Motorcycle DOES NOT START! Need Help AGAIN! Solo Winter Adventure on a Honda Dominator 650 /27

[@MarcTravels]

Gadgets are fine but only with the help of a friendly french man I got back on the road! (Watch his reaction💪🏼) Who else have had a DEAD BATTERY before? I bet y‘all had!!😅

[@EstebanDVO]

You're always welcome in France brother✌️

[@mackone5594]

I´ve had similar problems this winter many many times and always jumpstarter kicks my Yamaha Xt600 going :). Nice video Marc

[@MarcTravels]

@@EstebanDVO happy to hear 🤗

[@MarcTravels]

@@mackone5594 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@leszekjohns]

I have had a trip when my battery burned acid because of faulty voltage regulator. So every 300km I had to put destilled water in it, anyway I did over 1200km Yeeee

[@timwilson161]

Hi Marc I have a 1995 Africa Twin with 83.000 miles I was going to swap it out for a more modern bike but your channel has changed my mind I'm keeping it as it has character like your dominator.modern bikes have no character.thanks for a fantastic channel.stay safe.

[@MarcTravels]

I feel the same way Tim. Newer bikes are all very similar I think. Thanks for watching my friend🤙🏼

[@Errol.C-nz]

almost agree with you.. but yeah.. theres nothing wrong with the late 70s & 80s bikes.. my era.. just fit a full carb kits.. do the fork seals & flush them clean.. head stock bearings grease, swing arm bushes & wheel bearings & they'll do another 100k km.. i like those V twins.. they're even more robust than the big singles & MUCH smoother.. sweeeet runners.. AND I think the do better fuel economy than the singles too.

[@bernhardschweighofer143]

I used to own one 12 years ago and still miss it. Awesome bike and took it all over New Zealand form beaches to mountains!!

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome 🤗 love New Zealand 🇳🇿 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@leszekjohns]

Now this trip looks like a huge adventure, cold weather, ice roads, little bike faults, I know how it is when do trip on my Yamaha 1992. It's a great experience, You're best Bro 👍. Keep going 🏍

[@MarcTravels]

Yes what an awesome experience 🙌🏼 one more day until back to Berlin 💪🏼 let’s hope everything goes smooth 🤗 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@specialse]

Great to watch , i have ridden many times in these temperatures , For the next build the case and kick start from the dominator model that has this to yours...it can be done . keep on keeping on....

[@MarcTravels]

Okay…thank you for watching mate 🤗🤙🏼

[@DaShotful]

Congratulations! You did it.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes back in Germany 🇩🇪 800kms to go 💪🏼

[@ИГОРЬ-я6р2м]

Hi Mark! listen to my advice, at near zero temperatures, the composition of the mixture of gasoline and air changes, this is a problem for all carbureted motorcycles, and don’t torment the starter and battery, just buy a plastic cleaner for car upholstery, on a cold start, just simultaneously apply a little aerosol to the air filter and Honda starts!

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks for the advice 👍🏼 cheers🤙🏼

[@JanWagner77]

Nice advice, bro. Thanks.

[@ИГОРЬ-я6р2м]

@@JanWagner77 ✌

[@090448able]

What kind of aerosol?

[@JanWagner77]

@@090448able I prefer starter spray but you could use every highly flammable aerosol spray money can buy.

[@bigkev8949]

Fair play to you Marc, i hate the cold and rain with a passion. [I live in damp UK !!].

[@andrewwilliams3264]

Good to hear you are almost back at home base. If there is a short somewhere in your electrical that is slowly draining the battery. Brake switch? You can disconnect one of your battery poles when you are in the hotel. That will save your battery. Don't forget to reconnect it when you start your day of driving. You will find that as the cam chain stretches the computer will be always trying to advance the timing in order to keep up with the constant missaligning between the crank position sensor and the spark plug coils and the intake and exhaust valve timing. Which will also negatively affect your charging system. Below zero temperatures will reduce the cranking amps on your battery as well. It will get harder and harder to get it started and keep it moving. disconnecting it and bringing it into your warm room overnight will extend its use, if it is on its way out. Just a few tricks, from an old traveller.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks for the tips Andrew. Appreciate it🤗 cheers, Marc

[@ecalzo]

WOOWOOO ... well done Marc.. do not let things beat you down... Thanks to the man that helped you .. you've been back on track .. Well done ..

