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@@Sviios Hi there, I love this bike and I would be happy to recommend it to anyone. That said, there are a couple of things to consider when I make that statement… 1. I’m a complete Yamaha fan boy, I always have been and my love affair with Yamaha started way back in 1985 as a 17 year old when I got my first RD125LC. I believe they’re considered classic bikes now! 😐😂 2. I wanted a simple/raw bike with no electronic rider aids. The reason: less to go wrong, I’ve never had a bike with them on, so won’t miss them, makes the bike cheaper, easier for me to tinker with as this bike is likely to be a keeper for me. So at a similar price point the Suzuki GSX-8s and similar bikes probably give you more for your money. But, the sound of this thing when you put an Akrapovic or similar pipe on it is just fantastic. I smile every time I start this thing up, it doesn’t get old. (I’m running an Akrapovic race-line straight through pipe now.) If you compare paper stats the MT07 is definitely trailing behind its competitors, but as many reviewers attest, it’s not the full story. The ride is engaging, the engine is beautiful and tried and tested, I’ve remapped mine to fuel better with the new pipe. There’s not many gains to be had, but smoothing the power curve improves the on-off low power fuelling and improves around town manners. Fitting a quick shifter (it’s quick shifter ready, so plug and play) adds to the fun factor. My initial clutch issues (gear changes under high revs) vanished after the first service and now it runs nice and smooth. It’s a great road bike that has a fun factor whilst being easy to live with. The sound alone sold it to me and the MCN reviewer describing it as a modern day RD350 (one of my all time favourite bikes, hooligan wheelie machine of the ‘80s.) sealed the deal. So I’d recommend it, as a pure riders machine it’s amazing, but if you want the latest rider aids, then perhaps look elsewhere. Hope that helps a bit and thanks for the positive engagement. Appreciated 👌😃

@@TeamOrrCrew Thank you for your time and honest review, in my opinion it’s still going to be one of my top choices after consideration. Keep up the good content and ride safe, i’ll be sure to follow along your journey 🙂

@@Sviios Thanks buddy, glad to have you along for the ride. 🤪✊🏍️💨

@@Marlin1894 cheers G 🫡👌

Cheers G-Dog, I had a new one too. Red with the blue seat though. B- reg! 😆 Catch you soon Buddy 😃

Thanks Buddy, It’s definitely more at home on the back roads, I know what you mean.😂 I really love the MT07 too, the noise this thing makes definitely makes me smile! 😃 Enjoy your new bike, thanks for the positive interaction fella, much appreciated. 👌🤩 🤪✊🏍️💨. 🤙

Thanks bud, that seems to be a common sentiment tbh. It does stick out a bit in its stock form. Putting a small sports screen on the front has helped it to blend in a bit more. Plus I guess I’m just used to it now. Thanks for the comment and interaction fella. Appreciated 😃🤙🏍️💨

Cool. Thanks for that fella. I’ll be honest, other than the medical centre, I really don’t know Horley at all. Not sure if those places still exist or not. Hopefully they do. Thanks for contributing, much appreciated as always. Thanks buddy. 😃🤙

Probably long gone by now . I bought a few bikes at lowfield Kawasaki and that went in the mid to late 80's.

@@marktiller1383 shame. Thanks bud 😊🤙

I prefer analogue dials too, but I think that’s just because of my vintage (I’m in my 50s now and started riding in the ‘80s). The TFT is actually pretty good and in the flesh doesn’t seem like a budget component & I’m growing to quite like it. The phone connectivity is a missed opportunity and quite gimmicky in its current format though in my opinion. I suppose these sort of things are quite subjective and many share your opinion, I’ve heard it a few times now. Each to their own. But I think TFT screens are here to stay, the MT07 isn’t a retro bike, but even the new XSR900GP in the Marlboro colours that is definitely aimed at gents of a similar vintage to me who remember the Rainey era, etc. and gives a huge nod to the retro/nostalgia of 1990s GP racing also has a digital screen, albeit tucked inside a fairing. You can have your dials, but as with the analogue tacho on the MT07, you have to display them as an on-screen option. I guess that’s just the way they make bikes these days? Thanks for your comments though buddy. It’s nice to get everyone’s perspective and point of view on here. Appreciate the interaction, thanks bud 😊🤙

1972 K-Reg Type 2 Bay window buses are all air cooled. It’s generally only the Golf, Polo, etc fraternity that have the water cooled engines. Most early stuff; splitties, bays, beetles, etc are air cooled motors.

