You made me laugh out loud with your "good poo" comment 😂. Almost spat me coffee. Best moto channel hands down.

I'm not a T7 guy but your channel is my favorite one to watch besides my own of course 😁 I just appreciate your personality and being so down to earth.

The Riemann world raid evolution is well under way now…Yamaha need to release limited edition T7s should be called the ‘The Riemann Effect’ model haha🤘🏻

Man I enjoy this content. My girlfriend, who has little interest motorcycles even enjoys your videos. I haven't even started my T7 since acquiring it back in December. Need winter to piss off first. But these videos have sure helped me get my T7 where it needs to be and insanely stoked to get out and break that rear wheel loose. Keep em coming.

The production quality is out of this world on this channel, keep up the great work 👍🏻

God your a legend mate.. thankyou for all your help.. I ride the Nevis saddle here in nz weekly trying to up my skills. But then I watch 30mins of you and I feel like iv learnt more than I do in a months riding

Umm..yea, been riding for 40yrs and you just might be the smartest motorcyclist I’ve ever listened to!Keep ‘em coming on the t7 please. No need for a chain guide u reckon? 🍻

I was able to remove 38lbs form my T7. I went extreme.meaning no.abs, single disc, straight pipe, 1lb headlight mod vs. That 6lb stocker setup. Game changer

Your riding my brotha' is an inspiration. I'm 55, done a bunch of track riding, and now wanting to try something new; I am so glad I found your channel! Time to learn, subscribed!

I did the rear turn signals according to your suggestion and it worked out brilliantly.

Doing this now with my beloved XT660Z. When I bought the bike I fouled myself by adding central stand, hard panniers, crash bars etc etc because I thought that was necessary. It turned the bike into an elephant and when I dropped it in the woods I barely couldnt lift it. Now I am stripping here down to a minimum and I have already saved more than 15 kilogram.

Fxxx. I have been around both dirt and street bikes since I was 14 and now 64 and the lengthier chain / wheel base / suspension trick is an eye opener for me. I have never heard of that before. And the lighter chain should also grab a little better performance and fuel saving. The Li batteries are a no brainer and I have been running them on my dirt and street bikes for about 5 + years and they are still going. I am no racer but just a reasonable competent rider and I got back onto the dirt about 10 years ago to do an East West desert run (Australia) with a group and so I bought a KLR650 to do that trip. I haven't done much in the last 3 or 4 years but now the T7 has got me interested in doing more and I will follow your build and swap the bush pig for a thoroughbred.. Thanks again

I have zero off-road experience on motorcycles and for that reason I love watching your adventures. You make it look effortless but I’m sure you put in the 10,000 hours to get there👍👍

15.5lbs weight loss is pretty great. Especially if you consider how close you come to keeping the stock weight of the bike after you've strapped your camping stuff to it. Cheers!

I did the tail tidy and exhaust(Mivv Dakar; sounds awesome!). Stock header, but there's weight savings and power to be gained there(didn't want to tune the ECU/airbox). Removed the rear sets. Aftermarket pegs and skid plate. Took off the luggage racks that were on it from the previous owner. Made a world of difference to drop ~50lbs. Battery would be my next mod. The bike dances on the trails now. Goes wherever I point the front tire in a hurry. I've seen the pros run a single disc brake upfront to save weight and there's an aftermarket headlight kit which saves a sizeable amount of weight. However, I think the stock T7 headlights are super cool looking. I looked at carbon bars, but they seemed too pricey for what I could find but haven't checked the market in a year or so. Carbon wheels would be huge but only saw very expensive custom options last time I checked a year ago. Removing weight is the best mod imo as the T7's weight can be a handful for how capable of an off-road bike it is. Pol Tarres went to the extreme of removing the console, titanium nuts/bolts and carbon body work as well.

Battery & stock exhaust are the heaviest on any bike, a simple weight reduction (if you have the extra cash for a good exhaust). Nice trick with the extended chain ;)

You are so right. Weight is the one enemy for off-road handling, especially for an Adv bike like my 890

Nobody does KZfaq like you Adam, always enjoy ur work mate!

I've never been offroad and I'm looking to get a bike to do it all and your videos are convincing me a T7 is the answer

Great. Did all this except for the chain. I also took away the EVAP system, and put a decat collector - great weight saving.

