A Trip on The CHEAPEST BMW R1200GS Doesn't go as Planned!

This is the Second test trip on my Cheap Auction BMW R1200GS and it doesn't go as planned.
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[@SatansSpatula]

You built the ultimate Starbucks bike and now you're taking it on backroads. Perfect!

[@AgatasKatkus]

The fact that I'm replying to this comment at a Starbucks hits different😂

[@feloniousmonk3049]

@@AgatasKatkus That's a lot of Gas money in that cup of Starbucks you got there..... Mickie D's has better value on coffee... take it from a frugal old phuc on that one.

[@ckkrons2338]

No mechanical breakdown-that trip is a win.

[@AgatasKatkus]

Yesir! The bike seems to always do better than me lol

[@DanGraybill]

I randomly talked to this guy at a coffee shop in Eureka CA! I googled 700 $ GS trip and found this video. Good luck to you brother and keep the rubber side down.

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks for all your suggestions! It was nice meeting you🙏 ride safe

[@virtualburton]

Nice man good to see you out there. 2 suggestions: 1. clip the mic on... looks weird when you hold it one hand. 2. less closeups of you eating nectarines or drinking gatorade 🤣 On a serious note - I would not put that gas can there... I crashed last year and took the whole left side of my bike and body off. With that gas can there I would've added 3rd degree burns to my list of injuries... Keep up the adventures... we've all been down that road and seen a questionable dude or two!

[@inspecktorf]

Agree on the Jerry can. You could strap the can on top of your side box (pannier)

[@AgatasKatkus]

Appreciate the feedback and it's a little too late for me with the fuel tank but after reading this comment and others I've decided to keep it empty unless I am going a very long distance on or off road where I think I might not have a gas station!

[@Napper198]

I really like this series. It just goes to show that you don't need to spend a ton of money just to get out there. Thanks for doing it 👍

[@AgatasKatkus]

Amen to that! That's what I want to show!

[@SaltedCoffee400]

Finally the bike looks like a proper adventure bike. It has so much shit on it, it would take about an hour just to explain all of them. 9/10 I rather have the phone charger built in

[@AgatasKatkus]

Yeah she is fully loaded and ready for an epic journey! I will probably end up doing a version 2 after the trip!

[@Mojo545]

Dude, you are getting better at this. Im recommending you to friends now. You're still in entry-level of this motorcycle camping scene thingy which every motorcyclist camping person was at one moment. Looking forward to you next videos

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks! I really appreciate it glad to have you here!

[@TheSar]

You bloody legend. This channel is going places

[@AgatasKatkus]

No your a legend! Appreciate you!

[@kiki_de]

I could watch your adventures all day mate! Keep it up.

[@AgatasKatkus]

That's good to hear! there is more to come!

[@georgekay372]

this video really brightened my morning! woke up ill and a nice little motorcycle adventure is just what i need to watch and as for that chair: the cupholders THE CUPHOLDERS good god i use them so much on mine

[@AgatasKatkus]

That's an honor to hear! Wait till you see the next videos coming out! I haven't had a use for the cupholders just yet but I do love this chair way more than I expected!

[@hd_creator4390]

A tank bag with charging capability is a must have on long trips if you do a VLOG. On my F750GS I have brought the 12V into the tank bag and use a 12V to USB fast charge electronics for a few bugs on Amazon, in a 3D printed housing. That is so much more convenient than a power bank, especially on longer trips.

[@AgatasKatkus]

I did something very similar and keep the battery bank charged while i ride, and charge any other batteries I need as well! Vlogging adds so much extra difficulty lol

[@moosestache1769]

Love seeing this bike back on the road!

[@AgatasKatkus]

Wait till you see where I'm taking it!

[@markusd827]

11:08 About the table: Touratech makes one for their panniers that goes between two side panniers put on the floor. I could imagine that you can find something like that online or build it yourself from some scrap metal.

[@AgatasKatkus]

I will have to look into that! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@AndrewChristopherEnriquez]

Yes much improvement in this trip over the last! Ditch the crappy table and use those hard panniers as a cooking service. That’s the only reason to cart hard cases! Haha. I switched from huge happy trail aluminum cases to cheepo tusk soft cases and now I don’t have to worry about breaking a leg when I drop the bike offroad. But if you are gonna use hard cases put them to use as a table! Other suggestion I have is grabbing a super cheap sheet of tyvek for use as a ground cloth to protect the bottom of your tent. They pack down better than a tarp and really help! Lastly gotta get a satelite communicator for those sketchy out of service areas. I went with zoleo since it’s cheaper than garmin. But something so you can SOS when hurt or lost without service or when the gun toting locals come out! Speaking of which I loved the animations you did they were hilarious!

