BMW R NineT First Ride, Stelvio Pass!

[@paulstredwick]

Good God there are some self-righteous comments on here! I've ridden most engine configurations over my 38 years of biking but still needed time to "learn" the R Nine T and Urban GS. Please try an Urban GS. More leg room, the suspension is less harsh, the wide bars make more sense and the exhaust sounds better. After half an hour I fell in love with it. The hairy-chested agricultural charm makes you feel heroic. Enjoyed the camera work and commentary, thanks.

[@AndyManCam]

Thank you very much Paul. It really seems that those who have actually thrown a leg over this machine know exactly what I was dealing with. The rest just immediately assume that i got my license in a Cornflakes box! The Urban GS sounds like it might be more the bike that i was expecting. This one is weirdly tight considering how big it looks! Thanks again for weighing in mate.

[@Maart3nSl3g3rs]

He has driven the poor thing like a 4 in line race bike. Just shift it at max 6000 revs using the clutch and enjoy the pops on the downshifts and you will have a blast on that bike.

[@AndyManCam]

'He' hasn't ridden it like anything. 'He' rode it like a bike he jumped on as the camera started rolling, on one of the most technical mountain passes on the planet. 'He' did have a blast and, as expected, took a little while to find the groove with an unfamiliar machine.

[@Maart3nSl3g3rs]

Hi Andy. Thank you for taking the time to comment. And you’re totally right. I was to quick with my judgmental blabbering. I didn’t even watch the entire video when I did. Now I did, I can only say, thanks for the video. Great honest first experience on the rninet. And what a scenery. Amazing place to ride a bike.

[@rodm1949]

You can really tell a 4 cyl rider just can not understand the concept of low revs and torque of a twin. It used to do my mates head in when I blasted past him at 4000 rpm mid corner while he's banging the rev limit.

[@benjahnz]

RIP Gear box.

[@AndyManCam]

RIP my ability to take anymore bleating on about this bike! Jeez guys, I barely tickled the thing. I assure you that the bike is fine.

[@benjahnz]

Well, you did point out that the bike didn't like clutchless shifts, then continued doing them, then uploaded a video of you doing this ;-)

[@danielthompson803]

Totally the wrong way to ride the R nine T, it's a boxer since when do you rev out a air cooled BMW boxer engine! you can ride the bike much smother therefore quicker using the gears.

[@AndyManCam]

May I draw your attention to 4:36 Typically, it's good practice to listen to whats being said in the video, to avoid that awkward situation whereby you tell the creator something that they have already shared with you IN said video.

[@danielthompson803]

@@AndyManCam yet he kept doing it over and over again. It's like the definition of stupid when you know it's wrong yet you keep repeating the same action expecting a different result.

[@AndyManCam]

No, in this case it's called practice. 'Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.' You don't just jump on a strange bike and suddenly nail ever aspect of it. Also I don't think that you would tell me I'm stupid if I was stood in front of you, so why would you do it when you're hiding behind thw anonimities of the internet? When did everybody become so rude and uncultured?

[@danielthompson803]

@@AndyManCam I certainly would tell you to your face if we were riding together, As I have done before in group rides when a person's actions either place other riders in danger or watching someone riding erratically bouncing off the Rev limiter.

[@scoutrifle6827]

Wow, the folks who get to ride with you must feel SOOO lucky...assuming there are actually still folks willing to ride with a blustery, self-important pedant like you.

[@karlbratby4349]

with respect, the boxer air cooled unit same as from the HP2 but detuned also has a NON slipper clutch gearbox, its been made that way as a pure riding experience with no gimmicks or trick, just the rider and his bike, so yes it will kick your ass on downshifts, the back wheel may step out or hop, clutchless up and down is not advised. I swapped my GSA for one of these as the GSA just held you hand all the time and wasn't really a bike you ride, The 9T is a rider's bike... great roads though, you just needed to know the bike 1st maybe

[@AndyManCam]

You're absolutely right Karl. I think knowing the bike better would have made for a smooother ride! But it was still fun, nonetheless! And I got to see that, ignoring the drivetrain, the R9T is sadly too small for me physically. So I can stop lusting over it and move on!

[@Okke-j2n]

NO HE HAS NOT CORRECT SENSIBILITY. IS NOT A TIME PROBLEM FOR HIM BUT ABOUT TO FEEL THE BIKE. EVERY DIFFERENT BIKE FROM HIS

[@sascham5464]

I love how perfectly you described the 9T. I started riding on an 9T (A2 version) and I think that it was the perfect choice for me. I love that it kicks you in the arse if you mess up, wich really gets you to lern quickly. Absolutely amazing machine… just not the go too beginner bike for most people

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Sascha! That’s a great attitude that the unforgiving bike is the best to learn on! I totally agree after 10 years of riding before i had ABS or traction control! You learn how to do it properly, or you quickly get into trouble! 😅

[@LambChopRides]

Love the front camera view Andy, do tell what camera and gimbles your using? You have overtaken me for gadget man for sure!

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Cheers mate. Sadly I have to give this one back. Then we'll be evens again! (Well, once I repair my crashed drone!!) It's a Garmin VIRB 360. I can keep it for the discounted price of 600€ if I want. :O

[@LambChopRides]

@@AndyManCam it's great isn't it.. but for that money it wants to be!! Hmm time to email my Garmin contact 😂😂

[@marcelcoenen1437]

R9T or F900R? Which one would you prefer?

[@AndyManCam]

I haven't ridden the F900R, but based on the looks alone I'd go for the R9T. I'm sure I could get used to the engine and drivechain eventually!

[@jonathandorward]

I've got a quick shifter on my GS find it only works best from 3rd-4th-5th-6th.Beautiful Video !! Cheers.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Jonathan! I'm not surprised to hear that it's not perfect in the lower gears. That motor is just SO direct and torquey! Which of course is certainly no bad thing!!

[@miyrides1180]

never heard the rev limiter on a boxer yet, I just wanted to give that motor a wee hug after that...mind you loan bike an all

[@AndyManCam]

Wow. Just wow. Seems like everybody rides their bikes with velvet gloves and slippers on. These are performance machines. Manufactured to the highest tolerances to withstand hard use under pressure. If you think this engine didn't already get switched on and revved to the limiter on the factory line, you're living in a dreamworld. Not to mention the fact that the rev limiter is there to protect the engine. You could probably ride this bike just below the limiter ALL day. Hell people even chip them to RAISE the limiter! Bottom line, no poor little fluffy eared boxer engines were harmed in the making of this video.

