I began watching your videos in 2017 and switched to an adventure bike so I could do what you did. It was really inspiring. You’re a real biker who doesn’t talk bullshit and throws straight facts! Long May your adventures continue!
"Grab your favourite drink " my coffee has been finished for three weeks now and my phone burnt out long before that. Just wonderful to hear and see you again . Your advice is moet appreciated.🆒😎👍
Pavlin, you always speak sensibly about topics you have great experience in, many that’s for these ‘nuggets’ of gold. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.
Good video, as usual. I downsized from an Africa Twin to a Tenere 700 and I love it. Years in the future I may downsize further to an NX500. I also use soft luggage and pack as minimal as possible, only the essentials 👍🏼
Thank you for your video and sharing your experience in motorcycle adventure. Even though i am 62 yrs old already, i still learned many things from your advice and experience. Your subscriber from Sarawak, Borneo Island.
it goes deeper than that. most offroad/adventure gear is made to protect you from impact and fall damage but it is not manufactured and designed to withstand the tearing and grinding that comes with sliding on asphalt/concrete roads.
Pavlin, you are absolute right with your five hard learned lessons. Especially the right protective gear makes the difference between a few bruises or broken bones, i.e. the end of the trip somewhere in the middle of nowhere. I realize that you are a fan of the Tenere and you are not alone with this preference for back-to-basics. Just because of age I still know how clutch control, braking and controlled throttle work. For offroad travel I had the simplicity of the 2010 690 for more than 73,300 km and continue to enjoy this puristic bike, especially if the focus is on off-road tracks. On my 890 there are electronic features I wouldn't need, but the don't harm neither. You can optimize your settings to your liking, but there is no need to play around the whole time. No problem with the electronics on the 43.000 km so far. I have chosen the 890 over the Tenere for the quality of suspension as the real sales prices for both bikes where very close in January 2021.
I couldn't agree more - simple, lighter, plan, etc. - if your goal is to travel the world in specific periods of time. For me, adventure has a different meaning because I am about to retire at 67 and we will have all the time we need to be wherever we want. I prefer to take my time and "explore" cultures, and yes, nature. So my next bike will probably be a Tiger 900 GT (not the rally because I am only 5'7" and I will not be jumping boulders.) I would consider a Tenere 700, but they are quite tall, and like you, I like to flat foot my bikes, but I don't mind a little extra weight (I used to ride cruisers,) so I will have full pannier sets. I prefer comfort first these days, and we will spend a few days, weeks, or months in each place we ride to. Since we've lived in Asia for almost 18 years, we will travel through Europe on motorcycles, or just my one motorcycle. We don't need to get to anyplace by a certain date, only a specific season based on weather, so plenty of time for planning. I would like to do this until I can no longer do it. That's what adventure means to me these days. I really enjoy your videos Pavlin. You are true to who you are. Thank you.
What a life experience you’ve had more than most people many people waste their lives working all the time through no fault of their own I think many people look up to you cause you don’t talk bs carry on the good life my friend let’s all enjoy what we have
All good Pavlin. It is what it is if they will just listen the learning will be much more fun and enjoyable. Otherwise it can be hard as a Sunday morning bone
so right about weight, my first travel with my daughter with so many lugage was not very confortable. Now Since I follow you I have approx. 10kg luggage... Mosko soft bags, all the camping stuff, GPS, cloth, tools for repairing, gaz for coffee everything for less than 10kg and it's enough for me... :) they stoled my Tenere and so I have an Aprilia Tuareg which I'm very pleased with ;) but still following you
Great advise Pavlin :) One of your best videos so far and condensing to the essentials. People - listen to experience not the commercials or theorists…
Absolutely right. Thats why i bought an 25y old Freewind 650, with genuine 5k kilometers at clock. I just customize it for a 5 Month Africa Trip. No electronics! 1 Zylinder bulletproof engine, 50 HP, 180kg. Thats it! With all luggage and stuff i end around 200 till 210kg. A pure Tenere is new already at 217kg without luggage and everything.
Another good 👍 and interesting 👍 video .. I also use alu panniers.. but on my last trips, only soft luggage.. (light ist everything, so true😊.. You realize that latest on backcountry roads..😉🤙 I'm very curious about your preparation and the trips to south America..👏 Peter 🤙
Man, I loved your video... I arrived from an international trip 5 days ago from Argentine Patagonia. It was 9,700 km in 23 days. And, although it happened by car, if I had watched your video during the planning, it would have helped me a lot, even going by car, since not every day was for long trips. So, I can say that the issue of mileage, travel time and flexibility in the itinerary are really fundamental. I had problems like that, especially on my return. I have always traveled by motorbike and car, but due to personal situations I am starting to increase the mileage of my trips and need to go by car instead of the motorbike. In my case, as I was in a car and not on a motorcycle, I was able to take a lot of drinking water with me from home... what would you say about drinking water on motorcycle trips? Thanks a lot!
