I have the Honda winglets on my Africa Twin. I think they not only look better but also help a little with windblast on your shoulders. Worth a try in my opinion.
Hi yes,on a narrow country lane, I had to squeeze between a 4+4,on my narrow faired Honda NTV650,and the hedge,the front went past,but the panniers were too,wide and I went into the hedge,hitting my left knee on a hidden obstruction, in the hedge, prob'ly a big branch or tree stump,my metal hip replacement, from a previous incident, shattered my pelvis,and the subsequent operation was worse than all the injuries put together,so,be careful with wide panniers, especially when splitting lanes,I would seriously,have a big top box,and soft rear luggage,wow awesome,being in Europe, I go to Devon/Cornwall,as many times as I can,on my Honda Fjs600,Silverwing,love it,awesome,happy riding
Sorry to hear of your injurys. If you watch our current tour "Home to Rome" You will see me and ewa are favouring different set ups on our twins, I like you have suggested have a Awesome 66L Dry bag on the pillion seat with a top box, thats more than enough storage for me
Nice review , I'm one of those who found the seat to much after 90 minutes in the saddle I had to stop. The height was fine as I'm 6ft. I'm just over 15 stone...
As for hard panniers,if they are wider than the front,and they are,do not have them,i had a terrible incident, with wide panniers,and now,i can only ride a scooter,so,soft bags,every time,all the time[i strap on a large travel bag rucksack,or holdall],easy,peasy.awesome vids,thanks
@@ontheroadadventure The panniers,on my ntv650,were so much wider,than the front,of the narrow fairing,that when the front,went between the 4/4,and the hedge,the right side panniers,glanced off the 4/4,s bumper,the bike went into the left side of the road,where there was long grass,concealing,an obstacle, my left knee collided with it=broken pelvis,so never,have the back of a m/c,wider than the front,especially for splitting lanes,seriously,be careful out there n,enjoy it
Kriega make a saddle for the standard AT. No scaffolding (frame) required. It’s a modular system that you can then add their soft bags too. It fits behind you. Wish they would make it for the ATAS. Really don’t like the scaffolding that panniers need. Haven’t tested it myself though.
So i had a look and it does look like a really good system, however im not sure it will be compatible with the grab rails and the mount for the top box as the OS base uses a bolt thats already being used for the top box set up. Very annoying.... Theres always something eh
just started watching you vids and really enjoying them, keep it up ! just watching this one and see you have a zumo xt protection cover, sock, would you have a link where i could get one , thanks rich
They are a US brand that have just made these on the side from their usual stuff it seems but really great. Connects behind the satnav dock and has a unique key to stop theft. Basically stops the tab from disconnecting the satnav.
Hi, thanks for joining us! No power commander is needed with the baffle in. If you take it out you lose to much back pressure and standard mapping is no good
@@ontheroadadventure Yes I think they have dropped the sizing to 17-19 with tubeless tyres which will appeal to more people but as it's brand new it's going to be expensive, will be a great used buy in a few years time though.
Just found your channel. Excellent watch 👍 How about a tubeless tyre mod? Even if it's just on the rear. My last 3 bikes have been tubes, abd I'm bored with them and roadside repair dramas. Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Funny you should say that, it cost us big on this tour we just finished and we would like to look at tubeless options now, if youve not been following the tour, you can start here th-cam.com/video/aD6AyYpkvR0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=77Pr4qYczbwVMoLi
@@ontheroadadventure I'm playing catch up. I ended up going V strom xt with tubeless spoke option for us. Overall its a great travel bike, and I don't need extreme off road ability, just poor or unmade road. And besides, a cb500x got us around Greece and Kefalonia this year. Small roads all the way.
We will be doing a full video on that very soon, we have something awesome to show you for winter kit and we won’t be suggesting thousands of pounds of top branded kit, we live in the real world and have good affordable solutions. We both currently wear Oxford mondial 2.0 Textiles which we can recommend with confidence, I always replace my textiles with more Oxford but it’s excellent kit and doesn’t cost the earth, we would rather put our money in the tank and ride. When things get colder we have Oxford base layers, heated grips and heated gloves if needed. We talk a bit about our kit in this video but will do a proper one soon with lots of tips and tricks we have learnt over the years th-cam.com/video/_8NsrjRIcV0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-4NawaD2xBucAizB
@ontheroadadventure thanks for that, wasn't wanting to be paying in the region of 1000 pound plus as mainly ride through the summer season but still wanting something decent that's going to be warm and dry without breaking the bank.
Hey, nice vid Ihave also the red standard at 2023, 13dkm , and put also tkc70 last mond , love the bike and tires aldo they do need more input to take turn than the oem bridgestone when iboth hem .quickchifer oem i have sints day 1 but do find him not that smood especiallie upschift 1 to 2 ! ( on every setting) wooth consider 2024 without QS ...like the idea of tubelesse tires😊...greatings from belgium...
