HI Andy, Really top notch tour and video. Regarding the comment on summer gear it is an absolute must when touring the continent in the summer. I have lived and biked in South West France for nearly twenty years. Arrived in my typical blighty 3 layer gear which was soon abandoned in favour of lighter stuff, and these days a vented summer jacket is my go to from May onwards, as is my open face helmet. Also I ditch any hard armour. I know it sounds daft but ride like you don't want to be a test dummy and hope you are not in someone else's accident is the best when touring. Keep up the brilliant and entertaining work!
Thank you Mr F for a great series. Especially love the ‘warts n all’ approach with the Gold Wing’s size/confined space manoeuvrability. Makes me feel way better with my own machinations when parking/reversing our K1600GTL in tight spaces. Cobbles and off camber slopes are not easy. Hat’s off 😎👍
My experience in the States is almost everyone on a motorcycle waives regardless of the bikes ridden. The lack of waiving is usually related to riding circumstances don't permit removing hands from the bar or simply not being seen. The new Goldwings have the best factory horns ever. What have the Romans ever given us other than sanitation, medicine, roads, education, etc... I caught that.😄
I think the waving depends a lot on what part of the country you're in. Also, where I live, a lot of the "local" riders tend to be pretty selective about what bikes they'll acknowledge. Mostly, the Harley-Davidson riders will only wave at other H-Ds.
@@michaelhoward142 Interesting. I have heard that about HD Riders. I have not experienced that. I live in the Pacific Northwest and most riders wave back.
I see the same when I'm out very few will wave back 1970s and 1980s the majority would acknowledge you Looks like another beautiful village stunning view from the restaurant,
As a Belgian citizen I know belgium and i know it's beautiful. Actually it's very funny: point de vue means a lookout spot. The name of the place were it is located is Rochehaut what means high rock. Some days you can see para gliders starting there for a flight.
Great Video TMF.A group of us regularly go down to Luxembourg in early October for a last chance blast on bikes before winter. Always a blast down there and roads and scenery in the surrounding area are brilliant. Always stay at the same Hotel as you in Eshe -sur -sure.And always a pleasure to stay there,very accommodating And the food in the restaurant is 👍top noche. Glad you all had a great time.
@@TheMissendenFlyer If you go there regular you do get to know them.Nothing is too much trouble. We had a problem once when we only had dark visors and got stuck out in the dark having to make our way back the long way round (thats sounds like an idea for a TV show). We got back 11 at night and she was outside waiting for us,really worried. She opened the kitchen up and cooked us all steak and chips.Bloody marvelous.Anyway love your video mate followed you for years. All the best for the future Vids.👍
Glad to see the "wave" is something that you all do across the pond. I thought it was just a American thing. Shame to see not everyone does it back. I give the wave to anyone I see on 2 wheels from mopeds to the big ridiculous Harleys lol Really enjoying this series, keep up the good work.
I think close to France "Waving" is done with the foot, because in France you'll be fined, when you Take your hands off the handelbar while riding. I like your vids, and am really looking forward to be back on wheels after some years of Absender.
Another nice episode TMF with some lovely scenery & great roads. There must be endless great biking routes on the continent if people are prepared to make the effort.
The third bike acknowledged you by putting his left hand up, I always put hand up, returning from a complete tour of Spain it was nice to be acknowledged by the local police bikes.
Another fantastic ride ! I see what you mean about the parking for the wing😱. At slow and no speed the wing is a pig. Gave the starter/reverse motor a workout too.
Loving the journey around parts of Europe Mr Flyer. The village you did the walkthrough whee Mrs Flyer wanted the vase look very nice place. I had to smile at stall behind Mrs Flyer (when you asked her what she fancy) Had lot old style of telephone on. I wondering if know some we didn’t maybe smartphone are to end. The moving sign was nice to see. If we had them here thy probably be vandalised. The roads are a amazing and love green countryside. I wouldn’t worry about motorbike not waving. I am cycles and I wave others cycles and get no response. Look forward to next part of Europe journey.
600 odd miles done and your on day 5!!!! My Europe trip this year was 700 in a day and a bit. It was done while still in the UK, the joys of living in the North East of Scotland and ferry to Spain at other end of the UK.
@@TheMissendenFlyer my trip was 21 days and 5300 miles over 8 countries. Some days had silly high miles to get to different areas, but most days were done at a leisurely pace. Need plenty time to take in the views, a motorbike tour is not a race.
If you enjoy a good road trip with amazing countryside, you should seriously consider Northern Ireland and or Ireland for a road trip. Scenery is something else, every biker waves too (unlike I find in England). Great video as ever.
Thoroughly enjoyed this Andy, best vid of the trip so far imho..was good to say a quick hi at the ABR..Carole too busy so next time! I’ve re-booked already as had a fab time. Atb..enjoy Matilda’s!
Is the constant stress around parking and navigating steep and narrow cobbled streets taking the shine off Goldwing ownership? Would the GS have been a better option on this trip?