I think you should bring your t7 to south america. I was in brazil this winter for a month, unless you plan on only inner city/village driving.... the small bikes were absolutely not seen on the hiways.
Hi Pavlin. I agree with your advice 100%. Very good video. I want to ask you about a technical aspect.How often do you change the oil in the front fork of your motorcycle. Opinions on this subject are very different. Thank you very much.
I agree, simplicity and minimalisation give a better travel experience. South America, cool, I look forward to that. Who protects your workshop tools and other pertinances when you're traveling?
Good advices as allways Pavlin. On the other perspektive a good deal of them should be common sense - actually. But as you mentioned in a Video some years ago that's not given to everybody.
Thanks for the video, Pavlin! Personally, I really like planning. Even if you stay in your country, so you're familiar with all necessities, proper planning will help you find "lost" places that many will pass because they do not plan. Ask yourself if you're really discovering as you're riding. The answer is most likely not, you know you want to get to place B, you remember you need to go roughly around places C, D and E, so you just look at signs - which will guide your through an optimized road. A backroad, possibly one with limited access, one that you'd discover if you checked the map and various servers, will be hidden for you. For technology, I think the discussion is overrated. People ask all the time: "You have a radar for ACC, what are you going to do when it breaks?" as if they made a move which will lead them to checkmate me. The answer is: "I'm just gonna ride further with no ACC", which is notably very similar as riding on a bike with no radar and no ACC. Yes, I will pay a lot when I return back from the trip, I am not going to say nothing is free. But until then, nothing is going to change. Yes, there is crucial technology without which the bike doesn't work, like an ECU. But this is in all modern (
Yes I am not too sure how genuine is Charly Sinewan is with his "No Plan" stated mantra. He also tells of "getting this track" from so-and-so therefore demonstrating that he in fact has planned. I take it as loosely planned overall and subject to modification. I am still riding a 40 year old Honda that was highly engineered. It has no cpu but can still be "bricked" if an electronic ignition coil exciter module fails. I am all for minimising potential failure points and learning how to operate in adverse conditions and not to trust rider aids but the idea of being fail safe is an illusion.
@@elgringoec of course, one should be ready to modify the plan depending on circumstances. Things happen. As for the electronic, I think I agree with you. The ECU is the most crucial but also (in fairly modern bikes) most omnipresent. And with older bikes, they need a lot of maintenance due to their age. Sure, said maintenance is simpler than it would be on modern bikes, but the question is if you (not you personally but as a person who is going to travel) can do it at all...
@@TacticalHamsterDance It's true, maintenance is key, as is one's knowledge of how things work and the particulars of one's own machine. My 40 yo Honda has not required much maintenance. Oil changes, filter cleanings, and inspections aside, which are needed for all machines, the only times it has failed to start have been the battery. On one occasion one ignition module went out so it ran on two of the four cylinders. It has been surprisingly low maintenance. But would I feel confident taking it on a journey today? Not really. I don't know of anything about it that's weak, it still rips, but all that stuff still original with that age... I mean, something could go wrong with any bike. This one is probably still more reliable in some regards than some new ones perhaps; however, how easily, quickly, and affordably could I get my hands on say a replacement ignition module? How about clutch cylinder seals that could go pop? Same with the brake hydraulic systems. Could be an issue.
Now , there's so much advice and products to assist. 35 years ago very little and not in great details. No gps, no internet , no specialist products or bikes, or atms, But to be honest then it was a true adventure. I agree with trying to go too far daily. In English we have a saying Go everywhere, See Nothing
I agree pretty much in everything. The only thing I can t agree is the use of the protections. Not that I disagree, I simply never had any. In my good old times there were none. I mostrly traveled in the ninetys, but still do it now. I ride pretty much every day on dirt roads...I can t imagine using every day protections. May be if I go on tour, so to say. I d like to know wich ones you recomend. Probably you do in another video. Back to your advice, ligthness is paramount, specially if you travel on dirt roads, wich in my case is almost always. I live in a little developed country. The bike should be maximum 250 cc for the weight. Keep it below 20 is already difficult, jaja.
@@nickpolychronidis1867 I know, they are somewhat „special“, indeed 🤗 Beside a Honda 650 SilverWing and a Kawasaki ZX-10 Tomcat from the 80’s I ride a 650 GS myself, terrific little allrounder… but man is it plastered with questionable design decisions by BMW that literally force you to give up on even simple maintenance and turn to the official dealership like the obedient inept little customer they want you to be. And godforbid you omit, miss or overread any maintenance interval or instruction, then German engineering will punish you as hard as possible. On the other hand: Japanese Kaizen design and engineering philosophy dictates that the bike is supposed to run no matter what ignorant jackass the owner might be.
