Hey Thanks. I am glad that you enjoy it. I honestly did not think I would get any view and I mostly do it because I like making the videos and of course love riding.
I just went for my first ride on my AT standard model DCT & dropped it getting off from a start. I went for the clutch when the power was a little much, didn't have my foot on the back brake, went for the front brake, highsided it. Yeah. Well, at least I proved I could lift it & manhandle it back up the hill into my garage. I guess it's gonna be great for my deadlift. Luckily I have crash bars!
Hey man, just found this channel! I did (almost) the same. Had a bike before, an yamaha mt 07 and wanted to start riding off-road and do some longer trips so, against the advise of everyone i went and got a brand new AT 1100 DCT (not AS). The people I ride with almost all ride smaller dual sport and enduro bikes and they keep telling me that I'm going to regret it and at some point get a smaller bike, but i just am happier and happier each time i ride it. Taking well structured training was key because i didn't grow up riding motorcycles off-road, so learning the techniques and then when riding alone taking some time to practice them by myself was super useful. So i started by taking a 2 day off-road riding course specifically targeted for big adventure bikes and it unblocked my riding ability a lot, then after a few months i took a day of training with a local off-road instructor. I think that every 6 months or so i'll do some more training. In my opinion this was the best investment i've done so far. Then moving away from the stock tires also made me feel much more comfortable while riding loose terrain. I'm still not confident on deep sand but shallow sand, dirt, small rocks are much less scary as i feel the bike much more planted on the ground. Originally i had the metzeler karoo street and as soon as i would hit a bit of shallow sand i would feel the front of the bike sliding. I switched to the Mitas E-10 that are super cheap in comparison and are still pretty acceptable on the road. Riding with others also helps me a lot, even the people that kinda "talk shit" about big bikes offroad! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming in my local riding community and its great to watch more experienced riders and to ask them for tips and discuss technique. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! Hit me up if you ever want to exchange ideas and experiences and if you ever see yourself in Europe, come to Portugal, its an off-road riding paradise!
That would be so awesome to come ride with you in Portugal. I defiantly need more training in the off road area. I watch a lot of videos and try to implement what I learn. But I would love to go to a multi day camp. I want to get new tires too. But I think I will wait for spring for that... Maybe... I don't think I will be doing much riding here in Utah this winter... Time to get the skis out.
Man.... I'm in your EXACT situation. I initially intended to get the KLR-650 and while I still love it, the highway acceleration speed was a bit of a concern for me. I then adjusted my attention on the Tenere-700 but what do you know, sold out literally EVERYWHERE.... That's when I learned about the AT. I'm 6'2" 240ish pounds so I can flat foot this bike easily. As for the power, I feel with throttle discipline and riding within my ability I can minimize getting wicked leg tattoos like yours. 😜 Seriously glad you're ok. We both know it could have been way worse in other scenarios... My thing is, I don't want to just outgrow a bike within months and have to sell/buy again. I'd rather much grow with my bike. The KLR almost covers literally everything I could want but that 75ish mph limitation just bothers me... I'm without a bike for now... If I can hold out long enough, good sales should be coming with the winter months... time will tell. Looking forward to you posting more my man. I've been digging through YT looking for someone that fits this exact bill and you're the first. Subbed and notifications turned on. I am definitely interested in knowing how you get along with the AT from here forward. Ride safe.
Thanks T-Jack. Don't wait! :) I have to say I LOVE this bike. I has the front faring off and had to take the crash bars off to get that off and I had to go without riding of a day before I got it all back together and I hated it. Thanks for the feedback and input! I did not think anyone but my family would ever see this. I am glad you found me. :)
I recently started riding again after pretty much 30 years of raising kids. I bought a Kawasaki versys 650 to get a feel for it again. I plan on an Africa Twin early 2023. If I may suggest motojitsu has a great channel and has taught a lot of beginner to advanced courses, I pick up a lot from him, you probably won’t be disappointed if you check him out. Can’t wait to get my AT.
Good advice. Thanks! I always gear up with full protective gear unless i'm just going to work then I still wear the basics. As long as I am moving I don't get too hot.
