A point of clarification for our viewers. In the transitions Paul (Slopey) our sweep rider is pulling on his snagged jacket cord :-) We just wanted to highlight that fact before we unwittingly offend anyone. Thanks team.
Just picked up my brand spanking new T7 on Friday ( a week ago), and your channel is utter gold. Thanks! Brilliant , top quality, real life info. Keep em coming lads n lassies.
Great video very informative. It is also so nice to see these images of Australia on an adventure bike with a really good music (to my taste). Presenting the real thing from a real guy. It is so good. A big thank you.
Thanks, also we aren’t getting free product. This is how it all came about I really didn’t wanna make videos but became discouraged by so called TH-cam content producers. These people receive an item a bash plate, crash bars, set of foot pegs whatever it is and fit to their bike and call it the best set of whatever it is you can fit. Compared to what? Nothing they put one set of pegs on other than the standard ones and they’re the best ones you can use?
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 100% agree. You guys are really doing great work and big help to the community. I'm in the market for a new bike and it's between the T7 and the Husky 701 LR, being a tall big athletic guy, I'm really interested in all the setup recommendations on the base model T7 for someone my size. Hope you have a few big guys in the mix. Thanks again and look forward to your results in future videos.
Thanks mate, I just thought we have the people the access to the gear to test multiple accessories. No one is doing it that, all I see is people getting gear and announcing it’s the best, the best against what exactly ? Thanks again
Don't apologise for dirty bikes....... those bikes are getting used for what they were built for.... and that's not to sit in a garage as a show piece! Great vid.... subscribed!
These videos are quite good, i bought my t7 two weeks ago it will arrive next week. This will be my first motorcycle, i hope i will have a lot of great adventure like you guys. Cheers. Thanks for these informations.
Another clean mod for the front seat mount is to remove metal sleeve from rubber grommets and fasten it to frame with flange down, with the stock seat mount hex bolt. Rubber grommets will slide over new posts and secure it. No new holes and no zip ties. Easily converted back to stock configuration if needed.
awesome vid. keen to hear a little more about road manners/setup for those of us who live down south and have to ride for 4-5 days on the blacktop to get to the outback type adventure.
You guys have any problems bending the subframe without a high mount exhaust? I hear a lot of people making huge deals about that. Subframe bending after a fall then rubbing the swing arm, or completely snapping. You guys run into that?
Thanks so much for this information. What are your thoughts about raising the front fender for better tire clearance in the mud? Thanks again and Go Slopey!
HI Stephen we have used pivots before on XR650Rs, WR250Rs and XT660Z Teneres but not on these bikes. Pivots are very much a love / hate relationship. Nothing wrong with them from my experience
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Cheers, appreciate the info 👍. I still have my beloved XR650R...can never part with her! But loving the T7 , its a terrific bike. Cheers Steve
My T7's rocking pivot pegz up here on Vancouver island & with my mountain biking background they feel perfect. Slightly larger than stock, but not stupidly huge like some options. Great real world info here mate, thanks!
I like your videos a lot. I have narrowed down the choice of my next off road oriented adventure bike to the T7 versus Husky LR 701 LR. I am a big Yamaha fan, 1979 a XT 500 was my first real motorbike, but I love the Husky‘s lower weight. What do you think? The Yamaha is probably more bullet-proof, but 30 kg less makes me think
As much as I like the T7, I am going with a 701 due to the weight, where I want to take it, dirt oriented, and I like to ride solo. I can only have one bike so that's it. T7 and 450-500cc dirt bike combo would be awesome for the garage.
The exhaust looks as though it'd be the first thing to get knocked in the event you took a tumble on the right (and without pannier racks to protect it). I've not seen anything to suggest this is a problem though. Any body any experience of this?
Hi, yes have used both the Anakee and the Battlax. We will do a full tyre review in Jan 2021. In short the Anakee is a weekend tyre and doesn’t offer enough grip to be worth that. Like a TKC 80 which is a weekend tyre but grips unbelievably. Watch in Jan
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 I am from Germany and not familiar with the use of "weekend tire" for adv, could you please explain it in the coming video too.
Hay guys thanks for the updates and honesty with the T7👍can you guide me to where i can get the pirelli fork stickers from cheers. Also do you sell the soft pan racks with your mods? Cheers Billy
@@billcollins9058 The fork stickers can be sourced from DMK Designs on-line at dmkdesigns.com.au/ make sure you tell them RideADV sent you. Yes we sell the racks, email us at info@rideadv.com.au We are only shipping in Aus at the moment but will start USA shipping in Jan 2021
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Thank you so much ive look on ebay and other joints but looked at your forks and therr the ones. Thanks in advance i will email u soon on the racks. T7 Best bike ever😉
Has the standard height muffler been a problem? I’ve seen a nice mod to lift the muffler position. Is it worth testing with your equipment to everything works/installs and fits together with your bag mounts etc?
