I did the trip from Milan to Cardiff 20 years ago on a cb500 in one hit. Was hallucinating by the end and not something that I'd recommend, but hats off to anyone who undertakes such a journey!

Great video, good to see that you could that amount of distance and be relatively comfortable. My next bike I hope is going to be the Gsa. I'm currently on a 1200r. Ride safe

Good vid. I rode from Spokane to Denver on a new rented GS this summer. 16 hours since I pushed the speed as much as I could without any tickets. I highly recommend an Airhawk seat cover. My butt did not hurt at all. Amazing addition.

Brilliant , inspired now , should have my new 1200 gs adventure in the next four weeks or so , will definitely be doing a trip across the water this year, many thanks for your vids.

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

bill wayne thanks for the great comment.. the roads and people are amazing, might see you over there some time ✊😀

One thing you have to watch on the GS is it can roll right off kickstand forward if not in gear. Great Idea bumping up against curb.

Great video N, particularly after you telling me the story, also the first 2 parts were excellent too. Top job!!

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, really appreciate that.. can only get better 👍

Love the channel. Subscribed. I did San Francisco (CA) to Vancouver (BC) the summer of 2015 on my (old) beloved 1998 VFR, which came to just under 1,100 miles in around 21-hours. Every ride after felt like a trip to the store to get milk, including runs to SOCAL which typically take 6-8 hours. Cheers.

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

thepassionofthegoose thanks for kind words, the sub, and the support it's really appreciated.. new video very soon

Did well to do that distance. I did Zurich Switzerland to clay cross Derbyshire this year in 16 hours. On a street triple. Yes my back still hurts. 😂

Wow, just found your videos,,'' Ditto Derv Man,'' will do that one day, England tour, hire bike if possible then trip to Switzland etc. Riding a 2017 1200gs now.If not will be watching out for more trips away. Scotland n England blood runs within.....Love the Mother country.

I loved that when you said "are you as confused as i am", Brilliant. 15:15

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Mr Wobbleknocker haha, they don't make it easy for you do they?... 😉

@SCFoster

6 жыл бұрын

That part added greatly to the video. Lots of folks will video long boring sections, when its those moments which we all experience, that connect us to your journey. Having done 1500 miles in 22 hours on a GSA any trip over 1000 miles in a day is an achievement.

WOW Quite an achievement in one day good on you mate. RSM8

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Bulldog Gaz thanks Gaz yeah it was a bit of a personal challenge, pleased I did it and a great testament to the GS abilities.

I feel your pain Lol, I did Annecy to Wigan a couple of years ago, similar distance ... we left Annecy at 9am and I got into Bed at 4:40am the next day!! Via the Dover - Calais ferry.... called at Reims and Cambrai on route 👍

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

NomadBiker haha.. why do we do it to ourselves 😣

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

NomadBiker Just seen your profile on Facebook via GSUK (because you liked my post) you're ex 29 I'm ex 42 that's why we probably put ourselves through it.. 😎

What a great ride! I did a similar trip back when I was young in Alaska on a 1985 Ninja 600R. It's an 850 mile loop to ride up Hwy 3 From Anchorage to Fairbanks crossing through Denali National Park and up through the mountain pass and down into Fairbanks, stopped for pizza and a beer, and then countinued down Hwy 1 on the old highway through Tok and Glenallen to get home to Anchorage. It was July, so there was 22 hours of daylight, and it was perfect weather, hitting 100f in Fairbanks due to the extremely long days. And there was only two State Troopers at the time, so only one on each side of this 850 mile loop of two highways, so as soon as you passed by one you knew you had zero speed enforcement until the very end of both legs of the journey. Took 13 hours (30-minutes of that was lunch), but I was flogging her pretty good wherever applicable. I like to feel that I'm was and am a gentleman sports tourer rather than a total gonzo sports rider, so I try to not be a nuisance to slow-moving RV's, as I don't want to spoil anyone's hard-earned vacation time with my two-wheeled antics, or risk their safety, of course, but I only had to pass a total of 20 vehicles in the whole 850 miles, and half were tractor-trailer rigs, so I had it mostly to myself the entire ride. :) Two years later, I drove an old beater 1967 Chevrolet pickup truck with a 235-cubic inch greasy 6 (inline 6-cylinder that were notorious for blowing out oil from everywhere) from Denver, Colorado to Anchorage, Alaska up the AlCan Highway through Canada. I drove the last leg of that journey from Whitehorse, YT in Canada, straight through to Anchorage, Alaska in 12-hours, about 750 miles. My butt never forgave me. :) Full disclosure: I drove for a living for 20-years up in Alaska, and 12-hour days on the road for work puproses, plus another 3 or 4 on the motorcycle every day in the summers was the normal day to day for me. So I love long rides, and I am a definite sucker for the kind of epic rides like yours was. Great stuff! Seeing actual vids of riders going for it, and doing it, really inspires me to hit the open road, so thank you for sharing such an epic ride! And I really enjoyed your Z900RS ride, too. :)

