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Kitty M
Romania
Registrace 8. 10. 2022
Welcome to our motorcycle adventure playground! Join us on our journey as we explore the world, sharing thrilling motorcycle travel videos, handy bike maintenance tutorials, and non-expert riding techniques.
Meet the dynamic duo: Kitty and Ada, the unstoppable couple who roam the world together. We're into slow, long-distance adventures, minimalist traveling (think packing light) and a passion for small displacement bikes (we love our CRF 250L and the 125cc Grom).
Whether you're a seasoned rider or dreaming of your first motorcycle adventure, you're in the right place for a taste of two-wheeled excitement.
Meet the dynamic duo: Kitty and Ada, the unstoppable couple who roam the world together. We're into slow, long-distance adventures, minimalist traveling (think packing light) and a passion for small displacement bikes (we love our CRF 250L and the 125cc Grom).
Whether you're a seasoned rider or dreaming of your first motorcycle adventure, you're in the right place for a taste of two-wheeled excitement.
Beautiful TET riding in Romania (and some weirdness) (E6)
TET riding in Romania, solo, on a CRF 250L. In this episode, we go from Toplița to Pojorâta, through the Rarǎu mountains. I also make a new friend.
Some of the TET segments in this video are no longer available to ride without risking a large fine. At the moment of posting this video, the TET community is working on addressing those restrictions.
Always ride responsibly!
Some of the TET segments in this video are no longer available to ride without risking a large fine. At the moment of posting this video, the TET community is working on addressing those restrictions.
Always ride responsibly!
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TET can be easy too | TET Romania 2024 (E5)
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The Trans Euro Trails can be easy and beautiful as well: in this video you'll see a panoramic view of Toplița, experience a (new) roller coaster ride with me, go on some gravel and dirt and a bonus music video of sorts to get you in a chill TET mood. Enjoy! I'm riding my CRF 250L motorcycle on the Eastern and Northern segments of the TETs in Romania.
TET Romania 2024 | A good mix (E4 2024)
zhlédnutí 241Před 14 dny
A well-balanced mix or curvy roads and forest access or logging routes, some gravel, some dirt. Plus a comprehensive description of my audio and video setup. Includes the beautiful Bicaz Gorges. And I meet humans on the TET for the first time! From Miercurea Ciuc to Toplița.
Bobsleighing (alpine roller coaster) for the first time! (E3 TET RO 2024)
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Taking a break from the Trans Euro Trails and exploring the surroundings of Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, with a local guide. There's a bit of offroad incolved, a roller coaster ride, some kürtőskalács, amazing views from atop a high bridge and more. This a break from riding the TETs by myself, on my CRF 250L. Time well spent.
TET Romania | So far, I'm loving it (E2 2024)
zhlédnutí 816Před 28 dny
TET Romania in June. A bit of mud and a lot of fun, one detour and one forbidden access logging route I decide to pursue. Dogs attack in this episode. There's also wild horses and a ton of beautiful views. This is the Trans Euro Trail in Romania from Covasna to Miercurea Ciuc.
Solo riding TET Romania | Leaving home (E1 2024)
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed měsícem
This series of episodes is about my experience while motorcycle riding the Trans Euro Trails (TET) in Romania, solo, with a minimalist luggage setup. I previously did the Southern Carpathian mountains segment and I am now attempting to do the Eastern and Northern segments. In this episode, we're leaving Bucharest, hitting the trails and having a bit of fun. There's some whining about the mud (m...
Motorcycle minimal luggage for TET & offroad (15 kg)
zhlédnutí 712Před měsícem
How I pack my dual-sport motorcycle for offroad riding, off-pavement and forest roads. Specifically for the TET. Even more specifically, for the Romanian TET. Minimal style, light, soft luggage for any length of time. Perfect setup for a light dual-sport offroad adventure: 15 kilos (33 pounds) of total luggage. Featured gear* - Kriega OS-12 bag x2 - Nelson-Rigg Commuter Lite tailbag - SW-Motech...
Moto drills: Figure 8 (with CRF 250L, CBR 650 R and Grom)
zhlédnutí 255Před měsícem
3 riders do the same figure 8s over an over on very different bikes: a CRF 250L, a CBR 650 R and a Grom. How to set up the exercise, what to aim for and what to expect to gain from it.
Moto drills: Cone Play (with CRF 250L and CB 650 R)
zhlédnutí 199Před měsícem
Cone weaving (cone slalom) exercises for motorcycles. Simple techniques you can practice and a lot of examples of what can be done (and maybe shouldn't be done). We train with 2 bikes, my CRF 250L and a buddy's new CB 650 R, which are quite different bikes in terms of handling. And a ton of different camera angles to explore. Two boys playing with their cones. I also get to try out the 650 whic...
