YES! Again, simple fixes make such a difference. There is such a aftermarket for ADV when most times adjustments to stock will do the trick. You sure do not hear this very often, well, except from you! I made most adjustments to stock on mine and it works great. I DID get better foot pegs that are metal/wider than the stock rubber topped pegs. Man, in mud they got SLICK until changed out. The fatigue factor is SO much less with a good off road boot, night and day, as you said also. Another great video. You definitely know your stuff my and not afraid of hurting manufacturers feelings. In this case you showed most bikes are pretty decent when they come. We set our car seats, radio, mirrors all to us all the time so we should make our bikes fit us also. Good common sense, experience and training make your videos differ from most. Thank you for what you do my friend. Stay safe and keep the vids coming.
I adjusted my clutch free play similar to the way you described a couple months ago, my friends all thought it was strange and I felt like I was using it as a crutch to help my clutch control. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds a big control advantage through having it set that way
Excellent video. I get to add this to my "What I wish I had known before I started adventure riding" list.... I own a new DRZ400s. I thought my riding position was okay, even though I'm 6'8". Boy was I wrong! Got out to Nellis Dunes near Vegas last weekend and had a very hard time standing. Super jerky and awkward because my angles we all off. The ergonomics were really, really bad. I knew it wasn't great but I didn't know it was bad. The first time I fell surprised me. I was deep into the sandy hills. Decided to get out of there ASAP. Fell two more times before escaping! Nothing quite like scratching up a new bike! I'm ok though - more of a bruised ego than anything. I lost all confidence. My bike felt super heavy. My stock tires felt like I was riding on ice in the sand. So, I will work on my skills AND set up my bike better in every way possible including proper dual sport tires.
I've since long needed to do that on my 800, but have never got around to do it. Now I suddenly feel the need to go to the garage and finally do it. Thanks for the inspiration Bret! Happy rides!
Awesome content here Bret.. thank you so much.. luckily I have a friend that is an off-road instructor and I knew some of those good advice.. but 'repetita juvant' in Latin.. basicly it means hearing them another time will remind me better .. Hi from Italy
I am 6'7" Stuck bars and risers on my Vstrom 1000 already, stuck a shifter from a different bike on it to fit my foot (15EEEE / 16EE) and done a bunch of adjustments. I wasn't quite able get the right position but this video helps a lot, thank you.
I recently purchased a Benelli TRK 502x. I am 5'9" which left me either leaning forward or having to sit all the way up on the tank while on the road. The bars were low enough that they would smash my thumbs against the tank in a tight turn and they had me leaning over the windshield while standing. Bar risers fixed all of these design issues for me and made the bike more comfortable and ergonomic for my height.
Did my 1200gsa 2016 today. Took of the ricers and moved the steer forward. After charged the controlls as well. Wow, now it feels connected to the ground and way more easy to ride 😄
Thanks Bret! Did many of these adjustments to my Tenere 700. Ended up getting rid of the afm handlebar risers, and adjusted all the controls. The clutch feels 10 times better adjusted properly!
The very 1st thing I do when I buy a bike is put the bars, levers and brake pedal and shifter to the position I like and its never where they are when the bike comes off the showroom floor. I doubt I would buy a bike that didn't allow me to adjust my brake and shifter levers. Same with levers. I stand more than most and want my brake and shift levers adjusted as such. Same as I do on my dirt bikes. I've had to reposition the front brake line on several bikes to get the levers where I wanted them and still work with hand guards/brakbusters etc. Nice Video!
Bret, this is your second video I feel compelled to comment on today, I just pushed the bars forward a smidge and its MUCH better standing up, thanks for covering this.
I was a bikefitter (fitting bicycle to its owner), bicycle is simple tool yet complicated at the same time because it's comes in sizes and highly adjustable, So it's very important to fit it right since we are its machine. Im not a biker yet (hopefully i am, soon)but it's more obvious that motorcycle is more simple in this regard despite being much more complicated. i kinda surprised it's doesn't seems like a common knowledge here where i liv, Thanks for the content.
