and that's gentlemen, How you do a proper exhaust video!!! Sweet sound !!!

Nice informative video. Didn't know that all that debris is on the roads in DC.

same top box rails as in the 2019 ? bolts need changed ? givi does not say it will fit. also say the tm501semi hard bags won't fit as there are no pannier rails.

If you're just driving on slow speed and your tire is brand new, just plug it. If your tire is already past half its milage then just replace it. That's how I do it for years so i don't waste money and rubber but if you're driving a sports bike then just buy brand new tire since sports bike run in faster speed putting lots of strains on the tire

It's good to see you uploading some video you are one of my favorite motorvlogger.

Just wanna mention you are only allowed to overtake when the dashed lines are on your side, just in case some nubes or no USA watchers think this is common and legal !

That bike sounds like a sewing machine !

Merci pour cette vidéo de qualité, il y a la route 66, franchement j’ai bien envie de rouler et visiter ~the dragon Road ~ ……

Thanks for sharing. I thoroughly enjoy Bikes ant Breakfast in Clifton. Hope to see you there sometime.

Holy smokes that looks like heaven. I just searched to see how far that is from me. A 7 hour ride from Long Island NY. Dang. I truly need to ride more in the south. I just pivoted my KZbin channel to be motorcycle/camera content. Subscribed. Hello from NYC! -TED NEMETH

Glad to see more videos out lately 🤙 camera work and editing is as immaculate as ever.

As others have said, the storytelling and excellent cinematography is what makes this vid. Also enjoyed seeing the final stills. Probably the AF performance of your Sony is making the panning shots challenging? At least drawing from my experience as a once-photography enthusiast, it was always AF performance + me needing to more fully understand how the camera worked and adjusting my shooting technique accordingly.

big fan fam! definitely going to check out B&B in clifton next time. keep doing what you are doing.

Bravo! Getting a good candid photo of someone not knowing you're there with a camera seems really tough to me. Which is the harder part, editing photos or videos? Then make it exponentially more difficult putting them together! Well done sir!

Great music choices for your video by the way.

The Breakfast in Clifton video was really interesting, I think it gives an honest impression of how welcoming the biking community is. You are being too hard on yourself because you take beautiful photographs and your videos always have a cinematic quality about them.

Last two videos excellent. The photos and videos are great but don’t underestimate your story telling skills - so good. Your humble non-expert approach is inviting and real.

Cool to see you posting more brother! I'm a sucker for those shots too. I often end up shooting birds instead of whatever I'm supposed to be doing - not because I care much about birds, but just because they're super challenging to range and track 😂

Great video! Nice to see you back!

Is the Iron Butt Cheeks of Steel trip still running?

Very cool video! Nice work dude 👍

looks like you need a good ND filter on your camera, image is pretty blown out on all of these clips

yes 2019 has top box rails for 22-24 does NOT !! Needed !!!

i read the rear top box rails are not availble for the ST1200 for 22-24 years ?

i read the top box rails are not availble for 23,24 models ? Really

Great review! Still relevant after 4 years! I am contemplating getting those bags, but I am unable to find the exact dimensions anywhere. Trying to figure out if my laptop fits. Is there any chance you can post the measurements? Looking for the length of top and bottom flat parts and height between them in the front and back. Would be greatly appreciated!

is it a decent bike for someone who is 6´2 240ish?

Thanks for this, found it very interesting

Torque wrenches are designed for tightening nuts not loosening them, as another poster commented a breaker bar is what you need for tight nuts.

For those with tubed tires, something like Motul P3 Tire Repair will fix the problem until you can patch the tire and get a new tube. Just be sure to read the instructions before using it.

I've had a couple in 4 years of riding. Plugged them both using the same method. My first one went better than the 2nd which I had to redo like you did. However, for peace of mind, I would highly recommend getting a tyre off repair by a professional. It cost me £35 for them to come to my house and do it. Which, considering the element of safety here, is a bargain.

