Don’t overthink what you need to do to the bike. You’ll enjoy it however the bike is set up. Then when you are doing the ride you can think about what is working and what isn’t for the next big trip.

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Absolutely mega excited, even though I've done it loads of times over the years as pillion it's a complete different feeling doing on my own bike foe the 1st time

Glad to see a big smile on your face Faye. When you're on tour just keep humming the song " leave all your troubles behind " and just bloody enjoy yourselves. XX..😂

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thank you Frank I'm so excited 😊

It is lovely to see how happy you are again Faye.. also how much the folk smile and love the artwork you have done for them 😊... your enthusiasm is infectious... great video.. fantastic art 😍

@fayedorantinsley578

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, I simply can't describe how it feels to see others show so much happiness with the art I do for them. ❤ I get emotional every time 😊

It's really great to see that the commission art is coming along. I'm quite sure there will be a big demand for your artistic talent. Great work, Faye. 👏👏👏👏

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thank you yes fingers crossed it keeps me ticking over 😊

I know everyone is different Faye, but I’d like to recommend luggage, we tour on our bikes, and sometimes 3 weeks at a time. Both myself and my mrs just use Kriega luggage, US30 each and that’s plenty of room for each of us. Stay in hotels and and hand wash our washing as we go .makes life so much easier for riding, and just getting up and going each day All the best for your tour , I’m sure you’ll fall in love with iit all over again, as it’s so much more different than being sat on the back of the bike 👍🏼👌

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Yes every1 has their own way of carrying their stuff, I'm brand new to touring on my own bike but Shauns been touring for 30+ years but saying that he could prob do 3 weeks with what he could fit in his pockets that's where we are massively different 🤣🤣🤣

My partner is 63 Faye and she did a tour with me this year her first time in Europe on a bike so go for it 😊

@fayedorantinsley578

24 күн бұрын

That's great 👍 you can do anything when you put your mind to it 😊

Spectacular work Faye someone loves her blues rock love it

@fayedorantinsley578

25 күн бұрын

Thank you, I do love a bit of John Lee Hooker 😊

Always lovely to see you Faye and a very talented artist with wonderful depth in your paintings. Which is very difficult to do.💯

@fayedorantinsley578

25 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊 do you paint ? 🎨

@Colin-ci5ll

25 күн бұрын

@@fayedorantinsley578 Yes i do but keep it a secret.lol😀

Nice piece of artwork faye, Hope all is well with you both Absolute pleasure to meet you at abr and hope to see you again soon Heres to next years event

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Was brilliant, can't wait to catch up again

Top notch that painting! Also, Fleetwood Mac 🤘😎👍

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thanks Danny 😊

Hi Faye, I can feel your nervous excitement lol. Wish I was going and can't wait to follow your journey. You'll be fine bikes sorted dont need anything else. Your a good little rider and it'll be the first of many I'm sure. Stevie Ps still waiting for my drawing to come back from the framers, haven't seen it since our meeting and I can't wait to get it back.

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thanks and hope they make a good job of it , really excited to do my 1st tour on my own bike 🏍 😊

@steviepaynter7456

26 күн бұрын

@@bikesandbrushes I know, it's gonna be epic

Absolutely brilliant I was listening to Rumours today while I fitted the insulation in my transit custom camper conversion today definitely one of my favorite albums of all time,your an incredible artist I really love your work and I really enjoyed the Rossi picture you did hanging in my dining room,hope you have a great time on tour ❤️👍

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thanks .. omg we are dying to do a camper conversion ourselves but thats gonna have to wait for a while 😊

good on you girl,hope all goes well with your art work.

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

Hi Faye, super excited as you guys are that your first tour is only a few weeks away. Just as a suggestion, on my cruiser i have a small plastic wrist/cruise support which i find it is ideal for longer rides. Its save you having to hold the throttle open all the time by lightly resting your palm on the shaped peace of plastic. I brought mine from eBay or amazon for less than a tenner, its great thought it might be something to consider.