As a motorcycle-mechanic i can say that nearly half of my customers are riding with a wrong setup. Often, when i do my testride after the service ......i think....how can someone ride this bike properly with this stupid adjustment they have on the bike. Crazy! Sure, it takes some time to do it in the right way, but i think it is the job of the workshop or the salesmen to help the riders to sit on their bikes in the best possible position. Again ; Brat....another well-done video you made.
Its wrong to use the cable adjuster that way. You risk not having enough movement in the clutch to properly disengage.. The adjuster knob is there for a reason. In the user manual the factory has specified the correct slack in the cable. And down the road when your clutch is worn a bit, your adjustment is of again.
I have been interested on the "correct" settings on the controls of my T700 Yamaha. After watching this much appreciated video I have discovered that I have been correctly setting my controls (as per your advise) correctly for the past 40 years. Happy days. Thanks from the Land of OZ
Did a lot of these tweaks, based on one of your older videos, on my Tiger 800XC and it improved my comfort when standing a huge amount. And best of all, they were all free.
Awesome tips as usual Bret. Appreciate all yo do. I certainly have you to thank for my skill progression as I have learned to ride off road the last 18 months. Smile while you ride!
Loving my rally pro. Previous owner was way over 6ft (183cm). I'm 5' 9" (175 cm). The Rox bar risers were pretty, but off they came. Bars are set with the horizontal of the alignment mark on the crease. I'll recheck to insure the bars are flat. Control lever angles are great for seated but need tweaking for standing. Clutch engagement definitely needs a tweak on the cable aduster. Shifter needs to come up to accommodate my Forma Terra Adventure boots. All adjustments are easy peazy. Great video Brett. Thx
Downside of being over the average height is that bar risers really make it more comfortable. I’m using a 20mm riser on my F800GS. They do seem to put more leverage on the bolts - causing more twisted handlebars as it’s ridden (and dropped) like a dirt bike. I also like using my phones level app to match the levers exactly and log some real data on what angle I like.
YES! THIS!! I keep telling this to my friends but they just won't listen. The factory settings are meant to be a neutral position and are not meant to be suited to everybody. It needs to be dialed in differently for every person separately. This isn't just a comfort thing. It's a safety thing. Your arms, your wrists and your hands are meant to sit in a very particular position for them to not take your body's weight or the force of an impact, with the added advantage of comfort and rideability.
Great video, as always. I'd just add one note: the sweet spot for the clutch changes with temperature. If set when cold, it will still engage further ahead when hot...
On the topic of throttle free play on electronic throttles: On some bikes you can add spacers to eliminate the free play. Ducati Spacers for example has a kit for most Triumph models (including the Tiger).
After many years of wanting a dual-port for when I hit the dreaded ‘pavement ends’ sign, I just bought a new-to-me 2022 Guzzi V85TT last fall. Love it! Does what I want for an “all-road” bike. I haven’t searched for videos on this toptic yet, but thought about throwing this out there: Hozabout a video (or a mention) for those of us with dry clutches? Older GS’s and Guzzis. As an engineer I have no qualms about slipping the wet clutch on my Honda NT700V. But I would be leery of using that ‘friction zone’ too much on a dry clutch. Would love some thoughts from someone who has ridden the older GS’s……and maybe replaced clutches on them……😊
Thanks, Bret, much appreciated. I didn't know about your trick with the clutch engaging that early. Have to check with my bikes right now. Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
On my Yamaha S. Ten, I could not get the stock bars to be comfortable sitting, much less standing. I changed them out to the Pro-Taper Adventure and now can easily and comfortably stand, as well as sitting, my wrists aren't twisted. I can't imagine what double jointed person Yamaha used to put those crazy angles on the handle bars. My stock foot pegs broke off. So I replaced them with Tusk Billet. So far, very comfortable riding positions, standing or sitting.
Great video Bret, thank you. I have had my Tiger 900 RP for almost a year now, and am still "dialing it in"! These tips greatly help. I watched you do this before on the BMW, and I'm glad you also did this setup on "my bike" ;-) I'm sure this will help me with my off-road riding control.