For sure weight matters. But i have always liked to camp. And during the day scoring some ingredients to cook in the evening. So a petrol burner with some pans and a hammock i have to take along. When you go from hotel to hotel it is easier to save some kg's. I am always between 25 till 30 kg's. And during the trip even more when i need to carry 10 liter of spare fuel. And also a minimal of 3 till 4 liters of water. But sometimes 6 liters. I also find it horrible but when going through 45 degrees Celsius i have to drink constantly. And take supplements. It so much depends on the time of year you are in certain countries.
Haha, this editing and creating videos is hard as hell, I agree. I still have around half Terabyte of raw videos from last year and going through it very slowly.
Pavlin seems to be that one and only calm, methodic and no-nonsense moto youtuber out there. Excellent advice, always on point from the visual comfort of the Balkans home of his 🤙🏻 Thanks Pavlin!
I’m not sure if I understand you correctly so I have to ask. Why the tubeless tyre is not a good choice for the long ADV travels? Could you explain please?
Is the 15 kilos with laptop also with tent, air mattress, air pillow and sleeping bag? Without tent it seems easy to me but included… damn I have some work to do 😂
The mileage per day depends on the terrain you ride. There is not a.common formula out there for every day riding should be a distinct mileage. There are lots of factors affecting your daily mileage. One day you may do 800 kms, but the other day only 100kms you do. The factors: firstly your personel preferences; why you ride, what you want to see, what is your aim, etc.; geograohy where you ride; regulations at the respected country or terrain; road conditions, pavement or dirt road; toll roads or not toll or mixed; you may add lots of factors. You decide depending on the process on the go. Being on the road whichever way or wherever you like.is the formula.
@@motorcycleadventures It was on a XT600E 1991. Was raining all the way and I had a crash 100km into the trip because I was trying to make good time. Was super lucky, bike was still rideable. Back end of the bike broke off early in that trip also, so all my luggage was strapped to the seat. I'm 2m tall so it was extremely uncomfortable. But it's how we learn. I didn't listen to the people that told me it's a bad idea. But looking back it is actually a good memory.
Something I suspect you have experienced as I have. is many time you get people who say things like don't go here its too dangerous and so on. What I've noticed is every time I have been told this. i just ended up meeting lovely people and have a great time. For example went to Shan State in Burma. Which at the time 2008 had a civil war going on. I remember the first night staying on a real dive of a hotel in the middle of no where and at night going to the bar next to it. A group of soldiers came in, we could not speak each others languages. But, they invited me to eat with them and drink some of the local home brew whisky. Same when I went to Pakistan, Iran and Syria. Many people don't understand when you go to places that most people would let say consider dangerous and you smile and you're on a motorbike. I've never come across a situation where I felt threatened or anything. Just curious lovely people.
Павлине гледам те вече от 2 години и благодарение на теб до някаква степен след дълги год на нейкети и пистарки минавам на адвенчър. Какво ти е мнението за cfmoto 450 mt , royal enfield hymala или да се пръдържам към доказани марки като бмв gs 2024 Обожавам тенерето но съм 174 70 кила и гледам нещо по като за моя ръст
CFMoto 450 все още не съм го виждал на живо, но се съмнявам, че ще е нещо което да си струва. Enfielda не за Европа, а от BMWто сто далеч! Може да видиш новотата Honda NC или CB500.
It’s funny Pavlin because this is what I was thinking about for last 2 days. Why people travel so heavy. For me it’s not even fun anymore to carry so much stuff with you.
Wow some people stated your comments are BS and will lead to problems? 🤯 All your comments are so realistic. I may disagree with some personal choices but the key words are "personal" and "choices". Stay the route. Your sharing helps a lot.
I find it too tempting to take off my boots and jacket in Romania and Bulgaria in mid july because of 36 degrees C. Kept me not fainting, as i needed to travel at 12-16 on some of those days. And still almost unbearable, you must know!
Yes, it's correct, and the advices you give are great - from the pure, traveling perspective. But many go riding far, because they wish to build up a reputation and get as many viewers, as possible. They want THEIR channel to be "the best".... For those, playing SAFE, may not work in many situations - viewers want ACTION...., those who GET in TROUBLE...... 🤷♂
Ofcouse yoy CAN. Even if you goal is mostly, to travel, and sometimes to help others, by making these videos, you only will do it IF they watch you channel.....
Again, I disagree with the generalisation. If in a very long trip, the simplest is better, I can assure you, as noob rider, if it wasn't for traction control or abs, I would already have wrecked my bike and myself. It already paid itself. Keep it up!
