It's great to see the progression of your riding Brent. I'm an Aussie living in California and just bought a BMW R1250GS this year. Have been inspired by your earlier trips on the GS to take that super expensive bike off-road (I also have a dirt bike so have off-road experience) and will probably start with the Idaho BDR. I completely understand the move to the Huskie though, as the GS sure is a big beast. I will retire soon and do lots of trips around the US and Canada (maybe even to Mexico and then to South America), will be interesting to see how long the GS lasts before I too go for a lighter bike ;-)
Great video. I just ordered a new 701 whuch will be my adventure do everything bike . While at this stage I have no need for a tower some cool mods on yours. Im now living in NZs South Island which is made for the 701.
Very nice stuff mate! Please add links in the description to the parts you added! Very curious about the cruisecontrol and heated grips, the rest i was familiar with. Cheers!
Brent this is a great video and a great bike build. I am currently riding a GS 850 and I also are going to change to the 701 and you have done exactly what I would have done! Thank you for sharing
I"m loving my 701. Heading out on it again on Wednesday... It is just so much fun to ride.... and that is the difference... The GS bikes are capable and can go many of the places I'll ride the 701, but when you ride the 701, your smile is from ear to ear and you are having fun (vs shitting yourself half the time on the GS).
That is easy! I love my Husky. I'm doing way more technical riding, and have a way bigger smile on my face. I love the way it rides, (both on dirt and on road) and it actually makes me look like a half-decent rider - it handles so well. LOVE IT.
@@brentbat That is great to hear. Looking forward to following your rides and updates on the bike. I just got back from one of my local shops and I am pretty sure my next move is the KTM 390 Adventure, which I plan to invest in making a bit more off-road worthy. I love the size and weight of it as a shorter rider and I am impressed with what people have been able to accomplish with it off-road. I looked closely at 690 Enduro/Husqvarna 701 and it came in a close second place. The new KLR, Yamaha Tenere, KTM 790/890 Adventure all felt too big for me.
@@urbanadventurer5 Hey Richard, sounds like you have found your next dream bike which is wonderful. I try hard not to preach to people what they should or shouldn't buy because everyone is different. Sounds like you know what you want and you have found it, so congrats. Enjoy it. Ride it into the ground by taking it on amazing adventures and then find your next dream bike. Just don't keep it all nice and pretty in the garage.... adventure bikes are made for adventure :-)
Hi Brent, great job on the videos. The image quality is beautiful. I have a 23 701 on the way and was leaning towards the towards the oem heated grips until I saw these.
@@brookdow I’m going with the Aurora tanks. They crazy expensive but I managed to convince my wife to buy them for me for Xmas/birthday. An extra 13L stored down low. I’m doing Dimpson crossing this year so this will be welcome.
Thanks Nerb.... Yes, it is torture not being able to ride it after doing the build. I haven't been riding it around town at all, I'm just biding my time until I can hit the dirt on it.
Hi Brent Fantastic Mate I appreciate your time making this video I have been looking at a few bikes but you have made it easy with a few tips. Stay safe enjoy life
Hey Barry, glad I could help. I LOVE the Husky. Not sure if you saw the other relevant videos, but if not you might find these two interesting: * Why I went from GS to Husky th-cam.com/video/OfxAOrbUv_Q/w-d-xo.html * 701 and the Magic Dongle. th-cam.com/video/IpLd8PWwVUo/w-d-xo.html If you do pull the trigger on one, drop em an email (brentbat@gmail.com) and I'll share with you my spreadsheet of aftermarket parts I chose.
My suspension setup is pretty standard, I just upgraded springs front and back to match my weight. Many of the components were recommended to me from a Tasmanian guy who has ridden 690s for years with all of his friends. he sent me a list of recommended upgrades and I largely went off that. I'm very happy with the bike now, I'm just about to put larger tanks on it for the Simpson crossing that I'm doing this year.
@@moto4x4adventure9 I ended up putting on the Aurora tanks. I love them, they give me tons of range (an extra 15L of gas) and they are a quality product, but they are super expensive.
@@brentbat Thank you for replying, I'm just catching up on your vids binge watching. Aurora are at the top of the list for quality for sure. I love the 701 without the bulk up front, maybe the Aurora kit is one that can stay on all year round. I'm looking at doing the Simpson this year and was considering the Safari 18L twins just for the big trips, but the look and extra bulk. No doubt the 701 is here to stay, any plans of adding another bike to the stable?
Thanks for all the videos Brent. I have enjoyed them very much and learned from them as I mature as a rider. I also bought a husky recently and I am looking at Lynx flairing and wanted to get your feedback after 2 years. Did you experience any buffeting and are you happy with the windscreen ? They are quite pricey and I have not seen much feedback on this so a bit concerned to buy it. Coming from 1250 GSA, I think the wind is a bit too much and looking at solution to get this sorted for longer freeway rides. Any feedback on this will be great
Hi there I also transitioned from a GS. The Husky without any sort of fairing gives you a ton of wind buffeting. When I bought the Lynx, I. bought both versions of the windscreens and I swap them depending on the adventure I'm doing. If it's mainly offroad then I keep the smaller screen on, which gives me enough protection on road sections, and then I slide it down for offroad. If I'm doing a big multi-day tour with more highway riding, then I put the touring windscreen on which is great. It's not quite as good as a GS with the windscreen wound up, but it's pretty good. Makes long days in the saddle so much more comfortable.
Hi Brent. I see you have a Scott stabiliser. Do think it is helpful for mere mortals or is it really for serious off roading or does it also help on gravel and trails? Any benefit on sealed roads?
Hi there. Great vid. I just got a 701 as well and going through setting it up. I was wondering how did you mounted your Zumo. I was thinking of a bar but was wondering how you did it. The other question what was the make of your temperature sensor and voltmeter
Hi there, When I ordered my Lynx fairing I got the GPS mounting bar with it. It screws in nicely to the fairing and the GPS just clips straight on it. I originally got my volt and temp gauge through Lynx, but since then I've replace the volt meter from Amazon.
Your killing me Brent, have been talking my self out of the 701 as I’m loving the technology on the 850gs. Now I see you can get cruise on the 701 was a huge stumbling block. Your bike is just the way I would set mine up when I win lotto. With the seat concepts as well. Any chance you can let me know the cost that the build is so far and if you did the work your self or at the bike shop. Happy to take it off line.
Hey Gary, here's a run down of my costs (everything is in AUD). Bashplate 335 Vanasche fuel cap 235 Lynx fairing 1150 Steering Dampner 480 Foot pegs 355 Heated grips 200 Bar risers/Steering dampner base 372 Cruise control 800 Double take mirrors 28 (I already had the mirrors, just needed base Barkbusters plus weights 191 Prerun rack + extension 350 Hammerhead custom sized gear lever 112 Wings Exhaust 748 Garmin Zumo XT 770 Grand total = $6,200 AUD
@@MrHumpo75 Thanks Gary... Yeah I'm loving the way the bike has come together... now I just need to ride the damn thing!!! I'm getting twitchy to say the least
@@plumber650 I bought the Lynx fairing directly from Brittania Composites (in Canada), they shipped it directly to me in Aus. When ordering it you can choose between two different LED setups, but it all comes together. Link is in the TH-cam description above. Enjoy. It's a great fairing. I love it. Not as big, bulky or expensive as a rally setup.
Hi Brent love your videos. I’ve been trying to down a hammerhead gear lever for the same reason as you. But they don’t list one for the 701 ? Which one did you use ?
Hi Jack, I did own a BMW R1250GS but I just sold it tonight.... I also have a BMW R-Nine-T which I ride around town and I love it. I don't have a car.... only motorbikes :-)
great build .my build is coming along nicely as well , getting a garmin as well ,have a couple of spare holes to fii , where did u buy the temp /elect gauges . cheers mate .
Hi there, I bought the guages from Brittania (when I bought the lynx fairing), they probably sell them separately, but I think you would be able to find something similar at Jaycar.www.britanniacomposites.com/
I swap out to different tires all the time. If I've got a trip with a fair bit of road riding, then I like the TKC80s because they are quiet on the road but still give you reasonable traction on the dirt. If I'm doing harder more technical trips (like my trip this week to the Victorian High Country) then right now I'm using the Motoz Desert HT on the back and a Pirelli Scorpian Rally on the front.
It's fantastic. I bought two screens with the Lynx fairing. The normal screen (shown in this video) and a bigger touring screen that I used on my 8-day Flinders ride (you can see it here: th-cam.com/video/qm0k6L7geP8/w-d-xo.html ) On the Flinders trip I did two long legs (probably 60% tarmac and 40% dirt). They were 500km legs and 750km legs. The way I have the bike set up (windscreen/fairing, cruise control, heated grips, steering dampener and Seatcomfort seat), it was really comfortable to ride. I sold my 1250GS and I only ride the 701 in Australia... but I tend to ride much more technical routes now that I'm enjoying so much more than the GS.
Hi there, amazing video and amazing looking bike, I have the2021 EU 701 Enduro and my dash looks different than the one you have there, is that a part of the kit? did you buy that independently?
Hi there... We have exactly the same bike. But I bought the Lynx fairing and put it on the front of the bike. www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx-r-dual-sport-fairing-husqvarna-701/ It has a retractable windscreen (in fact two different sizes) which I love. More about the bike setup here th-cam.com/video/LkiI1uQWPd0/w-d-xo.html
This is lookin great Brent! I joined your channel back when you showed people how to get a rever route into the Garmin...You've been so helpful! Your vid's are really high quality and I enjoy the content. This looks like a great new direction your taking with the Husky. My eyes and ears perked up when you spotted out the cruise control. Getting anywhere in Texas is a bit of a drive so could you identify the cruise unit you've installed on the Husky?
👍. Bike looks mint. Have you got any night runs with the new lynx set up please? What tyres & cruise control system are u running please? Why did u choose the 701 over say the T7 or 690?
Lots of questions... Yes, I've ridden the bike at night and the lights on the Lynx are excellent. REally good coverage. I chose 701 over T7 because it is 50kg lighter and it is more off-road capable. I prefer the high fender for offroad. But weight was the major driver. 701 is almost identical to the 690, same chassis, engine and equipment, I think the 701 is a bit taller, but bottom line... I don't look good in orange ;-) Cruise control system is linked in the description above.
Hi there... My drone is a Skydio 2. It is charged from the 12V cigarette lighter port on my dashboard. It needs a high power output (about 65W). So I use something like this www.amazon.com/Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Chargers/dp/B0932YK6RW/ref=sr_1_10 Then the USBC cable runs into my Mosko Moto tank bag where my spare batteries are sitting on the charger being charged as I ride.
Awesome bike mods, thanks for sharing! Question: what are your thoughts on the range available with just factory fuel tank? Any plans for mods in that area? Cheers, mate!
Rafal, when I flog the bike on hard technical track I've been getting around 300km range on the internal tank. However, I've had reports that the newer model 690s / 701s are regularly getting 380km range when touring. I'm probably going to end up fitting the Rade Garage 5L tank under the seat which will give me tons of range. I'm not keen on fitting safari tanks on the bike as this will add too much weight and bulk and defeat the purpose of getting a light-weight advernture bike. If I need extended range, then I'll use a bladder.
