Portugal Motorcycle Paradise? But YOU won’t find it here!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
  • Join us in The Algarve as we Moto camp off of our Honda Africa Twins in Portugal as we Tour Portugal exploring the best roads and motorcycle routes, Amazing food (At Least Ewa thinks so) and Sunshine. But there are some things you just will not Find here! Is Portugal a Motorcycle Paradise? The Perfect place to travel on a motorcycle? Join us on the road motorcycle camping in Portugal for a tour of Portugals best Biker Touring routes, roads and Fresh Fish and Fruit Markets!
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Комментарии • 226

  • @batotofhell
    @batotofhell 23 дня назад +2

    Rich is solar powered! He’s a changed man when the sun comes out ! Love you bye!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +2

      This could well be true! Sunshine makes all bikers happy surely?!

  • @alanwilkinson5152
    @alanwilkinson5152 21 день назад +2

    Brilliant videos i really look forward to them. I wish i was there with my 500x honda .I'm 73 years young but still enjoy the craic ! Going to the northwest 200 this weekend. Alan Northern Ireland 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад +1

      Hey Alan Glad you like our videos and have a laugh with us, the 500x is a great bike we hired them for our very first RUclips adventure in Sicily a couple years ago. Have a great trip, find us on the Facebook page search in the Road adventure riders group and share pics of your adventures too 👍

  • @simonwalden131
    @simonwalden131 21 день назад +1

    Thanks, really enjoying this series. I’ve never done a European tour but watching you guys is inspiring me to pull my finger out and get it sorted for next year.
    Appreciate the work and time involved in editing the videos. Stay safe and keep having a great time, may it continue to be sunny every day!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад +1

      Thank you so much for supporting the channel Simon, we set out on our channel to do exactly this, inspire people to get out and have adventures on the bike, if we can do it anyone can, don’t over think it, just book your ferry or channel tunnel ticket and then it’s definitely happening. Make the rest up as you go 👍👍

  • @exeterinterception
    @exeterinterception 21 день назад +1

    Another great watch, very entertaining cheers guys🙂

  • @susanowen5505
    @susanowen5505 21 день назад +1

    Brilliant video and look forward to the next one

  • @Ou8well
    @Ou8well 22 дня назад +1

    Sardine & tomato paste is amazing on toast! Come on Rich you can do it! 😂😋

  • @martintin250
    @martintin250 22 дня назад +1

    Bank holiday and pissing down here, enjoy your holiday and drag it out as long as you can 👍👍🤙🤙kriega is good, expensive but good. Love mine.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      We are stretching it out for a month by using the tent not hotels, it seems to be paying off for us 👍

  • @paulobvelasco
    @paulobvelasco 22 дня назад +1

    hello from Portugal! Regarding soft bags, see sw-motech, they have a sheet metal plate behind the bag that holds the bike very well

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Oi! Is it true you guys don’t use chain cleaner at all then? I understand rust just isn’t a problem really but UV damage from the sun is

  • @2wheelsbetter
    @2wheelsbetter 23 дня назад +1

    Thanks for another great vid.
    Easy going entertainment without a "look at me" ego that some youtubers have.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      We are all just bikers doing what we love, we are just the same as you, when we not riding we are watching other people riding on RUclips!

  • @andywalker9495
    @andywalker9495 22 дня назад +1

    The town with the fish market, Olhao. Spent a week there last year and going again this year, great wee town with lots of good local restaurants 👍👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      We stayed in the campsite here and it was a great few days, really loved it there

  • @nuttyoncrypto9863
    @nuttyoncrypto9863 22 дня назад +1

    What a great video... totally agree with buying a small motorhome to live in with a bike on the back

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      We would love to do that! The problem to solve is how to earn money on the road to sustain yourself

    • @nuttyoncrypto9863
      @nuttyoncrypto9863 22 дня назад +1

      @ontheroadadventure my friend lives in Australia.. she works flat out for 6 months then lives in Bhali for a few years on her income

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      @@nuttyoncrypto9863 We very recently looked at Thailand it’s cheap living but it could be a step to far for this Englishman lol Of course Ewa would be up for it lol

