Hi Guys, ref luggage soft or hard, I prefer, for loads of reasons, soft luggage. It is lighter, cheaper, unbreakable and comes in many styles. My favorite is sausage-style stuffa bags. They are completely waterproof, can be big enough to accommodate all the camping gear - tent, sleeping bags, mattresses, cooking gear, chairs all in one bag. Then have throw-overs for the rest. Re the throw-overs I use bunjee cables from one side over to the other and that stops them flapping about.
Brilliant videos i really look forward to them. I wish i was there with my 500x honda .I'm 73 years young but still enjoy the craic ! Going to the northwest 200 this weekend. Alan Northern Ireland 👍
Hey Alan Glad you like our videos and have a laugh with us, the 500x is a great bike we hired them for our very first TH-cam adventure in Sicily a couple years ago. Have a great trip, find us on the Facebook page search in the Road adventure riders group and share pics of your adventures too 👍
On the website you can see if the rack fits., but if the rack is not on the list It fits but stays on the Rack. You can call them, they are very helpfull! I have an NC and didn’t want hard panniers anymore. They helpen me different out if and how It could fit!
Thanks for showing the shopping, Just to see the variety of fresh fish that the sell, that does not come in prepacked boxes Now there are some stunning looking cruisers.....
@@nuttyoncrypto9863 We very recently looked at Thailand it’s cheap living but it could be a step to far for this Englishman lol Of course Ewa would be up for it lol
Great video guys, I spent 2 weeks in Olhao as part of my trip on the Himalayan through Portugal and Spain last year, lovely place, it looks great on the drone, I did notice that bike prices in Portugal are well expensive compared to Spain
How was your experience on the Himalayan? Was it reliable for you? They have become a bargain of a bike now that the new one is out. I would say this area of Portugal was one of my favourite places
Hi guys. Great video as ever! I have Bumot panniers on my Tiger. Really like them and can be interchanged with their hard luggage. Reasonable price as well IMHO.
Kerosene can be used to clean chains in a pinch if the chain is really dirty. Seeing Eva’s chain, I agree with her …. doesn’t really need deep cleaning, just a lube after a rinse to knock off any grit. You don’t want to risk damaging the O-rings though. You should be able to get kerosene at petrol stations there.
@@ontheroadadventure It's really not common to clean bike chains in Portugal because it doesn't rain much, at least in the southern part of the country. If you service your bike on dealers they might do that, but on smaller shops, I doubt it, unless you ask for it to be done. That's why you didn't find any. From my experience (somewhat long), it's enough just to lube the chain. I do my own maintenance as well and always keep my chains lubed, and they last a lot. On a 1350 cc bike my current chain (JT, and not the heaviest duty one) has done around 85k km and it still has a bit more to go, although it's reaching it's limit. On another note: having the option of grilled fresh fish and you had bread and beer...that was plain blasphemy!... Cheers
Been following your series and have really enjoyed it. I would love to visit Portugal while going South to look aroun Gibraltar then heat back north through Spain. Regarding hard panniers, if you are getting hard panniers then probably best with Metal over Plastic. You would have probably found if they were metal boxes, when the guy in spain reversed into you they would have either been fine or just slightly bent. Block of wood and a hammer (or heavy boot), and you can normally bend them back into shape. If you want soft bags, check out LoneRider, Bumot, Kriega or SW Motech - all give good options at different price points. I really like the Mosko but they dont sell in UK so looking at import duty etc on top of the online price. There is a similar, but slightly cheaper version called Giant Loop (GL) that might be worth a look. Metal boxes, look at Bumot and Givi Trekker series. Hope the rest of the trip goes well.
Let me give you a few tips if I may. 1. Mosko Moto are probably the best soft bags mad and will last a long time. 2. Never put WD 40 on an o-ring chain because it will destroy the o-rings. 3. Stop at petrol station and get a container from the trash. Lift the diesel hose there should be plenty residual diesel in the line to use for cleaner on the chain. 4. As long as the chain is clean lubing it is not needed. Many people will debate both side of this. Hope this helps!
WD-40 is not a chain lube but there have been countless test that have proven wd 40 will NOT hurt the O rings. WD40 is silicone based and silicone doesn’t hurt o rings. Bike Social has great amount of unbiased info and test on dozens of chain lubes. Maxima chain wax was one of the top performers and it’s cheap.
Thanks, really enjoying this series. I’ve never done a European tour but watching you guys is inspiring me to pull my finger out and get it sorted for next year. Appreciate the work and time involved in editing the videos. Stay safe and keep having a great time, may it continue to be sunny every day!
Thank you so much for supporting the channel Simon, we set out on our channel to do exactly this, inspire people to get out and have adventures on the bike, if we can do it anyone can, don’t over think it, just book your ferry or channel tunnel ticket and then it’s definitely happening. Make the rest up as you go 👍👍
I've moved from hard panniers to soft a couple of years ago with no regrets. After looking at all the different makes I went for Kriega overland OS18's with my own homemade mounts. They have been fitted to my last 2 bikes and my current one. Excellent quality, really tuff and water proof while being easy to remove, but a lot cheaper than a certain brand you mentioned. Keep up the good work.
