Seemed like a great ride. I think if the balaclava had less thick seams/sowings you'll be able to keep it up way longer without getting the pressure points from them. Had the same, I have one with more thin seams/sowings and it does help. Always fun to see fellow riders on the road and have a chat with them when possible.
Hi there, I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning. I recently passed my A license here in Turkey and I’m about to buy my bike. I’ll be on the road at the end of August. You have been such an inspiration to me. I can see how you have developed your riding every day. If I can match your development, I’ll be well happy. Your voice is so soothing and sounds like you’re under complete control of what you’re doing. Well done to you and I hope your channel grows from strength to strength.
It was an experience, for sure! Thankfully I know most of the major roads in my area so I wasn't "lost" I just had to go a way I never ridden on before (and honestly told myself the only time I'll take those roads is if the main road is closed... which I guess I jinxed LOL)
Helpful advice I wish I had when I got my 360 cam: Definitely use that little wrench the mount comes with. You need to really torque it down, as it loosens up very slowly over a few rides. I wound up getting a second mid brace mount that locks around the stick, and keep it always mounted on my bike. I then carry around an extra stick in my tail bag if I want to use the camera somewhere else. As always - proud of you and enjoy watching you learn\grow as a rider.
Thanks! I noticed the mid brace mount in your recent videos. I actually just purchased a side view mirror mount for the insta so we'll see how that goes.... but yea I should carry that wrench lol
Hey Missy - dont sweat the detour, its all miles you have under the belt now. For your balaclava issue I may suggest getting a simple neck gaiter. I was that posh to buy the Fortnine one from amazone and having it sent to Germany and couldnt be more happy with what they created. Its light, you can pull it REALLY high, it allows your skin to breath but its sturdy enough to provide protection against insects and from the sun.
Thanks! I do have a neck gaiter, but I like the balaclava because it also covers my hair to keep the helmet a little more clean. I'll just have to shop around for a good one :)
I had been riding a scooter/moped for 6 months, you only need A license, not necessarily a Motorbike license to ride one. then I did the practical test, brought a bike a couple of weeks later, then did the theory test the next weekend, drove home, from there, got on the bike, went to the shops and brought a new pair of good solid shoes/boots, a Backpack, and a thick hoodie jacket, stuffed the back pack with the old gear and rode down the Motorway for the first time on the bike (I won't even begin to try to work out how many times I've driven down it) went to the dealership I got the bike from, had a look at top boxes, and decided to think about it some more... So I rode for another 3/4 hour to a Dealership a friend works at, He was not working that particular Saturday, So I kept riding, I wanted to see my brothers new house, an hour away... but Kept going to my old stomping ground up the Thames Coast (west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula) stopped and took Photos of the bike in the sun and sea in the background, and headed for home again...but then hey, don't people like riding where we used to go camping when I was a kid? I have to go that way! (totally worth it) It's a windy road through the hills, and a great learning experience! I learned so much about how the bike handles, how to steer using just my hips basically & get the bike at the exact angle it need to turn without exerting any pressure on the bars at all! (this has translated to making the scooter handle so much better as well!) 6 or 7 hours and 400km later (250miles) I arrived home. My arse was numb, my quads were killing me and didn't wany to stand anymore, the lower core muscles were aching, but bearable. and I totally forgot to check my fuel gauge (still had 1/4 tank left) And riding up the Motorway into the sunset... the sun went down, and I couldn't exactly stop to take my sunglasses off, A motorcycle cop sat where I couldn't see hm for ages before he decided to move up ahead of me, and then started lane splitting and disappeared! I guess I was boring him, but it was nice while he was around, the cars behave so much better when there is a cop around, I actually felt safe! And the weather was so lovely, the first Saturday that I had the bike, and it was brilliant, especially for the middle of winter. Never mind the changes in plans while riding, it makes it more fun, and having to try new roads is, well I brought an "Adventure" bike, and it took me on exactly that! And thankyou to the dozens of people who I have never met, who waved, nodded and said Hi to me just for being out there on a bike! Oh the backpack... after a good hour of solid riding I stopped for a stretch, and took the backpack off, sat it on the back of the bike and thought... will it strap to it?... Yes it does, and very well, it looks like it was designed specifically to fit the bike. screw the top box... this is perfect!
I’ve had the same issue with my neck gaiter causing head pain like when I was breaking in my helmet. Think it gets rolled over sometimes and causes a thick section, so maybe you had some folds from slipping your helmet on. Crazy how much a little fold can hurt your head
it's always so fun when you stop next to bike and nod...
I felt like a bobble head!
Looks like you got some great experience despite the ordeal.....in the long run a good thing!
absolutely!! It was a great learning experience!
Seemed like a great ride. I think if the balaclava had less thick seams/sowings you'll be able to keep it up way longer without getting the pressure points from them.