  • @Hinckley_Biker
    @Hinckley_Biker 23 дня назад +1

    I use paraffin to clean my chain, and then Wurth dry lube, probably the best chain lube I have used (so far)! Eva you should of got Rich some of the fish roe, we used to have it on toast 😋 You two are living the dream, awesome series this one!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      We really are living the dream, we are so happy here, it’s so different to the uk

  • @irideforlife
    @irideforlife 23 дня назад +1

    Love you too!! Said my partner Karen

  • @alanread136
    @alanread136 23 дня назад +2

    Get some fish into man, try it you might even like it be adventurous 🐟🐠☺️

  • @Gsrider65
    @Gsrider65 22 дня назад +2

    Hi both, I've used kriega stuff for years and never had a problem, highly recommended! Loving the vids too, keep up the great work 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Thanks we will take a look at some soft luggage solutions 👍

  • @livesgas
    @livesgas 22 дня назад +1

    Some decent kitchen cleaner, brush into the chain then power wash away

  • @philliplum3845
    @philliplum3845 22 дня назад +1

    I know the feeling Rich.. My missus rides but ironically don't clean or maintain her chain either.. Great video.. Makes me want to be there.. Take care and ride safe...

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад +1

      Haha well it’s a small price to pay for having awesome biker ladies in our lives!

  • @suzannehuisman-rietmeijer4160
    @suzannehuisman-rietmeijer4160 20 дней назад +1

    Everything is inclusief with the lionerider bags, even tools to fit It perfectly on Your Rack!! Bought the lonerider motortent

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  20 дней назад

      Do they supply the rack needed aswell? we looked at the tent but decided it wasnt for us this time

  • @paulunwin1797
    @paulunwin1797 23 дня назад +2

    I have the Africa Twin Sports, i got the Bumot Defender EVO Pannier System with top box, keyed a like. Stainless steel and fully water proof. Enjoying your travels👍🙂

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Thanks Paul, we will look those panniers up, we are thinking to go soft panniers next time but then security becomes a concern

  • @Creativehealing444
    @Creativehealing444 23 дня назад +3

    We are loving your intro and obviously your content.
    What a fab adventure 😍
    Love your authenticity and humour 😂

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      Thanks so much for joining us, Glad you like the vibe - We are your Telly Friends!

    • @Creativehealing444
      @Creativehealing444 22 дня назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure yay! We must buy you a coffee ☕️

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад +1

      @@Creativehealing444 Wow thanks so much for your support we really appreciate it! 🫡

  • @MickBoswell
    @MickBoswell 23 дня назад +3

    Shippams Fish Paste. Lived on the stuff when I was sent out to work at British Leyland in the 70's. Another cracking video.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      I don’t like the sound of that! Glad you like the video

  • @BMWgsrider905
    @BMWgsrider905 23 дня назад +3

    come on Rich have sone fish! LOL great vid

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      It just aint ever gunna happen!

    • @garysmythe9545
      @garysmythe9545 23 дня назад +1

      Fish finger butty maybe 🤔

    • @steviep7706
      @steviep7706 23 дня назад +1

      ​@ontheroadadventure I agree, probably last had a couple of fish fingers as a child 60yrs ago. Probably put off, you may know it Rich, my being dragged as a kid into the fish market within the Plymouth Pannier Market at the bottom of town. Disliked the smell of fish ever since.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      I don’t know where my hatred of fish came from but I’m certain it’s here to stay!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Stick to me sausages and bacon I think!

  • @kawasakiden
    @kawasakiden 23 дня назад +1

    another great video . glad its hot and sunny and nobody wants sand chaffing in between those links. 👍

  • @gasman6163
    @gasman6163 22 дня назад +1

    Great to see you so relaxed and enjoying it. Rich sound and looks like a descendant of Pirates, if he won't eat the fish try ships biscuits.

  • @suzannehuisman-rietmeijer4160
    @suzannehuisman-rietmeijer4160 20 дней назад +1

    On the website you can see if the rack fits., but if the rack is not on the list It fits but stays on the Rack. You can call them, they are very helpfull! I have an NC and didn’t want hard panniers anymore. They helpen me different out if and how It could fit!

