Africa Twin 22 Upgrades to my CRF1000 - long term owner review

[@creatamax16]

Great video, love the mods and love the straight to the point speedy delivery. Some people would have dribbled on for an hour to tell us all those mods but you run them off in good time, thanks for sharing them.

[@2Meerkats]

Yeah thanks Mike - happy life :)

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Great upgrades on a great bike I am considering. Doesnt hurt to have an intelligent and beautiful presenter to teach me about. Beautiful scenery, I have a friend there and I'd love to visit someday Many thanks from Texas!

[@philcooper8678]

I have a 2018 Adventure Sport, fitted the Batzen screen riser and the USB power sockets. Thanks for the ideas.

[@mauriziodellacamera6152]

She has its own style, enjoy your ride and thanks for the tips

[@rahulVlogs]

Big fan of your video hosting , excellent knowledge and a wonderful bike .

[@2Meerkats]

you're so kind - thanks! Thanks to Honda for making these great bikes!

[@Karibo969]

Well done Sylvia, one tip, give a call to Goldentyre Australia and ask information about the GT823KH the best all-around shoes for your bike!

[@2Meerkats]

Marco Caribotti 🙏- what is the difference to the GT723 (I like it for the front but the rear wears too fast) does it have more gell in the compound now?

[@Karibo969]

@@2Meerkats GT823KH it’s the development of GT723 more road oriented but without losing his off road skill. Also for the rear the new GT823KH the life will be +30%

[@2Meerkats]

@@Karibo969 💪 I also ride my KTM Duke 790 a lot on dirt/gravel roads with TKC80 17"front. Just like me a lot of motard bikes, Versys 650, scramblers also have 17" front but nobody makes a competitor for the TKC80. Please make a GT823KH in 120/70-17 !!! 🙏

[@alfredhundekuchen5102]

Good Tips, Thanx lot, owner of an CRF 1000, like to trade it in a 1100 with EERA, Big Huge from Germany

[@2Meerkats]

thanks - Das super - Will be doing a review of the CRF1100 in the future too !

[@hundekuchenalfred3796]

@@2Meerkats last week i get me an ATAS 1100 DCT EERA, Weekend 500km, I am so Happy:-)

[@2Meerkats]

@@hundekuchenalfred3796 Wunderbar Alfred ! 💪 what trade in price did they give you for the CRF1000?

[@hundekuchenalfred3796]

@@2Meerkats servus, i still got my old one at Home, i keep it till Spring and sale it mayby than, because i think the Euro is exploding this Winter/Spring :-) Big Huge from Nordern Frankonia

[@hundekuchenalfred3796]

I guess 9000 to 9500€ is an realistic price

[@masonsruggedroads]

Great upgrade suggestions there, think I’ll add three of them to my AT... keep well

[@2Meerkats]

Thanks 👍

[@michals1108]

hello, thanks for this , Im not africa twin owner but versys , still usefull information for me, thanks

[@2Meerkats]

you're too kind - thanks 🙂 happy life

[@아라곤-z6f]

First review~~ hi This is Seoul, Korea I will buy an African twin. Once the corona fandemic stabilizes, it is preparing to travel to Eurasia and Europe.

[@2Meerkats]

Greetings ! Good luck with your plan, I also want to go to Mongolia and The Stan's. hopefully we meet on the road.

[@c4hn91]

The only bike me and my missus can agree on is the AT but we are both tiny, her being the slightly taller at 5'4 and me at 5'2, me being the rider and her being pillion I always question if I'd ever be able to drop the shocks enough to even get my leg over 😂 let alone have both feet on the ground.

[@2Meerkats]

lol - yeah the power delivery is just so smooth, torque ladden and the sound of the 270° firing is the best. Combine that with the rough road stability in the dirt - it's No1

[@ameyakhandge6577]

@C4Hn91: Not sure where you’re based but in my country they now retail a lower version where the seat height is at a lower 810 - 830 mm. This means a relatively lower 210 mm ground clearance and has slightly reduced suspension travel as well. BUT, its much more accessible for shorter riders. I’m 5’3” and I was very comfortable seated on it. This wasn’t the case on the taller version which was sold in my country before 2020.

[@ericswild]

I really like the setup of your bike!! I would also consider adding a set of upper engine guards as well.

