10 Tips to Have a Trouble - Free Motorcycle for Many Years!

[@zerotonine807]

Sorry it took you so long!? No way Pavlin, your information is priceless and so your channel is. Thanks for your effort. My wife is just shaking her head but i cannot get enough of your videos, i rewatch them all the time :-D

[@motorcycleadventures]

Wow, thank you!

[@chhipayusuf6272]

Same here. Keep the biking spirit Alive.

[@ironmanmichael]

On warming any engine - truly a top tip from Pavlin. The oil in the engine takes longer to get to temperature than the water. If you've every had a car with an oil pressure gauge, you will have noticed that the oil pressure only reaches running levels some time after the water has reached normal operating temperature. Take your time before cracking the throttle!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@brucekendall52]

Agree with all your thinking 100%.Cheers.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time Bruce!

[@kaykay8686]

I am an English teacher in South Korea. I'm Canadian. I have 20 years under my belt here in Korea. Your language ability is outstanding. You speak with confidence and passion. The accent that you have makes your English even more unique and interesting to listen to. The viewers who put you down are those who have never studied a foreign language before. How many languages do you speak my friend? Amazing! I respect people from Europe for their ability to speak multiple languages; most people where I come from speak only one. Be proud of who you are and the amazing talent that you have. Rock it my friend! You are doing great!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for encouragement Chad!

[@hayabusaTravels]

Oil change on mine is ALWAYS at 6000km along with the oil filter. For longer trips, either I bring the oil and filter with me, either I do my homework in advance and find local dealers with what I need. Always warm up my motorcycle before leaving. This is very important. I did this with my first ever motorcycle and still do it now. Last time my motorcycle was washed was in the autum of 2018, in Turkey, near Mersin. In 2019 it got washed by the rain we cought in Crete, Greece. Before a long distance trip and also after, I do proper service and maintance, just to be sure. I change everything that might cause issues down the road, nomatter how small. I'd hate to be stuck on some field, maybe in the rain or heavy sun, because of a 10$ hose that I didn't change before leaving. Locals will help you - that's a given, but Murphy's law says that only the pieces that are not in stock will get damaged, no matter how much help you get from the locals. When I'm in a trip and the weather is getting cold, I always take out the battery and bring it in the hotel room if I plan to not use the motorcycle for a day or more. The battery comes with me if I see on my phone that the temperture will get lower then 2 degrees. Over cold nights, its the same for me. The cold will kill your battery so fast you won't even belive it, especially if the battery has seen a few years of usage. I change the coolant every two years as my type of motorcycle is not suited for city travel with lots of traffic and in long trips, cities can be unavoidable. I clean the installation very well, not just chage the antifreeze fluid. That's also a good opportunity to inspect the entire cooling system. You might be surprised of things you can discover, such as a too loose screw, or a warned out hose, or a rusted metal tie. Everything else I change as often depending on the distance I plan to travel, the conditions awaiting me there (type of weather: cold, very hot, sandy etc.) It's important to double check everything in due time, and not only by you, but also a friend or mechanic. Before I left on my 5000km tour of Greece, I found out a day before leaving that I had no back break light on my front break. Imagine that! We changed every little thing that needed changing and nobody even remembered to check if the break light is on when using the front break. That evening we discovered that the front lever breaking sistem had the spring broken. That was a funny moment, for sure, but imagine if I had discovered "the hard way" that I had no front break light. So, as you can see, from this book long post, I like to have everything as new as possible before I leave so, sometimes I over spend just to have the luxury of having no concerns. Especially that I always have my wife with me. When you are alone, you might affort to stand and wait near the bike in heavy rain, or sun for a local to give you some help. One might even call this "an adventure". But when you have your wife with you... not so much. She can take it. But why do it when all you have to do is think in advance and prepare for the worst, mechanically speaking. As you said in one video: think for the best, but prepare for the worst. You also said: the adventure will always find you. But I prefer the adventure to find me well prepared. Sure, my trips don't even compare to yours, Pavlin. But, I think is a good mindset to incorporate in my future travels. I belive that with this mindset, the motorcycle will never leave you stranded, in need of help. Unless you crush it. But in that case, you cannot blame the bike. PS: just missed you in Bucharest, but I saw you had a good companion to show you around. Hope you had a perfect time visiting my country, as short as it was.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for this long post! Everything you do before the trip will help you during the trip! Good luck on your future trips!

[@hayabusaTravels]

Thank you! I wish the same to you!

[@hayabusaTravels]

True with the cars, up to a point. But what if you don't use your motorcycle for a few nights while tempertures outside are below -1 degree celsius?

