OMG you’re back 👏

Hi T. So glad to see you again. I was a new rider a few years ago and bought my instructors Gen 1 SV. Your vids gave me the confidence to attack the servicing myself and I couldn't be more thankful! Cheers bigtime for all your help and many more fun, safe riding to you!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased some of the videos helped! Thanks for watching and commenting, I will try and post some more videos soon!

@matthewholmes7597

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper Hi Tamsen how are you nice motorbike

@matthewholmes7597

Жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper Hi Tamsen how are you can you do a pillion ride at all

That smile when you start riding is so genuine and relatable. Can't wait to buy my first SV this weekend.

I just want to thank you for all the amazing videos you’ve made...especially the SV650 maintenance videos. You helped so many of us young riders immensely

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I am so pleased that they helped!

@straangeit

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper helped some of us old boys as well ;-) Good to see you back online :-)

Just bought a a SV650s, same color and generation! This will be my new favorite channel.

Yay! Another video! I can’t believe you fit all that on the bike!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke! Yeah, it was strapped down tight, and I was a bit cautious on the first couple of corners, but it really was fine! Was such a good laugh, looking forward to the weather brightening up a bit to do it again!

You helped me so much!! Thank you!!

Having camped a lot with the bike over the years, your kit list was spot on. You said you used pretty much everything and you made yourself as comfortable as possible. A good quality sleeping bag, sleeping mat and chair are essentials as being cold and uncomfortable is the ruin of any camping trip.

So good to see another video, it has been so long. I love camping on my bike. Only little trips, I have a couple of similar camping videos when I went camping in our South Australian bush, your bike still looks magnificent ! Take care and stay well.

Welcome back Tamsen! Glad to see you're still having adventures with your SV! :)

Good to see a new vid! I learnt so much about SV maintenance from you when I had my 650, and send you my gratitude. Regret selling it every day, one day I'll get another. All the best to you.

Welcome back Tamsen, it's nice to see you again. I can't believe how much stuff you packed onto your SV! Amazing! Just working on mine after several years off the road, that gorgeous V-twin sound will soon echo around the lanes of Kent.

thanks for sharing, good to know you are on the bike again. My first long distance solo was in 2018 on SV650S 2007, 2500km / 1 week, the bike performed just perfectly, I so much like to recall the moments.

just bought a used 2005 SV650S few days ago then found this channel, great!

What a great camping trip 👍🏽 Thanks for sharing. I miss riding my SV (as it sits in my garage)!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

It really was good fun! Are you working on the bike whilst it is sat in the garage? That way, when the weather and lockdown are lifted it will be ready to go!

@clay3544

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper Well came down to responsibility, daughter was growing up and I couldn't take her with me, and nor would I want to. Got my dream car, so we go for drives. The SV has been sitting for a few years now, needs some work done to get it running again, really dumb on my part. But just haven't had the time. Maybe this summer I can get it running again.

Thank you for your videos Tamsen. Ride safe.

I am so happy to know that you are allright❗ Happy Mew Year 🤗❗

YES! You're back! Good to see your thought on the panniers. I've been using a hiking backpack for years, just loosening the straps and letting it rest on the back. It worked in my 20's, but won't in my 30's, so now I need panniers :P (it was also a safety issue)

Appreciated your hard work and self confident 💪👍 🏍

Loved every bit how you detailed how to close the chair and table very helpful il be looking forward to camping with my zx6r a1p this year cannot wait

Such a pleasure to see a new video from you! Hope you're having a good time and enjoying the rides! Stay safe!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Great to be back, thanks for watching!

Glad you’re back! Couldn’t believe it when I saw ‘posted 2 days ago’. Still have my yellow curvy SV. Cant find any bike I’d swap it for. Not been camping on it, but it has taken me to Europe a couple of times. God knows when that will happen again. Good luck.

My daughter ownes your bike, I find your videoś very good, very well explained, she can now learn to do herself, without nagging daddy, keep up the good work, very much appreciated! oh and I learned a lot too, and great bike..

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear, I am so pleased she feels confident to have a go, I am sure it helps knowing you can give her a hand too!

Great to see you back again! All the best from Canada!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was great to post a new video, thanks for your lovely comment.

Great video. Glad to see you back and hope you're well! Going to get my SV out of Canadian winter storage tomorrow. Your videos have been really helpful. Excellent advice and it's cool to see someone with the same passion for the SV. Cheers!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pleased the videos have helped, I love making them!

Great vlog. Thank you.

Fab video Tamsen, thanks for sharing 😃😃

So glad to see you're alright, it's been a while since we last heard from you! It's also great to see new content from you on KZread!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, felt great putting a new video online!

