Dude, nice video! I am Brazilian, this is absolutely normal where I came from, hahaha, Once I was chased by a group of 20 dogs, big dogs, and the fun thing is, if you stop, they stop running after you, so I had to stop and push my bike like 200 meters, get up fast and run away, hahaha
I was absolutely taken by the pacing of your commentary, this kind of narrative story telling with video is not that common among the "TH-camr" community on so many levels. Really well done, and as I've said before, Spain is stunning, thank you for taking us along.
Thank you Richard, by the way I am still really learning how to tell a story. I don't know whether to record it at the time like I do or to 'voiceover' the footage. I'll keep practicing as I think it could be a good skill to work on... Thanks for the kind comment.
You needs a Suzuki sv650 in your life Sean, a nice v twin. You can pick up cheap one a couple of years old. The last batch of these bikes have just been delivered to the dealerships. Sadly the end of the v twins. thanks for sharing your adventures Sean.
Great video Sean great commentary, and quite like the RS 650 personally the Honda is probably superb but looks just like a Honda 🤣 yeah watch out for the bulls mate especially the ones that look like they take out bull fighters for breakfast 😳 I’d be definitely sticking to the roads mate, but well done you, go steady mate 👍 ….. Pete 🇫🇷
Great stuff, yes I have done that in our Suzuki Jinny, Jeep, tried once solo on a Dr 350 but the hounds got the bettter of me, used to go that area for a day ride out, stop at the auto us station in poets for a coffee and breakfast bun, loved it, your darn good at this vid stuff, as winter is iminent think I need to get editing the stuff I have of the Lake District, thanks again NW biker dude alias Bay Bimbler Ted
Well the hounds certainly got the better of me too. I would love a little Suzuki DRZ4 the new one for tracks like this but would it be as good on the road sections? Did you use your DR350 on the road much? Thanks 👍 Edit: yes much better to start editing over the winter when you can't get out and film half as much...
@MindfulMotorcyclist yes we used the little DR on the road also it was ok just a different ride to the virago of course, my wife was not too impressed of course
Howya Sean...Never stopped laughing at the dogs chasing u and the look on your face was priceless...🤣🤣🤣 However i know that feeling and hate dogs chasing me down... great vids n love the bike...🇮🇪
Some superb views. For myself, sub 900cc is ideal, although I have owned 3 1100 cruisers. A 1980 Kawasaki Z650 was one of my favourite bikes but I haven't ridden the new one. I am tempted by the Bear 650 and have had notification from my RE dealer that they are taking orders. I need to try one out first.
Thank you Haxan, appreciate that. I'd go for a smaller capacity lighter bike every time, for the kind of riding I do... Do you think Bear will outsell Classic 650? I'm interested in peoples opinions...
Interesting video , glad you got passed the dogs okay. Look forward to the next one. I looked at the z650rs quite liked it but ended up with a Triumph Trident which I really like. Another option for you could be a Yamaha XSR 700.
I'm with you on the potential future bike choices. Being an individual instead of an adventure bike rider clone and all the accessories you think you need on it. Ask me how I know. However, one accessory I have found really valuable is a thing called Indimate, which sends an indicator clicking sound to your headset. I used to be just like you with the indicators. Very easy to set up. I have no connection with the supplier by the way. You could do with an air horn strapped to your handlebars for the dogs! Keep up the good work.
Well, those dogs certainly don't keep a welcome in the hill sides do they?🤨 You did well keeping the bike under control with that going on whilst controlling a fairly heavy bike on rough track.🤗
They are not to be messed with that's for sure. It was me running off with my tail between my legs not the dog. He showed me who was top dog... I could go on 😂😂😂
Mate, stick with you've got, the Gold Star just invokes a slow meandering riding style; time to spot things as well as natter. The recent spate of trashing the Gold Star does not jade my opinion of said bike. I sold my CFMOTO 700 MT just before leaving Portugal as the bike was plated Portugal and I'm selling up, it was a great bike with phenomena smooth power and road holding but way too big for out here. The dogs are only doing their job and if the flock had not been so close to the road they would not have bothered you; scary all the same😮
Thanks Bob, you know much as it is popular to change bikes for a 'channel' and to keep things fresh I can't see myself parting with the Goldstar. It just suits me so well and 652cc is enough if you know what I mean.