[@cjf359]

Hi Pavlin, it is great to see that your bike has lasted so long. For me personally, what worked best against mechanical problems during long trips is to stick to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule and have the bike maintained at a trusted dealer at least once per year. I usually do trips of around 3 weeks/7.000km, including offroad, and so far, the only mechanical problems I had to fix during a trip were replacing worn or punctured tyres. I had additional advice from a family member who is a trained engineer and has maintained, restored, repaired dozens of cars and motorbikes, including complete disassembly of motors and restoration of every single part. Give-aways from this: - keep the chain in perfect condition; a chain breaking at 250 km/h on the Autobahn can have fatal consequences, obviously; - there is no proven advantage in changing the motor oil and oil filter more frequently than prescribed by the manufacturer; - do not repair tyres; if you have to repair one, replace it with a new tyre asap; - replace the battery after 3 years to ensure it always works perfectly even during cold weather; - replace break fluid yearly or at the latest every other year; with ABS this requires special attention, as also the ABS unit needs to be flushed; - clean your bike by hand carefully; while doing so, you will often detect small issues (like a loose screw, leaks, minor damage) that you can fix right-away before they grow into bigger problems.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@thomasklagenfurt698]

Dear Pavlin! I took most of your advices, when I rode with my CB 500X to Greece via Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania. I like your channel very much! But please keep in mind: "Kurzschluss" heisst auf englisch: "short circuit".

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@raftboatcaptain]

Dear Pavlin, thanks for that! What you say here encourages me to keep on maintaining my bikes the way I always did - which is pretty much exactly as you describe in here. Till now I thought I would be a bit old-school and strange in this regard, but that's how I learned to treat technical stuff from my father, so I kept on going. By bikes are 10, 15 and 16 years old, and I intend to keep riding them as long as they last...

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@daveevans8256]

Great advice Pavlin , many thanks, safe travels . 👍🇬🇧

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@stevensmith1902]

Brother your language is not terrible. You speak very defined and logically. I appreciate you and your knowledge. It’s not how you say it; but what you are saying is the most important. Thank you

[@motorcycleadventures]

I appreciate that

[@iancarr722]

I always used to warm up bike before setting off, but an old mechanic told me better to switch on and go, revving and putting the engine under load warms the oil much quicker causing less harm. I believe your Yamaha runs so sweet is because you really use it, high mileage being better than owning a garage queen that never rolls.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It's never harm to wait for minute or two.

[@haraldhochmann]

I heard the same from various pros.. Its the same also with cars. It doesnt harm to warm up a minute or two youre completely right but it is more effective and therefore the better warmup action to go immediately and treat the bike like raw eggs the first minutes on the go.

[@sa4555]

The only tip I could add is to check tyre pressure regularly. I do it every week, most people ignore it. This is one of the most overlooked regular maintenance tip most bikers ignore.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for adding!

[@mickhunt1965ii]

A man who loves his bike. Excellent. Thank you. Especially for the 'leave the mud on the chassis' tip. Excellent.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mickhunt1965ii]

@@motorcycleadventures I especially like the tip to use the bike for the purpose which it is made. That is especially true for bikes that lately have no purpose and can be cosmetic which is a mistake. If the riders keep demanding a purpose, the makers will keep making good bikes and not lose the market. Triumph lately, here in UK, are suffering a big loss of popularity for their outsourcing and business practices to customers, a good example. I hope they pull it together. Some people say the Yamaha MT07 and other Yamaha bikes have stopped focussing on rider need and beome proscriptive. The Yamaha MT03 is a good example. Fun, urban, but no real purpose outside that and no real design to make it unique in one performance. I have a street scrambler, I live in the country, it's perfect. Would you make a video about YOUR bike ? Explain why you chose it - why touring adv. is your thing.. what do you expect from a bike and what would you like to see differently for future bikes? I would like to see a Sports Tourer with retro design - I prefer old dials, and no frills. Triumph sort of broke my heart lately! Enfield went to India, they seem a good option but the engine is not so big... Himalaya is ok as a bike. Which brand do you trust? I see you have a Yamaha? Is it easy to get in Ukraine? Maybe you could put these questions in order in a video, perhaps. Thank you for the interest. I lived in Inner Mongolia in China. I know the area well.

[@mickhunt1965ii]

I think there is only one honest bike for me that is Bonneville, but it is still a Triumph. They must change...hopefully.

[@whoscook4481]

You have given some of the most logical advice on the internet! 😊 thank you

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joydeepsengupta1672]

Was waiting eagerly for your informative video... You are the best in this.. Thank you... Lots of love from India. Looking for more informative videos in future...

