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The GorillaBiker
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Hello all and welcome to TheGorillaBiker.
This channel started as a bit of fun and took off from there :)
I like to go to interesting places on my bike around Ireland and video it....with some chatter, to put up here.
I also do bike reviews as well as gear reviews, hopefully many more of them coming soon :)
What else goes on? Podcasts, bike swaps with other, trips, bike events and live streams to name just a few.
This channel isn't focused on any one thing unless you can call my love of all things motorcycle one thing :)
If you do stop by please leave a comment! I try reply to every single one.
Either way thanks for checking out my channel and please subscribe if you enjoy it :)
My Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/thegorillabiker
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/thegorillabiker
My logo designer: shiner17
#Motovlog #Motorcycle #Honda #Yamaha #ireland
All of my videos are recorded by stunt doubles and voiced over by me.
This channel started as a bit of fun and took off from there :)
I like to go to interesting places on my bike around Ireland and video it....with some chatter, to put up here.
I also do bike reviews as well as gear reviews, hopefully many more of them coming soon :)
What else goes on? Podcasts, bike swaps with other, trips, bike events and live streams to name just a few.
This channel isn't focused on any one thing unless you can call my love of all things motorcycle one thing :)
If you do stop by please leave a comment! I try reply to every single one.
Either way thanks for checking out my channel and please subscribe if you enjoy it :)
My Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/thegorillabiker
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/thegorillabiker
My logo designer: shiner17
#Motovlog #Motorcycle #Honda #Yamaha #ireland
All of my videos are recorded by stunt doubles and voiced over by me.
Why I LOVE the V-Strom so much, YOU Bought the WRONG Motorcycle!!
I've been asked about the V-Strom a lot, as I think it's not the most popular bike I've ever had on the channel. I also talk a bit about people and their woes finding "the bike" over the years. Thanks to everyone who's ever had a good discussion with me btw :)
If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :)
Thanks for watching!
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About me!
My Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/thegorillabiker
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/thegorillabiker
PayPal: thegorillabiker@gmail.com
Instagram: thegorillabiker
Facebook: thegorillabiker
Twitter: BikerGorilla
Bikes: Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015
Honda CB750 Nighthawk 750 1997
Kawasaki Z900RS 2019
Honda Super Magna Vf750c 1987 (In Storage)
Suzuki GSX-R 750 SRAD 1996 (In Storage)
Gear: Street and Steel Anarchy 2 jacket
Lindstrand Jeans.
LS2 Storm(In Ireland) & HJC RPHA 11
Gloves: Lindstrad Orbital WP, Knox Orsa Leather Mk 2, Indie Ridge.
Boots: Oxford Continental WP Boots, Indie Ridge Commanches,
Indie Ridge Crows, Indie Ridge Crossfields.
Electronics: Cardo Packtalk Bold
Gopro Hero 7 Black
DJI Osmo Action
Insta360 One X2
Nikon D3500
Canon M50
The legend that is Chewie! He made me some musica which I love :)
czcams.com/users/hachewie
chewiepix?
The magician behind my new graphics : davidwright_photography
Mental State: I don't own near enough bikes.
#vstrom #motorcycle #suzuki
If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :)
Thanks for watching!
Use code GORILLA10 for 10% off at ultimateaddons.com
Use code GORILLA10 for 10% off at dango-design.co.uk
About me!
My Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/thegorillabiker
My Patreon: www.patreon.com/thegorillabiker
PayPal: thegorillabiker@gmail.com
Instagram: thegorillabiker
Facebook: thegorillabiker
Twitter: BikerGorilla
Bikes: Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015
Honda CB750 Nighthawk 750 1997
Kawasaki Z900RS 2019
Honda Super Magna Vf750c 1987 (In Storage)
Suzuki GSX-R 750 SRAD 1996 (In Storage)
Gear: Street and Steel Anarchy 2 jacket
Lindstrand Jeans.
LS2 Storm(In Ireland) & HJC RPHA 11
Gloves: Lindstrad Orbital WP, Knox Orsa Leather Mk 2, Indie Ridge.
Boots: Oxford Continental WP Boots, Indie Ridge Commanches,
Indie Ridge Crows, Indie Ridge Crossfields.
