Picking up Yamaha Ténéré 700: 4 methods, ±53 lifts, some tips

[@NK-dl2nc]

Good advice. A tip. When you are lifting anything heavy, look up, it will help you keep a safe posture while lifting. I learnt this from weightlifting and it works.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Great tip!

[@carlgressel574]

Looking up puts a curve in your neck doesn't it? I was always taught to keep my head straight during deadlifts, not up, not down, straight ahead.

[@gelpracabeca8230]

not up but forward. When you are squating you look down when you are going up you should look forward

[@NK-dl2nc]

@@gelpracabeca8230 Maybe looking forward when sguating is better for balance and control and also looking in the mirror to check posture but during a heavy deadlift looking up is definitely better. It always worked for me and in my early days of training I remember hurting myself due to not using this technique. Thankfully I often used to train with a friend who was an up and coming strongman competitor and he highlighted and corrected my technique and I never suffered another injury from then on. The thing to remember is never look down once you take the weight.

[@ruffleschips9055]

The best detailed lifting demonstration I've ever seen. Thanks to both of you.

[@alexakkers2859]

Great video! As a tenere lover, i also find lifting this bike particularly difficult, but you make it very clear

[@williamstones1773]

Thanks for that! Also good to remember to turn the key off and on after a fall because the tenere shuts off the fuel pump when it is on its side.

[@beetle94707]

One of the best tutorials on how to lift a heavy bike. Thanks!

[@jameshart1028]

If the side stand is on the wrong side, just flip the bike onto the other side, and then you'll have things the way you like it before you start.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Valid of course unless in the hill or angle as you don’t want to pick it up up to the hill.

[@Britishshooter]

Another factor is the amount of bend you have to do to lift. A good way to reduce this angle and increase you leverage advantage is to carry a length of strong webbing pre-prepared to the optimum length to loop over the foot peg on the opposite side to the lift, pass under the bike and come to your hands in such a manner as to allow a higher start point for your lift. Obviously it has to also to still be long enough to allow you to lift the bike up but the higher grab point will reduce a lot of back injury risk. In most cases adventure bikes have open enduro style foot pegs in which case you can if you want, you can actually hook into the peg on the lifting side by threading the loop through it and then passing the main length through that loop (warning this can fail if the footrest breaks hence why it is always safer to use the mounting point on the peg on the other side rather than the open peg on the lift side itself). In practice you are seldom going to be able to lift the bike through the entire 90 degree ark of lift just on this strap, but what it does is bring up the bike to 45 degrees so you can then grab the bike and finish the second 45 degrees with a exactly half the effort.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

I've read this few times now and I finally understood the idea. I think I'll give it a bash some time to try it out.

[@beetle94707]

Thanks for this tip! I'd never heard of it before, but will be checking it out now!

[@johnnaughton2364]

I was faced with similar issue with a KTM 790 adventure. I was fortunate that it was in sand. I dug holes beneath where the tires touch the ground and it made it easier to transition the weight from the side to the tires.

[@dogphlap6749]

Good thinking.

[@dogphlap6749]

Thanks for the food for thought. I dropped my bike, a Royal Enfield 650 twin and could not right the thing. Lucky for me a couple of guys on another motorcycle stopped and helped me. Since then I've done what I can to lighten the bike, so far I've removed 23kg (50 lb) from the 200kg (dry weight) bike (mostly replacing the heavy exhaust system and the 12V lead acid battery which is now Li-ion but also dozen of other smaller changes). I'm not sure if I could pick this bike up now as I am reluctant to risk damage to the bike by laying it down even on grass for some trial lifts. It has a lot of ground clearance for what is a road bike which raises the centre of gravity to make a lift that bit harder when it is down. There are commercially available lift assist devices that basically consist of a two piece telescopic tube (the upright) plus a ratchet and strap. I have not tried one of those yet. I'm 163cm tall, so a couple of inches shorter than the narrator, I weigh 66kg, I've lowered the bike 3cm (which should reduce the chance of me dropping the bike at traffic lights a second time).

