Sure. Send me your email address.

I know. I couldn’t believe that I did that. Ask that effort for nothing, all because I was concentration on getting them both done at the same time and doing the video too. I tell you, making videos sometimes are a right PITA since you not only have to consider what you are doing but you are always thinking about the video as well. 😏

@@GrumpyGoat I can imagine! :)

Great comment and good tips. Thanks!

I have not used up my can of the DuPont product so can't answer your question. Sorry.

Unfortunately I have no idea. We were on a bus tour and I didn’t take note of the name of this beach. Sorry.

Thanks for the comment.

Not that easy. I am waiting for a letter, but not holding my breath. So far, not pleased by how BMW NA is handling this issue. The chances are high that I’ll not be buying another [shaft-driven] BMW.

There’s more to come. 😏

Thanks for the comment. For me patches will always be better than plugs, since it is working with the air pressure inside the tire to resist leakage, as opposed to resisting the air pressure trying to blow the repair out. That said, I have also had excellent results using the string-type plugs, and for the reason you noted. Not sure why your patch peeled, but with non-heat type vulcanizing, it all comes down to good prep using good glue, and sealing the edges of the patch.

@@GrumpyGoat i would say it fails due to heat cycles, motorcycle tires get very hot very fast.

Thanks for the comment. I think that this video will answer all your questions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt5pn9aExq3OYnU.html

When I was thinking of purchasing the Tiger 900 I was also of the same mindset. I am a commuter & long distance rider, with aspirations of going off-road occasionally to get to a remote location for motocamping or to get the best views. So I was also thinking that the GT Pro would be better than the Rally Pro. Like you I liked the spoked wheels but at 5'-8" I was mostly concerned about reaching the ground. See this initial test ride on a Tiger 900 Rally which helped seal the decision: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbWKa8WKqOCapaM.html To answer your question: The Rally Pro would be just as comfortable on the highway as the GT Pro, since the only difference is in the suspension. When cruising that makes no difference in the riding experience. If you like to ride the twisties a lot and will not be riding on highways for long distances then maybe the GT Pro is better. Also if you ride with full load or a pillion to a significant degree, then the GT Pro is better since it has automatic rear pre-load adjustment. I am very pleased with the Rally Pro as a long-distance highway bike even fully loaded, and with the long-travel suspension it handles bumpy stretches (e.g. construction zones) like riding on a magic carpet. I have other videos that would probably answer your question better than this comment.

Thanks for the comment. The Rally Pro handles poor roads with ease that’s for sure. The heat from the radiator blowback is pretty hot on the front of the thighs, and if riding in those temperatures the radiator fans will likely be on more often than not. Heat deflectors can be bought from Ali Express but they don’t help that much, but better than nothing I suppose. Best thing is to angle your legs outwards a bit to get the thighs out of the heat. Of riding steadily, like on a highway, the heat on your legs is not so bad as the wind rushing by helps dissipate the heat better.

@@GrumpyGoat Thanks for the feedback. My riding will be a combination of smaller roads, some highway and quite a bit of riding around congested cities such as Bangkok. I'm currently in Singapore trying to find a demo bike to ride before heading to Thailand, but so far no luck. At the moment, the heat is my only real concern on the Triumph. I have seen a couple of videos on the deflectors, but they seem a bit hit and miss. Hopefully I can find a bike to demo. I was also looking at the 2024 Africa Twin, but after contacting may dealers and Honda HQ in Thailand, nobody is able to tell me when, or even if, that will be released in Thailand. At least I know the Tiger is available so that's risen to the top of my list, pending a demo ride. Thanks again for all your info. It's been very valuable.

Yes the laptop installation is a bit dated, but so is vehicle software. DT appears to stay on top of the connectivity with the bike through various model years so for me that is important. I made is video largely to clarify the installation process. My having a Windows machine (and with the latest version of Windows) was a plus in DT's favour. I don't like working from a phone and no longer have an Android phone anyway and TuneECU does not work with Windows.

@@GrumpyGoat thank you for your answer. correct... TuneEcu doesn't work with Window or Apple, just with Android, so only phones.

You may be right! 😏 I think Grump is mad at me. There is more to this drama. Keep watching.

@@GrumpyGoat If I remember correctly my sound bomb was mounted incorrectly it's opening was upwards so water would fill it up the horn failed don't remember if it affected the can-smart

@@marklawless1726 The horn for mine is mounted face down inside the cowl and the bike has not seen rain in years. So it’s not that. But there’s more … 😏

I had a can smart fail on me after parking it for the winter here in Alberta. 2021 I believe it was. I had it less than a year on my 2018 RT. It was replaced by Twisted Throttle. Have not had any problems since. What I read online was that some of the can smarts had issues dealing with temp changes. Not sure if that’s true. My bike is stored in a heated garage.

