BIKE REPAIRS BEFORE A LONG RIDE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- This is Part 1 in a series of videos that I am making about what I'm doing to prepare to travel in 2017. This video covers the things I've done on the bike to get it ready to tour this year. Watch this video to know more. You can also read my blogpost on this - tollfreetravell...
There is no one correct way to get a bike ready for tour, but in this video, I share with you what I've been doing to get my Thunderbird 500 into good shape. Hope you find this useful.
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Hey guys, I've taken the plunge and have now started making videos with more details of what I'm doing. This video and the next few to come are pretty much behind the scenes of what I'm planning for 2017 and how I'm putting it into action. Do watch, like, comment, share and subscribe. Thank you.
Toll Free Traveller if you r planning for Tawang, do stop by Tezpur. u have to pass through Tezpur enroute Tawang. i stay in Tezpur and we could have a meet up at my place
Pankaj Adhyapak thanks a lot. Tempura and Tawang are definitely on my list of places to go. That sounds like a great idea. Do stay in touch.
Pankaj Adhyapak I meant Tezpur not Tempura. Typo. Sorry.
Toll Free Traveller use car pipes they stay much longer
I stay in jorhat.... I would love to meet you brother....
magnificent vídeo. greetings from a Portuguese biker. Just to remind you that Índia and europe are connected by road :)
Thanks a lot, Manuel. One day borders will be crossed - riding through Europe is a dream that I hope to fulfill someday.
The opening shot... Its a connect between OMR and ECR.... One of my favorite place and I ride through in my Classic 350... I hit that place and sit in that bridge so many times... Happy to see you crossed that way... Your videos are inspiring... Thank you for doing it...
That's a really lovely stretch. Thanks, Raj.
I have a good feeling about your channel. Clean and informative videos, great work bro.
Thank you, Joash.
தமிழ் மண்ணில் இருந்து ஒருவர் ஆட்டோமொபைல் உலகில் இந்த அளவிற்கு பங்களிப்பை தருவது பெருமையாக இருக்கிறது. உங்கள் பயணங்கள் வெற்றி பெற எம் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.......
Nandri, Ramachandran!
Brother
You are awesome.
Your biking skills are good as good your editing and video making skills.
Enjoyed watching
Hope to ride with you someday
Chintamani Jaipuri thank you. Hope for that too.
Chintamani ji nd Rohit bhai..we love u both
really like how you only did modifications that prove practically useful during the ride not like jengoistic things kids nowadays are doing to their bikes like messing up with exhausts,filters and flashers amd what not. really like your stuff. best of luck
Thanks a lot, Arnav!
I own a TB 500 and even I have the same grips from trip machine (nostalgia) , and your videos are good, I'm a budding Enfield rider, less than 8000kms ran, planning for a 2k kms soon. ur videos and blog helped. thanks
Fantastic to hear. All the best for that trip!
toll free traveller >>> bro i don,t know why but you inspired me so much . it,s been last week when i saw your ladakh trip video and believe me your trip to ladakh video is the best of best in comparison to other ones . i'm also a biker and traveller by heart but never got a chance to get that done but one day i dreamt to ride with you along side . hats off to you brother ::::: keep it up .
shivam kumar thanks a lot. I hope you do one day fulfill your travel dreams. Ladakh is really spectacular.
seeing your videos and your travel diaries makes me so jealous....
we love your rides bro...its been three years for us to hit the road for long rides you are very lucky for us its like strings attached... 😊😊😊😊😊
Mohib Jilani thank you. Hope you do hit the road again soon!
This is the third time, I'm watching this video. Don't know about others, but very important for me. Thanks buddy.
Hi Toll-Free Traveller, Nice to see you again...It really feels awesome to work on the own bike. waiting for more videos...keep it up..
Ajinkya Jadhav I enjoy doing the work myself. At least you know that things are done properly. 😊
Really...a journey we and you never forget....
Maybe this year another journey will add under your belt....
Thank you. Yes, that's the hope :)
You really inspire me to get out and explore the unseen. Truly motivated
Thank you, Ashish. All the best for your adventures. Travel safely.
bro you are one of decent rider .. being a rider too ... A huge respect from me
Thank you, Shivam
Clear, Concise, Perfect. That which i was searching for.
Glad you enjoyed the watch. Thank you.
