If you want to learn more about the long motorcycle trips check the rest of the videos in the channel or by my book: "How to become a better long distance motorcycle rider" rtw-adventures.com/books-1.html
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The changing of multiple fasteners, all over your machine, to accept the same size allen key or wrench or socket is PURE GENIOUS! HOW did I miss that the 1st time I watched this video!? Since you don't need to know exactly how to swap them (ask an older employee at your hardware store for this help), this is one of the easiest things to simplify repairs while on a McAdv. Great advice! Keep it up, Pavlin, you perform a wonderful service for all of us. I'm sure there a more than a few of us who are thankful that we watched you before heading out. God Bless.
like and sub, i was a professional moto tour guide (also emergency mechanic) for north Africa and the middle east years ago , you my friend are 100% spot on, i hope people take you seriously and learn from your experience. I enjoy your videos very much.
Voltage regulators usually break down because of overheat, because there is no thermal paste between regulator and the frame fronm factory. Apply thermal paste from computer processor to regulator. I did that on my Cbr600
But you are smarter than other on youtube. I am almost 60 years old and it is nice to see your videos. Greetings from Argentina. You know where it is. Fabian.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Motorcycle Adventures is the most complete and useful channel for adv riders. You do improve my trips thru your valuable videos.
More great tips. On my Morini because the clutch cable was always a weak point on them, I uprated to a home made, soldered nipple stronger cable myself - for long trips I routed a spare cable and carried it piggy-backed with the existing cable. That way it is already routed and ready to fit in just a few minutes in the event of a cable breakage. Of course, not just clutch cable, but cable brakes you can do the same. It saves storage and time on the road if you have to fit a new cable. They are out of the way and don't weigh anything.
I carry an aftermarket spare clutch cable (without any housing), all pre-greased and rolled up in a small plastic baggie (along with a small screw barrel end). When my clutch cable breaks, (happened 3 times so far), I simply remove the broken cable form its sleeve and feed through the replacement cable from the handlebar end down and secure it to the lower clutch lever, then adjust the clutch adjustment screws, and done. It takes less then 5 minutes and I am on my way.
Hi there. Greetings from Malaysia. Your videos really inspires me to go on a long adventure touring across Asia regions and maybe further! Keep up the awesome and informative videos up!
superb.very practical. infact i used to carry unwanted tools when i used to travel long distances in my car or mobike .and that was a big mistake cause i never needed those.thanks for another useful video.
Hi In general I like your videos and of course they are only one persons opinion. I do agree with trying to keep tools and parts to a minimum but I travel for 6 months to 2 year trips. I only speak English and I’m quite often in remote areas. So I carry a lot more tools and parts than you suggested. If you have a lot of money and can buy yourself out of trouble then your suggested tools and parts are the way to go. But if you are on a minimum budget and like having the security of knowing that you can take care of yourself then it is up to the individual to be prepared. I have helped other travelers before who were not prepared but lucky enough to benefit from my preparedness. I’ve seen a guy in the NWT end up paying over 400us$ for a set of brake pads plus 4-5 days down time and hotel costs. I always carry extra brake pads and wheel bearings. Keep up with the videos, I think that they are good for the majority of people, just not myself or seasoned ruffians like myself.
Even if you take half of your garage you cannot predict or prevent the possible problems. The idea of the video is to keep the most important tools and keep in mind that you have to be able to use it. For someone who has zero mechanical skills is pointless to have even a simple set.
Something else worth adding to your tool kit - a few Scotchlok snap connectors. Very helpful in an emergency if you need to connect good wire to good wire and bypass damaged section.
Consider your wazoo. Have a thick, sheepskin pad on your saddle to provide an airflow for your junk and wazoo. Also, pack a tube of Preparation H to keep the wazoo free of discomfort from rash and itching. The Preparation H will keep your lips from cracking. It is an excellent paste for grooming your hair and mustache. In a pinch it will lubricate a drive chain. I have even (by mistake) brushed my teeth with it and as a result, was able to delay breakfast.