Sorry, too late now, but for others on holiday, if you went towards Tavira from Olhao, there's a Suzuki\Honda dealer and a separate Yamaha dealer run by Joao, a chelsea fan who speaks pretty much perfect english ( bottle of port on the table at xmas......it is portugal after all).🏍️💨💨💨💨😸👍
Love the fish meal, very good for your brain i believe. Bread meal dude and beer, what are you like😩 Touring with a chain not for me, shaft drive😁👍 Great video, keep them coming.👍
I use paraffin to clean my chain, and then Wurth dry lube, probably the best chain lube I have used (so far)! Eva you should of got Rich some of the fish roe, we used to have it on toast 😋 You two are living the dream, awesome series this one!
@ontheroadadventure I agree, probably last had a couple of fish fingers as a child 60yrs ago. Probably put off, you may know it Rich, my being dragged as a kid into the fish market within the Plymouth Pannier Market at the bottom of town. Disliked the smell of fish ever since.
I have the Africa Twin Sports, i got the Bumot Defender EVO Pannier System with top box, keyed a like. Stainless steel and fully water proof. Enjoying your travels👍🙂
Motorcycle trailer for the two bikes .You will see this all over Europe behind motorhomes So many motorhomers use Motorhomes when travelling abroad now Makes a very comfortable base when touring and great backup in case of a breakdown
@@ontheroadadventure Yes we use ours all over Europe Gives you added comfort when travelling in poor weather yet allows you to enjoy the "twistes" on the bikes and have a nice comfortable place of your own to return to in the evening Even a small campervan would do the trick whit a trailer for the two bikes Another major advantage is bikes dont need the panniers and extra weight now for touring as the Motorhome/ campervan takes care of that for you Be safe out there and enjoy , Love your channel
@@ontheroadadventure Would make a fabulous blog on the tube with a van and the bikes Not too many are doing it ,yet a lot on Motorhomers /campervans are doing it abroad in Europe and indeed within the U.K and Ireland Something to think about . Stay safe and the main thing is to enjoy those fabulous memories you are making together Thank you for sharing
@@BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv Van life makes allot of sense these days instead of trying to buy a home buy mortgage and paying the banks hundreds of thousands
I've got Oxford throw over panniers bought for £40 on eBay. The don't flap at all and dont budge at speeds in excess of the legal limit. Used them for year with no issues. Great value imho
Good old Oxford Products, they seem to know what we all need and dont pull our pants down for it, thats how they keep brand loyalty... They have new Luggage out now we hope to show it all to you very soon
I have videos on both the TRK 702 X and the TRK 502, also a couple more in the motorcycle reviews playlist. They look good value for money and owners seem to rate them as you’ll see in the review video comments
Another great video, with all that sunshine I could say I am not jealous but that would be a lie. Ride safe out there and here's looking forward to the next episode.
It seems no small wonder people who live in these sunnier countries seem to be generally happier and easy going, it just creates the feel good factor, imagine getting up everyday and spending time outside in the sunshine
I know the feeling Rich.. My missus rides but ironically don't clean or maintain her chain either.. Great video.. Makes me want to be there.. Take care and ride safe...
Enjoying watching your bike adventure guys. Looks great fun now that you’ve got clear blue sky’s & sunny weather. Well as I’ve mentioned to you both before. You’ve inspired me to do something that I’ve always wanted to do but never done & that’s go & get my bike license at the age of 58. Hence I took my first ever visit to a motorbike dealership yesterday to get an idea on prices & the different types of clothing. And I have to be honest & say that with zero knowledge , I felt totally out of my depth. But then we all have to start somewhere. Did you feel like that when you started out? Try some scallops Rich ( I dare 0:05 you! 😂 If there cooked right, you’ll love them ) Ride safe guys. Already looking forward to your next video.
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Go look see, i Road off rd across the pyrenees, with them,good for the road bike too ,handy if you have frame work to protect your panels though......not a issue on a dirt bike ........top tip I do adwell is buy a large rucksack cover and leave your jacket and trousers on your seat overnight, pop the cover over top,save having them in your tent.....brilliant vids ,only found you a week ago,so having a binge 👍
Guys WD 40 do an actual chain cleaner and you can get it in a small can the same size as the one you have. I have been taking notes as i head down to lisbon from glasgow at the end of next month
I had run out of what I took with me, I assumed you can buy chain cleaner anywhere but seems not here. Turns out that the weather is so good that rust and corrosion are not issues for cars or bikes, however UV damage to the paintwork is
Fantastic. Can't stop laughing. Rich, you could live dangerously and try Portuguese fish fingers. ( Douradihnas.) But be careful out there. Chain? TUTORO oiler. Once set not only lubes but keeps it clean as well in the main. Have a look at horseshoe bags. They go over the saddle and strap to footrest hangers. Best soft solution I've seen although i don't need that much space if its just me. 21 brothers make some good ones at 2-3 hundred euros. Great watch team. Ride safe. Boa viagems! 👍
Thanks we will look up those bags, I did try the rhino ones they fitted well but only until you move something from one side of the luggage and it all needs sorting again. Too much fussing about
Thanks Eddie, Portugal is just Amazing, we really love it here.... Spain will be next - Looking forward to seeing what the next leg of the tour has to offer
Another fine video. With the long distances you often like covering maybe look at a PD Oiler with timer control box, it's what I have on my Tiger 800. No plumbing into bike vacuum or anything like that, just need an ignition fed supply. Timer control box (under my passenger seat) allows for adjustment to delivery quantity, like more in bad weather and less in good and a fill of oil should cover around 1500miles.