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

Land Shark that's got to be the best comment I've ever had.. I went straight to google maps to see the routes you took as you made them sound amazing.. I can't ever imagine seeing so few vehicles in a day, Britain and Europe are so overcrowded these days, as a bikers in Europe one can only dream of roads like that. Thank you for watching and again thank you for your awesome comment. Ride fast and safe mate ✊😀

@Land-Shark

5 жыл бұрын

Many of us riders over here dream of touring Europe, well, all the world, too :) Since the cost of that is often too dear, it's great to have youtube to vicariously experience all those places we may never get to. So, Thank you, as well, and I'm looking forward to going through your back log of videos. :)

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

@@Land-Shark Agreed KZread does open the world up.. some good, some bad. Oooh!! my back catalogue varies massively, youtube has been a huge learning experience for me. 20 odd video's later I'm still learning. Someone you might want to check out is teapot one. He's a good guy (massive beard) actually he's a Policeman but he generally puts a good video together. I dont know him personally and he's probably never heard of me but I think he might also do the stuff you are looking for. Thanks again.

@Land-Shark

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the head-up about teapot one, I just subscribed to his channel and will get to watching. I need to get some popcorn and beverages so I can watch all these vids in comfort! I don't watch TV anymore (i like documentaries on Netflix and Hulu... and Family Guy...), so I have lots of free time for checking out motovlogs & other youtube stuff. :)

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

@@Land-Shark Thats cool.. just don't forget who you found first 😂 keep watching mate, nice chatting with you 👍

The video title made me chuckle. Thanks for the tips on using the toll road tags and chunnel, good stuff. What was the music you were playing approaching the toll booth? Cheers KWH

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

DervMan good spot on the title.. yeah the toll tag is useful doesn't work in Italy though which is a shock the first time you ride up to the barrier... I'll have to search the music I got it of soundcloud some time ago but the artist and title information isn't tagged. I'll get back to you when I find it.

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

soundcloud.com/coreygagne/pill-rb

Great videos. Your videos are making me rethink my next bike (from R1200RT). What year is your GS?

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

My bike is a 2014 (first of the watercooled Adventures) I love it, it's a proper do everything machine. I have had a couple of warranty issues with it but I will definitely be buying another one when i come to trade it in.. mind you I have heard the RT is a great ride too. I need to try one.

EPIC Journey! I have the same tank bag, the matching tailbag has waterproof zips and a protective inner bag and as you are aware this tankbag has regular zips the protective outer cover, weird?

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Terry Cox the only thing I wish it had Terry is a clear map pocket.. but I love the fitment (shape) and the way it mounts to the bike. Might have a look at the Givi kit next. Thanks for watching my vid

@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff

6 жыл бұрын

KaiserWheelHelm - there is an optional A4 map holder, hence the clear window on the waterproofing cover, I think it is quite cheap!

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Terry Cox yeah I picked it up at the bike show.. I just didn't like the faffery of having to undo it every time you want to get into the bag. Still really like it though.

So.........now i'm gonna shut up and not bother telling anyone else about my 500 miles in one day (BMW 1200 RT) a few yrs back!!! Kudos to you mate, that's a hell of a ride........great bike to do it on though. Steve

@thepassionofthegoose5472

6 жыл бұрын

500 miles in a day is absolutely nothing to sneeze at. Strong work.

@babayaga1767

6 жыл бұрын

on an rt? I"m an IBA member i like to do at least that a day. very easy on an rt. ride more worry less

1000 miles just to eat a pizza in the dr's home town............EXCELLENT!!

Great vid👍 what toll tag do you use? Corinium was great👍

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. it was the sanef toll tag but I think they were bought out by Emovis at the end of last year. If you follow the link in the description it should take you there.. (I'm not affiliated it's just a link) or channel tunnel online bookings also has a link for the tag. Useful, no faffing with gloves and money but you do pay an annual fee of about €10.