How do you like it? What mods have you done? Crash bars, etc. I'm getting mine in 2 weeks and have all kinds of decisions to make lol. Skid plate, radiator guards, headlight guard, double take mirrors, hand guards, top box, foot pegs.......
@@kee7678 I love my RP. It does great on road and off. I've taken it from TX to Colorado and up and over mountains. I've upgraded the skid plate and added upper crash bars, headlight protector, double take mirrors bark busters and luggage racks for my Mosko moto bags. Enjoy!
@@DanMarquette I ordered the M M bags too which require the Outback Motortek side rails. What did you do for crash bars/skid plate. Clear or metal headlight protector? Top case? Boots and helmet? LOL sorry I'll be doing adventure touring as well as some off road stuff all over SW US and Baja quite a bit. I recently learned a lot regarding boot protection as 2 friends broken ankles. Thanks in advance Dan !
Thanks Bret!!! I really appreciate this advice ... Especially the clutch adjustment and proper setting. I was adjusting mine without measuring the travel with my fingers on the grip. Your guidance helped me fix that oversight, and I really appreciate it.
I like stiff offroad boots for dirt biking, but I'd stick with wider footpegs and adv boots for adv riding, where I know I'll be in them all day, hiking, sightseeing, around the campfire, etc. That, to me, offers the best blend of comfort and performance.
Something always missing from these conversations on screens and tall folk is that proportions really start to make a difference over 6ft. At 6’3” legroom is generally not an issue for me in cars but headroom is. The 900rp does have a very well engineered screen, but if I duck about two inches the wind noise goes silent. Will be looking to extend for longer day rides.
Picked up a super tenere last month and your videos here and mototrek are amazing and helped a ton so far. Saving up for your training classes in Georgia soon.
Good stuff! I don't remember where I picked up, that the levers should be flat to the underside of the palm, but that's how I've always adjusted mine. Granted, I don't do as much riding standing up and doing that for extended periods of time might induse wrist pain if there is a pronounced angle between the wrist and forearm.
Enjoying your content from the UK Bret, especially this one as I have a Tiger 900 and wanted to try modifying the controls to make it slightly easier for standing up. 👍
Great tips, thanks bret. And yeah being a 6'5 rider I really need al the adjustment possible. Setting my bike up right to be able to stand up comfortably is a challenge.
Start with footpegs the are lower than OEM, a flat handlebar and a riser then puts the bars plumb over the OEM position (rotating rather than block riser)
I’ve noticed my cold weather gloves are thick enough to sometimes affect two-finger clutching, so I’m thinking it might be worth putting riding gloves on to make lever adjustments.
What about the verticaly challenged people, say with a 30” inseam. I’m finding out Adventure riding is quite a bit from dirt bike riding with a very light bike. It’s one of the things you have to DO to understand ( at least it is for me) I’ve been street only for about 20 years and didn’t realize how muck I either FORGOT or didn’t know in the first place. Thanks for all your help, hard work and time you put into these videos
Absolutely perfect. I have previously adjusted the motorcycle, but to fine tune in this way I have never done. Thank you for giving me a new motorcycle, and I really mean it's a new Triumph Tiger 800 XCA I have.
Great video Bret! My dirt bike has a hydraulic clutch so understanding how to adjust the cable clutch properly for off road precision is a big win. Especially since I’m planning on purchasing the very same bike you’re riding next year. I’m eagerly awaiting a first impressions or review video of the bike. I rode one at IMS Carlisle, PA and fell in love, so much so I rode it twice. Also rode the T7 which is another bike on my list. As well as potentially the new Aprilia Tuareg. Been riding dirt only for 15-20 years, currently on a ‘16 Beta 300 I’ve owned since new and riding single track. Next year I plan to take my first plunge into the ADV world. Your videos and content will be lifesaver’s for me, hopefully I can take a class or meet you at one of the events next year.
@@BretTkacs I’m sure you’ll be able to get your hands on one sometime soon. Really looking forward to your thoughts and feedback on the Rally Pro. Pretty sure I saw you at Carlisle IMS but you were filming a quick video, I ended up chatting with the Mosko guys for a bit. Have a great trip in Nepal!