Fair enough! Use whatever is good for you, but always keep in mind that next time might not be able to help! Work on your skills and never ride over them!
I noticed your luggage and your back was getting a lot of mud from behind due to very short rear mud guard on your Russia trip. Modern bike have tail designed for looks but not for function. You should have proper mud guards for long distance traveling.
Hello Pavlin, about point number 4: I am thinking to buy an africa twin, and for what i understaood on your point of view and experience is that the basic model, with manual transmition and no electronic suspention it is better. Am i right? Or should i don't even consider the africa twin.
I been robbed in Berlin on track parking. I was foolish.when cross border from Poland to Germany, it was like in movie machine guns German shepherd, But Germany to day became mix kabul,Baghdad and public disorder.i asked police officer where is secured in Germany. Answer in woods
I didn't even know that there is another Gemany that has a Border with Poland. And by the way until some years ago the main advice for people who traveled to Poland was not to leave their car out of sight. As Pavlin answered, these things can happen everywhere.
Palvin it true what you said. Ride alot of miles proven nothing. There are lot of crazy vehike user. Better to protect that regret. Thank you so much for sharing. Bring them on. There is lots of rider will appreciated it. To get more tip of it don't hurt us. 😅
I began watching your videos in 2017 and switched to an adventure bike so I could do what you did. It was really inspiring. You’re a real biker who doesn’t talk bullshit and throws straight facts! Long May your adventures continue!
Thanks, man!
Pavlin, I agree on everything! Top approach. Pozdrav iz Beograda.
Thanks, man!
"Grab your favourite drink " my coffee has been finished for three weeks now and my phone burnt out long before that. Just wonderful to hear and see you again . Your advice is moet appreciated.🆒😎👍
Thanks, man!
Inspired by you. Taking your advice to heart.
Please carry on. Very valuable motorbike channel.
Glad to hear that!
I was inspired by you my friend! Thanks for everything!
You are so welcome!
Pavlin, you always speak sensibly about topics you have great experience in, many that’s for these ‘nuggets’ of gold. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.
Thanks, Joe!
Good video, as usual. I downsized from an Africa Twin to a Tenere 700 and I love it. Years in the future I may downsize further to an NX500. I also use soft luggage and pack as minimal as possible, only the essentials 👍🏼
Great! Enjoy your trips!
Never give up and keep sharing your experiences Thank You
Thank you, I will!
Thank you for your video and sharing your experience in motorcycle adventure. Even though i am 62 yrs old already, i still learned many things from your advice and experience. Your subscriber from Sarawak, Borneo Island.
Thanks, man!
The land traversed by Tim and Marisa of "2up and overloaded". 😊
Awesome advices, thanks Pavlin. 👍👍
Any time!
Thanks Pavlin,
After many years of riding and watching your videos I bought a brand new Tenere 700. I can say you have right, it is the great bike.
Glad to help!
I speak only English so really appreciate that you speak English in your videos. And i enjoy listening to your sccent. Always great information
Thank you! 😃
I read somewhere "dress for the slide, not for the ride".
True words!
it goes deeper than that. most offroad/adventure gear is made to protect you from impact and fall damage but it is not manufactured and designed to withstand the tearing and grinding that comes with sliding on asphalt/concrete roads.
Smart people learn from others' mistakes, fools by their own !
True!
Very well produced presentation Pavel, thanks!
Any time!
This guy is amazing. I bought his course and im totally loving it - i just got my license and am super excited to start riding
Thanks, man!
Pavlin, you are absolute right with your five hard learned lessons.
Especially the right protective gear makes the difference between a few bruises or broken bones, i.e. the end of the trip somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
I realize that you are a fan of the Tenere and you are not alone with this preference for back-to-basics.
Just because of age I still know how clutch control, braking and controlled throttle work.
For offroad travel I had the simplicity of the 2010 690 for more than 73,300 km and continue to enjoy this puristic bike, especially if the focus is on off-road tracks.
On my 890 there are electronic features I wouldn't need, but the don't harm neither.
You can optimize your settings to your liking, but there is no need to play around the whole time.
No problem with the electronics on the 43.000 km so far.
I have chosen the 890 over the Tenere for the quality of suspension as the real sales prices for both bikes where very close in January 2021.
Thanks for sharing!
