Adam, the quality of the content that you produce for us here on RUclips absolutely free of charge is second to none. Thank you so much for all the work you put into these videos!
What makes Adam so darn good at this? I think it's his conversational style. He's talking "with" you, not "to" you. And that's true whether he's railing along a stretch of trail or sitting next to a campfire or simply in front of the camera while spinning a yarn about what his next project is or how to clean an air filter. Genuine interest in the subject and a love for sharing his knowledge borne from experience.
I used to ride on the back of that bad boy when i was a kid You might like this story... my dad (who owned the Iron Horse) worked as a school principal at the local primary school. He used to ride the old steed to work (among many other places) on Sundays to print out the school newsletter. One day he heard a roar in the distance, a motorcycle pulling up at the light, and somehow, he knew it was an Africa Twin, or so the story goes. He jumped up and ran outside and flagged down the bike and it was Edgar, who must have had no idea what was going on, but eventually parked in the school parking lot to find the other bike there, when things must have made slightly more sense. The rest is history! Very cool to see you now restoring it, he would have loved your channel.
Wow mate, it's funny I was just thinking I need to call Edgar soon and get a more detailed story from him and what he knows about how the IronHorse got to Australia. He did show me a picture of when your dad was travelling with his mates who also bought XRV's overseas. So cool you found this video and can see her new life unfold ...
@@MotologyFilms Well the story goes that about a half dozen were brought to Australia by some (perhaps Japanese) guys that were going to tour together. Then they were sold, scattered to the winds. A fellow in Melbourne picked one up from these lads but discovered his legs weren’t quite long enough to feel safe on it. Meanwhile my dad had to upgrade from his old XLV which he’d had an ‘encounter’ with a kangaroo on. So he flew with my mum to Melbourne to buy the AT. They stayed a couple nights with a motorcycle enthusiast (all the rooms in the house were full of parts) and he helped fit the bike with the back carrier, and then they headed off camping down the Mornington Peninsula, Great Ocean Road, Barossa all the way to Adelaide. Then my mum flew home and my dad rode it across the Nullarbor home (WA). Africa Twins were virtually unknown in Australia at the time but I think my dad found some Internet forums on his old Macintosh and connected with people that way. He would prattle on now and then about the Paris-Dakar races but I didn’t really know what he was talking about as a kid... Parts could be purchased from a guy in Singapore… I think this kind of lore was passed around on the internet forums. This was ~2002.
I bought my RD04 with 23-24 (15 years ago). It was the only bike I have ever heard of because of Dakar. Bought her in Austria, when I saw her I was so scared of the Queen , that I did not test drive her! Damn this bike was big, I was tinking at this time (my bike experience was a Puch Maxi moped and a Vespa 50cc). Put her in a van and off we went. 5 monts later I drove her from Austria to Barcelona and back. Now she needs restauration, but this is going to be father and son project in a few years. I still love the Queen!❤
The same to me in 2012. I bought a second DR 800 as a spare . I dont want to give her up, since 1992 we had so much Adventures in common. In 2016 i bought one of the last original frames from Suzuki for my lady and dressed her up... Now i have three engines for her, lots of spare parts and convinced to grew old with my love 💋
If the Iron Horse is heading abroad, I’ll put in my vote for shipping her to the west coast of North America. The Rocky Mountains(and the cascades tbf) from here in BC Canada down through the US are some of the most amazing picturesque riding in the world. Hell you could do from the arctic circle down to the Tropic of Cancer and see every imaginable biome.
@@headonnis3814 wolves want nothing to do with people and they can smell you miles away. Only cougars I’m worried about while riding are the ones at the local bar. Grizzlies aren’t an issue unless you’re in their hunting areas or are leaving garbage everywhere around camp. And black bears are afraid of their own shadow(unless you’re in whistler in which case they’re basically just giant black raccoons). Deer are what you need to be worried about. Those fuckers will dart right in front of you with zero notice or reason. But seeing how Adam is used to Kangaroos jumping out in front of him I think he’ll be fine.
Finding the war horse was fate. Finding the iron horse is sheer providence. Your due diligence on the provenance of the 2 beasts speaks volumes. Goodonya matey for finding love.
Funny that I had to travel to the otherside of the world to discover the legendary RD04, only for it to lead me to another one that was less than 50km from where I live in Australia.
Got my forever bikes...2 Honda XR 650R's and my latest acquisition...2004 KTM 950 Adventure. Just bought the KTM (2.5 months ago) partly due to the Warhorse series. Put 600 miles on it....loaded it up....and just rolled back into town last night from a solo 750 mile round trip to the Sea of Cortes in Sonora Mexico! My first international trip. I blame you, Adam! (for the new addiction, lol). Thanks for inspiration. Keep it coming!!!
@@MotologyFilms Yeah...Old Dutch Petrolehead here with a big smile on my face the XR600R my absolute forever bike. Just love that Old Stamper,...ha joy!
Hi Adam! Just want to say thanks for being an inspiration to so many people. I’ve recently just purchased my version of a warhorse ( triumph tiger 955i) after 5 years of not having a bike. I’ve done Southern Africa in the past And after moving to the uk it’s about time I do Europe! Thank you for showing me all the I’ve missed. And reminding me of the bloody adventure that’s calling my name !