Now we just need a good video on suspension set up for ADV, kind of hard to set up for sport bike riding on the curves hard enduro and desert racing all in one ride (aka adventure riding). Wondering do most people set it and forget it or adjust from one condition to another? I saw a popular bike set up pro say that on adv bikes when you go off road slow your rebound down quite a bit but from my experience with MX and Mountain bikes that dont seem a very good general rule to me. If you slow it down too much then hit a lot of rough with some bigger hits you kind of end up with the suspension packing up and end up with a low rider not much fun on a whoop section
The reason they say slow the rebound quite a bit is because the standard setting on most adv bikes causes the rear end to buck up when you go over larger bumps. Sometimes this bucking is so severe you effectively end up doing a front wheel wheelie, which most of us cannot control ;-) In one of Tkacs other videos, he talks about this and shows himself coming down because of exactly this over-aggressive default rebound setting. Will post link if I can remember which vid!
@@brettschroeder4886 Ah thanks, I can see how a nose wheelie on a 500lbs bike could be somewhat exciting and not in a good way, I did notice some of what your talking about on my Africa twin when I took it off road, the shock set up dont feel right at all to me so I am going to have to dig into what it needs. I wish I knew more about suspensions
YES! Again, simple fixes make such a difference. There is such a aftermarket for ADV when most times adjustments to stock will do the trick. You sure do not hear this very often, well, except from you! I made most adjustments to stock on mine and it works great. I DID get better foot pegs that are metal/wider than the stock rubber topped pegs. Man, in mud they got SLICK until changed out. The fatigue factor is SO much less with a good off road boot, night and day, as you said also. Another great video. You definitely know your stuff my and not afraid of hurting manufacturers feelings. In this case you showed most bikes are pretty decent when they come. We set our car seats, radio, mirrors all to us all the time so we should make our bikes fit us also. Good common sense, experience and training make your videos differ from most. Thank you for what you do my friend. Stay safe and keep the vids coming.
As a small-handed person, I thank you for this video.
I adjusted my clutch free play similar to the way you described a couple months ago, my friends all thought it was strange and I felt like I was using it as a crutch to help my clutch control. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds a big control advantage through having it set that way
Such great advice. Thanks
As a 6’6” rider customisation is everything 😂
Always blown away by the amount of useful information you provide in your videos! Please keep it up.
Excellent video. I get to add this to my "What I wish I had known before I started adventure riding" list....
I own a new DRZ400s. I thought my riding position was okay, even though I'm 6'8". Boy was I wrong! Got out to Nellis Dunes near Vegas last weekend and had a very hard time standing. Super jerky and awkward because my angles we all off. The ergonomics were really, really bad. I knew it wasn't great but I didn't know it was bad.
The first time I fell surprised me. I was deep into the sandy hills. Decided to get out of there ASAP. Fell two more times before escaping!
Nothing quite like scratching up a new bike! I'm ok though - more of a bruised ego than anything. I lost all confidence. My bike felt super heavy. My stock tires felt like I was riding on ice in the sand. So, I will work on my skills AND set up my bike better in every way possible including proper dual sport tires.
I've since long needed to do that on my 800, but have never got around to do it. Now I suddenly feel the need to go to the garage and finally do it. Thanks for the inspiration Bret! Happy rides!
Thank you Bret for finally showing me how to set up my Tiger 900. Very helpful!
My rally pro just got delivered today...can't wait to ride it tomorrow :D
@@mattallin3553 Mine in 2 weeks. What mods and accesories did you get???
Awesome content here Bret.. thank you so much.. luckily I have a friend that is an off-road instructor and I knew some of those good advice.. but 'repetita juvant' in Latin.. basicly it means hearing them another time will remind me better .. Hi from Italy
Thanks for this. I made some adjustments to my Tiger 900. Did not know just how easy that is.
Great Bret, thanks so much for all the tips you have given us. A big hug and plese keep on riding. Regards.
I am 6'7" Stuck bars and risers on my Vstrom 1000 already, stuck a shifter from a different bike on it to fit my foot (15EEEE / 16EE) and done a bunch of adjustments.