I couldn't agree more - simple, lighter, plan, etc. - if your goal is to travel the world in specific periods of time. For me, adventure has a different meaning because I am about to retire at 67 and we will have all the time we need to be wherever we want. I prefer to take my time and "explore" cultures, and yes, nature. So my next bike will probably be a Tiger 900 GT (not the rally because I am only 5'7" and I will not be jumping boulders.) I would consider a Tenere 700, but they are quite tall, and like you, I like to flat foot my bikes, but I don't mind a little extra weight (I used to ride cruisers,) so I will have full pannier sets. I prefer comfort first these days, and we will spend a few days, weeks, or months in each place we ride to. Since we've lived in Asia for almost 18 years, we will travel through Europe on motorcycles, or just my one motorcycle. We don't need to get to anyplace by a certain date, only a specific season based on weather, so plenty of time for planning. I would like to do this until I can no longer do it. That's what adventure means to me these days. I really enjoy your videos Pavlin. You are true to who you are. Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time, man! Good luck on your adventures!
What a life experience you’ve had more than most people many people waste their lives working all the time through no fault of their own I think many people look up to you cause you don’t talk bs carry on the good life my friend let’s all enjoy what we have
Life is good!
very good idea to share the planning in detail of your next trip
Glad you like it!
100% Great advice!
Glad it was helpful!
All good Pavlin. It is what it is if they will just listen the learning will be much more fun and enjoyable. Otherwise it can be hard as a Sunday morning bone
True!
so right about weight, my first travel with my daughter with so many lugage was not very confortable. Now Since I follow you I have approx. 10kg luggage... Mosko soft bags, all the camping stuff, GPS, cloth, tools for repairing, gaz for coffee everything for less than 10kg and it's enough for me... :) they stoled my Tenere and so I have an Aprilia Tuareg which I'm very pleased with ;) but still following you
Thanks for sharing!
Great advise Pavlin :) One of your best videos so far and condensing to the essentials. People - listen to experience not the commercials or theorists…
Glad to help!
I'll have to look in your playlist for tubed vs tubeless issues.
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Excellent...
Thank you! Cheers!
You definitely inspired me for my first solo motorbike trip in 2017! I remember telling my dad: “look, this guy just goes to Mongolia and back”.
Cool!
Well said!
Gear
Sweating is temporary.
I would rather sweat than bleed.
Nothing macho about a preventable injury.
Absolutely!
Always good advice....based on much experience....thanks Pavlin!
My pleasure!
Gracias por los consejos.
Donde planeas ir de Sudamérica?
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Everywhere, all countries.
"If you have nothing to do, grab ur fav drink and stay with me" - bro I have sleeping to do. But still watching 😂
Thanks, man!
Absolutely right.
Thats why i bought an 25y old Freewind 650, with genuine 5k kilometers at clock.
I just customize it for a 5 Month Africa Trip. No electronics! 1 Zylinder bulletproof engine, 50 HP, 180kg. Thats it!
With all luggage and stuff i end around 200 till 210kg.
A pure Tenere is new already at 217kg without luggage and everything.
204kg is the Tenere
Yes I agree,not wearing proper gear is dumb….I live in S.Spain and ALWAYS wear full protection…sensible video again Pavlin
Thanks for taking the time!
Another good 👍 and interesting 👍 video ..
I also use alu panniers.. but on my last trips, only soft luggage.. (light ist everything, so true😊..
You realize that latest on backcountry roads..😉🤙
I'm very curious about your preparation and the trips to south America..👏
Peter
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Thanks for sharing!
Man, I loved your video... I arrived from an international trip 5 days ago from Argentine Patagonia. It was 9,700 km in 23 days. And, although it happened by car, if I had watched your video during the planning, it would have helped me a lot, even going by car, since not every day was for long trips.
So, I can say that the issue of mileage, travel time and flexibility in the itinerary are really fundamental. I had problems like that, especially on my return.
I have always traveled by motorbike and car, but due to personal situations I am starting to increase the mileage of my trips and need to go by car instead of the motorbike.
In my case, as I was in a car and not on a motorcycle, I was able to take a lot of drinking water with me from home... what would you say about drinking water on motorcycle trips?
Thanks a lot!
I have hydration pack and use it all the time.
@@motorcycleadventures Só, you refill it every chance or once a day?
You do a good job! I enjoy your content.
I appreciate that!
I think you should bring your t7 to south america. I was in brazil this winter for a month, unless you plan on only inner city/village driving.... the small bikes were absolutely not seen on the hiways.
Any bike could go anywhere.
Hi Pavlin.
I agree with your advice 100%. Very good video.
I want to ask you about a technical aspect.How often do you change the oil in the front fork of your motorcycle. Opinions on this subject are very different.
Thank you very much.
Depend on the mileage or the way it was used, but not less than once per year. Usually, after any long trip.
@@motorcycleadventures Thank you Pavlin.Have a nice day.
Any time!
I agree, simplicity and minimalisation give a better travel experience. South America, cool, I look forward to that. Who protects your workshop tools and other pertinances when you're traveling?
My family is here.
@@motorcycleadventures
Blessings!
