@@ILikeMotorbikes I meant no disrespect, they look amazing! I’m just aware you’re going to be doing a massive amount of miles, something like the Michelin City Pro will last a lot longer and offer better road manners and longevity. They’re also good on small bikes for offroad too. Enjoy 👍
@GodspeedChris no disrespect taken. Just a matter of fact thing they'll get replaced as and when they worn out. I've used the city grip Pro before and they definitely won't offer anywhere near the offroad grip of these or similar tyres but the road riding is much better. Its all a compromise ultimately
Travel safe and enjoy. Maybe we'll see you when you arrive in here in South Africa. Maybe consider lifting the front mudguard a few cm/inch? When you travel in muddy terrain it clogs up between the wheel and mudguard, causing the wheel to completely seize up until you remove the mud, ride 2 meters and clogs up again.
Those bags covering that little engine are not a good idea. It needs as much cool airflow as you can give it. Don’t forget that engine only holds a small amount of oil. You’re starting a problem from the off.
Thanks! Genuinely would not have come together as it did without the support of plenty of lots of people! I'm going to be working on the first travel video soon
@@dayo-racings I saw! You'll have a blast at the sharp end of the grid now 😉 Extra support on modified seats and a sheep skin for me means I'm very comfy 😁
Cheers! First travel video out very soon... had lots of delays with breaking laptops and so on. Currently in rural Guinea and when we hit the capital in a few days I should have chance to upload... fingers crossed for decent WiFi!
Ahh, CAD. Yes, a modern advancement of the technology i used when i started fabrication in 1973. Back then it was a pencil sketch on a torn open Embassy packet.... PS, I have a Beast of an Innova, and some crazy ideas.. crack on and good luck
interesting, can I make a suggestion? you need more space between the front wheel and that front fender because on some roads that are muddy, that wheel will actually pack so much mud inside that fender it will not turn. been there..
I've ridden my bike on plenty of trails and haven't found any mud that clogged the front wheel... but I've found plenty of mud! Usually the leading edge of the mudguard scrapes the mud off in my experience with the claggy welsh mud but we'll see if my outlook changes throughout Africa!
@@ILikeMotorbikes Not all mud is the same... Also: Keep your engine as free in the airflow as possible, high temperatures will degrade the oil very quickly and you might want to reconsider your topcase. They make for awful handling and they are never large enough. Instead you might want to look into a toploading dry bag that will have its size adjusted according to your needs.
Are you going to uprate the suspension to take the extra weight. Stiffer spings or spacers inside the forks would help with pre-load / sag and maybe twin shocks off a heaver bike for the rear. Otherwise bottoming out and ground clearance could be a real issue.
I think it maybe worth attaching the rear Lomo pannier bags to the bike or maybe just securing to the bike... Because I have the same bags and a issue is ,if not secured and one bag is full and one empty it get all jiggerly....maybe just a strap or belt around the joining strip and then around the pannier bracket...plus I would have a Lomo roll top bag to hold the stuff you have in your top box ,,and just use your top box for really light styff and put your helmet in when parked up..... regards
great bike it will do well i have 60k on the same cg never breaks just keeps on going plus if yours does at least your get parts even cg copy parts should fit lol.
Thanks for the well wishes. Front we can't do much with but rear is on the stiffest setting... we may need to upgrade the shocks at some point but we didn't have the budget for top level items before we left!
@grahamhobbs5162 I'll try and grab some pics and post them on my community page on here when I'm back with the bikes. Truthfully I'm underwhelmed for the price we paid however they are definitely an improvement. There is more foam and its softer, taller and slightly wider than standard however you still get a slightly numb bum. It just doesn't get progressively worse like it used too!
I'm planning a similar trip from the UK to Capetown starting in October or November ( likewise, on a light bike ) in my case a Yamaha XT250. Anyway, was wondering about your route. In particular, why you were leaving out The Gambia, Sierra leone and Liberia. Is it just a route thing to avoid getting so many visas? Or is there something I don't know about? When are you planning to start your trip as, you never know, we might bump into to each other.
Best of luck with your trip! We're actually delayed but back in France now to continue our journey heading south. Likelihood is we'll visit Sierra Leone but maybe not The Gambia and Liberia. Largely due to additional visa costs but let's see when we get there The Gambia especially is meant to be very pleasant to visit
@@ILikeMotorbikes Blimey, didn't realise that you'd started. I guess I won't bump into you on the way, then. Very excited for you. Have a truly great time. How long do you think its going to take you. For myself, I have in mind about 4 - 6 months.
@Jaffa1951 very unlikely but never say never. We may get stuck somewhere in Africa haha! Thanks for the well wishes. I imagine a similar timeline, 4-8 months maybe. Depends how much we want to stop and explore along the way!