Great video Tamsen , pleased to see you back , it's good camping especially on an SV , great video , i look forward to your nest one . All the very Best to you and yours

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John- I really loved camping, really great fun and loading up the bike and setting off felt amazing! Thanks for watching.

Good to see you posting again. I loved your tech posts and product reviews ,then you vanished. I had feared that something had happened ,but here you are safe and well. I became a fan of the SV 650 and Suzuki have been offering it for less than £6000 new .Almost makes it a compulsory purchase. I would get one but my Moto Guzzi would die of rejection ,and I can`t leave her now.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there was a bit of a gap, it’s nice to be posting again! Thanks for watching.

Glad to see you back! I found your channel through being a Gladius/SFV650 owner and have always enjoyed your perfectly pitched videos. As a 50-something I learned a new trick the other day - killing the heat as soon as the water boils and leaving eggs to sit for 'n' minutes (depending on how you like them). Sorry if I'm "teaching ******* to suck eggs" (no pun intended) but it occurs to me this might be a godsend fuel-saver for happy campers.

Great video, Touring on an SV650 might be a step too far for me these days. (Bad Back!) But I had one when they first came out at it's still in the family 20 odd years later. Just an epic mid sized bike. I hope you get a chance to get out on it lots, this year! Ride Safe!

Excellent! I just discovered your mechanical videos very recently so I'm happy to see you back again after the hiatus! :)

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to be posting again! Thanks for watching!

Beautiful motorcycle! Congrats on your first solo moto camp-out! I hope to do my first solo moto camp-out this summer.

That big ole cow face made me smile! I was introduced to your channel when you were over at the boys garage adjusting a chain. Good stuff! Count me as subscribed from America!

Yeah.... she is back! 😍 Hope to see more of you and your bike! Greetings from 🇩🇪!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I will try and post some new videos soon!

Brilliant Tamsin. Personally I tried bike camping and hated it. You nailed it and made it look easy and fun. Good job!

I have to tell you, you're videos were a godsend for my g1 SV 650. I don't know if I would have gotten it running if it wasn't for you. Thank you and glad to see you back!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased you enjoyed the videos!

Good to see you still have the SV. I picked up a SV after a break from riding for years, wanted to do a few things to it and ended up completely repainting it to :). Your videos have been so helpful.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

How much work did you need to do in the end? Is it running well now?

So glad to see you back Tamsen! Couldn't have done things on my sv650 without your videos! Would love to see more:)

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased some of the videos have helped, I enjoyed making them and love it when people find them useful too! Thanks for watching!

Nice to see you again! Thanks for your Work, have been useful for my cagiva Raptor 650!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased the videos have been helpful, thanks for taking the time to drop me a message!

Great video. Quite amazing how much stuff you managed to pack.

I am new to your channel. Just passed my motorcycle test a couple of days ago. Just bought my first bike. Looking forward to adventures ahead. Looking forward to watching all of your videos. Please take care there and stay safe.

@TamsenCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will drop me some more comments in the future with updates on how you going!

Hi thank you for sharing the bike setup is excellent will start follow the channel .I am off in July so big help with ideas

Brilliant video really enjoyed it thanks for sharing

Congrats on having a great time on that bike!

yiiippppiiiiieee ur back ur videos have helped me loads just had do my clutch so went back into ur page and got a surprise with the new video hopefully more to come

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! It is great to be filming again! More videos to come while I get this rear shock sorted!

Your awesome! Another great video. Thanks.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Glad to see you back.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nice to be posting again!

Only just found this channel but enjoyed the video, very organised

Great video, really enjoyed - thanks!

@TamsenCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video, very enjoyable to view and very well done.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It really was good fun, and I am looking forward to doing it again!

Welcome back!!!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks xx

glad you had a lovely time, I have the same bag setup and a lot of other stuff. hope you are back posting more Vlogs, I now have a Blue SV too, All the best Tamsen

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I had a great time, and great choice of motorbike, in the best colour of course ;)

Brilliant to see you back had a blue k1 too with a Fuel pipe, I really miss it and will need to get another one soon !

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Good to be back- thanks for watching!

Literally just finished up reassembling my 2001 forks after a seal replacement, and I see this video pop up when I was going to hit the next episode of Top Gear re-runs. Thanks for all the videos you've uploaded about this bike. Super useful, and I appreciate how much time and effort went into making them. *edit-lmao. I'm listening to this while cleaning up fork oil off my floor, and I hear you packed eggs for a motocamping. I'd never make it out of my driveway before those things broke!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks- really lovely message! I am pleased you have enjoyed my videos, I will try and upload some more soon!