The wind protection is like that I like half fairing. It could be better I mean it’s obviously a compromise for everyone and styling. I’m reluctant to go taller or wider because it’ll detract from the real off-road part of the bike we like so much. I don’t find it that bad matter fact I thought it fine but obviously a few of my helmets work better than others. The Klim Helmets I have the F5 and the Krios are the best because of the peak designs.
Hi Greg. Thanks for your tips and recommendations based on your experiences. You mentioned that you don’t run your phones on the cross bar but never came back to it. Why is that? The other question I have you is stock mirrors. Have you guys broken or damaged any. Is it worth the coin for after market ones? Cheers.
Hey Travis. Stock mirrors we have broken one yes. Others maybe worth a look at and we will probably investigate that later on. I didn’t get back to the phone thing, basically we have worn the back mount rubbers on the tower support on one bike. Fact is that bike is the only one that has something (a gps) mounted up the top on bar. So out of seven bikes one has worn out the rubbers allowing the tower to flop around and that’s the only one with the GPS on it so I’m not sure and I wanna investigate it further
Greg you mentioned that you keep coming back to Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires but can't find them here in Europe. That's the name of the standard tires which they come with from the factory. Do they call something else like Pirelli scorpion....?
Top review Greg ,What thre Pirelli tires like on the tarmac? As Ilive in the UK we do quite a bit on the road to get to the trail. Also go to Europe trail riding in ther Pyranees (COVID permited) and to about 3000 to 4000 Miles. Would they last. Curnently using TKC 80's or Anakee Wild's, the rears just lasting one trip. Cheers Mick
Hi Michael, yeah we can’t can’t miles out of a TKC 80 but at least it grips, the Anakee wild does neither. They are both ok on the road, the front will heal and toe with a lot of heavy braking because it’s an aggressive off-road knobby. They’ll both do the miles if you’re not sideways spinning it up everywhere
Hi Michael, based on my search on the net, stock pirelli tyres are quite good on tarmac. I would like to recommend this video (about tyres) to you --> th-cam.com/video/gjtgLz1LjnE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Rowdy, great 50 / 50 tyre at best. Front tyre knobs arent tall or small enough for mud or loam. Rears the same and wears crazy fast. Soft and quiet on the road but. sorry!
A point of clarification for our viewers. In the transitions Paul (Slopey) our sweep rider is pulling on his snagged jacket cord :-) We just wanted to highlight that fact before we unwittingly offend anyone. Thanks team.
I'll try to believe you. I've been skipping that section.😅
Just picked up my brand spanking new T7 on Friday ( a week ago), and your channel is utter gold. Thanks! Brilliant , top quality, real life info.
Keep em coming lads n lassies.
Awesome mate. Enjoy the new ride. They have treated us well
Great video very informative. It is also so nice to see these images of Australia on an adventure bike with a really good music (to my taste). Presenting the real thing from a real guy. It is so good. A big thank you.
Great setup tips and you aren't just selling products. So refreshing. Keep it up! Subscribed!
Thanks, also we aren’t getting free product. This is how it all came about I really didn’t wanna make videos but became discouraged by so called TH-cam content producers. These people receive an item a bash plate, crash bars, set of foot pegs whatever it is and fit to their bike and call it the best set of whatever it is you can fit. Compared to what? Nothing they put one set of pegs on other than the standard ones and they’re the best ones you can use?
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 100% agree. You guys are really doing great work and big help to the community. I'm in the market for a new bike and it's between the T7 and the Husky 701 LR, being a tall big athletic guy, I'm really interested in all the setup recommendations on the base model T7 for someone my size. Hope you have a few big guys in the mix. Thanks again and look forward to your results in future videos.
Great stuff Greg...straight talk...no b.s.
Thanks mate, I just thought we have the people the access to the gear to test multiple accessories.
No one is doing it that, all I see is people getting gear and announcing it’s the best, the best against what exactly ?
Thanks again
I was about to type exactly the same comment. Lots of experience and common sense talking here. Thanks Greg.
Good to hear your real world experience , thanks!
Very good I enjoyed that I have subscribed and looking forward to more to come.