[@AgatasKatkus]

I was actually planning on using the panniers as a table initially but soon found out a lot of the campsites I was staying at weren't very flat so the bike had to sit sideways making the panniers not very good tables. Tyvec is a good idea and I wanted to get a GPS unit but it was out of my budget. I don't think I will be going as far in off road as I thought because of that fact. In the future for sure!

[@AndrewChristopherEnriquez]

@@AgatasKatkus the idea is to take the boxes off the bike and lay them on the ground for a table. Or stack them. Whichever works. I do t know how hard yours are to take off though mine were two pretty easy to remove thumb screws each. GPS units are expensive but you can get some pretty cheap satelite comms like the bivy stick.

[@AgatasKatkus]

@@AndrewChristopherEnriquez I'm so dumb lol That makes way more sense

[@ownyourworld]

I have done three long trips around Switzerland,france,Spain,Pyrenees,alps on my old 2007 gs , it’s done 58000 miles and going strong. It’s the only bike I have got on and trusted to get me somewhere.

[@AgatasKatkus]

I love hearing it! Reliability is my biggest worry on this trip but so far the bike is not the weakest link. I am lol

[@whistlingdiesel]

Nice cooking, a sidenote: if you are ever in the UK don't say that you are about to meet a German guy name Richard, just say you're up to meet 'Steve'

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks! Alright noted! Hopefully one day I will end up in the UK!

[@Kingsoupturbo]

So scary the guy with the gun!! what the heck! Great video again man! I was in 37c a bunch this last week, I got the respect for that Arizona mega heat now! how you can ride in black gear in that, phewf!! hardcore!

[@AgatasKatkus]

Yeah Arizona is still kind of the wild wild west sometimes lol. I don't wish this heat upon anyone! It is terrible but has gotten my tolerance for heat way up.

[@Salmovictorinox]

Love this series and Ur Energy

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks! Love you being here!

[@user-km4st8sm2i]

nice video, YES keep on coming.. its a learning process everytime.

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thank you!

[@johna6968]

I am partial to an older gs. The 650 for me though. Great upload. Keep them coming 👍

[@AgatasKatkus]

I agree! thanks for watching! Will do!

[@andrewnorthfield4201]

Nice for a first time mini adventure it's all experience and educational gets you sorted for greater adventures down the line keep them coming greeting from the UK

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks its all about getting better!

[@leekazan556]

I have the same 2007 GS. I changed my fuel strip to the new upgraded one BMW came out with and so far it’s working great. It allows the bikes computer to figure out mpg and range and can easily get about 220-240 miles on the standard tank. You can drill a small hole in the filler neck to squeeze and extra 1/2 gallon in the tank but I chose to leave mine stock for now. Check and make sure your bike has the rear hub recall done. I’m enjoying your channel 👍

[@markhills3922]

what was/is the issue with the rear hub please? i've just bought an '06 1200GS.

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks for the input I will look into that fuel strip when I get back! I called and had no recalls needed! Thanks for watching!

[@AgatasKatkus]

The final drive units just wear out prematurely and need to be rebuilt or replaced

[@Tundra.77]

thanks for the map! really good storytelling, keep on it man!

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks! The maps will stay as I enjoyed making it too lol

[@outdoorsremade4466]

Love the videos, keep them coming!

[@AgatasKatkus]

I got you! Stay tuned!

[@seuchengaul77]

flammables in front, outide the crashbar... well... yeah... let the adventures beginn 🙂 but awesome video anywho!

[@AgatasKatkus]

I decided to ride with it empty as long as I know for sure that I wont be needing the extra range! When I get back I will probably end up relocating it!

[@Batmund]

Awesome to see your videos! Nice storyline in your videos! Keep them coming!

[@AgatasKatkus]

Glad you enjoy them! Stay tuned for the epic adventure!

[@A-Yorkshire-Man-Abroad]

Great to see someone fucks up as much as I do ! Keep it up good to see the pictures when the battery’s run out😃

[@AgatasKatkus]

Man just wait till you see the journey! I'm practically a professional at fucking up lol

[@IanBK97]

ALSO maybe think about getting A SW motech Pro tank ring. It will hold the tankbag on magnaticly, it is so perfect

[@AgatasKatkus]

I've looked into them! Maybe on version 2 of the bike!

[@TheSecondHandShooter]

loved the adventure, keep it up man!! The gear review was awesome.

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks! Stay tuned the epic road trip has begun!

[@splloyd]

I'm fully inspired to get an ADV now. This is awesome

[@AgatasKatkus]

You better do it! They are special and can give you unique adventures!

[@szlaeyer22]

I just finished my 6600 km tour (no offroad, though), so good luck with yours. Another good video!

[@AgatasKatkus]

That's awesome! I'm currently on mine and its all over the place lol

[@jasonhall10]

Enjoying the videos. Gonna be even better when you remember the tortillas!