Hey Jason, I'm assuming you mean steering dampner. It was recommended to me by some 690 riders, and in my first few rides with the bike I could see what they meant... I had a couple of little "head shakes" that I didn't like on the bike. The steering is very very loose without it. But I need to do some testing with the dampner to get used to it.
Hi Brent, I’m also using the lockdown to prep my bike, but only for trail riding at this stage, e.g. around Lithgow. I’ll maybe do the Cape one day. I’ve been looking at the Garmin Montana for this purpose, as it can be used off-road, and can track your riding mates. I’m not familiar with the Zumo or whether it has similar capabilities. Is there a feature the Zumo has which steered you towards it?
I'm not sure what you mean by "Rally lights cover". If you mean the fairing at the front, there is a link to it in the description of the video above. - Lynx Fairing.
Hi Brent! Congrats for all your videos, I like them and follow each one of them. I would like to ask you about the air filter that you are using, which one is it? I’m on a 701LR using a Akrapovic slip on, importing the dongle that you recommended but I’m missing the air filter improvement, so any recommendation is well received. BTW I live in Colombia in Bogota!
Great video and review of your mods, could you tell me did you ever consider the 690 KTM ? if you did can you tell me what pushed ypou toward the Husky ?Ken
Hi Ken, I was drawn to the 701 LR based on the MAD TV review of it. Unfortunately they discontinued the Long Range version, but by then I was kinda emotionally drawn towards Husky. I don't think Pumpkin orange suits me ;-)
Were you tempted by the 701 lr? The MAD 701lr review almost convinced me, but I really like the look of the regular 701 and the Rade 1.5-gallon tank seems like an exceptional solution for adding additional range. Just found your channel and subscribed - will enjoy watching your other videos the remainder of the week. Thank you for making such quality content.
Hey Michael, I was tempted by the LR, but it has been discontinued. You can't buy an MY21 LR. But you can get the LR kit and fit it, but it is $3,000 for the kit then there is installation which would be easily another $1,000+ if you paid to get it done. So it wasn't worth it. Right now I'm riding with standard tanks, I have carried a bladder for a couple of long rides with no fuel. I'm thinking about the Rade fuel tank, but just to correct something in your post, it is not 1.5L it is 1.5 Gallons (almost 6L).
@@brentbat Still trying to get a 701 LR on the used market. Making do with a Tuareg 660 - wonderful bike but it's still heavier than I'd like. Re-watching this video (enjoyed your other riding videos and instructional videos). Hope to be able to make similar modifications if I can get my hands on one - bikes are so scarce now. Looking forward to another of your videos!
@@MichaelShaw206 good luck on getting a 701. They do come on the market but they usually get snapped. I’m in the US now doing a couple of big rides so you will see some video coming in 3 or 4 weeks. Take care.
Yes, you can buy the guages from Amazon. My voltmeter died, and I bought a replacement from Amazon pretty cheaply, plugged it straight in and it worked like a treat. This was the voltmeter that I bought. www.amazon.com/dp/B086RHJ95R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
This is so beautifully clean. Well done on the parts choices. I am looking at making the jump from F850GS to a 690/701, and like you, I have some things I don't want to lose (cruise and heated grips!). I really hate having crap bolted on all over the place, you've made it all very nicely integrated and seemingly achieved the unicorn bike. How have you found it compared to the GS on the riding you've done so far? Met your expectations? Anything distinctly lacking?
Hey Tom, I tend to do more technical adventure riding. I seek out dirt whenever possible, and I don't mind the rougher trails.... challenges. So the 701 is just perfect for me. With the retractable windscreen, cruise control, heated grips and Seatconcepts seat, I've got comfort as well as performance. It's still not as comfortable as a GS, but when you get into dirt, you just can't wipe the grin off my face. I love it. The best bike I've had by far, because now I can do REAL adventure riding and enjoy it. With the GS I'd shit myself whenever we hit sand or anything reasonably technical. With the Husky, I just wind open the throttle and let the bike do it's thing. Yes, I've put a real focus on keeping the bike clean and uncluttered.
@@brentbat yeah I feel the exact same way with the GS. It's great as a tourer if you're only hitting formed roads and two track. It's funny even watching videos of the 701 vs the GS/790 etc. They just move differently. You can see the weight difference very clearly.
@@brentbat Hi again Brent, sorry to dredge this up again. I've now got my 701 and man, what a difference from the BMW! Love it. I'm going to order the Lynx fairing. I am trying to decide if their fuse box and GPS mount are worth it. Is your Zumo on their mount? Looks like a good position. Tossing you between their fuse box and a PDM60 or similar. Any info would be much appreciated!
@@toktoktok89 Hi Tom, congrats on your 701.... I can guarantee that the more you ride it... and get it set up the way you want it... the more you will love it. To answer your questions on the Lynx, yes, I did buy both. I like their fuse box, it gives 3 X switched and 1X constant power feed. I have the following on my switched: GPS Hand Warmers Big 12v cigarette lighter outlet. Then on my constant I have the 2X USB ports. I do use their GPS mount to mount my Zumo. It works well. Very visible, easily adjustable, and nicely out of harms way. Very stable too.
I love the 701. I enjoy the more technical adventure riding...so the 701 is perfect right now. As I get too old for the technical stuff, I'll probably go back to a bigger twin and just do more gentle offroad rides... But i LOVE my 701.
Hi Denis The cruise control is made by an Aussie company called MC Cruise. Here's the info. www.mccruise.com/collections/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-enduro If you want to see the full installation, here is an install video th-cam.com/video/ovvCBXcsxhI/w-d-xo.html
Hey Darryn Yes, I did everything myself. I am going to get the dealer to do the suspension upgrade and fit the Xtrig preload adapter, and I'm getting a specialist to upgrade my seat (I'm not an upholsterer. But everything else was done ... and I am NOT mechanical. (Lots of dropped nuts and bolts and a bit of swearing).
Hi Brent. Thanks for sharing. Can I ask what made you choose a wings exhaust? Do you know where they are made? Any reason you chose wings over tekmo or ackropovic? Thanks again
Hi Elliott, I'll confess that a lot of the recommendations came from a 690 rider I met earlier this year. He was in a group of about 10 690 riders and they have been riding the bikes for years. So when I mentioned I was getting a 701, he sent me a list of what they collectively had agreed was the best combination of after-market parts to turn the 690/701 into a killer Adventure bike. The Wings seems to have a very strong following, is sold locally, it's reasonably priced, sounds great and is very light and runs cool. Also there are 3 different sound reducing options, so you can make it as quiet as the stock exhaust if you want, or as obnoxious as hell.
Nice video, a lot of useful info. It would have been interesting to know the total price of all your mods. (You probablly could have bought a Huusky Expedition for all the money your spending on your 701.)
Not sure what a Husky Expedition is, but if you do want the details of my modes, drop me an email at brentbat@gmail.com and I'll share my spreadsheet with you.
@@jamesdumas6602 got it. The 901s look nice but I’d rather have the weight advantage of the single. I ride in quite a lot of fairly technical terrain. I’m not a great rider so the 50kg weight savings of the 701 is worth a lot to me.
Hi Yahn, Yes, all those meters (temperature and voltage) and sockets (2xUSB + 12V cigarette) are optional extras that I bought from the same company. They work well. I've rigged USB ports to be "always on", because they have a neat little magnetic cap that shuts the power down when it's closed. The 12V plug only comes on when ignition is on. This means I can charge iPhone etc. even if bike is turned off.
Very informative. I'm considering a Husky 701 myself as a first ADV bike. I'm also very tall (2.03 m) and noticed you're too, correct? How are the ergonomics of this bie for you so far?
Once I added the bar riser, the fairing, the improved seat, then the bike was great, even for long distance road riding it was comfortable. But stock, not so.
Bike looks great Brent, very similar setup to what I’m looking to achieve. Do you mind if I ask a few queries? 1) Did you opt for the high output lights on the lynx fairing? If so, do you get any glare off the front fender at night? 2) for the Zumo xt mount, did you purchase the mount through Brittania with the lynx fairing? Or buy it separate? 3) are the heated grips wired straight to battery? If so, have you had any issues with accidentally leaving them on and flat battery?
Hey Thom, happy to help with any questions you have. To answer your 3 questions. 1) Yes, I bought high output lights, I haven't yet ridden with them at night... we have been locked down here with Covid for about 120 days, so I have only just started riding again. (Heading out tomorrow for another run, then a 2-day camping trip the weekend after). So I can't answer the question on glare. 2) Yes, I got the mount through Brittania with the fairing. 3) No, the heated grips are connected through one of the three switched circuits on the back of the fairing, so they go off automatically when the ignition is cut. You get 3 switched circuits with the Lynx and one continuous circuit. So Iave the following connected to the switched circuit. 1) Heated grips 2) 12V cigarette lighter port 3) GPS On the continuous port I opted for their double USBV port. This way if I want to leave my phone charging while the bike is off I can.
Many thanks Brent, really useful. Just trying to decide now between the Lynx R and RS…I think they both look great! Looking forward to seeing the vid from your trip next weekend! All the best.
Hey Brent. One last question. The mirrors, are they just the Double Take ‘adventure’ type? Been browsing the website but the only available arms that come with them look longer than yours. I like the compact look that yours has. Many thanks.
@@brentbat many thanks. Sorry one last question. My Lynx fairing arrived today, I bought all the sockets and wiring harness but didn’t get the temp meter or voltmeter. Did you buy this separately (if so where?) or did you get through Britannia? I’m wondering if they forgot to box them! Hope you’re well.
Hey Brent , Im looking at the same fairing as you have installed on your bike. Now that you have had it on for a while , how does it perform when it comes to the buffeting ? Does it offer enough protection for you on the open roads. Thanks mate and keep up the vid's. Regards rohan
Hi Rohan. Yes I love the Lynx. I bought it with both windscreens. I normally run the smaller one and that does a reasonably good job, but on my Flinders ride I fitted the larger touring screen. Wind protection was excellent and it tucked right out of the way for dirt. I did 700km on the last leg and I felt fine at the end of it.
If it's a case of doing that sort of distance on the road to get to the dirt, then yes, the bike can do those distances pretty comfortably IF you fit it out correctly (more comfy seat, fairing etc.). I rode from Adelaide to the Flinders in one day and it was fine. But this would not be the right bike if you were primarily looking to just ride it onroad for those types of trips.
Hi Brent does your 701 come standard with a quick shifter. From what I read they have this standard ? I’ve not used one before and I can’t find any info in my book on it as to if you have to turn it on or not can you advise Cheers Ken
Hey Ken Yes, the bike comes standard with a quickshifter. There is nothing you need to enable or disable.... it just works. If you ride along in a gear and just tap the gear lever down a gear (without using the clutch), you'll hear the bike blip the throttle and seamlessly match the revs. It's super smooth.
@@brentbat Thats great I have never used one of these before and didnt want to just try shifting incase it boke something, Ill give it a try. Are these bike also fitted with lean angle sensitive brake control alongside ABS ?
Hi Brent well after watching your videos over and over again along with this one showing some of your build I went out and purchased a 701. I was wondering if you could tell me what cruise control and heated grips you got and possible place you got them and more importantly what tyres/size type do you run, cheers in advance Kenny
Hey Kenny Cruise control was from MC Cruise. I fitted it myself by watching the video... not too hard. www.mccruise.com/collections/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-enduro (Looks like they are sold out at the moment). And as for the heated grips, I put on Komine Grips... check out this video for details th-cam.com/video/4i_NMNiOig4/w-d-xo.html He has a link to the web site in the description. Enjoy, I'm happy with both of these purchases.