[@sukhoi3747]

Great video and well explained tips! Thanks for the effort and sharing

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful! Not sure what was more effort, video editing or lifting the bike that many times :)

[@strapped2time]

Engaging the front brake with the bike on its side will most likely introduce air into the brake line.

[@frosty4769]

You guys are awesome. I thought I couldn't buy the T7 before doing some serious weight lifting training. I'm otherwise fit, so using these techniques, I should be good to pick up the T7 all day long. Thanks so much!

[@LMH996]

Dropped my Ninja 1000sx at the flooded river crossing. Not able to get it up as the floor was so slippery. My feet constantly slid and I didn't come out the idea of locking the front break. I was there for about half an hour in knee deep water until an elderly lady came by and helped to hold the break and pull. Great tip on how to secure the break. 1000sx is a truly amazing machine. Ran as if nothing happened afterwards.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Wonderful story, I’ll look for the elderly next time! 😂 Having brake locked is such a huge help, so tiny thing but it makes so much difference.

[@armweak13]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the gasoline leakage that comes from the Tenere 700 gas cap when tipped over. Got to experience that firsthand yesterday :(

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hehe :) I think I have been moaning about that one in some of the video from Sardinia... It does leak a lot, does it not? I'm not entirely sure if it stops though. There is some amount which will drip out and then I think it stops but I'm not 100% sure. It also happens to me only in certain angles and with certain amount of fuel in but again didn't do any propper test :)

[@theSquashSH]

It's actually a defect and will be replaced by Yamaha for free if you take it to your dealership! It's not supposed to leak at all (as that's an emissions violation). It also ruins the vacuum effect that the Camel ADV aux tank relies on, and they talk about how you need to get it fixed by Yamaha as well.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Good to know! I’m not entirely sure if it’s not late for me. What does Yamaha replace? Do you know? Is it tank or cap or just some seal?

[@theSquashSH]

Not sure exactly which part they replace, but they should take care of it as it's a known defect and not something that could be cause by wear usually.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Interesting, I’ll ask my dealer when I’m back.

[@mihr2851]

wow, done. Thanks. Michal from the Czech Republic

[@danbraden4401]

Great job!!! Just ordered a T7 yesterday...

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Congratulations! Don't practice picking it up on the 1st day ;)

[@acpgiga]

My favourite method is the dog assist (9:00) ... It's mainly just standing and watching and I can do it all day long ... 😂

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Heheh... if the bike gets upright in the meantime... I think very sensible thing to do! 😁

[@acpgiga]

@@FARANDFURTHER 😂

[@tubelesschannel]

Great video. Tried all that to lift my Tenere. Did not work, the bike is just too heavy to lift alone so I sold it. That the bike rests so flat makes a big difference, I never had problems to lift my R1200GS.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Yes, that is something people underestimate, T7 lays very very flat and is therefore very demanding to pickup. Luggage can mitigate it a bit and with GS the cylinder heads do.

[@kluper1157]

can't wait to get one!!!

[@fc15min]

Realy good tips! Enjoyed watching it!

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tedleroux7131]

Very ueful information Thank you

[@mart7404]

Really well done video. As a friend says "good on ya, I vote yay"

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thank you very much! It has been 3 day workout. :)

[@ferkuzuel]

Excellent video, very useful 👍

[@rasmussenmortuary8771]

Great video! I have struggled lifting by my self.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexs555]

Love this video! I'm also short and ride a very narrow WR250r. It's much lighter than Tenere, but this is the best video I found that cover various techniques.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

I’m really happy to hear that! Awesome!

[@dannyschindler]

Great video. What pants are those? The outer knee pads look like a good idea!

[@ruileal5574]

Your T7 has pannier racks on the side so it doesn't lay quite flat. Try those moves on one that doesn't ( like my T7 ) and it much more difficult!

[@kaguario]

Really nice video. I've never thought about the front brake cord tip.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful! Indeed, it is just such a small thing but it helps so much. I can't remember but I'm almost certain I found it somewhere on the internet and not invented it ;)

[@bryanreeme8584]

I often use the velcro on my glove for a parking brake, but I'm always intending to get a velcro watch band for that 🤙

[@SmokinZen]

I recently dropped my bike twice within minutes on each side. I tried some of the techniques but the only one I was able to do was the handlebars lift. It was in very deep sand which might of made it more difficult

[@FARANDFURTHER]

That is good you found the way which works for you. Deep sand is tough because the feet start slipping at some point. A lot of people prefers or finds the handlebar lift working well for them.

