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  @Getting-On13 сағат бұрын

  You’ve answered a question on another one of your shorts. Yes you still have the T7

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  @Getting-On14 сағат бұрын

  Do you still have the T7?

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  @JustaddMuckКүн бұрын

  6 min in, looks steep AF!

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  @tompotter77862 күн бұрын

  Are these legal tracks in Ireland? Want to come over on the ferry if you can ride like this

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  @motorbikediariesКүн бұрын

  Technically not legal no. They were used in a recent race in the area which was allowed. But outside of the race they’re back illegal again 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

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  @tompotter7786Күн бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries I have no issue flying In to places I'm not meant too. Usually go round the barriers. Is the trespass law the same as England where as long as you don't break anything to enter your kind of okay and can just be asked to leave if you get caught

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  @motorbikediariesКүн бұрын

  @@tompotter7786 The law in our forests is fairly lax in my experience however if you were to go into national parks it’s a different story and they will 100% prosecute if you’re caught. They’ve made examples of a few individuals. Our national forestry is owned and managed by a company called Coilte and I think they tend to just throw a blind eye for the most part 🤷🏼‍♂️

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  @mididash3 күн бұрын

  Hello there . Guess what , have grabbed my 5th tenere and collect next week , 200 mile ex demo at an awesome price , traded in the tracer 7 too . Watching ya vids made me realise what I was missing . R6 throttle tube , tail tidy , black widow can are all here waiting . Can’t wait to try some Dunlop raid tyres . Will have to get used to the high weight again . But think it’s worth it . Keep going fella , give us older gen some inspiration 👍🏻

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  @motorbikediaries3 күн бұрын

  Very nice, make sure you keep this one 😂 Keep her rubber side down and congrats man 👌🏼

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  @allanproctor25324 күн бұрын

  Good watch. I'm up in northern Ireland been finding a good few trails on the t7. She's a handful but getting hang of it. Where abouts do you ride in Ireland.

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  @motorbikediaries3 күн бұрын

  She’s certainly a handful alright, great bike though. I’m riding in Wicklow

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  @azlong45969 күн бұрын

  Take a good hand saw or a cheap battery chain saw and do 50-100 yards each ride. Call it ride & cut.

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  @motorbikediaries7 күн бұрын

  This is the way

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  @DPGK9 күн бұрын

  which Tractionators were you using? * Adventure * Rallz * GPS

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  @motorbikediaries7 күн бұрын

  Adventure. They’re still decent tyres in some conditions, just not up to Irish mud

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  @JustaddMuck10 күн бұрын

  Have saw, will travel! 🤣

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  @mididash10 күн бұрын

  Hello there , great vid on the monster tenere , I’m back in a tracer 7 , it’s great on the green lanes , I was enjoying the MT09 off road , it was my 7th 😂 but they are just too stiff . May try a tenere extreme , but I fear the high weight will put me off . Keep you going dude

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  @605pilot12 күн бұрын

  At 452 pounds, that’s not your typical dirt bike.

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  @motorbikediaries10 күн бұрын

  Definitely not 😂

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  @monomedic722813 күн бұрын

  Where is bear?

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  @Getting-On13 күн бұрын

  Everyday is a learning day, were you at the ABR?

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  @JustaddMuck14 күн бұрын

  Are you heading to Traxntrails, August bank holiday weekend? Fair amount of T7 owners look to be going 👍🏻

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  @motorbikediaries12 күн бұрын

  Ye I was just looking at the agenda. I will likely do a day pass and check it out. Looks to be a good weekend

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  @JustaddMuck16 күн бұрын

  I must keep missing you by a few hours here and there. I was up at the sandpit on Sunday, needless to say I spent a couple of hours cleaning the T7 when I got home. Great fun though especially when you forget to switch abs off 😅👍

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  @motorbikediaries15 күн бұрын

  That deep clean is important. I made the mistake of leaving it once, poxy corrosion as a result is all over 😓 Lesson learnt

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  @ivankaraga421620 күн бұрын

  Hello Jason, I can't seem to find any information about power restrictions and any other types of regulations for the EU market. All I'm finding is US models with their own restrictions (smog pump, evaporative canister, intake reeds...). I presume yours is stock without any modifications... What does your bike come with and how does it feel power wise (35ish HP?). Greetings from Croatia.