  • @nikkihayes5411
    @nikkihayes5411 10 дней назад +1

    Sorry, too late now, but for others on holiday, if you went towards Tavira from Olhao, there's a Suzuki\Honda dealer and a separate Yamaha dealer run by Joao, a chelsea fan who speaks pretty much perfect english ( bottle of port on the table at xmas......it is portugal after all).🏍️💨💨💨💨😸👍

  • @petersmith2325
    @petersmith2325 23 дня назад +1

    Love the fish meal, very good for your brain i believe. Bread meal dude and beer, what are you like😩 Touring with a chain not for me, shaft drive😁👍 Great video, keep them coming.👍

  • @peterhobbs7609
    @peterhobbs7609 22 дня назад +1

    Great video guys, I spent 2 weeks in Olhao as part of my trip on the Himalayan through Portugal and Spain last year, lovely place, it looks great on the drone, I did notice that bike prices in Portugal are well expensive compared to Spain

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад

      How was your experience on the Himalayan? Was it reliable for you? They have become a bargain of a bike now that the new one is out. I would say this area of Portugal was one of my favourite places

  • @BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv
    @BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv 21 день назад +1

    Motorcycle trailer for the two bikes .You will see this all over Europe behind motorhomes So many motorhomers use Motorhomes when travelling abroad now Makes a very comfortable base when touring and great backup in case of a breakdown

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  20 дней назад

      Some of those rigs look so impressive, we could definitely do van life if we had one of those!

    • @BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv
      @BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv 20 дней назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure Yes we use ours all over Europe Gives you added comfort when travelling in poor weather yet allows you to enjoy the "twistes" on the bikes and have a nice comfortable place of your own to return to in the evening
      Even a small campervan would do the trick whit a trailer for the two bikes Another major advantage is bikes dont need the panniers and extra weight now for touring as the Motorhome/ campervan takes care of that for you Be safe out there and enjoy , Love your channel

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  20 дней назад

      @@BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv Thanks so much, van life on the horizon?!

    • @BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv
      @BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv 20 дней назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure Would make a fabulous blog on the tube with a van and the bikes Not too many are doing it ,yet a lot on Motorhomers /campervans are doing it abroad in Europe and indeed within the U.K and Ireland Something to think about . Stay safe and the main thing is to enjoy those fabulous memories you are making together Thank you for sharing

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  20 дней назад

      @@BrendanOCallaghan-fp7fv Van life makes allot of sense these days instead of trying to buy a home buy mortgage and paying the banks hundreds of thousands

  • @sharipayne5181
    @sharipayne5181 22 дня назад +1

    Hi guys. Great video as ever! I have Bumot panniers on my Tiger. Really like them and can be interchanged with their hard luggage. Reasonable price as well IMHO.

  • @GrumpyGoat
    @GrumpyGoat 23 дня назад +3

    Kerosene can be used to clean chains in a pinch if the chain is really dirty. Seeing Eva’s chain, I agree with her …. doesn’t really need deep cleaning, just a lube after a rinse to knock off any grit. You don’t want to risk damaging the O-rings though. You should be able to get kerosene at petrol stations there.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Yes that’s proper old school cleaning! I suspect that is what they are using in Portugal

    • @davidreed6817
      @davidreed6817 22 дня назад +2

      Another vote here for Paraffin (kerosene) I wipe it on, then wipe off and relube. Great series this guy's

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 22 дня назад +1

      Best chain cleaner there is a jam jar and paint brush

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      @@davidreed6817 Thanks David I guess the old ways are usually the best 👍

    • @Mikethebike721
      @Mikethebike721 22 дня назад +1

      Always use paraffin. They don’t use chain cleaner because they have more sense

  • @johnhollis7779
    @johnhollis7779 23 дня назад +1

    Enjoying watching your bike adventure guys. Looks great fun now that you’ve got clear blue sky’s & sunny weather. Well as I’ve mentioned to you both before. You’ve inspired me to do something that I’ve always wanted to do but never done & that’s go & get my bike license at the age of 58. Hence I took my first ever visit to a motorbike dealership yesterday to get an idea on prices & the different types of clothing. And I have to be honest & say that with zero knowledge , I felt totally out of my depth. But then we all have to start somewhere. Did you feel like that when you started out? Try some scallops Rich ( I dare 0:05 you! 😂 If there cooked right, you’ll love them ) Ride safe guys. Already looking forward to your next video.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      Hi John, i can’t tell you how much we love this comment and we know that motorcycling is going to change your life, it’s the excuse to go out everyday and socialise you didn’t know you needed until now. Let me know the type of bike power and style you are looking for and I will give you some suggestions to look at.
      When it comes to clothes I would highly recommend Oxford products kit, it’s good quality and affordable. Buy all of your motorcycle gear from sportsbikeshop.com. You can return free of charge what you don’t like or does not fit. We will often order two or three jackets or helmets, pick the one we want and return what we don’t. You won’t find a better company to deal with and they always have the best price.
      Any questions just ask us bud.