I think the panniers are 30L each and the crash bar bags are 8L each. I'm sure they say on the Lomo website. These are the large pannier bags, they also have a smaller option
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What modifications would you have made to the CG to get it ready for a round the world adventure?
Not sure what tyres you are running… if kenda then they don’t have great longevity.
@@GodspeedChris they are Kenda, if they wear out we'll replace them - we shall see how they go
@@ILikeMotorbikes I meant no disrespect, they look amazing! I’m just aware you’re going to be doing a massive amount of miles, something like the Michelin City Pro will last a lot longer and offer better road manners and longevity. They’re also good on small bikes for offroad too. Enjoy 👍
@GodspeedChris no disrespect taken. Just a matter of fact thing they'll get replaced as and when they worn out. I've used the city grip Pro before and they definitely won't offer anywhere near the offroad grip of these or similar tyres but the road riding is much better. Its all a compromise ultimately
Travel safe and enjoy. Maybe we'll see you when you arrive in here in South Africa. Maybe consider lifting the front mudguard a few cm/inch? When you travel in muddy terrain it clogs up between the wheel and mudguard, causing the wheel to completely seize up until you remove the mud, ride 2 meters and clogs up again.
Those bags covering that little engine are not a good idea. It needs as much cool airflow as you can give it. Don’t forget that engine only holds a small amount of oil. You’re starting a problem from the off.
Your bikes are looking amazing. They'll do a great job. Really looking forward to the next update.
Thanks Mark! Really appreciate it
Hoping to get the next video out very soon
Brilliant video, great to see the pannier system come together. Great job. :)
Thanks! We managed to make an OK job of it after all 😅 can confirm they're waterproof too haha!
Fascinating workpersonship! I'm guessing you're in for an awesome adventure.
Thanks for explaining what CAD means!
Great update. We'll done to you & all your supporters. Looking forward to the next phase.
Thanks! Genuinely would not have come together as it did without the support of plenty of lots of people! I'm going to be working on the first travel video soon
Well done team🎉.. looking forward to the rest of the tour..good luck
Cheers Dayo! Currently in Spain trying to decide which way to go tomorrow :D
@ILikeMotorbikes Best of luck guys.. we are building a race bike for endurance racing..anyway, mate hope ur having fun... How's the bottom fleeing
@@dayo-racings I saw! You'll have a blast at the sharp end of the grid now 😉
Extra support on modified seats and a sheep skin for me means I'm very comfy 😁
Great to see all the help you get take care ride safe
Thanks! Fingers crossed we are back on the road as of today!
Love your idea. I look forward to following your journey.
Cheers! First travel video out very soon... had lots of delays with breaking laptops and so on. Currently in rural Guinea and when we hit the capital in a few days I should have chance to upload... fingers crossed for decent WiFi!
Great to see the whole process sped up..! Major effort from you all 🎉 excited to see you leave france and get exploring!
Only about 3 weeks worth of work condensed to 15 minutes 😅
Ahh, CAD. Yes, a modern advancement of the technology i used when i started fabrication in 1973. Back then it was a pencil sketch on a torn open Embassy packet.... PS, I have a Beast of an Innova, and some crazy ideas.. crack on and good luck
Haha absolutely! The old techniques often can be the best!
Innovas can be cracking bikes!
Looking forward to the next video!
Hopefully have it out soon! Going to try and push it out in the next couple of weeks
interesting, can I make a suggestion? you need more space between the front wheel and that front fender because on some roads that are muddy, that wheel will actually pack so much mud inside that fender it will not turn.
been there..
I've ridden my bike on plenty of trails and haven't found any mud that clogged the front wheel... but I've found plenty of mud! Usually the leading edge of the mudguard scrapes the mud off in my experience with the claggy welsh mud but we'll see if my outlook changes throughout Africa!
@@ILikeMotorbikes Not all mud is the same... Also: Keep your engine as free in the airflow as possible, high temperatures will degrade the oil very quickly and you might want to reconsider your topcase. They make for awful handling and they are never large enough. Instead you might want to look into a toploading dry bag that will have its size adjusted according to your needs.
Are you going to uprate the suspension to take the extra weight. Stiffer spings or spacers inside the forks would help with pre-load / sag and maybe twin shocks off a heaver bike for the rear. Otherwise bottoming out and ground clearance could be a real issue.
Big up Andy and Gary👍Top blokes.
Absolute legends the pair of them!
Great videos!! Impressed with the work!
Thanks! I'm glad you like them
Great man and good idea
Thanks Rodrigue!
Nice work buddy enjoy ur trip. A just live honda cg 125 there little armoured tanks 💯💪🏼
Thanks very much! They're such reliable bikes... if you keep the oil topped up 😅
@@ILikeMotorbikes 🤣🤣💯🙈🙈
Amazing video mate
Thanks dude and thanks for your help and support with this one!
