i also love this car and this was used to be my 1st choice wheneva i go to north

Already daily drive my '94 SJ410 Jimny corsica (or katana corsica for indonesian domestic market) for 5 years now and i don't have any problem with it. Live in bandung city with 8 million population with this car and just drove it like any other people with their shiny new car. It has 1.0L engine (F10A engine) which is crazy reliable, The AC is much needed because it's always hot here in indo (around 29-34 degree celcius at daytime) and it's blazing cold, Adding android screen for the infotaiment system, change all light into LED, change the original fan with the electric fan, and yea just like that just feels great bout it. This badass little old car run 50KM++ on daily basis (literally everyday), often to go to other city like jakarta (with those crazy crowded traffic), and even doing thousands of thousands kilometers of road trip to another island in indo. It is about the journey with the car that create bonds, that is why i still decided to keep this little thing hahaha Anyway, if u wanna see what the car looked like you can just visit my channel (this account who make comment)

By claiming scooters are dangerous because they are slower make no sense because the fault is not with the scooter but other vehicles. That be like saying walking is more dangerous than bikes because they are slower

God and his love for his own evil entertainment for himself gave a select few natural abilities the rest of us were screwed. So yes practice you may eventually get a bit better, but never match natural abilities

I've had the Samurai as my only car for just over 6 years and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the best car ever made. Seriously. It weights way less than the lightest Porsche 911. It is geared like a motorbike - extremely long 2nd and 3rd. It revs up to 7.500rpm. As a result - on twisty roads I would overtake just about anything including BMW 5 series, BMW 6 or BMW X5 M. On a twisty mountain road Samurai is a serious contender. In winter it is the king of the roads and off the road - especially after it's rained it reliably gets to places where no other vehicle except a tractor ever will. Other SUV stand no chance as they are all desperately heavy. And every car park - even if it's full - has a spot where nobody could fit. It's reserved for the Samurai. Then there are his capabilities of what he can transport. Which are beyond belief. Either inside, on the roof or pulled. 8m long wooden beams? No problem - just tie them on the roof top. I know it because I've built a house on a place where there was no road. On the top of a hill! There were a few things which I got pulled up by a tractor but tons of bricks, people, and just about everything else was transported by this little warrior. In mud, snow, ice, rain... Nothing ever stopped him. On one occasion in winter he was loaded with bricks and pulled a lorry up the hill loaded with some more bricks. And what did I give him back? Nothing! I just used him. What this car withstood is indescribable. A brilliant brilliant humble servant. And a tough tough warrior. I've beaten him so badly I will have to sell him. It breaks my heart but there's no way round it. I was busy building the house. Which has come to be a memorial to the Samurai. I know how silly it seems but had anyone gone through what we have they would understand. It doesn't just put smile on your face every time you drive it - this is love. This thing doesn't just have soul - it's a being. It's a Samurai. It really is.

I've had the Samurai as my only car for just over 6 years and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the best car ever made. Seriously. It weights way less than the lightest Porsche 911. It is geared like a motorbike - extremely long 2nd and 3rd. It revs up to 7.500rpm. As a result - on twisty roads I would overtake just about anything including BMW 5 series, BMW 6 or BMW X5 M. On a twisty mountain road Samurai is a serious contender. In winter it is the king of the roads and off the road - especially after it's rained it reliably gets to places where no other vehicle except a tractor ever will. Other SUV stand no chance as they are all desperately heavy. And every car park - even if it's full - has a spot where nobody could fit. It's reserved for the Samurai. Then there are his capabilities of what he can transport. Which are beyond belief. Either inside, on the roof or pulled. 8m long wooden beams? No problem - just tie them on the roof top. I know it because I've built a house on a place where there was no road. On the top of a hill! There were a few things which I got pulled up by a tractor but tons of bricks, people, and just about everything else was transported by this little warrior. In mud, snow, ice, rain... Nothing ever stopped him. On one occasion in winter he was loaded with bricks and pulled a lorry up the hill loaded with some more bricks. And what did I give him back? Nothing! I just used him. What this car withstood is indescribable. A brilliant brilliant humble servant. And a tough tough warrior. I've beaten him so badly I will have to sell him. It breaks my heart but there's no way round it. I was busy building the house. Which has come to be a memorial to the Samurai. I know how silly it seems but had anyone gone through what we have they would understand. It doesn't just put smile on your face every time you drive it - this is love. This thing doesn't just have soul - it's a being. It's a Samurai. It really is.

