Hope to do that on my TW some time this year. Although it’ll take a little longer to get to Hancock from Albany on that little thing!
@ParallelCamper5 сағат бұрын
You summed it up completely with that important phrase "it's fun". Thanks Frank!
@Timboslicce6 сағат бұрын
This is literally a Chinese company straight up stealing from giant loop. And it appears that no one has actually been critical of this obvious shilling. Or you just delete negative comments. SMH
@OneOldManRiding6 сағат бұрын
Hello Tim, I have never deleted a comment. Not one. I am not aware of a Giant Loop bag similiar to this. I paid for this bag on July 23, 2023 on Amazon. I own these bags to this day. They are a Chinese company. Almost every bag made is made by a Chinese company. Including many Giant Loop products. I own two of them myself. I do appreciate the comment. Feel free to reach out in Instagram or email anytime, I reply to every private message. - Frank
@nealmcmillan5675Күн бұрын
Same tire and rim with the same bead seating problem. Ended up with a ratchet strap ridiculously tight around the circumference of the tire and wd40 as a lubricant. Thanks for your videos. Always enjoy them.
@ohiovalleyrider86232 күн бұрын
The Rabaconda is probably a future investment for me. If you need help seating the bead on tubeless tire get a tire cannon. Fire will work but much more dangerous. Good video.
@stevenjones63643 күн бұрын
Why just why?????
@OneOldManRiding2 күн бұрын
Hello Steven, because we hit rocks we can to see and are not quite careful enough when doing so! 😳 - Frank
@TheTarotCardGuy3 күн бұрын
New subscriber and new to riding. Im going to be buying my first helmet and loved your praise of the 950, but they seem to be hard to find now. Is it possible to buy a 950 visor an mount it on the 960 ? Thanks for the videos and your time.
@Motoramblings3 күн бұрын
6:50 did you put Lube on the tire prior to removing it? Would it have helped?
@OneOldManRidingКүн бұрын
Hello Patrick, I did indeed. The Rabaconda came with a huge tub of lube! - Frank
@Motoramblings3 күн бұрын
3:45 waiting for a chicken or three to pop into your video!😂😂😂
@Motoramblings3 күн бұрын
The Rabacondas are so nice! They sure make it a lot easier to swap tires out whenever you want to, rather than when you need to….
@manybikes3 күн бұрын
It totally gets easier every time!!! And... Harper just did a full XT+ installation by herself ;) Last night I did a Mission and it took WD40 to get it to budge!!!
@verbalwidget72673 күн бұрын
Very nice Frank, you made it look easy. I'll have to go back and watch your first video on the Rabaconda. I just dropped off the V1050 wheels for new tires mounted and balanced at $30 a piece, but it is 110 degrees right now so I'm not sure I would be that ambitious to get out in the garage. Thank you.
@TruthFreedom17764 күн бұрын
I am new to dual sport what does single track mean
@OneOldManRiding3 күн бұрын
Hello, generally it means a narrow path, no real room pick lines, or move side to side. Two track is more like the wide of a road lane or more. - Frank
@CallMeJazz4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video Frank. Great ride!
@OneOldManRiding3 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
@davidlipschitz64225 күн бұрын
This has been really useful video for me. Thanks. I was considering upgrading my Siera bags to something newer and shiny (hurricane bags) but now....
@christostsikouridis76746 күн бұрын
It works a treat on my vstrom 650xt…i am 1,80 and i have the original seat on, i tried with the lower one but it was a no no…aftermarket mirrors have helped as well!!
@gateshoser6 күн бұрын
What a fun ride. I had the pleasure in July at the Get-on festival.
@TheBeardedGrump6 күн бұрын
The Black Hills are on my radar
@frostbitevinnie6 күн бұрын
My last trip Garmin failed me so many times! I had to resort to using Gaia to get home on dirt as my TW 200 does not do hwy very well. I bought a Kyocera rugged phone just for using on trips with Gaia. I cannot trust Garmin anymore to route me effectively.
@tracey389996 күн бұрын
Aren’t you afraid of the deliverance banjo boy?😳
@cdan17687 күн бұрын
I am currently doing the SD BDRX. Just finished 3/4 of section 1. Massive thunder and rain. Staying in Deadwood. I agree with you. There were parts of the section that were difficult and the you tube videos did not give it justice. All in all an awesome ride. I am laughing now because I also went off course a couple of times. Looking forward to section 2. BTW I’m 63 so I understand I’m not 20 anymore😊.
@Motoramblings7 күн бұрын
I sit when I can, I’m old, I need to rest whenever I can!!!😂😂😂😂
@Motoramblings7 күн бұрын
I use the Gaia connected to my XT, for the little I’ve done, it’s worked quite well!!
@Motoramblings7 күн бұрын
That does look like a lot of fun!!
@ParallelCamper7 күн бұрын
Does look like fun. Thanks!
@onceandfuturewellness7 күн бұрын
Hills schmills. That's all flat.
@jpaulie20087 күн бұрын
Looking forward to riding in the Black Hills. You and your rabaconda going to be in NY before then? My tires are here.
