It seems to carry a strong vibe of Buell. More cubes, fewer quirks, but an undeniable vibe of Buell energy.

@billallen4793

5 ай бұрын

I can see where you get tgar point of view!...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠

There's another side to it as well - you may think you know the bike through and through and it's time to move one to another bike. And only then you see you've been poisoned. Constant comparison, and soon you know that no other bike will give you the same perfect combination (torque, size, comfortable position, sound, vibes, surprised looks on the street > fun....) that makes you grin in the helmet so. Very soon, you buy another one, richer in the knowledge that she stays this time. Happened to many guys I know, happened to me (they told me so...). This is a bike you cannot simply leave, the luv stays.

@tomstc

2 жыл бұрын

Yup the perfect sentiment!

@v.g.9245

Жыл бұрын

exactly, I also fell for my MT01 😍

This machine is indeed a beast. It does look like the Suzuki VX 800 but a tad more muscular. New subscriber, great post!

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment and the subscription

Great review, nice to hear a normal bloke talking without any bs, cool bike, i want one !

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate

Great to see another unusual Yamaha. Those wheels are awesome. Great looking channel Tom, now subbed, good luck pushing towards 2k

@tomstc

6 ай бұрын

Yamaha really did push the boundaries didn't they? Thanks man appreciate the sub

One of my favorite sounding Yamahas. Up there with the RD350 and the original Crossplane R1. Living up to the Tuning Fork logo and how!

Love the bike mate you have been taking care of it 🔥

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

It's on my list of bikes to own at some point :) I have loved this bike since launch that big 1700cc V-Twin is awesome. Very hard to find them now though.

Great “Living with” review. Very useful, thx 👍

@tomstc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

Thanks for your videos very helpful to new MT01 owners like myself...I'm loving my 2006 model with 15000 miles on it...this bike was purchased to replace my beloved Honda X4 another iconic muscle bike that I owned for 19 years...and foolishly sold I won't be selling the big Yamaha...anyway enjoying your videos subbed and liked

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

That's brilliant thanks so much for the comment 👍🏻 glad you enjoy my vids. Makes it all worth it

Awesome video mate, lovely bike, hoping to get one in the future 👌

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

I mean it certainly looks like a beast 💪 I have to admit I certainly wouldn’t want to tour on it, there are much better bikes for that sort of thing. Certainly is becoming rare, I’ve only ever seen 1 in the flesh annoyingly, but they are so cool to see 🤘 Great review mate, awesome video 🤘

@tomstc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏻

Thanks for the video, good location, unique and different bike as you said

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

The steering on mine went real notchy last year. Stripping the front end down revealed a bottom stem bearing that looked like it had been retrieved from the Titanic. A taper roller set fitted made a great difference.

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Yes that's a bit of an issue especially when people get a bit clumsy with the Jetwash

@billallen4793

5 ай бұрын

​@@tomstcI've never seen one of these in person, but I've read that the design of the steering stem traps water if not blown out! My buddy has this bike engine in the cruiser frame, with a aftermarket "tuner" do you know another way to get more power or economy from the Yami engine?...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 👋🤠

Possibly 1 of the maddest & baddest looking Yamaha's I've ever seen...I just love it Tom! 👍😎 They certainly are a great investment! 👍🤑😎

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, yeah I love it

I bought my MT-01 new in 2007, a great bike. I will never sell it.

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

It gets under your skin doesn't it stunning bike

Great Review!

@tomstc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

I bought a 2008 MT01 in February this year because in 2005 when I had an FZ6, my dealer loaned me one for an afternoon and i loved it but I couldnt afford the 10K asking price (and at the time the MT01 wasnt really a practical bike to commute into London 30 miles each way). Roll on 17 years and I can buy a used one for £5K so I did. Really love it, needs a tiny bit of TLC and has a Power Commander 4 fitted which I need to investigate to see which map its running but I lover the bike. Only problem is whenever you fuel up, someone comes over to chat about the bike, usually when I'm in a rush.

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's a good deal, be interested to know how you get on with the PC? It's certainly a topic of conversation, I normally get asked if its a custom

Right hand chain!!! Never thought of that before.