I had the same problem trying to get out to follow me and since have learnt that you have to let it find you first then push record if that makes sense. Brill vlog mate, I would have got in a wiggy about the price of eggs there lol. Lovely picture on the camera. The hornet is a good bike but very "racy". You may think 47hp may not be enough but I can recommend the Honda CL500.... Try to have a go on one, it's really good fun after you settle into it. Super reliable and cheap to run. Looks are subjective but it has alot of character and Brill for laning as well, that's my recommendation as mentioned in the video. The kawasaki is cool aswell but I haven't had a go on one yet. Those dogs 😮😮
Nice looking place to stay. A bit cheeky the price for your eggs/salad. Some nice roads scenery. Nice mountain track, pity about the dogs, I’d shit my self😢. Enjoy and stay safe. Hornet is a lovely bike. Just too tall for me 😢
I have three bikes. Adventure, “modern” classic and trail bike. I have thought of slimming down to one bike but I think bikes are difficult to sell at the moment and can’t decide which one anyway. Those dogs would terrify me and the steep drops in the mountains..
Get a classic Triumph T140 Bonneville, easy to maintain, no electronics, loads of spares, no MOT, no tax. Lightweight 180kg, superfun to ride and well cool. Really cheap these days.
I'd love Honda to do a proper retro in the 500cc range (lower tax than a 650) but Kawasaki might be doing their RS in a lower cc too. I wanted the Z650RS but insurance was too high as a new rider. Maybe next year or wait for a smaller cc RS 🙄 I never use the full potential of my 650, it does seem a bit wasted on me to be honest 😂 Why not sell your Triumph instead? Update ! Just read today Honda will be shipping the CB350 to the UK next year, fingers crossed a 500cc version follows suit 🤞🏻
Rode over there 2 up in August.. saw the dogs... there was one down the settlement at Sotres side too...never bothered us... must just know BSAs are not popular 😂
Id keep the bsa . You seem to really enjoy it and its a cool looking bike plus plenty of character. Your not a speed freak so bsa suits you . Get a louder exhaust it will scare the dogs off 😂
i am almost tempted to watch the video again and reupload with a counter showing how many times you press the indicator switch - why is that? Is it you or are they not deactivating? It is on straight roads and not after you have mad a turn at junctions.....
Yeah, he mentioned it before. It's just a 'tick'/habit. No chance of corrosion building up on the switch contacts :) Would be interesting if a bike with left switch on the left side and right switch on the right side would cure the compulsion or would there just be alternate jazz hands :)
I wasn’t convinced that this was the bike for mountain passes… I realise the main camera was chest-mounted, but it looked a very stony and unpleasant surface, but I guess if you enjoyed it that’s OK. I wouldn’t kick out at dogs, as the pendulum effect will see you and the bike sprawled on the ground… I’d be inclined to make noise yourself which might scare/surprise them. Anyway, it’s all ‘in the can’ now, so we’ll see how you get on!
Just buy Japanese reliability, ive just got a kawasaki eliminator 450,smooth,light,certainly quick enough, but i bought it mainly coz I'm a short arse.
A "naked" bike?! Say it ain't so! The proper and more adult term to use is "Standard" motorbike. Who save a (Portmanteau ALERT!) sophomoronically priapic yooot would tell another human being that they own and ride a "naked" motorbike? I bite my thumb a such creatures! The Hornet and Z650R both have nigh on useless passenger accommodations with the wHornet (LOL!) being the worser of the two. Bikes are an investment in yourself. I tell folk that in general I tend to keep my bikes at least 10 years. I get my money's worth by keeping, riding and enjoying myself. I like dogs but not when they're on duty like those were. I look forward to more of this ride! Thank you! SS in Hades (commiefornia), USA!
