The First 6 Investments to get the most out of your Adventure Motorcycle | Motorcycle Ergonomics

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🏍️ Hey Adventure RIDERS,

Welcome to another video in the Adventure Motorcycle Training Series. Today, I'm going to be talking about the 6 first investments that you can make to get the most out of your Adventure Motorcycle. Most of these recommendations are opinion based but having ridden the last 10 years and built an International adventure motorcycle touring company, I think I can offer some good info for riders who never really made any adjustments to their bike once they bought it.

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👉 First Investments to make when buying an Adventure Motorcycle
-Suspension
-Hand & Foot Controls
-Seat Options
-Luggage Options

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Host: Eric Lange

0:00 Introduction
1:08 #1 SUSPENSION
1:49 HANDLEBARS & RISERS
3:42 HAND & FOOT CONTROLS
7:13 SEAT OPTIONS
9:09 LUGGAGE OPTIONS
11:11 TIRES

[RIDEAdventures]

What are your first investments when getting a new bike?

[mp]

Some really good points, and I do realize you said Investments. But most of the gear you recommended was all top of the line gear. For my first pair of adventure pants, I'm not spending $600 USD. It would have been nice if you would have shown some more affordable options for someone just getting started.

[ArizonaAdv]

I have been riding dirt bikes for 45 yrs and with construction and other things I blew 3 discs in my back . No longer can ride dirt bikes so i went to ADV riding still a very hard time to ride . this is not a commercial or being paid in any way .I found those Pivot pegs and I could not believe the difference they make . They are like an orthopedic pegs. I still just stick to fire roads living in Central Oregon no shortage on adventure riding .I have to keep my bike weight down so I have a XR 650 modified for ADV riding .If anyone has hurt themselves don't give it up yet try those pegs.''RIDE ON""

[Loiczzr]

OEM service manual is a must. Then. Protection of the bike (rad guard, bash plate, handguard etc) then rider comfort, ie seat, pegs, handlebars, lighting, brake clutch levers, windscreen, heated grip, usb outlets, a real horn...lol. Luggage rack and bags by the time im done with that the tire the bike came with should be about done (not going to trow away new tires..)

[artm.]

Awesome, breaking down why each upgrade is suggested. New guys like me in adv riding don't know what we don't know until we go through the experience. Thanks for the short cut

[idselseno]

A shop manual when available. I usually do my own repairs and maintenance. With a shop manual, I can review the ins and outs and that will prove useful in emergency repairs and for buying spare parts.

[Majorbanjo]

Tires in top two for me; Liked your recommendations...but tires are usually my first on an offroad bike....change bike handling like no other option

[SandraOrtmann]

Great advice. As I always had problems with getting my feet on the ground, I scraped off foam at the sides only at the front (where your thighs are). That way, I kept the sitting width, but the required instep got less - easier to reach the ground. Also, I added a gel pad from equestrian sports. Much thinner than a motorcycle gel pad. That way, I could remove of the soft foam off the seat. The seat became more comfortable beyond measure. Before, I had trouble making 2-3 hours of riding. With that modded setup, 6-8 hours are no problem any longer (with short breaks, of course). By just removing a little from the sides of your seat at the front can also have a great effect. I will never try again to make do with standard seats.

[dougmrak]

same year as mine .. the best ever . way easier to ride than a KTM 690 and the GSA packs the weight and easy to pick up as it does not slide away

[alextheman]

Think I’ve found one of my new favourite channels ! Live in England and ride a transalp 650 but want an Africa twin soooo bad

[DanieleCarnino]

Protections. My previous CRF1000L stopped in the middle of nothing due to a broken engine cover after a trivial crash...

[mjp_adventures]

Thank you for the video, I found it very helpful. My starting approach to finding my first/ the right adventure bike for me is to book some training days on different bikes so I can try different brands/set ups before buying and get advice from experienced adventure riders. As a 5ft 3 lady, there aren’t many bikes out there that will ‘fit’ me so am currently looking at a cb500x or an Enfield Himalayan. There are places in Wales that provide off-road training on both these bikes and I have my first session booked for this weekend !😁

[top]

Just found you today. Most excellent advice. Just returning to “dirt” riding in 50 years. 69 years old. Getting a 2014 BMW G650GS.

[michaelsupple]

I'm so glad I found your site. Your advice is so down to earth and practical.

[allenhuling]

Great list, and I completely agree! In addition, I've often heard that the best money one can spend on their bike is for more gas in the tank! Many of us would rather spend money (or only give ourselves time for) farkling our bikes rather than becoming ultra familiar with them thru seat time. Just found your channel, especially appreciated the comments regarding proper arm angle for both sitting and standing! Cheers, and ride safe!

[LibertyEver]

Great video, describing not only what upgrades to get, but why, and how to make optimum selections for our personal needs. Thanks.

[JS-nysn]

I appreciate your content 👍. I must say you’re the first guy I heard saying factory seats can be to soft. You must have never rode a 500 or 690 vey long, lol. Or I am missing some padding on my back side. Seat concepts must be doing great because of KTM/Husqvarna 🤙. I even put a softer seat on my 300 which I am standing on most of the time.

[lucpedneault]

Eric, love your videos, tons of great advices! That being said, technically speaking, a Mortorcycle and all the extrasyouaddtoit will never be an investment it is a expense! LOL

[Oculus]

One of your best videos. You shared information in an excellent way. I will be a new customer of your company.

[HalfGiant_S]

Love all the Videos, I'm learning a lot and building a solid kit. Thank you so much for all your Videos and Experience! ride safe!