Don't apologise for dirty bikes....... those bikes are getting used for what they were built for.... and that's not to sit in a garage as a show piece! Great vid.... subscribed!
These videos are quite good, i bought my t7 two weeks ago it will arrive next week. This will be my first motorcycle, i hope i will have a lot of great adventure like you guys.
Cheers. Thanks for these informations.
Enjoy your new bike mate
Another clean mod for the front seat mount is to remove metal sleeve from rubber grommets and fasten it to frame with flange down, with the stock seat mount hex bolt. Rubber grommets will slide over new posts and secure it. No new holes and no zip ties. Easily converted back to stock configuration if needed.
Hi Jeff
Yeah mate 100% good idea.
Greg straight shooter, great Guy
Awesome Mate thanks so much.
Stay safe thanks Cheers
More invaluable information. Thanks mate
awesome vid. keen to hear a little more about road manners/setup for those of us who live down south and have to ride for 4-5 days on the blacktop to get to the outback type adventure.
Absolutely gold thank you
You guys have any problems bending the subframe without a high mount exhaust? I hear a lot of people making huge deals about that. Subframe bending after a fall then rubbing the swing arm, or completely snapping. You guys run into that?
Always full of awesome information. Thank you crew.
I would love to be one of your valued costumers, but I am in the US, soooo
Hi mate
We are working on OS shipping at the moment
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 AWESOME! That is great news! Thank you!!
Well done Mate!
Thanks mate
Nice info, cheers
Great vids guys, love the tips and gear. But seriously just clip the intro, looks like he's wackiing it into the tank bag! Gack!
Yep, that looks seriously weird!
yep agreed hence why we made comment on the upload. We hoped everyone would look past that and focus on the content
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 And good content it is too. 👍
Thanks so much for this information. What are your thoughts about raising the front fender for better tire clearance in the mud? Thanks again and Go Slopey!
Great review and round up...real world stuff!. Super pleased with my T7. Did you try Pivot Pegz at all...? Cheers, Steve
HI Stephen we have used pivots before on XR650Rs, WR250Rs and XT660Z Teneres but not on these bikes. Pivots are very much a love / hate relationship. Nothing wrong with them from my experience
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Cheers, appreciate the info 👍. I still have my beloved XR650R...can never part with her! But loving the T7 , its a terrific bike. Cheers Steve
My T7's rocking pivot pegz up here on Vancouver island & with my mountain biking background they feel perfect. Slightly larger than stock, but not stupidly huge like some options.
Great real world info here mate, thanks!
Great video, as always! Wish we would have these ‚roads‘ and possibilities here in Germany. Here is everything forbidden.
When COVIDs over get over here and we’ll take you on your
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 if Covid lasts long enough, we can ride off-road in europe as well :-(
I like your videos a lot. I have narrowed down the choice of my next off road oriented adventure bike to the T7 versus Husky LR 701 LR. I am a big Yamaha fan, 1979 a XT 500 was my first real motorbike, but I love the Husky‘s lower weight. What do you think? The Yamaha is probably more bullet-proof, but 30 kg less makes me think
As much as I like the T7, I am going with a 701 due to the weight, where I want to take it, dirt oriented, and I like to ride solo. I can only have one bike so that's it.
T7 and 450-500cc dirt bike combo would be awesome for the garage.
The exhaust looks as though it'd be the first thing to get knocked in the event you took a tumble on the right (and without pannier racks to protect it). I've not seen anything to suggest this is a problem though. Any body any experience of this?
Lots and lots of people have bent it in. It then catches the swing arm.
@@alrightdave6135 Thank you. i'll look for more examples of it.
Great review! In case you tried them in the past, any feedback on the Heidenau K60 Scout, Michelin Anakee Wild, Bridgestone Battlax AX41 tires?
Hi, yes have used both the Anakee and the Battlax. We will do a full tyre review in Jan 2021. In short the Anakee is a weekend tyre and doesn’t offer enough grip to be worth that. Like a TKC 80 which is a weekend tyre but grips unbelievably.
Watch in Jan
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Great, looking forward to it!
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 I am from Germany and not familiar with the use of "weekend tire" for adv, could you please explain it in the coming video too.
@@restless_soulism sorry the term weekend refers to the tyre only lasting two days
Wondering when your forward luggage racks will be available. Any info is appreciated! Thx!
Hi Alex
We won’t start shipping them OS until next year mid to end of Jan
Will they be available in the US?
@@cschacker99 Yes next year, we are sorting shipping options at the moment and hope to start shipping when the Christmas madness is over
Hay guys thanks for the updates and honesty with the T7👍can you guide me to where i can get the pirelli fork stickers from cheers. Also do you sell the soft pan racks with your mods? Cheers Billy
HI Billy, where are you based mate?
