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How to use a tubeless repair kit on a motorcycle (the nasty sticky type)
Clumsy old me attempting to fix a punctured motorcycle tyre.
Don't really know what I'm doing, but figured it would be fun to make something easy seem hard.
As always, feel free to leave a (funny) comment complimenting my craftsmanship .
For those who are worried, this particular tyre hasn't got much life left anyway, and will soon be replaced.
#bmwr1200rt #makelifearide #howto #diycrafts #Michelin
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Видео

Bad start of the 2025 riding season R1200RT
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First day riding after Christmas holiday. Was looking forward on starting the new season, but the fun soon ended. Rear tire run flat with only 0,5 bar left apparently. It does prove the importance of a proper pre ride check though. Tpms did the job for me today.
BMW R1200RT DOHC commute through Ghent Seaport
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Just another commute, this time I had to cross a small section of Ghent seaport.
BMW R1200RT in Brussels Is it any good as a commuter motorcycle?
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Impression of an early morning rush hour commute, to and in Brussels. Lane splitting / filtering is legal in Belgium, although there are some rules to apply.
BMW R1200RT DOHC motorcycle travel in Luxemburg
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Small part of a 3 days trip crossing Belgium, France and Luxembourg. Together with 2 fine Moto Guzzi's, a lovely Ducati and a BMW R1150 as the leader. Late september, with fallen leaves on wet roads kept the speed below average and turned it into a mostly relaxed ride. Great fun nonetheless. If you have any questions, or would like to comment, please feel free to do so.
BMW R1200RT boxer engine sound
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BMW R1200RT 2010 model. Been experimenting with the audio recording this time. Just another days work, leaving the office in Ghent to visit a building site in Zelzate. Other than a small part of Ghent there is no scenery nor are there winding roads. The sound of the twin boxer engine plays the main role in this one.
BMW R1200RT a 1200km daytrip heading home from France, back to Belgium
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Not your average daily ride, this one. Heading home after vacation in the south of France. It took me 14h to get home, but I enjoyed every minute. Been playing with the new 360 camera, not sure if it's a plus.
Commuting on a BMW R1200RT 6th March 2024 P2
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I Ride motorcycles for a living. No, not really, but at least I get paid whilst doing so, and that’s close enough. Based in Flanders Belgium, and very much in love with anything on two wheels with an engine. Been riding motorcycles since 1997 and had my share of bikes since then. Not particularly talented, nor do I have anything interesting to say, thus by no means a moto vlogger. This video wi...
Commuting on a BMW R1200RT 6th March 2024 P1
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I Ride motorcycles for a living. No, not really, but at least I get paid whilst doing so, and that’s close enough. Based in Flanders Belgium, and very much in love with anything on two wheels with an engine. Been riding motorcycles since 1997 and had my share of bikes since then. Not particularly talented, nor do I have anything interesting to say, thus by no means a moto vlogger. This video wi...
Mistral slip-on on a Moto Guzzi V9, Sound comparison
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Mistral slip-on on a Moto Guzzi V9, Sound comparison
Harley Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Road trip
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Harley Davidson Sportster Forty Eight Road trip
Roadtrip France 2020
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Roadtrip France 2020
VFR800f achtjes draaien.
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VFR800f achtjes draaien.
Honda VFR800f
Просмотров 31 тыс.8 лет назад
Honda VFR800f
Honda VFR800fi circuit Zolder 15/06/2015
Просмотров 6599 лет назад
Honda VFR800fi circuit Zolder 15/06/2015
Volkswagen 1300s
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Volkswagen 1300s
Empi custom uitlaatpijpjes
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Empi custom uitlaatpijpjes
MTB Vossem 2010
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MTB Vossem 2010
HondaCb750C.mp4
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HondaCb750C.mp4
Honda CB 750 Custom
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Honda CB 750 Custom
Honda CB 750 Custom First Ride
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Honda CB 750 Custom First Ride

Комментарии

  • @Fractal379
    @Fractal379 3 дня назад

    Needed this! Thanks.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 дня назад

      @Fractal379 that’s good to hear, and you’re welcome.