Adam i had the same problem with my rdo7 she was bought from germany in 1998 she was 2 years old with 1100 km and when i found out that she was a bit slower than the other rdo7 bikes in greece i found out that she had a smaller carburator than the others so i did what you think i change them for some new ones from the dealer shop in greece and she was finally free she gained what was missing and she is with me ever since . Thank you for falling in love with your bike and thank you for proving that when something is build from the staff of dreams it can get old it can get rusty but it will never ever die. Thanks mate always stay healthy
Sorry about the spelling, I meant it Roered like a lion, under load. The air box was restricting air intake and plug coloure, causing a week mixture on the front cylinder. Yes they are with out duoght awesome, machines. Biult for the dakar, sporned by the dakar, honda the first manufacturer to biuld a bike just for that race. Your words of being on your journey and being judged by others, loved or hated, resonates deep in my soul mate. It bisonifies my life in a one, er. You got soul brother.❤
Just awesome. I have a 1990 Red/White/Blue RD04 that has sat in a stable since 2005 …. Having recently come across your channel and binge watched it, the next job in my life is to dig out the old girl, get her into the garage, and crack on with making up for lost time. Always was a lovely handling bike and brought a smile to my face, even if I could only dream of knowing how to handle it off road here in the UK.
Andy if ever you pass on through the UK on the iron horse I bet there’s plenty of us on here that’ll love to meet you I’m currently after a war horse of my own to create my own quest so be nice to share the love after all you convinced me to get a ktm 250xc after you shredded one few years back and that bike ripped my arms off. Keep up the great work your an inspiration to us all :)
I was off-roading a VFR1200X. I turn 60 this year, so that was starting to take a toll. Every lay down in the dirt finishes with a slipped disc. Watched your War Horse and was bummed out that Honda didn’t sell the original AT here. Not interested in a new AT. Then a mate said he was selling his RD07A, 2003. It was one of those whims where he had a buyer and I said if it falls through I’ll have it. 30 min later he said it was mine. I flew to Sunshine Coast from Canberra and rode it back. 5kms in the battery was dead. An inauspicious start. Got it running and set the idle high and didn’t stop until I was close to a new battery. Then sat in the saddle for 10 hours straight, stops for fuel only. It’s pretty mint for a 21 year old. I’ve started collecting parts and fixing all the little things. Can’t wait for the first big trip. You’re spot on, there’s just something about them. Compared to the newer bikes it feels very familiar. Straight away, like I’d owned it for decades. It’s no power house, but it does everything I need it to do and it fits like a glove.
I think you sum up the love and emotions we have as riders so well. Finding that 'forever bike' is such a great thing. Can't wait to see the War Horses sister come to life. Thanks Adam.
HI Adam, Absolutely love your content. My 1997 RD7 has now been with me for 18 years and done 112K and still my daily commute. Enjoying every ride with it. I trust both the Warhorse and the Iron horse will give you many miles of absolute bliss.
The smile spot on 13 minutes shows exactly how you feel about these bikes Adam and that’s what makes your content so good it’s a pleasure to be coming along your journey
Sick man i love it got the same virus bought 1 rd04 91 in hrc colours and now have also 2 rd04,s can,t get enough of the beauty of a warhorse i started with the old transalp xlv 600 and fall in love with the AT found one felt absolutely in love with it and now they are for sure lifetime bikes ❤❤
I am 27 and found my forever motorcycle. It's a 2006 Honda Unicorn 150. I used to have a Honda CBR250r and a Kawasaki ninja 300 but out of two I had a special bond with the 150cc champ. It might be under powered compared to two of them. But somehow the unicorn gives the most pleasurable rides. Later I did some mods to take on for the longer rides. It did very well ❣️. Just like you I found out one is not enough so I bought another one for spares but it's currently under restoration😅. Africa twin is always a dream motorcycle for me. I was always looking for the touring video of Africa twin on RUclips, that's how I end up watching your channel, your contents really set the foundation for my goal to buy a Africa twin. Because I am from India , I can't get one here coz there ain't any older Africa twin sold here. Even if I manage to find one it will be damn expensive due to its rarity. I love your content. Looking forward to more of it.❤❤
I can not wait to see the Iron Horse on tour in North America!!! There are so many BDRs here that are worthy of the old girl's prowess. I'm sure anyone here in the comments from the US will share my enthusiasm in the notion of meeting you on the trail. Keep the wheels rolling, and the camera batteries charged and keep doing what you do best my friend!
My Father has an africa twin 750 1990 and its his forever bike. Its such a nice bike to ride. Perfect engine, even fun to ride it fast on curvy road somehow. Gave me the urge to just drive off into the sunset, feels like you could do infinite miles on that bike. Perfect exhaust note aswell.
I’ve been riding for over fifty years and it’s always a joy to meet, or in this case watch, a masterful motorcyclist. I’m grateful just know there’s people out there that dive deep and resurface long enough to share their experiences and insights. 🙏
I love how passionate you are about the “War horse”…. “iron Horse”… I’ve watched most of your videos….. I was a sports bike rider for most of my riding years…. GSXR’s Aprilia RSV1000 Love your work… don’t stop…. Got myself a KTM450….. looking at an adventure bike too… keep riding and sharing with us…. Awesome!!!
Great news Adam, will be excellent watching your progress with the new girl! By the way I fully agree with your statement about going straight from sandblasting to the powder coat booth before any contamination and before the oxidation process has a chance to take hold.
I bought a second xrv650 from Japan recently. 8k original kms. As a spare for my first 650. The output shaft was pristine like on your bike. If you ever stop by Seattle WA. There are a few XRV owners around here.
