UPSKILLING ON THE YAMAHA TENERE 700 AND THE YAMAHA XT250 @TheRiderGuider

RIDER GUIDER Not sure this is one of my better ideas. However, I like a challenge. After accidentally coming across a steep sandy hill not far from home I thought it might be a great place to practice some riding. So I returned for a recce. I talk the talk, walk the walk, question my own sanity, question my ability and then wonder if I should ride the ride.

#theriderguider #adventurerider #offroadriding #yamahatenere700 #yamahaxt250

updated 4 years ago

UPSKILLING ON THE YAMAHA TENERE 700 AND THE YAMAHA XT250

RIDER GUIDER 2022-07-14 | Not sure this is one of my better ideas. However, I like a challenge. After accidentally coming across a steep sandy hill not far from home I thought it might be a great place to practice some riding. So I returned for a recce. I talk the talk, walk the walk, question my own sanity, question my ability and then wonder if I should ride the ride.

#theriderguider #adventurerider #offroadriding #yamahatenere700 #yamahaxt250

Kangaroo Island Anyone?

RIDER GUIDER 2024-10-05 | Kangaroo Island by motorcycle, a wonderful still place bouncing back from a horrendous natural disaster. Mate, Rob & me on our adventure bikes. A #yamahatenere700 and Rob's new #cfmoto450mt ... enjoying some epic scenery and tracks.
#kangarooisland #adventureriding #tenere700 #sealink #fleurieupeninsula

#Tenere700instant performance increase with a 14 tooth front sprocket #riderguider #yamahatenere700

RIDER GUIDER 2024-07-31 | #shorts I've gone with the #DIDGOLD 525 chain with a 14 tooth front sprocket, lowering the gearing from the standard 15 tooth. I like it. It's a cheap way of gaining acceleration and adding some #zippiness to that throttle.

THE ART OF MERGING AND HOW TO BE NICE TO CARS

RIDER GUIDER 2024-07-29 | Certainly in South Australia as far as motorcycling is concerned, there is a huge gap in what is taught in regards how to use and deal with merging traffic, especially at slip roads. The basic training given doesn't teach common courtesy in these situations, maybe car driving schools and lessons are different but if a rider has never driven, and gone straight to two wheels, how do they know what to do? Of course there are also vehicle driver's who are either ignorant or actually just arrogant and refuse to do the right thing. Here I show two examples of the correct way to deal with merging traffic at a slip road and also introduce my new hashtag #adjustpacecreatespace which will be thrown in to my social media when I'm doing my defensive riding tips and examples. Thanks for reading this and watching the video, please comment, subscribe and give this a thumbs up.
#riderguider #theridertguider #merging #defensiveriding #motorbiking #thinkbike #ridesafe

Arai standing still or innovating?

RIDER GUIDER 2024-07-03 | In this video, I give my opinion on Arai. I've been using Arai Helmets for three decades, yes thirty years. There is no doubt that Arai are the No.1 motorcycle helmet manufacturer in the world, proven by the fact that the vast majority of professional racers and riders don their heads with their helmets. However, in recent times, there has been an influx of so called lesser known brands who are quickly making in roads on build quality and most importantly innovative features that Arai are it seems not responding to. I question whether or not the Arai range is now worth the cost compared to for example The LS2 range or others that are available as very decent alternatives. #arai #araihelmets #araireview
#LS2explorer #ls2 #theriderguider #adventurerider #riderguider #biker #helmetreview

A GREAT Adventure Gravel Ride in Dusty South Australia

RIDER GUIDER 2024-05-17 | A short notice but very welcome relief from the daily stress's of work. Adventure riding, getting out in nature and great times with fellow riding buddies. Great for the heart and soul.

You can support the channel if you enjoyed or benefitted from joining us by donating a coffee :-) buymeacoffee.com/riderguider

Or if you're in Australia I'll send you a Rider Guider baseball cap free postage for just $34 youtu.be/CyVPkAf_gz0?si=LFtTe0bbAOYxdpZs

Thanks for joining us on this little ride.

#bmwf800gs
#yamahatenere700
#riderguider
#theriderguider
#adventurerider #dualsport

#YAMAHAXT250 #dashcam #uphill #steep #speedtest #shorts

RIDER GUIDER 2024-04-28 | The question often asked by potential owners of the Yamaha XT250 is ... how fast on the freeway and will it hold its own in traffic? The South Eastern Freeway out of #Adelaide is a steep long hill. This #shorts video will show exactly how it performs and answer that question.

See the full video on Rider Guider YT channel #dashcam #baddrivers #shorts #riderguider #ridesafe

RIDER GUIDER 2024-04-17 | ...

How to avoid idiots in cars whilst riding your motorcycle

RIDER GUIDER 2024-04-16 | Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting Rider Guider here on YouTube!

Back to core business on Rider Guider.
Here's one of the very best motorcycling tips you'll get, right here in this content brought to you with the assistance of an idiot car driver. Where would I be without oblivious people in their cages giving me great opportunities to showcase defensive riding tips. Here I show an old video of a practically unavoidable rear ender, and a very recent incident that shows just how much we have to be aware of the unexpected. We then break it down to show you how to avoid idiot car drivers.

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#keepleft unless overtaking in South Australia … unless you’re busy putting make up on #baddrivers

RIDER GUIDER 2024-03-04 | ...

