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Thank you. A different screen might help with some of the wind noise and turbulence

Thanks! I definitely don't feel the need for any more power from this bike. Maintenance tips are very valuable. Coming to 30k miles now and have done a rebuild of the brake calipers. Will be doing a detailed 30k review soon.

Quite a surreal mural, I enjoyed it 👍

Thanks, buddy. It's a wonderful place 🤩

@@PASSYAY it's wonderful 👍

Glad you enjoyed it. I miss your trip too 😉 There's so much amazing scenery to come. You get a bit of a mention in the next one 👍

@@NooBiker ❤️❤️👍

Yes! 💯👍🙌

@@northbysoutheast5439 the video doesn't do it justice 👍🤯

@@flatcapcaferacer not much of that in this series! To be honest, the video doesn't really do justice to the place 😁

@@tojj29 thanks for being specific 🤣 for me almost the entire day was stunning. Fantastic memories 😁

It's awesome but rather short. There are some other amazing gorges coming

@@NooBiker I'll look forward to them and hopefully recognise some of the roads I rode.

It's nice but short. Wait until you see some of the future ones!!! Absolutely mind blowing 🤯

@NooBiker OK, we'll look forward to that then 😀

​@NooBiker Yep, enjoyed that one. Amazing scenery

@@jimsadler8704 the next video is from my best day ever on a motorcycle. It's longer than my usual, but there was so much packed into a single day... I think you'll really like it.

🤣🤣🤣🎅 Grenoble Rocky Pop was about £75 for the night The one on Barreme at the other end was the same amount total for 2 nights

@@NooBiker Yes, I meant the second one. Should have clarified. But sounds about right price for that place.

@@theodorstravels they did some excellent food in the restaurant and were really helpful. Not the best room in the world but I slept very well

@@NooBiker I actually think these kinds of rooms are the best. No distractions. You get there, wash up and sleep, and when you wake up, you're not tempted to just stay there lazying, but you get up and get back on the bike, without burning daylight.

@@theodorstravels exactly 💯

It wasn't Cheddar Gorge, but it was alright...

Thanks 😉

Thanks Michael. I'm still learning to use the drone. There's more (and hopefully a bit better) coming in the next few videos. Don't tell anyone but I wasn't really supposed to park there either 😬

@@NooBiker I fully understand the nooby drone thing, I've flown mine once since I got it so I'll be well cautious next time I fly. You were on holiday you weren't to know, plead ignorance and have fun that's my motto 🤗

His loop route is in the next two videos. It's a rather long route, as they tend to be.

My sons are not interested, but she's a real petrolhead...

@@HippoDrones I'd love to restore one of theiGSX-Rs, but I lack the time, money and skills, sadly. More of a dream...

@@NooBiker is good to have dreams though mate 🙂

What's the time code for the Ducati 900 Darmah you mentioned?

@@NooBiker 02:12

@@HippoDrones check out the Anakee Road also. And thanks, I'll watch out for logic and reason 🤣

Cheers, Gregor! Yes, they're more premium in cost, but I was able to take advantage of some promotions to bring the cost differential down. Thankfully these coincided with the bike needing new tyres! I'm hoping they will bring longevity as well as the good performance, so watch this space...

@@NooBiker That's cool. I have a feeling that they will. :)

@@kimetogo it was an absolute pleasure to make this video, thanks for watching. I'm not sure which bike you're referring to, but I'm finding myself on Auto Trader searching for vintage scooters 😱🤣

Thanks, Jamie! It's been a busy few months. You'll be seeing the France trip starting from next Saturday...

Yes, buddy. Very enjoyable. Despite this being the day when I picked up a puncture on the Road 6 ... I thought I'd fixed it with the sticky string so didn't go for a mushroom patch and that caught up with me in France as you'll see...

@@NooBiker Hi we always pray to the road gods to keep us free from them punctures bugger when it happens tho :(

Hi, I have the R&G tank grips, boot protectors, frame plugs and fork sliders installed, as well as the radiator grille. The tank grips do the job well. My frame sliders are from SW Motech as I think they suit the look of the bike better. They've protected the bike well in two slow speed drops. For me top priority is: 1. Frame sliders 1.1. Radiator grille 2. Fork sliders 3. Anything else... Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions. I'm planning to do a detailed video reviewing all the accessories, servicing etc as the bike is now very near 30k miles so stay tuned to the channel 👍

I still think it's for haemorrhoids relief 🤣🤣 The Indian colour is like a "faded white" or cream colour. I think the Guzz Airone paint scheme was wonderful. Almost as nice as the Honda Four outside 🤩

@@flatcapcaferacer good shout!

@@PaulsMotoZen yes , that was lovely indeed

@@LordBilious how could you not tell it from my youthful good looks? 🤣🤣

@@jimsadler8704 hahaha no, this hat (which I was wearing backwards) has been mine for years. It keeps my bald head from getting sunburned and I just kept it on indoors. I'm hankering after a classic scooter 🛵 now...

@@NooBiker Expensive, Noob, unless you want a restoration job.

Thanks for joining us! We had a really enjoyable time even though I caught (and fixed, with Nigel's expert help!) my first ever puncture. That puncture will feature in future videos...

There are enough powered two wheelers to tickle the fancy if anyone. What caught my eye is very different from what might catch yours. I'm just glad such places and events exist. I'm definitely thinking about the possibility of a 1972 scooter 🛵...

