This reminds me of riding with my mates in the mid 80s , crap bikes , breaking down all the time . Jeans and leather jacket , camping gear in bin bags strapped to the bikes , wet and cold , ahhhhh those where the days 😂😂😂
Jesus man what adventure! Most of us with our fancy ADV bikes and expensive gear wouldn't do that. And there you go with your 30 yo old beater yammie wearing jeans and leather jacket 😅. Huge respect and thank you for sharing this very entertaining video. Iceland looks stunning.
Thank you for your amazing comment. I actually feel like it’s easyer to do this with a bike like this as the stakes of dropping or crashing are not that bad. As the last crash would have probably absolutely destroyed any other bike I was myself surprised it was rideable after the crash
Du bist absolut verrückt, ich meine das aber positivem Sinn. Deine Trips und die herangehensweise sind absolut einzigartig und ein gutes Beispiel das es einfach funktionieren kann wenn man nur will. Weiter so, auch wenn ich mir das nie zutrauen würde.
Vielen dank für den Lieben Kommentar, ja rückblickend war iceland eine sehr verrückte Aktion. War selbst überrascht als ich meinen eigenen Film geschaut hab☺️
Love your vids. Totally proper adventure rider. I used to do the same but head south. Pack a tent, take some money and ride south on the bike I had at the time. Absolute respect to you
Thanks for the video, it is awesome! Your videos taught us to choose your bike wisely if you are a solo rider. The time you stuck on a muddy puddle, and the difficulty on starting your motorcycle proved it all. Credits to the guy who rescued you out of the muddy puddle👏
Epic adventure. I immediately went shaking when I saw your soaking wet gloves and numb hands. Reminded me of all the moments when I thought I won’t be able to stop because my hands were so cold.🥶 Congratulations on your amazing trip 🫡
Remember an article in a Swedish motorcycle magazine, they were using old Gixxer 1100 as dual sports on gravel roads. That's when they were really cheap...and really good riders. And fast. Very interesting video thanks for sharing. Zip bags are perfect rain protection for phones!
You proved impossible. You proved you don't need an expensive bike. You proved you can go offroad with the cast wheels and you also proved you don't need £1000+ soft panniers (luggage). Thank you for that.
greetings from Bulgaria, the movies sung by you and the adventure trips with the old Yamaha xj are a pleasant surprise! I have the same bike that I continue to ride with pleasure due to the fact that it doesn't make me think about it :) I just ride and enjoy the mileage without repairing and paying for parts and mechanics. Respect to your idea to really show all this in an engaging and professional way! Come to Bulgaria on your next adventure tour.
Amazing production, well done. As for the trip, awesome. You tackled some rough stuff indeed. Riding in those winds would be scary to say the least. Not surprised the police stopped some from setting off. Iceland is a stunning, beautiful country but it is wild even in the middle of summer. I have spent time there and this brought back memories. The Blue Lagoon is pricey, but well worth at least one visit in a lifetime. It was so relaxing and those miles fall from your body in those warm waters. It’s also a great place for a beer while you soak. I would recommend if funds allow. A full circumnavigation may well be a possibility once I retire. Not as brave as you, so will be on a dedicated adventure bike. No way would I attempt anything but the ring road on my Rocket 3! Glad you weren’t too hurt in the tumble. This whole video was a pleasure to watch. Ride free.
Thank you for your amazing comment. With the Wind a Lower bike actually can have some advantages The triumph rocket is sutch a nice bike it is my absolute dream bike☺️
the most "unlucky" trip video i saw, so many small things going sideways, i didnt feel that bad in worst weather possible on my bike, then now sitting and watching your video, most others would gave up, good LUCK in the future, because this is the only thing you need 😂
It is quite funny the situation 😂😂😂. Even tho the background is quite serious. It is a thing of responsibility for your own health and the people around you. Especially when traveling so I think it is important for every man and woman who do travel to pack them.