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  @motorbikediaries19 күн бұрын

  It’s hard to say, as you say there is so much conflicting info online with US info seeming to make up the most of it. When I bought my bike here in Ireland, they got me to sign a waiver that I was happy for them to ‘unrestrict’ the bike. That meant a map switch and ECU flash, uncork exhaust, reeds taken out etc. I would say it’s maybe 35-40bhp with that done but it’s so hard to know. What I will say is I’ve never wanted for more power while off-road

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  @ivankaraga421619 күн бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries Interesting situation with that waiver, I'll have to ask my dealership about that. As far as the power is concerned, I'm not crazy about it either, I'm finding the weight and power of my 790 too much for off road, even 500 sounds overwhelming, 350 would seem right... Anyway, thanks for your time and enjoy that sweet bike of yours 🙂

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  @motorbikediaries19 күн бұрын

  @@ivankaraga4216 Ye it was funny, they had already done all the work for me when I was picking the bike up. Just told me after the fact to sign the waiver 😂 KTM clearly make the bike a certain way to get through emissions but have no intention selling the bike like that. I bought from the main KTM dealer here. I get the feeling the Americans have the same issue but unlike here the dealers can’t make those changes when handing the bike over so it’s left to the customer. Speculating here but certainly the impression I get.

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  @jaysonfjf22 күн бұрын

  Nice air!!

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  @daltonmotorcycletraining454923 күн бұрын

  Also consider the camel rear break fix and you will have so much fell with the rear break compared to stock.

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  @motorbikediaries21 күн бұрын

  Got it, it did make a big difference but after riding my KTM for the past few months and jumping back on the T7 I realise what people used to talk about. I didn’t notice a problem with the T7 brake until I had that comparison.

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  @daltonmotorcycletraining454923 күн бұрын

  With the rear tyre make sure your not running road pressure. Just drop the pressure a small bit so you can just start to push the centre of the rear tyre in with your thumb then your good for off road and on road. But it makes so much difference to how your tyre flexes off road.

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  @motorbikediaries21 күн бұрын

  I think for the riding I’m trying to do I need to put my knobblies back on. But you’re right, could definitely drop a little pressure too

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  @maybeerainmaybeesnow23 күн бұрын

  I hope that your evaluation of life choices was productive. : )

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  @motorbikediaries21 күн бұрын

  😂😂😂 It was

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  @maybeerainmaybeesnow20 күн бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries Question: can you elaborate on why the experience of riding a heavy beast like the T7 is so fun or rewarding on single track? I've watched a good number of your videos and have seen your struggles and triumphs and wonder if I would like the T7? I have a WR250R, which is about 68kg lighter than the T7 and I wonder if the weight or anything else off road would annoy me? Any thoughts/insights would be appreciated!

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  @motorbikediaries20 күн бұрын

  @@maybeerainmaybeesnow This is a harder question to answer then I thought it would be 😂 It’s hard to say, it’s a real struggle at times and no fun at all, others I wouldn’t change it for the world. I obviously got my KTM because of the weight ‘issue’. I believe the KTM has made me a much better rider (albeit with a long way to go). The T7 is a real unicorn in my opinion once you understand what it is and stop trying to make it something it isn’t. That was a bit of a learning curve for me, I kept throwing money at the T7 but at the end of the day it’s a 220kg adventure bike with a very mediocre rider at best on it. Get the T7 while understanding it will never perform like your WR however it will take you places it has no right, and that’s where the satisfaction comes. Try bringing it up swampy single track with little momentum and that’s where you will find yourself frustrated real quick. The T7 is incredible on the road and off, the motor is one of the best out there and is well documented as the most reliable. It’s a top heavy bike, and you’ll notice it the instant you throw a leg over, depending on your build it could be make or break. I’m not sure if this answer helps or not 😂

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  @motorbikediaries20 күн бұрын

  @@maybeerainmaybeesnow also just to add and actually answer part of your question. Riding the T7 on single track, due to its weight brings a lot more adrenaline at much lower speeds. So you get a great buzz from riding a bigger bike in my opinion. The motor is also really user friendly and jumping it is super easy. I’ve jumped things on the T7 and then try on the ktm and nearly flip the bike. So the user friendly nature is fantastic