[@AndyManCam]

Amazes me that folks think the rev limiter is some mystical place that they'll never visit! I've found it on all of my own bikes and they still work just fine! 😆

[@Banditmanuk]

Really like the look of the R9T but that engine and gearbox looks like it needs pensioning off.

[@AndyManCam]

I agree. Stunning machine. Maybe a lot of the problem was in the nut behind the bars. Needed to ride it different.

[@kevinthompson9151]

they are lovely he just wasnt used to it

[@kevinmullin9956]

Andy,can you tell me please the helmet you're wearing?Thanks

[@AndyManCam]

It is the Nishua Enduro GT 👍🏻

[@thomasdonohue2952]

i was also a bit of a hamfisted shifter on 1st bike without quick shifter

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah, we can't all be perfect eh!? Apparently all the haters in this comments section never got anything wrong in their lives!! 😂

[@TheStrummer68]

I had to stop watching half way through, I felt sooo sorry for the bike ......and this is why I avoid buying ex demo/ press bikes 😂

[@AndyManCam]

OK, come on. It wasn't that bad. Not once did I crunch anything or force anything. I just had some misjudged shifts on a new bike. Luckily these things are designed with a fair bit of resilience. Though I too wouldn't ever want an ex display. They chuck these things out for full use with zero miles and no run in. Madness!

[@redbynight]

I have recently bought an R1200R LC, having come from a Z750s. 600 miles in and I'm figuring all these little quirks out for myself still, so I know exactly what you went through. The criticism on here does feel a bit unwarranted! The drivetrain definitely wants to be ridden in its own special way, but there's nobody to tell you that, and it's not something you pick up overnight. The gearbox indeed does not like clutchless (it gets better after third gear), and you need to rely on the low-end torque more than the high-end revs (but you picked up on that yourself half way through the video). Great sights, nice honest bike report and cool overall video!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks RbN! So good of you to stop by and say so! I feel somewhat vindicated 😊 Good to hear that I'm not the only one who found the switch from one style of engine and drivechain to another a little slow. Amazing how so many people seem to know so much better and feel that the monkey on the bike is the only problem here! Cheers very much mate!

[@eternallearner8185]

Why i would not buy a shop demo bike.

[@AndyManCam]

Me neither. Though nowadays, 'running in' is more of a precautionary phase instigated by the manufacturers to catch any loose fixings or foreign bodies in the oil before you can give it full beans. If for one second you don't think this engine has already seen the rev limiter before it even went into the bike, I think you'll find that you are very much mistaken.

[@eternallearner8185]

Too bad about the gearbox then.

[@AndyManCam]

But why? How many times did you hear the gearbox crunch, whine, clatter, labour or chug? It's not made of kendal mint cake for griefs sake!

[@johnward3490]

Wouldn’t want to be the bloke who brought that bike after you “ran in” that new engine

[@AndyManCam]

Ha! At least we saw that it was within tolerances!

[@edwardblack7133]

There’s a mixed opinion about “running in”. I once had an ex race demo speed triple and it put more power down since it had been thrashed out of the box

[@AndyManCam]

I think, as I said in a different comment, that running in isn't so much about actually running in anymore. Just makimg sure that any tools or rodents left in the motor from the production line get flushed out before they do any real damage! 😂

[@yvesdelombaerde5909]

Stelvio gathering 1983 (from Brussels, Belgium) with my 75/6.....such a strong memory

[@AndyManCam]

How different did it look back then? was the road in better condition on the Italian side!?

[@mattrowe6394]

I remember when I rode te R9T it was the first bike I hade ridden which had a direct drive , because the power is instant it took a while to get used to the gear change, by the time I finished the test ride I had got used to it.

[@AndyManCam]

Sadly my test ride was as long as it took to get to ths top of the Stelvio. So about 25 minutes.

[@TruNorthAerial]

Maybe do some research on the bike before you go v logging? Hmm maybe? How could you not realize after the second try it’s not clutchless? Please don’t test drive a Porsche either.

[@AndyManCam]

Maybe read the description and listen to the commentary before you leave a comment? Hmmm maybe? At no point did i think that the bike was clutchless. The clutch lever was a dead giveaway. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TruNorthAerial]

Andy Man Cam yeah, did that and yet at 8 minutes into the video you’re complaining about the “kick” of the shifting while you wonder if it has a speed shifter [ie clutchless shifting].

[@AndyManCam]

Well clearly you didn't pay attention, because at 3 minutes in, I clearly state that I don't think it has 'Shift Assist'. Which in itself is NOT a clutchless system. Merely a quickshift feature which allows you to perform upshifts without using the clutch. After this, I am just trying to get used to an unfamiliar bike, on unfamiliar roads and perform manual clutchless shifts. If you do these yourself, then you'll know that every machine is different and takes a little while to get the hang off. If you don'T do clutchless shifting, for whatever reason, then you've waded unprepared into entirely the wrong conversation.

[@TruNorthAerial]

Andy Man Cam You just confirmed my entire original post.

[@AndyManCam]

I have never known such incredible proliferation of the “look how right I am” attitude as in the comments of this video. It’s incredible, and a little bit depressing. Some of the most beautiful sights available to the biking community have been lovingly explored, recorded, edited and published in stunning HD for your viewing pleasure. Yet all you can get hung up on is whether or not I knew if the bike had a clutch!? (FYI, as I already said in answer to your strangely short sighted first post, i knew from the off that the bike had a clutch. No DCT System. No CVT. No automatic gearbox. A clutch.) So not only have you sidestepped the awe-inspiring beauty at the core of this video but you’ve also completely ducked the whole story that has brought about this wonderful riding opportunity. I couldn’t research, because I only knew 5 minutes before that I would be riding this bike. Also, all the research in the world wouldn’t prepare you for the characteristics of this bike when ridden for the first time. Ultimately I feel very sorry for you that you and many others have missed out on the wonder that lies within this video. Just to take an opportunity to try and kick somebody who has done something imperfectly. Of course the overall and underlying truth is that I do in fact thank you all. Your small minded Nitpicking, coupled with your short sighted inability to say “oh, ok Andy. Fair enough” and move on has actually rocketed this video into the position of being my fastest viewed video in the first week since I started making videos. It’s not the audience that I would have perhaps wished for, but youtube only cares about eyes pointed at screens. And you lot have absolutely nailed it! Congratulations.