[@MarcTravels]

Yes💪🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@GregH_09]

Had a similar experience, my KTM wouldn’t start, eventually jump started & a quick ride to an auto parts shop, new battery & problem solved. Glad everything worked out & you were able to cover some distance, have a great ride home! 🤘

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks my friend🤗 fingers crossed there won’t be a snowstorm or something like that 😬❄️🥶 see you in the next episode 🤙🏼

[@B._Smith]

She doesn't want to go home. 😆 Like taking a dog from the dog park. ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Hehe yeah you’re probably right 😁 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@vegasxrs9401]

Had the same problem with my 650L. When I rebuilt the motor I added a Kick Starter also. Never fails.

[@MarcTravels]

Cool 👍🏼 thanks for tuning in mate 🤙🏼

[@matteoconforti8182]

I learnt this trick with my little Yamaha Tw 125, sturdy bike, but here in Italy I found some bad partitions of gas, which rendered cold start up just impossible. If the bike doesn't want to start, lean it all the way to the ground to the left then bring it back up and try to start it again. Some gas escapes the carburetor and directly gets into the chamber... It gets off immediately. You're doing a great job with the channel! Keep it up!

[@MarcTravels]

Okay that’s for the tip Matteo🤗🤙🏼

[@edoardomaterossi3722]

Low battery!! I know exactly the problem. More than 100k km and original Yuasha. Camping at -5• and thanks to the kick starter. My Dominator was a 1988 model with kick starter system. Go on Marc! Ciao Edoardo il Dolfy

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I wish mine Stil had the original engine with kickstart, that would have helped. Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@edoardomaterossi3722]

@@MarcTravelsI have subscribed!

[@MarcTravels]

@@edoardomaterossi3722 thanks edoardo, appreciate it 🤗

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Marc. The jump-starter unit you have is filled with capacitors, that charge from even a weak battery............but you have to follow the instructions ! In a strange land, or under cold or muddy condition, it is a challenge to kick-start such a machine by pushing. Maybe you can make a jumper cable with the same gauge wires as the jump-starter, and use some plastic-ties and secure it on the bike. It will be invaluable, if someone with another vehicle is willing to give you a jump...............even a woman ! Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for the advice my friend 🤙🏼 cheers, Marc

[@simonamarchesi9141]

Bravo! Bentornato a casa! Strong man!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate🤙🏼

[@eefneleman9564]

'Almost' home. I put heated grips on my bike last year. I should have done that ten years ago. Of course we've all had a dead battery. Nowadays I take it inside when it starts freezing.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes that’s good advice👍🏼 thanks man 🤗

[@Bouwentjes]

If you know your battery is not 100%, remove it when it is cold at the moment you arrive. Re-install in the morning. Also I think it would help you a lot if you are able to fix your own bike. Makes decisions regarding the extend of damage and “funny noises” also a lot less stressful. Ride on!!

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks for the advice Mark 👍🏼 cheers

[@chamade166]

How can he just fix his own bike? Most people are not mechanics and able to take the engine apart.

[@Bouwentjes]

@@chamade166 basic understanding of how the bike works can make problem assessment a lot better. This bike is really easy to wrench on, if you are not disabled (no pun intended) you can learn this yourself. Google/KZbin/proper maintenance manuals, a basic tool set and you can do almost everything on your own bike (at home). It really is no rocket science. All the skills you learn from this will make traveling way more pleasant, without the worrying. Just start with simple maintenance and work your way up. I am now doing car gearbox rebuilds at home for example, without formal training. And if I can do it…

[@3DPeter]

@@chamade166 Well, when you travel around the world like that, then i think that it is a must to know a bit of the basics.

[@agnimitraghosh3503]

That's why kick start is needed in every motorcycle. I also fall similar kind of problem. After trying 30 minutes I succeed start my bike.

[@MarcTravels]

Cool👍🏼 yes kickstart would be cool 🤙🏼

[@tjepkekobes7486]

Great Marc the Honda brings you home nice video

[@MarcTravels]

Yes 💪🏼 she will🤗 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@igorb5927]

Handsome, solved all the problems!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@ftby59mikeD]

I think that was the Honda's way of telling you it wants the journey to continue and NOT back to Berlin. Lol But you must be relieved to finally be heading home, where both of you can finally relax & get the attention you deserve & need. Thanks for taking us along for this amazing trip.😁👍

[@MarcTravels]

Yes we’ll have a day off or 2 after coming home 😃 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@fabiopunk1661]

yak - cold and snow even.... I bet you were hoping for a better weather for the way back.... it reminds me of a return to Holland many bears ago, crossing the Ardennes in Belgium I too wore the rain gear as extra layer over the leather as it was damn cold - but it did not help much....I stopped at each gas station to warm up my hands with the air driers....