  • @frogclip1
    @frogclip1 23 дня назад +1

    Been following your series and have really enjoyed it. I would love to visit Portugal while going South to look aroun Gibraltar then heat back north through Spain.
    Regarding hard panniers, if you are getting hard panniers then probably best with Metal over Plastic. You would have probably found if they were metal boxes, when the guy in spain reversed into you they would have either been fine or just slightly bent. Block of wood and a hammer (or heavy boot), and you can normally bend them back into shape. If you want soft bags, check out LoneRider, Bumot, Kriega or SW Motech - all give good options at different price points. I really like the Mosko but they dont sell in UK so looking at import duty etc on top of the online price. There is a similar, but slightly cheaper version called Giant Loop (GL) that might be worth a look.
    Metal boxes, look at Bumot and Givi Trekker series. Hope the rest of the trip goes well.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Ahhh Mosko are out then if you have to pay added tax just to get it here. Will take a look at the others 👍

  • @user-hf6ok2tj5h
    @user-hf6ok2tj5h 23 дня назад +1

    That Indian/Aprilia shop you found had an impressive selection of cool bikes. A bit of everything - except chain cleaner, that is.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Yes even Benelli, and I have to say I’m starting to like the look of the newer Royal Enfields too

  • @davidhead9689
    @davidhead9689 23 дня назад +1

    I've moved from hard panniers to soft a couple of years ago with no regrets. After looking at all the different makes I went for Kriega overland OS18's with my own homemade mounts. They have been fitted to my last 2 bikes and my current one. Excellent quality, really tuff and water proof while being easy to remove, but a lot cheaper than a certain brand you mentioned. Keep up the good work.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      We will check it out, the advantage of this type of system is you can use it on different bikes as you upgrade them too

  • @Idk-du7hb
    @Idk-du7hb 23 дня назад +1

    Another great vid

  • @veiledallegory
    @veiledallegory 23 дня назад +1

    Let me give you a few tips if I may.
    1. Mosko Moto are probably the best soft bags mad and will last a long time.
    2. Never put WD 40 on an o-ring chain because it will destroy the o-rings.
    3. Stop at petrol station and get a container from the trash. Lift the diesel hose there should be plenty residual diesel in the line to use for cleaner on the chain.
    4. As long as the chain is clean lubing it is not needed. Many people will debate both side of this.
    Hope this helps!

    • @WilliamWBG
      @WilliamWBG 23 дня назад +2

      WD-40 is not a chain lube but there have been countless test that have proven wd 40 will NOT hurt the O rings.
      WD40 is silicone based and silicone doesn’t hurt o rings.
      Bike Social has great amount of unbiased info and test on dozens of chain lubes.
      Maxima chain wax was one of the top performers and it’s cheap.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Cheap and effective chain cleaner! I like it 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад +1

      I have to say I also did research and concluded wd40 is fine on the chain

  • @billwaterhouse5894
    @billwaterhouse5894 23 дня назад +1

    Hey guys, maybe give the new BMW GS900 a test ride, would love your thoughts on it 👍. Another great video in the books. Thanks and safe travels

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад +1

      I have seen that bike and it looks interesting I’d like to get my hands on one when the opportunity arises

  • @johncarmichael8367
    @johncarmichael8367 23 дня назад +1

    You mentioned the Benelli quite fancy one of those…..another great vid definitely living the dream

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      I have videos on both the TRK 702 X and the TRK 502, also a couple more in the motorcycle reviews playlist. They look good value for money and owners seem to rate them as you’ll see in the review video comments

  • @clydecardy7410
    @clydecardy7410 22 дня назад +1

    Do yourself a favour Rich - even if you have to shut your eyes try grilled Octopus - I guarantee you will love it. Still loving the vids, enjoy.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад +1

      There is more chance of me selling my bike and buying high heels to walk home in than me eating something from the sea!

