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has anybody balanced the rear wheel of the Kove 450 Rally? How much weight needed to be placed ( I guess ;-) ) directly opposite the rim lock. My approximation calculation ( 119/128 * 213g) says 198g ...

What torgue is the ABS sensor please. I can't find it in the service manual

The exhaust system seems rust peone.

Can you recommend me a website in USA to buy it?

I've seen all 3 of the Kove videos and I'm in a bit of a dilemma...at 58 I'm returning to biking after 20 years and am almost certainly going to start off with a new crf 300 rally...however every video is critical of the suspension and i certainly can't spent £6.5k on a new bike then another £500 on a new shock...I'm 6'1 and 200 pounds. I just want to do light trails and my 4 mile commute to work..for £6.5k do you think i should look elsewhere ( the 27hp also concerns me, but i definitely want a light, reliable machine)

Riding on wet roads in this type of environment in Dynamic mode. Why did BMW equip the bike with a Rain mode? Did they waste their time & money?

Riding in lots of rain on these types of roads in Dynamic mode. I wonder why BMW equipped the bike with a Rain mode. Seems they wasted their time & money.

I missed this one. Mutts are brilliant little bikes. I'd have a Mastiff 250. Changed my mind; I'd have the Razorback 250. Stunning bike. Nick

hi I like to safe weight but I´ll keep using my Barkhuster, I don´t like that clamps of Kove they looks weak and you have the possibility in case of crash to break levers brackets bad bussines ;-)

great video ! How did you mount your phone under the dash ?

I’m going to get one for my midlife crisis next year. Reminds me of my ss50 I used to ride when I was a kid.

Just fitted one looks great going to try it this weekend

Amazing video!

This is now a dead project. Never went into production.

I'm not sure what you did. Did you rotate the bottom ring down?

When you upgraded you crf300 Rally header pipe, did you replace the header gasket? If so, did you use the round copper type, or the flat type? Any preference?

Thank you.

I have this same bag, but the base plate is for a 2019 Yamaha Tracer 700. I bought a new bike and kept the bag. Do you know if there's a base plate for a 2024 Africa Twin? Been searching but can't find, not even in Shad's website

Did you have to set up a wi-Fi hotspot or just use the app?

Perfect video, thank you very much.

High-metre elevation definitely detrimentally affects performance. I bet you were coughing, too. Spectacular scenery. And lots of meat to finish with. Nick

Looks like a really fun ride. Which Klim jacket are you wearing?

I forgot I was subscribed to you. LOL Your EICMA videos for excellent. 👍

First day trail riding bent subframe from low speed drop 🤷‍♂️ not the best design in my book. Will always shop for a bolt on subframe from now on

Thank you so much. Made my world so much better. Almost bought the SW racks unnecessarily. 👍Great video. Cheers. 🇨🇦

Watching this a second time because mine just arrived… fitting it this morning… wish me luck

I just purchased one of these and nowhere i could find a video that explains it as well as yours, thanks now i know where to plug it and what to do with it , thanks

I wouldnt mind if Kawasaki launched a slightly more comfortable bike with the h2 engine. But the h2 SX is already pretty good for touring.

Another off topic Kove Question; the service interval for that model, is it 2000km? And valve checks? Love the idea of the bike, really hope the parts and reliability stand the test of time.

The lightning on the surrounding peaks made the ride home amazing. Epic day out on traiks

For God’s sake, Larry?! Stop babbling, go in kind of prepared just a little bit, be focused and gather some information. Don’t need to see you. Thanks

No wonder why we all pay ridiculous amounts in insurances... Because absolute morons travel to places like this. If you were able to read, you would understand. "... Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, assault, and armed robbery, is widespread. Organized criminal activities, such as extortion, robbery, and kidnapping, are common in some areas. Terrorist groups and criminal organizations continue operating and carrying out attacks in Colombia. They may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, police stations, military facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, airports, other public areas, and U.S. government facilities." SOURCE: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/

Hi Andre. Very much enjoyed the video, I'm not jealous in the slightest, just a bit green 🤢👍 with envy lol

Great video, as usual - thanks! I'm looking at replacing the full exhaust on my Rally, looking to reduce weight AND achieve a more pleasant note, (but NOT noise!) Any performance improvement would be a bonus but not a show stopper. I'd also thought about a 550 mod for more precise low throttle response. However, it's just struck me there might be insurance implications - many companies like any excuse to jack up the premium. Any thoughts?

thank you

Good solution, Andre. Looks solid. Cheerio, Günter/Nürnberg

Looked fun. What a beautiful country. 200cc sounds about right for those roads. Minus the luggage, as you point out. Glad that little dog didn't run out in front of you. Nick

Great commentary which navigating through Colombia! Your video really shows that it’s not the bike or the destination but the journey which really matters! Safe travels!!! 🛵

amazing place to ride.

Thanks for the great review sir!

I’ve also fitted the pro guards (actually they were fitted for me before delivery) and my experience with using tape to pad the bar inserts is that they slip out easily under load when the bike is dropped. After a day out dropping the bike five times I noticed they came more than half an inch out of the handlebar ends both sides. The tape just strips off inside the bar ends. I’ve since refitted them, this time stuffed with four short lengths of lamp flex with a rubbery insulation. When fitted I could no longer pull the guards out of the handlebars by hand as I had been able to with tape. I’ve heard some people use a length of garden hose to pad the inserts, which might work even better.

As an avid scuba diver, I know the feeling of being partial to your own gear. But I never traveled anywhere to go ride motorcycles. Wish I had... But carrying all my scuba gear really got old after a while. I actually did it as profession for many years, And my bag is even larger than that one. Lol, it truly is quite ridiculous to lug around the globe. But, it’s all for good times though right? Moscow does appear to have high quality bags...

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front calliper bolts need about 30nm of torque - no way i would want to use those cheap little hex bolts - is there not a full piece guard that is plastic and covers the disc and the calliper? That is the more normal way and has been used on dirtbikes forever for good reason - also you may wanna think about rear disc guard, 10000x more likely to get damaged than the rear reservoir.

great video as every time

This bike looks superb. Nick

Too expensive, the cheaper one from temu are doing just fine

These Heralds look pretty good. The Brat 250 was my favorite of the lot. I actually already have a great moto stable. The Honda CRF300 Rally for playing in the dirt, the Kawasaki KLR650 (my personal favorite) for all around use, and the Triumph Scrambler 1200xe for long motorway rides and the occasional off-road jaunt. Knowing me, I’l probably eventually trade in the Scrambler 1200xe for a Triumph Tiger 1200. I learn a lot from the bikes you show us, and really appreciate the work you do to keep us informed. Happy Trails

Hello. I have the Tusk pannier racks. Will the adapter plate fit my rack? Thank you for sharing.

I've used Barkbusters on all my bikes for over 30 years now. I currently have 6 bikes fitted with them. I'm old and clumsy and consequently I fall over a lot. The Barkbusters have survived everything, including some monumental enduro racing crashes. At worst they might be a little bent out of shape, in which case I put them in a vice and slip a bit of water pipe onto them to straighten them - no problem. I can't remember when I last bent or broke a brake or clutch lever. As well, they also seem to help in avoiding bending the handlebar. They are very strong. For me, there is no need to change brand.