Some of you wanted to know about the accessories that I have on the bike that are useful while touring. I've made this video to tell you all about what I have, what I think of it and where I got it. Hope you guys find this useful. Please do watch and share :). Thank you.
I usually get an average of a little over 30kmpl. Need to check again now though. I usually cruise at about 90, not a fan of higher speeds on this bike over long distances because it will just increase the amount of vibration.
Simple. Informative. Precise. No stupid music. No shouting. No drama. Just the way it should be done. Other 'popular' bloggers also take note please. Good work!!
When ever i feel bored or down I come here. Even after 5yrs I am still here, starting again from the first vlog. These travel vlog series of yours with FAITH especially, is like my safe space, relaxing, makes me calm.
your simplicity and humbleness is what I like the most apart from your videos , all the best for your journey , i wish you lot of success for your work ,keep making stuff like this ☺️
As always.. a treat to watch your videos. Some things that came into my mind : 04:47 : drill holes into the base plate to have collected water drain out to prevent rusting. 05:45 : presuming that the device you are going to charge is placed inside your tankbag, you can place the usb charger more down close to the handle bar mounts, tht will reduce the amount of ur charging wire dangling and flapping in the wind. 09:12 : best way to get rid of that burn stain from the exhaust wrap is scrape it off as much as possible with emery paper nd then spray muriatic acid (HCl) nd leave it for abt 15-20mins nd then wash it off with cold water, the chrome sparkle should come back. And those lights are just AWESOME!!
Hey Abhijit, thanks for watching. Useful suggestions, those. I guess it's a good idea to clean out the pipes, but I'll do that whenever I pull this wrap off. The lights make such a huge difference, can't believe I ever rode without them. Haha.
I am so happy that you extensively covered northeast and I was lucky to see the lane to my house in your vlog of Jorhat. Your simplicity and humbleness makes your videos so appealing. I hope you had a great northeast tour. All the best for your future endeavours and have a safe ride back home. Cheers!
Accidently landed in this video...it's the best video with no nonsense review. I am an ex Indian Naval aviator and I travel a lot .. like ng trips in my bullet. I did delhi to cochin and many more long trips.I know the practicality of the bike,and at times my opinions differ from experts bullet blogers and I don't care because I belive what suits u is good for u. At the end it's not just style it's the comfort and safety . Your way of explaining is excellent..keep up the good job Cheers Jai Hind
The luggage rack with the modifications you did is fantastic. Well done upgrade on the lighting with doing a lot of night riding in wilderness areas I see great value in having good lights on my bike. I love when I see videos like this keep up the good job I'm going to watch some of your other videos now.
Very informative and you put those things very simply.Also polite language with humble voice with cinematic shots with nice BGM with perfectly text info.....very accurate mixture..Salute to your skills Vakilsahab.
I had same issue with Hazard button, but fortunately my Thunderbird was in Warranty period so I replaced whole console free of charge TWISE because other one also doesn't work properly.. I like watching your videos. you are going good bro. keep it up. stay blessed 👍
I don't think I will ever tour like you even a tenth of what you do but I enjoy your videos it is kind of warm and nice go on ...miles to before I sleep and miles to go before I sleep
Very ingenious way of protecting your travel luggage. They say necessity is the mother of invention. You have once again proved this to be true. Also I love your rack. It is very utilitarian. Here in the states you can not find nothing like that. Guess Touratec and H&B and SW-Motec would be out of business if the vain yuppies ever got off there style trips. Heading to the Metal Store today to buy me some Stainless Pipe and see if I can build that rack you have on your bike. It look like you can put what ever kind of luggage you want on it and don't have to invest over a thousand dollars just to carry half of what you can carry. Anyways as we say in my neck of the woods, keep between the two white lines bother. Love to see you enjoying the two wheel life. If you ever in the states hit me up. Don't have much, but I do have a dry corner to put a sleep bag and a nice shower. God Bless
That's possibly the best response I could hope for. I love building and making things myself, and to have given somebody else the want do something similar is amazing. Really glad to hear about your project and I really hope it works out. Thanks a lot and good luck :)
yeah, loved the birds chirping behind. this is a rare part in my main city life. i m not a biker, only drove a scooter but still watching ur episodes. good one !
Hahaha. The birds had a lot to say. Don't worry, travel will come up soon, just want to share some of the stuff I've learnt through experience in the time before I hit the road again. Thanks for watching :)
Couple of things you may want to add 1. Heated grips 2. A 12v socket. Great for using a tire inflator pump 3. Chain oiler - diy a manual one. 4. A gel padded seat.
Hey Amazing video yet again. Seriously your videos are stress buster for me and I do keep watching them time and again. Thanks for sharing the valuable information.
very nice brother..i like ur style...here in Delhi- ncr roads are full of traffic and polluted ...Chennai seems to be a nice chilled out place with sea.