I wasn't quite able get the right position but this video helps a lot, thank you.
I recently purchased a Benelli TRK 502x. I am 5'9" which left me either leaning forward or having to sit all the way up on the tank while on the road. The bars were low enough that they would smash my thumbs against the tank in a tight turn and they had me leaning over the windshield while standing.
Bar risers fixed all of these design issues for me and made the bike more comfortable and ergonomic for my height.
Thanks - for explaining/defining what few (if any?) bother to explain ... with notable impact on comfort, confidence and progress.
Best video on adjusting ergonomics on an adventure bike that I have seen. Thanks Brett!
Did my 1200gsa 2016 today. Took of the ricers and moved the steer forward. After charged the controlls as well. Wow, now it feels connected to the ground and way more easy to ride 😄
Thanks Bret! Did many of these adjustments to my Tenere 700. Ended up getting rid of the afm handlebar risers, and adjusted all the controls. The clutch feels 10 times better adjusted properly!
Hi Bret,
I am learning a ton from this and the old suspension set video with the guy In California. See you in a few weeks.
The very 1st thing I do when I buy a bike is put the bars, levers and brake pedal and shifter to the position I like and its never where they are when the bike comes off the showroom floor. I doubt I would buy a bike that didn't allow me to adjust my brake and shifter levers. Same with levers. I stand more than most and want my brake and shift levers adjusted as such. Same as I do on my dirt bikes. I've had to reposition the front brake line on several bikes to get the levers where I wanted them and still work with hand guards/brakbusters etc. Nice Video!
Bret, this is your second video I feel compelled to comment on today, I just pushed the bars forward a smidge and its MUCH better standing up, thanks for covering this.
Thanks Bret… awesome video with an invaluable explanation! … thanks and greetings from Colombia!
I was a bikefitter (fitting bicycle to its owner), bicycle is simple tool yet complicated at the same time because it's comes in sizes and highly adjustable,
So it's very important to fit it right since we are its machine.
Im not a biker yet (hopefully i am, soon)but it's more obvious that motorcycle is more simple in this regard despite being much more complicated.
i kinda surprised it's doesn't seems like a common knowledge here where i liv,
Thanks for the content.
As a motorcycle-mechanic i can say that nearly half of my customers are riding with a wrong setup. Often, when i do my testride after the service ......i think....how can someone ride this bike properly with this stupid adjustment they have on the bike. Crazy! Sure, it takes some time to do it in the right way, but i think it is the job of the workshop or the salesmen to help the riders to sit on their bikes in the best possible position. Again ; Brat....another well-done video you made.
This video and your previous video about ergonomics were extremely useful in setting up my new bike. I can not thank you enough:)
Again great info offered in an “Everyman” kind of way👍
I didn't know that clutch adjustment tip. Nice one! Thanks!
Its wrong to use the cable adjuster that way. You risk not having enough movement in the clutch to properly disengage.. The adjuster knob is there for a reason. In the user manual the factory has specified the correct slack in the cable. And down the road when your clutch is worn a bit, your adjustment is of again.
I have been interested on the "correct" settings on the controls of my T700 Yamaha.
After watching this much appreciated video I have discovered that I have been correctly setting my controls (as per your advise) correctly for the past 40 years.
Happy days.
Thanks from the Land of OZ
Fantastic! Wasn't sure if I needed risers. After watching this. Problem solved. Thank You.....👍
Love your practical inputs that bypass all the hype about gotta-haves. Helps us save $$$ that we can use on the necessities!🍺🇨🇦
Great advice, Will be making some adjustments to my bike today, the test will be Saturday, taking a 1 day ADV course in NOVA.
Did a lot of these tweaks, based on one of your older videos, on my Tiger 800XC and it improved my comfort when standing a huge amount. And best of all, they were all free.
who else wants to see bret on an adventure raise their hand ✋
I will do.what I can... Currently Nepal is covered in massive rain and snow storms (out of season). It is bound to become an adventure!
Awesome tips as usual Bret. Appreciate all yo do. I certainly have you to thank for my skill progression as I have learned to ride off road the last 18 months. Smile while you ride!
