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@xpabz

4 жыл бұрын

AKDetroit Thanks..

@sachinwadhwani4810

4 жыл бұрын

Lol jumped to 4:32

@sambhuudayakumar9415

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ZBB4499

4 жыл бұрын

What a hero!

@lancealbon46

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hey dude, I am Brazilian and also have a KZread channel, that has the same problem with comments 😔. People nowadays don't know how to appreciate our will to share experience. Nice video and nice bike, I love the crf lineup

This guy inspired me to take my test and buy a African twin at the age of 38. Love the channel and hope to see new vlogs soon. 💪

I've been riding at least 50 years. Looking at the Africa Twin now for my old age riding. Always owned an Electra Glide or Tour Glide. My comment is that you're review was very helpful and informative. No sense worrying about the haters, they're just full of it. Real riders appreciate what you've produced. 👍

i an 75 year old and I wish I could go on a road trip..

@oldtimer3824

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Sage what are u waiting for good sir?

@steadiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Last summer I didn’t go anywhere on account of breaking a leg, (it was the right one and it’s still attached to me) however summer 2018 (@ age 68) I came across a couple of American gentlemen coming up into the Mission BC area to accomplish a mission. One of the fellows was my age and the other one riding a Can-Am Spyder (at 80+ years) replied to my “How do you like the Spyder” question answering, “I LOVE IT! It has given me my life back.” He was a lifelong MC rider now slightly paralyzed on one side. “Traction ctrl, stability ctrl, protection against the elements. I’m back out into the wind. What’s not to love.” Maybe a ride like that could make it happen for you.

@oldtimer3824

4 жыл бұрын

Sledmeister Nice to hear there are other options! Raising a glass to your good health.

@ridewyoming

4 жыл бұрын

You can! Make it happen. Best wishes!

@lastofthetokra

4 жыл бұрын

I have run into so really old guys with sidecar motorcycles on my trips. Walker/cane in the sidecar. You can do it. Make it work.

I think I have watched every one of your travel videos. Very inspiring bro!

I like the way he heads off all the trolls in first few seconds. Love it.

Enjoy your videos very much! I bought a 2017 AT after watching a number of your videos. I live in the Central Valley and perfect bike for all riding scenarios. Enjoying adding parts based on riding opportunities. Thanks for the advice and allowing us to enjoy your adventures. Very inspiring.

Hey William. You prob don’t remember me but we shared a dorm room in Krakow. I was the guy who had to go to A&E as I temp lost my hearing. I had a tiger then but got a ATAS now, hence I found this video and you. I happened to click on your nordkap video and noticed I was also there the same morning they shut the roads to that race. I too had the shitty weather the day before and a beautiful day next. Small world 🌎 All the best 👍

Great to see a review from someone who has world experience with the AT. I love my 17 DCT, only 2500 mi so far,, at 64 years I love the DCT, just sooo tallll, my bum hip prevents long rides , many smiles per mile with this fine Honda S/N 0000012

Your videos are one of the reasons I went for my ‘17 Africa Twin, thanks man! 👍

I have a 2017 one since last year. Fantastic bike. I only ride on paved roads, and it's such a comfortable bike.

Videos like these really make me feel like the money I'm saving up to buy this bike come spring will be well spent. I also follow this German rider who''s rode it for over 300.000km's now, full maintenance every 12,500km and the valves have never needed adjustment. This beauty seems like a winner. Nice work on the chill video bro!

@danielwalch2618

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a austrian rider "varahannes"!!!

@STE1NCRAFT

Жыл бұрын

it`s 430.000 Km now and it`s even the DCT version. That`s wild

@BonyK20

10 ай бұрын

over 480 000km already :D

@aaron___6014

2 ай бұрын

Did you buy it?