Most VW peeps are total VW nerds, so they’d know. 🤓😂

I did CPL/IR (Frozen ATPL) in 1996, 28 years ago! 🙀😹 I think I paid £45K and taking 2 years off work cost about £30K, so ended up with training debt in the order of about £75K! I think guys coming through now suggest that the cost is closer to £130K! But they generally get placed with an airline, whereas we were just set free to carve our own way. Good investment, but it’s a risk!

@@TeamOrrCrew holy jesus... that's a lot of money, thanks for the great reply! You dont sound a day over 30 :O

@@KentRoads thanks buddy 🤙😃

Thanks Fella, I couldn’t resist the plate. I wanted ‘MT07 ORR’ but it’s not available unfortunately, the one I bought suits our logo (we keep Whippets) and was under £200 so done deal as far as I was concerned. 🤩 I find the pipe makes for a more engaging ride. In fact the sound of the CP2 engine with the Carbon Akrapovic RaceLine Pipe was one of the major influences in me buying this bike. It’s almost a muscle car burble, very pleasing!😻 I run mine and in fact had the ECU mapped to the pipe with the baffle IN. It’s quite loud even with it in, but you can ride it quietly if you keep your revs down and select a higher gear which is what I do around town. I pull the clutch and coast past horses and the like. It’s not too loud, but from stock the difference is significant! The titanium Akra is maybe louder than stock but quieter than mine, but I’ve not heard one other than on CZcams. They’re expensive though. Thanks for the positive comment and engagement. Much appreciated buddy. 👌😃

It’s an interesting place with access to some lovely roads, I hope I took you on a pleasant trip down memory lane. 😊 Normally though I tend to bypass East Grinstead as it’s a bit of a traffic bottleneck these days. Not too bad on a bike, but painful in the car. 😬 Thanks for the positive interaction buddy, always welcome and appreciated, 👌😃

Thanks Buddy, I was surprised at just how much the suspension does in fact move, you don’t feel it, so it’s obvious doing its job. Pretty cool 👌 🤩 I’ve watched the video that you mentioned, makes an interesting watch. Thanks bud. Have a great weekend and thanks for the positive interaction. Appreciated 👌😃

@@TeamOrrCrew hehe sorry. once you know you cannot unknow. maybe a video on it could be interesting to see if there is a positive difference. pretty wild how you got that angle lol

Thanks Buddy. Sitting on the selfie stick to get that shot sounds like total commitment 💪 Good skills fella 👌😃

Cheers G-Man, bikes definitely seem to be the unifier in our house. It’s nice to get out with the teens, I’ll hopefully have more videos with the reprobates going forward! 😆🤙🤩

Thanks Buddy. I was definitely taking it very easy around some of the roundabouts and corners on that particular ride! 😬😂😂

Cheers G-Dog! 😃🤙

Thanks Bud, If you read the other comments you’ll see that I already amended this & the issue was addressed some time ago. To be fair the installation video I followed was incorrect in this regard (you generally can only work on the information available at the time,) but I figured it out and at about the same time that it was becoming obvious to me, it was also pointed out by someone in the comments too with the solution exactly as you have described. Thanks for your input though, I appreciate the interaction and also some good info. 🤙😊 Have a great weekend.

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Cheers Fella 😃

I’m no expert on these things bud. I’ve just looked at the original main jet and it has an 80 stamped onto it. Does that make sense? Sound right? The replacement was part of Biking Direct’s Stage 2 kit, so you’d need to enquire with them to find out the new size. www.bikingdirect.com Hope that helps a bit. Cheers buddy 😃🤘

@@TeamOrrCrew Yeah that sounds about right, my 2018 drac has a main jet size 85. And seems to be running a bit rich (stock and restricted). Will order some jets and see what works best. Thanks!