[@hermankroon1]

he Marc .when temps go down to 0 or more the power of the battery is less.. But the engine dont make the strange noise!! thats better !. Waiting for one of the last videos of this trip.i hope you have new plans.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes I have plans already 🤗 let’s get back home first and the Honda in a proper workshop 🙌🏼

[@chris53small]

Those cold mornings i also remember the push starting my bike and back in the days before heated accessories the only warmth came from wrapping my hands around the cylinder head at traffic lights and this i still do as i don't have heated grips on my 650 Suzuki . Great little booster pack Don't forget to charge it up Marc Happy travels friend .

[@MarcTravels]

Yes I charged it up right away in the hotel for the next morning, just in case 😬 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@richardwhitfield9385]

It’s it just ironic that when you have a really cold ride ahead you layer up with as many cloths as possible and end up pushing your bike around the car park to get it started until you are sweating like mad. Then when you get going you get really cold really quickly!

[@MarcTravels]

Yes this is exactly what happened! I should have taken off clothes while pushing the bike but I guess I was just too lazy, you know what an effort it is…all the layers 😅 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

I love the french. Awesome episode Marc. I love this !

[@MarcTravels]

Yes great people in France 🇫🇷 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@lake76]

so glad u got the old girl going. Yes, flat battery more than once, good old bump start never fails, unless yr in 3rd of course...

[@barnabebourniol]

Merci pour le partage de ton expérience. Là on vois que tu souffres et que tout ne s'est pas passé comme prévu. Mais c'est ça l'aventure, tu as le don de transmettre ton expérience et c'est vraiment ça qui est intéressant dans tes vidéos. Force et robustesse !

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks so much for watch my friend🤙🏼

[@fish0n2]

Such a cool adventure with all the different types of riding types

[@MarcTravels]

Yes I feel like we‘ve had it all but a snowstorm ❄️😅…yet😬 still not home;) thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@tiagoferreira5386]

Oh men, i'm adictted on your videos. I wish i could do the very same One day!!! Such an inspiration, thank you for your Share. Your trip, is our trip....

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for joining me here my friend 🤗🤙🏼

[@yossiallen3316]

Tiago, you are either setting out on adventure or not. If this is your wish then off you go. I have done this on many occasions myself, globally. It is just a matter of really wanting to. 🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@MarcTravels]

@@yossiallen3316 yes i think anybody can do something similar with any bike 🙌🏼

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Hopefully you reached the hotel. :) That was nice. Keep up buddy. You got my like.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes 🤗 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@myrskylintu1]

It's what they call a climate warming!:) Here in Helsinki we have very cold spring. This morning my Blackbird just about started lazy from +2C, (-4C during the night). What helps is if you take the battery off and keep it inside over the night, and thin oil, fully synthetic oil.

[@MarcTravels]

Good advice! Thanks mate 🤙🏼

[@Inteledge]

I'm in Kirkkonummi cant even get out of my drive way with 150 cm ice . I'm itching to get the Super ten on the road going give it a few more weeks. Maybe Vappu Yeah its defo a new battery time .

[@MarcTravels]

@@Errol.C-nz alright thanks mate, appreciate all your suggestions! 🤗🤙🏼

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@MarcTravels add to those solutions.. you're running accessories the bike wasn't designed to feed power to.. when you get the cam chain & tensioner done.. look at upgrading the generator stator to a higher capacity one too.. it may be that your charging system is struggling to keep the battery fully charged fighting a colder battery too.. a usb plug with a voltage read out would be a good battery health check while you're riding.. needs to read to one decimal to be useful though.. E10 the 10% ethanol can breakdown old hardened neoprene rubber fuel lines & seal rings in the carb & tank fuel tap.. look at a full carb kit replacement gaskets & seals would be another safety backup to safely allow you to use ethanol fuels.. 92 octane aye.. i would strongly recommend you have your garage test the engines oil pressure while running synthetic oil as another safety check.. it would be a good option if the engine's tolerances are still tight enough for the thinner oil when cold.. maybe a higher capacity oil pump.. .. these engine cases can have the older kick starts fitted in some cases too.. check list's getting awfully long & potentially expensive.. I would suggest seek out an adventure riders club or bike club.. there will be lots of guys that can help you to do all these things yourself.. then you remove all the worries you've had not knowing youre bike.. AND the confidence to know, you can fix it IF.. anything should go wrong on the road.. not to mention reducing a huge cost.. loving your adventures mate, from the warm comfort of my home 🤗.. cheers from NZ

