The miracle of Istanbul - xt500 motorcycle optimisation by Alaattin Balta @zbmoto on the way to Oz

“This goes out to all the riders in the nation!“
There are many mechanics, but only a few masters. One of them is Alaattin, located in Kadiköy in east Istanbul, at ZB Moto. My dear friend Yuri, who lives in Russia, and I, met while I was travelling on my XT500 to his country in 2018 (you can watch my documentary about this journey here on my KZbin channel). He made a motorcycle trip to france one year before we met, abd needed a mechanic in Istanbul. Now, as we took the opportunity to meet in Istanbul, he also wanted to see Alaattin again, so I brought him to zbmoto. It was supposed to be a reunion between the two, before Yuri had to catch his flight home- but it ended up as a total miracle for me, as Mausi has met her master in Alaattin… An oil change and a small broken cable ignited Alaattin‘s spirit and gifted hands, and he took two weeks, to make sure that my bike will eventually take me to Australia, my destination. With a genuine personal engagement, he didn’t only take the chance on any possible maintenance, but took the time to explain everything to me. He’s got the knowledge and the spirit, his English is flawless, his Humor is wonderful, the coffee is really good and his work is worth every Lira. This is a video in gratefulness and honour of this man and his beautiful work. I’ve put as much love for detail into it, as he put into Mausi. Hope you enjoy this workshop session that was truly magical for me! And if you’re travelling on motorcycle and want you and your bike to be in good hands, this is your man! My highest, unrestricted and biker-wholehearted recommendation! Thank you with all my heart Alaattin! You’re nit just a master, a friend now, and I hope our paths will cross again! 🙏🏼
Music by Tolga Ünaldi, whom I’ve met @zbmoto ☺️ Was so nice to meet you!
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[@K1To749]

Such a great man , master mechanic , and a great representative of our culture , i am very happy you came across with him , bon voyage

[@jorgwittmann4016]

Unglaubliche Geschichte mit dieser Motorradwerkstatt und der Hilfe die dir entgegen gebracht wurde ....es gibt sie noch die TOLLEN MENSCHEN die dir weiterhelfen egal wie👍🤟😉Ich wünsch dir weiterhin viele tolle Erlebnisse auf deiner Reise.....ich fahre auch selbst eine XT500 und SR500 seit 40zig Jahren und erhalte sie am laufen😊 Good Luck on Tour from Germany Yogi

[@Goyourheartest]

Hey, namaste! Vielen Dank! Was Alaattin dort getan hat, ist wirklich besonders. Mir haben noch viele Menschen auf der Reise geholfen, und ich denke, es werden auch noch ein paar. Die Welt ist voller netter und hilfsbereiter Menschen! 🙌🏼 Ich hoffe, dass ich meine Mousi auch noch weitere 40 Jahre fahren darf… mein erstes und einziges Motorrad in diesem Leben… 😌 Ganz viele liebe Grüße aus mittlerweile Nepal! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@boboneleg]

Absolutely fantastic, mechanics like him are hard to find.

[@Goyourheartest]

He was one of kind. ♥️

[@gianlucagibennini6419]

Bravissimo meccanico !!!

[@bentekin4606]

Ellerine sağlık ustam 😊

[@rawdyrider]

You re lucky to get this mechanic.Hes done really good work!

[@Goyourheartest]

I know. He’s been absolutely unique 🙌🏼

[@yassinmounajed3792]

Was für ein Aufwand aber ein Auspuff für s Leben und Geschichte die man niemals vergessen wird !!! 🎉

[@Goyourheartest]

🙌🏼 Exakt! Unvergesslich ☺️

[@svenjansen506]

Ich bin gespannt, ob der Schalldämpfer erfolgreich eingetragen werden kann. Gute Reise weiterhin!

[@XT500Adventures]

Miracle indeed, this was a lot of fun to watch, and that is one lucky XT500!! Have fun & be safe!! Cheers!