@@brentbat Hi Brent, thats great info, could you also advise on your tyre choice and size please keen to know as they appeared to hold up well on your flinders trip Kenny
@@kenroscoe8121 Hi Ken, I had Motoz Adventure tires on the rear and Continental TKC 80 on the front. I quite like that tire combination. When I was riding the Flinders I had the tires at about 25psi which seemed to work well. I Normally drop my tires to 22psi on the dirt, but the Flinders was so rocky that I was a bit worried about damage from the rocks, so I had a bit more pressure in them.
@@brentbat Hi Brent, Many thanks for your advice mate, very very much appreciated, just love following your site, keep up the great content love it Kenny
I bought the voltmeter from amazon, I got the thermometer from Brittania Fairings, but I think they have stopped selling them. I need a new thermometer but I'm just going to source one of Amazon.
I have just received a Lynx RS from Britannia and am looking forward to fitting it to my 690. Have XT and set it up very similar to you. Just started following you. Thanks for reply.
Hi Brent, I am about to order the perun rack and notice that my bike has no mounting holes. Can you tell me if you have to put these in yourself and if so do you have a link that shows a how to as I cant for the life of me find one. I notice that my bike came with rear grab handles in the box but no holes to mount them, hope you can throw some light on this for me ken
Hey Ken, yes, you need to drill the holes yourself. There are marks on the underside of the plastic that shows you where to drill. I followed a youtube video... let me see if I can find it. Actually there are plenty of install videos... watch a few of them th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=perun+rack+701
Hi Brent, what brand of heated grips and cruise control did you choose? I’ve had the 2022 701 on order for 6 months and I think the set up looks very tidy. I have 100k on the 2015 BMW that’s taken my wife and I all over South A, Mexico, etc etc I’ve ordered an Aurora Rally kit so we’ll see how that end up Funny thing is only this weekend on the GSA I was thinking how good cruise would be on the 701
Hey there... good luck on your 701... you must be hanging out for it after 6 months. I am LOVING my 701.... I just need to get the seat upgraded and it will be my perfect bike. The cruise control was from MC Cruise in Australia www.mccruise.com/collections/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-enduro Heated Grips were from Komine www.zarkie.com.au/product/komine-ek-300-12v-heated-grips-dx/?v=3a1ed7090bfa
@@brentbat Yes its been a while ...... but we've all been in the same boat I think during these times...... having to wait. What type of seats have you been considering; I get the impression everyone seems to go for the Seat Concepts brand
@@2wheelsinmotion Yes, I'm getting the Seat Concepts XL Comfort seat. However, I am still waiting for them to release the seat for our model bike. They changed the seat pan design for the MY21 Euro bike and I believe they are about 8 weeks away from shipping the new seat that will work on my bike. My order is in.
Hi Brent, the tower and the motorcycle in general look great. Have you tried the tower at 130 Km/h - Do you have any wobbling at higher speeds? I also prefer the mobile option with the navigation apps and the headset for instructions, calls and music. The original seat is an insult to customers, a real nightmare. I'm planning to upgrade to the Seat Concept I've tested - it's really comfortable. the downside is delivery time. I have barely ridden off-road in the past two months but next week I am flying for a motorcycle trip in the Alps - with the new Sony- so I'm excited. Great video.
Hey there Dror I haven't tried the lynx fairing at 130kmh yet because we are still in Covid lockdown here and I can't ride my bike more than 5km from home or I risk big fines. But I'm pretty confident it will be rock steady. The Lynx was recommended to me by a group of hard-core 690 riders who have tried a bunch of stuff and arrived at their recommended build (that is what guided me largely). I also fitted the steering dampener. When I rode the bike without the dampner, There were a couple of times where I did get some slight wobbling (once on highway and once on sand), So I think that the dampner will help big time. Regarding seat, I can't get a Seat Concepts XL Comfort seat for my bike yet (they don't have one that fits the MY21 Euro version which is different), but I've found an Australian company that builds identical seats and they have great reviews and they are half the price, so I'm going to get my seat done in October when I'm away. That is great news that you are doing a motorcycle trip to the Alps. I rode there about 2 years ago and had a blast. Look forward to seeing your footage.
@@orpaztron Nice. Who knows, we might have passed each other on the road. We used the motorcycle hotel in Austria as our base, and just did some great rides and some of the iconic passes.
I know it has been a few months but I was curious how you went with insurance and what not. Like did you have to get an engineers report to make it road legal after making these kinds of mods?
Hi there, No, I haven't had to get an engineers report. I don't think there is anything I have done that would not bake the bike legal in Australia.... I don't know about any other country's laws. Shouldn't impact my insurance at all.
Seriously nice Brent. Can I ask what maps you are using with your XT? As much as I like my zumo 590 and Nav V I love the way my 8" tablet displays maps more. It's like looking at a real map vs a turn by turn gps screen.
Hey Volvogt21, the Zumo XT comes with both street maps AND Topo maps. So when I'm riding I leave the topo maps displayed which is really quite nice as a lot of the features are clearly labelled etc. At least that is how the Zumo XT comes in Australia (Not sure where in the world you are).
@@brentbat thanks Brent. I'm here in Aust too. Nice to know the xt does both like the 590 and nav V do. I'm not sure I need to upgrade. It makes me laugh when my mates want to navigate an adventure type ride using google maps. I keep trying to make them understand that google maps is all about the destination and topo maps are about the journey.
@@volvogt21 I totally hear you. The last thing you want to do is let Google decide where to ride. If you do that... you are bound to miss some of the best tracks and adventures. Even my mates who use Gaia on their phone still seem to have issues out on the track.. the phone based GPS just aren't as reliable as a dedicated GPS unit if you know how to use it properly. I love my Zumo XT... I always feel totally in control (from a navigation perspective anyway) when I'm out on the trails.
Looks great. How much did all that cost? I’d find it hard quitting the GSA but I do want to head off road more and they have their limits. Love your vids and adventures. Would love to know replacement/acquisition cost. Thanks.
Hey Jake, I think all in my build cost was AUD $6K (all in). I just sold my GS last night, and it paid for the new Husky, and the build, and I'm still ahead by about $3K. Now the Husky is NOT a GS, but it is the bike for me right now.
@@brentbat Thanks Brent. Really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Maybe I’ll see you out there on a near identical bike one of these days. Love what you’ve done! I look forward to your next vid. Cheers Jake.
I had met a very experienced 690 rider who rides with a bunch of others that have ridden these bikes for years and tried all different accessories etc. so he essentially gave me their “recommended list of upgrades” and I largely went with it. I like the Lynx. I prefer it because it doesn’t feel like a big tower. It’s mounted on the bars not the frame but I can’t notice it. I love the retractable screen (I have two different screens that I swap out). I think there are sexier screens out there but I am very happy with the Lynx and can’t see myself changing it. Works so well for me.
@@brentbat thanks for the clarification. I’m slightly undecided and obviously will wait a while and ride the bike before doing anything. Is it an easy job to swap the screens around?
@@brentbat thanks for that. I’ll have a look when I get home. Just another question for you, is your bike an EU or US version? I’m not sure what comes to Aus and NZ and may be buying a side stand dongle.
Hi Brent I know you have had the husky for a while now, very curious to know how reliable it has been, like you I just sold my GS1250 and also sold my CRF300l, at 60 years old and still love riding off-road that’s easy off road riding no crazy stuff and don’t want to go back to a heavy adventure bike or a under powered Honda crf300l I have to ride at least 2 hours highway to get the bush, are you happy with bike and is this right bike for me.
Hey Jack, First of all, if you haven't seen my 3 Flinders videos, check them out, because I talk quite a bit about the bike on that ride. To answer your question, I'm extremely happy with this bike. It is my dream bike. I'm selling my GS in Texas and buying a second 701 for over there as well. From a reliability perspective, I have not had a single thing go wrong with the bike. I do look after the bike properly (get it serviced and do the basics myself).... I actually enjoy tinkering with the 701 because it is so simple to work on compared to the GS (which I never touched). The light weight and offroad handling will fill you with confidence, and it will also just put a big smile on your face. It is just so much more enjoyable and easy to ride offroad compared to the big bike. Now riding it on road... the answer is Yes, but you must set it up correctly. To make it comfortable for road legs, then I think at a minimum you need: * Something to cut the wind on your body - I love the Lynx, but would probably also look at the new Aurora light fairing. * Bark busters with weights on them to reduce vibration * I like the bar risers, they make the ergonomics right for me * Seat Concept seat (this is a must have) * Wider pegs * Steering stabilizer I think those are the important things to make the bike really enjoyable to ride on long road sections. In addition I have also added * Heated Grips * Cruise control * GPS My bike is now fantastic for both long riding on road (I did a 10 hour 700+km stretch in the Flinders and felt fine after that) and it just makes me smile offroad. And for the record, I turn 60 next month, so I'm in your age group. :-)
@@brentbat wow wee thank you for a great reply, I have watched all your videos you are the best channel on TH-cam, I turn over bikes often but now at my age and stage in life I wanna buy a keeper and thanks to your great channel and advise I ordered a 701 today now starts the waiting game for it.
@@jackchristodoulou197 Hey Jack, drop me an email at brentbat@gmail.com and I'll email you my spreadsheet that I made of all the mods that I did for the bike.... You might as well do some shopping for parts while you are waiting... and congratulations. You will love the 701.
Hey Leon Yes, I'm leaning towards the Rade Garage under seat tank.... It would be nice to keep the bike lean and mean and not hang big safari tanks off it if I don't have to
Hey John, yes, I'm happy to answer this question.... First of all, I'm not sure if you saw my video about moving from the GS to the 701 th-cam.com/video/OfxAOrbUv_Q/w-d-xo.html That has some of the answer as to why I changed. But I wanted something dramatically lighter from my GS. The T7 was about 50kg lighter, but the 701 was about 100kg lighter. I found that I was enjoying the more technical adventure trails more and more (as opposed to just dirt roads), so I decided to get the lighter bike and make it more comfortable on the road (fairing, heated grips, cruise control, comfortable seat etc.). I did some pretty big distances on my Flinders trip (check out those videos if you haven't seen it yet)... where I rode for 8 days solo over some pretty tough terrain. I ended up doing over 700km on one day and while a T7 would have been more comfortable, the 701 was definitely comfortable enough for me the way I have it set up. So I now have a pretty capable long distance adventure bike... but it is an absolute weapon and a joy to ride in the more technical stuff. There is something quite confidence building knowing that you are on a really capable light-weight adv bike when the going gets sketchy. I hope that answers your question.
@@brentbat Thanks Brent. I appreciate your very comprehensive answer 🙂 I haven't seen the video about moving from the GS (will check it out), but I have seen your Flinders trip - Fantastic! 50kg is a significant weight difference so I can now understand your choice 👍👍
The Wings just slips on over the existing header. Very simple installation, and in my view a "must do"... The most important thing for me is that the Wings runs cool. The idea of the bike landing on me with a red hot exhaust pipe is not something I'm keen to entertain, I also bought the carbon fibre piece that sits over the header for the same reason.... Protect me from burns.
