How NOT to ride a HONDA AFRICA TWIN DCT sound [RAW Onboard]

[@lasselucidor3619]

I felt an adrenalin rush while watching, because this is so relatable. Even on my lower skill level it’s easy to get overconfident sometimes. I think you’re going to save lives with this video.

[@Schaaf]

I don't think so but it would be nice ;)

[@GeschichtsBlitz]

especially on lower experience its easy to lose control of the pace when channels like maxwrist, schaaf on his honda (´s), the different ghostriders and all the others are around, if i had a bike at the age of 18 i would be dead now 100% (that thought carrying with me all the time, prevents me from going toooo hard :P )

[@milescolten5181]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

[@edwinayaan3523]

@Miles Colten instablaster =)

[@shibambhattacharya5752]

How much cornering do you want ? Schaaf : Yes!

[@Schaaf]

hahaha nice one

[@astramorikes224]

"Everything feels fine and suddenly you lose traction." THANK YOU sir Schaaf for this feedback, this is huge. Glad you survived and learnt something.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@larsx8662]

Glad you survived the crash, otherwise we would have lost the greatest moto-youtuber ever :)

[@Schaaf]

awwww come on :D Thanks Lars

[@imrightdotcom]

Maxwrist would eat this guy alive. If you haven't seen his channels you're missing out. Way crazier than this guy.

[@hex_surfer4588]

@@imrightdotcom Maxwrist is just a squid that wrecks all the time in the most stupid way, he wants but he can't.

[@Isaac.Reuben]

@@hex_surfer4588 This is so true. MaxWrist is a squid always crashing. It's a wonder how he's still alive 🤔

[@h501x]

@@imrightdotcom maxwrist rides like a douche and talks too much. Schaaf is a gentleman and lets us enjoy the sound, no comparison here

[@matiasl8249]

As the other commenter pointed out, we are glad you improved your riding style so we can enjoy many more RAWs and extra content!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Matías

[@andrewkitchenuk]

We've all had rides like this when you know you're going way too fast but you just can't help yourself. 😞

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@jezwc]

I did last weekend. I feel a lot of regret but, hey, we’re doing what we love. Probably won’t be as ballsy this weekend and then the next I might do it all over again 🏍

[@boomerhgt]

So very true ha ha

[@dingleberry3662]

I ride everyday like I stole it. No other way to ride.

[@freshtomato834]

Not my favourite road. This exact type of road asks you to go fast to enjoy it. Otherwise the turns feel a bit boring. Don't misunderatand guys. Very fun playgrounds to go to anyway but well not my favourite. My opinion is that there are roads out there where you can "push hard" without so much risks, because the turns are more in number and slower in speed, and allow great leaning degrees at moderate speed. Those are my favourite.

[@Luca_S_8]

I don't like roads like this either. They are surely fantastic... if only they weren't PUBLIC with risk of animals, slippery materials on road, people stopping behind blind corners... doing turns at 100+ kph is AMAZING (ex GSX-R 600 owner) but waaaay too risky. Better go on the slower turns in mountain roads aka 50 kph, plenty of fun climbing up, plenty of view and more safety!

[@fox6095]

I feel you, i have a section of road here in Vorarlberg which does that exactly

[@Patr1ck2332]

I Tolstoy get what you are saying. Not a bike rider, but have a fast road car that is set up well (V8 M3). I find the same that these roads you carry too much speed to try and get anything from them. Speed gets boring equalling needing more speed to thrill and that’s where limits are breached and accidents happen. You don’t flow with a road like this or feel a chassis beneath you. It’s better to back off and take more of a touring mode I find.

[@Schaaf]

although the GoPro is very deceiving. Most corners on this road are actually just about right for my taste. But yes especially the last section is too fast and wide actually

[@marctirschler3314]

This is exactly my opinion.👍🏻 That is also the reason why I love it to drive in southern France. Plenty of lovely roads with millions of turns to have fun at low/mid speed.

[@waqkusify]

I'm scared to even watch this !! Glad you survived and learned your lesson. Your videos have enriched my motorcycle life ;-)

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot man

[@Tudestube]

We all thought RJ alredy tought you his 70% rule. And from now and on, remember, 70%. Keep healthy and ride safe, always.

[@carlosandleon]

@@Schaaf welche Organe hast du denn verloren, wenn Ich fragen darf?

[@hathaway.1166]

Me at 1am in my time zone: Aight time to sleep Schaff: Uploads video Me: Ah shit here we go again...

