I just purchased a new muffler from Poland called the Dominator. I saw it in a video from Australia and loved the sound and the cost! If you look at what's out there they seem to range from $500 to $1,000 US. Way too much than I wanted to pay. The Dominator is stainless steel and very nice quality and about 1/2 the weight of the OEM exhaust. It was $224! I received it in about 5 days and was blown away how quickly it came. I put it on yesterday. With the baffle in it sounds almost exactly like the stock exhaust. With the baffle out it's that throaty smooth growl that is music to the ears.
@seisamigos397
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dan-qm7ho I hear ya! Nice to see quality work at a reasonable price!
@heybiker
3 жыл бұрын
I like this guy and his frankness. Riders who want durable equipment, listen to his descriptions and evaluation because he will not sugar coat the comparisons.
@MrAndrew1953
3 жыл бұрын
I'd add a top box before panniers just from a traffic filtering viewpoint. Just so handy for storing your helmet in a secure locked place and shopping. In Australia, Yamaha offers a lot of those extras as a package deal model.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
I went with the bags because they carry more and I can’t filter anyways. Apparently Yamaha does not recommend the bags and top box because of too much stress on the frame.
@MrAndrew1953
3 жыл бұрын
@@DifferentSpokesTV I think a lot of that depends on the ruggedness of the country you cover and weight you're carrying. In most cases the convenience of having the top box is a higher priority for me. For around town I use a Honda CB500F with a 56 lite Givi top box for holding my helmet, shopping. It hasn't been off since I put on the bike. I also use it to store a puncture kit, waterproof pants.
@chrishart8548
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndrew1953 side cases make filtering near impossible. The T7 is nice and narrow otherwise.
@Ramjet257
3 жыл бұрын
@@DifferentSpokesTV The bags are no wider than the handlebars.
@areyoulying4937
3 жыл бұрын
Bought mine today, literally! Been on line spending cash like it’s free!
@JohannesDalenMC
3 жыл бұрын
This is completely subjective, but I thought I’d shoot this in here anyways. After listening to all the soundclips on youtube, I think the stock exhaust is just as good as the better ones. To me it would be CRAZY to pay several hunders bucks for better sound, but if your reasoning is the weight loss, I’m all with you! Great video, from a fellow T7 owner.
@ccooper8785
3 жыл бұрын
Come on Yamaha ! Hard cases come with locks including an extra one in case you fit the topcase !!! New bike is looking good. Look forward to the Harley and Brookes bike updates. Best wishes.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We’ll pimp the hog out a bit in the spring and do some motorcycle camping. Brooke already likes that bike but we definitely have to tweak it to fit her better.
@randycallow3736
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the OEM Yamaha luggage and then I Googled how to say-I will kill you- in Japanese.. never been as disappointed in a design that just gets worse and worse..2 tiny screws hidden on the inside of the case that hold the lock.. take each out carefully..one at a time and put blue threadlock on it today!! Don't wait.. you will find out in the rain, while camping that losing one little screw makes the bag unopenable.. the hooks for locks will keep a kitten out of your stuff.. but the locks can't keep wind, vibration or anyone on drugs from opening up the cases
@daveinwla6360
3 жыл бұрын
Finding and installing your own pannier locks is a hassle, BUT... at least you can choose what brand and type of lock and level of security. Medeco locks, for instance, cannot be picked. First, though, I'd make it hard to remove the mounting racks from the bike's frame.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll look them up.
@rainsadventures8367
3 жыл бұрын
They are givi manufactured cases, just order directly from them.
@_trao
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer having just one key to open my panniers and turn on the ignition of the bike. I guess this is why Yamaha sells the locks separately.
@KingKiavash
3 жыл бұрын
People who complain about the Yamaha heated grips don't know how to set them up properly, sadly even the dealer that installed mine didn't know. There are actually 9 settings, 3 temperatures per setting. If you read the manual, it's clearly explained. At the top setting, it's actually warmer than the Oxfords. And if anyone wants to know how, you hold down the button right after you turn the bike key to on position for 5 seconds until the light starts blinking. Then click until 3 lights are lit and now you have the highest wattage.
@hellderson
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a T700 same color and almost same set up, but the hardcases, I only have two little accessories more, a touratech water pump guard, is small piece but protects the water pump from being exposed to you boot or a fall and it's so easy to install, 3 screws, takes like 3 minutes, not so expensive for a touratech thingy, that, and a rear break pedal extensor that I find more comfortable, but that's it, almost like yours but here in Madrid! Thanks for sharing the vids
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for the comment.