@@brentbat awesome! Thank you for that info. I’m gonna get this then. Honestly thinking of modeling my 701 just like yours in the video. How did you like the lynx and which windscreen did you end up liking better?
@@walkercythompson Hey Walker, I love the lynx, It may not be the "sexiest" looking fairing, but it is super functional. I like the ability to design your dashboard layout, and I'm very happy with the way mine is set out.... if you haven't seen this video about my bike after the Flinders (th-cam.com/video/LkiI1uQWPd0/w-d-xo.html), you might want to check it out, as I explain a bit more about how the electrics are wired on the dashboard. Regarding the Lynx windscreen, I got both of them. I normally run the smaller one on the bike, but when I did the 8 day Flinders ride I put the bigger touring screen on, and I will use that windscreen for longer multi-day rides. You might want to just check out some of the newer fairings on the market like the Aurora Superlight aurora-rally.com/shop/superlight/ or the Yenkro fairing www.yenkro.com/
When I bought the Lynx fairing I bought their generic gps mount. The zumo cradle mount screeed straight in. So the zumo clips in and out with one button and it is rock solid when it is in the mount.
@@brentbat thanks. I’m heading the same way as you but will keep my GSA. I recently bought an EXC 530 but the oil change and other maintenance puts me off a bit, being a bit lazy. The 701 seems to be a better compromise for me with better road manners than the 530 most likely. I appreciate your comment about everything seeming agricultural after a GS, for a while.
@@Nw7574nz Yeah, I know at one point I was looking at the lighter EXC bikes but the oil change interval put me off them a bit. I love the fact that I only need to change oil annually, even though I do it every 6 months. I am loving my 701. There is no other bike that I would prefer at the moment.
Hey Blackdog I'm pretty sure I"m going to go with the Rade Garage under seat 5L tank. By my calculations that should give me > 400km range (around 250miles) which is plenty. If I'm doing any long range riding (like Simpson desert, or Cape York), then I'll take a bladder, but I'm not keen on putting safari tanks on the bike, Part of the reason why I've gone from GS to 701 was for the lighter smaller bike.... I rarely ride more than 250miles between gas stations. What are you thinking?
Hey Blackdog, I just watched your video on your 701... First of all, congrats that you are still riding at 72, I sure hope I am. One question, why did you put hard panniers on the bike? I'm probably going to go with Rackless... I'm thinking the Mosko Moto 85L setup. I'm going to try to keep the bike as light as possible. I'm getting my seat customised in 2 weeks (I agree, stock seat is a disaster). Lack of fuel gauge doesn't really bother me as I just reset trip meter when I refuel, so that is pretty good. I hope you are enjoying the Husky. Hopefully our paths will cross out on the road somwhere. Take care and have fun Brent
Hard panniers for a couple of reasons. First, these are the panniers I used to ride to South America and I love the convenience. Also, they come off in seconds. The rack is a great hand-hold and I have my tool tubes fastened to them. Been looking at the Rade Garage tank also. As for the seat I’m going with an Air Hawk cushion at least for now. I’ll do a full video on my project in a few weeks. Take care!
@@BlackdogADV Look forward to seeing your build project. South America eh? I'm planning a trip there with my 3 sons for next year (they all ride as well)... we are going to spend 4 weeks riding around the 3 Corners (Chile, Southern Bolivia), North Western Argentina. I can't wait.
Bike Looks mint. I got the same Wings exhaust on my new KTM 690. But I didn’t get the carbon heat shields. I get a little heat on my left leg so I was wondering if those shields actually block some heat or are they mainly there for good looks? Cheers
Hey Gloss Black, Yes, I haven't felt any heat from the header pipe since I fitted the heat shields. I chose to fit these for two main reasons, 1) Good bike pants are bloody expensive and I didn't want to burn them, and 2) If I drop the bike and my leg is stuck under it, I didn't want a hot header pipe burning me.
Hi Brent My bike would nearly be your identical twin!! I have done almost the same mods on my 18 model. I have fitted the IMS front tanks which I am very happy with. Look forward to se what else your going to do. I live out Mildura way so my setup leans towards more dirt/sand riding etc. I'm also over 60 years young so need to be able to lift the bike up if it gets dropped.
@@brendenvosper7772 Yes, I paid $800 AUD for mine... so it is expensive, but coming from GS, I have been spoilt. I"ve heard the fork upgrades are worth it, but I'm not sure if I'm a good enough rider to appreciate it.
@@brentbat seeing your videos I see you riding rocks in the high country. You will appreciate the difference in terms of removal of harshness. I’m a heavier bloke and need to do something anyway, front of my 701 (2018) particularly is way soft yet very harsh and confused in rocks. Typical WP xplore clickers so basically nothing. Rear seems to work quite well. Comes set waaay too much compression damping. I was quite happy how it handled a load. The preload adjuster is a good idea, not that anyone changes them that much but the access to the collars is woeful.
The Husky looks so sweet. What a fantastic set up you have. I recently got a 2021 model KTM 690 Enduro and I'm absolutely lovin' it. I just added the same bark busters with bar end weights and yes they make a significant difference over 80 km/h. Far less vibrations through your hands. Can I ask what tyres you are running (TKC80?) and if you plan to change to something different? I'm still on the stock Midas E07, but thinking about changing to Motoz Tractionator Adventure or TKC80s. Hopefully you get out of lockdown soon. Cheers
Hey Gloss Black, I've got stock tyres on teh bike (which are TKC 80s for the Husky). I'm not really sure what I will do when it comes to replacing them. I like the TKC80, seems to give me good grip in the dirt, and it's nice and quiet and comfortable on the road. But I do think they wear somewhat quickly. I've read a lot of strong recommendations for the Motoz Rallz (or something liek that), but I'll do some research as that time approaches. Hope you are enjoying your 690, A mate of mine just bought one this week and is going down the after-market rabbit hole too. :-)
@@brentbat thanks for your reply. Yes the Motoz RallyZ are a bit more aggressive than the Adventure model. Will consider those too and try them all eventually. I bet you’re enjoying the lighter bike on the trails, compared to the GS. The 690 / 701 is such a great all rounder. Worth investing to set it up how you like. Mine is still quite basic. Only a few mods to date. Will do slowly. If you haven’t seen it yet watch MAD TV tropical punch series. 701s in their element.
@@glossblack1098 Hey Gloss Black, Yes, I know Dave Darcy and watch all his stuff (especially Tropical Punch). Dave's review of the 701 LR was what made me buy the 701.
Nice to know these mod options are available. I love the look, the mods. And the sound!
Cruise control a must. Great work mate. Thank you.
It's great to see the progression of your riding Brent. I'm an Aussie living in California and just bought a BMW R1250GS this year. Have been inspired by your earlier trips on the GS to take that super expensive bike off-road (I also have a dirt bike so have off-road experience) and will probably start with the Idaho BDR. I completely understand the move to the Huskie though, as the GS sure is a big beast. I will retire soon and do lots of trips around the US and Canada (maybe even to Mexico and then to South America), will be interesting to see how long the GS lasts before I too go for a lighter bike ;-)
that lynx is the best front i have seen, very nice
Great video.
I just ordered a new 701 whuch will be my adventure do everything bike .
While at this stage I have no need for a tower some cool mods on yours.
Im now living in NZs South Island which is made for the 701.
Great video Brent! Very informative and helpful getting actual opinions.
Well done! I’ve set up an older 690 for long range touring using the Lynx fairing. We have similar ideas on set up.
Super video, thanks for filming it …. Love my 701. You really inspired me Brent. many thanks 🙏
Very nice stuff mate! Please add links in the description to the parts you added! Very curious about the cruisecontrol and heated grips, the rest i was familiar with. Cheers!
seconding that request, also interested in the heated grips and cruise control
Hey there, I've added links in the description to heated grips and cruise control. Enjoy.
@@dougster2k Hey there, I've added links in the description to heated grips and cruise control. Enjoy.
@@brentbat cheers mate!
@@brentbat awesome thanks!
Great honest review, with some mega tasty useful extras, really informative.
Brent this is a great video and a great bike build. I am currently riding a GS 850 and I also are going to change to the 701 and you have done exactly what I would have done! Thank you for sharing
I"m loving my 701. Heading out on it again on Wednesday... It is just so much fun to ride.... and that is the difference... The GS bikes are capable and can go many of the places I'll ride the 701, but when you ride the 701, your smile is from ear to ear and you are having fun (vs shitting yourself half the time on the GS).
Very impressive headlights man ⚡🔥☺️
Cruise control is useful for saving your licence too .. when the speed cameras are everywhere
Great preparation, keep up the good content
Thanks for sharing mate. This is my "in a couple of years" bike. You've done a great job and well presented. Thank you.
It’s been 2 years do you have one?
Looks awesome Brent
Nice bike. I'm stuck in the 5k limit aswell
Really nice. Truly an impressive build. Looking forward to hearing what you think about it compared to your previous bike.
That is easy! I love my Husky. I'm doing way more technical riding, and have a way bigger smile on my face. I love the way it rides, (both on dirt and on road) and it actually makes me look like a half-decent rider - it handles so well. LOVE IT.
@@brentbat That is great to hear. Looking forward to following your rides and updates on the bike. I just got back from one of my local shops and I am pretty sure my next move is the KTM 390 Adventure, which I plan to invest in making a bit more off-road worthy. I love the size and weight of it as a shorter rider and I am impressed with what people have been able to accomplish with it off-road. I looked closely at 690 Enduro/Husqvarna 701 and it came in a close second place. The new KLR, Yamaha Tenere, KTM 790/890 Adventure all felt too big for me.
@@urbanadventurer5 Hey Richard, sounds like you have found your next dream bike which is wonderful. I try hard not to preach to people what they should or shouldn't buy because everyone is different. Sounds like you know what you want and you have found it, so congrats. Enjoy it. Ride it into the ground by taking it on amazing adventures and then find your next dream bike. Just don't keep it all nice and pretty in the garage.... adventure bikes are made for adventure :-)
@@brentbat thanks Brent. Will do. 👍🏾
Hi Brent, great job on the videos. The image quality is beautiful. I have a 23 701 on the way and was leaning towards the towards the oem heated grips until I saw these.
Here you go.
www.zarkie.com.au/heated-grips/?v=3a1ed7090bfa
@@brentbat thanks Brent, I’ve also been in touch with Rex based on your recommendation and others.
Very nice parts u have put on there! 🔥 looks great 👍🏼
That lockdown was the biggest BS event in human history. Love your adventures Brent and the new vids coming up.
Thanks Steven, I concur. But it did give me plenty of time to build my bike :-)
Thanks 4 the detailed breakdown. I think this bike with a few of these mods is my unicorn😋
Love your work mate, seriously tempting me to upgrade my wr
Gotta the best setups I've seen yet seat and aux tank be perfect nice build.
Since then I have added the seat concepts seat and I’m putting bigger tanks on next month.
@@brentbat awesome mate what what tanks you going with rad Garage 5.5 or bigger? Loving the content it's top notch keep up the good work 👍
@@brookdow I’m going with the Aurora tanks. They crazy expensive but I managed to convince my wife to buy them for me for Xmas/birthday. An extra 13L stored down low. I’m doing Dimpson crossing this year so this will be welcome.
It looks great!
Must be torture just riding it around town!