@@ontheroadadventure funny enough never on my bike yet, but did do faro in a van to deliver an electric mini hummer to west life’s villa. Id love to return as I didn’t get time to enjoy as you are.
Cool to see, that you are updating your intro. Makes me already curious to see how things turn out 🙂. You have really brought Portugal to my attention. I was planing to go to Spain but it seems like I have to add Portugal to the list as well. This summer it will be Italy though and some touring in Germany whenever I can. And on the weekends exploring the Alps. But Portugal is definetly happening. Friend of mine is already interested, which helps.
Alps for the weekend ride! Now thats awesome... We will do some spain soon in this series for you, but Portugal is a must tour in our opinion now, Id recommend it to anyone
@@ontheroadadventure Yes. I live close to Munich, so the Alps are basically outside my door. Sounds great. Now I will look forward to the next videos even more. Keep it up guys. Enjoying it a lot.
I’m not a fan of the Scot oilers they tend to oil the whole bike! Yes the van driver damaged both panniers and there is further damage we find later. Those panniers did not stand up well considering it is only one drop.
Those graveyards in the mall and in the fish place were disgusting, yukkkk. I agree with Rich about not to have fish, better watch the ocean. And yes, a camper would be great. It's freedom, not being stuck in one place. But carrying the bike, though. I forgot: Rich for the chain you can safely use white petrol to clean it and engine oil W80-90 to lubricate it. If you think you're going to have man trips you can think about installing a scottoil to lubricate the chain often.
I cant wait to do Portugal next year. You've made it look so much better. Love your videos. I will say the best thing to clean your chain with is GT85 I always take a small travel can with me when I go on tour.
That depends on what you are doing, GT85 is basically WD40 with less water dispersal and PTFE. For an O-ring (X-ring or whatever) in our adventure bike shop we pressure-wash the bike and use WD40 to stop any surface rust. On the trail it's a petrol-soaked rag and WD40, we are carrying WD40 anyway as we use it for tyre changing lube, not something you want to use a PTFE product for!
What are your jackets your both wearing. I remember you saying Oxford that's about it. 😂Great channel by the way. I only stumbled across it for my love of the Africa twin which I've still not swapped for my mt09 tracer. Due to being a short arse.
We are both wearing Oxford Mondial 2.0 Textile Jackets. Rich is wearing the New Street Variant of it. Both are great jackets for all weathers and at affordable prices. By the way one of my Favourite bikes i ever owned was my 2017 tracer 900, im only 5''7 and ewa a little shorter and we both ride the Africa Twin no problems. I have a 30" Leg
givi grt709 is extremely good soft luggage. Tons of room. Go to andorra and get them cheaper than uk. All bike gear is cheaper in andorra. Motocard is the place to go
@@ontheroadadventure Thanks. I have zumo 396 and it works great, but the smaller screen and lower resolution makes me wanting to switch to the XT. But I hear that it can be too often too cranky
@@ontheroadadventure many are using a phone or an iPad plus a 3rd party routing software. But you need a good glare free screen and gloves able for touchscreen
@@FxRiderST I have just been sent a almost mini computer that will connect wirelessly to my phone for car play that should be good for Google maps, I will have a review video for it soon and we will see which works best for you
I don't do fish either Rich...reminds me of an ex, but I won't say any more... ...then you went into a nice Indian dealers, and I do like a nice Indian, which is somewhat ironic as I also like a nice Indian, which is truly incredible as I also like a nice Indian...
@@ontheroadadventure Yes, I was just thinking it would be cheaper than a campervan route. Think of all the camping kit you could throw into the back of even a small van. It would turn into glamping!!! 😁
Yes,yes Sun, blue sky and loads of fish 😂 Rich eat more fish it's good for ya 😂 , great day both, Eva has it right, eat plenty of fish , love it 😂😂, you two crack me up your brilliant , have fun ride safe 👍👍 Rich Eat more fish 😂😂 No chain cleaner , noooooooooooo 😂
Deffo carry a little kerosene or pick it up in a garage. Use it all the time to clean chains up it’s awesome. But hey you did what you could so 👍 we’re watching with interest so give us a little more info on the camp sites maybe 👍 oh and am I right in saying the food don’t seem so great or are you a fussy bugger 😂😉
Everyday is a school day! We will do a video at the end of the series and go over what we learnt and we will decide weather the places we stayed each night were camp site or camp shite 😂 Yeah we can’t blame the food, I am a fussy bugger lol
I can confirm that they are talking rubbish. Lovely friendly people and the lowest crime rate in Western Europe. Ive been there many times and would happily live there
Rich is solar powered! He’s a changed man when the sun comes out ! Love you bye!
This could well be true! Sunshine makes all bikers happy surely?!
Hi Guys, ref luggage soft or hard, I prefer, for loads of reasons, soft luggage. It is lighter, cheaper, unbreakable and comes in many styles. My favorite is sausage-style stuffa bags. They are completely waterproof, can be big enough to accommodate all the camping gear - tent, sleeping bags, mattresses, cooking gear, chairs all in one bag. Then have throw-overs for the rest.
Re the throw-overs I use bunjee cables from one side over to the other and that stops them flapping about.