  • @RoyalEnfieldfahrer
    @RoyalEnfieldfahrer 22 дня назад +1

    Those graveyards in the mall and in the fish place were disgusting, yukkkk. I agree with Rich about not to have fish, better watch the ocean. And yes, a camper would be great. It's freedom, not being stuck in one place. But carrying the bike, though. I forgot: Rich for the chain you can safely use white petrol to clean it and engine oil W80-90 to lubricate it. If you think you're going to have man trips you can think about installing a scottoil to lubricate the chain often.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      I’d be vegan if I didn’t like burgers and bacon so much 😂

    • @RoyalEnfieldfahrer
      @RoyalEnfieldfahrer 20 дней назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure it's plenty of vegan burgers, expecially in UK. Try it, they're great

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  20 дней назад

      @@RoyalEnfieldfahrer I do like some of the vegan stuff, I reckon vegan nuggets are better than the milled chicken ones

  • @WilliamWBG
    @WilliamWBG 23 дня назад +1

    BMW 750GS has an 853cc engine.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Yes I believe they use that engine tuned differently for a few of the models

  • @carrot1151
    @carrot1151 23 дня назад +2

    Guys WD 40 do an actual chain cleaner and you can get it in a small can the same size as the one you have. I have been taking notes as i head down to lisbon from glasgow at the end of next month

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      I had run out of what I took with me, I assumed you can buy chain cleaner anywhere but seems not here. Turns out that the weather is so good that rust and corrosion are not issues for cars or bikes, however UV damage to the paintwork is

  • @Creativehealing444
    @Creativehealing444 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад +1

      You are Amazing! Thank you so much for your support ❤️

  • @norriemasson4080
    @norriemasson4080 21 день назад +1

    You wouldn’t have know Ewa is European with her healthy diet as opposed to Rich, Brit diet 😂, another fantastic video guys keep em coming.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад

      lol So true!! Ewa makes me more adventurous with food everyday but fish will always be a no for me!

    • @norriemasson4080
      @norriemasson4080 21 день назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure Yeah I know where your coming from 😉

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад +1

      It’s the smell that gets me

  • @bobpearceNC750x
    @bobpearceNC750x 23 дня назад +1

    Fish looked good Rich! Come on, you got to try it. Safe travels guys

  • @suzannehuisman-rietmeijer4160
    @suzannehuisman-rietmeijer4160 23 дня назад +1

    I always had hard panniers but bought a pair of loneriders and It is fantastic! Can reccomnend! Enjoy Your travels!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Hi, do you need to have the scaffolding for them fitted to the bike? So lone rider provide that or you need to buy separately from somewhere else?

  • @stubyourtoe6521
    @stubyourtoe6521 23 дня назад +1

    I'm glad you like my hometown

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      One of our favourite places of our tour 👍 You are very lucky to live there

  • @nikmoore4392
    @nikmoore4392 23 дня назад +1

    Fish, Fish ,Fish, just for Rich

  • @nigelsride
    @nigelsride 23 дня назад +1

    Yes,yes Sun, blue sky and loads of fish 😂 Rich eat more fish it's good for ya 😂 , great day both, Eva has it right, eat plenty of fish , love it 😂😂, you two crack me up your brilliant , have fun ride safe 👍👍 Rich Eat more fish 😂😂 No chain cleaner , noooooooooooo 😂

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      lol more chance of me selling my bike and walking than eating fish! Not happening 😂

    • @nigelsride
      @nigelsride 23 дня назад +1

      Love it 😂

  • @donsmith3573
    @donsmith3573 23 дня назад +1

    You both look at home can tell your loving this trip, so am i thanks for sharing your travels they’ve just got better

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      Thanks so much Don, have you travelled down this way before? We highly recommend it… glad your enjoying the series with us

    • @donsmith3573
      @donsmith3573 23 дня назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure funny enough never on my bike yet, but did do faro in a van to deliver an electric mini hummer to west life’s villa. Id love to return as I didn’t get time to enjoy as you are.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      Yes it’s never the same when working and on a time schedule, get yourself on the ferry, you won’t regret it

  • @manxr65
    @manxr65 23 дня назад +1

    givi grt709 is extremely good soft luggage. Tons of room. Go to andorra and get them cheaper than uk.
    All bike gear is cheaper in andorra.
    Motocard is the place to go

