How Much Motorcycle Gear Do You Really Need?
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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What is the most important motorcycle gear?
With this video I will probably hurt some feelings, especially to gear lovers, but I will take that risks. I want to share with you my personal experience and I hope that you will listen. Stay with me!
So the idea for this video came from one picture of funny comics that I found in internet. I upload it in Facebook and Instagram and we had a lot of fun. Many people recognized themselves in this funny cartoon.
What is shows actually is guy who just bought engine guard, mounted and find out that there is more protection for light, side panels, crash bars and decided to order everything converted the bike to a real tank. Anyway, you can see it in my Instagram anytime.
Yes, it is funny, but actually I have some close friends, who do exactly the same all the time. I keep saying: “Stop buying and start riding”, but they just don’t listen. They are what they are!
What I want to do now is to stop you before you become that person! If you already are, I respect your choice, but please go and watch something else, I have about 300 videos in the channel, this one is just not for you. Anyway, let’s go to the point, how much gear we actually need? Good question, is in it?
I will never believe someone who talks about healthy food, but is always sick, to a fat fitness instructor, or poor man talking for business success. I always thought that when we want to convince somebody, the best way is to show some personal examples. That’s why I decided to show you what I have and use all the time and I hope that this will help you to take the right decisions.
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Good advice. Ultimately, we just need to be warm enough, dry enough, and with just enough food and water for comfort. To smell nice as well would be a bonus 😉. Most other items are luxuries.
Agree
"Stop Buying & Start Riding"... Exactly !!!
Another nice one MA., Thank You
My pleasure!
Basically I agree with everything you say. But, since you are a “professional” you manage a number of long trips per year where the rest just get their one vacation. So the ability to check out different things, see what works for them is limited. You find the right jacket after trying a few, same with boots etc. I think in the end most people settle for their one favourite item, but getting there is a long journey and stuff just gets added and not replaced because it was expensive.
I like your minimalist approach.
Even more - when the staff is expencive one should think twice before buy it! It is not necessary to experiment the same as more experienced riders and to make the same mistakes.
In the past I wanted (very much!) to have good, comfortable tent. I bought one, even two of them. Now I travel again, but my tents lie down in the garage for more than 5 years...
Pavlin is very correct and I agree with all his statements!
:-)
Well Daniel I made the same mistakes, but maybe for short time.
Hard learned lessons Ivo!
I agree completely with you! You may be a bit too minimalistic for me but weight is always super important. After your first long trip you realize it and you start to become a minimalist.
Absolutely!!
19 camping stoves at last count.....We are so lucky in Australia where you can wild camp just about anywhere....just ride off the road or track and set up.
Lucky you...
Ah ah ah...you make me laugh loud Pavlin, when you said: "are we riders or fashion models" as I met a couple of guys that fit into it...As usual, good stuff, Ride safe brother...
Thanks man!
You are correct, again. Thank you for opening my eyes, I too have spent on items that either don't work or I don't need or both ! Both beginners and experienced riders can learn from your channel. Good one, thanks.
Thanks man! I am glad that the channel helps!
So true. Cheap hotels save weight, carrying a tent, and at my age, back ache!
Agree
I started laughing, because I was reminded of a trip I did in 2010 with someone that drove me bonkers. Like you I travel with the bare minimum. And this person has so much they complained that everything was to heavy. I was also getting annoyed, because it would take them forever in the morning just to pack.
My bag had the following for a two week trip across Mongolia. 3 pairs of socks, 2 short sleeve t-shirts, 1 long sleeve, my leather jacket that I have had since 1992, one charge and one cable, phone and one map. In the bag on the bike I had a few simple tools, because the area of Mongolia we were going was in the middle of no where.
The bike I used was my 1952 Royal Enfield single cylinder 500cc Model J. It didn't break down once, but the KTM he had broke down twice.
Did I laugh? Sure I did.
My favorite motorcycle channel. I have worked for decades on merchant ships with many european and scandanavian sailors and I have learned to appreciate their no nonsense, practical approach to things. Pavlin would make a great shipmate!
Thanks, man!
The point what you trying to say is really important. People don't understand their needs properly and due to lack of knowledge always try to have everything they can afford.
Main thing is, to know before hand what the requirement is and act sensibly
Exactly!
To be honest, I really dont know why I watch your videos as I am tourer, not adventurer rider, but I like them :-)
The principles are the same. No matter what you ride.
