I like this way of travelling and I like the attitude that is taken to it. With a 701 you have, among other things, undertaken the right preparation for travelling alone, as it is a light and off-road capable motorbike that you can get out of most difficulties on your own. You ride carefully, cautiously and with foresight, simply responsibly. The crash that happened is such a treacherous crash that happens all the time on the TET. You master the most difficult places and then these dirt roads, grass paths with holes and ruts force you to the ground. I know what I'm talking about :-) . The 701 has a rather high seat height. May I ask how tall you are? I once didn't manage to free myself and had to listen to a lot of ridicule, but regardless of that I learned a lot. You should always have a rope or harness with you. Thanks for the videos, I will watch some more today in the rainy weather!
I'm 6' 2" so the 701 is quite easy for me to ride - the only alteration I made to the rider triangle was adding bar risers. I know smaller riders can struggle, but you can always fit a lowering link. See you out on the trails!
@@frankiemaserati701 I'm 5' 7" riding a big heavy bike with a lowering link. I just finished a 2-days level 1 enduro training last weekend where the instructors gave the advice not to go off roading alone, but always with a backup that can help if you crash. I believe they are right. Problem is that at my age, there's nobody willing to do this kind of stuff, or don't have/want to make time to ride for a couple of weeks. I already paid a price for it, having a crash in the middle of nowhere riding on my own, but if I have a choice to go out and ride into the unknown or don't get out of my chair, I know what I'll choose (though your 'Ardenne offensive' would have made me responsibly turn around)
@@SKLSNAPS Yup, those are the same problems I have. I’m retired so I can ride when I want and usually plan my trips based on good weather windows - not many my riding mates are able to drop work at a moment’s notice to go riding. But then again I quite like riding on my own, you’re not tied to the whims of others. And it can be boring for other riders riding with someone who’s filming stuff all the time!
I like this way of travelling and I like the attitude that is taken to it.
With a 701 you have, among other things, undertaken the right preparation for travelling alone, as it is a light and off-road capable motorbike that you can get out of most difficulties on your own.
You ride carefully, cautiously and with foresight, simply responsibly.
The crash that happened is such a treacherous crash that happens all the time on the TET. You master the most difficult places and then these dirt roads, grass paths with holes and ruts force you to the ground. I know what I'm talking about :-) .
The 701 has a rather high seat height. May I ask how tall you are?
I once didn't manage to free myself and had to listen to a lot of ridicule, but regardless of that I learned a lot. You should always have a rope or harness with you.
Thanks for the videos, I will watch some more today in the rainy weather!
I'm 6' 2" so the 701 is quite easy for me to ride - the only alteration I made to the rider triangle was adding bar risers. I know smaller riders can struggle, but you can always fit a lowering link. See you out on the trails!
@@frankiemaserati701 I'm 5' 7" riding a big heavy bike with a lowering link. I just finished a 2-days level 1 enduro training last weekend where the instructors gave the advice not to go off roading alone, but always with a backup that can help if you crash. I believe they are right. Problem is that at my age, there's nobody willing to do this kind of stuff, or don't have/want to make time to ride for a couple of weeks. I already paid a price for it, having a crash in the middle of nowhere riding on my own, but if I have a choice to go out and ride into the unknown or don't get out of my chair, I know what I'll choose (though your 'Ardenne offensive' would have made me responsibly turn around)
@@SKLSNAPS Yup, those are the same problems I have. I’m retired so I can ride when I want and usually plan my trips based on good weather windows - not many my riding mates are able to drop work at a moment’s notice to go riding. But then again I quite like riding on my own, you’re not tied to the whims of others. And it can be boring for other riders riding with someone who’s filming stuff all the time!