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The Adventures of BlearyView
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Adventures on my motorbikes and maybe the odd drone footage.
A Wee Ride and Vlog on my Honda NT1100 DCT
I am out and about riding my Honda NT1100 DCT in the beautiful Sidlaw Hills and give a bit of an update on bits and pieces.
I hope you enjoy.
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 | New Chest Cam Mount | Is it Any Good?
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Hello folks, I am out and about on the Royal Enfield Classic 350 for a quick local ride and in the process employed my new chest camera mount. Is it any good, well let me know what you think. I hope you enjoy.
Day 4 Motorcycle Trip Journal 2024 | Destination Norway
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This is the story of my adventure crossing Netherlands, Germany and Denmark heading to at my final destination Norway. This is day 4 and leave Tønder, Denmark to head Hirstshals at the very top of Denmark. It a day for waterproofs as I journey north on the fabulous Honda NT1100. Join me on this old blokes adventure of a life time to ride a motorcycle in Norway.
Day 3 Motorcycle Trip Journal 2024 | Destination Norway
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This is the story of my adventure crossing Netherlands, Germany and Denmark heading to at my final destination Norway. This is day 3 and follows me as I travel through Germany as I head to Tønder, Denmark. We even get to take the ferry across the River Elbe. Join me on this old blokes adventure of a lifetime to ride a motorcycle in Norway.
Day 2 Motorcycle Trip Journal 2024 | Destination Norway
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This is the story of my adventure crossing Netherlands, Germany and Denmark heading to my final destination Norway. This is day 2 and follows me as I leave the ferry in Amsterdam and travel to Bad Zwischenahn, Germany for my first night on the European mainland. Join me on this old blokes adventure of a lifetime to ride a motorcycle in Norway.
Day 1 Motorcycle Trip Journal 2024 | Destination Norway
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This is the story of my adventure crossing Netherlands, Germany and Denmark heading for my destination in Norway. I travel from my home in Dundee to Newcastle where the ferry will take my Honda NT1100 and me to Amsterdam to begin my motorcycle journey to Norway. Join me as I document my motorcycle trip journal on an adventure of a lifetime.
Coming Soon | Euro Tour 24
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This is a little taster for the up coming solo Euro Tour on my NT1100.
Honda NC750X | A Cracking Ride to Glenfarg
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I head down to Perthshire on the Honda NC750X to a fabulous hillside road that runs between Forgandenny to Glenfarg. This is the first of two videos from the area and provides stunning views of rolling hills with a big yellow disc in the sky providing the Bertie bonus
Honda NT1100 | It's Ready To Tour
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I am getting ready to head off to Europe on the wonderful Honda NT1100. I share details of the trip and let you see the changes I have made to the tour set up. This is the last video for a couple of weeks as I head off to the continent and will see you on my return. #nt1100 #hondamotorcycles #motovlog #adventure
Happiness and Tranquillity on a Motorcycle (1) | Lundie, Scotland
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I am out on my Honda NT1100 around the narrow, gritty and dried mud roads of Lundie. The sun is shinning for once, I have my summer gear on and the roads are empty. What more could you wish for? Well my camera developed a fault with the sound hence the music to accompany the film. It a real pity as the ride was magnificent. The camera will be getting dispatched for repair under warranty in due ...
Honda NC750X | Fettercairn to Greystane Wood
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I am off on a ride that will cover 275 miles during the course of the day. My destination is Lossiemouth, however, this video covers the journey from The Square to Greystane Wood via the magnificent Old Military Road (B974). I forgotten the bracket to mount my camera on the helmet so have had improvise and use the footage from my DJI, Insta 360 X2 and Drift XL Pro. I am riding my Honda NC750X t...