Thank you!
Good advices as allways Pavlin. On the other perspektive a good deal of them should be common sense - actually. But as you mentioned in a Video some years ago that's not given to everybody.
Absolutely! Thanks for taking the time!
Thanks for the video, Pavlin! Personally, I really like planning. Even if you stay in your country, so you're familiar with all necessities, proper planning will help you find "lost" places that many will pass because they do not plan. Ask yourself if you're really discovering as you're riding. The answer is most likely not, you know you want to get to place B, you remember you need to go roughly around places C, D and E, so you just look at signs - which will guide your through an optimized road. A backroad, possibly one with limited access, one that you'd discover if you checked the map and various servers, will be hidden for you.
For technology, I think the discussion is overrated. People ask all the time: "You have a radar for ACC, what are you going to do when it breaks?" as if they made a move which will lead them to checkmate me. The answer is: "I'm just gonna ride further with no ACC", which is notably very similar as riding on a bike with no radar and no ACC. Yes, I will pay a lot when I return back from the trip, I am not going to say nothing is free. But until then, nothing is going to change. Yes, there is crucial technology without which the bike doesn't work, like an ECU. But this is in all modern (
Thanks for taking the time and sharing your opinion!
Yes I am not too sure how genuine is Charly Sinewan is with his "No Plan" stated mantra. He also tells of "getting this track" from so-and-so therefore demonstrating that he in fact has planned. I take it as loosely planned overall and subject to modification.
I am still riding a 40 year old Honda that was highly engineered. It has no cpu but can still be "bricked" if an electronic ignition coil exciter module fails. I am all for minimising potential failure points and learning how to operate in adverse conditions and not to trust rider aids but the idea of being fail safe is an illusion.
@@elgringoec of course, one should be ready to modify the plan depending on circumstances. Things happen.
As for the electronic, I think I agree with you. The ECU is the most crucial but also (in fairly modern bikes) most omnipresent. And with older bikes, they need a lot of maintenance due to their age. Sure, said maintenance is simpler than it would be on modern bikes, but the question is if you (not you personally but as a person who is going to travel) can do it at all...
@@TacticalHamsterDance
It's true, maintenance is key, as is one's knowledge of how things work and the particulars of one's own machine.
My 40 yo Honda has not required much maintenance. Oil changes, filter cleanings, and inspections aside, which are needed for all machines, the only times it has failed to start have been the battery. On one occasion one ignition module went out so it ran on two of the four cylinders.
It has been surprisingly low maintenance. But would I feel confident taking it on a journey today? Not really. I don't know of anything about it that's weak, it still rips, but all that stuff still original with that age... I mean, something could go wrong with any bike. This one is probably still more reliable in some regards than some new ones perhaps; however, how easily, quickly, and affordably could I get my hands on say a replacement ignition module? How about clutch cylinder seals that could go pop? Same with the brake hydraulic systems. Could be an issue.
Very good! What list of essential things you carry in 15, 20kg luggage?
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Now , there's so much advice and products to assist.
35 years ago very little and not in great details.
No gps, no internet , no specialist products or bikes, or atms,
But to be honest then it was a true adventure.
I agree with trying to go too far daily.
In English we have a saying
Go everywhere, See Nothing
True!
I agree pretty much in everything. The only thing I can t agree is the use of the protections. Not that I disagree, I simply never had any. In my good old times there were none. I mostrly traveled in the ninetys, but still do it now. I ride pretty much every day on dirt roads...I can t imagine using every day protections. May be if I go on tour, so to say. I d like to know wich ones you recomend. Probably you do in another video.
Back to your advice, ligthness is paramount, specially if you travel on dirt roads, wich in my case is almost always. I live in a little developed country. The bike should be maximum 250 cc for the weight. Keep it below 20 is already difficult, jaja.
In the end, it is your decision to have it or not. I have many videos on gear, just check the channel.
What are your thoughts on the new Ducati desert x rally motorcycle for adventuring?
Never seen it so far.
A 70 years old Greek who has changed 11 BMW bikes in his life… gives you a BIG RESPECT for your advises !!!👍👍👍
Thanks, man!
If it were a Japanese bike, you’d still be riding your first with zero issues 😅 - just kidding, all the best and safe rides!
@@TheUnsungVil BMW riders are eternally loyal to this brand 😉
@@nickpolychronidis1867 I know, they are somewhat „special“, indeed 🤗
Beside a Honda 650 SilverWing and a Kawasaki ZX-10 Tomcat from the 80’s I ride a 650 GS myself, terrific little allrounder… but man is it plastered with questionable design decisions by BMW that literally force you to give up on even simple maintenance and turn to the official dealership like the obedient inept little customer they want you to be.