  • @jandemuynck2756
    @jandemuynck2756 17 дней назад

    proper gereden☝

  • @videos40058
    @videos40058 23 дня назад

    now hush little lady dont you cry everything gonna be alrite. mm

  • @reknights4399
    @reknights4399 23 дня назад

    Ah die met de dansende wijzertjes !!! 😆🤣😉

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 21 день назад

      En zingende versnellingsbak. 🤭

  • @reknights4399
    @reknights4399 23 дня назад

    Heerlijke sound ! ❤

  • @reknights4399
    @reknights4399 23 дня назад

    Hij snort als een tevreden kater ! 👍👌

  • @reknights4399
    @reknights4399 23 дня назад

    Iets eenvoudiger dan een binnenband te moeten vervangen in de gracht tijdens een frisse kerstrit remember... 😉😆 knap werk in alle geval 👌En vergeet niet... wat je zelf doet, doe je meestal beter 😉👍👌

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 23 дня назад

      @@reknights4399 😄 dat herinner ik me nog zeer goed. En dit mag dan wel makkelijker zijn, het is zeker niet avontuurlijker of memorabeler.

  • @harrykramer7479
    @harrykramer7479 23 дня назад

    What do you think of it compared to the R1200RT

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 23 дня назад

      @@harrykramer7479 The VFR is a great sporty tourer. I have owned both the RC36/1 RC46/1 and this one. In my opinion this latest iteration lost its premium feel compared to the earlier models in their days. Basically the same motorcycle as it has always been, but it became less competitive with modern bikes than it once used to be. The R1200RT is on another level. More enjoyable for everyday use. Easier to live with, practical, more comfortable, both with and without pillion, easier and cheaper to maintain. The most versatile motorcycle I have ever owned and it keeps me interested and happy every single day with no need for anything else. And that is a first for me. I do miss my first RC36 though. I still think it is a killer bike.

    • @harrykramer7479
      @harrykramer7479 23 дня назад

      @ Yes I agree. I owned the VFR750 RC36-2. Riding on that bike is giving a special feeling. Like you can feel the engineers from the 80’s, 90’s. The bike is feeling top heavy but the handling is not bad. Technic from the 80’s. The R1200RT is riding much easier. It is more heavy but the weight is more on the bottom of the bike. It is going through corners so easy. It is giving me a smile from ear to ear from the moment I start the bike till the end of the ride. This is just me. I can daily ride to work, I can take corners in the neighbourhood like I am riding a sportbike (thanks to telelever!) and I can make long rides of 7 hours a day of riding. Me and the RT are just one. I like to maintain it myself. Maybe the bike is not so sexy as a cbr or R1, but even for a touring bike it looks great in my opinion. I wished I bought it 10 motorcycles back.

  • @janmikoaj3122
    @janmikoaj3122 23 дня назад

    Too much electronic is in these motorcycles! :)

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 23 дня назад

      @@janmikoaj3122 gone are the days where your first corner turn would alert you. 😄

    • @harrykramer7479
      @harrykramer7479 23 дня назад

      @@smirnaft Well we don’t really need those things but they can save your life some day. Like ABS, you don’t need it for years till you are in that one situation..

  • @suzyamerica4679
    @suzyamerica4679 24 дня назад

    Is that bike a K26 model? Very interesting, didn't know that low tire pressure could trigger a general fault code on the dash. Hope it was a simple fix :)

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 24 дня назад

      @@suzyamerica4679 it is, it does and it was. 😄 Back on the road again.

  • @Gent_Rider
    @Gent_Rider 24 дня назад

    Dat is inderdaad geen goed begin om 2025 te willen inzetten. vorige winter ook meegemaakt was nog maar net de hoek om in de straat waar ik woon & kreeg ook een melding dat mijn achterband 0.90 bar maar had , direct mij aan de kant gezet met 4 pinkers aan en mijn Bosch Easypump bij de hand genomen en mijn band langzaam laten oppompen tot 2.85 bar. uiteindelijk bleek na nader onderzoek dat er een klein nageltje in mijn middenprofiel zat.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 24 дня назад

      @@Gent_Rider ik moet het lek nog zoeken, maar eigenlijk is de band versleten en wellicht laat ik hem gewoon vervangen. Is allemaal niet erg, alleen had ik niet meer gereden sinds kerst en ik keek uit naar de eerste rit. Wel liever een lekke band in mijn eigens straat dan ergens onderweg.