We are fast realising soft is the way to go 👍
Brilliant videos i really look forward to them. I wish i was there with my 500x honda .I'm 73 years young but still enjoy the craic ! Going to the northwest 200 this weekend. Alan Northern Ireland 👍
Hey Alan Glad you like our videos and have a laugh with us, the 500x is a great bike we hired them for our very first TH-cam adventure in Sicily a couple years ago. Have a great trip, find us on the Facebook page search in the Road adventure riders group and share pics of your adventures too 👍
On the website you can see if the rack fits., but if the rack is not on the list It fits but stays on the Rack. You can call them, they are very helpfull! I have an NC and didn’t want hard panniers anymore. They helpen me different out if and how It could fit!
Thanks we will look into it
Thanks for showing the shopping, Just to see the variety of fresh fish that the sell, that does not come in prepacked boxes
Now there are some stunning looking cruisers.....
This could well be the favourite place of the trip, Portugal is a must visit we reckon 👍👍
Everything is inclusief with the lionerider bags, even tools to fit It perfectly on Your Rack!! Bought the lonerider motortent
Do they supply the rack needed aswell? we looked at the tent but decided it wasnt for us this time
What a great video... totally agree with buying a small motorhome to live in with a bike on the back
We would love to do that! The problem to solve is how to earn money on the road to sustain yourself
@ontheroadadventure my friend lives in Australia.. she works flat out for 6 months then lives in Bhali for a few years on her income
@@nuttyoncrypto9863 We very recently looked at Thailand it’s cheap living but it could be a step to far for this Englishman lol Of course Ewa would be up for it lol
Great video guys, I spent 2 weeks in Olhao as part of my trip on the Himalayan through Portugal and Spain last year, lovely place, it looks great on the drone, I did notice that bike prices in Portugal are well expensive compared to Spain
How was your experience on the Himalayan? Was it reliable for you? They have become a bargain of a bike now that the new one is out. I would say this area of Portugal was one of my favourite places
Hi guys. Great video as ever! I have Bumot panniers on my Tiger. Really like them and can be interchanged with their hard luggage. Reasonable price as well IMHO.
We hadn’t heard of these guys, will look them up
You pair crack me up.
Or should that be croc me up.🤣
Crocs rock!
Kerosene can be used to clean chains in a pinch if the chain is really dirty. Seeing Eva’s chain, I agree with her …. doesn’t really need deep cleaning, just a lube after a rinse to knock off any grit. You don’t want to risk damaging the O-rings though. You should be able to get kerosene at petrol stations there.
Yes that’s proper old school cleaning! I suspect that is what they are using in Portugal
Another vote here for Paraffin (kerosene) I wipe it on, then wipe off and relube. Great series this guy's
Best chain cleaner there is a jam jar and paint brush
@@davidreed6817 Thanks David I guess the old ways are usually the best 👍
Always use paraffin. They don’t use chain cleaner because they have more sense
hello from Portugal! Regarding soft bags, see sw-motech, they have a sheet metal plate behind the bag that holds the bike very well
Oi! Is it true you guys don’t use chain cleaner at all then? I understand rust just isn’t a problem really but UV damage from the sun is
@@ontheroadadventure It's really not common to clean bike chains in Portugal because it doesn't rain much, at least in the southern part of the country. If you service your bike on dealers they might do that, but on smaller shops, I doubt it, unless you ask for it to be done. That's why you didn't find any. From my experience (somewhat long), it's enough just to lube the chain. I do my own maintenance as well and always keep my chains lubed, and they last a lot. On a 1350 cc bike my current chain (JT, and not the heaviest duty one) has done around 85k km and it still has a bit more to go, although it's reaching it's limit.
On another note: having the option of grilled fresh fish and you had bread and beer...that was plain blasphemy!... Cheers
Lots of great fish you are missing out on, Rich. I like Eva’s fish meal. 👍
I just can’t do it! 🤷♂️
That Indian/Aprilia shop you found had an impressive selection of cool bikes. A bit of everything - except chain cleaner, that is.
Yes even Benelli, and I have to say I’m starting to like the look of the newer Royal Enfields too
Shippams Fish Paste. Lived on the stuff when I was sent out to work at British Leyland in the 70's. Another cracking video.
I don’t like the sound of that! Glad you like the video
The town with the fish market, Olhao. Spent a week there last year and going again this year, great wee town with lots of good local restaurants 👍👍
We stayed in the campsite here and it was a great few days, really loved it there
Great to see you so relaxed and enjoying it. Rich sound and looks like a descendant of Pirates, if he won't eat the fish try ships biscuits.
lol Biscuits will do me all day!
another great video . glad its hot and sunny and nobody wants sand chaffing in between those links. 👍
Cheers Den, gotta keep those chains happy 😃
Sardine & tomato paste is amazing on toast! Come on Rich you can do it! 😂😋
Il stick to me morning marmite!
Been following your series and have really enjoyed it. I would love to visit Portugal while going South to look aroun Gibraltar then heat back north through Spain.
Regarding hard panniers, if you are getting hard panniers then probably best with Metal over Plastic. You would have probably found if they were metal boxes, when the guy in spain reversed into you they would have either been fine or just slightly bent. Block of wood and a hammer (or heavy boot), and you can normally bend them back into shape. If you want soft bags, check out LoneRider, Bumot, Kriega or SW Motech - all give good options at different price points. I really like the Mosko but they dont sell in UK so looking at import duty etc on top of the online price. There is a similar, but slightly cheaper version called Giant Loop (GL) that might be worth a look.