I love this style of video you do , it has inspired me to not to be scared to tinker with my bike😊

Danke für die detaillierte Erklärung zu den Umbau Arbeiten an ihrem Bike. Nun verstehe ich zu 100%, warum Noraly an ihrer Honda crf 300 Rallye so viel verändert hat. Als sie mit ihrer crf 250 L den Sanipass ohne Sturz bis nach Lesotho hinauf fuhr, tat sie dies ohne Gepäck. 👍 In den USA versuchte sie auf ihrer 300er diese Nummer mit Gepäck auf einer ebenfalls steil bergauf führenden Passstrasse zu wiederholen, stürzte dabei und verletzte sich den Fuss. Noraly hätte mal bei Ihnen in die Lehre gehen sollen. 👍👍

Ha thank you I’ve had this argument about adding a link for the exact reasons you say! I was laughed at but I come from mountain biking and I know better, we always played with setups and we felt it on the day.. Cheers bro💪

The point you may even reinforce, is the effect of 7kg about one meter away from the centerpoint of the bike. Put 7 kg on a string, start to rotate it and watch the effect.

I love this bike and you’re amazing at teaching and obviously riding. Thank you.

I really enjoyed this video. Especially the part where you explain extending the wheelbase for stability. I’m a drifter and slider from flat track riding, so this advice helped a lot. I’m still stuck deciding between the T7 and 890 but this is turning my head toward the T7. You’ve also inspired me to get off the grid adventure bike didn’t because I hate the matrix that is society and riding is my zen state. Cheers, Nate in Warwick - QLD

Amazing and outstanding way to loose weight!! Very nice work ! Congrats Adam! It would be cool to see you testing the new Ducati DesertX RALLY!! I hope you will!

Reminding us to be thoughtful of how the bike is set to make it more fun👋 Thank you!

Great stuff! I like how your editing is evolving. We got a little wrenching ASMR segment in there. My friends are always laughing at me for obsessing over weight reduction but it makes a huge difference. One of them got off his T7 onto mine and was immediately commenting on how much lighter mine felt. Light makes right.

I’ve learned so much from your videos and how you teach your viewers. Much appreciation mate! Thank you for all the hard work you put into your channel.

You can’t get this type of review in the US. Watch one and you’ll know. Thank you. We need more on chassis. It’s so important.

Always wondered if what you did on the chain was valid, but never saw it anywhere, thanks for unknowingly answering me :). Ride safe!

G'day mate! Top-notch video, mate! I'm bloody keen to catch the next ones. Absolutely stoked about this video series, you've been a ripper at showing us the ropes on handling the big bike. Now, I reckon it'd be ace if you could give us the lowdown on how to bring that beast to a halt, especially when you're heading downhill. Cheers!

I'm amazed the raid doesn't have a chain guide..I've got miles on me and you sir are the real deal 🫡☘️

This was gold! The chain trick was neat, and the indicators - very nice. It's been couple of busy months since I have done few-hundred K's on my 2-wheeler, so definitely itching to put on the gear and ride some dusty rural roads coming weekend.

The lithium battery swap really is incredible! Switched mine out last year, as long as the engines primed before starting, it really starts in any temperature.

​@MotologyFilms Adam, great tips as usual 👌💯 My 890 is stripped well back, it tips the scales at 195 with 10ltrs of fuel (just tools/first aid kit on board, no luggage) After experimenting with soft panniers and other bags i hated the pendulum effect when hanging the arse end out, it just spoiled a good bike. So i took advice from one of your videos and the luggage is trimmed right down to 15-17kg depending on summer or extras for winter. It all rides mid bike in saddlebags below the seat line (only really light bags up top) All sits nice and central with a low C of G, it drifts nicely without the arse feeling like a wrecking ball. The biggest savings were wheels, brakes, full Ti exhaust, ti footpegs and lipo battery. The rest was removing trim parts, rear pegs, redundant brackets, less cable ties and the use of Ti and aluminium fasteners. The difference between the stock rear wheel/E07+ and a MX wheel (billet hub with excel rim) with enduro tyre and HD tube was 5.3kg saving alone. Obviously varies with the tyre brand and type. With the wheelbase fully forward the spring was on the soft side but with the extra preload became a bit harsh higher in the stroke. Two more links added when i changed the gearing and the extra leverage has allowed a heavier spring rate with less preload which feels way smoother through the stroke. Did it need all of this doing ? Nah, but there's something satisfying about farkling and seeing what does and doesn't work 😎

Greeting from Montana. Thanks for the videos and sharing your wisdom with us. I'm coming from an enduro woods riding background and mainly ride a 501. The tenere is so heavy I'm happy to see the mods you did to make it lighter. Kudos and many thanks.

