Ride About Now

Ride About Now

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2023 BMW R1250GS Demo Ride

2023 BMW R1250GS Demo Ride

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  • @drzrider3440
    @drzrider3440Күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I am really thinking about picking up a 2022 Ryker Rally. A local dealer has several they never sold on sale for $7999 here in Washington state. Kind if caught off guard when you showed fuel mileage. Shocking lower than i thought. Had a vulcan 900 which is same cc engine. I got nearly 60 miles per gallon. Got 45 on my 1500 vulcan. Expected more from these. I get 28 in my Hyundai. Im guessing if you mod these a ton you will get absolutely horrible gas mileage. Anyway, yeah i have never even ridden one. But $8000 price tag from a brand new '22 is hard to ignore. I want the rally because i ride a DRZ400 offroad on the BDR's. Im getting older and want the worry of dropping my bike all by myself. I have watched a ton of videos on the rally and think it will suit me perfectly. Add the 3 inch lift kit and dang. Sounds fun....as far as seats. Look at Fishersaddlebags.com i am sure they can make you an awesome seat. They can make great seats for dual sports. Or you can always go to an upholstery shop and have them make you one. Just pick out your foam density and then pick the color of your seat you want and any upholstery shop can make you an awesome comfortable seat for really cheap. They just need your seat pan.

  • @mbarroso123
    @mbarroso123Күн бұрын

    Did you test drive the new 2024 HD RG before being the Goldwing ? The Goldwing is a fabulous ride. However, I sold my 21 RGS for a 24 RG and it is like night and day;

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNowКүн бұрын

    I did not get a chance to ride it and according to all the reviews I am certain it is amazing. I just don't want to spend crazy money on accessories anymore and my 21 RG is nicely done for my taste. I will be keeping that one.

  • @jar7166
    @jar7166Күн бұрын

    I was searching for Rinehart info, saw the video stuck around so the new bike and congratulations brother. Now I’m following to see the updates. My suggestion keep the hardley just in case if you miss changing gears lol

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNowКүн бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Oh absolutely keeping the Harley. Not just for shifting gears but that v twin sound is unbeatable.

  • @rickfreemantle4257
    @rickfreemantle42576 күн бұрын

    Great video. Wondering which Samsung phone you have? I have the Samsung A72 here

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow5 күн бұрын

    I used a galaxy fold 3 I think it was. But I have tried it most galaxy phones and no issues. I don't see why any of the A series will be any different.

  • @Gregs_World
    @Gregs_World6 күн бұрын

    congratulations i love my '22 tour dct can't wait to see all of your new videos enjoy every mile

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow5 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @k.wright3664
    @k.wright36648 күн бұрын

    Quick easy to the point video. Thank you

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    @@k.wright3664 thanks for watching.

  • @jesusmelendez9563
    @jesusmelendez95638 күн бұрын

    That’s cool. Been contemplating back and forth about trading in my FatBob for one of those.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Test drive one and I’m sure you will be amazed. Although I can’t seem to bring myself to sell my Harley just yet.

  • @paineys3341
    @paineys33418 күн бұрын

    Congrats, I ride a 2019 RGS and thinking about getting a new bike later this year, its a choice between a Goldwing DCT Tour or a 24 Roadglide... keep switching between each... guess I will have to wait and see what happens when Im ready to buy. The think that keeps pulling me to HD is storage as I like the bag designs on the HD better, also like footboards better than pegs....I know you can get boards for the GW but they are much smaller than HD's

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    Thank you. That’s a tough choice, that is why I am hanging on to both.

  • @patrickpatterson5923
    @patrickpatterson59238 күн бұрын

    Looks very similar to hogworkz sissy bar i just got.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    @@patrickpatterson5923 nice.

  • @craighanesworth262
    @craighanesworth2628 күн бұрын

    Congratulations. Its a great bike!

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @bumrush5314
    @bumrush53148 күн бұрын

    Did I miss the 5000 mile review

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    @@bumrush5314 I think the miles went by quick.

  • @Hogdriver88
    @Hogdriver888 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on the new bike. I had black metallic and had no issues with fine scratches. Nice looking Road Glide! I know which one you will be riding more now. If you are not changing the seat, Utopia back rest, and Gold Strike highway pegs. Hint for that ATL traffic - Econ mode to ease the throttle, and manual shift mode to shift when you *need* to, not when the bike wants to.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching and the tips. Good to know that the gloss paint will hold up.

  • @wboeren1
    @wboeren18 күн бұрын

    I think it will look very sporty when the back seat is removed. If that is an option. DCT i would not take, nice color. Enjoy the dream bike.😊

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    Thank you. Appreciate it.

  • @QuasiMotard
    @QuasiMotard9 күн бұрын

    Congrats, buddy! How do you like that C̶a̶d̶i̶l̶l̶a̶c̶ Honda tourer compared to your Harley? --QM

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thanks buddy, I am so happy to see you back at it. I got a new number, I was in Houston 2 weeks ago and called you but you probably didn't recognize it. Next time I come up I will let you know or vice versa let me know next you're in the ATL area. You ain't lying this does feel like a Caddy. LoL

  • @Mr190606
    @Mr19060610 күн бұрын

    Congrats!!!!

