Mr.bert,I just purchased this machine! Been watching your videos and that's why I got one!
@SteveHoreКүн бұрын
I've got the Fat Bob. You were too cautious . It's full of beefy power so please ride it like that. It's a very unusual cruiser. Maybe a sports cruiser.
@bertsbikeКүн бұрын
I give it a little towards the end. It is very unusual. I also found it a little hesitant to tip in. But I'm sure that's something I could get used to.
@SteveHore22 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the video I still enjoyed it 👍
@MChappysGarage8 күн бұрын
Coming from an owner of an rs, a tune fixes the snatchy throttle and the decel fuel cut along with a lot of other things. Use Motul 7100t oil and it smooths out the gearbox a ton.
@bertsbike8 күн бұрын
@@MChappysGarage Thanks for the Info! I really appreciate it!
@Ian-bq7gp9 күн бұрын
I do luv the norton commando since TVS have massively improved reliability and especially QC. When the 1200 bonneville is not much cheaper but inferior in fit, finish and specs and also the Norton is without all the nightmare of rider aids and dodgy electronics, i have confidence in its lasting well especially now that crook Stuart Garner has been gone over 3 years ago. , yes the w800 is nice but no relation to the beautiful BSA frames that were so well made and handled so well.i had a BSA A10 for years, pushrod operated valves, low revving 5750 red line but the fun was in low down torque, over 65 mpg and magneto ignition. With oils today, if you dont hammer them, the single carb iron head golden flash is reliable apart from 6v joe lucas electrics. The switch roller in the headlamp was iffy but it would start and run straight off the magneto and the sound through the exhaust was beautiful and only the Norton commando sounded better and the original late 1960s early 70s royal enfield interceptor which is on paper the best balanced crank, best parallel twin since the original 1triumph tiger 100 of 1939 or the 1947 original rigidframed BSA A7 twin. There were other great british engine makers, especially JAP and some others like Matchless, Ariel and Vincent who were way ahead of their time and Velocette AJS and others. Some utilitarian for sidecar hauling like Panther. Like early prewar Harleys on Wheels through time, this wonderful era of historic bikes like Henderson 4s Indians and knucklehead models are long gone and even a wla45 harley costs a fortune as does BSA M20 despite so many being made for the army in WW2.
@wilson537710 күн бұрын
3 years ago today... this is clearly one of the better functionally built rear rack from among the many for the CRF3LR. Usually strap down a fully loaded backpack, no hassles.👍🍻 Btw... this is still a nice straight to the point review... sorry to hear you sold your Rally though.
@YeahNahMaybe94710 күн бұрын
If you don't turn around and do a double take when you've parked the bike. Then you've got the wrong bike.
@bertsbike10 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@BlakesPipes12 күн бұрын
looks like some good fun coming your way.
@bertsbike12 күн бұрын
@@BlakesPipes Just lookin' @ my buddies bike. Hopefully I'll get a test ride in soon.🤗
@mjb209313 күн бұрын
I can't believe you haven't ditched those mirrors for some CRG bar-ends!
@bertsbike13 күн бұрын
I know right?! But the stockers just work very well. So tail tidy, mirrors, headers and Ivan's tune.
@nicholsxII14 күн бұрын
Hi there Bert I hope this message finds you well, I’m reaching out in regards to the TTP tune I bought for my 2012 EFI Thruxton 900. I just installed a British Customs 2-1 exhaust, as well as did the air box delete with k&N pod filters, and removed the air injection/SAI system. When I go to load up the tune I never get a flashing red light at all. I’ve tried for 2 days straight and still no change not even getting the red flashing light, if you have any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Best, Nico
@bertsbike13 күн бұрын
@@nicholsxII Hi there. If you're not getting a red light, it may mean the bike isn't talking to the computer at all... Cause it should go Red, Amber, Green. The only things I would suggest is to uninstall and reinstall the drivers before plugging in your cable. Also make sure your cpu is compatible with the tune software. Lastly I hope you have their OBD cable... If none of the above works I would contact them directly. They're pretty great about returning emails. Haven't had to call before tho. Hope you get it sorted!
@YeahNahMaybe94715 күн бұрын
Norton 961 as a retro don't scrimp on the build quality aesthetics & handling as much as I love the Norton, I'd take Z900RS over it any day.
@bertsbike10 күн бұрын
It's a hard bike to beat.
@nestormotta_16 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your initiative to share the modifications you're making to your motorcycle in your videos. I'm from Brazil and own a 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100. I'm gradually making small modifications to my bike and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us, and congratulations on your channel. You've earned a new subscriber!
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Awesome! Glad it's helping you out! Pretty much done with mine, but I may get some slightly different handlebars... I'm thinking Clubman.
@nestormotta_16 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your initiative to share the modifications you're making to your motorcycle in your videos. I'm from Brazil and own a 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100. I'm gradually making small modifications to my bike and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us, and congratulations on your channel. You've earned a new subscriber!