Thanks Nerb.... Yes, it is torture not being able to ride it after doing the build. I haven't been riding it around town at all, I'm just biding my time until I can hit the dirt on it.
Very clean build.
Such an excellent bike. I like the mods you’ve done to it.
Hit The Trail
I WANT to hit the trail so badly, but we are in full lockdown :-(
Great looking Bike! Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Hi Brent
Fantastic Mate I appreciate your time making this video
I have been looking at a few bikes but you have made it easy with a few tips.
Stay safe enjoy life
Hey Barry, glad I could help. I LOVE the Husky. Not sure if you saw the other relevant videos, but if not you might find these two interesting:
* Why I went from GS to Husky th-cam.com/video/OfxAOrbUv_Q/w-d-xo.html
* 701 and the Magic Dongle. th-cam.com/video/IpLd8PWwVUo/w-d-xo.html
If you do pull the trigger on one, drop em an email (brentbat@gmail.com) and I'll share with you my spreadsheet of aftermarket parts I chose.
nice upgrade
Awesome bike mate
Fantastic videos! Would you create a video about your suspension setup and how you chose the components you did.
My suspension setup is pretty standard, I just upgraded springs front and back to match my weight. Many of the components were recommended to me from a Tasmanian guy who has ridden 690s for years with all of his friends. he sent me a list of recommended upgrades and I largely went off that. I'm very happy with the bike now, I'm just about to put larger tanks on it for the Simpson crossing that I'm doing this year.
Thanks for the quick response and information!
@@brentbatHi Brent, what tanks did you end up upgrading too?
Thank you,
Jamie
@@moto4x4adventure9 I ended up putting on the Aurora tanks. I love them, they give me tons of range (an extra 15L of gas) and they are a quality product, but they are super expensive.
@@brentbat Thank you for replying, I'm just catching up on your vids binge watching. Aurora are at the top of the list for quality for sure. I love the 701 without the bulk up front, maybe the Aurora kit is one that can stay on all year round.
I'm looking at doing the Simpson this year and was considering the Safari 18L twins just for the big trips, but the look and extra bulk.
No doubt the 701 is here to stay, any plans of adding another bike to the stable?
Thanks for all the videos Brent. I have enjoyed them very much and learned from them as I mature as a rider. I also bought a husky recently and I am looking at Lynx flairing and wanted to get your feedback after 2 years. Did you experience any buffeting and are you happy with the windscreen ? They are quite pricey and I have not seen much feedback on this so a bit concerned to buy it. Coming from 1250 GSA, I think the wind is a bit too much and looking at solution to get this sorted for longer freeway rides. Any feedback on this will be great
Hi there
I also transitioned from a GS. The Husky without any sort of fairing gives you a ton of wind buffeting. When I bought the Lynx, I. bought both versions of the windscreens and I swap them depending on the adventure I'm doing. If it's mainly offroad then I keep the smaller screen on, which gives me enough protection on road sections, and then I slide it down for offroad. If I'm doing a big multi-day tour with more highway riding, then I put the touring windscreen on which is great. It's not quite as good as a GS with the windscreen wound up, but it's pretty good. Makes long days in the saddle so much more comfortable.
Hi Brent. I see you have a Scott stabiliser. Do think it is helpful for mere mortals or is it really for serious off roading or does it also help on gravel and trails? Any benefit on sealed roads?
Hey mate what Cruise control is that? Cheers
Hi there. Great vid. I just got a 701 as well and going through setting it up. I was wondering how did you mounted your Zumo. I was thinking of a bar but was wondering how you did it. The other question what was the make of your temperature sensor and voltmeter
Hi there, When I ordered my Lynx fairing I got the GPS mounting bar with it. It screws in nicely to the fairing and the GPS just clips straight on it. I originally got my volt and temp gauge through Lynx, but since then I've replace the volt meter from Amazon.
New content 🙌🏻 hope you can use the lockdown to plan some rides!
Tell me about it. I'm planning a few rides... big one is is South America with my 3 boys :-)
Your killing me Brent, have been talking my self out of the 701 as I’m loving the technology on the 850gs. Now I see you can get cruise on the 701 was a huge stumbling block. Your bike is just the way I would set mine up when I win lotto. With the seat concepts as well. Any chance you can let me know the cost that the build is so far and if you did the work your self or at the bike shop. Happy to take it off line.
Hey Gary, here's a run down of my costs (everything is in AUD).
Bashplate 335
Vanasche fuel cap 235
Lynx fairing 1150
Steering Dampner 480
Foot pegs 355
Heated grips 200
Bar risers/Steering dampner base 372
Cruise control 800
Double take mirrors 28 (I already had the mirrors, just needed base
Barkbusters plus weights 191
Prerun rack + extension 350
Hammerhead custom sized gear lever 112
Wings Exhaust 748
Garmin Zumo XT 770
Grand total = $6,200 AUD
@@brentbat thanks mate it’s a weapon of a bike and can’t wait to see where you take it when we are out of lock down.
@@MrHumpo75 Thanks Gary... Yeah I'm loving the way the bike has come together... now I just need to ride the damn thing!!! I'm getting twitchy to say the least
Like the video bud were did you get the fairing from anyone in Australia and did it come with the led in the top light
@@plumber650 I bought the Lynx fairing directly from Brittania Composites (in Canada), they shipped it directly to me in Aus. When ordering it you can choose between two different LED setups, but it all comes together. Link is in the TH-cam description above. Enjoy. It's a great fairing. I love it. Not as big, bulky or expensive as a rally setup.
Hi Brent love your videos. I’ve been trying to down a hammerhead gear lever for the same reason as you. But they don’t list one for the 701 ? Which one did you use ?
I must have got a 690 then. Give them a ring. It definitely fits. 👍
Lockdown in Sydney? How do you feel about it now ? *FFS .. a big change in the relationship between state and individual heh?*
Man that bike looks fantastic, do you own other bikes or just the Husky
Hi Jack, I did own a BMW R1250GS but I just sold it tonight.... I also have a BMW R-Nine-T which I ride around town and I love it. I don't have a car.... only motorbikes :-)
great build .my build is coming along nicely as well , getting a garmin as well ,have a couple of spare holes to fii , where did u buy the temp /elect gauges . cheers mate .
Hi there, I bought the guages from Brittania (when I bought the lynx fairing), they probably sell them separately, but I think you would be able to find something similar at Jaycar.www.britanniacomposites.com/
Hi Brent what tires are you running ?
Great videos by the way
I swap out to different tires all the time. If I've got a trip with a fair bit of road riding, then I like the TKC80s because they are quiet on the road but still give you reasonable traction on the dirt. If I'm doing harder more technical trips (like my trip this week to the Victorian High Country) then right now I'm using the Motoz Desert HT on the back and a Pirelli Scorpian Rally on the front.
Bike is looking fantastic! Need to get yourself a rade garage under seat tank, will give you an extra 100km or so
Yeah Twitchel, I have been eyeing that under-seat tank.... and I'll almost definitely put one in. I'll wait until my first big trip to do that.
How is the wind protection in the up position? I’m using the 701 more as an adventure bike now. I still have the 1200GS but ride the 701 more.
It's fantastic. I bought two screens with the Lynx fairing. The normal screen (shown in this video) and a bigger touring screen that I used on my 8-day Flinders ride (you can see it here: th-cam.com/video/qm0k6L7geP8/w-d-xo.html )
On the Flinders trip I did two long legs (probably 60% tarmac and 40% dirt). They were 500km legs and 750km legs. The way I have the bike set up (windscreen/fairing, cruise control, heated grips, steering dampener and Seatcomfort seat), it was really comfortable to ride.
I sold my 1250GS and I only ride the 701 in Australia... but I tend to ride much more technical routes now that I'm enjoying so much more than the GS.
Hi there, amazing video and amazing looking bike, I have the2021 EU 701 Enduro and my dash looks different than the one you have there, is that a part of the kit? did you buy that independently?
Hi there... We have exactly the same bike. But I bought the Lynx fairing and put it on the front of the bike.
www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx-r-dual-sport-fairing-husqvarna-701/
It has a retractable windscreen (in fact two different sizes) which I love. More about the bike setup here
th-cam.com/video/LkiI1uQWPd0/w-d-xo.html
This is lookin great Brent! I joined your channel back when you showed people how to get a rever route into the Garmin...You've been so helpful! Your vid's are really high quality and I enjoy the content. This looks like a great new direction your taking with the Husky. My eyes and ears perked up when you spotted out the cruise control. Getting anywhere in Texas is a bit of a drive so could you identify the cruise unit you've installed on the Husky?
Hey Rob
Thx for your note. I’ve put a link to the cruise control in the description. Aussie company 👍
Hi Brent, your vid's are very helpful. Do you just run the stock fuel tank on your 701? Thank you!
No, I have Rally tanks on my bike which doubles the fuel range.
Great video! I would like to ask you about the brand of the accesories for the Husqvarna (lights, screen, etc)
Hey Omar, there are links to most of the products in the TH-cam description above.
👍. Bike looks mint. Have you got any night runs with the new lynx set up please? What tyres & cruise control system are u running please? Why did u choose the 701 over say the T7 or 690?
Lots of questions...
Yes, I've ridden the bike at night and the lights on the Lynx are excellent. REally good coverage.
I chose 701 over T7 because it is 50kg lighter and it is more off-road capable. I prefer the high fender for offroad. But weight was the major driver.
701 is almost identical to the 690, same chassis, engine and equipment, I think the 701 is a bit taller, but bottom line... I don't look good in orange ;-)
Cruise control system is linked in the description above.
Nice setup ! I’m interested in how your battery setup . Small battery to charge drone battery?
Hi there... My drone is a Skydio 2. It is charged from the 12V cigarette lighter port on my dashboard. It needs a high power output (about 65W). So I use something like this www.amazon.com/Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-Chargers/dp/B0932YK6RW/ref=sr_1_10
Then the USBC cable runs into my Mosko Moto tank bag where my spare batteries are sitting on the charger being charged as I ride.
Awesome bike mods, thanks for sharing! Question: what are your thoughts on the range available with just factory fuel tank? Any plans for mods in that area? Cheers, mate!
Rafal, when I flog the bike on hard technical track I've been getting around 300km range on the internal tank. However, I've had reports that the newer model 690s / 701s are regularly getting 380km range when touring.
I'm probably going to end up fitting the Rade Garage 5L tank under the seat which will give me tons of range. I'm not keen on fitting safari tanks on the bike as this will add too much weight and bulk and defeat the purpose of getting a light-weight advernture bike. If I need extended range, then I'll use a bladder.
This looks great! Best of luck with it. Can you say some words on your thinking for the steak damper?
Hey Jason, I'm assuming you mean steering dampner. It was recommended to me by some 690 riders, and in my first few rides with the bike I could see what they meant... I had a couple of little "head shakes" that I didn't like on the bike. The steering is very very loose without it. But I need to do some testing with the dampner to get used to it.
Beautiful❤
Hi Brent, I’m also using the lockdown to prep my bike, but only for trail riding at this stage, e.g. around Lithgow. I’ll maybe do the Cape one day.
I’ve been looking at the Garmin Montana for this purpose, as it can be used off-road, and can track your riding mates. I’m not familiar with the Zumo or whether it has similar capabilities. Is there a feature the Zumo has which steered you towards it?
can you send the link where you get your rally lights cover, it is nice and simple and no to big , nice
I'm not sure what you mean by "Rally lights cover". If you mean the fairing at the front, there is a link to it in the description of the video above. - Lynx Fairing.
