Double take mirrors have helped my Norden, they made a big difference 🏆

Cheers Dave! Finally solved the buffeting on my KTM 790, was about to sell the bike. Completely transformed the ride, now more than comfortable at motorway speeds ;-)

Hi Dave, I wonder if the double take mirrors don’t vibrate (as much) as the OEM mirrors. What is your experience? Thnx.

I solved my buffeting problems by going with some barkbusters. no more buffeting after with original windscreen and mirrors.

I’ve been researching these . Thanks for the info . 35 miles SW of Tyler.

I am a out to buy 2024 901 expedition. Watching these videos making me think otherwise.

Any recommendations for hand guards yet? Have you put different ones on since?

Thanks for sharing ! This was certainly helpfull .. Ride safe brother.

How did you buy the black motor protections ? Those that are originally grey? Thanks

Figured out the gas smell. There is a cover un front of the fuel cap. There are two vent lines up top. The one on the left goes to the chsrcoal cannister. If the left one is kinked, it will prevent proper venting and cause the tank to pressurize and fuel will come out of the overflow and vapors on the right. When you moved stuff around it probably fixed the kinked hose.

Duck Tape, where'd we'd be without it.

How's the rear shock holding up? I have read if you don't do a cat delete it will cook the rear shock

Any issue with power cutting while riding?

Can you do a video on your seat cushions and other bits you got for comfort?

I really like this bike and the new Expedition that is coming. I hope it has held up for you so far! I might upgrade from Versys X300 to this later this summer. Will keep watching reviews! Good video.

I have been riding since the mid 70's. From my experience it's wise to check bolts and screws on a regular basis. It's part of normal motorcycle maintenance. Especially after riding off-road. Motorcycles vibrate...... things come loose. My Husqvarna 701 Enduro vibrates fasteners loose all the time. What ever the brand...... I would make it a habit to check things over before riding. My two cents...... stay safe.

Thank you for the advice!

I put a 5” taller windscreen on mine. Problem solved. I haven’t had any problem with the shock. No complaints at all with the bike.

Do you have a link for the Windscreen extension ?

I’ve got Barkbusters for hand guards. I like them. How did you get that Cortec tank bag to mount without blocking the fuel tank? I tried them. But I’d have to tank the whole thing off to put gas in it. I ordered a taller windshield, but it’s not here yet. Do those mirrors really help? How do they clip on...to?

The more of these kinds of videos I watch, the more I plan to buy an Africa Twin...or maybe a Tenere 700...or both.

thanks for video, i had the same problems, fixed with new windshild from MRA and new mirrors...

i love this bike but honestly r7 is better on every thing sorry guys i have trinsomia 21

Re: the shock failure, the same failure issue occurred for channel BIG ROCK MOTO. He was disenchanted with the warranty holder's responses (on only1500 miles) and sold the nearly new bike. He bought the KTM.

Great solution but how did Husqvarna design a bike that failed so badly on something so fundamental to long distance bikes like the Norden?

You from Aussie land mate?

What brand deflector are you using?

What you can't fix, go to the dealer and get a mechanic to fix it. You're old? I'm 79 yrs old now. I too have been off bikes for yrs but wanting to go again.

I am 4 months into my 2022 Norden 901. No problems. All is tight. I am amazed at how easy it is to ride on road and off. I have about 800 miles on it now. My gas cap is hard to close also. It takes two hands to lock it in but it seals up good. Tranny was slipping into neutral when going from 1st to 2nd when brand new but now it is good. The dealer said to give it some time to break in and it now it is ok. Easy shift is a blast. You can hold the throttle 3/4 of the way open and click up through the gears as fast as your foot can move. She takes off quick. Motor is loosening up now, seems to be getting faster. Never thought I would be riding wheelies at the age of 60. It is half the weight of my new Road King. The Road King is better on the highway but it has been collecting dust since I got the Norden. It is a hoot to ride. Great in the desert and forest! Worth it even if I have some future light mechanical work. The bike is amazing. Warning: when in the dirt, make sure to set the bike for off road and turn off the rear anti-lock. If tire is spinning in loose sand or on a steep hill, the computer can get conflicting signals and stall in street mode. Not good in precarious situations. Take my advice and switch to the correct mode. I learned the hard way!

Hi Dave. Are you sure that's not the venting for the tank?

The duct tape holding a bastardized Honda windscreen onto the bike adds a nice classy touch!

I find the Norden without the handguards ugly, do you have another recommendation for another brand or kind?

Hey Dave, thanks for the video! I already shared this with a bunch of people :D

Ive removed the hand guards and changed the mirrors to double takes, there is a lot of improvement - but still i feel the buffeting, oddly enough when i stand a bit it dissapear's, think i would need a lower wind shield. Ive ordered deflector just to see if it's any help.

Нихуя не понял, но очень интересно.

only puch on the front off gas cap .( not turning the key ) .

Dave, a follow up on your recommendation, yes, removing the hand guards greatly helped! thanks for solving this! BTW, I'll share on the Norden 901 Facebook group as I'm sure there are many other folks having the same problem...

Hello Dave, thanks for the update on wind buffeting, I'll be removing the plastic hand guards on mine to test! thanks again!

always americans complaining

LoL i am taking a break from installing my Tusk Rack & Olympus bags set up on my 901 now

So taking the handguards off made big difference. Interesting. I dont own this bike but hope too in near future and would like to travel with it.

Hello,i wonder if the heat coming from the catalyc pipe bothers you? I put a camel adv heat shield but the heat is still building up strongly to my feet...I think i will end up putting a mid pipe link...thanks for the video its interesting:)

Wow , expectations. It's all about your background and what you want to do with the bike. As an old desert racer, I decided to give up my Ktm EXC 500 and 790 Duke for something more suited to my advancing years. I love my choice of the Ktm 890 R. Fixing something that comes loose on a dirt bike is second nature to me, I don't even think about it as an issue.

Nicely presented video, many thanks. Cracking bike. Regards from the UK.

get gas cap warrantied. that's the reason you get a one year warranty

There is a good reason why most auto makers don't use those stupid hose clamps

My 890R had the same coolant issues along with a host of other problems. Still the best ADV bike I have ridden.

I have 5k miles on my norden. Biggest complaint is the buffeting. Thanks for the tips!

Using the mirrors as wind deflectors.... dude...you just blew my mind!! A solution hidden in plain sight! Awesome, thanks!!

Its a shame that Europeans can never manufacture a reliable motorcycle. All the technological development for such shit bikes and cars. They still havent learnt from how Japanese make their cars and bikes reliable.