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Anything and everything about motorcycles. Vlogs, DIY Maintenance, Reviews, and Riding.
Maybe the best all-around motorcycle ride in the US!
This ride on the BMW R1250RT rental bike takes us from Topock, AZ, along the historic route 66 to Oatman, AZ. The journey gets exciting from there, going through the Arizona Sidewinder!
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On the way to Historic Route 66 and the Arizona Sidewinder
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I leave Barstow, California on my rented BMW R1250RT motorcycle before sunrise, forget to fill up with gas, endure a two hour ride through the Mojave desert with the sun directly in my eyes, and arrive at the start of the Arizona Sidewinder, the historic route 66 to Oatman, Arizona.
I wasn't expecting this beautiful ride! Sausalito, San Francisco, to Barstow
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Riding the BMW R1250RT, scratch the surface of how amazing Sausalito is. Blessed with great weather, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, followed by a surprisingly easy ride through downtown San Francisco. A long trip through the desert leads safely to Barstow for the night. Beach Party - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/li...
Riding Through The World's Largest Trees. Avenue of the Giants
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A ride on the BMW R1250RT through northwest California. Areas include Crescent City, Avenue of the Giants Redwood Forest, and Mendocino County wine region. 00:00 Crescent City, CA 01:49 The rainy coast 03:50 Pacific Ocean photo op 04:38 Stuck in the mud 04:49 Arcata Bay 05:28 Eureka 06:55 Misty Mountains of Rio Del 08:22 Ride through Avenue of the Giants 18:07 Back on the highway, route 101 sou...
Redwood Highway US 199, the ride of a lifetime!
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Slow Rider rides the rental BMW R1250RT along the picturesque US 199 Redwood Highway, from Grant’s Pass Oregon to Crescent City on the California coast. 00:00 Leaving Grants Pass, OR 03:13 Sweet Cron sign 03:22 Cave Junction, OR 03:57 Welcome to California 04:53 Burned trees 12:10 Crescent City, CA
Rogue Valley: Oregon's Best Kept Secret for motorcycle riding
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Slow Rider rides around Grants Pass and the Rogue Valley area in Oregon. Topics include: GoPro helmet mounts - ChinMounts vs MotoRadds. BMW R1250RT features like the adjustable windshield, panniers, adaptive cruise control, linked brakes, heated grips and seat. The BMW Motorrad app and Navigation. Oregon wineries. Padded biking underwear. Outdoors activities in Rogue Valley.
From Hell to Paradise: A Journey Through Death Valley to Oregon - Slow Rider vlog #3
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I take my EagleRider rental bike, a BMW R1250RT through Death Valley and up Route 395 through California on my way to Oregon. A mishap with my ChinMount GoPro mount ends the video earlier than expected. 00:00 Riding through Death Valley 02:30 Out of Death Valley and heading up 395 in California 03:15 Sierra Nevada Mountains 04:15 Problems with GoPro helmet mount
Las Vegas to Death Valley - Slow Rider vlog #2
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I flew from Baltimore to Las Vegas, renting a bike from Eaglerider for a trip to Grants Pass in southern Oregon. I thought I was getting a Yamaha FJR1300, but was surprised to end up with a BMW R1250RT! In this vlog I leave Las Vegas and ride to Death Valley. 00:00 Airports 00:21 Arrived in Las Vegas 01:07 Picking up the rental bike 02:09 First impressions of the BMW R1250RT 11:16 Problems with...
The Most Stressful Commute in America? - Slow Rider vlog #1
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You're coming to work with me this morning on the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. Riding from Maryland's Eastern Shore, over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, to Annapolis. I'm talking about: Stock tires that are lasting too long, A crazy incident at Ocean City Bike week 2024, Why you didn't see any videos from me this summer, And a rather exciting motorbike trip coming up!
Why did I get the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT?
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Let me tell you why I got the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. The sport touring category isn't exactly crowded these days. The GSX-S100GT is one of the most affordable new sport tourers available. It is more sport than tourer, with a 999 cc high revving inline 4 cylinder engine. This 500 pound bike is equally capable of mildly cruising around town, or eye-watering acceleration and speeds when opened up.