Enjoying the videos found the ride from Delhi to back home first so I'm watching from the first now. Riding alone may not be for some but I find it gives you a greater freedom and broadens and opens your mind. thanks for sharing your journey and experience
Thanks for watching, Peter. True, it isn't necessarily better, but it's something everyone should experience.
Thanks for watching, Peter. True, it isn't necessarily better, but it's something everyone should experience.
I see a very good future for this page.Very neat and clean and informative videos. Kuddos to editing and background music.The bike is awesome as always.Keep it coming.
Thanks a lot, Meghraj!
That what a passionate biker looks like!!!
:)
I am so inspired by your channel. I did Spiti last year alone on my classic 350 and it was awesome. Keep traveling brother and hope to cross paths with you :)
Spiti alone? That's amazing. Must have been an incredible experience. Spiti is up there in my list of places to go. Hope to see you around. :)
antra khurana Spiti alone sounds incredible. I was planning Spiti as part of my solo Himalayan ride last year (some videos in my channel 😀) but everyone up there advised against riding Spiti by myself. Looks like I might be able to do that some time later. Happy thumping!😊
Toll Free Traveller well you have done so so much more :) so yes hope to meet you around soon :) 😘
Spiti I haven't been to. Really keen to do that ride.
antra khurana plz help me select the royal Enfield....I want to ride all along to whole north India ...plz suggest me...
True MotoVlogger.
Thank you.
Love your videos bro.. continue the good work ...you will love the North East..from the tea gardens of Assam to the waterfalls of Cherrapunji..every north eastern state has a different flavour!
Thank you, Manas. Really looking forward to the North-East.
I have been on a mission to watch all of your videos! Very inspiring! -Jeremy
Motorcycles Tobacco and Alcohol superb to hear that. Thank you!
Thanks Bro for your videos, Because of that I learnt lot of thing which is required for a long solo bike ride in extreme situation, recently I have done a solo 1400 km solo ride with my Thunderbird 350 from Karnataka to Odisha in an extreme situation, in your one of the video where you explained about the sitting position during long ride are really helpful during my ride. keep on posting videos on technical aspects, like bike malfunction or how to response on technical problems during a long ride...
concept of the video is perfect. A big Thumbs Up for this... all the best
Thanks, as always, Deergh.
so glad to see such videos on preparation. I d like to wish u all my very best for ur journey ahead.
Thank you for the good wishes!
Ur doing all the things I wanted to do nd couldn't, Its a pleasure watching u man.
Such a nice, neat and clean, down to earth video. awesome. Loved every bit of it. I love the black and white parts, that seems so right. Awesome. Ride safe, stay alive and keep vlogging. If you keep chasing your passion in this way, success will knock your door in no time. Your love towards your bike shows how a true rider should treat his vehicle. Keep it up, best wishes. Your creations will surely make you one of India's most successful moto vlogger.
Thank you for the detailed comment and the good wishes, Abir. I appreciate it.
subscribed to your channel....loved the way you have made your videos and the sound notes you filled in... awesome photography and the way you have explained everything....all the best to you and looking forward to see more of awesome videos.. cheers !!
Thanks a lot man. Hope you keep watching and help the channel grow.
Keep going Buddy! Good to know I'm not the only one who likes travelling alone, more. Looking forward to more videos #thunderlove
Hahaha. Thanks, Kabir.
Nice... keep the videos rolling.... I see a bright future for this channel
Koushik Ghattamaneni thank you
indeed, the force is strong with this channel!
Koushik Ghattamaneni 7
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rohith, i was feeling quit low in the past few days, related to youtube growth on my channel n stuff. i saw channels with no so inspiring + copied + stop gap arranged videos and those r and will keep garnering views n subs,
i work on my every episode as if it the only episode i have, some might see and most won't.
i wondered and questioned, does quality episodes succeed ?
i do movie reviews with spoofs, trying my best to make my audience laugh n smile in all my episodes.
after watching u, ur growth graph, ur episodes, ur complete journey as a traveller / youtuber / vlogger, i felt encouraged, motivated and lifted myself up that we just have to do things honestly without worrying much abt exposure. whosoever watches our content, if 100% of those feel content and entertained, then the motive is reached.
thank u for motivating me in a way, inspiring me with ur simplicity, thank u so very much !