Baby wheel pop on a CRF250L
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How to pop the wheel off the ground on a CRF250L. Just a little bit.
CRF250L Greasing axles and shock linkage
zhlédnutí 400Před měsícem
In preparation for a longer trip, I wanted to make sure my axles and shock links were all rolling smoothly. That means taking the wheels off, the swingarm, the shock arm and shock link and lubing everything up. Learn some interesting techniques and avoid some silly mistakes. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Front wheel removal 02:23 Lube bearings and axle 03:50 Rear wheel greasing 05:05 Calliper and shock arm...
Honda Grom Chain and Sprockets Replacement
zhlédnutí 902Před 2 měsíci
I needed to replace the pretty worn-out stock chain on my wife's Grom after a 5000 km trip and some mishaps. I also replaced the front and rear sprockets. All stock parts, replaced by someone who doesn't really have a lot of mechanical experience. 00:00 Intro 01:41 Washing montage 02:38 Parts and tools 03:52 Mudguard, front sprocket 06:07 Chain removal 08:39 Rear wheel and sprocket 16:54 New ch...
The tour is over (E24 - final episode)
zhlédnutí 244Před 2 měsíci
This has been the European tour of Kitty and Ada, through Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and back home to Romania. A total of 5000 km in about 30 days. In this episode, we perform a questionable and sketchy fix on the Grom's motorcycle chain. Enough to last us a few more kilometers. We also reflect on our experiences during this trip. If you've followed along, thank...
The chain fell off in Romania (E23)
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After nearly 5000 km, the chain on the Grom fell off completely. We've been pushing it hard for a while now. We are riding from Croatia, through Serbia and finally into Romania. Come back next time, for the season finale!
The trip is almost over - Slovenia to Croatia (E22)
zhlédnutí 124Před 2 měsíci
A visit to the Idrija Municipal Museum in Slovenia, various pie types, vestiges of the war in Croatia and more. Our 5000 km European motorcycle tour is almost finished. We're crossing from Slovenia into Croatia. In the next episode we'll be tackling Serbia and finally arrive home, in Romania!
Italy to Slovenia by motorcycle (E21)
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Italy to Slovenia by motorcycle (E21)
Riding with the ABC model in mind (E20)
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Riding with the ABC model in mind (E20)
Relaxing in northern Italy (and tortelonni) (E19)
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Relaxing in northern Italy (and tortelonni) (E19)
I find the lake and put out a wildfire! (E16)
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I find the lake and put out a wildfire! (E16)
Italian mountain roads by motorcycle and sulfur water spring (E14)
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Italian mountain roads by motorcycle and sulfur water spring (E14)
Warning: Closed Road May Lead to Adventure (E13)
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Warning: Closed Road May Lead to Adventure (E13)
Coastal Riding in the Heel of Italy (E10)
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Coastal Riding in the Heel of Italy (E10)
Weird Houses in Southern Italy (Europe E09)
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Weird Houses in Southern Italy (Europe E09)
Ferry from Greece to Italy (Europe E08)
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Ferry from Greece to Italy (Europe E08)
Do we upgrade the motorcycles? (Europe E07)
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Do we upgrade the motorcycles? (Europe E07)
Man, your videos get better and better each time. Keep up the great work! Btw, I think we’re pretty close neighbors. Last week I’ve seen your bike in the parking lot of the grocery store where I usually go shopping:)
Ha ha, that's so cool! Small world, it seems. Or maybe Google knows to recommend videos based on neighborhood, hmm. If you see me in person, do say hello!
This was great! Beautiful country, and crazy fun....thank you for the journey...
I'm really happy when people are enjoying these. Keeps me motivated to continue. Next episode is still in the works, hope I can put it out in time :)
Good camera setup..new sub👍
Thank you for that, I appreciate it. I think you are now part of a small group of people with great taste! ;)
Wonderful! So enjoyed the explorations and beautiful countryside..so happy to see so much beauty what a country. Absolutely enjoyed the bobsled...ride. Glad you did it and I did not. it would ruin me...ha! That was fun!
It was indeed a pretty cool adventure :) To clarify, kids can also go on those rides. It's all about how you use (or don't use) the brakes - that directly correlates to the feeling of being thrown out of that chair. Really glad you enjoyed the video!