I have the Honda winglets on my Africa Twin. I think they not only look better but also help a little with windblast on your shoulders. Worth a try in my opinion.
Thanks, will have to go to Honda and ask about them
When did you get the winglets from matey?
Hi yes,on a narrow country lane, I had to squeeze between a 4+4,on my narrow faired Honda NTV650,and the hedge,the front went past,but the panniers were too,wide and I went into the hedge,hitting my left knee on a hidden obstruction, in the hedge, prob'ly a big branch or tree stump,my metal hip replacement, from a previous incident, shattered my pelvis,and the subsequent operation was worse than all the injuries put together,so,be careful with wide panniers, especially when splitting lanes,I would seriously,have a big top box,and soft rear luggage,wow awesome,being in Europe, I go to Devon/Cornwall,as many times as I can,on my Honda Fjs600,Silverwing,love it,awesome,happy riding
Sorry to hear of your injurys. If you watch our current tour "Home to Rome" You will see me and ewa are favouring different set ups on our twins, I like you have suggested have a Awesome 66L Dry bag on the pillion seat with a top box, thats more than enough storage for me
Nice review and I love watching your ride as you go through everything.
Awesome thanks for joining me, both me and Ewa ride Africa twins so feel free to join us on the channel for proper adventures 👍
Africa Twin sounds great, nice review and a nice setting on Dartmoor too
Thanks, Yes we are lucky to be able to ride this national park on the Twin
Nice review , I'm one of those who found the seat to much after 90 minutes in the saddle I had to stop. The height was fine as I'm 6ft. I'm just over 15 stone...
Interesting, was the seat exactly the same on your bike?
one of the best and most honest bike reviews I've ever seen, nice one!
Thanks Greg much appreciated, the honesty is brutal on this channel 😏
Got a quick shifter on my ATAS 2022. Absolutely best money spent. Quite jerky shifting from 1st to 2nd so I avoid that but up to 6th it’s seamless.
That’s the same on all quickshifters I think bud, only for using second and up 👍
Great video ! I do love the look of Africa Twins
Thanks, We love our Africa Twins, Great Motorcycles with not much to complain about
As for hard panniers,if they are wider than the front,and they are,do not have them,i had a terrible incident, with wide panniers,and now,i can only ride a scooter,so,soft bags,every time,all the time[i strap on a large travel bag rucksack,or holdall],easy,peasy.awesome vids,thanks
Wow I’m sorry to hear about your accident, how did the panniers cause or effect it? Ewa now has the Honda hard cases on her bike
@@ontheroadadventure The panniers,on my ntv650,were so much wider,than the front,of the narrow fairing,that when the front,went between the 4/4,and the hedge,the right side panniers,glanced off the 4/4,s bumper,the bike went into the left side of the road,where there was long grass,concealing,an obstacle, my left knee collided with it=broken pelvis,so never,have the back of a m/c,wider than the front,especially for splitting lanes,seriously,be careful out there n,enjoy it
@@jeremyclifford1664 Sounds nasty, a lesson learned there!
loved that review
Thanks Allan 👍
Great honest review love it
Thanks, The Africa twin is a fine machine that is honestly hard to fault.
Kriega make a saddle for the standard AT. No scaffolding (frame) required. It’s a modular system that you can then add their soft bags too. It fits behind you. Wish they would make it for the ATAS. Really don’t like the scaffolding that panniers need. Haven’t tested it myself though.
Any idea what it’s called? I’d love to find that kit
@ontheroadadventure Kriega OS-Base. Then you can add the other OS bags to it.
Thank you will go look at it now
So i had a look and it does look like a really good system, however im not sure it will be compatible with the grab rails and the mount for the top box as the OS base uses a bolt thats already being used for the top box set up. Very annoying.... Theres always something eh
just started watching you vids and really enjoying them, keep it up ! just watching this one and see you have a zumo xt protection cover, sock, would you have a link where i could get one , thanks rich
Thanks for joining us. Im. not sure what you mean? The zumo xt is just on the cradle it comes with?
@@ontheroadadventure you show a soft protective cover you put the xt in when it's in your tank bag
@@glynlambert9998 Oh I see I believe I just put garmin case into Amazon or eBay to find it
Motopumps make a great security mount for the Garmin Zumo XT2 SatNav now. Really small but locks to the bike beautifully.
Oh ok I haven’t heard of that brand, will be interested to see it, although the garmin didn’t work to well on this tour if we are honest
They are a US brand that have just made these on the side from their usual stuff it seems but really great. Connects behind the satnav dock and has a unique key to stop theft. Basically stops the tab from disconnecting the satnav.