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      We tried some Givi soft luggage but it needed internal bags to be waterproof that took up loads of room

    • @manxr65
      @manxr65 23 дня назад +1

      These are waterproof. Never had a problem in 5 years of travel. I have even jet washed them to get mud off

    • @manxr65
      @manxr65 23 дня назад +1

      Go to andorra have a look around . The place is full of motorcycle shops. And cheap fuel

  • @eddiemizen3703
    @eddiemizen3703 23 дня назад +1

    Enjoying the video you're making loving Portugal so far

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Thanks Eddie, Portugal is just Amazing, we really love it here.... Spain will be next - Looking forward to seeing what the next leg of the tour has to offer

  • @barrywaples8150
    @barrywaples8150 23 дня назад +1

    You pair crack me up.
    Or should that be croc me up.🤣

  • @rlw85
    @rlw85 22 дня назад +1

    I wonder if a Scott oiler would make chain maintenance on tour easier
    Are the cracks on the panniers from the van hitting the bike.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      I’m not a fan of the Scot oilers they tend to oil the whole bike!
      Yes the van driver damaged both panniers and there is further damage we find later. Those panniers did not stand up well considering it is only one drop.

    • @rlw85
      @rlw85 22 дня назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure you never know what the full extent of the damage is until it’s stripped down

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      @@rlw85 We are still making them work but as you’ll see soon it required some top quality bodgery

  • @davidsampson3537
    @davidsampson3537 23 дня назад +1

    Great video again well done looks amazing.

  • @GrumpyGoat
    @GrumpyGoat 23 дня назад +1

    Lots of great fish you are missing out on, Rich. I like Eva’s fish meal. 👍

  • @stephenbradley7673
    @stephenbradley7673 23 дня назад +1

    Great show, but your such a food grump Rich.🤣🤣

  • @youngeroldie5089
    @youngeroldie5089 23 дня назад +1

    Another great video, with all that sunshine I could say I am not jealous but that would be a lie.
    Ride safe out there and here's looking forward to the next episode.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      It seems no small wonder people who live in these sunnier countries seem to be generally happier and easy going, it just creates the feel good factor, imagine getting up everyday and spending time outside in the sunshine

  • @martunderhill9879
    @martunderhill9879 23 дня назад +1

    you drove past the best roads in europe when you bypassed the serra de estrella mountain range with fantastic roads.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Unfortunately there was still snow there and we have had our share of riding cold wet mountain roads, on this trip we were looking for sunshine! ☀️

  • @tang7189
    @tang7189 23 дня назад +1

    What are your jackets your both wearing. I remember you saying Oxford that's about it. 😂Great channel by the way. I only stumbled across it for my love of the Africa twin which I've still not swapped for my mt09 tracer. Due to being a short arse.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      We are both wearing Oxford Mondial 2.0 Textile Jackets. Rich is wearing the New Street Variant of it. Both are great jackets for all weathers and at affordable prices. By the way one of my Favourite bikes i ever owned was my 2017 tracer 900, im only 5''7 and ewa a little shorter and we both ride the Africa Twin no problems. I have a 30" Leg

    • @tang7189
      @tang7189 23 дня назад +1

      ​Thank you. Alas I'm 5,5 on a good day with a 29"leg 😂😂

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      @@tang7189 Ah i see.... Well it can be done but i suspect you would need to modify the suspension or seat a bit... Theres always a way...

    • @tang7189
      @tang7189 23 дня назад +1

      Yes my tracer has been lowered and a low seat. I still have the off day. Ending up on the floor 🤦‍♂️Enjoy the rest of trip. It's been great viewing 👌

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Your tracer will continue to do you proud for years to come, I do miss mine

  • @simonburbidge7213
    @simonburbidge7213 23 дня назад +1

    Hiya guys what drone do you use . It takes good pics 📸

  • @dbharrold
    @dbharrold 23 дня назад +1

    I've got Oxford throw over panniers bought for £40 on eBay. The don't flap at all and dont budge at speeds in excess of the legal limit. Used them for year with no issues. Great value imho

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Good old Oxford Products, they seem to know what we all need and dont pull our pants down for it, thats how they keep brand loyalty... They have new Luggage out now we hope to show it all to you very soon

