Honestly, everything was noisy, I couldn't hear any difference, get different helmet. That wind screen would help a little with wind fatigue but would have no effect in making the ride quieter.

Get the same screeching noise…

I've been using gear oil for 50 years . Had a old guy when I was a kid tell me to use it on my mini bike .

A thousand thank yous for making this! My stock RK chain lasted 10k miles. Wasnt familiar with chain brands and the replacement I bought stretched out way early and chaffed my CC cover! Thinking it was a dud, I got another and it did the same damn thing! Picked up a DID X ring chain that says its for street bikes, just got it on. Im gonna feel at a total loss if this one kinks out half the links in less than 2k miles, so fingers crossed!

70/90 transmission oil is the best lubrication for the motorcycle chain! You can clean the chain a little with a brush+ degreaser, before applying it.

Bike manufacturers recommend oil because they don't want (or maybe for legal reasons cannot) to recommend one chain lube brand over another. That said, haven't tried chainsaw oil or gear oil yet, but might give it a try at some point

My God....brand new Tiger 660, all 3 sounds exactly the same...Clutch noise and engine ticking noise very,very annoying.It makes me think I wasted my money. Went to the dealer 3 times- always the same, 3 cylinder, all good...After first service 1000km and engine was almost dry,no oil!!!Wtf.... Topped up the oil and than the clutch noise came as well...makes me hate riding,brand new bike

I bought a new 1000 vstrom back in 2008. I haven't done a thing to it. But, it would be nice to have a better seat.

Sorry, are those ripped jeans in the knee or is that skin colored protection to the knees? Love the bike review.

I guess it depends very much on your situation, after a firmware update mine is a rock solid 200Mb/s... just a side note, Megabytes is a measure of file size, Megabits is a measure of transfer speed ;)

One problem with oil, it doesn't lasts well in rainy season.

Adventure bikes if taken offroad are prone to drop, if the bike tips over, the windshield is going to get it first then the crash bars.

I love this review, hearing great personal perspectives. People who criticise forget it’s not about them. Although their opinions are worth something too. What did you end up with, I can’t see your final decision on your channel.

Can't even hear for the music.

I had a Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California in the early eighties. It had the big standard wind screen without fairing and without spoilers. It worked very well. Nice silent long trips across Europe without earplugs!

As far as I understood from your observations the wind noise increased when you mounted the wind screen. That means that the airflow is not nice and linear around your helmet anymore but turbulent. At higher speeds a turbulent airflow can make your helmet vibrate. Some will prefer the naked bike keeping their helmet in a clean airflow. New riders should find their advice elsewhere.

Huh....As millions of other riders I use kerosene for cleaning. Quick and thorough. Then lube with BMW;s Motorand spray lube to seep into all the chain parts including the o rings. Light and effective it remains on the links for a long period. One can lasts or about 25 or 30 lubes. Best on market.

Should I stop using scottoiler?

I agree.

No the oil is too heavy gets thrown all over the tyre& rim i live using crc its light sticks& is designed to penetrate& lube.

Riding aids are not to combat power it there for rider safety so all bike should be afforded this tech. Yamaha is good at moulding plastic into a good looking bike

I owned a Trident for a while and now own a Livewire One. I'm looking for a screen that aesthetic and above all effective at motorway speeds. I like the look of your screen and will see if I can fit it on my bike. cheers

adv touring is great; with good seating; but handling in the city, heavy traffic goes to the 660 sport.

Cool Now, if I could only get my hands on some acrylic and a body man and fabricator 😠

where do you see the time???

Better or not, i go for Triumph..

Hey brotha aside from the good content I like your personal style! Sub’d!

you should show the little fishing town of Fuseta next to Olhao. I m sure you know it :)

Thanks you. I won’t be buying them aerosol cans anymore !!!

the 660 has more power and handling for hills, twisties. tracer hp, size is difficult ?