Wow! Your new lights are really bright. I really like your new side carriers. Exhaust wrap reduces - that makes sense. You will need to cover your leather grips with plastic when you go to the mechanic.
Amazingly edited, and the best part is where you were shooting outside of your house cz i could hear the chirping of birds 😍😍.... I live in delhi so i hope you understand 😁😁
About the handlebar grips, they will get dirty at first, but eventually, it will absorb the dirt, making it look really nice. I've the same ones on my Bullet 500. They have withstood an excessive amount of dirt and grease, however, I'm yet to see how they hold under rain/water.
Hi, you have a very nice way of putting across all the details in a crisp and clear manner. Really enjoyed your Prep videos (Part 1 & 2). Could you also do some video on the safety gear? i want to pick up a nice all weather riding gear which do not burn a hole in my pocket, but getting confused with the various options available. Hope you can help my decision making process. All the very best for your future rides, and do let me know if you are around Bangalore some time, would love to meet and greet you. Ride Royal - Ride Safe.
Hey, thanks a lot. I will definitely talk about the gear review at some point. For now, you might find it useful to read my post about Riding Gear Essentials on my blog www.tollfreetraveller.com. Budget is a huge factor for me as well, so I think you will find some useful information about good quality gear there. Thanks for watching and for the good wishes.
I have the Symtac hazard light system and feel it's much better than the Novatronix. To activate the Novatronix one has to do the following series with the indicator light switch "left-right and left-right". However the Symtac one has a dedicated switch and all one needs you to do is turn it on an it comes with 20 patterns (I only use 1-2). And indicator works without turning off the hazard light. Just my 2 cents.
ugh..ignore my previous requests, bud! Yo\Somehow I had missed the rest of your vids wher you aptly cob=vered it all. Good discovery..I wanna come back! Thanks for the edits and posts..not simple or easy to edit 100s of hours..of good quality feed. Wish you peace! Hope you find what u r searching for!
hey...i was fascinated by ur channel name man.awesome name...loved it much... and u tooo.. ur way of explaining things is very humble and is very natural ...will u plz tell me, wat r the gud things u gain wen u travel alone ...?
Just subbed your channel. Great cinematography and a down to earth approach. Terrific rides in a part of the world I may never see. Thanks for sharing them. Keep the painted side up, brother.
Thanks a lot, JD Smith. You should definitely find a way to travel in India. It's something that has to be experienced. But until you actually do so, I hope I will be able to give you glimpses of what it has to offer through my content.
hey hi , i usually watch ur vedios n intersting too, but this episode got is helpfull ,those flasing indicators n adjustment in ladhak carriers bcus even i ride a THANDER BIRD.this year MAY last week i am riding to LEY LADHAK.thnk u for the information u hav shared. SAFE RIDING brother
Woww Rohith, you made a fantastic video once again buddy. As usual I have few things to ask in this video too. 1. As you mentioned I have the same problem on choosing the fog lights that are mounted on your crash guard. I love the brightness that you had on your bike. Is there a watts specified or any link will be of great help. (Read all the comment below and couldn't find one) 2. Also please do another video with the accessories that you wear. Cos I found the gloves you had on the previous video it was nice. I have found the gloves online but need more info from you. Cos detailing is really good. 3. Is it good to go on long rides after completing 1000kms and what speed am I suppose to maintain to make the bike perform on a longer run
Hi Deepak. Thanks for watching. About the lights, I've provided a link in the description of my video. THat seller on ebay no longer seems to be selling the lights (so you can't buy from that link) but you will get all the technical specs from that. I will definitely make a video about my riding gear (maybe not right away though). For now, please read my blogpost about "Riding Gear Essentials" - that provides all the details about the gear that I currently use. About the long ride, I usually maintain a speed of around 90kmph on the highway, but this is more because I find that the most comfortable (the faster you go the more the bike vibrates). Hope that's helpful.
sir... u doing a great job... i thnk u do a lot bttr job than other vloggers(except mumbiker nikhil).. bt trust me i luv ur work more than his... not comparing, jst sharing wat i feel... nd please do visit bhubaneswar,odisha..
Bro, very informative video. Subscribed!! Impressed right from the first video I'm watched of yours. I own a 2017 RC 200. Touring is not it's thing, but I'd love to. Gonna follow your channel for tips anyhow.
Thanks, Akhil. The RC might take a toll on your back over a long tour. That having been said, a lot of people seem to ride them quite far. I don't think I would be able to though. Haha.
Wonderful and sensible modifications to the ladakh carrier. I have observed some issues with seats, as the "partial hump" kimd of hits the tail bone and causes discomfort. Have you observed any such thing and would you recommend modifications to the seats?
The seat has been okay for me, so far. I place a bag at the back which acts as a backrest in case I need it, and that helps. When I ride without that bag I tend to feel a little less comfortable.
