Hiya. Yes its the monokey plate. I've got a v47 which I've been using for years and the plate fits perfectly to it. I think they're mainly generic. I've gone back to an S1000r (21rrg) which has a different plate from the 2014-2020 bikes. Hepco do the plate for it, but its another £150

Alright! The Hepco Becker plate comes with the bike, previous owner used it to carry some soft luggage. I'm really looking forward to the test ride on Monday 🤩🤞🏼 Have you had any trouble with vibration and numb fingers? BR Bjarke 😊

@singleplanediscovery3475 sounds perfect. Safe riding my friend.

Hiya. This issue was resolved with the new motor. But at the same time I also added a second fan on the other side of the rad. I had it all apart so thought I might as well do it instead of relying on the single unit. The second fan was from a 2008 busa and I managed to wire it in to the same circuit. It worked a dream and I had no other issues with the overheating. I've uploaded that video in to KZbin aswell. Hope that helps.

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider Cool thanks I'll have a look for that video.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I did. I bought a Powerbronze double bubble screen for my bike after this trip, the deflector is useless after a certain speed. I also sold my busa now, needed something more forgiving on my back. But I do miss the lady, she's an absolute pleasure!

Yes, good call. The current screen for me does seem to be lacking, OK for average distance, but for a European trip, I think this will show its weakness. I'm sorry to hear the bike has now gone, hopefully the new steed is more forgiving!

@bretthickey9033 she most certainly is, I've gone back to an S1000R, 21 reg. I had a 2014 one too, my first naked which I absolutely loved.

I watched your road trip on the 2014 S1000R, another great video, and in depth review of the bike and its capabilities, a real multi tool of a bike

@@bretthickey9033 I gotta say, that bike really impressed me. I'm hoping the 21 reg will be as good. I've got another trip planned this year across Europe into Austria. Let's see how the new lady fares....

Food in ones mouth is not a mouth full of food. There is a distinction between the two, a subtle one perhaps for some to make the differentiation based on the quantity of said food. But a distinction nonetheless.

Jzk. Greatly appreciated

Hi. Its made by a company called constand. I've not seen many around, unless you buy new. I picked this up off ebay from someone moving home, so i think i got a little lucky with it. Theyre brilliant though, well worth the money even if you buy new.

It's something to consider. At the moment all my effort and energies are channelled into getting my home back for my family. We're still living in a Building site and I'm doing all the work myself now. So I need to focus on this.

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider may Allah swt make it easy for you. Amen

Ammen. Jzk. May Allah bless you and your family.

Ameen.

We should pack up what we do and set our own builders company up Maj.... im sure we can do a better job!

Hello Marc. Thank you for your kind comment. I’m thinking about getting bar risers for mine, do they help much? I’ve started to experience pain in my lower back so need some extra support, it’s either that or move on to something more comfortable which I’d rather not do just yet. Also looking to have some gel inserts put in my seat, it’s not very comfortable at the moment.

Hiya. I've gone with a company called Mercury custom ear plugs this time. I went for the in ear option and paid about £150 for them at the bike show. I've not had the chance to test them yet but they feel OK when I put them in and sound quality seems good too. Ill know properly when I use on long rides. Mercury's customer service isn't great though. I bought them plugs at the end of November 2022 and was told I'd have them by mid Jan 2023. Roll on February and still nothing and they didn't have anyone I could speak in customer service, it was all via email which they never replied to. I got a bit worried mid Feb but a strongly worded email done the trick and the plugs arrived shortly after. It makes me think that if something goes wrong with them then how will I get them fixed.... I also considered a company called Sonic earplugs based in Birmingham who do custome plugs for the emergency services. But they don't generally do orders for the general public so didn't seem overly interested. I hope that helps, its tough to find a qualith product with good customer service. Happy hunting!

I’ve just bought a pair of Mercury Ear plugs. Despite the build quality of the Ultimate Ears, the sound and technology was/is brilliant and it spoils you. So I took the plunge with a different provider. I’ve yet to use them but Mercurys customer service is shockingly poor. Let’s hope I don’t need to contact them.

Hiya thanks for commenting.. the issue was resolved. Overheating problem fixed and the bike ran a dream, just as it should. So the solution worked.

If it works and keeps the bike from overheating then it's a solution to a problem the engineers should have foreseen

You're very welcome. The Gen 3 is a revelation, the cruise control & quick shifter make long distance touring so much easier. And you don't compromise on power! I loved my gen2 and missed it after I sold it, every bike thereafter was compared my 2008 busa, until I bought this. Its phenomenal! Have a safe trip, and enjoy the lady!