    • @Gent_Rider
      @Gent_Rider 24 дня назад

      @@smirnaft helemaal eens met uw reactie

    • @harrykramer7479
      @harrykramer7479 24 дня назад

      @@smirnaftMijn bandendruksensor achter werkt niet meer maar als ik dit zo zie dan is het geen overbodige luxe het te laten maken. Bij mij brand het uitroepteken continue en knippert niet. Waarschijnlijk omdat het helemaal geen signaal meer krijgt achter. Voor werkt nog wel.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 24 дня назад

      @@harrykramer7479 het is alleszins een luxe. Maar ikzelf vind het wel prettig om in een oogopslag te weten of de bandendruk nog goed is. In afwachting van je nieuwe sensor kan je de foutmelding wel laten uitschakelen door de sensor uit het systeem te halen. In feite kan je dat ook zelf met iets als de motoscan app en een OBD adapter.

    • @Gent_Rider
      @Gent_Rider 23 дня назад

      Mijn achterband sensor is bij het laatste beurt vervangen geweest het batterij was aan het mankeren

  • @stevetaylor8698
    @stevetaylor8698 28 дней назад

    The clocks are good in subdued light but awful in full sun. But still love my RT

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 28 дней назад

      @@stevetaylor8698 I agree. I tend to watch my speed on the Navi rather than on the clocks.

  • @harrykramer7479
    @harrykramer7479 Месяц назад

    Very nice view. I enjoyed the ride 👍🏼

  • @harrykramer7479
    @harrykramer7479 Месяц назад

    I like your vids! I own the same model year! Commuting on the RT is just a party. I use it even in winter. Can you make a walk around someday? Keep it up.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft Месяц назад

      @@harrykramer7479 thanks. And indeed, the wind protection makes all the difference for an enjoyable ride in winter. I’ll consider a walk around. But it has been properly used over the years and is by no means a show bike.

    • @harrykramer7479
      @harrykramer7479 Месяц назад

      @@smirnaftThe RT is not ment to be a showbike. Mine is not perfect either 😂

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft Месяц назад

      @@harrykramer7479 exactly right. It is ment to be ridden.

  • @harrykramer7479
    @harrykramer7479 Месяц назад

    Very nice! Where did you put the mic?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft Месяц назад

      @@harrykramer7479 thank you. The mic was installed on the rear mudguard.

    • @harrykramer7479
      @harrykramer7479 Месяц назад

      @@smirnaftThat is working fine! No wind and good exhaust sound

  • @kevinfarrell5778
    @kevinfarrell5778 2 месяца назад

    Magic mate ...greetings from London, ... great vlog..

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 2 месяца назад

      @@kevinfarrell5778 Thank you, happy to hear you seem to have enjoyed it. Greetings from Ghent.

  • @palomashr
    @palomashr 2 месяца назад

    Nice RT, nice ride! What GPS navigator is this?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 2 месяца назад

      @@palomashr thanks, the navigator is a Garmin XT.

    • @iiturregui
      @iiturregui Месяц назад

      Is it integrated with the bike systems like the oem one?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft Месяц назад

      @@iiturregui no it is not possible to integrate the Garmin. In my case I’m not missing out, since my bike isn’t equipped with the wonderwheel.

  • @suzyamerica4679
    @suzyamerica4679 2 месяца назад

    The RT is certainly the correct vehicle to use for that kind of riding. Such precise steering. But the authority model would be better for lane splitting. Its side luggage is more low profile.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 2 месяца назад

      Indeed, the authority model would be more convenient through tight spaces, but it manages nonetheless. Thank you for watching.

