Been patiently waiting for your tour to start Nick. Steady first day, and no rain (yet)!! 😂 Got my Norway trip next year, so will be taking tips from you as you go along. All the very best mate, and safe journey. DC
I have subscribed to the channel and will watch, at the very least, the series on camping. What a great idea, a clothes peg, a windshield, an instant home for immediately accessible tickets and documents. So simple that I didn’t come up with it myself. No more frantically searching through pockets until my bike falls over!
Welcome aboard and many thanks for subscribing and your comment. Sometimes, the low tech solutions are the best ones, its worked for me on many occasions and yes, that whole scrabbling for the right document you're sure was in a specific pocket only for it to flutter out of an unexpected pocket with that temptation to try and catch it before it falls to the floor... hopefully a thing of the past Nick
Looking forward to this trip. New subscriber. 46 yr old UK currently doing DAS hopefully next year this will be me and my pals on a road trip. On a CB500 X. Thanks.
Good luck with the DAS and enjoy your trip when it arrives. I don't want to patronise but just a little advice, as a new rider, don't be tempted to keep up with your mates on the twisties in particular, it is soooo tempting, wait until you're more experienced and just enjoy the ride at the pace you're comfortable with. (Been there, done that and got the fractured wrist as a memento). Nick
1:06. I recognise that bridge. Home territory in Bucks. Just found your channel featuring the Honda CB500X and now working my way through your vids. Hope to catch up with you before you make it back to Blighty :).
Hi NIck, You really did go for it! Amazing! When was it exactly, and how much time delay we should roughly expect? Image and sound quality is perfect! I really enjoy your stile, I love to fact you talk much, and you show not only the road, but things happening to you (lovely campsite scheme and tunnel crossing). - guys using remote for Gopro fitted on handlebar, so they dont have to fiddle with the bloody thing on the helmet, just a quick check in the mirror if it is recording. Things like shopping, talking to people, border crossings, filling the bike, checking tire pressure, anything on top of riding really makes a video and apparently you are recording all, please keep this habit! ( at least this is what I see on popular channels) If you could report on price: camping, food and drink. You can report on quality of things, food or bear. You could actually show around the campsites a little, even the shower and stuff. You could introduce a paper map, where you could show where you at, and actually highlight the route you have done, this would be a great piece of memory too later. Is your bag safe from burning over the exhaust? - I will use a soft pannier and I'm thinking to fit a heat deflector. I have found screen extension taking a little bit off that turbulence over 50mph, I think you would appreciate it if you will really riding much over 60mph. Of course, you maybe taller or shorter than me, so for you it is not an issue. Anyways, great that you do this trip, I'm certainly with you on this rip!
Hi Lajos, journey is still underway and thanks very much again for the route you provided me with. Still figuring out what to include so thanks for the suggestions. Regarding the heat shield - with soft luggage it is an absolute MUST, wish I had fitted one, you'll see why soon! Nick
@@bikingtravels, making plans is my favorite thing, so it really was my pleasure! I'm glad if you do find it useful! If you still need a heat deflector I can look up a store for you, or get you one and fit it if you can manage to get here! Please do not hesitate to contact me for anything! I will actually make one heat deflector for myself out of a small stove shovel, to save a few quid! I do this as I noticed some even having problems even with hard panniers too.
Congrats on the smooth start. Your camp setup looks accommodating. Still trying to process that you can travel through 3 countries in a day. I can barely make it across two US states in a day where I am!
Thanks Robert, it is fast becoming the trip I'd hoped for, some teething issues which you'll see soon but that is what an adventure is all about I guess Nick
Thanks, and I've had some issues with the GoPro media mod not recognising the external mic fully, so you tend to get a weird mix. Will try harder! Nick
Hi Matthew, Hope you enjoy the CB500X when it arrives. I bought the following in the UK... BARKBUSTERS BHG-081 Handguard Kit from Chainspeed CB500X 2019-on Engine Guard-RRP 747 from Rally Raid The GPS is a Garmin Zumo XT and I mounted it with: Billet Multi-Mount for 12mm (1/2") Crossbar - RRP 643 also from Rally Raid Hope this helps Nick
Could I suggest that you rename this series of clips to show that it is a European tour. 'All about the journey' is not that descriptive and I've only just stumbled upon. I like what you do, just feel it could be easier to find.