Electronics: Cardo Packtalk Bold
Gopro Hero 7 Black
DJI Osmo Action
Insta360 One X2
Nikon D3500
Canon M50
The legend that is Chewie! He made me some musica which I love :)
czcams.com/users/hachewie
chewiepix?
The magician behind my new graphics : davidwright_photography
Mental State: I don't own near enough bikes.
#vstrom #motorcycle #suzuki
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Why I HAVEN'T QUIT YouTube!!
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I was asked recently, and honestly multiple times over the years, about my motivation to keep doing youtube as I've never really "exploded" so to speak. Here's why and how!! If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :) Tha...
Everything WRONG with the CHEAPEST SV650s on Marketplace!!!!
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Just a quick look at everything wrong(that I've found so far) with my 2003 SV650s, the cheapest sv650s I could find on marketplace!! If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :) Thanks for watching! Use code GORILLA10 for ...
A Ramble on Donut/Speeed/Big Time and Corporations
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A quick chat on the split, and the following births. This isn't intended to be anything to grab attention, it's actually why I left it a while to make it, I just have watched these folks for a looooooooooong time so wanted to talk about it. If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider...
I Bought a 2003 Suzuki SV650S!!! Race Bike time.
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All I can say is my wallet slipped. I can't be blamed. If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :) Thanks for watching! Use code GORILLA10 for 10% off at ultimateaddons.com Use code GORILLA10 for 10% off at dango-design.c...
Riding the Highland Scenic Highway in West Virginia!!
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Thanks again to @hatter_jbk for being a great tour guide. I love WV, I wonder what I'll get to visit next time there, I'm thinking even more out of the way super twisty roads might be in order :) If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike ...
Spruce Knob & Black Water Falls | Riding in West Virginia
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I visited @hatter_jbk once again in West Virginia, this time minus the rain, and WV did not disappoint once again!! I only got home Sunday night so really skipped sleep etc to get this video done, I'd really appreciate a comment and like if you enjoy it :) Visit West Virginia! You will not regret it :) If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then l...
Z900RS Dilemma!! Sell it to do some Racing?
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Not clickbait.....I might have to to do some new things. If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :) Thanks for watching! Use code GORILLA10 for 10% off at ultimateaddons.com Use code GORILLA10 for 10% off at dango-design...
Fitting PUIG Racing Footpegs | Kawasaki Z900RS
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Just a quick video fitting my new Puig racing footpegs to the Z900RS. The last trackday's biggest issue was ground clearance, so I'm trying to cheaply avoid buying full rearsets! If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here please consider hitting that subscribe button for more bike related content :...
What is the Perfect Power for a Daily Motorcycle?!
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Had a few questions after the recent video talking about the Z as a track bike, so I've tried to answer it and included other brain things. ridermagazine.com/2015/05/08/comparison-2015-kawasaki-versys-1000-lt-2014-suzuki-v-strom-1000-abs-2015-yamaha-fj-09/ If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button, it pleases the gods of CZcams and then let my videos do well :D Also if you're new here...
Clutch Cable Maintenance on a Motorcycle!!
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Clutch Cable Maintenance on a Motorcycle!!
Is the Z900RS a good track bike?! NCBike & Future mods!
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Is the Z900RS a good track bike?! NCBike & Future mods!
Session 6 NCBike 22June2024 | N2 Trackdays | Kawasaki Z900RS
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Session 6 NCBike 22June2024 | N2 Trackdays | Kawasaki Z900RS
Session 5 NCBike 22JUNE2024 | N2 Trackdays | Kawasaki Z900RS
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Session 5 NCBike 22JUNE2024 | N2 Trackdays | Kawasaki Z900RS
Session 4 NCBike 22JUNE2024 | N2 Trackdays | Kawasaki Z900RS
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Session 4 NCBike 22JUNE2024 | N2 Trackdays | Kawasaki Z900RS
Electric Motorcycles again, Ivan's tune fix AND Enduristan "Large" tail pack review!!!
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Electric Motorcycles again, Ivan's tune fix AND Enduristan "Large" tail pack review!!!
TRESPASSING apparently, Why I don't chase Trends and other Rambles!
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TRESPASSING apparently, Why I don't chase Trends and other Rambles!
