Looks like you have had a few drops in your time, how do you go picking the bike up? I use a DR650 for adventure, considering a T7 but worried about its weight when picking it up

@Itzik_Arazi

3 ай бұрын

Picking up the bike is a big issue . Lifting the bike from the ground for the first time was horrible ,ecpesially after I rode it for a few hours ,it was so hard . I used to ride alone with my wr knowing I can pick the bike in case it falls BUT with the T7 after it fell on me one time and traped me under it (I was lucky I rode with my friend) I hardly ride alone anymore off-road . To really enjoy this bike I had to change how I feel about it and ALWAYS ride with friends to help me pick it up and now I enjoy it more off-road . By the way other bikes has the fuel tank down low and the bikes are much easier to lift off the ground ...

@stephenbrady7173

3 ай бұрын

I have a T7, and it can be difficult picking it up on terrain, so having a friend helps. Flat ground drops are no issue for me personally, but I'm fairly strong and stand at 5ft 6in.

Dear Itzik Look at my setup You have to ride with some sort of soft side panniers both upfront and in the back. Fill them with some soft materials on the inside and they will act as cushions/air bags together with the handlebar crash protectors and prevent most rocks from reaching the exhaust can. In your case the exhaust hanger is already rusted and bent out of shape so you should really look into the Camel Adv solution or others bypassing or all together sawing off some of that hanger. In any case keep your stock muffler for the yearly DOT exam in Israel as they may fail you if you come in with an aftermarket exhaust(happend to me 😮) Keep us updated 🍻

@Itzik_Arazi

3 ай бұрын

Thanks , I will check this solution . I am also checking the after market setups for lifting the exhaust (Not Camel ADv that require to cut the exhaust hanger) so during falls I will not need to check the exhaust every time .

Mivv Dakar exhaust is what you seek. No re-mapping, no nonsense, ten minute installation. It's a life changer for the T7.

@Itzik_Arazi

3 ай бұрын

Thanks , I am checking which exhaust setup is best for me

@LongPondNH

3 ай бұрын

@@Itzik_Arazi There are lots of options, just make sure you get one that mounts inboard of the factory exhaust bracket. They're completely protected there.

@Itzik_Arazi

3 ай бұрын

@@LongPondNH Yes that's why the camel adv one is not an option because I want to leave the factory bracket intact

looks like the upper mount bent when you dropped it... seems like a design flaw...

@Itzik_Arazi

3 ай бұрын

Yes , its seems a lot of people are thinking its an issue with the design itself . Never the less it looks like a upper exhaust setup is the solution for this issue