That's really wonderful to hear. TH-cam has been an incredible journey for me so far, mostly because of all the wonderful people (including you) that are watching, appreciating and sharing the content. You said it yourself, it's important to do the best you can and do it honestly. There are several thousands of people on this platform who recognise and appreciate the efforts that you put it, and I've been fortunate enough to receive their kindness and appreciation. I wish you the very best with your channel and hope you stay motivated to keep doing what makes you happy.
Always good to see you brother.. Hope to ride with you some day... Love you. Keep rading....
Thank you, Neo B.
Hi buddy, its nice to see u do road trips on ur bike. I own a 2016 TB 500, also have a dream of going on road trips like u, aftr I finish my college. U r a great inspiration to me. I also prefer solo riding.
Dipan Adhikary wonderful to hear. Wish you the very best
you'll definitely love the North East ride....I hope you cover the entire 7 sisters
Really excited about the NE.
Can't wait for ur next adventure bro. That Thunderbird 500 of yours looks stunning. Great work on your skills and craftsmanship in maintaining your own bike. Keep on making great video & share your experience with us here.
Thanks a lot, buddy. Do keep watching :)
U r a true wanderer sir ..... all the best for ur new endeavours
Thanks a lot!
It always great to see your videos, your hard work is just outstanding. Hope to see you growing as high. Keep it going
Thanks for the support, Ronak.
I've been working on my bike, too, hope she's ready till my vacations so I can start touring as well. It's a 150cc but, a bike is a bike, It's the passion which is required. Good luck with your tours and your channel, too! :D
Thank you. Good luck for your travels.
Amazing videos. Makes me inspire to set out for a tour
For last few days.. I m seeing you only dude...
I m planning for my first ever solo trip to North Sikkim from Kolkata in next couple of days. Finding inspiration from you
Best TH-camr I have ever seen...
Love ur videos Simple and straight. Nice work sir.
Thanks a lot, Vishal.
That was a nice update video on the bike...Hope u post one video every week so that your subscribers would be in touch with u...
Thank you. Hope you keep watching the channel.
Awesome Video.... Loved your last journey.... All the best for one ahead... Will be following just keep adding videos..!!!!
Nitesh Rider thank you
You're content is really good. Loved your ride. The way you showed it was beautiful. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Pulling to the right - by all means re-align the rear wheel but first re-torque the swinging arm bolt to 70Nm = 7.00 kg.m (about 50-ft.lb). It is very easy to do but do use a torque wrench, this is not one that can be guessed.
Mine did this and would not behave until I re-torqued the swinging arm. It did not take much, which shows bike handling is is very sensitive to this adjustment. Enfields are notorious for loosening bolts.
Tyre pressures - Avon (the stock tyres on export Classic) say 27psi front, 29psi rear (RE say 18psi front, wrong) and increase 2-4psi for load (pillion/touring). Handling, turning-in and stopping is greatly improved.
Thanks for that detailed comment, Jeff. I did adjust the awing arms as well as true the wheels in order to get the bike to run more straight. Tyre pressure makes a huge difference too. You're clearly a person who really knows his bikes (and the things that Enfields are notorious for, hahaha). Thanks again for the inputs.
No amount of adjusting the rear wheel snail cams made a difference until I re-torqued the swinging arm. I was re-torquing the engine mounts (which need doing to kill vibration) and thought to have a go at the swinging arm. I was surprised how loose the stiff-nut felt and how quickly it came to the correct torque.
The motor pulls the chain which pulls the wheel which pulls the swinging arm off kilter. Don't just tighten the swinging arm bolt "by hand" but use a torque wrench or you can deform the plastic bushes.
70Nm is from the RE Service Manual, it may look like a big number but it's only about half that needed on a car wheel nut, it is not a lot and a man can easily over-do it with one hand. Do Use A Torque Wrench :)
I only needed about an extra 1/3 turn but after that I was able to realign the rear wheel properly and it wasn't as offset as it was before, and the bike stopped making little random changes of direction, it feels a lot more confident and planted on the road.
I guess I will need to find myself a torque wrench then. Thanks for the information, Jeff!
Amazing work. Atb for your future rides!
Thanks, Anirudh.
one of few grt travelogue on you tube from india very informative and treat to watch
keep going
Love ur videos. Excellent simple communication and choice of words.
Just excited to know what do you do for living and where is your house. Its such a beautiful place in the middle of open green fields.