I've heard this quote a number of times, "The best bike to ride *insert location* is the one you love." When you are having the worst day, to be on something you love makes a world of difference. I love my 2016 AT with the exception of the fork seals which seem to love to leak on a regular basis. :(

Anyone who has ridden what you have has nothing but respect from me. I am 56 and just getting back into riding. Slow and steady after 25 years. Fascinating stuff. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for the review. I bought a 2018 Africa Twin Adventure DCT and love it, so it was nice to get feedback on long term reliability. No electronic cruise control on my year bike. The DCT is fantastic, although I was skeptical at first.

@TheZakkmylde

Жыл бұрын

Have you done any off-roading. Curious how dct performs when one is used to a traditional dirtbike ect

@Angry-Lynx

Жыл бұрын

@@TheZakkmylde its pretty fuckin good offroad, especialy on gravel and faster stuff. If you ride super slow in some technical section it's have its quirks like often switching between 1 and 2 gear, but nothing that i would consider deal breaking overall vastly superior system to traditional gearbox. And contrary to popular believes doesn't rob of of control or fun of gear changes, its gives as much satisfaction or even more when jumping gears, just other kind of satisfaction u know i mean ;

The 50k km review was the first of your videos of yours that I ever saw, which led to me watching and enjoying all of them. That said you have motivated me to try the moto vlogging thing myself, I'm sure that will lead to sharing some of the haters with you, lol! Thanks for all your hard work!

Thanks Billy. Good review and excellent testament to the reliability of the Africa Twin. I had been holding off on buying an Africa Twin because because they did not have the features I was looking for. The 2020 AT has changed that and that will be my next bike.

Just getting started in this adventure touring riding. Your content has been alot of help. Thank you for the videos.! Your wife rocks!👍 So Awesome she supports you on your adventures. Thank you again!

Thanks for the update. I also have a 2016 and I am still in the honeymoon phase. Keep 'em coming bro! P.S. the Camel brace foot peg support is a must do. I had a long ride home out of the bush with one foot on my crash bar. If you ever come up to Vancouver Island- let's ride!

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Enjoy watching all your videos. I can only imagine all the work that goes into them. 👍👍

Great video, really did a lot to ease my mind about the future of my bike (only at 21,000km so far). Nice to see I've made the right decision with some of the mods as well. Come up to British Columbia if you haven't been yet, lots of good riding and things to see.

Great video as always! So glad to see your posting again. You inspire me.

I really appreciate your videos. Very easy to listen too and a lot o practical advice for me. I own a 2016 DCT in Japan and really love the bike.

Thanks for sharing your experiences! It is definitely helping me decide on my next setup!

Thanks for sharing your experiences! Just had the chance to ride the CRF1100 Africa Twin and finally Honda got me back. Probably next season I am going to buy one. Drive safe and have fun.

Love the way you go about the whole things, very pragmatic. Thanks for the vid

Hey William I always love your videos man.. just waiting for your next adventure.. 👍🤘

From one Bill to another Will, well done :-) I've followed you from the start, and very much enjoyed your adventures and advice. I've got my name on a new Adventure Sports, for this spring, and like you came from the dirt. First Street bike for me, but Honda reliability and your videos have me sold. To heck with the haters, your great fella. Can't wait for the snow to go, in Canada, and get on an adventure! Glad your back sharing, take care Will :-)

Really wanting an ADV bike after an 8 year hiatus and riding dirt bikes in my teenage years. Strongly looking at the Africa twin, bigger than a T7 but smaller than a 1200GS and the low compression ratio for longevity, this sealed the deal, hoping to get deal this winter 🤞

Just recently bought a 2017 AT with 0 miles on it.. DCT. Love it!! Doing a lot of the mods you have. Planning a trip to Alaska. Approaching my first scheduled maintenance too... so still very new. The only mods I have that you don't are a Sargent heated front seat and the Sargent luggage rack with front seat back rest. The other mods are just brand differences. The big difference for me in choosing this bike was I wanted something big enough to mount a sidecar. Building a leaning sidecar rig so I can take my dog to Alaska with me. Of the mods I have already finished installing... the windscreen, a large Touratech, and the Black Dog Cycle works pegs were the absolute game changers for me. Did not realize how bad those tiny pegs were until I put on larger pegs. The windscreen took so much buffeting off and made it genuinely enjoyable to ride. There is a cheap batwing fork shield by various brands on Amazon, that really helped too!. Thanks for the video... I will keep an eye out on for fork springs after Alaska :)

Great video. Thanks man. I ride the KTM 1190 Adventure which I totally love- but I've always admired the Africa Twins. They're beautiful.