QUADLOCK ACTION CAMERA ADAPTOR #quadlock #actioncamera #insta360

RIDER GUIDER 2024-02-25 | Check out Rider Guider right here on YouTube to see the main video on this fantastic new product from #quadlock
#short
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Whats NEW with Quadlock and their Action Camera Adaptor

RIDER GUIDER 2024-02-25 | #QUADLOCK have once again come up with the goods. For the creators and motovloggers, and people who just film action type content, they've invented an adaptor for their index fitment that will now hold an action camera. It works with all their mounts from the range including the tripod and their 360 dual pivot system. Here I show you how it all comes together along with their new suction cup.

#riderguider #theriderguider #quadlockcase #quadlockmount #actioncamera #actioncamerareview #actioncameras

QUAD LOCK DAMPENER 6 MONTH REVIEW & HONEST OPINION ON WIRELESS CHARGER youtu.be/kq9cep_Pmgk

NEW AND IMPROVED QUAD LOCK WEATHERPROOF WIRELESS CHARGING HEAD
youtu.be/pTCwVE0WSXo

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THANK YOU ALL

Neil

Did she ask for this? #bmwg310gs #LS2MX701HELMET #YAMAHATENERE700 #ADVENTURERIDE #MOTORCYCLING

RIDER GUIDER 2024-01-27 | When you're out for a gravel ride with your better half on your adventure bikes, there's always going to be dust ... and maybe the opportunity to share some extra ;-) PLUS CHECK OUT THE CARDO AND RODE combo with the audio on this video! #mrsriderguider #wheelspinmotorbike #bmwg310gs #yamahatenere700 #theriderguider #riderguider #shorts

No brownie points scored from Mrs Rider Guider today ...

RIDER GUIDER 2024-01-27 | When you complain about receiving a face full of dust, you can expect a lot more ... just saying hahahah.

Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting Rider Guider here on YouTube

I'm Neil, the proud owner of a fast evolving 2020 Yamaha #T7 #Tenere. I've been motorbiking for 37 years & I have a rich history on two wheels!

My channel has a core business of teaching & offering tips on defensive riding, showing riders what to look out for on a ride. This is for riders of all levels, I show things that bikers with over three decades of experience have used to their benefit. If you ride a motorbike I guarantee you will benefit from watching my stuff.

I also make content about Adventure Riding, plus I do motorbike related product reviews, chat biking and rave about my Yamaha T7.

Joining me from 2021 was my wife, Chantal who has since learned to ride & become an adventure rider a Yamaha XT250 before progressing to her 2022 BMW G310GS. Check out the MRS RIDER GUIDER playlist & watch our big plans evolve on the channel.

Take a look at some of my uploads, hit that subscribe button & click the bell for early notifications of when I post new & important content. THANK YOU & RIDE SAFE!

YAMAHA TENERE 700 MOTOLOGY GPS MOUNT WITH BARKBUSTERS

RIDER GUIDER 2024-01-19 | After a request from Darius in Malta, here is my set up for the Motology GPS stabiliser on my Yamaha Tenere 700. It's a well known issue that this great product is not a straight forward fit if we install it alongside the ever popular Barkbusters due to clearance issues on full lock and the risk of the handlebars colliding with and damaging the clocks or GPS. Here is my explanation of what I had to do to make sure I reduced the risk of damaging my clocks in the event of dropping my Tenere 700.

Hope this is useful... Thanks to Darius for the question and reminding me to do this content.

motologyfilms.com/product/gps-stabiliser-mount-compatible-with-yamaha-t7-models-only

#riderguider #yamahatenere700 #motology #barkbusters

Can you spot the danger on this motorcycle overtake?

RIDER GUIDER 2023-12-05 | Can you spot where this overtake became a risk? I try to make every ride a perfect example of risk assessment and I strive to improve all the time. No matter how much experience you have there are always things that could bite you in the arse, but you just need to reassess and always look at where you could have done better. Leave a comment and tell me where this was less than perfect.

Thanks for watching (in 4K) and hopefully learning with Rider Guider.

#RIDERGUIDER #motorcyclelesson #overtaking

Why you absolutely NEED jump leads for a motorbike

RIDER GUIDER 2023-09-26 | This jump starter kit is designed to make starting your bike easy when it is fully loaded and means you don't have to remove seats, panniers etc to access your battery. Part 1 of the kit connects to your battery with the Anderson look plug fitted somewhere you can access it quickly should you need it. Part 2 is the 1 meter long extension lead to take power from another bike. Part 3 is a set of alligator clamps should your ride buddy not have the kit fitted or you need to access power from a car of 4WD. If you ride in a pack and your mates have the kit fitted you can leave the alligator clamps home for the day and only take them if you are out on your own.

If you have more than one bike you can buy part 1 separately and just interchange parts 2 and 3 between bikes.

The Anderson look plug can also be used for keeping your battery on charge in the shed as well as other accessories such as a compressor etc. Just swap the leads over to an Anderson look plug on anything else you need power for.

Flush mount kits are available separately and just tidy it up a little more and provide even better access to power.

Jump start kits are $65.00 and $12.50 postage or free pick up in Hillarys (Perth Western Australia).

https://www.ridewithme.site/the-essentials/motorcycle-jump-lead-kit

#MOTORBIKEFLATBATTERY #JUMPLEADS #RIDEWITHME #ADVENTURERIDER #yamahatenere700 #RIDERGUIDER #THERIDERGUIDER #BUMPSTARTMOTORBIKE

NiceCNC folding mirrors on my Yamaha Tenere 700

RIDER GUIDER 2023-09-14 | From #nicecnc I have installed the Quick Flip Arrow Mirror Kit to my #yamahatenere700 ... check out how they look, how they perform, and a cool idea for using them on any off road motorbike where these can be fitted.