Good luck man just practice and learn. Im waiting to pick up y 2006 dr 650. Going about it a bit different got a very cheap bike to learn my off road skills before I decide to buy a newer adv bike in the mean time I can still see beautiful places on my big tourer.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 just starting out. Plan is to ride the ditches and obsticals with the smaller lighter bike to get my failing and success and then start with more confidence to the heavier bike. If I want to do single track I have the dr.
Congrats on your new adventure! You definitely seem to have the characteristics found in those of us who love to ride. Enjoyed the vid and am looking forward to your evolution as a rider. Ride safe brother…..subscribed! 🏍🏍🏍
Thanks, brother! I do really love to ride. I can not believe it took me this long to discover it. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I cant wait for the warmer weather to get back at it.
Good on ya! I'm in Hurricane and just got an Africa Twin this year too. I rode dirt bikes a little bit as a kid and then moved on to ATVs. Got good at that and wasn't sure if I had any dirt bike skills left. Took the MSF courses when I was 26 and got a 2002 VFR800 as my first road bike when I was 27. Some would have said that it was too much for a first bike but for me it worked out great because I was anal about training and safety gear and attitude and the people I rode with. Those things were key but it also helped that the VFRs are very smooth bikes that are easy to ride fast. Anyway, I sold that ten years ago when I was in Texas and they didn't have any fun roads. Now that I'm back in Utah I decided an adventure bike was the way to go for sure. So many thousands of miles of dirt and pavement to enjoy in the west. Over the summer I've been riding the same jeep trail close to town over and over again to practice. Its got slow corners in soft stuff, some steep rocky spots and a few other things. I'm slowly learning when to sit and dab and when to stand. That was probably the biggest ah ha for me.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 yes. A couple of trails. I really want to take a dirt bike course and/or an adventure bike course. Also need to go out and practice elephant turns with someone else around to help each other lift bikes when we drop them. 😂 Ive done it by myself but it sucks
I defiantly have learned a lot and slowed down too. I don't know how I did not get a bike sooner in life but I am glad I have it now. Thanks for watching!
Just remember you can’t ride on-road like you ride off-road and you can’t ride off-road like you ride on-road two totally different riding styles to learn! I just bought a 2022 myself, not my first bike but a totally different type of bike then what I’m used to…Very excited I just have to pick it up. Yes take a riding class and watch tons of videos on trail riding with an adventure sport bike and take and off-road adventure riding class also if one is available where you are!
Thanks Ansom. That is why I decided to go with this one first. It is what I wanted to ride. I think that I could learn a lot on a smaller bike and reduce the risk but I I think it would be another learning curve when I got the bigger bike. I have taken an off road training. I will pst that soon. It was a very good experience and great group of guys.
When I got back into riding i bought a 125 cc so I could teach my wife how to ride but she never really wanted to. so I bought a bigger motorcycle and I enjoyed the hell out of it until it got wrecked (not by me) and now I have the atas motorcycle which I know I will enjoy riding on and off road.
Ballsy first bike for sure. I have one. It’s my 45th bike! I dropped a old BMW on the same side as you, BTW, and had similar bruising despite the low speed. Taught me a lesson for sure and I’m 63. Riding lesson are a great thing. Without you get into bad habits even with more miles which then become hard to break. I’d suggest decent crash bars (not the stock Honda items) which are way cheaper than breaking plastics. Always wear proper protection including solid riding boots. Shins, ankles and knees are very delicate not to mention back, shoulders and elbows. I speak from painful experience (and stupidity). I look forward to more of your adventures. An old adage relating to SCUBA but works for biking: There are old riders and bold riders but there are no old, bold riders. Best of luck!
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching. I do have crash bars on and gave them a test run! lol On a trip up to Idaho. I just recently posted that video. I’m in Yosemite National park today so more to come. There is s creepy old abandoned bar i check out in the video of my Idaho trip.
Highly recommend training courses such as MSF for street riding, both beginner and intermediate. I have been riding since early- mid seventies and still do an MSF course every few years. Always learn something new.
