I'm now looking at mid-size cruisers with low seat height, and forward foot pegs. My old knees don't like being bent backwards for very long. Going to see a new Bolt R-spec at a dealer asap. Yeah, the Bolt handles alot diff than ur Street Twin. Not as nimble. Good save in the parking lot, no droppies!!
@wesleywilkinson4355 Жыл бұрын
I agree! I've owned and ridden many bikes, and I can safely say you started on one of the best. The Street Twin is easy to ride, and extremely well built. I currently daily a 22 SpeedTwin, and I love it! Ride Safe, and enjoy the trip!
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Right! I’m so glad I went with the street twin for my first bike! The speed twin is a great choice! I bet that’s a fun daily commute.
@Saucey65 Жыл бұрын
One thing that really helped me was going out to some demo days and riding everything! From the tall ADV bikes to the heavy huge goldwings and indians that are 800+ lbs, to the cruisers and uprights, the liter naked bikes and full fairing sport bikes. Really grew me as a rider.
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
That's really great advice! My goal is to definitely do that.
@johnmacdonald1878 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t ride anything but my street twin after I bought it. I can’t really compare it to anything else. Impressed. The PCH is definitely on my to do list.
@hwy1310 Жыл бұрын
Triumph’s ❤
@jameshutchins3396 Жыл бұрын
Riding other bikes is always a fun experience to find out what you do and don't like. I love the approach you took in the parking lot of getting familiar with a new bike before getting on the road. Very wise!
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It made me appreciate my street twin very quickly haha
@jameshutchins3396 Жыл бұрын
@@moto_des everything triumph makes is confidence inspiring. I have owned two sense 97 and test ridden just about everything they have made sense then. Everything has been made in such a way that you can trust the bike. Your bike is excellent for a beginner but offers more as you twist the throttle and push more. After that it's a matter of having a shop that will work with you. For me it's shop first, bike second hahaha
@kenhoward3512 Жыл бұрын
There is an ex-motorcycle cop named Jerry Paladino with a video series called, "Ride Like a Pro," in which he teaches how to confidently handle low-speed turns with even the heaviest bikes. It's worth watching. Basically, you want to use the friction zone while dragging the *rear* brake to stabilize the bike, and even U-turns become much easier, no matter what you're riding (but that Street Twin is definitely a great match for you).
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
I will check it out, thanks! I've been wanting to take another course and work on low speed drills.
@Farwalker2u Жыл бұрын
I am going to put a thought into your ear . . . . I came back to riding motorcycles after about 40 years, and bought a Triumph Bonneville T-120 Black (March 2017 at age 65). Love it. Looks great, comfortable, fun, and sounds so good. Then one of my sons bought a 2012 Triumph Street Triple 675. I rode it for about 30 minutes and decided that I HAD to have a Street Triple. Over the last five years (now age 71), I now ride my 2018 Street Triple R 765 about four times more than the T-120. Hint, hint, nudge, nudge . . . Try a Street Triple it might seduce you.
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
I've heard nothing but great things about the Street Triples, maybe one day :)
@timphillips8966 Жыл бұрын
What, all the way out to Cali and you didn't cruise Mulholland? Next time you're out there take a run over the Supulveda pass. When you get to Ventura Blvd, go left (north) till you get to Topanga, left again to Mulholland, then right. Mulholland is a fantastic twisty road usually loaded with other bikers on weekends. Stay on Mulholland till you come to The Rock Store (about 20 miles), a well known motorcyclist stop for decades. It's not uncommon to see TV & Movie personalities like Jay Lenno, Fabio, Matt LeBlanc, etc at the Rock Store. When done there continue north on Mulholland to Kanan Rd, go left and ride all the way down to PCH, then right and cruise PCH up to Neptunes Net for some lunch. When done head south on PCH for a nice long ride along the coast back to Venice or Santa Monica. A nice combo of twisties and ocean front scooting. Carry on...
