Thanks for those honest and candid comments at the end of this video Tom, much appreciated. I am planning a similar trip next year when the new RT comes out, so no mud for me either…..hopefully. Keep up the great work, I only found your channel last week and I have binge watched all of them 🍔👍so I am up to date
Thanks for the support @dennismcenaney7139. I bet your looking forward to that new RT. Don't let your current bike know about it tho. 😄 Thats awesome that your enjoying my videos too, I hope I can keep bringing out content that you enjoy. cheers mate👍👍 and thanks for the sub.😊
Hey dude, you don't need to explain yourself. Ride your ride. Everyone is different. And you are 100% correct, if you're tired or not firing on all 4 stop if you can. It's safer and more enjoyable that way. In answer to your earlier question, when I do multi-day trips I'll do 3-400kms a day on the types of roads you're riding and alternate between camping and hotel/motel rooms. I just find I get a better rest in a real bed and more than 1 night in a tent means I'm too tired to safely ride.
Cheers for the support mate.👍 yeah I think it's better when you know your limits because you can really start making bad mistakes, especially when your riding alone. the alternating method seems the best I reckon also. Thanks for watching @chriss8620
I am altering my touring equipment constantly as well. Some things I felt were necessary aren't, others become necessary. I think that is how it goes. The pain killers are a must have with me. Maybe, if you don't want to take something like a jetboil with a french press for coffee, there is caffeine powder for example. I haven't traveled long distance on cravel and dirt roads. So I can't comment. I have been on the bike yesterday for 921km and 13:30h. Yesterday it was just such a day, where I didn't get tired and still felt good. A few weeks ago in Italy I was sometimes toast after 300km. The roads were much more challenging and the heat didn't help either. In general I prefer to drive longer ranges to be honest though.
That’s a hell of a distance to travel. If I’m road riding then my distance increases, as you said if the riding is more challenging then the distance decreases. Good tip about the powder, I will have to grab some. Thanks for sharing your experience with me. 👍👍
That sandpit where you did "adventure training", where abouts was that? My friend is on of the Finns that ruined yet another beautiful campsite by a lake with his cabin in that part of Finland, which on the other hand could serv as a nice base from which to visit that sandpit for som "training" 😁
@rogersittnikow It was on the trans euro trail between Auttoinen and Jämsä. I'm sorry I can't be more specific as I didn't think to check the location while I was there. how dare your friend have the audacity to have a lake house there.😂😂😂 Maybe your friend could start a small camping business for the TET riders. 😉😉😉. Cheers for watching mate.👍
@@BavarianBloodhound1 cheers mate, that narrows the search area nicely! We've already booked a weekend to go check it out. Thanks for your great vids of your ride!
😂😂 yes you are correct but then at the end of summer I wouldn’t have my R 1300 GS Ammm I a thinking Jawa pilot? I’m not sure if this is an insult 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Probably is but ignorance is bliss. Thanks for watching anyway 👍
it was a marker that stated (possible flooding Sudenpesäntie) unfortunately I cannot attach a photo here. I rode from hämeenlinna to auttoinen on the road to miss it.
@@BavarianBloodhound1 Aaah... that one! It's not on the TET track and it means that sometimes in spring beavers have built a dam and the "road" goes through the river.
yeah It's not the greatest compared to the 1250 seat comfort in my opinion. I think the seat has a bit less foam inside and it is slightly tilted forward for a more aggressive position. Also the foot peg to seat distance has slightly decreased giving the impression of being a little cramped. Over all It is still a very comfy bike to be on. Again this is just my opinion and yours may be different when you go to sit on one.
Well If you had a bad time with the 1200, it could go either way. Maybe the 1300 suits you better and there is no need to upgrade the seat🤞 Time in the saddle is the only way to know for certain. 👍
There are 187,888 lakes in Finland larger than five acres (500 square metres / 5,382 sq.ft.) and there are altogether 75,818 islands that have over 0.5 km2 area in Finland and with all the smaller isles, the total number of islands in Finland is 178,947 / wikipedia
@@BavarianBloodhound1 I appreciate it, but you have to use video Tags & channel tags. And you have to do proper SEO for organic growth. SEO is a process that helps to recommend your videos to your potential viewers.
I do use the clutch for most gear changes because my brain still hasn’t remembered the fact that I’ve got a quick shifter. 😂 I like need to force myself to use it.