Yes, those windturbines are monsters! Try standing with your back to it, look up and see the blades coming towards you! Then you'll see speed! ...if it is windy, that is! Thank you mr Flyer.
Thanks for another fun episode. Your reversing the Wing gave me PTSD about dropping my 760-lb ST1300 (Pan-Euro over there?) on my left leg, ruining a pair of trousers, and almost giving myself a coronary lifting it back up by myself. I love these multi-day tours and since I have a month until my next, it’s nice living vicariously through your tour. Thanks again.
Lovely series, not a knock but I apologise as watching you struggle there is why I stick to smaller bikes... if I can't do it on my own... best not! However, good for you and Mrs TMF for cracking on for it!
Nice. PS Backing a GS into or out of a regular parking spot is currently a challenge for me. I wave at every one on two wheels, even weird 3 wheeled things. I also spend a lot of time talking to little old men who rode a triumph 50 years ago. I think I might miss that.
Thanks Mr Flyer and gang, I'm so enjoying your trip through these beautiful scenic routes. I also thought of "The adventures of Baron Von Munchausen" (written by Gilliam and featuring Idle) Reversing your "Goldy" out of storage looked a bit of a worry - that's why I can never own/ride one - Grand tour by moped anyone? I applaud your getting the "Staff" to pay for fuel, very clever - until Mrs Flyer checks her account and catches on to your ploy lol. Keep on doing what you do have fun and stay safe. :>)
Yes it defo made it easier knowing they were ready for a catch if needs be!! Couldn’t see it well on camera but there was a steep drop off just to the right of the bike as I reversed out - scary biscuits!!!
I have enjoyed watching your tour of Europe seeing all of these beautiful countries. It has been interesting to watch you with these large bikes and at a personal level I now only keep my '21 S1000R Sports as the older you get the less ability you have to manoeuvre "giant" bikes. Looking forward to your final run in this seven series episode. Incidentally I recently watched your trip in the Grand Canary Islands some years ago and you asked about the identity of the trees. They really looked like Australian Eucalypts to me but I don't know what they are doing on that side of the world.
Was watching the Wing getting assisted from lockup. Like tug boats guiding a large tour ship out of Port. I also do the "tunnel hooterage". Been doing that for 44 years. Still a kid at heart. Lol. Also love the " motion lotion" expression. Will be using some of your expressions in the States as most people here only use boring descriptive words. Looking forward to the next episode. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
@@TheMissendenFlyer Well, Honda Germany seem to treat the Gold Wing as their best kept secret. I tried to contact them by mail, via their "schedule a test ride" form, to no avail. Finding an individual dealer with a Wing available was not successful either. I am always astonished when I see how everybody and his dog gets to ride one in other countries.
Loving this series of vids Andy. Will be headed to Germany again next year to see my daughter and will definitely have to set a side a few days for a ride if i can find a bike to rent for a few days. The scenery looks awesome!
Not having reverse on my 94 1500 i I always back into a parking spot because I have short legs and not the power to push it backwards. another nice video. Love the horns.
Loving the touring series , booked to go to luxemburg in September. Yes I remember being in France with our gl1800 , thank god for reverse . Be nice if you could apply the screen wash /wiper occasionally mind 😉
I have similar problems reversing with my Triumph Rocket III, it's a huge heavy beast, especially fully laden with all my camping gear, and no reverse gear to help. On my last trip to France I pulled into a parking space without thinking, and could not back it out, I had to bump onto the pavement and drive round.
Awesome video !!! it looks like you have stolen our summer this year. Alberta Canada has had nothing but rain so far, almost feels like the UK outside this last month. Hopefully July and August smarten up. Need to get some miles on the bikes before i head off to India with work in Sept - December!!!!
I hope the weather improves for you soon - if it’s any consolation it’s been rubbish here in the uk too (at least the bits I’ve been in - rain, rain and more rain)….cold too, 16C is the best we’ve done this week whilst the rest of Europe has had a heatwave 😔
As you know, I’m loving this series of vids Andy. However, I also feel your pain when you lose footage due to the cam battery dying. Would you consider running a power bank? I bought one recommended by Richy on his channel and it powers three cameras for two days. It’s called an ‘Anker’ and is available on Amazon for around £60. What I like is that even though it relieves all the worries about your camera dying on route, when you arrive at a town or point of interest your cam is fully charged to let you go off vlogging about that! On the BMW I keep it in the tank bag and run the 2m usb cable up through my jacket up to the helmet in the knowledge that in the event of a tumble it would unplug very easy with no snagging. It has three usb outlets so I also power my reverse cam and my 360 all from the same unit. I only use this config when I’m doing long trips like yours of course. I don’t bother when knocking out a quick vid around the doors. BTW I was laughing out loud less than 2 mins in with this vid. Brilliant trip!🤣🤣👍🏍🎥
Cheers Dave - and yes, I even own one of those Anker power banks and after this trip am seriously thinking about using it in the way you describe - it’s just the hassle of having it in my pocket/running extra wires that puts me off - that said, probably better than losing footage! Glad you’re enjoying the series mate, final episode coming on Monday!
