Good to have you back, A great vid. I think a lot are like me, wanting to see some long term reviews, tests, tours etc with a Lowed GSA. Looking forward to yours. Cheers.
Just so people know, the 3 compressed air cartridges that Gear Gremlin supplies with the repair kit, is not enough to inflate your tyre sufficiently. My cousin was with me when I used mine, and I needed to borrow 2 of his cartidges (so 5 in total ... and I think I was at 27 PSI) to get enough air to get me to a garage to inflate it proper. Great toolkit though. I built up my own, larger ... but also has more extra bits in it.
Hello Bob I have had quite a few sports and naked bikes but nothing of this size. The only thing that the size effects for me is how I park it. Like any other vehicle you just have to think about a suitable location. You can push it about but theres no need to. I always park so I can ride it off. You grow to love the bikes size It gracefully punches through the air on the motorways and takes corners lovely. I absolutely love it and I can say now it's my favourite bike so far. What a fantastic plan to retire and ride some tours on a GSA. Don't be put off by how big they are as you will master it with just a weeks worth of practice. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
Now that is a useful vlog Buddy.... I have looked at that kit online and been put off by the price. Now that I have actually seen it, thanks to you, I will be negotiating extra funds from the Fund Manager to get one. BTW, what a great place you have. Very jealous of the ‘man cave’. Ride safe.
Hi Buddy , Great vid that man cave is an absolute dream, i'm just about to watch the tour, ! congrats on the 400k views. . hope to see another upload from you soon P.S you forgot cable ties , duct tape and quicksteel for your tool kit ;)
Good to see you back mate. Who would have thought that small kit would cover everything on the bike? I thought it would just about fit in the top box!! Just bought the same tyre repair kit myself, so will be interested to see that video! Keep them coming mate, seems like lots of folks have stopped putting video's out lately! What happened with the CCM if you don't mind me asking?
Nice kit. I think the price is a little high for me. If I had your roll I would also buy it. I think I can make a comparable set of tools for a little less money. I would also add to the kit a pair of pliers. For a long trip, I would several other things such as tape and a compressor. Thanks for taking the time to inform us!
Great info! Thanks! I would suggest to get rid of music or at least keep volume down. I watch with headphones and the musics blasts you out when your trying to hear dialogue. Thanks.
G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits Thanks mate. Videos seem harder to do these days. I try. I was told that Bmw would recover me anywhere in the world. I would like to test that in Mongolia to see if they turned up lol. It’s nice to feel safe and have a support kit.
Great video Buddy...I'm in the final stages of my research with regards a new bike and it's looking like the 2018 BMW R1200 GSA Triple Black. Your recent video's have really helped my decision. I'm looking forward to the bike review now that you've done a few miles on her...hurry up !! 😀
jcb59 Welsh Flyer I will get on and make some more vids soon. Have you seen the new white and blue one with the new TFT. That looks stunning and you will probably end up with one of them when you see it. I am extremely happy with choosing the GSA I feel completely spoiled. Cruise Control. Quick shift, Sat Nav , Abs none of this was about when I started riding. You will love it mate👍
Buddy's Insight ...yes I saw one in the showroom when I was last in. I’ve taken pics of both the Triple Black and the GSA in White & Blue with the blue frame bars. I’m alternating them as my laptop desktop picture to see which one I truly like best. I agree though the new Blue & White looks stunning...will be a hard decision. I was also struggling to decide what height but I think I’m going with the standard height now. 🤔
jcb59 Welsh Flyer When you get a chance to test ride one I would make sure you can flat foot the ground. I have to set my suspension to single rider mode and then it lowers itself so I can flat foot. Some riders just use there toes but honestly it feels very precarious for me. £18k on a big bike you need a good footing each time. Don’t be put off by it’s size though that’s what you grow to love about it. Make a collection vid I would like to see that👍
I bought a toolkit from touratech, and also a handy toolbox which fitted on the left hand side between the pannier and the wheel. It was excellent, but unfortunately I have since sold the bike, in a fit of pique, and am now considering getting an R1250 GS, but that’s another story
I see this is an old video - so a good questions to ask, a) found it still covered your needs? B) I read somewhere that people had rust issues… yours remained rust free?