The Quick Flip Mirrors Kits are a high-quality billet/glass mirror system, designed with adventure bikes in mind, it can be adaptable to most hand guards as only two drilled 1/4" holes are required.

Features:
Reduced vibrations & fold-able. These fold-able Quick Flip Mirrors feature secure joints to solve common problems of other mirror systems, reduce the likelihood of vibration that blur the image of what’s behind you.
Customizable positions, providing over four unique positions to choose from. The folding capabilities allow riders to position the mirror inside the hand-guards safely without obstructing the rear view.
Narrow ride option, easily flip the mirrors for a narrow and unobstructed ride, great for filtering in traffic.
Wind buffeting reduction, reduces wind buffeting and can potentially solve "Head Bob" problems caused by high mirrors.
Adaptable fitment, fitting to various hand guards with only two drilled holes.
Rugged billet aluminum construction for great durability. Clear, polished glass, clear high-quality polished glass, providing great rear vision.

Installation advice:
Ensure that mirror joint position bolts are fastened with Loctite 243 adhesive and tightened to a torque of 5NM.

nicecnc.com/products/quick-flip-arrow-mirrors-kits-for-universal-motorcycle-hand-guard

#adventureriding #adventurebike #riderguider #theriderguider #tenere700

Nice foldable mirrors for the #yamahatenere700 by #nicecnc … review soon

RIDER GUIDER 2023-09-11 | @nicecnc_official #nicecnc sent me some folding mirrors for the #yamahatenere700 … there’ll be a proper review soon. If you’ve ever considered these, the upcoming review will be well worth a watch.
#ténéré700 #tenere700 #riderguider #theriderguider

Yamaha Tenere 700 Dashboard Brightness Adjustment - You will not believe this!

RIDER GUIDER 2023-08-19 | Three years of ownership and I've only just discovered this. How to adjust the brightness of your Yamaha Tenere 700 dashboard display.

Who knew? I didn't, discovered by accident.

Hope you find it useful.

Neil

How to ride long into retirement Part 1

RIDER GUIDER 2023-07-31 | I've been wanting to start this series for some time.

Have you considered the fact that as you get older and get towards retirement that you might, once you get there be unable to enjoy your planned rides as often as you dream to do. This isn't a rare occurrence, because as much as we plan financially by investing well in to our retirement funds, we often don't invest in our own physical and mental well being.

This is part 1, just a quick introduction of what will become a constant flow of information on what we're doing to ensure we can keep riding our motorbikes long in to retirement. We live in a world of confusing and often misleading information when it comes to food, diet, exercise and health advice. So what we've decided to do is share our experience and show the ongoing results of what we're doing to make sure we give ourselves every chance of being able to comfortably stay in the saddle for multiple days and also stay ride fit for decades to come.

Make sure you subscribe to ensure you don't miss out on future uploads of what we hope will be inspiring to all.

End of an Era and a channel update

RIDER GUIDER 2023-07-19 | One door closes, another opens. It's been a sad period but also some positivity as we go forward.

Rider Guider Baseball Cap Merchandise

RIDER GUIDER 2023-06-11 | To raise channel building funds some channels use Patreon or 'buy me a coffee' ... (oh by all means if you would like to by us a coffee click this link https://bmc.link/riderguider ... THANK YOU )

HOWEVER this is all well and good, but we feel that viewers should be rewarded for their support so we've come up with an opportunity for our viewers to buy something cool to wear. Basically get something for supporting the channel.

And who doesn't love a bit of merch?

So after plenty of research and trying out a few (poor quality) samples, we've now managed to source some very high quality baseball caps. We've had them professionally embroidered with the Rider Guider logo and we're selling them for $35 AUD each including postage and packing.

INITIALLY this is AUSTRALIA ONLY until we work out the international shipping costs. We're dipping our toes until we can gauge if there is any decent demand.

HOW TO SUPPORT AND BUY:
1) Send your name and (FOR NOW JUST AUSTRALIAN) delivery address to theriderguider@gmail.com
2) Send your $35AUD payment via PayPal or PayID to theriderguider@gmail.com

Then we'll send you one of these awesome Rider Guider baseball caps (AND SOME STICKERS whilst stocks last).

THANK YOU LEGENDS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND VIEWS

Neil & Chantal

#riderguider #merchandise #baseballcap #theriderguider

PS ... again if you don't want a Rider Guider Baseball Cap but would like to donate by 'buying us a coffee you can do by clicking here https://bmc.link/riderguider :-)

THE FIVE YAMAHA TENERE 700 ACCESSORIES YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED

RIDER GUIDER 2023-06-04 | Hello team, welcome to the channel.

This week we're looking at the MUST HAVE accessories for the Yamaha Tenere 700 if you're going to ride off road.
And when I say MUST HAVE, these are the things that will keep you going, not the one's that might stop you scratching your panels, if you don't have these items you might end up stranded and out of the game looking for a recovery truck.

Also subscribe to The333 here youtube.com/@The333 who told me about these handguards available from HDB Off Road in the US via the following link ...
hdboffroad.com/product/ultimate-hand-guard-yamaha-tenere-700

Please comment, subscribe, like, etc. Oh and if you're in Australia and wanting a quality baseball cap - drop me an email at theriderguider@gmail.com - and I'll let you send me $35 inc postage which supports the channel. Then you receive a splendid embroidered Rider Guider BB cap.