@@TheMissendenFlyer When you were on your diet and in your SCRAM series, you use to be very particular about your food and avoided thing like cakes, fry-ups etc
What a great way to spend time motorcycle touring , it's hard to beat. Will be very curious to learn your mpg at the end of the trip, I'm hoping at these sorts of speeds the wing isn't as thirsty as you guys obviously are, lol.
Another great vid. Not sure about not wearing the Helite, it completely defeats the object. I wear Knox Urbane Pro with mine in heat and it’s fantastic with Richa waterproof backups in my luggage. If I didn’t have that setup I’d rather be hot and sweaty and shower afterwards rather than having an injury and lay in hospital or worse if I’d not worn it…
The best video so far from this adventure,seems everyone has wing envy...then again the wing you have does look smart. When it comes to the tunnels everyone knows men never grow up 🤣🤣.
I would have thought that reverse gear on the Gold Wing would have made exiting the garage a breeze. Had it on my '88 and you could back over a curb. Love the videos!
Yes without it I would have been buggerred for sure - the difficulty came from the small steep drop off to my right that the camera didn’t really show….
When planning your next trip to Germany you may consider the "Südliche Weinstraße" region (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Wine_Route) between Schweigen and Neustadt an der Weinstraße. It is a paradise for lovers of white wine - the real, dry white wine of Germany, not that sweet kind of "Liebfrauenmilch" being traditionally popular in the UK. Some call that region the "Tuscany of Germany" for its vineyards and the dry, warm climate. And in the Palatinian Forest between Annweiler am Trifels and Hochspeyer you'll find a lot of twisty roads, some broader, well kept ones and some narrow ones, a bit more challenging. Greetings from Germany!
Great stuff, following this tour. Now that you have done a longer tour with the wing, what have you found to be the advantages \disadvantages over the Gs ? Maybe an idea for a future video. :)
Thanks TMF your vid’s are a welcome break between flights sitting in airport lounges. Coming from oz I’m still considering my touring bike options. GS or goldy. Both I hear you say……. That’ll take some bribery
Good luck with convincing her in doors on that one! My view is if you’re riding predominantly two up then the gold wing is the way to go, but if you’re touring solo or of course wish to go off road then the GS is for you. Thanks for watching, all the best - Andy
I’ve ridden a Triumph Rocket for the last 3 years and love it. I give and get waves and nods from all types and sizes. I take delivery of my new 2022 dct next week. Question has any Wing owners noticed a drop in road friendly acknowledgment from other riders when on a Goldwing?
Yes I’m afraid that’s a fact of being a gold wing rider Alan, I’m of course used to it as a GS rider too! Congratulations on your new bike you’ll love it, out of interest which colour did you go for?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Pearl White. It was my close second choice over the Blue but I really didn’t want to wait until nearly Christmas. I had an old 1500 wing ten years ago but was plagued with an alternator issue so went back to an F6c. I was hoping maybe the stigma of a Wing had reduced over the years especially with the new design but it is what it is and want change my mind. 😎
Thank you for confirming what I always thought. Expensive laminate 'Touring' gear isn't as good as mesh gear and waterproofs, when actually touring at the time we all go touring.
@@TheMissendenFlyer The problem is boots for summer, they don't make them. My X-ADV has my feet shielded like your wing, so I don't really need them waterproof.
Regarding the overnight parking, I'm probably wrong, but I thought the Goldwing had a 'reverse gear'? Either way, I have to say I would never park anywhere I wasn't able to ride out from without assistance. While I'm on 'a roll' 🙂 Maybe you could clean the screen seeing as the camera is looking straight through it.
Question about the luggage. Did you have any problems with the luggage capacity on this trip. My previous Homda had the same capacity but the shape was square so very useful. At the moment it is a puzzle to get everything for a 10-day trip in the available space.
Hi Marcel, it is a bit of a Chinese puzzle to fit everything in but it is possible. Take a look at the next episode on Monday where I talk more about this. Thanks for watching - Andy
Last time I went to Luxembourg I drove extremely carefully and still got 2 speeding tickets in the post when I got home…. 1 for 3kms over and 1 for 5kms over..🤪🤪
Me too . I certainly didn't pay the 100 euro fine or send my licence off to have 2 points put on it . They didn't have the sense to send it recorded delivery so I binned it .
Don't you diss Noraly 🤣....did you see the roads she's been riding 2000ft drop offs on gravel tracks...makes my heart stop every time she gets close to the edge 😬.I'm definitely sticking to the flat tarmac roads😆😆
The gold wing looks like a comfortable bike for touring with a passenger. I'm still not sure it would be the right bike to do the Wild Atlantic Way two up though 🤔
Anyone else notice how empty these countries are? Everywhere in the UK is absolutely full, the population density here is one of the highest in the world. We are living like caged hens but we don't even notice.
Tire pressure should be set with cold tires. If the light goes off when ur tires warm up, the pressure is still to low.