  • @momo-go4pl
    @momo-go4pl 23 дня назад +1

    Portugal tourism board need to hire you two! ❤

  • @steviep7706
    @steviep7706 23 дня назад +1

    Another fine video. With the long distances you often like covering maybe look at a PD Oiler with timer control box, it's what I have on my Tiger 800. No plumbing into bike vacuum or anything like that, just need an ignition fed supply. Timer control box (under my passenger seat) allows for adjustment to delivery quantity, like more in bad weather and less in good and a fill of oil should cover around 1500miles.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      I usually don’t mind doing the chain, it’s only that I ran out of cleaner, seems they don’t use it here 🤷‍♂️ No rain no rust I guess

  • @FREE_PUREBLOOD333
    @FREE_PUREBLOOD333 23 дня назад +1

    Ayup...those cracked cases can be repaired with a soldering iron and a flat soldering bit.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Oh that’s an idea, but unfortunately there is more damage that has not come to light on the videos yet

  • @stephenwilliams1824
    @stephenwilliams1824 23 дня назад +1

    I found campsites for tents is mostly scrub land in Portugal & Southern Spain. I blame the sunshine.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Yes the further south you go the more common hard pitches, sand and gravel become, you’ll see later in the series how problematic this can become

  • @Wollestar
    @Wollestar 23 дня назад +1

    Cool to see, that you are updating your intro. Makes me already curious to see how things turn out 🙂.
    You have really brought Portugal to my attention. I was planing to go to Spain but it seems like I have to add Portugal to the list as well. This summer it will be Italy though and some touring in Germany whenever I can. And on the weekends exploring the Alps. But Portugal is definetly happening. Friend of mine is already interested, which helps.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      Alps for the weekend ride! Now thats awesome... We will do some spain soon in this series for you, but Portugal is a must tour in our opinion now, Id recommend it to anyone

    • @Wollestar
      @Wollestar 23 дня назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure Yes. I live close to Munich, so the Alps are basically outside my door.
      Sounds great. Now I will look forward to the next videos even more. Keep it up guys. Enjoying it a lot.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      Thanks ☺️ See you in the next one 👍

  • @mrcintheuk4641
    @mrcintheuk4641 23 дня назад +1

    Cheaper option: Car and tent with a 2 bike trailer?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      I do have a small van…. But if the bikes can carry the tent then the van becomes needless anyway

    • @mrcintheuk4641
      @mrcintheuk4641 23 дня назад +1

      ​@@ontheroadadventure Yes, I was just thinking it would be cheaper than a campervan route. Think of all the camping kit you could throw into the back of even a small van. It would turn into glamping!!! 😁

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  15 дней назад

      I thought we were already glamping with our fancy kit! Couple heated blankets would be nice though...

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller8980 23 дня назад +1

    Fantastic.
    Can't stop laughing.
    Rich, you could live dangerously and try Portuguese fish fingers. ( Douradihnas.) But be careful out there.
    Chain? TUTORO oiler. Once set not only lubes but keeps it clean as well in the main.
    Have a look at horseshoe bags. They go over the saddle and strap to footrest hangers. Best soft solution I've seen although i don't need that much space if its just me. 21 brothers make some good ones at 2-3 hundred euros.
    Great watch team.
    Ride safe. Boa viagems! 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Thanks we will look up those bags, I did try the rhino ones they fitted well but only until you move something from one side of the luggage and it all needs sorting again. Too much fussing about

  • @sukrutuz3718
    @sukrutuz3718 23 дня назад +1

    It's a great job, I wish you success.

  • @susanowen5505
    @susanowen5505 21 день назад +1

    Loan rider make panniers

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад

      Yes we have seen those, you need the frames for them as well as the bags, ideally I’d prefer no scaffolding

  • @stuyrides5144
    @stuyrides5144 23 дня назад +1

    I cant wait to do Portugal next year. You've made it look so much better. Love your videos.
    I will say the best thing to clean your chain with is GT85 I always take a small travel can with me when I go on tour.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +2

      Portugal is just stunning, some amazing motorcycle routes to find here

    • @jimtitt3571
      @jimtitt3571 23 дня назад +1

      That depends on what you are doing, GT85 is basically WD40 with less water dispersal and PTFE. For an O-ring (X-ring or whatever) in our adventure bike shop we pressure-wash the bike and use WD40 to stop any surface rust. On the trail it's a petrol-soaked rag and WD40, we are carrying WD40 anyway as we use it for tyre changing lube, not something you want to use a PTFE product for!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  15 дней назад

      WD40 is great, so many uses to us bikers

  • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
    @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 23 дня назад +2

    I don't do fish either Rich...reminds me of an ex, but I won't say any more...
    ...then you went into a nice Indian dealers, and I do like a nice Indian, which is somewhat ironic as I also like a nice Indian, which is truly incredible as I also like a nice Indian...