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Bendigo North Country Vic
@@billcollins9058 The fork stickers can be sourced from DMK Designs on-line at dmkdesigns.com.au/
make sure you tell them RideADV sent you.
Yes we sell the racks, email us at info@rideadv.com.au
We are only shipping in Aus at the moment but will start USA shipping in Jan 2021
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 Thank you so much ive look on ebay and other joints but looked at your forks and therr the ones. Thanks in advance i will email u soon on the racks. T7 Best bike ever😉
@@billcollins9058 Thanks Billy, watch for the Aus Tenere 700 Rally in May next year
Has the standard height muffler been a problem? I’ve seen a nice mod to lift the muffler position. Is it worth testing with your equipment to everything works/installs and fits together with your bag mounts etc?
Hi Jarrod
We are testing a Camel high mount exhaust currently and will let ya know how it goes
What is the wind protection like from the fairing? Do you get a lot of buffeting at high speeds?
The wind protection is like that I like half fairing. It could be better I mean it’s obviously a compromise for everyone and styling.
I’m reluctant to go taller or wider because it’ll detract from the real off-road part of the bike we like so much.
I don’t find it that bad matter fact I thought it fine but obviously a few of my helmets work better than others. The Klim Helmets I have the F5 and the Krios are the best because of the peak designs.
Hi Greg. Thanks for your tips and recommendations based on your experiences. You mentioned that you don’t run your phones on the cross bar but never came back to it. Why is that? The other question I have you is stock mirrors. Have you guys broken or damaged any. Is it worth the coin for after market ones? Cheers.
Hey Travis. Stock mirrors we have broken one yes. Others maybe worth a look at and we will probably investigate that later on. I didn’t get back to the phone thing, basically we have worn the back mount rubbers on the tower support on one bike. Fact is that bike is the only one that has something (a gps) mounted up the top on bar.
So out of seven bikes one has worn out the rubbers allowing the tower to flop around and that’s the only one with the GPS on it so I’m not sure and I wanna investigate it further
Greg you mentioned that you keep coming back to Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires but can't find them here in Europe. That's the name of the standard tires which they come with from the factory. Do they call something else like Pirelli scorpion....?
Easy to find in West Europe, they are an Italian brand. Available in Germany, Poland is said to have very good online prices.
Search PIRELLI SCORPION RALLY STR
They are the Pirelli Scorpion rally NOT THE SCORPION RALLY STR, no str
@@restless_soulism they are NOT the ScorpionRally STR they are the
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
Ok only Rally. Did only find the Rally STR first but now I found the Rallys. Thanks!
trying to find part numbers for the foot pegs from Pro Taper, any idea?
Hi Just a quick question Is the arrow ALUMINIUM or TITANIUM version?
Do you know of a set of stiffer springs for the footpegs? The standard springs are like the spring out of a biro.
We dont run the standard pegs or springs
Hey Greg what do you think of mk4 Pivot pegz?? On the T7 ?
Not for me mate, its a personal thing
Top review Greg ,What thre Pirelli tires like on the tarmac? As Ilive in the UK we do quite a bit on the road to get to the trail. Also go to Europe trail riding in ther Pyranees (COVID permited) and to about 3000 to 4000 Miles. Would they last. Curnently using TKC 80's or Anakee Wild's, the rears just lasting one trip.
Cheers Mick
Hi Michael, yeah we can’t can’t miles out of a TKC 80 but at least it grips, the Anakee wild does neither.
They are both ok on the road, the front will heal and toe with a lot of heavy braking because it’s an aggressive off-road knobby.
They’ll both do the miles if you’re not sideways spinning it up everywhere
Hi Michael, based on my search on the net, stock pirelli tyres are quite good on tarmac. I would like to recommend this video (about tyres) to you -->
th-cam.com/video/gjtgLz1LjnE/w-d-xo.html
Do you mean each bike has around 125000 km?
Maybe they are running rich, because of the pre-filter.
Try the Michelin Anakee Adventure
Hi Rowdy, great 50 / 50 tyre at best. Front tyre knobs arent tall or small enough for mud or loam. Rears the same and wears crazy fast. Soft and quiet on the road but. sorry!
@@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178 How about Anakee Wild?
LOLOL @11:41
Music is not compatible
Really? It isn’t about the music
Awful music
Yeah ok, but it really isnt about the music. Enjoy the content and we will look at the music moving forward