[@vagg-kouk2183]

Where do you live in?

[@Schaaf]

Sorry Alan ;)

[@bobwong2995]

@@vagg-kouk2183 GMT+7 Region, so probably parts of the SEA region

[@giannhslakiss]

@@Schaaf I think that you are an Austrian but your driving skills, have southern spirit...καλές βόλτες...👍👍👍

[@Martin-sq6hk]

Lol same

[@MrPeachapple]

I feel that. Driving like that is how I wrecked my Ninja. Once you have that adrenaline rush, all reasoning is gone.

[@Schaaf]

that's it, well said

[@rangeriver]

@@Schaaf yeah, right

[@dietznutz1]

I don't get it myself all I get is dear never overconfidence or adrenaline and if I do I never go back for more I hate that feeling

[@branislavstanic5195]

You finally posted the AT raw! Not the crash one, but I wont love your channel any less if you never do. Amazing sound! And crazy (good) riding..but as u said, too close to the limit. Been following the channel since 2015.. I've learned so much from your videos! Definitely helped me become a better rider. Thank you and may u never crash again!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Branislav

[@inanmeke]

Like so many others, I've been waiting for this video. Many of the crashes happen because of our unnecessary self-confident riding manner but the lessons come quick and sudden:) We all riders have to know where and when we should stop exaggeration! We love you man, be safe and remember this day every time! Greetings from Turkey! 🖐🏼🖐🏼

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot mate! Best wishes to Turkey!

[@MareLFC92]

The Schaaf, 2 fast 2 furious edition, last episode.

[@Schaaf]

haha yea

[@woudjee2]

Two words: thank you. I own an old Africa Twin and I mainly drive Offroad. If you give me a faster bike (with road tires) I am most likely going to drive like this as well. And I don’t want to do that. I don’t want to gamble my life. So thank you sincerely, for sharing this. You honestly might have saved my life somewhere along the way.

[@Schaaf]

And I'm saying thanks for actually reading my captions! Speed Safe!

[@cpuuk]

at 11:55 it looked like the right peg dug in... close O_o

[@finnament8855]

Yeah, it could have been an hour early at that Point :0

[@Schaaf]

exactly

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

Maybe a lot of pressure on the peg.

[@Real_Claudy_Focan]

after all these years he doesnt seem to understand to not touch the peg with the road to avoid a lift-off and a weight transfer to the front.. No wonder supersport bikes have super high pegs to avoid this !

[@FlameHazeist]

​@Halpa Halpa Yes. It first has to overcome the weight the rider puts on it before it can retract, which can be very significant at high speeds with an aggressive body position, and when riding near the limit of grip it doesn't take much to destabilize the bike mid-corner.

[@TuanNguyen-bp7eu]

Thank you for this, i especially love the " sharing experience" part of all your videos. It's really help new riders like me.

[@Schaaf]

thank YOU

[@knacky1000]

Der Sound von der AT ist echt Porno. Cooles Video👍

[@Schaaf]

absolut! Dank dir

[@tobiasniemann8946]

Wird total unterschätzt und Sound ist soooo wichtig 😊☝️

[@martinhblake]

Awesome ride. For me ( an inexperience biker ), gave me the feeling that this ride was 30 km/h more than what I consider safe. You pushed the bike, yourself, the curves and everything to the limit of a crash if may I say. No discussion you are a super experienced and talented pilot. I wish you no more crushes please. Cheers from argentina 🤙🏼

[@Schaaf]

yea man it was way too much.Thanks

[@Trekopolis]

Call me old, but there's no way I'd remotely chance riding that aggressive. The lesson you learned the hard way is invaluable and from it, hopefully, others will receive the message. :) I understand the adrenaline rush and I've thirsted for it many times in my life too. We as humans need to feel that sometimes! I get it. These days though, I take life much slower, absorbing the beauty around me and living to tell about it another day. BTW, I'm a new subscriber and enjoy the videos! Hope to see many more from you. - HS

[@Schaaf]

Welcome man. I got a lot wiser but probably not wise enough :)

[@gdscheiwe01]

I subscribed after the crash. Glad you are ok and back on bikes. Been enjoying your videos immensely. Special thanks for this one. I bought a leftover 2017 Africa Twin DCT over the winter. Left it in storage until spring. Storage garage is closed because of Corona V. I now have another video with spectacular sound to tide me over till mid April. Thanks Schaaf! Peace!

[@Schaaf]

You're gonna love it! Thanks!