Metal boxes, look at Bumot and Givi Trekker series. Hope the rest of the trip goes well.
Ahhh Mosko are out then if you have to pay added tax just to get it here. Will take a look at the others 👍
Bank holiday and pissing down here, enjoy your holiday and drag it out as long as you can 👍👍🤙🤙kriega is good, expensive but good. Love mine.
We are stretching it out for a month by using the tent not hotels, it seems to be paying off for us 👍
Let me give you a few tips if I may.
1. Mosko Moto are probably the best soft bags mad and will last a long time.
2. Never put WD 40 on an o-ring chain because it will destroy the o-rings.
3. Stop at petrol station and get a container from the trash. Lift the diesel hose there should be plenty residual diesel in the line to use for cleaner on the chain.
4. As long as the chain is clean lubing it is not needed. Many people will debate both side of this.
Hope this helps!
WD-40 is not a chain lube but there have been countless test that have proven wd 40 will NOT hurt the O rings.
WD40 is silicone based and silicone doesn’t hurt o rings.
Bike Social has great amount of unbiased info and test on dozens of chain lubes.
Maxima chain wax was one of the top performers and it’s cheap.
Cheap and effective chain cleaner! I like it 👍
I have to say I also did research and concluded wd40 is fine on the chain
Hey guys, maybe give the new BMW GS900 a test ride, would love your thoughts on it 👍. Another great video in the books. Thanks and safe travels
I have seen that bike and it looks interesting I’d like to get my hands on one when the opportunity arises
Thanks
You are Amazing! Thank you so much for your support ❤️
Thanks, really enjoying this series. I’ve never done a European tour but watching you guys is inspiring me to pull my finger out and get it sorted for next year.
Appreciate the work and time involved in editing the videos. Stay safe and keep having a great time, may it continue to be sunny every day!
Thank you so much for supporting the channel Simon, we set out on our channel to do exactly this, inspire people to get out and have adventures on the bike, if we can do it anyone can, don’t over think it, just book your ferry or channel tunnel ticket and then it’s definitely happening. Make the rest up as you go 👍👍
I've moved from hard panniers to soft a couple of years ago with no regrets. After looking at all the different makes I went for Kriega overland OS18's with my own homemade mounts. They have been fitted to my last 2 bikes and my current one. Excellent quality, really tuff and water proof while being easy to remove, but a lot cheaper than a certain brand you mentioned. Keep up the good work.
We will check it out, the advantage of this type of system is you can use it on different bikes as you upgrade them too
Fish looked good Rich! Come on, you got to try it. Safe travels guys
Fish are friends Not food!
Another great watch, very entertaining cheers guys🙂
Glad to have you with us 👍
Sorry, too late now, but for others on holiday, if you went towards Tavira from Olhao, there's a Suzuki\Honda dealer and a separate Yamaha dealer run by Joao, a chelsea fan who speaks pretty much perfect english ( bottle of port on the table at xmas......it is portugal after all).🏍️💨💨💨💨😸👍
Local knowledge is everything!
Hi both, I've used kriega stuff for years and never had a problem, highly recommended! Loving the vids too, keep up the great work 👍
Thanks we will take a look at some soft luggage solutions 👍
We are loving your intro and obviously your content.
What a fab adventure 😍
Love your authenticity and humour 😂
Thanks so much for joining us, Glad you like the vibe - We are your Telly Friends!
@@ontheroadadventure yay! We must buy you a coffee ☕️
@@Creativehealing444 Wow thanks so much for your support we really appreciate it! 🫡
Love the fish meal, very good for your brain i believe. Bread meal dude and beer, what are you like😩 Touring with a chain not for me, shaft drive😁👍 Great video, keep them coming.👍
Ahhh the fish and brain power connection makes sense lol
I use paraffin to clean my chain, and then Wurth dry lube, probably the best chain lube I have used (so far)! Eva you should of got Rich some of the fish roe, we used to have it on toast 😋 You two are living the dream, awesome series this one!
We really are living the dream, we are so happy here, it’s so different to the uk
come on Rich have sone fish! LOL great vid
It just aint ever gunna happen!
Fish finger butty maybe 🤔
@ontheroadadventure I agree, probably last had a couple of fish fingers as a child 60yrs ago. Probably put off, you may know it Rich, my being dragged as a kid into the fish market within the Plymouth Pannier Market at the bottom of town. Disliked the smell of fish ever since.
I don’t know where my hatred of fish came from but I’m certain it’s here to stay!
Stick to me sausages and bacon I think!
I have the Africa Twin Sports, i got the Bumot Defender EVO Pannier System with top box, keyed a like. Stainless steel and fully water proof. Enjoying your travels👍🙂
Thanks Paul, we will look those panniers up, we are thinking to go soft panniers next time but then security becomes a concern
Some decent kitchen cleaner, brush into the chain then power wash away
Hmmm not sure il be trying that!
Motorcycle trailer for the two bikes .You will see this all over Europe behind motorhomes So many motorhomers use Motorhomes when travelling abroad now Makes a very comfortable base when touring and great backup in case of a breakdown
Some of those rigs look so impressive, we could definitely do van life if we had one of those!
