Well, after 15 years riding shaft driven bikes, now I went back to a chain... and as a former user of chain lube and it´s usual gunk, I have to say that heavy duty oil it´s the best option. It won´t make a mess (well, it flings but not crazy), it won´t attract so manyn dirt, it can be cleaned with ease, the chain can be degreased faster... I clean and oil the chain every 500km, more or less. Very happy with the results. To proper clean the chain I´m using "WD40 chain degreaser", works really well, but I suppose normal WD40 will do. Even you can use the heavy duty oil for cleaning, or just engine oil. Put it on the chain, scrub, and it´s clean again, no effort... To oil the chain again I use a rubber oiler designed for cooking. You put it upside down, and slightly "paint" the chain with the thing. Clean the excess with some paper or cloth, and have a beer.

Honda invented something that solves the problem. The call it the Goldwing

I reached hear to find helmet noise solution. I will check if wind Buffeting is causing the problem

Kkkk Eu tive que dar risada quando você andou na estrada de terra e fez som com a boca... Eu costumo cantar na moto e quando andei na Trident pela primeira vez e minha voz ficou também trêmula kkkk Mas tem um fato muito importante no conjunto suspensao: o manual prevê a calibragem igual para 1 ou 2 pessoas... e na verdade o número e para levar 2 pessoas. Então ao andar sozinho o pneu está muito cheio (a mesma medida da minha Tracer com 2 pessoas). A dica é usar 33 na frente e 36 na traseira quando andar só o piloto... igual na gsx, mt07, mt09 etc que usar a mesma medida de pneu e tem o peso parecido.

I was doing the same thing your describing, but got tired of cleaning the mess after all the oil flings off the chain!

Very helpful! I recently purchased a 1st gen Vstrom 1000 and this will help me get the wind protection dialed in!

This helped a lot, thank you!

I can confirm all those noises with my Tiger 660. And also at 0:55 when you turn the key you can gear a clack sound fron the fuel pump. Mine also does this everytime.

I've got this on a 2016 R1200GS. Road - I ride for enjoyment and this is perfect for dry road tomfoolery. I don't push my luck in the rain as there is just no reason to do so. I've roadraced in the past and, yes, on a full race rain tire - I could get a knee down and raise hell. On the street - I just get from point A to B without trying to set any lap times..... It's never squirmed in the rain unless I got stupid with it. Off road - It's OUTSTANDING for dirt roads, gravel roads, blown-out (dry) fire roads. It's also great at wet dirt and gravel roads. If the stone content is the surface is hight, it traverses fine. Light mud - it will get you through. Deep, thick mud - nah - not enough tread block depth. I'm in the Northeast US so deep sand is not common - we do have the NJ Pine Barrens which does have some deep "suguar" but I just skirt them without problems. Could I go down the middle and work the bike through? Yeah, probably, but Why? If you do 50 - 70% road and want to explore some dirt or grave roads (and they are different IMHO) - this is the perfect tire. Wanna do gnarly offroad - look at the myriad 50/50 options. Loved your review!

Why is it normal that a bike with new chain and sprockets has difference in tension at some points. I can't really wrap my head around that. Could someone explaain that to me?

Just soak chain with kerosene. Then scrub with nylon brush. Then wash away loose dirt with generous amount of kerosene. Wipe off excess. Then spray with whatever lube you prefer. The trick is more in cleaning it often, than which lube you use. Once the chain or sprockets show excess wear or too much stretch or tends to kink, just replace it. It's cheaper to replace the chain more often than necessary, than to break down a hundred miles from home. If you are too lazy to clean a chain often, get a belt drvie or shaft drive.

YT just gave this video in my feed and It really got me to change my mindset from using Chain Spray to Oil. Thank you John.

Thank you for this quick, concise information, the essentials are there. It's my turn to go there with my wife to do a complete tour of the island in 2025. Thank you again and have a good trip!

you wrong

Mine has the 3rd noise. Facebook trident owners group says it’s normal though but im still worried

I have a 2009 Suzuki Bandit 1250S with a Zero Gravity wind shield gives me that buffeting. Also I have a 2023 Kawasaki KLR 650 with a Zero Gavity and along with the way the KLR fairing is it gives me almost perfect wind protection. So yes fairings can make the difference.

John. I have them on my 800gs. I agree with your comments but find them very noisy

I've should have watched this video BEFORE spending $14 on a stupid spray can. Thank you so much for the information!