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider will do thanks 😊

Hi. Thanks for yoir comment. I cover this in another video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZTOqZWHm9ybrq8 I picked up a dense motor from Honda Civic for £20 off ebay. It was a brand new motor, I had to adjust it a little to make it fit but it worked a treat. I hope that helps.

Not sure what you mean by ‘get what you pay for’. I paid the ticket price and bought directly from Ultimate Ear. Perhaps the quality has dipped a little since you bought yours? Great to hear you’ve got 8 years of use out of yours, I won’t be buying another set that’s for sure.

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider Its a saying which normally means that there is value in paying more (for some items). In this case, I believe mine have done well and were the better part of £300 at the time as I also paid for faster manufacturing as we were just about to do a European rideout. But cant comment on the current quality. It's a simple device and simple materials, unless its been changed a lot, it should be the same.

@@Chazaxl I paid just under £200 for mine. A bunch of us did at the time as similar to you we enjoy riding across Europe and like to have comms with one another as well as our devices. I don’t believe there was a more superior option at the time I purchased these, but I may be mistaken. As I’ve said in the video, the concept is great but I certainly felt the build quality was below average. One of my earpieces actually arrived damaged so I had to send it back for repair. Mine are also uncomfortable after a few hours in, despite the lube. Maybe the dimensions of my ears have changed over the years but lots of things to consider when assessing to buy a set. There is another organisation called Sonic who provide earpieces for the police service. They might be an alternative or plugfone also do a budget alternative which I might explore.

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider Understood. I found that I went through a phase of pushing them in too deep, hurt me a lot. I learnt later just to place them inside and let them do the work.

I love it 😃😃😃

Best of luck with it. It’s not too difficult when you get started. Remember the golden rule, measure twice & cut once. The gel and foam really helped soften my seat but if I was to do it again I’d add a thicker layer of high quality memory foam. Let us know how u get on. Best of luck.

Hi. That is so great to hear. She is an amazing bike and I really miss riding her. Take good care & ride safe!

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider I sent you photos on messenger;). Paul Ahmed

@@pawelbokser3138 Hi Paul. I’ve not received any message from you. Feel free to send to my what’s app if you like. My number is 00447473103783

Hi. Yes it is. Original fan off a 2008 gen 2. Wired in to the existing circuit

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider ok Gray, thank you

Wasalaam & jzk brother @khalid. Im in Spain at the moment on an S1000XR.

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider Wayak bro. BEAUTIFUL bike. I think your back with thank you for it! I’m riding a VFR800 right now. Have you ever thought of doing a route 66 trip in the states? I’m in Seattle by the way.

@@khalidabu-saleh2081 oh wow, that would be amazing but I've heard all sorts of stories about route 66(good & bad) but im still exploring Europe atm.. id like to do Turkey and then maybe a trip to Pakistan

I sold it to try a naked. I was really impressed with the S1000R and would really recommend it. I’m on an S1000XR now which is an absolute beast and perfect all rounder. That said the new Busa looks a peach 🍑

You're welcome. Generally the Japanese bikes are bullet proof, as long as it has been serviced regularly and well maintained. That being said, 20k miles means its around the valve clearance service mark. If its had it done by a main dealer then great, if it hasn't then youre probably looking at $1000 bill to get them checked and adjusted l. Iwouldnt trust anyone but a main dealer with the valves, these high performance bikes need specialist attention & warranty. Also be sure to check the fairings clips are all in order. They're thin bits of plastic that can break loose and leave you with gaps in fairing panels (I've got another video on that). Best of luck, they're amazing machine.

I'm 5'8" and was able to flatfoot both sides. Comfort was ok for the distance we covered but by the end of the day i found that my wrists and shoulders started to ache. You can bet bar risers but I didn't messabout with that, I didn't want to interfere with the aerodynamics of the bike. I've bought an S1000XR now. I would definitely recommend that for long distance sports touring.

😀😀😀they are special bikes. Im waiting for the gen 3 to come down in price then I'm gonna try that 1 too

@@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider How's your experience with the Gen 2...any particular weaknesses compared to Gen 3?

Hai Rizwan.. Took me this long to reply to you... Will be taking delivery of my 2017 busa in couple of weeks time... And honestly... It's your superb review that got me convinced to actually work out for it😁