I've had the Samurai as my only car for just over 6 years and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the best car ever made. Seriously. It weights way less than the lightest Porsche 911. It is geared like a motorbike - extremely long 2nd and 3rd. It revs up to 7.500rpm. As a result - on twisty roads I would overtake just about anything including BMW 5 series, BMW 6 or BMW X5 M. On a twisty mountain road Samurai is a serious contender. In winter it is the king of the roads and off the road - especially after it's rained it reliably gets to places where no other vehicle except a tractor ever will. Other SUV stand no chance as they are all desperately heavy. And every car park - even if it's full - has a spot where nobody could fit. It's reserved for the Samurai. Then there are his capabilities of what he can transport. Which are beyond belief. Either inside, on the roof or pulled. 8m long wooden beams? No problem - just tie them on the roof top. I know it because I've built a house on a place where there was no road. On the top of a hill! There were a few things which I got pulled up by a tractor but tons of bricks, people, and just about everything else was transported by this little warrior. In mud, snow, ice, rain... Nothing ever stopped him. On one occasion in winter he was loaded with bricks and pulled a lorry up the hill loaded with some more bricks. And what did I give him back? Nothing! I just used him. What this car withstood is indescribable. A brilliant brilliant humble servant. And a tough tough warrior. I've beaten him so badly I will have to sell him. It breaks my heart but there's no way round it. I was busy building the house. Which has come to be a memorial to the Samurai. I know how silly it seems but had anyone gone through what we have they would understand. It doesn't just put smile on your face every time you drive it - this is love. This thing doesn't just have soul - it's a being. It's a Samurai. It really is.

Good vid

So has your friend changed the wheels? They came with cast alloy wheels as standard here in the UK at least. My 2005 has alloys but I’d like a second set with spokes.

I plan on getting a 80's model, been years since I drove a manual, with a vehicle with no electronics and roll up windows.

Your story is amazing, I love hearing it! I've been working on getting my wife comfortable with riding too. My goal is to ride through as much of Asia as possible, but I want her riding her own bike, not just on the back of mine, haha. So far, the longest I’ve gotten her to ride without complaints is about 2 hours!

Ive owned several chines bike over the years some good, some horrible.

Hey there bro. Very nice presentation of the Condor. Any plan of making videos of it doing offroad stuff? That would be really fun!

That bag is CRAP. I sourced one before they cam to the US and used it twice without much issue. Then today, I am packing to go on a trip and virtually every piece of canva strap deteriorated in my hand. The D rings simply fell through the canvas, the tightening straps just fell off in my hand along with the handle. The bag was always stored inside a garage and never ever in the sun unless I was riding with it. Great concept - poor execution. SAVE YOUR MONEY FYI - the filler nozel is super awkward as this gent mentioned.

A good idea if not pushed for high speed on the road.

Hi, At 4:32 i see some black oil or something?

By the way, I rode all bikes from 125cc scooters to 1600cc monsters and yet I always end up riding on a 2005 or 2006 BMW GS. Iconic bike, in my opinion. Years back, I had a 2006 and the shaft said that's it, I ain't going any further. I took the baby to my mechanic and he said I have a shaft from a model built for touring which would fit nicely on my gs. I don't remember the model name. I said do it. He put the shaft on and I clocked 260 km on my bike. The speedometer would hit the max and was stopped there by the pin. I know the speed as I have seen it on my phone. Wild days. This was around 2018.

Bought a 2005 1200gs three days ago and youtube shows me this video. Are we being watched, listened to, stalked? Man...

Why is the klr650 always known to be under powered , I thought these xr650s were way more powerful, Aren't you worried about a lion or some other wild animal attacking you ? SA right .

I could have just read a flyer and learned this. If you aren't riding them and comparing them in real time you're wasting everyone's time.

‘13 GSA oil cooled here. Three words. Rear main seal.

Pull up on that hoop above the foot brake and fold the hoop down over the foot brake lever. That’s what it’s for. To raise the contact point with the lever. You put your fingers right on it at 1:53.

I'm 52 and been riding since 17, when I first started riding, nobody I knew would be seen dead on a scooter/moped, including me. Those scooters of yesteryear are a different thing altogether to what we have now though. I've had all kinds of motorbikes, my last one was a Yamaha YZF600 and my new bike is a Kawasaki J300. If I'd had that YZF when I passed at 17 I might not be here now because of the risks I took and like he said, there's some powerful scooters out there. It's not the bike, it's the rider that's to blame.

Howzit boet, ja I rode south America on a 150 gillera Chinese fake Harley look alike. 7 months 22000kms and left it on the pavement, had to fly home, on death of my step dad. One broken chain, two punctures, and lots of bolts falling out. Worse rds than Africa. Did jhb to Israel 1986 on a Dr 600 Suzi. Some people I know met U Sudan or South Egypt you camped together. Planning Pakistan to Mongolia next.

can you let me know if this could be causing that engine rattles at high gears ? im trying to solve a weird issue in my XR 650 L 2021 , some people told me it my be the CDI it started getting worse when i got to a waterr crossing . super weird Thanks

Thanks.

