Preparing Any Bike for a Big Ride

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Жыл бұрын

If you're looking to take on big distances, then you know the importance of having a well-prepared motorcycle. In this video, Adam Riemann shows you key steps to ensure your bike is ready for any big adventure. He'll guide you through preparing your front tyre, adjusting the chain tension, and customising your handlebar levers to provide the ultimate in control and comfort for your riding style.
Once these prepared, join Adam on a quick shakedown and you'll be able to hit the road with confidence!
These key tips and tricks, shown on the Yamaha T7 can be applied to any motorcycle both on and off road. So if you're ready to take your riding to the next level, be sure to check out this must-see video!
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@redl1nerpm Жыл бұрын

I always see your titles and think - I’ve worked on bikes and ridden for decades I already know this stuff. And then I watch your videos and learn something new every time. No nonsense, just impressive and practical skills teaching your audience and still entertaining. What a great source of information and an underrated channel!

@argomotoriders Жыл бұрын

Well said

@kollosytravel5796 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! One of the most valid channels on KZfaq, regarding the motorbike-topic. Adam really deserves his success.

@stavmoati8649 11 ай бұрын

What's your height ?

@adams402 5 ай бұрын

100% same experience. This is by far my favorite content

@Gen-X.Adventures 5 ай бұрын

Great video, as usual

@The333 Жыл бұрын

In a world full of squeaky, vloggers constantly needing to be rescued, this channel is a breath of fresh air. The most practical, useful, no-BS ADV channel on the tubes. Great stuff.

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean with blonde??

@goatman86 Жыл бұрын

@ He means "good morning internet" most likely 🤣

@rallenrallen Жыл бұрын

@@goatman86 😂

@pauli6570 Жыл бұрын

Can only agree with this statement 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@pauli6570 Жыл бұрын

1:45 Who I’m I …? Jesus mate…you are a bloody legend, that is who you are. Never sell yourself short like that again👍. From my experience engineers often lack practical real life experience.

@breakM Жыл бұрын

He just casually lifted that bike on the "stand" while most people struggle to get it up from a tip over.. impressive..

@Africatwin93 Жыл бұрын

I am a Yamaha tech since 1992 and yes you are absolutely right about the oil change and the oil filter that can go on dry. There is absolutely no harm in that. Cheers

@djlyonol Жыл бұрын

I rode around the world (including Australia) with my dark horse - XT660Z called Calamity, and yet learned something new today: never thought of aligning the levers like you showed here! More tinkering to come this weekend ! Don’t pressure yourself too much with the keyboard warriors /sofa riders, do your thing ! I discovered your channel a few years ago, you were one of my inspirations to do that trip, although I didn’t fly over sand dunes like you do! 😂✌🏻

@samcooper4984 Жыл бұрын

I ran my bike hot then dropped the oil today and neally fell over when I saw how much metal fragments came out. Best tip I've got about servicing. Cheers Adam always take advice from ppl who accualy walk the path.

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Oil is dense, so get it flowing fast enough and it'll literally scrape metal fragments of the bottom of your motor and suspend them. Which is exactly what it does when your riding it hard.

@namewitheld Жыл бұрын

I recently bought a T7 and I couldn't ask for better content than this.

@dougjc2000 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the series of excellent videos. I'll double down on your comments concerning knowing your bike intimately. To do that you must do the vast majority of maintenance yourself, at 1st in your garage with plenty of time & the ability to '"walk away" when things aren't going smoothly. Its amazing how often a task goes easily after returning when you've cleared your head. Its been a lifesaver on the trail when a problem arises & you can clearly think through the system involved & what can be wrong. You'll only have this ability if you work on your bike. I've seen so many riders who just dont want to take the time to learn these skills. With no real training, I've changed suspension fluid, replaced wheel bearings, oil/gear oil changes, lubed swingarms, changed countershaft sprockets, cracked a 2 stroke engine case to replace a seal, replaced clutch plates, replaced piston.......One key is spending wisely to get proper tools, dont try to fix everything with a hammer & screwdriver. You can even conjure up decent homemade tools rather than buying expensive ones that may only be used once. Its so easy now with you tube videos, no excuse.

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I had to walk away from the Warhorse build one night. Came back in the morning with a coffee and nailed what I needed to do.