@@hugoparox no worries 👍 Good luck with it. 😃

Cheers Fella, I’m loving running this thing in for my Son. Pure 1980s nostalgia trip for me 🤪✊🏍️💨 😂😂

Thanks fella, it created some fun and interesting interactions in its stock form. I’m glad I had the chance to document it. But, it was also quite dangerous really and created a lot of frustration for other road users who occasionally acted in a way that put me at considerable risk. Thanks for your support and I hope you continue to enjoy my content. 😊🤙

@@TeamOrrCrew Yes, your videos are always very pleasant to watch :-) I really liked them with your MRT50 before, when it was not modified because there are no videos of restricted MRT50 on CZcams and your videos were great with a good noise engine and its gentle noise when it didn't like pushing you down the slopes. I would have loved to see more :-) Now, your bike looks like the other MRT50 on CZcams, nice noise and more powerful but less original (more looking for the performance of a small 125cc than a 50cc which struggles sometimes, it has less character and charm, too bad). Your videos are cool, keep it up :-) Good luck and be careful!

@@vinchisanti Cheers Buddy, thanks for the support. Appreciated 👌😃

All part of the service 😂

You absolutely know it! That SatNav conspired against me on more than one occasion. 😂

I know, right? The struggle is real! 😆😂😂

😂😂 Cheers Gaz 😂😂

Will have to dig out my old photos as loved the bike. Massive improvement on the acceleration and top speed.

@@Marlin1894 it’d be good to see the old 80’s bike. I had a TS50 around that time too a B-Reg if memory serves. I loved that thing 😻

Sure, no problem. Drop me a link to the compilation please. Thanks Buddy :)

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Totally agree. 👍 Cheers Bud.

I had a 1972 VW Camper that was the same too. You develop a certain mindset after a while 😂😂 Thanks for the comment Fella 👍😃

Wow! C50 now that takes me back too! 😃 One of the benefits of having male kids is that you get to relive the good bits from your formative years as you introduce them to it. I guess young ladies would enjoy this stuff too. 😅 A few years ago it was Scalextric and stuff like that, now it’s learner motorbikes. I had a TS50X back in the day and these Spanish Rieju bikes are about the closest thing that I could find that’s on the market these days. I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. Expect more from the 50cc bike soon. Thanks for the positive comment. Much appreciated. ✊🏍️💨😃

Thanks for the positive vibes Bud 😃🤘

True, it’s a raw basic bike other than ABS. For me this was the appeal as I’m of an age where I’ve never ridden with rider aids. Some argue it’s a purer experience without them. 🤷‍♂️ I’m not sure as I’ve never ridden anything with them, but I don’t miss what I’ve never had if that makes sense? There’s loads of bikes in this middleweight category that I’m sure could give you what you’re looking for though. Good luck with the search 👀 ✊🏍️💨😃

Cheers Dude 🤘😃

It’s good, really good fun. I think it’s a bit clunky around town and I feel that you get a much smoother gear change and ride by using the clutch at lower speeds/low power. But when you are winding it on, not having to de-throttle or pull the clutch is amazing fun & I’d say worth the money just for that. It’s a plug and play item from Yamaha & not a lot of money, I like it buddy. 😁 Thanks for the question, hope that helps a bit.

@@TeamOrrCrew cool! i have the 2022 model so i need to buy the 2024 model then.

@@Brabobiker. mines a 2023 and its quick shifter ready. Same as the 2024, but different colours. I hear good things about the Translogic quick shifter. The mechanic who works on my bike has one and had very good things to say about it. He has an older MT-07. Only thing is it’s quite expensive at about £400. But apparently it’s more adjustable? That’s way over my head though 🤯😂😂 www.drbikes.co.uk/product/translogic-qsxi-intellishift-quickshifter-for-yamaha/?attribute_pa_make=yamaha&attribute_pa_model=mt-07&attribute_pa_year-2=2019&Translogic+QSXi+Intellishift+Quickshifter+for+Yamaha+-+Yamaha,MT-07,2019&Shopping+-+Sales-Performance-Max-Healtech-UK-Non-DSA&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwir2xBhC_ARIsAMTXk84AyYURQE3EygatkfhHnlQHXDZNwGkLNB4GSD2SFnYaTXLtBJ9yoIwaAjywEALw_wcB That is a long link, if it works it’ll take you to one so you can see it for yourself. Cheers fella 😃✊🏍️💨