Toll Free Traveller: Ohh I see. Thats good. Thank you very much for taking time out to respond to my query. Much appreciate!! Keep uploading, awaiting your vlogs eagerly. Ride safe. :-)
Very well explained and nicely edited video, have watched all your videos and they are awesome, the way you describe your travels is very inspiring. Keep up the biking spirit happy riding Bro. One request, could you do a video on how to install the novatronix hazard system for ThunderBird? I have a TB350 and my stock hazard switches don't work anymore, would appreciate if you can make a video on this for DIY lovers. Thanks again.
Thanks a lot, Abhishek. About the hazard light system, I actually did consider making a video, particularly because the videos put up by Novatronix are outdated and do not apply to the Thunderbird (the wiring is different). I only haven't done it because in this situation the manufacturer hasn't provided clear instructions, and I don't want to tell people to do things a certain way. It might affect warranty etc. Hopefully Novatronix will get new videos up - I've already suggested this to them. That having been said, if you do get the system, install it yourself (you can call and ask them to guide you through the process) - it's a lot of fun to figure out the electricals on your bike
I like your accessories set, but I have TB 350 which loses power rather quickly with more electronics. Though I have been to places on it, I got the yellow fog lights recently. These are good bright lights, but put a lot of pressure on the battery, any additional electronics i fear will cause more strain on the engine and power which is needed at higher altitudes. What do you think? I hope TB 500 doesn't have any of these issues ?
narayan verma your electronics are powered by the battery so I don't believe the cc of the bike will affect it. If you're having trouble with your electrical I would suggest that you get a professional to double check that everything is in order. Might be able to fix the power issues that you have too.
Actually it does, but definitely I'll have to check the wiring, it's been more than 30K without any major wiring cleanup. But when battery is under heavy use, it pulls up heavy on the alternator and that takes up little more chunk out of the total NM generated by the engine. On a larger CC engine this will be less evident, provided the weight pulled is almost same (which is b/w 350 and 500).
It's a treat to watch your videos brother. Recently I have bought my new bike Thunderbird 350x. When should I put engine oil when I'm going for long trips?
Toll Free Traveller Oh, OK. The thing is when connected to battery, even though the bike is off charge will be flowing right... That's why am confused either to connect to ignition or battery
Nice video bro..especially the fog lamps..the difference was huge!! Bu the way which spark plugs do you use? Have you faced any jerking or missing issues with the EFI?? Can you plz make a video on that too?
Nicely put!!!! Really loved the idea of not modifying ur bike too much!!! Have a question though... I ride classic 350, wanted to check with u the best seats for them as the default seats are very painful for my butt😡😡... Plz let me know...
Well as I am owner of Apache 180. I got hazard lights system just for ₹40. ₹30 labour charges and ₹10 for Switch. But it has only single pattern like normal hazard lights work.
Toll Free Traveller - It was done by Local electrician here in Ludhiana, Punjab. He does all the works related to motorcycle/car electrical works. He took only ₹30 as labour and made connection with indicators and with dedicated switch for hazards lights. yes, its still working fine, without any problem
Thanks, Rohit. From what I understand these are for the RE only because the LED bulbs and stuff are designed based on the RE requirements. But you could write to the guys at Novatronix and ask them whether they've got something for other bikes too. I guess a lot of the technology will be similar, so they might be able to help.
Relative to the weight of the bike, the rack weighs almost nothing. Hahaha. It's just really useful for the kind of touring that I do. Thanks, Michael.
I love your videos and the background music that they have. Just wanted to know, what all remedy modification was done for the vibrations of the console panel, if any?
Itscompartivly easy to make footages but harder to work on it and make a short film/documentary. I always have a hard time to Edit video. Can you share some ideas or tools you use or the editing? Please excuse me if I have posted this on the wrong video.
Well informed video. Subscribed to your channel today, u do really well. And this video I was also hoping for information on luggage wrap u use and also brand or quality of bag to withstand rain specially
Great video mate. 👌😊 These accessories are indeed practical and you're honest about the other little fancy ones. Really useful information and I probably will get the LED headlight set. Happy thumping!
Thanks, Guneet. I use the Cramster tank bag, but I would not recommend it. I bought it at a time when I knew very little about what I was doing. I think Via Terra has some decent options - magnetic and non-magnetic.
hey nice travel Vlogs and preparation videos. I want to ask you have you used some puncture proofing liquids in motor bike tyres in the long journey or not? Cause it is a concern even in cities :P
A motorcycle like the Shine may have some limitations but I don;t see why it can't do long distance. It is a very reliable machine from what I know of it.
hello, Can we use install the novotrononix hazard light and also keep the default dashboard hazard light as it was together? or one has to be removed to use the other.Kindly reply
Can you please provide the link for Fog light they are just amazing i want to buy them... Kindly provide the link for those extra lights...and if you can help me with a mobile case holder that helps in navigation.