Thanks, Syed. Do read my blog www.tollfreetraveller.com. :)
Thanks brother! Will definately go through it. U inspired me so much, I called up my old friends and we riding tomorrow after a long gap to Kundadri hills from Mangalore.
U will have a lot of followers in a years time.
Mumbiker Nikhil is good in his own way and you are just as awesome as him in your style.
Thanks for the good wishes, Syed. Glad to know you guys are riding again. Good luck!
Rohith, ur videos are always a treat to watch.
Thanks, Abhijit. Hope to see you when I'm in Kolkata later this year.
superb you motivated me man to take plunge
I love ur videos..its inspires me for a solo trip...
Hope you do an awesome trip soon!
Started watching your vlogs last week and they are pretty neat. You motivate me man. keep travelling. :)
Thank you, Sumit :)
becoming a fan of yours. liking the video format and the way you tell stories. love it. suggestion - add more details of rides.
Thanks, Manish. Hoping to eventually make more detailed videos as I ride this year. Will need to figure it out on the go, but that's the intention.
Hi, This is Gaurav, I have been following your videos since last couple of months and really impressed by your passion for the trips. I am from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Do contact me when you are planning to paas by here during your next trip. Also I am planning for a long road trip.
Thanks a lot, Gaurav. I rode through Bhubaneswar last month, on my way to Kolkata.
Great work man.. Waiting for ur next video.. Way to go champ.. Thumps up.. 👍👍
Thanks, Vikas.
Great job buddy. Keep entertaining Us!!!
kanagaraj abinesh thank you
Hey Rohith! Well begun is half done. What awesome filmmaking for a travelogue it is! Cheers! Filmmaking , editing, quality content and blending perfect peaceful music is just way to calming to our stressed out minds. Refreshing Vlogs! Cheers Again. Long Way To Go! Million Subscribers on cards soon . Hope to see a lot more stuff and experimental one ahead. Carpe Diem! 👊👍
And yea... Subscribed and ghante Ko bhi daba diya hai.
Ankit Kuumar thanks a lot. I'm excited to share this year with the wonderful people that have been discovering my work here. Thanks for the good wishes and for subscribing😊😊
I have loved all your videos.. I seriously wander why I did not subscribe your channel earlier. Keep going !
Hahaha. Glad to have you here now, Sapan. Hope you will continue to support the channel and also share it with people that you know!
brilliant Rohith, all the best ! you r honest n good guy !
Thanks, as always! :)
Could feel your passion for Motorcycles...Great things on your way Rohit.. Immensely happy that I found TFT & an Amazing human😍
Glad to have you here. Do keep watching, sharing and supporting
Yeppppp.. sure 😇
Hi Toll Free Traveller just a quick comment to say I love your videos. I have watched several now, in no particular order, and I have enjoyed each video. It would be great to join you one day on a trip to Nepal....All the best wishes Steve
hey bro..even I live in Chennai..your videos are truly inspiring...
Thanks, Vijay. Hope to see you around some day.
Toll Free Traveller ya definitely...WhatsApp me on this 9003269884.
i love thunderbird
If you really plan to visit North East, you should be there before the Monsoon. I hope it'll be a blast. :)
I know. That would be ideal, but it appears that the NE is going to have rain from the end of April itself. I guess I will just take my chances.
Great work! @tollfreerider . You deserve much more subs and appreciation, keep doing what you love the most and hope to see more videos from you :)
Prateek Sudan thank you. 🙏🙏
its like a adventures movie man you are awesome the landscapes you show in the video the places you visit very good man my best wishes to you man
Shantanu Naha thanks a lot
keep on bro still waiting for more
Your motovlogging content is awesome! To the point! Keep up the great work
Thanks, Vedang.
Subscribed. That long pending due of not fulfilling the bike dream was achieved recently. I have booked a Thunderbird 500. Thanks for inspiring me.
I m in Chennai too and hopefully, we can meet someday.
Can't wait for your next video.
- Prabanchan
"Prabanchan" congratulations! Really happy for you. Hope to see you around some day.
would be great if you could arrange a meetup, im a chennaite as well :) and really awesome videos, simple, informative and entertaining..
