PREPARING my TRANSALP 650 for a long-distance trip

I have improved the motorcycle for the long-distance trip with several accessories of Sw-Motech. I have mounted the central stand, engine guard, handlebar risers, adjustable footrests, side fenders, side cases, top case and Led extra lights.
I have also raised the mud guard a few centimetres.
Join me -
📸 Instagram: / ridemefive
🖥️ Website: ridemefive.com/
👥 Facebook: / nicojarne
#motorcycle
#travel
#africa

[@ayoolaayokunle4632]

I never knew so much work goes into prepping a motorcycle for international travel.
I'll be following your progress. Kudos man. Stay safe.

[@Nico-RideMeFive-English]

thanks so much. I give more details in my web ridemefive.com

[@lowerastral1963]

Oh! HERE'S the first video! Yay! I am now starting from the very beginning, finally. Apparently, I had been watching your videos somewhere starting in Morrocco all the way to Cameroon. Now I am here and finally starting where I was supposed to start. I am so happy that I get to live vicariously through you! My adventure is from my desk chair in my home studio while you do all the hard work. 🙂

[@Sliderxito]

Love your videos man❤️

[@LokleyTheo]

I watched couple videos from the middle, but, I guess, it's best place to start. Godspeed!

[@billakers5024]

I came across one of your videos and enjoyed it so much that I decided to subscribe and start watching your videos from the very beginning! I am looking forward to watching your adventures!

[@billakers5024]

Beautiful bike! Does not look like it would be comfortable to ride for long distances, but to each their own!

[@elphaskiprono3771]

Did you get back to your country safely after your road trip? I got chills watching your videos

[@alvys14black66]

He came back safely. Don't worry 😊

[@jgustav3781]

Nico deberias darte la vuelta toda africa, seria epico que lo subas

[@davidecorazza9581]

Hello brother, why did you get a 2-cylinder? in case of problems the single cylinder would be repaired more easily

[@Nico-RideMeFive-English]

this bike fitted me better for so many diferent reasons. Thanks for posting coments

[@saitunzaw6042]

Hello Nico. I am from Burma . Have you been Burma.It is in South East Asia

[@magnusfranzen6609]

Hi,
Are those the SW-Motech Trax ADV panniers? Could not find the luggage racks for the XL650V on their website.

[@fardeenshaik3577]

How many years it took you to prepare for this ride??

[@jamesbondovich]

3 minutes and 34 seconds

[@tahashah8737]

​@@jamesbondovich 😂

[@leonlyon666]

Es oficial el canal?

[@indigofox0433]

Deduzco que sí

[@7nilgames274]

hola nico :)

[@ritarita2606]

Travel safe! What tires do you use ?

[@Nico-RideMeFive-English]

Thanks! I use continental TKC-80. A good one for this kind of trips. I would say 65 % off road / 35 % road. Something like that

[@ritarita2606]

@@Nico-RideMeFive-English thanks for reply

[@RoeeDori]

Nice! Does this bike has a carburetor, or is it fuel injected?

[@Nico-RideMeFive-English]

It is carburetor. Better for this places 👌

[@ownyourworld]

Hey what front mudguard is that ?

[@Nico-RideMeFive-English]

go to www.ridemefive.com to see more details, Thanks

[@Joseph_Fouche]

Does your bike have ABS? Do you think it is needed?

[@alex98764]

I think it’s must have if you want to drive on sand, mud etc. Or when you need to brake hard during trip with that heavy weight bike (with all boxes)

[@dikketwigt]

@@alex98764 abs doesn't work in mud and sand

[@sam5122]

Are you a mechanic?

[@SP6QKX]