  • @taylorgilkespie4572
    @taylorgilkespie4572 2 месяца назад

    Happy Harley Days. Ride Easy.

  • @udokaleck439
    @udokaleck439 2 месяца назад

    ...by the way...one daughter lives in Brussels! Belgium is a beautiful country with friendly people 🥰 just the Belgian traffic rules??? As a German, I will never understand them...sometimes right of way in a roundabout, sometimes not, traffic lights in a roundabout??? 🤐 sometimes right of way has the right, sometimes not...somehow confusing! It's easier for us...😉🤣😂😅😅😅

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 2 месяца назад

      @@udokaleck439 well thank you. We do try our best to make everyone feel welcome i suppose. As for the traffic rules. I grew up with them, but can imagine they can be confusing. Although they shouldn’t. In Belgium, we even have some slightly different rules between the French and Dutch speaking parts.

  • @udokaleck439
    @udokaleck439 2 месяца назад

    ...by the way...one daughter lives in Brussels! Belgium is a beautiful country with friendly people 🥰 just the Belgian traffic rules??? As a German, I will never understand them...sometimes right of way in a roundabout, sometimes not, traffic lights in a roundabout??? 🤐 sometimes right of way has the right, sometimes not...somehow confusing! It's easier for us...😉🤣😂😅😅😅

  • @megmeg2949
    @megmeg2949 2 месяца назад

    For me 1200km day trip is too long and too tiring😅

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 23 дня назад

      I can imagine. It is a bit of a challenge indeed. It is definitely tiring and probably not wise. It usually takes me 3 days of relaxed touring to get there. I just didn’t have the time to do so this year.

  • @benjaminlibotte8471
    @benjaminlibotte8471 3 месяца назад

    So what are the rules of filtering? Also I see you filter at low speed in heavy traffic but not above a certain speed, while i saw another motorcycle pass you and the traffic at higher speed. Is that for your own safety becuase I have seen motorcycle pass me in traffic at around 80-100km/u near Brussels. I too am looking at an RT (I am a beginner biker) also at 20.40 you ride between 1st and 2nd lane, i thought it was only between 2nd and 3rd lane. Am I missing something? Thanks

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@benjaminlibotte8471 Hi. In short, you are not allowed to exceed 50km/h when filtering and you can not filter with a speed difference higher than 20km/h. It is both for safety, as it is simply the law, when you see me merging back into the lane, once the cars picked up speed. You can filter between the most left lanes, if other lanes merge from the left (they mostly merge from the right) you may end up in between first and second like I did for a short distance.

  • @rickystinson4602
    @rickystinson4602 3 месяца назад

    Bonjour Donc au final vous diriez que c'est une bonne commuting bike ou quel est trop large pour passer dans les bouchons et qu'il vaut mieux acheté une moto plus fine ?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      Bonjour. Pour l'autoroute, il est parfait. Mais il peut y avoir de meilleures alternatives pour le trafic urbain. Conduire sans les valises latérales serait un peu utile. Cela dépend donc de la proportion de trafic routier par rapport à la ville sur votre itinéraire.

  • @M_AyG
    @M_AyG 3 месяца назад

    11:57 pétage de câble 🤪🐴 J'adore, le son est complètement démoniaque, encore une excellente balade!!! Mon choix est clair et définitif: R1200rt 2010/2013 🙏 Tes videos sont le point final de ma liste d'arguments pour passer le cap et acheter cette monture Impossible de ne pas rever, ce moteur est incroyable

  • @M_AyG
    @M_AyG 3 месяца назад

    Bonjour Superbe machine Une balade de plus grandiose a bord de cette somptueuse moto Question ? Combien te coute elle par an pour les entretiens ? Merci et bonne route ✌️

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@M_AyG bonjour. J'ai payé 220 pour un petit entretien les dernières fois. Pour un entretien majeur, c'est plus de 400 € chez le concessionnaire BMW.