... ich möchte mich der Meinung von @zoyd anschließen, ... frage mich aber, was die unkenden Werkstattleute dir als Wettgewinn gegeben haben, freie Durchsicht deiner Schüssel eventuell, @@FreeMilesMC?
At 52:57 Put the bike on the center. stand and in neutral. Then turn the wheel by hand while spaying the lubricant on it. This is best done after riding the bike when the chain is still warm.
The starting problem is likely an electrical issue. When the starter motor is running the battery voltage drops quite a bit. If there is also a wiring problem to the ignition unity the voltage may well be too low and you get no spark at all. Check the actual voltage ON the ignition unit. Not just the voltage going in with respect to the negative battery pole. A bad ground connection can cause a significant voltage drop. I have the same bike. When starting the bike cold: apply full choke. Rapidly twist the accelerator once or twice from closed to full throttle. This activates the acceleration pump in the carbs to inject some fuel. When the bike is not used for a longer time switch the fuel cock to prime before starting. This will fill the carbs as it bypassed the vacuum valve that is part of the fuel cock assembly. When the bike is running return it to ON or RESERVE. The vacuum valve is there for a reason: If fuel leaks in the cylinders you get real damage...
Miles is busy fixing the bike. I've added the link to the fist episode underneath. At this time 2 episodes have aired. He gets help from the comments (so feel free to add your 2 cents) th-cam.com/video/jGAajdcDuCY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6WGEUkCzajiBT0-i
I had a 84 FJ600 back in the 90's, predecessor to your xj. I had similar issue with engine not starting. The issue is the kill switch. Water gets in there, quick fix was to flick it a few times. Also, I never see you use the choke during cold start.
Nice to see, that someone is same crazy as me :D, I have 2003 Diversion, and I am using it for looong trips around Europe. I only had problems with tyres on my trips.
Wie cool! Mit meiner Diva bin ich ständig auf Feldwege gelandet. Hab mir iwann eine XT und dann ème T700 zugelegt. Macht schon bisschen mehr Spaß😅 Eine 350er Meteor nenne ich zudem mein Eigen. Werde mal deine Filmchen durchforsten. Scheint vielversprechend zu sein. Abo hast du 👍 Beste Grüße aus der Ecke Bremerhaven ✌️
I like this video, great cutting and music overlay. It is also nice to see you fighting all the hard situations, and see how you find funy solutions (how to keep phone whatertight) for your problems.
Excellent film. On at least two of your challenges, I’d have probably given up and walked away, (or limped, at the end). But, there’s a proper heroic saga here, played out against the most spectacular backdrop… btw, I love a divvy 600, I passed my A licence on one, and I’ve always been fond of them. They do a lot of things very well. I’m not sure that your interceptor would have performed as heroically. A Sunday evening very well spent. Thank you.
I am happy I could improve your Sunday evening. Yes the divvy 600s are absolute tanks. Thanks for calling this a heroic saga that feels very honoring ☺️
Congrats men! Respect for a true motorcycle rider living the dream and learning. Love the imagens, the edit. The broken foot on the last kms to home..just the "cherry" on top of the cake. But what an adventure. Thanks
At the part u talked about drifting your motorcycle in the sand, I saw your foot dangling around, and i thought " Man with these boots, he will break his feet" And than 5 minutes later in the clip it happened. I liked the Clip a lot. But it seems you are a big risktaker. So maybe invest in some better protection gear ;) Good luck and hopefully the foot heals well! :D
Fantastic trip! Getting the bike out of the mud was really entertaining but man i felt with you. I know exactly how it feels, the same thing happened to me in Albania. It really is amazing if someone helps you in this situation. Great video, I know it was a lot of work.