Sounds like a good idea
What is the name of the side bars in the back? I'm taking reciept of a 2024 AT AS ES DCT in a week or so. I hope they will fit mine?
I’m not certain they came on my bike
Great video m8,
Wish now I’ll be closer to Devon 🤣
Ride safe !
Which area are you from? The Africa twin is a perfect tourer, we will use ours all over Europe and more
@@ontheroadadventure live in West Sussex but working too much 🤣
@@alinwithther6 Ah that’s no good mate, gotta work hard AND play hard!
Nice bike just got a 22 model. Going to copy yi with exhaust. Do you need to add a power commander for fueling? Thanks keep the videos coming 👍
Hi, thanks for joining us! No power commander is needed with the baffle in. If you take it out you lose to much back pressure and standard mapping is no good
@ontheroadadventure aww perfect mate something less to worry about thanks for replying
I bet there are gains to be had though… I may well try in the future
Great video, I'd prefer it with no music though. Tubed spoked wheels put me off the Twin.
Yes we are also feeling a bit uneasy about the tubes but the 2024 model comes tubeless as standard I believe but the price will be steep too for that
@@ontheroadadventure Yes I think they have dropped the sizing to 17-19 with tubeless tyres which will appeal to more people but as it's brand new it's going to be expensive, will be a great used buy in a few years time though.
@@roadwarrior8560 We will be sticking to ours for a few more years, not quite tempted yet
Just found your channel.
Excellent watch 👍
How about a tubeless tyre mod? Even if it's just on the rear. My last 3 bikes have been tubes, abd I'm bored with them and roadside repair dramas.
Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Funny you should say that, it cost us big on this tour we just finished and we would like to look at tubeless options now, if youve not been following the tour, you can start here th-cam.com/video/aD6AyYpkvR0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=77Pr4qYczbwVMoLi
@@ontheroadadventure I'm playing catch up.
I ended up going V strom xt with tubeless spoke option for us. Overall its a great travel bike, and I don't need extreme off road ability, just poor or unmade road.
And besides, a cb500x got us around Greece and Kefalonia this year.
Small roads all the way.
V strom is a great Choice, CB500 x is also a good one we used it in Sicily touring@@teneretraveller8980
⛺️😂😂😂.I almost wet myself watching that! My Bev must’ve thought I was mad me laughing my head off…hilarious! 🙈😂👍🏍️🇿🇦
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
What gear do you wear ? Do you have a video on it? Looking for something for those colder days
We will be doing a full video on that very soon, we have something awesome to show you for winter kit and we won’t be suggesting thousands of pounds of top branded kit, we live in the real world and have good affordable solutions. We both currently wear Oxford mondial 2.0 Textiles which we can recommend with confidence, I always replace my textiles with more Oxford but it’s excellent kit and doesn’t cost the earth, we would rather put our money in the tank and ride. When things get colder we have Oxford base layers, heated grips and heated gloves if needed. We talk a bit about our kit in this video but will do a proper one soon with lots of tips and tricks we have learnt over the years th-cam.com/video/_8NsrjRIcV0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-4NawaD2xBucAizB
Hi, Can you tell me where you got the headlight protectors from? Cheers
Hi Ian, you can get them on eBay or Amazon I believe
Wondering what brand jacket you use as I'm looking for new gear myself, so much on the market these days.
We use Oxford Products Textiles the Mondial 2.0, Great value kit thats going to keep you warm and dry for a long time
@ontheroadadventure thanks for that, wasn't wanting to be paying in the region of 1000 pound plus as mainly ride through the summer season but still wanting something decent that's going to be warm and dry without breaking the bank.
Yes Oxford is the way to go bud
What are they like for / with a pillion?
Great, these bikes are so big and roomy both seats are a good size and comfortable. Plenty enough power of course for two up touring
@@ontheroadadventure Thanks. This and Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ are contenders!
Ohhh Tough choice... I love both bikes.. I have a review on the tracer 9 GT too
looks good
Cheers Chris, as a all rounder this bike is doing very well so far 👍
what tires do you have on your bike ?
We use TKC70 Tyres on our Africa twins
Hey, nice vid
Ihave also the red standard at 2023, 13dkm , and put also tkc70 last mond , love the bike and tires aldo they do need more input to take turn than the oem bridgestone when iboth hem .quickchifer oem i have sints day 1 but do find him not that smood especiallie upschift 1 to 2 ! ( on every setting) wooth consider 2024 without QS ...like the idea of tubelesse tires😊...greatings from belgium...
I’m sorry but that top case is just awful.
I absolutely agree, they all are! But essential when travelling as much as we do. What can ya do 🤷♂️