[@Goyourheartest]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it. Thank to Alaattin, the xt took me safe and sound to Zahedan. Next stop Pakistan 🙌🏼

[@joachimstegemann5126]

If humans joining with love in their hearts, anything is possible then. We thank you dear friend Alaattin and specialist in Istanbul for your help and efforts making all this creative work and stuff. It is such a big help for Melanie on her mission. God bless you and your family❤😎👍🏼

[@Goyourheartest]

Thank you Papa! Love bends circumstances. It’s the bridge to miracles. We just have to walk across… ♥️

[@WithintheBeyond]

Wow! Great Episode! I love this man! His passion for the machine leaks through your camera! Mausi must be ecstatic afterwards for being treated by such an amazing doctor! Loved it overall

[@Goyourheartest]

Thank you S! I love Alaattin as well. He is a real master and the video is simply just a reflection of his skills and passion. Truly one of a kind. I might not be where I am with Mousi, if he didn’t put his magical hands on her. Never forget… still one of the miracles of this epic journey ♥️

[@zincirdisli]

This man is one of the most important mechanics not only in Turkey but also in the world. We are so lucky to have him.

[@Goyourheartest]

Great comment. I agree. ☺️ Thank you!

[@Goyourheartest]

Great comment. I agree. ☺️ Thank you!

[@backtofitzgerald00]

What a gem this guy is!!

[@Goyourheartest]

True! He’s just amazing ! ♥️

[@urieleduardoescobarvelasqu6570]

Eres un mujer muy valiente,yo también tengo una Yamaha tt 500 saludos desde Colombia

[@Goyourheartest]

You’re a lucky one as well, then ☺️ This must be the most precious motorcycle ever build. I love it. Thank you for your lovely greeting! Much love from Thailand! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Roolis77]

super nice guy

[@phytrek]

What a brave and enthusiastic machanic!!! HERO you are!

[@Goyourheartest]

He is a hero. It doesn’t take a hero to travel the world, but heroes you’ll find along the way 🙌🏼

[@nihadibrahim1]

Tolle Video, was hat die ganze Aufbau und Service gekostet?

[@noel3070]

Looks like you're having a wonderful time and very lucky to find such great people to help repair your bike. Your bike seems to be very easy to start, I have an XT that I have restored and really love riding it but find it difficult to start when it's warm, cold start is very easy.

[@Goyourheartest]

Hey, yes, it’s a magical time out here and Alaattin has been one if the most magnificent encounters 🙌🏼 Sorry to hear it. She does start easy. No matter how cold or warm it is. I’m very lucky, indeed. Did you try to time her ignition again?

[@erencuhadar7042]

Alaattin is the greatest mechanic master of all time!!! We are so lucky to have him! And my motocycle and me also recorded in this session 😂 we are famous too after that video 😜 lastly, nice to meet you again melanie!! Greetings from istanbul!

[@Goyourheartest]

I agree! Thank you for commenting. I hope to see you again, one day soon! Much love to you and Alaattin! Pleas give him a hug next time you see him! Miss hanging out with you ♥️

[@erencuhadar7042]

@@Goyourheartest I will! We miss you too! See you soon again..Big hugs!

[@mototramp]

One does not simply cross Istambul for a day likewise without made a friend for a whole life, isn't it?

[@Goyourheartest]

Same for Yekaterinburg, my dear friend ♥️

[@robertkueper2403]

Hallo , nette Story ! Sagt mal , was ist das denn für ein toller grosser Tank ? Ist das ein Reinschlüssel ?

[@Goyourheartest]

Namaste, danke. Der Tank wurde vor knapp 40 Jahren von Bernd Tesch designed und in Auftrag gegeben. Auflage 9. Ist Aluminium, aber ich meine nicht, dass es ein Reinschlüssel ist. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@robertkueper2403]

....und wieviel Liter hat der Tank ?

[@Goyourheartest]

28 Liter. Komme, je nach möglichem Fahrstil, knapp 600km damit.

[@se9077]

Top Handwerker👌

[@grumpopzijnmashfifty3109]

The xt has pretty much the same motor as the sr. Pretty much indestructable with minimum maintance. Owned a 1980 sr. 36 hp . A view things i always hated about the motor. It tended to overheat when it got to 30dg celcius day temp. That would happen like clockwork afyer 4 or 5 hours straight riding. It fucked up my motor. And had a partial rebuild. The single oilline to the cam is not enough. Better get the double one. The oilpump is barley doing its job. But those things can easly be fixed. The things that pissed me of the most wer the needle barings in the swingarm. Someone must have had a brainfart putting those things in. And the clutch was bloody horrible. Same system as on the yamaha fs1 moped. Really,? Its a crappy system. But after all that ranting. I did love my sr . Great little thumper. Still regret selling it knowing what i know now about the bike. .. keep riding safely