Great suggestion, I'm happy to learn and apply, but, I'm currently on a non-motorcycle trip with my wife with very intermittent connectivity so need to figure it out. Many thanks again! Nick
Can your speak any European languages? If not how do you plan to get on. How does the bike handle with all that kit? (I'm thinking of dumping my GS for a CB500X)
Hi David, I speak a smattering of schoolboy French and Spanish, but as I'm travelling through 8 or 9 countries that speak another language I'm relying on gestures, facial expressions, catching somebody who speaks English and Google translate. So far, the people I've met have been really great and patient. Hoping this continues. Ref the handling, I'm really pleased with the way it goes round corners and hairpins, I've effectively got a passenger behind me (you'll see what I mean in a future episode). It will obviously feel sluggish in comparison to a GS, but overtaking has not yet been an issue. Many of the roads I'm travelling on are 90KPH (54MPH) limits which is easy to maintain. All the best with your decision, a personal choice at the end of the day, but I'm enjoying it. Nick
Hey David, most people on the European mainland should be able to speak at least basic English. Unless you talk exclusively to elderly people or go only rural places, you should not have much problems in terms of communication.
Thanks for the video, because what you said about cb500x I decided to buy one for myself and start traveling.
Hi Adam, I'm really enjoying the bike, I hope you do too
Nick
Found and watching all your videos.. Great stuff nick. Really enjoying these.
Many thanks!!! Hope you continue to enjoy them
Nick
So the campsite was in Lembeke in East Flanders. For those interested
Many thanks for the clarification!
Nick
Hallo Nike ,
strong like Great trip , be safe
Thank you! You too!
Really liked watching the practical stuff putting up tent. Gave me the courage to try it 😮. George
Go for it George!
Nick
Ride safe.
I always try to, thanks tom_n
Nick
Great vlog ! Nick .Have a great safe adventure. Will be following you all the way. 👍
Thanks Mike!!!
Nick
my most awaited series. Thanks
Thanks Muhammad, much appreciated! I hope it lives up to your expectations
Nick
Good luck with your trip. Looking forward to the vlogs.
Many thanks!
Nick
I love the beer at the end. Keep it up.
Hi Fred, I did too, tasted great!
Nick
Been patiently waiting for your tour to start Nick. Steady first day, and no rain (yet)!! 😂
Got my Norway trip next year, so will be taking tips from you as you go along. All the very best mate, and safe journey. DC
Hi Dave, been a while to get it uploaded but underway now. Rain is not far away, never fear!
Nick
I have subscribed to the channel and will watch, at the very least, the series on camping. What a great idea, a clothes peg, a windshield, an instant home for immediately accessible tickets and documents. So simple that I didn’t come up with it myself. No more frantically searching through pockets until my bike falls over!
Welcome aboard and many thanks for subscribing and your comment. Sometimes, the low tech solutions are the best ones, its worked for me on many occasions and yes, that whole scrabbling for the right document you're sure was in a specific pocket only for it to flutter out of an unexpected pocket with that temptation to try and catch it before it falls to the floor... hopefully a thing of the past
Nick
Looking forward to this trip. New subscriber. 46 yr old UK currently doing DAS hopefully next year this will be me and my pals on a road trip. On a CB500 X. Thanks.
Good luck with the DAS and enjoy your trip when it arrives. I don't want to patronise but just a little advice, as a new rider, don't be tempted to keep up with your mates on the twisties in particular, it is soooo tempting, wait until you're more experienced and just enjoy the ride at the pace you're comfortable with. (Been there, done that and got the fractured wrist as a memento).
Nick
@@bikingtravels Ouch, yes no problem I'm a sensible soul so I'm sure ill be OK. All the best Nick.
1:06. I recognise that bridge. Home territory in Bucks. Just found your channel featuring the Honda CB500X and now working my way through your vids. Hope to catch up with you before you make it back to Blighty :).
Hi @MartinJG100, welcome aboard, I'm now back in the UK, planning my next trip. Enjoy the journey!
Nick
@@bikingtravels Oh, fair enough. That was quick!
Great stuff. Been looking forward to your adventures. Safe travels and enjoy 👍
Many thanks and more to come!
Nick
Hi NIck,
You really did go for it!
Amazing!
When was it exactly, and how much time delay we should roughly expect?
Image and sound quality is perfect!
I really enjoy your stile, I love to fact you talk much, and you show not only the road, but things happening to you (lovely campsite scheme and tunnel crossing). - guys using remote for Gopro fitted on handlebar, so they dont have to fiddle with the bloody thing on the helmet, just a quick check in the mirror if it is recording.
Things like shopping, talking to people, border crossings, filling the bike, checking tire pressure, anything on top of riding really makes a video and apparently you are recording all, please keep this habit! ( at least this is what I see on popular channels)
If you could report on price: camping, food and drink. You can report on quality of things, food or bear. You could actually show around the campsites a little, even the shower and stuff.
You could introduce a paper map, where you could show where you at, and actually highlight the route you have done, this would be a great piece of memory too later.
Is your bag safe from burning over the exhaust? - I will use a soft pannier and I'm thinking to fit a heat deflector.
I have found screen extension taking a little bit off that turbulence over 50mph, I think you would appreciate it if you will really riding much over 60mph. Of course, you maybe taller or shorter than me, so for you it is not an issue.
Anyways, great that you do this trip, I'm certainly with you on this rip!