Royal Enfield Classic | A Trip Around Historic St Andrews
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I head out on the Royal Enfield Classic 350 to St Andrews and take you on a short tour of this historic town. This is an all new ride as I take the back roads into the town and around areas that have not featured in any of my other videos. I hope you enjoy.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Glencarse to Perth Airport
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I am out riding on the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and take you on a very scenic ride in the Perthshire hills. On the way, I give a fellow biker duff direction info and share a story from my BT days. The Touchdown cafe was well worth the visit if you are every in the area. #royalenfield #classic350 #adventure #travel #lanes
Honda NC750X | Ride and Chat
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I am out and about on my Honda NC750X and chat about a few subjects as a bit of an update. The chat covers issues with my DJI Action 3, Friday Videos, planned trips and I get a new phone. I hope you enjoy. #hondamotorcycles #nc750x #djiaction3 #trips #pixel7a
Royal Marine Riders | Charity Bike Meet Arbroath 2024
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The Royal Marine Riders held a charity bike meet at Victoria Park in Arbroath. The weather was good, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 was looking splendid and off I went to my very first bike meet. There were almost 500 bikes in attendance along with a few stalls. You can find more information on the Royal Marine Rider Facebook page. #royalenfield #motorcycle #classic350 #countryroads #adventuremo...
Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Fun On The Country Lanes
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Fun On The Country Lanes
Honda Nt1100 | Bay of Marwick to Earl's Palace
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Honda Nt1100 | Bay of Marwick to Earl's Palace
Honda NC 750X | Newburgh Hill and Drone Footage
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Honda NC 750X | Newburgh Hill and Drone Footage
Honda NT1100 | The Back Roads of Angus
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Honda NT1100 | The Back Roads of Angus
Honda NT1100 | Skara Brae to Bay of Marwick
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Honda NT1100 | Skara Brae to Bay of Marwick
Pea Soup !!! | 360° Ride out with GreyWolf
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Pea Soup !!! | 360° Ride out with GreyWolf
Final Video of The Shetland Tour | Royal Enfield Classic 350
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Final Video of The Shetland Tour | Royal Enfield Classic 350
Honda NC750X | I Almost Come A Cropper
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Honda NC750X | I Almost Come A Cropper
Honda Nc750X | A Very Surprising Lane
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Honda Nc750X | A Very Surprising Lane
The Tay Road Bridge in 360 | Honda NC750X
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The Tay Road Bridge in 360 | Honda NC750X
A Waterfront Ride in 360 | Honda NC750X
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A Waterfront Ride in 360 | Honda NC750X
A lovely run out on a fine motorbike too. I thought seriously about getting one. My previous bike was a Honda Blackbird but as I am older now the weight of the VFR 1200 held back my decision. Thanks for the time and trouble you put in to post these videos.
Evening Dezmond, I did enjoyed this bike very much and do miss that magnificent engine and loved the looks and comfort, it is a cracker. However, the top heavy weight was always there to manage and in the end it was time to change The NT1100 DCT is a great successor and far easier to manage as it carries it's weight down low. I do enjoy making videos so it no effort, looking at this early video shows how much my editing style has changed. Great to hear you are enjoying my videos.
Yes , I would like to shop at that antique store! As for your roads, gotta love them. I say it on most of the UK riders I follow, the rock walls amaze me. I like the shout outs as it helps others maybe find another channel, I seem to be overwhelmed, as I follow cigar/ pipe smoking channels, motorcycle channels and other hobbies like miniature painting along with D&D and kayaking and and and and I don't watch program TV so YT is my entertainment for digital. As for your break in YT , enjoy. I am late to the game of making videos, but I get burnt out on editing as it takes so long for me. Need to find a way to hit go and stop and upload and have the music and sound effects and cuts already done 😂. Hope the next two of mine will be much quicker, but that's not what I am good at, I need to try to have a comedy routine for my bike covers and shed happns all depends on where my brain takes me when I am out there. Anyways, enjoy time away from editing and filming for a bit.😊
Evening, glad you enjoyed. I have a workflow I follow that starts before the ride, that way it makes editing easier and quicker. Also have templates ready to go so it cuts down repetition. YT is pretty much my entertainment as well, I follow a good few bike channels but also, stuff around SpaceX, boating, model making and touring videos. YT has everything. Good luck with the next vids.