Loving this!! Replaced the output shaft on my Rd04 when I did a frame up rebuild a few years ago. The other internals were in perfect shape at 90K....... invested in a SuperPinion and Gugliatech filter
A brilliant way to start my day. Ex XRV owner in Switzerland (detuned). Loved the bike and miss her each day. Brilliant content..living vicariously through your adventures..
I am so excited to see you purchasing another beast like that. Having one myself, I am sure I will learn many things watching your future video. I am looking forward to it. I love what you’re doing !
Oh dear, another one bites the dust, the Xrv750's have got under your skin. I'm up to 6 now and want more. Reality bites and now moving them on. If you need one for an adventure in NZ, I can certainly help 😃
Adam I bought an africa twin in thialand. It was a hire bike, I don't now how old it was, it ran with now water in it , and I used to hire it in pattya. I blasted it down in the south of thialand meny times. I imported it back into the uk, and sourced a 1998 750 engine, which I put wiseco cams in ported and blue printed the engine, with an inch and a half headers into a short reaf muffler ????. I throw away the air intake , and put 2 oscillating gauze filters straight on the cards. When it came on the cams at 6500 revs, it board the noise was orgasmic, better the sex. Her name was the THUMPER. ENJOY.
Adam, you express your passion for motorcycling like no other youtuber I'm aware of. You, Ewan, Charley and Ted Simon were partly responsible for my son and I shipping our bikes from Aus to Mongolia to start our 3 month journey back to my parents' home in the Uk back in 2017. Now, my son and I both have our forever bikes, KTM 625 SXC. Keep making video's and I'll keep watching, Thanks.
Totally understand you Adam, over the years I had some rd04 and now 3 of the rd07, almost using them each day. Its a blessing for a bike rider, ride them for a short or Long distance trip. If your Journey will bring you and the Iron Horse to Central America you would be very welcome. Thanks for sharing the epic Adventure! Pura Vida
The passion you have for an old bike humbles me. Youve rode them all and raced many and have Fallin for what others would let rot in a shed. I admit the guilt i found after i purchased my t7. I like older bikes for many reasons. Not one for the latest and greatest tech. I originally purchased an old dr650 out of a barn covered in yrs of dust. The guilt i talk about is i gave up and bought a more dependable one for my 1st cross country trip here in the US. I am going at it alone and needed the reassurance of a machine that just "felt " better. I didn't wanna rush rebuilding the ol dr. I wanted to do it proper. Full frame up. After watching a fellow take a passion for old AT's i have settled on what would make me the happiest with the DR. Full frame up but rather then try to get it to compete in performance or appearance with dual sports or ADV's of this time...take her back to her root. Make her run better than new but look like she rolled off the showroom floor of 1993. I was going about her all wrong. Planning on making her something she never would have been.
The RD04 in itself is a legendary machine, combine it with your personality and bamm, the quality of content skyrockets. Throughout the whole video i kept on smiling. Stumbling upon something is different thing, but finding the same thing is altogether a new experience. Will be waiting for your content of taking Ironhorse to other countries.
In a world where too many want the latest n greatest and keep striving for the next best thing this shows you can have a great time and a connection with something that's not box fresh ! Fair play on the twins 😊
Nice,Adam. It’s a special thing when you create a bond with a motorcycle that tugs at your heart strings. A year ago I purchased a 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 with 44,000km on the clock. A bike I had wanted since they first came out in an 850. It’s such an engaging motorcycle to ride and with its twin 270 degree engine, sounds absolutely glorious. It’s devoid of all the electrickery that sanitises the riding experience and is pure motorcycling. It’s capable enough for what I need and with 86hp and 89nm, has enough grunt, easily. The build quality is outstanding and will survive well into the future beyond my existence and above all else, it makes me smile! Congratulations on your Iron Horse, mate!
I just googled the TDM. What a magnificent machine. You know, in owning these old XRV750s, I'm starting to gather an appreciation for some of the older street bikes.
Isn’t it funny how we connect with what is essentially a mass of mechanical parts and wires. I think it’s all in the discovery of the history behind the bike. Without that, it’s simply a vehicle to get us from A to B. Thanks for you story Adam👍
This guy's a nutter! I've had the '91 since it came out. Now it's transformed into a marathon. Lets see if he contacts Boano in Torino... Truly the best bike ever made.
Hi from uk... my first ever new bike was a 2007 650 transalp which is softer brother to africa twin ....my latest forever bike is 2011 650 vstrom not as off roady as africa / tranalp buuut I do prefer the engine in vstrom ...second buuut is ....with parallel twins all the thing now it's so nice to see these vtwins...enjoy the refurb....👍👍👍👍.
The XRVs are life changers. Mine is part of me and has changed my life. I even talked a friend in to buying one, rebuilt it with him and it changed his life. The film of this is on my channel. Not had a moment to watch your channel in the last couple of years and am totally stoked this was the first I saw. Keep up the good work dude.
It's fun finding a bike that speaks to you. I've done it many times. Probably owned over a hundred bikes. Come to the USA, Washington and Idaho in September is amazing.
I recommend progressive springs in the front, overfill the oil a bit and replace the rear shock with a mid to high end Wilbers (or something comparable). Been running this setup on my RD07 for roughly 50k all over Europe (including TET) and I love it.
Hi Adam...Thank you in advance for making us dream, your knowledge and adventures are truly inspiring!!! I religiously follow every word and every frame, I had an Africa Twin from 1998 and everything comes to mind at this moment... Thank you for sharing your essence and to finish, come to visit Portugal one day. Stay healthy and indomitable
Looking forward to this build. On a side note, when I saw the bloke you bought it from, I instantly thought, "now there's a dude with Dutch heritage". You can spot them a mile away. Thanks for sharing Adam. Cheers
I think one of the most geniune blokes to deliver us professional content. Adam doesn't have to prove anything in the riding area, I pick up on a more geinune feel in the videos compared to other people and their content (others sound over the top scripted/fake) when he is talking and narrating. Now the owner of two big boy AT's! You blokes from Oz living the dream!