Hi Lajos, journey is still underway and thanks very much again for the route you provided me with. Still figuring out what to include so thanks for the suggestions. Regarding the heat shield - with soft luggage it is an absolute MUST, wish I had fitted one, you'll see why soon!
Nick
@@bikingtravels, making plans is my favorite thing, so it really was my pleasure!
I'm glad if you do find it useful!
If you still need a heat deflector I can look up a store for you, or get you one and fit it if you can manage to get here!
Please do not hesitate to contact me for anything!
I will actually make one heat deflector for myself out of a small stove shovel, to save a few quid!
I do this as I noticed some even having problems even with hard panniers too.
Ah, good to see you are on your way! Keep us posted!
At last, yes and will do!
Nick
Congrats on the smooth start. Your camp setup looks accommodating. Still trying to process that you can travel through 3 countries in a day. I can barely make it across two US states in a day where I am!
Come on over to Europe and tick several boxes!
Nick
Great Nick, you started! Have a safe trip! Cheers Stephen
Thanks, will do!
Nick
Onwards and upwards, best wishes for the adventure ahead
Many thanks Peter
Nick
All the best on the trip,I will follow along...robert
Thanks Robert, it is fast becoming the trip I'd hoped for, some teething issues which you'll see soon but that is what an adventure is all about I guess
Nick
You’re off! 👍
Finally!
Nick
Looks like fun so far! Looking forward to day 2!
There now!
Nick
Have a great trip! 🏍💨
Thanks! Will do!
Nick
Good!
Thanks!
Nick
Ride safe !
Many thanks Kers
Nick
Τry to protect the microphone from the air to make the viewing more enjoyable . Good luck Nick stay safe.
Thanks, and I've had some issues with the GoPro media mod not recognising the external mic fully, so you tend to get a weird mix. Will try harder!
Nick
Hi Nick! Could you show a map that shows the route that you have made on each episode? Thank you!
Great idea, I'll start doing that, hopefully from Episode 3
Nick
where did u get your barkbuster hand guards and engine bars from? What gps sat nav do u use on the bike? can't wait to get my cb500x
Hi Matthew,
Hope you enjoy the CB500X when it arrives.
I bought the following in the UK...
BARKBUSTERS BHG-081 Handguard Kit from Chainspeed
CB500X 2019-on Engine Guard-RRP 747 from Rally Raid
The GPS is a Garmin Zumo XT and I mounted it with:
Billet Multi-Mount for 12mm (1/2") Crossbar - RRP 643 also from Rally Raid
Hope this helps
Nick
How long is the trip on the Euro Tunnel train and what did you pay? Do you also have to reserve a seat upstairs or how does it work? Thank you
It takes 35 minutes, you stay (stand or sit on the floor) with the bike and it cost £65 one way. Hope this helps
Nick
Could I suggest that you rename this series of clips to show that it is a European tour. 'All about the journey' is not that descriptive and I've only just stumbled upon. I like what you do, just feel it could be easier to find.
Great suggestion, I'm happy to learn and apply, but, I'm currently on a non-motorcycle trip with my wife with very intermittent connectivity so need to figure it out. Many thanks again!
Nick
Just realised what you were referring to. Done!!! Thanks again
Nick
Can your speak any European languages? If not how do you plan to get on. How does the bike handle with all that kit? (I'm thinking of dumping my GS for a CB500X)
Hi David, I speak a smattering of schoolboy French and Spanish, but as I'm travelling through 8 or 9 countries that speak another language I'm relying on gestures, facial expressions, catching somebody who speaks English and Google translate. So far, the people I've met have been really great and patient. Hoping this continues. Ref the handling, I'm really pleased with the way it goes round corners and hairpins, I've effectively got a passenger behind me (you'll see what I mean in a future episode). It will obviously feel sluggish in comparison to a GS, but overtaking has not yet been an issue. Many of the roads I'm travelling on are 90KPH (54MPH) limits which is easy to maintain.
All the best with your decision, a personal choice at the end of the day, but I'm enjoying it.
Nick
Hey David, most people on the European mainland should be able to speak at least basic English. Unless you talk exclusively to elderly people or go only rural places, you should not have much problems in terms of communication.
@@nairamize4996, I agree, very true!
Did you fit the 16T front sprocket ???
Hi Mark, no I didn't in the end, but you're right, 1st is rather short, I'll think again for the Northern leg in a couple of months
Nick
@@bikingtravels For the sake of £15 it will totally transform the bike into a much better bike in my opinion
So awesome to follow your adventures Nick. Thanks, Shaun
Every thing you will be lies on the road ahead.
Nice quote Arlo and I agree
Nick
Hi I'm watching your videos I'm very interested in your trip I would like to earn Czech subtitles my English is not good. Good luck.
Sub titles are something I need to investigate as I'm new to TH-cam
Nick
+1 for LOMO
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