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Yes we've got 1 of them but still been in the packet since we got it about 3 years ago .. mite give it a go this weekend

hi fay I'm john from Gloucestershire I used to be in a local bike club round your way and I loved st Helens every month we spent our time round the pubs great time in the 90s

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Hi John small world we live in ... we also spend our times in pubs 🤣🤣

Faye & Shaun we have been thinking of you both. Hope all is well & you are both on track for your tour. 🤔 Good luck, bon voyage from Dave & Michelle (Antibes - fly home today) 👍🇫🇷

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Hi there and thanks so much for taking the time to message we are slowly but surely getting there 😊

I am amazed at how you are able to vlog anywhere. I am so self-conscious when I vlog... I am working hard on "don't give a sh!t and do your thing" vibe. 😂 It's not easy, though. 😳 For add-ons on your bike, is your windshield high enough to prevent buffering? If not, it might be a good idea to have a taller on as it helps with posture fatigue when you go on long trips. I am happy to know Shaun is getting better! That's awesome! The painting is beautiful. Ride safe! *editing to add* If you are planning to vlog your trip, you can connect the Gopro on your helmet to a battery pack so you don't have to change the battery as often, and you can plug the one on your bike in a USB port that would connect to you bike battery. Ok, now I'm done. 😅

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Haha yeah Shaun doesn't like vlogging in public he still cringes doing it where as I'm definitely in the don't give a sh*t bracket ... yes when Shauns on a big trip he sometimes uses power banks although we just stop and start cameras so very rarely run out of battery ... hopefully giving the Rebel a big run tomorrow to test the wind protection as the fairing came with 3 different size screen parts

awesome artist you are wow !

@bikesandbrushes

19 күн бұрын

Aww thank you so much x

I think you’re probably covered Faye. Have you looked into what you legally need to carry with you on the road in France - paperwork (license and insurance etc). I think you also need to carry a hi-viz and possibly a warning triangle (you can get fold up ones). Sorry, I’m sure you have. Your art work is Awesome 😍

@bikesandbrushes

11 күн бұрын

Ohh god yeah Shaun has all that covered we have a pack we take but defo good advice for other people doing it for the 1st time

@pauldoyle9709

11 күн бұрын

@@bikesandbrushes Apologies, I’m forgetting you’ve done all this before. Still, as you say, it may prompt others.

Good fuel stop is Junction 2 M5, Asda on left right at the bottom of the slip road so ya not paying service station prices, about 100miles from your house

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Ohhh top info we'll definitely look out for that 1 thanks 😊

Battery packs 20,000mh x2 and waterproof zip bags. Also zip ties I just learnt at abr usefull! P.s always a good idea to check tyre pressure n chain slack😉

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Yes our or Shaun toolkit comprises of puncture repair , compressor, duct tape , cable ties, tools to undo every bolt on both bikes ... we always take battery packs everywhere which in the past have saved us ... although that's Shauns thing not mine 🤣🤣🤣

@mauriceridesout

26 күн бұрын

@@bikesandbrushes 👍(sound better organised than me)

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Haha not me it's all Shaun 🤣🤣

I feel your excitement 😂 I’ve been back a couple of weeks from a first European trip to France, Normandy and Brittany and it was fantastic. My bike is similar power to yours (Kawasaki Z400) and it had no problems whatsoever. I had some panniers by Hepco & Becker (c-bow fittings) They were great, but quite expensive so I am hoping to do a lot more trips to make them worth while. I also had a rucksack. My husband had the same setup on his bike. Don’t worry about riding on the other side of the road it’s really easy, especially if you are following someone. I found carry a backpack big enough to fit your jacket and gloves in so it easy to carry it around if hot and your visiting places. Also if you’re like me and don’t like carrying things in my pockets if you are going out without the bike I found having a small foldable bag/rucksack was a great ( £3 from decathlon ). They were the only things I could think of that apart from clothes, wash stuff etc that. You both deserve to have a really great time. 👍

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thank you so much , yes been on pillion abroad for 10 yrs now but this just feels like I'm starting from scratch so got a 50/50 feeling of nerves and excitement 😅

@ozzyprogdomino8815

26 күн бұрын

@@bikesandbrushes I was exactly the same. When I get to do it again, I fill the same again. The joys of being over 50 for me everything is a little bit scary until I start to do it. 😊

Nice vidio as per usual...great to see you with a red wine in your hand for a change.😅😅..keep them coming faye always cheerful and layed back..ps have you found your heated gloves yet i,m searching at moment but not sure whats best for me..

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Aww thanks, yes heated gloves are my next purchase after the tour but I've tiny hands which is the issue but hopefully i can sort some 😊

Think about carrying 5 lts of fuel due your bikes limited fuel capacity

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Yes Shauns already brought that up it's probably going to be a good idea 💡 👌

I saw a video explaining why it is wise to customize a bike to fit your body. One size does not fit all. Maybe you should look into that so you are more comfortable. It looks like there is tension on your neck and shoulders. Might be the camera position. But would make an informative video which could benefit you, and others.

@bikesandbrushes

24 күн бұрын

Yes weirdly it looks like that on camera but feels really comfortable, gonna change a few things for this weekends ride and see how i get on

How much is a commission 👍

@bikesandbrushes

26 күн бұрын

Hi feel free to email me on the address in the description 🙂