You're never too old for tunnel hooteridge 😄😄
Exactly my thoughts.
HI Andy, Really top notch tour and video. Regarding the comment on summer gear it is an absolute must when touring the continent in the summer. I have lived and biked in South West France for nearly twenty years. Arrived in my typical blighty 3 layer gear which was soon abandoned in favour of lighter stuff, and these days a vented summer jacket is my go to from May onwards, as is my open face helmet. Also I ditch any hard armour. I know it sounds daft but ride like you don't want to be a test dummy and hope you are not in someone else's accident is the best when touring. Keep up the brilliant and entertaining work!
Thanks you Wolfie - will do! Be careful down there!!
Thank you Mr F for a great series. Especially love the ‘warts n all’ approach with the Gold Wing’s size/confined space manoeuvrability. Makes me feel way better with my own machinations when parking/reversing our K1600GTL in tight spaces. Cobbles and off camber slopes are not easy. Hat’s off 😎👍
Indeed - and thank you!
I just love the sound of that Gold Wing as it purrs majestically along.
So do I, one of my favourite things about the bike. Thanks for watching.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Mine too. Music!
My experience in the States is almost everyone on a motorcycle waives regardless of the bikes ridden. The lack of waiving is usually related to riding circumstances don't permit removing hands from the bar or simply not being seen.
The new Goldwings have the best factory horns ever.
What have the Romans ever given us other than sanitation, medicine, roads, education, etc... I caught that.😄
Glad my little Monty Python reference wasn’t wasted on you Mitch, thanks for watching.
and executions of thousands of Christians. 😠
I don't wave much anymore. Seems senseless.
I think the waving depends a lot on what part of the country you're in. Also, where I live, a lot of the "local" riders tend to be pretty selective about what bikes they'll acknowledge. Mostly, the Harley-Davidson riders will only wave at other H-Ds.
@@michaelhoward142 Interesting. I have heard that about HD Riders. I have not experienced that. I live in the Pacific Northwest and most riders wave back.
Once again another Fantastic Video,Missendenflyer! the more I watch it, the more I want a Goldwing to tour on!
You could do a lot worse John!
Love the rumble on that 6 cylinder lump, very enjoyable watch.Well done TMF on another great tour series, thank you
It’s not over yet Mark, final episode coming on Monday - thanks for the kind words and for watching, all the best - Andy
I see the same when I'm out very few will wave back 1970s and 1980s the majority would acknowledge you
Looks like another beautiful village stunning view from the restaurant,
As a Belgian citizen I know belgium and i know it's beautiful. Actually it's very funny: point de vue means a lookout spot. The name of the place were it is located is Rochehaut what means high rock. Some days you can see para gliders starting there for a flight.
Cool! Lovely spot there!! Must come back….
Great Video TMF.A group of us regularly go down to Luxembourg in early October for a last chance blast on bikes before winter.
Always a blast down there and roads and scenery in the surrounding area are brilliant.
Always stay at the same Hotel as you in Eshe -sur -sure.And always a pleasure to stay there,very accommodating And the food in the restaurant is 👍top noche.
Glad you all had a great time.
Yes the food there was some of the best we had all trip! Bit of an odd hostess but we would defo go back….
TMF ...you obviously didnt meet her brother. First time you think they are odd but really are great.
@@TheMissendenFlyer If you go there regular you do get to know them.Nothing is too much trouble.
We had a problem once when we only had dark visors and got stuck out in the dark having to make our way back the long way round (thats sounds like an idea for a TV show).
We got back 11 at night and she was outside waiting for us,really worried.
She opened the kitchen up and cooked us all steak and chips.Bloody marvelous.Anyway love your video mate followed you for years.
All the best for the future Vids.👍
Glad to see the "wave" is something that you all do across the pond. I thought it was just a American thing. Shame to see not everyone does it back. I give the wave to anyone I see on 2 wheels from mopeds to the big ridiculous Harleys lol
Really enjoying this series, keep up the good work.
Cheers Keith - final episode coming on Monday!
I think close to France "Waving" is done with the foot, because in France you'll be fined, when you Take your hands off the handelbar while riding.
I like your vids, and am really looking forward to be back on wheels after some years of Absender.
The older I’ve gotten, the less I wave. It’s not out of spite it’s just… I’m over it?
Thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring mini series! how great is it to have mates like Helen and Ian to do such tours with..
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another nice episode TMF with some lovely scenery & great roads. There must be endless great biking routes on the continent if people are prepared to make the effort.
Yes absolutely - we’re fortunate it’s so close by and we can take our bikes there….
The third bike acknowledged you by putting his left hand up, I always put hand up, returning from a complete tour of Spain it was nice to be acknowledged by the local police bikes.
Another fantastic ride ! I see what you mean about the parking for the wing😱. At slow and no speed the wing is a pig. Gave the starter/reverse motor a workout too.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great motorcycle vlog. You and Noralys channels are my favorite. Have a safe ride.
