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Thanks, it sounds even better in real life! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed 😊

Thanks, it was a cracking day with great weather once we got away from the East coast.

Certainly lost a few miles across the central part. I usually get a refund on the edges so makes a new set cheaper 😄

@@SleekitFkr 😂😂😂😁😆💯👍👍👍

Cheers mate 👍

It is a sweet exhaust mate 😉

Hiya mate, it has been a while! Great roads in that area to be sure. Hope your well 😊

It was enjoyable! To achieve it on my fifth attempt 😊

Hi, it’s dependant on the mode with the Wing in my view. It sport mode you can pretty much ride it like you stole it! It will downshift as you easy of the throttle or brake. In Tour mode it’s a bit more laid back but pushing on in tour mode you tend to use the brake more. There is always the option of manual mode which gives you full control of when and where you downshift on the approach. The wing is more that capable of keeping up or besting similar sized bikes, the only time it tends to lose out is as the curves get tighter. Ya can’t beat physics! 😁

Thanks mate, at the time it was nerve wracking! For various reasons I’ve not had many miles on the GS so far but aim to change that this year. Susan hasn’t been on the GS yet! She’ll HAVE to like it 😊

Yeah, didn’t notice the Darth Vader effect until post. Since sorted 😊

Hi, I’m not sure what the “transparent dome” you refer it is. Is it the windshield?

@@SleekitFkr Yes, the windshield

@@rafamasterz This was the genuine BMW accessory that was fitted to the loan bike.

@@SleekitFkr thanks man

Wrong my friend, we nod! You’re right in that our right hand is occupied but generally we give a head nod. Some, including me occasionally, will wave with the left hand.

I don’t know about mpg but from the 21ltr tank I could get about 220-230 at a steady 80mph

Thanks, better in real life 😁

Thanks, not something I’d wish to repeat 🤭

Thanks. Much the same as any other bike, you just need a wider gap!

I did notice the increase in wind noise to TBH the Shoei is so quiet that it would’ve been bearable in the long term if I were to have a naked. Not gonna happen to be fair but it was a very nice taste of something different 👍

I don’t like use it on the downshift. The issue was me not tapping the shift lever firmly. Happening much less often now. Nearly two years of not shifting at all made me VERY rusty

@@SleekitFkr we all been there lad just try to help fellow biker nothing wrong with regular shifting while going down just all beemers with quickshifter come with auto blipper that's constantly on changing up or down. Anyway nice bike lad enjoy 💪✌️❤️

@@modifiedMotorsport2023 it’s something that I may use once I get back into the way of things. I do love the upshifter 😁

After a few more miles on them they do seem ok. I’ll still switch over the Michelin R6’s once these are shot.

Yeah, really nice spot and a bit off the beaten track for most.

I use the upshifter a lot, especially during overtakes but never the downshifter. You’re right, a big change from the Wing but not missing it!

Thanks mate. The best colour IMHO. Not gonna use the shifter for downshifting. I block change a lot as well as the fact I like the sound when I “blip” 😉 It does seem a true do it all bike. Maybe a keeper 😱

Meant to saw Graeme, when the Anakee’s are shot I’ll probably go for Michelin R5 or R6. Had them on the Tenere and they were very good.

Thanks. Rode a lot more since this video was shot and the more I ride it the more I love it 😁 In a perfect world I’d keep the Wing and also get a K1300r. But it ain’t a perfect world 😂

Thanks. I’m totally smitten 🤩 with it. Such a good bike to ride. Really looking forward to putting the miles on this.

@@SleekitFkr once used to it you’ll be surprised how far it will lean for such a tall bike. The quick shifter works well but it can vary from bike to bike and you need to find out where in the up/down cycle to change for the best. People say changes up best when nailing it but I’ve never found that I find being nice and smooth on the throttle works best as you build the revs. The other thing about the quick shifter is it usually gets better with age or rather mileage. My first bike with a quick shifter was a felt bit clunky at first but did a 3500 mile trip to the Picos and by the time I got home it was much better.

