Looks like it's been a year since you got the helmet. How do you like it?

First off: great video. In fact your whole series seems very well done: professional, concise, and well produced. I have a '22 F850GSA, and just did the front and rear Tractive Suspension upgrades over the winter (but have yet to be able to ride it due to late winter weather in the northeast bleeding over into early spring). Any chance that you could do a video review of just the Tractive Fork Cartridge, including any gouge you might have on different settings for different riding conditions? Near as I can tell, there aren't any F850-specific Tractive reviews here on KZbin, and getting your insight on the upgrade after so many miles would be really enlightening. Keep up the fine work!

Will you do a new video with Threads app for the xt2

I think I need this. Where can I buy it？Thanks

AWESOME CONTENT!

Is that a radar detector on your left bar side?

An adventure motorcycle ride is when you get on a powerful machine, take it off road, and mess up some of the earth that we humans haven't destroyed yet. Ford streams and silt it up, killing aquatic life. Kick up dirt and cause incredible erosion. Make lots of noise in pristine wilderness. Make any wildlife who are left flee. FUN, FUN, FUN!!

What brand are those liners for the side bags?

Typical US rider. Wants everything to be perfect before one can enjoy it. Being riding offroad for over 20 years now....all this isnt necessary.

I really enjoyed this video, pretty straight forward and no BS

Thanks for the video, I appreciate the info . Sold my 1999 BMW K1100 LT . Very much like the FJR in weight and the 99 was really a Sport Touring bike and I loved it. I'm retired and 74 and miss the road looking for a used FJR to replace my Beemer . I live in Indiana and on my bucket list is a trip to the West Coast and then 101 from The top of Washington down to San Diego and then Route 66 back .

Never knew Casey Kasem did motorcycle reviews

Enjoyed your evaluation. I also have a 2018 RTL and your descriptions of how it felt to you are right on great bike.

Just bought a F 850 GS adventure after a 3K mile trip to Baja. The 650 I took was too small.

Bought my first FJR used, a 2005 Bass Boat Blue model, back in 2006 with just 10k miles on the clock. Rode is all over the northeastern US and Canada. Took a 2 week cross country trip from New England to Montana and Wyoming with my wife on the back in 2014. Ride of a lifetime. When we got back the local dealership was having a demo day. I went in expecting to ride and buy a Super Tenere, but after riding one was underwhelmed. The S10 really didn’t give me anything more than the old 2004 Suzuki DL1000 Vstrom that I already owned. Took a test ride on the 2014 FJR1300ES and wow! So much better than my old 2005 in so many ways. Went right inside the dealership and plopped down a deposit on the one that they had in stock. I’ve put 70k miles on the 2014 with absolutely no issues. And that 2005 FJR had 100k miles of trouble free miles on it when I sold it to a fly and ride guy from Tennessee. He’s still riding it and loving it. For big sport touring bikes, you really can’t do any better than an FJR.

And on city comuting on stop start trafic in hot days does the engine and exaust heat is aceptable or it gets too hot? And after geting some speed it keeps hot or it cools down? Kind regards

Thanks for the review. What year is the bike you reviewed and did you feel any vibration in the handlebar?

Would this be a good bike for a 120 mile daily commute? All highway.

I’ve road all over pinellas and Hillsboro but I recently drove over to Daytona to pick up a bike. 40 and 42 where beautiful. Definitely going to go riding over that way with the new bike soon

Thank you for your video. It helped me. Looking forward to more

Whats the floating advertisement about. Get rid of it.

Super helpful video, exactly what i was looking for

Thought about a Connie as I had a 2012 ZX14R but with the VVT it has poor top gear roll on compared to the FJR..Plus I don't think it looks as good. Like you, I wanted more amenities and my 2015 has most with the heated grips, cruise control and elect windshield. Did an 800+ mile day and I'm 71 so I was impressed. Have Yosh slip ons, power commander and K&N filter..Dynoed at 134 at the wheel so still has enough grunt to keep me entertained..

Just found your channel and subscribed i ride a 21 street glide I’m looking to jump into the dual sport world but I’m a short guy only 5 foot 7 do you think this would be ok for short guys??? Or can you please do a video on a good bike for short guys please

Hello there, my basecamp is not forming the route, any ideas how can I fix this

Excelente...saludotes

It's a German motorcycle - you haven't even broken it in yet! Don't worry, no screws are going to come loose. Just put oil in and it will last forever.