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  @maybeerainmaybeesnow19 күн бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries Thank you very much for your thoughts compadre! The reliability of WRs has been so great for the past 14 years, which is one of the most attractive features of the T7. I've read a lot about the CP2 and look at the T7 just like my WRs, an investment that can last a really long time. I love my WRs, but if I have a passenger with me the single cylinder 250cc is not enough on hilly or mountain roads. I hope to test ride a T7 soon! I have sat on a few T7s before and know that I can lean the bike about 30-40 degrees before I might have to lay it down. Safe and happy riding friend. : )

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  @iSim064124 күн бұрын

  Funny enough I have stock suspension and tranctionnators on my T7 and I feel it has tons of grip. I'd complain about grip too if I'd tackle steep hills without any momentum. Any tires will get you stuck mid hill driving like that. (You were right about youtube comments hehe). Still love your content. Cheers from Canada.

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  @motorbikediaries23 күн бұрын

  Tires were great in fairness to them the week previously. But when you’re in wet mud with a lot of bed rock thrown in, it’s a different story. Lack of confidence leads to lack of momentum 🤷🏼‍♂️

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  @kostasrestas24 күн бұрын

  thats great trails my friend !! cheers frm Greece !!

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  @motorbikediaries24 күн бұрын

  Cheers

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  @user-gp1zi5on1r24 күн бұрын

  You’re a very taugh Man ! I was tired only watching it and imagining me alone in such a mess !

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  @Matthew-wn8oq24 күн бұрын

  That doesn't look like Belfast ? 😂

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  @motorbikediaries24 күн бұрын

  Definitely not Belfast 😂

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  @MarkiMotoYT24 күн бұрын

  10:54 Flat earth confirmed 🧐😅

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  @bradharlan616725 күн бұрын

  How can you tell such a huge difference when you go so slow mate?

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  @corcovada1Ай бұрын

  Good to see you back on the T7 for a while great video

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Cheers

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  @FTW1374Ай бұрын

  The brakes don’t lock up when you have the abs still engaged…😂😂😂

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  At what point was it still on? Don’t think I forgot to turn it off at any point? 🤷🏼‍♂️

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  @pinkiewerewolfАй бұрын

  Beautiful area to ride. The Mighty T7! Which tank bag mount works for the T7? How do you like the set up so far?

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Ye it’s a fantastic area. SWMotech tank bag mount, never really use it though to be honest but whenever I have it’s been good and solid

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  @pinkiewerewolfАй бұрын

  @motorbikediaries Thank you for the information. I’ll check SWMotech out. 👍

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  @baczek9884Ай бұрын

  Hey mate, I recently put on Continental TKC80's on my T7 and they are absolute dream on the Hills, I highly recommend them ;)

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  I’ve heard good things on the contis alright. I have a set of Mitas, e12 for the rear and e13 for the front. It’s an amazing setup, reckon I’ll be putting them back on soon

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  @baczek9884Ай бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries that is a setup that I seen a lot of people running. I must give it a try maybe somewhere down the line.

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  @seanoleary4821Ай бұрын

  Did you go with tractive F&R and which model the extreme or rally. Just in the process of ordering some for new T7 extreme. I was gonna go with extreme +25mm 6N/m front and 85 spring rate in rear weigh about 95kg geared up, great videos btw

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Ye, front and rear but standard height. T7 is already a handful without going higher 😂 Those spring rates are what I started on and I’ve now reduced to the next rate down. Same weight

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  @f1noddyАй бұрын

  Enjoyed that video, can I ask where that trail is?

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Wicklow, mix of trails it’s not just one

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  @azlong4596Ай бұрын

  Street and dirt are two different things. You have clickers, use them. Find your good road settings remember them then do the same for the dirt. Just change back and forth for what you are doing .

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Fair point 😂

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  @azlong4596Ай бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries Nice part is the T7 has very adjustable suspension. With the work you've done it looks much better. My Tuareg is going to need the same kind of work as soon as I can figure out which system I want to go with but it doesn't have the double adjustability the T7 does, the Tuareg has rebound on one fork and comp on the other, not the most acuate system but less expensive. I did put a Scott steering damper to help with the head deflection.