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If I had a garage and could have two bikes life would be grand but ….😞

Thanks. The 360 does add an extra time consuming step but seems worth it with so much to see 👍

Cheers mate. The vids, anyone’s vids, don’t do it justice. The Mark1 eyeball shows the true majesty of the place 😉

Generally yes. The UK roads are shocking. Most of the continental roads were are smooth as silk.

Tempting!

Me too! Promised myself I would 👍

@@SleekitFkr yes me too! Wish I spent more time in Switzerland , a good couple of weeks would of be ideal

@@mrts.bike.adventures agree, would need the lottery win for more than a few days there though! Maybe stay outside and ride into it. It is surrounded after all 😁

We were going through here on July 11th. Awesome to see with your own eyes eh! Watched your vid the other day, cracking 👍

@@SleekitFkr it was fantastic, I love Switzerland and the ride to get there!! I was reminiscing watching your video 👍

It’s a must on these rides. One of my previous attempts at this ride (on a different bike) was done entirely in those conditions. I remained completely dry except my hands, the Gortex gloves eventually gave up!

Thanks. Best of luck for your 1000 👍

You can hear my regret at going as far a Dover. In planning some options had me stop short of Dover but always meant adding more miles in Cornwall’s non dual carriageway roads. Lesson learned though! 👍

You were unlucky, I used to live down there when I worked for Pfizer, that BP was my local fuel station - don’t remember ever seeing traffic like that. Top marks for the filtering 👍

@@graemebrown5540 cheers mate. Didn’t know you’d worked in that area. I was lucky I was early, as you know it became much worse!

Thanks Robin. It’s a stunning place and every time I go through it it’s different. The light and weather is so variable 😉

Cheers mate. This would be one of the more challenging rides to be fair! Glad you enjoyed 👍

Not monetised, just RUclips doing it’s thing!

Hi, up until now I’ve ridden some 8hr+ days on the Wing on the way to/from Orkney but with breaks whenever I wanted them. The “Fools Gold” ride will be about 3 1/2hrs, 6-8mins for fuel then the next 3 1/2hrs and repeat and repeat…. Did that sort of ride on every other bike I’ve had and they were much less comfortable than the wing. It should be fine, time is always the issue! Cheers!

Thanks mate, it can be a lovely road especially in the summer 👍

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Agree on the road and yes much less traumatic than last time 🤭

Hi, a DJI action and a Insta One RS.

ECU needed a software update to fix the issue so believe.

Sorry about the sound, it’s giving me much grief at the moment. A letter from Honda noted various models equipped with DCT transmissions were to visit dealers for a free update to the ECU. The fault could cause loss of all drive without warning as happened to me. A free 30min fix.

Ok mine is a dct 2019, maybe affekts me too

@@michaelandersson1748 highly likely I’d say

@@michaelandersson1748 Should get a safety recall letter from Honda if your the registered keeper have had about 7 for my Africa twin and Xadv

I am the owner, its off season in sweden now, nobody driving motorbike so maybe they wait until springtime.

Thanks Duncan. Yes it’s nice to have these roads on my doorstep so to speak but Yorkshire isn’t half bad for good riding roads too. I’ve never ridden one of the older wings but hear it’s a night and day kind of experience in the riding difference. Get yourself a test ride mate 😉

@@SleekitFkr 🤣 That would be daft - I may fall in love and there's absolutely no way I could afford one unless I sold some children and some fairly major organs. What are they now? 30 grand?

@@duncanjowett5575 🤣 32k as spec on mine, sold my soul to a PCP! Did consider selling a child but my Laddie is 30 and could fight back 🤭 Only one life so went for it. 4yrs of GW pleasure then we’ll see what happens…

@@SleekitFkr 32 grand for a motorised bicycle. Crazy world. Fair play to you though. I only got my 1984 for a laugh. Coz Wing's are a joke, right? Just one summer then sell the stupid thing on. Erm, that was 2020 & yup I still have it. Just sold my modern bike in fact coz I just hardly used it anymore.🤣👍

Thanks. It’s a lovely road and the bike is superb! 😁

Thanks Dave, this was the A86 heading South from Kenmore toward Spean Bridge. Cracking road 😉