Oh wow - that’s great company to be in!
Loving the journey around parts of Europe Mr Flyer. The village you did the walkthrough whee Mrs Flyer wanted the vase look very nice place. I had to smile at stall behind Mrs Flyer (when you asked her what she fancy) Had lot old style of telephone on. I wondering if know some we didn’t maybe smartphone are to end. The moving sign was nice to see. If we had them here thy probably be vandalised. The roads are a amazing and love green countryside. I wouldn’t worry about motorbike not waving. I am cycles and I wave others cycles and get no response. Look forward to next part of Europe journey.
Thanks for watching Dennis and for the kind words, the final episode is coming on Monday - stay tuned!
600 odd miles done and your on day 5!!!! My Europe trip this year was 700 in a day and a bit. It was done while still in the UK, the joys of living in the North East of Scotland and ferry to Spain at other end of the UK.
Well done you - personally I like it a bit more liesurely....
@@TheMissendenFlyer my trip was 21 days and 5300 miles over 8 countries. Some days had silly high miles to get to different areas, but most days were done at a leisurely pace. Need plenty time to take in the views, a motorbike tour is not a race.
Brilliant again mate really enjoyed it love the goldwing it sounds amazing,I like your new one,thanks for sharing 👍
If you enjoy a good road trip with amazing countryside, you should seriously consider Northern Ireland and or Ireland for a road trip. Scenery is something else, every biker waves too (unlike I find in England).
Great video as ever.
Yes Ireland is very much on the “must do” list….
Greetings from the California USA. Thanks for the tour of Belgium and Luxembourg, looking forward to episode 7.
Greetings! Final episode in this series coming on Monday!
thanks for the tour guys , it was awesome , cheapest to see a different country .cheers Steve/ Australia.
Thanks for joining us Steve!
Always fun to watch Mrs. Flyer and your riding mates on touring rides! Bravo.
Glad you like em….what about moi??
Tip; unzip your jackets in heat , which allows a huge air inflow . The Helite will hold all nicely and safely together .
Thoroughly enjoyed this Andy, best vid of the trip so far imho..was good to say a quick hi at the ABR..Carole too busy so next time! I’ve re-booked already as had a fab time. Atb..enjoy Matilda’s!
Sorry if we were a bit preoccupied at ABR Alan, was a great (but busy) few days wasn’t it! See you there next year?
The low grumble of that Flat6 is awesome 😎 👌🏻
Sounds great doesn’t it….
Very pretty bike, the Goldwing. I love the color. You have good friends, it seems.
Indeed
"How many bikers does it take to ride a Gold Wing" .. absolutely brilliant 🤣🤣 Another great episode thankyou.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
That winking scene with the lady at the hotel was cringing 😬 Oh Ian 🤦🏻
You had to be there….strange lady.
Maybe she had,an eye twitch 🤔?
Is the constant stress around parking and navigating steep and narrow cobbled streets taking the shine off Goldwing ownership? Would the GS have been a better option on this trip?
Yes, those windturbines are monsters! Try standing with your back to it, look up and see the blades coming towards you! Then you'll see speed! ...if it is windy, that is!
Thank you mr Flyer.
Sounds dangerous!!
Arguably the best episode in the series.😉 Thanks for the footage I did not make. Catch you on the next one.
Eric!!! Woooo!! Great to here from you - hope you had a good trip back???
@@TheMissendenFlyer I most certainly did. Went via the German Eifel. Nice route. Of to the south of Sweden end of August. Never been.
Cool - we're hoping to be off on another tour soon....if it comes off it will be our biggest and best yet! Ride safe my friend!
Great scenery and what a lovely Goldwing(lovely blue). Taking My 1957 Golden Flash to belgium next year with a few friends should be an adventure.
Wow, take your tool kit Simon and enjoy!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Taking half an engine 😂😂
Thanks for another fun episode. Your reversing the Wing gave me PTSD about dropping my 760-lb ST1300 (Pan-Euro over there?) on my left leg, ruining a pair of trousers, and almost giving myself a coronary lifting it back up by myself. I love these multi-day tours and since I have a month until my next, it’s nice living vicariously through your tour. Thanks again.
Our pleasure Marco and thanks for watching again - final episode coming tomorrow (Monday)…
Looks a fantastic place to just chill out and ride.you guys are having a blast over there🤟
Lovely series, not a knock but I apologise as watching you struggle there is why I stick to smaller bikes... if I can't do it on my own... best not! However, good for you and Mrs TMF for cracking on for it!
Well as it turns out I didn’t need any help but as it was around I capitalised on it!!
Nice.
PS Backing a GS into or out of a regular parking spot is currently a challenge for me.
I wave at every one on two wheels, even weird 3 wheeled things. I also spend a lot of time talking to little old men who rode a triumph 50 years ago. I think I might miss that.
He he yes - I've had that conversation a number of times too!
What a great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it
Thanks so much!