HOW DO I PLAN my trips?!? Z900RS Ramble
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HOW DO I PLAN my trips?!? Z900RS Ramble
I want Motorcycle Time Trial Racing and other Ramblings.
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I want Motorcycle Time Trial Racing and other Ramblings.
HJC RPHA 11 Review | 15000+ Miles on my Head
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HJC RPHA 11 Review | 15000 Miles on my Head
Garage Update!! Upgrade plans for Bikes and more trips?
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Garage Update!! Upgrade plans for Bikes and more trips?
PRE-TRIP Checklist. What I look over on my bikes!
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PRE-TRIP Checklist. What I look over on my bikes!
Life is Designed for Cars. My thoughts on Side cars and DCT!!
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Life is Designed for Cars. My thoughts on Side cars and DCT!!
The Things I LOVE about my Kawasaki Z900RS and other distractions.
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The Things I LOVE about my Kawasaki Z900RS and other distractions.
Things I Find WEIRD in the USA | GOOD and BAD
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Things I Find WEIRD in the USA | GOOD and BAD
Kawasaki Z900RS Ivan's Performance Early Thoughts and National Cycle Mohawk First Look
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Kawasaki Z900RS Ivan's Performance Early Thoughts and National Cycle Mohawk First Look
Fitting a National Cycle Mohawk Screen to a Kawasaki Z900RS!!
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Fitting a National Cycle Mohawk Screen to a Kawasaki Z900RS!!
Riding the Cherohala Skyway with Friends!!
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Riding the Cherohala Skyway with Friends!!
How to change a V-Strom 1000 CHAIN and SPROCKETS!
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How to change a V-Strom 1000 CHAIN and SPROCKETS!
Using a Rabaconda for the FIRST TIME to change my Tyre!
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Using a Rabaconda for the FIRST TIME to change my Tyre!
Trust nobody's word. Change out everything you can and start a record of the work so you can be on point of the bikes health.
My fuel tank is rusting from the inside out :( You mentioned Fibreglass tanks, where do you get them from?
How bad is it? Once it's just surface rust this worked really well. I never looked in to it further so I'm not sure, I found a few on Google pretty quickly tho!
I don’t regret buying any big purchase. I regret selling the ZZR600
Selling bikes is just not a healthy option long term. I need more space so I can collect more 😂
The way you stroked that inner tube, so soft and gentle...
Make no mistake, the “famine” was a genocide. Much love to the Choctaw tribe, they could feel our pain from far away.
Thank you. Very good tutorial.
@@NickBaciuc glad it was useful! Thank you :)
I have a very limited bike budget nowadays so my $2k Suzuki xf650 will be my ride for a while. I don’t mind because I love it. It starts every time I push the button and gets me everywhere my mates can go, just a little slower. I’ll upgrade eventually I’m sure but for now The Wonky Donkey is my ride😎
Nothing wrong with that!!! A hidden gem, they're bloody rare! I've always thought they're mad cool as well. Honestly I could really do with selling a few of the newer bikes and buying one or two older ones to replace them, probably have a bit much invested in them currently. They're genuinely a really cool bike, 2k for that is extremely good imo! Bet it sips fuel too! Hahaha a great name :D
Loved my 2008 V Strom 650, thing was indestructible, traded it in for R1200gs, I just simply love the GS, but still miss the V Strom
@@rustytanks everyone I've known, myself included, loves or loved their Vstrom. It's a simpler bike, not high performance in any way but they're just great. I do think the reliability really means people can enjoy them without worry which helps a lot.
OC back in the 90s i bought a BMW K100RS ...absolutely hated it and got rid within weeks vowing to never buy another BMW (took nearly 30 years but theres a K1200R in the garage now )
Oh really? I've always wanted to grab an older BMW at some point, why did you hate it? The K1200R is a beast to be fair, it'd turn your eye eh :D
@@TheGorillaBiker too slow too much vibrations (to be fair I was in my mid 20s and the too slow was the real issue 😁)
@@heatz711 ah hahaha fair enough 😂
@@TheGorillaBiker I don't have that problem with the K1200R 🤣
How did you know I was on my toilet?!?!
😂😂😂 Call it an educated guess
Nice job .great video . Learned new things 👍
Thanks!
I bought my Vstrom DL 4 years ago and i have looked around for other ones after no way no thanks love my bike !!
