to me your English is more than perfect for your no non-sense, practical, real world motorcycling journalism. keep up the good work. thanks :-)
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
I will, thanks for watching!
@petergoddard19606 жыл бұрын
Recently found your channel. I am already a huge fan, and for good reason. Your no nonsense approach and pragmatic advice is a breath of fresh air in a genre too full of fabulously complex, heavy and expensive machines designed and marketed to entice us into a mindset that you have to have big capacity and shaft drive to go to the shops let alone circumnavigate the world. I’m currently planning some initially modest adventures of my own, and so I’m eagerly enjoying and absorbing your back catalogue of videos. Many thanks for such splendid content. Oh, and your English is fantastic.
@herkko615 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@ProfessorMurray3 жыл бұрын
Your English is perfectly fine, don't worry about small details, especially when you are conveying useful knowledge.
@motorcycleadventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@domingogarcia67037 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy. I've just known about you a couple of weeks ago and I've seen at least 10 videos. I like the way you explain what to do, how to do it and so on. Direct language with nothing sparkling around. Despite your strong accent, you're fully understandeble. Keep on doing it.
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
So, that is mean that my mission is complete it. Thank you for watching!
@domingogarcia67037 жыл бұрын
that's is
@barrygoodson49525 жыл бұрын
Very good practical information for the person who wants to improve his adventure bike. Very well done !
@Nagraj_h_rao7 жыл бұрын
All your video's are amazing, you have all the patience to explain in detail.. Just wonderful... Ride safe :)
@MARKINAU87 жыл бұрын
A true self-engineer! Hands Down!
@fabiodasilva29296 ай бұрын
Thank you so much maestro. I am now more convinced on buying a second hand bike. Thank you
@motorcycleadventures6 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@fabiodasilva29296 ай бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures oa couple of questions if I may! How much power does it have now, and if not that bike what other bike would you go for to do similar process? Thank you
@Janberk.E6 жыл бұрын
I think, the Yamaha absolutely should take many idea from the Master Pavlin who drive 100.000 km with same bike. I 'd been watched many TENERE videos on the web, these were not as usefull and pratical as like this. His machine evolved "personal superbike" with his experience and open mind.This is a greate back-up info and i'm sure this huge knowledge could be a treasure for YAMAHA, i hope they use it for next generation "SUPER TENERE"...
@teneretraveller89807 жыл бұрын
Great mods. More extreme than mine but great bike. A great mod on mine is an automatic TUTORO chain oiler. Does not need engine vacuum and means no need to use aerosol on chain everyday. Also I have cup a holder on handlebars so I can use travel mug and have coffee in the morning. My friends say I am much nicer after coffee in morning so perhaps this is for them and not me! But I think we all agree xt660z is a great bike
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
This is the good part of the modifications, you can make what ever is suit for you. Good luck with your machine!
@kikk697 жыл бұрын
Супер са всичките ти видеа. Много благодаря за споделения опит. Моето Тенере пристига на 19ти Юли и го започвам :) Хиляди безаварийни километри!
@mandaloresmercy7 жыл бұрын
Your English is great for your videos. I appreciate them being in English at all so that I can understand them. You make great videos
@edodurik6 жыл бұрын
these are very useful information for many bikers, easy and proved :-)
@plantaosalinhadematematica84406 жыл бұрын
I’m from Brazil and understood your English perfectly. Nice modifications!
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@africarie2 жыл бұрын
great upgrades: i got my XT660Z mid october and it was more or less OEM so housework to do. Also Lovely wish to ride safe in the city 16:30 onwards😉
@normandegeorge65266 жыл бұрын
Your English is fine and you are correct it is a lot better than my Bulgarian! I enjoy your videos!
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
I am sure about that. Thanks!
@robertmansell36673 жыл бұрын
Great informative video,real world ingenuity 👏👏
@motorcycleadventures3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@plamenyovchev4 жыл бұрын
Супер ревю на този мотор! Мисля, че това ще е моя следващ мотор!
@marcinmaoziec16026 жыл бұрын
Somebody tell you before you are the best you tuber in the world?! In Friday I will get this bike for myself...I can't wait!!!thanks for all your videos and good luck!!!
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
The best of the world for one, could be the worse for another, but thanks! Enjoy your new toy!
@EngWell4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Impressive DIY, which is indeed a plus and very necessary.
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@meiirzhanyermek23454 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos because only your english i can understand.))) And of course best content!
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@herbwag64566 жыл бұрын
Bulgarian accent and not perfect English makes vids more enjoyable.
@mackattack1007 жыл бұрын
Thank you my neighbour for this perfect video. I'd like to see your motorcycle in our roads.