Great video! It is so nice to get informed info from someone who has actually rode the bike this much instead of someone trying to sell you the bike!

Great vlog... I have the 16' as well and most of the mods you've done and for probably the same reasons. I think my only complaint on my bike would be the seat. I rode to the Arctic Circle last year and there was no way I could have made it without the Air Hawk seat cushion... it's money. Thanks for the vids.

Loved the video as I have most of the others esp the trip down Africa. Greetings from a 2017 owner in South Africa

excellent review, thank you so much for the time you put in. Me as a total noob and in the planning stage of buying a bike i find this very helpfull.

Glad to seee the bike looks so good with that mileage well done I know how it feels

Glad you're back in action!

Thanks for sharing - hoping my 2016 CRF1000 DCT also provides similar reliability, and as usual I also enjoy picking up on your good products-tips-experiences.

Top review William. A good set of pointers of the AT regarding services, valve adjustment etc. And like the man said, if its not broken, it's running tip top then don't change it.. Safe journeys 💪 👍

Spending this much time on your haters only validates them. Love the content, but keep it about what we come here for! -Nick

@worldhello1234

4 жыл бұрын

The only thing you validate is the degeneracy of the inflationary use of the word hate. :)

Great review William, agree with the Mitas E07 (R) and Michelin Anakee Wild (F) tire combo ... been running this set-up on my own Africa Twin for the last 10,000km, should get another 5,000km out of them.... my bike is on 56,000km now, also 2016 model, simply bulletproof bikes ... keep the videos coming, thank you and greetings from South Africa!

Thanks William for this video Very informative about the bike and entertaining I came across to your video because I am interested in getting a AT Sports (After 5 GSs and one FJR this time I definitely want the new Honda, so I am trying to listen to long time owners like yourself Ride safe Marcelo

I like your video and I'm actually thinking about one of these bikes. I found your video entertaining and great honest review. Keep up the Great work.

Watched the whole thing, I like your rationale for choosing the Africa Twin, thanks for the tips & your overall impression. I'm really considering the T7 right now. I love KTM, but for long distance riding like TAT, BDRs I think the T7 or AF Twin would be better choices.

Enjoyed the review, looking forward to your next 100k.

feels a little chaotic but love the videos, your quite right its your opinion and i can switch off at any time. never known anyone do so many miles on the AT so your opinion is important to me. keep up the good work.

Great review man. I’ve always had a soft spot for a Africa Twin. Maybe soon I’ll pull the trigger on one.

William, I purchase a set of the Double Take Mirrors and I couldn't be happier.....so much easier to adjust and fold out of the way.

Tengo una 2017 dct es maravillosa tengo 50000 km no ajuste valvulas ni cambie bujias ni cadena ni piñon , solo aceite y filtros incluidos los de aire, muy buen video y seguire disfrutandola. Un abrazo desde Argentina!

For us prospective buyers, we appreciate the review.

Thanks William , nice review , Im a big fun of the AT

I have an Africa Twin 1100, I love it to bits.. I would change small things on it but I’m very happy with the bike.. I personally don’t ride for speed but I like to ride recreationally so I don’t go fast but I just focus on enjoying the bike, the fresh air and the trail..