@McPappan
3 жыл бұрын
I drive both HD and T7, the best out of two worlds ;-)
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, both ability and character.
@brianq103
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck and have fun with your T7! I did the S.M.A.R.T. rider course with my T7 because even though I have lots of MX experience, my off-road skills are lacking, especially with a bike that's two and a half times the weight of what I used to ride in the dirt. It was well worth it because it let me know what my real abilities are with this bike and the stock tires. I changed the tires a week after the course...me, I'm still working on.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I live near some serious off roaring trails and if Brooke gets that dual-sport we’ll both sign up for some courses there in the spring. Hope that SMART course pays off for you.
@michaellaughlin3962
3 жыл бұрын
brianq103 what tires did end up going with?
@brianq103
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaellaughlin3962 I went with the Shinko E804/E805 tires. Way better sand drive and steering for the area I ride in most of the time. Not great on muddy clay, as I found out yesterday, however. Unfortunately, I fear I's have to go to a full knobby to get traction in that but since I still do commute an hour to work, I need the road manners to remain in tact, which these tires seem to have.
@Hardmoney_ernd
3 жыл бұрын
Check your tool bag and other storage places. My Triumph came with extra barrels that were the same key as my bike then I found out it was for the givi hard cases that Triumph sold. The dealer didn’t even know that they were with my tool kit
@tinmisuun
3 жыл бұрын
That rear rack would make it look awesome!!!
@thorstenwanoth6774
3 жыл бұрын
XR650L for Brooke, take it to your local suspension guru to shorten suspension travel by 50mm (totally reversible) and you still end up with around 240mm. Fit Clarke LR tank and weight optimize the XR it will still weigh slightly less than a CRF 250 L. Will have plenty of grunt and be able to ride with a T7 in most situations. I've had both and still hanging on to my XR - the 250L got sold.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Love those XRs but they’re getting a bit hard to find. Honda should bring them back to North America but probably never will. Brooke is a total newb off road so it’s probably way too much bike for her, even lowered.
@martin4819
3 жыл бұрын
The center stand was the one thing I bought from the dealer so THEY could install it. To do so cost me about the price of a lock evidently.
@veiledallegory
3 жыл бұрын
I put a Wings exhaust on my 790. It has a deeper rumble but is not much louder than factory. It’s also a great value. I’ll stick with them on my next bike too.
@dalekidd420
3 жыл бұрын
Wait... did you say an extra $100 for bags with locks??? Brother, those piddly locks are worth about $5 each. Go see your local locksmith. One thing I'm learning REAL quick is to buy as few accessories as possible from the dealer, because the aftermarket stuff is always cheaper. The only accessories I'll be buying from the dealer are the ones nobody else offers a version of.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I’ll look into it.
@12masterr
3 жыл бұрын
So you took a "cheap" 10k bike, and put like 4k or more on it, and now she weights the same as a r1200 gs! Awesome!
@waynegardner-young6956
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 700 tenere rally with top box And many extras, ironically I also have a cr250l which I bought first when I moved to Portugal. Honda is great for about the town as it’s super light but tenere rally is a different league. Akraprovic exhaust is the only option and not too noisy! Ps Honda is for sale with 300 kilometres!
@robertb2444
3 жыл бұрын
I was going to get a T7 but if they charge extra for saddlebag locks forget it! Good video! Get a Brooke a Pan America or whatever that new Harley adventure bike is called! Stay warm and safe up there! Cold air is on the way! Only going to be in the 60s here in SC tomorrow! Brrrr!
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t rub in that SC weather to a Canadian :) I’d consider the Pan America but don’t expect it will be affordable. Better to get Brooke a dual sport for off roaming and the Roadster for road riding. I basically bought it as a character bike. Then I can use the dual sport for some dirt biking. I wouldn’t give up on the T7. Took it on some dirt bike trails this weekend and it was brilliant. Video on that soon.
@khaccanhle1930
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Honda guy, but do NOT get their dual sport! Get the Yamaha or kawi. As for color, that's what a wrap is for.
@Yamalover78
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, same here to the Netherlands you pay like big bucks accessorizing your T7... and you need to order and pay extra for two 🔒 locks 🛅 like 60-70€
@ACTuber
3 жыл бұрын
Hard case without lock is like a bank account without password...Yamaha? You made such a great bike but can't provide locks on the hard case...🙄
@Ramjet257
3 жыл бұрын
They need to be ordered separately so as to be keyed to the bike. Just means two keys less to carry. The locks also come with good dust covers.