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure 😊

[@jackwalsh1468]

Pavlin, I change the major fluids, every other year. Antifreeze, Front and rear break fluid reservoirs. Clutch reservoir. Motor oil and filter every 10K Km along with the rear differential oil. I believe in aggressive maintenance and use of high quality products and parts. It's cheap insurance and keeps the critical parts in exceptional condition. In my many years of travel. I've yet to be broken down on any of my travels. I have learned well the lessons and knowledge, you have taught me over the years of watching your channel. Cheers, Mate.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever you think is good for your model.

[@mikehurley5052]

You should change the coolant after this time, the anti freeze may still work but the corrosion inhibitor is probably well passed its best. Brake fluid should be changed after 5 years, it absorbs water and thats how you get brake fade when very hot. All good tips you gave out there.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will! I need to change the brake hose anyway.

[@BlackThor15]

Amazing and very useful advice Pavlin, thank you for sharing them with everyone!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@camino786]

Thank you for your straightforward and sensible advice! (from Peru)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stendermoto219]

Nice and practical advices especially for new bikers. Ride safe!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@jackmarch2914]

Yes I'm a firm believer in letting your engine warm up for 2 or 3 minutes before driving. Keep up the good work and ride safe always

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks 👍

[@Alexnikpo]

This video is brilliant. I've never believe in unreliability, just incompetent owners.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@seekter-kafa]

dude, you are as concise as humanly possible, i enjoyed every second even though i knew all that stuff from before and the same rules apply to every machine that uses gas and oil (cars, lawn mowers etc...) it's more important to change oil often, even with lesser quality oil, than use super expensive oil for long time, and whoever don't know how to do it, or dont do it themselves -shouldnt even ride... but dont throw used oil in nature or in garbage, please, dispose of it properly or use it for sth else

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad I could help!

[@newdayanotherride1500]

Thank you Pavlin for all the useful tips.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@9ictv2]

Thanks for the tips Pavlin. While you do emphasize they are a result of your personal experience that experience is a rather extensive one! Please keep them coming🙂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely! Thanks for taking the time!

[@allenhuling598]

Great video, Pavlin....agree completely with all you said, except the Brake fluid and Coolant, they break down after a couple years and should be changed out. Cheers!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree that they have to be changed. What I don't believe that it is necessary to make it every two years.

[@allenhuling598]

@@motorcycleadventures Fair enough!

[@zoranspi1]

You are totally right Pavel. Everything depends on personality of the drivers and respecting their bikes.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@williamlightfoot5425]

I like the way you explain facts from your practical experience. And by the way english language skills are excellent.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you! 😃

[@paulcowell7588]

This bloke always talks perfect sense...no bullshit.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Paul!

[@riderramblings]

You are right about the oil. I change mine every 6,000 - 7,000 kilometres and so far the bike has done 188,000 km! As to the coolant. I'd recommend you change it more regularly as it does degrade over time. I had to have a new water pump at 180,000 km.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@conniefoxx9813]

I appreciate the information you share, but I especially find your accent so charming. Thank you for all the videos.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Wow, thank you!

[@FearlessRabbit]

Great channel, I’m happy I found it 😊 more maintenance content like this, please!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you! Will do!

[@FearlessRabbit]

@@motorcycleadventures You made great points with sun exposure, excessive washing and a thing not many people emphasize enough -- riding style. All excellent maintenance points, but maintenance is something that reduces the risk of something going wrong. However, something going wrong, especially when you're alone and remote, is what gives a lot of new and not-so-experienced riders anxiety. So, my suggestion for one of your next videos... "bike won't start, now what?" What would be a thought process of someone as experienced as you in such situation, what troubleshooting steps would you take, how would you eliminate issue by possible issue until you figure out what's wrong. Just an idea, feel free to take or leave it as you see fit :) Best regards from another Balkan auslander in Deutschland, drop a note if you're ever around Munich area!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Yamaha got it right with this bike. Must admit I change all fluids on time. So, 300,000km? Anti corrosion spray is regularly applied too. I just wish Yamaha had put the 700 engine in this chassis too. 23litres and a comfy seat. But the T7 ain't bad is it? Good stuff. Happy travels

[@motorcycleadventures]

It doesn't matter how much I love this model, the new Tenere 700 is way better bike. The tank is not a problem for me.

[@pureblood2020]

12 years out of a motorcycle battery? That has to be a record!

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is!

[@pureblood2020]

@@motorcycleadventures what brand name was the battery?

[@pureblood2020]

@@motorcycleadventures what brand name was the battery?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yuasa

[@majormassenspektrometer]

I wouldn't recommend to use brake fluid for nine or more years but that's just my personal opinion. - Engine oil for a longer life of the engine - Brake fluid for a longer life of the rider

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever you think is right for you. I will always prefer to clean and lube the brake caliper instead of worry so much about the fluid.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

@@motorcycleadventures That's important too.