Howdy William, love your videos :) I just want to give you some advice regarding the valve clearance thing. Im not hating or anything like that, just some friendly advice :) I work in a Honda dealership where i live and from what i have experienced so far in our shop doing services on Africa Twins it is as you said normally you dont really have to adjust anything or if anything its minimal adjustment. The thing is when you hear the valves making that distinct sound where the gap between the valves are too big, that doesnt harm the engine. What you do need to worry about is if the clearance becomes too small, and you wont be able to hear any sounds like you would if the clearance was too big but when the clearance is too small from what ive heard that can cause the valves to burn/get damaged and thats when it gets really expensive to repair. All in all i just wanted to recommend to you , if you want that is totally up to you of course :), to get a dealership to just check the clearances just to be on the safe side. Im sure it costs alot to take it to a dealership but it could potentially save you alot of money if your valves get damaged. We havent so far had anyone ride as much as you have on an Africa Twin and bring it in for service, so for all i know your bike is perfectly fine and dont need valve clearance adjustment :) I bought myself the new 2020 model Adventure sports and cant wait to take it out for a ride when the snow goes away :D

@stoneblue1795

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to say something similar, you actually want the bike to be a bit clacky, knowing that the valves are loose-ish within specs. It's when they stop making that sort of valve-noise that you should be thinking about checking them. They don't get looser from putting on miles, that's never the issue, they tighten up.

@russellhueners8499

4 жыл бұрын

My 2 cents, retired MC Tech, yes clearance dimentions decrease as valves "recess" into the head/valve seat. Not as much of an issue with modern machines , but was very important in the days where valves seated directly into head, vice a valve seat. It is still a maintenance item to be looked at,,,your ears are your friends, use them. I love to ride at 50-55 seems to be the sweet spot, above that my motor gets a little clackety, especially when riding in 90 plus temps. The DCT gets a little grabby also in these conditions, have heard that synthetic oil helps with this. Any DCT riders want to chime in on this? I waited a long time for this new re-introduced AT, honda nailed it, so glad I waited and pulled the trigger on my 2017 DCT HRC S/N 0000012, fantistic machine.

@rlefebvre42

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, my Dad always told me "a noisy valve is a happy valve".

@jblue1299

4 жыл бұрын

The_0ne_Eyed_Owl , how are you liking the AT Adventure Sports Bike ? I am considering it myself...

@tylermccoy5517

4 жыл бұрын

@@jblue1299 if i was gonna buy another AT id get the 2020 and save 6000 to 8000 bucks. the new AT fixes all the issues of the 2019. i want tubeless tires cruise control etc. that all added up. when i can but the 2020 and just add luggage and crash bars. but for the 3 weeks i got to ride it last summer ( i bought it at the end of season) i put just a shade over 5000kms on it and there was no issues at all, in typical honda fashion. but but the new one you will be much happier. i had to lower mine with hyper pro suspension cause i wanted all the feature of the adventure sports but i was on my very tippy toes on flat ground. im also 6ft tall so thats saying something

You’re a cool dude, love the bike, I like anything Honda. Greetings from British Columbia

@tylermccoy5517

4 жыл бұрын

where in British columbia do you live? I live in alberta and have to come to vernon bc to get my suspension tuned after i installed my new stuff. If you ride we should link up

@jimwortham8634

4 жыл бұрын

Don't care what you ride can never go wrong with Honda

That's a very healthy mileage. Good to see. I test rode the 1000 dct a few years ago, but ended up buying the VFR1200 Crosstourer dct. Well, now looking at the 1000cc again. I do like twins. Great video buddy.

Thanks for a very thorough review! This is the bike I would have gotten to replace my XR650L but I think I have my sights set on the Ténéré 700 now.

@StocksFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I went from a 650L to this, still got the 650L and use it for mud. Twin is a great machine but it's not as fun off-road as the brp. I don't sweat dropping the L. The 700 tenere looks fun too. If you're leaning more towards dirt get the 700. The twin isn't a dirt bike. It's a "dirt road" bike.