@OneOldManRiding7 күн бұрын
Heya John, we can make that happen! - Frank
@jpaulie20087 күн бұрын
@@OneOldManRiding Cool, we will have to figure out a day to do it, I just need to get the wheels off the bike. Only commitment I have is august 17
@manybikes7 күн бұрын
The Black Hills are full of amazing riding!!!
@OneOldManRiding7 күн бұрын
Hello Kyle, indeed. I keep mensing to ask you where that beautiful peak with the Flag is! - Frank
@jonwoodworker8 күн бұрын
I just picked up an AT950 on Amazon for $85. Very nice so far, one ride...lol
@OneOldManRiding7 күн бұрын
Hello Jon, damn, and I thought my $113 I picked up a month ago to test headsets on was a deal! Excellent! - Frank
@sekaf41258 күн бұрын
my 01 FZ1 I put Ivans Jet Kit in. Totally transformed the bike! He is in New York.
@ez-brez90758 күн бұрын
I’m having issues trying to get used to feeling the shifter and brake. Hoping they start to break in soon. Definitely has more protection than my other adv boots though.
@Leprechaun798 күн бұрын
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong. Lithium Ion is shit in cold a sub degree weather
@Soso64bit8 күн бұрын
Amazing content, nice work!
@MotoPhotoAdventures9 күн бұрын
WOW!!! So glad you didn't water-lock any of your bikes. That would have been a real bummer! 🙂
@soggybawsmoto9 күн бұрын
Your footage perfectly demonstrates the resistance that a rocky/pebbly water crossing can make on a bike. I rode one a couple of weeks ago for the first time, and I wasn't expecting to feel like I was riding against a force. It's funny, for some reason I held my breath, as if I was going through the water myself - lol
@Radchenister9 күн бұрын
The Cloud River 2 has more solid sides. Personally, I think the Mongar 2 is excellent in 3 seasons, and passable in cold weather, so are most tents, you can easily counter by wearing better gear and having a decent sleep system.
@showmytime91779 күн бұрын
a diode in series with V+ and a 16V (minimum) 4700uF capacitor (or bigger) will solve most of the issues with rebooting when power dip. ask an electronics wizard for more info.
@darylaboyce9 күн бұрын
People have reported poor gas mileage with the 450.......in the 50s mpg.....a lot lower mpg than cb500x/nx500 and others in that weight/power class
@airadaimagery69210 күн бұрын
Is this still your favorite rain gear? And what do you wear over your hands if anything? I’m thinking about trying an over glove...
@OneOldManRiding10 күн бұрын
Hello Airda, I loaned the jacket out to a buddy, he lost it camping... I replaced it with the newer jacket from Nelson Rogg. It breathes better and I like it a bit more. The pants are still working well, no reason to replace those for me. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank New Jacket: amzn.to/3LUM481
@shawnhartley408910 күн бұрын
Just ordered a set Frank. Thanks for your review.
@OneOldManRiding10 күн бұрын
Hello Shawn, hope they work well for you. They are by far the least expensive option. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
@Nabucodonosor269410 күн бұрын
Hello, would you please tell me what measurements should you place on both wheels?
@OneOldManRiding10 күн бұрын
Certainly: Rear: mitas e-07 tires 130/80B17 65T Front: 100/90 19 57T Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
@RYwoodview10 күн бұрын
These are experiences I want to avoid at my age. But I didn't get how you ended up headed upstream instead of straight across.
@OneOldManRiding10 күн бұрын
Hello, I found large rocks in there. If you see some of the rocks on the trail, now imagine them under 18" of water. There was no way to go straight. I bounced off a very proud rock and it stopped my bike as I deflected up stream. - Frank
@RYwoodview10 күн бұрын
@@OneOldManRiding Yup, I don't want that!
@ParallelCamper10 күн бұрын
Another good workout. I was wondering if the Yamaha was going to start right up. Ah, adventure.
@genxgamerdad14110 күн бұрын
Even with a tall givi touring screen on my 1290, I was getting buffeting. I took a keyhole saw and drilled out a 3" hole in the screen. Made a tone of difference. Taller screens create negative pressure between you and the screen. Hole elements most of this. I can now ride without earplugs if I choose to. Not to mention I get more airflow over my mesh jacket.
@SwabbyG10 күн бұрын
just a guess here but i'm thinking you had wet feet right about then. 🤣🤣
@Motoramblings10 күн бұрын
Looks like some great riding, even if it is exhausting!!!!
@Motoramblings10 күн бұрын
Cool to see all the bikes running after that water!!!
@Motoramblings10 күн бұрын
2:19 I love how your buddies are watching, hoping to not have to get wet!!!
@JBean_COCR10 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I drove 2 hours to a cfmoto demo day in Colorado expecting to test drive this bike (OK per dealer), but Bill with CFMoto said it was not licensed so we couldn't ride it. I rode the 450NK instead. It had the jerky throttle at low speeds. I hadn't ridden this type of bike in 50 years so I was not that comfortable, but it had plenty of speed for highway and sound is lovely. Just got a call today saying they would be in late September or early October. Can't wait, got a gray one on order (#1 in queue).