@cesardemoraessabbag94945 жыл бұрын
Congratulations from Brazil, city of Ribeirão Preto! Thanks for all your videos! Some day, you should travel in my country and South America. There are many beautifull places to visit!! You have a friend here. Best regards!! César
@ger13nunyah563 жыл бұрын
Outstanding mate
@motorcycleadventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AUBREYTHOMAS19796 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
@marklloyd41535 жыл бұрын
Very organized and thought out . Really nicely done. Thank you.
@motorcycleadventures5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@MarcOppelt5 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Practical, budget conscious and no bullsh!t.
@motorcycleadventures5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@javasoldier59265 жыл бұрын
respectable tuning. cool choice : on of the best forks, rim and other stuff... looks like all changes are proven by time and kilometers. Keep on rolling :)
@motorcycleadventures5 жыл бұрын
Yes, they work trouble free for me.
@earlyreefer7 жыл бұрын
excellent video & information! thank you!
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@sefisredtv89916 жыл бұрын
You english is more than satisfactory. Thanks. Cool vid!
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@vinothkannanjoys5 жыл бұрын
Geniune guy deserves more love
@pre-dawnraid90372 жыл бұрын
PLEASE CAN YOU GIVE THE NAME (or something similar) OF THE NEW BACK STOP LIGHT ? I want to do the exact same mod since my rear mud guard ripped twice. No more! Your idea is perfect!
@danielealici71474 жыл бұрын
Ciao, congratulations for the work you have done
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@nikvfr17 жыл бұрын
Well done my friend,very useful and practical modifications!!
@kristopherinfante12067 жыл бұрын
Great video and great ideas. You speak well too so no worries. Keep it up.
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
I will, thank you for watching!
@SuperLaplander7 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Lots of good advice. Thank you for sharing. Best regards from Sweden
@TreadsTravels7 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for all the ideas!
@briankingston18807 жыл бұрын
You have a 100 000 km on the bike , has the motor been opened ? Many thanks for your most informative videos. I think your English is great .
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Hi, the engine is never open. It start to use some oil, but not so bad. Thank you very much for watching and commend on this video. Ride safe !
@velvia78807 жыл бұрын
What is the reason that an engine use more oil after some time?
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Metal parts wear out.
@Toureebo6 жыл бұрын
'all these plastic ...bullshits here' xD
@markjacobs62947 жыл бұрын
I have a Tiger 800 XCa. I will be putting the protective wire loom on my coolant hoses that are exposed. Great, cheap idea. Zip ties, duct tape and a multitool are a riders best friends...
@vstm39507 жыл бұрын
Plenty good ideas buddy! Thx for the video
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome again! Thank you for watching!
@thorstenbuchhorn6277 жыл бұрын
Great video. thx for sharing your experience.
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome again Thorsten!
@kato6955 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks for the upload
@kennethvernonprivate7 жыл бұрын
Great video....Thank you very much for sharing.. I would really like to see you camping setup, how you pack and what you take. Thanks again from CANADA!
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watch in it. I will do a video for my Camping set up in about 10 days time.
@Fixstern167 жыл бұрын
very good convincing explanations
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jsiedlecki53317 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you.
@pazofpazof6 жыл бұрын
Hello there, another Berliner expat here, really enjoying your great videos :) Very informative! If you happen to know any place in Berlin where one can do such modifications without having to own their own equipment like a hydraulic press or a vice or specialized drills etc I would be grateful if you shared the information, I've been meaning to do some of them myself as well but unfortunately I of course do not have the equipment - or the know-how for some... Keep up the good work!! Many greetings from a Greek-Berliner. (P.S. That is some serious riding in the end, hahah, it's nice to finally see some proper motorcycle action in the country that is missing it the most...)
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching! Unfortunately I cannot tell you. I made everything by myself.
@vadims.59427 жыл бұрын
Sehr gutes Video! Ehrlich, nachvollziehbar und inspirierend. Danke. + 1 Abo!
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Danke!
@davidmaldonado21984 жыл бұрын
great job. Thank for the effort
@user-cc4pr8wc4w6 жыл бұрын
Hi, you say you are no expert, but in my book anyone who rides the same bike over a 100.000 k doing his own repairs and modification is more of an expert then any armchair globetrotter or dealer salesman. Ride safe my friend and keep it shiny side up. :-)
@Gobert237 жыл бұрын
Love the straightforward information and advice :) The sort of thing that I can do. Good skills on your English, which is miles ahead of my Bulgarian :) (Some would afraid that as a Scot' my English isn't good either!?)
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
I am glad it's help! Thank you for watching and ride safe!
@alvisgineika93067 жыл бұрын
cool thanks will check it well
@ChrisLambert-Yngvegodi4 жыл бұрын
Pavlin, I have recently bought an xt660z. Can you please recommend a place for me to find a better seat?