Thanks for the comment buddy. You should see more content featuring this bike going forwards. Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks again. ✊🏍️💨😃

Good information there, thank you. Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it. I haven’t had the issue for a while, since fitting the quick shifter anyway. That fits the narrative as I’m hardly using the clutch these days. Food for thought 🤔 Thanks again fella 👌😃

How is your quickshiftet mine has a bit of a jump in the first 3 gears

@@konradwhiteley it’s okay. I definitely find it a bit clunky at lower revs. So I generally don’t use it around town as I get a smoother ride using the clutch. I also don’t use it from 1st to 2nd on the advice of the guy in the Yamaha dealership, he reckons it’s easy to inadvertently select neutral!? 🤷‍♂️ But once you’re motoring or if you are accelerating hard then it’s fantastic. I find that thing to be a lot of fun! 🤩 My gear change issues were always at high revs and hard acceleration. So the quick shifter has removed the problem albeit with a workaround rather than a fix.

I think so. One of the reasons that I bought the MT-07 was for the engine note that the Akrapovic exhaust brings alive. For me that’s reason enough 😆 The titanium versions that are on the Yamaha accessories list are slightly different to mine. More expensive, still emissions compliant, lighter and sound good, lots of folk remove the baffle and that beefs up the sound even more. Mine is the straight through racing pipe that gets rid of the catalytic converter. I’ve noticed it’s significantly louder than stock and the bike seems perkier. The bike’s currently with Dart Motorsports for some dyno work and a remap as the racing pipe makes the bike run quite lean. I’ve asked for before and after power and air:fuel ratio curves so they should show definitely if the pipe has increased performance or not. I’ll probably do an update video when I get the bike back. You’ll find the Yamaha approved Akrapovic exhausts are in the ball park of £1,500, you can pick up a pipe like mine for about £800. Hope that helps a bit buddy. Thanks for the question 😃✊🏍️💨

@TeamOrrCrew cheers for the reply iv bin watching all your mt07 vids to learn abit more about them as it's top of my list for the next bike , just dont like the colour schemes on its competitors an don't need half the tech that comes with them

Thanks for watching my videos Bud, I hope you’re enjoying them. 👍😁 I was the same. I’ve never ridden bikes with all of the tech. For me the MT-07 is a keeper so a raw bike so to speak was attractive as the electronics on other bikes become outmoded fairly quickly and the riding experience on a bike without the aids is a purer experience in my opinion. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t like the latest KTM or BMW in my garage too. But I’d be wanting to trade it every couple of years to get the latest electronics package. That’s simply not the case with the MT-07 as a pure unaided bike. I’m loving the MT-07 experience, I think you will too. I’m with you on the colour schemes too 🤩 Enjoy it Fella and safe happy riding! 😃✊🏍️💨

Thanks for reaching out and for the positive comment 😊👌 I think you’ll really enjoy the MT-07, I’m settling into the bike quite nicely now. It’s my first 4-stroke twin and the CP2 engine makes it a really fun ride. In the past I’ve always had large in-line 4 cylinder bikes and one 2-stroke twin (RD350), this thing is as much fun as the RD but much more reliable at the same time & it makes it’s power in a very different way to the in-line 4 cylinder bikes, perfect for lower speed shenanigans, but fast enough at the same time. Good luck with it and safe riding. I’m loving your bike collection. A bike for every occasion and why not? 👍😁 Thanks again fella. 😃✊🏍️💨

😂😂💪😂😂 Will do. It will be a little while yet while I recover my finances to a normal level after spanking them with the mods so far. I believe it’s an easy fit and there are some videos on CZcams already showing this upgrade. Both bikes use the CP2 engine, so it basically just fits and uses many common parts. Be a cool little mod if I can find the time and money to do it. 😃✊🏍️💨

Haha thanks! I bet the old wallet is a bit bruised, I was in the same predicament for a time when I got mine lol. I’ll stay tuned !