Hello Adam!!! The surprise effect on your stories are great!!!!!!! Difficult not to fall in love with the RD04s !!! Your new one has the same colors as mine!!! Bring it to Chile, lets do the rough stuff between Chile, Argentina and Bolivian Andes together!!! Altitude an issue with carburetors hahaha
Every time I think of my bike is, its slow, doesnt have much power but it hauls ass everywhere I want. Its a 2-stroke, it does 5-6liters per 100km at 80-90km/h and tops out at 120~. But damn its so comfortable, lightweight for its size, has perfect gearing ratios for offroad and onroad, spares are easy to find etc. It's called the Yamaha DT125R from 1991. Had it since 2003 since I was 16years old. Now I'm 36 and its fun as ever. I dont give it any pity or think about if its going to break. 5minutes flat out on ice with 9000rpm pinned throttle on 5th gear (enduro studded tyres really hog a bit of power with 18/55 gearing) 😁
Wonderful video^^. I took a liking to an old DR650 Dakar from my dad's friend. Been sitting in a barn for 20 years, longer than i've been alive at that point. Was neither cheap nor easy to rebuild her but the feeling of riding a 34 year old bike and really using it for what it's made is an amazing feeling. When i took her to the mountains the first time last year i may or may not have been tearing up a little. Anyways, love the stories you tell and these beautiful XRVs^^
With the Africa Twin and the Super Ténéré I can only think of a few legends left to name: Cagiva Elefant with it's Lucky Strike painting and the first "Monster" engine. Or the "Big One" ... the DR Big from Suzuki with it's 800 ccm one cylinder. Good stuff. And these are real legends ... they proofed it decades ago ang can be found all over the world.
So IF you decide to come to America, I would def check out some of the BDR's. Stands for Backcountry Discovery Routes and they are pre-planned waypoints that take you through different parts of the country. I've so far only completed the MABDR, but I plan to work through them all over the next few years! Would love to see your version of a movie on one of them.
They say after 50 , a man shouldn't own anymore motorbikes, because lets face it ,50 motorbikes should be enough.
Sounds like something and ex-wife would say😊
Brother......at 52, I'm still buying and riding hard !!!
Lots of trips planned.
That sounds like quiter talk.
I bought my most recent bike a week after I turned 60, a 2024 R 1250 GS Adventure.
Haha good one 👊🏻🤠💨💨
Adam, the quality of the content that you produce for us here on RUclips absolutely free of charge is second to none. Thank you so much for all the work you put into these videos!
The truth was spoken😊😊😊
My pleasure mate. Always good incentive when people genuinely appreciate the stories.
Bloody oath….Well said…!
I couldn’t agree more👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Congrats man let's do it!
What makes Adam so darn good at this? I think it's his conversational style. He's talking "with" you, not "to" you. And that's true whether he's railing along a stretch of trail or sitting next to a campfire or simply in front of the camera while spinning a yarn about what his next project is or how to clean an air filter. Genuine interest in the subject and a love for sharing his knowledge borne from experience.
I used to ride on the back of that bad boy when i was a kid
You might like this story... my dad (who owned the Iron Horse) worked as a school principal at the local primary school. He used to ride the old steed to work (among many other places) on Sundays to print out the school newsletter.
One day he heard a roar in the distance, a motorcycle pulling up at the light, and somehow, he knew it was an Africa Twin, or so the story goes. He jumped up and ran outside and flagged down the bike and it was Edgar, who must have had no idea what was going on, but eventually parked in the school parking lot to find the other bike there, when things must have made slightly more sense. The rest is history!
Very cool to see you now restoring it, he would have loved your channel.
Wow mate, it's funny I was just thinking I need to call Edgar soon and get a more detailed story from him and what he knows about how the IronHorse got to Australia.
He did show me a picture of when your dad was travelling with his mates who also bought XRV's overseas. So cool you found this video and can see her new life unfold ...
@@MotologyFilms Well the story goes that about a half dozen were brought to Australia by some (perhaps Japanese) guys that were going to tour together. Then they were sold, scattered to the winds. A fellow in Melbourne picked one up from these lads but discovered his legs weren’t quite long enough to feel safe on it.
Meanwhile my dad had to upgrade from his old XLV which he’d had an ‘encounter’ with a kangaroo on. So he flew with my mum to Melbourne to buy the AT. They stayed a couple nights with a motorcycle enthusiast (all the rooms in the house were full of parts) and he helped fit the bike with the back carrier, and then they headed off camping down the Mornington Peninsula, Great Ocean Road, Barossa all the way to Adelaide. Then my mum flew home and my dad rode it across the Nullarbor home (WA).
Africa Twins were virtually unknown in Australia at the time but I think my dad found some Internet forums on his old Macintosh and connected with people that way. He would prattle on now and then about the Paris-Dakar races but I didn’t really know what he was talking about as a kid...
Parts could be purchased from a guy in Singapore… I think this kind of lore was passed around on the internet forums. This was ~2002.
@@martinbradstreet9234 is it highly likely you were conceived on the IronHorse 🤔 This story just gets better ...
@@MotologyFilms hahaha 😄 a bit too old!
