The Pan America Incident
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Speed Twin Slays THE DRAGON
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@crayzbiker
@crayzbiker 21 сағат бұрын
Good video. Although coming from a road glide limited, this thing is a moped in weight. I just picked up one of these and it's so much easier getting in the garage, taking corners and powering up. Thanks for sharing this review.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 9 сағат бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear you're enjoying your Pan Am.
@johnsnow228
@johnsnow228 22 сағат бұрын
Why did you delist and then realist the video
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 21 сағат бұрын
I've never delisted it
@damianmcnulty7663
@damianmcnulty7663 Күн бұрын
Thanks Mr Blamm, great video, really enjoyed the soundtrack. Love from Scotland.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 21 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@allanotoole3304
@allanotoole3304 5 күн бұрын
Ever hear the saying horses for courses🤔you buy/ride it for what it is and you’re riding style is different too the next person. Hopefully you’re comments won’t deter new riders.
@stefanocappella9612
@stefanocappella9612 7 күн бұрын
Great video 🇨🇦 new sub
@aidencoder
@aidencoder 10 күн бұрын
I have that helmet, in yellow and the ST1200 is my aim for my next bike. Subscribed.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 10 күн бұрын
Hah, we'd be Speed Twin twins
@DaveSunderland
@DaveSunderland 10 күн бұрын
Freddie Dobbs would have taken the battery out for a night to reset the computer. He’s had his dramas.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 10 күн бұрын
Good point!
@tedhike6279
@tedhike6279 14 күн бұрын
Thank you! BTW- The fix for the bugs on your lens...set a frog atop the camera. Works every time.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 14 күн бұрын
Genius!
@edgaryellow
@edgaryellow 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I am still not convinced though. And I don’t want to modify my throttle housing with something that can break and clog things. I have noticed that Road mode is jerky but Sport mode is much better ! Sport mode and proper throttle gripping works for me :) problem solved!
@Theoderich
@Theoderich 16 күн бұрын
Sounds completely different than stock. Gone is the deep muscly tone.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 16 күн бұрын
Here it is now that the cat is gone: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpd6e9pqmrmwd3k.htmlsi=UjKxJMvWJkLLj6rz
@andrewharris6980
@andrewharris6980 17 күн бұрын
100% I have two pair of boots and a pair of gloves, I love these products so much, I sent my nephew in Pennsylvania a pair of boots!
@user-ly1in3vs2i
@user-ly1in3vs2i 18 күн бұрын
8:08 only man shaking nozzle😅
@recondmv6342
@recondmv6342 18 күн бұрын
Outstanding videos. An incredible amount of work in getting the raw footage and editing. I really enjoy your videos. Please keep making great content. I am binging on your touring vids. Ride safe and have fun.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 18 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@steveo634
@steveo634 18 күн бұрын
Good debrief
@berndkalweit6856
@berndkalweit6856 20 күн бұрын
Love your videos interesting your comments about the shocks and back sprocket cheers from the land down under 😂
@cloud9847
@cloud9847 22 күн бұрын
LOLOLOL i did...i did think you were about to try that shit and I was like "bold move cotton, lets see how it plays out". Thanks for the video bud.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 22 күн бұрын
Haha, I bet there's somebody out there who could pull it off. Like those guys who change out their front wheel while doing a wheelie.
@marteriamarterium2564
@marteriamarterium2564 23 күн бұрын
the lugage problem can be solved with an other box behind the bike right?
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 23 күн бұрын
Yes, as long as your suspension setup can handle that weight distribution
@davidberry5015
@davidberry5015 26 күн бұрын
I have one and it’s a perfect cruiser.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 26 күн бұрын
Nice. I like them more every time I see one.
@user-fv1576
@user-fv1576 26 күн бұрын
What’s it like in the rain? As a tourer?
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 26 күн бұрын
Great in the rain with the right tires. Great tourer for 200-300 mile days in the mountains or 300-400 mile days on the freeway. Any longer than that and seat comfort will be your limitation.
@garydavis2265
@garydavis2265 27 күн бұрын
What is your fuel range and mpg?
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 27 күн бұрын
About 60mpg on the freeway. Furthest I've ever gone on a tank was 205 miles, but that was scary; indicated range was at zero for a good 5-10 miles, and I pumped more than the listed capacity back into the tank afterward. A reasonable freeway fuel range for this bike is more like 180. In day-to-day life I'm averaging 48mpg and refueling at about 140.
@garydavis2265
@garydavis2265 27 күн бұрын
What you lack in talent you make up in persistent and humility. I really enjoy these videos
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 27 күн бұрын
Thank you
@jfro9240
@jfro9240 27 күн бұрын
What happened to your bike when you were out west? Check engine light and abs light? I have never seen an update. Thanks!