[@mrbrynje]

11.56 😬😬😬 Btw I have noticed a somewhat calmer (smoother perhaps) riding style in the latest videos, not that it's by any means slow or less entertaining to watch.

[@Schaaf]

it is slower, calmer, and smoother indeed :)

[@GeschichtsBlitz]

@@Schaaf the racing pros tell - smoother is faster , hrhr

[@rickkyy1989]

I understand perfectly, I have an AT too, but manual, and I always had sport bikes before this. AT surprised me, with road tires is fast, and once you understand the suspensions push hard is a pleasure. I found this bike to behave very sincerely, and only when you are crossing the limits it starts to feel sketchy, the problem is that is so pleasant to ride that this limit is easy to find, because of the driver i mean. So don't judge you to severly, everyone has an AT knows what you mean. I think that AT with dct is even worse, because it becomes more fluid so it's harder to feel the speed. Very nice video, saves me from the impossibility to ride my bike, glad you are good. Thank you.

[@Schaaf]

well said!!! Thanks a lot!

[@Ingenieur1961]

Ich bin die AT im Rahmen der Road-Show gefahren. Ist ein angenehmes, komfortables Motorrad. Aber nicht zum schnellen Fahren geeignet, weil zu weich, zu wenig Schräglagenfreiheit, und original viel zu schlechte Reifen (auf der Roadshow waren etwas bessere Metzeler aufgezogen). Bedauerlich, dass du so einen hohen Preis für eine Lektion über die Grenzen des Motorradfahrens zahlen musstest. Aber erfreulich, dass du überlebt und daraus gelernt hast.

[@schemkesa]

I understand. I also like a sporty riding style, but only go to the max on trackdays. Scraping pegs on public roads almost never. You have te keep a safe margin, cause you'll never know on public roads

[@Schaaf]

+Ingenieur1961 - ja, und wahrscheinlich hat es auch eine Lektion in dieser Härte gebraucht. Ein gebrochenes Bein oder so hätte wahrscheinlich kaum einen belehrenden Effekt gehabt

[@Ingenieur1961]

@@Schaaf : ich wohne in der Nähe der Soboth. Da ist 2019 ein Auto in einer Kurve aus einer Zufahrt nach links eingebogen. Von rechts kam ein Motorradfahrer mit ca. 160 und in voller Schräglage: auf der Stelle tot. Das hat mich dazu bewogen, in dieser und ähnlichen Kurven nur mehr 100 (statt 120) zu fahren. Ja, mindert ein wenig das Erlebnis, weil weniger Schräglage. Aber besser viele weitere Jahre den etwas kleineren Genuss als vielleicht nur ein allerletztes Mal den kleinen Kick mehr und dann das ewige Nichts.

[@smuftg1]

The sound is awesome. Such a rich and deep note

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@leon_wolke]

Before the crash I loved your riding style. After it, seeing you break like this gifs me goosebumps. Very glad you survived.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@Speedytrip]

I used to ride way too hard as well, not keeping enough margin for error (oil/sand on the road, pothole, cars cutting you off, a deer jumping out in front, etc). Had a few close calls mostly with animals (turttle, dog, deers (probably like 10-15 times), skunk, moose, bear,..). Grinding pegs on highway junctions (even with offroad tires)...And before something bad happened, I finally realized I could enjoy ridding without putting my life on the line all the time. I love riding too much to end up in a wheelchair or dead. I still enjoy a sporty ride, but gone are the days where I thought I was invincible (and thankfully it didn't take an accident, just a few years to get older hehe). Ride safe and keep up the great videos!

[@Schaaf]

Good for you!! Ride safe!

[@ChrisAkAxTr3Me]

Zunächst mal danke fürs Teilen, da gehört schon etwas Mut dazu. Noch besser ist es natürlich, dass es dich nicht komplett zerrissen hat und dass du weiterhin einem normalen Leben nachgehen kannst. In dem Video sieht man v.a. gegen Ende schon ein paar Situationen, die schon für den Abflug hätten reichen können. Teilweise sind die Schräglagen schon wild, da muss ich als Motorradfahrer stellenweise schon mal kurz Luft anhalten. :-) Auffallen tut auch, dass deine Video und Tonqualität mittlerweile besser geworden ist :)

[@Schaaf]

Danke, Chris!!

[@daosmw2]

This video reminded me when I was riding a versys 650 with dualsport tires to the absolute limit I could, at that time I'll go out and battle 600 and litter bike on the twisties, had some close calls, but never a crash, I now have a 701SM and drive at the same pace maybe, but never close to my limits or my bike limits. Reading what happened to you made me realize how expose I was and I am... so thank you, I really appreciate this video. Pd. Not only this video, I've been a subscriber for more than a year now, and I get excited when I get the notification for one of your video. Sorry if I have grammar errors...