@toddschmieder7873

2 жыл бұрын

@@StocksFarm I completely agree with you. I just bought a 2018 ATAS and thought I was going to be able to do dirt bike type riding....that turns out not to be the case at all. I have taken it on some light trails, but initially tried taking it on some serious dirt bike trails and failed miserably. I laid it down a couple of times in the dirt already. I was dead set on the XR650L and got mesmerized by the AT. Unfortunately, after a month, I've found out that it's about 85% road, and 15% dirt. Totally bummed about it. Oh well, I'll keep it a while and eventually trade it in on either a CRF450L or a XR540L. Live and learn.

@StocksFarm

2 жыл бұрын

@@toddschmieder7873 xr650l is a great rugged bike if you're lookin for that old school honda grunt. But it needs mods. Crf450l looks like a good bike too but a buddy on a riding group traded his 650L for one. At first he loved the 450 then after a few months and the new wore off he found himself missing the low end grunt of the XR650L.

@StocksFarm

2 жыл бұрын

@@toddschmieder7873 far as the Africa twin goes, honda got me too on all those promotional videos of guys riding hardcore offroad. Lol. 24k miles later and it's seen as much off road use as most goldwings but isn't nearly as comfortable. That being said I'm considering letting her go. Been wanting a toy hauler instead.

@toddschmieder7873

2 жыл бұрын

@@StocksFarm I totally get it and I appreciate the advice regarding the CRF450L & XR650L. I'm definitely a bit bummed about the Twin as I thought she'd be a monster in dirt with occasional difficulty due to weight. Turns out, she's not that good in the dirt and I've got about 80/20 knobbies on it. I guess like you, I drank the adventure bike cool aid as well. I was hoping for a solid bike on the road(which it is) that could get me to some serious off-roading, then hit the trails in the same manner. About a month after my purchase, I found out that unless it's basically hard pack dirt, you're kinda screwed. The weight is just too much to overcome. Definitely kinda bummed about it, was looking for more dirt than road, ended up with the opposite.

Bro, I love the AT and was just watching one of Big Rock Moto videos about AT and he mentioned you there so I am now 8 minutes into this video and I have to say you are awesome! I am just working at home watching it and I am laughing my ass off, I appreciate your sense of humour and just the way you present your self. You really put a smile on my face, thanks for that! I will keep watching, just hit the subscribe thing. Anyway, keep it up! :)

Like your sense of humour William which is why I follow your channel, and of course your co host on your adventures the AT. A side benefit of low compression engines is they are somewhat more tolerant of poor fuel quality. Thanks for the links to the farkles, it certainly helps to find the items you mention. Cheers

good honest review nice to know how reliable bikes are. Mick

Great review !!! Thanks a lot for the video. I'm planning to get myself an Africa Twin this year... we'll see :D

Hi William I Enjoyed the video as always, thank you.

I really enjoyed that. I had the 2017 AT DCT until about a year ago. Great bike; I've just had less time to ride and the weather didn't cooperate much on the few days I had the opportunity to do so. To anyone considering this bike, try to take a test ride on both the DCT and manual models. I will say where the DCT make the biggest impact was in stop-n-go traffic, but you really can't go wrong with either model. My left hand cramps easily because of nerve damage my left arm, so not having to control the clutch by moving my whole arm was a big plus. The only trying time I had with the AT was trying to pick it up for the first time. This bike lays so flat that I had to change my lifting method.

Hi, it's was really nice to see your video first time. I like Honda. Currently I own NT700 ant I'm thinking to change one. Your review gave me a positive feeling that I'm on the right side of my choices regarding to the Honda motorbikes. All the best. I'm waiting for your next report.

Thanks for these updates. very useful info 👍🏻

Man, I love your work on that patio covering!

Really nice video, thanks. I clean the chain on my ktm in a similar way, but I find it a bit easier by taking the chain guard off and brushing the kerosene on from a pot and not a sprayer, I find it less messy that way.🖖

Buen video la Honda Africa me gusta mucho gracias por exponer tu opinión de esta moto

1996 PD 10 Transalp 600 here. over 215,000 Kms on the bike and the valves are not even hard to get to. never touched them! you are correct about the low compression bike. they run forever.