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 27 күн бұрын
It turned out to just be the battery going bad: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebGXnZmT1LergYU.htmlsi=61hXYFfyTwL6Xhy4
@gabrieleangione5139
@gabrieleangione5139 27 күн бұрын
So what tyres do u suggest?
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 27 күн бұрын
Michelin Road 5 or 6
@gabrieleangione5139
@gabrieleangione5139 27 күн бұрын
@@VanBlamm pirelli phantom sportscomb???
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 27 күн бұрын
@@gabrieleangione5139 No to Pirelli Phantom!! They are awful, it is a shame Triumph put them on so many bikes.
@garydavis2265
@garydavis2265 28 күн бұрын
Great video!
@olegtsu4717
@olegtsu4717 29 күн бұрын
Круто. Я проехал на своём triumph bonneville T 100 540 миль за 12 часов)
@freehomedesignphilippines9058
@freehomedesignphilippines9058 29 күн бұрын
Nice support
@skatpk9196
@skatpk9196 29 күн бұрын
I noticed that "Kendon" owners don't show how difficult it is to tilt the trailer up. It is almost impossible to tilt up the trailer as it starts to roll forward on the dollie wheels. I had to jamb the trailer against the wall in order to tilt the trailer up. A second person is necessary. I will be looking to sell mine. This is not acceptable!
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm 29 күн бұрын
Apologies for not showing it in the video, but I did figure out a technique to make this work with just one person. While the trailer is still laid flat, rotate the lower pair of caster wheels so that they point up (they'll want to fall down, so you must balance them carefully). In this position, they won't contact the ground until the trailer is vertical enough not to roll on them. If this doesn't work, try laying a 2x4 out to act as a chock for the caster wheels when they reach the ground. Try these before you give up on this trailer
@skatpk9196
@skatpk9196 29 күн бұрын
@@VanBlamm I have 4 steel swivel wheels. They have zero grip and skate on the concrete. I am going to look into rubber swivel wheels with a foot brake. My Kendon is a two bike 1995 model in mint condition. About 600 miles and garage stored.
@robgerety
@robgerety Ай бұрын
Get the Ohlins and most importantly set them up properly with the correct spring.
@williamduckworth305
@williamduckworth305 Ай бұрын
I have a Craig letter triumph hurricane with the original BSA rocket 3 ...mabey ill sell it and get 1 of these ..lol
@blanvamm
@blanvamm Ай бұрын
Take a shot every time he talks about boy scouts
@dirtroadie5747
@dirtroadie5747 Ай бұрын
There's a simple hack for the sluggish handling of the T120: increase the tire pressure by a few PSI. I know that sounds stupid, but it has become a well-known phenomenon with this bike. The recommended pressures from Triumph are some of the lowest I have seen for any street motorcycle. Why Triumph did it this way, only they could answer, but I was decidedly unhappy with my T120's reluctance to turn until I found a post on the TriumphRat forums talking about this exact subject. I went from 32/36 PSI to 35/39 and it was like a different bike. It still weighs 520 lbs, so it is never going to be an Aprilia Tuono, but now it is acceptably nimble for a sporty cruiser.
@silverback802
@silverback802 Ай бұрын
I have done a plus 1 on a couple of my bikes. Makes a big difference
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
I eventually went minus 3 in the rear (roughly same effect as +1 in front). Cruising is noticeably easier now, and acceleration has not suffered.
@fennecfox8084
@fennecfox8084 Ай бұрын
What gloves are you wearing in this video?
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
The Indie Ridge Golden Gloves. Recommended!
@ijaxon6675
@ijaxon6675 Ай бұрын
There's a lot of shitty batteries floating around. BMW, and Harley have had a fair share of complaints about batteries.
@chriscarbaugh3936
@chriscarbaugh3936 Ай бұрын
I had a set of non-remote res Ohlins and they really sucked. The adjustments just did not made any difference. I heard that if you start from zero and count out clicks they can be damaged?? Anyhow, sold the bike, a Triumph Bonnie SE. Go with Nitrons. I did w my Speed Twin and I am happy. Just make sure they are not over sprung!
@chriscarbaugh3936
@chriscarbaugh3936 Ай бұрын
Great video by the way. I am from Hagerstown, my brother lives in Leesburg. We both ride. I now live overseas in Scotland. Great Highland roads when the weather is nice. Really like my Speed Twin; forever bike??