Thanks fir this. I like the idea of making adjustments to what you have before spending big money on mods.
In order, proper technique, OEM adjustments then minor mods to major mods
Loving my rally pro. Previous owner was way over 6ft (183cm). I'm 5' 9" (175 cm). The Rox bar risers were pretty, but off they came. Bars are set with the horizontal of the alignment mark on the crease. I'll recheck to insure the bars are flat. Control lever angles are great for seated but need tweaking for standing. Clutch engagement definitely needs a tweak on the cable aduster. Shifter needs to come up to accommodate my Forma Terra Adventure boots.
All adjustments are easy peazy.
Great video Brett. Thx
Another great video. It was great to go over all of this during your training camp but even better to have it memorialized here!
Downside of being over the average height is that bar risers really make it more comfortable. I’m using a 20mm riser on my F800GS. They do seem to put more leverage on the bolts - causing more twisted handlebars as it’s ridden (and dropped) like a dirt bike. I also like using my phones level app to match the levers exactly and log some real data on what angle I like.
It must be nice!! Regards, hobbit biker girl
YES! THIS!!
I keep telling this to my friends but they just won't listen. The factory settings are meant to be a neutral position and are not meant to be suited to everybody.
It needs to be dialed in differently for every person separately. This isn't just a comfort thing. It's a safety thing. Your arms, your wrists and your hands are meant to sit in a very particular position for them to not take your body's weight or the force of an impact, with the added advantage of comfort and rideability.
And of course what I do in the video is what call baselining, after this tweaks are made to fine tune to the rider.
Great video, as always.
I'd just add one note: the sweet spot for the clutch changes with temperature. If set when cold, it will still engage further ahead when hot...
On the topic of throttle free play on electronic throttles: On some bikes you can add spacers to eliminate the free play. Ducati Spacers for example has a kit for most Triumph models (including the Tiger).
Thanks... I will look into that
Amazing tips. This was one of the most awaited videos for me
Now I know what changes I need to do on my bike to get better ergonomics
I shall be adjusting my bike accordingly.
After many years of wanting a dual-port for when I hit the dreaded ‘pavement ends’ sign, I just bought a new-to-me 2022 Guzzi V85TT last fall. Love it! Does what I want for an “all-road” bike.
I haven’t searched for videos on this toptic yet, but thought about throwing this out there: Hozabout a video (or a mention) for those of us with dry clutches? Older GS’s and Guzzis. As an engineer I have no qualms about slipping the wet clutch on my Honda NT700V. But I would be leery of using that ‘friction zone’ too much on a dry clutch. Would love some thoughts from someone who has ridden the older GS’s……and maybe replaced clutches on them……😊
Thanks, Bret, much appreciated. I didn't know about your trick with the clutch engaging that early. Have to check with my bikes right now.
Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
On my Yamaha S. Ten, I could not get the stock bars to be comfortable sitting, much less standing. I changed them out to the Pro-Taper Adventure and now can easily and comfortably stand, as well as sitting, my wrists aren't twisted. I can't imagine what double jointed person Yamaha used to put those crazy angles on the handle bars. My stock foot pegs broke off. So I replaced them with Tusk Billet. So far, very comfortable riding positions, standing or sitting.
Great video Bret, thank you. I have had my Tiger 900 RP for almost a year now, and am still "dialing it in"! These tips greatly help. I watched you do this before on the BMW, and I'm glad you also did this setup on "my bike" ;-) I'm sure this will help me with my off-road riding control.
How do you like it? What mods have you done? Crash bars, etc. I'm getting mine in 2 weeks and have all kinds of decisions to make lol. Skid plate, radiator guards, headlight guard, double take mirrors, hand guards, top box, foot pegs.......
@@kee7678 I love my RP. It does great on road and off. I've taken it from TX to Colorado and up and over mountains. I've upgraded the skid plate and added upper crash bars, headlight protector, double take mirrors bark busters and luggage racks for my Mosko moto bags. Enjoy!
