Did a long trip through the Balkans with 3 others on Tigers. We voted Cool Covers as the best accessory. And no, I didn't have it but have since pulled the trigger.
That bike is a luxury battle cruiser - superb machine. Those cameras certainly curtail any aspirations towards speed! Great care required in many parts of Europe where it's not difficult to find yourself offering your bank card details to the police as payment for a stint of "spirited" riding/driving - Holland's national limit is a ridiculous 100 kph!!
The Continental Trail Attack 3 is a good tyre for big adventure bikes. Despite the name, it’s a road orientated tyre and perfect if you don’t plan on going off road.
Try a ride in North Yorkshire. ALL permanent speed cameras are banned by the Council. Only mobile units are permitted & everyone flashes each other anyway. Hundreds of great roads & routes.
Interesting to hear Mark, so are you saying all the static ones are banned ? Is that the case in many places now ? It always used to be the case that Yorkshire had more speed cameras than Lancashire but there is so many average cameras these days going up everywhere.
@@MOTOUK1 The complete ban on static cameras only applies to 'North' Yorkshire (which has the best roads & scenery anyway). West Yorkshire is full of cameras. I live in Harrogate & can ride up to Skipton & all the way across to Scarborough. Not a solitary static camera anywhere, by law.
@@MOTOUK1 Yeah I got the Nav 6 on my 1250GS and used it on a couple of trips to the south of Ireland. Route planning is a bit of a learning curve so if you're planning on plotting out where you're going on Basecamp worth testing it out. I find it works better if the planning is done in basecamp rather that in google maps and then imported. Best of luck with your tour.
Thanks Henry 👍 yes it’s everywhere, not just accident prone roads anymore. My guess is these cameras will be used to moderate traffic catch us out when the towns stop us using our vehicles. Otherwise why would you put average speed cameras in a town centre. Doesn’t add up to me. It’s getting to the stage where we don’t get a say anymore and government just does what they want. The Ulez in London pushed back by the people now they go to plan B and will in short near future start charging us per mile. It’s coming 😲🙁
Hi, no I’ve never considered upper crash bars as they only have weight of high. Also, I think they spoil the view of the bike. Thanks for tuning in much appreciated Nick.
@@MOTOUK1 also have you done any electrical works on it , like have extra power supply for phone or GPS etc , if so, appreciate a video on it when time permits , thanks
that tyre pump is the business for it's size, it's on my Birthday list, never heard of the jean makers but will google them later today, the sizing of motorcycle jeans is hit and miss with long and regular I never get right, what date are you leaving for Europe ?
Hi David, yes it’s a good pump. Handy 👍 agree jeans can sometimes not fit the way you like. It’s also difficult to find a store sometimes close enough to try on first. Leaving beginning august
Hi, where abouts are you riding with those average money scamming cameras, also thinking about the tiger 1200, have a 17 plate cb1000r love it, BUT got an itch, enjoy your tour abroad 👍
Did a long trip through the Balkans with 3 others on Tigers. We voted Cool Covers as the best accessory. And no, I didn't have it but have since pulled the trigger.
Another really good video,hope this weather gets a bit better so I can get out on my bike next weekend 👍👍
It’s been grim Saturday and luckily it stayed dry here today, I think from mid week the weather should get dryer hopefully. Thanks for tuning in
The bike looks great. Hope the weather is good for your trip. Ride safe and enjoy
Thanks 🙏
That bike is a luxury battle cruiser - superb machine.
Those cameras certainly curtail any aspirations towards speed! Great care required in many parts of Europe where it's not difficult to find yourself offering your bank card details to the police as payment for a stint of "spirited" riding/driving - Holland's national limit is a ridiculous 100 kph!!
The Continental Trail Attack 3 is a good tyre for big adventure bikes. Despite the name, it’s a road orientated tyre and perfect if you don’t plan on going off road.
Great vid Nick. That bike is beautiful. 👌
Thanks Dave 🙏 just about where i want it now. Really happy with it as you can tell.