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

These days there is cold everywhere in Europe. Hope it goes soon. :) Drop by buddy. You may like it. :)

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

That was interesting Marc, a jump pack for bikes, never knew they made them, not far from home now at least you are back in Germany. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇩🇪

[@MarcTravels]

Yes🙌🏼 800km to go💪🏼

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

That's why a Kickstart kit is a must... And once do inator has the same motor as the XR650L i think it'll be possible.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes👍🏼

[@openroadadventures3250]

Marc ur travel blogs have in spired me too travel around Europe, I head off in summer thank you,,, seen someone asked why your traveling saying cold tired bike won’t start etc etc ,, keep traveling your doing what lots of people can’t do and can just watch your travel , keep it going well done 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate! Good to hear that and makes me happy I inspired you to go out traveling🤗 have a great journey my friend 🤙🏼

[@KenShimakage]

Dominator is the best adventure bike!!

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 👍🏼 thanks for watching Ken 🤗🤙🏼

[@raitshots]

Cold winter season special battery Jelly. They are not frozen. Designed for snowmobiles in winter. Also suitable for traveling on motorcycles.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay cool 👍🏼

[@raitshots]

In winter, gasoline must be poured higher octane. In a warm country such octane less gasoline. There is a problem with exposure to cold. Any octan filling additive can be purchased at any gas station. 70 milligrams of octane per 20 liters of gasoline. In the lowest octane gasoline in winter condensate is formed in the water. It's a headache. Buy an octane liter bottle in reserve. Because every country does not have such good quality gasoline. There is a lot of gasoline substitute dissolved. Not good.

[@raitshots]

And special petroil engine chimical element cold winter season.

[@raitshots]

Remembered winter season special engine oil

[@raitshots]

10w40 syntetic winter season special cold winter North country -70 gradually, Easy start engine. Save 10.000km

[@rickc6726]

Brrrr! 🥶 Well done Marc for persevering! I think I would have just gone back to bed! 🤣🤣👍

[@MarcTravels]

Hehe well I thought about it 😴 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@kresimirvalentak1946]

That engine works on its own, not in the mood. I have similar problems when it is cold with my BMW f 650. Two coils, two spark plugs, one cylinder, but with all the persuasion and prayer there is no mercy. Then the idea came to me, I warmed up the coils and carburetors with a hair dryer, and little by little I would catch the rhythm. It’s pretty embarrassing to run a motorcycle in front of spectators like that. But in some cases it arouses sympathy and empathy. I like your travels in the cold and shitty weather, and the way. to which you put up with it all. Let a smile be your umbrella! PS: How I envy you! It hurts!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching my friend 🤗🤙🏼

[@robertomalatesta6604]

Do not know if it has allready been suggested, but you could register the travel of the little wire metal spring, hoocked to the brake pedal, until tje light just about goes off.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks for the tip Roberto 🤙🏼

[@stefanjohansson2298]

Hi my friend. You have realy earned some time off the road. Get your streangth back and take care of the HONDA. I will looking out for your next adventure very much. Thank you for always bringing nice content to your channel. Take care and be safe. Hugs from Sweden.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for the nice comment my friend 🤗🤙🏼

[@jarikinnunen1718]

I use electric pre-heater every cold starting in winter. Camping stove work also. LiFePo- battery is good, but not good to keep it in freezing temp.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay, Good tip. Thanks mate 🤙🏼

[@santetani3931]

Well, at the beginning i thought It was the clutch bell unable to grind.I had that too expensive problem to my Old kle500 and o changed my motorcycle.Good luck!!!...the last effort to Berlin

[@chombi84]

Another testing start to the day, another life experience. Great video 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Yes 🙌🏼 I learned so much on this trip 🤩 cheers mate 🤙🏼

[@brucegerken1063]

Thanks for a great video. New here not to riding sounds like cam chain stretched be on cam chain tightner adjustment like your bike never seen one in the states. Still snowing here upstate New York. Thanks again cheers.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching Bruce, here’s also snow in the forecast ❄️ let’s hope I get home without that😁 cheers mate 🤙🏼

[@brossyeric8865]

Top Bad you finished your trip with the most unexpected freezing temperature. That was an amazing journée anyway. Many riders followed you, with deep respect.😁👍✌️

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate but we‘re not home yet and there’s snow in the forcast😬❄️

[@alexwars8327]

Respect! I feel could just by watching.