And godforbid you omit, miss or overread any maintenance interval or instruction, then German engineering will punish you as hard as possible.
On the other hand: Japanese Kaizen design and engineering philosophy dictates that the bike is supposed to run no matter what ignorant jackass the owner might be.
@@TheUnsungVil I smell irony so this ends right here…
Hope, you’ll have time to come pass cape Emine’ ❤
I will, very soon!
For sure weight matters. But i have always liked to camp. And during the day scoring some ingredients to cook in the evening. So a petrol burner with some pans and a hammock i have to take along.
When you go from hotel to hotel it is easier to save some kg's. I am always between 25 till 30 kg's. And during the trip even more when i need to carry 10 liter of spare fuel. And also a minimal of 3 till 4 liters of water. But sometimes 6 liters. I also find it horrible but when going through 45 degrees Celsius i have to drink constantly. And take supplements. It so much depends on the time of year you are in certain countries.
Do whatever works for you!
Haha, this editing and creating videos is hard as hell, I agree. I still have around half Terabyte of raw videos from last year and going through it very slowly.
The harder part is to make them interesting without risking your health and the trip itself.
In a russian video I see you with sports shoes the video with the crazy motorcycle make Alaska..😅
I was only for a few hours in Magadan when my boots were wet.
Thank you for making these videos and sharing your journey with us!
My pleasure!
Why do you prefer tube tyres?
If you bend the rim with tubeless wheels the game is over.
Pavlin seems to be that one and only calm, methodic and no-nonsense moto youtuber out there. Excellent advice, always on point from the visual comfort of the Balkans home of his 🤙🏻
Thanks Pavlin!
I appreciate that!
I’m not sure if I understand you correctly so I have to ask. Why the tubeless tyre is not a good choice for the long ADV travels? Could you explain please?
If you bend the rim you stop.
@@motorcycleadventures I see. So obvious for advanced rider but not for beginner like me. Thank you!!!!
Any time!
Agree! 👍
Good!
Is the 15 kilos with laptop also with tent, air mattress, air pillow and sleeping bag? Without tent it seems easy to me but included… damn I have some work to do 😂
Everything without laptop.
The mileage per day depends on the terrain you ride. There is not a.common formula out there for every day riding should be a distinct mileage. There are lots of factors affecting your daily mileage. One day you may do 800 kms, but the other day only 100kms you do. The factors: firstly your personel preferences; why you ride, what you want to see, what is your aim, etc.; geograohy where you ride; regulations at the respected country or terrain; road conditions, pavement or dirt road; toll roads or not toll or mixed; you may add lots of factors. You decide depending on the process on the go. Being on the road whichever way or wherever you like.is the formula.
Exactly!
In your trip to South America, if the Northeast region of Brazil is in your plans, I would very much like to meet you
Drop me an e-mail with your location and if it is on my way I will be glad to meet you.
@@motorcycleadventures I'll send it with some additional information. Good travels, sir
Hi, When do you come to south america??
In December this year.
Transalp 650 is also too heavy?
Okay
Did a trip around South Africa. Left the last 1600km for the last day all at once.
It was so unpleasant that I didn't want to ride for a year.
Sorry to hear that, but... eventually lesson learned!
@@motorcycleadventures It was on a XT600E 1991. Was raining all the way and I had a crash 100km into the trip because I was trying to make good time. Was super lucky, bike was still rideable. Back end of the bike broke off early in that trip also, so all my luggage was strapped to the seat. I'm 2m tall so it was extremely uncomfortable. But it's how we learn. I didn't listen to the people that told me it's a bad idea. But looking back it is actually a good memory.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi ,Your horseshoe on the door is put on backwards; you should turn it around because it is upside down.
In my country it stays like it is!
Something I suspect you have experienced as I have. is many time you get people who say things like don't go here its too dangerous and so on. What I've noticed is every time I have been told this. i just ended up meeting lovely people and have a great time.
For example went to Shan State in Burma. Which at the time 2008 had a civil war going on. I remember the first night staying on a real dive of a hotel in the middle of no where and at night going to the bar next to it. A group of soldiers came in, we could not speak each others languages. But, they invited me to eat with them and drink some of the local home brew whisky.
Same when I went to Pakistan, Iran and Syria. Many people don't understand when you go to places that most people would let say consider dangerous and you smile and you're on a motorbike. I've never come across a situation where I felt threatened or anything. Just curious lovely people.
Yes, it is happened with me many times in many places!