[@Schaaf]

no worries! Thanks for your comment & ride safe!

[@bigboi9611]

Its 70% a off-road bike 30%onroad. Suspension is too soft.....

[@Schaaf]

yea

[@andrewkitchenuk]

My first thought when I heard the peg scrape.

[@1DavidS67]

I'm sure we are ALL glad you're ok. Love your riding man. In these crazy times, with way too much time at home...you provide a lot of enjoyment for a lot of people my friend. Be well and keep being YOU

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@jaeneke]

@schaaf you weren't the only problem, the dunlop tires are crap, i have the same feeling as you on my Twin with those tires, one moment you have grip and suddenly the other moment it's completely gone. If you push it to hard at the exact wrong moment you Will crash, i had several high speed runs around the Nürburgring forrest and especially under braking into the corner it felt very weird, it was sliding ever so slightly under a bit of stress (heavy braking or throttle during side load) i then went and put on a set of Bridgestone a41's and the bike rode 10x better, like it was on rails... Those tires showed me what the africa Twin can really do in the twisties! Anyway, glad you survived, it was a long recovery but when i heard you would be riding again when you revalidated i was very happy for you. Keep up the good work, love the vids👌🤙👍

[@Schaaf]

yea they're not the best but on great tarmac they work quite well like most tires. And I crashed on excellent tarmac... It all doesn't help when you're touching the ground with parts which are never supposed to touch the ground ;)

[@0815Luther]

Moin Schaaf, ich finde es klasse, dass Du Dich mit dem Crash beschäftigst. Es ist natürlich auch eine tolle Gelegenheit, das Kapitel abzuschließen. Ich hoffe, dass Du Dich von der Sensationslust der Zuschauer nicht beeinflussen lässt. Ich finde es bemerkenswert, dass Du nach dem Crash wieder zum Bike zurückgefunden hast- mit klarerem Kopf und besserem Überlebensinstikt. Nach allem ist es nicht nur ein Hobby, sondern ein "Way of Life". Bleib Gesund, Danke & liebe Grüße!

[@Schaaf]

Nein, die Sensationslust befriedige ich nicht. Aber gezeigt wird der Unfall schon, inklusive kompletter Aufarbeitung des Geschehens. Das brauche ich für mich selbst und in diesem Jahr schaffe ich es hoffentlich auch endlich.

[@Toni62R]

Your driving is great and very fast - but when you grow older, the joy of riding depends not upon how fast you are...

[@deano2160]

True mate. Its just the progression of things. I look back at my speed days with a shake of the head niw knowing how lucky i was but also i enjoyed it. Completely different rider these days. Just the way it evolves i think. I coukd do the old speeds anymore as my head just isnt in it anymore.

[@spirited1000]

That Honda engine sounds so smooth. I'm glad you are safe Sir. Take care. 👍

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@gabrielruhl7681]

Ich fahr ja wirklich selbst gerne viel Schräglage, aber so wie du auf der africa mit der Misch/Stollenbereifung fährst ist echt heftig😄 Aber ein Glück das du das überlebt hast🙏🏻

[@Schaaf]

dumm wars, nicht heftig ;)

[@TheMrSeffl]

Danke Schaaf, dass du hier im Video nochmal extra erläuterst, was genau du anders machst, bzw. was deinen früheren Fahrstil so viel gefährlicher macht. Mir als angehender Fahrer wäre es sonst nicht aufgefallen und nur durch deine Anmerkungen habe ich jetzt etwas wissenswertes mit auf den Weg genommen, dass mich hoffentlich etwas sicherer fahren lässt. Es freut mich, dass du deinen Sturz überlebt hast und aus deinen Fehlern gelernt hast. Ich hoffe deine Videos werden uns noch lange erhalten bleiben. Allzeit gute Fahrt ;)

[@Schaaf]

Danke für den netten Kommentar und viel Spaß auf dem Motorrad :)

[@simondunstan7772]

What exhaust are you using ? - love the sound track

[@boomerhgt]

Sounds stock I use a Delkivic exhaust on my Africa sounds bloody amazing

[@iustitiaepervenit]

You survived to share your knowledge with new riders. So now you re saving lives

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@pancropp]

“Only if fitted on a CB500” That’s the correct answer

[@Schaaf]

obviously!