Does the RYKER STEERING STABILIZER make a difference?
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Watch this before spending your hard-earned money on an expensive steering stabilizer for the Ryker! One of the most common complaints about the Can-Am Ryker is the instability of the steering on uneven roads. There are some snake oil or placebo cures out there, so in this video I find out the truth to the question: Is the steering stabilizer worth it? I also get temporarily distracted from the...
Top 3 Ryker Mods (and 1 bonus)
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Check out my favorite Can-Am Ryker add-ons. These extras will give your Ryker the additional functionality it needs for comfort and storage. Top case: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F37SVLN Handlebars: www.helibars.com/can-am-brp/can-am-ryker-rally-sport-ace-helibars-ergonomic-handlebar-all-years/ Windshield: can-am-shop.brp.com/on-road/us/en/219401032-adventure-adjustable-windshield.html
Why you should get a Heritage Softail
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Having ridden the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail (AKA Heritage Classic) motorcycle for several thousand miles over the last year, it is time for my quick review. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Appearance 0:33 Comfort 1:36 Engine 2:08 Fuel 2:22 Brakes 2:43 Handling 3:33 Quality 4:03 Maintenance & Cost 4:18 Who is the Heritage for?
Ryker Sway Bar Link Upgrade - Worth it?
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Ryker Sway Bar Link Upgrade - Worth it?
Ready to get your 3 Wheel Motorcycle license? You will be after this!
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Ready to get your 3 Wheel Motorcycle license? You will be after this!
Ryker Mirror Upgrade - Cheap, easy, and good!
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Ryker Mirror Upgrade - Cheap, easy, and good!
Can-Am Ryker Rally - My first impressions
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Can-Am Ryker Rally - My first impressions
Make sure your Harley-Davidson can do this
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Make sure your Harley-Davidson can do this
Perfect storage solution for motorcycles
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Perfect storage solution for motorcycles
Tips for replacing a motorcycle battery
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Tips for replacing a motorcycle battery
Fix wind buffeting on your motorcycle
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Fix wind buffeting on your motorcycle
What's new for the 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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What's new for the 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S
How not to clean motorcycle wheel spokes
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How not to clean motorcycle wheel spokes
Replacing rear turn signals on a Harley-Davidson
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Replacing rear turn signals on a Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail cruising Delaware back roads
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Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail cruising Delaware back roads
What is the name of the new turn signal bar
www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFLOR0U Biker's Choice Rear Turn Signal Bar
Mine was stolen at 2 am according to footage I found it at 9 or 10 around the block in an abandoned lot. Although the mofo who took it live on the st on the side of the building.
Legendary extremely helpfully video thanks. Just bought one for my 2023 model. Thanks for the "how to" video - I will be doing mine this weekend. HI from Australia. I pick this 14" ( 350) Carbon Delkevic from a few video on RUclips such as yours. Thanks.
My only hesitation in buying this bike is the chain drive. How often do you have to clean and lube it? And how do you do that on long-distance trips? Thanks in advance.
"That's one of those cars that doesn't come with turn signals," he says, just before he turns without using his signals.
Fake news!
Hi I have a 23 rally 900 , got in storage now like the Handel bar the upgrade that I have done are for safety splash cards on the front keep the gravel from hitting you and the gear lock out is a must park it and with a key locked it out and of other upgrades the steering damper is a must made a big difference on my bike
same issue here on my 97 fat boy. The fork deflectors WORK, but, they are ugly . So weigh your options
I am 71 years old and sold the last Harley I will ever own last Fall. I paid $37,000 plus taxes and other charges making the total price about $40,000 and it broke down four times within the first year. I still wanted something to ride so I bought a Kawasaki Eliminator SE for a little over $5800 counting taxes and other charges it total $7,000 out the door and it is a blast to ride I have enjoyed every mile of the smooth perforence, quickness and the quiet exhaust. I equipped it with a rear carrier, a 29 liter Givi topcase, windshield, and I changed the front spocket to lower the RPM's a bit at highway speeds. It is no 1000cc bike like yours, but it will go from 0-80 a lot quicker than any Harley I ever owned. Plus it gets 65-66 MPG, the insurance is only $148 a year for full converage. If I ever start touring again (motorcycle vacations) I might look at the Suzuki 1000 or the Kawasaki 1000. but for now I am just glad to be riding. One of the best bikes I ever owned was a Suzuki 1500 Intruder LC. I put 87,300 miles on that one. Thanks for the video, ride safe and enjoy every journey.