So great to see the episode number in the first part of the title so we can easily find the sequence.
Hello Brian, thanks for the great feedback, it is something I like too see in other folks videos and good to know it is of some use. 👍
It's good to see you out on the bike getting time away from chores around the house, that looked a nice road for a layed back ride. I notice the little cafe at the Scottish Antiques Centre didn't appear to be open, do they serve bacon rolls in the main building? I hope yourself and your wife enjoy a good break together and come back refreshed. Sorry to hear your Norway videos are not doing as well as expected, it's sort of the reason I've not been posting anything myself. This platform is seriously holding back promotion of videos from smaller channels and also curtailing comments and likes.
The hut at the side of the building has been closed which is a shame. Not sure about the bacon rolls. As you know it don't bother me and not my motivation for doing this but it is a shame the small channel's are not given a fair crack at it. My subs are climbing again but the numbers are still pretty flat but the vids I do are certainly niche so who knows.
@@blearyview2254 Yes it's a shame the hut has closed, I'm not sure where the place is BOMOAOK is speaking about? I was getting the odd new sub yet no comment or likes which seems odd. Also TAYM commented on a couple of videos but his and other comments were hidden to me. That to me is what makes it worth while, the interaction with like minded folks, I'd hate to think someone commented or asked a question but didn't get a reply because I can't see it.
@@greywolf9292 The eating place is inside the building, it the same folk but a sit in service although we have had take away coffee before. Just got to keep plugging away and don't let it get you down.
Tiz beautiful around there, you're very lucky. I assume you're taking your wife away on the back of the Enfield for 2 weeks?😁😁 Enjoy the break mate, see ya soon
haha she woukd love that but it not going to happen, we need a removal van for all the stuff she takes 🤣🤣🤣
Have a good vacation! Nice scenery!
Cheers, glad you enjoyed.
Don't worry about needing time for yourself. We all need to maintain our homes and enjoy your holiday. I look forward to your future videos and thanks for all your effort 👍
Hi Paul, Thanks for the lovely comment, been painting all day and am knackered, but it does look good. More tomorrow me thinks.
Pristine footage again Bleary 👍👍I hope you both have a lovely holiday. I'll admit, I have some catching up of vids to do, we are away for a weekend ourselves so will dive in to Norway with you soon mate 😁😁 Thanks for the insults, sorry shout out! 🤣🤣Much appreciated
🤣🤣🤣"nuts" in the best way of course, very entertaining stuff you put out with a Scottish slant😁 Enjoy your holiday.
@@blearyview2254 lol hey I own it mate so I agree with you 🤣 You are too kind Bleary but thank you very much for putting up with it 😅
@@GermanJobbies keep them coming Dunc 👍👍👍
Morning Alex 😊 what a lovely lane, isn't it a funny feeling when looking at a great view and wanting the world to see what you are looking at but knowing that the camera just isn't going to do it justice. Have a great holiday and see you soon, thanks for the mention 😊
I wish the camera could provide a better experience of the vista, but you will have to make do with me telling you it is 🤣🤣🤣 and the roads are so quiet but need to be careful of the farm vehicles, they are everywhere.
Great to see you enjoying a ride out in the beautiful rural area there. Thanks for taking us along.
Afternoon Dezmond, cheers, it was great to get out and it could be the last ride for the next two or three weeks so it made it even more special.
Abernyte do a great fried breakfast, it's a favorite of ours. We went for a run out in that area a week ago, before the storms arrived.
Afternoon BM, everyday a school day, I did not realise they did breakfast, will need to sample that soon.
@@blearyview2254 It's called "Cafe Circa". We have been there many times and they do great lunches as well as the breakfasts. I just assumed that you knew as you had posted a video from there previously, when you met up with Grey Wolf for a coffee.
@@B0M0A0K I knew about lunches and have eaten there many times but did not realise they did breakfast. The food is good and a very relaxed atmosphere and may drop in there on way south when heading for my hols.