[@j.colman6484]

Honest and useful advice that I will definitely put into action. Good to know that original parts can last so long if the motorbike is looked after properly.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@nikolaykosev1775]

great video i actually made a list of questions based on your tips witch i'll ask when buy a second hand motorbike next year. Tank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glads to help!

[@davidskaggs9914]

Thanks for the tips. I am hopeful I will get similar results on my bike🍻

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fingers crossed!

[@cd-tuber]

Hi, I'm from Algeria, I have a new MT 07 Tracer, your video gave me more confidence. thank you for your effort.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad I could help

[@mjp_adventures7582]

Hi Pavelin, excellent video as always! It makes me want to buy a Yamaha 🤗👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@stoicwarrior346]

You are 100% right because I have achieved huge mileages on my bike and car using the same advice,only difference I washed them regularily 😁

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great 👍

[@janisvinters8797]

You can change the gears without clutch - only with condition that you know and have skill to rev-sync, and that's takes a practice and time to learn/improve. If you don't want to put hours after hours for training that - use the clutch always.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree!

[@alvarocosta562]

I do my long trips on a Yamaha Super Tenere, allways with my wife as a pillion, but I am here to tell everybody that following exactly what you are teling people to do, my workhorse a 2011 Yamaha XTZ 250 (air cooled, two valves, single) is now with 142.500km with only one part changed, the cam chain that was changed at 100.000 km, during a preventive maintenance once I have noticed a small noise coming from this part when the engine was cold. Note: all these kilometers (142.500) are strictly urban and I live in Brazil, a country that has only two seasons, hot and very hot.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great mileage! Keep riding!

[@ralphderkapitaen9875]

good helpful video. I would however recommend changing the brake fluid and the coolant. Both degrade over time and lose its efficiency. Its an easy job, cost-effective and just something you should do every 2 years or so. Otherwise, good info on all the other items. thanks for sharing

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time! Partly I agree.

[@canpalawan]

Hi Pavlin, to change the brake fluids of xt660z is easy like other bikes and it definitely affects the brakepower

[@motorcycleadventures]

I know that it is easy but I cannot see how will affect the brake power. Cleaning and lube the brake caliper is a must. It will help much more than the fluid. Anyway, do whatever you need to do.

[@Liam1304]

@@motorcycleadventures Hi Pavlin, the brake fluid absorbs water from the atmosphere and heat also breaks down its efficiency. My last bike's manual said to replace all the brake seals every 3 years but a motorcycle mechanic I trust (one of only a few) also told me that changing the fluid regularly prevents the seals from being damaged and you don't have to replace them. I just changed the brake fluid on my 3 year old bike that I just bought and it had never been changed. It was very discoloured, it simply does not deal with heat as well as new fluid. As you say it's very easy to change so why not?? Also the coolant has elements that self sacrifice in protecting the engine and these disappear after a while. That is the main reason the coolant needs changing at specified intervals. It may still cool but your engine's aluminium may be being worn away while you can't see it - inside. Wonderfully helpful video apart from this. Thank you very much.

[@robertroot3790]

Always enjoy your perspective! Thanks for the good work & please keep on riding/filming!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@SvetoslavKostadinov]

Good advice and to the point. Well done, Pavlin!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Antotheadventurer]

Hi Pavlin.. So lovely educative video. Thank you brother.. Love you..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@ronroccolarosa5575]

Pavlin, i follow your channel and what you present to us is on tac & transparent......like raftboatcaptain, i am old school and have a strict maintenance schedule for both my truck and motorcycle.......i thank you for your down to earth presentation and your honesty & transparency in what you say! Thank you Ps....which revitt jacket is that. I ride revitt offtrack, given my climate here in CA!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Ron! The jacket is Dominator GTX

[@jakecrib9971]

Loved the video. Allot of good, common sense info. I like the way you speak and present your knowledge. I am usually always in agreement with you . You are very entertaining and keep my attention. Thank you , good job. I look forward to your next video and to hear about your experiences.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@papperme]

I like your honesty approach in your lecture ...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to hear that

[@chewylandlive]

I change my oil every 2000k on my little bike. I do it myself under the Bulgarian sun, it's fun and costs me less than 5lv total. Cheers from beautiful Sunny Beach. The world's #1 resort.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chewylandlive]

@@motorcycleadventures When you have some time in the summer please come visit Sunny Beach. Hopefully I will have my Tenere in a few months, there is a pretty one in Sofia I will go look at in 2 weeks. Cheers!!