@@ontheroadadventure Yes we use ours all over Europe Gives you added comfort when travelling in poor weather yet allows you to enjoy the "twistes" on the bikes and have a nice comfortable place of your own to return to in the evening
Even a small campervan would do the trick whit a trailer for the two bikes Another major advantage is bikes dont need the panniers and extra weight now for touring as the Motorhome/ campervan takes care of that for you Be safe out there and enjoy , Love your channel
@@BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv Thanks so much, van life on the horizon?!
@@ontheroadadventure Would make a fabulous blog on the tube with a van and the bikes Not too many are doing it ,yet a lot on Motorhomers /campervans are doing it abroad in Europe and indeed within the U.K and Ireland Something to think about . Stay safe and the main thing is to enjoy those fabulous memories you are making together Thank you for sharing
@@BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv Van life makes allot of sense these days instead of trying to buy a home buy mortgage and paying the banks hundreds of thousands
Do yourself a favour Rich - even if you have to shut your eyes try grilled Octopus - I guarantee you will love it. Still loving the vids, enjoy.
There is more chance of me selling my bike and buying high heels to walk home in than me eating something from the sea!
I've got Oxford throw over panniers bought for £40 on eBay. The don't flap at all and dont budge at speeds in excess of the legal limit. Used them for year with no issues. Great value imho
Good old Oxford Products, they seem to know what we all need and dont pull our pants down for it, thats how they keep brand loyalty... They have new Luggage out now we hope to show it all to you very soon
Thanks for another great vid.
Easy going entertainment without a "look at me" ego that some youtubers have.
We are all just bikers doing what we love, we are just the same as you, when we not riding we are watching other people riding on TH-cam!
Brilliant video and look forward to the next one
Cheers Susan 😀👍
You mentioned the Benelli quite fancy one of those…..another great vid definitely living the dream
I have videos on both the TRK 702 X and the TRK 502, also a couple more in the motorcycle reviews playlist. They look good value for money and owners seem to rate them as you’ll see in the review video comments
Another great video, with all that sunshine I could say I am not jealous but that would be a lie.
Ride safe out there and here's looking forward to the next episode.
It seems no small wonder people who live in these sunnier countries seem to be generally happier and easy going, it just creates the feel good factor, imagine getting up everyday and spending time outside in the sunshine
I always had hard panniers but bought a pair of loneriders and It is fantastic! Can reccomnend! Enjoy Your travels!
Hi, do you need to have the scaffolding for them fitted to the bike? So lone rider provide that or you need to buy separately from somewhere else?
I know the feeling Rich.. My missus rides but ironically don't clean or maintain her chain either.. Great video.. Makes me want to be there.. Take care and ride safe...
Haha well it’s a small price to pay for having awesome biker ladies in our lives!
Enjoying watching your bike adventure guys. Looks great fun now that you’ve got clear blue sky’s & sunny weather. Well as I’ve mentioned to you both before. You’ve inspired me to do something that I’ve always wanted to do but never done & that’s go & get my bike license at the age of 58. Hence I took my first ever visit to a motorbike dealership yesterday to get an idea on prices & the different types of clothing. And I have to be honest & say that with zero knowledge , I felt totally out of my depth. But then we all have to start somewhere. Did you feel like that when you started out? Try some scallops Rich ( I dare 0:05 you! 😂 If there cooked right, you’ll love them ) Ride safe guys. Already looking forward to your next video.
Hi John, i can’t tell you how much we love this comment and we know that motorcycling is going to change your life, it’s the excuse to go out everyday and socialise you didn’t know you needed until now. Let me know the type of bike power and style you are looking for and I will give you some suggestions to look at.
When it comes to clothes I would highly recommend Oxford products kit, it’s good quality and affordable. Buy all of your motorcycle gear from sportsbikeshop.com. You can return free of charge what you don’t like or does not fit. We will often order two or three jackets or helmets, pick the one we want and return what we don’t. You won’t find a better company to deal with and they always have the best price.
Any questions just ask us bud.
I'm glad you like my hometown
One of our favourite places of our tour 👍 You are very lucky to live there
Ayup...those cracked cases can be repaired with a soldering iron and a flat soldering bit.
Oh that’s an idea, but unfortunately there is more damage that has not come to light on the videos yet
I have endurastan soft luggage, ive used it on my dirt bike and road bike......quality stuff....keep up the good work!
I’ve not heard of that brand before
Go look see, i Road off rd across the pyrenees, with them,good for the road bike too ,handy if you have frame work to protect your panels though......not a issue on a dirt bike ........top tip I do adwell is buy a large rucksack cover and leave your jacket and trousers on your seat overnight, pop the cover over top,save having them in your tent.....brilliant vids ,only found you a week ago,so having a binge 👍
Cheers I will take a look
Guys WD 40 do an actual chain cleaner and you can get it in a small can the same size as the one you have. I have been taking notes as i head down to lisbon from glasgow at the end of next month
I had run out of what I took with me, I assumed you can buy chain cleaner anywhere but seems not here. Turns out that the weather is so good that rust and corrosion are not issues for cars or bikes, however UV damage to the paintwork is
Fantastic.
Can't stop laughing.
Rich, you could live dangerously and try Portuguese fish fingers. ( Douradihnas.) But be careful out there.
Chain? TUTORO oiler. Once set not only lubes but keeps it clean as well in the main.