Man I just bought a KTM 390 adventure last week and I'm starting to wish I got an AT. The buzz mainly from this tiny single is really tiring... For the kind of long distance riding I like to do I should have just got the 800de or africa twin. I'll probably be trading it in soon, oh well. Having said that tho I also had my first spill riding offroad with the 390 haha. I am glad I got through that on a small bike. It is pretty crazy how fast the bike can go sideways and throw you off on loose stuf if you give it too much gas.
HAHA ya I was glad to get it out of the way and not get hurt too bad. I did another laydown in the dirt on my moto camping trip up to Idaho. That one was not bad at all. Thanks for watching. :)
Great video. Yes "shit can go south" real quick on a big bore adv bike quick, but a brand new rider on said bike, 'shit' is now on the 'Bullet Train' south. No disrespect intended. The course is a great idea! Keep the content coming.
Welcome to the club :-) Have the same 2020 bike with 21000km. Incredibly reliable and worthy of experiencing the world. Life is better on a AT :-) Put on some Mia's E07 or similar tires. This bike becomes so more capable. Enjoy, and cheers from Canucksville :-)
Not to bad for a first hike at all and as far the T7 yeah I almost did the same thing and went with another motorcycle. If they could manufacture and deliver the bikes faster there would be five times as many out there on the streets. However, enjoy your ride and don’t bother to much what day say in the Facebook groups and other forums. I myself bought a T7 and have been doing some off-road without any protection at all to the bike not even boots in my feet. So it’s all up to your capabilities and know your limits. I think you have just learned some of that, luckily it ended well for you and the bike. Also, there is no shame in taking some riding classes, we learn, adopt and it saves us from disaster. Better safe then sorry
Defiantly better safe than sorry or dead... :) There is a trade off on any bike it seems. You can not have a really good off road bike and a really good tour bike. The AT strikes a balance that is just right for me. I would love it if it were lighter so I could manage the off road better and I also wish it were more comfortable on the long road trips. So I guess that is just right.
Definitely takes a set and a half of nards, to start out on such a bike... I was shitting it daily- just riding my 140kg 125cc budget Chinese contraption- around on the roads for the first year.😂
LOL yes it is quite a beast. But I love it. I love that I can ride it for hours on the freeway and then just take off in the dirt too. I have a lot to learn but I am having such a blast doing it. How long have you been riding now? Thanks for watching! :)
@@trentenhess7256 Been riding about 2 years now, Still on my Chinese 125, but I have to give it- it's dues- its been flawless so far(touches wood). I can't even conceive of the thought of starting riding on a bike with literally double the weight and almost 9 times the power... Maybe I'd have gotten by and learned pretty damn quickly by jumping in the deep end like you have, but not by choice. 😂Total respect though man, you've owed it. I'm thinking about getting The Honda Africa Twin, as my first "Big Bike" (which brought me here), so I guess if you can start off on it, then I can jump on it with a little past experience. Good job. Cheers. I'm from England, so I pretty much had to start on a 125cc bike. Now going for my full licence test next month, but I'm definitely good enough... I think. 😬👍🏻🤔
@@CommonLoon I don't know because this is my only bike experience but I think each category of bike is going to be different. Like if you are riding a light motocross bike then you jump on a Harley road bike there will be a learning curve. If it is your first bike that curve will be sharper but I will have a lot to learn if I get a lighter dirt. So this is the bike I wanted so I figured what the hell I might as well jump in where I want to be. And so far I love it! :)
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 I think I'm pretty good on the road, and at slow speed maneuvers now (which I think is the key to being a good motorcycle rider-check out "Motojitsu" for slow speed bike handling tops-highly recommended). I have zero off road experience, so I won't be doing that just yet, but having a bike capable of it, is appealing to me. Thanks for the messages. Ride safe 👍🏻
Go for it …. I passed my bike test last year got. Y self a Cbr 6 wrote it on on track in France last October, got rear ended at 110 I’m ok bikes a wreck the leathers did there Job …….. decided to look at debenture bikes as I like touring and a bit of dirt track stuff got my self 1000 dct AT love it just come back from France an Belgium last weekend best thing I’ve ever done ,
Depending on your size, it might not be too bad to start with. I’ve actually found myself downsizing as I get older. Check out the DR650/KLR650’s if you get tired of the weight
I love it. I went to Yosemite last weekend. About 1300 miles there and back it was 3 nights and 4 days. My first multi night trip. It was a ton of fun. Helped me prep for multi night out in the sticks. I will put that video up soon. My first single night trip to Idaho Lost River Range is up now.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 they bring over the dirt bikes but not the Milano, Six500, or the others. Really surprising as the Milano has a cult following in Europe. You think they would try it out over here.