@Errol.C-nz Жыл бұрын

@@MotologyFilms perhaps kiwi's & to a lesser extent Aussies.. are just pragmatic & hands on realistic in how things work.. great vid's thanks.. do a wee demo with oil & pour a change into a clear fiz bottle & see what settles on the bottom.. shine a torch through it & see what you see.. yeah I've ALWAYS promoted only hot changes.. AND.. NEVER.. top up.. its waaaay better to change it, if it needs a top up.. chucking good into bad sorta !.. & wet clutches have an impact

@henrygerwien186 9 ай бұрын

@dougj: Fantastic comment, soo true!!!

@steve.afendoulis Жыл бұрын

Mate. Just wanted to pay you the compliment: you are a superb communicator … and I’m assuming a funny person to have a few jars with. Superb content, but the delivery is wow! 👊🏼👌🏼😎

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

haha, I get even more honest after a few rums or red wines.

@michaelhartley2645 Жыл бұрын

Best real world bike advice on the tube. BS free explanations and love your attitude. Thanks heaps Adam👍

@martinfleming1574 Жыл бұрын

Love how he hoofs the bike up onto that block. Thats seriously unrated. Love the videos!

@ericmessinger1361 Жыл бұрын

The best motorcycle content on KZfaq! I guess it is time to support the channel:)

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Thankyou.

@danielkoerner7127 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip on the clutch and brake level positioning. Been riding 40+ years and just learned something! Thanks for another great video!

@jimstartup2729 2 ай бұрын

Indeed.. I simply never thought to even do that.. completely logical and simple to do. Little things that can make a lot of difference to your ride experience.

@angrytuareg Жыл бұрын

so i watched a few videos and just became a member ... i've never supported a creator before .but this info can save you money.. and possibly save you from injuries and death ..this is such great content for the masses THANKS Brother!

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your gratitude and thank you for supporting my channel. But knowing people like yourself are genuinely grateful for real world, genuine content keeps me motivated to keep doing what I do.

@AndrewAtkinson1 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to use that pinch flat silicone trick on my mtb. Great idea.

@twoorfour Жыл бұрын

No nonsense, real world tips, from a bloke who can hustle a bike. Spot on!

@RobboRobinson Жыл бұрын

Great video Adam you cannot beat having experience under your belt beit racing , working on bikes, adventure survival experiences where you only have yourself to sort the problem or situation out. There is always someone who could have done it better on a keyboard and that’s it. They don’t go onto to show themselves in a video actually doing it in fact they don’t even upload any video social media of any use to anyone. Loving the adventure stuff as it’s the direction I’m going in. Keep it up bud 👍🏻

@Revy8 Жыл бұрын

been riding dirt for over 10+ years. went on my first legal ride on the street on the t7 today :)

@NorthWestMotos Жыл бұрын

Retired ASE mechanic here. I was always taught some oil is better than no oil. Mixing oil types isn't a big deal. Love the content.

@tmbarral664 Жыл бұрын

As always, Adam is a pearl of a rider ! With patience to listen to our stupidity and smart enough to explain us the right way ! Adam is the mate you want in your team on a adventure ! Next time I’ll be down under …. ;)

@jayblack3404 Жыл бұрын

I for one can appreciate everything you have to say from maintenance to your riding tips. Anyone who doesn’t recognize your skill level and knowledge doesn’t ride off road. Wether your ripping around on your 250 or a heavy adventure bike, you make it loo so effortlessly, which it is not. Keep the great content coming! Love this channel

@uhoffmann29 Жыл бұрын

I just love your attitude. So refreshingly honest and no-BS. 🙂

Жыл бұрын

Minute 1:21. No words. Each new chapter I watch, my level of admiration grows really a lot

@jjj886dfhttgrdvjj7 Жыл бұрын

The public videos are extremely valuable by themselves and a very good reason to join the channel too + there is awesome content in the member section too. All in all - highly recommended.

@GregH_09 Жыл бұрын

100% agree 🤘

@marcmilne9228 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making real, down to earth, useful content without the hype, always look forward to the next one. Cheers.

@shaundisch2020 Жыл бұрын

Adam, you never cease to impress me with your clever humor and immense experience which you share so well. Your front suspension tip of loosening to bolts just fixed all my low speed wobble problems that have plagued me. Can't wait to see if the ones at 80mph are gone as well. Thank you so much!