HI, guess I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum, as I carry all the tools to fix major technical problems, but then the riding I prefer are long distance solo trips, off road, thru very remote and uninhabited country. I carry a chain breaker and a short section of chain, master links, a small torque wrench, and all the wrenches and sockets to fit the bike including locking pliers ( Vice Grips ) and an adjustable wrench. Specialty items include a roll of magnet wire to rewind the ignition coils on the stator. Also useful is 6 ounces each of 2 part epoxy and a section of fiberglass cloth useful for temporary fixes on broken subframes and the like. The epoxy and glass will also mend a broken lever, at least enough to get you out of the woods. For spare parts I carry pretty much what you suggest but added in a spare ignition module, wheel bearings and head gasket. Also before an extended trip I individually box up a fresh cylinder and piston, an extra head, case halves, transmission parts, pretty much the whole bike so that whatever I need can be shipped. Sometimes these parts have been shipped to some very interesting places. I think for the kind of riding you present here, especially if a person travels with other riders, then your advice is good, lighter is always better. I know how much time and effort go into making and editing these videos and I really appreciate what your doing here. Thank You.
Forgot. the regulator has been known to fail on the tenere but the cause is thought to be one of 2 things. 1. on some early bikes the connections were not pushed hard together allowing moisture in. 2. some people fit high mudguards and the resulting spray apparently hits the connection block on the front left terminal (earth) and eventually moisture is again forced in causing corrosion again. If you have had no problems up to now with 100000 kilometres I'm sure it's fine anyway. But I've got dielectric grease on the connections now as further insulation and made sure that the connection block is tight. Electrics is beyond me and I'm colour blind too which is not helpful either. but having done this its now one less headache. Sorry if you knew this already but information is free and I try to pass on what people have been kind enough to tell me. good luck in Mongolia
There's 12 people who watched this video and are simply jelous of what you doing 😎 Absolutely fantastic advice! May have my own ways of doing it at the end but your videos are highly informative and always on target. Great for someone (like me), with a lot of experience when comes to bikes but almost no experience when comes to long travel. Great job!
Nice job! Keep up the work brother... this is the Best Channel for me and my tenere xtz 660 from 1996, even this is a general point of view to almost all motocycles... simple, honest and lots of strong/great advice... through out your videos. Thank u, Marcello from Denmark... should you pass by Copenhagen i Will buy you a beer an give you a Tour of this wonderfull City. Cheers!
hi This is an older video but anyhow for your regulator there is a fix, you could upgrade to a mosfet regulator, they work better and don't get as hot. You can find them cheap 2nd hand, i did it to my klr as well.
Take the spares and tools needed to keep the bike going, I call them "show stoppers", tyre levers, 21" tube which can be used in the rear too, a small electric air compressor is fantastic, much easier to pump up the tyre with electric than a hand pump.
21 tube is work for both tires, but temporally. You need to find as soon as possible way to change it, but if you are in the middle of nowhere is a problem. I will agree about the compressor.
excellent video as always! there are so many other videos on youtube where people are carrying too much of everything when the most important thing is to reduce weight and carry only enough tools for the most commonly encountered problems like punctures, control cable breaking, possible brake pad service etc.
I ride a DR650. Like others, I want to be prepared. I would love to see a video, a spread sheet, a "grocery list" or anything that answers this question: If I want to remove every nut, bolt, screw or other fastener on my DR, without disassembling the engine, what tools will I need? THAT would be a great help. The rest, like welding machines, portable engine lifts, etc. (I'm kidding), can be gathered to complement the tools. Some great ideas were presented here. Good video.👍
@@motorcycleadventures It may or may not be a language barrier, but you're going to need to unpack that a little bit. I'm not catching what you're pitching.