In 30 years riding I have never had a puncture in my bike tyre. My car another story, the most inconvenient was at the airport after returning from holiday. I was so tired it was the last thing I needed. Cool video.

Nice job. Out of curiosity what is the problem with the Stop & Go mushroom plugs? I’ve been using them for years and never had a problem. My R9T currently has a plug in the rear tyre and no drama. Like yours it has a bit of life left in it. Cheers

Bro, wathed day 1 to 3 in one sitting. Is there day 4 and 5? You did say 17th to the 21st. Speed twin is the pinnacle of engineering. Im a noob just got my 2024 stealth edition. Hoping to take it to the swiss alps, hopefully one day get it to the states. Good shit man i love the series so far.

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Nice video and kudos for showing the fail(s). I started with mushroom plugs and then Ryan F9 messed that all up. I've been using the Stop & Go ever since, having plugged more tires from riding buddies than my own. The worst puncture I've had so far was a stupid nail that was in the side wall. I did a quick plug on the side of the road to get me the 10 miles to home, stopping to check the plug / pressure two times along the way. I had a new tire installed -- a side wall repair/patch is never a good idea.

October 2023, nail in rear tire just as I was getting home, plugged it myself and had the tire replaced shortly thereafter (going on a multiday trip, didn't want to have to worry about the plug failing, and the front tire was pretty new. October 2024, to the exact day! of the last tire mishap, got a screw in the rear tire, 100 miles away from home but not in the middle of nowhere at least and had my plug kit. Plugged it myself. Still holding after 500 miles. I'm at 9000 on the front tire so I'm just going to replace both at the same time when the time comes. The worst part about getting a puncture is the hassle of fixing it, especially when you don't have a full repair kit with you. And yet, you'd think after the first incident I would always be prepared...

Again, nice video! Got my first puncture about 40 miles from home, and about 10 miles from the nearest motorcycle shop. Drove very slow to the shop, but as I got a Guzzi V7 with tubed tires, repairing wasn't so easy. My mate had to go to another shop about 20 miles away, just to get an inner tube for my bike!

Just change the tires, and save the money another time... or elsewhere... blown tire loses air very fast and it is dangerous....few hundred dollars. you will make it back elsewhere

Great advice, great video as always. I have done many car tire plugs. It is easy with practice, and getting the feel for how much effort is actually required to get past steel belts, which can be considerable as sometimes the tool gets caught and you must pull out with enough force to break a steel wire or two in the tire. But the biggest problem for the side of road repair is having a tool to pull out the puncture. Sometimes a screwdriver, sometimes pliers, sometimes a screw driver with the correct bit (Phillips, square drive, torx) to just unscrew it, others a pick of some sort. Hoping not to pop my side of the road breakdown or flat cherry anytime soon, as I am unprepared on my motorcycle rides.

I had a tube blow on front because the previous owner didn't install the spoke strip in the center. Happened about 60 mph 👎 I think your plug should last the life of the tire. I think the speed may be more about the plug throwing off the tire balance than losing the seal but its just my opinion.

I got a tire plug fitted at my local tire repair shop and they left it protruding about 5 mm, then they used a lighter and set it on fire for a few seconds before crushing it flush.

Nothing wrong with your fix, the second one passed the test and often the first rope plug doesn't work; that is why there are so many in the kit. I haven't had a flat in 70,000+ miles....yet 😊 That is excellent tire/tread life for a rear tire reflecting the fact that you are not running it hard and don't weigh 220 pounds. I still have my identical Speed Twin 1200 and it has less than 1,100 miles...

Just change the tire. Not worth the hassle and risk. I enjoy your videos as always. Thanks for sharing

So nice to see you back. Love the cat!

By the way, orange cats are the best cats!

Great to see content from you! Excellent work sir!

Great video !

thanks

Thanks for this video. What about for those using the new DJI Mic 2? Like u said, i placed mine in a small pouch strapped to my waist and it sounds echoey. Sometimes muffled. Any suggestions how to solve it? Thanks!