[@srl2485]

what do you mean? I have cb500x but 17" wheel, I dont feel able to do that on a 19" for sure

[@jamesnickel4748]

Wow, that DCT shifts amazingly! Great sound too! Glad you survived the crash...live and learn!👍All the best!

[@Schaaf]

thanks James

[@-strahinja-3897]

Where is "The big ouch"? I think that it would be a good lesson for young riders!!! Great POV as always! My dad asks me every week "Hey, have Schaaf uploaded POV video with my favorite bike?" (My dad owned all Africa Twin models, 2020 is next to come). I told him what happened to you back then, he watched all your videos, he watched the XRV 750 POV for like 50+ times. 😀 Will show him this video tonight! Thanks for upload, hope you will upload the rest, again, it's great lesson for young riders because you have big influence as every other KZbinr. Cheers!

[@Schaaf]

thanks mate! Thanks for sharing the Dad story as well! You can also tell him that I'll try my best to get a RAW on a 2020 Adventure Sports later this year. Plus making a video about the crash!

[@-strahinja-3897]

@@Schaaf No no, thank YOU so much for all these years of BEST POV videos ever made! I am thinking every day how is possible that there is noone else to at least try to make a good POV video. I can't remember now how I called you earlier, the God or the King of POV videos on YT, you truly are that! Told my dad about the video, he can't wait to watch it. 😁 Will tell him about AT 2020, I hope there will be hours of AT 2020 POV videos! All the best Schaaf in your hunt for bikes to record POV, I guess that's also cool idea for inspirational video, how you manage to record so many bikes. Stay safe! All the best!

[@der_steffinger]

Danke für den tollen content den du immer wieder ablieferst. Die film und tonqualität sieht man bei keinem anderen KZbinr

[@698chabert]

Thanks for the video Schaaf, hope you’re doin fine in time of being home Love your vidéos

[@Schaaf]

thanks Benjamin!

[@ragnarrthorsen2792]

I ride a Honda CB500X and am way overconfident at times. Scared myself silly the other day it. Learnex my lesson. Thanks for this video. I need to be reminded to be less reckless.

[@Schaaf]

Always a good idea

[@scldma114]

I know the bike very well... on the at breaking as you did at the end can be a bit of a scary moment indeed... 😱

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@alwynmcmath]

I have this exact bike, dct tricolour since 2016, and I love it. But that 21” front wheel 🤔. It needs care. It may be good to know that I used to be frustrated with my skill level, not leaning enough, etc etc but since your crash, I realised even my hero can go too far and have a bad moment. And that’s helped me just chill out and enjoy myself. Im so glad you’re still with us and still producing fun videos. 👍👍

[@Schaaf]

glad I could help ;)

[@gaetan458]

Beautiful sound is it the original pipe?

[@boomerhgt]

Sounds stock aftermarket better

[@Honda-AT-Thomas]

Vielen Dank dass du uns das AT Video nun doch gezeigt hast. Ich liebe den Sound der Africa Twin. Hätte nicht gedacht dass man das Bike so um die Ecke jagen kann. Allzeit gute Fahrt und bleib gesund.

[@Schaaf]

Danke, Thomas!!

[@JDoubleOP]

Faster than the Corona virus. I love your way of riding so much.

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@ssreckov]

What kind of a joke is that?

[@hartthur]

@@ssreckov maybe the kind of riding that gets you out of the road one hour later 💁🏻‍♂️

[@floreschuck2339]

nice video no stupid music, pure engine sound rock n roll man

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@ljubott]

Cooool, schönes Video danke. DCT ist schoo interessant, ich habe es bei V4 1200 Crosstourer ausprobiert 👍.

[@Schaaf]

danke!

[@bikerrrmouse8765]

Sorry to hear about your crash. Glad to see you made out alive.

[@pelepek5]

But you will upload the crash video ?

[@Schaaf]

one day I will

[@0xsergy]

@@Schaaf think of it this way, it might stop a kid from making the same mistake as you.

[@TheVestibulian]

there it is: that right there is final word in the conversation about what the Africa Twin DCT is capable of on the road

[@Schaaf]

;)

[@christianmillet9901]

Sorry to rain on the parade, but I'm not impressed. That speed on an open road is nonsense, if you look for adrenaline take this big bike offroad, it'll be less dangerous for you and the others. Or travel far away, this calm down because you have to arrive in one piece. And the peg noise is due to a wrong ontrack body position, one can see that from the footage. Good you made it after your crash, and may be now you can behave properly on the OPEN road.