@ecrusch
3 жыл бұрын
Charging you extra for some bag locks is shameful. Looking forward to hearing about that Harley. And I hope Brook gets exactly what she's looking for. Great video as always. Thanks, Eric in Kissimmee Florida
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. Unfortunately it’s getting cold here so not that many riding videos left. This is the time of year where I envy all the Floridians and Californians :)
@johndeereutah9057
2 жыл бұрын
I wish most of the accessories you mentioned were available in North America
@barneygo2010
3 жыл бұрын
Loving your presentation style. Thanks for being evaluative, but not too judgemental. “Nickel and diming...” That’s Harley Davidson’s Job; that was funny. You CAN say that since are an HD owner. LOL Peace be to journey!!
@Ramjet257
3 жыл бұрын
I think that the sales person failed to advise you that the locks are an accessory item for the panniers. It is in clear print on the Yamaha site. I ordered the locks with my panniers and they are keyed to the bike, a real boon.
@davidbowden7729
2 жыл бұрын
Question about the OEM panniers. Last month, 3 of us rode T7’s through Radisson in northern Quebec to James Bay. Lots of rain, snow and sleet, but panniers stayed dry. HOWEVER, while mostly paved roads did an extra 700 km of gravel and got a fair amount of grit entering the already stiff latch and mounting mechanisms. Anybody else have the problem? Coloured latch indicators stopped working and latches started grinding. Curious to know what lubricant is best at not holding or attracting more grit. Took everything apart, cleaned and sprayed WD40, but still not good as new. Was wondering about graphite? One more note, after rain and sleet late day, the ignition keyholes on all 3 bikes were frozen shut at -5C the next morning, that was a pain! Suggest cover them up or spray with WD40 when parking.
@JoshuaSammonsWook
3 жыл бұрын
If you want to try a louder exhaust, take rear cap of the stock off. Remove the 4 bolts and the spark arrestor and place the outside cap back on. I like the sound and I can put the spark arrestor back on for offroading. 🍻
@kgmMachineworks
3 жыл бұрын
C'mon Yamaha put on heated grips on all your Teneres! I'll gladly pay the extra.
@thehoneybadger8089
3 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have heated gloves for a lot less money and one pair works just fine no matter which bike I'm riding or what I'm hunting.
@SouravAcharya9444
3 жыл бұрын
While I use the RE Intercepter for both on road & off roads use I m poor 😭
@brianmepsted2913
2 жыл бұрын
That's a myth about Yamaha's heated grips, they're plenty hot. Wings exhaust beautiful low tones
@Raythe
3 жыл бұрын
you got $3,000 off the Harley because they know they'll make it back in service fees within the next two years.
@chrishart8548
3 жыл бұрын
It's like how a BMW is worth more with FSH at BMW when trading in. if you hadn't bothered you'd be $4k better off anyway.
@matevzgolja5637
3 жыл бұрын
Honda is like Yamaha. They to sell hard cases without locks. Coming from an Africa twin owner
@jmsmikey
3 жыл бұрын
Corbin has a really nice seat for this~
@dalemckay3307
3 жыл бұрын
I would think they do not come with locks because many people want them keyed the same as the ignition.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but charging $50 for a lock is ridiculous.
@chrishart8548
3 жыл бұрын
I got the BMW ones of e-bay about £12 for both programed the locks myself to match the ignition key.
@jayhambleton9946
3 жыл бұрын
The Oxford grip you installed??? .... can you please tell the precise model you installed. I measured the handlebar which are 7/8 and ordered 7/8 inch.... OXFORD HEATERZ PREMIUM ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE HEATED GRIPS OXF.OF690Z but you listed in your vid 11/8 .. what am I missing ??? is the one list above the same as the one you installed?
@aranzsf393
3 жыл бұрын
I got a wings for my T7 just as good if not better than the akra the akras are way too tame on the t7 i fit a full system on another t7 and it was very tame
@justsomedude445
2 жыл бұрын
smaller lighter easier to manage plus very reliable , low maintenance , simple enough that i can do most of my own maintenance + low price & low overall running cost are its best attributes , fix ergonomics seat concepts bar risers taller screen wider flat rally pegs ect.. add skid plate & bark busters , change to proper spring rates at both ends for starters , maybe a revalve or ?? , add luggage , tusk rack and soft bags like my current bike work great for my use & just ride without the worries or expense of my current mount.....?????