Most excellent. But maybe a couple of different ideas? I carry the old fashioned spring clip chain link. With this I can join the chain quickly and easily. I know it is not the modern way but it was good enough for 100hp super bikes 25yrs ago so is good enough for my 47hp tenere. Chain is easy to take off to clean too.if you use these links all the time. Motion pro make a tyre levers with 22-28 mm sockets on the end. 2 tools in one. it comes with an adapter to make a socket drive. and I wrap duct tape around it to make a comfortable handle. 4 tools in one. also it is a legal requirement to carry bulbs in some of Europe. All my zip ties fuses a few spare nuts bolts and araldite glue go in a school pencil case. a little bit more but for me is piece of mind. off next week to escape for a few days. hopefully I will need none of these! happy travels Pavlin
Interesting, we always ask ourselves (What parts and tools I need to take with me?) and I watched many videos simplifying and optimizing the sets, but I can say that this is the most optimized set I saw. Thank you very much Pavlin,I really like watching your videos.Enjoy ٌRiding,
another great video! I bought recently a xt660z and I'm looking your channel for months to take yours advices. I think its a very nice bike, knowing you traveled so many kilometers. I never had heard about the regulator - I'll check twice the connectors before a trip. keep it going. greetings from brazil
I really like this approach to not take too much. Only what is really necessary. And I really like the idea to change the screws that are mounting plastics to one size. I need 3 different allen keys to remove one side panel in my motorcycle. After this movie I think how to change the screws to use only one key to remove all the panels. Thanks :)
I have seen some adventurers had issue with fuel pump failure due to quality of petrol in some countries. Would you prefer to have spare fuel pump or learn how to clean/fix it before journey? Did you experience such thing before? It feels like it could be a lot of pain if that occurs.
Fuel pumps dont magically fail because of a different type of liquid (only some bad pumps cant handle moisture), but more often they fail because of dirt/rust particles in the fuel, or by running in air. So personally I think its very important to run a good fuel filter. Also, be sure to clean/replace it when it is dirty (which obviously happens sooner if you have lots of dirty fuel). That would probably prevent fuel pump failure from happening in the first place.
Hello You don't need a spare rectifier (voltage regulator/controller), the problem is a bad pin contact in the connector. Open the connector and solder the pins directly on to the rectifier, then seal it with silikon. Then you'll never worry again about that.
a chainbreaker is useless. i always change my chains with a simple screw driver and any big or heavy object you can use as a hammer (for example a big wrench or pliers) it takes a few minutes but you can easily destroy a link of a chain and take it apart.
Sorry for my question if you have already answered it somewhere else already. I have looked at many of your videos and have not seen any mention of it. How are you breaking the bead on your tires when they get a flat? There are many bead breakers out on the market, "C" clamps, and the old leaning your kickstand on it.... Maybe a video on your process. Love your videos. Lighter is better!
@@motorcycleadventures Thank you very much for your speedy reply. That is what I had planned to do if I am any real trouble, but my bike is a road bike (Triumph T-100) so did not want to damage the chrome rims. Just using some protection from the ground and being careful will do the trick I guess.
Well, you can. I have seen it couple of times. It happened so easy, especially when you ride on the sand. It's much easier to do it on the air cooled bikes. They need to move to cool down. On the sand sections, you actually ride on the very low speed and the half clutch, the oil over heat and and bam!
It can happen with air cooled motorcycles wih no oil coolers. It is quite rare, yes, and It`s not really that you will burn a wet clutch with friction, but rather when you go 1) for a long time at 2) half clutch in the dirt for long distances, 3) in very warm climates, 4) at slow speed and 5) high power so the lack of airflow over the cyclinder allows the engine oil to get very hot. And it is this overheated oil that damages the clutch plates. If you have all those 5 conditions together, it will do it.
Recently found your channel and subscribed! So much good (and useful) information in each of your video's, I think I need to start 'making notes' ! :) Could I ask, do you take any spare clutch / throttle cable or a 'cable repair kit' ?
Hi and thank you for the subscription. Yes, I do have spare clutch and cable. Check these two videos for more info: czcams.com/video/1fpfcQmIj-Y/video.html and czcams.com/video/yjyqqlj4-d0/video.html
Happy to subscribe my friend, always interested in watching video's where that person obviously knows their 'stuff' and what they are talking about! I don't need many tools as I don't have much knowledge in how to use them, but take stuff in case someone else I meet might!I have a feeling watching your video's is going to cost me money....already bought the cycle lock to leave my helmet on the bike, I think the disc lock and holder will be next.... I'll check out the video's you recommended....just trying to work my way through your 'back catalogue'.......
Hello, I love your videos I also own a tenere 660 and my tool kit it's pretty similar to yours, I'm just wondering if that small air pump will handle the pressure of a motorcycle tire.