[@davidmurfin9802]

I have an RNineT and I can use the clutch, you should learn that skill Andy. 1200 twin with shaft drive and you're clutch less shifting ! You know that's not the same as a quickshifter right ?

[@AndyManCam]

So THAT'S what the lever on the left is for! I wondered why the rear brakes weren't working.

[@AngryJoeMan]

Exactly. If it's got a quickshifter, don't roll off the throttle, just kick it into the next gear. Rolling off the throttle and trying to use a quick shifter ends up being very messy...

[@b4turbo96]

Andy, I spent a day yesterday watching a local bunch of semi professional tractor pulling teams doing their utmost to make shite of their pride and joy, one off custom builds ... so grateful to see you do the same on that boxer... I too had an R1100RT for 4 years, many an acre we ploughed ... great vid Andy, well played.

[@AndyManCam]

Not really. I've got a quickshifter on my own bike and I've found that a tiny backing off of the throttle during the shift can mean 2 things. Firstly the gear goes in even quicker and secondly that the revs are better matched for the next gear giving a much smoother shifting experience. So when it's more about smoothness than extra tenths of a second, a little roll-off can go a long way!

[@AndyManCam]

Hahahahaha! Finally somebody to join in with the irony a little!! Made my day Seamus! I'm still waiting for the Massey Ferguson branded R80 GS custom build!

[@jakeizlove]

It has a mechanical throttle, the sputtering only happens if the throttle is rapidly chopped. Clutchless shifting requires much higher RPMS for blipping than when using the clutch. More than likely you weren't comfortable enough with the bike to force out reasons why RnineT owners tend to do suspension upgrades. In terms of going wide in some of the turns... it doesn't 'like' coasting into corners and prefers trail-braking. Might have something to do with the lower center of gravity. Also, stock suspension leaves a lot to be desired. I did find the scenery amazing and appreciated a lot of the commentary. I appreciate reviews where the person has some criticisms of a vehicle and they aren't verbally masturbating.

[@AndyManCam]

If I'd have had the revs any higher when I was trying clutchless shifts, this bike would have thrown me off the back! But yeah, didn'T really get any speed and I certainly wasn't comfortable yet by the end of the ride. Stelvio is NOT a road that you're comfortable on even on a well known bike!! I like to keep all my videos real. If I gush about something, I really like it. If I see something I don'T like, I'll talk about it.

[@jakeizlove]

Looked like a beautiful place. The RnineT is very mechanical. I give you a lot of credit for taking a road that challenging on a strange bike with notoriously horrible stock suspension. Mine is/was a 2014 and rides over 50 miles were killing the lower back, stopped poorly, cornered sluggishly, but suspension upgrades improved it a great deal. I was probably "too fat" for stock suspension at 6'2" 195lbs.

[@AndyManCam]

One of the more beautiful places I've been to in my life. The views from the top... wow!

[@jakeizlove]

I want to ride some places like that once back on 2 wheels. Some dude rear-ended me and trashed the RnineT 6 days ago. :(

[@WorldNewsToday-qv8cc]

Where are you riding?

[@AndyManCam]

This was on the Stelvio Pass, between Italy and Switzerland.

[@WorldNewsToday-qv8cc]

I thought it looked familiar. It's a lovely ride

[@CPUspeed]

Like the 360! Wide angle on steroids. Did you have to stitch the 360 parts together, I mean, was there a lot of post production work?

[@AndyManCam]

It was a MASSIVE pain of a post production process!! For these videos, they were natively stitched in camera (only 4K, up to 5.7K is available, but then you have to stitch in the software.). But I then had to apply stabilisation and framing in the VIRB Edit app, after that I had to do colour balancing (which is a bit rubbish) in Davinci Resolve and THEN I put that video into my final edit in Vegas! WHAT a faff!!

[@CPUspeed]

OMG Well the work was justified because of the location, it looked awesome. I know youre not fcpx but "ripple training" channel had some interesting vids on the gopro 360 using it instead of 2 cam set up.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks! Yeah these beasties are a definite feasible alternative to a 2 camera setup. In actual fact, a potentially infinite camera setup as all angles are covered! :D

[@DejanMitrovicX]

Bloody hell, what's with all the negative comments? You were being completely honest about the whole thing in the video. I remember trying the moto guzzi v7 for the first time, and how awkward I felt on it. It just needs a bit of time. Anyway, great job, Andy! I recently bought a new bike and it kept bothering me that I should've maybe also tried the R9T. After watching your video, I don't have to think about it anymore, so thanks for that :)

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Dejan! It seems that in these snowflake filled times, people are just waiting for the next thing to overreact to! How very dare I not immediately fall in love with their favorite bike! Speech is free, but opinions must not offend! 😉

[@axeltrescher8375]

Dude...this bike is not equipped with a quick shifter nor blipper...

[@AndyManCam]

Dude... Did you not hear the part where i figure that out for myself?

[@wolffo999]

what weird bars are you running?

[@AndyManCam]

The weird bars that came with the bike! 😂 It’s a completely stock bike.

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

I had my first ride on the 9t myself just a few weeks back and found exactly what you did, it doesn't like clutchless. I'm assuming you know it's the previous incarnation of the boxer 1200 and not the lc version which will explain such a difference, I really like that 9t engine.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Stuart. A voice of reason! Yeah I know ALL about where my expectations were wrong now! 😂 I'm sure that with a different approach and a bit more time, I would love it too. ALthough it was a little bit more cramped for me than I'd hoped.