@justsomedude445
2 жыл бұрын
when stock tires wear slide some TKC80's on
@kerryrwac
3 жыл бұрын
Charging extra for bag locks, was Yamaha bought by BMW or Mercedes lol.
@simonchant761
3 жыл бұрын
Nice little video my friend, I've got the black one 👍
@glight5205
3 жыл бұрын
Why you didn't buy the rally version that comes with these extra by default, it would have come cheaper
@michsky46
2 жыл бұрын
brother, can u combine the rear rack with rear panniers???
@Nexus-6
3 жыл бұрын
Have you considered the Honda CB500X as a bike for your wife? Especially since she's a Honda fan. It would be a lot more touring friendly than a 300 and better legs on the highway. motorcycle.honda.ca/model/adventure/cb500x/2021
@ilikelampshades6
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like you should have bought the rally edition as it has most of these features as standard
@willmcgregor7184
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Windshield seems too small. What do you think? It’s v windy in my area. Good windshield is required. Luggage Did you check Givi?
@thehoneybadger8089
3 жыл бұрын
Brook should get the Honda CRF300L.
@ianconard6453
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, nice ride, you could look for a crf450Rl for your wife ou the new crf300L instead of the kawasaki. Do you think a front fender riser kit is worth it on that bike? Thanks for that nice review!
@willmcgregor7184
3 жыл бұрын
One complaint about the T700 is how easily the exhaust can get damaged. What do you think?
@michaellaughlin3962
3 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks! Did you record the difficult center stand install? I’d be interested in seeing what problems to watch out for.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t record it but there’s already a video on KZitem showing the install. It’s a couple of guys from Australia or New Zealand and they do a pretty thorough job of showing the process. If you put in “Tenere 700 centre stand install” into the KZitem search engine I’m sure it will pop up.
@SmokinZen
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you order the locks I just ordered those cases
@funguseater40
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Mivv slip-on. Sound fantastic without being too loud, I have heard one and plan to buy. 👍
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Will definitely have to check that out.
@bilalchaudhary8268
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. You may want to consider a Tusk tail rack.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll look into it.
@sweetcostarica
3 жыл бұрын
Accessories? Make sure, real sure you get top quality crash bars/engine guards for the Tenere 700. _WHY:_ The Yamaha Tenere 700 is a very good bike _But_ it has a major fault or flaw: - *_it is heavy_* for a dirt bike - and it's weight is high making it top heavy This issue is why you hear and/or see many riders of all levels laying down the bike or crashing it *_more_* than other adventure bikes. As another RESULT of the TOP HEAVY WEIGHT the Tenere 700 is harder to pick up with many smaller men & many women not being able to pick it up.
@patw9175
3 жыл бұрын
woah wtf I must have slept through that episode of next generation lol
@chrishall4342
3 жыл бұрын
He's an old stelvio rider that here's what you are saying. Look at getting the new guzzi v85tt at $20000 start price I thought maybe worth a look but by time I added the guzzi extras wanted was looking at 30000.nz dollars and the stevios where 26000 with everything so I still have the old girl.. 👍😎
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
The V85TT is nice but there’s no way it can do what the T7 can do off-road. I was literally dirt biking on single-track on it this weekend. I gave up Stelvio comfort and character for off-road ability.
@johnscott9829
3 жыл бұрын
Love the red and white- do you wish you had cruse control ?
@rocket3me695
3 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated.
@wickedleeloopy2115
3 жыл бұрын
Seems a bit rediculas than the mt07 tracer comes with lockable tough plastic luggage avalable, but the tenere doesn't.
@carljones8334
3 жыл бұрын
So, by the time you add everything the Guzzi came standard with, the weight and the cost is comparable. However with the Yamaha, you get to say you have "personalized" it yourself. Lol. Only thing is, you have a garage full of all the crappy stuff you took off. Carl, just journeying through.
@daveinwla6360
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe sell the OEM stuff on eBay after a year or two as spare parts?
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
I’d have to add 200lbs to the T7 to make the weight comparable:)
@billcushion1049
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry but they are cases not bags and I agree it’s stupid to not include locks
@Can08-55
3 жыл бұрын
How does the Tenere compare to the ktm 1090?