[@tonylosasso7910]

Thank you for the video. I am getting my first adventure bike and I know some day I will have to do one of these lifts. Hopefully later than sooner lol. It makes me a little nervous though, I injured my left arm and it is only about 50% strength 💪. Thanks again!

[@zzxx33mh]

Yes, if it didn't drop;then it's not adventure one,..Just wear proper gears.. 👍🙏™️

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Tony, glad the video is useful. If you have problems with your arm I may suggest practicing the lifts which do rely on the leg strength. In theory you should not do bicep lift in any of those. I also think, practice on grass is super useful as you don't really want to practice for the first time when you're out there.

[@tonylosasso7910]

@@FARANDFURTHER Thank you I will practice. Thanks for the feedback much appreciated 👍!

[@nderezic]

What should one do if there's no luggage rack (i.e. you use saddle bag)?

[@martinpolach1330]

As a 77 yr old rider … I am NOT going to risk buggering my back to lift my KLR. Rather I am going to carry one of those simple “block and tackle “ systems to mechanically raise the bike to at least 45 degrees. Very simple, lightweight devices ?

[@alexmischenko5406]

Great video! Thanks)

[@nomadhabit]

Holy crap, how did you get that one at 1:38 out of there? Also what front tire is this, mitas e10? cheers!😎

[@DirtbagonWheels]

well explained, i love it. In reality, it's just another task to pick up the Tenere with luggage alone. ;-) In the past 12 months I could make the experience and mostly it's just a fall, when turning, with the wrong gear, plop and then it overwhelms you. respect Anton 😁

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Happy it was useful. Yea low speed or stalls are most of the cases especially when having short legs like me. I tend to take as much as possible off when i need to pick it up with luggage. Tank bag & roll bag usually

[@TRYLIKTO]

Old 660z was easy to pick up, usually I don't buy bikes that I can't lift, although I'm over 6ft 185cm

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hehe with that hight... you're like a giant comparing to me :) I think it's good rule of thumb to buy motorcycles you can lift. Sadly it's not really how people think about it.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Good video....some good tips there! Cheers, Steve..ps..what make are the trousers you are wearing....? Thanks

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Steve, thanks! I have the RevIt Tornado 2, battered over 60k km... still holding reasonable together... although probably at the end of its life.

[@mart7404]

really informative and well done video compared to others I have seen. Thanks

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate that!

[@pal9878]

Many thanks for this. Will the handlebar lift misaligned the handlebars?

[@cpt.kimintuitiondemon]

This is a very helpfull video, wasn't familiar with all the options.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful! Try to find the one which really works for you and also the different ways may work in different scenarios.

[@viajarMOTO]

Great video! Thanks for putting it together.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@Booki89]

This was fantastic

[@got_to_roll]

Thanks for this video! Very informative, I now have additional techniques.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnilKumar-td8jz]

very good and practical information...Thank u 👍❤️

[@FARANDFURTHER]

You’re welcome, happy it’s useful.

[@mhh8446]

Educational video...Tnx

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Most welcome! Glad it is useful.

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

great advice Guys, maybe I will go with the heavier bike now..

[@holylandjerusalemFilm-gq2uc]

We need to create a portable jack for big bike that we can carry all the time

[@ThePalmatron]

Really great information; thanks!

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Very happy it was useful.

[@petertaylor2148]

Extremely practical video.. I've done this exact thing, it's perfect advice.. ofc it's never easy at 200 plus kg

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks, glad the technique or two work for you. 👏

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , well presented and very helpful , thanks for the video

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jnolet88]

TLDR, its a dead lift....But your holds and positioning can be weird so there's a much heavier emphasis on core stability and also don't be afraid tp drag the thing to a better spot so you don't fuck your back. Throw some deadies into your training program before your next outing

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Yep, summarized very well. 👏👍

[@kloppskalli]

I tried "backwards lifting", I always found that it is impossible to lift the bike just with the power of my legs because either my arms are too short, or my bum is too big! The tenere is specially difficult because it doesnt hafe any handles fitted to the rear ... that means your bum gets even closer to the bike and is in the way when you wana lift

[@gringoloco2000]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Most welcome! Happy it is useful!