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @RobBread1
    @RobBread110 күн бұрын

    You've been gone a while. Congratulations to you and panda express.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thank you, yes really busy at work which is why I was able to afford this bike. But I will slowly start back posting some videos again.

  • @scottmchale6200
    @scottmchale620010 күн бұрын

    Should of called it lard ass

  • @brianleiva4346
    @brianleiva434610 күн бұрын

    Congratulations on your new wing . I have the exact same bike. I can tell you the dealer did not follow prep procedures if the bike only had 1 mile on it. The Tpms sensor light is common on many of the 2024 wings and there is a procedure the techs do to fix it. I added the Goldstrike hwy pegs, Helibars and backrest. You have one of the best bikes made. Enjoy! I live in Woodstock if you ever want do some riding. Brian

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Brian, thank you for watching and yes you are correct the dealer did not do much of anything other than wipe the bike off. I am in Acworth next to Woodstock and we should definitely ride. I am a part of this FB group called NAMG (North Atlanta Motorcycle Group) and I ride with a few people within that group, good bunch of people. A lot of rides start from the QT on HWY 92 near 575 and Goodwill. If you want connect on FB and we should meet up for a ride just as soon as this crazy weather gives us a break. Zia

  • @1CMAGNUM
    @1CMAGNUM10 күн бұрын

    I definitely want to see you do through review.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching and yes I will be doing one soon. Will be taking this to Sturgis in a couple of weeks so I will definitely know more about the bike.

  • @1CMAGNUM
    @1CMAGNUM10 күн бұрын

    Great purchase. It's number 1 on my list. I'm leaning more towards the non touring model.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    I like the bagger look and after owning a bagger I wanted the extra storage space the tour model offered.

  • @laurentrun6564
    @laurentrun656420 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the review ! It's a good bike but the seat is not very comfortable 😐

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow18 күн бұрын

    @@laurentrun6564 yeah I found it okay but I can believe that it’s not for most.

  • @lambotama
    @lambotamaАй бұрын

    The passanger needs to hold on to the driver, those handle bars on the seat aren't going to be great for stability

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching. The Ryker is not really suitable for 2 up unless you are just doing a short ride. Spyder is the way to go for 2 up riding.

  • @khadijahdavis1572
    @khadijahdavis1572Ай бұрын

    I think it wld be cool if you cld get the windshield with something like your vision prescription in it or one that has like a binocular/zoom in/out feature for ppl who may have low vision🤔, a bioptic windshield

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    That is a great idea. I feel that would be an expensive windshield.

  • @khadijahdavis1572
    @khadijahdavis15728 күн бұрын

    @RideAboutNow lol i wld imagine so..or it wld also be cool to have a transitional windshield tint, one that darkens in the daylight or high sun, then goes back to normal as it gets darker outside just like the transition lenses

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow5 күн бұрын

    @@khadijahdavis1572 Now transition windshield is a good idea.

  • @user-cp4mb7cc6y
    @user-cp4mb7cc6yАй бұрын

    You will love the spyder rt

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    The Spyder RT was great when I test drove it.

  • @903lew
    @903lewАй бұрын

    The plastic "legs" broke on my Sh36 first time mounting it on my bike. Sent it back to Shad and they denied warranty. Let's just say I'm not very impressed.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Cheap quality and not worth the money in my opinion.

  • @903lew
    @903lew9 күн бұрын

    @@RideAboutNow Aye. Not getting the same for the next bike. Shame as I really liked the racks.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    @@903lew true that. Don’t blame you.

  • @majicmanpr
    @majicmanprАй бұрын

    That was the right decision for your road glide. It just sounds like a Harley should sound.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    This is a great exhaust. Thanks for watching.

  • @majicmanpr
    @majicmanpr8 күн бұрын

    I removed the cat on mine and not only decreased the heat in the engine and for the passenger but it sounds mean. It breathes better I have the same pipes. I love them, Enjoy.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow8 күн бұрын

    @@majicmanpr thanks. I bet that sounds great.

  • @payup2023
    @payup20232 ай бұрын

    Delivery and Doc fees are ridiculous.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Tell me about it.

  • @simonrankin9177
    @simonrankin91772 ай бұрын

    Great encouragement for us all , im now 63 and have thought seriously about a 600 cc ryker , thank you for sharing your time with us...

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching. Appreciate it.

  • @ThomasNappo
    @ThomasNappo2 ай бұрын

    VERY OVERPRICED CHEAP PLASTIC..😂😂😂

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    It is expensive for sure.

  • @Cheese-Hound
    @Cheese-Hound2 ай бұрын

    I work for a motorcycle dealer and we get these traded in frequently. I think maybe people want a bike and think this is kinda the same thing and realize they still want a bike. I own seven bikes and bought one of these a couple years ago that was traded in. It was only 1 year old with 1500 miles on it. My gf always wanted one and she loves it. I enjoy it (when she lets me ride it) but it’s definitely NOT a motorcycle. I call it a summertime snowmobile.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Technically it is a motorcycle, a trike not a bike I guess. But still fun machines. Now the Slingshots and anything 3 wheeled with a steering wheel shouldn't be called a motorcycle.