Most decent bicycle hand pumps, are rated up to 100psi as push bikes need alot more psi than motorcycles, the tenere recommended psi is only like 33 . Also Hand pumps also weigh less and are more reliable than electric
Even if you don’t know how to fit the clutch you’re self if you have the part with you , you can always find a mechanic to fit it for you ,if you ride a modern bike in a less well developed country spare parts may be hard to find .
If you want to learn more about the long motorcycle trips check the rest of the videos in the channel or by my book: "How to become a better long distance motorcycle rider" rtw-adventures.com/books-1.html
Very good video. Can you change your clutch plates with those tools you showed? Rao Ahmad. Greetings from Pakistan
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@Carlos Bode thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
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Thanks so much you really help me out !
The changing of multiple fasteners, all over your machine, to accept the same size allen key or wrench or socket is PURE GENIOUS! HOW did I miss that the 1st time I watched this video!? Since you don't need to know exactly how to swap them (ask an older employee at your hardware store for this help), this is one of the easiest things to simplify repairs while on a McAdv.
Great advice! Keep it up, Pavlin, you perform a wonderful service for all of us. I'm sure there a more than a few of us who are thankful that we watched you before heading out.
God Bless.
You are welcome anytime!
like and sub, i was a professional moto tour guide (also emergency mechanic) for north Africa and the middle east years ago , you my friend are 100% spot on, i hope people take you seriously and learn from your experience. I enjoy your videos very much.
Thank you very much! Commend as yours, are highly appreciated.
Voltage regulators usually break down because of overheat, because there is no thermal paste between regulator and the frame fronm factory. Apply thermal paste from computer processor to regulator. I did that on my Cbr600
Алексей Шутов great advice! Thanks for sharing.
I have that heat conductive silicone from the automotive Industry for Modules for Car ignition Distributor .. The brand I have is Filco .. "Ford"
But you are smarter than other on youtube. I am almost 60 years old and it is nice to see your videos. Greetings from Argentina. You know where it is. Fabian.
Always clear. Always useful. Your explanations are always really useful. Regards.
Good, so my mission is completed! Ride safe!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Motorcycle Adventures is the most complete and useful channel for adv riders. You do improve my trips thru your valuable videos.
I appreciate that!
Right on target with "practical information" and along with a good dose of "wisdom", what more could we viewers ask for!
That was one THE most useful videos on tools and spares I have seen. Thanks a lot . I learned a lot in a short space of time .
Glad it was helpful!
More great tips. On my Morini because the clutch cable was always a weak point on them, I uprated to a home made, soldered nipple stronger cable myself - for long trips I routed a spare cable and carried it piggy-backed with the existing cable. That way it is already routed and ready to fit in just a few minutes in the event of a cable breakage. Of course, not just clutch cable, but cable brakes you can do the same. It saves storage and time on the road if you have to fit a new cable. They are out of the way and don't weigh anything.
My spare clutch cable is mounted to the one I use from a long time. It is always there in the case I need it.
I carry an aftermarket spare clutch cable (without any housing), all pre-greased and rolled up in a small plastic baggie (along with a small screw barrel end). When my clutch cable breaks, (happened 3 times so far), I simply remove the broken cable form its sleeve and feed through the replacement cable from the handlebar end down and secure it to the lower clutch lever, then adjust the clutch adjustment screws, and done. It takes less then 5 minutes and I am on my way.
Hi there. Greetings from Malaysia.
Your videos really inspires me to go on a long adventure touring across Asia regions and maybe further! Keep up the awesome and informative videos up!
superb.very practical. infact i used to carry unwanted tools when i used to travel long distances in my car or mobike .and that was a big mistake cause i never needed those.thanks for another useful video.
We all have done this in some stage, that's why I made this video.
Hi
In general I like your videos and of course they are only one persons opinion. I do agree with trying to keep tools and parts to a minimum but I travel for 6 months to 2 year trips. I only speak English and I’m quite often in remote areas. So I carry a lot more tools and parts than you suggested. If you have a lot of money and can buy yourself out of trouble then your suggested tools and parts are the way to go. But if you are on a minimum budget and like having the security of knowing that you can take care of yourself then it is up to the individual to be prepared. I have helped other travelers before who were not prepared but lucky enough to benefit from my preparedness.