Truly amazing! I‘ve seen some people put strong straps on their side-cases, just incase. That Yamaha is looking forward to a new fuel-tap. Puddles can hide what’s underneath, especially when riding over rocky terrain. Hope your foot feels better Miles, Best wishes from Düsseldorf 😉
@@FreeMilesMC - yeh... I can easily see that... I want say much... but I have been riding a Honda NTV650 Revere from 1989 the last 20 years.... Just lately "upgraded" to a Honda NX650 Dominator from 1988... 😆 New bikes are just sooo boring... 🤣
Ich glaube, dass ein Mehrteiler besser gewesen wäre. Hier ging es mir so, dass ich die vielen unterschiedlichen Erlebnisse gar nicht erfassen konnte. Zumindest nicht in dem Maße, wie es der Film verdient hat. Sorry, aber ich werde mir den nochmal ansehen müssen. Aber die Musik ist der Hammer 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@FreeMilesMC Thanks very much. A good choice of music for this video. By the way, great to see a rider using an old Japanese road bike to get out there and have an adventure. So much more interesting than watching someone on a giant 'Adventure' bike with an equally giant ego ! Safe riding.
Man, at 36:20, you had an asphalt road right on your left side and yet you were massacring your old XJ600 Diversion on the gravel and dirt road. You don't like your bike!
That dude who helped you get your bike out of the mud is a legend
He 100% is what a cool dude
Proof that angels walk amongst us , who else would do all that with a white t-shirt on 💪
This reminds me of riding with my mates in the mid 80s , crap bikes , breaking down all the time . Jeans and leather jacket , camping gear in bin bags strapped to the bikes , wet and cold , ahhhhh those where the days 😂😂😂
Thank you for this very kind comment ☺️
This is the most underrated video of traveling Iceland by motorbike. You are truly a legend.
@@kopterflug-inspection Thank you for the Kind words. I Hope at some Point it gets some recognitiotn☺️
The BEST Iceland by motorbike film out there, and one of the best biking youtube films FULL STOP
Thank you for the super kind comment it. I am myself very proud of the Film it’s sutch a good result ☺️
This is...stunning. You really deserve more views
Thank you I hope they will come
One day ☺️
Good to see you put all the videos of your trip to Iceland in one. I liked watching it all again. Epic.
It all in all makes for a really nice final result absolutely love it myself ☺️
Jesus man what adventure! Most of us with our fancy ADV bikes and expensive gear wouldn't do that. And there you go with your 30 yo old beater yammie wearing jeans and leather jacket 😅. Huge respect and thank you for sharing this very entertaining video. Iceland looks stunning.
Thank you for your amazing comment. I actually feel like it’s easyer to do this with a bike like this as the stakes of dropping or crashing are not that bad. As the last crash would have probably absolutely destroyed any other bike I was myself surprised it was rideable after the crash
Du bist absolut verrückt, ich meine das aber positivem Sinn. Deine Trips und die herangehensweise sind absolut einzigartig und ein gutes Beispiel das es einfach funktionieren kann wenn man nur will. Weiter so, auch wenn ich mir das nie zutrauen würde.
Vielen dank für den Lieben Kommentar, ja rückblickend war iceland eine sehr verrückte Aktion. War selbst überrascht als ich meinen eigenen Film geschaut hab☺️
Oh man you're so brave ! what a real aventure touring Iceland with this bike and this gear.
This machine has been more in the dirt in the first 2 minutes of the video than 99.9% of all BMW GS'
Like that :D
Love your vids. Totally proper adventure rider. I used to do the same but head south. Pack a tent, take some money and ride south on the bike I had at the time. Absolute respect to you
It’s just a nice way to live ☺️
What a Trip! This is the real thing. This video deserves a lot more views!!!
Thank you, I agree, I really hope it still gets them ☺️
I my opinion it’s my best video yet
Thanks for the video, it is awesome! Your videos taught us to choose your bike wisely if you are a solo rider. The time you stuck on a muddy puddle, and the difficulty on starting your motorcycle proved it all. Credits to the guy who rescued you out of the muddy puddle👏
Epic adventure.
I immediately went shaking when I saw your soaking wet gloves and numb hands. Reminded me of all the moments when I thought I won’t be able to stop because my hands were so cold.🥶
Congratulations on your amazing trip 🫡
It’s definitely a feeling you don’t forget 😬
Super Film! Danke für's Mitnehmen! Grüße aus Österreich!
