First time off-road beginner | Yamaha SCR950

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3 жыл бұрын

First time off-road beginner on my Yamaha SCR950 | So...this is my first time off-road on my Yamaha SCR950 and actually my first time off-road ever! Definitely some big beginner mistakes and looking forward to doing an off-road course of some description in the future. Hopefully this will be a good before and after film! ;-)
Bike kit:
Shoei Glamster Black amzn.to/3qNyTJP
Bell 500 White Open Face amzn.to/3sneBY6
Belstaff Jacket amzn.to/2NWKpDV
Richa Motorbike Boots amzn.to/3dFsuNa
Winter Glove - Revit Kodiak amzn.to/3pLENKe
Summer Glove - amzn.to/2MlwvuS
Camera kit:
Canon EOS R with 24-105mm lens amzn.to/2ZIIdms
Canon RF 50mm lens amzn.to/3usFECQ
LowePro ProTactic 450 amzn.to/2MkeRHS
Newer Portable Tripod amzn.to/3pLDbAa
Rode Mic GO (camera mounted) amzn.to/3qLyXtC
Rode Mic NTG1 (desk mounted) amzn.to/3pLd0JP
Sound recorder H4N Pro amzn.to/2ZKnGO5
SCR modifications and on-bike kit:
Luimoto Vintage Classic Seat Cover amzn.to/2ZFhPtD
Dart Marlin Flyscreen amzn.to/3khgBy6
Renthal 7/8 22mm Road Low Bend Handlebars amzn.to/3bxhj6n
Givi Tank Bag GRT715 amzn.to/3urqbmM
Cargo bungee net & straps amzn.to/3aNS2G1
SW-Motech Luggage bit.ly/3bvCvd4
Camping kit:
Coleman Tent Bedrock 2 amzn.to/2MlAMhU
Campingaz Camp Bistro amzn.to/3qLFgNO
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@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
🤦🏼‍♂️😂 So much to learn.....!
@mikewoodell179
@mikewoodell179 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard so many negative comments about this bike but, I am in Love with it. I want one badly!
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
It’s been great. I’m doing a full review soon. Perfect jump on/off bike for short journeys. Just completed the Malle Rally (2k miles) and was great fun 👍🏽
@ferdsan9025
@ferdsan9025 3 жыл бұрын
I just got one of these last week, what an amazing machine it is.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I love the bike. A few mods since this video. A great all rounder with real character.
@lmmbjt
@lmmbjt 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video , so good to see someone that owns one of these bikes doing a video on it. I have been in two minds whether to buy one or not ! My riding theses days is Sunday runs and the once or twice a year doing a week away on it and I think this bike would be perfect for me. Love ❤️ the looks , takes me back to a dt175 I had back in 1982 .
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. I love the bike. Will be doing a bigger review. Still riding now around London and just one of those bikes you can just jump on whenever. Great for summer coffee shop rides locally and did the Malle Rally in a week (2k miles) in all environments. Bang for buck it’s a no brainier. Will be doing a headlight upgrade as the main headlight isn’t great at night.
@twotiretirade4624
@twotiretirade4624 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subbed!! Man I have a YamahaSCR 950 (same color as yours) that I take on dirt gravel fire roads in the Colorado that I have done a few video of. Wow, never went in deep mud, you are a brave soul. I am just to out of shape wrestle the cycle to such terrain. Great stuff, much respect to you good sir!!!!
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼👍🏻 that’s great! Thank you for subscribing. Lots more on the SCR950 to come as I’m making some upgrades and having a tank resorts for 21. I love the bike, such a good all rounder.
@ip9632
@ip9632 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I've owned mine for a year but have yet to take it more off road which I really want to. I love this bike though. I found it as a matchbox vehicle (toy) first and fell in love when I actually found one brand new 0 miles.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Yes I need the toy! I love the bike. Such a great all rounder with real character
@bobklee2397
@bobklee2397 3 жыл бұрын
Great fun review, looks like a fun bike too. I did the Honda Off Road 2 day course on an Africa Twin. I fell off the most times but enjoyed it tremendously. Worth having a look at
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob! Will take a look sir.
@nevillesenior8706
@nevillesenior8706 3 ай бұрын
Very brave on increasingly deteriorating trackways. It's a great bike - with a few niggles - but what bike shines in all areas?
