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The ST is a tank! How’s the power in the 2017 tenere? Did they smooth out the throttle?

Yeah I think Calimoto is better suited for Europe. Before it was double the price per year so I used Rever. I use rever on an iPhone and I plan the trips on a computer. I have a quad lock for my phone that I use when riding. What bike are you on?

​@@AmericanAbroad1 I ride on a 1250 GS, but I'm using Android in a carpuride and not super happy with it.

Yeah it has a very unique sound and feel. It was a very smooth engine. I’d love to try the 900. Thanks for your comment! Ride safe

Yeah it’s a big question. This vest does not have an integrated back protector. So it only gives protection inflated. I recently had this vest inflate randomly while I was riding down the road. It’s the first time in almost 2 year of my riding with it that it malfunctioned. Dainese is deciding now weather or not to warranty it. Which they should. I don’t want to pay $250 to redo the vest on a malfunction. When it inflated I thought I had been hit by a car from behind. Scared me so bad. I would say there are better options out there now for vests. I think alpinstar has a great one. Just make sure you get a vest that doesn’t have any monthly subscription. That’s why I chose this one. Happy hunting

@@AmericanAbroad1 that is useful to know. Yes, I can't see that they would charge you if it went off by mistake. Maybe it's worth highlighting the outcome on CZcams. The Turtle vests seem to be the best all-around package. Although in regards to subscription the furygan vests look like they are really coming on. I am not entirely convinced that that after servicing etc a non subscription costs any less. The biggest issue is if you want to sell the vest on, it wouldn't have the smart box with it. I guess you could just fit the smart vest over a back protector, or, get one with a tether.

Hahaha “hooligan”! I love it. Yeah it’s got some pep in dynamic. Changes the handling and throttle noticeably

Yeah man, Epic roads here in PT. Hit me up on insta and maybe we can catch a ride together.

What’s tack form?

Just looked it up. Interesting solution. Do you like it?

Of course! Ride safe!

It’s been done, but most people I speak to say it’s WAYYY to big. Great article here www.stromtrooper.com/threads/givi-trekker-outback-cases-48l-with-a-passenger.441596/ I wouldn’t do it. 48-37 is my jam. Honestly, when I travel I don’t even fill them up. It’s mostly to store my helmet, jacket, airbag vest, etc… when I get off the bike. Most of what I pack goes in a 40l dry bag that I sit on my passenger seat. Easy on- easy off. The dry bag also makes for a great backrest on longer rides. It’s become a rarity for me to use the top case. Hope this helps.

@@AmericanAbroad1 Definitely helps, I plan to two up so I want space in case I need it. Thanks for the article man, will go through it!

I completely agree. That new engine is a HUGE leap. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the most significant shift I have seen them make in a long time, but the 1250 is just awesome and the looks to bat. Ride safe!

Correct. These are a great budget friendly option. I now have the Gigi trekker outback cases and they are top!

@@AmericanAbroad1 yeah, different class all together

Especially with a full tank. Try getting the technique down when your tank isn’t full or if you can get on an incline and let the incline do the work for you. I did that at first until I figured it out. Now it’s easy. Enjoy the new ride!

I totally get you. I felt that sometimes on the Tiger. Of course the newer Tigers felt more spacious to me. The 1250 GS and GSA of course are the same just with different tanks. They are luxury tourers. In the adventure segment the comfort is second to none. I found KTMS to always feel funny. They just don’t fit me well. That goes for their dirtbikes also. On long rides I can rest my legs on the boxer engine and stretch out for a bit.

Thanks for the great feedback. Yeah it was my major gripe. Some people say it should have been adjusted for my weight, but I never had an issue like this before on a bike. Atleast not this noticeable. Cornering was really scary.... Ride safe!

Thanks heaps for the support Kevin! Great question. I was talking about the quick shifter. Yeah man being a Dad is awesome! Sucks for my channel, but great for my Life! Hahaha

Thanks Man, I appreciate the clarification. I’m really loving the reviews on the new GS 🤠, I heard that it’s supposed to be coming out with ASA in the near future, the Automatic Shift Assistance, I ride a DCT right now and Love the DCT… I’m excited about BMW coming out with their own version. Anyway, enjoy fatherhood, I got 2 boys, 20 and 17, best things that ever happened to me, enjoy it, it goes by fast 🤠

You're welcome!

Thanks for stopping by! Yeah ST really is a tank of a bike. I’d love to try a newer one and see how it compares.

Glad it helped! Enjoy!

Well when it’s inflated it inflates up around the neck also. You couldn’t fit a neck protector. The last time I actually rode with a neck protector was when I used to race motor cross

Yeah I also found a huge difference between the 1200 and 1250. Even big differences between years of the 1200. 1200 to a 1300 is a massive jump in preformance. Love that throttle response

I am living in Europe.

Thanks heaps. Both great bikes

Not to top heavy?

Did you get it going again?

@@AmericanAbroad1 Yes, luckily my mate had a booster. It was my fault.. i've got massive lights which drained the battery too much. Taught me a lesson on many fronts :)

D7 are a bit overkill for the riding I do. I like the look of the D4’s also. They are way more than enough for off-road

@@AmericanAbroad1 Thank you.

Fair enough. I did a second video of a ride impression of the 1300. Really changed my mind on a lot of this. Check it out

Waxing is very interesting. I’ll look into that

@@AmericanAbroad1 let me/us know how you think of it

I actually did a ride review on the Pan America. You can find it on my Channel. I think it’s a great bike. It doesn’t necessarily stand out in any major points, but a great first go from HD in the adventure segment. Also, many people love the pan America

Totally! I would love to try a new one. Well, I have done a review of a newer 1200 and it was a beast. Really enjoy the output of the tiger.

Hi there, So they told me that battery needs to be charged minimum every 2 months. I just keep the bike on a tender now and it hasent happened again. Except one time I didn’t charge for a month or two and it did it again. All these electronics have a price I guess

@@AmericanAbroad1 Thanks for the reply. I'm sure it's not a battery problem. It happened to me a few days after I unplugged it from the charger. I also replaced the battery. As far as I could find out on various forums, this happened to at least 50, r1250 gs owners. It is most likely a compression problem at start-up, but it reports a completely banal error...brake light faulty. It's a real shame for the BMW company that it failed to identify and correct the error in 4 years. Really sad.😪

Yeah, that’s just what BMW told me. I showed my disappointment that BMW sells a €25k motorcycle and can’t get little things like this sorted. It’s still an awesome bike.

@@AmericanAbroad1 anyway thanks for your opinion. If I find out what kind of error it is, I will contact you. I wish you all the best and many safe kilometers, without start problems😉

Wow I’m so sorry your experience was so bad. That is awful. I would contact Dainese. They normally stand by their products very well.

I feel that hahaha

Haha you are correct! Epic roads man. Some of the best I’ve been on. They new tigers are a force man. They really are super nice. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to a chain and sprocket though. I love the drive shaft. Yes, I love all the history here

100% agree. I used to race motocross and I really don’t wanna go off road on anything other than a dirtbike. Not fun with something so heavy. Plus if it falls it’s not going to crush you. I can do light gravel on the GS but road is where it shines

@@AmericanAbroad1 a friend in eu trip..he fell from his gs1200 in a deep mud for 2 days..he couldn't take her off him ..his friends was looking for him they found him just before started rain...350kg with all bags and bs..a wr450 new is 9k for me the best enduro

@@commantrosexetlos4700 case in point. That’s a scary cautionary tail. Always ride with a buddy.

@@AmericanAbroad1 he was but he started with delay to catch them..the rain would be his end...she fell on him and the mud was deep on the side of the road..scary