So many choices now with riding gear, helmets, boots, jackets, pants, it is hard knowing where to start, cheap, expensive or mid price.
Good gear tends to last longer but many name brands are made cheap now and go on reputation from the past so it can be a mine field of bad experience before finding something good.
I still like camping and sitting around after a ride enjoying the peace of the country, the solitude, the freshness of the morning with a hot coffee before the day begins, getting away from the rat race, sometimes it is good just to get away from people.
Agree
Hey Pavlin. Great advices and examples. I do respect and agree on everything you mentioned. More simple, better usable. It’s always works on this way. You know that the marketing departments owned by the big companies manufacturing the accessories never sleep. They’re trying to convince the consumers that they need every single accessories on the marked. That’s why your funny picture shows the motorcycle tank come true. Following simplicity is the best, way.
You are right, but for many people you might be right. Buying or selecting or ordering staff can be the essence of adventure, not the ride. Attaching and then packing gadgets is also an adventure! Sitting and dreaming how you will use them is also an adventure! By the way, this is very safe and it requires minimum effort. I am one of those:) I ride enduro very often and I prepare step by step my tour-enduro to go in one day on long trip.
True
Great video and all true, but NO cheap OR expensive hotel will compare to camping under the stars next to the a stunning Loch or mountain, in my view option.
Agree, but for that purpose you don't need one garage with gear. Tent, mattress and pillow will do the job.
👍 concise and to the point ( now thinking twice about buying a tent)
Exactly!
Good stuff, you can do it simple. Campsites in France are not that expensive (you say 25€). The last night I paid only 9€. Most often not more than 15 €.
Could be... I also had some for 10 and 15 euros.
Not everywhere, thought. In Italy I was recently asked in a camping 50 euro a night with a minimum of two nights stay. That was just for me, alone. Then the receptionist told me to go to the village where there was a small hotel for 35 euro with breakfast.
Good point! .....Stop buying and start riding!....Big Bravo!
Thanks man!
Spot on! The hardest part for me is finding quality gear. I bought an expensive pair of Forma Adventure boots. After riding in a 5 hour rain storm I realized that they are water resistant not waterproof! I gave a neighbor who washes his bike all the time, never see him ride it! My bike is normally dirty. I'm too busy riding and working!
You are right nowadays is hard to find quality gear.
Hi Pavlin, you are absolutely right .. stop buying (adventure-gimmicks) and start riding!! I must confess, that i do not make such huge trips as you, but i ride almost every day... and i ever feel lucky. Ride safe my friend, Hans
Everybody is free to rode whatever he feel the need. The problem is that I feel it all the time...
Hi Pavlin,another straight to the point, no nonsense video. I totally agree with your "less is more" attitude. Generally. But the amount of gear/equipment anyone straps to their bike should reflect on the type of trip they're planning. If you are planning on staying in hostels/hotels,eating in cafes and restaurants etc (thats motorcycle touring in my book!) then yes your riding gear,something to change into for the evenings,two or three sets of underwear should suffice. (Along with the obvious wash/hygiene kit!!)
But if you want to, or are out of need, planning to camp obviously you will need to at least carry the basic necessities. I say "necessities" because again in line with your viewpoint, even if you're going to camp,generally less is more when travelling by motorcycle. If travelling and camping on your own,a two man tent( for you and your stuff)sleeping pad and bag,inflatable pillow(a little luxury but tiny packed size!), stove,simple one person cook kit will do the job. Well,it does for me anyway! Anything else is all down to personal choice of how comfortable you want to be and the type of trip youre taking.
But hey,if you're riding a big bike with a large luggage capacity, why not carry a few items to make your trip more comfortable. Its your adventure,your choice. Last words,wherever you go,however you do it, just don't be tempted to pack stuff you really don't need and won't use!!
Looking forward to following you on your next adventure,Pavlin. Good luck to you.
Yes Malcolm, everyone is free to choose what to take. The idea of the video is to show you what you really need, not what are the camping options. The final decision and the pros and cons after that will be also yours. Thanks for watching!
@@motorcycleadventures thank you for replying,Pavlin. Yes,I understand and agree with what you were saying and I know you weren't giving advice on camping gear. I was only trying to confirm that whatever type of trip anyone makes they don't have to take the kitchen sink,haha! I most certainly wasn't disagreeing with your viewpoint. I hope I didn't cause offence.
No, of course not Malcolm! I think that the comment section could be very useful for many new riders.
As always great video, straight to the point, precise and accurate! Loved it!