@@DanMarquette I ordered the M M bags too which require the Outback Motortek side rails. What did you do for crash bars/skid plate. Clear or metal headlight protector? Top case? Boots and helmet? LOL sorry I'll be doing adventure touring as well as some off road stuff all over SW US and Baja quite a bit. I recently learned a lot regarding boot protection as 2 friends broken ankles. Thanks in advance Dan !
Aunque mi inglés no es de lo mejor, aún así siempre aprendo algo nuevo con tus vídeos.
Saludos desde la Patagonia Argentina
I really like your ability to break it down into steps I understand. Great job.
Thanks Bret!!! I really appreciate this advice ... Especially the clutch adjustment and proper setting. I was adjusting mine without measuring the travel with my fingers on the grip. Your guidance helped me fix that oversight, and I really appreciate it.
I really appreciate the information in this video. Thank you for posting.
Thank you so much for this video and all the others which are so useful !!!
Thx Bret! Have a good weekend!
Pure gold simple advice
I like stiff offroad boots for dirt biking, but I'd stick with wider footpegs and adv boots for adv riding, where I know I'll be in them all day, hiking, sightseeing, around the campfire, etc. That, to me, offers the best blend of comfort and performance.
Amazing channel with clear explanations. Good job!
This is a useful and informative video, thank you
I’ve never seen this on any other channel! Good stuff.
Great video, thanks!!! Tiger and other modern bikes have also adjustable seat height
Most do... I mention that in the bike review.
@@BretTkacs do you have an advice for off road use? Low / high or it doesn't matter
@@konstantinosntanos2928 it's rider preference, I ended up leaving it in the low position (32" inseam)
Your videos always are an excellent source of helpful information.
Coming from motorcycle trials, I am very particular about controls. Especially clutch engagement point. As close to my two fingers as I can get.
very nice setup. my big issue is wind buffer from the wind screens and getting this set up right.
This bike is really good with airflow.
Something always missing from these conversations on screens and tall folk is that proportions really start to make a difference over 6ft. At 6’3” legroom is generally not an issue for me in cars but headroom is. The 900rp does have a very well engineered screen, but if I duck about two inches the wind noise goes silent. Will be looking to extend for longer day rides.
Perfect timing, was just about to look into adjusting my T7. Thanks a million!
Picked up a super tenere last month and your videos here and mototrek are amazing and helped a ton so far. Saving up for your training classes in Georgia soon.
Good stuff! I don't remember where I picked up, that the levers should be flat to the underside of the palm, but that's how I've always adjusted mine. Granted, I don't do as much riding standing up and doing that for extended periods of time might induse wrist pain if there is a pronounced angle between the wrist and forearm.
Enjoying your content from the UK Bret, especially this one as I have a Tiger 900 and wanted to try modifying the controls to make it slightly easier for standing up. 👍
Wow... my bike is waiting for you...!!!
Very well done as usual probably 3th time I have watched this one, (slow learner)
Great tips, thanks bret. And yeah being a 6'5 rider I really need al the adjustment possible. Setting my bike up right to be able to stand up comfortably is a challenge.
Start with footpegs the are lower than OEM, a flat handlebar and a riser then puts the bars plumb over the OEM position (rotating rather than block riser)
Thanks Bret, good stuff. Same with mountain bikes, contact points matter
Great job Bret, always informative, and interesting, keep up the good work.
Thanks Bret! I have this bike and will make these changes. :)
I just installed handlebar riser on my 1150RT, made a lot of difference...
Interesting. I have all my stuff done as in your video, except the clutch. I'll give your setup for that a try and see how that goes.
Let me know how it works for you
Did all of the above to my F800GS plus a folding shifter…at 6’/170 it fits like a glove👍
Great video! Thank you for the tips, I just bought a 2021 BMW F900 XR and these pointers should really help.
Great info ! Love more with the Tiger 900 RP 🍻
I’ve noticed my cold weather gloves are thick enough to sometimes affect two-finger clutching, so I’m thinking it might be worth putting riding gloves on to make lever adjustments.
Thanks for this video Sir Bret, really helpful!
Thank you so much for this breakdown. So helpful!
Awesome as always, in this case the most things I knew, or was at least aware, but not the precission point of the clutch.