Whats the watts of flood lights they r very illuminating I like the indicators too but the ladakh cage is bit too big that's what I feel bullet should give some company options too
Some of you wanted to know about the accessories that I have on the bike that are useful while touring. I've made this video to tell you all about what I have, what I think of it and where I got it. Hope you guys find this useful. Please do watch and share :). Thank you.
I usually get an average of a little over 30kmpl. Need to check again now though. I usually cruise at about 90, not a fan of higher speeds on this bike over long distances because it will just increase the amount of vibration.
Toll Free Traveller
yeah enfield bikes vibrate more compared to other bikes
Hi when are you leaving to tour any chance you pass through bangalore?
kotanjan reddy badri
no lately brother
i am caught up with some exams issues
Hi Toll Free Travelle when are you leaving to tour any chance you pass through bangalore?
Simple. Informative. Precise. No stupid music. No shouting. No drama. Just the way it should be done. Other 'popular' bloggers also take note please. Good work!!
sagar mishra thank you 🙏🙏
When ever i feel bored or down I come here.
Even after 5yrs I am still here, starting again from the first vlog.
These travel vlog series of yours with FAITH especially, is like my safe space, relaxing, makes me calm.
your simplicity and humbleness is what I like the most apart from your videos , all the best for your journey , i wish you lot of success for your work ,keep making stuff like this ☺️
Thanks a lot, Gouse Rizvi. :)
That's exactly why I have subscribed and admire him as well!! Of all the you tuber in india he is the guy I like the most!!
As always.. a treat to watch your videos. Some things that came into my mind : 04:47 : drill holes into the base plate to have collected water drain out to prevent rusting. 05:45 : presuming that the device you are going to charge is placed inside your tankbag, you can place the usb charger more down close to the handle bar mounts, tht will reduce the amount of ur charging wire dangling and flapping in the wind. 09:12 : best way to get rid of that burn stain from the exhaust wrap is scrape it off as much as possible with emery paper nd then spray muriatic acid (HCl) nd leave it for abt 15-20mins nd then wash it off with cold water, the chrome sparkle should come back. And those lights are just AWESOME!!
Hey Abhijit, thanks for watching. Useful suggestions, those. I guess it's a good idea to clean out the pipes, but I'll do that whenever I pull this wrap off. The lights make such a huge difference, can't believe I ever rode without them. Haha.
I am so happy that you extensively covered northeast and I was lucky to see the lane to my house in your vlog of Jorhat. Your simplicity and humbleness makes your videos so appealing. I hope you had a great northeast tour. All the best for your future endeavours and have a safe ride back home. Cheers!
That's awesome, Abhishek. Thank you for watching!
Accidently landed in this video...it's the best video with no nonsense review.
I am an ex Indian Naval aviator and I travel a lot .. like ng trips in my bullet. I did delhi to cochin and many more long trips.I know the practicality of the bike,and at times my opinions differ from experts bullet blogers and I don't care because I belive what suits u is good for u.
At the end it's not just style it's the comfort and safety .
Your way of explaining is excellent..keep up the good job
Cheers
Jai Hind
Clear,Crisp, Simple and very informative. Thank you man!! Wish you the best and good luck for your journey ahead. Safe Travels!!
sarat chandra thanks a lot
The luggage rack with the modifications you did is fantastic. Well done upgrade on the lighting with doing a lot of night riding in wilderness areas I see great value in having good lights on my bike. I love when I see videos like this keep up the good job I'm going to watch some of your other videos now.
Thanks a lot. Hope you enjoy the other videos too :)
Very informative and you put those things very simply.Also polite language with humble voice with cinematic shots with nice BGM with perfectly text info.....very accurate mixture..Salute to your skills Vakilsahab.
Milind Paricharak thanks a lot 🙏🙏
the quality of the videos that you made in your ladakh ride is one of the best i have seen. Please make more videos on your rides
Thanks a lot. Hope to make more as I travel this year.
I had same issue with Hazard button, but fortunately my Thunderbird was in Warranty period so I replaced whole console free of charge TWISE because other one also doesn't work properly.. I like watching your videos. you are going good bro. keep it up. stay blessed 👍
Haha. You are a lucky person. Mine failed after. I will have to live with it for now. Thanks for watching :)
really good work...first time I don't mind seeing a biker talking this long...you are great dude...!!
Hahaha, that's good to know. Thanks, Soumadip.
Very informative - feel like having filter coffee & one to one chat session on motorcycling with you man , you are a true legend!! Cheers
Thanks a lot, Anurag. Definitely. Hope to do that someday. Filter coffee is mandatory.
You're amazing. Your videos are one of the best I find on Indian TH-cam. Keep up the great work bro.
Thanks so much!
I don't think I will ever tour like you even a tenth of what you do but I enjoy your videos it is kind of warm and nice go on ...miles to before I sleep and miles to go before I sleep
Thank you. I am sure you will do as much, if not more, some day too. :)
too good video sir... new upcoming moto vlogger... tough competition to mumbiker nikhil... all the best sir... our supports are always with you...