[@2Meerkats]

Thanks Eric - yeh upper light bars seem good for attaching a strap and having peeps pull you out of mud holes. 😂. I decided to put my LEDs inside the radiator housing, that worked for me. So far no damage on the upper parts from a few offs

[@ericswild]

@@2Meerkats When I am heading out into mucky areas with my friends I often attach 18inch straps to each side front and rear of the bike. I REALLY comes in handy to pull a bike out of crap and makes picking a fallen bike up much easier

[@2Meerkats]

@@ericswild Exactly right!

[@FloridaDualSport]

Nice video. Where did you purchase the in tank fuel filter. Like one for my AT

[@2Meerkats]

Guglatech - After 5 years took it out to inspect it, nothing in it. Our fuel here must be very clean. FYI These filters trigger the auto-cut sensor of the station pumps during refilling - so you have to trickle the fuel in. Takes ages. Other riders get tired of waiting and leave. Eventually we took them out. Good luck.

[@johnconnally3724]

If handy, could you provide the list of products and links for shopping? Great video and overview!

[@2Meerkats]

John Connally they are all listed in the video description with links - just click the triangle on the lower right side under the video in KZbin

[@az0124566789]

Hi Sylvia, congratulations for your excellent review, and for your fantastic AT. I have the same year and colour model A.T., and i would like to know how you didi manage to suport the Garmin GPS device. It looks great and solid. Did you bought the support? If yes, could you please tell me where? Thanks in advance and best wishes from Portugal, in the other side of the world ;-).

[@2Meerkats]

The Garmin Zumo 660 is mounted to the Honda rail with a small fiberglass plate at the back of the rail, 4 holes, 4 garmin bolts, tightened the fiberglass curves a little...to grip. Then the hood is added also with 1mm FR4 plates which are held by velcro - if my helmet hits it hood will come off, for safety. Portugal está na minha lista para um dia visitar e pedalar! Vida feliz

[@az0124566789]

@@2Meerkats Thank you for your complet and clear answer, you have a perfect Português :-) Portugal is a fantastic place to ride, you will enjoy it for shure. I love to ride my AT around...Thank you again

[@ferjua2008]

Tengo 63 años pero aun espero poder comprame una Africa Twin

[@2Meerkats]

es el sueño de la moto Africa Twin lo que te impulsa a agarrarla y amarla más

[@jsd1504]

Hola. tienes algún contacto en Sydney donde vendan llantas para neumático tubular africa twin crf 1000. Acá en Chile aun no llegan. y estoy aburrido de tener neumáticos con cámara, se agradece cualquier contacto. saludos y que tengas buenas rutas.

[@2Meerkats]

Hola J Sd - si mxstore.com.au Enviar neumáticos sin cámara que uso gratis a Sydney. trasero www.mxstore.com.au/p/Motoz-Tractionator-GPS-150-70-18-Tubeless-Adventur/MOTGP150_70-18 y delantero www.mxstore.com.au/p/GoldenTyre-GT823KH-90-90-21-Performance-Adventure/GOP4118

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

Awesome 💎

[@2Meerkats]

thank you - happy life!

[@Ar2roues]

Parfait l'équipement 👌

[@2Meerkats]

merci pour le compliment - ayez une vie zen 🇫🇷

[@IAmYourReflection]

Nice I have the same bike :) What headlight gaurd is that??

[@2Meerkats]

Its the light-tinted one from ruggedroads.co.uk/

[@marekadamczyk4518]

Great! How model tires you have on Your Honda ATAS?

[@2Meerkats]

Thanks - Front 21" Golden tyre GT723 and a Rear Motoz Tractionator GPS.

[@marekadamczyk4518]

@@2Meerkats i have MotoZ Adventure on my Vstrom 650xt

[@dyeahodar3397]

Can you give more information about DRL light?

[@2Meerkats]

They are Golden Runway LED motorcycle lights 😊

[@Mateusz19860]

Super moto 😀

[@ojorswiroy9175]

Hey if u don't mind me asking what is your height

[@2Meerkats]

173cm - 5’8” tall for a girl :)

[@MrGrey-qg6pc]

Great job Lady! Your video was very informative with good visuals. #25 - hot blonde to travel with! 😜

[@2Meerkats]

Glad it was helpful! 🙃

[@gc1862de]

Attractive lady and bike

[@2Meerkats]

thanks, Honda did a really great job with the neo-classic design - best looking Adv bike out there

[@gc1862de]

@@2Meerkats I do agree, i have the 2017 mdl

[@NitroglicerinaBumBum]

Hi thank you very much for plenty of useful advices!

[@2Meerkats]

You are most welcome! thanks for watching