[@david8185]

This guy is one of youtubes real heroes, practical man

[@motorcycleadventures]

Wow!

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great advice Pavlin, I never understood the clutch less shifting idea. I rarely wash the bike, but I keep the lights clean always and check tyre pressures, if it's really dirty I will wash it and blow the water off vital areas then with an air line tool, All this marketing now about riding modes.tft etc etc is all BS, the basics have never changed. engine, tyres, brakes, chain, lights etc, maintain the basics and focus on the road.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@ZgNavigator]

Nice video.I agree with almost everything you said 👍 I Have 100 000 km on my kawasaki KLE and its like new, going strong.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great 👍

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

I always took my bike in for valve adjustment and paid high prices. I wonder if they ever were off spec and needed any tinkering or if they were always fine? I should have taken a day to do it myself to find out and saved thousands over the years. 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

True! Learn how to do it alone.

[@SkatRadioh]

Kevin Nash's Kitchen I did it myself not only to save some money, but to gain a better understanding of how an engine actually works. It was great and fun, but I wouldn’t necessarily want to do it regularly on a bike with really short adjustment intervals or a really complicated multi cylinder maybe. KLR was a great first bike to learn the hard way on everything. Looking forward to a T7 someday.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

I always warm my bike up and absolutely change the oil often . The price of oil is really cheap compared to engine wear .

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@janisvinters8797]

Good list and review of the theme.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@MrDazza64]

Pav, you are a constant inspiration my friend! Best regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@jonathanfont853]

Great advices! Totally agree. Thanks man!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Happy to help!

[@stankropiunik2539]

A very informative video as usual but I have one piece of advice out of an experience and that is to change brake oil as recommended by the oil manufacturer, as brake oil has some funny characteristics and they change very quickly after prolonged usage. Meaning that if the oil has run well past its operational life, it might suddenly fail under heavy braking. The rest of your tips are spot on ! And service manuals are generic in nature, so as one rides over a period of time, service intervals and wear and tear of parts, periodic checks of lube oils, get re-calibrated accordingly. Motorcycle maintenance is an art one learns, with time and with patience.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree, just never feel that I need to do it. It is a different story when you have ABS. When you have just a simple pipe with brake cylinder at the end nothing is going to happen. It will work even if you have water. The problem is that the water will help to have rust and stop working at the end.

[@danieljung8275]

@@motorcycleadventures Sorry to break your illusion but even with a non-ABS Bike, water in the brake fluid is dangerous. Water changes the boiling point of the brake fluid ( 230°C for fresh DOT 4 and 155°C for DOT 4 with 3.5% water) and when you brake the friction between the brake pad and the disck create heat. If the brake liquid reach the boiling point (for example when you need to brake a lot on a long steep downhill) it changes state and becomes a gas. The problem is that liquid is incompressible but gas is , this means that the brake will be spongie and the brake wont brake as good or in the worst case not at all. The reason why brake liquid needs to be changed every 2 years is that it is hydrophile and will absorb the water in the air over time even when the bike is just sitting in the garage.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good lesson! I will have it in mind!

[@stankropiunik2539]

@@danieljung8275 Thanks ! You got on here before me . I was about pen down the same exact explanation. Cos, brake fluid is something that is like the pads, it needs to be changed according to usage. And until I met someone who raced bikes, I was shocked to hear that he changed brake fluid on his bike, every week or every 60 hours of track riding. I thought I was crazy, to be so critical of brake fluid.

[@CP-jh9fj]

This is exactly what happend to me in an old non abs car, which had 10 year or more old brake fluid inside.on this day, i learned my lesson, why i have to change my breakfluid,maybe not every 2 years but more frequently than i did before..its not funny when you go downhill for a long time and all put of a sudden the brake is not working..

[@anubhavborah7176]

Thanks for the tips. I didn't know washing my motorbike too much is a bad idea 🤯

[@motorcycleadventures]

Happy to help!

[@muriuwangai3617]

Thanks I have learned tonnes of info. Thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@aircooleddaily]

as always excellent video. keep your adventures coming 🇵🇭

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you! Will do!

[@SkatRadioh]

I enjoy your videos and look forward to more! However, much like a lot of folks here are saying more politely, your brake fluid suggestion is insane. You’re fortunate it hasn’t caused you noticeable problems yet. It won’t be fun when it finally does and I hope it will change your perspective. I’ve already made that mistake and numerous others have. It’s easy, infrequent and cheap to do!

[@motorcycleadventures]

I did not suggest or recommend to anyone to keep the brake fluid as I did. I just told you what I did. The tips are what I suggested.