[@kmwalsh84]

Im 5 ft7. The only way that feels right for me is the on knee method where you lift by walking forward.

[@andywiggens1069]

Let me know when you show us how to lift an ST

[@dolbydarma]

Can anyone tell me what rear racks those are? They look pretty crash worthy.

[@mattman3495]

I'm trying to figure out a strap system for my 955 tiger. I ride without crash bars so my grip points are not good. Plus I'm 20 years older now and I could barely pick it up when I young.

[@bryanreeme8584]

I've been using 2 handled steering toggles from tandem parachute rigs, super handy to slip knot wherever & still have a handle.. get a couple for free from a dz rigger after they retire them from a rig 🤙

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Without proper grab points it’s a pain in a butt. Handlebar lift may be an option although I hate that one. Bryan’s idea may be good option…

[@luckybsd]

I am about 210 lbs and I am usually picking my KTM LC4 640 Adventure up via deadlift using handle bar, no issue with picking that up several times, thus I would rather avoid that ofc. Anyway thanks for other techniques

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Handle bar is very effective. Heather was able to pickup T7 using that technique. I may struggle with it due to my height, not sure.

[@zorrotreps]

nice demo. how do you do it if the side stand is on the wrong side?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Same techniques, the only problem of course is that you better not overdo it otherwise bike flops on the other side. If side stand is on the wrong side I don't use the back technique or I'm super careful as it's easy to over do it.

[@danielmattsson8138]

Question: you are as me a short rider, did you lower your bike or did you keep it as it’s full height?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Daniel, i kept it standard to keep the clearance. It is not a problem until you go very slow or stop… so just don’t 😂

[@soeren72]

How is you Mosko holding up, esp the mounting plates ?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Mounting plates are getting a bit beaten up but it seems it's just a cosmetics. I should probably take them off for training but it's just a hassle. Still works very well and holds the bags as it should.

[@thaimmigrant]

I am impressed that you ride the T7 being 168 cm. Thats my favourite adv bike but i am afrad i cant ride it since im 170 cm. Have you lowered the bike or have the low seat? Thanks for the tips on lifting it (in case i gather courage and buy it, will drop it a ton of times).

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi, well I came for CB500X so I have experience with dropping and picking up 200kg bike. I think that's important context. With T7 one thing for sure is that it's much taller than CB500X which means there is much less space for error. When off-roading with T7 I really have to go for it, there is no time for hesitation and if I screw up I know I won't be able to save it with my legs. I'm on tip toes on T7, forget flat foot unless you move to one but cheek. At the beginning it was intimidating, now I'm quite used to it. I rode CB500X for few days again and it's much much easier bike to ride than T7 for us short riders, for sure.

[@tubelesschannel]

@@FARANDFURTHER Im back to my CB500X and I dont regret :-)

[@FARANDFURTHER]

@@tubelesschannel No way! 😍 CB500X is awesome, I have to say I’m still happy with the T7 for now but I could definitely do the same travel in CB500X. The rally and the MX track is where CB500X was a bit on the limit. Congratulations, I assume you got the recent year so 19” front?

[@johnscott9829]

I'm about your same size but have avoided this bike strictly due to weight. Have you crashed on a location (on a hill, in sand, in a rut, etc) you have not been able to lift the bike? I like to ride off road and solo. I think I can get the bike lowered but this bike carries so much of its weight up high there really isn't a fix for that. Thx for the video

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hello John, I've crashed it on almost all terrain by now, including snow in Albania (instagram.com/p/CPyBkSNHr33) which was probably the worst to recover from. So far I always picked the bike up solo. Lowering the bike won't help much with picking it up as you mention there is not really easy fix for top heavy weight. There are some motorcycle winches but when we talk about those I almost think lighter motorcycle is a better option.