Love that you're sharing your journey despite not being a Chris Birch level pro - which makes things more interesting to viewers as well!
Hey Thanks. I am glad that you enjoy it. I honestly did not think I would get any view and I mostly do it because I like making the videos and of course love riding.
I just went for my first ride on my AT standard model DCT & dropped it getting off from a start. I went for the clutch when the power was a little much, didn't have my foot on the back brake, went for the front brake, highsided it. Yeah. Well, at least I proved I could lift it & manhandle it back up the hill into my garage. I guess it's gonna be great for my deadlift. Luckily I have crash bars!
Oh dang...
That is one advantage of this being my first bike... For better or worse I am not looking for the clutch to save me...
Hey man, just found this channel! I did (almost) the same. Had a bike before, an yamaha mt 07 and wanted to start riding off-road and do some longer trips so, against the advise of everyone i went and got a brand new AT 1100 DCT (not AS). The people I ride with almost all ride smaller dual sport and enduro bikes and they keep telling me that I'm going to regret it and at some point get a smaller bike, but i just am happier and happier each time i ride it.
Taking well structured training was key because i didn't grow up riding motorcycles off-road, so learning the techniques and then when riding alone taking some time to practice them by myself was super useful. So i started by taking a 2 day off-road riding course specifically targeted for big adventure bikes and it unblocked my riding ability a lot, then after a few months i took a day of training with a local off-road instructor. I think that every 6 months or so i'll do some more training. In my opinion this was the best investment i've done so far.
Then moving away from the stock tires also made me feel much more comfortable while riding loose terrain. I'm still not confident on deep sand but shallow sand, dirt, small rocks are much less scary as i feel the bike much more planted on the ground. Originally i had the metzeler karoo street and as soon as i would hit a bit of shallow sand i would feel the front of the bike sliding. I switched to the Mitas E-10 that are super cheap in comparison and are still pretty acceptable on the road.
Riding with others also helps me a lot, even the people that kinda "talk shit" about big bikes offroad! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming in my local riding community and its great to watch more experienced riders and to ask them for tips and discuss technique.
I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! Hit me up if you ever want to exchange ideas and experiences and if you ever see yourself in Europe, come to Portugal, its an off-road riding paradise!
That would be so awesome to come ride with you in Portugal. I defiantly need more training in the off road area. I watch a lot of videos and try to implement what I learn. But I would love to go to a multi day camp. I want to get new tires too. But I think I will wait for spring for that... Maybe... I don't think I will be doing much riding here in Utah this winter... Time to get the skis out.
Man.... I'm in your EXACT situation. I initially intended to get the KLR-650 and while I still love it, the highway acceleration speed was a bit of a concern for me. I then adjusted my attention on the Tenere-700 but what do you know, sold out literally EVERYWHERE.... That's when I learned about the AT. I'm 6'2" 240ish pounds so I can flat foot this bike easily. As for the power, I feel with throttle discipline and riding within my ability I can minimize getting wicked leg tattoos like yours. 😜
Seriously glad you're ok. We both know it could have been way worse in other scenarios... My thing is, I don't want to just outgrow a bike within months and have to sell/buy again. I'd rather much grow with my bike. The KLR almost covers literally everything I could want but that 75ish mph limitation just bothers me... I'm without a bike for now... If I can hold out long enough, good sales should be coming with the winter months... time will tell. Looking forward to you posting more my man. I've been digging through YT looking for someone that fits this exact bill and you're the first. Subbed and notifications turned on. I am definitely interested in knowing how you get along with the AT from here forward. Ride safe.
