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Think Twice Before You Buy Motorcycle Gear!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2019
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Watch This Before You Buy Motorcycle Gear!
I usually talk for top this and the best that, but in this chapter I will tell you about the worst things I have bought thinking they would be great but they wasn't, stay with me!
Welcome back guys, nowadays, in the era of internet it’s so easy to buy everything you want from your home. Thanks to the smart phones you can do it anywhere anytime. Amazon even offers one click button. It is so easy and practical that we do it all the time and of course this leads to some not so clever deals.
Everybody make mistakes and I am not an exception! During the years I bought some nice and of course some useless things. I did it because I was thinking that it would be a good idea, but it turns to be exactly the opposite.
1. Motorcycle seat pads.
I have tried them all. Soft, hard, gel even airhoawk. The all works, but not on the way I have expect it. The worst of all was the gel pad. When I tried in the shop was so nice that I have spent 50 euro for it without even thinking and I was sure that it will help a lot, but what I found later on was exactly the opposite. After 50km I trough it away and never use it again. It could be something wrong with me, I don’t know, but without it I was able to ride 5 times more.
2. Bicycle underwear.
Well… almost every second rider will swear that the bicycle pants help, but I won’t. The touching points of the bicycle and motorcycle seats are completely different. I am not going even to discuss the discomfort this elastic stretching material created on my balls.
3. Single pole tent.
I bought one, because it was lighter and with better waterproof stats, but I missed the obvious things. The shape of the construction has some limitations.
- First it cannot be open it unless you have soft ground to stick the pools on the ground.
- It is difficult to open it when you are alone.
- Because of the triangle shape the inside space is limited.
- It is not recommended for windy areas.
So, I sold it and bought a couple tent. A bit heavier, but much better in all of the conditions I just said.
4. Two points crash bars.
I told you once about it, but I will do it again. A couple of years ago I bought crash bars for my Yamaha Tenere. Actually they were really nice design, planned to stay almost invisible and protect the radiator from side drops. They got my attention and I bought it, but when I mount it on the bike I realize that in the case of accident they will cause more damages then protection. On the top of everything the mounting plates were so fragile and on so difficult to access spot that I left it there for more than 6 months praying that I am not going to drop the bike and damage the things which I won’t if they were not there.
5. Cheap waterproof boots.
I bought a pair of waterproof boots for a good price. I am not going to say anything about the brand, but I will say that it is well know company with a good reputation here in Germany. In one of my trips I have to ride on temperature more than 40 degrees C. All day I felt that my feet are boiling. Later at the evening when I removed the boots I found out why. The company made the boots water proof by adding piece of nylon between the leather and the lining. Yes, they were waterproof, but not breathable.
The decision was simple, I cut the linings and finish the trip, but I will never do it again.
It is good to watch some reviews and recommendations, but you have to keep in mind that what is good for one could be worst for another. As you know guys, the truth is always somewhere between. The best way to learn what you really need is to travel as more as possible. Even a simple weekend trip will give you an idea what works and what not.
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You put a lot of effort into your videos. They are well done, enjoyable and informative - particularly when English is not your first language. Hats off to you - and every success with your channel - you will do well.
Thank you!
hi , really enjoy your videos , i,ve just been around spain and portugal on my 650 transalp i did 4000 miles i can reckomend getting a sheepskin seat cover . one that ties in place under ythe seat is best . on some days i must have ridden for 10 hours with no discomfort ( the best £ 35 i've ever spent
good video Pavlin great tips as always
Thanks Neil!
Great video and awesome channel! Especially liked the europe winter riding series!
Maybe we can reverse this and you can give us aspiring motorcycle adventurers some tips on what to buy aswell as what not to?
Greetings from Sweden!
Of course I will, thanks!
Very good advice.......Its good to give us true accounts, not just pushing product. Much appreciated!
You are welcome anytime!
Another best video for riders about what to buy & what not. You are absolutely right about the easy ways of online shopping, which make us vulnerable to buy unnecessary stuff. Thanks for the advice Pavlin. Keep it up.
Thanks for taking the time and watching it Bhushan!
Sound advice from a experienced rider... Hope more people watch n follow it... As always great video pavlin...
Thanks!
Valuable tips !! Thanks Pavlin !!
Most welcome Sujoy!
Wow, really good informational video, do make more like this if you have any more gear or accessories purchases if you regret. It's really informative! Thank you once again!
My pleasure Sergey!
Thanks for these tips Pavlin.
Hope you are doing good.
You are welcome anytime my friend! All good with me.
Very helpful video, so we avoid making the same mistake!
Thank you my friend!
You are welcome anytime!
I like all you videos - so much real life insight! 1/3 of them I had in my practice and counting up 🤣
Cool!