Shaved down 20 kg from my 1190 Adv R. Just changing the exhaust, remove crash bar, remove passenger foot rest, remove luggage bar and install a self designed 3D printed one, sozia handles, remove center stand etc. Feely way more nimble now. Same weight as a stock Tenere but with 150 hp

I've ridden lots of motos in my day, currently on a DR650 (as light as possible) up here in wide open Alaska.....I must say, you make AWESOME videos. Strong work!! Really awesome info, nothing more to say!!

i take most of that out as well but then add center stand luggage rack soft bags ect so im sure i added more back on than i ever took off... good info as usual thanks

Every vid is a masterclass

Great stuff. I got my first ever bike, a '15 klr 650, 4 months ago. I'm loving riding and really appreciate your tips on riding off road and maintenance. No bs just get it done and get to the fun! Looking at getting a dirt bike- thinking '18 yz 250 fx for some more off road fun and easier to learn off road on

Great information about how tio improve the T7 and why the manufacturers can't do this in the first place! Keep up the great work mate!

Great to see how much weight you can save with swapping out and removing a few pieces.

11 kgs, , nothing to sneeze at. I could probably drop 20 myself and I'd be a chance. Thanks for the info Adam. I'm off to the outback on my T7, This stuff you do is practical.

Wise words, Adam. A bike is not a naked Christmas tree to hang lametta on it. You gave me food for thought, since I always buy the longest-lasting best DID 525 chain. Happy days, Günter/Nürnberg

Brilliant, very interesting content and very relevant to me as i own the same bike. I have done the exhaust, done the tail tidy . need to do the battery. Thanks for the video.

Without an ECU flash and full exhaust, you're missing out. Better tires would help too. Rallys aren't that great. Motoz Rallz, Tusk 2Track, Tractionator Adventure.

i've shed off about 8.5KG off my KTM 890 adventure r till date. I still need a slip on. i will dif look at that tidy tail mod at home! and in the future i wanna go with a single sided brake kid which will knock off another 3.5KG of rotating mass 😍 great video!

I'm not doing adventure riding anymore, but if I were shopping for a bike, I believe this would be my choice. Had a 990 and it was great, but super scary to slow down and too big to really dare to take it on anything resembling single track. You of course make anything look like a dirt bike with your skills. Love the content.

12:48 Honestly was expecting a crash looking at the intro. You're whipping it :)

Your video blooped up so I watched it, great choice of modifications, if you talk power to weight and translate that to a car you junked 70kgs or thereabouts, subscribed!!!

There he is! 😁 Always a pleasure good sir learning from ya. Cheers from the 🇺🇸 Come ride the NC mtns with me and my Norden when you get over here! 🏍️💨

The way you riveted your chain in this video looked rather interesting. Maybe you could do a video on how you did that, since it looked like that you didn't use a chain-tool.

It's all about balance.....when racing I myself used to run an extended swing arm and played a bit with chains. It's a whole new ball game now with the improvements now. But being a bit overweight now and older...my belief is still be balanced...and how do you know when something or someone is balanced.....you keep the bubble in the middle.....😁😁

put the double take enduro mirrors on it they way nothing and work. will try one link longer chain . good vid as always . there is more weight to take off have fun.

Less weight, less worry. Got it buddy. 🙏🏽

Excellent Adam your advice has encouraged my son and I to invest in our adventure bikes thanks for the encouragement

THank you Adam. Cheers

Love your videos, your accent cracks me up too, "Over the top with your steel panniers!" (I'm from NY). The Balkans and anything WarHorse are my favorites, watch them over and over again. Would love to ride with you one day @ARiemann1 please do an ADV event/ride in US or anywhere, will travel. Thanks and keep it up.

I really enjoy your videos as a T7 rider myself. It would be interesting to know your view on changing header pipes to get rid of the catalytic convertter, air intake and ECU-flash.

As per usual by now another great video! I did the same things except the chain. I might need to look in to that. You should look at a rally tower, since the base headlight unit is really heavy. There is definitely some weight to be saved there! The guy who build Pol Tarres’ bike has a video on it. It looks sick!

All good reductions for solo adventure travel. Bear in mind you won't be flying the bike anywhere with a LiFePO4 battery, you'll have to remove it and take it as hand luggage. I know that's not the point of the video though. Awesome stuff as always. IIRC PosKits bike with luggage and fuel was in the region 235kg.

Thank you for making this Tremendously helpful video Thank you for sharing your lifetime of experience A million thanks Take care Wizard

This is great....thanks Adam!!