    • @M_AyG
      @M_AyG 3 месяца назад

      @@smirnaft bonjour compatriote, merci de parler français Je passe ma circulation A1 ce vendredi même, demain, dernière leçon de conduite.... Je rêve d'un R1200RT 2010/2013, modèle avec le double arbre a came! C'est une moto qui me fait rêver chaques jours, j'aime regarder tes vidéos, je m'imagine déjà sur ma bécane.... La seule chose qui me bloquais: le coût élevé des entretiens, le coût annuel de maintenance.... Finalement,je lis de plus en plus que c'est pas si terrible que ça! Tant qu'il n'y a pas de problème......

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@M_AyG Permettez-moi de vous souhaiter bonne chance pour votre examen A1 de vendredi. Je suis contente de savoir que les vidéos vous plaisent et que cela vous fait rêver d'en posséder une. Et c'est vrai. Il faut en effet tenir compte des frais de maintenance. Cela s'applique à chaque moto. Mais vous serez surpris d'apprendre que de toutes les motos que j'ai possédées, celle-ci semble être l'une des moins chères à posséder et à utiliser.

    • @M_AyG
      @M_AyG 3 месяца назад

      @@smirnaft Bonjour l'ami Merci beaucoup pour tes encouragements! Puis je te demander le modèle de ta RT ? Son année et son kilométrage lors de l achat!?? Et aujourd'hui, combien de kilomètres avez-vous parcouru ensemble ? Effectivement je lis tout et son contraire concernant cette magnifique machine, il est sûr et certain, une moto demande une maintenance rigoureuse mais quand je lis sur certains Forum qu'il faut un budget minimum de 2k/3k par an pour entretenir une RT, cela est effrayant....tes paroles relativise ma vision des choses, et puis.......ne sont malades que les gens qui vont chez le médecin, cela sous entend que généralement les forums c'est surtout de la négativité, quand tout va bien, on le notifie moins... Oui! J'adore tes vidéos! Je me relaxe souvent le soir devant l'une de tes balades, je m'évade, je m'imagine.....je rêve! De plus j'adore ta conduite responsable, tu sais aujourd'hui......les chaînes youtube moto c'est souvent un contenu rapide et fougueux, je critique pas j'ai été le même animal sur circuit mais voilà, la route n'est pas un circuit et tes vidéos apportent une légèreté qui me touche personnellement puisque j'opte pour le même style de conduite! D'ailleurs......elle fait un son incroyable ton RT, les rétrogradages 😵😵🤪🤪😱😱 magnifique!!!! Du coup ... Échappement stock ou ???????? Pas stock....... ? Merci beaucoup, c'est beaucoup de questions, j'espère ne pas abuser Bonne route et prudence l'ami

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@M_AyG Ma RT est un modèle 2010. Je l'ai acheté en 2022 à 40 000 km et depuis, je l'ai parcouru 35 000 km en toutes saisons. Donc 75 000 au total. Et j’en suis toujours très satisfait, ce qui n’a jamais été mon habitude. C’est un fait que vous lisez principalement les histoires de personnes malchanceuses ou insatisfaites. Et je ne vais pas prétendre qu'il n'y a rien de mieux, de plus amusant ou de plus cool que le RT pour tout le monde. Mais d’après mon expérience, c’est la moto la meilleure et la plus polyvalente que j’ai possédée. Et certainement pas le plus cher pour le moment.🤞🏼 Les boxers ne sont pas difficiles à entretenir et dès le prochain entretien à 80k je le ferai juste moi-même, maintenant que j'ai à nouveau la place et le temps pour ça. De plus, j’aime aussi beaucoup le faire moi-même. Et vous décrivez complètement mon intention derrière les vidéos que je mets en ligne. Ils sont destinés aux personnes qui aiment simplement rouler et imaginer à quoi cela ressemblerait. Pour ceux qui aiment rouler, profiter du bruit du moteur et de la vue depuis la selle. Tout comme moi. Cela me fait grand plaisir d’entendre de votre part que vous le vivez vraiment de cette façon. L'échappement est un Arrow homologué, pas d'origine. Je monte un microphone juste au-dessus de l'échappement, donc le son peut être plus fort qu'en réalité. Mais ça sonne effectivement bien derrière mon pare-brise ☺ Quelle que soit la moto que vous choisirez, je vous souhaite beaucoup de plaisir, de bonheur et de kilomètres en toute sécurité.