I really want to keep the BSA for a number of years so I'm trying to turn the other cheek when all these new bikes are released all the time 😂. Might not be commiefornia for long... Good luck tomorrow, MAGA 😄👍🙏
Those guided tours guys never seem to get attacked by horrible hounds, ever thought those self same dogs are actually working FOR those tour guides in an attempt to put off the independent traveller?
Dude, nice video! I am Brazilian, this is absolutely normal where I came from, hahaha, Once I was chased by a group of 20 dogs, big dogs, and the fun thing is, if you stop, they stop running after you, so I had to stop and push my bike like 200 meters, get up fast and run away, hahaha
Those dogs would have shit me up no doubt at all! Great video, great series 😊
Thanks Rob and glad I'm not the only who thought the dogs were scary 😬 😅
Yay ! You won ! Dogs and Bikes are universal foes :D
Beautiful road - up and down !
I was absolutely taken by the pacing of your commentary, this kind of narrative story telling with video is not that common among the "TH-camr" community on so many levels. Really well done, and as I've said before, Spain is stunning, thank you for taking us along.
Thank you Richard, by the way I am still really learning how to tell a story. I don't know whether to record it at the time like I do or to 'voiceover' the footage. I'll keep practicing as I think it could be a good skill to work on... Thanks for the kind comment.
Yes he's excellent at this, one of a kind ❤ thanks for your support of Sean x
You needs a Suzuki sv650 in your life Sean, a nice v twin. You can pick up cheap one a couple of years old. The last batch of these bikes have just been delivered to the dealerships. Sadly the end of the v twins. thanks for sharing your adventures Sean.
What a cracking apartment!
Great watch Sean and a fabulous area but those hounds well not great and they certainly don't like bikes .😉👍
Thank you Crumbly 😊 🙏
Another great installment Sean. Well done mate.
Thank you Wayne 😊 🙏
Great video Sean great commentary, and quite like the RS 650 personally the Honda is probably superb but looks just like a Honda 🤣 yeah watch out for the bulls mate especially the ones that look like they take out bull fighters for breakfast 😳 I’d be definitely sticking to the roads mate, but well done you, go steady mate 👍 ….. Pete 🇫🇷
Great stuff, yes I have done that in our Suzuki Jinny, Jeep, tried once solo on a Dr 350 but the hounds got the bettter of me, used to go that area for a day ride out, stop at the auto us station in poets for a coffee and breakfast bun, loved it, your darn good at this vid stuff, as winter is iminent think I need to get editing the stuff I have of the Lake District, thanks again NW biker dude alias Bay Bimbler
Ted
Well the hounds certainly got the better of me too. I would love a little Suzuki DRZ4 the new one for tracks like this but would it be as good on the road sections? Did you use your DR350 on the road much? Thanks 👍 Edit: yes much better to start editing over the winter when you can't get out and film half as much...
@MindfulMotorcyclist yes we used the little DR on the road also it was ok just a different ride to the virago of course, my wife was not too impressed of course
Howya Sean...Never stopped laughing at the dogs chasing u and the look on your face was priceless...🤣🤣🤣
However i know that feeling and hate dogs chasing me down... great vids n love the bike...🇮🇪
Some superb views. For myself, sub 900cc is ideal, although I have owned 3 1100 cruisers. A 1980 Kawasaki Z650 was one of my favourite bikes but I haven't ridden the new one.
I am tempted by the Bear 650 and have had notification from my RE dealer that they are taking orders. I need to try one out first.
Thank you Haxan, appreciate that. I'd go for a smaller capacity lighter bike every time, for the kind of riding I do... Do you think Bear will outsell Classic 650? I'm interested in peoples opinions...
Interesting video , glad you got passed the dogs okay. Look forward to the next one. I looked at the z650rs quite liked it but ended up with a Triumph Trident which I really like. Another option for you could be a Yamaha XSR 700.
I'm with you on the potential future bike choices. Being an individual instead of an adventure bike rider clone and all the accessories you think you need on it. Ask me how I know.
However, one accessory I have found really valuable is a thing called Indimate, which sends an indicator clicking sound to your headset. I used to be just like you with the indicators. Very easy to set up. I have no connection with the supplier by the way. You could do with an air horn strapped to your handlebars for the dogs!