@mariotodorov81167 жыл бұрын
Брат ,забавен си , честно. Хареса ми ревюто ,успех
@thommw7 жыл бұрын
I love your DIY spirit. You would be a great guy to ride with on an adventure. Also your guerrilla riding style in Berlin is illegal but effective. Why have a bike and then be stuck in traffic like all the lemmings. :) I ride a CRF250L and would love a bit more power sometimes, but with 145kg I can go ANYWHERE!
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you for watching it! CRF 250 is great machine and you don't really need anything else, unless you need to cover many miles. Ride safe!
@allanb527 жыл бұрын
Very good, thanks.
@pedroriding7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@ivantabakov88195 жыл бұрын
Благодаря за информативния канал! Поздрави също от Германия
@bugrabezmez55846 жыл бұрын
good inspiring video thanx dude
@TheBullterrierist6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the videos Sir, they are very helpful! My tenere has a K&N filter with the snorkel removed & two akrapoviks. I have just bought the bike, & can't see anything that looks like a power commander or potentiometer or an o2 mod. I am worried the bike is running lean. Sorry for boring technical question, I'm sure someone out there knows the answer.. Thanks.
@ludicrous87947 жыл бұрын
Buena preparación en la XT
@ollelundberg57542 жыл бұрын
GPS holder where do you buy it?
@tahmeedcoach_tz_limited7 жыл бұрын
nice bike man.
@petrutiulian63747 жыл бұрын
very good
@tomas73675 жыл бұрын
Bra jobbat! Very good.
@diaboliketrackfreak30142 жыл бұрын
hello again! your english is good! i have the dna foam filter, do you think i must remove the air snorkel too? akrapovic but no power comander
@kevindelgadillolazarte30876 жыл бұрын
I saw this after almost a year, I wanted to upvote again, but I can't upvote more than once
@gfdc7 жыл бұрын
Great video, great biker ;) lamps!
@MegaEdgerson5 жыл бұрын
Olá boa noite ,sua Ténéré está top !queria saber como consegui essas abas que vão perto do descanso de pé do garupa?
@davide157610 ай бұрын
Hello Pavlin, nice modifications very compliments, i have the older model from 1993 and want to do the same as you with forks, i have two questions: Where do you put the key block? There are no dedicated space on that steering plate. How did you keep the odometer system on that front wheel? (Mine older has there, don't know if yours has the same system. Thanks
@motorcycleadventures10 ай бұрын
I drilled new hole. My odometer is on the engine.
@John.Doe_5 жыл бұрын
Tolles Bike, hatte die gleiche in blau/gelb. Ohh, sie fehlt mir...
@jetberv6 жыл бұрын
And why you did not used the original brembo caliper instead of the nissin?
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
Because I cannot. The holding mounts are different. You might find adapter now, but I cannot, back in the days.
@jetberv6 жыл бұрын
Thankyou very much
@NorbertsHunting6 жыл бұрын
Most of the helmet turbulence actually comes from the air that goes up through the holes in front of the gas tank, where the front suspensions are. A tank bag solves the problem, but I wonder what else could we use? Any ideas?
@justanothersucker78897 жыл бұрын
well done......
@juanjoseruizalcala70026 жыл бұрын
Good review, thanks for share. How is the condition of the rear shock after 100k kms?
@DragosRDS6 жыл бұрын
Hello, great video ! For the 2 in 1 mod, do you need a special exhaust? or you can leave the stock one? Thank you
@marcelvandijken75387 жыл бұрын
I just bought a tenere 660z 2009, I want to go to Tokyo from Amsterdam in mat 2018 . I saw you do a roundtrip with a friend true Turkmenistan and back. Maybe you have some extra tips for the crossing into Turkmenistan . Like the video's Greetz Marcel from Holland.
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Hi Marcel, thank you for watching the video. The best way is just to read the book. Over there I explained very detailed about each one of the countries.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt5oq66ivMC2ZIU.html
@TheArvitis7 жыл бұрын
Nice video!Lots of smart mods. I would like to know what;s your average speed travelling on road?did pc,exhaust and air filter improved your average spped too or only the torque?
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I usually riding with 110-120 km per hour. The mods I made can't improve your top speed. If you want to do it, you have to change the gearing. Try with 16/45 instead of 15/45, but keep in mind that your first gear will be to long and to slow. The exhaust and power commander will help only with the torque. You will have more power on the low rews.
@batkekman27824 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, big fan of yours,greetings from Greece aswell. What model honda xr are those plastics from? I wanna put the same on my tenere...