Thanks for sharing that. It's pretty incredible when you think about the quality versus cost. The Eliminator looks like a great bike too.
Let the haters hate and the lovers love.
You could have just twisted the stock bars around and it would have been the same thing as aftermarket, that’s what I did
My own experience over 8 years of riding the Vulcan S: 1. Performance: For a 650cc bike, this bike can be ridden fast. It redlines at 9000 rpm. The fastest I've ridden it is 163 km/h. I had panniers, no windscreen and I weigh 100kgs. It was revving at around 7,500 rpm. At 6000 rpm it feels unstressed and can maintain a consistent 130 km/h. 2. Comfort: By far, this is the most uncomfortable bike I've ever owned. The forward controls mean that all road undulations are transmitted directly to the rider's lower back because it is virtually impossible to soak up rough terrain by standing on the pegs. I tried pulling back the controls as far back as possible and even installed footboards but the effect was minimal. 3. Power delivery: I did not find the throttle to be all that twitchy but the engine braking effect is considerable. The rider really has to shift down while simultaneously giving the bike some throttle to smoothen the downshift. 4. Handling: This is the bike's strongest point. Cruisers are not normally easily manoeuverable because of the extended fork but the Vulcan S is very flickable enabling the rider to take corners at elevated speed. 5: Cost: Reasonable purchase price and servicing costs. I did notice much higher consumption when ridden hard. Under normal conditions I can normally do 280 kms to 300 kms on a full tank. Riding it at 130 km/h will take the range down to well below 200 kms on a full tank. 6. Reliability: The bike is very reliable as one expects from Japanese bikes. On three occasions, the engine just shut out for no apparent reason. There was no problem starting it straight away, but these instances were the only ones where the bike did not behave as expected. 7. Build quality: Some rust is appearing. I have a 13 year old European bike and I must say that the build quality is much better on European models but I would'nt say that the build quality on the Vulcan is bad. 8. Brakes: I would say the brakes do their job very well. I don't think I've had a bike that had such effective rear brakes. Conclusion: Where it not for the insanely uncomfortable sitting position of the Vulcan, I would have no hesitation in saying that this is the best bike I've ever had. Kawasaki should not have placed them so forward. On the Kawasaki Eliminator, for example, the controls are further back so that the knees and the ankles of the rider are in a perpendicular line giving the rider's back some respite.
Fork fangs work great for me. Put it on my Softail Deuce, cut out the buffetting. They were for the Heritage, but I drilled holes to make them fit my removeable windshield.
Looks like your suspension was set to "road". The "dynamic" is so much better as the bike does not bounce as much. There is nothing wrong with the gas cap. Once you shut off the bike, there is a timer that starts before you open the gas tank. If you pass that time frame (don't know how many seconds) it won't open. So, restart the bike, shut it off and re-open the gas tank. That's it. It is a safety issue as you may know how anal the German Engineers are. I had nothing but BMW Bikes in the last 10 years and never had an issue.
That makes total sense about the timer on the gas cap, thank you!
fantastic ride my friend.
That is a ride everyone wants to take.
Can you mount the rear storage w just 2 screws?
I wouldn't want to myself. But if I had to I would use some loctite on the bolts. And definitely don't overload the case with a lot of weight.
@@slowridertv trying to avoid drilling
@@richardlee4438 I just saw that someone else in the comments used two brackets. They said it was pretty stable.
I prefer the looks of Suzi's accessory Touring screen, with the vertical lip, but I can't say if it works any better. Can anything be done to help the lighting?