Hey Andrei, my mount is just a cheap one from amazon. I would suggest the gripper mount, it fits most helmets (EXCEPT MINE). 😂😂😂😂 My helmet is a Klim Krios Pro and here is the link to the mount I use👇 amzn.to/3WXR3d6 but if you want the gripper mount here is that link too.👇 amzn.to/4g2q5K2 Happy shopping 😁
Hämeenlinna has one of the best burger places in Finland, Hamptown burger, If you go back through there I recommend that. Can eat outsude so bike gear is no problem. Question, why do you stand when riding on the gravel roads, doesnt that cause extra fatigue?
Thanks for the burger suggestion @Rafu01 will check it out next time I’m there. When it’s easy dirt road with almost no turns and I’m standing it’s usually just me stretching but if it’s more technical dirt road when you stand you gain more stability and control over the bike, especially in loose ground.
![[FINLAND] A Trans Euro Trail journey on my BMW R 1300 GS, adventure motorcycle touring OFF-ROAD.](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KfgfFQXOgRg/mqdefault.jpg)
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You can keep refilling your water for free from any gas station tap
Thats awesome, thanks for the tip 😁
cheers for watching too 👍👍
Thanks for those honest and candid comments at the end of this video Tom, much appreciated. I am planning a similar trip next year when the new RT comes out, so no mud for me either…..hopefully. Keep up the great work, I only found your channel last week and I have binge watched all of them 🍔👍so I am up to date
Thanks for the support @dennismcenaney7139. I bet your looking forward to that new RT.
Don't let your current bike know about it tho. 😄
Thats awesome that your enjoying my videos too, I hope I can keep bringing out content that you enjoy.
cheers mate👍👍 and thanks for the sub.😊
nice vid. keep em coming
Will do, thanks.🙏
Hey dude, you don't need to explain yourself. Ride your ride. Everyone is different. And you are 100% correct, if you're tired or not firing on all 4 stop if you can. It's safer and more enjoyable that way.
In answer to your earlier question, when I do multi-day trips I'll do 3-400kms a day on the types of roads you're riding and alternate between camping and hotel/motel rooms. I just find I get a better rest in a real bed and more than 1 night in a tent means I'm too tired to safely ride.
Cheers for the support mate.👍
yeah I think it's better when you know your limits because you can really start making bad mistakes, especially when your riding alone.
the alternating method seems the best I reckon also.
Thanks for watching @chriss8620
Satelitemap is the best way to see if little road has summercottage on the end. Numpers mean that place have adress and privat proberty😊
Thanks for the info mate. Appreciate it. 👍👍👍
I am altering my touring equipment constantly as well. Some things I felt were necessary aren't, others become necessary. I think that is how it goes. The pain killers are a must have with me. Maybe, if you don't want to take something like a jetboil with a french press for coffee, there is caffeine powder for example.
I haven't traveled long distance on cravel and dirt roads. So I can't comment. I have been on the bike yesterday for 921km and 13:30h. Yesterday it was just such a day, where I didn't get tired and still felt good. A few weeks ago in Italy I was sometimes toast after 300km. The roads were much more challenging and the heat didn't help either. In general I prefer to drive longer ranges to be honest though.
That’s a hell of a distance to travel. If I’m road riding then my distance increases, as you said if the riding is more challenging then the distance decreases.
Good tip about the powder, I will have to grab some. Thanks for sharing your experience with me. 👍👍
hmm, looks like my motorcycle has been almost same place couple weeks ago :D
Was a good ride that’s for sure. Must have missed each other by a week or so.
Cheers for watching mate. 👍
Great videos mate😊
Cheers mate👍
That sandpit where you did "adventure training", where abouts was that?
My friend is on of the Finns that ruined yet another beautiful campsite by a lake with his cabin in that part of Finland, which on the other hand could serv as a nice base from which to visit that sandpit for som "training" 😁
@rogersittnikow It was on the trans euro trail between Auttoinen and Jämsä. I'm sorry I can't be more specific as I didn't think to check the location while I was there.
how dare your friend have the audacity to have a lake house there.😂😂😂
Maybe your friend could start a small camping business for the TET riders. 😉😉😉.
Cheers for watching mate.👍
@@BavarianBloodhound1 cheers mate, that narrows the search area nicely!
We've already booked a weekend to go check it out.
Thanks for your great vids of your ride!
Thanks mate. 👍 Enjoy your trip.
BMW R 1300 , that price you can sleep Cumulus hotel whole summer, Thinking Jawa pilot.
😂😂 yes you are correct but then at the end of summer I wouldn’t have my R 1300 GS
Ammm I a thinking Jawa pilot?
I’m not sure if this is an insult 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Probably is but ignorance is bliss.
Thanks for watching anyway 👍
Ha! Still worried you were running on MT and that you left your camera behind at the first camp. Great camera work though!