When you cut to the shot in front of the bike, I thought those jeans look nice 👌🏼
Wet comfy jeans 👍
Try a ride in North Yorkshire. ALL permanent speed cameras are banned by the Council. Only mobile units are permitted & everyone flashes each other anyway. Hundreds of great roads & routes.
Interesting to hear Mark, so are you saying all the static ones are banned ? Is that the case in many places now ? It always used to be the case that Yorkshire had more speed cameras than Lancashire but there is so many average cameras these days going up everywhere.
@@MOTOUK1 The complete ban on static cameras only applies to 'North' Yorkshire (which has the best roads & scenery anyway). West Yorkshire is full of cameras. I live in Harrogate & can ride up to Skipton & all the way across to Scarborough. Not a solitary static camera anywhere, by law.
That’s awesome and good news
Great bike nick I’ve the baby brother the 900 RP getting some Pirelli scorpion rally str fitted tomorrow keep up the great vids 👍
I really rate Pirelli tyres 🛞 for bikes, let me know how you get on with them 👍 thanks for tuning in
@@MOTOUK1 will do nick going to do a bit of a review with the action 3 4 k 50 rocksteady, wide, rest in auto I think you said you use ?
Yes those are the settings 👍
Looks like you're well prepared. Worth getting your head around basecamp for use with your new Garmin.
Cheers 🍻 yes all there I think and plan to use the sat nav for a couple weeks prior to the trip just to get to know the features on it. 👍
@@MOTOUK1 Yeah I got the Nav 6 on my 1250GS and used it on a couple of trips to the south of Ireland. Route planning is a bit of a learning curve so if you're planning on plotting out where you're going on Basecamp worth testing it out. I find it works better if the planning is done in basecamp rather that in google maps and then imported. Best of luck with your tour.
Thanks 🙏 I mainly use it for day to day rather than planning just choose a route every morning
Bike's looking great, I find the amount of cameras being put up at the moment very alarming....
Thanks Henry 👍 yes it’s everywhere, not just accident prone roads anymore. My guess is these cameras will be used to moderate traffic catch us out when the towns stop us using our vehicles. Otherwise why would you put average speed cameras in a town centre. Doesn’t add up to me. It’s getting to the stage where we don’t get a say anymore and government just does what they want. The Ulez in London pushed back by the people now they go to plan B and will in short near future start charging us per mile. It’s coming 😲🙁
have you not considered upper protection bars ? by the way good videos , like your presentation style , clean words
Hi, no I’ve never considered upper crash bars as they only have weight of high. Also, I think they spoil the view of the bike. Thanks for tuning in much appreciated Nick.
@@MOTOUK1 also have you done any electrical works on it , like have extra power supply for phone or GPS etc , if so, appreciate a video on it when time permits , thanks
@@rajugeorge2312yes I have so connect phone mount wireless and gps it’s all on the channel I mention these a lot
@MOTOUK1 thanks , will check your channel for these videos, much appreciated
Hi there where did you get the seat cover please👍
Cool covers, link in description 👍
that tyre pump is the business for it's size, it's on my Birthday list, never heard of the jean makers but will google them later today, the sizing of motorcycle jeans is hit and miss with long and regular I never get right, what date are you leaving for Europe ?
Hi David, yes it’s a good pump. Handy 👍 agree jeans can sometimes not fit the way you like. It’s also difficult to find a store sometimes close enough to try on first. Leaving beginning august
@MotoUK. Just curious why you didn't get the GT PRO instead seeing as you aren't going g off-road?
It’s just down to looks, and I like spoked wheels 👍
Great overall bike on road but the engine will not handle the stressors of off road riding.
Why is that then ?
The main bearings melted on a light trail ride.
@@davidfrench3657 first time I have heard this
@@davidfrench3657 Nonsense. These engines are fine off road.
Hi, where abouts are you riding with those average money scamming cameras, also thinking about the tiger 1200, have a 17 plate cb1000r love it, BUT got an itch, enjoy your tour abroad 👍
Lancashire U.K. lots of cameras going up atm.
Did notice about 3 week ago,did the settle,ingleton,hawes, devil’s bridge, camera’s going up from settle towards ingleton 😡👍
Where is the link for the tyre pump ?
Sorry here it is amzn.to/44va1KO