@LloydGrace1 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good, proper honest no bullshit information. You inspired me so much I went and bought a brand new T7 last week. Already got 1000kms on it and loving it. Cheers Adam, keep on keeping on👍

@F1since79 Жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, this video series is super helpful. You take the mystery out of it. I got into the adventure riding game about 2 years ago after having not ridden a bike in 35 years. I bought a KTM 890 R which has been an amazing bike - capable enough for an expert but forgiving enough for a beginner. I was intimidated by it at first, but have gradually done more and more. I just had the fork seals done, and pulled the fork tubes off myself. I can’t agree more that a rider really needs to understand his or her bike to get the most out of it. Looking forward to using your chain adjustment technique. Cheers!

@allenhuling598 Жыл бұрын

I would just like to reinforce what so many others have stated, that your practical/from experience approach to proper set up and basic maintenance is so much appreciated! Having just returned from a working stint in the 'bush' and ready to kick off our Alaskan riding season on my T7.... these tips are gold! Cheers, and keep up the good work!

@lukefish7562 Жыл бұрын

Always a treat to see a new video pop up! Especially as I ready for my first moto camping experience on the new Norden Expedition. Thank ya sir! 🙏🏽 🏍️💨

@MrRplo Жыл бұрын

Put a T7 up on that rock like a dirt bike - that was awesome

@christians131 Жыл бұрын

I like the tip about lever positions. I remember being told that your pinky and ring finger are more for strength whereas your middle and index fingers are more for precision

@kensimmons3356 Жыл бұрын

I really liked how you adjusted the levers. I don't remember ever seeing anyone explain the adjustment like that. Really great video and great information.

@ride4adventure Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adam. I am a Sales Office Johnny with no mechanical skill but since getting in to offroad riding in the last 5 years, I have learnt how to change tyres, clutch packs, brake pads and fluids, service forks and change springs, valve clearance checks and numerous accessory installations. Apart from loving the experience, you are right on it, it has taught me about my machines and how to deal with trouble when out on adventure rides and trips. Videos like yours and others on set up make a significant difference to the riding experience and safety/reliability of a ride. Thank you so much. Also, I appreciate the no BS approach to practical maintenance based on a riders experience. Always more valuable than armchair experts. 👍💪

@josetavares467 Жыл бұрын

This series is very helpfull, mate! I'm a member from now on. Thanks again for the great content and the "do not take it so seriously" attitude. Cheers!

@majormassenspektrometer Жыл бұрын

Good tips with the brake and clutch lever. I had trouble to engage the clutch with one finger because of not enough leverage. Now I know what I have to do tomorrow.

@dnfinnegan24 Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how helpful these videos have been man. Cheers buddy keep ‘em coming please.

@floboboman Жыл бұрын

I just got my first adv. I'm learning everything on my own and at times it feels overwhelming. I appreciate your videos. Feels like maybe I can figure all this out. Thank you. Hope to see more content.

@PhilTonic Жыл бұрын

It's funny, I've just shot a video yesterday about how to prepare for a tour and how to film it, referring to your channel to get good info. Love your videos!

@jaykumarn Жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on, great views on oil change. Never heard of thrashing the bike before an oil change, wonderful eye-opener. So very logical without any BS.

@keepyourdatatoolsafe Жыл бұрын

In my world growing up, there were Brockie, Doohan, and A Reimann the guy who wrote the articles that gave me the insight that transformed me as a youngster. I thank you for that.

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

The magazine days ... going back 20-years. Thanks for sticking around mate.

@tommo6464 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos Adam, I’ve learnt so much from you. Cheers bro. Keep it up.

@rickhope5653 Жыл бұрын

your knowledge and wisdom is second to none, thankyou

@tiksers Жыл бұрын

Best ADV channel in KZfaq. Nothing else to say. Keep up the superb work You are doing. Cheers!

@konxx8280 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, man. I'm always learning. To have a teacher like you is great. Big regards from Germany

@shosholozabalafon2436 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad i found your channel, I"ll get my tenere in two days and i've learnt tons of things watching your videos. Thank you for the excellent work and greetings from France.

@remkokentrop3490 Жыл бұрын

Loved the tip on siliconspray! Makes so much sense!

@brentmoran3646 Жыл бұрын

Well said owned TT350 28 years and the oil you have to bleed the air out of it at top of filter housing. I always used Motul. Rebuilt top end once and still going strong, You have to bleed it while its running. Loving the content and tips keep it up. Thanks.