Thanks Mr Flyer and gang, I'm so enjoying your trip through these beautiful scenic routes. I also thought of "The adventures of Baron Von Munchausen" (written by Gilliam and featuring Idle) Reversing your "Goldy" out of storage looked a bit of a worry - that's why I can never own/ride one - Grand tour by moped anyone? I applaud your getting the "Staff" to pay for fuel, very clever - until Mrs Flyer checks her account and catches on to your ploy lol. Keep on doing what you do have fun and stay safe. :>)
Thank you Peter - will do!
These tour videos are good drinking videos where you take a shot for every sentence that begins “Check out…”. Great stuff. 😎
And he used to say 'Big ol' all the time.
2 swigs for “big ol” and 3 for “I have to say”
Really enjoyed this series. Thank you for sharing
Final episode coming tomorrow (Monday)
Great vlog again I just love that goldwing of yours 5 stars bill near durham
Yes it’s lovely isn’t it….
Lucky guy to have a few mates helping out to get a heavy bike back out from the garage. I know is hard so scary especially when the road is uneven.
Yes it defo made it easier knowing they were ready for a catch if needs be!! Couldn’t see it well on camera but there was a steep drop off just to the right of the bike as I reversed out - scary biscuits!!!
I have enjoyed watching your tour of Europe seeing all of these beautiful countries. It has been interesting to watch you with these large bikes and at a personal level I now only keep my '21 S1000R Sports as the older you get the less ability you have to manoeuvre "giant" bikes. Looking forward to your final run in this seven series episode. Incidentally I recently watched your trip in the Grand Canary Islands some years ago and you asked about the identity of the trees. They really looked like Australian Eucalypts to me but I don't know what they are doing on that side of the world.
Possibly transplanted?
Was watching the Wing getting assisted from lockup. Like tug boats guiding a large tour ship out of Port. I also do the "tunnel hooterage". Been doing that for 44 years. Still a kid at heart. Lol. Also love the " motion lotion" expression. Will be using some of your expressions in the States as most people here only use boring descriptive words. Looking forward to the next episode. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
Awesome!😉
Splendid tour, and marvelous scenery along the way! All thumbs up from Sweden! 👍👍👍
Thank you Jonas!
Vases.."No, no forget it" 😆🏆
You have to be firm with these types of people…
@@TheMissendenFlyer You handled it like a champ !
We’re waving right back at cha….Mr & Mrs Flyer 🫵🫱
Aww thanks….
Thanks for sharing again, the roads look fantastic, I’m really enjoying your holiday ha ha, have fun and stay safe, roll on the next part 👍
Final part coming on Monday!
Love watching these, thank you!
Sports mode? More like beast mode. Keep up the great work.
Yes it transforms the bike that!
Really enjoying your enthusiasm! Waiting to see more Gold Wing stuff. Too bad I have been unable to organise a test ride for two years now.
Why’s that??
@@TheMissendenFlyer Well, Honda Germany seem to treat the Gold Wing as their best kept secret. I tried to contact them by mail, via their "schedule a test ride" form, to no avail. Finding an individual dealer with a Wing available was not successful either. I am always astonished when I see how everybody and his dog gets to ride one in other countries.
Oh dear - sorry to hear that!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Oh, never mind, the Road King keeps doing a perfect job of carting Mrs FLHFD and myself around.
Loving this series of vids Andy. Will be headed to Germany again next year to see my daughter and will definitely have to set a side a few days for a ride if i can find a bike to rent for a few days. The scenery looks awesome!
It sure is Bob, definitely worth doing - enjoy!
Not having reverse on my 94 1500 i I always back into a parking spot because I have short legs and not the power to push it backwards. another nice video. Love the horns.
Yes great tip John, you only go in forwards on a down slope once in your biking life don’t you!
Beautiful European towns. Very scenic. Lovely.
Really enjoyed the video reminds me of the 60s and 70s when we used to tour , enjoy it as long has you can because of old age i now tour on my owen
Thanks for the advice Chris, we are very aware that we are on this planet for a short time!
Loving the touring series , booked to go to luxemburg in September. Yes I remember being in France with our gl1800 , thank god for reverse . Be nice if you could apply the screen wash /wiper occasionally mind 😉
Yes that crossed my mind once or twice too!!
I have similar problems reversing with my Triumph Rocket III, it's a huge heavy beast, especially fully laden with all my camping gear, and no reverse gear to help. On my last trip to France I pulled into a parking space without thinking, and could not back it out, I had to bump onto the pavement and drive round.
Oh dear - yes you do have to plan a bit with these big bikes don’t you - the forward and reverse creep modes on the GW are brilliant…
Goldwingers are nothing if not dramatic. :) Comes with the territory. And there's a lot of territory on a Goldwing! Oh!
Sure is!
Great vid as usual TMF, as to the wind turbines I wonder if father Ted explains it well with some model cows and far away references.
Awesome video !!! it looks like you have stolen our summer this year. Alberta Canada has had nothing but rain so far, almost feels like the UK outside this last month. Hopefully July and August smarten up. Need to get some miles on the bikes before i head off to India with work in Sept - December!!!!
