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Thanks, man! I always appreciate it

lol Same here! My back wouldn't be able to take too much of that

Thanks! Doing the finishing touches to episode 6 as we speak. Hoping to get that on this week

lol I have faith that it would

The cafe version is definitely another stunner

I'm glad to hear it! :)

It honestly feels exactly the same as the seat on the W800

You're absolutely right. I addressed this mistake in the video’s description

Jeff is checking that you are paying attention.

@@zteburner5882 lol you get a gold star for paying attention

ご指摘ありがとう！友達からも言われました(笑) I'm not able to fix it once it's uploaded, but thanks anyways for letting me know!

@@jeffinjapan2549 You are welcome！

As long as you've had enough rest the previous day it's fine, and especially on this mountain where you're hiking with a lot of other people on the same trail. I definitely wouldn't recommend it on a mountain that doesn't have the foot traffic that Mt. Fuji has

That's great to hear! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed riding on the different W800 models over the years

Incredibly well said! I'm glad you noticed the part about Meguro building their bike with BSA's permission. That's the bit that a lot of people seem to ignore. Back in the day, as you said, a lot of companies did exactly that. I'm glad that you've been enjoying your W since 2016. It's definitely a bike that a lot of people outside Japan look past, and it's a real shame since it's such a beauty (In my opinion). Since I made this video, they've released a smaller Meguro bike as well. It's another looker. I believe it's a 250. I'm glad you liked the video, and most of all keep on enjoying that W of yours!

Thank you! I hope you'll have a great time when you're there

Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the Shinkansen over flying. Hopefully you and your family can enjoy some roadside ramen when you're there next time

Thanks, buddy

Thank you! I appreciate that : ) Regardless, these videos are fun to make

That's very kind of you to say! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'm about to release episode 5 soon. That one will be a bit shorter, but episodes 6, 7, and 8 should all be a bit more in depth.

Thank you so much! I'm originally from upstate NY, but have been living here in Japan for about 10 years now and I'm still enjoying it. California's another place I'd love to be someday. I'm glad you enjoyed both of those bike videos. Let the good times roll, indeed!

The quality of these bikes really shows, too

Hi Xavier, I'm glad to hear that you've been enjoying my bike videos! I'll get back to making some more of them once I finish up the 4 remaining episodes of my Kyushi Miniseries. Those are both really sweet bikes that you have. I was lucky enough to ride a later 90's model CB 750 a few years ago before I started the channel and really enjoyed that bike, too. The V Strom has one of the most comfortable seats I've ever been on. I wish more bike companies would focus on their seat comfort as much as Suzuki does with that model. I've heard some great things about Spain. I'd love to ride there someday, too. Keep riding safe!

Hi again Jeff, yes, Spain is a wonderful country to ride a motorcycle. Many different landscapes, good roads, lots of historical sites and delicious food. But you should avoid July or August which are, in general, too hot !! If you ever decide to come, I would be pleased to show you all the best routes in my beloved island, Mallorca, where I live.

@@xaviercartana5981 July and August are way too hot here in Japan, too. I try to take those months off from any kind of riding if possible. That's a very kind offer! Your island looks really beautiful. Hopefully someday I'll be able to check it out

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Unfortunately, the few times I've been to Osaka I went by train, so I haven't had a chance to tour around that area on a bike. If you find some great routes out that way I'd enjoy hearing about them. I Hope you'll enjoy the ride!

I´ll let you know when I discover interesting routes in kansai region @@jeffinjapan2549

Thank you! : ) I'll be back the first week of March. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Thanks, buddy!

It would be fun to do some tubing there

It's always nice meeting another Kawa fan. The S is definitely another looker! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The W's history is fun to talk about. You might also enjoy the video I did on the Kawasaki Meguro K3

lol Kyushu's an epic place!

Thanks so much! Yeah, those gardens were really something. It'd be nice to have one of those in the yard for sure : )

Thanks!

lol thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for coming along for the ride! Those 650s are also really beautiful bikes

I`m glad to hear that you enjoyed it and that it was helpful for you. I'm working on the Kagoshima episode now that I'm hoping to release in January. After that, I'll release one about Miyazaki. I hope you'll enjoy those, too!

嬉しいです！ありがとうございます

I sure can! lol Sorry for the delay! Lots of things have come up over the course of this year, but I'm currently working on the Kagoshima episode. Thanks for patiently waiting

Definitely! I didn't have any issues keeping up with traffic on it

They really are!

I like it a lot, too! Definitely a unique vehicle. The price starts at $20,000 and can go up to almost $30,000 for the top trim level with all the accessories. The license you need to drive it depends on where you live. In the U.S., some states require a motorcycle license, and in other states a car license is enough.

Thank you so much! Of all the bikes I've ridden so far, I still keep going back to the W800 as my favorite. There's just something about it. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels a bit beat up after a couple of hours on that seat lol

You can never have too many bikes! Hopefully your local dealership will make an exception so that you can get your hands on a W800 in the not too distant future :)

@@jeffinjapan2549 that’s true! lol It would be great if they did. I think the W800 would be the perfect keeper bike. I’m in my late 50’s, it could be the bike I ride into my 70’s, maybe 80’s… if I’m lucky. 👍

@@pinkiewerewolf I hope I can get one someday and do exactly the same!

lol As a fellow 80's/90's kid I'm glad I was able to help bring that ''book'' to you

The classic GB350 is another great looking machine! I'm a big fan of that styling, too. That thumping sound both bikes make is really fun. It helps give them such personality I think. That's great that you were able to customize your seat in a way that improves the comfort that much. Also, changing the gear ratio sounds like it was the right move to make. You might as well get the most out of those gears. I'll be sure to check out your channel! Thanks so much for telling me about it, and for sharing your stories about your bike. Ride safe out there!

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you so much!

Thank you! I'm trying my best to keep them coming

Thank you! I use a GoPro 9 with the Media Mod on it. That Media Mod comes with a dead cat that wraps around the built in mic. It's still far from perfect, but it cuts out a lot of the wind and it's a lot better than the recordings I did without it on.

@@jeffinjapan2549 thank you so much. How are you with that go pro? Pros and cons?

@@alcyoneband I've heard people complain about the GoPro 10 and 11 overheating, but my 9 hasn't really had that issue. Once in a while when it's recording there's a hiccup and it shuts down, but luckily that only happens once in a great while. Overall I enjoy it, and it's been a great camera to film with. The GoPro 12 will be coming out soon, and I'm tempted to get it, but at the same time my 9 has treated me pretty well. I may keep it as a second camera.

@@jeffinjapan2549 thanks. What about battery and things like that? And you can put an external mic?

@@alcyoneband It depends on how much recording you'll do at a time, but for what I do 2 fully charged batteries gets me through a few hours of recording my riding videos. The batteries in the newer model GoPros can last even longer I've heard. Rode seems to be the brand that a lot of people recommend when it comes to attaching an external mic to the Media Mod on the GoPro. I haven't purchased one yet, but I'm planning to at some point

Adding a W1 would be like the cherry on top of your already great collection!

It really would! It has everything that a beginner or commuter bike needs and a bit more I think

Thank you so much! I'll never part with it. Corning has that famous glass museum that I have yet to check out. I'd really like to go there sometime.

Thanks! Same here...it's a close decision, but the S is just a bit cooler I think