[@NK-dl2nc]

Look up when lifting. It helps keep you back straight.

[@jcn711]

Thanks for the video. If you are only 1,68m tall. What did you change at the ténéré to be able to handle it safe and comfortable? I got the lower seat and the original Yamaha pack to lower the back. All together it is now 3,8cm lower which makes a huge different for me, I am 1,74m. Stay healthy, safe rides.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hello, to this point I've not done anything to lower the bike. I've ridden it so far at stock height and for me the limit where I start feeling it gets a bit rough is when I need to paddle in deep mud or rocks, otherwise I'm comfortable with it. That being said, I've managed to damage my OEM standard seat to the point I need to change it so I've bought the low seat (waiting for delivery) and I'm really curious how much difference it will be.

[@mozrako2]

@jcn711 I've just read your comment on this video... You said, youre 1,74 cm and got the full Yamaha lowering kit and it helped you a lot... Have you somehow measured the height? I also bought the complete lowering kit and I'm 1, 72cm... I can't notice any height difference... In fact, I did measurements and including the lower seat my the height should be about 857mm. But mine is about 867 mm... I am able to ride this beautiful bike but only on tippy toes... It has always been my dream riding this bike but I can't seem to ease myself as I'm still standing on tippy toes... I can't feel the slightest change...

[@ashfaqahmad7323]

Best video

[@markbradley5746]

My back is twinging just watching this video.... 😮😮

[@Endeavour6644]

Being 5'6" do you have trouble with the height of this bike?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

You're about same height. Low speed is a bit of struggle here and there, I'm on the toes all the time so it really needs a bit of confidence to ride T7 at our height. Depends how comfortable are you to be occasionally uncomfortable ;)

[@tahirsharif9461]

Thanks - really helpful tips. I’m 5’ 10” but with a 29” inside leg, Day 1 on the T7 was a nightmare when stopping. Thank goodness for engine guards as I dropped it so many times. Practice, practice, practice.........to make sure I don’t drop it!

[@renshuk]

Being 5’6”, do you find the T700 a little high? Or have you lowered it?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Standard height and seat and yes same height. I'm on tip toes and if T7 would be my first it would certainly feel tall.

[@renshuk]

FAR&FURTHER thanks for the response.

[@0xsergy]

@@renshuk weight on suspension probably makes the seat height around 31-32 inches instead of 34.5 pretty reasonable for most folk. Lowering fucks with a ton of angles the engineers designed so I wouldn't recommend it on any bike unless you know what you're doing and are prepared for further tuning

[@AfricaOnTheRoad]

Nice one. I didn’t even know that there is so many technics to lift a bike

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks, I'm sure someone will come with some other ones I don't know about as well. How you usually pickup your bike?

[@AfricaOnTheRoad]

FAR&FURTHER I had to pick up my bike only twice and always from behind grabbing steering bar and panniers rack. Luckily someone helped me with that so it was not so hard

[@FARANDFURTHER]

It is heavy and tall bike, it does make picking up tricky. Seems back lift will be popularity winner. ;)

[@ivanristic7071]

Hi, what riding pants are you using? thanks

[@sascha1293]

Like the pants too. Anyone has an idea what kind of pants he uses?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Ivan, I'm using the Rev'IT Tornado 2 which went through roughly 70 000km ... thats why they look so cool... impossible to wash at the moment :)

[@maciejmaciej1718]

Hello, I'm 168cm to and hesitate to buy this bike as it seems to be quite tall one. Have you adjusted your seat or suspension to a lower position to make it more comfortable to ride the bike? Can you flat foot or can you reach the ground with your toes only? Any info would be really helpful. Many thanks.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Maciej, I can't flat foot, I can only reach on my toes. I have not modified the bike in any way so it's standard seat and standard height. Only way to flat foot is to move from one but cheek to another then yes, of course only with one leg in that case. There are options to lower the suspension and/or to shave off some height from the seat to make it lower.

[@maciejmaciej1718]

@@FARANDFURTHER Thanks a lot.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

@@maciejmaciej1718 Always happy to help!