TinMan Thanks mate years ago if I got a flat tyre we had to get a van to pick us up. It was hard getting a video done I have lost my way with it a bit to be honest. If you don’t keep it up you forget things.
Motohansa BMW Motorcycle is way better then BMW's kit.. I work for BMW as a motorcycle tech and I'd find the limit with that kit other then simple stuff (even though I can buy it for very little money) , I have a custom kit of my snap on gear I use at work and it'll do enough to even take a gearbox out of a K1600 GTL :) and it takes very little amount of space :) nice video.
Thanks Buddy, I’ve just watched “Watch before you buy Parts 1 & 2” and this video and I think you have convinced me to bite the bullet and get one... However, I’m still torn between the GS Rallye or the GSA!! What made you pick this bike and why did you not get the TFT screen? Thanks again for your very down to earth honesty and hopefully one day we can catch up for a ride and maybe a collaboration VLOG? I can’t wait to see your touring kit video too... Cheers
The Jersey Biker Hello mate I went for the GSA because it has everything you could ever want on a luxury bike. It comes with the full set of crash bars fitted. Being a big bike I was sure I might drop it. I haven’t yet but you never know. The tft is something I wasn’t fussed about to be honest everything comes up on the Nav 6 that I need. I also after 14 years of dreaming about one I couldn’t wait any longer. I am doing an update vid soon. I am sure one day we will have a ride out👍
Buddy's Insight - Thanks for getting back to me so soon... My decision is made, I am going for the GSA Rallye TE with a few extras of course... looking forward to your next vid!!
Hi, it would be useful to list the other items you selected, for folks putting together a similar set of kit, naturally they may vary specific items, but the overall bill of materials would be useful. PS just asked my local dealer to order me the tool kit.
beautiful house, beautiful bike. i always thought you'd be around 20's ( lol ) anyways, can you pls post the link of the tool kit which bought if you have bought that online...
Good information! The more I see these GS’s, the more Ibeginning to warm up to them. I’m planning to do a lot of touring once I retire, but I’m concerned about the size and weight of these larger bikes. Have you always ridden a large bike or did you work up to it?
CJACEY-TRUCKS Thanks mate. The only way I get to live in this house is because I built it myself. I couldn’t afford it if I had to buy it from the market. I hate seeing myself on camera. That’s why people never see me. Most people think that I am in my 20s lol. I am a young 46. I did my bit in black and white so I didn’t look so old. I do try
Buddy's Insight I'd have thought building it yourself would cost more but nevermind. You look ok, I've no shame as I'm sure you've established. Looking forward to the coming videos and should be back working again on monday
If you go into Bmw Chris they can give you the code that is suitable for that bike. They don’t advertise these but they always have them in the back store. I should imagine they are all the same though 👍
CJACEY-TRUCKS Very funny. 😎. How are you getting on are you feeling better. I have to make sure I don’t allow things to stress me and wear me down. Whatever I do work wise I make sure it’s not stressful these days
Jesus........ 100+£ for a few bits..... Lord you are perfect costumer for bmw.:))))) you can get to any hardware shop and get proper bits for a quarter of that stupid price and way better quality but everyone with his own budget
Not possible mate hardware store tools are cheap rubbish bought by the owners for maximum profit. To gather a kit like of this quality takes days of running around. Trust me mate I know people that tried to make a kit like this. It's not cheap but it gives me total confidence
I recommend also having a 6mm and an 8mm open wrench for adjusting the shift lever.
Good to have you back, A great vid. I think a lot are like me, wanting to see some long term reviews, tests, tours etc with a Lowed GSA. Looking forward to yours. Cheers.