Thanks for the support, Yash.
Very ingenious way of protecting your travel luggage. They say necessity is the mother of invention. You have once again proved this to be true. Also I love your rack. It is very utilitarian. Here in the states you can not find nothing like that. Guess Touratec and H&B and SW-Motec would be out of business if the vain yuppies ever got off there style trips. Heading to the Metal Store today to buy me some Stainless Pipe and see if I can build that rack you have on your bike. It look like you can put what ever kind of luggage you want on it and don't have to invest over a thousand dollars just to carry half of what you can carry.
Anyways as we say in my neck of the woods, keep between the two white lines bother. Love to see you enjoying the two wheel life. If you ever in the states hit me up. Don't have much, but I do have a dry corner to put a sleep bag and a nice shower. God Bless
That's possibly the best response I could hope for. I love building and making things myself, and to have given somebody else the want do something similar is amazing. Really glad to hear about your project and I really hope it works out. Thanks a lot and good luck :)
Damn. You rock champ. Such simplicity n modesty. Soul stirring narration’s.
Gr8 stuff
Col Sudhan. Indian Army
Bro i really impress the way you spoke English as an Indian rider👍😁
yeah, loved the birds chirping behind. this is a rare part in my main city life.
i m not a biker, only drove a scooter but still watching ur episodes.
good one !
Hahaha. The birds had a lot to say. Don't worry, travel will come up soon, just want to share some of the stuff I've learnt through experience in the time before I hit the road again. Thanks for watching :)
Nicely done...calm and composed...one question...how do u manage this and your daily job (if any)?
Drona Panchal thank you. Currently not shackled by employment.
Couple of things you may want to add
1. Heated grips
2. A 12v socket. Great for using a tire inflator pump
3. Chain oiler - diy a manual one.
4. A gel padded seat.
Angad Singh all useful suggestions, but at this stage luxuries for me. Thanks for the comment.
Its one of the best motor vlogs i have ever watched! thanks alot :)
Thanks a lot, Alanz Alonzo
Hey Amazing video yet again. Seriously your videos are stress buster for me and I do keep watching them time and again. Thanks for sharing the valuable information.
you can also install wildscreen from RE showroom
very nice brother..i like ur style...here in Delhi- ncr roads are full of traffic and polluted ...Chennai seems to be a nice chilled out place with sea.
Thanks, Shekhar. Chennai city is quite crowded and polluted too, but the coastline makes a huge difference :)
good one buddy
Thanks, Karan.
Wow! Your new lights are really bright. I really like your new side carriers. Exhaust wrap reduces - that makes sense. You will need to cover your leather grips with plastic when you go to the mechanic.
Amazingly edited, and the best part is where you were shooting outside of your house cz i could hear the chirping of birds 😍😍.... I live in delhi so i hope you understand 😁😁
Hahaha. Glad you enjoyed the watch! :)
Great video thanks for showing us, l love the lights you have fitted, they make a terrific difference from the standard light. Safe travels 🇬🇧👍.
Gradual increase in subscribers count.. Great going.. 👍👍
Thank you. Much grateful to everyone who is watching, sharing and subscribing.
Simple and sober things are always best.. Thumbs up for the accessories ☺️
Mizar Monk thank you!
your videos are amazing brother .. suggested your channel to many friends..and we love it..
all the best .. hope to meet you soon
Thrilled to hear that, Rahul. Thanks for sharing the channel.
you kept every detail very simple and very useful , Thank you Rider . Keep posting
Thanks a lot :)
About the handlebar grips, they will get dirty at first, but eventually, it will absorb the dirt, making it look really nice. I've the same ones on my Bullet 500. They have withstood an excessive amount of dirt and grease, however, I'm yet to see how they hold under rain/water.
That's really good to know. Yeah, rain and water is going to be a challenge. Hahaha. Will only know after they've been put through those conditions.
Ok, update. The grip, to my utter surprise, holds fine under water. No damage at all. :)
Hi, you have a very nice way of putting across all the details in a crisp and clear manner. Really enjoyed your Prep videos (Part 1 & 2). Could you also do some video on the safety gear? i want to pick up a nice all weather riding gear which do not burn a hole in my pocket, but getting confused with the various options available.
Hope you can help my decision making process.
All the very best for your future rides, and do let me know if you are around Bangalore some time, would love to meet and greet you.
Ride Royal - Ride Safe.
Hey, thanks a lot. I will definitely talk about the gear review at some point. For now, you might find it useful to read my post about Riding Gear Essentials on my blog www.tollfreetraveller.com. Budget is a huge factor for me as well, so I think you will find some useful information about good quality gear there. Thanks for watching and for the good wishes.
superb bro just sawed vedio and it was useful and best of luck for your trips
Thanks a lot, Sujith.
