Now I now where the edd flanders character from the Simpsons came from. Thanks for the vid.
@ambient72
7 жыл бұрын
Buying my new Versys 650 LT June 1st!! Really, really have enjoyed your videos! Thanks!!
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
You will love the Versys for sure! Thanks for the comment!
@AmericanMadeAdventures
7 жыл бұрын
Another good video Iron Horse! Thanks for sharing.
@LakeOfLitSterno
7 жыл бұрын
You sir have been Versys-ized. When the chance presents itself, try the Versys 1000. Truly extraordinary. It might be the "last bike you ever want..." It's that good all around! They are popular overseas with the many experienced older generation sport and touring riders there. It's a demographic that knows its stuff and can ride what it wants. They arrive at the one liter Versys from Beemer, Aprilla, Guzzi, Honda, Yamaha, you name it. I ride one and am entirely satisfied with it. They are even more rare than the V650 in the US... it's a best kept secret!
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
What an awesome comment! Thank you sir, and I might just have to take your advice!!
@sarojagrawal6729
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent vlog as usual. Keep up the good work.
@ironhorse8125
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Herzankerkreuz67
7 жыл бұрын
I did 350 miles on mine yesterday, 170 in sunshine 170 in rainy conditions.⛈ The Michelin road pilot 4 are really great tires, rain or shine with confidence👍 A couple of things I have changed are the exhaust, a Delkevic full system and a booster plug to achieve better low rev response. Safe rides 👍
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
I'll bet the first 170 in the sunshine was more fun than the rainy 170. Still, riding in the rain is better than not riding at all. Thanks Andree.
@mastersoanes
7 жыл бұрын
Michelin road pilot 4 - same and agreed!
@shreedevi2005
7 жыл бұрын
The Versys is a really good looking bike. I have always felt they did great with the design and of course it handles well too. With the Africa Twin there were really no specific instructions for break in. Just to not go to red line.
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Motonut. I do like the looks of the Africa Twin! especially the colors that you have
@trevinormandy14520
7 жыл бұрын
I'm studying and taking motorcycle lesson hoping to get my license soon, but I'm clearly looking at getting one of these (used) Great vid, thanks...
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
You can't go wrong with the Versys! It is a fantastic and versatile machine. Once you get yours you should video. What do you ride now?
@trevinormandy14520
7 жыл бұрын
The motorcycle school is using Kawasaki Z650's which are a bit too low for my taste, being 6feet 2 inches.
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you will have to tough it out to meet your goal then. The Versys is just your style then! Ride safe my friend!
@davidcarpenter8741
6 жыл бұрын
Ironhorse, when it's time for some new tires for that thing you should try the Shinko 705s, They are great for light offroad and dirt roads and still very good on pavement. The tire wear is very good. I have a 2008 Versys and I am on my second set of Shinko 705s and I could not be more pleased with the tires. A set runs for under $200 bucks so really you can't go wrong, I think they would be perfect for your riding style.
@ironhorse8125
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip David! Ans thanks for watching!
@dumptrump3788
4 жыл бұрын
Like you I'm back on a bike after a 40 year lay off. To re-start Ixm building my skills on a cheap, Suzuki GS500, but ultimately I want a Versys, ideally a 1000 SE LT, but the 650 would be nice too. Both just feel right & are decent prices.
@weljo2001
7 жыл бұрын
The Versys 650 is a great bike. I had an 09 and loved it. I put a 16T Front Sprocket on it and it made it even better. Rode it from Ft.Worth TX to Los Angeles CA in 2011 bike was loaded down and i weighed about 275lbs before gear. Bike handled it easily doing 80-95 mph most of the way. Did 850 miles the first day and the remaining 550 miles the next.....flic.kr/p/9L3V27 ...I now have a 2016 Versys 1000LT
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment my friend! I had another subscriber who recommended sprocket changes. It definitely has me thinking this could help. I plan on researching it further and then posting a video about the change. The bike seems a bit "tall" on gear from the factory so touring riders might enjoy a slight gear change. Ride safe!