I’ve seen a guy in the NWT end up paying over 400us$ for a set of brake pads plus 4-5 days down time and hotel costs. I always carry extra brake pads and wheel bearings.
Keep up with the videos, I think that they are good for the majority of people, just not myself or seasoned ruffians like myself.
Even if you take half of your garage you cannot predict or prevent the possible problems. The idea of the video is to keep the most important tools and keep in mind that you have to be able to use it. For someone who has zero mechanical skills is pointless to have even a simple set.
As always, another good video born out of experience! Thank you for sharing it!
Dear Motorcycle Adventurer, following you even if I only ride a MT-03 is very inspirational. Hope to see more of your ideas. Thank you.
The bike is just a tool, the travel is what really matter. Enjoy your trips!
Something else worth adding to your tool kit - a few Scotchlok snap connectors. Very helpful in an emergency if you need to connect good wire to good wire and bypass damaged section.
Good, thanks for adding!
Good review, I would just add a tube of sealant (maybe quick drying), and a multitool with pliers
Consider your wazoo. Have a thick, sheepskin pad on your saddle to provide an airflow for your junk and wazoo. Also, pack a tube of Preparation H to keep the wazoo free of discomfort from rash and itching. The Preparation H will keep your lips from cracking. It is an excellent paste for grooming your hair and mustache. In a pinch it will lubricate a drive chain. I have even (by mistake) brushed my teeth with it and as a result, was able to delay breakfast.
HAHAHAHAHA you are hilarious! .... but... WAZOO... ????
HI, guess I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum, as I carry all the tools to fix major technical problems, but then the riding I prefer are long distance solo trips, off road, thru very remote and uninhabited country. I carry a chain breaker and a short section of chain, master links, a small torque wrench, and all the wrenches and sockets to fit the bike including locking pliers ( Vice Grips ) and an adjustable wrench. Specialty items include a roll of magnet wire to rewind the ignition coils on the stator. Also useful is 6 ounces each of 2 part epoxy and a section of fiberglass cloth useful for temporary fixes on broken subframes and the like. The epoxy and glass will also mend a broken lever, at least enough to get you out of the woods.
For spare parts I carry pretty much what you suggest but added in a spare ignition module, wheel bearings and head gasket. Also before an extended trip I individually box up a fresh cylinder and piston, an extra head, case halves, transmission parts, pretty much the whole bike so that whatever I need can be shipped. Sometimes these parts have been shipped to some very interesting places.
I think for the kind of riding you present here, especially if a person travels with other riders, then your advice is good, lighter is always better.
I know how much time and effort go into making and editing these videos and I really appreciate what your doing here. Thank You.
Forgot.
the regulator has been known to fail on the tenere but the cause is thought to be one of 2 things.
1. on some early bikes the connections were not pushed hard together allowing moisture in.
2. some people fit high mudguards and the resulting spray apparently hits the connection block on the front left terminal (earth) and eventually moisture is again forced in causing corrosion again.
If you have had no problems up to now with 100000 kilometres I'm sure it's fine anyway.
But I've got dielectric grease on the connections now as further insulation and made sure that the connection block is tight.
Electrics is beyond me and I'm colour blind too which is not helpful either. but having done this its now one less headache.
Sorry if you knew this already but information is free and I try to pass on what people have been kind enough to tell me.
good luck in Mongolia
I knew it Richard, but thank you anyway. I bought this regulator a long ago, but always keep it in the case I need it.
words of wisdom, I'm type a guy like to travel light it doesn't matter if flying or driving somewhere. light is the best
Another good video. If I may suggest one item, a 5" vice-grip (125mm) .
This is a do anything tool. Saved me, more than once.
I prepare now for a long trip in Europe. This videos are really useful. Thank you very much for all the information that you share to us!
You are welcome again anytime! Good luck on your trip!
4:20 probably one of the best suggestions ive seen in all the videos ive watched
Very practical
There's 12 people who watched this video and are simply jelous of what you doing 😎
Absolutely fantastic advice!