Very hard to see anything that'd beat it as a daily bike for me to be honest!
I saw one of the CF Moto 300/400 sport bikes parked in town a few weeks back, and I was surprised how good it looked. It'll be interesting to see if they catch on here.
They're really starting to knock out some tasty bikes now, it'll be interesting if they gain a bit of popularity AND they keep them more affordable than anyone else. If they jump up to the same price as the jap bikes I'd honestly lose a lot of interest for now.
Top, whery thanks.
Never any regrets, except not still having them all now. 🤣 I often see people on CZcams making spreadsheets, doing deep comparisons. Would you do that to find a wife? I think you have to have a bit of a love affair with the bike. Perhaps you see one in a cap park, or in a showroom and you can't stop thinking about it. I certainly had no idea what other learner legal 250's were on the market when I bought my SuperDream. I just saw one. Went to my local shop and bought one. I had it for years, wrote it off and rebuilt it and later it became my wife's second bike and later still my father's last bike. My current bike was the one I fell in love with after trawling the internet and showrooms of Surabaya. Having said that it is always love on a budget. Knowing how much money I have to spend and then looking at things in that price bracket. It has to be a love affair but with boundaries set by your wallet. Thank you for another thought provoker sir! 👍
Haha yes, I wish I still had all my bikes but how and ever what can you do eh. I mean look at how and why I bought a Z900RS, loved how they looked, test rode one, bought one sight unseen just because :D Buying things that you're passionate about doesn't have to make complete sense, I definitely wouldn't have 5 in the garage if it did! Love on a budget is a good way to put it, otherwise I'd have a brand new Tuono V4 factory in the garage :D I do wish the showrooms around here were better. You can't walk in and just browse without being accosted sadly. Thanks for watching as always good sir :)
How to do coolant flush? Do you got video?
Not on this bike I do not sorry! Drain it, fill it with distilled water, heat to temp, drain again and rinse and repeat until the water is clean, then refill and make sure you don't have any trapped air.
@@TheGorillaBiker ok, thanks
Hi there, thanks for another great (and thought provoking) video. Hope you don't mind me asking , but do you have any other recommendations for a great all-rounder, do everything/only one bike for reasonably tall rider? I'm not quite as tall as you at 6'5", and currently looking for my first "big" bike. To offer a bit of background, I've been on a Varadero 125 (great wee bike) for a while, and trying to save up for something bigger. I get about and have fun on the 125, but want to start going a bit further afield/longer trips and camping etc. Probably prefer 800cc and up due to my size, but might include the V-strom 650 as an option. Ideally something suitable for regular everyday riding, as well as carrying some luggage, some longer tours and the ability to get on the motorways/faster roads when necessary (only ridden in Scotland, and wee trips into Northern England so far). I suspect the V-strom (and similar road biased adventure bikes) are probably ideal, and most practical/reliable choice for me/my budget and my height, but have to admit that my heart is more drawn to bikes without all the plastic. Love the look/feel of the modern classic/retro bikes like the Honda CB1100, Bonneville T120, Z900RS, but not sure how practical they would be for the (realistically only occasional) longer trips. Any advice or experience you could offer, or bikes/models i might have overlooked or missed, would be very much appreciated. Many thanks (and sorry for the long-winded comment!)
Long winded comments are more than welcome! I'm just slower to reply sometimes as I need to be at a keyboard :) Honestly if a naked older school bike is what you're after then you'll be 100% able to get something set up for that. I could absolutely use the Z900RS for daily and trips, but the VStrom will always be more capable in that sense. That said, throw over bags and a tail bag and you'd be flying it with any of the bikes you've mentioned. I've ridden a CB1100 and obviously own the Z900RS, you WILL have to modify suspension most likely, possibly bars too but very doable! :) I think you have a fair grasp on what's available, I personally go walk showrooms and stuff too, as you get a sense of the size of bikes and if they look good in the flesh.
My biggest spending regrets have normally been cars. At the other end of the scale. I have regretted selling certain motorcycles.
Same actually. I regret most of them cus I wish we didn't need cars 😂 Oh I don't think there's a motorcycle I don't regret selling. Wish I could have kept them all.