CHEERS

Neil (and my awesome filmographer Chantal #MRSRIDERGUIDER)

#theriderguider #ténéré700 #yamahatenere700 #tenere #yamahat7

THIRD HAND FOR CHANGING YOUR REAR WHEEL WITH CHUQY

RIDER GUIDER 2023-05-20 | #CHUQY is a device to assist in the support, remove and refit of motorcycle rear wheels. It could be very useful for people who struggle to lift their back wheel whilst tying to line up a brake caliper, hold spacers in place and install the chain. Also, it could speed up a wheel change in a garage or a paddock on a track day where track time is at a premium and you're needing to change out your back wheel quickly, having your spare wheel set up on a Chuqy when you come in to the pits would make an install much quicker.

To enquire about getting a Chuqy visit chuqy.com

#RIDERGUIDER #THERIDERGUIDER #CHUQYCHANGEEASY #YAMAHA #KAWASAKI #HONDA #SUZUKI #yamahatenere700 #APRILIA #DUCATI #TRIUMPH

YAMAHA TENERE 700 NICECNC GEAR LEVER INSTALL AND REVIEW

RIDER GUIDER 2023-04-20 | #NICECNC #yamahatenere700 #GEARLEVER #RIDER GUIDER #theriderguider

The great people at NICECNC sent me this gear lever.

Here's an install, road test and review of it. The NICECNC range covers many different models but there is a decent range of goodies available for the Yamaha Tenere 700 including this gear lever which currently sells for about AUD $60. This is great value for what it is and the quality of the item itself. On their website you can click the button top right and change your country code and it will give you a local price. Remember to use discount code RG10 for 10% discount.

click this link below which takes you directly to the gear lever nicecnc.com/collections/yamaha-tenere-700-motorcycle-parts/products/shift-lever-gear-shifter-for-yamaha-tenere-700-xtz-700-2019-2023

Thanks for watching and taking the time to read this information. Please remember to subscribe etc and say hello in the comments - it helps us grow the channel.

Ride safe

Neil & Chantal

Yamaha Tenere 700 BIGGER original footpegs

RIDER GUIDER 2023-04-10 | Money and Planet Saving NO BRAINER Big Footpegs for the Yamaha Tenere 700 and DRZ400 Suzuki.

These large foot pegs are available for the #yamahatenere700 and the #suzukidrz400 from Ride With Me in Western Australia. Not only are they environmentally friendly, they're wallet friendly too. I don't think there's anything wrong at all with Pivot Pegs or offerings from CamelADV either but when I see literally hundreds of dollars in savings and the fact you can recycle your standard foot pegs, I became a big fan and I got to keep my T7 more original.

Prices and availability in Australia dollars:

Exchange Pegs $69 + P&P
https://www.ridewithme.site/the-essentials/drz-and-t7-foot-peg-extensions-exchange-only

Blanks $29 + P&P
https://www.ridewithme.site/the-essentials/foot-peg-exstension-blanks

Trail stand $79 + P&P
https://www.ridewithme.site/the-essentials/trail-stands

These products are a #NOBRAINER if you own a #yamahaT7 or a #Suzukidrz

Thanks for watching, please consider subscribing, commenting and giving this a thumbs up. It helps the channel grow and it would also give you legendary status at Rider Guider HQ.

Cheers

Neil and (the awesome filmographer) Chantal :-)

#theriderguider #riderguider #recycling #environment #moneysavingtips

YAMAHA TENERE 700 TRAIL STAND REAR WHEEL REMOVE AND REFIT

RIDER GUIDER 2023-03-31 | DISCLAIMER - I AM NOT A TRAINED YAMAHA TECHNICIAN - yet here you can see me rising to the challenge of removing and refitting the rear wheel of my Yamaha Tenere 700 ... normally no big deal? Well this is with a difference, no centre stand, and of course no paddock stand either as I'm on a bit of a ride in a real-world situation using just the 'Ride With Me' #trailstand which I last showed viewers on a recent video youtu.be/5Qqmqo-ZMVo when I gave it a bit of a review.

I decided to do this 'remove and refit' as it was suggested by a gentleman on a Tenere 700 Facebook page (thanks Carsten 😄) that it would possibly be too difficult a task because of the fact the back wheel wouldn't be vertical whilst using the trail stand. This is because of the potential struggle with the brake caliper, the potential damage to the ABS sensor and holding in the wheel spacers along with the chain installation whilst also struggling to lift the HEAVY rear wheel and line it all up at an angle to suit the leaning bike. Yes a bit of a trail stand challenge.

Of course, this way is, or was, always going to be more difficult with these circumstances. However, I decided that removing my centre stand was worth it for the weight saving and ground clearance improvement. So I invite you to watch and see how I get on.

Buy your track stand here https://www.ridewithme.site/the-essentials/trail-stands

#yamahatenere700 #riderguider #trailstandreview #besttrailstand #trailstandchallenge #ridewithmetrailstand

RIDE WITH ME TRAIL STAND FOR ADVENTURE BIKES WITHOUT CENTRE STANDS

RIDER GUIDER 2023-03-12 | I removed the centre stand from my Yamaha Tenere 700 to save weight. Instead I bought a trail stand from 'Ride With Me' in Western Australia. This lightweight, well designed stand is easy to transport and use, allowing me to remove both my front or rear wheel on a ride to carry out repairs. It weighs just 350 grams compared to around 5kgs for the Yamaha factory centre stand. In this video, I show you the stand in detail, and then put it in action, showing how I can use it to lift the front and rear wheels even on a 200+ kg adventure bike like mine.