Viele Grüße zurück und danke für das Lob ☺️
This is special option of Yamaha XJ for cold weather „ push to start „ :) .
Nice trip and movie .
Remember an article in a Swedish motorcycle magazine, they were using old Gixxer 1100 as dual sports on gravel roads. That's when they were really cheap...and really good riders. And fast.
Very interesting video thanks for sharing.
Zip bags are perfect rain protection for phones!
Junge du bist auf jeden Fall ein Typ.
You proved impossible. You proved you don't need an expensive bike. You proved you can go offroad with the cast wheels and you also proved you don't need £1000+ soft panniers (luggage). Thank you for that.
Super, Respekt für den Mut und die Leistung. Mehr gibt es nicht zu sagen.
Vielen dank für die netten Worte ☺️
Absolut geiler Film!!!
greetings from Bulgaria, the movies sung by you and the adventure trips with the old Yamaha xj are a pleasant surprise! I have the same bike that I continue to ride with pleasure due to the fact that it doesn't make me think about it :) I just ride and enjoy the mileage without repairing and paying for parts and mechanics. Respect to your idea to really show all this in an engaging and professional way! Come to Bulgaria on your next adventure tour.
Awesome down to earth attitude, and great camera work.
This is awesome!
Amazing production, well done.
As for the trip, awesome. You tackled some rough stuff indeed. Riding in those winds would be scary to say the least. Not surprised the police stopped some from setting off. Iceland is a stunning, beautiful country but it is wild even in the middle of summer. I have spent time there and this brought back memories.
The Blue Lagoon is pricey, but well worth at least one visit in a lifetime. It was so relaxing and those miles fall from your body in those warm waters. It’s also a great place for a beer while you soak. I would recommend if funds allow.
A full circumnavigation may well be a possibility once I retire. Not as brave as you, so will be on a dedicated adventure bike. No way would I attempt anything but the ring road on my Rocket 3!
Glad you weren’t too hurt in the tumble. This whole video was a pleasure to watch.
Ride free.
Thank you for your amazing comment. With the Wind a Lower bike actually can have some advantages
The triumph rocket is sutch a nice bike it is my absolute dream bike☺️
Well, that looks like a proper adventure! Kudos to you!
Wow! Great video. Thanks for demonstrating that riding doesn't require ridiculous money be spent.
Yes you are right even tho Iceland even like this is quite pricy ☺️
Da hast du es dir aber richtig gegeben! 😁
Great video!!! You certainly had an adventure!
the most "unlucky" trip video i saw, so many small things going sideways, i didnt feel that bad in worst weather possible on my bike, then now sitting and watching your video, most others would gave up, good LUCK in the future, because this is the only thing you need 😂
Yes it really is, actually it’s quite normal that a lot of stuff breaks and does not work just many people don’t show it ☺️
I had to giggle at 25:49 - because of the solution itself, and the fact you've got 'em with you. As gentlemen, we should be always prepared. 😁
It is quite funny the situation 😂😂😂. Even tho the background is quite serious. It is a thing of responsibility for your own health and the people around you. Especially when traveling so I think it is important for every man and woman who do travel to pack them.
Nice one! An amazing adventure. Been watching since the Morocco expedition. Hope the algorithm works some magic for you🙌
I Hope so too especially for This one
Nice trip 👌 love to see more trips like these
Check out my Channel there are a few Trips Like This and also many more Coming
Great work 👏 very creative and adventurous
Thank you for the appreciation ☺️
@@FreeMilesMC you are very welcome
Danke für das tolle Video. Unglaubliche Leistung! Tolle Aufnahmen, gute Hintergrundmusik und unterhaltsame Handlung 😊.
Danke es ging viel Arbeit in den Film also das Lob ist gern gesehen
... ich möchte mich der Meinung von @zoyd anschließen, ... frage mich aber, was die unkenden Werkstattleute dir als Wettgewinn gegeben haben, freie Durchsicht deiner Schüssel eventuell, @@FreeMilesMC?