  • @BionicBikers
    @BionicBikers 22 дня назад +1

    Deffo carry a little kerosene or pick it up in a garage. Use it all the time to clean chains up it’s awesome. But hey you did what you could so 👍 we’re watching with interest so give us a little more info on the camp sites maybe 👍 oh and am I right in saying the food don’t seem so great or are you a fussy bugger 😂😉

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Everyday is a school day! We will do a video at the end of the series and go over what we learnt and we will decide weather the places we stayed each night were camp site or camp shite 😂
      Yeah we can’t blame the food, I am a fussy bugger lol

    • @BionicBikers
      @BionicBikers 22 дня назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure camp shite 😂😂😂 yeh good idea 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад

      It’s gunna be a catchy game that one!

  • @colin7632
    @colin7632 22 дня назад +1

    A cheese sandwich and beer 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂

  • @richardfleming934
    @richardfleming934 23 дня назад

    Bread beer and sunshine that's the good life dude

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      What more can a man need? other than his bike and girl of course...

  • @FxRiderST
    @FxRiderST 23 дня назад +1

    Good clip as usual. Do you use a Garmin XT satnav? How do you like it?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  22 дня назад

      Yes we do, upto now it’s been great but on this tour for some reason it seems to be well off every location, the same on both our Zumo XT’s 🤷‍♂️

    • @FxRiderST
      @FxRiderST 22 дня назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure Thanks.
      I have zumo 396 and it works great, but the smaller screen and lower resolution makes me wanting to switch to the XT. But I hear that it can be too often too cranky

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад

      I’m looking at other options now after this last trip. Google maps on the phone did a better job

    • @FxRiderST
      @FxRiderST 21 день назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure many are using a phone or an iPad plus a 3rd party routing software. But you need a good glare free screen and gloves able for touchscreen

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад

      @@FxRiderST I have just been sent a almost mini computer that will connect wirelessly to my phone for car play that should be good for Google maps, I will have a review video for it soon and we will see which works best for you

  • @Chalky29
    @Chalky29 23 дня назад +1

    Someone told me not to tour Portugal as it’s a dangerous country to travel. Glad I’ve seen this now!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад

      Wow Maybe in the big cities like anywhere there may be some rough areas but we saw none of that! Most friendly place we have ever been too

    • @dbharrold
      @dbharrold 23 дня назад +2

      I can confirm that they are talking rubbish. Lovely friendly people and the lowest crime rate in Western Europe. Ive been there many times and would happily live there

    • @Chalky29
      @Chalky29 23 дня назад +1

      Glad to hear, looks like some great roads and weather

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      @@Chalky29 Just the Best! Ewa will even tell you the food is good

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  23 дня назад +1

      @@dbharrold We would live there to if we could find a way!

  • @fuglbird
    @fuglbird 21 день назад +1

    This will be the last episode we'll watch. Even our grandchildren say that Rich is disgustingly picky - and they know what they're talking about. Good luck to you. Bye.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад +2

      No problem, 👍⛺️⛺️

    • @ljdiscovery
      @ljdiscovery 21 день назад +1

      Obviously don't get a dry sense of humour lol. I think your travels and takes are excellent so I'm staying around. You both make me laugh, smile and chuckle with your comments lol

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  21 день назад +1

      Thanks so much, we started out so serious but that’s just not us, to be authentic we realise not everyone will like it and that’s ok. We just want to inspire people to ride and have a good laugh whilst your at it, life’s to short to be too serious 😀

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 20 дней назад +2

      It’s their vlog not yours. Make your choice without sniping. It’s free content not obligatory. Like it or don’t watch. Simple

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  20 дней назад +1

      @@volt8684 Can’t please everyone 🤷‍♂️🫡