[@rami-arjoss]

Thank you so much for all the work you do very-very helpful

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are very welcome

[@lpete531]

Great information and thanks for sharing 👍🏽 you broke my heart when you said ducat multistrada valve adjustment cost is $1,000 more like $2,000 or so in Texas. I'm not close to the required mileage but I will start NOW to put some cash to the side; No allowance for the kids 😂😆

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it helped! Ducati is expensive machine and the same for the maintenance after that.

[@lifeontwowheels1206]

My manual tells me to change my oil every 8000 miles but I change it every 4000 Half of the tips i do I guess I learned a few different ones i use a bike cover when I leave it out in the Sun Afc50 good protection for your bike Only washing when I need to In the winter I just rinse it off with plain water Because of salt on the road Thanks for the video

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeyjimenez3938]

Real talk from pavlin’s walk!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍻🍻🍻✌️✌️✌️

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@orshimshi2942]

Great video! Please make more regular maintenance videos. And even specific videos on the tenere. There is almost no information besides yours

[@motorcycleadventures]

I have a few videos about the Tenere in the channel. Not much to say. It is a simple bike.

[@BNCantenna]

I enjoy your channel and watch the videos. I have to correct some of your not-a-mechanic advice. (1) Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. This can then cause corrosion in the calipers and the master cylinders. You probably don't see this because you use your bike so much. But someone who parks his for long periods of time would suffer draggy brake pads or non-functioning master cylinder. (2) Change your coolant! It contains corrosion inhibitors that weaken with time. The corrosion can eat thru your radiator tubing or break free to help erode your water pump. (3) Batteries don't last a decade. You shouldn't expect that. Change them periodically. I change my lead-acid battery every 5 years. (4) Think of your motorcycle like an airplane and change things BEFORE you need them. Would you rather change a water pump at a time and place of your choosing? Or in a goatherd's hut in Mongolia? (5) Some things are wearout items. You didn't mention chain & sprocket or brake pads. These are consumables. Start your big trips with fresh consumables. Consider changing bearings before they show signs of wear- wheel bearings, swingarm bearings, steering head bearings. What makes me so certain? My BMW is 32 years old. I bought it new. I take long trips with it. I've worked on my own cars for the last 50 years and have seen a lot but have had very, very few outright failures.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree that the maintenance is important and as I said many times: Everything you do before the trip will help you during the trip!

[@elmerbernardo5213]

if standing open, the brake fluid will absorb water. But it is in a completely closed system so technically there is no way it will be able to absorb water from the atmosphere. my opinion...

[@nealeburgess6756]

I agree entirely about the oil. Use top quality fully synthetic oil, and change as you said. A word of caution about brake fluid. It absorbs water from the atmosphere over a long period of time. When that happens it will boil at a lower temperature. I had neglected changing the brake fluid on my 29 year old car (I had never changed it in the 15 years 165,000 kms that I owned it). Last year, in very hot conditions (Spain in July), my large trailer caravan being towed, coming down a mountain pass my brake fluid boiled. Thankfully pumping the brake worked to restore braking. After a rest to let things cool off I was able to continue. I have since completely changed all the brake fluid. Extreme conditions, but I guess I should have known better!

[@motorcycleadventures]

In my opinion, even with a brand new brake fluid the situation would be exactly the same. A preventive driving and with the help of the engine brake all pf these could be avoided. I am not saying that the brake fluid need to stay the same always, what I am saying is that you don't have to follow all the books and recommendations because some of the things are pointless.

[@nealeburgess6756]

@@motorcycleadventures I agree. Just in my case 29 year old fluid is probably a bit too extreme.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@geonaute8119]

As always, well said Pavlin...

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, man!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I agree Motorex oils are fantastic and I also use it for my bikes 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes they are!

[@mauriciofloresquezada1583]

thank you from Chile

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@farizanariffin9677]

I'm sure you are very used to terms of 'Italian tuna'. I believe that If we can avoid/minimise from daily heavy city traffic and avoid frequent short drives, it's will beneficial to our motorcycle in longterm.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@zylko78]

Hi Pavlin, you are bit controversial I must admit, as not changing break fluid is not a reason for being proud in my opinion, neither it is good to recommend to the other people. If your/theirs brakes will fade on a steep descent, then what? Also antifreeze have anti corrosion additives, which wears over the time, therefore I would it change it, it is not a high cost anyway!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do whatever is good for you and your motorcycle. It is not about the price! The coolant is still clean and I see no reason to change it. The brake fluid will be changed when I need to change the brake hose.

[@goranmagic837]

Your max rpm is 6000 not 9000. Theoretical with 9000rpm tenere should have over 80hp, but it requires lighter camshaft, valves, crankshaft (titanium), electronics change- questionable topic. I completely agree with everything else.