[@Antti88]

I'm fully agree with you. Tracks and side roads are that for If you wanna play...

[@FragYT-wh7lb]

Stfu the video is fantastic

[@kommandant.357]

Quit crying man, yes its mainly an offroad bike but hes having fun and noone died or is permanently injured

[@pieterjan81]

He literally says 'how NOT to ride an Africa twin' jeez

[@kenny4k]

Did you watch the video and read his own comments?😂

[@hansmartin1962]

... immer noch das beste africa twin video im netz 👍

[@Schaaf]

Danke

[@jaysaintey7012]

Amazing ride, its cool how when you add a good rider to the africa twin. its like she wants to do a safe but dangerous dance at every corner. really great riding skill and amazing bike :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@mat199622]

Hell, I'm getting chils just looking at the bike lean angles, but hearing the scraping of pegs really made me twitch. Really glad you got out of that one and that you've had the courage to go back on a bike.

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@serhiy8615]

11:54 daaamn. Glad you "walk" from this accident. Always like to watch you video, you have you own style, also greatly appreciate you explanations of the details about different kind of motorcycles, suspencions, and subjective feelings from riding on them. I rode my first season on duke 200, waiting for new one coming, and you videos and explanations help to be aware and consious when riding. So thanks a lot, greatings from Ukraine and be safe :).

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot!! May the wait be over quick! Hope you'll get to enjoy nice rides despite the circumstances with your a**hole neighbor

[@scottraines7419]

Well, Every m/c rider's got his or her own style. I've never been a big fan of running either me or any of my motorcycles to any form of limits. It's just me. I just get enjoyment from riding. If one want's to run at those kinds of speeds and that kind cornering, well, that's up to them. It was/is a great video. Especially because I like those kinds of roads, and even more especially, because traffic was pretty light on all of those you were on which makes for more pleasurable riding, speed or no speed. Glad you made it through your ordeal and, are around to talk about it. I've only had my '18 AT/AS/DCT now for about 7 months and, I love that bike. I've been a Goldwing pilot for decades and traded my last one, an '08 GL 1800 Level II in on the A/T. The A/T is so much more nimble and agile. I loved the Wings for what they are but, the A/T is just a better bike for my now type riding. Thanks for taking the time to make that video. Be careful out there. Scott

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot for the comment Scott and enjoy your AT!

[@boomerhgt]

Good video I also love my Africa Twin DCT ride safe man, we all go a bit crazy now and again I'm 64 now I've slowed down but 25 years ago I used to go on some scary rides with pals amazing I'm still around

[@Schaaf]

good you are! Thanks!

[@DucatiST3sSpeciale]

Geehrter Herr Schaaf, ich bin froh dass es Ihnen nach dem nervigen Unfall wieder gut geht und ich bin stolz darauf, dass du uns sagst dass es nicht gut ist solchen Fahrstil in der Öffentlich Straße zu haben. Ich sage das, weil ich bin von Beruf professioneller Sanitäter in Amsterdam. Leider habe ich es so oft von Motorradfahrern auf der Rückseite in unseres Krankenwagen gehört, leider gibt es auch Motorradfahrer die es nicht mehr nicht nach sagen kann. Ich bin selbst auch Motorradfahrer und frage mich jedes Mal, warum muss immer erst etwas passieren sollte, bevor wir den unsere gesunden Menschenverstand benutzen. Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Glück beim Erstellen der schönen Videos, die du bei 1000PS für uns machst. Ciao.

[@Schaaf]

Danke vielmals! Liebe Grüße nach Amsterdam!

[@darvaish4552]

main thing is you are alive and in one piece. life is precious take care of it, you do ride good though. stay safe and enjoy your bike and life :)

[@Schaaf]

Well said!

[@mostlybroadbandbandit]

My god. You leaned that bike over insanely far. I own an AT-AS and i don't even approach these lean angles on that bike. Mostly because you can't feel the front end enough to know where traction is. Balls of steel

[@Schaaf]

zero brains rather ;)

[@mostlybroadbandbandit]

@@Schaaf brains of steel? Lol

[@derekholme6922]

You proved a point to yourself and plenty of others,

[@Schaaf]

I hope so

[@bewildered5444]

Holy cow man - it's been a while since I first saw this, and now I've got an AT I know just how hard you were pushing! That skinny tyre doesn't inspire much confidence riding hard - I'll very occasionally touch a boot down, but you're on the pegs/centre stand, and can I hear the front tyre complaining under heavy braking? Glad you made it through, and backed off a bit - as you found out, pushing that hard will eventually end in tears. I so wish we had roads like that here - and so little traffic! 🇬🇧

[@Schaaf]

indeed

[@dirtdiver59]

Nice ride, nice sound, no music... Perfect thank you

[@Schaaf]

welcome!