May have my own ways of doing it at the end but your videos are highly informative and always on target. Great for someone (like me), with a lot of experience when comes to bikes but almost no experience when comes to long travel.
Great job!
Thanks for watching man! This was the original idea, to help to everyone who want to travel.
Always a pleasure. Carry on with good work.
Your videos are always clear and informative. Your experience SHOUTS knowledge, thanks for sharing!
Nice job! Keep up the work brother... this is the Best Channel for me and my tenere xtz 660 from 1996, even this is a general point of view to almost all motocycles... simple, honest and lots of strong/great advice... through out your videos. Thank u, Marcello from Denmark... should you pass by Copenhagen i Will buy you a beer an give you a Tour of this wonderfull City. Cheers!
Thank you for watching Marcello and for the invitation, I might come for beer. Ride safe!
tire puncture repair kit is a must, because it is really unpredictable.
True
hi This is an older video but anyhow for your regulator there is a fix, you could upgrade to a mosfet regulator, they work better and don't get as hot. You can find them cheap 2nd hand, i did it to my klr as well.
I have a new clutch cable and replace it before my trip. Then I take the used one with me as the spare. This way I know both cables fit my bike.
Good
Nothing beats experience. Thanks for sharing yours ..... as always, very useful.
Take the spares and tools needed to keep the bike going, I call them "show stoppers", tyre levers, 21" tube which can be used in the rear too, a small electric air compressor is fantastic, much easier to pump up the tyre with electric than a hand pump.
21 tube is work for both tires, but temporally. You need to find as soon as possible way to change it, but if you are in the middle of nowhere is a problem. I will agree about the compressor.
excellent video as always! there are so many other videos on youtube where people are carrying too much of everything when the most important thing is to reduce weight and carry only enough tools for the most commonly encountered problems like punctures, control cable breaking, possible brake pad service etc.
Correct. Thank you for watching and commend it!
Best channel ever on CZcams by far,greetings for the Balkans
Thanks man!
Fantastic ideas and advice! Thank you
I ride a DR650. Like others, I want to be prepared. I would love to see a video, a spread sheet, a "grocery list" or anything that answers this question: If I want to remove every nut, bolt, screw or other fastener on my DR, without disassembling the engine, what tools will I need? THAT would be a great help. The rest, like welding machines, portable engine lifts, etc. (I'm kidding), can be gathered to complement the tools. Some great ideas were presented here. Good video.👍
Just got the numbers that you have on the bike.
@@motorcycleadventures It may or may not be a language barrier, but you're going to need to unpack that a little bit. I'm not catching what you're pitching.
You need the wrenches or the numbers that already exist on your motorcycle. You don't need anything that you won't use.
Excellent Advice, and Excellent personal organisation.
Thank you!
You really know your stuff. There is no need for background music when you are talking though.
Most excellent. But maybe a couple of different ideas?
I carry the old fashioned spring clip chain link. With this I can join the chain quickly and easily. I know it is not the modern way but it was good enough for 100hp super bikes 25yrs ago so is good enough for my 47hp tenere. Chain is easy to take off to clean too.if you use these links all the time.
Motion pro make a tyre levers with 22-28 mm sockets on the end. 2 tools in one. it comes with an adapter to make a socket drive. and I wrap duct tape around it to make a comfortable handle. 4 tools in one.
also it is a legal requirement to carry bulbs in some of Europe.
All my zip ties fuses a few spare nuts bolts and araldite glue go in a school pencil case.
a little bit more but for me is piece of mind.
off next week to escape for a few days. hopefully I will need none of these!
happy travels Pavlin
I love your videos friend ! Very direct with no BS. Keep them coming please.... subscribed :-)
I think , very true and complete but some items add or remove like Trip depends in north or south
Nice videos. Very useful advices.
Thank you, MA and please keep the good work.
Wisdom. Thank you. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Interesting, we always ask ourselves (What parts and tools I need to take with me?) and I watched many videos simplifying and optimizing the sets, but I can say that this is the
most optimized set I saw.
Thank you very much Pavlin,I really like watching your videos.Enjoy ٌRiding,
You are welcome! I am glad it's help!