[@protectork9831]

You have to change coolant and break fluid. Coolant loses effectiveness over time. Dirt in break fluid will wear down master cylinder.

[@motorcycleadventures]

In theory yes, on practice, no! I run the same coolant and brake fluid for 12 years. No problems whatsoever.

[@pinoyautomotogpsmaster220]

REALLY USEFUL ADVICE BRO

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you think so!

[@johnokelly8166]

Spot on Pavlin with your advice on the oil changes and general Motorcycle maintenance. The modern Motorcycle oils are generally of very high quality, however as we all know Motorcycle engines work much harder therefore Motorcycle oil has to work harder over an extreme range of riding conditions. All Oil's loose their efficiency and constant Lubrication ability over time due to different temperature's and demands. The demands on the Motorcycle oil is enormous. All oil's break down in time and the Viscosity of the oil becomes weaker. Changing the oils as you suggest can and will assist trouble free riding and the longevity of the engine. Also include good quality Air and Oil filters.Your advice on warming up the engine is also very correct! Thank you keep up the excellent videos.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure John!

[@choppergirl]

Yeah, wait until you have to adjust the points, clean out the idle jet, replace the front shock oil, replace the brake fluid, replace both front and back brakes, replace the tires, tubes, derust the interior of the rims, replace the light, replace the speedo, replace the air filter, braze the gas tank to fix pin holes leaking gas, replace the fuel filter, replace the rear light housings, rebuild the top end with new cylinder head and rings. I've had to do all that that, not because my bike was a bad design, but because the previous monkey before me totally neglected it and tried to tear it up and it was an old bike 1985.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Shit happens!

[@reneweisz9157]

Never apologise for your english, you are doing great! Now on a serious note, I blame you that I am going to sell my BMW 1250 GS HP and exchange it for the new Yamaha 700 Tenere ;) I was riding/still do my daughters BMW 700GS while my bike is in the shop. I had an awakening! I really don't need this big ass bike, the smaller one did everything and some more. I loved the 1250 but I am tired of dealing with repairs, failed electronics and the wait time at the dealership. I look forward to the Tenere experience

[@motorcycleadventures]

I think that you will be way better with a simple bike like the Tenere.

[@andreaswales8923]

Wise choice my friend

[@habungdonyi1526]

very useful information.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@isaks3443]

The tenere 700 is my dream bike. Hope to buy it soon

[@motorcycleadventures]

Me either

[@dougmoore5923]

Good information, Pavlin ! Always use full synthetic oils and fluids. Best for ice (internal combustion engines) :-)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@maskedavenger2578]

I always use semi synthetic oil on modern road bikes .Full synthetic oils are only for very high revving high performance sport bikes .Those type of adventure bikes don’t travel or rev at speeds fast enough to benefit or justify the use or unnecessary expense of full synthetic oil .The old pre 1980 bikes only require good quality mineral oils. A lot of bikers these days are taking in by what they read in the elitist motorcycle press ,they are too easily conned into spending money on fancy stuff they don’t really need .

[@TheMotociclist]

Agree. Great Pavlin!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@hark7771]

Its really nice video and informative, wish to see u back in India if you plan to visit India again 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Maybe one day!

[@2Gales]

A comment on brake fluid, it can last many, many years trust me 😅 Although it absorbs water, which makes it more compressible, that does not bother me. Your braking will be more gradual, not harsh, even better control, and it will always brake, so totally safe. In fact, water is used as good hydraulic fluid! Replacing fluid is necessary when you bleed your system. Now, this is what is important: Focus on your brake pads and discs, replace as needed looking for any corrosion. IF and WHEN brakes get really spongy or level goes down, you probably have air and a leakage. What you should do is: Bleed your brakes. No air! Air is the most terrible hydraulic fluid, it’s a gas😅. Bleeding will force you to add new fluid. The issue is how did this gas get in there? Are you adding fluid? Do you have a leak? If it happens again, replace the lines. Hydraulic brakes are extremely reliable.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for adding!

[@BreezyRider66]

Love the videos & straight forward advice borne out of experience. What's your take on chain/sprocket maintenance please Pavlin?

[@motorcycleadventures]

Old video but I still think the same way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqtoYFne5uEfNE

[@mototakahe836]

One more great info video. Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iamtourer]

As usual, great tips. Thanks Pravin. Where is your lucky cap? 😊

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fall a part, needed to replace it.

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You're welcome!

[@donnawells2442]

Cold is’nt what kills a battery, Heat is what a battery but you don’t notice it till it gets cold and you need cranking amps and you don’t have them.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@cristiansirbu82]

Thanks for the good tips!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@raoneacorsi]

Thank you for the helpful video!