I hope the weather improves for you soon - if it’s any consolation it’s been rubbish here in the uk too (at least the bits I’ve been in - rain, rain and more rain)….cold too, 16C is the best we’ve done this week whilst the rest of Europe has had a heatwave 😔
As you know, I’m loving this series of vids Andy. However, I also feel your pain when you lose footage due to the cam battery dying. Would you consider running a power bank? I bought one recommended by Richy on his channel and it powers three cameras for two days. It’s called an ‘Anker’ and is available on Amazon for around £60. What I like is that even though it relieves all the worries about your camera dying on route, when you arrive at a town or point of interest your cam is fully charged to let you go off vlogging about that! On the BMW I keep it in the tank bag and run the 2m usb cable up through my jacket up to the helmet in the knowledge that in the event of a tumble it would unplug very easy with no snagging. It has three usb outlets so I also power my reverse cam and my 360 all from the same unit. I only use this config when I’m doing long trips like yours of course. I don’t bother when knocking out a quick vid around the doors. BTW I was laughing out loud less than 2 mins in with this vid. Brilliant trip!🤣🤣👍🏍🎥
Cheers Dave - and yes, I even own one of those Anker power banks and after this trip am seriously thinking about using it in the way you describe - it’s just the hassle of having it in my pocket/running extra wires that puts me off - that said, probably better than losing footage! Glad you’re enjoying the series mate, final episode coming on Monday!
Ethanol gives you less mpg per gallon but more octane. Here in the US e10 is the standard and e15 has recently been approved for year round use
You sure about the octane? Here I’m pretty sure e5 is higher octane than e10….
Back to the theme - Crikey Andy a family pizza each 😋 Cheers, Gordon
Not sure I understand??
@@TheMissendenFlyer When you were on your diet and in your SCRAM series, you use to be very particular about your food and avoided thing like cakes, fry-ups etc
What a great way to spend time motorcycle touring , it's hard to beat. Will be very curious to learn your mpg at the end of the trip, I'm hoping at these sorts of speeds the wing isn't as thirsty as you guys obviously are, lol.
Hehe - it wasn’t as thirsty as the V4!!
My fingers were crossed for you coming out of that lock up! Nice tour.😎
Thanks Jon - it didn’t look much on the GoPro but there was a small but steep drop off just to my right as I backed it out…scary!
Another great vid. Not sure about not wearing the Helite, it completely defeats the object. I wear Knox Urbane Pro with mine in heat and it’s fantastic with Richa waterproof backups in my luggage. If I didn’t have that setup I’d rather be hot and sweaty and shower afterwards rather than having an injury and lay in hospital or worse if I’d not worn it…
Little spray wax on the windshield when you stop once in a while much more pleasant view 🤓👍🏻 just saying. 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
Thanks for taking us with you. I heard the new 2022 Goldwing had more luggage capacity.
Indeed it does (well from the 2020 model actually)…
The best video so far from this adventure,seems everyone has wing envy...then again the wing you have does look smart.
When it comes to the tunnels everyone knows men never grow up 🤣🤣.
Amen!
I would have thought that reverse gear on the Gold Wing would have made exiting the garage a breeze. Had it on my '88 and you could back over a curb. Love the videos!
Yes without it I would have been buggerred for sure - the difficulty came from the small steep drop off to my right that the camera didn’t really show….
When planning your next trip to Germany you may consider the "Südliche Weinstraße" region (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Wine_Route) between Schweigen and Neustadt an der Weinstraße. It is a paradise for lovers of white wine - the real, dry white wine of Germany, not that sweet kind of "Liebfrauenmilch" being traditionally popular in the UK. Some call that region the "Tuscany of Germany" for its vineyards and the dry, warm climate.
And in the Palatinian Forest between Annweiler am Trifels and Hochspeyer you'll find a lot of twisty roads, some broader, well kept ones and some narrow ones, a bit more challenging.
Greetings from Germany!
Thank you for the suggestions Giorgio! Next time!
Just 20 miles south from here you can see 6 contries: North and South Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and Isle of Man.
Ooh clever!
Speaking for myself, Andy, I rather enjoy a short bit of footage included for cafe breaks.
Great stuff, following this tour.
Now that you have done a longer tour with the wing, what have you found to be the advantages \disadvantages over the Gs ?
Maybe an idea for a future video. :)
Stay tuned for the next episode on Monday, because I go through the lessons I’ve learnt on this first trip away on the mighty wing.
Another great video, really enjoying the series.
Last episode coming on Monday - stay tuned!
Thanks TMF your vid’s are a welcome break between flights sitting in airport lounges. Coming from oz I’m still considering my touring bike options. GS or goldy. Both I hear you say……. That’ll take some bribery
Good luck with convincing her in doors on that one! My view is if you’re riding predominantly two up then the gold wing is the way to go, but if you’re touring solo or of course wish to go off road then the GS is for you. Thanks for watching, all the best - Andy
Maybe it was the camera, but reversing out that garage looked easy.....