Great bike
Hi Brent! Congrats for all your videos, I like them and follow each one of them. I would like to ask you about the air filter that you are using, which one is it? I’m on a 701LR using a Akrapovic slip on, importing the dongle that you recommended but I’m missing the air filter improvement, so any recommendation is well received. BTW I live in Colombia in Bogota!
Hi Brent could you please tell me where you brought your bark busters from with the end weights
I got mine from Adventuremoto, but most of the big online stores sell them. www.adventuremoto.com.au/barkbusters/
Great video and review of your mods, could you tell me did you ever consider the 690 KTM ? if you did can you tell me what pushed ypou toward the Husky ?Ken
Hi Ken, I was drawn to the 701 LR based on the MAD TV review of it. Unfortunately they discontinued the Long Range version, but by then I was kinda emotionally drawn towards Husky. I don't think Pumpkin orange suits me ;-)
@@brentbat No Probs, thanks for coming back to me, love your videos and commentary mate keep it up, Ken
Were you tempted by the 701 lr? The MAD 701lr review almost convinced me, but I really like the look of the regular 701 and the Rade 1.5-gallon tank seems like an exceptional solution for adding additional range. Just found your channel and subscribed - will enjoy watching your other videos the remainder of the week. Thank you for making such quality content.
Hey Michael, I was tempted by the LR, but it has been discontinued. You can't buy an MY21 LR. But you can get the LR kit and fit it, but it is $3,000 for the kit then there is installation which would be easily another $1,000+ if you paid to get it done. So it wasn't worth it. Right now I'm riding with standard tanks, I have carried a bladder for a couple of long rides with no fuel. I'm thinking about the Rade fuel tank, but just to correct something in your post, it is not 1.5L it is 1.5 Gallons (almost 6L).
@@brentbat Still trying to get a 701 LR on the used market. Making do with a Tuareg 660 - wonderful bike but it's still heavier than I'd like. Re-watching this video (enjoyed your other riding videos and instructional videos). Hope to be able to make similar modifications if I can get my hands on one - bikes are so scarce now. Looking forward to another of your videos!
@@MichaelShaw206 good luck on getting a 701. They do come on the market but they usually get snapped.
I’m in the US now doing a couple of big rides so you will see some video coming in 3 or 4 weeks. Take care.
Interested in adding an air temp and battery voltage indicator to my 701 dash. Where did you source yours?😊
I got mine on Amazon. They are pretty easy to find and lots of choice.
My 701 build is very similar to yours (good choices). I’ve ordered a Lynx Fairing but the gauges are discontinued. Any recommendations?
Yes, you can buy the guages from Amazon. My voltmeter died, and I bought a replacement from Amazon pretty cheaply, plugged it straight in and it worked like a treat. This was the voltmeter that I bought. www.amazon.com/dp/B086RHJ95R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
This is so beautifully clean. Well done on the parts choices. I am looking at making the jump from F850GS to a 690/701, and like you, I have some things I don't want to lose (cruise and heated grips!). I really hate having crap bolted on all over the place, you've made it all very nicely integrated and seemingly achieved the unicorn bike.
How have you found it compared to the GS on the riding you've done so far? Met your expectations? Anything distinctly lacking?
Hey Tom, I tend to do more technical adventure riding. I seek out dirt whenever possible, and I don't mind the rougher trails.... challenges. So the 701 is just perfect for me. With the retractable windscreen, cruise control, heated grips and Seatconcepts seat, I've got comfort as well as performance. It's still not as comfortable as a GS, but when you get into dirt, you just can't wipe the grin off my face. I love it. The best bike I've had by far, because now I can do REAL adventure riding and enjoy it. With the GS I'd shit myself whenever we hit sand or anything reasonably technical. With the Husky, I just wind open the throttle and let the bike do it's thing. Yes, I've put a real focus on keeping the bike clean and uncluttered.
@@brentbat yeah I feel the exact same way with the GS. It's great as a tourer if you're only hitting formed roads and two track.
It's funny even watching videos of the 701 vs the GS/790 etc. They just move differently. You can see the weight difference very clearly.
@@brentbat Hi again Brent, sorry to dredge this up again. I've now got my 701 and man, what a difference from the BMW! Love it.
I'm going to order the Lynx fairing. I am trying to decide if their fuse box and GPS mount are worth it. Is your Zumo on their mount? Looks like a good position. Tossing you between their fuse box and a PDM60 or similar.
Any info would be much appreciated!
@@toktoktok89 Hi Tom, congrats on your 701.... I can guarantee that the more you ride it... and get it set up the way you want it... the more you will love it. To answer your questions on the Lynx, yes, I did buy both. I like their fuse box, it gives 3 X switched and 1X constant power feed. I have the following on my switched:
GPS
Hand Warmers
Big 12v cigarette lighter outlet.
Then on my constant I have the 2X USB ports.
I do use their GPS mount to mount my Zumo. It works well. Very visible, easily adjustable, and nicely out of harms way. Very stable too.
Im wondering how it worked out replacing a big GS with a 701?
Radically different bikes. Like the Lynx fairing! A tower is just too, too much.
I love the 701. I enjoy the more technical adventure riding...so the 701 is perfect right now. As I get too old for the technical stuff, I'll probably go back to a bigger twin and just do more gentle offroad rides... But i LOVE my 701.
Hi Brent great video , what brand is the cruise control unit also did you do a video of the installation thanks
Hi Denis
The cruise control is made by an Aussie company called MC Cruise. Here's the info.
www.mccruise.com/collections/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-enduro
If you want to see the full installation, here is an install video
th-cam.com/video/ovvCBXcsxhI/w-d-xo.html
@@brentbat thanks for your reply
Great vid Brent, really enjoy all of your stuff 👊. Just confirming you did all the mods yourself?
Hey Darryn
Yes, I did everything myself. I am going to get the dealer to do the suspension upgrade and fit the Xtrig preload adapter, and I'm getting a specialist to upgrade my seat (I'm not an upholsterer. But everything else was done ... and I am NOT mechanical. (Lots of dropped nuts and bolts and a bit of swearing).
@@brentbat v impressive 👊
Hi Brent. Thanks for sharing. Can I ask what made you choose a wings exhaust? Do you know where they are made? Any reason you chose wings over tekmo or ackropovic? Thanks again
Hi Elliott, I'll confess that a lot of the recommendations came from a 690 rider I met earlier this year. He was in a group of about 10 690 riders and they have been riding the bikes for years. So when I mentioned I was getting a 701, he sent me a list of what they collectively had agreed was the best combination of after-market parts to turn the 690/701 into a killer Adventure bike. The Wings seems to have a very strong following, is sold locally, it's reasonably priced, sounds great and is very light and runs cool. Also there are 3 different sound reducing options, so you can make it as quiet as the stock exhaust if you want, or as obnoxious as hell.
@@brentbat thanks Brent!
Nice video, a lot of useful info. It would have been interesting to know the total price of all your mods. (You probablly could have bought a Huusky Expedition for all the money your spending on your 701.)
Not sure what a Husky Expedition is, but if you do want the details of my modes, drop me an email at brentbat@gmail.com and I'll share my spreadsheet with you.
@@brentbat A Husqvarna 901 Expedition, an upgraded 901, kind of like a KTM 890 R is to a KTM 890 Adventurer.
@@jamesdumas6602 got it.
The 901s look nice but I’d rather have the weight advantage of the single. I ride in quite a lot of fairly technical terrain. I’m not a great rider so the 50kg weight savings of the 701 is worth a lot to me.
@@brentbat I agree with you, that's why I was checking your bike out.
Hi Brent, Just wondering if the meters and sockets came with the lynx fairing, if not where did you purchase them from?
Hi Yahn, Yes, all those meters (temperature and voltage) and sockets (2xUSB + 12V cigarette) are optional extras that I bought from the same company. They work well. I've rigged USB ports to be "always on", because they have a neat little magnetic cap that shuts the power down when it's closed. The 12V plug only comes on when ignition is on. This means I can charge iPhone etc. even if bike is turned off.
Very informative. I'm considering a Husky 701 myself as a first ADV bike.
I'm also very tall (2.03 m) and noticed you're too, correct?
How are the ergonomics of this bie for you so far?
Once I added the bar riser, the fairing, the improved seat, then the bike was great, even for long distance road riding it was comfortable. But stock, not so.
@brentbat thanks!
I like the fairing a lot with the adjustable screen. I didn't hear/noticed you added a bar riser. Did you add much?
@@tomsimonis I'm pretty sure I added 30mm
vanaschemotorsports.com/en-au/collections/husqvarna-701/products/stabilizer-submount-bar-risers-701
@@brentbat wow! Thanks for looking up that link.
awesome setup!
did you sell the GS?
Hey Deniz, yes, I just sold the GS tonight in fact.
Bike looks great Brent, very similar setup to what I’m looking to achieve. Do you mind if I ask a few queries?
1) Did you opt for the high output lights on the lynx fairing? If so, do you get any glare off the front fender at night?
2) for the Zumo xt mount, did you purchase the mount through Brittania with the lynx fairing? Or buy it separate?
3) are the heated grips wired straight to battery? If so, have you had any issues with accidentally leaving them on and flat battery?
Hey Thom, happy to help with any questions you have. To answer your 3 questions.
1) Yes, I bought high output lights, I haven't yet ridden with them at night... we have been locked down here with Covid for about 120 days, so I have only just started riding again. (Heading out tomorrow for another run, then a 2-day camping trip the weekend after). So I can't answer the question on glare.
2) Yes, I got the mount through Brittania with the fairing.
3) No, the heated grips are connected through one of the three switched circuits on the back of the fairing, so they go off automatically when the ignition is cut. You get 3 switched circuits with the Lynx and one continuous circuit. So Iave the following connected to the switched circuit.
1) Heated grips
2) 12V cigarette lighter port
3) GPS
On the continuous port I opted for their double USBV port. This way if I want to leave my phone charging while the bike is off I can.
Many thanks Brent, really useful. Just trying to decide now between the Lynx R and RS…I think they both look great!
Looking forward to seeing the vid from your trip next weekend!
All the best.
Hey Brent. One last question.
The mirrors, are they just the Double Take ‘adventure’ type? Been browsing the website but the only available arms that come with them look longer than yours. I like the compact look that yours has.
Many thanks.
@@tjadventure you can build your own kit. I used adventure mirror but ordered 2” arms. Gives me enough height without being too long.
@@brentbat many thanks.
Sorry one last question. My Lynx fairing arrived today, I bought all the sockets and wiring harness but didn’t get the temp meter or voltmeter. Did you buy this separately (if so where?) or did you get through Britannia? I’m wondering if they forgot to box them!
Hope you’re well.
Hey Brent , Im looking at the same fairing as you have installed on your bike. Now that you have had it on for a while , how does it perform when it comes to the buffeting ? Does it offer enough protection for you on the open roads.
Thanks mate and keep up the vid's.
Regards rohan
Hi Rohan. Yes I love the Lynx. I bought it with both windscreens. I normally run the smaller one and that does a reasonably good job, but on my Flinders ride I fitted the larger touring screen. Wind protection was excellent and it tucked right out of the way for dirt. I did 700km on the last leg and I felt fine at the end of it.