Just so people know, the 3 compressed air cartridges that Gear Gremlin supplies with the repair kit, is not enough to inflate your tyre sufficiently. My cousin was with me when I used mine, and I needed to borrow 2 of his cartidges (so 5 in total ... and I think I was at 27 PSI) to get enough air to get me to a garage to inflate it proper. Great toolkit though. I built up my own, larger ... but also has more extra bits in it.
Mate you took your bike into your house. Your a bloody legend 👏👏.
Welcome back and it's been a long time coming.... Can't wait for some regular updates.
Hello Bob I have had quite a few sports and naked bikes but nothing of this size. The only thing that the size effects for me is how I park it. Like any other vehicle you just have to think about a suitable location. You can push it about but theres no need to. I always park so I can ride it off. You grow to love the bikes size It gracefully punches through the air on the motorways and takes corners lovely. I absolutely love it and I can say now it's my favourite bike so far. What a fantastic plan to retire and ride some tours on a GSA. Don't be put off by how big they are as you will master it with just a weeks worth of practice. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
Awesome watching you manoeuvre that black beast around your house. Watched it a few times lol. Hope we see u put some mud on it soon :)
Now that is a useful vlog Buddy.... I have looked at that kit online and been put off by the price. Now that I have actually seen it, thanks to you, I will be negotiating extra funds from the Fund Manager to get one. BTW, what a great place you have. Very jealous of the ‘man cave’. Ride safe.
Thanks mate I am useless at the vids really so if it came across as helpful then I am happy. When I get time I enjoy having a go.
Hi Buddy , Great vid that man cave is an absolute dream, i'm just about to watch the tour, ! congrats on the 400k views. . hope to see another upload from you soon
P.S you forgot cable ties , duct tape and quicksteel for your tool kit ;)
“Let me put the bike in the house” 😳 FFS the wife would kill me if she found out...😁
Good to see you back mate. Who would have thought that small kit would cover everything on the bike? I thought it would just about fit in the top box!! Just bought the same tyre repair kit myself, so will be interested to see that video! Keep them coming mate, seems like lots of folks have stopped putting video's out lately! What happened with the CCM if you don't mind me asking?
Nice kit. I think the price is a little high for me. If I had your roll I would also buy it. I think I can make a comparable set of tools for a little less money. I would also add to the kit a pair of pliers. For a long trip, I would several other things such as tape and a compressor. Thanks for taking the time to inform us!
Great info! Thanks! I would suggest to get rid of music or at least keep volume down. I watch with headphones and the musics blasts you out when your trying to hear dialogue. Thanks.
Hey mate, great vid, very informative, as well as the tool kit you could just call BMW roadside assist to fix the problem whilst you watch 😜🤣
yeah there in the middle of Mongolia you may wait a while
Lifeasithappens , very true, was only joking, always good to be able to fix basic issues yourself, Electrical issues are the worst thing to go wrong 😬
G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits Thanks mate. Videos seem harder to do these days. I try. I was told that Bmw would recover me anywhere in the world. I would like to test that in Mongolia to see if they turned up lol. It’s nice to feel safe and have a support kit.
Great video Buddy...I'm in the final stages of my research with regards a new bike and it's looking like the 2018 BMW R1200 GSA Triple Black. Your recent video's have really helped my decision. I'm looking forward to the bike review now that you've done a few miles on her...hurry up !! 😀
jcb59 Welsh Flyer I will get on and make some more vids soon. Have you seen the new white and blue one with the new TFT. That looks stunning and you will probably end up with one of them when you see it. I am extremely happy with choosing the GSA I feel completely spoiled. Cruise Control. Quick shift, Sat Nav , Abs none of this was about when I started riding. You will love it mate👍
Buddy's Insight ...yes I saw one in the showroom when I was last in. I’ve taken pics of both the Triple Black and the GSA in White & Blue with the blue frame bars. I’m alternating them as my laptop desktop picture to see which one I truly like best. I agree though the new Blue & White looks stunning...will be a hard decision. I was also struggling to decide what height but I think I’m going with the standard height now. 🤔
jcb59 Welsh Flyer When you get a chance to test ride one I would make sure you can flat foot the ground. I have to set my suspension to single rider mode and then it lowers itself so I can flat foot. Some riders just use there toes but honestly it feels very precarious for me. £18k on a big bike you need a good footing each time. Don’t be put off by it’s size though that’s what you grow to love about it. Make a collection vid I would like to see that👍
Thanks for the video. Can you please put the BMW Part number in the description?