@burenvanpaul Жыл бұрын

I am not an off road rider but I like this approach and thought of how to handle your bike. Many of your tips are practical and very logical. I learn from them and apply them. Thank you.

@k.n.v.b1113 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Adam ! Thank you for sharing your real world knowledge and skills with the rest of us.

@robertgyetvai5926 Жыл бұрын

Hands on, practical things. I'm learning a lot here.

@jakubjezik Жыл бұрын

I've been following this series for few weeks now. Your the first ever youtuber I decided to pay money for the membership to. The content is just fantastic. I learn something new every time. Thank you Adam, keep it up.

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting my channel. Welcome aboard mate, glad you're enjoying the videos.

@lucadevi9678 Жыл бұрын

Your lever position advice is gold. Very good content!

@mickmcm4370 Жыл бұрын

Loving this series, learning so much. Super helpful, you offer something different, and it's always exactly what I enjoy

@TrashPandaSA Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel!! No BS straight up. Thanks so much.

@jimstartup2729 2 ай бұрын

You sir are a genuine pleasure to listen to, and your content is so very grounded. I just landed on one of your videos and ended up going through a few one after the other to soak up a bit of my morning after hangover. Your channel is the outright best of any Informative motorcycle content on youtube i have seen to date, and i don't even ride enduro. Would love to be having a go at all that but just cant afford it right now and dont want to get rid of my road rockets. But.. if one dies i think the next bike i buy will be off road capable and set up along the same mindset as you convey. Keep it up!

@Droptineful Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the content! Thanks for sharing your years of experience with us!👍🏻🇺🇸

@usheffi Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, I've been a road rider for more than 15yrs. As a new off road rider it's great to watch videos like this, can learn so much. A short video on how to adjust the front fork would be great. 🙏🐊

@bradjones2219 Жыл бұрын

How refreshing it is, to hear someone talk about ( heaven forbid) old school Enduro skills and mechanical knowledge. Being a former (by many years. Raced an IT200 in the 80's) Enduro rider. I still service my bike/s with their respective tool kits. If I need to take a tool out of my toolbox to do a job......Then that tool must find a place in the tool kit permanently 👍👍 As always, superb content kept real. Love it Adam. Ps. So does my 16 yr old daughter, who says you're pretty hot for an old guy🤣✌️

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Haha, I don't feel responsible enough to be an old guy. Still working out how to grow up.

@bradjones2219 Жыл бұрын

@@MotologyFilms Mate, my old man always told me........growing old, is mandatory. Growing up, well.........that's optional !! My wife tells everyone that I'm her oldest child, who requires the most supervision. Stuff growing up man. 55 yrs young....and still runnin'-a-muk bro👍✌️😜

@heshamaskar67 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again and again, your videos are A’s all the time…cheers mate 💐🙏

@JimJamJammer Жыл бұрын

Good one Adam. Telling it as it ought to be told. Excellent!

@MaxwellBenson80 Ай бұрын

Wicked! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all!

@jvanschie942 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info and tips on tubes and levers set up always a pleasure Adam ,Thanks again.

@aaabbb6955 Жыл бұрын

Another video full of invaluable knowledge, I always learn something new in each video, and your no-BS attitude and the way you explain things is just the icing on the cake! Thanks for keeping the series going, and I hope it continues for a long time, cheers Adam you're a legend

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. The most difficult part of trying to deliver this info is working out how to get YT to show it to you. The unfortunate reality of todays "scrolling" generation.

@aaabbb6955 Жыл бұрын

100% agreed, the infamous, capricious and increasingly politically correct YT algorithm is tricky to please and quick to demonetize or give strikes etc, and it seems to me that they (YT) are making it harder and harder to please the algorithm enough so it shows new content for some reason. Thankfully I think you're doing a great job figuring the way it works too as I get notifications on most of the new videos lately, but to be safe I pretend it's 2010 and I check the channel manually to see if I've missed any new videos lol 😂 Cheers from Greece brother and I hope you're having a great day, keep up the awesome work 🍻🍻🍻

@Topics.to.discuss Жыл бұрын

Loving this he tips. The silicone spray is a new must when changing my tyres! 👍

@omgitsZAN4 Жыл бұрын

Another quality video! Keep doing what your doing. They are very informative from an experienced rider. There will always be haters. Just ignore them 👌👍

@501blues6 Жыл бұрын

Man damn good tip on lever position. I went right out and looked where mine were! Got me thinking mate. Thanks

@garydoust9152 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why it's taken so long to discover you. Truly amazing amount of knowledge, experience and skill. As an x south West Aussie your south coastal videos make me home sick. Keep up the great work.