[@MarcTravels]

It was cold 🥶 but survived 💪🏼 thanks for watching🤙🏼

[@TheCabrooster11]

I think the Honda is wanting to get home as much as you, l remember all to well riding in the Scottish winter 🥶 was always good to stop for a hot drink, hope you have no more starting problems.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate 🤗 800km to go 💪🏼 cheers

[@injunnfuz6698]

You managed to start Yr bike again great

[@MarcTravels]

Yes💪🏼 with the help of a nice french man 👨🏻 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@whitedrguy6503]

👍 Trying to push start a 650 single is far from the easiest thing to do in life, been there, done that a few times and flat ground makes it so much harder, I need third gear on my DR 650 and lots of speed. Time for a new battery I think, good thing you are now close to home. It has been great to follow your adventures, they keep the fires burning bright. 👍👍👍👍

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching the videos my friend 🤙🏼

[@toomasargel8503]

02:47 great reaction !

[@MarcTravels]

😯😃

[@shubhankarkshirsagar2735]

Hahhaha that was quite an epic start to the video!! But still proud of the Honda💪💪 Great to see you in Germany! Cheers!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching my friend 🤙🏼

[@rokhnroll]

Little trick I was shown by my instructor when you don't have heated grips was to wear latex gloves under your riding gloves this will keep your hands warmer.

[@MarcTravels]

That’s a great tip. Will try that out. Thanks so much mate 🤙🏼

[@Underwatergoat1]

I just can't ride without heated grips when it's cold. I have heated gloves and heated grips for long rides in the cold. You can get chemical hand warmers that are better than nothing in a pinch.

[@MarcTravels]

@@Underwatergoat1 yes i Carry them with me as well, I put them in my sleeping bag, keeps you warm at night 🤗

[@patrickcooper9641]

@@MarcTravels Yes!

[@bubson_92]

Can't wait to see you come back and restore your motorbike . Because you want to do it!;D

[@MarcTravels]

Yes 🙌🏼 I will probably bring it to a pro, since I also have to get back to work and make some money to pay the big workshop bill and save up for my next adventure 🤩 but I will keep you guys in the loop 🤙🏼

[@חייםמגריסו]

I think your battery is a bit weak because in the morning it was difficult to start the engine . With the booster it has more torque in the starter. After this the battery was charged and there was no problem despite the low temperature. It seem very cold day, wow !! Good that you arrived to Germany, Marc.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes home is not far away anymore 🤗🤙🏼

[@NooBiker]

I really appreciate your craft and the work you put into your videos - outstanding!!! Even to get help from the man for the bumpstart, you set up the camera 👏👏👏 Great adventure, Marc!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for noticing man🤗 always trying Tonmaterial the best video possible 🙌🏼

[@lptmiguel]

Cool Weather drain batery ,Stay strong 👍🇵🇹

[@MarcTravels]

Yes👍🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@janbuurmeijer6959]

As a all year round rider (Niederlande) on a Honda Transalp without heated grips I could feel your fingers😂. I just stumbled on your channel. Love it. Gets me inspired to do more long haul trips.

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel Jan 🤗🤙🏼

[@clwydjones1480]

Just catching up finally with your latest episodes …..! So true what Leszek says in his comments below 👍 I felt cold just watching!! 🥶 👏👏 Good to see you on the ‘ home straight ‘now ! 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for tuning in clwyd🤗🤙🏼

[@mauriciofondon1213]

Muy buena aventura,me alegro que hallas disfrutado de tu paso por España,se agradece los subtítulos en español para los que no sabemos de idiomas. Y esa dominator cuidala mucho se lo merece

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching Mauricio🤗 cheers Marc🤙🏼

[@seyseymar]

Winterse toestanden....met het juiste gereedschap en een beetje geduld.....en de motor draait als een zonnetje🥶🌞👍

[@MarcTravels]

Yes, tough conditions but the Honda holds on 💪🏼💪🏼

[@seyseymar]

@@MarcTravels Respect man!👍

[@MarcTravels]

@@seyseymar thanks for watching the videos 🤙🏼

[@yossiallen3316]

I typically park my bike facing downhill in case of such problems (if there's a slope at all). I have never had to use a starter booster in my global travels. I make sure I've got a healthy battery at all times, always. It is good to see that you could start and how helpful people are in such situations.