[@johnnyrebellion8672]

Very good idea to have a woman's perspective on this topic that deals basically with just weight lifting.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Yes we thought it will be really good because you usually have fairly strong men demonstrating how easy it is to pickup the bikes... does not really relate to the problems women face when it comes to it.

[@Marv968]

Hehe, nice vid both. Really useful info 👍

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks a lot, glad you found information useful.

[@Sportinglogic]

Did you get to CapeTown?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Nope, got stuck in Morocco for 5 months and now I'm in CZ waiting for the COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe to pass... and sorting out personal life as well.

[@Sportinglogic]

@@FARANDFURTHER ; I hope COVID would go away sometime soon. I am in NY and planning to do a similar trip after buying something similar to the T7. In CT I have a Yamaha600XT. I plan on doing it in 3 years from now though.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

@@Sportinglogic I hope as well, lets see. In 3 years there will be plenty bikes to choose from I guess. I think other manufacturers will catchup. I still would like to see something 30kg less and not race bike :) Good luck!

[@Sportinglogic]

@@FARANDFURTHER; I favour the midrange adventure motocross, more on the lighter side; but with some Highway compatibility in terms of power. I heard some good noises coming out of Aprilia’s camp with their Tuareg660. But yes, others will come into the fold, particularly from China where many companies, like Benelli, is based. Let’s keep fingers crossed that COVID19 will leave soon. ;)

[@inkironmojo775]

Great video..

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed and hopefully found it useful.

[@BlackdogADV]

Where did you film this?

[@FARANDFURTHER]

This is filmed in Tamraght, Morocco, I'm stuck here with @improbablyadventuring because of Corona lockdown.

[@NXAussie500]

Depending on fuel load you're actually lifting about 74kgs. Not lifting 205kgs off the ground.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Where do I say 205kg? If you're referring to 204kg at 0:28, I'm not saying I'm picking up that weight. There is a gentleman (I think from NZ or AU) who did a test with different bike and measured the weight of the bike when on the ground using a scale - what you pickup and it was around those 70kg.

[@boomer_75]

Dobré video :)

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Děkuji, jsem rád, že něco naučilo. Já si dobře zacvičil a vypiloval techniku ;)

[@michaelblake2862]

Hey you say you are short, how short? I'm probably going to get a Tenere 700. I know it's too tall for me but I can't let my short ass rule me anymore. Great video by the way

[@FARANDFURTHER]

I’m 168cm tall I’m on the top toes but the thing is it only matters when slow riding or stopping on the red light. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Does that mean ride fast and don’t stop? 🤔 🙄🤷🏻‍♂️

[@michaelblake2862]

That's the same as me. I was going to buy an older 660 but this current version is amazing. When I get one I'll practice picking it up.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

T7 is very different bike than 660. I have not ridden 660 but at least on the paper. It is important- I think - to be able to pick up the bike, because you won’t be scared dropping it. And that is very important

[@GreenString]

Me like, me subscribe. Great video, thanks.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Awesome, thank you!

[@branislavcrljenica2584]

Useful video. 🏋 ⛱️☄Where was it filmed? (in Beirut?)🕌🚀

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks! No, not Beirut (would be cool to visit Lebanon again). I'm stuck in Morocco due to COVID-19, was on the way to South Africa.....

[@branislavcrljenica2584]

@@FARANDFURTHER My wish is that you always have a full tank and that the wind blows into your back on the road🍀

[@FARANDFURTHER]

@@branislavcrljenica2584 Thanks for so many good wishes, I hope we all will be free to roam the world soon again!

[@rob_rides_his_monster1289]

And now do all this with the kickstand on the downside. Than you have one problem more

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Same techniques, the only problem of course is that you better not overdo it otherwise bike flops on the other side. If side stand is on the wrong side I don't use the back technique or I'm super careful as it's easy to over do it.

[@juanito9077]

No trae tensor o deslizador de cadena, en offroad se va a salir, por último la versión rally pero no lo trae, mal por yamaha

[@FARANDFURTHER]

OK

[@SamiNami]

And if you drop it in the mud, you can't pick it up alone. Found that out today the hard way.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Picking it up in sand and mud is of course more difficult, usually some of the mentioned techniques works but it is really up to the situation, sometimes as you say... it's the hard way. When I needed more traction for my feet I used some branches and so on, if the bike slips as I pick it up I just slip it to the point where it can't go anywhere and try. Exhausting of course.

