifications Hype - This Madness Needs to Stop!
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2024
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I have the feeling that in the last two years since the model came into the market, all companies that produce motorcycle accessories are focused on Tenere 700. So the question is: How much money do you need to invest to prepare your Tenere for traveling? In this video, I will share my honest opinion. So if you have nothing to do, grab your favorite drink and stay with me!
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In this fake world and with so many people, who don't have a clue about what they are doing (in many aspects, not only in the motorcycle community), we need honest, different and direct persons like you, Pavlin, to tell us the truth, even if sometimes it's hard to swallow for many people. Another great video with perfect advice and explanations. I don't ride a Tenere. And may be I'll never do it, but still I watch all your videos about this bike! You're awesome. Keep it up and I hope to see you on the road in Bulgaria one day!
Thank you, Nikola!
Excactly!
Good talk, I hope people listen. Thanks!
Some years ago, I travelled on a second hand 1980 Honda XL 500 from Belgium to South Afrika; 1 year and +/- 30.000km.
I took 1 spare tire (23 inch...!) and mounted a bigger petrol tank of 15l (10l original) .... nothing else.
I arrived safe and sound and shipped the bike back to Belgium. It still runs OK.
Thanks for sharing!
23 inch? I had no idea this even existed...
@@22fret The XL250s of the time had it too. Only Bridge stone made them.
Also, the longer rear shocks ever made (2 of them) . Fun bikes (not)
Wow! We have some things in common. I had a 1981 XL500, and in 1986 my buddy and I went on an adventure from the Sierras of Northern Calif. to the Canadian border (Port Angeles, WA). The total trip was 3,300 miles. We each had a duffle bag, sleeping bag and a fishing pole. I carried the tent, propane burner and cooking stuff, and My buddy had the small ice cooler. We lived on trout, beer and baked potatoes. We caught over 200 trout, but only kept three each, each day (2 for dinner, 1 for breakfast). We stayed on dirt roads and motorcycle tracks as much as possible. On the way up we really hardly touched pavement. On the way back down we ran along the coast chasing sea run cutthroats so a bit more pavement. 15 of the best days of my life. I love watching the adventure bike youtubers now and smiling that I did that 37 years ago, before most of them were born. I'm getting a new Tenere in about a month and thinking about a trip through western Argentina and Southern Chile.
Briliant!
This kind of solid thinking/perspective is one of the many reasons I appreciate your channel so much! Also was glad to hear your 'simple solution' thoughts on the suspension. As I am very similar size and riding style (not so much distance) as you, these are things I may address as well, but in the last 6,000 miles it has not been a problem! Cheers Pavlin!
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time again, Allen!
You are absolutely right
STOP BUYING, START RIDING.......the best conclusion of a really truer and good video.
Pavlin,
you have guessed this bike is well engeenerd for 95% of typical use and riders. The real and stupid problem: 95% of us riders are having to much time to spend --and obviously to much money to pay--, for a dream, instead of going for a ride. That's why accessories trade works.....good that you pointed it out...
Absolutely!
I installed stronger springs. I also weigh 105kg and have installed a 90N/mm at the rear and a 6.6N/mm at the front. The motorcycle deflects much more gently on the road, with slight bumps, and offers more reserves under heavy loads. I would recommend everyone to install springs with the right spring rate for them. I just turned compression and rebound 3 clicks further to close.
With the right spring rate, the vehicle offers a much smoother ride. The spring force is not the same and is not linear even with a linear spring. That means you need much less power for the first few centimeters of spring travel than for the last few centimeters of spring travel. If the springs are already compressed by 50% due to the driver's weight being too high, the springs respond harder, you need much more force for a few centimeter of needed extra springtravel, than with harder springs.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Pavlin. Very reasonable!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, you are totally right. I'm agree with you.
Glad to hear that!
Good explanation
It's so nice to ride your own motorcycle the more money you have in your pocket the more you can enjoy your bike and see more beautiful places
Keep riding and meet more people and places
🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱👍👍👍
Absolutely!
I absolutely love your no nonsense approach to this subject and motorcycle travel in general.
Excellent advice….please do more videos like this….!!!
Thanks, will do!
'Stop buying and start riding' - Great practical advice as always Pavlin !.. I think you must allow yourself a fairly long time riding any bike before you start modifying it because parts you think might be a problem or you are told will be a problem are often not a problem at all, or else the problem is so small that you get used to it and don't notice it any more..