You are pretty confident in that fender mount, the CRFs have quite alot of vibration. I've had quite a few plastic GoPro mounts fail in me along the time, in Turkey I almost lost the brand new Insta 360 - czcams.com/video/b8vR4rtP3ak/video.htmlsi=YEiPqWP3ajhEfBPC&t=194 I only trust the alu RAM mounts from then on. The sound setup is pretty neat. Thank you for the video!
With great confidence comes great irresponsibility :) I've never had a plastic mount fail me yet, but I have had the adhesive fail, that's true. My helmet cam has an extra security string attached. I did think about adding one to the fender at first, which would pretty much solve the issue. But I'll admit it slipped my mind afterwards, during the trip. Happy travels!
@@kitty.mototor Ride safe mate!
What extension did you use for the special tool?
It's standard ratchet wrench extension, you just need it to reach further into the tool because it's a cylinder. In this case, I think it's a 1/2 inch
Hi! Would it be possible to add this video to my future work? It would help start my channel. Thanks a lot ! (:
Hi there, Yes, you may use it. Please credit "Kitty M" and link back to the video. I don't speak French that well, but good luck with your channel! ;)
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Hello there, neighbor! Cool places. I wouldn’t speed away from shepherd dogs. I used to do that and had a few sketchy situations where I almost crashed. Better get some bear spray and use it:) Thanks for sharing these videos. Keep them coming 👍
Thank you! Yes, I am re-evaluating the way I handle those guys. I actually had pepper spray with me, but I hate using it... The danger of crashing in those situations is quite real, that's true, it's not the first time this happened... Happy to share! New video every Friday morning! ;)
Looks cool! What app are you using for navigation?
Thank you so much! I'm using Osmand with downloaded maps and I've imported the GPX track of the Romanian TET. I use an older phone (Pixel 2 XL) that also has a SIM card in it so it has Internet access, but that's not mandatory for this type of trip.
ce aplicatie gps folosesti?
Osmand pentru Android cu un track GPX importat
I couldn't recommend these types of practice runs enough. I remember purposefully disengaging the rear wheel ABS for the first time in Taijikistan. The roads were nice and predictable, had quite some fun. Then I forgot about it and ended up in a spectacular crash... a combination of sand and deep roots, target fixation and panic braking. Hopefully it ended up with a good experience and no damage on the (bulletproof) KTM 1190. Keep practicing! :D
That's good advice and I believe in practicing myself. Not wheelies or anything crazy, but turning, emergency braking, avoidance techniques, speed cornering, smooth throttle/clutch, that kind of stuff. I am a believer for sure :)
Cool, thank you for going through your setup!
Nice video, welcome to Romania! subscribed :)
You, sir, have my gratitude and respect. And great taste, it seems ;)
@@kitty.mototor Sorry, the accent got me. "You walk with the painted crow" I gather :))) Felicitari, super materiale ai pe canal :D
@@motorcyclingTo Ha ha. No painted crow here, you just assumed and I didn't feel the need to say anything :) Born and raised in Bucharest, guilty as charged :) Btw, we may have actually met at some moto show a couple of years ago. At least I think I know you ;)
Foarte fain content, felicitări! Bine filmat și explicat și pe înțelesul celor mai puțin tehnici. Keep up the good work!
Mă bucur dacă ți-a plăcut! Și eu sunt mai puțin tehnic, deci e făcut pe înțelesul meu :)
Very nice! Un segment TET foarte placut. Avand un R1200GS cam fug de nisip si noroi :)) Ce autonomie/consum ai la CRF? Eu ma gandesc sa imi cumpar modelul rally la anu' si ma intereseaza printre altele autonomia/consum, suspensiile si daca ti se pare underpowered !
Salut! CRF-ul consumă 3-3,2 L/100 km. Din păcate are un rezervor de 7 L. Pe mine nu mă deranjează, dar e de luat în calcul. Mulți se plâng de suspensii moi. Eu nu mă plâng, dar da, sunt moi. Nu car bagaje multe cu ea. Cu puterea... Hmm, dacă vii de pe un 1250 o să se simtă tare ciudat :) Să zicem așa: nu prea o să intri în depășiri la 110 și nu riști să faci un wheelie din greșeală. Dar cântărește doar 150 kg. Ca idee, am mers o zi pe un 300L și am simțit un mic boost de putere și suspensie pe spate reglată altfel. Happy riding!
@@kitty.mototor Multam fain de detalii! Astept cu nerabdare episodul urmator. Drumuri cat mai placute! :)
Daca treci pe langa Cluj, da un mesaj si hai la o poveste!