Here's a link to where you can buy yours https://www.ridewithme.site/the-essentials/trail-stands
Here's a link to my Tenere 700 wheel removal tool rally-raidproducts.co.uk/yamaha-t7-tenere/yamaha-t7-tenere-spanner

#ridewithme #trailstand #yamahatenere700 #hondaafricatwin #bmwgsadventure #ktm790adventure #ktm890adventure #tenere700 #royalenfieldhimalayan #adventurebike

Thanks for watching, please comment, like, subscribe.
Neil.

Yamaha Tenere 700 Full Decat Exhaust System Dyno Gains

RIDER GUIDER 2023-02-25 | Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting Rider Guider here on YouTube

I'm Neil, the proud owner of a fast evolving 2020 Yamaha #T7 #Tenere #tenere700
One of the things I've added to my #yamahatenere700 is a full exhaust system.
CLICK HERE youtu.be/AE8h_l2PIo8 (if you haven't seen it).

To get the best from the system and to ensure my engine was being fueled correctly I decided to take it for a #dynotest and an #ecuflash . I took it to a local (ish) motorcycle tuner, Neville Lush Racing nevillelushracing.com who gave it the works.

In this video I explain the gains we have made, Neville by doing the actual tune and me by paying for it :-) ... By using the BHP & torque graphs I show how I interpret them and use that new knowledge to help me get the best from the tune when actually in the saddle riding the bike. I then do exactly that in real time by taking you all on a ride, on bitumen and a trail, with (to me) a surprising result, a decent improvement in the throttle smoothness.

Here are some chapters:
00:00 intro to Wakefield Road
00:38 How and why I decided to get the T7 tuned to suit the exhaust system
02:29 Explanation and interpretation of my Dyno graph
07:02 Through a tunnel at full chat haha
07:19 Through the gears on a road revving up to 7000rpm
08:19 My change of opinion on the Tenere 700 snatchy throttle 'myth'.
09:40 Peel Road (off road track) 3rd gear to the top, no clutch feathering whatsoever! Who knew?

THANKS for watching

Neil

#riderguider #theriderguider #akrapovic #SCORPIONEXHAUST #CAMELADV

INSTA360 ONE X2 and RODE WIRELESS GOII MOTO COMBO

RIDER GUIDER 2023-02-22 | My ACE Insta360 & Rode Wireless video and audio motorcycling set up. Check it out, see just how cool and versatile it is for recording and syncing video to 'separately' recorded audio. I think at some point I'll be looking towards the Insta360x3 with the crazy new features but as you can see (and hear) I'm still enjoying superb features with the x2. Brilliant stuff.

#insta360 #insta360onex2 #motovlog #rodewirelessgoii #rodewirelessgo2 #rodewirelessgo #yamahatenere700 #theriderguider #riderguider #adventurerider #ulanzipt20

rode.com/en
insta360.com

BMW G310GS G310R IMPROVE THE REAR BRAKE

RIDER GUIDER 2023-01-16 | Following up the gear lever adjustment we're now looking to improve the feel of the BMW G310GS back brake. #mrsriderguider (Chantal) isn't happy with its performance and finds it's not keen enough at all, after riding it myself I'm in total agreement. There's not much adjustment available other than upgrading the brake pads to a more suitable material to improve the feel, but first we need to fit a pedal enlarger which will improve the span a little and reduce the angle she has to press the pedal to get it to bite. Update, this pedal enlarger has made a positive improvement. For the money, ease of fitment, it is a worthy addition.
#bmwg310gs #theriderguider #riderguider

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07JQ9133M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

How to Boss the Bends on a Motorbike - just three awesome tips

RIDER GUIDER 2023-01-03 | Here's Three Skills for Confident Cornering on your Motorbike.
On the back of #mrsriderguider explaining to me that she feels she needs some extra practice, and extra know how in regards to negotiating bends, and how to make her motorbike turn, I decided to make some cornering content.

This is mainly to help newer riders understand some of the better techniques for turning their bike and increasing confidence in the bends. However, it may well be very useful information and a reminder to people who are coming back to biking after a break or a refresher for more experienced riders. Keep an eye out near the end also, for a lifesaving tip that any rider will find useful.

00:00 intro
01:07 initial ride up the hill
02:11 a sign that all is not what it seems
03:49 a quick look at vanishing points and some pointers
05:55 how I lean through bends - counter leaning examples
07:12 a bit of weight transfer info
07:54 road positioning
09:32 steering techniques
10:17 rolling inertia and the giroscopic effect
10:44 counter steering
12:32 a life saving tip

Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe, comment and give a thumbs up, it helps massively for us to grow the channel and bring more content.

Cheers
Neil
#countersteering #motorbikeskills #riderguider #theriderguider

ANTIGRAVITY BATTERY 9 MONTH REVIEW (PART THREE)

RIDER GUIDER 2022-12-03 | This is part three of my four-part review of the Antigravity lithium-ion battery that I have installed to my Yamaha Tenere 700.