I’m a 50 year man that actually gets excited when I get your video notifications, 😂 keep up the good work
The older I get the more I appreciate the old bikes.
I'm 66yrs just bought my old 1969 DT1 that I owned when I was 15, definitely my forever bike.
I bought my RD04 with 23-24 (15 years ago). It was the only bike I have ever heard of because of Dakar. Bought her in Austria, when I saw her I was so scared of the Queen , that I did not test drive her! Damn this bike was big, I was tinking at this time (my bike experience was a Puch Maxi moped and a Vespa 50cc).
Put her in a van and off we went. 5 monts later I drove her from Austria to Barcelona and back.
Now she needs restauration, but this is going to be father and son project in a few years.
I still love the Queen!❤
The same to me in 2012. I bought a second DR 800 as a spare . I dont want to give her up, since 1992 we had so much Adventures in common. In 2016 i bought one of the last original frames from Suzuki for my lady and dressed her up... Now i have three engines for her, lots of spare parts and convinced to grew old with my love 💋
I would really like to have a Doctor big also. Maybe one day I'll find one.
Any chance of getting some vids with a KDX200 or a DT200? Reckon it'd be wee spot of fun@@MotologyFilms
Totally agree Max....iv got a Dr 800 1995 she pulls like a beast......i will not part with her .👍
If the Iron Horse is heading abroad, I’ll put in my vote for shipping her to the west coast of North America. The Rocky Mountains(and the cascades tbf) from here in BC Canada down through the US are some of the most amazing picturesque riding in the world.
Hell you could do from the arctic circle down to the Tropic of Cancer and see every imaginable biome.
Idk, but my bones tell me the Iron Horse is going to Dakar.
We just have to convince Adam that there is absolutely no black bears, grizzly bears, cougars or wolves in Western Canada.
@@headonnis3814 wolves want nothing to do with people and they can smell you miles away. Only cougars I’m worried about while riding are the ones at the local bar. Grizzlies aren’t an issue unless you’re in their hunting areas or are leaving garbage everywhere around camp. And black bears are afraid of their own shadow(unless you’re in whistler in which case they’re basically just giant black raccoons).
Deer are what you need to be worried about. Those fuckers will dart right in front of you with zero notice or reason. But seeing how Adam is used to Kangaroos jumping out in front of him I think he’ll be fine.
@@Holmaaron oh I know, I grew up in rural BC. It was tongue in cheek because Adam kept mentioning being wary of wolves and bears in his Albania video
The value of the Africa Twin just went priceless.
I haven't been able to ride for nearly 15 years but watching your content makes me feel I'm back in the saddle.
Finding the war horse was fate. Finding the iron horse is sheer providence. Your due diligence on the provenance of the 2 beasts speaks volumes. Goodonya matey for finding love.
Funny that I had to travel to the otherside of the world to discover the legendary RD04, only for it to lead me to another one that was less than 50km from where I live in Australia.
Life has funny way sometimes.@@MotologyFilms
@@MotologyFilms The Law of Attraction...
Got my forever bikes...2 Honda XR 650R's and my latest acquisition...2004 KTM 950 Adventure. Just bought the KTM (2.5 months ago) partly due to the Warhorse series. Put 600 miles on it....loaded it up....and just rolled back into town last night from a solo 750 mile round trip to the Sea of Cortes in Sonora Mexico! My first international trip. I blame you, Adam! (for the new addiction, lol). Thanks for inspiration. Keep it coming!!!
Oh that's awesome. Those XR650's were such muscle bikes in the off-road world of that era.
@@MotologyFilms Yeah...Old Dutch Petrolehead here with a big smile on my face the XR600R my absolute forever bike. Just love that Old Stamper,...ha joy!
Hi Adam!
Just want to say thanks for being an inspiration to so many people.
I’ve recently just purchased my version of a warhorse ( triumph tiger 955i) after 5 years of not having a bike.
I’ve done Southern Africa in the past And after moving to the uk it’s about time I do Europe! Thank you for showing me all the I’ve missed. And reminding me of the bloody adventure that’s calling my name !
Adam i had the same problem with my rdo7 she was bought from germany in 1998 she was 2 years old with 1100 km and when i found out that she was a bit slower than the other rdo7 bikes in greece i found out that she had a smaller carburator than the others so i did what you think i change them for some new ones from the dealer shop in greece and she was finally free she gained what was missing and she is with me ever since . Thank you for falling in love with your bike and thank you for proving that when something is build from the staff of dreams it can get old it can get rusty but it will never ever die. Thanks mate always stay healthy
Your relentless effort and humble demeanor inspire us all. Congratulations
Best series on the internet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sorry about the spelling, I meant it Roered like a lion, under load. The air box was restricting air intake and plug coloure, causing a week mixture on the front cylinder.
Yes they are with out duoght awesome, machines. Biult for the dakar, sporned by the dakar, honda the first manufacturer to biuld a bike just for that race.
Your words of being on your journey and being judged by others, loved or hated, resonates deep in my soul mate. It bisonifies my life in a one, er.
You got soul brother.❤
Best MotoVlog on the internet, bar none. Adam loves motorcycles and it shows in the videos like this. I can't wait to follow along on this build.
Just awesome. I have a 1990 Red/White/Blue RD04 that has sat in a stable since 2005 …. Having recently come across your channel and binge watched it, the next job in my life is to dig out the old girl, get her into the garage, and crack on with making up for lost time. Always was a lovely handling bike and brought a smile to my face, even if I could only dream of knowing how to handle it off road here in the UK.