[@MarcTravels]

Good idea 👍🏼 will remember that. Thanks for watching my friend 🤙🏼

[@yossiallen3316]

@@MarcTravels Imperative Marc.......I park the car like this too. Albeit automatic cars cannot be started the old fashioned way. That way, you only have to sit down, let it roll and off you go. I may be stating the obvious but it is best to have a fully charged booster at all times. Another tip.....keep a multimeter on you. I carry one as standard. They take up no space and are light. Good travels on the way to Berlin.

[@yossiallen3316]

@@MarcTravels Oh.....forgot to mention. If you are lucky to get an underground parking, and there is a socket available. Plug the battery in overnight. You should always have a charger on you. This is also standard........see you soon.....

[@MarcTravels]

@@yossiallen3316 thanks for the tip my friend 👍🏼

[@MarcTravels]

@@yossiallen3316 yes 👍🏼

[@i.r.wayright1457]

-4 C? In November 1966 I rode 7 miles in +7F (-14C) on a 1965 Honda 305 Dream, then got in the back of an open truck to go deer hunting. We walked up about 1500 feet to a mountain top, working up some sweat, then sat down to wait for a shot. All I wanted to do was start a small fire to warm up. You should have my 2000 ST1100 Pan European for a ride in that kind of weather. It has heated grips and a plug in for a heated vest. So yes, I feel your pain.

[@MarcTravels]

Wow that’s cold 🥶 very cool you did stuff like that, a true adventurer💪🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@i.r.wayright1457]

@@MarcTravels When you are 17 you do dumb stuff. Also keep in mind I did not have the kind of cold weather gear we have today. In 1979 and 1980 I worked for a Honda dealer 25 miles away. I bought a 1978 CX-500 after trading in my 1969 CB-750 (sandcast) for $900. (Who knew what they would be worth later?). I fitted a Plexifairing by grinding it to match the headlight cowl, so it stopped a lot of wind. I would ride that commute as long as it was 35 degrees F , ( +1 to +2 C) in the morning. By then I had a snowmobile suit that worked well and some good gloves. That bike was so stable, I once went 15 miles of the four lane highway without touching the handlebars once.

[@jameshart9734]

Absolute hero riding in minus temperature

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching James 🤗🤙🏼

[@antoniocrosa3991]

Hi Marc. Happy that you got back almost home. As much as I love our Domi, what I can suggest to you (in order to kerp you this bike still running longer) is to travel with a 2 cylinders Honda like Transapl or Africa Twin. And that's just for two simple reasons: you can less wear out the engine in such long distances, and it will give you no injection problems in altitude chances. No further tips, ...just enjoy the two wheels road ;-))

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, I appreciate every pro tip I can get! 🤗 thanks so much i will think about it🤙🏼 cheers

[@Freeflying_kiwi]

Brrrrr cold man. Hopefully it will be warmer on your next big adventure

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate 🥶🤙🏼

[@Freeflying_kiwi]

@@MarcTravels Always, looking forward to the rest of your adventures

[@MichaelD1008]

Hallo, du musst deine alte Honda sehr mögen, ich hätte schon keine Lust mehr dazu gehabt. Aber, du bist ja jetzt fast zu Hause.....und das ist gut so! Gruss Michael

[@MarcTravels]

Ja ich mag die Honda sehr und sie wird auch wieder flott gemacht für die nächste Reise wenn wir zurück in Berlin sind🤗 bis dahin hält sie und das Wetter hoffentlich gut durch 😁💪🏼 danke fürs reinschauen 🤙🏼

[@aussiefarmer8741]

A friendly tip. See if you can get hold of a multimeter, then check for battery drain. It wouldn't hurt for a load test on the battery either. If you need a new 1,don't go lead acid go Gel or something more modern. E10 would not have hurt the Honda. Ok Its not my prefered fuel, it does not last over time. But the occasional tank in tank out won't hurt,especially with you touring. The honda is tough and doesn't have newer tech to let you down. Good effort. I will watch further vids with great interest. Ps. In Australia we add fuel stabilizer if we store fuel for any amount of time.I don't know what the quality of fuel is in your part of the world. Great series of vids my friend. Take care. If you come to Australia , give me a Hoy.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for the great tips my friend🤗🤙🏼

[@Lloyd-mo]

those jumpers are great if you get the right one. i started a v8 pickup with mine but i sat my lawnmower seat on it and smashed it. not sure if i can get it put back together.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah they are awesome. Thanks for watching mate🤙🏼

[@DanieleSeta]

Grandeeee, mi è venuto freddo a guardare il video 👍💪👋

[@MarcTravels]

Yes it was freezing 🥶 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@philb3085]

Hi Marc, I wear latex gloves under my motorcycle gloves super thin , toasty hands a bit sweaty but it works, stay safe 👍

[@MarcTravels]

That’s a great tip!! Thanks so much Phil 🤙🏼

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Almost...... Home sweet home!