  • @harmjongman9234
    @harmjongman9234 3 месяца назад

    netjes gereden,hoor. 👌

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@harmjongman9234 ☺️

  • @harmjongman9234
    @harmjongman9234 3 месяца назад

    ....Lekker geluidje, hoor. Ik heb de 2010 uitvoering en kijk ook wel eens naar een andere uitlaat dan de stock-exhaust....Maar ben nog steeds niet overtuigd door welk merk ook....

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      Ik heb geen idee wat er allemaal beschikbaar is voor dit model. Ik kocht de mijne met deze Arrow geïnstalleerd. Is gehomologeerd en ik denk niet dat hij luider is dan de standaard, enkel de plofjes worden minder hard gedempt lijkt me. Succes met je zoektocht alleszins.

    • @M_AyG
      @M_AyG 3 месяца назад

      D'ailleurs, puis je me permettre une nouvelle question Pensez-vous qu'une fois l'échappement installé, il faut obligatoirement passer par la reprogrammation du calculateur ECU afin de réajuster les paramètres d'injection, généralement plus riche lors de l'installation échappement+filtre ???? Merci messieurs

  • @shizl73
    @shizl73 3 месяца назад

    Love mine have 2010..best bike ever❤

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@shizl73 indeed it is. What was once bought as a winter motorcycle, became my do-it-all favorite. I absolutely enjoy it.

    • @harrykramer7479
      @harrykramer7479 23 дня назад

      It is amazing indeed

  • @retroll66
    @retroll66 3 месяца назад

    Currently looking to buy a 2011 model. Of course it has an analog speedometer, but can you also see your speed on the digital screen?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@retroll66 no, you can not. I tend to check my speed on the gps rather than on the speedometer if I’m honest.

    • @retroll66
      @retroll66 3 месяца назад

      @@smirnaft Yeah that makes sense I guess. I suppose you don't actually need a digital speedo if GPS does it for you. Makes going through our lovely Dutch trajectory speed control sections on our highway a bit easier.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 3 месяца назад

      @@retroll66 not only will the GPS show you when you are speeding in a specific area. It will also warn you when you enter a controlled section and calculate your average speed within that section.

  • @vzmax
    @vzmax 4 месяца назад

    La RT est vraiment la reine de la route ! J'ai hâte de voir à quoi va ressembler la nouvelle 1300 qu'on verra d'ici quelques semaines !

  • @peterhuettenrauch2356
    @peterhuettenrauch2356 4 месяца назад

    Hi! Sounds really good. What exhaust is that? I have the same Bike but i dont like the original Sound.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 4 месяца назад

      @@peterhuettenrauch2356 Hello, finally someone asks.. 😎 It is an Arrow exhaust with European homologation ( in case that matters to you). It came with the bike when I bought it. I normally ride with the db killer inserted, but in this particular video I had it removed. It is not that much louder under normal use, but the decel pops are definitely more noticeable without. Was thinking of making a comparison video with standard exhaust and aftermarket Arrow, with and without db-killer. Not sure if anyone would be interested though.

    • @ypehille
      @ypehille 3 месяца назад

      @@smirnaft sounds nice!!!

  • @HansGurke44
    @HansGurke44 4 месяца назад

    Hi, do you still have this car? And if so, could you make another video? The 1300S is quite rare.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 4 месяца назад

      @@HansGurke44 No, i don’t, sold it in 2015. It is rather rare indeed.

  • @b_t4171
    @b_t4171 5 месяцев назад

    Draag altijd beschermende kleding, hoe kort de rit ook is!!

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 4 месяца назад

      Uhu, ongetwijfeld goed advies, maar gelukkig geen verplichting..

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 4 месяца назад

      I had a highspeed crash 4 weeks agohad i been dressed like you i would he been very badly injured always wear protective clothing ​@@smirnaft

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 4 месяца назад

      @@austinmatthews347 I’m sorry to hear you had a crash. I hope you are well. I do understand the importance of protective gear. I also enjoy life once in a while, even if it means being stupid, doing stupid things. If not I could have taken the train. Cheaper, faster and safer.