At 52:57
Put the bike on the center. stand and in neutral.
Then turn the wheel by hand while spaying the lubricant on it.
This is best done after riding the bike when the chain is still warm.
The starting problem is likely an electrical issue. When the starter motor is running the battery voltage drops quite a bit.
If there is also a wiring problem to the ignition unity the voltage may well be too low and you get no spark at all. Check the actual voltage ON the ignition unit. Not just the voltage going in with respect to the negative battery pole.
A bad ground connection can cause a significant voltage drop.
I have the same bike. When starting the bike cold: apply full choke. Rapidly twist the accelerator once or twice from closed to full throttle. This activates the acceleration pump in the carbs to inject some fuel.
When the bike is not used for a longer time switch the fuel cock to prime before starting. This will fill the carbs as it bypassed the vacuum valve that is part of the fuel cock assembly. When the bike is running return it to ON or RESERVE. The vacuum valve is there for a reason: If fuel leaks in the cylinders you get real damage...
Miles is busy fixing the bike. I've added the link to the fist episode underneath. At this time 2 episodes have aired. He gets help from the comments (so feel free to add your 2 cents)
th-cam.com/video/jGAajdcDuCY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6WGEUkCzajiBT0-i
I had a 84 FJ600 back in the 90's, predecessor to your xj. I had similar issue with engine not starting. The issue is the kill switch. Water gets in there, quick fix was to flick it a few times. Also, I never see you use the choke during cold start.
€100 to swim in the Blue Lagoon?? How ridiculous!
Nice movie though!
Yes absolutely crazy.
Thank you ☺️
Great Video 💪
Thank you for the Support ☺️
You’re slightly nuts, and I like ;)
Cool video!
How about soft luggage!?
Nice to see, that someone is same crazy as me :D, I have 2003 Diversion, and I am using it for looong trips around Europe. I only had problems with tyres on my trips.
That is so great to here there is lods of Crazy stuff on the xj on my Channel ☺️
Great Stuff!😊
Thanks a lot ☺️
This video deserve to hit 1 million views !!! 🤘✌️
I hope so too still working on the 4000 tho 😂
@@FreeMilesMC I hope will be just a matter of time. Good luck!!!
Very nice video. Never wrife coments, but this time must do that. Get more recomendations mate. This videouis so undrrated
Wie cool!
Mit meiner Diva bin ich ständig auf Feldwege gelandet. Hab mir iwann eine XT und dann ème T700 zugelegt. Macht schon bisschen mehr Spaß😅
Eine 350er Meteor nenne ich zudem mein Eigen.
Werde mal deine Filmchen durchforsten. Scheint vielversprechend zu sein.
Abo hast du 👍
Beste Grüße aus der Ecke Bremerhaven ✌️
I like this video, great cutting and music overlay. It is also nice to see you fighting all the hard situations, and see how you find funy solutions (how to keep phone whatertight) for your problems.
Thank you for completing me on my editing a lot of work and time went in to it ☺️
Great spirit. Great adventure 👍
Thank you☺️
I love the scenery and the emptiness there. Must go visit Iceland one day...
It is scenery wise really one of a kind ☺️
Excellent film. On at least two of your challenges, I’d have probably given up and walked away, (or limped, at the end). But, there’s a proper heroic saga here, played out against the most spectacular backdrop… btw, I love a divvy 600, I passed my A licence on one, and I’ve always been fond of them. They do a lot of things very well. I’m not sure that your interceptor would have performed as heroically. A Sunday evening very well spent. Thank you.
I am happy I could improve your Sunday evening. Yes the divvy 600s are absolute tanks. Thanks for calling this a heroic saga that feels very honoring ☺️
Congrats men! Respect for a true motorcycle rider living the dream and learning. Love the imagens, the edit. The broken foot on the last kms to home..just the "cherry" on top of the cake. But what an adventure. Thanks
At the part u talked about drifting your motorcycle in the sand, I saw your foot dangling around, and i thought " Man with these boots, he will break his feet"
And than 5 minutes later in the clip it happened.