Prima dată când sunt în zonă așa fac! Mersi!
Ai zis cumva 16K km old Mitas E07+? Sau de fapt e 1.6K? Eu am tras de unul vreo 11k, dar era slick pe cand l-am dat jos. Dar mai ingrijorat as fi de anvelopa fata. Cele mai naspa trante le-am luat cand am pierdut fata, fie pe noroi, iarba, etc. In alta ordine de idei, fain c-ai curaj sa faci TET-ul de unul singur, dar ai vre-un InReach cu tine sau ceva in caz de probleme? Sau care-i planul?
Salut! Cel de pe spate are acum 17.000. Mai are viață în el cel putin 3 - 4.000 km, după calculele mele. Apoi nu știu cu ce o să-l înlocuiesc. Pe față am un Dunlop Trailmax cu acxeeași vârstă. Mai merge și el. Dar da, periculos alunecatul pe față. Nu am un sistem de backup pentru mers solo, doar încerc să nu mă pun singur în situații prea riscante. Dacă aș avea cu cine, aș prefera să merg cu oameni, dar nu prea găsesc doritori, mai ales în timpul săptămânii sau în afara perioadelor de concediu. Dar mai caut :)
Why one needs ABS on a dry asphalt? Daua-n belea.
That's a good question. Personally, maybe I don't *need* it, but I am used to it and feel uncomfortable without it.
Good luck
Thank you! Love your line art videos! ;)
@@kitty.mototor thank you :)
Cool video! CRF250L owner from Bucharest here. Planning to ride the TET as well, so thanks for sharing your experience. Hope to meet you on the trails.
Oh, hello there, neighbor! I don't really know any 250L owners in the area! Have fun on the TET. You're welcome to ask for more info if you're interested. Otherwise, keep watching. more episodes are coming! ;)
... And that's a heavy duty grill... Foarte tare :D
Got to be proud of my national sport!
Si cum facem ? cadem sau nu cadem? :D Foarte fain clipul! Te voi urmari !
Cu siguranță încercăm să nu cădem :))
Imi place continutul tau! Motociclismul romanesc are nevoie de mai multi vloggeri ca tine. Subscribed!
Uau, ce compliment frumos! Apreciez mult comentariul tău. Și mersi pentru subscribe!
@@kitty.mototor este purul adevar. M-am saturat de cocalarisme si pitiponceli de la toti influencarii care si-au luat motocicleta pentru ca e cool. Aia sunt posesori de motociclete si nu motociclisti. Ii stii care sunt…aia de o ard intre Constitutiei si Victoriei tot anul.
Great video!
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!
Great studio man :P
Always striving towards perfection, yes ;)
Excellent video, thank you so much for sharing 🇺🇲🎉🍾🇺🇲
You are most welcome, thanks you for your comment!
What are the measurements of those blocks u put the bike on?
Those are 8 x 8 cm beams. One side of the L is 24.5 cm, the other is 17.5. The smaller side sits on the ground.
That is one amazing apartment! Hate to see what they charge for a night, but probably well worth it!
They charged 65 EUR per night back then. Which was close to the average in Italy in July, and July is one of those holiday months. So not cheap, but not an arm and a leg either :)
do you have a cite you can buy them from directly
I don't, sorry. I'd look up "Honda Grom MSX125 CLUTCH OEM Parts Diagram" if you're looking for Honda parts and make note of what you need, likely: clutch friction discs, clutch plates, clutch springs. You may need the oil filter and engine case gaskets as well. Hope this helps.
I didn't know they had enough power to do so. My KLX250 doesn't/
Just barely. But now I know it CAN be done :)
Why not drill/tap a hole in the swing arm to install a zerk fitting & be able to grease it without disassembly?
Because I didn't know that was an option. I looked it up, but that looks like it requires a skill level above mine, honestly :) Doing this every 2 years or so is not that bad. I also get to inspect all of those bolts and bearing needles visually, so that's a plus, I guess.
Fantastic
Love you two! Thank you for taking us on your journey...something I wish I could do....but age has its drawbacks...so I really appreciate the travels, even with its up and downs. Rode a bike 50 odd years ago, but it is not safe in this country US....The country is beautiful. Waiting for your next journey, and rest up in the mean time...