It's just so lovely up in those hills, Alex - especially on such a sunny day. Like you I have been neglecting my other necessary jobs in the garden and around house so it's very necessary to get some time to yourself and take time off from actually editing and getting videos out. Many thanks for mentioning my own and our other friends who do this motovlogging lark. Very best wishes to you and your family for your upcoming holidays and we'll still be here on a Friday morning and at other times to enjoy your company out on the bikes. Cheers Alex
The Sidlaws are 30 miles long with many roads crisis crossing the hills and most are very quiet, what not to like. Thanks for the best wishes Peter.
Morning Alex..you live in a lovely part of our country mate .stunning scenery etc...thank you for the update. You enjoy your holidays this utube stuff must be very time consuming. Take care my friend. The old fella...
Thanks Dave, really looking forward to the break and hope the weather improves.
Morning Alex, Lovely area, and the fact that it's nice and peacefull is a big bonus. Holidays are still with us people have lives outside Utube so fully understand you taking a brief rest, you deserve it, and thanks for the mention. Cheers
Thanks Joe, it a tremendous area to ride a motorcycle, the views are stunning.
Hi Alex, glad you had a good time in Norway. The chest mount works with a naked bike like the Enfield but you do lose out on scenic views to the side of the road. If there are higher walls or hedges to the sides of the road it could end up with just the road ahead and no view.
Afternoon Jim, indeed there are downsides to the chest mount but it will work in certain scenarios. Do you have your bike back yet?
@@blearyview2254 Still no bike yet, the replacement wiring harness is due at the end of this month.
@@JimGDMAC Jezz what a nightmare. They are not making a great advert for the brand with such a delay.
Morning Alex 😊 chest mount works fine, and the Classic is looking and sounding wonderful 👌
Afternoon James, the Classic does indeed look and sound great although I have not used it so much this year, damm weather.
I almost exclusively use a chest mount, what brand did you get?
I bought the "Neewer Magnetic Neck Holder" and seems to do the trick. I got it from Amazon and would link it but YT does not seem to like external links.
I like the chest mount angle! I've been meaning to try mine on the RS. After seeing yours, I'll dig it out for a video 👍
Great, it will look good on that wonderful Honda.
Regarding your comments about RUclips... It seems that one gets a lot of views (which don't necessarily translate to subscribers) for 'how I did this' videos on quite niche subjects. My three most viewed and which still get good weekly views are the fitting of panniers to the Hunter, and two model boat ones! Ride videos generally don't get high numbers of views. But what I think is wonderful is that through RUclips I've made great friends with whom I can share my interests. 😊
Totally agree how YT brings together like minded folk to share their passion and in the process make new friends. The reason I mentioned the view subject is the figuers for my videos fell off a cliff. I went from 6k-10k per month to less than 5k so something changed. Also the monthly subs went from 20-40 per month down to as low as 3 (three). My best performing videos are the "doing" stuff, the control cluster on the NT 1100 was the best the last time I looked with many thousands of views and it still is being watched. I have thoughts on why it has changed and may share in a future video to hear what folks think.
Oh yes that could be the view from old Lanes Explorer 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Helllo Alex, Chest mount is looking good and I like the view from the setup. And the sound is still great, Will be following along your journeys. Cheers
Cheers Joe.
The chest mount works well, I use one myself…
Thank you👍 I do like the different angle and it does away with head movement (which i have a lot) but the mic set up is a bit more of a faff.
Had been experimenting with a chest mount myself lately, but it doesn't work when you have a screen, so have fitted an "aux light bar" at the front of the bike that works as a mount for my Action 3 and produces very stable footage. Only draw back is it also catches the dirt/bugs.
It was a spur of the moment purchase but it another option should I need it agree the screen is a no go for the cheat mount. Which bike did you put the mount on?