@matttriestodothings

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper I was thinking about this this last week.. your "Funny female motorbike mechanic moment " reaction is how I wish I could laugh about rounded or stripped bolts. Instead, I'll usually throw a hammer and a tantrum. Neither is particularly useful. Your approach is much better. So you asked about useful items to bring camping in your description--A lifesaver for me has been one of those capacitor jump starters. Two years ago a buddy and I were stranded out in the woods because his enormous Harley wouldn't restart. After taking apart half the bike and realizing it was a vapor lock issue, we got it buttoned back up but had previously killed the battery trying to get it started. We clipped on my jump starter, and the beautiful tranquil forest was immediately enveloped in the boisterous noise of a gigantic harley V-twin rumbling into action. We'd have been pretty screwed out there without it. Oh, and it's nice to have a tarp to lay at the entrance of your tent so you can take your boots/shoes off without dragging in all the dirt and mud. Thanks again.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Oh great suggestion, I have the tarp but not the jump starter- a very useful suggestion- I shall take a look at those! Thanks!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was equally shocked and pleased those eggs actually made it to the campsite! Lol!

yay, go for it girl...

Gr8 vid. Ride safe and god bless u.

Thought I recognised Praa Sands. There is a memorial erected by locals in memory of the aircraft N for Nuts and crew ( my father was 2nd pilot) who beached there on June 2nd 1943. There aircraft was badly damaged after a battle over the bay of Biscay. Love Praa Sands.as we been there twice, 2013+18. 🇦🇺

Good for you! Ride safe. I am 67 and have a yr 2000 VT 600 that I try and get out on every day but not always possible in our weatherlol Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Fantastic. 👍

Ayyy she's alive :)

Great video. Thanks. Could you put a link to the chair up somewhere please ... that looks awesome that you managed to get a chair that big into a pannier

First time watching your channel and subscribed straight away. Really enjoyed it.

Wow almost 2 and half yrs and your back..brilliant

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Feels great to be back too x

Welcome back! For a much better sleep, get a Klymit Static V sleeping pad. Or have a look at all those Therm-a-rest pads.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Ah cool, thanks, I will go and check those out!

Nice bike you’ve got,more you camp better it gets❤️

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

New sub here , great video !! Wow, you can sure pack a lot of stuff in your set up !! Looks good. Cheers from 🇨🇦

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!! I did manage to get quite a bit in, but I was pleased I had not taken too much, I used pretty much everything!

Hi Tamsin, have done so many jobs on my Sv650 2006 thanks to your videos. Great that you're uploading videos again. Thanks from a fellow Cornish rider. 👍

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from a local! Thanks for watching!

@dannyboyrowe1871

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Tamsen, the auto correct made me spell your name wrong. 😦

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up message, for some reason it really does bug me when people get it wrong, but seeing as you are a Cornish chap, I figured I would let it go ;)

@dannyboyrowe1871

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper Thanks for that. I was careful to spell it right as I've seen it on your bike so many times. but didn't see the autocorrect. Looking forward to future posts. Take care.

Thank you for a nice video. I hope to do my first mc camping this summer. Up until now I've only been living in hotels and B&B on my mc travels. I want to try camping. I'm not sure it works but I hope so :-)

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I had fun buying all the kit and setting up, I had a brilliant time, I hope you do too!

I found your channel because I need a new battery. Glad I found it, nice content. I subscribed.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Pleased you enjoyed it, more content on the way soon!

Hey great to see you are back and still have the sv650

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, still have the SV- love it!!

@motorcyclewild5873

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper i have the same year but the x model. Can't wait to get out of lockdown and hopeful to do the nc500 this year

Hi Tamsen, chick from Portsmouth here. About to buy my other half’s SV650s Curvy off him, it was his bike for the past year after he passed his test and it’s going to me for when I pass mine. The bike needs a lot doing to it and is almost more time than it’s worth but I just love her so much that I want to do her up. The noise she makes is the best, unlike any other motorcycle. Thanks for all your videos, our plan is to go camping when we are allowed as well. Have you thought about installing LED lights or a centrestand? These are things I’d like to do on mine. X

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your test! Actually, I had bought a set on under lights for the bike, just have not yet found the time to install them! I don't have a need for a centre stand, if I want to do any work on the bike, I tend to use an Abba Stand which lifts it up and is rock solid to do most work on.

You were missed, glad you're safe. Welcome back.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks- really nice of you to take the time to say!