Let the ol' girl out of her cage and ride like the wind.
Andy if ever you pass on through the UK on the iron horse I bet there’s plenty of us on here that’ll love to meet you I’m currently after a war horse of my own to create my own quest so be nice to share the love after all you convinced me to get a ktm 250xc after you shredded one few years back and that bike ripped my arms off. Keep up the great work your an inspiration to us all :)
I was off-roading a VFR1200X. I turn 60 this year, so that was starting to take a toll. Every lay down in the dirt finishes with a slipped disc. Watched your War Horse and was bummed out that Honda didn’t sell the original AT here. Not interested in a new AT. Then a mate said he was selling his RD07A, 2003. It was one of those whims where he had a buyer and I said if it falls through I’ll have it. 30 min later he said it was mine. I flew to Sunshine Coast from Canberra and rode it back. 5kms in the battery was dead. An inauspicious start. Got it running and set the idle high and didn’t stop until I was close to a new battery. Then sat in the saddle for 10 hours straight, stops for fuel only. It’s pretty mint for a 21 year old. I’ve started collecting parts and fixing all the little things. Can’t wait for the first big trip. You’re spot on, there’s just something about them. Compared to the newer bikes it feels very familiar. Straight away, like I’d owned it for decades. It’s no power house, but it does everything I need it to do and it fits like a glove.
We are here for it!
There’s no better way to create the bond between the man and the new machine, than a great journey together into an unknown territory.. 👍🏼
I think you sum up the love and emotions we have as riders so well. Finding that 'forever bike' is such a great thing.
Can't wait to see the War Horses sister come to life.
Thanks Adam.
HI Adam,
Absolutely love your content. My 1997 RD7 has now been with me for 18 years and done 112K and still my daily commute. Enjoying every ride with it. I trust both the Warhorse and the Iron horse will give you many miles of absolute bliss.
I´m locking forward to your journey... good luck with your horses!!! Love & Peace from Germany 😃
Another belter of a video.....a new journey, a new destination.......PURE INSPARATION !!!
Gotta love the Aussie spirit !
The smile spot on 13 minutes shows exactly how you feel about these bikes Adam and that’s what makes your content so good it’s a pleasure to be coming along your journey
Yes I have Africa twin rd07 and l am very happy. Greetings from Greece.
Sick man i love it got the same virus bought 1 rd04 91 in hrc colours and now have also 2 rd04,s can,t get enough of the beauty of a warhorse i started with the old transalp xlv 600 and fall in love with the AT found one felt absolutely in love with it and now they are for sure lifetime bikes ❤❤
Haha, yes my friend ... fortunately I have been infected by the RD04 virus as well.
@@MotologyFilms nice ❤️what,s next rd03 07 or 04 in hrc colours like mines 😜😂
I am 27 and found my forever motorcycle. It's a 2006 Honda Unicorn 150. I used to have a Honda CBR250r and a Kawasaki ninja 300 but out of two I had a special bond with the 150cc champ. It might be under powered compared to two of them. But somehow the unicorn gives the most pleasurable rides. Later I did some mods to take on for the longer rides. It did very well ❣️. Just like you I found out one is not enough so I bought another one for spares but it's currently under restoration😅. Africa twin is always a dream motorcycle for me. I was always looking for the touring video of Africa twin on RUclips, that's how I end up watching your channel, your contents really set the foundation for my goal to buy a Africa twin. Because I am from India , I can't get one here coz there ain't any older Africa twin sold here. Even if I manage to find one it will be damn expensive due to its rarity. I love your content. Looking forward to more of it.❤❤
Now this is a journey I don't want to miss out on following. Love it!
I can not wait to see the Iron Horse on tour in North America!!! There are so many BDRs here that are worthy of the old girl's prowess. I'm sure anyone here in the comments from the US will share my enthusiasm in the notion of meeting you on the trail. Keep the wheels rolling, and the camera batteries charged and keep doing what you do best my friend!
I found my „forever bike“ in a DR 650 SE about 18 years ago. I feel every thing you said at the intro. Love your content. ❤
This saturday i will buy myself a 2001 xrv750 rd07. i am so thrilled. your content is so damn inspiring. keep it up!
My Father has an africa twin 750 1990 and its his forever bike. Its such a nice bike to ride. Perfect engine, even fun to ride it fast on curvy road somehow. Gave me the urge to just drive off into the sunset, feels like you could do infinite miles on that bike. Perfect exhaust note aswell.
Love it. Looking forward to build two. Remember three of a kind beat a pair. Keep an open mind and a ready eye for another !
Now this Adam is awesome. Can't wait to see the ironhorse rise and the adventures to come.
I’ve been riding for over fifty years and it’s always a joy to meet, or in this case watch, a masterful motorcyclist. I’m grateful just know there’s people out there that dive deep and resurface long enough to share their experiences and insights. 🙏
Mate, your 'forever bike' statement is so true. I'm based in South Africa and my RD04 is definitely that, cannot bring myself to sell her.
I love how passionate you are about the “War horse”…. “iron Horse”… I’ve watched most of your videos….. I was a sports bike rider for most of my riding years…. GSXR’s Aprilia RSV1000 Love your work… don’t stop…. Got myself a KTM450….. looking at an adventure bike too… keep riding and sharing with us…. Awesome!!!
Great news Adam, will be excellent watching your progress with the new girl! By the way I fully agree with your statement about going straight from sandblasting to the powder coat booth before any contamination and before the oxidation process has a chance to take hold.
Felicitaciones Adam.