Thanks Krishna!
Very logical and practical choices/solutions, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very decent advice bro. Nowadays with your advice there will be more people doing long distant ride than before.
Because if we watch other videos of course by other pros they keep telling all unneeded gear on and on for bike trips.
Thanks bro.
Thanks man!
I must agree, on the long trip less is more.... miles per gallon. Some clothes (like shirts of all sorts) are so cheap there is no point to take too many of them with you on any trip, some of the equipment will never be used anyway... It is better to have an extra cash in case of trouble than too much of the weight while you riding. Personally I do keep just air pump and tire fix set, plus basic bike tool set nothing more...
Yes, less is more
Great video thank you. I'm watching all your videos again as I plan my 1st 3-4 week trip to Europe in June! Minimal is best, I'm taking just essentials as you advise. Just need to learn how to fix a puncture now ;) All the best!
Great explanation and i belive in it ... thats all you need .. thanks
Glad it helped
Yes! My advice again: Just go! If you really need something, pick it up on the way or make do. Going with less, improvising or experimenting with equipment and techniques not marketed by big companies is very satisfying I have found.
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@4:20 love to see that unpacked. Looks very small, good job.
I will do short video about it.
3:30, "are you a fashion model or just motorcycle rider?". That is real food for thought.
It is the reality.
Good video, short, concise and to the point.
Thanks man!
Spot on, just take what you need.
Thank you Pavlin, great information as usual, specially the camping part!!
You are welcome anytime!
No one motorcycle trip is the same. It depends on where we travel,for how long and the season. For example,everybody knows that Norway is an expensive country. I made a five day trip in the middle of May 2018 and I spent about 110 € for 4 nights in cottages becouse it was low season. It would have been impossible during the high season. I have traveled severals time to Norway from Sweden and I have a lot of experience and I know that you must be lucky if you find a place for less then 50-60 € during the high season. Another example is when I traveld around both East and West Europe. This trip was around 30 days.While traveling in East Europe i didn't camp for one night because I could find cheep and good hostels. I paid at the most 15 € for one included breakfast.They were all clean with private bathroom.This wasn't possible in Western Europe. I was glad to have had my tent with me . Here I paid between 12-20 € for one night to camp. This helped to save a lot of money. But i agree with you, I also prefer to travel light 👍
Yes, the weight is always matter...
That's the truth!!!Very useful information that will change our opinions about some things!!
Thanks Makis!
Well said and understood.
Good
Just GO!! Love it. Great points and good advice! Thank you.
My pleasure!
Good video 👍🏻 Sweden have ”Allemansrätten” you can camping in the woods for one day for free. Amazing
Good!
For some pople like me, who has a big foot 48-49 number, there is not much options so we need to wear what we find.
I also like to keep it simple because more you have means more worries. Btw great advices. -Thanks.
True. Thanks!
Very right bro. Thanks for sharing valuable experience.
You are welcome anytime!
You are a true inspiration to me . Thank you Pavlin.
My pleasure Michel!
camping gear u r absolutly right...most of the time i take the whole house and overload the bike...about 60% which i never use on the trip...
True
Listen with very care and no doubt thats the practical.
True
Totaly agree ! Why didn't i know you before i spent on things i don't need ! Why ? :)))
You have to tell me this my friend!
Thanks a lot in sharing your personal experienced👍👍👍its a good personal advice 👍👍👍
You are welcome anytime!
Some great points, it's my first trip for many years this year and still away. I brought some camping gear,no need to bring it.
I've been finding hotels for 45 euro for the 2 off us.
But I'll still bring and little cooker and kettle love my coffee and a couple of places never had kettle to boil water. But that's my choice.
👍👍
Of course always bring what you need.
Spot on, I’ve seen bikes loaded as though they are moving house.
I know, but...
A couple of times I've run into really dangerous situations because I got too cold. I've been caught in wet snow and nearly died of hypothermia. I'd add an electric heated jacket (with sleeves!) to your list of essentials.
I survived this winter on minus 10 without it. Good to have, but...
great vid!!!
hihihi stop buying start ride i very like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks man!
I have only watched 1m 23 seconds and I had to click LIKE! totally agree, now to watch the rest ...
yep watched the rest and I totally agree. Wise words. From my hiking and hunting I also keep things to a minimum, it is the experience that matters, not the gadgetry.. keep up the good work, much appreciated. Have you travelled in Australia? I camp in the bush, no neighbors, a billion star hotel.