Motorcycles are for buying, not selling 😎
@@RealHooksy in an ideal world 😂
Suzuki gets a bad rap, but as a mechanic i find they have the best balance of cheap, easy to work on, reliability and power.
Yep! My GSXR, this bike and the SV have all been so so easy to work on. It makes a huge difference over the years and takes the stress out of loading up the miles on them.
And you still have my GSXR Guess CF Moto Just has to keep on wining the GPs
I have no idea what you're talking about, don't think you've ever had a GSXR :P Well....I'd sooner see them win twins or something, enter the IOM TT etc.
@@TheGorillaBiker You never know... Right now they are on top of Moto3 :P But yes you should still have my GSXR :P
@@Malato12 they are indeed which is impressive but I'd like to see more big bike stuff personally :) I don't know what GSXR is yours I'm sorry;
@@TheGorillaBiker you will start a war
@@Malato12 it's not a war if I'm guaranteed a win.
I regretted a V-Star 650 when I got to the hour mark of riding. It's not the best big and tall option but it was actually a fun bike to ride for 1/2 hour.
Many of the older "smaller" Japanese cruisers I have found are really not build for extended seat time, A lil back rest and some gel inserts in the seat I have theorised would work wonders.
@@TheGorillaBiker I had a back rest and it allowed me to ride it for an hour. The biggest problem was that my knees were above the level of my hips so if I had gotten a seat that was 3" taller it would have worked better. With that said, I think I'd rather get a Vstrom 650 than another Vstar. More power, lighter weight and better rider triangle.
I have a sv650 that's going to be in my stable as long as I can keep her running. Looking at buying a Vstrom or Versys next year.
That'll be forever then! Solid bikes and parts will never end since they're used so heavily in racing, and had such an insanely long production run! :) Highly recommend both!! :)
I got my CB650R based on looks and cc/HP. I'm still a pretty new rider and mostly ride locally, so it's been perfect for me over the past ~1 year and 20k miles I've owned it. I've really learned a lot about riding while I've had it, I had a 1982 CB450SC Nighthawk that I got running and learned on for 1yr, but it was a scooter lmao I learned like just the basics of riding but the hp jump from that to my cb650 was pretty big and I've put way more miles on my cb650 so I've learned a lot more about bike maintenance since owning the 650. I think I want to keep my cb650 long-term, I took it to Asheville recently for the first time and it really wasn't too uncomfortable. Just boring on the highway lol :( I have a 2023, it doesn't have the new 2024 e-clutch or fancy ride modes or anything else. It has ABS, TCS, and a slipper clutch. I like that it doesn't have too many fancy electrical gadgets, it's made it easier to maintain and learn. But I do wish it had a little more power - I went +2t on the rear sprocket and that helped, idk if I want to go -1t on the front, I do want to get an exhaust but I don't think a tune is v cost effective or will make a significant impact. But yeah, I love this bike, it's been a lot of fun, looks great, easy to maintain, etc. I haven't tried a lot of other bikes though, but I think for my use case, it works. It has a good amt of hp, not too much but not too little (I heard the sweet spot for streetable bikes is ~80 - 120hp), it's good for local rides and the twisties - I just have to put on a tail bag for wknd trips to the mts which is nbd. Agree about loans and low mileage, it boggles my mind like why would you buy a bike and not ride it as much as you can?? Riding has been better than any therapist I've talked to haha. You should let me try the z900 some time ;)
They are fantastic bikes. that's a good amount of mileage in a year too!! Wait a second, Soo? Is this you? :D We'll teach you a lot more bike maintenance yet too!!! :D Better off without fancy bits when you're still learning imo, I think you learn a lot more and don't become overly reliant on the tech. Then when you're at a good level the tech makes you even better/faster etc, but on a really strong base. That's just me tho. I know nothing :D Tuning and gearing will only do so much, I would recommend against the -1 on the front since you have to deal with highway stints. use all the rev range first all the time on twisties before you look at that. Look at www.gearingcommander.com/ to check what the different sprockets will do too :) I would agree, 80-120 is perfect for everything except getting a felony :D Tail packs are ideal. Plus I like those trips as you're forced to pack only what you need, less to worry about then! Hahaha 100%. I'd never buy a showpiece bike! Haha you drop it you bought it tho :D
I have a 2002 Vee. I think it's one of the ugliest bikes ever, but it just keeps going. You're right, the more time I spend with it, I absolutely love the thing.