Hermosa máquina.
Y éxitos con la restauración.
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
I bought a second xrv650 from Japan recently. 8k original kms. As a spare for my first 650. The output shaft was pristine like on your bike. If you ever stop by Seattle WA. There are a few XRV owners around here.
Love the way you tell a story. Great video, thanks.
Another fantasic video Adam. I can't wait to see how The Ironhorse evolves over the next few months.
Holy crap! Another epic Africa Twin saga coming! I’m totally pumped to see what you get into! Awesome, just awesome!
Loving this!! Replaced the output shaft on my Rd04 when I did a frame up rebuild a few years ago. The other internals were in perfect shape at 90K....... invested in a SuperPinion and Gugliatech filter
A brilliant way to start my day. Ex XRV owner in Switzerland (detuned). Loved the bike and miss her each day. Brilliant content..living vicariously through your adventures..
I am so excited to see you purchasing another beast like that. Having one myself, I am sure I will learn many things watching your future video. I am looking forward to it. I love what you’re doing !
Oh dear, another one bites the dust, the Xrv750's have got under your skin.
I'm up to 6 now and want more.
Reality bites and now moving them on.
If you need one for an adventure in NZ, I can certainly help 😃
Send me a PM mate. Cheers
Still looking for my forever bike … loving the ‘horse stories !
Adam I bought an africa twin in thialand. It was a hire bike, I don't now how old it was, it ran with now water in it , and I used to hire it in pattya. I blasted it down in the south of thialand meny times.
I imported it back into the uk, and sourced a 1998 750 engine, which I put wiseco cams in ported and blue printed the engine, with an inch and a half headers into a short reaf muffler ????.
I throw away the air intake , and put 2 oscillating gauze filters straight on the cards.
When it came on the cams at 6500 revs, it board the noise was orgasmic, better the sex.
Her name was the THUMPER.
ENJOY.
Adam, you express your passion for motorcycling like no other youtuber I'm aware of. You, Ewan, Charley and Ted Simon were partly responsible for my son and I shipping our bikes from Aus to Mongolia to start our 3 month journey back to my parents' home in the Uk back in 2017. Now, my son and I both have our forever bikes, KTM 625 SXC. Keep making video's and I'll keep watching, Thanks.
Your passion is on another level
Totally understand you Adam, over the years I had some rd04 and now 3 of the rd07, almost using them each day. Its a blessing for a bike rider, ride them for a short or Long distance trip. If your Journey will bring you and the Iron Horse to Central America you would be very welcome. Thanks for sharing the epic Adventure! Pura Vida
Super excited for you, Adam, and for me. I can’t wait to follow this new journey!
Captivating.
Helping me through the winter in Seattle.
Damn. Now I want one…
Your warhorse series was my inspiration to buy a RD07, your ironhorse series is going to help me restore it. Thank you.
The passion you have for an old bike humbles me. Youve rode them all and raced many and have Fallin for what others would let rot in a shed. I admit the guilt i found after i purchased my t7. I like older bikes for many reasons. Not one for the latest and greatest tech. I originally purchased an old dr650 out of a barn covered in yrs of dust. The guilt i talk about is i gave up and bought a more dependable one for my 1st cross country trip here in the US. I am going at it alone and needed the reassurance of a machine that just "felt " better. I didn't wanna rush rebuilding the ol dr. I wanted to do it proper. Full frame up. After watching a fellow take a passion for old AT's i have settled on what would make me the happiest with the DR. Full frame up but rather then try to get it to compete in performance or appearance with dual sports or ADV's of this time...take her back to her root. Make her run better than new but look like she rolled off the showroom floor of 1993. I was going about her all wrong. Planning on making her something she never would have been.
You have chosen a brilliant machine for your journey mate. Get it done.
Snowy Norway says hello. Can't wait to get on the road again, until then I got content like this to enjoy.
After the unveil I didn’t stop smiling - “he’s got another one!” 👍👍👍
The RD04 in itself is a legendary machine, combine it with your personality and bamm, the quality of content skyrockets. Throughout the whole video i kept on smiling. Stumbling upon something is different thing, but finding the same thing is altogether a new experience. Will be waiting for your content of taking Ironhorse to other countries.
In a world where too many want the latest n greatest and keep striving for the next best thing this shows you can have a great time and a connection with something that's not box fresh !
Fair play on the twins 😊
and purely mechanical, no electronic BS on the old ATs!!! 😁😁😁
Bet I’m not the only one who smiled when he started the War Horse without a choke on a warm day.. and it started.. 🤔
62 years old and I have found my "forever bike". My Norden 901.
90’s Honda’s are something else! Badass
Fantastic news ! Gonna love this new journey with the Iron horse 👍👍
Well, this just keeps getting better
Just love ,your comments...about the bike...😍
Thanks!
Wow, 2 of them haha, ur a funny bloke Adam,, but looking fwd to seeing the movies about the French one
Nice,Adam. It’s a special thing when you create a bond with a motorcycle that tugs at your heart strings. A year ago I purchased a 2002 Yamaha TDM 900 with 44,000km on the clock. A bike I had wanted since they first came out in an 850. It’s such an engaging motorcycle to ride and with its twin 270 degree engine, sounds absolutely glorious. It’s devoid of all the electrickery that sanitises the riding experience and is pure motorcycling. It’s capable enough for what I need and with 86hp and 89nm, has enough grunt, easily. The build quality is outstanding and will survive well into the future beyond my existence and above all else, it makes me smile!
Congratulations on your Iron Horse, mate!