[@hollowaysteve]

It's a big twin with shaft drive! getting straight on one off an IL4 takes time to get clutch free shifts right. The R9T doesn't have shift assist so use the clutch if you can't get 'clutchless shifts' right for the sake of an hour... I'm on my second BMW (r1100S/R1200S) in 11 years and find them easy and I chop and change from a Kawasaki ZRX1200R (lovely gearbox/easy clutchless changes) and a griso 1200 that I just can't quite get the clutchless sorted out yet after 1800 miles. I took one of those R9T out and even at 5'7" I noticed the lack of space between the pegs and seat but 'wow' what a laugh of a bike. Great fun.(and I had the clutchless changes sorted 100yds down the road ;-)

[@beetleything1864]

hollowaysteve ffs eh? Needs clutchless etc. needs to learn to ride a real old school bike - really wasn’t having a good day.

[@AndyManCam]

You'Re not wrong! I guess the inertia of all that spinning metal doesn't WANT clutchless shifts as much as my free-revving 4! I think you're right that practice would make perfect. WHo knows, maybe another couple of hours and I might have started to enjoy riding it a bit more. But my knees wouldn't have been able to take it though!! :D

[@AndyManCam]

I was just taking a little longer to adjust to a somewhat agricultural drivetrain, in comparison to what I normally bomb about on! To say I was having a bad day would be wildly off the mark. I was having a friggin amazing day!!

[@hollowaysteve]

Andy Man Cam For sure. IL4’s are ‘much’ easier to clutchless shift. Twins are inherently more difficult and then you’re adding an unforgiving (direct drive) shaft. It’s a great engine though and in that R9T an absolute hoot! I think they’re great. I don’t want that one though. It needs a new gearbox 😉

[@AndyManCam]

Naaaah, the gearbox is fine. The shaft on the other hand....

[@c.g.c2067]

Just wondering why some people once outside their own country just feel free to break the speed limits

[@AndyManCam]

We were all following a local tour guide. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@c.g.c2067]

@@AndyManCam So you're someone that breaks the law if someone does it in front of you?

[@AndyManCam]

So you’re someone who gets their knickers up their arse about a video in which you can’t even see the speedo?! You need to find a hobby mate.

[@benmaffin]

"Let's get this fine beast running". Loving it, thanks for sharing.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Ben. Entirely my pleasure mate!

[@MegaWorthington]

I have a sneaking suspicion that many of the negative posts were just 'wind ups' designed to elicit an animated response. If they were, I think you held your own quite well ! I'm an R9T owner by the way.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Andy! I think you're right. It seems that those who have actually ridden one of these bikes, understand the experience that I had! Awesome bike, but needs a bit of a riding style adjustment, which I didn't have time to go through. I just assume that the haters have no clue, and those who know, know! 👍🏻

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Thanks, enjoyed that video 📹, scenery is great. I'm very happy with my T7, but a test ride on the R ninety Urban gs a couple of years ago has stayed with me...and I'm lusting after that boxer engine!! Cheers, Steve

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure Stephen! Thanks for watching (and remaining positive!). It's a great bike, and beautiful too! If the platform works for you, then you can't go far wrong. I really wanted to love it, but we were like chalk and cheese! Luckily Honda made the CB1000R NSC with the same neo-retro looks and my preferred inline four configuration!

[@christophergothard7277]

Really liked this video! Some interesting angles from the 360 camera there. Will have to get my Versus 1000 up there with luggage and wife next year! Looks very "toight" in places!!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Christopher. It's pretty cool isn't it! I like the way it's stabilised and digitally gimblified! It is VERY tight in places, but nothing your V1000 can't deal with! 😀

[@mrvwbug4423]

Perfect for a Versys. I know my 650 loves that super tight stuff.

[@AndyManCam]

My Versys 650 was perfect on these bends. Even when it was fully loaded up with the twin Ali cases! Fabulous bike!

[@CNCycle]

Whoah! What is the camera facing you? Cool vantage point. You have to love the RnineT.

[@AndyManCam]

I wanted to love it, i really did! Tge camera is a Garmin VIRB 360. sadly only a temporary addition to the channel!

[@CNCycle]

Looks really cool.

[@AndyManCam]

The ability to have it follow the direction of travel is pretty cool in the hairpins is a winner! If you can be arsed, you can also dig in and control EXACTLY where the camera looks, zoom in and out etc with keyframes for a fully directed video.

[@alexmorgan3435]

The S1000R might have been a better bike for you than the RNineT.

[@AndyManCam]

Funny you should say that, that video will be along soon enough! ;D

[@8000blue]

Has this guy ever ridden a bike before????

[@AndyManCam]

Nope. This was my first time. Maybe you could tell me where I was going wrong?

[@gerdschuster3205]

The bike has a gear indicator ;-) just check before riding. A classic bike with shift assist and riding at high revs?? its not a race bike!

[@AndyManCam]

It's not a classic bike Gerd! It's brand spanking new! 😜All the other R1200 based BMW's have electronic shift assist, so I thought that this one might have it too. Turns out I was wrong!

[@Apothtolith]

wheres this place?

[@AndyManCam]

It’s the Stelvio Pass on the Italian side of the italy/switzerland border in the alps.

[@ADVBrett]

What an awesome ride, there's nothing like a challenge Andy and i think you did pretty well. I reckon I'd struggle but I'd still love a go! I'm quite keen to test ride one so I might put that video up at some stage.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Brett. It’s a beautiful bike, no doubt! I just didn’t gel with the motor and the drivetrain. But hey, you can’t please everyone! Luckily the CB1000R has a similar aesthetic and suits me just fine! Definitely take a ride on one mate. 👍🏻

[@ADVBrett]

AndyManCam Will do that for sure. Going to hit up my local BMW dealer and see if I can pinch one!

[@AndyManCam]

Have fun!

[@BlueAlgon]

Interesting video to watch. Our whole province (Ontario) doesn't have as many turns as this one road.

[@AndyManCam]

Ha! It must have some kind of record. Most turns per mile or somesuch!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That was a fantastic ride mate. My dad used to tell me how he cycled that area as a young lad. Ride safe mate.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate. It really was special. And on a new bike too!

[@heatherhelm4187]

this dude is killing the BMW Why doesnt he ride something a little more suitable to his winging ways FJR Yamaha would be a good start.

[@AndyManCam]

I don't remember winging at any point Heather. I was merely pointing out that the bike wasn't what I was used to and the characteristics were very strange to me. You try riding something completely different to what you've normally ridden, on one of the most technical roads in all of the Alps. It's always so easy to throw digital dung from behind the impenetrable internet fortress of the keyboard.