@richardplantagenet8090

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper no problem, but this is summer footage (leaves on the trees, swimming in the sea etc) been doing much since? I got my SV by the way; a gen 3 tho.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

You are right Richard, I did shoot this in late August, there has been a lot going on over the last few months- I may even do a video about what I have been up to...

Great video, subbed 👍

I bought a 2000 SV650 thats been in a shed for 6 years. Your videos have been a necessity for me since it needed virtually everything doing to it. Iv seen them all and seriously couldn't have got it running without them. Service manuals and biker forums just dont give me enough info and yours are the only SV650 videos that cover virtually every aspect. The engine strip down one was especially useful for me. Thank you for your videos. Any chance of one about charging systems ? Iv replaced magneto, stator, regulator/rectifier plus bought a brand new battery and its still only producing 12v of charge !!!!! Infuriating

you should look at the trekology ul80 or ul140, which is what i have just got. the 80 is 10cm thick and the 140 is 12.5 cm thick.both pack really small. ready for my bike camping trip, From Mevagissey

Absolutely brilliant your back Tamsen. I have missed you. Wht are your thoughts on the LS2 that you were using, i have a similar helmet the Shark evoline 3.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Love it! In fact, I have been riding all winter, during amber weather warnings for Cornwall Blood Bikes on a police spec BMW RTP- Its the only helmet I would choose- comfortable, fits my Bluetooth comms in easily, and the flip up visor is an absolute godsent, so quick and easy too!

@bikinglife1547

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper i am going to get one as the shark evoline 3 is not up to it. Thanks Tamsen

Grande. TOP!

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hello 🤗 it is from Japan! What country are you from? No way, it's amazing to see Japanese motorcycles here! I also love camping on motorcycles ❗️ Please be careful when traveling ✨

Great to see you back! 😊 What happened to your rear hugger?.. I always thought it looked great.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! Upcoming video as Skidmarx have worked their magic to help me out with this...

Great video. One of these days I'm going to get my schidt together and do a bit of moto camping. I'm not sure my little125 squid bike is up to carrying everything. Any idea how much your gear weighed? And roughly how much did you spend on gear?

I would recommend a Trekology sleeping pad.

Glad you're back. Where to next?

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

More videos to come, but may need to leave camping until it warmer and we are out of lockdown ;)

Mmm, where did you get that plastic support side stand from @4:39, I remember in the days of old down Santa Pod camping when I saw, "from a distance" my bike just sink into the soft Earth, then again despite there being more bikers about we didn't have all these gadgets (which was so unfortunate as I used to do a lot of bike rallies) so it was either a upside down scaffolding support or a flattened tinned can, beer can of course.

Enjoy your Joyful tours on your lovely Motorcycles🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

SV650 is honestly the Swiss army knife of motorcycles had 2 of them great bikes and the 1000 which I loved.i'm stealing the packing ideas I'm useless at it.

Hey Tamsen.. Would you mind letting me know what site this was as I'm planning a trip next month and this looks ideal. Thanks :)

Hello from Rancho Cucamonga, California. Great video. Where in the world did you MOTOCAMP?

Great video 📹 Can you please give us or me more info on your tent sleeping equipment. Thanks

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The tent was actually a basic 3 man from a local supermarket (about £30), so nothing special. What I think is important, is for it to have an inner liner and an outer skin, that way everything doesn't get damp if the weather turns

I’m looking for a tail tidy for this bike does anyone know of one that will fit

Hi, name of that camping chair please? Looks awesome

Did you bring any tools in case of a breakdown?

That’s a stunning sv

@TamsenCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not bad considering it is 19 years old!

@banditbeggers533

2 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper it beautiful. Very well looked after.

👍👍👍

Where have you been for 2 years???? Missed your vids. Hope your ok.

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph, it’s nice to be posting again! Thanks for watching!

@josephbell3909

3 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper without questioning too much can you do a catch up vid with what’s been going on with you and your bike over the 2 years?

@TamsenCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, that’s a really great idea... leave that with me...

Is that the 40 or the 60ltr dry bag on the back?

Could you give a price itinerary for all the camping stuff you have minus the tent as I already have that just the rest

Hi ! It’s Adrian Savastian and glad to know you! How long you driving motorcycle?

@TamsenCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Adrian, I have been riding for almost 10 years now- I really love it!

@adriansavastian8774

2 жыл бұрын

@@TamsenCooper very nice of you ! Appreciate what you doing, I really do !

...hi...my question is if you lowered your beautiful SV650S and how tall you are...thanks and ride safely...

@TamsenCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have not lowered the bike, I am 5’8” and can comfortably be flat footed when stationary. Thanks for the compliment on the bike, it has had a lot of work over the years and I am proud of how it looks! Thanks for watching.