As a 1090R owner and my good buddy has a 16 Twin I love them both! I just wish the Twins suspension was a bit stiffer on it factory. Good video man!

Thanks for your information that helping made my choice to purchasing an used AT 👍🏻

Ride safe Bill. We need the on-going videos!

Thank you. Have 2016 and love it. Just need to ride round world next...

@MarkoCoomo

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with heated grips, nice to have integrated Honda controls, buy my partners Tiger has Oxfords and they are super toasty!

Road dird bikes and street bikes in the 70s and 80s, been itching bad to ride again, Im really gravitating to this style of bike, best of both worlds, Good video, very informative.

So I have been on the fence about buying my 1st adventure bike . Iv been a sport bike rider & cruiser rider for 25+ years. I narrowed it down to the Yamaha super tenere & the Africa twin. Upon watching your videos iv decided to go with the twin. Love the content!👍 God bless 🙏 & maybe I will run upon you out there somewhere. 😎

Love the patio. Flipping nice.

Well done!! Thanks for your experiences!!

muy bueno el video! en abril voy a viajar de argentina a peru en una africa igual a la tuya, se que va a ser una linda experiencia, se siente muy bien hacer kilometros arriba de las africa twin- saludos!!!

The reason why the brace the rack to the rear licence plate holder is to support the licence plate holder instead of the other way round. It gets a huge amount of vibration and fatigue back there and will eventually cause fractures in the plastic without the brace.

Thanks for this video. I'm looking to buy a bike and I cannot decide. This makes it easier.

Got to the 4min mark and you had my full attention. You and I would get along very well, especially knowing that we have our own opinions and we don't need to agree with each other and that's ok.

I can hear the ocean in the background..(I think). so you will have corrosion.. I used and still use. Corrosion Block. best for anything electrical. Dielectric, no crud or wax etc. Sprays on blue and disappears.. Back in the day when did work for TowBoatUS.. 12 odd years.. I ran outboards... I ran those Suzuki DF140's through hell and back... Approx every hundred hours I would pull the boat and change fluids etc. and spray everything down w/ Corrosion Block.. Those things still looked like new and still ran beautifully.. ahh long winded.. Your review is Most Excellent... I have the 250 Rally and love it... Spray mine down w/ Corrosion Block...

Glad your back homie!!

Maybe a handful of people in the world that do what you do thanks for taking the time to video it .

Honda's have always been bulletproof, even the cars. I've always been a big fan. Defo worth spending your hard-earned on.

@randersson3672

4 жыл бұрын

True, my 30 year old CRX have 300 000km on it, runs as good today as it did 29 years ago 👍

Totally agree, can't go wrong with Japanese reliability. I also sold my ktm

Please make a video on the T.A.T. (Possibly with Meredith) I love your videos and have been living vicariously through you since getting injured.

Excellent, informative and honest appraisal. 👍

Greetings from oregon brother i just found your channel you are a regular guy who says it like it is i love it dont change dont apolgize i ride a honda xr650l and love it the africa is very high on the new bike list be safe

Tanks for the good video and info about the Afrika twin❤️🏍️

Love your attitude! Thanks for the vid!!

I like your attitude. Enjoyed review!

There needs to be more reviews like this, the problems is there just isn't enough people qualified to make it. ;) I'm in the market for a road tourer, I live in the UK and just can't bring myself to buy a BMW GS. I think the Africa twins reliability wins out. :)

Just to say, your attitude and the content has just made me subscribe! 👏👍😀

Good job brother god bless good job with video. I really think you did a great job on rigging out the African twin!!!!!!!

2nd of two Africa twin long term review videos I've watched tonight and both had significant helicopter noise. Love it haha

Hi from Moldova!!Many thanks for this video)))

great review mate, cheers

Have crf250l and Africa will be my next bike. Love how they look especially red white and blue. Now if I can only find one.

Super review, thanks from the Uk.