That's hell of a ride I don't think my arse would have made it lol.

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

David Archibald there was times I thought mine wasn't going to make it either 😣 thanks for the sub I really appreciate it 👍😀

Can you please give me more information on the road toll tag you had on your arm, we’re do you get them and how much, and how you top them up.. cheers.

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Liver Nut Hi there is a link to the toll tag in the this videos description all the prices are on there website. You don't top it up, they charge your account as you use it.

Just discovered your videos,and enjoying them :-) Quick question regarding the tags , could you give me some info on where to order etc and are they just car ones and charge you accordingly or are they motorbike specific? Thanks !

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

Barry Richardson thanks I'm pleased you're enjoying them.. the toll tag can be ordered from www.saneftolling.co.uk/ they are car tags but you can use them on a motorcycle.. in the video I mentioned using the correct lane when you go through the toll. I'm unsure how the tag system recognises whether it's a bike or a car that goes through all I know from reading through the text on the sanef site is, on a bike you should not go through the height restricted lane (for cars only) because you will be charged car rate. motorcycles can use any other lane including a truck lane and be charged accordingly.. It's a useful thing, I wouldn't say it's essential but it stops all the faffing about looking for the correct change or using your credit card at these tolls. you then get billed from the account you set up at the end of the month. hope this is helpful and thanks for the feedback it's really appreciated

@bazman70

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, will definitely order one , I'm off to Switzerland then France in a couple of weeks and will be handy. Also do you have to wear it on your sleeve or in a pocket door has it to be visible ion order to scan? What do you use to attach to your arm? Sorry for the questions !! Keep up the good work, cheers :-)

The GS 1200 is an excellent running bike for 3 years, then the warranty expires and the GS begins to fall apart, at this point the GS becomes very very expensive to own!

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

JEB Yes! I'm experiencing this at the moment.. both shocks failed last month, thankfully under extended warranty. If I'm honest though it still doesn't put me off the bike, i still think it's the best at what it does.

Incredible journey mate. I am learning a lot from your vids. Do you think its to late to ride to the Eicma bike show in Milan next week? It would be a big deal for me as I have never been out the country on my own or been that far on a bike. I am from Oxford. Great vids

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Buddy's Insight mate I'd never want to dissuade anyone from riding there bike but if I'm honest I think I'd even fly to Milan just to catch the show and wait for the weather to improve next year for a tour.. I checked out your channel BTW really good. Wish I'd seen your video on moto vlogging 10 months ago. it's been a massive learning process.. 😣

@buddysinsight9834

6 жыл бұрын

KaiserWheelHelm I think you are right it's a bit to late in the year. It's funny watching your vids I also want a super duke to go along side my GSA. To me that's the perfect setup. Like you I am 46 and I feel that getting such a fast bike could get me into trouble that you just don't need. I sold my fireblade for safety. I class myself as a very safe rider but with everyone sat on mobile phones and things it makes you really think about it. It's crazy watching your vids reminds me of me.

I have a toll tag I use in the car when on the Continent. i will use it next year on the bike. Just wondering if Sanef charged you correctly for a motorbike when they eventually sent the bill. I have enjoyed your vids and plan to look at a few more.

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Smyth so far so good.. Just avoid the car lanes, on the sanef site they do say if you use them you will be charged car rate... I still find the markings very confusing and I don't understand why the don't have a bike only lane but every time I've been through I've been charged correctly.

Well, Honestly it all depends on your age. I did 1800km from Croatia to Poland when I was 22 on a Fazer 600, no problems, pure joy. 1400km when 28 from Paris to Warsaw on Fazer 1000, recently when I was 32 and I had to do 1000km on much better and more comfortable bike (SuperDuke GT) I was not happy :) Currently my daily maximum limit before riding for fun becomes anoying is around 800km and I think it will only get smaller as I age.

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

The bike I think makes the biggest difference. I was 50 when I did this.