[@tanukimoto]

my tip: never skip legday

[@josephschnabel1andonly]

You made him twerk ! Lmao

[@GavCritchley]

Love it. I'm pleased to see someone whose bike ends up on its side as much as mine. I have been really interested in the idea of a T7, but put off purely because I wouldn't be confident on picking it up when I inevitably drop it. You've offered some really useful and (for me) new lift mechanisms. I'll be trying them out on my CRF. For comparison, here is my little video same topic, very similar approach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJS9mGx-g6Zrhs0

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Gavin, I’m constantly picking up the T7 as for some reason I just can’t keep it upright 😂 Most of the fails are on my Instagram. The Africa was way too heavy for me and it’s just nightmare to pickup personally. I looked at your video and I can see the same problem with handlebar lift as I have which is that at some point I have to transition to arm /muscle lift because the bike is so tall. I have done Hobbit lift video recently which shows the crawl method again. Good job with the Africa and 1000% for taking the time!

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

I am so deadly afraid of this Happening while even just standing around. Maybe I should just throw my bike on the ground and lift it up...that could make life much easier in regards to manouvering the bike around.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hi Sandra, practice is crucial when it comes to this. I think it's important to be able to pick it up or at least know which way works the best for you. Soft grass, couple friends and a bit of lifting may be good idea. It took us 3 days to produce the video and we were dopping/picking up T7 gently all the time ;)

[@ruffleschips9055]

One thing you showed with the monkey lift is that is wise to never ride alone.

[@bultacowally]

that's the trouble with all those big heavy tanks...who needs 'em. Why would anyone buy a motorcycle you can't even handle, especially off road. Too many motorcycles getting too big and heavy AND expensive to be worth a F***.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

It is difficult to find a light bike in this segment which would not b super expensive. T7 was a good compromise for me. A lot of people are going from street to dirt so they buy ADV bikes. The problem is the weight though so yes, there needs to be skill & muscle to handle them properly. Thats the reason for my videos, I can't provide muscle over the KZbin but at least I can show how I deal with it and maybe it will be useful for people.

[@okinawanah3463]

Just do deadlifts and Olympic Jerk and Clean that's the only safe and proper lifting form

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Will have to google those :)

[@psunaminami6672]

how you know a bike is way too heavy...you need to watch a you tube videos explaining how to do it!

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hehe, yep ;) Hope it did help....

[@scottyaustria]

very nicley done! now I have to take a shower....started to sweat during the video... now I am exhausted..🤤🤗🤘

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Thanks, it was a project. It was a few showers as it is almost 28C here and loads of water! Whole village now knows there is a strange tourist picking up motorcycle for 2 days... :)

[@redbear1935]

Do some squats ,dead lift and eat chicken:))

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Hehe ;), yep. But in all seriousness, I have been working out through out the lockdown and it does make a lot of difference when lifting or riding. The chicken... prefer lamb or fish ;) which is also local & sooo good here in Morocco!

[@redbear1935]

@@FARANDFURTHER :))))) I know dead lift and squats are very important , we do not use this muscle groups to often and they get weak.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

I was looking for some motorcycle oriented excercise routine on internet but have not found a good one yet! Any tips?

[@juro6]

@@FARANDFURTHER get yourself a copy of Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength. Strength is the foundation of every other fitness attribute, so being stronger will make you better in any physical endeavour. This does not need to (and shouldn't) be oriented towards anything.

[@dovybar]

Man just pick that bike up

[@FARANDFURTHER]

:) hehe, if one knows how to it's easy, if not then they may find tip or two to help them...

[@dovybar]

@@FARANDFURTHERyou're right

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Step 1. Dont buy a bike you cannot lift yourself.

[@FARANDFURTHER]

Indeed! Whoever buys or rides bike, especially solo when they can't pick it up, it's just asking for loads of problems.