@wsjwsj2743
@wsjwsj2743 Ай бұрын
Doesn't this guy get tired? Salute to him
@richardstephenhempshall2451
@richardstephenhempshall2451 Ай бұрын
Going to have these fitted to 114 breakout in chrome ,wanted v&h slash slip ons but none in stock nice video
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
You will not be disappointed
@Marc.S.78
@Marc.S.78 Ай бұрын
Hate your videos. They make me want that bike soooo much. Have a Tracer 9 GT right now which is perfect, but does not have a soul…..that is really the only thing wrong with it. Will probably get the Triumph anyway.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Hah thanks. A Speed Twin 1200 and Tracer 9 GT would make great stablemates if you can have both!
@princeofpersia9705
@princeofpersia9705 Ай бұрын
I don t understand…can I ask u if with a new ecu by dnk your bike have anyway 3 map rain/road/sport but modified for your exhaust?
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Yes, same three maps as before but each one has been modified with the correct air/fuel ratios for the exhaust
@princeofpersia9705
@princeofpersia9705 Ай бұрын
@@VanBlamm thank you!!
@youcanthide004
@youcanthide004 Ай бұрын
Indie Ridge is Top-Tier & Their Customer Service Is Exemplary!
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Amen!
@panpantheman78
@panpantheman78 Ай бұрын
pretty
@45calGunslinger
@45calGunslinger Ай бұрын
Here's the thing; if Triumph offered a Speed Twin R with all the goodies, SIGNIFICANTLY less people would buy the Thruxton R. I'm amazed that the Twin is as close to a Thruxton as it is with that smaller price tag.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Now that the Thruxton is officially getting discontinued, I wonder if the door has been opened for a proper Speed Twin R
@hagnbike
@hagnbike Ай бұрын
I'm even more happy with my '21 XC now. Thanks for the video!
@stanleylawson9015
@stanleylawson9015 Ай бұрын
Much deeper sounds without decat
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
True
@h.nguyen4193
@h.nguyen4193 Ай бұрын
back in the day when you go oversea's and ask people directions they will give you directions in a North to south way to travel. But in the United States people give you directions in the Right to Left, up and down way of travel. Its super interesting. Scientist think this is so because overseas the direction is dictated toward the movement of the Sun. So people know where north and south is at all times. but in America people have no idea where north and south is located directly where they're standing.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
It is true, in America the sun rises to the right and sets to the left
@zaallen81
@zaallen81 Ай бұрын
Great video 👌🏻
@christopherwilliams6854
@christopherwilliams6854 Ай бұрын
Great channel and content, Van Blamm. I too have an XC and find it to be best of several worlds. It really feels like a premium bike, with cruise, lit buttons in the dark, fit and finish, and engine/ride quality. I’m quite smitten. I had the speed twin on my short list, but found the motorcycle just a little too small. This one fits perfectly. Is it fun at 85 on the freeway? No. But it’s amazing from 0-75, on my roads here in Northern California and in the garage.
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
@pezb1
@pezb1 Ай бұрын
Excellent vid ,just. Swaped my thruxton r for this and can't wait to blast around yorks....
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Nice! I'll be very interested to hear how the StripleR's handling compares to the Thruxton R with its Ohlins
@tk9013992
@tk9013992 Ай бұрын
Crazy Trip Van Blamm, So i ride the Triumph T120, compared to your bike i have approx 20 less HP but a much more comfortable stock seat 🙂My longest trips have only been half of yours but i really do everything to avoid highways hence not so easy to rack up the miles...on the other hand the miles are not my usual goal but the general ride is. Sometimes one needs to get from A to B and then one might need to go on the highway. You posted the temperature 3deg celcius as i also have open bike like yours and i also have the stock heated grips. My problem is after 40min in those temperature my finger are so cold, the heated grips do not help much for the finger hovering over the break and only warms up the inside of the hands and fingers. So i am curious how you managed this long trip in that temperature? BR Tore (Norway)
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Hi Tore! I believe the stock heated grips are not known for being exceptionally warm; my Koso grips, though the installation isn't exactly seamless, do get a bit hotter than Triumph's. I also don't ride with fingers on the brake when I'm just cruising, which probably helps. Lastly, I love my Rev'It Boxer H2O gloves, they are very good in the cold. Even with all that, my hands do go numb after a while, and I just have to carry on. Ride safe!
@kylefunk546
@kylefunk546 Ай бұрын
Haha soon to be a new rider and I’m stuck between the iron 1200 or the 114 low rider s haha granted yes the LRS is heavier, bigger and way more torque but I’ve never been a speed demon and I could potentially grow into this bike and not want another one and yes I’ll be buying an engine guard and rear frame slides and yea it’s more expensive but I think ima lean towards getting a LRS
@VanBlamm
@VanBlamm Ай бұрын
Between the two, start on the 1200 and then upgrade. You'll pick up some bad habits trying to manage the LRS as a new rider. If you have the patience to start small and upgrade after a year, you will become a way more skilled rider and appreciate the LRS much more.