Just saw one of these today for the first time, impressive looking bike, closest thing to a V-Max I`ve ever seen (my dream bike)!

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

They certainly have a presence to them

@paulmonk427

5 ай бұрын

best bike i ever owned. Was not able to ride it after ms diagnosis- owned 2007 to 2013. liked your vid bought bac k smile tlo my face

thanks...enjoyable review. Sad to hear it doesn't tour.

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, some people tour on them. You are just limited to what you can carry!

@stoosam3244

Жыл бұрын

@@tomstc A sorta Zen Tourer ....I kinda like the idea of that.

Good talk, I agree with most points. I have one as well and it’s not the most practical bike to have. However every time I ride it, it feels somewhat special. The biggest issue I have is the knee angle. I’m also quite tall and after 1 hour or more my knees start to protest. Last year I made a 3 day trip and I was in so much pain I decided to take another bike on this years 3 day trip, which is a shame. Do you know of any peg lowering set?

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I struggle a bit but it's not too bad. My knees are getting worse though. I wouldn't bother with lowering the pegs myself as it already hits the pegs on some corners

I have to have one! Its so badass and manly looking

@tomstc

5 ай бұрын

They are certainly unique

Nice review. I'm 6'3 and was wondering if it would suit me size wise. It will 👍

Had one a few years ago.I was driving at 40miles per hour and the rear swing arm snapped in half.Thankfully the bike came to a halt and I wasn't hurt.Needles to say i never drove yamaha again after that ordeal.yamaha offered me a replacement bike but i went with my money back.

@tomstc

9 ай бұрын

I have heard that the linkage is a weak point I replaced mine. Sounds pretty scary, the actual swing arm?

@AlexPtc89

6 ай бұрын

You can’t blame the entire company for one crap product from years ago. I have a 1996 xj600 and its perfectly fine

By the time reaching 2750 rpm, your probably already going way over the speed limit, dont get fooled by the statement.

Hey ! Great bike !! I also have a MT-01 (2005) with akrapovic exhaust. But how on earth did you Remove de baffels (DB-Killer, don't know if spelled correct) from the exhaust ?? I have search almost everywhere but can't find any. Thanks for the help !

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Hi, quite simple There are 3 Allen bolts around the circumference of the retaining bezel at the back. Remove those the bezel should slide out. Then the baffle should also slide out

Great review, thanks. I was trying to reach out the carbon heat shield maker in Germany but with no success. Perhaps he has quitted the job, do you know? I have the very same pipe configuration with Akrapovics in my bike but the heat shields have been cutted out from the original plastic covers.

@tomstc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, he usually is very busy. As far as I am aware he is still trading

I've done a couple of track days on MT's and its bloody ace round the twisty sections, but you get your ass kicked on the straights, good enough to embarass some sports bikes round Cadwell from Mansfield through to the start finish straight (Intermediates). Love my MT and I'm on my second one now

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

I think I would just cry if I dropped it, bet it does feel good though

longue vie a la MT01🙏

I am going to trade in my 1985 Harley Davidson FXR and get me one of these ! Thank you very much, it's helpfull to know these things before one get's one right?

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment! I think I cover all bases! It's been very good to me these last 2 and a bit years

it is an amazing motorbike and the sound is another story i do have same this bike MT01 2009 and I'm looking for the tail tidy the original one do u have any idea where or how can i find it thank you for sharing this

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment, I am lucky enough to have the tail tidy on the bike when I brought it. Most people now make thier own I'm afraid they are rarer than rare

Good review, what oil do you use in this beast

@tomstc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, if you check out my video here kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJmFo8eblLbQiNo.html I tell you all about it. But I use this ebay.us/CNGXYb Motul 5000 10w40

I love mine dearly. She‘s got her restrictions … but used on the right set of roads and in the right kinda way she‘s a lovely twisty country road thumper alright like. One thing I am not too fond of is taking her out during hot summer days … especially not around town with that awful stop and go kinda carry on. The amount of heat coming from that big lump of an anachronistic air-cooled engine gives me some sort of a sauna like experience when stuck in traffic or waiting at a red lights. She‘s brilliant though for thumpin along good bendy national roads. A bit like a Harley on speed that‘s actually able to manage normal bank levels around corners without any fear of scratching any parts on the tarmac. For these quick urban commutes I stick with my old Honda Bros 650 to spare myself from these soaking sauna sensations though. 🤣