It is nice to see someone experienced make purchase mistakes. I have purchased rain gear that was horrible. I have purchased helmets I regretted. Learning is expensive!@
We all have done it, but not everyone confess the mistakes!
Great Vid- Seat pads a friend of mine had 3 over the last 2 years and hates them all. No longer uses them.
So do I...
Seat paddles are ok if they are made with foam...only. Seat paddles.with gel are inconfortable... Foam is just like if your saddle is thicker
Bycicle shorts it's true they won't help but I got some cheap shorts made for skating snowboarding etc where the pads are way bigger and that works pretty good it, it's not like a couch but feels if my motorcycle seat is bigger, spreading better the load on longer rides.
The seat covers I've never tried but the ones with air pockets look intresting.
Another helpful video and yet another reason I encourage people to join their local motorcycle club (preferably one that regularly attends rallies). Instant access to lots of practical help and useful information - find out what works, what doesn't, and why.
Agree
Great video as always Pavlin.
Thank you!
Great advice and well presented. Thanks.
My pleasure!
Very useful information, thank you
You are welcome anytime!
Thanks again for the useful tips! That non-breathable liner is indeed a bad idea... I did the same with a pair of "water-resistant" pants, cut the liner out with a pair of scissors...
Learned the hard way...
Very helpfull video i wanna see more like this coz i alredy did some wrong purchases it`s good think that i did sell them online
We all did it... More videos to come
Sir ur vlogs are very informative
Yep buddy, been there done that lol.
Good advice.
Thanks!
Again good info !
Thank you!
Fantastic video dear Friend love it. God bless you.
Thank you!
Interesting about the seat pads. The standard Tenere seat was terrible for me, worse than any sports bike that I have ever owned. Bought a flashy gel seat and had terrible issues with it too. Uncomfortable and it got really hot. Tried a small AirHawk which didn't work too well, but I got a bigger one and could then ride 12hr days without any lasting discomfort. It has to be almost flat to work though. If you put too much air in then it's as bad as not having anything. Keep-up the good videos - I always enjoy watching them.
Thanks man!
I tried Nelson Rigg Stormrider suit for wet weather riding. Neither one lasted more than 700 miles before catastrophic material failures, and shredding. Finally went to an army surplus store and bought some Gore-Tex. No more issues.
Learned the hard way
Thanks for making this video.
You are welcome anytime!
Great advice .
Thanks!
My experience... I bought original Kawasaki rainsuit,but when I sit on my bike (I have legs in front of me) trousers was too short... , but ok when I had legs straight or sit normally. Also helmet which hurt my head and ears I had to change, gloves ....
Another bad investment was windshield, it gathered all wind fromfront and directed it just to my helmet ... 80km-h and I was deaf.
But good investment on first shot was aftermarket exhoust, gear indicator ,cheap tankbags and crash protectors which saved my bike twice.
Nice video, but as you said, one solution is not best for all :)
Exactly.
Yes, I was never really sure if my gel pad was providing any benefit either, ditched it. But, my Moto-Skiveez (pants specifically for styles of motobike) definately gave me an extra hour (but not much more) in the saddle. Nothing beats a well designed seat though, 10 hrs easy on my current bike with nothing but regular gear.
Agree. I finished riding with nothing.
Good information
Thanks!
Y is pavlin only have less than 100k subscribers?? He should at least have a million subscribers by now.. He only gives quality and unbiased content... When I subscribed to his channel long back he had only 2k subscribers... I want this channel to grow faster...
I use the bicycle trousers and they are ok for me I have tried them on a very long journey. I understand what you mean because I have brought some extra lights for me they looked OK but the light was so bad
Well... I know what you mean about the lights.
What bothers me is not cheap things that don’t live up to their promise, but expensive items that don’t do what you want. I once bought a Schuberth because it was sold as ‘quiet’ ,most money I ever spent on a lid, and it was no quieter than my HJC.
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Hi Pavlin,is it advisable to use a dedicated GPS than a hp GPS? Which is more reliable on the road and doesn't reroute intermittently. Thanks
I use normal car GPS Garmin and paper map.
3 point mount crash bars, think about a 2 legged chair falls over where as if it has 3 it won't. :)
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Do recommend protecting the wires on your bike with looming to reduce abrasion?
Never did it.
On my Honda 500x,i drove 920 km,stock sadel,no problems att all- One day- On autbahn-Germany-
What about the second day?
Check out Moto Skiveez it is padded underwear for motorcycles. I bought a pair and it seems to help.
No thanks, I am good without.
Coretex also not work +30
I did many trips on the temperature over 36 and it was not bad then any other material.
Sheepskin, but I knew I could use it for something else. Tractor saddle - and then find someone that makes one.
I have tried even the sheep skin, but it does not work for me.
You get what you pay for. It sucks, but that's the way it is.
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