  • @davidjhobbs2732
    @davidjhobbs2732 5 месяцев назад

    Greetings to you 🖐 from Cornwall UK. I also have the same bike, very comfy, easy to ride. Great on fuel economy too and plenty fast when required. Nice weather, scenery and smooth roads 😊. I enjoy riding in Europe. I enjoyed the video 🖐.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 5 месяцев назад

      @@davidjhobbs2732 Hi there . It is indeed a very comfortable and easy bike. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for letting me know.

    • @lipsee100
      @lipsee100 4 месяца назад

      @@smirnaft I have a 2005 bike,,I,v had for 8years,,,,over the years its become more uncomfortable for me (could be old age) so I fitted bar raisers and footpeg lowering ,,it feels alot better to me (although not tested on road yet) I intend to have the seat modified ...after that I need to add some modern navigation,,, after that its France and beyond... regards sir

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 4 месяца назад

      ​@@lipsee100 It goes to show that what is comfortable for someone isn't necessarily comfortable for everyone. Good on you for not giving up on the bike, and making it fit your needs. Wishing you all the best on those future journeys.

  • @gabrielemontemurro14
    @gabrielemontemurro14 5 месяцев назад

    Sembra che stia ballando dal movimento ❤

  • @neilhay2155
    @neilhay2155 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing, nice ride. very nice seeing some of your country from a good riders view. "Australia"

  • @RidingThroughGrief
    @RidingThroughGrief 5 месяцев назад

    Nice smooth ride, I love my RT and also commute on it daily :)

  • @tinytim9413
    @tinytim9413 6 месяцев назад

    Way better 👌

  • @pierreleguay3501
    @pierreleguay3501 7 месяцев назад

    Cool garçon.... belle vidéo, bonnes musiques, le joli son de ton sportster , que demander de plus ? 😊😊😊 amitiés d'Alsace d'un side Ural rétro❤

  • @joseagudelo6604
    @joseagudelo6604 7 месяцев назад

    FANTASTIC VIEDO. PERFECT ENGINE SOUND

  • @Tullinge-biker
    @Tullinge-biker 8 месяцев назад

    Just ride, that’s the spirit. What year is your bike?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 8 месяцев назад

      It is a 2010

  • @kevinvdBerg269
    @kevinvdBerg269 8 месяцев назад

    Super gaaf ik heb precies dezelfde motor

  • @johnhembera1901
    @johnhembera1901 8 месяцев назад

    What color are the Goldtop bobber gloves? Currently their website does not list this particular color; maybe I could make a request of them Progressive 412 shocks make all the difference.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 8 месяцев назад

      Those are the waxed tan bobber gloves.

    • @johnhembera1901
      @johnhembera1901 8 месяцев назад

      @@smirnaft Thanks for the information and the response! I have ordered and received a pair; they are very comfortable.

  • @benjaminlibotte8471
    @benjaminlibotte8471 9 месяцев назад

    What riding gear do you use for typical Belgian weather?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 9 месяцев назад

      My typical gear on the RT would consist of my Stadler pants which are GoreTex and a D-Dry Dainese touring jacket, both do a good job of keeping me dry and comfortably warm. My favorite boots are Daytona Road Star GTX. Very durable and water resistant Mid season Richa gloves and an extra Hevik glove that go over them when it is really raining hard. My favorite helmet would be my Shoei Neotec II closely followed by the SHoei GT Air. The RT itself does a pretty good job of protecting you against the elements. So you can get away with more comfortable riding gear than you typically would on other motorcycles. The Heated seat and grips also help when it gets really cold in winter.