Awesome part three in the flinders. 👍 I appreciate your reply. All the best. Keep riding and publishing. cheers
Where can I buy the cruise control ?
ahh your bike looks sooo good. If only I was rich to afford it XD
Zach, I don't know about being rich, but once the kids grow up and move out you sure find yourself with a bit more disposable income to play with :-)
The zumo XT outperforms any phone. your phone MUST be in your pocket… just in case you crash and can’t crawl to your bike.
G'day would you think this would be a good bike for say riding Newcastle to Brisbane on the highway or doing the Oxley highway twisties.
If it's a case of doing that sort of distance on the road to get to the dirt, then yes, the bike can do those distances pretty comfortably IF you fit it out correctly (more comfy seat, fairing etc.). I rode from Adelaide to the Flinders in one day and it was fine. But this would not be the right bike if you were primarily looking to just ride it onroad for those types of trips.
@brentbat cheers im looking around that 700/900 size might look at the strom 800de
Hi Brent does your 701 come standard with a quick shifter. From what I read they have this standard ? I’ve not used one before and I can’t find any info in my book on it as to if you have to turn it on or not can you advise
Cheers
Ken
Hey Ken
Yes, the bike comes standard with a quickshifter. There is nothing you need to enable or disable.... it just works. If you ride along in a gear and just tap the gear lever down a gear (without using the clutch), you'll hear the bike blip the throttle and seamlessly match the revs. It's super smooth.
@@brentbat Thats great I have never used one of these before and didnt want to just try shifting incase it boke something, Ill give it a try. Are these bike also fitted with lean angle sensitive brake control alongside ABS ?
@@kenroscoe8121 Hey Ken, I'm not 100% sure on the lean angle sensitive brake control.... but I think that it does.
@@brentbat No probs thank you for all your help and responding to my messages, I will send some pics of my bike when its done
Hi Brent well after watching your videos over and over again along with this one showing some of your build I went out and purchased a 701. I was wondering if you could tell me what cruise control and heated grips you got and possible place you got them and more importantly what tyres/size type do you run, cheers in advance Kenny
Hey Kenny
Cruise control was from MC Cruise. I fitted it myself by watching the video... not too hard.
www.mccruise.com/collections/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-enduro
(Looks like they are sold out at the moment).
And as for the heated grips, I put on Komine Grips... check out this video for details th-cam.com/video/4i_NMNiOig4/w-d-xo.html
He has a link to the web site in the description.
Enjoy, I'm happy with both of these purchases.
@@brentbat Hi Brent, thats great info, could you also advise on your tyre choice and size please keen to know as they appeared to hold up well on your flinders trip Kenny
@@kenroscoe8121 Hi Ken, I had Motoz Adventure tires on the rear and Continental TKC 80 on the front. I quite like that tire combination. When I was riding the Flinders I had the tires at about 25psi which seemed to work well. I Normally drop my tires to 22psi on the dirt, but the Flinders was so rocky that I was a bit worried about damage from the rocks, so I had a bit more pressure in them.
@@brentbat Hi Brent, Many thanks for your advice mate, very very much appreciated, just love following your site, keep up the great content love it Kenny
Hi Brent, did you buy your Vanache accsories direct from the Vanache web site ?, looking at the skid plate it comes in at $344 USD, seems expensive ?
I am struggling to find similar thermometer, voltmeter. Preferably for the waterproof charging plugs as well. Have a link you'd like to share?
I bought the voltmeter from amazon, I got the thermometer from Brittania Fairings, but I think they have stopped selling them. I need a new thermometer but I'm just going to source one of Amazon.
I have just received a Lynx RS from Britannia and am looking forward to fitting it to my 690. Have XT and set it up very similar to you. Just started following you. Thanks for reply.
@@Tjukken62 Enjoy the build.... I love working on the 701.... It's a relatively simple bike and it's very therapeutic being "on the tools".
Hi Brent, I am about to order the perun rack and notice that my bike has no mounting holes. Can you tell me if you have to put these in yourself and if so do you have a link that shows a how to as I cant for the life of me find one. I notice that my bike came with rear grab handles in the box but no holes to mount them, hope you can throw some light on this for me ken
Hey Ken, yes, you need to drill the holes yourself. There are marks on the underside of the plastic that shows you where to drill. I followed a youtube video... let me see if I can find it. Actually there are plenty of install videos... watch a few of them
th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=perun+rack+701
@@brentbat Hi Brent, many thanks for this, much appreciated ken
Hi Brent, what brand of heated grips and cruise control did you choose?
I’ve had the 2022 701 on order for 6 months and I think the set up looks very tidy.
I have 100k on the 2015 BMW that’s taken my wife and I all over South A, Mexico, etc etc
I’ve ordered an Aurora Rally kit so we’ll see how that end up
Funny thing is only this weekend on the GSA I was thinking how good cruise would be on the 701
Hey there... good luck on your 701... you must be hanging out for it after 6 months. I am LOVING my 701.... I just need to get the seat upgraded and it will be my perfect bike.
The cruise control was from MC Cruise in Australia www.mccruise.com/collections/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-enduro
Heated Grips were from Komine www.zarkie.com.au/product/komine-ek-300-12v-heated-grips-dx/?v=3a1ed7090bfa
@@brentbat Yes its been a while ...... but we've all been in the same boat I think during these times...... having to wait. What type of seats have you been considering; I get the impression everyone seems to go for the Seat Concepts brand
@@2wheelsinmotion Yes, I'm getting the Seat Concepts XL Comfort seat. However, I am still waiting for them to release the seat for our model bike. They changed the seat pan design for the MY21 Euro bike and I believe they are about 8 weeks away from shipping the new seat that will work on my bike. My order is in.
Hi Brent, the tower and the motorcycle in general look great. Have you tried the tower at 130 Km/h - Do you have any wobbling at higher speeds?
I also prefer the mobile option with the navigation apps and the headset for instructions, calls and music. The original seat is an insult to customers, a real nightmare. I'm planning to upgrade to the Seat Concept I've tested - it's really comfortable. the downside is delivery time. I have barely ridden off-road in the past two months but next week I am flying for a motorcycle trip in the Alps - with the new Sony- so I'm excited.
Great video.
Hey there Dror
I haven't tried the lynx fairing at 130kmh yet because we are still in Covid lockdown here and I can't ride my bike more than 5km from home or I risk big fines. But I'm pretty confident it will be rock steady. The Lynx was recommended to me by a group of hard-core 690 riders who have tried a bunch of stuff and arrived at their recommended build (that is what guided me largely). I also fitted the steering dampener. When I rode the bike without the dampner, There were a couple of times where I did get some slight wobbling (once on highway and once on sand), So I think that the dampner will help big time. Regarding seat, I can't get a Seat Concepts XL Comfort seat for my bike yet (they don't have one that fits the MY21 Euro version which is different), but I've found an Australian company that builds identical seats and they have great reviews and they are half the price, so I'm going to get my seat done in October when I'm away.
That is great news that you are doing a motorcycle trip to the Alps. I rode there about 2 years ago and had a blast. Look forward to seeing your footage.
@@brentbat Funny, we also rode there 2 years ago :) th-cam.com/video/gj5_qoYEO8k/w-d-xo.html
@@orpaztron Nice. Who knows, we might have passed each other on the road. We used the motorcycle hotel in Austria as our base, and just did some great rides and some of the iconic passes.
I know it has been a few months but I was curious how you went with insurance and what not. Like did you have to get an engineers report to make it road legal after making these kinds of mods?
Hi there, No, I haven't had to get an engineers report. I don't think there is anything I have done that would not bake the bike legal in Australia.... I don't know about any other country's laws. Shouldn't impact my insurance at all.
Seriously nice Brent.
Can I ask what maps you are using with your XT?
As much as I like my zumo 590 and Nav V I love the way my 8" tablet displays maps more. It's like looking at a real map vs a turn by turn gps screen.
Hey Volvogt21, the Zumo XT comes with both street maps AND Topo maps. So when I'm riding I leave the topo maps displayed which is really quite nice as a lot of the features are clearly labelled etc. At least that is how the Zumo XT comes in Australia (Not sure where in the world you are).
@@brentbat thanks Brent. I'm here in Aust too. Nice to know the xt does both like the 590 and nav V do. I'm not sure I need to upgrade. It makes me laugh when my mates want to navigate an adventure type ride using google maps. I keep trying to make them understand that google maps is all about the destination and topo maps are about the journey.
@@volvogt21 I totally hear you. The last thing you want to do is let Google decide where to ride. If you do that... you are bound to miss some of the best tracks and adventures. Even my mates who use Gaia on their phone still seem to have issues out on the track.. the phone based GPS just aren't as reliable as a dedicated GPS unit if you know how to use it properly. I love my Zumo XT... I always feel totally in control (from a navigation perspective anyway) when I'm out on the trails.
Looks great. How much did all that cost? I’d find it hard quitting the GSA but I do want to head off road more and they have their limits. Love your vids and adventures. Would love to know replacement/acquisition cost. Thanks.
Hey Jake, I think all in my build cost was AUD $6K (all in). I just sold my GS last night, and it paid for the new Husky, and the build, and I'm still ahead by about $3K. Now the Husky is NOT a GS, but it is the bike for me right now.
@@brentbat Thanks Brent. Really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Maybe I’ll see you out there on a near identical bike one of these days. Love what you’ve done! I look forward to your next vid. Cheers Jake.
@@JakeyJay26 Well I hope we do cross paths, I enjoy meeting other riders. Take care.
Did you look at the Nomad dash and screen? What made you choose the Lynx over other options?
I had met a very experienced 690 rider who rides with a bunch of others that have ridden these bikes for years and tried all different accessories etc. so he essentially gave me their “recommended list of upgrades” and I largely went with it.
I like the Lynx. I prefer it because it doesn’t feel like a big tower. It’s mounted on the bars not the frame but I can’t notice it. I love the retractable screen (I have two different screens that I swap out). I think there are sexier screens out there but I am very happy with the Lynx and can’t see myself changing it. Works so well for me.
@@brentbat thanks for the clarification. I’m slightly undecided and obviously will wait a while and ride the bike before doing anything. Is it an easy job to swap the screens around?
@@Nw7574nz you might want to look at the new Yenkro screen.
Swapping screens is pretty easy. About a 15 min job.
@@brentbat thanks for that. I’ll have a look when I get home. Just another question for you, is your bike an EU or US version? I’m not sure what comes to Aus and NZ and may be buying a side stand dongle.
@@Nw7574nz I have the EU version. I have bought one of the tiny side stand dongles that I keep in my tool roll as a backup.
Hi Brent
I know you have had the husky for a while now, very curious to know how reliable it has been, like you I just sold my GS1250 and also sold my CRF300l, at 60 years old and still love riding off-road that’s easy off road riding no crazy stuff and don’t want to go back to a heavy adventure bike or a under powered Honda crf300l I have to ride at least 2 hours highway to get the bush, are you happy with bike and is this right bike for me.