[@instrukta]

Thanks for sharing Valentin, lot of input. Now I got an idea how the DCT works, and I´m really impressed. It blocks your unnecessary downshifting and forces you to use the torque with lower rpm, and because of that you got huge more flow and drive midcorner than in your other videos. Maybe you haven´t noticed that hidden change caused from the DCT. I don´t know why and where your accident happened, but every single one corner entry in this video scared me. Drive was good, speed was good (okay, way to fast) , brakepoint was very late but acceptable. Abruptly losing the brakes without degression means you take all your front tire load away just in the moment as you begin to steer. That´s extreeeemely risky. Trail braking would be the perfect completement for such hard riding style. This is the best example for the discussion about braking on the 1000PS channel.

[@0815Luther]

The DCT was set to S1 mode, which is the "softest" sport mode on the bike. Setting it to S3 will show some of the "unecessary" downshifts again ;-)

[@Schaaf]

yea trail braking is always a good idea

[@michaelspreyer5619]

Habe eine Vielzahl deiner Rides gesehen und enormen Respekt für deine Fahrkünste, aber bei diesem Video wird einem ja Angst und Bange, wenn man stellenweise sieht wie du die AT geprügelt hast, sie mehrere Male richtig aus den Federn geht, bzw. heftigst eintaucht. Hatte da wirklich das Gefühl, dass du da auf einem Kamikazentrip unterwegs warst… Glücklicherweise hast du es überlebt und deine Lehren daraus gezogen. Wir alle lieben den Kick eines geilen Flow beim Fahren, werden hier und da manchmal übermütig, können dann in diesen Momenten nur auf unserer Fahrerfahrung zählen und sich dann selbst zur Ordnung rufen, dass das wohl gerade eben Scheisse war. Zumindest ist das bei mir so… Auf das deine Erfahrung und Erkenntnis dich zukünftig weiter beschützt und uns weiterhin geile Videos beschert!

[@Schaaf]

Ich geb mein Bestes

[@themuhammad1]

Your videos helps me sleep faster at midnight

[@Schaaf]

Good!

[@elevvfr800]

I just picked up a new Africa Twin DCT and like it so far. After almost 20 years of VFRs, and loving the bike, I bought an NC700X a few years ago and fell in love with the upright riding position. And while the NC is no sport bike (nor is the VFR), it is an enjoyable bike to hustle along on the street at 8/10ths. I'll be interested to compare the AT, as it actually has a suspension and much better brakes than its cheaper brother. Glad you survived!

[@Schaaf]

thanks!!

[@mindspinn311]

I always thought your old riding style was a bit too fearless. Now I know why. You were just lucky and brave. I was always too cautious as a learner and I am still not as aggressive on the road as you are, never scraping pegs or touching anything more than a toe because my boot is too far off the peg! I need track days to improve my confidence and skill. Btw, amazing how good the standard exhaust on the AT sounds!

[@Schaaf]

yea

[@ianvanham4403]

Thank you for sharing this footage really eye opening to myself a relatively new rider. I hope your story comes to mind next time I try to over ride my skill level.

[@Schaaf]

Glad I could help

[@juanmv7272]

I'm not sure if you don't have video of the crash or you just don't want to post that. but i'm glad you're ok and leardned the lesson. honestly that happened to me too. also I think is somethink that every biker has to live. Nice videos bro, and safe roads for you.

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot mate. I never published the video of the crash

[@allmau56]

This is the best movie about Africa twin ..... Finally someone who knows how to drive it hard :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@SussyBokChoy]

I’m still learning how to ride, and this is very educational. See, I’m still learning how to feel a bike and whatnot, and my limits are set very low out of concern for myself rather than mercy for the bike.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@fredbrot1017]

Respekt und Anerkennung das du daraus gelernt hast!

[@Schaaf]

danke!