Thanks Bret!
One new tip makes it worth the watch 😉👍
@@BretTkacs That's why I watch almost each of them ;)
Some very useful tips here! Worth watching...
What about the verticaly challenged people, say with a 30” inseam. I’m finding out Adventure riding is quite a bit from dirt bike riding with a very light bike. It’s one of the things you have to DO to understand ( at least it is for me) I’ve been street only for about 20 years and didn’t realize how muck I either FORGOT or didn’t know in the first place. Thanks for all your help, hard work and time you put into these videos
Great way to explain everything, Bet!!!
Thanks for all you teach us .
Fantastic video, absolutely perfect. Very very good. Thanks for all your videos. I'm on my way to the garage right now. 😃
Let me know how it goes
Absolutely perfect. I have previously adjusted the motorcycle, but to fine tune in this way I have never done. Thank you for giving me a new motorcycle, and I really mean it's a new Triumph Tiger 800 XCA I have.
@@Mafa01 thanks for sharing 🙏
Absolutely great video, never thought of some of the adjustments you mentioned, but I'll be tweaking my Tiger VERY soon.. Thanks for the video 👍
Another fantastic video from the master - Thanks!
Thanks for the instructive explanation
Having the clutch disengagement closer to the handle so I can better grip the handle bar while feathering the clutch for off road.
Merci beaucoup pour ces excellents conseils.
Great to see you back on TH-cam!
I never left, I only travel 😉
Great video Bret! My dirt bike has a hydraulic clutch so understanding how to adjust the cable clutch properly for off road precision is a big win. Especially since I’m planning on purchasing the very same bike you’re riding next year. I’m eagerly awaiting a first impressions or review video of the bike. I rode one at IMS Carlisle, PA and fell in love, so much so I rode it twice. Also rode the T7 which is another bike on my list. As well as potentially the new Aprilia Tuareg. Been riding dirt only for 15-20 years, currently on a ‘16 Beta 300 I’ve owned since new and riding single track. Next year I plan to take my first plunge into the ADV world. Your videos and content will be lifesaver’s for me, hopefully I can take a class or meet you at one of the events next year.
I was invited to the press launch for the Aprilia, I am bummed it landed on top of an international trip so I can't go.
@@BretTkacs I’m sure you’ll be able to get your hands on one sometime soon. Really looking forward to your thoughts and feedback on the Rally Pro. Pretty sure I saw you at Carlisle IMS but you were filming a quick video, I ended up chatting with the Mosko guys for a bit. Have a great trip in Nepal!
very good explanations! thanks
Awesome video Bret and an amazing lesson, well done and thanks for sharing!! 👍👍
Beautiful bike.. looks great
Great Job! Enjoyed the whole video!!!
Awesome video! Thank you so much!!
Now we just need a good video on suspension set up for ADV, kind of hard to set up for sport bike riding on the curves hard enduro and desert racing all in one ride (aka adventure riding). Wondering do most people set it and forget it or adjust from one condition to another? I saw a popular bike set up pro say that on adv bikes when you go off road slow your rebound down quite a bit but from my experience with MX and Mountain bikes that dont seem a very good general rule to me. If you slow it down too much then hit a lot of rough with some bigger hits you kind of end up with the suspension packing up and end up with a low rider not much fun on a whoop section
The reason they say slow the rebound quite a bit is because the standard setting on most adv bikes causes the rear end to buck up when you go over larger bumps. Sometimes this bucking is so severe you effectively end up doing a front wheel wheelie, which most of us cannot control ;-) In one of Tkacs other videos, he talks about this and shows himself coming down because of exactly this over-aggressive default rebound setting. Will post link if I can remember which vid!
@@brettschroeder4886 Ah thanks, I can see how a nose wheelie on a 500lbs bike could be somewhat exciting and not in a good way, I did notice some of what your talking about on my Africa twin when I took it off road, the shock set up dont feel right at all to me so I am going to have to dig into what it needs. I wish I knew more about suspensions
Great Video, Bret. Thx for these awesome tips👍👏👏👏
Thanks for the great videos and sharing your wealth of information.