Had the same, I have one with more thin seams/sowings and it does help. Always fun to see fellow riders on the road and have a chat with them when possible.
Yea I think I need to find a different balaclava... something seamless or with really thin seams. :)
Hi there, I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning. I recently passed my A license here in Turkey and I’m about to buy my bike. I’ll be on the road at the end of August. You have been such an inspiration to me. I can see how you have developed your riding every day. If I can match your development, I’ll be well happy. Your voice is so soothing and sounds like you’re under complete control of what you’re doing. Well done to you and I hope your channel grows from strength to strength.
Wow congratulations and thank you! 💛
At least the interstate was moving. I spent an hour in stop and go yesterday when I took my bike on the highway for the first time. Fun video thanks
Yuck! Even if the interstate wasn't moving, I could split it :) But sitting in traffic is definitely never fun. Thanks for the comment!
Always fun to get lost on your bike!
It was an experience, for sure! Thankfully I know most of the major roads in my area so I wasn't "lost" I just had to go a way I never ridden on before (and honestly told myself the only time I'll take those roads is if the main road is closed... which I guess I jinxed LOL)
Helpful advice I wish I had when I got my 360 cam:
Definitely use that little wrench the mount comes with. You need to really torque it down, as it loosens up very slowly over a few rides. I wound up getting a second mid brace mount that locks around the stick, and keep it always mounted on my bike. I then carry around an extra stick in my tail bag if I want to use the camera somewhere else.
As always - proud of you and enjoy watching you learn\grow as a rider.
Thanks! I noticed the mid brace mount in your recent videos. I actually just purchased a side view mirror mount for the insta so we'll see how that goes.... but yea I should carry that wrench lol
Hey Missy - dont sweat the detour, its all miles you have under the belt now. For your balaclava issue I may suggest getting a simple neck gaiter. I was that posh to buy the Fortnine one from amazone and having it sent to Germany and couldnt be more happy with what they created. Its light, you can pull it REALLY high, it allows your skin to breath but its sturdy enough to provide protection against insects and from the sun.
Thanks! I do have a neck gaiter, but I like the balaclava because it also covers my hair to keep the helmet a little more clean. I'll just have to shop around for a good one :)
Good video! 👍
I had been riding a scooter/moped for 6 months, you only need A license, not necessarily a Motorbike license to ride one. then I did the practical test, brought a bike a couple of weeks later, then did the theory test the next weekend, drove home, from there, got on the bike, went to the shops and brought a new pair of good solid shoes/boots, a Backpack, and a thick hoodie jacket, stuffed the back pack with the old gear and rode down the Motorway for the first time on the bike (I won't even begin to try to work out how many times I've driven down it) went to the dealership I got the bike from, had a look at top boxes, and decided to think about it some more... So I rode for another 3/4 hour to a Dealership a friend works at, He was not working that particular Saturday, So I kept riding, I wanted to see my brothers new house, an hour away... but Kept going to my old stomping ground up the Thames Coast (west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula) stopped and took Photos of the bike in the sun and sea in the background, and headed for home again...but then hey, don't people like riding where we used to go camping when I was a kid? I have to go that way! (totally worth it) It's a windy road through the hills, and a great learning experience! I learned so much about how the bike handles, how to steer using just my hips basically & get the bike at the exact angle it need to turn without exerting any pressure on the bars at all! (this has translated to making the scooter handle so much better as well!)
6 or 7 hours and 400km later (250miles) I arrived home.
My arse was numb, my quads were killing me and didn't wany to stand anymore, the lower core muscles were aching, but bearable. and I totally forgot to check my fuel gauge (still had 1/4 tank left)
And riding up the Motorway into the sunset... the sun went down, and I couldn't exactly stop to take my sunglasses off, A motorcycle cop sat where I couldn't see hm for ages before he decided to move up ahead of me, and then started lane splitting and disappeared! I guess I was boring him, but it was nice while he was around, the cars behave so much better when there is a cop around, I actually felt safe!
And the weather was so lovely, the first Saturday that I had the bike, and it was brilliant, especially for the middle of winter.
Never mind the changes in plans while riding, it makes it more fun, and having to try new roads is, well I brought an "Adventure" bike, and it took me on exactly that!
And thankyou to the dozens of people who I have never met, who waved, nodded and said Hi to me just for being out there on a bike!
Oh the backpack... after a good hour of solid riding I stopped for a stretch, and took the backpack off, sat it on the back of the bike and thought... will it strap to it?... Yes it does, and very well, it looks like it was designed specifically to fit the bike. screw the top box... this is perfect!
I’ve had the same issue with my neck gaiter causing head pain like when I was breaking in my helmet. Think it gets rolled over sometimes and causes a thick section, so maybe you had some folds from slipping your helmet on. Crazy how much a little fold can hurt your head
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