[@MarcTravels]

Almost 🤗 800km to go 🤙🏼

[@pdabin]

Thank you

[@davidcarroll2035]

I noticed the dreaded E10 fuel reared it’s head. Nasty stuff, you would think at the price it is they would put gold leaf in the recipe not produce it for less and charge us more

[@davidnightingale3157]

Man that must have been cold -Brrrrrr 🥶 I’m sitting in air con in the tropics in North Queensland and I was starting to feel the cold

[@MarcTravels]

Hehe and it‘ll get even colder next episode 🥶🥶🥶 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@mowler8042]

I bought one of those jump boxes they are the best

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah they are really cool! I guess in the cold they also struggle a bit cause of the lithium ion batteries. Anyways helped me out twice since I have it now 🙌🏼 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@led5762]

hi marc,crazy weather your getting but safe home

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate, fingers crossed there won’t be snow ❄️🤞🏼 cheers

[@naimavonemden8101]

Sowas braucht kein Mensch...weder Wetter 🥶noch Start...gut gegangen 👍 Habe etwas stärkeren Booster, der hat schon Autos und Boote gestartet...und kann prima bei Camping Elektronik laden. Weiter viel Glück 🍀

[@MarcTravels]

Klingt gut, wie heist der booster? Danke fürs reinschauen🤗

[@naimavonemden8101]

Marc Travels Der Booster ist von YABER / AMAZON und auch für Dieselfahrzeuge...etwas grösser wie Deiner, hat etwa 79 €, vor 2-3 Jahren gekauft und sehr zufrieden. Habe kleines 50 W Solarpanel dafür...damit bin ich immer und überall autark. Alles Gute !

[@MarcTravels]

@@naimavonemden8101 ah cool, meiner ist auch ein yaber glaube ich. Super dass es auch noch größere davon gibt 🤗

[@gasdive]

My 1985 XR600R was hard to start in the cold. I found pouring boiling water over the carb and head world get it going first kick.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks for the tip my friend🤙🏼

[@andreass3930]

Nice Videos. Good editing. Just missing two things: "where" and "when". More details about the route and the date of travelling would be a good supplement. Well done!

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks for your thoughts and for watching 🤗 🤙🏼

[@NickRusty]

I agree on the "where" part.. A little route map would be great. People need to know where are these beautiful places📍 About the "when".. Not so important. 👍

[@ΜαρίαΖ-δ5σ]

@@NickRusty What about the "when" part? History has no meaning without a time reference.

[@NickRusty]

@@ΜαρίαΖ-δ5σ when you watch a nature or travel documentary you rarely get time information. Have you ever seen on a National geographic or Discovery documentary giving info about specific month or day of a year? Also:You know from KZbin that this is happening around this time. First quarter of 2022. You don't need more info. (Big example: Itchy Boots) ☺️

[@seyseymar]

De NX 650 Dominator is 'meestal' een erg betrouwbare motor maar heeft door z'n leeftijd af en toe wat kuren. Maar door voorzichtig te rijden en regelmatig oliepeil, ketting enz...te checken kan je veel leed voorkomen. Ik heb dat ook gehad op mijn XT500... en die heeft mij ondanks enkele vervelende voorvallen ook nooit in de steek gelaten. Genoten van de mooie reisvideo's...zeker met zo'n oude motor. Mijn huidige is een Triumph Tiger 850 Sport, niet te vergelijken natuurlijk, maar met zo'n oude Honda...da's echt avontuur!👌👍😉

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate 🤗 appreciate the nice comment 🤙🏼

[@HAPPYFACEONAMOTORBIKE]

What a trip Marc! Instead of enjoying your ride, so much problems with your bike... That's really shitty... Have a save trip home. Thanks for your videos Marc

[@MarcTravels]

All good mate, I enjoy it a lot 🤗 and so far we didn’t really got stranded anywhere, so far so good! 800km to go 💪🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@RaimoLehtinen]

Hi there...luckily you had an extra power supply👍. Seems to be on a cold ride🙂🍵

[@MarcTravels]