@twatson6252
6 жыл бұрын
I love that they wheelie very well. Will it cruise 85 mph for long periods.
@ironhorse8125
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes the wheel goes up easy on this bike!!
@Shaiy007
7 жыл бұрын
I got excited when I was looking at your account info and I saw Lafayette.... I live in Lafayette, La, not Indiana.. Oh, well. I would have liked to have rode with you. Be safe! : )
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
Well, it sounds like a roadtrip then! :) Thanks for the comment Sherri!
@krisstoute6123
6 жыл бұрын
Got me too!
@jaimeriveras
6 жыл бұрын
Great, fun video. Beautiful country. Are you wearing gloves that leave the tips of your fingers unprotected? I took a fall while wearing a pair; my fingers and knuckles where swollen for days. I now wear full protection gloves.
@ironhorse8125
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Jaime, thanks for watching. Yes, those are fingerless gloves and I have since upgraded to full armor gloves with finger protection. Ride safe!!
@brad_Ca
7 жыл бұрын
I ride a Harley myself but have recently been interested in buying an adventure style bike, I basically want to do some touring and light off road stuff nothing crazy. I've looked at the FJ-09 and a Tiger 800 xcx. I'm interested in the Versys 650 LT but have taken it for a test ride yet.
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Brad. These are all good bikes and you'll make the right choice for yourself I am sure. I miss my Harley still, but the Versys is working better for my type of riding and needs!
@williamkennedy6662
Жыл бұрын
Why no more videos?????
@gavel44
4 жыл бұрын
I love my 650 LT. I also have a Harley Road King and Street Glide. I love all of them in different ways...no comparing. But, I wish I could make my Versys sound like a crotch rocket. Please tell me what you use for a microphone, when I use my go pro, I have too much wind noise.
@kellyabercrombie9769
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I’m late to the party. I got here as fast as I could. So are you still riding the Versys 650? Still like it?
@ShawnKitchen
7 жыл бұрын
I don't mean to sound like "that guy", but I've always been puzzled at motorcyclists who regard Interstate riding as this... *thing* that's such a challenge and has to be somehow "prepared" for. It's just a road. I see riders all the time who are traveling at Interstate speeds even though they're on 55 mph roads, but you say the word "Interstate" to them and suddenly they get nervous.
@ironhorse8125
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment...for sure by now I ride the interstate every day back and forth to work and am quite comfortable on it at 75 MPH. I think it is actually more safe than riding through town now. Thanks again, Shawn.
@TexasMan77
6 жыл бұрын
Looks good! It doesn’t wind out at high rpm on those roads? Thanks..
@ironhorse8125
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching TX! It runs about 5000 RPM at 70MPH. It still has more to go if needed. I am playing around with idea of adjusting sprockets though because most of my riding is at 60 plus on some highway and the vibration is concerning. Ride safe.
@TexasMan77
6 жыл бұрын
IronHorse Thank you. I like the 650 LT as a first and only bike. Do you consider it comfortable and adequate for long distance touring, perhaps cross country? I’d use mine as an all around bike. Thanks again.
@ironhorse8125
6 жыл бұрын
TX, I think you will not be disappointed with the Versys then. It is a comfortable ride and very versatile. Best wishes on selecting your first bike!!
@georgepipinis542
6 жыл бұрын
Hello from Greece! I'm 38 years old but I'm new at bikes world. I just got my license, and I'm looking forward for my first bike. I'm tall 6.2 or 1.88cm if you prefer! 😂 would you recommend me versys 650 as my first bike (but with no experience)? Thank you in advance!
@TexasMan77
4 жыл бұрын
How have you been? Still have the bike?
@dionmoore879
6 жыл бұрын
How does it do on curves? Seeing how you don't have any out there. LoL
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