Naveen Vittal Doss that sounds great. maybe after I'm back from my next trip.
well again.. amazed buddy.. good initiative.. would like to know couple of things.. 1st which place is that in this video @6 sec... would visit if it's around chennai.. it's my city :-D n 2nd. are th extra lights useful? m planning a ride chennai to kolli.. so I would like to install them.
Thanks, Dinesh. It's one of the roads off ECR. Lots of lovely side roads if you do ever get off the main highway. About the lights, you'll know more in my next video. Hang in there :)
All of your videos end with me having a wide smile in my face. Great videos bro 👍
Looking forward to meeting you somewhere here in Chennai :)
Tarun Kumar thank you.
Very pleasant to see someone take care of the bike so much !
Some person once told me
take care of the vehicle so that the vehicle will take care of you very well as well
its nice to see that u just dint give it off to the service center and got away with that part !
just wanted to ask how do u manage the cost !
of all the rides an all
Thanks, Ansul. Yeah, learning to work on your bike can come in handy while you are on tour. Plus, when you fix things yourself you know you will do the best job that you know how to do, unlike the service centres. I travel on the tightest of budgets currently.
You inspire the traveller in me
Great video on your bike.
Thank you.
Another travel vlog, this is just great. Keep up the good work! :)
Thank you!
Good work buddy keep the camera rolling.
Thank you!
cool channel , nice and informative videos ... keep up the good work
Thank you!
Nice video , brings back good memories from when I was young and drove my little honda 360 all over europe. Did you ever considered a motorcycle trailer. I had one and that was so handy, It also improved handeling of my bike so much better. Love your channel keep making those video's.
best moto vlogging and tour vlogging channel
Shubhrakanta Mohanty thanks a lot
My dreams were flashed before me watching ur Ladakh ride video, do u have any preparation video for Ladakh??.. happy to see ur videos bro nice and clean on to the point Everytime
Thanks a lot, Vinoth. I didn't make a Ladakh prep video but I am making videos as I prep for my ride this year. Do follow the channel :)
superb vlog.
thank you for sharing brother
Thanks for watching :)
Nice to see the behind the scenes video and to hear about your NE plans. Good luck with the ride; it's in my wish list but looks like this year is tough with a work move. And is that the RE service center in OMR, near Perungudi? Looks a bit familiar from dropping a friend there a few years ago. 😊
I was wondering where you had vanished too. Hahaha. Thanks for the good wishes, man. It sucks that work is going to be taking precedence for you for now. Hope you do travel anyway. And yes, the OMR centre that handles far too many bikes every day.
Toll Free Traveller Hehehe, I'm still around but couldn't complete my edits. I'm busy nowadays due to a change of profile and city happening soon. Hope to stabilize soon and be back with the videos. 😊
Good luck. Hope things get sorted soon.
Toll Free Traveller Thanks 😊
Eagerly waiting for your next video..
Wish you a happy journey.😊👍
Thanks a lot, Aaryan.
Toll Free Traveller brother would take east west corridor for your journey to Nort east tour ???
I plan to ride up the Eastern coast.
Toll Free Traveller Oo 🤔 😌
Hey bro want to tell u that your content is amazing and interesting as well ..we are with you man keep going on 👍👍😉😊
Thanks for the support, Adeel.
Been loving the content. Really inspires me to ride a lot as well :)
Keep it up man ✌
Thank you, Ajith!
waiting for the next video...☺
good work..
Nice! Keep them coming!
Thank you.
Hats off to your dedication!! You are a real bike lover and motovlogger!!
good luck for your rides and bhaii lage rahio ;)
Thanks a lot, Prashant!
Best of luck sir!
Tanvir Raihan Islam thank you
Waiting for your next videos!! ✌🏻😊
Waiting for your new videos
Thanks, buddy.
hey buddy... i am glad to hear you came to North-East..
a warm welcome from my side... "joi aai asom.."
Hemanta Kalita thank you. Looking forward to exploring the North-East later this year.
North-east have so many things to explore... i m from Assam.
Hemanta Kalita will ask you for ideas of things to do when I'm there 🙏🙏
surely i will help you...
Hemanta Kalita look forward to it.
nice video bro keep on doing more videos...👍
Very enjoyable - Did I see you welding your frame? Very impressive. Other than covering a discolored exhaust pipe what is the purpose of wrapping the exhaust? How about getting a good chrome job instead of wrapping it.?
perfection
go on brother good job.
Thanks, Anand!