[@poseidonbahn]

I can't imagine moto vlogging without you, cheers to a full healthy life. :,)

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@samuel97silva]

Man, thanks for uploading. Im glad you survived and are here to tell us the story. I know that if you could you'd still ride the same because that's how you liked it and loved it. I just want to say that ridind like that or the "slow and responsible way" you do do now was and still is a gift! Sometimes i feel so frustrated that im so slow or i'm afraid to lean that i simply can enjoy the ride... I just wish is could ride like 35% of what you do to be happy hahaha You'll always be a example for me man! Thank you for all the videos you make, and i sure miss your CB! Best regards and speed safe!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot mate! Don't give room to frustration or at least try not to. I got faster only when I started trying to ride fast :)

[@PoppaWheelies]

The little pushes , and surving becomes addictive . Push a little at a time , before you know it , the gap between the first push and current is very wide .

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@aukanmeister]

Man, I'm glad you don't ride like that anymore! It was a costly lesson for your body, but you live to tell the tale, thankfully.The bike sounds awesome, by the way!

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@syed8460]

I loved the videos of the ninja 400, greatest thing I have ever seen. Glad to see you pushing yourself :D

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@swiss889]

Great riding, love the sound of the Africa twin, looks a great all round bike

[@Schaaf]

It sure is

[@evgenychirilenko9366]

Pretty good, and yes -- a bit extreme for the Africa. And it's the best soundtrack!

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@boonkbu]

Damn that thing rips! Watching this I now want one!

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@mohamedabdalnaem9776]

How come your footage is so cinematic, It's just so epic to watch your videos and with the camera shaking.. SOOoo dope. Keep it up and glad you are okay, keep safe.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@DaveMurphyEngineer]

It’s taken big balls to share this video and to explain how others could learn from your mistakes, thank you. It looks like you’re riding ‘quick’ but it never looks like you are actually trying to ride as fast as possible. It’s like you’re flowing with the road rather than trying to defeat the road. I guess when you don’t feel like you’re really trying it’s all the more surprising if things go wrong. 😔 Stay safe my friend.

[@Schaaf]

thanks mate

[@hrsjohnny]

Stay strong my friend! Enjoy life and motorcycles :)

[@Schaaf]

Thanks man

[@reverendhoover]

There's a great motor. I've not ridden the Honda DCT but would like to try one this year.

[@Schaaf]

Go for it!

[@alihamid1463]

I didnt skip a second, your Are so smooth💯

[@Schaaf]

I appreciate that

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Blimey!!, rapid riding on the big AT..glad you recovered from your big crash. ( We won't mention the big GS and the selfie stick ....!!) Stay safe, Steve

[@Schaaf]

the one with the GS was a very different story. And couple other ones I've had since then ;)

[@urgigrull4013]

Goosbumps, not the good ones though. Thx Schaaf, I really appreciate that you are shareing this and even more I like the fact that you are now able to deal with your riding style that lead to the accident. Hope this helps you in your head and mind to get over the worst experience you propably had. And for the public, well, my fingers always reach for the brak leaver nearly every turn you take way before you actually slow down. I see those wet patches on the road and hear the footpegs scraping the floor .. well it just makes me shake. So thx for shareing your view today on your past style !

[@Schaaf]

Thanks mate

[@gowonpurpose6114]

omg that lean angle is just nuts i could hear the pegs scrapping the road

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@SquishyDonut]

Same thing when im riding my GTR1400 alone sir. I do alot scrapping pegs. Now, i’ve just purchased Super Duke R 1290. Sorry for the bad grammar and english.

[@Schaaf]

Congrats!

[@AkaiSuzume]

Ahh the good old days, when you used to scare the shit out of me in every video. I swear you rushed so many blind corners back then, it looked suicidal. I'm glad you changed your style man.

[@Schaaf]

it more or less was! Thanks mate

[@bryanpd6882]

Engine/exhaust note seems perfect for a cruiser motorcycle. Hope honda makes a cruiser powered by the africa twin engine

[@Schaaf]

they already announced it ;)

[@TheBigBraap]

Love the sound of the AT, ant wait to ride mine again👍

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@Gevodant03]

I like the way you drive, i’ve just seen your v85t video before this one ! Great test ! Salutes from 🇫🇷

[@Schaaf]

Merci

[@lucianoromero777]

Hey man at least you learned from it, Max wrist has ridin the same way after seeing many of his buddies almost die in front of him and at the hospital. I hope you are back on a bike and riding soon 👌

[@Schaaf]

well

[@lucianoromero777]

@@Schaaf not to be a prick, I mean what I say, you did what most people can’t do and that is learn from it and adapt. Stay safe out there

[@jannegarvik7023]

If you have done a pre ride beforehand, i dont see any issues with your driving. No other than speed regulations being broken. It must have felt great when the ride was finished 🙂