Павлине гледам те вече от 2 години и благодарение на теб до някаква степен след дълги год на нейкети и пистарки минавам на адвенчър. Какво ти е мнението за cfmoto 450 mt , royal enfield hymala или да се пръдържам към доказани марки като бмв gs 2024
Обожавам тенерето но съм 174 70 кила и гледам нещо по като за моя ръст
CFMoto 450 все още не съм го виждал на живо, но се съмнявам, че ще е нещо което да си струва. Enfielda не за Европа, а от BMWто сто далеч! Може да видиш новотата Honda NC или CB500.
It’s funny Pavlin because this is what I was thinking about for last 2 days. Why people travel so heavy. For me it’s not even fun anymore to carry so much stuff with you.
soon or later everyone learns the lesson!
Wow some people stated your comments are BS and will lead to problems? 🤯 All your comments are so realistic. I may disagree with some personal choices but the key words are "personal" and "choices". Stay the route. Your sharing helps a lot.
I appreciate that!
Is it possible to travel from Pakistan to Europe on 150 cc bike?
Yes, people do it even wit bicycles.
Yes you can. I ride from my town near Iraq border to pakistan border and coming back easily by Honda cg125. 4000km 2 in 7 days full throttle.
I couldn’t agree more Pavlin gear luck and skills nothing else will save u on a bad situation.
Good!
Follow an illusionn and end up in disappointment, follow a dream and end up in fulfillment.
True!
I find it too tempting to take off my boots and jacket in Romania and Bulgaria in mid july because of 36 degrees C. Kept me not fainting, as i needed to travel at 12-16 on some of those days. And still almost unbearable, you must know!
I know very well, but...
Pavlin is the best
Thanks, man!
Yes, it's correct, and the advices you give are great - from the pure, traveling perspective. But many go riding far, because they wish to build up a reputation and get as many viewers, as possible. They want THEIR channel to be "the best".... For those, playing SAFE, may not work in many situations - viewers want ACTION...., those who GET in TROUBLE...... 🤷♂
Well... it is what it is and there is nothing we can do about it!
That is why many travelers invent drama. The real drama can have serious life consequences.
Ofcouse yoy CAN. Even if you goal is mostly, to travel, and sometimes to help others, by making these videos, you only will do it IF they watch you channel.....
I like you mention the gear , its bad to see how many people as possible skin donor since they don't wear the equipment's.
It is what it is!
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink
True!
Again, I disagree with the generalisation. If in a very long trip, the simplest is better, I can assure you, as noob rider, if it wasn't for traction control or abs, I would already have wrecked my bike and myself. It already paid itself. Keep it up!
Fair enough! Use whatever is good for you, but always keep in mind that next time might not be able to help! Work on your skills and never ride over them!
I noticed your luggage and your back was getting a lot of mud from behind due to very short rear mud guard on your Russia trip. Modern bike have tail designed for looks but not for function. You should have proper mud guards for long distance traveling.
The original tail was fine. I cut it.
Lite is Rite
Good!
A simple motorcycle ?!? I see that you have a Tenere 700. I own the same. Although I love it, the Tenere is not a that simple machine
Depend on that with what you will compare it.
I'm in that 10% of people who listen to your advices and Thank You Pavlin!
My pleasure!
Hello Pavlin,
about point number 4:
I am thinking to buy an africa twin, and for what i understaood on your point of view and experience is that
the basic model, with manual transmition and no electronic suspention it is better.
Am i right? Or should i don't even consider the africa twin.
the simpler the model is the better!
I been robbed in Berlin on track parking. I was foolish.when cross border from Poland to Germany, it was like in movie machine guns German shepherd, But Germany to day became mix kabul,Baghdad and public disorder.i asked police officer where is secured in Germany. Answer in woods
It’s not allowed to drive in the woods with motor vehicle in Germany :P
Well... these things happen!
I didn't even know that there is another Gemany that has a Border with Poland. And by the way until some years ago the main advice for people who traveled to Poland was not to leave their car out of sight. As Pavlin answered, these things can happen everywhere.
@@gerharddahlheimer5485 it is hapen in germany
@Pavlin ... As always, sound advice, especialy the weight issue!. Take what you need, not what you want ! Amazing to see how 40kg becomes 20kg
Yes, it really matters!
If you want to travel 5000km in a week, grab a plane ✈️
Agree!
Palvin it true what you said. Ride alot of miles proven nothing. There are lot of crazy vehike user. Better to protect that regret. Thank you so much for sharing. Bring them on. There is lots of rider will appreciated it. To get more tip of it don't hurt us. 😅
Glad to help!
Mejor prevenir que lamentar 😂
Too much irrelevant words, please explain simply and concisely
Well... if you cannot understand there is nothing I can do, sorry!
Nice videos. Love from coimbatore TN India 641021
Thanks, man!
@@motorcycleadventures welcome
Experientia Docet. - Experience teaches.
The best way to learn, ir kearn from someone.
Ride safe 👍
Absolutely!