Just used this video for my chain, very helpful 👍

How can I get the template please??

The racket from that bike broke my phone...Jeez Louise

I use honda gear oil for my chain. Been using it for years. Always had great results!!

Adoro os videos, estão a saudar-me na escolha de mota. E também gostei muito das botas, pode partilhar a marca e modelo? 🙏

I have the same 2003 model with 120.000 km. I don't know why almost all users praise this engine because it's not that great. Clutch basket problems, TP sensor, stator and magnet problems. Thank goodness mine had all this fixed before I bought it. It's true that I did 40.000 km with it in 3 years and I didn't have any problems, but still. In particular, problems with the basket and the clutch have been lingering at Suzuki since 1997 in the SV, TL, DL 1000 models, until 2020.

Did you ever have the Clutch basket and/or the stator magnet issues?

Stumble upon to your channel when searching any Tracer 7 reference for my research of future R25 mod into sport touring one, good comparation too with the latest Tracer 9 comparison. But I found the regularity of publishing the video on this channel are lacking, so reserved for subscribe button for now.

"Poo-iegh" 😂😂

Just goes to show expensive motorcycles are necessarily better!

Qual é o óleo adequado para lubrificar a corrente com o-rings?

That must been amazing :) doing it soon also

Great review, thanks for this. I’ve watched it a few times now (as well as a bunch of your other reviews). I’m trying to pick my next bike for long distance (100klm each way) commuting, daily rider and occasional touring/camping. Currently riding a Triumph Tiger Sport 1050, which is awesome on open windy roads, but bit of a beast for slow speed manoeuvring. I used to have a 660z Tenere, which I loved and regretted selling, but wasn’t right for the long commutes. The size/power did suit me fine for general use though. The tracer 7 is very much at the forefront as a replacement for me, for much the same reasons as you’ve pointed out. Other options seem to be NC750x (not sold in Australia anymore 😢), V-Strom 650XT, V-Strom 800 RX (jump up in price but more extras including ride by wire, so cruise control possible) and Transalp 750 (tubed tyres 👎) So it s looking like it’s neck and neck between the Trancer 7 and the 650XT for me, which leads to my question: Do you have any opinions regarding the new V-Strom 650XT considering my proposed uses, and in particular how it would compare with the Tracer in this regard?

watching this in 2024 and am really shocked after all these years suzuki still hasnt fixed the issue on the new 3rd gen. the buffeting is so bad its giving me a headache every time!

I been honest I see a very good result. I get a solid 25 Mbps whereas in my room with the WiFi, I can get anywhere from 2 to 20 Mbps. So to have a solid is much better for me.

Didnt know your channel, congratulations. Very good review. Just subscribed.

Pressure washes can damage the orings in the chain links cant they?

I was a tracer 900 owner between 2015-2019. I agree with your comments. it has sports motorbike performance and suspensions, but it was tiring me in the city and therefore I sold it, I regretted selling it a year later and now I am thinking of buying it again. I am not a traveller, I usually use it on asphalt roads in the city, but our roads may be the worst roads in the world, all roads are full of bumps and potholes. As someone who is over 40 years old and has a herniated disc, it is important for me that the suspensions and saddle are soft. I looked at the GS1200, but it is too expensive and too big for urban use with traffic. You do not recommend the Tracer 9 for a few reasons that I find justified. I am looking for a motorcycle with a soft saddle and suspension, with bags large enough to put 2 helmets and a motor jacket inside. sometimes I can reach speeds of 250 km on intercity roads, in this case I don't want to be beaten by the wind. for tracer 9 that was very easy to go speed, no vibration but I was being beaten by the wind. I have travelled long distances with Hayabusa and frankly I liked it very much. but the sitting position is no longer very suitable for me. my knee locks after a few hours of riding. so what is your recommendation?

VOX

What an incredibly sad story, this happened 30minutes from where I live, I even know some of the officers in the video. May her young soul rest peacefully.