Have a look at horseshoe bags. They go over the saddle and strap to footrest hangers. Best soft solution I've seen although i don't need that much space if its just me. 21 brothers make some good ones at 2-3 hundred euros.
Great watch team.
Ride safe. Boa viagems! 👍
Thanks we will look up those bags, I did try the rhino ones they fitted well but only until you move something from one side of the luggage and it all needs sorting again. Too much fussing about
Enjoying the video you're making loving Portugal so far
Thanks Eddie, Portugal is just Amazing, we really love it here.... Spain will be next - Looking forward to seeing what the next leg of the tour has to offer
Get some fish into man, try it you might even like it be adventurous 🐟🐠☺️
I just cant do it! it smells sooo bad!!
Another fine video. With the long distances you often like covering maybe look at a PD Oiler with timer control box, it's what I have on my Tiger 800. No plumbing into bike vacuum or anything like that, just need an ignition fed supply. Timer control box (under my passenger seat) allows for adjustment to delivery quantity, like more in bad weather and less in good and a fill of oil should cover around 1500miles.
I usually don’t mind doing the chain, it’s only that I ran out of cleaner, seems they don’t use it here 🤷♂️ No rain no rust I guess
Great video again well done looks amazing.
Thanks David 🌴🌴😀
You wouldn’t have know Ewa is European with her healthy diet as opposed to Rich, Brit diet 😂, another fantastic video guys keep em coming.
lol So true!! Ewa makes me more adventurous with food everyday but fish will always be a no for me!
@@ontheroadadventure Yeah I know where your coming from 😉
It’s the smell that gets me
Portugal tourism board need to hire you two! ❤
We are happy to go and stay for as long as is needed!
Love you too!! Said my partner Karen
Love you bye! 👋
Hiya guys what drone do you use . It takes good pics 📸
Thanks its DJI 👍
Another great vid
Thanks so much
You both look at home can tell your loving this trip, so am i thanks for sharing your travels they’ve just got better
Thanks so much Don, have you travelled down this way before? We highly recommend it… glad your enjoying the series with us
@@ontheroadadventure funny enough never on my bike yet, but did do faro in a van to deliver an electric mini hummer to west life’s villa. Id love to return as I didn’t get time to enjoy as you are.
Yes it’s never the same when working and on a time schedule, get yourself on the ferry, you won’t regret it
you drove past the best roads in europe when you bypassed the serra de estrella mountain range with fantastic roads.
Unfortunately there was still snow there and we have had our share of riding cold wet mountain roads, on this trip we were looking for sunshine! ☀️
Cool to see, that you are updating your intro. Makes me already curious to see how things turn out 🙂.
You have really brought Portugal to my attention. I was planing to go to Spain but it seems like I have to add Portugal to the list as well. This summer it will be Italy though and some touring in Germany whenever I can. And on the weekends exploring the Alps. But Portugal is definetly happening. Friend of mine is already interested, which helps.
Alps for the weekend ride! Now thats awesome... We will do some spain soon in this series for you, but Portugal is a must tour in our opinion now, Id recommend it to anyone
@@ontheroadadventure Yes. I live close to Munich, so the Alps are basically outside my door.
Sounds great. Now I will look forward to the next videos even more. Keep it up guys. Enjoying it a lot.
Thanks ☺️ See you in the next one 👍
I wonder if a Scott oiler would make chain maintenance on tour easier
Are the cracks on the panniers from the van hitting the bike.
I’m not a fan of the Scot oilers they tend to oil the whole bike!
Yes the van driver damaged both panniers and there is further damage we find later. Those panniers did not stand up well considering it is only one drop.
@@ontheroadadventure you never know what the full extent of the damage is until it’s stripped down
@@rlw85 We are still making them work but as you’ll see soon it required some top quality bodgery
It's a great job, I wish you success.
Thanks bud 👍
@@ontheroadadventure You're welcome my friend
Those graveyards in the mall and in the fish place were disgusting, yukkkk. I agree with Rich about not to have fish, better watch the ocean. And yes, a camper would be great. It's freedom, not being stuck in one place. But carrying the bike, though. I forgot: Rich for the chain you can safely use white petrol to clean it and engine oil W80-90 to lubricate it. If you think you're going to have man trips you can think about installing a scottoil to lubricate the chain often.
I’d be vegan if I didn’t like burgers and bacon so much 😂
@@ontheroadadventure it's plenty of vegan burgers, expecially in UK. Try it, they're great
@@RoyalEnfieldfahrer I do like some of the vegan stuff, I reckon vegan nuggets are better than the milled chicken ones
I found campsites for tents is mostly scrub land in Portugal & Southern Spain. I blame the sunshine.
Yes the further south you go the more common hard pitches, sand and gravel become, you’ll see later in the series how problematic this can become
I cant wait to do Portugal next year. You've made it look so much better. Love your videos.
I will say the best thing to clean your chain with is GT85 I always take a small travel can with me when I go on tour.
Portugal is just stunning, some amazing motorcycle routes to find here
That depends on what you are doing, GT85 is basically WD40 with less water dispersal and PTFE. For an O-ring (X-ring or whatever) in our adventure bike shop we pressure-wash the bike and use WD40 to stop any surface rust. On the trail it's a petrol-soaked rag and WD40, we are carrying WD40 anyway as we use it for tyre changing lube, not something you want to use a PTFE product for!
WD40 is great, so many uses to us bikers
BMW 750GS has an 853cc engine.