After my initial video at the beginning of 2022 explaining the features and benefits of the product, I followed up with part two, in which I was able to show how the #restart feature activated after a parasitic drain lowered the voltage of the battery. Part two was in fact viewed by the team at Antigravity in the USA and I was contacted by Scott Shafer who is the owner and president of the company. He offered some great input and information that any person who uses their batteries will find not only useful but critically important to get the most out of these unique batteries. This information adds to the importance of considering getting one of these if you head into remote areas with your motorcycle or recreational vehicle.

Click this link to see the playlist for all current content in this series ...
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqgM_C27jPTmMTLYLqei2kPnFsiWA61oz

See the below links for Antigravity social pages and their website.

website - antigravitybatteries.com
youtube - youtube.com/@AntigravityBatteries
instagram - instagram.com/antigravitybatteries/?hl=en
facebook - facebook.com/AntigravityBatteries

#antigravitybattery #antigravitybatteries #theriderguider #riderguider

*THIS IS AN UNBIASED UNPAID REVIEW WHERE I GIVE MY HONEST OPINION ON THE PRODUCT

HOW TO ADJUST GEAR LEVER BMW G310GS & G310R

RIDER GUIDER 2022-11-27 | We've already done a video that included this however it also included quite a few other things so to save people having to search through the whole of the previous video, we've created this one that covers just the gear lever adjustment for the BMW G310GS and it's the same principle on the G310R. Very useful for riders who struggle to get the toe of their boots underneath the gear lever.

#bmwg310gs #bmwg310r #tutorial #riderguider #theriderguider #MRSRIDERGUIDER

YAMAHA TENERE 700 FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM UPGRADE, SHOW, AND TEST.

RIDER GUIDER 2022-11-12 | In my quest to lower the weight of my Tenere 700 I've fitted a full exhaust system upgrade.
I've used the 2.1 kilo Akrapovic header, the Camel ADV enduro bend connector, and then finished it off with the beautiful Scorpion Red Power slip-on end can. These alone reducing the weight of my T7 by six kilos! In this video I'll show you around the bike, how it looks, of course how it sounds (as much as a video will allow), and of course maybe a little road test and 'fly-by' plus a quick chat on what's next for the Rider Guider #T7.

This is not an install video, this was not that difficult to fit with some basic mechanic tools on hand, 60 - 120 mins however if you have any questions on fitting please ask or comment and I'll be more than happy to give my advice.

#yamahatenere700 #akrapovic #cameladv #scorpionredpower #tenere700 #riderguider #theriderguider #lessismore #adventuremoto

https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/camel-adv-products-t7-high-exhaust-enduro-bend
akrapovic.com/en/intro?returnUrl=%2F
camel-adv.com
scorpion-exhausts.com
antigravitybatteries.com

YAMAHA TENERE 700 WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING ACCESSORIES

RIDER GUIDER 2022-10-30 | I was no different to almost every other Yamaha T7 owner when I bought it ... I followed up the bike purchase by adding every possible accessory and in my opinion it completely changed the factory feel. After two years, here is my ownership experience and what I'm now doing to rectify the issues I've created. I'm now removing or changing the parts and accessories I added, with the intention of getting the weight back down to where it was, so I can get the bike back to where it should be in the handling, a lithe athletic 700 cc off road weapon that I can also use for longer rides. Not a heavy lump that feels like it's restricting my off road ability. Check out what I removed, and also what I swapped for lighter alternatives in my quest to reduce my carb laden fat T7!
#YAMAHATENERE700 #TENERE700REVIEW #T7 #TENERE700
#theriderguider #RIDERGUIDER

HARD PACKED ADV
youtube.com/user/Mordy68/featured

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK MOTORCYLE ADVENTURES
youtube.com/channel/UCCilQwe10AfsnAvtcxMGogw
#TENERE700REVIEW
#theriderguider #RIDERGUIDER

HARD PACKED ADV
youtube.com/user/Mordy68/featured

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK MOTORCYLE ADVENTURES
youtube.com/channel/UCCilQwe10AfsnAvtcxMGogw

2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER

RIDER GUIDER 2022-08-14 | 2022 BMW G310GS - HOW WE ADJUSTED THE HEIGHT AND GEAR LEVER

#MRSRDERGUIDER has got her new #bmwg310gs - here's how we adjusted the height and gear lever to suit her geometry.
She's found it a little tall and we decided to share how we dealt with the issue by fitting a lowering link at the rear and dropping the forks through the triple clamps, we also adjusted the gear lever to improve the ergonomics for her even more.

00:00 Intro
00:18 Chantal showing her height and gear change problems sat on the bike
02:26 Showing the actual lowering link we got from Amazon
05:14 The link actually fitted and the forks lowered plus some considerations
07:52 Chantal sat back on the bike after lowering
08:15 The gear lever adjustment and tools required
18:48 The test ride and a much more confident Chantal

There will be a lot happening with this bike going forward so stay tuned for accessories, improvements and of course, rides.

Here's the link for the rear suspension bracket on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B09PWN4RB1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

#bmwmotorrad #theriderguider #bmwgs310 #g310gs #girlswhoridemotorcycles #2022BMWG310GS

See you on the next one

Neil & Chantal

YAMAHA TENERE 700 FULL TANK TO EMPTY ROAD TEST

RIDER GUIDER 2022-08-05 | So many people have fuel anxiety with the #YAMAHATENERE700 ... in my day I'd be happy to get 170 miles out of a Sunday thrash on my Honda CBR600, although that was a time of much larger gonads. The #T7 is of course a #dualsportadv bike and fuel capacity is a serious issue if you're between servos. I've had fuel anxiety when I felt I was in the middle of nowhere, I'd have been much more at ease had I known exactly how much I had left in the tank. Well here's a definitive answer, and I can tell you now, it rarely varies when I take in to consideration the differing terrain I ride. Off road, suburb commutes and freeway speeds are where I am regularly venturing. In this video I'm very close to empty and have my #ROTOPAX on board so I'm able to run dry and answer the question on every #TENERE700 owners lips, definitively ... how far can you go? Do you get a splutter warning? Can you stretch it that bit further?