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! XR 650
@KoldMaster4 жыл бұрын
What about the consumption of the bike since you change the air filter and exhaust
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
The same
@ahmedlachheb19207 жыл бұрын
I will make my adventure from south tunisia by algeria and mauritania until dakar in senegal and backWhat you think about ild super tenere 750 or xtx 660
@Paskova767 жыл бұрын
Good video, very good English!
@poulhansen24155 жыл бұрын
Not good at all. But it`s better than people from India.
@tamasgal_com7 жыл бұрын
Do you actually recommend that Power Commander? I only have bikes with carburettors and no experience with fuel injection... So is it worth it to upgrade?
@pitiyo13 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Do you know now the weight of the bike ? Did you change the settings of the forks ? No mods to the rear shock and wheel ? Does the power commander really improve the bike ? Once again, thank you.
@motorcycleadventures3 жыл бұрын
180 kg. Settings in the middle. Rear shock max preload. Power commander gives a few H.P.
@HardlyDrivenSon5 жыл бұрын
So you use the xt660z stem or the yz stem? And do you remember the size of the spacer?
@lokmanmohamad9557 жыл бұрын
Hi the plastics are from the 400 Honda XR?
@edik.riegel92857 жыл бұрын
Hallo ! Wo hasst du dein Sitz gekauft? Und was hat das gekostet?
@guillegulli4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Of which bike is the plastic number of the sides?
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
Honda XR
@finnschu7 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice mod and thank`s for sharing it with us. I`m going for the same fork change (YZ250), Q: How do you get the stem out /in from the lower triple clamp. Just hit it with a hammer or do I need a hydraulic press?
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
You need press
@advnomads53164 жыл бұрын
Hello Pavlin! Big fans of your KZfaq channel and just followed you on instagram! We are two friends travelling Europe on two 2009 660 Tenere's and one of our bikes has the same WR450 upside down forks with a KTM fender. On that bike it's clear to see the inside of the fender rubs on the forks and around the dust seal and already we've replaced the seals 2 times in the last 2 months. Have you experienced this and do you have any suggestions in your experience?
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
I add an extra piece of plastic to protect the forks from direct sand or stones.
@advnomads53164 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleadventures ok. The KTM fender on the inside seems to rub the dust seal as well. Maybe you haven't had that problem?
@gdanflorinel4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy SM Racing Exhaust?
@motorcycleadventures4 жыл бұрын
Ebay
@stepheneldridge69987 жыл бұрын
Good video. ..Lots of good ideas!. Have you done the throttle mod on the Tenere. . it's free and made my bike much smoother on the throttle. Steve
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
No, what is about? Tell me more about it.
@stepheneldridge69987 жыл бұрын
Undo the housing that clamps around the throttle cables and onto the throttle grip. You will see that the cable ( the pull one) sits on top of its plastic guide. You need a drill or a round file to create a channel about 20 mm long and 2-3mm deep (experiment )for the cable to sit in , just the pull cable ...not the return one. It's a very small mod but will make a huge difference in the smooth operation of the throttle! Steve
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sebastiancantarelli65947 жыл бұрын
Hello! What about the rear shock? are you running the stock? no modifications, revalving? Nice video!
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
I am still running the stock shock. I had plans to change it, but...
@Clearanceman27 жыл бұрын
Great job, you think that front wheel is strong enough? I guess you do since you are testing it yourself.
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
What I have to say...I test it almost 100,000km and it is still in one piece. It is Excel, much stronger and lighter than the stock wheel.
@facatube7 жыл бұрын
l like your bike please let me know wet weight after your upgrades
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
180kg
@WayfaringWay5 жыл бұрын
What is the minimum height for this bike?
@motorcycleadventures5 жыл бұрын
You have to be at least 1,80cm to have a flat feet.
@rumo2016 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, offroad the Streets of Berlin...... good ideas the modifikations on the bike
@yaanchal5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Pavlin... Any ideas on Improving the rear view mirrors.. They just a bit short... I keep looking at my shoulders
@motorcycleadventures5 жыл бұрын
The same here, you can try with some extensions.
@miroslavstrnadel65776 жыл бұрын
Hi, very nice video. I've got a question, why do you have rear brake lever conected to aluminium engine protector by steel cable ? Thanks for your answer, Mira, Czech Republic :-)
@motorcycleadventures6 жыл бұрын
This cable protect from branches when you ride off road. Without it they can stuck between the brake pedal and the engine case and hold the brake in pressed position.
@cmondons7 жыл бұрын
hello my friend. can you tell me what you have done to the internals of your yzf forks? also what width of wheels are you using? thanks
@motorcycleadventures7 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for watching! I have changed the springs with stiffer. The wheel is from YZ Excel. More about the changes you can read here: rtw-adventures.com/the-bike-1.html