@dexio85

5 жыл бұрын

@@KaiserWheelHelm Well, I would not attempt to do it on a sportbike for sure :D But IMHO there's really nothing practical in doing so many km anyway - you don't see much more than the highway and it's actually not very safe. GS is rather boring to ride on a highway as well, it adds useless millage and wear to the bike which starts to matter a lot after the end of the warranty. Last year I was driving around Spain but I shipped my bike in a van with 3 other bikes of my friends, it was 500 euros per person both ways (Warsaw to Malaga, 3000km one way) and it saved us a weak of riding on the highways. Maybe I'm getting old and spoiled but I really enjoy doing the 300-500km offroad on a gravel backroads,. It still takes the whole day but it just lets you focus on a different tempo of riding. I would like to note that this changes much when you go east (Russia and further) or south east (Balkans, Turkey) - than even a normal road becomes an adventure :)

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

@@dexio85 Yeah I get you.. I just did this for something to do, a spur of the moment thing discussed in the pub the night before, not something I would normally do. I agree on the van and thats something I have been contemplating myself. I'm making some changes this year with bikes, still keeping the GS because the wife loves it, but thinking of getting a KTM SDR (if I can get the money together). if I do that, then a van makes sense. throw it in the back and get it out when the roads get interesting.. those French toll roads are just a means to get to the places I really want to be ;0)

A serious iron butt ride!

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick, funnily enough when I got of the train I bumped into a member of Iron Butt UK at a fuel station.. he said my ride was an average day out for them..

Did you travel home alone ?

how are the roadtec 01's holding up? just watched your first roadtec 01 video! im about to put them on my S1000R and I can't wait!

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

Enoch C I mention how impressed I am at the end of this video. They have transformed my bike especially the front.. obviously I don't have a big choice of "grippy" tyres because of the 19 inch front on my GS but after the 2300 mile trip I did on them through all conditions without so much as a wobble I can't see me putting anything else on it from now on.

@eecc17

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the feedback!

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

Enoch C no problem hope you enjoy them ✊😀

@eecc17

7 жыл бұрын

just went on my first rip . you're right. theyre great!

Like you said an epic ride. Iron but qualified! 😜

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

Reg Fleming ah! but does it qualify for a prestigious Iron Butt sticker?.. thanks for watching 👍

An epic 'days' ride, not sure why you would?? or even cut down your holiday by 3 days but i'm sure you had your reasons! Is the TAG for toll roads just for a motorcycle and who supplies it? Longest ride i have made is from Munich to Milton Keynes 750 odd miles via the ferry in about 15hrs in all on a 2001 XJR, so a few less creature comforts! Cheers

@KaiserWheelHelm

6 жыл бұрын

Made my mind up after a discussion with my mates in the bar the night before. Plus I had an Italian biker say I'd never do it. Suppose it was a bit of a personal challenge.. like you said fairly easy on a bike like the GSA. The tag is supplied by Sanef tolling (link in the description) no faffing involved with gloves, money, cards.. The Toll card is really aimed at cars but as you can see easy to use on a bike, The TAG company needs to look at making it better for bikes if i'm honest. Yeah the crazy things we do. did the Bol D'or in 95 on a RD350. that was a character building journey, not in one hit I will add. ;0)

@xjr13john

6 жыл бұрын

Oh well that explains a lot, a challenge from Italian to prove them wrong yet again, still your journey down looked fun! I forgot mention that it pissed down all the way back to my door from Munich! I have done most of the passes now, the last couple on a GS, probably the best bike for the job powering from hairpin to hairpin, a lot easier and more enjoyable than before on a sportsbike chasing the revs.

Sound at start in mono

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

MotoVin Hornet Yeah good spot... my gopro mic records in mono

Australia.

why did u leave your mates ?

@KaiserWheelHelm

7 жыл бұрын

We spoke about it the day before in the bar.. They didn't want to ride back in one day and I just wanted to do it as a personnel challenge.

@TJ-fn2ni

7 жыл бұрын

Arrrrr I see I was just was being nosey as your mates were not there and I get that well done good thing to do 💪🏻👍🏻 if your ever in Bristol bud 👍🏻

Good video ruined by the music. Why oh why do bloggers think music adds to their videos, much prefer to listen to bike.

@KaiserWheelHelm

3 жыл бұрын

Because you don't hear the bike.. you hear 1000 miles of wind noise

I did Andorra to Calais in one day on a new sv650 (no motorways) the roads are so good you don’t want to stop riding.

@KaiserWheelHelm

5 жыл бұрын

Agree fantastic roads and friendly people.. I've not been to Andorra, had a chance a few years back to go trail riding in the mountains but it fell through.. I hear its beautiful.