@@blearyview2254 Super Meteor
@@B0M0A0K Got ya 👍
Hi Alex, thanks for another good video, I did like the chest-mounted camera view, it works very well on the Royal Enfield with that bike not having a windscreen, I am not sure it would be good on the other bikes with a windscreen in the way. The audio on this vid wasn't quite up to your normal high standard, the audio was easy to listen to and you could hear fine but it just it wasn't up to your normal standard. Take care mate.
Well spotted Paul on the audio, I had to use another mic and as you say no where near as good as the one I normally use. I won't use the chest mount for bikes with screens for sure but it an option for the Enfield.
Hi Al, Think the chest mount is ideal for the Enfield. If I was to use one in the Versys or the RT, pretty sure the screen would ruin the view. Probably on the NT too. Good to have another optimal though. Have you thought about the shoulder mount? 😂
Evening Nige, I have come to the same conclusion for the NT and NC so will not use it for those bikes. Never seen a shoulder mount I like, most seem to need a backpack to strap too but if you know of one then let me know.
Evening Alex. That looks a good view mate .you've got it all sorted now mate...yes I've lost you a few times now I refresh the bell etc every time Old dave..
Evening Dave, yeah good old YT, they do strange things at times. Chest mount is fine but I still have to get used to it but it another option for sure.
It's always worth trying something new to give a new perspective to the viewers. I liked the view of the cockpit so to speak, being able to see both handlebars and mirrors sort of like a rider's eye view. It didn't take too much away from the side views either, often a lower mounted camera fails to see over the hedgerows. It did show more road and less sky than I'm used to, I'm not quite sure what I make of that.
Evening Michael, I have only used it once so far and think it may only be is use on the Enfield as the other two bikes have screens. Also I have to change my mic so it just a faff. Never say never but will no doubt use it again.
Going good so far. I really need to go on a nice trip now! 😄
These long bike trips are very addictive and highly recommended. I said to my wife this will the last time to visit Europe on the motorcycle but already getting thoughts about next year :) The question is where to go!!!
Well Alex you've battled motorways, heavy rain and feeling dodgy, it must have been a great relief to know your waking up right next to the ferry port. I had some leave this week but ended up with the lurgy after lots of my colleagues were going about coughing and spluttering. I managed to charge the ZZR battery and refit it ( what a faff, panels to remove). I've also got a good bit of groundwork done for the new bike shed, clay soil's a nightmare but soon the founds will be done.
Evening Michael, bummer with the lurgy spoiling the holiday, blinking typical. Aye they seem to stick the batteries in tough to get at places, the ground works will pay off during the winter, no more wet feet.
@@blearyview2254 Cheers Alex, yes the groundwork should make a difference but it sure is hard work digging cloggy clay soil. Still when I dug the founds for the last one it'd been dry for weeks, it was like digging concrete. Which meant I gave up before digging deep enough to put a layer of gravel first, which is why I get water seepage up through the plastic floor. The new one will have concrete founds on a gravel bed.
@@greywolf9292 You picked the right weather to do this, the hottest past couple of weeks of the summer🤣🤣🤣, no worries, I been doing lots of work and hardly been out on bike, aching all over haha, old age eh. 🤣🤣
I'm feeling just like I did when I was a kid, desperate to get to The Highlands after a long journey up the M6. Nearly there!
Morning Mick, just a four hour ferry trip away then I am on Norwegian soil. I had been up at 6am the next day and finally disembarked at 2pm, but it was well worth it for the bike riding to come.
This is looking like a great trip Alex, despite the rain! Roads seem nice and quiet 👍
It was indeed a great trip, even motorway miles did not spoil. The main thing is the weather was excellent while in Norway and had warm sunshine which is so lucky as it was heavy rain before and right after my visit.
Morning Alex. Bike looking good. Shame about the motor ways.but as you say got to be done hope the weather improves and you feel better soon mate. Take care..old dave
Morning Dave, that's the motorways done and dusted for a good while (it rained on the same road on the way back) and this was the last day of not feeling great. It is Norway next and the roads and scenery dramatically change for the better.
