Another great topic… I call myself a rider but don’t really care what others think. I’ve lived in many of the motoring worlds and can honestly say there’s nothing like the T-Rex! It’s a small niche group of us and I really like that aspect. I can say from my limited experience, I get more waves from sport bike riders than the cruiser riders. Though I’ve been flagged down and asked tons of questions by both! I can honestly say… if you ride a T-Rex, just be prepared for all kinds of attention… and enjoy it regardless if it’s attention you want or not! 98% are going to be just curious cool people anyway!
Thanks for the comment! There is a lot of friendly debate (not that it matters) as to which category we, TRex'ers fall under. While it is not the same as a traditional motorcycle any TRex rider will tell you that it is nothing like a car either. Im working on a video that compares the two and include your insight. 🍻
100% riding! If you own or have ever had the opportunity to ride one, it’s an experience unto itself. Driving… even fast or less mechanical cars allows for a certain amount of relaxation, even in a manual… when behind the wheel of a T-Rex you must have all of your senses and peripherals in tune with the road at all times… so much like riding a bike. This is coming from a rider and owner of all three types of machines.
@@danieljohnson174 😂 gonna have to make some room for the bestie! But send us pictures for sure! Luna like the moon or like Luna Lovegood from H-Piddy?
David! Thank you so much for not only making this video based on my question but the shoutout at the end as well! Love the content and always learning from you! Now I need the clear bra video… lol! Would love to get in touch somehow rather than just comments. Due to my profession, I am not into social media. Maybe email? Ride safe my friend!
@@danieljohnson174 thanks bro! I agree- we just need to touch base. I wonder if I can attach an email account to my channel.. I’ll investigate. Are you on any of the FB TRex groups or are you completely out of the social medias?
If you can’t figure it out… I have no problem posting my email here so we can touch base. It’ll be my personal not professional so who cares if others spam me.
Very creative! Funny! Looks like your neighbor has a rock wall on the side of their house. I doubt it is but looked that way at first glance. Keep em coming David!
@@danieljohnson174 I cant be the only one, right?? My TRex is always asking me to go for a ride! Oh hey, I dropped that fuel video we were talking about.
Please refrain from even mentioning the ridiculous break dancing from the ''AUSSIE" contestant. We all cringed at it when we seen it and were TOTALLY embarrassed by it and left in total awe .I thought she was trying out for a "WIGGLES " SPOT! There is about 10% of Australians defending her and the performance but the rest of us in the real world have had enough of PARTICIPATION AWARDS that make people feel good! Keep the content coming and NO break dancing😁
Thank you for this post. I got the evil stickers off OK, and I did the alcohol (91%), let it dry a bit, and did the hair dryer and brush thing. Final result is quite satisfactory, a bit of adhesive residue remaining, but time and Mother Nature will make that go away. Anything is better than looking at those frickin' government CYA warning labels.
Another great video David! I’m ordering the packing cubes as we speak! I live in NJ, so shore trips and trips into the city are a must! Always pack more than I need! I also couldn’t agree more with the gages being incorrect… caused me some anxiety as I’m learning the bike more and more. Would love to see which fuel bag you have and where you store it on your Rex! I’m getting some miles on my 2022RR and can’t wait to pile on more through the end of summer and fall! Looking forward to your next video!
@@danieljohnson174 thank you so much for the kindness and encouragement! NJ must be some awesome riding! I’m not sure why motorcycle gauges never seem to work properly. I just reset the “A trip” every time I top off but I still get antsy when I’m traveling through new territory. Having a little extra fuel on board really takes the stress out of it.
@@danieljohnson174 I’ll get on the video right away because I’ve made sone mistakes that you can avoid and you can make a more confident decision on the type of storage device that will work best for you.
@@danieljohnson174 I use the armadillo giant loop bag a.co/d/bhk20tt but there are some things to know/consider before you buy (It’s too much info for a comment thread)
Hey Benoito8753! The steering wheel was a gift, so I do not know where it was specifically purchased. You can buy them from racing sites to auto parts stores to amazon. You just need to make sure you have the right bolt pattern and the correct quick connect. Trex steering wheels are like shoes, gotta have the right one for every occasion.