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
@nestormotta_16 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your initiative to share the modifications you're making to your motorcycle in your videos. I'm from Brazil and own a 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100. I'm gradually making small modifications to my bike and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us, and congratulations on your channel. You've earned a new subscriber!
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad I could help. Keep at it!
@nestormotta_16 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your initiative to share the modifications you're making to your motorcycle in your videos. I'm from Brazil and own a 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100. I'm gradually making small modifications to my bike and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us, and congratulations on your channel. You've earned a new subscriber!
@Brou15O17 күн бұрын
Its sooooo expensive T.T but i might buy it anyways...Or try to...
@bertsbike17 күн бұрын
Some great used deals here in the US. It's most definitely worth it either way.
@georgecatalin13818 күн бұрын
Seens in real ,those panniers are so small in capacity ... they're definitely not made for long touring 🤌🤌🤌
@stevelee666719 күн бұрын
You need to do a 5 year review of this bike. Maybe by that time you will have 10,000 miles on it. Not knocking you but you dont have enough miles on this bike .
@bertsbike10 күн бұрын
In fairness I'm splitting the milage between 3 bikes at the moment.
@garyoneill886825 күн бұрын
I just bought a'23 MY RS and am waiting it's arrival next week. Great video mate; you covered points that many don't. Fwiw, my two 300's ('13 Ninja and'24 Versys) have snatchy throttles and it's sh1t. It's garbage tuning regardless of the reason behind it. Cheers.
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Nice! Let me know how you like it when it arrives!
@tshadow625 күн бұрын
I’m the proud owner/caretaker of a 2007 Triumph Bonneville T100. I bought her new off the dealership floor. Thank you for this excellent training video.
@bertsbike25 күн бұрын
@@tshadow6 Thanks! Glad it helped you out!
@rikherlaar26 күн бұрын
thx for sharing....also interested in the passinglight you have mounted on the right hand side crashbar , anything in particular you can share on this install ? or a separate video somewhere thx a mill.
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
I don't have a separate video. Pretty much got a wiring harness (I think it's DZ from Amazon) with a relay and switch. Wired straight to the battery. Any Aux light you find will work. This is a vintage looking one with an LED bulb. Mounted it to the crash bar with an Amazon mount.
@shaunevans420627 күн бұрын
Which luggage rack is that?
@oldhickory468628 күн бұрын
I noticed in the owners manual P.129, it just calls for check oil, but I'm going to do the three port oil change anyways.
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
That's a good idea.
@peterbeadman5115Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, helps heaps..How did you clear the error codes? With the delete button...Cheers
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@peterbeadman5115 NP. In the Tune Ecu app.
@peterbeadman5115Ай бұрын
@@bertsbike So you had to exit this program and connect Tune ECU, delete the codes and then start this again?
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@peterbeadman5115 When you hook up tune ECU it shows the codes and asks if you want them cleared.
@peterbeadman5115Ай бұрын
@@bertsbike Thanks for the reply, Tune in and goes great, 40 minutes from start to finish and your video helped heaps...Cheers
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@peterbeadman5115 Anytime! Glad it got you going!
@GolfRemoEchoGolf2Ай бұрын
❤
@glenforster4990Ай бұрын
If I shift fast at about 4,000 RPMs it's not clunky I got a 2023 z900 RS I installed the center stand I installed a small windshield and a pretty nice design luggage rack I got 2500 mi on it now the maintenance on the bike is a breeze
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@glenforster4990 What center stand did you go with?
@glenforster4990Ай бұрын
@@bertsbike I got it off Amazon looks like it has three center bars in it. I don't know what kind it was very easy to install
@motoboy6666Ай бұрын
Wow what a place ❤
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@motoboy6666 It's unreal. If you haven't been it's a must!
@davidl546Ай бұрын
All right, this video seals the deal. I'm buying a z900rs.
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@davidl546 Sweet! Let us know how you like it! 🏍️💨
@dustinlee4566Ай бұрын
I haven't owned my z900rs Cafe for a year yet February 10th 2025 will make a year for me and I already have almost 11,000 Mi on my bike
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@dustinlee4566 Nice! Putting on that milage!
@makingitlookeasyАй бұрын
Never trust the mpg feature . Always carry a 1980's calculator to calculate yourself.
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@makingitlookeasy I always do it manually and compare to the cpu.
@davidgearardo1788Ай бұрын
Check engine light is on? It’s a Harley lol, these modern HD’s are getting annoying with the electrical issues.🤦♂️that being said I do love the softail platform bikes.
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@davidgearardo1788 Yeah, Honestly turned me off to getting it. But I do love the FB
@rollingstone1689Ай бұрын
I have a bmw s1000xr. Something keeps telling ne to part exchange it for this z900
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
Hmm... That's a sweet bike. It probably has a lot going on with it no? The Z900 is kinda bare bones... Which I like.