@IRQ1Conflict
2 жыл бұрын
Those panniers ate over 2 grand lol.
@andykus2219
3 жыл бұрын
Dominator exhaust
@zardportugal
3 жыл бұрын
Dominator exhaust.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will look into it.
@halinabiegalski9509
3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍👍👍
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SandraOrtmann1976
3 жыл бұрын
I still think the T7 is a great bike. But that thing with the Yamaha aluminium panniers is just sad and ridiculous. I have never heard that any hard panniers do not come with locks. Heck, even the plastic boxes for my el-cheapo, little Benelli had even a third lock in case I bought a matching topbox to have just one key.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was a little taken aback by that. Oh well. I’ll order the locks this winter and install them. Will be good to go by next spring.
@rainsadventures8367
3 жыл бұрын
Those are rebranded Givi panniers.
@chrishart8548
3 жыл бұрын
I take it a Honda cb500x doesn't count as a mid weight adventure bike ? it's lighter than the T7 Yamaha
@leftymike8730
3 жыл бұрын
So are you going to get the locks or go without them in protest of Yamaha’s greed?!
@mrtobiasreiper4714
3 жыл бұрын
Triumph Bonneville range is better than Harley. Just my opinion...
@miguelsotto-mayor9173
3 жыл бұрын
The money you already spend on the bike. I already bought an Africa Twin
@andyl_k
3 жыл бұрын
Except the AT doesn't come with any of those things he added either...
@michals1108
3 жыл бұрын
all cool except alluminium cases, you will break fame eventually at one point.
@daveinwla6360
3 жыл бұрын
Good point! But dented and scratched panniers on an off-road bike looks so. . . macho! :-) They might make good radar/lasar reflectors (from the rear) as well.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not off-reading with them. They’ll be for touring and if I ride enduro all packed down I’ll get soft luggage.
@daveinwla6360
3 жыл бұрын
@@DifferentSpokesTV - One problem with Europe and the Americas is that it usually involves a long stretch of asphalt riding to get to any good trail riding.
@dfleon75
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@The333
3 жыл бұрын
Cool channel - just subbed. I just got my T-7 as well - and yeah, Yamaha kept the price down, but the bike as zero stuff on it! LOL - not complaining, but yeah - it needs a few accessories for sure. Here is my first impressions vlog: kzitem.info/news/bejne/r5hu1oFqg2thp20
@pedromarques7341
3 жыл бұрын
Just please, please, change those front indicators asap, they’re super ugly and big.
@matai5923
3 жыл бұрын
1000 view
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@assessor1276
3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Adventure bikes aren't my thing (too angular and ugly) but the T700 does look like winner. I totally agree about the "no-locks" deal from Yamaha - how idiotic! Some dumb@ss dipsh!t in marketing who doesn't even ride must have come up with that stunner.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, that’s some nerve selling $2000 bags and then expecting me to order and install my own locks. Just silly.
@tanishqgandas4985
3 жыл бұрын
first comment. have a good one mate.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do.
@ericwilliams626
3 жыл бұрын
Locks are a couple of bucks. Stop crying.
@exothermal.sprocket
3 жыл бұрын
Weighed as much as a neutron star. That couldn't have been the inspiration for Yamaha's cruiser line.......no. That wouldn't make any sense. I'm waiting for KTM 490 (twin) Adventure R. That might be the best offroader.
@DifferentSpokesTV
3 жыл бұрын
The 490 should be good if KTM can make it reliable. I just took my T7 dirt biking with a bunch of guys on 250-300lb bikes and it was stunningly competent. I’ll put out that video in a couple of weeks.
@exothermal.sprocket
3 жыл бұрын
@@DifferentSpokesTV Reminds me of the footage of the 790 Adv R running with dirtbikes in the offroad as well. A lot can be done with big bikes if the rider is talented enough, but that is the exception not the rule. Take Chris Birch for instance, and the things he's been able to do with an 1190 or 1090..... but per his own words, they just aren't optimal or suited for offroad environment even though you can coax them into performing to a degree. Chris said the 790 is far better than the 1090 or 1190 for the offroad. Less weight is less weight, regardless of power. Engine power overcomes weight in the forward direction, but it's human power than has to overcome weight in every other direction.
@sebastianschulz6531
3 жыл бұрын
Nie chcesz wkurzyć sąsiad i kupujesz Harley, :) jeżeli nie chałas to zazdrość zepsuje stosunki z sąsiadami.
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