Thank you very much for taking the time! I am going to Australia in May and June this year, I really look forward!
@@motorcycleadventures fantastic, I look forward to seeing your plans and video. maybe bump into you. I am in Melbourne Victoria, there is sooo much to see in Vic, from the Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Apollo Bay, Lorne, The Grampians, Deserts up north of vic, The High country, Gipsland and the 90 mile beach, The Wannangatta River, Mt Buffalo, Mt Buller, Mt Stirling, Sheep yard Flat to King Billy, Big River State Forest, Woods Point, Road to Marysville through the Black Spur, Licola (with a good Pub), Dargo (with a good pub), Billy goat bluff, Mt Terrible, Mitchell River National Park. Wilsons Promontory and squeeky beach, May and June can get cold in Victoria, but then again we can also get hot days, be prepared. Camp out in state forests, some tracks are closed during winter. have a great time, keep in touch, jack
You are so right! I am that guy who takes way too much stuff and indeed has a garage full of unused old helmets etc. etc. But, it's a bit like being a heroin addict I guess, terribly hard to stop! My latest touring bike has much less luggage space than earlier ones and I am hoping the imposed restriction will help cure me of my addiction.
Do whatever you like to do Chris! It is also part of the adventure!
You are doing Great ...
Love from PAKISTAN....
Agree very much with the “will to go” statement , as usual pavlin makes sense again, stop buying crap and dreaming and just go do it short or long trip !!!!
Exactly Mario!
Very real life advices but i agree also with mr Mores opinion. Most of us can't do the amount of trips you have, not even close to them. Most of us, i think, hardly get out of our own country cause of money cost of the trips and the time you need. So we don't have the opportunity to test things as you do and your opinions at this point are most helpfull. QUESTION: The large white bag you have at most of your trips, from were did you buy it?
Yes, you are right. I have a lot of free time. The bag I bough from here: www.21brothers.eu/21brothers.eu/strona_glowna.html
Thank you. Is it the ROGAL 40L or the ROGAL XL? I think it must be the XL..
It is your opinion, as you say yourself. Respectable as other opinions, interests, perhaps dreams... . I basically agree. But, I am sorry, I cannot imagine 1 ONLY single jacket for all seasons, I live in Spain. And I do not use motorbike only for adventure.
Do whatever you like, but soon or later you will come to my conclusion.
Awesome video, loved it! Hope you make many more cool videos
Thanks VK!
What you are saying is the truth but the problem is when you dipart you always take at least 2 or 3 things more because you think that you are to light.
I always thought think that I am too heavy....
Great advice very practical 👍
Hi Pavlin, great video as always. Do you suggest to buy dedicated gps or use mobile maps ?
Thanks
GPS
Great video. Thanks.
My pleasure!
Excellent as always! 👍🏻
Thank you!
2:15 Helmets have a shelf life (like motorcycle tires) of 5-10 years depending on the material. If you have old helmets, they are no longer as good protection.
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Can you please share what exactly is in your red bag that you say has your tent, sleeping bag, pillow, and folding chair?? Seems like a very compact bag for all of those items !
Tent (two people) Sleeping bad, mattress, pillow and folding chair. Links to my gear you can see here: www.amazon.com/shop/motorcycleadventures
are you fashion model or rider? i said it to my friends and he's laugh hard. you're right sir! ~safe ride and happy adventure
Thanks man!
Now I knew what to get... Thanks Pavin u saved me from wasting $$
My pleasure!
Sorry i miss lots of your video i was busy in exams . But i will not miss any updates henceforth from Motorcycle Adventure 😎👍🏼👍🏼
Good!
Another great video packed with good info. Pavlin what are your thoughts on hi-vis jackets? I wear one all the time in Canada but I have heard warnings against wearing them in other countries?
I think that everything what make you more visible is always better.
Это как с велосипедистами-туристами - нужно купить как можно больше всяких штуковин, а потом думать - КАК это всё использовать?! =))) А гидратор - это отличное решение для питьевой воды!
Согласен!
Great sir.
Thanks!
good video well said 👍
Glad you liked it
@@motorcycleadventures I have a question you might be able to help me with I'm going to buy the 21 brothers bag you spoke about but I'm not sure about what litre to buy I know you have the 50L bag but I think it might be to big for the crf250l i have i was thinking maybe 40L might be better? I will have to order online so I wont get to check it out properly before i buy . i will also be using it on my other bikes fazer 600 and Honda fireblade
40 l is big enough and it would stay better on the CRF.