[@AgatasKatkus]

Yes! No tortilla makes me sad

[@modernpizza]

My man...every one of these videos is gold. I love what you're doing, and I love your editing style. I recently picked up a 2012 1200GS similar to yours and I live in Albuquerque. I hope we cross paths someday. P.S. one of my favorite tattoo artists lives in PHX, who does your ink?

[@AgatasKatkus]

Hell yeah I'm glad you enjoy them! Dude sick message me on Instagram! That's not even that far away from me. A guy named Louie out in Mesa does them for me!

[@AgentJayZ]

I've got a 2007 R1200 gs. 5 litres will get you 75 miles on the highway.

[@AgatasKatkus]

I think with optimal gas mileage it will, but I am pretty heavy along with the bike being fully loaded!

[@gunjamed93]

wake up babe, funny salvage man released a new video

[@AgatasKatkus]

in batman voice "I am Salvage Man"

[@chrisi2348]

That additional fuel tank on the crash bars is kinda vulnurable. I think a place where it wont get squashed when the bike tips over would be better. just for safety i guess

[@AgatasKatkus]

I agree! I left for my trip already and on version 2 I will move it!

[@sxurry]

hope you post your planned route before the big trip, if you're coming through central coastal california i can show you some good pavement to ride

[@AgatasKatkus]

That would've been smart! If anything message me on Instagram I will be in Cali for like a 1.5 weeks

[@IanBK97]

Still loving the vids 💯

[@AgatasKatkus]

Hell yeah! love to hear it!

[@georgephilippus]

Another banger😘

[@AgatasKatkus]

Thanks daddy😘

[@RoboGS1200]

I dis the fuel strip lighter trick about 3 months ago and it still holds up. It takes a bit of time for the bike to get the fuel range adjusted.

[@AgatasKatkus]

I will look into it and try it out!

[@victorhumphrey7127]

Fuel Strip: have you seen the cheap fix for the notorious fuel strip failure? Search on KZbin, it has several videos on it. Super cheap; two wires and a fireplace lighter switch.

[@AgatasKatkus]

Appreciate this tip I haven't heard of it and will check it out!

[@feloniousmonk3049]

@@AgatasKatkus Piezo electric crystal and some wire "resets" the fuel strip when you shock it.. You've seen those clicker sparkers on a gas BBQ lighter, one of those.

[@SaltedCoffee400]

You could run a wire to one of the boxes and build in a little charging station.

[@AgatasKatkus]

This is a great idea and I honestly should've done this to begin with. Currently having issues on the trip because of this!

[@SaltedCoffee400]

@@AgatasKatkusMy head is always around electronics. If you need any ideas with the wiring just hit me up. Also congrats this series is pulling some serious numbers!

[@sirtrustdw]

Tks for the metrics measurements

[@rodasrodas]

Yellow GS looks good, beautifull places, Good Video, thank you

[@AgatasKatkus]

I'm a sucker for the color yellow especially on BMWs! Appreciate you watching!

[@SuperRainbowsRus]

Ouu new vid let me get my socks for this one

[@AgatasKatkus]

Wow what an honor!

[@karolisg.3096]

There's a fixed version on the fuel strip by motorworks that's not too expensive. Might be a decent upgrade without going balls out with the float conversion.

[@AgatasKatkus]

I've seen it online, and thought about it but I was also running out of time before I needed to leave!

[@bavarianpetrolhead6737]

My guy. Again i like the video. Love from germ

[@AgatasKatkus]

Aye! Love to hear it! Stay tuned for the next one!

[@mr.padgettt]

hey man, fug it. didn't die, got some stories. all good. white helmet crew too!

[@AgatasKatkus]

Yesir! I don't like the white helmet but for now it will do!

[@seeckergaming]

"Since these crash bars are here, might as well use them" My first thought: you're not already planning on crashing are you?

[@AgatasKatkus]

That would've been really funny actually lol

[@dinho890i]

Longer videos pls

[@AgatasKatkus]

I'm trying my guy! I'm learning from each and every video!

[@tryharder3214]

I'm heading on cross country trip and got a question: where do you leave your tank bag, pants\jacket\helmet when you go for a hike? I'm a bit hesitant to leave it out in the open but I got little to no free storage available in my panniers because I go with my GF. Security of my gear is my fear...

[@AgatasKatkus]

Honestly man its all about picking your battles. If I am in a big city I will try and not leave my gear out. If I do I will usually take my sena. When I go hiking somewhere more remote I am not really that worried about someone taking it. It's always a little tough but honestly most people are probably not going to steal motorcycle gear

[@GrowthGuided]

Broski. Nice vids. Why the zoom in and zoom out so much (:

[@AgatasKatkus]

Movement keeps people engaged and on still shots the zooms should retain attention better in theory

[@Smeden206]

What is the weight at now?

[@AgatasKatkus]

That's a great question I would love to find out as well!

[@erasmus-anders]

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[@AgatasKatkus]

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