I just googled the TDM. What a magnificent machine. You know, in owning these old XRV750s, I'm starting to gather an appreciation for some of the older street bikes.
Africa Twin"s engine, souds great even after huge millage. I love this engine.
My 2013 XTZ1200 has 40500 miles on her! I absolutely love her!
Isn’t it funny how we connect with what is essentially a mass of mechanical parts and wires. I think it’s all in the discovery of the history behind the bike. Without that, it’s simply a vehicle to get us from A to B. Thanks for you story Adam👍
This guy's a nutter! I've had the '91 since it came out. Now it's transformed into a marathon. Lets see if he contacts Boano in Torino... Truly the best bike ever made.
My KTM 990 is just this for me! Been through it all and still waiting for me to give it more.
Hi from uk... my first ever new bike was a 2007 650 transalp which is softer brother to africa twin ....my latest forever bike is 2011 650 vstrom not as off roady as africa / tranalp buuut I do prefer the engine in vstrom ...second buuut is ....with parallel twins all the thing now it's so nice to see these vtwins...enjoy the refurb....👍👍👍👍.
The XRVs are life changers.
Mine is part of me and has changed my life. I even talked a friend in to buying one, rebuilt it with him and it changed his life. The film of this is on my channel.
Not had a moment to watch your channel in the last couple of years and am totally stoked this was the first I saw.
Keep up the good work dude.
It's fun finding a bike that speaks to you. I've done it many times. Probably owned over a hundred bikes. Come to the USA, Washington and Idaho in September is amazing.
The saga continues and I'm here for it!
I’m excited for the iron horse rebuild ! Great move Adam
I recommend progressive springs in the front, overfill the oil a bit and replace the rear shock with a mid to high end Wilbers (or something comparable).
Been running this setup on my RD07 for roughly 50k all over Europe (including TET) and I love it.
Trans Canada Adventure Trail (TCAT). 15000 km coast to coast. Takes approximately 10-12 weeks. Absolutely spectacular !! LETS GO IRON HORSE AT !!!!!
Good viewing pleasure. Now I don't feel so bad for owning 3 DR650 which wasn't exactly the plan.
everybody should have 2 of everything....only thing is now...which one to drive! Look forward to the build.
Hi Adam...Thank you in advance for making us dream, your knowledge and adventures are truly inspiring!!! I religiously follow every word and every frame, I had an Africa Twin from 1998 and everything comes to mind at this moment... Thank you for sharing your essence and to finish, come to visit Portugal one day. Stay healthy and indomitable
Take us to France on the Iron Horse! I’m so ready for this adventure…
Looking forward to this build. On a side note, when I saw the bloke you bought it from, I instantly thought, "now there's a dude with Dutch heritage". You can spot them a mile away. Thanks for sharing Adam. Cheers
I think one of the most geniune blokes to deliver us professional content. Adam doesn't have to prove anything in the riding area, I pick up on a more geinune feel in the videos compared to other people and their content (others sound over the top scripted/fake) when he is talking and narrating.
Now the owner of two big boy AT's! You blokes from Oz living the dream!
Resucitador de rd 04’s!!!, the best!!💪🏾💪🏾
Hello Adam!!! The surprise effect on your stories are great!!!!!!! Difficult not to fall in love with the RD04s !!! Your new one has the same colors as mine!!! Bring it to Chile, lets do the rough stuff between Chile, Argentina and Bolivian Andes together!!! Altitude an issue with carburetors hahaha
Sounds like you just outlined my Motonmad 3 route
@@MotologyFilms at your disposal!!! Let me know!!!
Every time I think of my bike is, its slow, doesnt have much power but it hauls ass everywhere I want. Its a 2-stroke, it does 5-6liters per 100km at 80-90km/h and tops out at 120~.
But damn its so comfortable, lightweight for its size, has perfect gearing ratios for offroad and onroad, spares are easy to find etc. It's called the Yamaha DT125R from 1991.
Had it since 2003 since I was 16years old. Now I'm 36 and its fun as ever. I dont give it any pity or think about if its going to break. 5minutes flat out on ice with 9000rpm pinned throttle on 5th gear (enduro studded tyres really hog a bit of power with 18/55 gearing) 😁
Wonderful video^^. I took a liking to an old DR650 Dakar from my dad's friend. Been sitting in a barn for 20 years, longer than i've been alive at that point. Was neither cheap nor easy to rebuild her but the feeling of riding a 34 year old bike and really using it for what it's made is an amazing feeling. When i took her to the mountains the first time last year i may or may not have been tearing up a little.
Anyways, love the stories you tell and these beautiful XRVs^^
With the Africa Twin and the Super Ténéré I can only think of a few legends left to name: Cagiva Elefant with it's Lucky Strike painting and the first "Monster" engine.
Or the "Big One" ... the DR Big from Suzuki with it's 800 ccm one cylinder.
Good stuff. And these are real legends ... they proofed it decades ago ang can be found all over the world.
Hi Ironhorse, I'm so excited 😊
I just know this is going to be an Epic Journey ❤
Thanks Adam for bringing this to us all .........
Your going to want another one... Ha!!!! So true!! all of a sudden I have three Ginger Brown 77' XT500's! Cheers!
So IF you decide to come to America, I would def check out some of the BDR's. Stands for Backcountry Discovery Routes and they are pre-planned waypoints that take you through different parts of the country. I've so far only completed the MABDR, but I plan to work through them all over the next few years! Would love to see your version of a movie on one of them.
Sweet, in love the Iron Horse Colors even more!