I had a Yamaha FJR1300 back in 2014 had it for 3 years sold it bought a Harley Street glide now I’m going back to the FJR this year

Would anybody know how the FJR compares to an ST1100 (pan european)? I drive one of those and I'm thinking about a possible FJR. I heard the FJR handles better despite the higher weight. But tbh, I'm also afraid I don't have the discipline/maturity for the higher power.

The tail section of the rear subframes on these bikes cracks pretty easily, and it looks like a torsion fracture from what I have seen. I don't think the front two bolts on the rear deck are an issue, they are right over the subframe rise, but the 3rd bolt has more leverage for twisting because it is so far back and I think what causes the danger. I think the point of the shorter spacer is so you wont have any weight down on that rear most bolt, and they are using it for support by pulling it UP with the shorter spacer to keep the end of the tail up and supported by the SR357. Adding washers on top of the rear spacer to make it higher may very well be working against you here.

im in the market for this bike but, every time i hear vibration my ears perk up . where do you feel vibration and is it manageable?

Thank you!!! Good tips!!👍👍👏👏

Just done the fork seals on my 2005 FJR for the second time. Apart from that it has only needed routine maintenance.

Tks for sharing, I wonder if the tool kid helps. For my FJR I need strong torx and some metrics and can skip the chain tool!

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Hi, you mentioned vibrations... You mean on-road or off-road? This bike shouldn't vibrate on-road at all. Or does it? :)

I agree an amazing bike i have 2008 fjr1300ae love the top end power have had this bike up to 165 mph and it still had a little left go more but i just didnt do it lol i am now 58 and i traded the bike in on a 2023 goldwing dct tour honda claimed the wing ctop speed was 140 mph a complete lie what they didnt tell ppl is they put a speed limiter of 112 mph on the bike which is a complete disservice and i missed the adrenalin rush that the fjr gave so much i went back to the dealer and bought my fjr back lol i know crazy but i love this bike i have 50k miles on it never had a real issue with it except fork seals once and still have the original brake pads which i am changing for the first time in 50k miles i chg oil regular every 4k miles i have never had a problem with this bike my only real complaint is the bike is heavy you sit a little high up and rear brakes for some reason are the worst i ever had on a bike impossible to engage rear abs but someone did tell hey dummy you need new rear brake pads lol since you still have the original lol so we will see how that works out when i change them the thing is sometimes i forget about the little things with the bike like changing pads cause i just never have any problems with the bike has jever been in the shop for a major fix except 1 time which i replaced the master cylinder for the rear brakes other that i never had to do anything else to this bike and i am a hard rider i ride yr round i love speed maybe a little too much but hey who doesnt love to open their fjr up to its potential every now and then when its safe to do it after all itt was built to go fast lol stay save and ride baby

It’s like going backwards in time 😅

You had me at soft clutch pull, I need to check one of these out.

Hello , have you droped gs on side? How well crash bars are protecting the panels?

Are you done with the channel? Hope all is well.

You really got it right. Those are all the places I ride the most living in Tennessee. BMW GS too, R1250 GSA.

Thanks so much for posting this detailed review. I'm considering a f850 gs and selling or trading my KTM 790 Adventure R. It's so unreliable and spends most of the time in the shop chasing a new problem. I'm just sick of not having a reliable bike that doesn't break down every few months.

How is the lean angle? I rode sportbikes and I would like to still be able to lean in the Twisties.

Hi, I am 6"1'' would you say the bike can be set up adequately to accommodate my frame?

Definitely some useful stuff here! Thanks for posting!

You have the GSA correct? I se two different winds screens. What brand is the larger one?

NOTE - first oil change, you'll need 2 different oil filter wrench .......1 on bike from factory is not 100% same as what you buy at BMW dealership.

Great videos and thank you. My experience with telephone calls using a Schubert M1 Pro and their commas unit the SC1M has not been good. People can not hear me clearly due to low microphone gain. A real shame as speakers are superb. Not a usable solution for me as need to have reasonable call quality. I like the helmet. I use it for under 30mph journeys in and around London. For intercity trips, I’ve opted for a Shoei NXR 2 and currently looking at comms without the need to stick a unit on the side. Wondered if you or anyone have had issues with the SC1M? Thanks for your excellent work.

Thanks, i am close to have it. Compering with AT and T700 checking every source. Your vid are short and clear. Thanks