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  @motorbikediaries29 күн бұрын

  @@azlong4596 I’ve got the Tractive Closed Cartridge setup on the T7, it’s been some faff to get it set up properly and I’m hoping it’s finally right now. Surprised you are considering changing the suspension on the Tuareg as I had read the stock setup is amazing. Best of luck with whatever you decide anyway

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  @cooperyt7086Ай бұрын

  18:30 deer

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  @JustaddMuckАй бұрын

  Your perseverance and days on the KTM are paying off, you look way more confident on the T7. I'd love to take my T7 World Raid up on those trails. I don't think I'd attempt it alone though, only so many times you can pick them up solo 💪For the moment I'll stick to playing in the sandpit. Maybe we could arrange a meet up at some point? Ride safe 👍

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Cheers man, felt good but I was very much humbled this weekend 😂 After the rain during the week I think I ended up turning around on every track I tried. Think I’ll pop the Mitas back on 🤔 sand pit was great craic today though

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  @scottmartin9513Ай бұрын

  i just bought the +25mm CC fork and rally shock from rally raid UK. the shock im happy with but the forks not so much yet. still dialing it in to be soft enough for rough terrain but stiff enough for hard hits. also find its not actually using up all 225mm travel

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Welcome to my world 😂 The springs will definitely become a bit softer over a couple of spins as they ‘bed in’. Best of luck with it

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  @MrGunny308Ай бұрын

  Look up Motolab there in cork he remapped my husky 350 runs way more smoother and doesn’t cut out like it used to he really knows he’s stuff

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Nice one cheers. I’ll take a look

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  @Matthew-wn8oqАй бұрын

  You should reach out to Taco Moto and see.what he has to say.

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  Not a bad shout actually. I’ve played around with the Tachometer further since this video, it has 3 settings, 4 stroke, 2 stroke & ‘other’ stroke. I was obviously using 4 stroke before but I switched it to ‘other’ and the rpm was reading 2200. I dialled it back a touch to 2100 so I’ll ride it like that and see how it goes. The device might also just be junk 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

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  @PatchedBanditАй бұрын

  Fun looking trails u got there

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  It’s a great spot. Short though, small hills here in Ireland. I look at what’s on offer in places like the US or Aus or even Wales and I find myself very jealous

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  @douglasmeek8173Ай бұрын

  EXC 500 ktm for what you are doing MATE

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  @johnf650dakar2 ай бұрын

  Just forund your channel while looking for suspension upgrades. Must give NDM a call Tuesday and see what they can do. I recognise that sand pit from my first time off road many years ago. Is there still a large deep hole full water that would swallow a bike. Did he say what work was doen to the suspension

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  So since getting the suspension I’ve had a fair few issues which is why I’ve numbered the updates. But to summarise quickly I bought the suspension from off-de-road. It was very stiff to begin with so after some back and forth they told me I was sent the wrong springs, changed out to the next ones and then they messed that up too. But because the second set of springs were too short, it resulted in the actual closed cartridge blowing out oil. So the forks went ridiculously soft. So fast forward again, I have another set of springs in the forks and Steve rebuilt it all to spec. I suspect the front is going to still be too harsh off road, but I just need to get out and test it properly before making that call. The air gap is recommended to be 120mm and Steve made it 100mm. The bike feels AMAZING on the road. Just worried about off road performance. We will see. If you get the suspension, don’t order it from off-de-road. Their after sales service is the worst I’ve ever encountered with a retailer. So disappointing.

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  @johnf650dakar2 ай бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries I was going to egt the RR kit from their EU dealer. they have an Open Cartridge cartridge which i would prefer as i can service it myself and save some cash. Off the road are great for buying parts but i would agree suspension id try go direct to main dealer or supplier.