@stanleykania7184Ай бұрын
Cool cool.
@ramniksingh7702Ай бұрын
I wonder how much a goldwing service costs. just curious
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
That would be interesting to see.
@atsernovАй бұрын
The snatchy throttle is my biggest complaint in terms of rideability. For me it's more intrusive with more aggressive riding. The way it brings fuel back after engine braking upsets the bike in a corner. I feel more confident on my 1989 Katana 750 than my 2023 RS SE, despite the far superior brakes and suspension of the latter. The thing I don't like about the cosmetics is how soft the clearcoat is. I'm planning to do some paint correction and ceramic coating.
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
@@atsernov I've gotten really used to the throttle response, but I feel Ivan's mod would be the way to go, even tuning it stock.
@stratolestele761118 күн бұрын
Ceramic is overrated IMO. Been down that road, not wasting my $$. Paint quality is as good, if not the best of any paint I've ever had - including cars. After enough spray wax, spray detail, all I need to do is a quick hand wax/polish using my all-time favorite wax. Oddly, it's nothing exotic, and trust me, I've gone way, way down the rabbit hole with expensive EVERYTHING. For whatever reason, out of ALL of them, a kind of plain jane Meguiers NXT liquid wax has been the best (always comes off easy too). Got rid of all the spidering on mine. We have very hard water that's terrible for paint. Unless I get a deionization machine, it's just the reality. I've overcome the snatchy throttle by finesse. But, yes, best to flash it, for many reasons.
@Elizabethlc26Ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks. Question: I have a z650rs and the manual doesn’t say what size crush washer I need. Is it a standard size you bought online? Also my manual says my bike needs to be vertical to do the oil change. Is it crucial I do this? And lastly I don’t know how much new oil I should add: it says different amounts for three situations: when filter is removed, when filter is not removed, or when engine is completely dry. Which do I use?
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Any shop can tell you what it is... I'd check before purchase cause the oil bolt is a bigger size than what I'm used to. I just followed the steps in the owners manual. The way that the drain is designed, keeping it on the side stand makes sense. It is always better to add a little at a time rather than too much. I'd do like 3.75 bottles and check the level. Then add more as needed. Easier to add to than to take out. I ended up using all 4 bottles if I remember correctly.
@uncouthshireАй бұрын
So perfect! Thank you! But how do you get that top back screw off on the side panel? It’s completely blocked in by the frame?
@uncouthshireАй бұрын
I used channel locks from the side to slowly unscrew it in case anyone sees this!
@albertschneider5978Ай бұрын
That’s a total rip off bmw thats top 2 day ride should be included with bike redicules 74.00 for 6 oz final drive oil 😅😂😂😂
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Yeah I believe the Mopar branded one is the same according and much cheaper according to the forums.
@stevehennessey70342 ай бұрын
Great review and video. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on the bike, I’m definitely one step closer to buying a T100 now.
@stevehennessey70342 ай бұрын
Also, beautiful bike 🍻
@bertsbike2 ай бұрын
@@stevehennessey7034 Thanks Steve! Happy hunting!
@marcfaster2 ай бұрын
Hi! It is possible to know where to buy the black wingscreen? Name of the model and link? Thank you.
@bertsbike2 ай бұрын
@@marcfaster I'm not actually sure. Since I live in the US. Things like that aren't as readily available. But I've had great luck with Webike Japan.
@marcfasterАй бұрын
@bertsbike thank you!
@Wayne-j5j2 ай бұрын
Great reveiw thanks!😊
@bertsbike2 ай бұрын
@@Wayne-j5j Thanks Wayne!
@TheBeardedWonder2 ай бұрын
Hi! Great review. I've just bought this helmet, and yet to test. Can you tell me what chin skirt you use? thanks.
@samyb28342 ай бұрын
You still have the Z900RS Bert?
@bertsbike2 ай бұрын
@@samyb2834 Oh yes!
@nickaxe7712 ай бұрын
Go a 2020 watercooled T100.....what the advantage deleting the O2 sensors. And if I just turn them off in tuneecu with out disconnection what will happen?
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
I'm not sure on the newer models 🤷♂️. On the old ones I guess leaving them on is just an esthetic choice.
@АлександрЦыган-к4п2 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗
@Appley812 ай бұрын
Im between this and the w800 cafe,, i dont need the extra power , but im a sucker for cafe bike. which would you recommend?
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Well, I think the Z900 Cafe is overall a "better" bike but the W800 has more character and vibe. If you don't need the power, I'd go W800.
@justinorlando95942 ай бұрын
This is the only bike I've seen that I would trade my dyna for. I love this bike
@bertsbikeАй бұрын
Two different animals... A Harley does that thing tho.
@Squimee2 ай бұрын
z900rs vs w800. which one should i get? they are cost pretty much the same in my country
@bertsbike16 күн бұрын
Go with the Z if you like to Mod. W800 if you're gonna keep it pretty much stock.