Feeling crap isn't what you want on a bike trip😢 Have to say, those hotels/motels have been pretty good so far for you. That NT just looks born to do that kinda trip doesn't it. 👌
Hi Nige, thankfully that was the last day of feeling crap, The hotels were excellent and it was only the last hotel that was in need of TLC but it was clean. Aye the NT was made for this kind of trip and performed flawlessly.
You didn't have the weather on your side for this stretch. Let's hope it improves for you further into your adventure. Have you got any details of the bag setup on your rear seat? Looks very handy. Cheers
Good morning Alex and at last I can watch 'Bleary View' without having my own bleary view 😊. They do know how 6 charge, some of these places. Good to share this ride with you over breakfast but I was sorry to learn you still weren't feeling 100%... Hopefully things improved further into your journey
Morning Joe, that was the last of the rain until I come back to mainland Europe, the weather was excellent in Norway. The bag on the rear seat is the Q Bag and would highly recommend one (Sportsbikeshop). You normally see it on earlier videos but was taken off for the top box. I used it for waterproofs and spare bottles of water.
Morning Peter and good that the vision is sorting itself out. The weather and headaches are all sorted after day 4 and it the end of motorways until I return to the mainland. The sun shone for the next five days.
Wonderful. Apologies for muddling my comment in with Joe's there 😊
@@Lanes-Explorer5733 No worries Peter, it just good to hear the eye sight is back up to speed.
Morning Alex great see you master the DCT on your off road experience, isn't it fabulous how ferry's always let bikes on first 👍
Haha, butt cheeks were clenched for better control, but not for the control of the motorcycle 🤣🤣🤣 You do not see in the video but the a bit of a camber on the ferry deck so the crossing was a pain because I was worried it would fall over. I held onto the bike for most of the crossing. I came back the same way and there were a couple of things highlighting things to watch out for but that for another video.
Morning Alex definitely worth riding over the dike. It looks awesome. Four and a half hours riding, that's just about right for a day well for me anyway 😊
Morning James, that 4.5hrs does not include stops, that is actual on the bike time and is taken from the sat nav. The NT is really comfortable so it was a fairly easy to do that kind of riding.
Great video sir...also a fellow utd fan...this video came up on my RUclips recommendations..I used to ride an Enfield 650 interceptor, now on a Scrambler 1200..I was at this meeting and I spotted my car along from your bike ( Bob Martin Driving) I'm a driving instructor. We were drawn to the beautiful colours of your classic. I've now subscribed to your channel and hopefully see you out on a ride somewhere as I'm based in Forfar. Cheers sir
Hello Bob, big game tomorrow and looking forward to it. I love that little Classic, such a lot of bike for little money. Not seen many Scramblers in the wild, it a good looking bike. I will keep a look out for you as I ride around Forfar a lot and many thanks for the sub.
Another couple of long days riding Alex, still at least you're getting closer to the target destination. I was talking to a Norwegian colleague who's heading home to visit her Mum, she told me about the arduous journey after getting off the plane to reach her mother's remote home. I never realised Norway was so big, she said " Yes it's very long".
Morning Michael, that is the downside of going to Norway, it so far away and though I could have knocked at least a day off the journey to get there, it would have involved high speed motorways and where is the fun in that. Aye, Norway is massive and I really only scratched the surface.
Hi Alex, Thank You for another well put together vid, I think you did well sticking with that track I reckon I'd have bottled it and turned back, I've given up on my Rider 550 for now, I'm trying one of those Android auto screens, so far so good, I love its bigger size ( 7 inch ) and so far it's been good, I like having Google maps, Waze and TomTom to use, with some background music. The only downer is it uses your phone which has to be on charge all the time in the frunk, no biggie I suppose, I will let you know how I get on with it. Ride safe mate.
Hi Paul, I used AA on the NT a few times on the tour and it worked very well. One thing I noticed was my phone got very hot so it must be working pretty hard to be as warm as it was. The big screen is a real benefit and will be interesting to hear how it works for you. Thankfully that was the only wobble by the SatNav on the tour.