[@heatherhelm4187]

@@AndyManCam You can talk till the cows come home and no doubt thats what you are good at. However I wont budge at all from my previous statement You were winging. If i was on that road in Switzerland or many of the other great passes there, I would choose a motorcycle that I felt comfortable on... Its not rocket science.

[@AndyManCam]

If you’re hearing winging, then that’s because winging is what you want to hear. I was having the time of my life, i promise you. I chose the bike I really wanted to try. Surprise surprise, this was the first time I’d ever had the opportunity to ride an R9T. It didn’t ride like I expected it to and i discovered that it’s not my dream machine. Oddly enough, everybody else on the day who rode that bike for the first time made much the same discoveries that I did. It has a particular character, that has to be ridden in a particular way and we didn’t have time to get used to it. Which model of R9T do you have, Heather?

[@beetleything1864]

Wow - you had a bad day on that. You needed to get comfortable on it i would say and learn how to ride it and change gear. 🙄🤷‍♂️

[@AndyManCam]

Nooo, I had a GREAT day, just a clumsy ride!! Yeah a bit longer to adjust the thinking to fit the style of the bike would have been good. Maybe 1st rides on crazy technical stuff like the Stelvio aren't such a great idea!

[@Zgurkogel]

Thanks for posting this Andy! I had a go on a demonstrator RnineT last year and - coming from an old Kawasaki GPZ500S - I thought the BMW was a hoot to ride. Had the pegs down within an hour! Power was about double the 500 so that prompted some swift recalibration of my right hand and ergonomics were not perfect with an upholstered plank for a seat, but overall I really liked the bike. I guess the agricultural feel may be down to you riding far more modern machinery? Anyway excellent video and it instantly put the Stelvio on my bucket list. Cheers!

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Niek. I think with a bit more time I might have enjoyed it a bit more. I think also if I'd ridden this when I had a Versys 650, it wouldn't have been such a change. But jumping on this after my sprightly FZ1 was a big leap! Horses for courses I guess and as beautiful as this bike is, the ride wasn't for me. The Stelvio is definitely one to see. Not my favourite, but I've been been lucky enough to ride some amazing passes lately!

[@iancharlton5530]

I’ve got 2 bmw bikes one is a gs1150 and the other a gsa1150 the gear boxes on both are clunky but that’s part of the ride I’ve also owned a 1200 gsa and that also had a clunky box. Great views 😜

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Ian! Cheers for a realistic real life BMW owners honest insight into the clunkiness! 😆

[@jetcarddude]

What a view and ride, thanks for sharing. Living the dream..

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks JR. Cheers for coming along.

[@Bredaxe]

Great video! I plan to put Stelvio on my bucket list for sure. I've never seen so many GP riders giving criticism in one place! Must be the circuits weekend off so they came here to learn you on the finer points of the R9T farm tractor. Would have liked to see the FZ1 wheelie its way up the pass.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Cheers very much! I think you nailed it! It won't be this pass, but i got to belt the fz1 up no less than 8 swiss passes a couple of weeks later. Needless to say, it was a lot swifter and less clumsy! Videos to come! 😉

[@sandy2483]

Excellent banter as ever AMC. 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! It just falls out!

[@HippoDrones]

Fantastic video Andy, that Garmin camera is pretty nifty innit. I was really interested in the R-Nine-T when it was launched, looks a really good quality bike with some nice attention to detail. Is a bit pricey though.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! Yeah it's got some tricks up it's sleeve that camera! Luckily I got loads of footage in Switzerland before I have to give it back to Garmin! Yeah the R9T is a bit lumpy, and sadly quite cramped for me!

[@HippoDrones]

You have a bit more length in ya legs than us stumpier fellows! :D

[@AndyManCam]

True, which is why i didn't rattle on about the ergos too much 😁 unlike everybody else with the gear shifts. You try to highlight a characteristic of the bike and now folks are one step away from starting a benefit rally for that 'poor BMW'. The world has turned into an over-sensitive but bored little girl that actively seeks out the next thing to get upset about!

[@HippoDrones]

@@AndyManCam haha, winters coming, them snowflakes don't melt so fast when it gets colder! :D

[@kingsqueak2221]

Haha I'd be nervous on my own bike on that road. Hell of a ride to learn a new bike. Great footage. My hips locked into a cramp immediately on the R1200R, I think I have about 2" too much inseam (37") for them, cool bikes though.

[@AndyManCam]

My sentiments exactly! A LOT of comments here from people who either A: haven't ridden an RnineT or B: Haven't ridden the Stelvio Pass (or anything like it). OR BOTH! I'd advise you to stay well away from this bike then mate! I found the R1200R pretty good ergo-wise and this was way tighter feeling. But I'm 'only' 34" inseam! :D

[@kingsqueak2221]

Funny thing too, actual 1st gear switchbacks in the U.S. are pretty rare, I don't think most have any idea what they are like. It's not something to easily get practice with here. To make it more fun, the places that have them where I am are heavily frost heaved, basically random ripples the size of a bowling ball all through the turn surface. Nothing like a nice off camber 1st gear switchback to put a little zip in ya.

[@uleiosu4582]

good bike, after this treatment you didn't destroy the gearbox :)

[@AndyManCam]

Absolutely! Destruction tested and deemed indestructible!

[@Aiman-w1f]

That Garmin nailed the footage, nice video btw... 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much! The gimbal like view is pretty cool, isn't it?!

[@briojaxen]

Poor BMW

[@AndyManCam]

The BMW is fine, I assure you. I didn't realise that the newfound need for everybody to be so offended by everything also extended to getting used to a new machine!

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Bloody hell!...... what are doing to that poor bike! ....... Enjoyed the video all the same.

[@AndyManCam]

Yep, I didn't do a great job. But in my defense, the R1200R and RS were far more user friendly and I just assumed they were sharing the same core values!! Turns out the R9T would rather be a tractor! Shame as I wanted it to be a sporty retro that was comfortable enough to tour on.

[@AndyManCam]

That's not really a new concept! :D I started this ride with the assumption that all BMW's had shift assist. When I quickly realised that wasn't the case, I tried clutchless shifting (because I like to change gear like I'm going somewhere, not like I'm driving miss daisy). But when that also proved unsuitable, I used the clutch. Simple.