Hahaha yeah I never found them beautiful but they are absolute tanks!! I know a fella at home with mad miles on his one and he's still riding it daily!
I bought a later 1050 after having a VFR1200 for a few years. I asolutely love the thing. Like you said about "trusting" the bike, I agree. I considered a 1290S and a few others but decided the near total reliability of the strom would trump everything on the others. Reality is it does everything I need and more and I can practically 100% trust it
That's the thing yano, and worst case if it does break it's extremely unlikely to ruin your life financially. I'm glad you're enjoying it :)
I would love a V-strom together with the GSX -S 1000. I would probably go for the 800, may suit my tiny body more. 😎
That would genuinely be a perfect combo. Insanity in one corner and a nice reserved comfy boi in the other. The 800s looks lovely, really impressed with what I've seen of them :)
Ohhhh this is a good discussion! As an old git, with no reason to have a bike other than I love it, what should I do? I have an old bike, gsx600f, it's stupid low miles, and I find it very comfy. I can do most jobs on it myself, and it cost me very little to buy. I really enjoy riding it, and it's teaching me a lot re riding and maintenance. Now, should I get a newer bike? Do I need a newer bike? No, but would I like a newer bike? Mmmh, there's the rub, haha. I'm not talking spending a lot, but for now, I keep thinking, what would an alternative give me that I need? So I'm gonna spend a bit on the old un (just service, forks, brakes etc) and gain more experience. In the meantime, do a few test rides on possible future candidates. OC - Again, not a vast expenditure, but I bought a 4x4 ("because I needed it"). Bloody disaster, engine blew and wasn't worth repair. So now we have a "sensible" car that is boring but does it all for us and does 50/60 mpg to boot. Head over heart? Maybe, but I get enormous enjoyment from the bike, so for now, happy with my lot. Cheers, Andy.
You basically covered how most people should run through bike purchases imo. At the same time you've made all your valid points, however, as you said you are retired, now is the time if there ever was a time to let your heart lead a little more eh :P Definitely visit showrooms and do some test rides, I love visiting showrooms :D Ahhhhhh that sucks man sorry to hear that. Sensible car man here too, I hate it :D I want a truck but it would make no sense sadly.
You bought the bike you wanted and are enjoying it. You didn't buy the bike others thought you should. I tedt rode an Africa Twin AS then the NT1100. I chose the NT because I enjoyed it more and it suits how i ride.
Exactly, still amazes me how many people are baffled by the fact I love it, it's just an absolutely rock solid all rounder. I would absolutely love a shot of the NT, everyone I know with one really likes them!
I'm sat in my truck at Taylormade timber Sherburn getting loaded and watching and I definitely love the V Strom best all-round bike in my view.... Only reason I've not gone for one and now bought an 2011 xt1200z is because I wanted shaft drive and also just to try something different 🫣 Personally I wouldn't get a loan on a bike as it could go wrong to quickly in my view.... And make me feel anxious when riding.
AH nice, I hope you have a good safe day amigo!! To be fair shaft drive for any bigger machine is the job, the Vstrom only really needs it's chain looked at every 1k miles or so once I keep it lubed but it does take up some extra time you could ignore otherwise eh! Exactly man, like I had one on the Vstrom for 6 months, but I had the cash to pay it I was just trying to get America to treat me as a real human with credit. Couldn't do a multiple year thing where I really didn't have the cash I don't think.
Luckily I procrastinate about large purchases so by the time I do actually spend the cash I am sure of what I am doing. Having said that I have also missed out on things because I’m too slow to spend. So I guess it works both ways. I have friend with Vstroms and they love them 😎✌🏻
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaame and I've missed out on so many bikes and such over the years too :D But I'd rather that than just buying the wrong one, I was watching facebook for literally months before I found the SV for instance. You have wise friends :P
2 weeks ago I bought a 2012 Super Tenere for cheap with a lot of farkles and custom built suspension. It's supremely comfortable and a well made and cared for bike. My only gripe is the weight, I wish it was 100lbs lighter but then it wouldn't be shaft drive and probably a smaller gas tank among other things. I had a chance at a 2014 Vstrom 1000 but my brother bought it.