Goid luck guys 😊
Thanks Richard 😁
Go well guys, will be looking for YT news of you both. Les
Cheers Les, will be hoping to get the first travel video out in the next couple of weeks all being well
I think it maybe worth attaching the rear Lomo pannier bags to the bike or maybe just securing to the bike... Because I have the same bags and a issue is ,if not secured and one bag is full and one empty it get all jiggerly....maybe just a strap or belt around the joining strip and then around the pannier bracket...plus I would have a Lomo roll top bag to hold the stuff you have in your top box ,,and just use your top box for really light styff and put your helmet in when parked up..... regards
The lomo bags get strapped down to the frame and rear footpeg bracket when riding.
I didn't show the exact solution in the video (as it came later)
nice project
That map is a daunting sight for a lil 125. Must be pooping his lil 125 pants.
It's a long old way isn't it!
👍
Great stuff mate
Cheers Tom! Hope you enjoyed it. Has it given you any ideas for the wife's YBR 125? 😁
@@ILikeMotorbikes haha I'm in the garage now fabricating a rack for it
@@tomstc haha excellent! Good luck 😁
great bike it will do well i have 60k on the same cg never breaks just keeps on going plus if yours does at least your get parts even cg copy parts should fit lol.
That's exactly it! Plenty of copies to keep it going should the worst happen. 60k is some going! Great work
Mine is "only" on 34k 😁
great work gentleman but i have one question is 125 cc bike adequate for a trip to SA BEST OF LUCK😃😃😃
Only one way to find out. Subscribe and I'll be sure to let you know when we reach South Africa (writing this message from Sierra Leone) 😄
enjoyable video
I'm glad it was 😊
I hope you have hardened up the suspension, Africa is awesome but really tough. Hello from South Africa! Enjoy the trip!
Thanks for the well wishes. Front we can't do much with but rear is on the stiffest setting... we may need to upgrade the shocks at some point but we didn't have the budget for top level items before we left!
@@ILikeMotorbikes, safety first safety first and you guys should have a ripper! Let us know when you are in SA. Cup of tea on me for sure ! 🙂
@paultrainer4560 absolutely! Thanks for the offer Paul, we'll definitely take you up on that cuppa... we'll need it for sure 😁
@@ILikeMotorbikes ,keep us posted ehen you hit the RSA borders.😀
@@paultrainer4560 will do 😁
3:29 Oh Fcuk! Again, that reminds me of the early 70's and lessons learned the hard way 🤦♂️
Yeah not our finest moment but we learned quickly.... to keep Rory away from the angle grinder if nothing else 🤣
I'd love to understand more about your seat mods at 5:23 - firstly, how successful are they, and if so a good look would be appreciated 🙏
@grahamhobbs5162 I'll try and grab some pics and post them on my community page on here when I'm back with the bikes.
Truthfully I'm underwhelmed for the price we paid however they are definitely an improvement. There is more foam and its softer, taller and slightly wider than standard however you still get a slightly numb bum. It just doesn't get progressively worse like it used too!
I'm planning a similar trip from the UK to Capetown starting in October or November ( likewise, on a light bike ) in my case a Yamaha XT250.
Anyway, was wondering about your route. In particular, why you were leaving out The Gambia, Sierra leone and Liberia. Is it just a route thing to avoid getting so many visas? Or is there something I don't know about?
When are you planning to start your trip as, you never know, we might bump into to each other.
Best of luck with your trip! We're actually delayed but back in France now to continue our journey heading south.
Likelihood is we'll visit Sierra Leone but maybe not The Gambia and Liberia. Largely due to additional visa costs but let's see when we get there
The Gambia especially is meant to be very pleasant to visit
@@ILikeMotorbikes Blimey, didn't realise that you'd started. I guess I won't bump into you on the way, then.
Very excited for you. Have a truly great time. How long do you think its going to take you. For myself, I have in mind about 4 - 6 months.
@Jaffa1951 very unlikely but never say never. We may get stuck somewhere in Africa haha! Thanks for the well wishes. I imagine a similar timeline, 4-8 months maybe. Depends how much we want to stop and explore along the way!
@@ILikeMotorbikes What are you doing with the bikes when you get to Capetown? Shipping them back? Turning round and riding them back?
@Jaffa1951 ideally either riding up to Kenya and shipping to Asia to continue the adventure, or, ship to Argentina and ride to North America!
So fucking impressive mate
Cheers ya legend
Why would you use a spirit lever on a motorcycle on a stand??
How else you check something is level?
Is the navy bike a yamaha fz1?
Good spot! It is indeed. And it's for sale 😉
How big these LOMO bags are?
I think the panniers are 30L each and the crash bar bags are 8L each. I'm sure they say on the Lomo website.
These are the large pannier bags, they also have a smaller option
Good video sir, We'd love to invite you to review our portable air pump. We have emailed for an inquiry.
First
Jeez you're speedy ❤
Fckn AdTube...
Although nice work !