Great video btw!

what gearing do you run on the Gen 1 to get it going to 140 km/h without revving it to the moon?

I'm still driving a Toyota Kijang Krista 2.0 with a 2RZ-FE engine, it's very strong and durable, like it will never die.😂

I like my KLR but also loved my DR susuki. Was wonder about the 650 Honda. Thanks man!

I just wish it would be available on the Dutch market and would come with a kickstarter. But not being able to buy it here is the main reason I don’t already own it

I just bought one!

Heavily accented people posting...put you content on in silent mode and add the comments in edited print on your content. Doing here with CC can't understand you

I love it when people think that on a scooter, they don’t have to wear protective clothing. But they feel like they have to on a motorcycle. Physics are physics. If you’re sliding down the asphalt at 30 miles an hour it doesn’t matter if you’re on a scooter or a 200 hp motorcycle. Without gear, you’re going to lose the same amount of skin at that speed sliding on the ground whether you fell off of a scooter or a motorcycle.

Very useful video - Thanks. I have a slightly newer 2011 GSA and am about to embark on removing/renewing (or maybe overhauling, but I suspect the frame is cracked) the alternator, for which I first need to remove the tank...

hello and congratulations for the video. I drive an xt660 r and the single cylinder is limited, because you did not want to insert the twin cylinders? You will make a video on those too???

Love & used to daily driving a Ranger Raptor but recently got a JB74 Jimny.... I think we will be daily enjoy driving a Jimny :D, Love your classic Jimny.

Nice video, yes Norden looks better and is offering more weather protection. Seats are way more comfy also. I own a Tenere and a Norden.

Are you using 10 pin adapter? (If so, male or female) I am considering buying a used R1200GS 2009 model and thinking about this diagnostics tool.

How to service this

How much was this part ?

Great video, but watch your exhaust on those dry weeds. Can start a fire even after you leave.

Back in the old days if we needed something we had to make it, but this is the new days so I bought a new slider

I got an immaculate 16k miles example 6 months ago. Serviced and check3d over thoroughly. Dropped a valve on the right side after 200 miles. Luckily I was able to replace the piston, cylinder and head for around £250 and she’s ran ok ever since… not confidence inspiring mind you.

Interesting ! thank you ! I believe when I did the Dave's Mod to my bike I simply just drilled the Main jet out to the next size of my drill index. I too was more worried about cooling rather than performance increase.... though that would be great if I got that ! i left the stock pilot jet in the carb. I replaced the pilot air screw with an after market version like you got so I could adjust it easier. and took it for a ride.... there was no real performance change but starting was easier just because I adjusted the pilot air screw first to fastest idle...slowed the idle and adjusted to fastest again..... that alone made it really easy to start. I've not checked the spark plug color in some time now but it was brown....not black and not the stock jetting color of light grey However my fuel mileage did take a nose dive as I changed the front sprocket at the same time to a 13T but kept the stock rear sprocket. I think it went down to around 20MPG or something like that..... I live at 4000' ASL and that does make a big difference on performance but if I hit it just right with throttle alone it will wheelie but there is no fear of going over backwards..... I have also lowered the bike by a whopping 4" front and rear and the bike sits at 31" seat height that is a HUGE CHANGE ! it made the bike a keeper for me it's stock 37" seat height was a danger to me and the bike ! changing the seat height was the best Mod I have done to the bike yet ! foot pegs ( longer and wider) hand protection , flexible mirrors and back rack really help.... but nothing matters if the bike is too tall to touch the ground ! I also added a LED speedo on the bike just so I would have a Tachometer! when cleaning the carb keep the carb cleaner OFF the diaphragm! hit the Diaphragm with WD-40 to help keep it soft , just a light coat and wipe it off ! (inside and out) I have a 4.5 gal Clark tank on mine..... and I've never ran out of gas on the road with it...

My dad used to have a 3000D. Slow as a donkey but super reliable I still miss that car

Nice riding. I also have the same bike as yours. Also have a gs911 wi fi modle. But the utherday day i tried to enter the option to bleed my brakes and it did not want to vo in there. The otherstuff u are talking about in this video its ok. But not the feature to test servo moter. I also did the firmware update. Can u advice please.

Drz all day

Has it been sold yet?

Everything is great, you need to use red lock tite. BMW service manual states to replace the ball joint but as long as there is no up and down play you are good. I bought socket and cut it in the center to fit Allen key. I used zip ties to stretch the ring and slipped it on. Use red lock tite and monitor with a sharpie mark. The blue lock tite will start to loosen up minute you hit the gravel road.