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for the comment, yes she does get a bit warm! The heavy clutch can be a bit of a slog in traffic too

@sebastianharreus8859

Жыл бұрын

In comparison to the 650 Bros‘ clutch when her clutch cable is older than 2 months, the MT01s clutch is a charm. 🤣

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

@@sebastianharreus8859 🤣 I used to have a Bros 400 I loved that little bike

@sebastianharreus8859

Жыл бұрын

They are nifty enough little yokes alright. If yer lookin for a cheap, superbly reliable commuter they‘d still be high up on d‘auld list like. Especially since I have the continental version … NTV Revere … with the camshaft drive. No annoyances with keepin yer auld chain lubricated and the likes.

I miss my superduke i'd buy one of these given the cash the duke would chew it up but not the point Great bikes

I'm about 5'6" and find mine fairly tall, especially compared to my 1100 Monster...you make it look tiny!

@tomstc

9 ай бұрын

Most bikes look tiny with me on them

@metannica1

9 ай бұрын

@@tomstc I have a friend who's 6'7"...he makes his GSXR look like a mini-moto 😂

@tomstc

9 ай бұрын

@@metannica1 where there's a will there's a way

@metannica1

9 ай бұрын

@@tomstc Absolutely!

hey Tom, could you link me to where you bought your frame sliders from? thanks!

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

No problem ebay.us/6xyZWn Tested them too and they work!!!

@greenneck2472

Жыл бұрын

@@tomstc Thanks Tom! your videos/tutorials have saved me a bunch of time, money and headache! God speed!!

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

@greenneck2472 thanks that's why I do it.

265 kg. I have an orange and silver 2011 in Portugal. I'm English. Haven't you had your starter motor pack up? What about fork seals? I don't tour on mine, either. It's just an Algarve blaster.

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

No luckily nothing like that yet!🤞🏻

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

Жыл бұрын

@@tomstc To confirm. XB12X and 1990 are the same person. Sorry for the confusion.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

Жыл бұрын

yeah. Posting under 1990 from now on.

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o no worries

Tom. I have a question. How do u remove the db killers from that akra exhaust? Do i rly need to take a drill to the thing or is there an other way?

@tomstc

8 ай бұрын

All you need to do is unscrew the 3 bolts around the outside of the flange at the end of the exhaust. Then slide out the DB killers easy peasy

@robertverwijs2879

8 ай бұрын

@@tomstc rly i gues its rly stuck. I tried that and it would turn round but not 1mm out😆😆

@robertverwijs2879

8 ай бұрын

@@tomstc but if your rly sure ill try it again. I would be so happy if i can get them out

@tomstc

8 ай бұрын

@@robertverwijs2879 does the flange come off?

@robertverwijs2879

8 ай бұрын

@@tomstc no

The corrosion is a probleme on mine to

For your exausts u have full cover heat shields btw.

@tomstc

8 ай бұрын

No I don't unfortunately

@robertverwijs2879

8 ай бұрын

@@tomstc with my stage 1 its standaard. There are many for sale here in the nederlands for about 150 euros

How bout the engine noise on some of these?

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Check out my fly by vid kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYxhyqtsqN2emcY.html

I have the same MT-01 with Akra. But to drive it without DB-eater is like suicide for your ears. 🙉😅 Also here in germany you would stoped immediately by police.

`you are 6ft6?

@tomstc

10 ай бұрын

Yes I sure am

Are these injection?

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

Yes full digital injection

@user-wy4nn9er9o

Жыл бұрын

@@tomstc Wasn't sure, many thanks.

Such a great concept. A real pity it is so fugly!

@tomstc

Жыл бұрын

I like the fugly look

@30035XD

Жыл бұрын

@@tomstc There is no problem with that, it is in the eye of the beholder after all. I just think most Yamaha designs are atrocious anyway. At least it is not as bad as the B-King, that thing is the epitome of fugly monster.

The MT 01 looks like - Brough Superior - Vincent Black Shadow, its amazing bike, thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@tomstc

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