I have the Symtac hazard light system and feel it's much better than the Novatronix. To activate the Novatronix one has to do the following series with the indicator light switch "left-right and left-right".
However the Symtac one has a dedicated switch and all one needs you to do is turn it on an it comes with 20 patterns (I only use 1-2). And indicator works without turning off the hazard light.
Just my 2 cents.
ugh..ignore my previous requests, bud! Yo\Somehow I had missed the rest of your vids wher you aptly cob=vered it all. Good discovery..I wanna come back! Thanks for the edits and posts..not simple or easy to edit 100s of hours..of good quality feed. Wish you peace! Hope you find what u r searching for!
hey...i was fascinated by ur channel name man.awesome name...loved it much...
and u tooo..
ur way of explaining things is very humble and is very natural ...will u plz tell me, wat r the gud things u gain wen u travel alone ...?
Thanks a lot, Mohamed. The biggest benefit for me is that my plans remain fluid and I can do anything I want, whenever I want.
Ur video always 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻.....we waiting for touring video.... best of luck bro.
Thanks, Bilal. Hope to hit the road soon. I'm also really waiting for that. hahaha.
Just subbed your channel. Great cinematography and a down to earth approach. Terrific rides in a part of the world I may never see. Thanks for sharing them. Keep the painted side up, brother.
Thanks a lot, JD Smith. You should definitely find a way to travel in India. It's something that has to be experienced. But until you actually do so, I hope I will be able to give you glimpses of what it has to offer through my content.
You are just amazing. We appreciate you.
Thanks for the support!
Your videos deserve to be appreciated.
Nice info man. Love those flood lights.
Thanks, Samrat!
Toll Free Traveller Link for the lights, my good sir? :)
Another good video, treat to watch... Keep posting Sir. 🤓
Thank you, Sapna.
hey hi , i usually watch ur vedios n intersting too, but this episode got is helpfull ,those flasing indicators n adjustment in ladhak carriers bcus even i ride a THANDER BIRD.this year MAY last week i am riding to LEY LADHAK.thnk u for the information u hav shared. SAFE RIDING brother
That's great to hear. All the best for your trip! :)
Woww Rohith, you made a fantastic video once again buddy. As usual I have few things to ask in this video too. 1. As you mentioned I have the same problem on choosing the fog lights that are mounted on your crash guard. I love the brightness that you had on your bike. Is there a watts specified or any link will be of great help. (Read all the comment below and couldn't find one)
2. Also please do another video with the accessories that you wear. Cos I found the gloves you had on the previous video it was nice. I have found the gloves online but need more info from you. Cos detailing is really good.
3. Is it good to go on long rides after completing 1000kms and what speed am I suppose to maintain to make the bike perform on a longer run
Hi Deepak. Thanks for watching. About the lights, I've provided a link in the description of my video. THat seller on ebay no longer seems to be selling the lights (so you can't buy from that link) but you will get all the technical specs from that. I will definitely make a video about my riding gear (maybe not right away though). For now, please read my blogpost about "Riding Gear Essentials" - that provides all the details about the gear that I currently use. About the long ride, I usually maintain a speed of around 90kmph on the highway, but this is more because I find that the most comfortable (the faster you go the more the bike vibrates). Hope that's helpful.
Great video dude. Simple, superb & very need based information. Thanks.
Thank you
good work bro...hope u get more success ...
on YT
Thanks for the good wishes :)
sir... u doing a great job... i thnk u do a lot bttr job than other vloggers(except mumbiker nikhil).. bt trust me i luv ur work more than his... not comparing, jst sharing wat i feel... nd please do visit bhubaneswar,odisha..
Thanks, Jagan.
love to see you again man !! thanks for the information ..keep going man 😎👍👍
Thanks, Adeel!
super video we r waiting for ur upcoming videos..all the best for the trip and take care
Thank you, Darshan. :)
Bro, very informative video. Subscribed!! Impressed right from the first video I'm watched of yours. I own a 2017 RC 200. Touring is not it's thing, but I'd love to. Gonna follow your channel for tips anyhow.
Thanks, Akhil. The RC might take a toll on your back over a long tour. That having been said, a lot of people seem to ride them quite far. I don't think I would be able to though. Haha.
Very nice and a patiently made video
And your engine looks clean too
Wonderful and sensible modifications to the ladakh carrier.
I have observed some issues with seats, as the "partial hump" kimd of hits the tail bone and causes discomfort. Have you observed any such thing and would you recommend modifications to the seats?
The seat has been okay for me, so far. I place a bag at the back which acts as a backrest in case I need it, and that helps. When I ride without that bag I tend to feel a little less comfortable.
Toll Free Traveller: Ohh I see. Thats good.
Thank you very much for taking time out to respond to my query. Much appreciate!! Keep uploading, awaiting your vlogs eagerly. Ride safe. :-)
Very well explained and nicely edited video, have watched all your videos and they are awesome, the way you describe your travels is very inspiring.