They do fail. A friend of mine is on his 3rd Hex ex Can. Same as the Cansmart.

They are no different from standard clear Shoei visors when facing oncoming headlights. No more glare than normal. If you are having problems naturally with glare these won’t exacerbate the issue. You need to get that issue addressed with the optometrist separately.

All in the video. 🙂

Glad to hear that it worked out for you on your '24 per the BB instructions directly. I too fitted it up loose and wiggled everything so that they found their natural "set" position. But I had to adjust the clamp parts as in the video. No issues with the knob for the brake lever as my BB backbone is well clear, with the BB backbones aligned with both levers.

Sounds like an updated version

@@GrumpyGoat could be.

@@brighton1950 So I actually checked the MT 44 and it is not an upgrade to the MT 40. The latter is a handgrup with a bluetooth remote, whereas the MT 44 (while having the ball head) has no remote. Link here: www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-mt-44-extendable-vlog-tripod-2502b?_pos=1&_psq=MT-44&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Not sure either. Best to check with the manufacturer’s website and compare the part numbers for the crash bars for each bike.

Hmmmm … 🤔 I don’t think that there is any connection between tint level and cost. The tint is actually sufficient for my Texas sun. Of course I also wear photochromic tinted glasses, but behind the visor they are clear so I only get the darkness from the tint and it’s fine. I’d I have the visor open so that my glasses darken and then lower the visor it’s too dark. This one is a winner any way you look at it, especially when leaving for work in the dark and returning in brilliant sunshine.

Ahead of you on that one ... stay tuned to the channel. The oil change vid is coming next Sunday in Part 1 of the 6000-mile service. The following Sunday will be the rest of the Service in Part 2 of the mini-series. Please remember to watch, like and share the videos. 🙂

There is an Android-based app TuneECU which is used with a Bluetooth single. I wanted a Windows-based solution just like my wired GS-911 for the BMW. That is Windows also and so far I’ve not had the need for more portability. Besides, my laptop goes on long trips with me. 😏

Thanks. The sat nav bracket is a Vortex made by a member of the original RS forum member, who has long since stopped making them. See the video here: 2016 BMW R1200 RS - Vortex GPS Bracket installation kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKmpbLVmu8rFfJs.html

Perfectly. Just as good as the day I installed it.

@@GrumpyGoat Thanks for your response! If you don't mind I have another question. I just bought one of this, but when i tried I felt my phone swinging too much on it, so I was wondering if this is expected or not.

@@ediogracie If the phone is vibrating a bit then that is probably fine. But it depends on the phone and the bike. The higher frequencies of vibration is what kills the camera on the iPhone. For instance I had an iPhone fail on an S1000R with a hard mount. When I changed to a Quadlock with the vibration dampener, there was no more failures. If you have more doubts you should contact Quadlock.

Price is not the only factor when choosing a bike.

Yes. When the lock knob is installed on the rack, it is the washer that keeps it from falling off the rack. Then when you install the rack on the bike you simply turn the knob to align the prongs with the slots in the holes on the tab and turn the knob. Of course the key needs to be used to lock the knob to keep it from spinning, when installing the rack. After it is attached then use the key to set the knob to spin freely.

Thanks very helpful, my downloaded instructions were not clear....same license plate problem here..need longer bolts.

You just have to position the washer square on the end of the shaft, line up the slots in the washer with the prongs on the shaft, and push down with firm but steady force to go past the prongs while splaying the claws of the washer apart enough so that they bite on the shaft. Kinda hard to explain but it just requires enough force. BTW, the claws of the washer have to be facing up as you place the washer on the end of the shaft. Facing downward won’t allow you to push the washer down onto the shaft.

Thanks for the great comment. The videos I tend to make convert the information I would have liked to see when buying the product and this is no different. I have used it several times since buying it and am very pleased with the panniers. 👍

@@GrumpyGoat Two days later your video appeared on the healtech thunderbox. Also super informative. When the world realises how good you at what you do please keep your integrity.

@@volvogt21 Thanks for the great comment. Of course I will maintain that focus ... it may not bring me great commercial success with the KZfaq algorithm (and that is a shame) because it is not based on drama and superficial BS excitement, but on facts that would hopefully be of actual use to an owner. 😉

Thanks for the comment, such as it was. FYI, I did ride the bike before the sale was final. I was satisfied enough to take delivery.