T7 owners ... what's your record on a full standard 16 litre tank?

Thanks for watching, please comment/like/share & subscribe for more Tenere 700 content.

Neil
#riderguider #theriderguider #tenere700 #roadtest

INSTA360 ONE X2 - HOW TO REMOVE LENS GUARDS

RIDER GUIDER 2022-07-27 | YES I WEAR PROTECTION ON MY INSTA360 ONE X2 - AND A BLOODY GOOD JOB I DO TOO! I had to remove my sticky lens protectors and decided to replace with the premium lens guard. But first I had to actually remove the sticky lens protectors, wanna how to do it? Watch this first for a sure fire way of doing it without damaging your proper lens or camera.

#insta360onex2 #insta360stickylens
#insta360 #insta360onex #motovlog #insta360lensguard

Yamaha XT250 - is it powerful enough for soft sand uphill?

RIDER GUIDER 2022-07-27 | After discovering a local sand track ( see part 1 here - youtu.be/YS2rJ3DIsUY ) we decided to try our little Yamaha XT250 and see if we could make it through. This is a well used and at times steep soft 4X4 track with deep dips dug out by the four wheeled brigade so there was no real benefit of getting up much speed so I had to hope there was enough power to ride out of the soft sections. How did it go? Well I think it proves the XT can manage due to the fact it's light enough to manhandle but with the standard 'old school' suspension, I didn't have the confidence to hit this section at high speed, I'd have been thrown off for sure. I just had to keep a low gear and go the best I could for the conditions. What it does prove though is that the XT250 can in fact be used as an adventure bike, it still got through and ultimately adventure riding is just getting to your destination. It will always do that. Next up will be the T7! Four times the power, heavier but with more modern suspension and maybe I can attack it differently and just blast through!
#yamahaxt250 #adventurerider #theriderguider

UNBOXING MY NEW BMW G310GS AT HOME

RIDER GUIDER 2022-07-19 | I PROMISED MYSELF A NEW BIKE WHEN I PASSED MY BIKE TEST. A BMW G310GS!
I NEVER DREAMED I WOULD HAVE IT DELIVERED 1700 MILES (2700 KILOMETRES) TO MY HOUSE FROM WESTERN TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA BY #fedex
Watch as it's lowered off the truck and we timelapse the unboxing all in under three minutes!
#bmwg310gs #mrsriderguider #theriderguider #unboxing

WHAT TO EXPECT TAKING THE LEVEL 2 RIDER SAFE COURSE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

RIDER GUIDER 2022-07-11 | If you want to know what to expect taking the level 2 rider safe course in South Australia, watch this video!

I'm Chantal, AKA #MRSRIDERGUIDER and for this video I've taken over the Rider Guider YouTube channel from Neil to tell you about my experience when I took part 2 of my Rider Safe course out at Murray Bridge in South Australia. There are two places you can take your test with Rider Safe, Murray Bridge and St.Agnes in Adelaide. We travelled out to Murray Bridge.

In this video I'll explain what you can expect to do when you take the course, what you'll need to practice before you even attend and give you an explanation of the final assessment.

I'm delighted to say I managed to get through and came away with my 'R-Date' licence so can now remove my L plate. I promised myself a new bike once I passed, that is now ordered and will be on its way very soon. There will be a video of that when it comes of course.

Thanks for watching

Chantal

#ridersafe #riderguider #theriderguider

THE 2022 SA OUTBACK MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE RIDING TENERE RALLYE

RIDER GUIDER 2022-06-10 | A TWO DAY FULLY SUPPORTED ADVENTURE RIDING EVENT BROUGHT TO US BY SA OUTBACK MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES. THE 2022 #TENERE RALLYE, NOT JUST FOR THE #TENERE700 BUT FOR TENERE OF ALL AGES AND YEAR. WE DID HAVE A MAJORITY OF #T7 BUT ALSO A CLASSIC #GAULOISESBLONDE #XT600 AND A COUPLE OF #XT660. WE HAD OVER 500 KILOMETRES OVER TWO DAYS, TAKING A MIX OF TERRAIN AND SOME SERIOUSLY WINDY AND RAINY CONDITIONS TO BATTLE THROUGH WHICH MADE IT ALL THE MORE FUN AND CHALLENGING. THERE WAS AROUND TWENTY FIVE OF US PLUS SUPPORT CREWS IN 4WD TOYOTAS WITH TRAILERS FOR BACK-UP. AN AWESOME OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE LOXTON HOTEL WHERE WE WERE FED, WASHED, CHANGED, 'WATERED' BEFORE BEING SENT OUT FOR MORE SHENANIGANS. CHECK OUT THE FERRY CROSSING AT SWAN REACH AND THE FOOTAGE FROM THE #INSTA360 . OVERALL THIS WAS AN AWESOME RIDE, NO MAJOR ISSUES HAD BY ANYONE, SOME GREAT #ADVENTURERIDING HAD BY ALL.