Thank you! I really enjoy your videos and get some good info out of each one.
Great video as usual man!Thanks!
another great video! I bought recently a xt660z and I'm looking your channel for months to take yours advices. I think its a very nice bike, knowing you traveled so many kilometers. I never had heard about the regulator - I'll check twice the connectors before a trip. keep it going. greetings from brazil
Enjoy your new toy and don't forget - ride safe!
I really like this approach to not take too much. Only what is really necessary. And I really like the idea to change the screws that are mounting plastics to one size. I need 3 different allen keys to remove one side panel in my motorcycle. After this movie I think how to change the screws to use only one key to remove all the panels. Thanks :)
Thanks for taking time and watch my videos!
Lime tool, very useful and ultra light and small
Never heard of that tool, got a link to it?
Gr8 video as always! Along with ur tools also carry ur sense of humour. Helps when ur stuck 😆
Yes, the humour always help.
very informative & creative
Thank you! Cheers!
i carry clutch cable and throttle cable as well as slime sealant
Good
Thanks for the very informative video..it inspire me to pursue my dream to do adventure motorbiking
Много добро видео. Поздравления.
I have seen some adventurers had issue with fuel pump failure due to quality of petrol in some countries. Would you prefer to have spare fuel pump or learn how to clean/fix it before journey? Did you experience such thing before? It feels like it could be a lot of pain if that occurs.
Fuel pumps dont magically fail because of a different type of liquid (only some bad pumps cant handle moisture), but more often they fail because of dirt/rust particles in the fuel, or by running in air. So personally I think its very important to run a good fuel filter. Also, be sure to clean/replace it when it is dirty (which obviously happens sooner if you have lots of dirty fuel). That would probably prevent fuel pump failure from happening in the first place.
Another excellent video.
Could you make one about what are the must know skills in motorcycle maintenance before a long trip?.
Thank you!
Ok, I will do it. I can't promise when, because I am really busy at the moment, but I will.
Plan to go 1000 km...very informatif
Good luck!
Yes sir, it's awesome video and I like it I've learned a very important and useful tips and tricks of the trade.
I am glad that you like it!
If you're on a Harley, you'll still need the support van and mechanic to follow you
Hello
You don't need a spare rectifier (voltage regulator/controller), the problem is a bad pin contact in the connector.
Open the connector and solder the pins directly on to the rectifier, then seal it with silikon.
Then you'll never worry again about that.
Good point,... but would you have a soldering iron with you in the middle of nowhere? .... I think you should you do this BEFORE the trip perhaps?.
Α beer for you and a tour in Crete Greece I like your choices
Less things more freedom
five stars keep it up
Truly informative!! Thanks a ton for sharing...
You are welcome!
a chainbreaker is useless. i always change my chains with a simple screw driver and any big or heavy object you can use as a hammer (for example a big wrench or pliers)
it takes a few minutes but you can easily destroy a link of a chain and take it apart.
It is also to pin the chain back.
Great video again, thank you!
Bravo majstore!
Great advise and video...👌🏻I also have the same bike as you and was wanting to know where you purchased your toolkit luggage box...thanks Dave
I love your channel.
Another great video
So where did you….ummm…"buy" that beautiful towel…?
am willing to bet :D he stole ot from a hotel ... atleast thats what i would do
Well done, fine advice.
Thanks Colin!
JB weld. It weighs nothing but great for repairs even engine case's
Good
very very informative☺
a very good and informative video
Thanks!
Very good chanel) Thank you!
Very optimize....very efficient...
This is the way it should be.
yes. almost same with mine. 度も。。。。。。
very informative !
Thanks!
Sorry for my question if you have already answered it somewhere else already. I have looked at many of your videos and have not seen any mention of it.
How are you breaking the bead on your tires when they get a flat? There are many bead breakers out on the market, "C" clamps, and the old leaning your kickstand on it.... Maybe a video on your process.
Love your videos. Lighter is better!
I usually do it with the side stand.
@@motorcycleadventures Thank you very much for your speedy reply. That is what I had planned to do if I am any real trouble, but my bike is a road bike (Triumph T-100) so did not want to damage the chrome rims. Just using some protection from the ground and being careful will do the trick I guess.