Yes it was cold 🥶 but at least no snow ❄️ thanks for watching my friend 🤙🏼

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

Marc when the bike is running at highway speeds and you have a good alternator turning the heated grips should make no difference. The battery is charging as you go the bike should run off the alternator alone.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks Luis👍🏼 cheers 🤙🏼

[@scarpheel]

I was surprised you didnt saw rain, but turn out you did get a little wet

[@MarcTravels]

Yes it was slight rain the whole time, but at least no snow ❄️ yet 🤞🏼 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@birazdaikiteker7484]

Hi Marc, after that much of watching your videos. I decided that, clicking noise due to low quality gasoline and one or two valves adjustment or failure itselves that I suppose. If some particles get into the engine by gasoline, it causes of such sound together with valves too . Some times engine able to clean itselves and some times unfortunately not. Since about 1000 km, the clicking noise either so low or none. With higher quality gasoline getting lower comparatively but there is certainly one or two faulty valves existing. You will need to adjust or change the valves at BERLİN . I was having such situation before too. I have changed the valves and after that prefer to use high quality gasoline as possible as which as you are trying to do. Good luck.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay mate, thanks for the analysis 🤗 yes I will get her looked at back in Berlin 💪🏼 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@reliefzero]

im always trying the same in 2nd gear but realized after 8 years that do that with 4th gear is more easy when youre alone.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay, thanks for the tip mate 🤙🏼

[@R3cs3]

Hi Marc! A small tip: If possible and you can easily dismantle the battery from the Honda, take it ot the hotel when outside very cold! Greetings from Hungary!

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, good advice! Thanks richard🤗🤙🏼

[@R3cs3]

@@MarcTravels Im glad if i can help! Keep Goin bro!

[@bl4ggl]

Hola, comprueba todos los tornillos de las defensas, a veces se aflojan y suena ese cascabeleo. Salu2.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks 👍🏼 cheers marc 🤙🏼

[@AISweb2023]

Hi Marc, just buy a Lithium battery, I have an SSB Powersport Lithium battery, $200 Australian but light as a feather and unbelievable performance. They say you can leave one for one year and keeps it's charge. I've seen it go three months unused in the shed on my old Laverda without losing any charge at all. Also 1kg instead of 10Kg of the old one...

[@MarcTravels]

Hey Paul, thanks for the tip👍🏼 cheers 🤙🏼

[@markbikeman]

Hi Marc/ when you buy a battery for that bike see if you can get one from a battery retailer not bike shop /reason is they can probably offer you a heavy duty version =probably a series 12 or 14 and get xtra 30 cca same size battery/also switch to 10w30 in colder weather...I miss my KLR 650 had a 22L tank that's why I watch

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for the tip mark! Appreciate it🤗🤙🏼

[@RoadTripVacation]

Amazing Nice riding adventure

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@karpatikaligula]

Your videos are inspiring, cool what you do. So much so that I also plan to embark on a longer journey with my "old girl" Honda Revere. But only in summer ... from Budapest to the ocean ... if. I wish you perseverance and good speed!

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome 🤩 have a great trip my friend 🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@h026532792]

I always take a jumpstart pack with me and charge it up even though I haven’t used it every other night just to make sure it’s topped up.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I should look at it more often too😁 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@h026532792]

I take a NOCO gb70

[@MarcTravels]

@@h026532792 cool 👍🏼

[@ruverbi743]

Respect man!!!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@Oskar_CII]

Hacer ejercicio por la mañana ayuda a quitar el frió del cuerpo... esa buena Honda necesita una revisió ya! Lo está dando todo en este viaje tan largo, pobrecita. Tengo ganas de que llegues a Berlín y ver como el mecánico se ocupa de la Honda. Ánimos Marc!!! 💪💪💪

[@MarcTravels]

Yes she deserves proper treatment at home 🤗 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@Inteledge]

Nearly home Marc It can be lonely out there on your own when you are cold .You could bring the battery into the warm room for the night .I carry a small trickle charger .Its under the seat always.🏍😎

[@MarcTravels]

Yes that’s a good advice. Thanks man 🤗🤙🏼

[@Inteledge]

@@MarcTravels You are welcome bro .If you are ever in Helsinki vicinity .drop over 👍

[@MarcTravels]

@@Inteledge I love Helsinki! Have been many times as a musician and I will be back on the Honda very soon 🤗🙌🏼

[@coobye]

Suggestion for future video series over winter, strip down and service of the Dominator. Fix some of the issues with it and turn her into a super reliable dual sport tourer.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes that’s the plan when I get back to Berlin 🤙🏼