[@G.Saint-Star]

Damn this man destroyed that bike. Worst part is that he doesn't know how to ride this machine the proper way, and then says the problem is the machine, trying to make it look bad. i rode this many times. its a fucking dream.

[@AndyManCam]

Well whoopeddy-doo. Aren’t you a hero. I’ll get your trophy engraved and we’ll have an award ceremony.

[@gvdl7569]

Jesus! Poor bike.Yes, Pulling in the clutch would work much better on this bike , no quick shifter obviously. Hurts to watch.But, If it made it through that, balls of steel I say. Love that boxer.

[@AndyManCam]

That bike is clearly as tough as nails! With more time, I'm sure that I'd have learned to get the best out of the bike. Sadly I had no time!

[@roseland8691]

RIip gearbox and boxer

[@AndyManCam]

Is the RLIP Gearbox an optional extra?

[@LouPezza]

Poor bike ...

[@AndyManCam]

Poor record player, the same record has been playing for 48 hours and the needle has worn through the stupid record and is scratching into the poor record players turntable. The part of the record player in this sad analogy was played by Andymancam.

[@TheRealChetManley]

Rode it like a 1st time rider...wtf are you making videos? Concentrate on learning to ride 1st.

[@AndyManCam]

Oooh yippee! It’s been a while since a keyboard warrior has been along to tell me about how much of a terrible rider I am! I’m SO glad! ☺️. But please do also tell me, have either ridden this exact bike or this exact road?

[@gregfish6536]

Not the way to ride a boxer

[@AndyManCam]

Apparently not. Although the boxer in the R1200R didn’t seem to mind it too much. But this one is different. I know that now.

[@jericoapuli3294]

nice bike beautiful place

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Jerico! I agree on both!!

[@ianlawrie919]

Awesome footage, also artistic monogram in snow.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Ian. I like to dabble in the arts! 😅

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Great scenes . Thanks

[@AndyManCam]

Thank you for pointing your face at it!

[@kildareman051]

My god that exhaust note is intoxicating.

[@AndyManCam]

It has got a real guttural quality about it!

[@Slycarlo]

If you can't shift a damn bike without shift assist you can't call yourself a rider

[@AndyManCam]

Well done Carl. Thanks for your input. 👏🏼

[@hercaca]

"If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid"

[@AndyManCam]

But if you’d never seen a fish before, you’d have to first find out for yourself that it couldn’t in fact climb a tree, in order to see the sense in your worldly quotings.

[@martinfrost3596]

..............................and that's why I never buy an ex-demo

[@AndyManCam]

Because it's been ridden up a mountain by a motovlogger who barely even pushed it to within 50% of what it's capable of. Seems like quite an obscure rule to live by. This is a hire bike from a rental company BTW. When I said 'new' I didn't mean like it had just come off of the production line. But you probably have an obscure life defining mantra associated with rentals too! :D

[@martinfrost3596]

Andy Man Cam seems I touched a nerve

[@AndyManCam]

@@martinfrost3596 no, you're just approximately the umpteenth person to say the exact same thing!

[@onyekaonyia8395]

Great video as always. Good to see you’re back doing first rides and reviews 👍🏾. You’re right the R9T isn’t as refined as say the R1200R you test rode a while back. It’s got the air cooled lump afterall. Also doesn’t come with a quickshift. Like you I didn’t quite like the ergos. The scrambler and Urban GS versions have got slightly better ergos though.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks! No, it was far more agricultural. I guess that a quickshifter would probably tear the poor thing apart! Interesting to hear that the ergos are different on the different versions. Maybe hope is not lost!

[@andrewedmond8359]

As usual the commentary was highly entertaining. The scenery is just bloody awesome, and your gear changing skills were so agricultural, BMW will now fit a DCT system to all their future models. Once again Andy, just brilliant video work brother.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers again mate. I reckon with more time I'd have found a better place with this bike!

[@marklevy2105]

You need to learn how to ride true manual machines before you make reviews. Nice road though, would love to try it sometime.

[@AndyManCam]

Firstly, this isn't a review. I was just riding the bike up a hill, for the first time. Secondly, I could have ridden all the manual bikes in the world, but this bike still had a very different (agricultural) character that took some time to get used to. Time which I didn't have because once we got to the top, I had to swap! You are, however, right about the road though.

[@sienervansee1238]

Heavens, help this man 🙏🙏🙏

[@AndyManCam]

What would you suggest?

[@sienervansee1238]

@@AndyManCam It's an agricultural bike with an engine which is like an oil head from the 90's. You have to ride an R nine T like a Buell or older Guzzi or T120 etc...

[@AndyManCam]

Gotcha. Next time I’ll know! 😉

[@chrisgleeson662]

Love those rninet’s. I like the agricultural attitude they have! Never mind the naysayers!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Chris! I think they look beautiful. But I'd need more time to get used to the character. Like an arranged marriage with an educationally challenged supermodel, I'm sure I could learn to love it eventually!

[@pistolpete6321]

Stiff and weird, LOL! Amazing scenery!

[@AndyManCam]

I can't help it. It's just my way! It's utterly stunning there. When they make a 3-D, 360 camera with the same quality as our eyes, THAT will make a good video. Some of the most stunning views of all of the alpine passes IMHO.

[@ericppagel]

Great video! What a fantastic opportunity to try new bikes and enjoy that amazing scenery. Well done sir, looking forward to the next episode!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Eric. Absolutely mate, it was an AMAZING day!

[@malcolmmathers2690]

i wouldnt let you ride a rockin horse

[@AndyManCam]

Wouldn't want to ride your rocking horse.

[@disekjoumoer]

AMC MotoGP, with gratuitous 360 degrees of view, BMW throttle right wobble, funky helmets and the perfect race commentary (she said). I hate to say this but that bike looked quite uncomfortable compared to the Duc 1100, despite the HP. Also I think you would have won the race on le FZ1. Also, pretty damn awesome of Louis to do this kind of thing.

[@AndyManCam]

Ha! Sounds almost as exciting as it actually was!! Yeah the Duc was WAY more comfortable. I was fairly disappointed with the ergos on the R NineT. Agreed aswell that I would have been WAY faster on the FZ1! Louis seem like such an amazing company with their core values in the right place. Riding comes first!!