Pause the vid - it’s on the box
Hi. Very informative video. Also keeps collecting a tool kit for summer travel. Hope you come with more information.
great kit, I need to get one of these it will help keep the weight down.
I bought a toolkit from touratech, and also a handy toolbox which fitted on the left hand side between the pannier and the wheel. It was excellent, but unfortunately I have since sold the bike, in a fit of pique, and am now considering getting an R1250 GS, but that’s another story
I see this is an old video - so a good questions to ask, a) found it still covered your needs? B) I read somewhere that people had rust issues… yours remained rust free?
Good to see you back with another nice video.
where is you Kawasaki Z1000 ? It`s an awesome bike buying one in next couple of months.
Stunning bike 😍😍
I have the same tire repair kit never leave home without it 😉
TinMan Thanks mate years ago if I got a flat tyre we had to get a van to pick us up. It was hard getting a video done I have lost my way with it a bit to be honest. If you don’t keep it up you forget things.
Yeah I know what you mean
Buu don't worry dude it won't take you long to find your groove again 😉👍
Motohansa BMW Motorcycle is way better then BMW's kit.. I work for BMW as a motorcycle tech and I'd find the limit with that kit other then simple stuff (even though I can buy it for very little money) , I have a custom kit of my snap on gear I use at work and it'll do enough to even take a gearbox out of a K1600 GTL :) and it takes very little amount of space :) nice video.
Beautiful property where you film your videos. Where do you get the Kit???
Thanks Buddy, I’ve just watched “Watch before you buy Parts 1 & 2” and this video and I think you have convinced me to bite the bullet and get one... However, I’m still torn between the GS Rallye or the GSA!! What made you pick this bike and why did you not get the TFT screen? Thanks again for your very down to earth honesty and hopefully one day we can catch up for a ride and maybe a collaboration VLOG? I can’t wait to see your touring kit video too... Cheers
The Jersey Biker Hello mate I went for the GSA because it has everything you could ever want on a luxury bike. It comes with the full set of crash bars fitted. Being a big bike I was sure I might drop it. I haven’t yet but you never know. The tft is something I wasn’t fussed about to be honest everything comes up on the Nav 6 that I need. I also after 14 years of dreaming about one I couldn’t wait any longer. I am doing an update vid soon. I am sure one day we will have a ride out👍
Buddy's Insight - Thanks for getting back to me so soon... My decision is made, I am going for the GSA Rallye TE with a few extras of course... looking forward to your next vid!!
Not finding this kit on the BMW website. Can you provide a link please?
Hi mate! You said about the t50, 45 & 40. What size was the last torx bit? Thanks 👍
Can you post the link for where you got the tool kit please? Good job. Thank you.
Welcome back bro
mattsbeamer Thanks Matt TH-cam just keeps on pulling us back for more. It’s nice if it goes ok. I always wanted a Mitsubushi Perjero when I was a kid.
Thank you excellent video. Ps. No music please much better with just commentary
Does it have to tools to tighten the spokes..? Namely the Allen key?
Awesome video buddy! Like the new style :)
Did you consider the Motohansa BMW Pro Compact Tool Set during your search?
What is the BMW part number of the kit please?
Thanks for the video !! nice
Hi, it would be useful to list the other items you selected, for folks putting together a similar set of kit, naturally they may vary specific items, but the overall bill of materials would be useful.
PS just asked my local dealer to order me the tool kit.