Can i add quick release sissy bar after the saddle bag conversion
Yep! There is a separate hardware kit for the quick detach equipment. You will need two parts. HD part number: 90200641A (Quick Detach Saddlebag Conversion Kit) and HD part number 90200670 (Hardware mounting point kit)
@@slowridertv Thank you
I have a 2004 heritage so those kits should work on mine too.
Literally clicked on the video just to say how much of an abomination that clip on windshield extension is to the aesthetics of that bike. Absolutely horrendous.
"When i get my first ticket, im going back to a harley"... Immediately whacks the throttle and rips to 140. LOLOL
Great video, thanks! I checked the link for the lights and it look like its for up to an 08 street glide? What year is your heritage and was this the same one you used? Thanks!
Thank you! My Softail is a 2016. Dennis Kirk website sells the same part so you can check to see if it fits your bike www.denniskirk.com/bikers-choice/chrome-rear-turn-signal-lights-and-bar-w-amber-lens-161800.p2104023.prd/2104023.sku?srsltid=AfmBOooMDqjv0HNwkUA9RrYl0lmwxM6BIVhSGyL3ctToBmvbG2edsGjE
The cars and road look tiny compared to the trees. Nice ride!
Thanks! Yeah it looks like a toy road in some parts.
I never understood these riders wanting to "experience different bikes". I've been riding motorcycles since 1973 and never had more than one motorcycle. Sometimes I had a car but no motorcycle . I just want to get around. I don't need any of his gas guzzlers.
I can’t stop watching this
Did you see or hear any Bigfoot?
Oh yes. I saw a Bigfoot in a field just outside Grants Pass.
What camera and microphone? And, are you using it with a chest mount? Excellent video and audio quality.
Thanks. The audio quality can be tricky to get. I'm using a Rode lav mic taped to the inside front of the helmet. Mic is plugged into a GoPro mic adapter. The GoPro is mounted to the helmet with a MotoRadds chin mount.
There are settings on the phone you need to change so that you don’t need the phone screen on or be on the app to use navigation
Thank you! I wish I had spent more time to figure that out.
Wow, nice ride!
this is a 2023 RT? I take it- you generally are happy with it (easy to do 250 miles on a single tank- in relative comfort)? Somehow I keep thinking- on a fj-09 with a seat height of 33.3. inches- the RT somehow always looks a bit 'small'- and I wonder if foot pegs position doesn't begin to cause knee pains/aches..
It was a rental, so I don't even know which year it was. I found the riding position quite comfortable, although I am not very tall. The seat does have two position. I was using the lower position. The higher position increases the height by about 20 mm I think.
Thanks for posting that. I have ridden that road a few times on my bike and a lot more times in a car. My dad lived in Northern California and I took that route from where I live in Oregon. I ride like you, safely. I was waiting for that long tunnel but you must have edited it out. Great video and I really appreciate it. Ride Safe!
Thanks for the comment! I will make sure Mrs. Slow Rider sees this since you point out that I ride safely 😁 I actually had the camera off when I went through the tunnel.
Slow Rider, This is the thing I was looking for. If you wish, I will nominate you for honorary membership into the Slowly RollingTurtles Motorcycle Club.
That definitely sounds like the MC for me!
At 2:46 I've had people pass me here too. It's posted 45 mph from GPass to town of Rogue River, but most drivers don't care about 45, they like 55 - 70+ just like you do. Thanks for a glimpse of one of my favorite rides out thru Wimer, East Evans Creek, Sam's Valley, etc. Also, my GoPro Chin Mount fell off exactly as you describe (detached on the factory glue side). Fortunately, my camera is tethered to the helmet by a string, so the camera didn't hit the road surface. Once home again, I cleaned the bare Chin Mount twice with two alcohol pads, heated the glue patch on the helmet over a flame, and the Chin Mount has now remained glued for 5 months. Your other mount also looks secure, and I hope it continues to give good service.
AWESOME!!! That looks like an amazing ride, thanks for sharing!!!