David… been missing your content but saw you took an amazing trip this summer! So happy to have your content, knowledge, and advocacy for the brand back making videos. My house is set up a bit from the street and my favorite view is when it’s at the bottom of the driveway on a frontward angle and I walk down to it! I’m a teacher so this was a large out of character purchase for me, but one I would do all over again from the joy it brings! You are a gem brother, keep posting!
@@sbaby7008 No problem! Just some little fun-type stuff. There are so many things you can do- I love to see what other riders are up to. Thanks for the comment!
@@SocialsAwkward i added the headrest pillow from my gaming chair bc the top trim of the seats keep hitting a point in my back that is messing me up but with the pillows not an issue anymore I added some Decepticon stickers to mine i call mine SKYWARP
I have done 58 mods to my Trex. Allot were low cost or free for me but some are complex one-offs. I have a list but was also thinking about adding photos so other could actually see what I am describing. Some examples are a 3D printed cupholder, Shifter knob, quick release engine cover, front splitter, active aero rear wing, etc. Let me know if you want to see the list.😀
I use this the brandmotion FVMR-1100, nothing is going to be perfect, but I really like it. Ill have a video about it pretty soon (pros/cons sort of thing). www.crutchfield.com/S-OCA0xOZxdIB/p_212FVMR110/Brandmotion-FVMR-1100.html?XVINQ=D74&XVVer=7XE&awcr=632572614716&awdv=c&awnw=g&awug=9029317&awkw=dsa-1222305768437&awmt=&awat=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZO0BhDYARIsAFttkCi0SuK4MsZuGo9MgM6NmIO-se368ZoIdMSgWkivyqdoIbax2H2W_TUaAiynEALw_wcB
Noticed it seemed like you were power shifting at one point… clutch without letting off the gas… do you do this often? Ever shift without clutch at all? Here some people doing these things though I have not yet? What about rev matching on downshifts? Just always looking for more information to keep my Rex running at its best
@@danieljohnson174 thanks for asking- I refrain from power shifting and always use the clutch- although I hear the pros do it. Maybe one of them will comment in here and let us know. I do practice driving- a lot.. and as you know the TRex fuel to clutch ratio is razor thin. I have my pedals all the way forward which makes the throttle cable tight so even though my foot comes completely off the gas pedal it sometimes sounds like a power shift. You’ve got a Good ear!! It’s most obvious when I passed that guy with the trailer.
Yes that’s exactly where I thought I heard it. I was also listening for rev matching which I hear mixed reviews on if it’s necessary or just preference. I also keep my pedals all the way up and my seat in its back position and I’m only 5’9. I’m not a huge fan of the clutch on these in general.
Hey David. Nice. Love your little adds throughout the video. What software are you using? How do you add the little captions, over speedo, arrow to cops, etc.? I've not messed around with 360 cameras yet along with following a subject on them. Great job. Love to see this. The more the merrier promoting Campagna T-Rex the better. Thank you. Glad you got some T-Rex sound on this one. Here was my take video edit on Brock's single side shorty. Horsepower, weight reduction, and opening up left side was important to me. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zVNhxpW9PCQ.html
Sounds amazing. I have a Gulf Orange 2022 RR. Bought in March and live in NJ. I need an exhaust and have been talking to Durend as well. Was leaning Yoshimura but you have me on the M4 now. Which will provide that authentic “street bike” sound?
@@danieljohnson174 thanks Daniel!! Durend takes care of everyone, but if you tell him I sent you he will hook you up for sure. The yoshi pipes are no joke. You would love them- I have no doubt. However- these M4s have really stolen my heart. I wish I could have captured their true sound in the video. They literally give me chills. Idle is perfect, cruising speed sounds great and that powerband!! Man these things SING. No regrets whatsoever. They really do the job of loud but not obnoxious, add to the thrill of the ride, and completes the look of the TRex
Thanks Todd!! That means a lot to me coming from you. Videos like yours gave me the confidence to buy. My contribution to the community won’t be as significant as yours, but I hope to bring some additional positivity.