@ltv0133 Жыл бұрын

Those videos are sooo god. You really explain it so easy and understandable. Many thanks, i like what you do, and appreciate you put the effort and time in doing it.

@normaligator Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much. The silicone spray tip was new to me 👌🏼

@lemkiwoz Жыл бұрын

You're a cool dude man, love your videos and always look forward to learning from you. Happy days.

@jeffmiddleton2100 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Going to use some of these tips on my DR

@jippel1 Жыл бұрын

Great advice again mate thanks learned a lot

@f22at12mm Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, no BS, no wank content. Love the really practical stuff you highlight in the videos, learning heaps. Many thanks, keep up the good work!

@MrLdvo Жыл бұрын

Blessings brother, always great content. ❤

@spencerAce Жыл бұрын

Another great video! You claim you are no mechanic or engineer and yet you bless us with the most useful mechanic tips ever found on KZfaq for adventure bikes. Keep up the awesome work!

@grahambrown3718 Жыл бұрын

Great video as per Adam. Experience is more valid than theoretical information any day of the week.

@brucesheahan8544 Жыл бұрын

About to do a Botswana trip, this vid comes as if called for. Thanks💪💪

@Avensur Жыл бұрын

As always Riemann, an excellent tutorial precious data for us the riders who likes to have fun and ride on our Warhorse with a well oil machine.

@ukhan507 9 ай бұрын

Adam Thanx for constantly providing most practical knowledge. Your straight forward and on point technical know how is great for the ADV community. I feel proud to call you my Teacher. 😊❤. Stay safe.

@DavidGibson-se1ev Жыл бұрын

Adam not long found your channel it’s is so no nonsense, down to earth and practical. First time subscriber on any channel and now a member - I have a lot of catching up to do you just make everything look so easy and simple keep up. Thanks for sharing your life long experiences. Dave

@angrytuareg Жыл бұрын

Right same here !

@MotologyFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, I appreciate your support as a member. Welcome aboard

@robbiegibson4473 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome Adam. So informative and engaging! Thank you

@xJeffers0nx Жыл бұрын

Thx dir your content. You encouraged me to start doing the maintenance on my bike myself. Thank you.

@DaleBecker Жыл бұрын

Legend - no nonsense, sound advice. Keep it coming Adam 👌🏻

@Generalmayhem77 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids man. Helps a newbie like me get real and practical advice. Thank you.

@FranciscoLeotteDoRego Жыл бұрын

Perfect, as usual!

@OnMyWayBack888 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos, the relaxed attitude, common sense and break downs. Thanks a million Continue the great work

@SerifulStelar Жыл бұрын

You are The best man! Thx for the tips

@1Oldgreenbus 7 ай бұрын

Ya 100 percent great points.. Thanks!

@user-pc7pc8yb3n Жыл бұрын

LOVE your Videos!!!

@tazyt3388 Жыл бұрын

Yep juice the tube mate it’s a saver gotta know ya bike if ya going tripping solo ,comfy setup is critical in focusing distraction free on the ride excellent vid as always cobba cheers

@JuanL.Burlew-dk1qc Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thank you for your content!!

@barmyarmy935 Жыл бұрын

Real. Practical and achievable advise. Good to see..💯

@mechwarrior83 9 ай бұрын

Damn dude I don't even have a bike at the moment and was never one of you enduro boys but I cannot stop watching your videos on repeat. The advice and the vibe is fantastic, I never would have given up riding if I had known your channel before.

@flipped68 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep up the great work.

@rustysheley2632 2 ай бұрын

Been riding dedicated street bikes and cruisers and dedicated dirt bikes for 15+ years. New to adv bikes. Bought a t7 this week. After watching your vids it solidified my choice on bike. I will never claim to be the smartest guy in the room. Always looking for more wisdom and new ideas. Thats why ive subscribed. For a no bs kinda honesty. Less techy and more, get it done proper and back on its wheels. If you dont have a vid out yet, id like to see an excise to get more intune with slow speed technical riding of a 400+lb dirt bike. I get by alright on the yz250f but could really benefit from pointers from a 30 yr riding vet. Possibly some excises helping show slow speed with loaded soft bags. Keep up the vids, theyre gold👍🏻