Something to think of is money to weight ratio.. For example over 1100€ Akra to save 1,6kg.. 150€ battery to save 2,2kg.. 250€ chain and sprockets 100g + wheelbase mod.. approx. 1500€ for ~4kg..That money invested somewhere else may outperform these mods, maybe, maybe not? Moneywise the free tailtidy and battery has the best money to weight ratio, next easy and cheap step is the riders waist and training. Good stuff as always man! 👍

Don't forget to fix the rear brake lever with the "fix" from Camel. Come to Utah USA ride the BDRs in the west with us!!!

I’m going to have to try the chain setup you did and get the wheel a bit further back.

Love ur content dude! I got a t7, the battery is a really good investement cause it’s pretty high on the bike, its the same for the abs, u could delete it and go with direct hoses on ur calipers (maybe delete one of them on the front, cause the brake hit pretty strong after that for the offroad). If u remove all of that u gonna lose 5 kg on the front part of the bike 🙌🏼

You are not worried about damaging swing arm with exhaust pipe? I see a lot of people use top mount exhaust end.

Always cracks me up. Tenere is such a great bike, after you get rid of half of it, drop tons of weight, change the other half, and put bags of money into it. Apart from that, it’s really great 😅

Totally agree about weight saving. I have been known for micky taking on other chanells when they take 1200cc behemoths off road

Deadset on the money there cobba just pulled 7.5 kgs of crap of alpy and loaded my complete camp kit at 9 kg inc food tools camera gear it’s a game changer indeed mate ride safe ooroo

Yeah makes a lot of scenes Adam and especially to a adventure bike that is heavy to start with and your going to add protection and luggage to , that extending the chain moving the wheel back seems a small difference but dose it help out that much .

Another great video mate. I always learn something with you. Thanks and keep them coming.

If done quite a few things to reduce the weight of mine as well. - removed pillion pegs - removed abs system - removed brake caliper and brake disk - removed canister - custom exhaust - tail tidy - lithium battery - mirrors - high fender You can definitely feel the difference, or it might just be the placebo effect😂

Another great video mate! Cheers from 🇺🇸. Keep up the great work

What a legend! Love it

Love your work mate! Always to the point, educational and no BS. Any chance of getting a run down of your riding gear, protection etc for big adventures? It always seems like a tradeoff between full moto gear with limited abrasion resistance and then adventure gear that all seems bulky and heavy and designed for sitting down and riding easy.

Thanks!

Very good video, thank you from Indonesia

Excellent as usual--Thanks!

So wish I could buy a T7, but need to pay off my 2022 WR450 because of you Adam. Up in Vic High Country now , what a great way to end night watching your vids… 💪⛺️🔥

Have we seen the last of the pyjamas. I sure hope so . Like the new kit love the videos 😊

I hope you took out the two bafles included in the akra. Gotta put holes in the carbon, then unlock then unscrew. Will take extra weight.

I'm surprised you didn't remove the ABS system. There's a lot of weight there.

Fantastic video! Love you tips they have really helped me!

The dark horse looks like a motocross adventure bike, in a good way.

Awesome videos Adam keep up the great work. Content is very helpful and informative 👍.1 more Powerball and I may get a dark horse yet.

Break out the angle grinder😂😂 good work Adam.

Great video and insight as always, well done Adam!🙌👍 BTW.....Got my Warhorse Shirts, love it......thanks man!

Guys on 890's take a disc off the front, no more 2 calipers, or two discs. Some say braking suffers quite a bit, some say its the same as before. Online goofballs. Some throw the gas tank away and mount a 2.5 gallon tank. They want their 890 to be a 450. Gotta lose over 200lbs to make it happen. I did the 525 to 520 chain swap on my DR650, even on that 35HP bike the smaller chain wore out in 10K miles at most, on a high dollar chain. There seemed to be direct correlation between a bigger chain lasting longer, and a smaller chain wearing out quicker. Who knew?

We want more of Warhorse videos 😊😊😊 Greetings from Serbia 🙌🙌🙌

Love it - great vid! Keep em coming!

Good vid. Very well made. Clear both in presentation and visually. There still is more weight to loose. As much as I like the Akropovic exhaust I run a HP Corse full system which goes up the inside of the rear of the bike. It's lighter and tucked in. Power difference like the rest not so much. How about brake discs? Good job, appreciate your efforts and knowledge very much.

I was very surprised you @ARiemann1 didn't install a chain guide, as to not throw that 520 chain off if striking a rock. 🤔

Painting the T7 red will make it faster too. 😎

Suggestion!why not go without food for a month,,! That would save kilo's for sure....😅

Thank you,