@@SocialsAwkward Keep it up. Your approach is very different. I won't have my face on screen except for intro and end. I try to always have the T-Rex in frame. Two pointers I might offer is let us hear that beautiful engine sound and make your photo on Facebook the link to your RU-vid video. Lots of folks won't see the little link to watch it. You can put that photo as your RU-vid thumbnail. Thank you again.
@@toddkerber Thanks for the tips my man! I appreciate you noticing the difference in style as well as content. I love the lane that you run in, but I'm no expert- so just general content.
@@SocialsAwkward Funny because I'm no expert either. A few years ago I wasn't doing info content only a few fun videos. Work in progress. LOL. All good.
It’s weird because at 4:09 we can see a joint with two bolts in your frame like the old frame before the 21+ gen, The new frame is a one piece….i got a 22 and i dont have any joint on the frame, it’s a one piece. 🤔
Thanks for the comment. Not sure there is a question to address here.. I ride a 23, if that helps. Here it is from Campagna: shop.campagnamotors.com/t-rex-rr-2023-bare-rear-chassis-pcc64400b
This is a link to the mirror from Brandmotion, www.brandmotion.com/product/commercial-fullvue-mirror-vision-system/, however, if I could have a do over I would have taken out the mirror and added the AIO-5 Lite from CHIGEE. www.chigee.com/products/aio5-lite. either way its a matter of preference
Thanks for the info ! Currently have an Eosin Panther which I love, but it shrank about 6 inches during its first wash (they warn you at least, so I got a size bigger). Hasn’t shrank since and fits perfect now. I wash it after every class. Next belt is getting pretty close and I’m thinking of going with a stiff Isami for the next one.
Good question. I understand that it has only to do with how your belt looks as it wares over time. In jiujitsu, for example, we wear our belts for a really long time. Most people like how they look when they are scuffed up and worn in. If you have a white inner core that is what will show as your belt gets beat up.
No, sir. I can keep using my belt as long as I want. However, I have found that the black belts in my sport that do so are really only looking to draw attention to their super-worn looking belt. Its the same reason people dont wash their belts. I feel differently; Look good play good, and let your game do all the talking. The Grand Masters taught that the belt only covers 3" of your butt, you have to cover the rest.
@@SocialsAwkward It's also a cultural thing. Japan is a rich country so is the West in general. And you don't mind paying a lot more for lessons and seminars. I recall our Sensei mentioning a story from his first visit to Japan for a black belt seminar and how he ventured out to buy a few cheese puffs coz he was hungry and forgot to change currency back to rupees. Once he realised how much he had paid he gave a couple to his friends he stayed in the centre and refused to leave because of how expensive it was. He wears the same black belt he was awarded as a first dan as a sixth dan. I think we live in a relatively poor nation. Obviously we have our billionaires and ultra rich too. But for many reasons in a small club in India its more common not to purchase new belts for each dan grade and to do your best not to let the original belt become too worn out. Though this is a karate-gi nobody is going to try and grab it while sparring. 181 dollar bucks to rupees and I'm thinking what else could I do with 15k rupees. Opportunity costs and just the way people spend money in India as opposed to the Global West. Not judging. We live in different worlds. But hopefully the martial art is a martial art. We are still behind in BJJ training though. It is by its nature comparatively expensive to get to higher belt grades say compared to TKD or Karate or our own Kalari or Silambam
Since the rank stripes are embroidered before the red rank bar is installed, you cannot add another stripe the same way to add rank. It would be better to use fabric stripes for that reason.
The stitching that doesn't go through the other side is ONLY for the "stiff" option on the belt...the "soft" option will have the stitching visible on the back side.
That's interesting... The belt shown here is a "soft belt" and the stitching does not pass through. I guess it's possible they sent me the wrong style? Check out the description at 5:22
@@SocialsAwkward The moment at 5:22 is the reason I left the comment...what I wrote is on their disclaimer on the website. If I find it I'll edit this comment and add the link.