[@johndingey8110]

How not to ride a retro twin

[@AndyManCam]

Clothes do not maketh the man. It looks like a retro, but it’s an electric fuel injected, traction controlled, ABS toting, taught framed, supple-sprung modern bike. I expected it to ride as such. If I wanted a bike to ride like a tractor, I’d have jumped aboard a 70‘s classic. Kawasaki managed to make a retro style machine that rides like a modern supernaked. Even Honda managed it (i had one for 2 years and would describe it as being infinitely more fun to ride than the R9T). The blame for the mismatch between my expectations and BMW‘s execution simply cannot be placed at my feet. The bike has 99 fans, but this boy ain’t 1. Shame really as I totally wanted to love this bike.

[@g.r.1394]

Habe mir den Mist 5 min angetan... was zum Henker fährt der für einen Scheiß zusammen? Ist der tatsächlich zu Blöd zum Schalten? Nebenbei ist die rnine T kein Vierzylinder den man jenseits der 6000 U/min dreht. Das tut beim zusehen weh und wäre normalerweise körperverletzung. Ausgeschaltet und Daumen sowas von Runter!

[@AndyManCam]

Due to your astounding rudeness, I can’t be bothered to formulate this reply in German. But in any case, with only 20 minutes to ride a new bike and on one of the most complicated mountain passes available, i think i should be forgiven for taking a minute or two to get used to how a bike rides. It was quite obvious to me that it was not a 4 cylinder. The huge Boxer tractor engine between my legs was a big clue. It’s also important to note that this engine was DESIGNED to be revved to 6000 U/min. At 6000 it is producing the maximum torque. The rev limiter is actually at 8,500 U/min. It’s always a good idea to check your numbers before you start throwing your weight around on the ever so critical interwebs. Also I own a 4 cylinder bike that will happily rev to 12,000 U/min before you have to shift. So I know how that feels too. All in all, thanks for your little rant and also for your dirty ‘Daumen runter’ protest. It all helps!! I wish you a happy new year full of false neutrals! Prost!!

[@motoventure_6938]

Awesome video Andy, guess you won't be chopping in the FZ1 in for one anytime soon then ?!

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! You'Re absolutely right! I was still getting used to it on the Cafe tour, but after a week in the Alps, I'm absolutely loving the thing! Very happy with the machine!

[@rayb5394]

Great bike, pure more in my price point, just as characterful as a Moto guzzi

[@AndyManCam]

It is a beautiful machine. You have to ride it to see if it suits you though. Seems like a real love it or hate it sort of experience!

[@VlADDer4721]

here you see and hear that bmw boxer is really a strong block to endure this !!! 💪✌

[@AndyManCam]

Most tractors are pretty robust. 😜

[@VlADDer4721]

yes, and who drives tractors?🤣

[@AndyManCam]

BMW R9T owners!

[@VlADDer4721]

@@AndyManCam yes 😍

[@VlADDer4721]

@@AndyManCam no no man, farmers ride with tractors!🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

[@r56mini]

There are lots of other bikes with smoother shifting gearbox from brand new. This is not one of them. It looks cool tho.

[@AndyManCam]

I totally agree. I was hoping for sporty fast shifts, but it's just not that kind of bike! It still does look friggin awesome though. I think I might have to try and get an extended go on one and see if I can learn to love the mechanics as much as the looks!

[@Hellishrider]

Awesome ride in gorgeous scenario.. Perfect buddy!

[@AndyManCam]

Agreed! It was a heavenly 'test' ride!

[@myownopinion6676]

Wait, I can't ride a bike that way? No thanks! I love the way he rode it and shift it.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Cheers! Yeah the need to be a bit more relaxed didn't gel with me in this short space. Maybe with more time, it would just make me a more relaxed rider. Who knows. But I do love a good quickshifter!

[@barrymahan6840]

Been riding fucken scooters .Use the clutch it's not a race bike

[@AndyManCam]

I haven’t ridden a scooter for about 12 years. What I have learned to do in that time is clutchless shift. But it doesn’t work very well on this bike. Oddly enough, all the decent people who own one, admit that it doesn’t work and that they don’t care. All the people who’ve ridden one, agree that it’s a quirk of the bike. But all the armchair warriors that haven’t ever ridden one and want to throw some bitterness around, jump on the band wagon of slating the skill and intelligence of the rider. When all he’s really doing, is trying out something different, for the first time. This video was a part of an amazing experience. But it’s effects have seriously damaged my beliefs that there are good people out there and that the internet deserves my efforts. Do better. Be better.

[@barrymahan6840]

@@AndyManCam Sorry for the rude comment, but the way you change gear made me cringe I stopped looking at the video. I was looking at reviews on the BMW R nine T as I had ridden one about 2yrs ago and it was a great bike but too expensive for me at the time now prices have come down on second hand I'm looking again. Armchair warrior I'm not this is the first time I've commented on anything like this ,I think you are going to get criticism the good and the bad as you can see .I probably should have worded the first comment better. Clutchless shifting on the bikes I have owned through the years Honda, older Triumphs, Yamaha , Norton (1971), Kawasaki, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Harley Davidson ,newTriumphs .Ducatis yes the others wouldn't bother either not made for it or too old ,so I've had just a little bit of experience (40years) .The 2018 Triumph Thruxton I have I did it but by mistake it will do it but I see no point in it unless your racing,I think the idea has come from Moto GP and World SBK, etc these bikes are made for it and yes there are road/sportbikes now that are designed /made for it a through off from Moto GP and World SBK.I don't think the BMW R nine T is in this category Cheers Barry Mahan

[@AndyManCam]

Apology warmly accepted! I also apologize for the overly defensive reply! To be honest, the way i was shifting made me cringe too. But with such a different characteristic from the machine, it took time to get used to it. Plus the guy in front of me (very narrow mindedly, i think) jumped on a bike that he knew well and was riding rather spiritedly! I wanted to try something completely new to me. I totally agree with you that this bike is not in the category that needs the sort of riding that invites clutchless shifting. On my own slightly racier bike i find that clutchless shifting makes for a smoother riding experience. But then now I have a quickshifter so it’s even more effortless. I’m certain that with more time, i could have adjusted my own attitude to better suit the character of the R9T. I definitely in no way intended for this video to be a negative opinion of the bike. I still think it’s one of the most beautiful stock bikes out there! 👍🏻

[@axeln48]

Gosh - what a terrible ride on such a beautiful bike. Das kommt einer Vergewaltigung gleich. In den Drehzahlbegrenzer? Peinlich. I feel sorry for the bike.