Please don't pronounce "giga" as "jiga" ffs

Does Alexandra have a sister:-) ? I have to make a plan for next season. Portugal is farrrrr away from NL but I like to look how this land is be like. I drive solo on a Harley Davidson Road Glide and take not so much gravel....haha (nice video, very professional)

I just sprayed lube and didn't like the result. I've purchased regular gear oil for my next attempt. However, after spraying it this time, I still didn't get the desired outcome. The process was very messy, and some chemical smell gave me a headache. I'll try using the normal gear oil next time instead.

I think I'm going to shorten my windshield and maybe make some of those knee ones you have

Thanks for the tip, definitely worth thinking about.

Talking of sex, mention that it is not lube for that purpose😂

An old Moto Guzzi V1100 Sport was the cleanest and quietest bike I’ve ever ridden. However no wind / weather protection. Tiger 800XC probably worst noise and buffeting. Wish I seen this video when I still had. Best bubble, 1998 Honda ST1100 but warm climate lack cool air

Muito Bom! Maiorca é fabuloso. Dos melhores destinos em que já estive. Fui de avião, não de mota e aluguer scooter e fiquei fã, muito melhor e a Costa Tramuntana é fabulosa! Tanto para andar lá como na viagem até lá! Vale muito a pena a viagem de comboio de Palma até Soller e o barco até Sa Calobra! Faltou-me a costa Norte e Este...

Thanks for saving me $100 and a ton of rage

Love twisting grip and grabbing gears on my 2023 triumph tiger rally pro 1200... just turned 5,000 mi. Brraapppp

I have all 3 noises i ridden 2800 km in 4 months .. how it goes for you guys after few seasons? They are still working and no issue?

Why does the V-Strom 1000 have two master cylinder brake cylinders on the handlebars when my 650 only has one but still has doubled discs does anyone know why

Bom video! Bem testado e bem apresentado!

great content! subbed for more

tracer 7 has shitty suspension. and triump has at least reverse front shocks. your pointing doesnt make any sense

On my royal Enfield the wind comes around the screen as well as over the top. I bought a small foil to go on the top which helps a bit, but the wind just comes from everywhere, going to try the scarf soon, thank you for the video

This is all fine if you ride moderately, but if you ride fast oil goes all over your tyre ,which is deadly.

Thanks, John! Your clear organized approach and precision really helped make this task simple.

where you find the ferry so cheap??

Funny this video me and my son arguing over this issue he spends lots of cash with all the magic oil sprays I just used 3 in 1 oil .. he was shocked but I never had a problem with it ...

Maybe wear gloves next time. Being professional and all 😎🎉

THIS GUYS RIGHT ! , I checked my manual TY :'D

Many thanks for this vlog. Very interesting and looking at doing a road trip next year on 2 wheels and this was a great help!

Bigger is bigger, 193/115

very nice explanations mate, great and thanks!

Cleaning chain with pressure washer WILL bypass O-rings and wash out factory grease inside the chain.And that's game over for the chain.Secondly,I ride bike mostly on my knee and I'm kind of scared that this oil will spray on the edge of the tire...and that's game over for my ass.Travellers and sportbike small dick street racers (like me😁) are not the same...in terms of lean angle.I don't know,I'll try.Maybe you're right 👍

Gees that interlude came on as my wife served me some nighttime porridge , now she thinks I sit on the verandah all night watching X rated instead of KZbin motorcycle channels …thanks 😢

Olá, adquiri recentemente o 7617 Kit AV1000. O extensor aquece demasiado, isto é normal ? Tenho instalação elétrica e tomadas tudo a funcionar/instaladas correctamente. O Adaptador não aquece, já o Extensor aquece mesmo ! Será feitio, defeito ou o quê ? Não percebo 🤷‍♀️

Owned an MT09 and my gf has the MT07. Right now I am on a Hornet 750. Why did I sell the MT09? Because the gearbox was horribly clunky, the clutch basked made all sorts of squeaking noises, the cam chain tensoner was fine but still made a rattle. It was simply put, not a very quiet and enjoyable engine (apart from the power and exhaust sound). The MT07 is miles better. It sounds like it will bever break down. The MT07 engine is silly frugal on fuel aswell. It's quite possilbe to drive it on 0,28 liters/100km. We have. If I was seriously thinking about touring this is a viable option. If I had more cash I would get a Suzuki 1000GT but that is not in the same bracket.

L going there at October 2024 the holiday

how do you deal with oil spraying everywhere? i'm annoyed by washing the bike after every lubrication

Great video!! I have 04 650 vee, I dont feel like im getting buffeted from the legs at all. i've tried placing stuff down there but nothing helps. when I lift my hand on top of the screen then the buffeting stops. I ordered givi airflow windscreen I hope that helps. Maeby there is a anatomy difference with 650 and 1000 also im 185cm tall? Who knows.