[@motorcycleadventures]

You're welcome!

[@illyanovikov2949]

Can you clarify why you don't change coolant and brake fluid? Thanks

[@motorcycleadventures]

Because I cannot see any benefits of doing it. I will, when I have to. The coolant is still clear and I never need to add anything in. The brake fluid is okay and I don't have ABS.

[@fernandosuarezmella3302]

Break fluid can not star ok for 12years!!

[@jeffloucks2120]

They both degrade with time and use. They may still be working but not to their optimum at 12 yrs and all those miles. Basic, easy, and cheap maintenance. Also some of the most important.

[@illyanovikov2949]

@@motorcycleadventures Thank you !

[@thomasszauter3296]

I use for my old Xt600 a mineral Oil ...20W50 because if i use 10W40 in hot areas i have problem with the gear box and the temperature go to hot. To warm up bevore twist the trottle is a rule......near 5 to 10 km i need ,than i can give it more rpm.I controll the Valve evry 8000km and see it is not nessassary to adjust.If you want to see the Piston ,take a Endoskop it the hole from The Spark plug.....I do it next week and i will see the situation inside my zylinder and the Valves. Also i check the pressure of the Zylinder .If this ok .....ride.....!Also i think about the Clutch.....but it works near 58000km well. If i go to a far ride.....I remember your Tip for take it for Sparepart an change it whereever i stay. Your Tips are very inforamtive .......many things I know ...but its good to hear it from a Rider who go around the World.......on a Singelzylinder Fourstroke XT. Thank you very much ...take care and have a good Ride.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time!

[@todxbranko]

If you never change coolant and never change brake fluid, why do you change oil? Don't change oil either

[@motorcycleadventures]

Oil is critical for engine. It has two purposes, to lube and cool down. The purpose of the coolant is only one and it could be done perfectly with only water. The reason they add coolant instead of water is to prevent rust. My system is clear, it never leak and I never need to add any water in. Why should I change it? I will one day, when I crack the radiator or need to change the water pump.

[@teneretraveller8980]

@@motorcycleadventures 3 jobs. The 3rd one is too clean. That's why its dirty when it comes out. Pretty amazing stuff, really.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True, I forgot about it!

[@todxbranko]

@@motorcycleadventures I was being sarcastic, however, if you never try - how will you know for sure. About ten years ago I did an experiment, and did not change oil for well over 30000km, and when I changed it finally it was very dark and quite sticky. Did it damage my engine, though? Not that I could tell, it never skipped a beat. It was neither leaking nor smoking, there were no changes in running oil temperatures, and the compression was the same 🤷🏽‍♂️ did I continue changing oil at normal service intervals after that? Yes I did, but I also learned that if I miss it by a few thousand kilometers or so, it's not a big deal and as long as the level is good, nothing will really happen. And my point is that your bike continues to survive, not because you maintain it as you do, but in spite of it, and the key factor is most likely your riding style and not your maintenance routine. You, like myself, are a moderate rider, and as long as you avoid extremes for a prolonged period of time, your Yamaha will probably be just fine. It a, not overstressed, 10:1 compression engine, and considering the age, and the fact that it chugs oil when working hard, your compression is probably even less now, and as such it's going to keep working until it doesn't. There. And if you feel like coming to the UAE let me know

[@motorcycleadventures]

When you keep the oil for longer than 8,000km it becomes very dirty. All of these goes into the oil piston ring and fill the small gaps that it has to take the oil back. During the years these holes become completely blocked and then the oil from the cylinder head cannot be taken back and it gets burn. This is why the engines start burning oil. Regular oil changes ensure maximum longevity of the engine. When you leave the oil for more than you should, even just a few times is enough to shortening the life of the engine significantly.

[@antiR3ality]

Hello Pavlin, i have two questions for you, if you have time: 1. How much is the difference between min and max on oil dipstick on your bike? So if it is on max at some point, and then after some time on min - how much did it spend? Also how exactly do you check oil level? 2. What was the best oil for gearbox from the ones you tried, with which it was smooth and quiet? Is there big difference how gearshifting works with different oils? Best regards!

[@motorcycleadventures]

From min to max is about half litter. The engine and the gear box use the same oil. The best way to check it to warm the engine then stop and keep it straight for at least 10 min then check the level./

[@antiR3ality]

@@motorcycleadventures Thanks for fast response! Offcourse i know oil is the same for gear box - i asked if you noticed any difference in shifting with different oils you tried, does it make difference? BR, Nikola

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, it is much smoother, especially when the oil is hot.