Nice one 👌😃

Cheers Bud. You should do it! ✊🏍️💨

I’ve just rewatched that footage. It does look like that doesn’t it?! There were loads of bikes out yesterday. It was the first taste of the good weather and nice dry roads. Bliss! 🤩✊🏍️💨

Hi there, thanks for reaching out & for the kind words 😊👌 No, I had to order it as a separate item.

@@TeamOrrCrew Ahh ok, I love the way it looks and fits on your bike! So far I've done the Womet-Tech EVOS sliders, front fork and rear axle sliders. The Yamaha branded tank pads and Quickshifter. TST Mech-GTR front signals as well as their fender eliminator kit and integrated tail light. Rynomoto bar ends w/ CRG Hindsight 3" barend mirrors. Lastly some white hooligan Yamaha decals on the wheels. Turned out nice :) Next is the Akra titanium system. Love the way your bike sounds too!

The aftermarket pipes make the MT-07 sound amazing! It’s one of the reasons why I bought the bike to be honest. Your bike sounds fantastic! You’ve definitely been busy with it. 😅

@@TeamOrrCrew It’s my first bike, absolutely life changing!

Great bikes. I’m at the other end of the spectrum having had sports bikes in the past (R1’s etc…). This thing is so much more fun and more than quick enough for the road. Enjoy and safe riding Bud 🤙😃

Hi there, thanks! 🤩 I got the grips from here: www.biketorqueracing.co.uk/buy/domino-domino-a450-medium-soft-roadrace-grips-in-blackgrey/a45041c5240b7-0.htm

@@TeamOrrCrew​​⁠thanks !! Those aren’t even expensive, I really like your content, do some longer video 😉😉

@@briack_7631 thank you for your kind words and support. 🙏 😊 I appreciate you buddy. I’ll definitely be adding more content soon. 🤪✊🏍️💨

Hi, I’m using a GoPro Hero10 with the media mod to allow an external mic and the GoPro Max Lens Mod which you probably don’t need, but I quite like it. I used a cheap Amazon mic, but have since started using the Purple Panda mic, also from Amazon. It’s all attached to my helmet using a chin mount. chinmounts.com/en-gb Hope that helps, thanks for getting in touch 😁

Yes, strange isn’t it? I think so long as you are not consistently above the rpm limits mentioned then you are fine. The advice seems to be gently taking the bike up and down through the gears is the ideal rather than riding long distances at a constant rpm and certainly not a constant high rpm. It’s one of those subjects that invites a huge array of different opinions and methods. For me personally I tried to stay below the rpm limit given in the manual and I chose routes that would facilitate stopping and starting so lots of gear changes. I didn’t get too upset if I briefly went over, but tried generally not to. It’s Yamaha’s advice, so I decided to respect the knowledge of Yamaha factory engineers. I know many say that you don’t have to & all power to them, their choice at the end of the day. All that said, 5000 rpm in sixth gear gives a speed way over the UK National speed limit on the MT-07, so the only time you are over is if you’re accelerating hard for an overtake or something. The MT-09 SP is a beautiful bike, enjoy! 😃✊🏍️💨 Thanks for getting in touch, nice to hear from you. 😁

@@TeamOrrCrew i do the exact same thing like you with my bike and trying keeping it under 5300 rpm until first service but still it already has really nice power but i am excited for when the brake in period is done, and thanks alot it such a nice bike to ride and to look at, ur very welcome 👌🏍️

Cheers Fella 🤩

Cheers Fella. That cold hung around for a good long while in truth, but all good now thanks 😁 The bikes had its 600 mile service a few weeks ago and a new exhaust and quick shifter. Just waiting for a dyno to fine tune it and then we’re ready for the warmer weather. Can’t wait! 😜 Thanks for the comment bud. 👌😃