@@motorcycleadventures thanks for the reply and help take care
hello from greece ! i like the way you speak it s simple thats why i need your advice!! I 'm a woman i dont have motorcycle yet but i will what kind bike should i buy ? i know thats need to be light and cheap i saw it one of your videos but still i'm confused there are so many ....i want to travel and feel that i can handle the bike i 'm strong enough but its seems to me too big the adventures bike. please answer thanks :)
Buy the one you can pick up from the ground alone. Any bike could be an adventure bike.
Deodorant .. shavink cream and 1 razor.. i add this... and a little bottle of perfume.. 😎👍
Sounds great!
Merhaba harika bilgileriniz için teşekkürler. Yazlık mont yerine 4 mevsim mont bizim için yeterli olur mu?
I like all your's video. a lot of informations. Greeting from Pratagonia Argenitna
Thanks man!
that's a typical human habit i would say.. one always want's to be on the safe side. better to have it and not use it than the other way. especially in a country like switzerland.
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How on earth do you fit a tent, sleeping bag and a chair in there? wow!
Easy and my tent is not small. Weight 2.5 kg.
damn, just bought a fourth helmet...
BTW how about making video about buying spare parts for trip :)
I already have one for tools and spare parts: ruclips.net/video/1fpfcQmIj-Y/видео.html
Pavlin, I just got back from a 2 week solo trip on my DR650 it was my first multi day trip and I learned a lot..next time out I will cut the weight in half, 12 kilos max.
Question: do you carry a portable air compressor?
No, I have simple Air pump.
Wise man, wise man!!!
Thanks!
I wild camp around europe with no problems. It is just about finding good spot, where nobody sees you, of course clean your garbage when you leave. Then it is much cheaper to travel, and for me better experience to be alone than in busy camp. Yeah, I can imagine groupe of 10 motorcycles, loud, nobody likes to see that, but 1 lonely motorcyclist, noone really cares.
How much do all the protective gear help?? I get that proper gear can be a life saver... But how much does it help?
Hello Mr. Pavlin! Just want to ask how and when do you clean your riding gear during a long trip? Do you wash them every night? Or only when very dirty? And how?
Usually the rain do it for me. I wash it only if it's really durty, once or twice per year.
Hi, Pavlin!
What are the biggest cons with the saddlebags in your oppinion? Needing a solid support like the side rack? Thanx!
Depends of the bike and of the bike model. I never use support side rack.
There is an old phrase.. "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"
With this maxima people overload their bikes all the time.
hello again my friend from Greece!
between Monday with Friday i'll change finaly the forks.. BUT
isn't from yz450, is from wr426f 2003...
is 46mm not 48mm like yz..
some people say that this generation of forks 1999-2004 to enduro/motocros bikes with 46mm forks
wasn't so good, the usd forks from enduro/motocros bikes from 2004+ with 48mm have masive diference..
is it true??? i'm not profesional or racer , theese opinion is from profesionals i think...
what's your thought about it?
and somenthing last, my front tire is 90/90 21 now, this tire will be fit at wr426 wheel??
It is always better to have 48mm instead of 46mm, because the bike is heavy, but it will be fine. The tire will fit well.
Абсолютно верно! ! 100% truth!
thank u for the advices...
love from pakistan
My pleasure!
Now I see... the cooking stuffs were not really important in motorcycle adventure trip.
For me, no, for some could be.
Less is more, more you have and less you will use.
True!
Uh... I have 7 helmets, 4 jackets, 4 pairs of boots and about 12 pairs of gloves. Should I buy more?
Yes, keep buying, you can open shop later and it will pay your bills for one year.
so what if camping is illegal in europe? are you a biker or a fashion model? lol ;) it's just a matter of finding the right spot and leave no trace behind, and dont disrupt local customs (that includes animals as well) if you camp like that, you can spend one night everywhere in Europe
20-25€ /night for camping is a bit exaggerated. Max 15€, from my own experience.
Depends from the spot. In Sweden, Norway I had 30 euro. Around Germany 15 in Switzerland 20-25 euro. France 10-15 euro.
hammock with canopy and you can sleep with your bike. ,why sleep on the floor and carry a tent
I like your style, do more, buy less.
Thanks, man!
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4:18
Wanted!
But where? Chinese products are not trusted at all, on the other hand we see them in luxury prices
It is a Polish brand Loop. I don't have link.