We made it to the servo with juuuuusssst enough.🤣 almost did forget the camera tho.
Great video. There is no need to explain yourself. Ride your own ride. Why knacker yourself and not enjoy what you're doing?
Cheers mate. I appreciate the kind words.
I wonder what was the place (or where) that you thought of flooding?? And from where you were reading the comments about that???
it was a marker that stated (possible flooding Sudenpesäntie) unfortunately I cannot attach a photo here. I rode from hämeenlinna to auttoinen on the road to miss it.
@@BavarianBloodhound1 Aaah... that one! It's not on the TET track and it means that sometimes in spring beavers have built a dam and the "road" goes through the river.
Ahha well then I could have passed through there after all, next time I suppose. Thanks for the info mate. 👍
Croatia is the land of a thousand islands 😊
Aaha I knew somewhere was. 😂
Everyone complain how uncomfortable 1300gs is, seat wise. Is it?
yeah It's not the greatest compared to the 1250 seat comfort in my opinion. I think the seat has a bit less foam inside and it is slightly tilted forward for a more aggressive position. Also the foot peg to seat distance has slightly decreased giving the impression of being a little cramped. Over all It is still a very comfy bike to be on.
Again this is just my opinion and yours may be different when you go to sit on one.
@ I hated my 1200gs seat and upgraded it to Sargent seat so let’s see. I’m afraid this upgrade is must be
Well If you had a bad time with the 1200, it could go either way. Maybe the 1300 suits you better and there is no need to upgrade the seat🤞
Time in the saddle is the only way to know for certain. 👍
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There are 187,888 lakes in Finland larger than five acres (500 square metres / 5,382 sq.ft.) and there are altogether 75,818 islands that have over 0.5 km2 area in Finland and with all the smaller isles, the total number of islands in Finland is 178,947 / wikipedia
Sooooooooo, more than a thousand???
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the Wikileak mate. 😁
Cheers for watching too. Hope you enjoyed the video. 🤘🤘
I suggest you, you have to do proper SEO on your channel. so you can get more views or improvement into your channel man!!
Thanks but I'm just in it to make videos mate. if the subs come then they come.
@@BavarianBloodhound1 I appreciate it, but you have to use video Tags & channel tags. And you have to do proper SEO for organic growth. SEO is a process that helps to recommend your videos to your potential viewers.
Man, is it just my imagination or u are using the clutch almost all the time?
I do use the clutch for most gear changes because my brain still hasn’t remembered the fact that I’ve got a quick shifter. 😂
I like need to force myself to use it.
Great video man - knowing your limits is so important when out riding. Kudos 🫡
Besides, you’re no entertainment to us if you’re dead 😂
Cheers mate. I do agree about the being dead thing. 😂😂😂
Thanks for the support buddy👍👍
Привет, подскажи что за крепление у тебя для go pro на шлеме? где такой купить? тоже хотел установить go pro
Hey Andrei, my mount is just a cheap one from amazon. I would suggest the gripper mount, it fits most helmets (EXCEPT MINE). 😂😂😂😂
My helmet is a Klim Krios Pro and here is the link to the mount I use👇
amzn.to/3WXR3d6
but if you want the gripper mount here is that link too.👇
amzn.to/4g2q5K2
Happy shopping 😁
@@BavarianBloodhound1 привет, у меня точно такой же шлем как у тебя, спасибо за ответ посмотрю
Anytime mate.👍👍👍
Hämeenlinna has one of the best burger places in Finland, Hamptown burger, If you go back through there I recommend that. Can eat outsude so bike gear is no problem.
Question, why do you stand when riding on the gravel roads, doesnt that cause extra fatigue?
Thanks for the burger suggestion @Rafu01 will check it out next time I’m there.
When it’s easy dirt road with almost no turns and I’m standing it’s usually just me stretching but if it’s more technical dirt road when you stand you gain more stability and control over the bike, especially in loose ground.
There IS these so called laavu Every where and 99percent IS just beside lake
I have been finding a few of them now. 👍
Before your gas IS all gone just stop The FIRST House you can and they Will help you with thegas.Hi from FINLAND🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
Hello my friend. Hopefully it doesn’t come to that but it is good to know that people are there to help when you need.
Cheers for watching mate. 🤘
@@BavarianBloodhound1 well in The past we have Been dealing pretty Bad things so we keep looking each other.🇫🇮
It’s a great country with great people. I have enjoyed my time here very much.
Hardship tends to bring people together.
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@@BavarianBloodhound1 Russians are The problem.Drive safely and have good Time.