  • @marksowder277
    @marksowder2772 ай бұрын

    Thanks I already have Chrome works louvered baffles on my 114 but I just bought a 2010 Street glide 96 I was wanting to hear what ripper baffles sounded like I guess I'll try them in this '96 and air cleaner tuner to wake it up Thanks again for your video.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @blumalau8
    @blumalau82 ай бұрын

    Looks very nice. Congrats. Just got mine not too long ago and am buying toys for it. 😄

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow2 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @terrimccallum7609
    @terrimccallum76092 ай бұрын

    Yes I'm about to get that now❤

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @ragsno123
    @ragsno1232 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Same thing happened to me. A friend gifted it to me so it’s all good.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Still for the money it should be happening.

  • @Cheese-Hound
    @Cheese-Hound2 ай бұрын

    At 15:00 she went crazy fish hook to make a right turn. Maybe 2/3 of the tires were over the double yellow line. WTF was that?

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    It was a bit of a rise and a blind turn but luckily didn't go over much at all.

  • @lennyboy57
    @lennyboy573 ай бұрын

    Ive seen DBX 45 XL can you tell me do the DBX 45 go pass the bags? Not sure what the xl are you

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Yes they go pass the bags a bit.

  • @lennyboy57
    @lennyboy573 ай бұрын

    Sounds good! What end caps do you have on these?

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Not sure, they came with the chrome version of the exhaust.

  • @Ashyknuckkks
    @Ashyknuckkks3 ай бұрын

    How does the wind protection compare to the road glide?

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow9 күн бұрын

    I didn't find a big difference, this comes with a better windshield right out of the box but I would say the RG is better in wind management.

  • @declangeraghty8176
    @declangeraghty81763 ай бұрын

    Great video . Why was the back tyre moving around was it low in air ? Also have you now got used to Ryker? I am thinking of buying one

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    I had to put the can am away bar in to stop the dartiness. I don’t have the Ryker anymore but yes when I had it I was used to it. Even did a road trip to Miami from Atlanta.

  • @declangeraghty8176
    @declangeraghty81763 ай бұрын

    Great video brother enjoyed your content. Like this with dealers all over the world very few people now want to give service. Once they have your money it’s bye sucker

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Isn’t that the sad truth.

  • @crystalavery2570
    @crystalavery25703 ай бұрын

    Love the videos! Considering starting a channel when I get my bike. Any suggestions for start up in relation to camera etc? Being from Newfoundland, the scenery will be breathtaking.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I would look at DJI or insta cameras with Bluetooth set up

  • @crystalavery2570
    @crystalavery25703 ай бұрын

    I am purchasing my brand new 2023 Ryker 900 Sport next week, so excited! Watching your videos from Newfoundland, Canada. I am trying to see how you are charging your phone as you ride? This may be a stupid question, but I have t seen my bike yet as I called the dealer and said have her ready for me next week, lol.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    Congrats! I added a usb charger to the Ryker connecting it to a battery and bringing the wire to the handlebars. You need a SEA connector to usb connector. Amazon is full of them.

  • @paineys3341
    @paineys33413 ай бұрын

    I ride from Tampa north all the time BUT avoid Atlanta like the plague, I would rather do an extra 100 miles than get anywhere near there!

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    Cool

  • @zaidihassan4344
    @zaidihassan43443 ай бұрын

    Fantastic motorcycle.....👍👍👍💪💪💪💯💯💯😎😎😎

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    It sure is.

  • @zaidihassan4344
    @zaidihassan43443 ай бұрын

    Amazing....👍👍👍💪💪💪💯💯💯

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @declangeraghty8176
    @declangeraghty81763 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Can you please tell me if the passenger is always sitting higher or does it depend on who is taller?

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    The passenger seat is a bit higher.

  • @declangeraghty8176
    @declangeraghty81763 ай бұрын

    @@RideAboutNow Thank you

  • @richardlee4438
    @richardlee44383 ай бұрын

    Im shopping for one also- How tall are you? is there distortion - looking at the video it looks clear.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    I am 5/9 and this is clear but my fav was the F4 customs shield that was optically correct and sharp.

  • @jmaxx73
    @jmaxx734 ай бұрын

    Had them installed on mine and threw them out. So much loss of power and they sound too tinny. KW sound so much better without them.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow3 ай бұрын

    True that. I actually left the ripper baffle on the left side and installed the sport louvered one on the right and it sounds pretty good now.

  • @Flybrain-z3d
    @Flybrain-z3d4 ай бұрын

    Love the ripper sound but you lose to much torque. I tried the louvered and they are awesome. My builder recommended the performance baffles and my torque went up even further. The trick with the performance baffles is you gotta crack the tab open 25%. They sound amazing and perform amazing.

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow4 ай бұрын

    I actually put one ripper and one louvered in and to me that sound is amazing. Ripper on the left.

  • @signalguy407
    @signalguy4074 ай бұрын

    Added them to my road king, great look and feel. Great staff to deal with. Quality price perfect

  • @RideAboutNow
    @RideAboutNow4 ай бұрын

    Nice.