MARTINS CHANNEL Live, Love Ride ADV - youtube.com/user/Mordy68

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE RIDERS FACEBOOK PAGE - facebook.com/groups/ContactSAABR/?ref=share

SA OUTBACK MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES
https://saoutbackmca.com.au/

#yamahatenere700 #riderguider #theriderguider

Alpinestar Tech 7 drystar VERSUS Forma Adventure Motorcycle Boots

RIDER GUIDER 2022-06-07 | WANT TO KNOW THE BEST BOOT FOR ADVENTURE RIDING OR HARD ENDURO?
I've been wearing the excellent Forma 'Adventure' boot for my commuting AND weekend fun and games. However as the terrain becomes more technical, I'm asking are they up to the job and should I be upping my foot/ankle protection if I'm upping the risk? I've researched the options and come up with what I think is probably the 'absolute go to' footwear for motorcycle adventure riding or hard enduro riding. The benefits of moving from my Forma boots to Alpinestars Tech7 Drystar. How they feel, are they easy to use, and most importantly are they actually, as claimed, waterproof!? I give the Drystar a thorough soaking with two days adventure riding in the South Australian Riverland on my Tenere 700. This leads to my experience with the not so great Alpinestar Drystar gloves which were so poor I nearly boycotted Alpinestar altogether.

#alpinestars #alpinestarstech7 #formaboots #tech7 #adventureriding #adventureride #yamahatenere700 #adventuremotorcycle #tech7s #theriderguider #riderguider #enduro

TENERE RALLYE 2022 SHENANIGANS T7 HILL CLIMB #shorts

RIDER GUIDER 2022-06-06 | SA OUTBACK MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES ALONG WITH YAMAHA AUSTRALIA, COAST POWERSPORT, PITMANS YAMAHA AND YAMAHA WORLD supported the 2022 Tenere Rallye in the South Australian Riverland. Here's a quick clip of what some of us got up to whilst I did my cornerman duties on one particular section.
#yamahatenere700
#tenere
#tenere700
#riderguider
#theriderguider
#adventureriders

QUAD LOCK SMART ADAPTOR - NOT THAT SMART? I FOUND A PROBLEM

RIDER GUIDER 2022-05-17 | #QUADLOCK #QUADLOCKMOTO #QUADLOCKREVIEW #RIDERGUIDER

As much as I am a Quad Lock fanboy I'm hoping my feedback will make a great product even better, or maybe they can quickly make a second version of the NEW WATERPROOF 12V TO USB SMART ADAPTOR, because it looks like I've found an issue where this version won't suit everyone.
Here's my honest unpaid review of their quite splendid yet slightly flawed product. They might have to consider developing a new version already. Watch this to find out why it won't work for everyone, unless they change something up.

https://www.quadlockcase.com.au/

Also see my other Quad Lock reviews including my thoughts on the wireless charging head (Mk1) and the follow up on the Mk2 which addresses all the issues I had. I have Quad Lock items in all aspects of my day to day life, car/van, mountainbikes, desk top, Quad Lock 'run' arm band, belt clip etc. I've also adapted their mounts to attach a camera to a helmet which was a superb success.

Thanks for watching, please comment, share, like and subscribe.

Neil

ANTIGRAVITY BATTERY THREE MONTH (PART 2) REVIEW ON MY TENERE 700

RIDER GUIDER 2022-05-13 | FOLLOWING ON FROM PART 1 ( youtu.be/b2yBRFY2O24 ) OF THE
#ANTIGRAVITY LITHIUM -ION BATTERY REVIEW FOR MY TENERE 700, AS PROMISED HERE'S PART 2 FEATURING THE RESTART FEATURE. CHECK THIS OUT TO SEE IF I'VE HAD ANY ISSUES, ANY ELECTRICAL GREMLINS OR PROBLEMS AFTER INSTALLING THE BATTERY .

#ANTIGRAVITYBATTERY #RIDERGUIDER #YAMAHATENERE700 #review

Is a lithium battery compatible with the electrics on a #YamahaT7 ? Or will it cause problems and make the bike play up? I hope not!
It's time to find out by watching the second of a FOUR PART series where I look at the positives and negatives of fitting an ANTIGRAVITY BATTERY ( the #ATZ10 ) to my awesome #tenere700 .

T7 BATTERY - antigravitybatteries.com
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Cheers
Neil
#theriderguider

DEFENSIVE MOTORCYCLE RIDING IN THE RAIN

RIDER GUIDER 2022-05-08 | HERE'S A TWENTY MINUTE ON BOARD COMMENTARY FOR WET WEATHER RIDING ADVICE COVERING OFF ON SOME OF THE THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN THE RAIN. THERE ARE SOME DEFENSIVE RIDING STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER TOO.
#RIDERGUIDER #THERIDERGUIDER #WETROADS #MOTORCYCLE #MOTORCYCLELESSON
#RIDERTRAINING #RIDERSAFE #THINKBIKE

MIKEY & NEIL TALKING SH*TE ON THEIR T7 WHILST GPS PLANNING A GROUP RIDE

RIDER GUIDER 2022-05-03 | Mike invited me on a GPS planning ride for an upcoming adventure for members of the Facebook group SAABR (South Australian Adventure Bike Riders). Join us as we talk shite, and wish we'd recorded Mikes voice too! Check out the scenery!
#adventureride #tenere700 #yamahatenere700 #riderguider #saabr #skippythebushkangaroo