Keep up the biking spirit happy riding Bro.
One request, could you do a video on how to install the novatronix hazard system for ThunderBird? I have a TB350 and my stock hazard switches don't work anymore, would appreciate if you can make a video on this for DIY lovers.
Thanks again.
Thanks a lot, Abhishek. About the hazard light system, I actually did consider making a video, particularly because the videos put up by Novatronix are outdated and do not apply to the Thunderbird (the wiring is different). I only haven't done it because in this situation the manufacturer hasn't provided clear instructions, and I don't want to tell people to do things a certain way. It might affect warranty etc. Hopefully Novatronix will get new videos up - I've already suggested this to them. That having been said, if you do get the system, install it yourself (you can call and ask them to guide you through the process) - it's a lot of fun to figure out the electricals on your bike
Toll Free Traveller I agree with what you said, makes sense.
Thanks Bro, Ride safe! Cheers.
Great and very instructive video you do. Thanks a lot.
I like your accessories set, but I have TB 350 which loses power rather quickly with more electronics. Though I have been to places on it, I got the yellow fog lights recently. These are good bright lights, but put a lot of pressure on the battery, any additional electronics i fear will cause more strain on the engine and power which is needed at higher altitudes. What do you think? I hope TB 500 doesn't have any of these issues ?
narayan verma your electronics are powered by the battery so I don't believe the cc of the bike will affect it. If you're having trouble with your electrical I would suggest that you get a professional to double check that everything is in order. Might be able to fix the power issues that you have too.
Actually it does, but definitely I'll have to check the wiring, it's been more than 30K without any major wiring cleanup. But when battery is under heavy use, it pulls up heavy on the alternator and that takes up little more chunk out of the total NM generated by the engine. On a larger CC engine this will be less evident, provided the weight pulled is almost same (which is b/w 350 and 500).
That's useful to know, Narayan. Thanks.
It's a treat to watch your videos brother. Recently I have bought my new bike Thunderbird 350x. When should I put engine oil when I'm going for long trips?
Great work
Thank you.
Hi, no mobile holder?
And about charger, is it connected directly to battery or to ignition?
Jkay Pn hey, no mobile holder as of now. The USB charger can be connected whichever way you prefer
Love your channel.. One of the best I've seen here.. Thumbs up.. Just keep going.
Sathish Logu thank you!
Jkay Pn haven't yet got a mobile holder. And the charger is connected to the battery.
Toll Free Traveller Oh, OK. The thing is when connected to battery, even though the bike is off charge will be flowing right... That's why am confused either to connect to ignition or battery
Nice doors! Will you put the links to description too!
Links to the gear are in the description of the video.
LOL ! Doors in the background ... I guess those are not gears. :P
Nice video bro..especially the fog lamps..the difference was huge!! Bu the way which spark plugs do you use? Have you faced any jerking or missing issues with the EFI?? Can you plz make a video on that too?
Nicely put!!!! Really loved the idea of not modifying ur bike too much!!! Have a question though... I ride classic 350, wanted to check with u the best seats for them as the default seats are very painful for my butt😡😡... Plz let me know...
Hi Toll-Free Traveller, Very nice and informative video...specially I likes LED lights and Hazard lights.. Keep it up...
Thanks, Ajinkya
Can you do a video on your first bike and why you chose the bike you have now?
Treat to watch!! Keep making more interesting videos like your all videos!! 🙌🏻😊
nikhil madhwani thank you, as always.
Great video brother that led though!!
Thanks a lot!
Well as I am owner of Apache 180.
I got hazard lights system just for ₹40.
₹30 labour charges and ₹10 for Switch.
But it has only single pattern like normal hazard lights work.
Hahaha. That's kickass. Do leave a link so that others can find a cheaper option too (as long as it is reliable).
Toll Free Traveller - It was done by Local electrician here in Ludhiana, Punjab. He does all the works related to motorcycle/car electrical works.
He took only ₹30 as labour and made connection with indicators and with dedicated switch for hazards lights.
yes, its still working fine, without any problem
Sounds like an awesome deal! Kudos.
Did you ever thought about getting a aftermarket handlebar , carburry vibration reduction plates or getting rid of saree guard/pillion backrest?
Nice Video and nicely explained. Also is the harzard lights only compatible with Royal Enfield or they are universal?
Thanks, Rohit. From what I understand these are for the RE only because the LED bulbs and stuff are designed based on the RE requirements. But you could write to the guys at Novatronix and ask them whether they've got something for other bikes too. I guess a lot of the technology will be similar, so they might be able to help.
Even I have also added extra lights for the highway.
They make a huge difference!
Hi..thanks for the video..I liked your Ladakh carrier, can you share where you bought it from in Bombay?
I bought it from Babloo Motors in Vashi - but modified it by myself later.
Ok. Thanks
rider ,surfer............... whats next dude?