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  @johnf650dakar2 ай бұрын

  What tyres are you running? look to be ideal for my riding in Ireland also I plan on doing the same setup soon, and from talking to others some reccomend increasing the air gap by 20mm in the forks to soften it down and take harshness on the road They are some nice trails, not as many down our neck of the woods

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  I can’t remember what tyres I had during this video, but likely either Motoz Tractionator Adv or Mitas e13 & e12 respectively. The Mitas are fantastic off road

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  @johnf650dakar2 ай бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries cheers, i have used Mitas just bit hard for lot road use. I might give the Motoz a try

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  @@johnf650dakar Ye the MotoZ have been good, they where great when new but struggle off road now. Still great on road

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  @johnf650dakarАй бұрын

  @@motorbikediaries be ideal have a spare rear wheel

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  @motorbikediariesАй бұрын

  @@johnf650dakar I thought about getting a second wheel set for the T7. One with a 50/50 for getting to work and light gravel roads etc. and then put a full knobby with mouses on the other set for serious off-road days. Still might do it but won’t be soon

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  @T7_XR2 ай бұрын

  T7 spin soon!

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  100% man, let’s get it organised 🙌🏼

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  @robertbagnall41062 ай бұрын

  I can hear in your voice the relief of getting it sorted finally. I look forward to hearing a full review of what was done to fix it. 👍

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  Ye big relief. I just hope it performs well off road, it’s amazing on the road. Need to find time and get out on it now

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  @Mr450pro2 ай бұрын

  I’m glad you made this video. Now I know not to buy this suspension 👎🏻 so sad you have to deal with that suspension and customer service 🤮

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  I wouldn’t necessarily dismiss the suspension entirely. I have it set up again now and seems very impressive but I’m hesitant to say anything until I have tested it further. I’ve only really used it on the road, Ive a quick update video I’ll put out this week but I’ve been sick so wasn’t able to do much. A friend has the same suspension but +25mm and absolutely loves it. We both bought it from off-de-road however and both of us have had horrible customer service experiences from them and swore not to purchase from them again. Maybe look at other dealers, Tractive or Rally Raid seem to be good from what I hear. But honestly nothing beats being able to walk into a business and have the suspension set up by the people selling it to you. So if that’s possible in your area do that 100%

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  @golfie1v2 ай бұрын

  Had my bike and 3 of my boys bikes stolen on Thursday night, absolutely gutted😢

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  Sorry to hear that man, really hope you get it back. I’m constantly paranoid about my bikes, it’s horrible. Hope you get them back

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  @morrismoto942 ай бұрын

  Would love to ride there. What part of Ireland it is ?

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  Wicklow, amazing area. Love it

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  @mididash2 ай бұрын

  Hello fella , great video , looks like you getting to grips with the ktm , I’m now back on an mt09 gen 3 , it’s my 7th ? Silly I know , but when off yesterday , did some jumps and had a great time , looks like I’ll have to up my game to keep up with you . Oh and I had my winter gear on yesterday , big mistake . Till next time . Stay safe

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  7th one? 😂 Obviously a bike you are struggling to replace. My misses abuses me for getting 2 Teneres and 2 MT10s. Fair play though, all that matters is that you’re enjoying the bike. Ride safe and enjoy 💪🏼

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  @SteveInskip2 ай бұрын

  You did very well there, but that’s a heavy bike for ‘proper’ single track & technical byways. I’d prefer a light dual-sport or enduro with some Michelin Trackers fitted over an Adventure bike for that stuff. Mine’s a CRF450L, awesome bike, but the ‘go-to’ one at present seems to be the GasGas 700. Looks a good channel and I’ll subscribe. 👍

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  Cheers man, appreciate the subscribe. I have an excf 350 now which is the go to for the most part. The T7 is a lot of fun off-road though and it’s so satisfying bringing it somewhere it doesn’t belong.

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  @Mike.46392 ай бұрын

  Give your ego a rest , please😄 i can do these trails on my mountain bike 10 times faster than you, you are not riding, you are crawling, zero flow, just burning clutch in first gear. Get on tracks at your level, where you actually can shift into second gear and ride at proper speed that allows the bike to balance itself. Then you came back here when you have adequate level of skill. By the way, nothing wrong with the bike, plenty guys ( not Tarre ) can do these sort of trails flying.

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  @motorbikediaries2 ай бұрын

  I think anyone could ride an MTB on this faster than a 220kg adv bike 😂. This was an off day for sure, but I’ve done this track plenty of times on both the T7 and the 350, this was just one of those days. The tyres also suck for this terrain 🤷🏼‍♂️ Anyway thanks for watching