[@AndyManCam]

Wer sein Drehzahlbegrenzer nicht kennt, hat seine Machine gar nicht kennengelernt! Don’t worry about that bike. It’s fine, i promise you.

[@MadMonk_]

Makes a difference not having to go play hunt the "AndyManSaboteur"

[@AndyManCam]

I'm easy to find, just listen for the creaking of my old knees! :D

[@MadMonk_]

Or the creaking of my neck and back - getting old is Hell !!!!

[@kevinvoeks7422]

Seat is hard as a rock

[@AndyManCam]

Very true! My rear end was already a little tender after just 25 minutes on the thing!!

[@highlandriders9696]

Bike and new kit looks good pal... although i must admit i spent a lot of video waiting to see the corner that the previous incident happened on lol. Keep up good work pal

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Cheers mate! If only Stepdad had had his camera on, we'd know where it was! 😂

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I loved that bike when I took one out, although I had the scrambler😜great job Andy

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah, the Scrambler might have been a better fit. You're also a full on twin convert now!!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@AndyManCam the knobblies where a bit of a challenge, but I'd have one for sure👍😜

[@AndyManCam]

I can imagine! Though the 'semi-Knobblies' on the next bike I rode on this day were surprisingly useable! I managed to (accidentally) back it in a few times and locked up the front twice, with no nasty surprises!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@AndyManCamit rode great when I'd got used to it, but the initial tip in was quite brutal. No idea what tyres were on it, I never checked.....big black round thingies with sticky out bits on them😜

[@ninjanelly3506]

Awesome 👏👏👏👏👍🏻😎

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate!

[@markjurczyk]

105 HP

[@AndyManCam]

The management thanks you for your deeply valuable and eloquently worded input. Thank you.

[@markjurczyk]

Andy Man Cam I used the language dummy like you would understand.

[@AndyManCam]

Wow. When did everybody get so mean?! If i gave a fraction of a toss about your opinion I might even be slightly offended! Problem is that you don’t know me. And given the tone of your first attempts at contact with me, I’m quite glad. But also by not knowing me, you lose any credibility that would otherwise give you the provenance required to make such a statement and for it to bear any weight. I wish you a good day and I hope you gain as much validation as you crave through your ‘stranger’ insulting endeavours.

[@iamwezlee1]

Love the look of the R nine T. Not sure the boxer is the right power source though. Must have indeed seemed strange coming from your FZ1. Once again, lovely bit of footage. Enjoyed it, as always!

[@AndyManCam]

Me too. Beautiful bikes. I really wanted to like it a lot more though. If the handling had been a bit softer, I'd understand the heavy drive. But it felt sporty and rigid, just didn't drive like that!

[@TinsonTour]

Top vid that pal and that front camera is the bollocks 👍👍👍🏍💨

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! Yeah that camera is pretty nifty! Sadly a bit too lumpy to keep hold of it after the loan period from garmin.

[@G.Saint-Star]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKupmaqcotaShqc&feature=share. This is how you ride. No complaints, no bitching. Just skills of a true rider.

[@AndyManCam]

Not once did i bitch or complain. I observed. I had a great time in fact. I was also thrown the keys to the bike 30 seconds before we rode off. Schaaf works for a motorbike magazine and receives bikes for several days at a time. Yes, he’s a skilled rider, but he also has far more time and opportunity to get used to the machines he rides. Have you ridden an R9T?

[@G.Saint-Star]

AndyManCam yes I own a bmw r nine t pure.

[@AndyManCam]

So you should already know the eccentricities of the bike and how it’s different to others. Yet instead, you decide to be aggressive and holier than thou about it. Good biking spirit there.

[@G.Saint-Star]

AndyManCam it’s those details and uniqueness that make this machine unique. You were bashing it the whole time and went about praising the apparels you were wearing instead. That’s very disrespectful to your viewers who want a true and tried testament of what this bike can do. Every time you get on a new bike you become a beginner, we all know that. Well than how about truly trying the bike out, instead of giving your viewers a wrong opinion based on an all of a sudden random ride. Why do you think your video has sooo much hate. It’s the way you went about it. It’s not about your shifting, yeas it was crap. But so what you weren’t used to this bike. It’s the disrespect what bothered.

[@AndyManCam]

I couldn’t have been more honest mate. I said exactly what i thought and felt, as it happened. The only disrespect here is that you’re disregarding my opinions simply because they don’t correspond with yours. Wake up. Not everybody likes what you like.

[@Kradmelder24]

Boah, was zum Henker hast Du da für eine Face-Cam? Super-Weitwinkel? Saugeiler Rundumblick!! DLzG, Fritze von Kradmelder24

[@AndyManCam]

Eigentlich ist es ein schnitt aus ein 360 grad Video. Mit dem Garmin VIRB 360 aufgenommen. Kooles Kamera! Muss es aber leider zurückgeben!

[@MotoShaneGame]

Imagine if everybody bagging your riding had to link a vid of their riding to their post for all of us to see! How different things might be here on U-toob! Having said that, I did say to my self a coupla times "use the effin clutch man", whilst watching. I had an old R80GS way back in the day and it had a much heavier box than anything Japanese I have ridden, I guess things don't really change much? I must admit though, i'm old school, having done a lot of miles over a lot of years on bikes and I have never had ABS, let alone a quickshift! I'd love something like this bike and i'd happily use the clutch like I always have. Happy riding!

[@paulhartwell8460]

Hi Andy; loved the video and the bike. Having read the comments I do not understand the folks who are so critical. This was your video and your impressions that's what matters. As usual the quality of the footage is brilliant. I always look forward to your take on bikes and the riding experience. Keep doing what your doing best regards Paul.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Paul! Yeah lot's of negative attention on this video for some reason! Guess everybody only wants to hear how awesome everything is!

[@rodm1949]

ha ha, 38 years of riding???

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Not unless I was born on a motorbike! 😂