Keep up the good work.
Well, those dogs certainly don't keep a welcome in the hill sides do they?🤨 You did well keeping the bike under control with that going on whilst controlling a fairly heavy bike on rough track.🤗
They are not to be messed with that's for sure. It was me running off with my tail between my legs not the dog. He showed me who was top dog... I could go on 😂😂😂
@@MindfulMotorcyclist 😂🤣
Mate, stick with you've got, the Gold Star just invokes a slow meandering riding style; time to spot things as well as natter. The recent spate of trashing the Gold Star does not jade my opinion of said bike. I sold my CFMOTO 700 MT just before leaving Portugal as the bike was plated Portugal and I'm selling up, it was a great bike with phenomena smooth power and road holding but way too big for out here. The dogs are only doing their job and if the flock had not been so close to the road they would not have bothered you; scary all the same😮
Thanks Bob, you know much as it is popular to change bikes for a 'channel' and to keep things fresh I can't see myself parting with the Goldstar. It just suits me so well and 652cc is enough if you know what I mean.
Kawasaki 650 looks a cracking bike, especially in the red. Bit of retro but still modern. With Japanese reliability.
I had the same problem trying to get out to follow me and since have learnt that you have to let it find you first then push record if that makes sense.
Brill vlog mate, I would have got in a wiggy about the price of eggs there lol.
Lovely picture on the camera. The hornet is a good bike but very "racy".
You may think 47hp may not be enough but I can recommend the Honda CL500.... Try to have a go on one, it's really good fun after you settle into it. Super reliable and cheap to run. Looks are subjective but it has alot of character and Brill for laning as well, that's my recommendation as mentioned in the video.
The kawasaki is cool aswell but I haven't had a go on one yet.
Those dogs 😮😮
Thank you buddy, about to voice note you 🙏 🙌
Bloody hell those dogs are scarey. Be careful and enjoy . ride safe. Bfn Mike , Sunny Wales
Thanks Michael, I wasn't sure if it was just me being a wuss so to speak 😂😂
sounds like your really enjoying adventure in Spain 😂😂😂
I take the rough with the smooth thats for sure 😂
well, you found the eggs, now just find the golden goose that laid the expensive bas7ards😂
😂😂😂 True.
yep they defo ripped him off,,seen him coming,,no way i would pay that much would have found somewhere cheaper,,,
Nice looking place to stay. A bit cheeky the price for your eggs/salad.
Some nice roads scenery.
Nice mountain track, pity about the dogs, I’d shit my self😢.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Hornet is a lovely bike. Just too tall for me 😢
I have three bikes. Adventure, “modern” classic and trail bike. I have thought of slimming down to one bike but I think bikes are difficult to sell at the moment and can’t decide which one anyway. Those dogs would terrify me and the steep drops in the mountains..
Bikes are very difficult to sell Ian. My BSA is worth very little but I am at least using it as an Adv and modern classic bike... 😅
Get a classic Triumph T140 Bonneville, easy to maintain, no electronics, loads of spares, no MOT, no tax. Lightweight 180kg, superfun to ride and well cool. Really cheap these days.
I'd love Honda to do a proper retro in the 500cc range (lower tax than a 650) but Kawasaki might be doing their RS in a lower cc too. I wanted the Z650RS but insurance was too high as a new rider. Maybe next year or wait for a smaller cc RS 🙄 I never use the full potential of my 650, it does seem a bit wasted on me to be honest 😂 Why not sell your Triumph instead?
Update ! Just read today Honda will be shipping the CB350 to the UK next year, fingers crossed a 500cc version follows suit 🤞🏻
Rode over there 2 up in August.. saw the dogs... there was one down the settlement at Sotres side too...never bothered us... must just know BSAs are not popular 😂
What bike were you riding? Two up you have more skill than me 😀😃
@MindfulMotorcyclist a himi 450.... but its not an overly hard track
Looking forward to you getting your hands on the new RE Classic 650. Could that be a contender for your retro fit?
