How to Maintain Your Motorcycle During Long Trip?

[@NoStiemTravel]

good pieces of advice. Just one more detail to keep in mind for people: If you make everything, regarding maintenance, in advance (before trip) MAKE SURE you are riding the motorcycle for at least 4-5 hours (500km) to ensure everything is working fine. From my experience as a mechanic, 7 out of 10 times a motorcycle fault appears after someone did some work (not great work) previously on the bike. HAve a nice trip!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree

[@chhiparidersahmedabad.2022]

Absolutely Fantastic Sir. 90% Maintenance done in Advance . That's the Best Planner for a Long Trip.

[@peterrobinson5211]

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Much better to spend time on thorough maintenance in comfort at home, than trying to fix a problem in the pouring rain by the side of the road. Ride safe Pavlin, Pete UK👍🏼

[@Shujaat.Gillani]

Much Old Time Viewer From Pakistan ...since When You Were Here ... ...Luv You Brother ♥️

[@noahst7038]

Hi, I changed my spark plugs after 32,000 km. After measuring them, I found that they were still within the specified tolerance. The sparkplugs are supplied by NGK, NGK specifies a change interval of 40,000 km on their website, but Yamaha 20,000 km. The Iridium sparkplugs from NGK have an even higher durability, I am sure that these spark plugs in the CP2 will easily last 40,000km even in tougher conditions. Since I'm relatively lazy when it comes to maintaining the chain, I initially bought a chain oiler from Scottoil, and after 35,000km I'm still using the first chain. The chain is still within tolerance and will last up to the 40/50k mark with no problem. the oil consumption is minimal (0.4l per 20,000km) and the chain is always clean and well maintained. Ride save and greets from Germany ✌️

[@T7oo]

people who clean the chain every day, or every week? I didn't know there were people like that, but it really affects if I drive every day for a week in heavy rain, then yes - I will lubricate it. or if I drive in winter when the road is salty, yes I will wash it. Simple.

[@mrspeigle1]

Yeah, unless there's somthing extraordinary I do mine once every 1500 miles. Though in fairness I live temperate environment, and the bike lives in the garage

[@iRA_mkb]

Cardan

[@teneretraveller8980]

Prevention maintenance better than curing a problem. Essential. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@gmcphoto]

Totally agree, I always start off with a fully serviced motorcycle. I do have to carry a spare oil filter as BMW dealers are sparse in the USA especially out west. I also carry trip interruption and towing coverage on my insurance policy.

[@SurvivalNomad]

Thank you once again for such an informative video. Great advice on NOT carrying oil and filters on a long trip.

[@TheUnsungVil]

For the chain lubing topic: Mount a fairly inexpensive manual lubing system operated from the handlebars. I use the Cobrra Nemo 2 (around 80€). A quarter turn and it lubes for up to 300km with inexpensive gear oil -> lubes the chain constantly and flings away all the dirt -> chain lasts longer while being less prone to issues.

[@RGSABloke]

As always, sage advice from the man who has Ben and is an adventure rider. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. PS Stay safe Pavlin.

[@howiereese8458]

The only thing I would add concerning maintenance is to periodically check for loose nuts and bolts, especially the hardware that holds fairing parts in place. At the end of a long days ride I check the oil, chain, coolant, tire pressure, nuts and bolts and do a quick clean of the bike.

[@nicolasjoachim396]

Thanks for this video. I think you brake more often from the rear than from the front

[@mangeshdehadray7979]

But that wear pattern even for single disc bikes seems pretty normal...in fact I was pretty much expecting him to say that figure for Rear brake pads life

[@georgekuru]

Can you comment on tire maintenance?

[@daverodgers9416]

Great video as always Pavlin! Thank you! I ended up scheduling a tire change at my destination, all based on tire mileage, miles traveled, and anticipated return mileage. Also, totally agree with your meticulous preparations! Anyways, thank you!

[@nomoreblahblah]

Good video. Long trip pre-maintenance items. excellent

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@allenhuling598]

Always appropriate advice, thanks and safe travels!