Thanks T-Jack. Don't wait! :) I have to say I LOVE this bike. I has the front faring off and had to take the crash bars off to get that off and I had to go without riding of a day before I got it all back together and I hated it. Thanks for the feedback and input! I did not think anyone but my family would ever see this. I am glad you found me. :)
I recently started riding again after pretty much 30 years of raising kids. I bought a Kawasaki versys 650 to get a feel for it again. I plan on an Africa Twin early 2023. If I may suggest motojitsu has a great channel and has taught a lot of beginner to advanced courses, I pick up a lot from him, you probably won’t be disappointed if you check him out. Can’t wait to get my AT.
I will check it out. Thanks! I am excited for you to get it! :)
Congrats on the AT, be sure to wear gear, better to sweat than bleed 👍 and never keep sharp things in your pockets! Just in case
Good advice. Thanks! I always gear up with full protective gear unless i'm just going to work then I still wear the basics. As long as I am moving I don't get too hot.
Good advice. 👍
Good luck man just practice and learn. Im waiting to pick up y 2006 dr 650. Going about it a bit different got a very cheap bike to learn my off road skills before I decide to buy a newer adv bike in the mean time I can still see beautiful places on my big tourer.
How many miles or how much time have you spent on the 650? I did consider that approach but i didn’t think i would ride a smaller bike much.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 just starting out. Plan is to ride the ditches and obsticals with the smaller lighter bike to get my failing and success and then start with more confidence to the heavier bike. If I want to do single track I have the dr.
Congrats on your new adventure! You definitely seem to have the characteristics found in those of us who love to ride. Enjoyed the vid and am looking forward to your evolution as a rider. Ride safe brother…..subscribed! 🏍🏍🏍
Thanks, brother! I do really love to ride. I can not believe it took me this long to discover it.
Thanks for watching and subscribing.
I cant wait for the warmer weather to get back at it.
Good on ya! I'm in Hurricane and just got an Africa Twin this year too. I rode dirt bikes a little bit as a kid and then moved on to ATVs. Got good at that and wasn't sure if I had any dirt bike skills left. Took the MSF courses when I was 26 and got a 2002 VFR800 as my first road bike when I was 27. Some would have said that it was too much for a first bike but for me it worked out great because I was anal about training and safety gear and attitude and the people I rode with. Those things were key but it also helped that the VFRs are very smooth bikes that are easy to ride fast. Anyway, I sold that ten years ago when I was in Texas and they didn't have any fun roads. Now that I'm back in Utah I decided an adventure bike was the way to go for sure. So many thousands of miles of dirt and pavement to enjoy in the west.
Over the summer I've been riding the same jeep trail close to town over and over again to practice. Its got slow corners in soft stuff, some steep rocky spots and a few other things. I'm slowly learning when to sit and dab and when to stand. That was probably the biggest ah ha for me.
Nice. I am sad that it is getting cold. I need to come south to your area to ride. Do you have a place you like to practice?
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 yes. A couple of trails. I really want to take a dirt bike course and/or an adventure bike course. Also need to go out and practice elephant turns with someone else around to help each other lift bikes when we drop them. 😂
Ive done it by myself but it sucks
@@thoriumfluoride1270 OMG yes they are a killer to pick up...
Dam sorry to hear you went down. Well at least you learned from your experience. That’s all we can do and get back up and keep riding.
I defiantly have learned a lot and slowed down too. I don't know how I did not get a bike sooner in life but I am glad I have it now. Thanks for watching!
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 I went down trying to ride up Genoas Peak in Lake Tahoe. Got ahead of my self.
DCT is a smart choice.
I love it.
Just remember you can’t ride
on-road like you ride off-road and you can’t ride off-road like you ride on-road two totally different riding styles to learn! I just bought a 2022 myself, not my first bike but a totally different type of bike then what I’m used to…Very excited I just have to pick it up. Yes take a riding class and watch tons of videos on trail riding with an adventure sport bike and take and off-road adventure riding class also if one is available where you are!
Thanks Ansom. That is why I decided to go with this one first. It is what I wanted to ride. I think that I could learn a lot on a smaller bike and reduce the risk but I I think it would be another learning curve when I got the bigger bike. I have taken an off road training. I will pst that soon. It was a very good experience and great group of guys.