This is the kind of comment that motivates us to put more content out there. I am so happy you enjoyed this series. I think I know what you mean about age. You know what’s best for you. Myself, if yhe time came when I couldn’t ride 2 wheels anymore, I guess I would consider a trike, a quad, a bike with a sidecar or other options. Anything to feel the wind in my hair (wink). But then again, knowing when to stop is pretty damn valuable knowledge as well :)
Hello ,, Your video is very good.. But there is a problem with your video.. Your video has less views. Because not perfectly your videos are SEO.
how much time did it take you Cristi to finish this movie, with writing the script, voice over, cutting and editing, etc? The movie looks very professional.
You're too kind! Thank you! It takes me on average about 10-15 actual hours per video. Sometimes a lot more, usually not less than 10. But it used to take me 50, so I'm getting better at this :)
nice moustache. liiike aaand subscribe
Thank you! Hope that subliminal message at the end works :))
The best ABC model explanation ever! 🔥😄🤓
You're being too kind! But I'll take it 😉
superbe sătucele alea. filmezi ca un profesionist, te-ai specializat 😀
Mulțumesc mult, apreciez votul de încredere!
Greetings! I have been looking for your next video. And here you are. Just in time.
Thank you for saying that! This is a more experimental video: short and without narration, 3 days of chilling compiled into a couple of minutes. Hope you enjoyed the format!
Great video!
Thank you so much!
I've always used anti-seize on all of my bikes axels for years, never had any problems. The service manual for a grom mentions grease, other manufacturers call for anti seize. Either way, dont put em back dry.
I'll be honest, I've never looked at anti-sieze products (and if I did, I didn't know they were "anti sieze"). Looking at their general description, yeah, it sounds like they would work, even though it looks like they're designed for more tight or clamped assemblies. They seem to share a lot of their properties with grease so, yeah, maybe they're a good alternative. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Super vlog and new sub. Videos are so sharp...which cam do you use for vlogs? Greets from Croatia...
Thank you so much, that means a lot! Helmet cam is a Sony FDR X300 and others are taken with an iPhone 12 mini (usually in wide mode). Both shot in 4K. On the motorbike there are 2 cameras, front and rear, a Thinkware M1 set that shoots in 1080p. I am thinking of upgrading to a DJI Action 4 soon, though.
Fantastic clear easy to follow video well done
Thank you! That means a lot, glad it helped!
Hi, I think I will buy crf250 rally this week and I am little worried about ergonomics. How tall are you? I am 187cm and 110kg, so suspension update is must and bar risers as well. This little beast looks awesome so I hope that it will be fit for me.
For a big boy like you, the stock suspension on my CRF will be pretty soft. It goes down a lot when I sit on it. A lot of people comment that it's too soft, I find it just fine, but I weighed between 72 and 80 kg while riding it. I would describe the feel as "elastic". If you plan to put any luggage on it, I also think you would benefit from a suspension upgrade (but cannot recommend anything in particular). As far as the bar risers go, hmm, yeah. I am 181 cm tall and the bike feels comfortable to me, but I do wish the position was slightly more upright when I'm standing on the pegs. I feel like I'm leaning too much on the bars. I've never ridden the rally version, I suspect the geometry is quite similar, but yeah, I think you would benefit from those upgrades. Other than that, I really like the bike and it seems to do everything I want: - decent on highways (but not recommended for many hours) - very capable off road (but not a lot of power available) - light (so great to pick up or carry minimal luggage with it) - flexible (I did TET segments but I also commute on it in a crowded city) Hope this helps with your decision! I've never regretted mine :)
@@kitty.mototor Thanks for your time and effort for reply and your videos, they are great, keep making them please. I will go tomorrow and test it, but I think I am already in love with that thing :)
Nice accommodation in Brindisi! How did you find it?
Yeah, we loved it too! We found it on booking, I think it was called Handy apartments
Dude you doing the clutch ! Why are u at the break and radiator
Good question! It's supposed to show people who are doing this for the first time the entire process. The brake pedal and the radiator fiddling are part of that process. I removed the break pedal because you can't easily take the engine cover off with it in the way. And the radiator is in the video because you have the water pump on the same engine cover and you need to remove all the coolant from the radiator as well. At least I know of no other way to get to the clutch discs. Hope this helps!
No rear axle diagram, only front?
You can look up "grom rear wheel axle diagram", there should be plenty of photos out there. I personally take a picture before. Helps me put things back in the right order. Definitely beats a mental picture. :)
Stay safe, love the scenes as you drive thru...not more falls, please.!
We are both quite careful riders actually. But yeah, stuff happens, road conditions happen and of course, ride mistakes as well
This is just what I have wanted.....to feel like I am on the road...the vistas...thank you both, for sharing your travels...Love it!
Thank you for your comment! Really glad you liked it. These types of interactions are what make us want to post more :)