[@snoopdeckin]

*changing chain is more difficult than a spark plug, for spark plug fuel tank / fairings needs to removed which of-course is time consuming based on experience and after that its a plug and play but changing chain is a hell a lot of work + free play adjustment and lot of stuff*

[@podgoricanin]

I have simple motorcycle too. Kawaski KLE 500❤

[@Geshmaal]

I see new tyres there! Pirelli MT90? Will there be a review?

[@nikolaykosev1775]

As always great job, it will be great if you do a video on how to change the spark plugs and chain on the T7.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will very soon.

[@nikolaykosev1775]

awesome! @@motorcycleadventures

[@arneherz7862]

thank you Pavlin, great advice

[@nothincz]

Mine is 20k and I only wash it sometimes with water and shampoo at the car wash place. Its not in the best shape but will hold for another 5k

[@nomadon2wheels]

great vid, do you clean your fork seals? if so how often. thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

No, I have socks

[@Saca560]

Wich seat cover do you use? I've a mesh cover like yours but I find it slippery, maybe your product is better!

[@mdesmit3415]

Hello , I like your Channel and I folow it for a long time , Maybe you Can test the Guzzi V85tt for us (no chain maintenance also ) Greetings from Holland

[@zyric8295]

Thank you, Pavlin😊

[@hoihoihoi1951]

Do you have to do anything with the spokes of the wheels?

[@jakob9913]

Its good to center and tighten the spokes, but you do it lets say once in 60k or something...

[@motorcycleadventures]

No

[@Patshes]

Very useful thanks! 🆒😎🤘.

[@gbner9991]

Nice T7 with no crashbars :)

[@churovmotofun]

Absolutely true .

[@gregheth]

With all the dust you have encountered have you done anything with your air filters on the road?

[@motorcycleadventures]

I cleaned it already

[@laurentiudogaru6596]

Hello, Pavlin! What about the valves clearance?

[@motorcycleadventures]

When I get back home

[@laurentiudogaru6596]

@@motorcycleadventures thanks!

[@FreedomBaba]

Chains don't stretch. They elongate.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@johancarlbark]

I sometimes spray a little oil on the front and rear bearings plus also the linkage, most moving parts 🏍️🇸🇪

[@daddystu7046]

Wouldn't use any penetrating oil on the bearings. But yes, generally i'll GT85 all the moving parts like clutch assembly, rear brake and gear pedal. Also like to rub it over the tank and forks.

[@-Mats]

What tire pressure are you using?

[@Belindaxtz660]

I use the acronym T-CLOCS : Tyres & wheels Chain Lights & electrics Oil & other fluids Chassis Stands.😂🤙💯🔥🏍🌏🌎🌍🇬🇧

[@Prem-vs9ne]

Good advice

[@indiaoverland2846]

All the best 😍

[@vadimlevi]

make review about that scorpion please

[@robertgoetz2678]

No valve clearance check ever?

[@motorcycleadventures]

When I get back home

[@thomasstaudigel7264]

Danke!

[@hernanmolinaacuna6084]

What's about break liquid?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Nothing! It can wait.

[@hernanmolinaacuna6084]

@@motorcycleadventures thanks you Pavlin!

[@TheUnsungVil]

Worry before the trip so you don’t have to worry during the trip!

[@karim74]

Brother it seems you are ageing fast. In this video. Nice content

[@kukmica6422]

No joke: I was wondering while watching this video, if Pavlin used to have long, dark hair, way down past his shoulders when he was younger.

[@mesbahahmed2621]

He is still young.

[@aikhowtan6527]

I went to Thailand for 6 days trip last month. On day one in Thailand, before reaching the hotel, my friend motorbike (Kawasaki Versys 650) broke down. He checked every things before the journey. His motor ran on s small pot hole on the road and the "sensor vehicle-down" mul-function. Motor started and dye off many times. Lucky thing I went around and got him a new sensor. Do bring along one spare sensor when you go long journey.

[@quklash2147]

Ok so basicly change everything before the trip and have simple bike(it is simpler than i thought) wow i am little embarrassed 😅

[@blademanu7]

Thank you great great advice ❤