When I got back into riding i bought a 125 cc so I could teach my wife how to ride but she never really wanted to. so I bought a bigger motorcycle and I enjoyed the hell out of it until it got wrecked (not by me) and now I have the atas motorcycle which I know I will enjoy riding on and off road.
@@ansomriding9542 I love mine. I love exploring. I am excited to get some of my exploring videos up and to make more.
I’ll be looking for the new vids. Be safe and have fun on 2wheels
Great bike best choice you made specially with dct.
Thanks! I like it. 😊
Ballsy first bike for sure. I have one. It’s my 45th bike! I dropped a old BMW on the same side as you, BTW, and had similar bruising despite the low speed. Taught me a lesson for sure and I’m 63. Riding lesson are a great thing. Without you get into bad habits even with more miles which then become hard to break. I’d suggest decent crash bars (not the stock Honda items) which are way cheaper than breaking plastics. Always wear proper protection including solid riding boots. Shins, ankles and knees are very delicate not to mention back, shoulders and elbows. I speak from painful experience (and stupidity). I look forward to more of your adventures. An old adage relating to SCUBA but works for biking: There are old riders and bold riders but there are no old, bold riders. Best of luck!
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching. I do have crash bars on and gave them a test run! lol
On a trip up to Idaho. I just recently posted that video.
I’m in Yosemite National park today so more to come. There is s creepy old abandoned bar i check out in the video of my Idaho trip.
Congratulations, the most beautiful almost a unicorn you have gotten for yourself ❤️
Thanks! Ya I love the bike. I am sad it is getting colder.
Highly recommend training courses such as MSF for street riding, both beginner and intermediate. I have been riding since early- mid seventies and still do an MSF course every few years. Always learn something new.
That's awesome Jerry. Thanks for the input and for watching!
Man I just bought a KTM 390 adventure last week and I'm starting to wish I got an AT. The buzz mainly from this tiny single is really tiring... For the kind of long distance riding I like to do I should have just got the 800de or africa twin. I'll probably be trading it in soon, oh well.
Having said that tho I also had my first spill riding offroad with the 390 haha. I am glad I got through that on a small bike. It is pretty crazy how fast the bike can go sideways and throw you off on loose stuf if you give it too much gas.
Nothing is as good as time in the saddle. Just keep riding, ride some more, then go for a ride. The most dangerous thing on the road is everyone else.
That is so true! You have to be hyper aware of every other driver on the road.
Thanks for watching!
There are two types of riders in this world. Those who have fallen and those who haven’t fallen…..yet.
HAHA ya I was glad to get it out of the way and not get hurt too bad. I did another laydown in the dirt on my moto camping trip up to Idaho. That one was not bad at all. Thanks for watching. :)
Great video. Yes "shit can go south" real quick on a big bore adv bike quick, but a brand new rider on said bike, 'shit' is now on the 'Bullet Train' south. No disrespect intended. The course is a great idea! Keep the content coming.
No I recognize that! I take it easy now for the most part. I am more about the exploring.
Welcome to the club :-) Have the same 2020 bike with 21000km. Incredibly reliable and worthy of experiencing the world. Life is better on a AT :-) Put on some Mia's E07 or similar tires. This bike becomes so more capable. Enjoy, and cheers from Canucksville :-)
Thanks! I’m excited for some good dirt tires.
Not to bad for a first hike at all and as far the T7 yeah I almost did the same thing and went with another motorcycle. If they could manufacture and deliver the bikes faster there would be five times as many out there on the streets. However, enjoy your ride and don’t bother to much what day say in the Facebook groups and other forums. I myself bought a T7 and have been doing some off-road without any protection at all to the bike not even boots in my feet. So it’s all up to your capabilities and know your limits. I think you have just learned some of that, luckily it ended well for you and the bike. Also, there is no shame in taking some riding classes, we learn, adopt and it saves us from disaster. Better safe then sorry
Defiantly better safe than sorry or dead... :)
There is a trade off on any bike it seems. You can not have a really good off road bike and a really good tour bike. The AT strikes a balance that is just right for me. I would love it if it were lighter so I could manage the off road better and I also wish it were more comfortable on the long road trips. So I guess that is just right.