@@SocialsAwkward I responded to this but refreshed it as the original not showing up: BELT FIRMNESS & EMBROIDERY ➡ STIFF BELTS are heavier and feel sturdy around your waist, taking longer to "break" than a soft belt. These belts feature "integrated embroidery": we embroider the fabric first and then we make the belt. There will be no trail on the reverse side, but the belt stitch lines will be over the embroidery. ➡ SOFT BELTS are lightweight and have a "broken-in" feel. We add custom embroideries to the finished belt. The embroidery will be over the belt stitch lines but the reverse side will show a trail. This is what we call "non-integrated embroidery". (from isami website...links are getting removed from youtube comments)
it should last a lot longer than six years David if you wash it by hand every month ;) . ive had mine for 4 years and it's barely greyed on the edges, and the cotton is treated and is very strong. I have to say the quality is brilliant i have the thick core version it will probably last me 30 years, these things are built for punishment. congrats on the new belt it looks brilliant i hope you have many years of training with it, great review too.
Thank you so much for the advice @Dan's Karate! I wash my belt each week, sometimes more often (we get pretty sweaty). I have to agree, the quality IS brilliant! Having worn it these last few months I also think it could last a lifetime. I hope to only wear mine for a few more years though... Ill be up for promotion in 2027. Maybe Isami can deconstruct it and add another stripe? 🤔
It’s crazy right? The belt was more expensive than any gi I own - but I still feel like it was totally worth it. It’s so refreshing to actually get what you pay for. Thanks for the comment bro- enjoy that hayabusa!
The belt looks amazing just one question why wash your belt. I never see. Anyone do that ever. Is it a good idea most gyms here in Canada where I am tell you never to wash the belt ever. If you actually do wash it was setting do you put your washer on?
There is an old tail (which may or may not be true) that describes a time before there were colored belts. During this period all students wore white belts. The more time you trained the darker your belt became which gave way to a colored belt system ending in Black. Because of the idea that the dirtier (or darker) your belt was the more dangerous you were, students were less inclined to wash their belts. You see the same thing today- practitioners wear unwashed or tattered and beat up belts. I wash ALL my gear because it all gets sweaty (my sweat and the sweat and occasional blood from others). The belt does not hold some magical power that makes me better at jiujitsu and it is not immune to the corruption of bacteria, dirt, irritants or infection. IMO a jiujitsu practitioner should be the model of health and wellness, keeping his/her body and skin free of disease. Beyond that, I believe that it is dishonoring to put your fellow compatriots at risk by wearing soiled garments that may cause an outbreak of skin disease within the Academy (such as ringworm, impetigo, or planter warts). As far as washing is concerned, I dont treat my gi or belt any differently than my other clothes, I wash them with sport wash in cold water and toss it all in the dryer (the amazon link is below) Thanks for the comment and the question!! Happy training! smile.amazon.com/Win-Sports-Detergent-Formulated-Activewear/dp/B00K0WS2GW/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=sport+wash&qid=1651513526&sr=8-9
I agree on all David said 100%, wash ur belt and gear! I don't use dryers though, or avoid if can do my dogi as it can scorch the fibres and cause shrinking, i hang dry...i wash my belt BY HAND, u just need a mild solution (not fairy liquid, just mild soap and i use vinegar to kill germs) gently hand wash it, twist it, ring it out, repeat...about 15 mins of good tugging and ringing is fine...then take it out, ring it out thoroughly (don't let it become water clogged) make sure no chemicals on the surface, then HANG DRY your belt so it doesn't fray or shrink, mine is a silk Isami and took about 3 days to dry in normal room temp. Some colour run is natural especially if first belt or first time. You'll be glad u did and so will ur training partners. Oss David, and thanks HorrorMovieNights for the sensible question.
@@SocialsAwkward The story about not washing clothes and that's all the dogi is japanese clothes is appaarently contrary to japanese culture and apocryphal. Dishonouring of compatriots in any kind of close contact skin on skin sport I guess I've read different youtube comments. Some claim its one of the things they never tell you about. So especially with no gi training Defence Soap is highly recommended. It's quite an aggressive anti-bacterial soap that keeps your own skin clear and clears up most bacterial infections from close contact. Maybe you have no need for it but apparently with no-gi practitioners its a highly recommended prophylactic.
