Episode 32. UK to Athens. Riding in central Athens, will I ever escape?
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- Finally i've been able to leave the UK and ride my BMW R Nine T all the way from the Uk to Athens via France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy ending up in Greece. Plus Spain on the way back over 32 days.
What kit do I use?
Riding camera - Gopro Hero 5 Black, Rode GO Microphone
Off-bike camera - iPhone 13
Drone - DJI Mavic Air 1
Sat nav - TomTom Rider 550/Google Maps
Editor - iMovie
Editing device - Mac Pro 14'' M1 MAX
Music provider - Uppbeat.io (premium licence for me & my channel)
Panniers - Unit Garage Atlas Aluminium Panniers
Tankbag - Givi 5L quick-release bag
Helmet - Arai Tour X4
Jacket - Alpinestars Andes V2
Trousers - Dainese Goretex Carvemaster 2's
Boots - TCX X Blend 1's
Gloves - Dainese somethings, wouldn't recommend can't wait to change them!
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Roundabout priority: the one who enters the roundabout has priority unless there is a stop haha. Had the opposite issue when over to the UK. Didn’t you walk up Lycabetus hill and visit the church of st George? The view is amazing. Safe travels and keep up the great videos!!
That would explain things! Hahaha it’s very different. No I didn’t do that but next time I will count it in! I did the Parthenon of course!
The traffic in Athens is hell on earth. Well done
Cheers mate, good timing I guess. It was surprisingly calm
Absolutely loving this series pal... Think you've really found your stride/calling in the YT space. My favourite motorcycle touring Vlogger by a long stretch. GREAT WORK!!!
Cheers mate much appreciated! I’m on holiday again without the bike this time but I need to catch up on your videos. Saw you were helping HH build a cool bike and that you were at the festival. Hope I can catch up with you properly soon!
Cheers it’s the niche I wanted to fill so I’m glad so many people enjoy it. 9 more videos then I think it’s done & I can re cap
You're soooo Joe Lycett the way you speak bro. That's a compliment! 🤣
Cheers mate I have heard that many times before, ladies love it too apparently so works for me 👍
That ride through busy Athens 😱😱😱😱 …………rather you than me, but well done
I carry a cordless compressor when I travel together with a puncture kit. It gives me 3-4 full flat tyre fill ups before recharging
Luckily I’ve never had to use it personally, but have helped a couple of other bikers out
This journey has been a great test of your bike, clothing and biking kit etc. Would be good to hear you summarise your thoughts
That is fascinating thanks, I’ll look into it. Is it silver and looks like a small watering can? I think I saw one once and thought it all looked a bit big
It has been a great test indeed, I have about 9 episodes left then I’m filming my review/catch up on everything
Tempted to go live do you think anyone would join in?
Hey up Jack, really enjoying this series matey. I must say, your hair is becoming the real star of the show! 🤣🤣 Perhaps it should have its very own TH-cam channel? 🤣🤣
Just a pointer for the future buddy, anywhere on your bike should give you a negative pole for your air pump mate. Just choose a convenient bolt going through the frame or engine mount etc.
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
Cheers Dazza it’s been so fun making it, it should have its own channel I will work on the merchandise now 😂
That’s great thanks I had a feeling maybe that would do the job, glad to hear it because I love that little pump & was annoyed it didn’t work out like I’d planned
Definitely stick with the sun cream hairdo. Spot on! I live in a town with trams, tramlines are there to kill and maim motorcyclists, they have no other function.
Cheers Mark it’s the new fashion is what I heard! I am back in Italy atm sadly not with the motorbike but there’s plenty of Vespas and I have my eyes on a Classic Fiat 500 now 👀 That sounds about right, trams are very scary!
@@AnotherHipster ...and when leaving Athens you say "I see why you need a scooter here" just as a veteran Vespa swished by you....maybe just what you need for getting to work in town back home? 😁
I think you will find the first modern Olympics were held there.
that's what I meant to say 😁
I can highly recommend the bmw footpump.
cheers!
Hi Dude! Also have UGS 😆 Thinking about TT 550... You think its OK? Now I use Garmin . Cheers 😉
Great choice! Yes it just gets confused sometimes and it’s very thick it doesn’t know many hotels or waterfalls, towers, lake sides, unlike Google maps knows everything , depends how often you use it
Some hints my friend... try to buy a xiaomi portable pump.. costs about 40 euros an is rechargeable you don't need your battery...
You absolutely can an you should go to a gas station for your tires they all have air pumps and of course is free so .. go4it.
Finally if you can reach your positive pole of your battery you are good to go no need to try to reach the negative... The hole bike is your negative pole ... ( anything without paint of course) try a footpeg the body of your engine or anything else.
much appreciated thanks, i'll look into that pump :) hope you are enjoying the series
Connect the negative to anything on the frame.
Cheers John I’ll try that out
@@AnotherHipster There's a grounding plug on the urban gs.. right (or left) side backside of the cilinder.. you see a chrome looking bolt.
You connect the negative to anywhere on the bike.
Cheers Nick
Yes, any metal part