@@michaellilley6725 and yes, Dave restores scooters and has a bit of a collection (I'm told). It was great having him and Nigel on the day.

She liked the Harley, though... I can never forgive her that 🤣 I've started hankering for a classic scooter ...

It was watching your vídeos of those events that inspired me to try this! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Lots to learn and improve upon, I think. The quality from the Insta can be very variable depending on lighting. I didn't get a chance to find out how the auction we went as that was on a separate day. I've started hankering after a classic scooter 🛵😱 but I have no money right now

@@NooBiker Honestly with video quality looking at bike detail, it's difficult to beat a high def single lens camera, set to non wide, that you can crop in on without losing quality. The 360 is brilliant in lots of ways but I don't think it's at it's best indoors with it's slightly distorting affect noticeable at doorways and straight lines. Lots of bikes I would like but with retirement around the corner I'm trying not to buy stuff that goes down in value 😉😉

@@Banditmanuk classic bikes which have already had all of the depreciation are unlikely to go down in value much more

@@ianburns5789 that's very unlucky with the punctures ☹️ I use the pressures recommended by Kawasaki and Michelin: 36 psi front, 42 psi rear. I guess you could say that I ride "sedate" as I tend to keep to the speed limits and try to be smooth as per IAM practice. We'll see how these last. Thanks for watching 👍

Thanks! But I don't think they are particularly high mileages, only about 5,000 miles per year. Wishing you safe riding!

@@NooBiker I thought you said 5k since May…anyway thank you , go steady 👍

@@hectorshouse7348 Ah yes, but this was an odd year with two tours that used a lot of miles. I won't be carrying on at the same rate for the rest of the year!

@@steve00alt70 I don't know what you mean by 'pure sticky tyres' but these are sport touring tyres with harder compound in the centre for longevity and softer rubber on the sides for better cornering grip. The tread pattern is for water dispersion and wet riding performance.

But there are still so many good tyres to try on and review, like the Roadtec 02, the Dunlop Roadsmart IV... 😁🤣 Thanks, amigo. This video is doing better than my usual stuff

I had Metzeler Z8 which were good and also Pirelli Angel GT 2 before this one. I think the Roadtec 2 were a bit more expensive when I did my research. What are your thoughts on the Dunlop Roadsmart IV?

@@clayharrison8889 thank you for watching and the comment. Congratulations on the bike. I plan to ride the new Ninja 1000SX back to back with my current bike to see what if anything is different. Thanks also for the suggestion of the MT-10, I've been thinking about the Tracer though

Alternatively they could pop over and watch my two videos of the day, the DJI Action 4 doesn't have NoGoPro issues 😊

@@greywolf9292 well yes, they could do that too, but who wouldn't want to visit and experience those roads and that scenery for themselves.

@@neilmackinnon3371 they should definitely watch Michael's videos. That will make them suitably motivated to go visit there 👍

@@neilmackinnon3371 Your perfectly correct and anyone who wants guidance while they’re up here in the land of permanent puddles can feel free to give me a shout for guidance.

@@greywolf9292 "land of permanent puddles" 🤣🤣🤣 That's a really generous offer greywolf, amazing. Bikers eh? What are they like?

Yourself, Stevie, Stu, Mark, Graham, Rob and Al all need to set the Sat-nav's for Perth, dammit some of you have passed by my back door but never though to ring my bell. I've joined you and Graham on the Dark side John, the ZZR is gone and is replaced with a BMW R1250R SE 🙄😎😊 Had the Mrs on it yesterday and was worried what she might think as the Green Mean Machine was her favourite. I needn't have worried she loves the 1250 and immediately promoted it to being her new " Favourite"

@@johndiehardmclean23 now I've taken the bike to Scotland, it wants to go back again

@NooBiker Well it's the Himalayan's turn next time! 🤪✌️

@@johndiehardmclean23 the paint actually felt very nice and grippy! Apparently the ferry only operates in the summer months so it only gets 12 hours of rain each day

@NooBiker At least the weather doesn't put the tourists off...Like it does some of the locals...You know them good weather only riders! 🤣✌️

@@johndiehardmclean23 🤣🤣🤣

Brilliant! I saw some of the pictures you posted.

Thinking about whether to get Road 6 or Anakee Road for my KTM 1290 SAS. Want to be able to go down occasional gravel roads but perform best on the road.

@@blade1535 I’m not sure Road6 give any off road grip. The Anakee Roads are 90on 10 off. Perhaps the Anakee Adventures are your best bet. I thought they were excellent but like all these tyres they have their critics.

@@blade1535 I thought the Anakee Road were pretty much tarmac tyres with an "adventure" look tread pattern

@@NooBiker yeah it looks that way. I probably do 95 percent tarmac at the moment. Mainly touring. I’ve ordered the Anakee rod and will see how they go for the road. I generally are only going down dirt roads to camp grounds or small link up sections of dirt roads so they aren’t too gnarly anyway.

@@lonelybikr nice bike 👍 and yes, these tyres are always "ready to go"

@@CaptainDangeax thanks 👍 I'll probably stick with them in the future also. What's your collection?

@@NooBiker on my bikes Vstrom 650, and Versys1000, the Road6 lasted more than 20000 kms. And the Versys really felt lighter than with the previous A41 fitted on the bike when I bought it

@@CaptainDangeax brilliant, thanks! Safe riding, buddy 👍