First day off road with the new bike!

I recently sold my KLR650 and was able to do an upgrade to a Yamaha Tenere 700. Here are my first impressions off road as I work through the break in period. (I know, I know. Break in periods are for losers, etc.) I am not going to do a full review--mainly because I am not knowledgable enough about bikes. So go to some of the other videos on KZbin for that type of info.
Let me know if there are mods you recommend to set it up for a great off road experience. Thanks!

[@kenjisan7970]

Looking good! Getting it dirty for the first time has got to be fun. Can’t wait to get my Tuareg in the dirt once my break-in is done and see you out there!

[@dirtandgrin]

I’m hoping to do the first service in the next week or so. Then I’m ready for next level fun! 🎉

[@kenjisan7970]

@@dirtandgrin I’m still 500kms away and still waiting for crash bars and then see what it feels like off road!

[@dirtandgrin]

@@kenjisan7970 no need to wait to complete the break in to take it off road 😎 Just don’t go too wild.

[@kenjisan7970]

@ yeah it’s not the break-in mileage I’m thinking about rather the lack of crash bar protection 😬

[@dirtandgrin]

Ah, yes. Those are important mods!

[@dcmsr5141]

You really can't go wrong with the T7. ENJOY!!!!!

[@dirtandgrin]

Happy to be in the T7 club! It’s been great so far!

[@vf5126]

Looks like it’s workin for you.. I went the other direction with a V-strom 650 ADV, and am pleased. A T-7 was recommended to me, but kept my ol’ Himalayan 411 for ‘the mud.’

[@dirtandgrin]

V-strom is a great choice! So many fun adventures to be had with it.

[@randallm06]

Nice bike!!I have the KLR 3rd generation!!may we got for a ride one day!!!

[@dirtandgrin]

KLR is a great bike!

[@Ryanhwelton]

Where were you riding? Sure is beautiful 🤩

[@dirtandgrin]

South coast of BC, along the Squamish River.

[@Icatchbigfish-b6l]

7:53 That is not how you check chain slack.

[@dirtandgrin]

@@Icatchbigfish-b6l No? 😂

[@thelonewolf666]

you dont need a toilet seat around your neck on a t7 buddy

[@dirtandgrin]

The bike makes zero difference on the potential for cervical injuries, my friend, but you do you. I’ll keep wearing the protection.