Not gonna lie I want to buy it
I just bought a 2016 Fatboy from a dealer (but not a Harley Davidson Dealer) They gave me two barrel keys but I didn’t think about the security system and know all bikes don’t have it but looked up the VIN and it shows my bike did come with a security system so how am I able to start the bike without the fob? Can I purchase a new fob from a Harley Davidson Dealer? I don’t want to go on a road trip and have trouble with this. It’s a really nice bike but a problem like that would piss me off so want to make sure it’s not a future issue.
Before checking with a dealer, I'd try a private locksmith. They can often sell and program remotes for cars.
Where did you buy it?
Somewhere in Cumberland Maryland
Better be careful thats the legendary k5 GSXR engine, I want one so bad lol. Nice bike!
Thanks! You got me curious to see what the used market looks like for these bikes. I was surprised to not see many under 10,000 USD. Maybe over the next year or two...
I have a '22, 15K miles now, and I see that many have made the same modifications. However, one can order the taller and wider Touring screen direct from Suzuki. It does a better job, but at 6"2", I also added a Puig visor. The only real issue I've found is locating a replacement air filter at a reasonable price. A shop manual is a good investment, as the bike is very easy to work on once the plastics are removed. I've replaced the stock brake pads as well to address the lackluster performance of the stock with EBC semi sintered, and found a great deal on a set of Dunlop RoadSmart 4 to replace the stock RoadSport 2. I went through 3 sets of the stock tires before upgrading, and looking forward to the longevity and enjoying the performance/handling boost. They indeed work better. I found a source for Ecstar R9000 oil, things seem to run smoother on full synthetic, especially the blipper. Added Denali fender mounted S4 aux lights to the front and their rear lights to the back. The last thing I'm going to splurge on is the Sargent seat that another poster recommended, the stock seat is not comfortable for touring, Suzuki should have gone premium on a GT bike.
This is November 2024 a lot has changed with this motorcycle and I mean a lot
Other than paint colors?
Nice bike would love to own one but if I didn't lose my license after getting one it would be the end of me. Sadly I think I may just be to old for that much now.
Thank you for video what type sway bar?
That is the stock sway bar with different links.
Worst example
If i need to add oil, do i do it on a cold or hot bike?
It would be best to run the engine for a few minutes at idle, then let it sit for about 2 minutes. Check the oil level, and add oil as necessary.
@@slowridertv thank you!
The gas cap being stuck has to be the stupidest thing I've seen on a modern bike. I cant believe its common enough where there is youtube videos on it. I expected better from the Germans. Great video!
Life in USA would be lot more easy if people would bother reading the manual. Cheers from Germany
@@jesam75 Looking at the manual, the only thing I did not do was use the centre stand. It worked today though, so perhaps I am missing something.
I know what it is All Ineed to know is how to reprogram it. That iis it!
How many numbers in the pin?
Pretty sure it is 5 digits
Love the Vulcan S so much I made a channel around it 🖖
Here's my opinion. It is a very good bike and you can have fun with it! It's easy to ride, you will have fun at cruising but also when you wanna hit some corners. You can't corner as you can with a sport bike, but you can corner more than with a Harley or an Indian. Highway riding is possible for sure. But in Germany we actually try to avoid highways. We have a lot of more fun at landscape roads. The stock exhaust sound sucks in my opinion but actually alomost every stock sound is boring. With another pipe that problem should be fixed. Well you don't have a V-Twin sound on that bike. If you like that, nothing is better than a Harley or maybe Indian. But I like how the Vulcan S looks like. In that case I can hardly find a Harley that would really look good to me.
Got my install completed today. Huge difference, easy install took little over one hour. Great install and video. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad it was helpful. Thanks for letting me know.
Test rode the GX1000 version. A fine bike indeed. Feels slower than an MT09 for some reason despite 30 horsepower up. The weight perhaps. Doesn't feel like a rocket like the Yamaha does. But it's plenty fast enough. Probably faster acceleration at highway speeds. The bike is well built, and has one of the best quick shifters I have tried.
I don't think it's the weight but the length of the bike. The suzuki is low and long which will make the bike feel less raucous but also more stable at high speed.