Anyways nice video👍
I really want to learn to surf the way it's meant to be done - standing on a real surfboard and all. Maybe some day. Hahaha. Thanks for watching :)
rider can do anything😁 ..
So can u..
good luck bro
Hahaha. Thanks, Sudhanshu.
very cool, don't think I would be able to travel with the weight of that rack... good job editing.
Relative to the weight of the bike, the rack weighs almost nothing. Hahaha. It's just really useful for the kind of touring that I do. Thanks, Michael.
418lbs - wow... with 27 hp. You're welcome... Keep riding!
I love your videos and the background music that they have. Just wanted to know, what all remedy modification was done for the vibrations of the console panel, if any?
Thanks, Dhruv. Haven't tried to fix those vibrations.
Toll Free Traveller Please let me know, whenever you do. Thanks, and keep up the good work. Hope we ride some time together!
bro such nice experience you sharing ...keep it up..
Thanks, Nihal.
very good video, keep going dude
Thank you, Deepak :)
Itscompartivly easy to make footages but harder to work on it and make a short film/documentary. I always have a hard time to Edit video. Can you share some ideas or tools you use or the editing? Please excuse me if I have posted this on the wrong video.
GoPro studio and imovies are a great place to start.
nice work man...👍👍👍
Thank you!
Well informed video. Subscribed to your channel today, u do really well.
And this video I was also hoping for information on luggage wrap u use and also brand or quality of bag to withstand rain specially
Thanks, Ajit. Do watch my video about packing, you might find what you are looking for there.
bro why you didn't change the handle bar it's okay for you?
I find the stock one comfortable. So far. :)
Toll Free Traveller if need to change which handle bar is suits for Thunderbird?
No idea, I haven't looked for anything. :(
wow ..the light is just awesome
It really is :)
hi, nice video, just one question, what is use of the exaust wrap, is it really required for long rides?
Hey, thank you. I mentioned this in the video as well, but it is not at all a necessary thing. I've got it because I like the way it looks.
Great video mate. 👌😊
These accessories are indeed practical and you're honest about the other little fancy ones. Really useful information and I probably will get the LED headlight set. Happy thumping!
Thanks, as always. Yeah, the lights really help. Hope you're settling down well into the new scene.
Toll Free Traveller Not yet, but hopefully soon; Thanks for asking. And I hope to catch up with you sometime soon at my new city. 😊
Thumping Trips sure. You will eventually have to tell me where the new city is. Hahaha.
very nice video.. what are u planning next .. I wish I can meet and have a ride with you ppl. cheers
Thank you. Hoping to head to the North-East soon.
Hey can you make a video about how to tie your luggage on to the bike properly
hi! have you thought of changing your stock headlight with an led headlight setup. there are a lot of options on amazon.
Hey, I've considered this, but adding the lights on the side was a far more economical option.
great work😊
I have Thunderbird too ,can you recommend a good tank bag for it?
I have seen your video which one are you using?
Thanks, Guneet. I use the Cramster tank bag, but I would not recommend it. I bought it at a time when I knew very little about what I was doing. I think Via Terra has some decent options - magnetic and non-magnetic.
Toll Free Traveller
thank you
subscribed to your channel
any comment of rynox navigator or optimus magnetic and dirtsack tank bag?
hey nice travel Vlogs and preparation videos. I want to ask you have you used some puncture proofing liquids in motor bike tyres in the long journey or not? Cause it is a concern even in cities :P
Ajay Singh Negi thank you. I'm running tyres with tubes. No puncture proofing. Whatever has to happen, will happen, I guess 😁😁
Brother I trust you can you advise is it safe to change himalyan exhaust with an aftermarket exhaust? Like barrel exhaust or a reliable one?
thanks for the accessories info.. btw please share other dealers or websites which ofter accessories like these..
I've included links to the places where I got these things in the description of the video. Hope those are useful :)
ya i m buying Handlebar Grips for my RTR200 .. and yes these are useful, Thanks again..
Super! Glad to hear that.
You deserve much more subs.
All your videos are amazing and informative. Keep up (Y)
Elsa Ann thank you
Very helpful video..but I have my honda shine..can I go to this type of long trip with honda shine? Or I should not?
A motorcycle like the Shine may have some limitations but I don;t see why it can't do long distance. It is a very reliable machine from what I know of it.
hello, Can we use install the novotrononix hazard light and also keep the default dashboard hazard light as it was together? or one has to be removed to use the other.Kindly reply
good video brother
the way u talk is really good
Thank you.
Can you please provide the link for Fog light they are just amazing i want to buy them... Kindly provide the link for those extra lights...and if you can help me with a mobile case holder that helps in navigation.
Whats the watts of flood lights they r very illuminating I like the indicators too but the ladakh cage is bit too big that's what I feel bullet should give some company options too
Hey - I've included a link in the description. You can;t buy from that link but you will get the specs.
Toll Free Traveller ok thnx bro