Yes I believe they use that engine tuned differently for a few of the models
What are your jackets your both wearing. I remember you saying Oxford that's about it. 😂Great channel by the way. I only stumbled across it for my love of the Africa twin which I've still not swapped for my mt09 tracer. Due to being a short arse.
We are both wearing Oxford Mondial 2.0 Textile Jackets. Rich is wearing the New Street Variant of it. Both are great jackets for all weathers and at affordable prices. By the way one of my Favourite bikes i ever owned was my 2017 tracer 900, im only 5''7 and ewa a little shorter and we both ride the Africa Twin no problems. I have a 30" Leg
Thank you. Alas I'm 5,5 on a good day with a 29"leg 😂😂
@@tang7189 Ah i see.... Well it can be done but i suspect you would need to modify the suspension or seat a bit... Theres always a way...
Yes my tracer has been lowered and a low seat. I still have the off day. Ending up on the floor 🤦♂️Enjoy the rest of trip. It's been great viewing 👌
Your tracer will continue to do you proud for years to come, I do miss mine
Great show, but your such a food grump Rich.🤣🤣
Only when fish is on the menu!! 🤣
Bread beer and sunshine that's the good life dude
What more can a man need? other than his bike and girl of course...
givi grt709 is extremely good soft luggage. Tons of room. Go to andorra and get them cheaper than uk.
All bike gear is cheaper in andorra.
Motocard is the place to go
We tried some Givi soft luggage but it needed internal bags to be waterproof that took up loads of room
These are waterproof. Never had a problem in 5 years of travel. I have even jet washed them to get mud off
Go to andorra have a look around . The place is full of motorcycle shops. And cheap fuel
Good clip as usual. Do you use a Garmin XT satnav? How do you like it?
Yes we do, upto now it’s been great but on this tour for some reason it seems to be well off every location, the same on both our Zumo XT’s 🤷♂️
@@ontheroadadventure Thanks.
I have zumo 396 and it works great, but the smaller screen and lower resolution makes me wanting to switch to the XT. But I hear that it can be too often too cranky
I’m looking at other options now after this last trip. Google maps on the phone did a better job
@@ontheroadadventure many are using a phone or an iPad plus a 3rd party routing software. But you need a good glare free screen and gloves able for touchscreen
@@FxRiderST I have just been sent a almost mini computer that will connect wirelessly to my phone for car play that should be good for Google maps, I will have a review video for it soon and we will see which works best for you
I don't do fish either Rich...reminds me of an ex, but I won't say any more...
...then you went into a nice Indian dealers, and I do like a nice Indian, which is somewhat ironic as I also like a nice Indian, which is truly incredible as I also like a nice Indian...
Did you hear the lad when I said the Indian shop didn’t have any chain cleaner, he suggested I went to the Chinese 😂
@@ontheroadadventure Oh the irony...
made us chuckle
@@ontheroadadventure Used to make me go green...but it never stopped me lol
Cheaper option: Car and tent with a 2 bike trailer?
I do have a small van…. But if the bikes can carry the tent then the van becomes needless anyway
@@ontheroadadventure Yes, I was just thinking it would be cheaper than a campervan route. Think of all the camping kit you could throw into the back of even a small van. It would turn into glamping!!! 😁
I thought we were already glamping with our fancy kit! Couple heated blankets would be nice though...
Yes,yes Sun, blue sky and loads of fish 😂 Rich eat more fish it's good for ya 😂 , great day both, Eva has it right, eat plenty of fish , love it 😂😂, you two crack me up your brilliant , have fun ride safe 👍👍 Rich Eat more fish 😂😂 No chain cleaner , noooooooooooo 😂
lol more chance of me selling my bike and walking than eating fish! Not happening 😂
Love it 😂
Deffo carry a little kerosene or pick it up in a garage. Use it all the time to clean chains up it’s awesome. But hey you did what you could so 👍 we’re watching with interest so give us a little more info on the camp sites maybe 👍 oh and am I right in saying the food don’t seem so great or are you a fussy bugger 😂😉
Everyday is a school day! We will do a video at the end of the series and go over what we learnt and we will decide weather the places we stayed each night were camp site or camp shite 😂
Yeah we can’t blame the food, I am a fussy bugger lol
@@ontheroadadventure camp shite 😂😂😂 yeh good idea 👍
It’s gunna be a catchy game that one!
Fish, Fish ,Fish, just for Rich
Nooo Fish are friends not food 😃
A cheese sandwich and beer 🤦♂️😂😂😂
And sunshine! Happy man
Loan rider make panniers
Yes we have seen those, you need the frames for them as well as the bags, ideally I’d prefer no scaffolding
Save some money guys and clean your chain with a little bit of diesel or kerosene 👍🏼🍻
Kero does work well and is cheap too I’ve used it at home before, too big to carry around on tour though
Someone told me not to tour Portugal as it’s a dangerous country to travel. Glad I’ve seen this now!
Wow Maybe in the big cities like anywhere there may be some rough areas but we saw none of that! Most friendly place we have ever been too
I can confirm that they are talking rubbish. Lovely friendly people and the lowest crime rate in Western Europe. Ive been there many times and would happily live there
Glad to hear, looks like some great roads and weather
@@Chalky29 Just the Best! Ewa will even tell you the food is good
@@dbharrold We would live there to if we could find a way!