EQUIPMENT REVIEWS

FULL REVIEW – ALTRIDER CLUTCH ARM EXTENSION KIT

During a fun telephone conversation with Martin LeBreton of AltRider, he mentioned a product I was wasn’t aware of. Namely, their Clutch Arm Extension kit. After he explained how it worked my interest was tweaked and I agreed to install and review one. These were initially designed to give added clutch control off-road and listening to others who’ve used them, they seem to do exactly that. But that wasn’t really what interested me as I currently […]

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UPCOMING REVIEW – ALTRIDER CLUTCH ARM EXTENSION KIT

This kit is something I’m personally looking forward to. I tour on my T700 much more than most and my clutch hand is often very tired at the end of a 600 mile trip in one day. This kit should really help! Please do watch the video to better understand what this kit does and how it might help. Where To Buy ALTRIDER EU ALTRIDER US SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAND RIDER BLOG Please enter your […]

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REVIEW – ALTRIDER HIGH FENDER KIT WITH SPEED BLEEDERS FOR YAMAHA TENERE 700

This review has been a long time coming. Due to inclement weather here on the Isle of Wight, for many months now, the time constraints of running my own company and setting aside time for a full-time wife and a 15 y/o son, have all meant I’ve needed to prioritise. Finally, on Sunday, the stars aligned, at the same time as the weather, and the Alt-Rider High Fender kit was installed. Whenever I’m looking for […]

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PICTORIAL PREVIEW – ALT-RIDER HIGH FENDER KIT WITH SPEED BLEEDERS FOR YAMAHA TENERE 700

This review has been a long time coming! I received this kit from Alt-Rider months ago but work and weather have both conspired against me mercilessly to prevent the install taking place. Finally, today, Sunday 03/03/2024 the stars finally aligned at the same time as the weather! A full review will follow shortly but here are a few images to wet your appetite! NB. This high fender has been modified. I used some left over […]

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VIDEO REVIEW – EMACIATED POSTERIOR MEETS “SEAT CONCEPTS” T700 ONE PIECE COMFORT SEAT – PART 3

PLEASE NOTE – The Seat Concepts One Piece Comfort Seat review is in 3 parts: Part 1 – Unboxing, First Impressions & Quality (pictorial) Part 2 – Installation, Looks & Feel (video) Part 3 – Touring With The One Piece Comfort Seat ← SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAND RIDER BLOG Please enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Join 83 other subscribers.

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VIDEO – HAMMERLEDS FLEX 4 TURN SIGNALS/INDICATORS – REVIEW PART 2 – WALK AROUND/PRACTICAL USAGE

Please note that this review is in 2 sections: Part 1 Unboxing & First Impressions Part 2 On the bike walk around & practical usage (video) (coming late August 2023) ← Where To Buy https://hammerleds.com NB From Valeriy @ HammerLEDs: “There is one possible “bug” to be aware of. Happened to a couple of people now. If someone was visiting our shop lately and their browser saved everything in cache – all the products might […]

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HAMMERLEDS FLEX 4 TURN SIGNALS/INDICATORS – REVIEW PART 1 – UNBOXING AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Please note that this review is in 2 sections: Part 1 Unboxing & First Impressions ← Part 2 On the bike walk around & practical usage (video) Due to EC certification, these took a while to get into production but finally they’re here and let me tell you, they’re worth the wait! When you receive your five piece set (4 turn signals and a relay unit) they will arrive neatly package in the box below. […]

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HAMMERLEDS FLEX 4 TURN SIGNALS ARE NOW ON THEIR WAY AND OUR REVIEW IS FINALLY IMMINENT

These have been a long time coming but we’re finally a few days away from receiving our review units of the HammerLEDs Flex 4 T700 replacement indicators (turn signals). In fairness, Valeriy at HammeLEDs have been communicative all along and gaining UK and European CE certification is a long and very involved process. In the meantime, the company has done a great job enhancing their website and producing and uploading instructional videos, so no complaints […]

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OVERLAND RIDER PELICASE TOP BOX WITH INTEGRATED FUEL/WATER CARRYING SYSTEM – TENERE 700

We all use our beloved bikes for different purposes. Many purchase a Tenere 700 for hard off-road riding, some for trail riding and others for their daily commute. Mine does a bit of everything but I mostly use it for touring. Some might choose other bikes for long distance hauls but I love the stance and handling of the T700 and it suits me just fine. One thing I’ve wanted to do for a while […]

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REVIEW – PART 2 – VIDEO WALK AROUND – BUMOT XTREMADA V2 SOFT PANNIER SYSTEM – YAMAHA TENERE 700

Please note that this review is in 3 sections: Part 1 Unboxing & First Impressions Part 2 On the bike walk around (video) ← Part 3 Practical Use (this section will be completed June/July 2023 after a 10 day European overlanding trip) On the bike walk around In this section of the review we take a walk around of the pannier system mounted on the bike. Where To Buy Adventure Bike Shop (UK) Bumot (EU) SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERLAND […]

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