I made it look easy 😉
Goldwing sounds awesome.
Doesn’t it just Martin love the sound of the mighty wing!
Pizza looked great and thanks for not chewing on camera. I can’t believe how many TH-camrs think people want to see them shove food in their gullet.
Fair enough Doug, thanks for watching and I must remember never to do that!
I can’t believe that you didn’t know it was their first trip until the last day.
Why would I have done?
after watching you reverse out with the Goldwing, i am super happy that i have my Honda Forza 350... hahahahahaha
I was just getting settled in and then "to be continued" lol good stuff !
Always leave them wanting more! Next episode coming in short order on Monday, stay tuned…
@@TheMissendenFlyer legend!
15:57 Did you just imply you're a queen, Andy? 😂
In some circumstances yes!
Beautiful ride.
I’ve ridden a Triumph Rocket for the last 3 years and love it. I give and get waves and nods from all types and sizes. I take delivery of my new 2022 dct next week. Question has any Wing owners noticed a drop in road friendly acknowledgment from other riders when on a Goldwing?
Yes I’m afraid that’s a fact of being a gold wing rider Alan, I’m of course used to it as a GS rider too! Congratulations on your new bike you’ll love it, out of interest which colour did you go for?
@@TheMissendenFlyer
Pearl White. It was my close second choice over the Blue but I really didn’t want to wait until nearly Christmas. I had an old 1500 wing ten years ago but was plagued with an alternator issue so went back to an F6c. I was hoping maybe the stigma of a Wing had reduced over the years especially with the new design but it is what it is and want change my mind. 😎
No, not really. Some wave, some don’t. However I think less riders wave these days….. don’t know why though!!
Thank you for confirming what I always thought. Expensive laminate 'Touring' gear isn't as good as mesh gear and waterproofs, when actually touring at the time we all go touring.
Well it depends when and where you’re touring of course!
@@TheMissendenFlyer The problem is boots for summer, they don't make them. My X-ADV has my feet shielded like your wing, so I don't really need them waterproof.
Regarding the overnight parking, I'm probably wrong, but I thought the Goldwing had a 'reverse gear'? Either way, I have to say I would never park anywhere I wasn't able to ride out from without assistance. While I'm on 'a roll' 🙂 Maybe you could clean the screen seeing as the camera is looking straight through it.
Yes it does have a reverse creep mode - that’s what I used to move the bike out…
The Queen waves regardless of what others are doing 😉
Good point….although to be fair others usually are waving too….
They don't wave because they think it's a Burgmann scooter. 😁
Question about the luggage. Did you have any problems with the luggage capacity on this trip. My previous Homda had the same capacity but the shape was square so very useful. At the moment it is a puzzle to get everything for a 10-day trip in the available space.
Hi Marcel, it is a bit of a Chinese puzzle to fit everything in but it is possible. Take a look at the next episode on Monday where I talk more about this. Thanks for watching - Andy
Baron Von Munchhausen wasn't a Monty Python movie ,but did star Eric Idle.
When you went to San Diego, did you go to the Air & Space museum?
Thanks
If that was the aircraft carrier then yes! Loved it - if it was something else then I’m gutted to have missed it!!
It is in Balboa park.
You would remember it, it has the SR-71 infront of the entrance.
The aircraft carrier had an SR-71 on the flight deck!!!
Last time I went to Luxembourg I drove extremely carefully and still got 2 speeding tickets in the post when I got home…. 1 for 3kms over and 1 for 5kms over..🤪🤪
Oh dear!!
Me too . I certainly didn't pay the 100 euro fine or send my licence off to have 2 points put on it . They didn't have the sense to send it recorded delivery so I binned it .
Lovely tour !! I couldn't eat like that lunchtime, i'd be as fat as a pig by the time I got home😉
Don't you diss Noraly 🤣....did you see the roads she's been riding 2000ft drop offs on gravel tracks...makes my heart stop every time she gets close to the edge 😬.I'm definitely sticking to the flat tarmac roads😆😆
Hey I wouldn't diss Noraly....only respect here....
As an aside, Clervaux and Wilz we're sites of intense fighting during the Battle of the Bulge
Oh, I didn’t know that, every day is a school day! Thanks for watching.
Was over in England at Goodwood ---- hardly any wavers :-(
Oh dear 😔
@@TheMissendenFlyer No wave is better than the finger lol ;-)
The gold wing looks like a comfortable bike for touring with a passenger. I'm still not sure it would be the right bike to do the Wild Atlantic Way two up though 🤔
Depends how nadgery it is - if it’s full of tight hairpins then probably not….
Anyone else notice how empty these countries are? Everywhere in the UK is absolutely full, the population density here is one of the highest in the world. We are living like caged hens but we don't even notice.
Plenty of room for more immigrants in UK, no worries.
Yes I noticed for sure!
Is there no reverse gear on the goldwing
Yes, there is, and it’s a lifesaver I can tell you!