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
I know! I didn’t feel comfortable with turns on this bike and I was limited on time that day. I have driven Mulholland a lot in the car though. It’s a beautiful route. Next time I’m back I should just rent my street twin and ride it. Neptune’s is great too.
@timphillips8966 Жыл бұрын
@@moto_des Ah, makes sense. You don't wanna be rushed and not confident on the scoot you're riding. My all time favorite ride is to Santa Barbara. Take PCH up to Oxnard where you have to jump on the 101 fwy. Get into Santa Barbara and check into what used to be Fess Parker's Red Lion (I don't know if it's still under that name). Check room rates after 10:30am, any available rooms at that time are discounted BIGLY! Get a room, empty stuff on bike into room, begin ride over the mountains behind Santa Barbara to the Sana Ynez Valley. Cruise through Solvang, hit a few wineries, meander around the wine country then head back to Santa Barbara for vittles. Take a walk on the pier after dinner or check out the shops on State St and call it a night...
@michelleamarx Жыл бұрын
Go desi go! Loved the video 🤗
@philhesmondhalgh Жыл бұрын
I love trying out different bikes, if only like you found out, they aren’t always as good as the bike you own. Happy riding 👍
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@MartinsLicis Жыл бұрын
Very good
@sherpakicker5708 Жыл бұрын
Awesome ,love your channel
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@gardenmoreflowers2.0836 ай бұрын
Oh oh. I bought a bolt at the end of last season 😂. Only took it around the block once.
@AbzScotland Жыл бұрын
Didn't know such a bike existed - Yamaha Bolt seems to be called an XV in the UK, not on my radar so very interesting to see your experience👍.
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Oh interesting. It was an okay bike. Made me really thankful for mine. 🙂
@Kiske45 Жыл бұрын
Hey, what's up? Yamaha still hasn't brought this bike to Brazil, do you believe it?
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Oh interesting, I'm not to familiar with Yamaha. I do hope you get to ride it one day!
@cnnproperty Жыл бұрын
St900 is the best ❤
@soledude Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@georgeferguson9779 Жыл бұрын
Great video! As someone who’s been riding less than a year, on mainly my Triumph Scrambler and KTM 690 Enduro R, I feel really awkward riding a different bike.
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear I'm not the only one. haha. I actually originally booked the Triumph Scrambler for that day but then they ended up not having it in. I would love to try out more Triumphs for sure. Thanks for watching :)
@casper7217 ай бұрын
if you find yourself in LA again, just borrow my Street Twin :)
@moto_des6 ай бұрын
that would be so perfect!
@johnathansmith34775 ай бұрын
Shit I love my boot and have no problems on sharp turns lol maybe she’s just used to the street twin. I hoped in a ninja after the bolt and I hated the seat position. Different bikes for different ppl
@moto_des3 ай бұрын
haha, I struggled so hard on this bike. I was definitely used to riding my Street Twin. But now that I have more experience riding I feel more comfortable riding other bikes.😅
@JulianWarnke_ Жыл бұрын
Haha that's interesting. I originally wanted to buy this Yamaha (in Europe it's sold as xv950r) but then ended up getting my street twin 🎉
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
😂 nice choice!!
@rationalistabhii7461 Жыл бұрын
3:16 what music is it though??
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
www.epidemicsound.com/track/iQAyM5i6NB/
@_Michael_Goldberg Жыл бұрын
не хватает комментариев на ходу, сквозь рёв мотора.
@JoaoPaulo-kc5is Жыл бұрын
How dare you 😢
@moto_des Жыл бұрын
I’ve never been so happy to see and get back on my bike. 😂
@JoaoPaulo-kc5is Жыл бұрын
@@moto_des I never cheat my bike...never 😂😂😂 big kiss from Portugal.
@urbanjunglerider9229 Жыл бұрын
Dont cheat on your speedy! It would b like cheating on your boyfriend😊