Nice!! Congrats, beautiful bikes :) Yeah they're a big beast to be fair but once you're up and moving with the right suspension hopefully you won't notice :) Ahhhhh your brother is cheeky eh!
@@TheGorillaBiker very cheeky, he wasn't too interested until I said I wanted it which is how it is with younger siblings. Once they know the oldest wants it then they want it.
I too have a younger brother and understand this issue :D
Your Vstrom looks looks like a great and very useable bike to me, for what it is worth. I was looking into getting one but an experienced mate told to me to watch out for ''trouble with the clutch baskets'' on these. Whether he was right or wrong about this, I bought a Honda CBF1000 instead. The funny part is that soon after I had to replace its stator and rectifier. For me, it seems that for any bike there are up sides and down sides. I like my CBF and I still have an interest in a Vstrom in the future. Thanks for the video.
The clutch baskets make a lot of noise, but generally work just fine. Werth or someone make a really good aftermarket ones anyway if it ever bothers me. I have 25k miles on this one now and zero issues. I think a lot of those type of issues can sometimes just be rumours that grow, such as the stator, I had a CBF1000 myself and it only failed me once on the stator after 25k miles! Which I really think 25k miles before any issues is pretty reasonable :) Enjoy the CBF! I loved mine!
@@TheGorillaBiker Cheers mate. I may get a Vstrom later on. The CBF1000 does well for me so far. On really sharp corners it begins to tell a bit. Maybe a Vstrom 1000 later. I am considering this bike as it has a lot to offer my type of riding. Here is to older and simpler bikes.
Have the suspension sorted out and that CBF will look after you amigo, I'd still have mine if it wasn't for moving country!
Have you ever bought a motorcycle you regretted buying? Why and what was it?
Honda vfr1200x (lemon from the factory which is so unusual for Honda, fjr1300 (good bike, bad timing in my life)
That is very unusual for Honda, that's a shame, beautiful bikes. The fjr is another beast, but understandable if it came along at a bad time.
Pure drawing was fine. I knew it was a spring straight away
Finally. My skills get the recognition they deserve 😂😂
Does the auld bitta maths make sense? I'm overcomplicating it as I've never worked out preload on a conventional fork before, only on upside downs with cartridges!
I replaced my z900rs pegs with some new Puigs thanks to your recent pre-track day video. One of my stock ones broke in half thanks to a driveway drop. I also hope to meet in person one of these days since we’re relatively near each other. Your production value is totally appropriate for the kind of videos you make. That sounded backhanded, but I just mean that people who complain about camera angles on a hobby-style vlog need a better hobby of their own. Thanks for keeping at it.
Ah great, mind your shins on them if you got the same as me! I gave myself a nice bruise last weekend :D Ah I hope the rest of the bike is ok! Yeah just shoot me a message on instagram or something sometime and I'll swing over towards you or something :) Not at all backhanded sure I say it about myself :D For the time I have available to record and edit I'm relatively happy with how they come out, obviously in a perfect world I'd rather better lighting, paint etc etc. Thanks for watching :)
@@TheGorillaBiker I got the ones with the little bit of rubber on top. So far so good. Minor scratch on the clutch case, can, and bar end mirror. Fortunately I had just installed frame sliders the week before. Will definitely hit you up on instagram next time I get some time to go ride.
I had to give my SRAD up back in 2001 as part of a divorce settlement. Currently looking for a replacement, we have unfinished business. I own a few modernish bikes that will destroy a SRAD but there is something about them that makes me want to feel and tame the undiluted rawness bikes from this era have. Depending on what I find I'm certainly looking for a minter for the road and collection and will most likely find a few 40 footers on the way that can become track bikes. I just bought a 2008 R6 for track but its much too nice to mess up. I can sell it and buy 2 SRAD's with the money.
It has been good to catch up on this episode. I like you because you and I are about the same height and size. You are younger and Irish; I am 69 and of Italian ancestry. We both love motorcycling. I recently sold my Victory Vision and bought a 2017 BMW R1200 GSA. I realized watching your rides on your V-Strom that I would be much more comfortable on an ADV than the typical V-Twin Cruiser. As a young man, I had gotten to know more than a few Irishmen who came every summer and worked in the USA. They became good friends and listening to you reminds me of them. I just like you and that is enough in itself. God Bless!