Very true!
Respect!! Thanks for posting this …
My pleasure!
Good advice Pavlin as always.
I remember you saying.
Just ride with what bike you have in your garage!
Even an old Honda C90 cub can be a great adventure. 👍
Right on!
If you are going to upgrade a motorcycle, suspension and maybe crash protection are are the most important. If you plan on big mile days, some saddle modifications are in order.
Ok
You hit me right in the eye… and it stings!
I havn’t bought larger petrol tank, but i always look for those options.
Can this bike have added fuel, ”only 16 litres”. But in my real world and the way i travel i most likely Would manage a lot less fuel. In Sweden we have pretty close between gas stations.
I know i am manipulated by all the exploring hype add on Mega tanks and survival racks. A must have! But i really deep down know i dont need it. But still consider buying.
So, i got a black eye from this video and went down to Earth again. 🌍
Thanks for the video.
Any time! Invest the money that I saved you in something else, petrol for example!
Thank you so much! For three months Ive been "googling" this motorcycle and possible mods. Im looking to buy one, and I like off road, perhaps even a little bit of single trail. So because of all the videos Ive watched I became a little bit afraid. Afraid that I must change things on my coming bike. I am now much more at ease. You have done me a great service!
Glad I could help!
As usual, total common sense based on experience. This may not be what you want to hear but you KNOW IT IS TRUE. Spend your money on miles and memories not useless gadgets. Thank you Pavlov.
Any time, Chris!
They always says more is better...!
But more simple is more better.
I agree!
Very well said as usual! You don't buy into all the hype talk! Good discussion brother!👍
I appreciate that!
In a world of “never enough”, it’s refreshing to see an honest assessment of what is not actually needed.
Thanks, man!
well said, absolutely right
Good!
"Stop buying , start riding."Briliant, Pavlin.Old man know better.
Thanks, man!
You have provided a great service to the T7 community with this video. I have watched so many people spend so much money on motorcycles that they regreted later. To your point regarding stock suspension, just adding a few milliliters of fork oil will make your forks more progressive and bottom out less without hurting your ride much and along with taking time to play with damping setting and oil viscosities by mixing weights in some cases can help dial in many forks.
Congrats on the new bike. More adventures await you and us too !
Can't wait!
Well reasoned advice. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I ve said it many times before and i will keep saying it.
Best guy on youtube about bikes and personal favorite!Keep up the great work and keep on being the inner voice of logic for many people!
Wow, thanks! I will do my best to provide useful information!
The Acerbis tank is available for €370,- instead of €600,00. Google is your friend. I personally don't like to tie too much gear to the bike. 15kg of gear max. So I like to have the option of extra fuel in the tank instead of a separate can strapped to the bike. Of course it's all a personal choice. Thanks Pavlin.
It would be even cheaper now, after Yamaha released the new Rally Raid with 23l petrol tank. Thanks for taking the time anyway!
I've got the T7 and I do long trips. I TOTALLY agree with you on everything! 👍..best regards from Denmark.
Cool, thanks!
Great videos 👍
Thanks 👍
I use a wr250r for hard off road, and aside from the obvious protection, the only other mod I’ve done is a sprocket change. The only other performance mod I could think of doing is suspension, as there is a very noticeable difference between stock and a buddy’s modded suspension I tried. For power, I’ve seen people put down around $2000 for power mods, and only gain a few hp.
There is always a ktm that will do better off road, but nothing can compare to the WR’s longevity, service intervals, reliability, ect.
Thanks for sharing!
can you give us some insight on crash bars please? I have the World Raid, and it's supposed to have built in crashbars. Not sure how good or protective they are though
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Pavlin
Down to earth sensible advice from a sensible motorcycle adventurer.
Thanks once again for the sound advice
My pleasure, John!
Thanks Pavlin. This video makes as much sense as yours usually does. When I started with long touring was 1976 and I was driving a BMW R90S. Maybe not the best motorcycle for the purpose. But with it, I was all the way to Egypt. Drove highways but also crossed the Sinai Desert. It went a little slower than if I rode an adventure bike but it worked perfectly well. At that time there were no GPS or mobile phones. You had to ask people and use paper maps. But what fantastic memories and people you met. When this pandemic is over and I'm retired, I'll come and explore your country, which I've never visited. Thank you for your channel and welcome here to the north, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Wish you nice rides.
Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for the invitation!
the old Tenere model (speaking of the DM02 from 2008 ) the tank was already 23 l (range at modest speed and luggage 400-450 km) . I never came below the reserve , even when driving in north scandinavia and the like. I never used my additional 2 l canister on the trips because of obeying the rule "Never miss an opportunity to refuel!"
Sure but what will I do without the dopamine hit I get everytime I get an email that says "your order has shipped"
You can try with trips. In my opinion they work much better.
Your honesty and frankness is refreshing. In the end, just ride and enjoy. Cheers.
Hi Pavlin! Great to hear those words from you, but less, ride more. I totally agree!
One more thing about the exhaust, that is the reason why I changed it for a high mount type: the issue might be bending the bracket that holds the OEM muffler if you drop the bike on the right side.
Beside scratching the muffler, the risk is to also scratch the rear swingarm!
I think it’s worth mentioning it.
I absolutely love this bike, that bracket tho…is not very well engineered 🤦🏻♂️
I agree about the bracket, but don't like the solutions that I have seen so far.
@@motorcycleadventures HP Corse is pretty good.
I hope people understand, the meaning of stop buying and start riding..you just said..you are the only rider who talk sance and practical..you very much sincere with people, you want them to save money..and spend on trip..thanks for sharing your true advices...Regards
I appreciate that!
Just found this channel. I'm planning a round the world ride and these videos are invaluable! Thanks so much Pavlin. Have purchased your first book also. Will drop you a line when I get to Bulgaria. Ride safe!
Welcome aboard!
I don't bike and not likely to start at 76. But I like to learn and have become fascinated with biking. You are a very smart man with loads of experience. You make a very practical and well thought out video. Thanks. Good luck with your riding and channel.
I have to agree about the fuel tank and the exhaust, they are not really necessary, maybe a higher exhaust that uses a different mount that negates the use of the standard hanger, they can bend in a drop but how far do you take protection.
Suspension is a personal thing but if you want a bike at its best , set up the suspension.
The first thing to do is set up the ride height, getting the correct amount of sag makes a world of difference, the bike will respond like it was designed.
Heavier springs don’t cost a fortune, it only gets expensive when you start on the dampening, that is next level, for me personally heavier springs made the bike feel more planted on the dirt and could absorb harder hits better.
I am nearly 62 and don’t ride fast but find that once the spring rates are set correctly with the correct sag set the bike feels better to ride and more confident, and riding is all about confidence.
I agree about the suspension but a good, a proper suspension cost a lot.
"Stop buying and start riding!"
Awesome Pavlin!!
Thanks, Frankie!
Wisdom cannot be bought on the aftermarket. Thanks for helping us youngsters on the way! 👌🏽
Any time!
Great video, love the Akrpovič explanation. Greatings from Slovenija.
Awesome, thank you!
very good advise
Thanks, Martin!
Brutally honest as always Pavlin. Of course most Mods are just fun and its about working around the bike. I do only change the really necessary things which make my riding more comfortable on the long term (it has to fit my body). I recently changed my bike completely to a model with better suspension as i dont want to mod my whole bike which i had before. Was the best decision for me as i didnt know if i would ever be happy with neverending modding the previous bike.
Before i change my muffler (which is nonsense in the EU), id rather go on a motorcycle trip for a week with my tent.
Thanks for sharing!
Thankyou for your English production. Good to hear from people in other parts of the world with different opinions. Keep up the good work.
I completely agree with your approach, Pavlin. You need only a few things to start with, mainly comfort and protection. If you find out after thousands of miles on and off the road that you need to invest, well then you can get rid of some heard earned Euros. I think money is best invested into travelling ;-)
Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
It is what it is, Günter. Thanks for taking the time again!
I ride 50/50 on/off road. I’ve spent $5000 aud on my bike. The first options for me are Barkbusters, Crash bars and a better Bash plate. I’ve dropped the T7 a few times and apart from some scuffing on the barkbusters the bike is fine. The std bash plate is fine for light off road but when you start more heavy duty riding e.g going over fallen trees/ rocks it won’t offer much protection. I did the exhaust but that was to save weight. It’s a well balanced bike but I agree it is top heavy if you loose your balance.
As I said for serious off road there are much better options on the market.
I fully agree with Allen Huling comments. Solid and practical advices. Thank you. keep the video coming.
Thanks, man!