I liked the Clip a lot. But it seems you are a big risktaker. So maybe invest in some better protection gear ;)
Good luck and hopefully the foot heals well! :D
Fantastic trip! Getting the bike out of the mud was really entertaining but man i felt with you. I know exactly how it feels, the same thing happened to me in Albania. It really is amazing if someone helps you in this situation. Great video, I know it was a lot of work.
Thank you for the appreciation want to see Albania soon aswell, if you have any tips let me know ☺️
epic
Thank you ☺️
What an amazing adventure, you are a legend! I have a XJ600 myself and I can't wait to see Norway this year
I hope you have a good time there☺️
Awesome trip!!, Credit for doing it on that bike, Id get some better trousers though, jeans are crap when theyre wet
Unglaublich tolles Video Miles!!!! Was für ein Trip!!!!
Vielen dank ☺️
Fantastic video. Incredibly inspiring and entertaining. You got through some crazy stuff!
Thank you for the appretiation, it was a Rough Ride ☺️
Truly amazing! I‘ve seen some people put strong straps on their side-cases, just incase.
That Yamaha is looking forward to a new fuel-tap.
Puddles can hide what’s underneath, especially when riding over rocky terrain.
Hope your foot feels better Miles,
Best wishes from Düsseldorf 😉
Best wishes to dusseldorf and thanks for tuning in to the big film ☺️
You should come to Scotland for a tour.
Being in Iceland now during the eruptions would have been great...... :)
Would have made for good content ☺️ and nice to see
Awesome video man
Thank you ☺️
This is adventure 👍
And what an Adventure it was ☺️
@@FreeMilesMC - yeh... I can easily see that...
I want say much... but I have been riding a Honda NTV650 Revere from 1989 the last 20 years....
Just lately "upgraded" to a Honda NX650 Dominator from 1988... 😆
New bikes are just sooo boring... 🤣
@StoltHD well the are less stressful i can Tell you that
Wunderbar verrückt. 😅
Vielen Dank ☺️. Das macht manchmal den charm der Sache aus☺️
I can hear “o kur….” :) pozdrawiamy ziomalka z Polski :):)
Greatings back from Germany ☺️
Ich glaube, dass ein Mehrteiler besser gewesen wäre.
Hier ging es mir so, dass ich die vielen unterschiedlichen Erlebnisse gar nicht erfassen konnte. Zumindest nicht in dem Maße, wie es der Film verdient hat.
Sorry, aber ich werde mir den nochmal ansehen müssen.
Aber die Musik ist der Hammer 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Tatsächlich gibt es eine 14 Teile Serie wo alles im Detail nochmal vorkomment und alles sein eigenes Video hat ☺️
@@FreeMilesMC Und wann kommt die Serie?
@farmove_de hier findest du sie: th-cam.com/play/PLGBBdCr6JBd8FcoWXcimKlItXMHZlLBi3.html&si=X5IFFQFJiQVXG3f7
Dude, you proved the point the bike is not so important as soon as it's reliable, but please(!!!) next time use some proper protections and gloves
Yes definitely will ☺️
That was a real Challenge…
It really was ☺️
Don’t show this video to GS guys. 😅
Haha 😂. But maybe they would get inspired to ride there bike there ☺️
Very sorry to ask, but what is the background music please ? Danke
The Musik is mostly from artlist I make a list when I have time until then I can recommend the app Shazam it tells you the track
@@FreeMilesMC Thanks very much. A good choice of music for this video. By the way, great to see a rider using an old Japanese road bike to get out there and have an adventure. So much more interesting than watching someone on a giant 'Adventure' bike with an equally giant ego ! Safe riding.
Too cold for me
Yes i can Unterstand ☺️
Man, at 36:20, you had an asphalt road right on your left side and yet you were massacring your old XJ600 Diversion on the gravel and dirt road. You don't like your bike!
And you seriously offered him a beer for the help?
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For the Algorithm 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼😂😂
. @@FreeMilesMC
Next time go with a Serow yamaha xt250