Hi can you provide the part number for the toolkit?
What is the part number for this kit? Where is it purchased?
Great video would you have the part number as btw don't seem to know what I am talking about... many thanks
beautiful house, beautiful bike.
i always thought you'd be around 20's ( lol )
anyways, can you pls post the link of the tool kit which bought if you have bought that online...
Good information! The more I see these GS’s, the more Ibeginning to warm up to them. I’m planning to do a lot of touring once I retire, but I’m concerned about the size and weight of these larger bikes. Have you always ridden a large bike or did you work up to it?
Man 5 years but I have a big ol gs and it’s fine. If ur not a short scrawny dude your absolutely fine.
😍😘BMW GSA1200😘😍 NICE BMW Kitt👍
The first thing I added to my Adventure
Wire cutters mate to remove fencing wire
What about spark plug extraction
Buddy... do u have a shotgun to shoot that bird? 😂 Tell me it’s a sound effect u have added?!?!
now that is what I call Furniture!
Link to toolkit n description ?
What panniers do you have on there?
Put the Bmw part number in description
Can you send me a list of touring equipment?
The wrench also have a 3/8 head hidden inside
What a beautiful house
CJACEY-TRUCKS Thanks mate. The only way I get to live in this house is because I built it myself. I couldn’t afford it if I had to buy it from the market. I hate seeing myself on camera. That’s why people never see me. Most people think that I am in my 20s lol. I am a young 46. I did my bit in black and white so I didn’t look so old. I do try
Buddy's Insight I'd have thought building it yourself would cost more but nevermind. You look ok, I've no shame as I'm sure you've established. Looking forward to the coming videos and should be back working again on monday
Good to put a face to the voice ☺
Hi. Would the tool kit be ideal for 2019 Gs adventure please
If you go into Bmw Chris they can give you the code that is suitable for that bike. They don’t advertise these but they always have them in the back store. I should imagine they are all the same though 👍
Hey hey you even studied my green cutlery set, have you got a cabbage bowl too 😂
CJACEY-TRUCKS Very funny. 😎. How are you getting on are you feeling better. I have to make sure I don’t allow things to stress me and wear me down. Whatever I do work wise I make sure it’s not stressful these days
Yeah much better thanks... 🖒
Good to see you back Buddy. I also have the fantastic 2017 GSA Triple Black and look forward to the next one.
Thanks Mate we just need some nice weather to enjoy the bikes. I love it so far
Awesome, I want to put my GS in the living room as well but the woman won't agree :( :(
“I know people get annoyed when you don’t get to the point of the video”
5 minutes later……
😂
Your voice sounds similarly like David Beckham
Take several stainless radiator hose clamps and duct tape.
I wish I was allowed to put my bike in the house, it gets all sad and lonely out in the cold garage :(
Oh, by the way, good luck if your wife sees this video....my wife would sell my bike for real cheap if I did that. LOL
Starts at @5:30
Are you sure your wife isn't on "extended vacation" for the bike being in the house too much?!
Just in case
Bmw Item Number: 71 60 8 523 399
Paused vid at 5:25 and there it is
Jesus........ 100+£ for a few bits..... Lord you are perfect costumer for bmw.:))))) you can get to any hardware shop and get proper bits for a quarter of that stupid price and way better quality but everyone with his own budget
Not possible mate hardware store tools are cheap rubbish bought by the owners for maximum profit. To gather a kit like of this quality takes days of running around. Trust me mate I know people that tried to make a kit like this. It's not cheap but it gives me total confidence
@@buddysinsight9834 Plus if you're willing to fix it yourself the kit pays for itself in a couple of hours worth of labour
Too much talking, go straight to the point. Make it short and direct.
it's just a hobby for me I don't worry about it to be honest
I could recommend to watch fornine.ca to cure you from your mistakes in buying just BMW stock 👍😃
Dude, youve set it yourself... get to the point of the video..No need for fluffing, no one cares