Oh how are you liking the GSA? Yeah for taller folks the ADV bikes really are a godsend, I haven't ridden enough big big cruisers to know what the direct comparison would be, but even weighed against larger sport tourers they are just leagues more comfortable. I'm glad some countrymen left a good impression :D Thank you! You too!
The Algo sent me here, so it's working?
It sent you to this one of all videos 😂 Welcome! :)
Oh yes, and your voice. There are a lot very strange mostly squeaky Smurf like voices on CZcams. 🙏
Hahahahahaha I need to find some of these Smurf people to see 😂😂😂 That gave me a laugh 😂
Your apparent normality ?🤔🙃😅. Thank you. 👍
Only on bike CZcams will people consider me normal 😂😂😂 Ill take it! Thank you! Without people like yourself I wouldn't enjoy this 1/10th as much!
I watch all your vids even though I'm a bike mechanic :) n any time your in Ireland your always welcome to come hang around in my workshop
Well I will take that as the highest honour :D If I ever come back I'll take you up on that!
Thanks for the content, I watch mostly Motorcycle stuff on CZcams, I'm reasonably handy at my own repairs but I always try to find some videos just to go through the process, find the gotchas and it's fun watching motorcycle content. You're a laid back dude so your channel is easy and enjoyable to watch. I'm looking forward to the valve clearance check on the RS if you still have it by then. I have the same bike. Thanks again.
You are more than welcome good sir! I watch a lot of engine teardowns when I can see them, they're my absolute favourite :) Oh I will be doing that fairy soon, probably between October and December if my time allows it! :)
I started watching your videos when I was looking for info on the Honda Magna, your content convinced me to buy one and I've never regretted it! Keep up the good work!
Oh a human of taste I see!! Glad you did find one and like it :) I wish I could easily ship mine over to me, it's well due a full tear down! I shall try! Thanks :)
Sorry for the thumbnail if you saw it, I don't get to pick them 😂😂
It adds a funny quirk 👍
@@ToyotaCorolla-fv6zn I have no idea why CZcams auto picks the thumbnails for shorts but that one is hilarious 😂
I still watch, probably more of the touring stuff than the garage vids. I remember saying years ago that you were my top tip for CZcams big time. Young, knowledgeable, and fun to watch. I suspect the move to the States and possibly the gap in uploads during the transition hit views. (If you look at your studio stats, where are the bulk of your views, Europe or USA?) At our growth rate, I suspect we will never get to your sub count, but we're happy doing what we do. You have to do what makes you happy. Also, remember that each little video is a time capsule of that moment in your life. Looking back through old videos becomes more interesting the older you get. Cheers and take care
That's fair, I largely watch more touring than builds as well, and I'm gone wicked bad for watching it on the TV and then never comment, which is awful of me 😂 You did indeed, thanks again for the faith 😁 I would consider this to be about as big time as I ever thought tbh! Oh yeah moving absolutely gutted the views and it hasn't really recovered, but that's fine too. Not much I can do about it sadly! It's actually ways been about 50% US. That hasn't changed oddly. I genuinely love your tours, it's one of the few vids my wife will watch with me, probably helped her make the jump to come on a trip tbh. So thanks :) That's very true, I've never watched anything back but one day I might, and at least I'll be able to!
I should make a "why i quit CZcams" video 😂😅 i agree it is SO rewarding when people leave comments about how a video helped them. Big reason why I continued to make vids for as long as i have
cool vid due. keep making the vids
I will be :)
Should be able to grab one on EBay. I cannot imagine due to how common the SV is that it will be hard to find one
Yeah, probably best gamble on a decent condition one rather than buy new!
you didn't hit the heights? don't worry, it can be much worse mate :D The reason why I don't watch you as often as I did is because you are not riding your bikes to the places I want to visit ;)
Not my words!! I have achieved more than I ever thought I would on CZcams, in fact far in excess of what I even pretended to dream about :D That's entirely fair, like I said I don't release a video expecting 1000s of views :)
@@TheGorillaBiker I don't either. The reason I am here is for the people I met thanks to those vids.
100% the best part about youtube!!!