Blimey Alex that's one of LanesExplorers roads 😂. Well done getting straight onto the ferry like that. So this is Denmark. Excited to see the next episode.
Evening Peter, it was an "exciting" road for sure haha. Thankfully it was the only one.
brilliant stuff mate 🙂🙂
Cheers Ice, it was great fun. I thoroughly recommend heading to Europe.
You sure that wasn't someones garden path you were on? That NT looks the business all dressed up don't she. I couldn't believe those queues for that ferry, must save a lot of mileage if it's worth queuing for that long to use it. That motel looked decent for that money didn't it. Think you said that was one you hadn't prebooked? Good find if that's the case Al.
If it was their garden path they better sort it out 🤣🤣🤣Two hours of queuing at least but I was speaking to a guy and his wife from Brora (at the top of Denmark staying at same hotel, small world eh) a couple of days later and he was telling me Hamburg was a nightmare with major roadworks. Denmark was difficult to find accommodation at a price I was will to pay, the hotel around the corner wanted £220 for a night. The NT is just the biz for touring mate, even though it chain drive.
I find that the setting used can lead it to find these roads. Setting it for the shortest route and adventurous routing if the sat nav has it leads to some strange routes, especially if you have to go off of the original route for some reason. Had this last year at one point, took me off the main road on a paved single track road through farmland until about 1 1/2 miles in the road was closed (an event in the nearest village which had closed the original route) Had to turn around and backtrack to where I had started. I now have the route planned well ahead of time with plenty of shaping points and no recalculation set. However on a bike you never get lost, you are just travelling on a road you have never ridden before, many of these can be very interesting.
Hi Jim, I think I had quickest route, avoid motorways and tolls and unpaved roads. I rarely use Adventurous routing as it takes you some weird ways. Sounds like you had a bit of a nightmare but you are spot on when you say you are never lost, it just part of the adventure.
Never trust a satnav, you got away with it though. I did exactly the same thing with my specs a few years ago, luckily I had a spare pair with me. Looking at the size of that ferry and the length of the queues you'd have been there a while! Thanks Alex, getting close now 👍
Yep, I got away with one this time, the satnav behaved after this one so all good. I heard that there were similar queues on the way back and the wait was over two hours, another benefit of riding a motorcycle. Just finished editing first day in Norway and that be here in a couple of weeks.
Looking forward to it 👍
Your SatNav is like my wife, just ignores my requests. 😄😄
Haha, clearly she won't read this post. Aye the Sat Nav has a mind of it's own.
Here is to good roads, fine views and good weather.
Indeed I was very lucky with all three, Norway is a different level and won't be long before we get there.
Hope had a great time in Norway! Hopefully you catched some of the good weather this summer. Will be exciting to see what you covered and how you liked riding in our country. 🏍️🇳🇴👍🏻
The weather was excellent, five days of warm unbroken sunshine, it rained just before I arrived and just after I left so could not have timed it any better. Spoiler alert, I loved my time in Norway, the roads and scenery were everything I had hoped for and have posted a couple of riding video in a playlist "Happiness and Tranquillity on a Motorcycle", Lysebotn and it's 27 switchbacks is one of them.
Morning Alex. Enjoying this as I've never been .satnavs a pain ..but we found some lovely places getting lost .bike looks good mate ..stay safe Old dave
Morning Dave, yeah the joys of satnas, thankfully the bike stayed upright.
That unpaved road was very bad, Biggest potholes I've ever seen, As for the ferry que , I would also have rode straight to the front. Soon you will be at your destination and the scenery will be changing. Looking forward to the next video of the jorney. Cheers
Morning Joe, aye that was a bit scary being on fully loaded tourer with road tyres on that surface. I thought it was road works because we were so fa from the ferry, but got there in the end. The next video is in Denmark and the place is so flat.
Great video and sound advice.
Cheers Ian, I followed most of my own advice on this years tour except room booking, I really only booked hotels in Norway but it worked well, there is an example of that in tomorrows video.