Yes, just do it once and you will know.
On my tenere I had 2 voltage regulators fail, it has become a nightmare!
None on mine!
You forgot the big amen key needed to remove the front wheel.
Hey my friend i was told by the basic riding course that you cannot burn a wet clutch.
Well, you can. I have seen it couple of times. It happened so easy, especially when you ride on the sand. It's much easier to do it on the air cooled bikes. They need to move to cool down. On the sand sections, you actually ride on the very low speed and the half clutch, the oil over heat and and bam!
It can happen with air cooled motorcycles wih no oil coolers. It is quite rare, yes, and It`s not really that you will burn a wet clutch with friction, but rather when you go 1) for a long time at 2) half clutch in the dirt for long distances, 3) in very warm climates, 4) at slow speed and 5) high power so the lack of airflow over the cyclinder allows the engine oil to get very hot. And it is this overheated oil that damages the clutch plates. If you have all those 5 conditions together, it will do it.
Recently found your channel and subscribed! So much good (and useful) information in each of your video's, I think I need to start 'making notes' ! :) Could I ask, do you take any spare clutch / throttle cable or a 'cable repair kit' ?
Hi and thank you for the subscription. Yes, I do have spare clutch and cable.
Check these two videos for more info: czcams.com/video/1fpfcQmIj-Y/video.html and czcams.com/video/yjyqqlj4-d0/video.html
Happy to subscribe my friend, always interested in watching video's where that person obviously knows their 'stuff' and what they are talking about! I don't need many tools as I don't have much knowledge in how to use them, but take stuff in case someone else I meet might!I have a feeling watching your video's is going to cost me money....already bought the cycle lock to leave my helmet on the bike, I think the disc lock and holder will be next.... I'll check out the video's you recommended....just trying to work my way through your 'back catalogue'.......
Very good video. Can you change your clutch plates with those tools you showed? Rao Ahmad. Greetings from Pakistan
Yes, I did it once on my bike and once on another bike as well.
Always great videos.. Are you not purchasing a new adventure bike now?
No, I will keep using my trusty Tenere.
alien keys(: I loved it!
Yes
Had a spare spark plug but no plug spanner? No knife or matches, or first aid? How do you get the wheels out for puncture?
I have everything, spanner, knife and first aid kid. The spanner is in the tool set. The first air kit and the knife in my tank bag.
Hello, I love your videos I also own a tenere 660 and my tool kit it's pretty similar to yours, I'm just wondering if that small air pump will handle the pressure of a motorcycle tire.
Most decent bicycle hand pumps, are rated up to 100psi as push bikes need alot more psi than motorcycles, the tenere recommended psi is only like 33 . Also Hand pumps also weigh less and are more reliable than electric
Another good video. ...what spark plug socket do you use....I have cut the standard Tenere one in half...it's too long. Steve
I did something similar, other wise you have to remove the tank to access it.
Clutch plates, isn't that a major repair that seldom occurs ? How long would it take to change them ? J K
If you know what you doing, 30 min
Even if you don’t know how to fit the clutch you’re self if you have the part with you , you can always find a mechanic to fit it for you ,if you ride a modern bike in a less well developed country spare parts may be hard to find .
well said ....
хорошо подаете информацию !! спасибо!
Пожалуйста!
I love the sound of someone chewing in my ear.
Ok, good!
Genio!
Cool!
Could you put a link for the tubes you have attached to the motorcycle (for tools). Thanks!
www.amazon.com/dp/B00DL0I8SW/?ref=exp_motorcycleadventures_lv_dp_vv_d
Hi pavlin,
Would a patch kit for a bicycle be the same for a motorbike? Or do I need a patch kit specifically for a motorbike?
Thanks
It is about the same but with small diffrerences.
I carry a couple of extra sandwiches. Trust me, no one wants to rescue a hungry bear when he breaks down! I get real mean! Best regards!
Could help
Excuse me where can i found the tools roll bag ?
In the garage tools shops.
Bulbs?
I'd like to know where you got those plastic tubes for the tools and how they're permanently mounted/bolted to the bike. Or are they just strapped on?
Ebay, just strapped.