I would have to see it, in principle it ticks a lot of boxes 😀
for 6, you should think about the T120 or the T100. Garage queen galore on this bike and cheap insurance 👍
Hi Richard, thanks for dropping by. I think I'm much more on the cheaper side of the market, I do keep looking at your red Scrambler 400! 😄
@@MindfulMotorcyclist 😆, I was sure you said 6k 😆
Id keep the bsa . You seem to really enjoy it and its a cool looking bike plus plenty of character. Your not a speed freak so bsa suits you . Get a louder exhaust it will scare the dogs off 😂
i am almost tempted to watch the video again and reupload with a counter showing how many times you press the indicator switch - why is that? Is it you or are they not deactivating? It is on straight roads and not after you have mad a turn at junctions.....
Habit, life saving, previously discussed 😄😄
man, the views are amazing
Thanks Daniel!
Bet you don't have your BSA in a year or two! Have you seen the new RE Classic 650?
I think I keep it till Sept at least... I don't like classic 650, all about the bear...
Whats the problem with your indicator switch...must be a habit as you cant stop clicking it off when its not on :) You must be used to a busy city
Yeah, he mentioned it before. It's just a 'tick'/habit. No chance of corrosion building up on the switch contacts :) Would be interesting if a bike with left switch on the left side and right switch on the right side would cure the compulsion or would there just be alternate jazz hands :)
Yes it's a habit, I get confused on a Harley 😂
Cl500 only 3 kgs heavier than the 500 hornet but supple suspension travel better suited to UK road surfaces.
I was thinking of the Hornet 750 tbh but I take your point on a bike suited to UK roads, that is very important!
Do not worry I also say kawazaki , as long as you don’t mess up the pizza or guzzi thing😂
I wasn’t convinced that this was the bike for mountain passes… I realise the main camera was chest-mounted, but it looked a very stony and unpleasant surface, but I guess if you enjoyed it that’s OK.
I wouldn’t kick out at dogs, as the pendulum effect will see you and the bike sprawled on the ground… I’d be inclined to make noise yourself which might scare/surprise them. Anyway, it’s all ‘in the can’ now, so we’ll see how you get on!
Suzuki GSX-8R over the hornet. Though I just bought my one bike to rule them all and that is the Triumph street twin 2017
Everyone says that because the torque and the stability, could be a valid reason but I do like to be different 👍
I don’t see how you could go wrong with the 750 Hornet or the 650 RS. I’ve got the 500 Hornet, that’s enough for me…I’m not doing any 2 up riding.
Feel like the 750 Hornet has matured quite nicely, just seems to work and there's some nice accessories for it...
Just buy Japanese reliability, ive just got a kawasaki eliminator 450,smooth,light,certainly quick enough, but i bought it mainly coz I'm a short arse.
Nice bike, congratulations on the purchase!
A "naked" bike?! Say it ain't so! The proper and more adult term to use is "Standard" motorbike. Who save a (Portmanteau ALERT!) sophomoronically priapic yooot would tell another human being that they own and ride a "naked" motorbike? I bite my thumb a such creatures! The Hornet and Z650R both have nigh on useless passenger accommodations with the wHornet (LOL!) being the worser of the two.
Bikes are an investment in yourself. I tell folk that in general I tend to keep my bikes at least 10 years. I get my money's worth by keeping, riding and enjoying myself.
I like dogs but not when they're on duty like those were. I look forward to more of this ride! Thank you!
SS in Hades (commiefornia), USA!
I really want to keep the BSA for a number of years so I'm trying to turn the other cheek when all these new bikes are released all the time 😂. Might not be commiefornia for long... Good luck tomorrow, MAGA 😄👍🙏
@@MindfulMotorcyclist Amen! Did you get my reply email to you guys?
SS
Those guided tours guys never seem to get attacked by horrible hounds, ever thought those self same dogs are actually working FOR those tour guides in an attempt to put off the independent traveller?
get the flock out of there .
Hahaha 😆
Wow…the dog problem isn’t funny…could’ve been nasty
Yes they are breed to keep the wolves at bay, I just so happened to upset one of them 😄👍
Thats not a dog ..its a wolf
It was a big scary creature for sure 😂