Definitely takes a set and a half of nards, to start out on such a bike... I was shitting it daily- just riding my 140kg 125cc budget Chinese contraption- around on the roads for the first year.😂
LOL yes it is quite a beast. But I love it. I love that I can ride it for hours on the freeway and then just take off in the dirt too. I have a lot to learn but I am having such a blast doing it. How long have you been riding now?
Thanks for watching! :)
@@trentenhess7256 Been riding about 2 years now, Still on my Chinese 125, but I have to give it- it's dues- its been flawless so far(touches wood). I can't even conceive of the thought of starting riding on a bike with literally double the weight and almost 9 times the power... Maybe I'd have gotten by and learned pretty damn quickly by jumping in the deep end like you have, but not by choice. 😂Total respect though man, you've owed it. I'm thinking about getting The Honda Africa Twin, as my first "Big Bike" (which brought me here), so I guess if you can start off on it, then I can jump on it with a little past experience. Good job. Cheers. I'm from England, so I pretty much had to start on a 125cc bike. Now going for my full licence test next month, but I'm definitely good enough... I think. 😬👍🏻🤔
@@CommonLoon I don't know because this is my only bike experience but I think each category of bike is going to be different. Like if you are riding a light motocross bike then you jump on a Harley road bike there will be a learning curve. If it is your first bike that curve will be sharper but I will have a lot to learn if I get a lighter dirt. So this is the bike I wanted so I figured what the hell I might as well jump in where I want to be. And so far I love it! :)
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 I think I'm pretty good on the road, and at slow speed maneuvers now (which I think is the key to being a good motorcycle rider-check out "Motojitsu" for slow speed bike handling tops-highly recommended). I have zero off road experience, so I won't be doing that just yet, but having a bike capable of it, is appealing to me. Thanks for the messages. Ride safe 👍🏻
@@CommonLoon Then you will LOVE THE DCT! It is so easy at slow very slow speed.
Go for it …. I passed my bike test last year got. Y self a Cbr 6 wrote it on on track in France last October, got rear ended at 110 I’m ok bikes a wreck the leathers did there Job …….. decided to look at debenture bikes as I like touring and a bit of dirt track stuff got my self 1000 dct AT love it just come back from France an Belgium last weekend best thing I’ve ever done ,
Great vid!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Depending on your size, it might not be too bad to start with. I’ve actually found myself downsizing as I get older. Check out the DR650/KLR650’s if you get tired of the weight
I’m about 225. I love it on blacktop and most dirt. It’s a butt pucker on a steep rocky slope.
Lol an Africa Twin as a first motorbike is hilarious, props! 🤣
That’s a big bike for a first motorcycle lol how are you liking it ? Sweet bike 👍🏼
I love it. I went to Yosemite last weekend. About 1300 miles there and back it was 3 nights and 4 days. My first multi night trip. It was a ton of fun. Helped me prep for multi night out in the sticks. I will put that video up soon. My first single night trip to Idaho Lost River Range is up now.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 awesome buddy 👍🏼
Africa is such a cool bike, wish it had more power, atlast as GS, coz 75kw is way too slow
I keep hoping SWM will bring the Six 500 here to America
SWM?
I just googled it. I had not heard of them before. Look nice. Have you owned one?
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 No but I saw one in Europe and want one
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 they bring over the dirt bikes but not the Milano, Six500, or the others. Really surprising as the Milano has a cult following in Europe. You think they would try it out over here.
Legend!!! Welcome to the ATAS club!!
Thanks man!! I learned a lot from people like for so thank you for your videos.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 And we'll always be learning too!! Keep doing your thing! Great videos!
Thanks man! I enjoy making the videos too. Not as much as riding but they are fun to create.
@@sharplearningcurveontheblu6387 Yeah the video making is great fun, it takes a bit but yeah, it's all part of the fun!
I’m leaning a lot there too. As I’m sure you can tell. 😊
Sweet as bro! T I E! 🤙
Thanks! :)
So how is it after one year? Thank you
what's your thoughts about *triumph tight 900?* 🤔
I have no opinion about the bike. I have no experience with it.