I'm about to acquire my 1st bike, which is going to be a tenere and I needed to watch this video. Everyone keeps saying: "you must change this, you must do that" and I always wonder why. I totally agree with your point of view and I apply it to almost every purchase I make, but in the bike world I'm new and I don't know how stuff works, so I'm really glad I came across this video! +1 subscriber! 🤘
Glad to help!
Even I'm in Malaysia and riding small bike with not so long distance journey, so many tips that you shared in here is useful and practical for me.
Thank you sir!
Any time!
Thanks a lot also for this, Pavlin. You have really contributed a lot over the years, and I'm sure there is much more to come 👍 But now you, yourself have also mounted an after-marked exhaust on your Tenere 700 🙂
My pleasure!
Words so very true. Another possible negative to that Acerbis tank: the use of a tankbag might become difficult.
Also, you mentioned a high fender. Never again, if you have to cover distances on a highway from time to time.
True about the tank bag. Because of the size and the tank breather hose that won't be possible. High fender is not even an option for me.
You are complete right. Most Driver dont need any Changes. I would only modify the seat
Good!
That is great advice Pavlin..."Stop buying and start riding ".. Stay and ride safe !!
I will, thanks!
"Stop buying and start riding" - sounds like a very very good advice to me, as a very novice rider! :)
Love your videos.
Pavlin the last lines are the crux of your experience. Where you said stop buying and start riding. Have a great adventure. Stay blessed.
Thanks, you too!
Excellent info. At last a man who says it as it is. Common sense is a rare commodity these days. You make very good videos , many thanks.
Thanks, man!
I've been riding for over 40 years. I've never changed the exhaust or suspension on any of my bikes because of cost. You give good advice. Thanks.
Don't touch if works.
"stop buying start riding" ... great advise.
Very well said! I have been caught into the modification trap a number of times only to regret it. No more!
Good!
I was about to buy a Yamaha Tenere 700 and was getting ready to spend loads of money on it. Not now. You have just saved me approx` £10.000 pounds.
I'm going to continue to enjoy my Honda XR600/Dominator 650 hybrid instead.
Many many thanks for the words of wisdom. Stop spending, get riding. Salute from the UK.
Glad I could help!
110% agree!!!
10 years ago everybody would have killed for a standard T7!
It is what it is!
Както винаги си прав, много ми харесва да чувам твоята гледна точка, защото разчупваш един въпрос от много ъгли и така се разбира всичко от до, как реално стоят нещата, благодарско:)
Моля! Радвам се, че канала помага!
You are absolutely right. There was someone on Facebook who, even before the first ride, upgraded the exhaust, shock absorbers, tank, design and much more for several thousand euros, only to find out that with his 1.69 m height he didn't feel safe on the Tenere . Lower seat didn't help either, so he sold it 😛
Your conclusion got to the point: Stop buying, start riding 🙂
I would love to buy a bike from guy like him!
Wish more people would have your down to Earth approach... So many people add gadgets and tune bikes up, yet they don't spend any time learning how to use the bike properly in the first place. Or those who buy brand new bike, more and more kit, then waiting because the winter came and they didn't manage to ride - only to ride few times and get new bike, get more toys, new mods, etc.
Thanks for another great video, ride safe!
Thanks for taking the time!
Pavlin, everything you said is right, a lot of unnecessary things people put on a motorcycle, and everything is too expensive...regards from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Well... if they like it...
Easy for some people to fall for the marketing strategy of this part is a must have, you cant go around the world without it. Most adventure bikes have more capability to go beyond the skills of the average rider. Great video.
True!
Hey Pavlin, greetings from Texas, USA. I absolutely Agree with everything you have concluded here as it’s rooted in common sense and experience. I’m 60 years old and have an artificial shoulder on my left side as of February of last year. Before I had this shoulder replacement my Dr told me I can keep riding but, I must get a lighter Motorcycle. I have been riding since I was about 6 years of age and have ridden a lot of different Bikes over the years. After much research I chose the Tenere 700 because it met my needs for a Bike big enough for long travel on roads with off road capabilities right off the dealership floor! Lower crash bars, taller Puig Windshield, Center Stand and Factory Side Cases and Auxiliary Fuel Tank from Camel-Adv and I’m finished with modifications to this Bike. Keep making these videos and, Ride On.
Enjoy your rides.
I liked that Pavlin stop buying and start riding and I'm really thinking to start doing this.
Thank you so much for the advice.
Be safe always.
Go for it!