  • @TheBelino
    @TheBelino 10 месяцев назад

    Hello ! Thanks for the video, i had a Triump Bonneville and a GS750, and I just bought that same model 1200RT last week. Still quiet heavy and difficult for my body (1m70) to move it in parking or out of the garage, but indeed i dont feel the weight as soon as i ride.. For roads and highways its great, super stable, very comfortable etc. and this is why i bought it, so happy about it. However, I wanted to know how do feel with more speed on turns.. i have mountains or many curvy roads around and i took it last weekend, it was difficult for me to "embark" it and engage it well enough on turns, maybe a matter of practice & habits ?

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 10 месяцев назад

      Hi, and congrats on your purchase. And to answer your question, I don’t usually race trough the corners, but when I do, the RT seems to be very compliant. I have been riding more sportier motorcycles for years, and the RT does need a little more input on the handlebars than a sports bike typically does, but when you do you’ll notice it keeps its lean angle and can really corner well . I’m sure you will get the hang of it really soon, once you’ve put some miles on it. Basically it’s all about being smooth on the brakes and the throttle without upsetting the suspension. As for the manhandling, I don’t really notice much of a difference with other motorcycles. In fact BMW did a great job of keeping the weight relatively low for this type of motorcycle. These Twin cams RT’s weigh less than 260kg, for comparison, a stock naked T120 Bonneville for example weighs only 23kg less, that is without all the comfort of the extra 10l of fuel the RT takes, a luggage rack, (electric) windscreen and two hard side cases. I do make sure I don’t need to push it backwards up a hill or on gravel when I park, but other than that I don’t mind pulling it out of the garage. Anyway, thank you for watching, and safe travels.

    • @TheBelino
      @TheBelino 10 месяцев назад

      Awesome thanks for your insightful feedback !!

  • @Marky_Jay
    @Marky_Jay 10 месяцев назад

    Very nice video and good audio with no wind noise at all! what windscreen is this? it looks like Isotta!

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 10 месяцев назад

      I’m glad you like it. It is a Wunderlich touring screen. It’s a little bigger than standard, but I can easily look over it without any wind buffeting.

  • @benjaminlibotte8471
    @benjaminlibotte8471 10 месяцев назад

    Eindelijk eens een commuter video in Belgie op een RT. Ik droom er al een tijdje van. Ik ga eindelijk op mn 49 voor mn motor rijbewijs. Enkel vraagjes. Heb je een andere uitlaat? Klinkt best luid en goed. En welke navi heb je daar en waar vind ik zo'n houder? De positie van de navi is uitstekend! Tips voor motorkleding naar Belgisch weer zijn ook welkom. Groetjes, Ben

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 10 месяцев назад

      Dag Ben, de uitlaat is een Arrow, maar die heeft wel een E-keur en is eigenlijk niet luider dan de originele. De navigatie is een Garmin XT, de houder is zelfgemaakt, maar er zijn legio leveranciers die op die positie gelijkaardige houders leveren. Wat motorkledij betreft heb je op de RT de luxe om betrekkelijk warm te blijven, ook in de winter kan je jezelf helemaal uit de rijwind zetten. Ook als het regent blijf je betrekkelijk droog zolang je rijdt. Kledij blijft persoonlijk, maar ikzelf heb geen behoefte dus aan super warme en waterdichte vesten en broeken. Daar kan je dan weer wat geld op besparen. Mijn favoriete broek is een Stadler en ik rij vaak met een Dainese vest, beiden Goretex, maar het zou ook met minder kunnen op de RT. Verder veel succes met je rijbewijs gewenst, dromen zijn er om uit te laten komen.

  • @stevetaylor8698
    @stevetaylor8698 10 месяцев назад

    I've got the same motorcycle (2010) though not as well equipped as yours. My commute is rather better though, through the northern English countryside. My main hazard is deer and badgers - and idiots in Audis.

    • @smirnaft
      @smirnaft 10 месяцев назад

      Mine is a 2010 also, and I really love its allround capabilities. I can imagine your countryside commute is better than this particular one. I often need to make a stop in various locations a day and don’t usually have time to choose the nicest roads, but still enjoy it nonetheless. Never visited England, but it is most certainly on my bucket list. Thanks for the specific hazards warning.

  • @jillmo8194
    @jillmo8194 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing🎉! Good sound!