@mattbish32787
@mattbish32787 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man. That was pretty ballsy riding right through the muddiest part of the trail, I'd have taken the easy way on the packed stuff for sure. Are you still on the stock tires? Theres not a lot of content on the SCR950 so it's nice to see someone making videos. Keep up the good work.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Yes on the stock tyre which I think are great allrounders. I have an off-road course booked on the Tenere700 which should be fun. I love the SCR950, it’s a great ‘hop on’ bike so definitely more content to come 👍
@JumpingWatermelons
@JumpingWatermelons 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that looks like a tough road for this bike. If you ride on more like this, you may want to remove the mirrors. After i broke the mounting point of one on a dual sport, i always take them off in a situation where the bike might fall, or even just lean a lot near trees and stuff
@thatduckieYT
@thatduckieYT 3 жыл бұрын
You should try it out with knobbier tires
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
The tyres are pretty good as standard but I think you are right, plus need to lose 100kg somewhere 😂
@simongilbert2704
@simongilbert2704 3 жыл бұрын
you did well to get that bike thru, at 250 kilos its over twice the weight of an enduro bike , for wales a wr450 or 250 is for you , no doubt about it.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir 👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼 sounds good
@BryTheBiker
@BryTheBiker 3 жыл бұрын
Great video I just subbed to follow along with your adventures.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼 thank you Bry! Just booked in to an off-road day course at the end of the month so looking forward to doing that and reviewing the Tenere700 (May be a better fit for this type of terrain 😂)
@deea2680
@deea2680 3 жыл бұрын
I keep looking to buy an SCR, do you have any regrets buying one? I can think of a few reasons not to buy but I keep coming back to this bike, probably because of the looks. Hope the offroad course goes well for you!
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
None at all. I looked at a number of bikes for my first bike and tried to be realistic and honest with my needs. I need a bike that is 30% commute (Teddington to London), 40% for fun at weekends and to coffee shops and 20% other including longer rides and tours. At around 4-5k this has been a bargain in my opinion and I have just completed 2k miles on the Malle Rally in a week. It is a great allrounder and perfect for just jumping on for 30 mins with out 'gearing up' as though you are going on an expedition. Will be putting out a full review in the next few weeks but hope this helps.
@herrfinke1
@herrfinke1 2 жыл бұрын
The price got me. I was ready to hand over twice for a Ducati and thought to myself..Twice as much?! And two years in, it's rare and love all the compliments/questions. "Is that a new bike or old bike?" :)
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Great choice then!
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
@user-sw2lv3zp6o 3 жыл бұрын
I really like these bikes and dallied when thinking about buying one. Now they've been discontinued. I am considering trying to find a good secondhand one in northern Thailand, where I live nine months a year. They are heavy. Is the weight carried low? I have subscribed.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Really low. It’s an ideal first bigger bike and very stable at slow speeds. Let me know if need any other info. Doing a 3 month review in a week or so
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
@user-sw2lv3zp6o 3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesVansandThings I'll tune in. Thanks for getting back to me.
@adamhavlena9480
@adamhavlena9480 3 жыл бұрын
You picked a very difficult trail for beginnings but don't give up trying. You will need more confidence and carry more speed to ride out these mud puddles. Don't try to steer a 252kg bike to find an ideal path. Enter slow, let the front wheel find the lowest point under water and use reasonable gas to ride through it. Keep your weight back and try to balance it. It takes a lot of practice and you WILL drop the bike while learning. I dropped mine about 4 times during offroading and I have ridden heavy adventure touring bikes offroad but this is just different. If you visit a trail riding school, they will probably tell you not to right the SCR offroad (much like the manual, which only says that to shrug off liability if you damage your bike). The SCR can absolutely be ridden off road but you need to respect its limitations, which is ultimately its low ground clearance, narrow tank and short shock travel. Weight is not a problem and you will learn to balance it out. The Super Tenere 1200 is over 260 kilos and no one doubts its off-road abilities. On the SCR, you can't use your knees to grip the tank like on an adventure / dual purpose bike, because it's too narrow and the pegs far apart. This makes it tricky to control in muddy terrain. At all costs, avoid rocky trails. Get the Yamaha bash plate to protect your oil pan and oil filter. I hit the chassis underside very often when off-roading. What I love about the SCR (besides the looks:) is its long wheelbase, firm suspension, low center of gravity and its seat positing with more control over the front (unlike the Bolt). These together make it fast and stable through all kinds of roads and long stretches of dirt roads. This is one of the last universal classics with an air-cooled V-twin! Not expensive to get, easy to do your own maintenance, fun for all types of riding! If you have had different bikes before, you have to adapt to its unique design a little bit.
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, very comprehensive and gives me great confidence going forward. I love the bike, it’s been a perfect first ‘big’ bike and I think you are right on all your points. Appreciate it 👍🏻🙏🏼
@herrfinke1
@herrfinke1 2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@pinotino6349
@pinotino6349 3 жыл бұрын
ciao e valida come moto?
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s a great bike for a first time rider after some practice on a 125
@pinotino6349
@pinotino6349 3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesVansandThings io sono alto 1,85 cm e peso 85 kg ci starei bene?
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
@@pinotino6349 perfect. I am 100+kg and 190cm. I think you are the perfect size for this bike.
@pinotino6349
@pinotino6349 3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesVansandThings ti ringrazio !!!!
@BikesVansandThings
@BikesVansandThings 3 жыл бұрын
@@pinotino6349 you’re welcome my friend
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