Bonjour Pavelin,
je me demandais, qu'est ce que vous avez fais pour les suspensions !? (si vous pouvez précisez le pois du pilote, les réglages !? les changements de ressorts ect Merci.)
Merci pour toutes vos vidéos très intéressantes sur la T700
Best honest down to earth review so far. Thanks for the hard truth that so many of us needs to be brought back down to reality
My pleasure!
The voice of wisdom. 100 percent correct. Logic. By the way I'm a MT07 rider best bike I've owned. Good Tires and don't ride faster than your brakes. I have a friend just bought a 107 cu in. Harley less than 3000 km changed bigger pistons and made it to 113 cu in. For what? My MT 07 two hundred kilograms wet. I'm too old to be pushing 700 pound motorcycles. Keep the videos and ride safe.
Thanks for sharing!
I ride a 2008 pre ABS Aprilia Shiver 750. The only thing I added was a luggage rack and purchased a fuel bladder (has 15L tank which is good for 260K). Yes it has quick steering, soft suspension, and older ride by wire which lags but I enjoy riding it on my local crappy roads. I totally agree with your ideas.👍
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the honest opinion. Greetings from Poland
My pleasure!
Hello Pavlin.,
thank you for your honest and enriching videos. It's great to get tips from an experienced rider like you.
I rode many KMs a GS Adv and one of the routes was from GER to Ukraine to Sevastopol and always had way too much with it. I was often weighed down by the heavy bike and also the accessories and lots of luggage. A lot of it was unnecessary, as you say, mostly everything. For e.g. I even had protection around the brake fluid reservoir on the handlebars. Completely unnecessary - I had to remove it at great expense to open the reservoir.
So I love your approach and your proof that traveling light is better in all situations. Even through life, by the way.
I sold the GS back then and now I think that the T7 is the better bike for ME.
Thank you!
Glad to help! Good luck on your trips!
I have a Kawasaki KLR650 2018 model that was an Australian LAMS bike. I went to a Harley shop and bought a new carb vacuum piston and fitted that to the KLR. About 20% more power and torque over the LAMS setup. I bought a 20mm longer shift lever and fitted it. The standard windscreen was woeful and was replaced with a National Cycle V-Screen that I got from the US, and it is a massive improvement over the standard. It moves the airflow around me to the sides and makes long distance riding much more comfortable in the dry and rain. I also fitted a top box to the standard rack on the KLR so I can lock my helmet inside. My helmet does not have "D-rings" so I can't use the bikes helmet lock so it is locked in the top box when not being worn. The last thing I fitted was a set of pannier racks to the rear of the bike because I was tired of the KLR's high-mount muffler toasting expensive saddle bags. I had 2 sets of saddle bags, about $400 each , burnt out by the muffler and it had started on the $230 set before I bought and fitted a set of $400 panniers. The current set of bags are 36 litres each and are low mount style and strap to the pannier racks very firmly - I can get the weight down low when packed. The pannier frames are very handy when I want to add camping and fishing gear on to the bikes rear seat for tie points.
I don't plan on replacing the muffler or the rest of the exhaust until it rusts out and gets noisy. The muffler also has the catalytic converter inside and in most of Aust. removal of the catalytic converter is illegal.
Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree, we get so caught up with buying and not using that it turns to an obsession. I have a GS 1200 and the Tenere 700 and although I did buy a Touratech suspension for my GS, it was after 90,000 km when both where broken. Use what you have first, then upgrade when it breaks. The engineers are not idiots, they know what they are doing and although they manufacture bikes for the general public, your needs are well met 95% of the time, and that's good enough. Buy less and ride more. Remember those who have the money don't have the time, and those who have the time don't have the money.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Daniel!
Hi Pavlin, as usual, very good and pragmatic advices. Keep on this way.
Thanks, will do!
Hahahahah Grazie !!!! I've just bought a Tenere' brand new in southamerica and surely listening to you and some others surely will help me about decisions ....Thank you again and Good Luck 😊
Glad to help!
Great video Pavlin, coming from an owner of a T700, this is very genuine, well done!! 👍👍
Glad you liked it!
Very good perspective on adventure riding and what is necessary vs ‘nice to have’. Having said that, I have changed the rear spring and added a Seatconcept..!
Wisdom, Common Sense and Experience. What A Great Video.
I appreciate that!
Some good motorcycle wisdom. 100% accurate in my opinion. Great video.
Love the location of the temporary plastic tank on the RE - nice & low!
