Thanks Tim! Enjoyed the years of content. After that long of following YOUR travels, I'm going to attempt my first BDR (your AZBDR) next Friday..... wish me luck. (DR 650)
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Have fun and good luck, that route goes through some really beautiful scenery!
@kevinsterner9490
Жыл бұрын
Good advice Tim. A bunch of people will argue that a modern O-ring chain doesn't need lubrication. I understand the principal of the o-rings holding in the lubrication. But I feel keeping it clean and lubed makes the chain and sprockets last longer. I have 24K miles on my Africa Twin and the sprockets look brand new. I clean and lube it about every 500 miles. Keep the content coming
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome you’re getting that much life out of your chain. I agree about the o rings and it’s still a good idea to do some cleaning and lubricating the chain.
@spencertheboxpitintexas
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, absolutely agree with you. Have the same mileage on my AT as well and the chain and sprockets look great as well.
@yamondakawazuki8941
Жыл бұрын
Always nice to see you and get some tips, thanks again Tim!
@henryhawk978
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video Tim. Keeping up with basic maintenance is a big part of longevity of parts. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Henry glad you enjoyed it! Ride safe
@Mortikaismiles
Жыл бұрын
Cleaning the bike on a long trip always seems like the hardest task even though it's one of the easiest. Definitly important though.
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449
Жыл бұрын
Hay mate , hope you are ok 👌 I noticed your hands shackling along . And great 👍 tips . Paul from Australia 🇦🇺
@sneww4282
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to check tire pressure when you go to an area with much different elevation as well. If I'm headed into the mountains I like to stop after a few thousand feet of elevation gain and adjust it. Also, in addition to cleaning the bike up every so often, don't forget to clean yourself as well. On long trips one of the best feelings if you are out in the wilderness camping every day, is swinging by a truck stop and paying for a shower. Also, carry spare bulbs. its often forgot, but if you lose a headlight or tail light and get stuck travelling in the dark, it can be very unsafe. there was a story from one of the Revzilla guys getting stuck 20 miles in on the road to the grand canyon at night with no tail light, and a police officer made him camp on the side of the road until the next morning and wouldn't let him go back to town. I had a headlight go out last year in the middle of a trek across Nevada and didn't have one, but luckily I was able to get somewhere to buy one before dark. don't want to be in that position again. Also switched my yellow fogs over to LED so that a drop in the dirt wont break the bulbs. had that happen before as well. I have an 07 R12GS, went older on purpose since its oil cooled only. Know your bike and what parts you might need to carry. An example is that I now carry an extra alternator belt after one went bad in the middle of a trip on me, was squealing like crazy, and was struggling to keep the battery charged. I had to wait 2 days to get a replacement since nowhere had them in stock where I was.
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Great points! I agree about tire pressure. Good tip on knowing what parts to carry
@mikec1254
Жыл бұрын
another tip. If you know your bike has a history of a part crapping out carry a spare if you can.. The mfg of my bike put a crappy fuel pump in for a few model years. A riding friend has the same model he told me to buy an extra fuel pump glad i did. Broke down last year shop fixed my bike next day. On the road again very quickly. they did not have any stock They said it would have been a few days before they could get one. They said lucky i had one with me. When i got home bought another replacement just in case. Good info on this video thanks
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! Definitely a good idea to be prepared for known common issues.
@darrenthompson8376
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim :)
@chema1546
Жыл бұрын
Ok 👍👌 super
@chonkyb3134
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent information!
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mayali1367
Жыл бұрын
Gracias por los consejos Tim. Saludos desde España.
@davechavis4275
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, Just did all my maintenance (1200 gsa) Purr’s as it should.
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Have fun
@philippeereboom3561
Жыл бұрын
Nut or bolt keeps getting loose, try a spring washer or a few drops of lock-tight.
@Jon_Bass4001
Жыл бұрын
The last chain-driven bike I owned was a ‘91 FJ1200. The shop recommended Motul brand lube, used sparingly. Good results. Sold that bike after 5 years and have had shaft drives since including the GS. I agree with your points about keeping the bike clean. So important to get hands and eyes on these machines regularly. Perfect time to find the little stuff like loose hardware before it grows into a problem.
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
I miss my shaft drive, chain maintenance isn't too bad but nothing compares to the smoothness of a shaft drive. Well said about keeping the bike clean, good time to find loose hardware.
@mikemarthaller8789
Жыл бұрын
Clean bike Another advantage is a clean machine does not attract the "Law" This based on many conversations with the DOT/MOT during my trucking DAZE😂
@pacopetepnw3434
Жыл бұрын
Nice job listing, wash often for general inspection. Looking forward to a status update on Patreon. 😁
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been super busy lately but I am going to be posting on there soon :)
@eziodamico633
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, thanks for the tips. Which kind of air compressor do you use? The one in the video is very small ....do you have an amazon link for that?
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
It's the Dynaplug air compressor. it's not on Amazon any more unfortunately. You might still be able to find it somewhere else though,.
@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield
Жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks. What tent it that?
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2
@lordvader2060
Жыл бұрын
When the king of the road talks, I listen.
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know about all that but thank you 😁
@timlubbers2884
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see your back on a GS . Did you get rid of the 650? Or just garage it? 🙏🙏
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Sorry it's old footage I was using, I'm on a Triumph Tiger 850 now
@timlubbers2884
Жыл бұрын
@@FTAAdventures guess it’s been a while 🤔 Hope your enjoying the ride, it seemed small to me (most likely a perception thing) .
@LonerCycle
Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to add this: Metal valve stems! Rubbers ones can crack when they get old. And of course, it will be in the middle of nowhere. Don't ask me how I know.
@tonybarnes4243
Жыл бұрын
Bro, you ok? Your videos are super short, not like your normal uploads.
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
The next few are going to be short too. I’m working on a big secret project coming out soon. Then I’ll be back to longer videos.
@tonybarnes4243
Жыл бұрын
@@FTAAdventures no worries bro, just checking on you.
@metalpolishshop
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, go over the bike and check everything. Fix before you leave. If you fix what you know is marginal before the trip and you break down, well that just sucks.. don't fix it and break down on your trip well that just shows intelligence
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@bhaz1987
Жыл бұрын
At bike washing you totally lost me But I wish you the best, really
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
No worries, ride safe!
@mikemerrill175
Жыл бұрын
Back on a GS?
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Old footage
@doc650adventures
Жыл бұрын
These are absolutely spot on tips! Maintenance is super important for the longevity of your bike. The tire pressure check should be done each day before you ride. Elevation can also change your tires pressure. Great video Tim! Cheers!
@pacopetepnw3434
Жыл бұрын
DOC!!
@doc650adventures
Жыл бұрын
@@pacopetepnw3434 Brother Pete! Cheers Buddy!
@FTAAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you agree
@eddcurry1245
Жыл бұрын
All good points Tim. All I can say is expect the unexpected.
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