Hey Jack, First of all, if you haven't seen my 3 Flinders videos, check them out, because I talk quite a bit about the bike on that ride. To answer your question, I'm extremely happy with this bike. It is my dream bike. I'm selling my GS in Texas and buying a second 701 for over there as well. From a reliability perspective, I have not had a single thing go wrong with the bike. I do look after the bike properly (get it serviced and do the basics myself).... I actually enjoy tinkering with the 701 because it is so simple to work on compared to the GS (which I never touched). The light weight and offroad handling will fill you with confidence, and it will also just put a big smile on your face. It is just so much more enjoyable and easy to ride offroad compared to the big bike. Now riding it on road... the answer is Yes, but you must set it up correctly. To make it comfortable for road legs, then I think at a minimum you need:
* Something to cut the wind on your body - I love the Lynx, but would probably also look at the new Aurora light fairing.
* Bark busters with weights on them to reduce vibration
* I like the bar risers, they make the ergonomics right for me
* Seat Concept seat (this is a must have)
* Wider pegs
* Steering stabilizer
I think those are the important things to make the bike really enjoyable to ride on long road sections. In addition I have also added
* Heated Grips
* Cruise control
* GPS
My bike is now fantastic for both long riding on road (I did a 10 hour 700+km stretch in the Flinders and felt fine after that) and it just makes me smile offroad.
And for the record, I turn 60 next month, so I'm in your age group. :-)
@@brentbat wow wee thank you for a great reply, I have watched all your videos you are the best channel on TH-cam, I turn over bikes often but now at my age and stage in life I wanna buy a keeper and thanks to your great channel and advise I ordered a 701 today now starts the waiting game for it.
@@jackchristodoulou197 Hey Jack, drop me an email at brentbat@gmail.com and I'll email you my spreadsheet that I made of all the mods that I did for the bike.... You might as well do some shopping for parts while you are waiting... and congratulations. You will love the 701.
Are you going to add a bigger fuel tank??? I cant decide on mine yet
Hey Leon
Yes, I'm leaning towards the Rade Garage under seat tank.... It would be nice to keep the bike lean and mean and not hang big safari tanks off it if I don't have to
Hi Brent. Can I ask why you chose this bike over the Yamaha Tenere 700?
Hey John, yes, I'm happy to answer this question.... First of all, I'm not sure if you saw my video about moving from the GS to the 701 th-cam.com/video/OfxAOrbUv_Q/w-d-xo.html
That has some of the answer as to why I changed. But I wanted something dramatically lighter from my GS. The T7 was about 50kg lighter, but the 701 was about 100kg lighter. I found that I was enjoying the more technical adventure trails more and more (as opposed to just dirt roads), so I decided to get the lighter bike and make it more comfortable on the road (fairing, heated grips, cruise control, comfortable seat etc.).
I did some pretty big distances on my Flinders trip (check out those videos if you haven't seen it yet)... where I rode for 8 days solo over some pretty tough terrain. I ended up doing over 700km on one day and while a T7 would have been more comfortable, the 701 was definitely comfortable enough for me the way I have it set up. So I now have a pretty capable long distance adventure bike... but it is an absolute weapon and a joy to ride in the more technical stuff. There is something quite confidence building knowing that you are on a really capable light-weight adv bike when the going gets sketchy. I hope that answers your question.
@@brentbat Thanks Brent. I appreciate your very comprehensive answer 🙂 I haven't seen the video about moving from the GS (will check it out), but I have seen your Flinders trip - Fantastic! 50kg is a significant weight difference so I can now understand your choice 👍👍
Did you do just a slip on wings exhaust or the full header and all?
The Wings just slips on over the existing header. Very simple installation, and in my view a "must do"... The most important thing for me is that the Wings runs cool. The idea of the bike landing on me with a red hot exhaust pipe is not something I'm keen to entertain, I also bought the carbon fibre piece that sits over the header for the same reason.... Protect me from burns.
@@brentbat awesome! Thank you for that info. I’m gonna get this then. Honestly thinking of modeling my 701 just like yours in the video. How did you like the lynx and which windscreen did you end up liking better?
@@walkercythompson Hey Walker, I love the lynx, It may not be the "sexiest" looking fairing, but it is super functional. I like the ability to design your dashboard layout, and I'm very happy with the way mine is set out.... if you haven't seen this video about my bike after the Flinders (th-cam.com/video/LkiI1uQWPd0/w-d-xo.html), you might want to check it out, as I explain a bit more about how the electrics are wired on the dashboard. Regarding the Lynx windscreen, I got both of them. I normally run the smaller one on the bike, but when I did the 8 day Flinders ride I put the bigger touring screen on, and I will use that windscreen for longer multi-day rides.
You might want to just check out some of the newer fairings on the market like the Aurora Superlight aurora-rally.com/shop/superlight/ or the Yenkro fairing www.yenkro.com/
@@brentbat thanks again! All super great info I’m gonna check all of this out!! 👍👍
Hi. Can you tell me what mount you used for the Zumo xt?
When I bought the Lynx fairing I bought their generic gps mount. The zumo cradle mount screeed straight in. So the zumo clips in and out with one button and it is rock solid when it is in the mount.
@@brentbat thanks. I’m heading the same way as you but will keep my GSA. I recently bought an EXC 530 but the oil change and other maintenance puts me off a bit, being a bit lazy. The 701 seems to be a better compromise for me with better road manners than the 530 most likely. I appreciate your comment about everything seeming agricultural after a GS, for a while.
@@Nw7574nz Yeah, I know at one point I was looking at the lighter EXC bikes but the oil change interval put me off them a bit. I love the fact that I only need to change oil annually, even though I do it every 6 months. I am loving my 701. There is no other bike that I would prefer at the moment.
I’m doing something similar with my 701. What are you doing for extra fuel?
I also have a BMW 1200GS for the tame stuff. Nice video!
Hey Blackdog
I'm pretty sure I"m going to go with the Rade Garage under seat 5L tank. By my calculations that should give me > 400km range (around 250miles) which is plenty. If I'm doing any long range riding (like Simpson desert, or Cape York), then I'll take a bladder, but I'm not keen on putting safari tanks on the bike, Part of the reason why I've gone from GS to 701 was for the lighter smaller bike.... I rarely ride more than 250miles between gas stations. What are you thinking?
Hey Blackdog, I just watched your video on your 701... First of all, congrats that you are still riding at 72, I sure hope I am. One question, why did you put hard panniers on the bike? I'm probably going to go with Rackless... I'm thinking the Mosko Moto 85L setup. I'm going to try to keep the bike as light as possible. I'm getting my seat customised in 2 weeks (I agree, stock seat is a disaster). Lack of fuel gauge doesn't really bother me as I just reset trip meter when I refuel, so that is pretty good.
I hope you are enjoying the Husky. Hopefully our paths will cross out on the road somwhere.
Take care and have fun
Brent
Hard panniers for a couple of reasons. First, these are the panniers I used to ride to South America and I love the convenience. Also, they come off in seconds. The rack is a great hand-hold and I have my tool tubes fastened to them. Been looking at the Rade Garage tank also. As for the seat I’m going with an Air Hawk cushion at least for now. I’ll do a full video on my project in a few weeks. Take care!
@@BlackdogADV Look forward to seeing your build project. South America eh? I'm planning a trip there with my 3 sons for next year (they all ride as well)... we are going to spend 4 weeks riding around the 3 Corners (Chile, Southern Bolivia), North Western Argentina. I can't wait.
I love Chile and Argentina. I skipped Bolivia as they were having fuel issues at the time. You’ll have a great time.
Bike Looks mint. I got the same Wings exhaust on my new KTM 690. But I didn’t get the carbon heat shields. I get a little heat on my left leg so I was wondering if those shields actually block some heat or are they mainly there for good looks? Cheers
Hey Gloss Black, Yes, I haven't felt any heat from the header pipe since I fitted the heat shields. I chose to fit these for two main reasons, 1) Good bike pants are bloody expensive and I didn't want to burn them, and 2) If I drop the bike and my leg is stuck under it, I didn't want a hot header pipe burning me.
@@brentbat thanks for that Brent. I’ll put those on my shopping list. Funny that I got your reply at 7.01 am.
@@glossblack1098 you are obviously in Australia then.... because that is what time I responded :-). 7am Sydney time.
@@brentbat I’m in Brisbane. Hope you guys get out of lockdown soon
@@glossblack1098 Thanks ... so I do.... I just keep spending more money on the bike when I'm at home and can't ride it :-)
how do you have the gps mounted
There was a GPS mount that I ordered with the Lynx fairing. The zumo mount bolted straight onto it.
Hi Brent
My bike would nearly be your identical twin!! I have done almost the same mods on my 18 model. I have fitted the IMS front tanks which I am very happy with. Look forward to se what else your going to do. I live out Mildura way so my setup leans towards more dirt/sand riding etc. I'm also over 60 years young so need to be able to lift the bike up if it gets dropped.
Hey Gavin, well I hope we cross paths somewhere on the trails, I will keep my eyes out a "Sister bike". Take care.
Is this lowered or is he really tall?
I am pretty tall. 6'2"
also coming from GS
What is the brand of the cruise control?
MCCruise
I added links in the description to the cruise control and heated grips.
Christ, they are expensive. Fork conversion to twin open chamber comes first.
@@brendenvosper7772 Yes, I paid $800 AUD for mine... so it is expensive, but coming from GS, I have been spoilt. I"ve heard the fork upgrades are worth it, but I'm not sure if I'm a good enough rider to appreciate it.
@@brentbat seeing your videos I see you riding rocks in the high country. You will appreciate the difference in terms of removal of harshness. I’m a heavier bloke and need to do something anyway, front of my 701 (2018) particularly is way soft yet very harsh and confused in rocks. Typical WP xplore clickers so basically nothing. Rear seems to work quite well. Comes set waaay too much compression damping. I was quite happy how it handled a load. The preload adjuster is a good idea, not that anyone changes them that much but the access to the collars is woeful.
The Husky looks so sweet. What a fantastic set up you have. I recently got a 2021 model KTM 690 Enduro and I'm absolutely lovin' it. I just added the same bark busters with bar end weights and yes they make a significant difference over 80 km/h. Far less vibrations through your hands. Can I ask what tyres you are running (TKC80?) and if you plan to change to something different? I'm still on the stock Midas E07, but thinking about changing to Motoz Tractionator Adventure or TKC80s. Hopefully you get out of lockdown soon. Cheers
Hey Gloss Black, I've got stock tyres on teh bike (which are TKC 80s for the Husky). I'm not really sure what I will do when it comes to replacing them. I like the TKC80, seems to give me good grip in the dirt, and it's nice and quiet and comfortable on the road. But I do think they wear somewhat quickly. I've read a lot of strong recommendations for the Motoz Rallz (or something liek that), but I'll do some research as that time approaches. Hope you are enjoying your 690, A mate of mine just bought one this week and is going down the after-market rabbit hole too. :-)
@@brentbat thanks for your reply. Yes the Motoz RallyZ are a bit more aggressive than the Adventure model. Will consider those too and try them all eventually. I bet you’re enjoying the lighter bike on the trails, compared to the GS. The 690 / 701 is such a great all rounder. Worth investing to set it up how you like. Mine is still quite basic. Only a few mods to date. Will do slowly. If you haven’t seen it yet watch MAD TV tropical punch series. 701s in their element.
@@glossblack1098 Hey Gloss Black, Yes, I know Dave Darcy and watch all his stuff (especially Tropical Punch). Dave's review of the 701 LR was what made me buy the 701.