Generally, I don't like to modify anything. The few times I have, I found that when I change something, it affects something else. And not usually in a good way.
Case in point: The rubber bonding on the motor mounts of my 1968 Camaro failed. Went to a speed shop & bought solid motor mounts.
After driving one day with the solid mounts, I went to the Chevrolet dealer and bought original equipment mounts.
I think the car would have shook itself to pieces or my teeth would have fallen out if I stayed with the solid mounts!
Thanks for sharing!
You give so much good and sensible information. Awesome. You'r channel is a must for every motorrider traveller. Learning a lot from you. And you put me on my feet again.
I appreciate that!
"Stop buying and start riding" 😁👏. Totally agree Pavlin. Greetings from Chile.
Thanks, man!
« Stop buying and start riding “ clever advice Pavlin I will remember it👍
Thanks, man!
Thank you for talking sense into me. You just saved me a lot of money.
Glad I could help!
Wise words of wisdom Pavlin. Thank you for sharing your hard earned and practical experience $$!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Pavlin!
Amazing video!
In regards of exhaust and suspension, I had exactly the same thoughts on my Multistrada 950 and I didn't do it as it's just not nessesary! Yes to set up the suspension on my 950 was a bit of a headache, but it is what it is and at the end they are perfect for my needs! If you ever plan middle east your very welcome!
Yes I am not anymore in Bucharest!
Safe Rides! Nicolai
Hi Nicolai, where are you now?
@@motorcycleadventures I am in the United Arab Emirates / Ajman.
Hopefully my bike arrives next month too here.
Cool!
Undoubtedly the least biased and best advice on bike modification
Thanks, James!
Very sound opinion/advice. Well said. This is the kind of wisdom that comes from experience, not armchair theories.
Thanks, man!
25/02/23. So after 10 months and 9k miles I have fitted the SW Motech Evo foot pegs , road based with size 46 boots. Peg is about 25% longer and wider. Immediate improvement and wish I had done sooner. Not a lot of money and not a 'bling' part. But in line with making small improvements to a bike for the owner. Left on standard position as lower setting put a kink on ankle. Yamaha could have done this at point of build.
Thanks for sharing!
Excellent message, stop buying, start riding!!
Truth!
I agree 100%. It's basically the same thing I tell Harley riders, if you want to go faster, why did you pick that bike? For what you have spent on the Tenere', you could almost get an Orange bike?
As I said in the video if you only ask yourself the question: What the bike will be used for?
This is the best channel for common sense advice to bikers. Well done mate love your channel 👍🏆
I appreciate that!
I have a T7 with 8000km and 100% agree with you
Good!
The most distance I have travelled is a 1300km round trip in 3 days on my 1988 XT600E. Although I have altogether travelled around 200.000km since 2012 when I bought the bike second hand. I have chosen to go for the Acerbis 23 litre tank only for one reason. I can't be bothered filling up every 200km, even though my stops are almost every 100km, because my wife in the rear complains that her butt is numb 🙂
However, I totally agree with you, regarding the mods.
My mods, apart from the tank, are the following:
Longer mirrors - I love being able to see behind me as much as possible, even in the otherwise blind spots that the stock merrors leave.
A base and charging port for my phone, because I use GPS on it, that prepares me for the turns ahead.
A more comfortable seat, as the XT600E's stock seat is not as comfortable as the wife prefers.
A smaller rear sprocket, to give the engine a bit more comfort at 100-110km/h that I usually travel at.
A windscreen, that helps me relax my arms and hands on the handlebar, as it reduces the drag from the wind. I've past my 50 years now, and aches and pains are part of the game, so I try to avoid overstressing my limbs.
A set of side racks that I can throw the saddlebags over, so that the wife can carry all her nice clothes and shoes and accesories and frying pan (the makeshift speed limiter that she needs sometimes when I forget that she's on the bike and I start going supersonic) and I can still have my rear top-box for my tools and a couple of underwear and toothbrush and painkillers.
All the above, of course, take their place on the shelf when the time comes that I and a bunch of other loons and go nuts off-road on the Greek mountains every summer.
Thanks, man, very good video.
Thanks for sharing!
Well as most of us know, in the end it boils down to what gives you the biggest smile in the helmet. The T7 as it comes from the factory has a pretty good potential to give a big smile 😊
I agree! As I said it is good enough for 95% of the riders 95% of the time!
@@motorcycleadventures definitely 🤩