Preparing for Solo Motorcycle Trip to Norway.

Hi All
Hope your all well, sorry its been ages since my last video.
Thought I would let you know what I`m up to.
Today I have been busy packing the bike up and preparing my gear for a 2000 mile trip to Norway and back. In this video I highlight the approximate route, and the important stuff you need to take.
In the next video when I`m actually setting off I will show some more of what I am taking with me.
Please don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE, hit the BELL ICON you will then know when the trip is on to view.
Wish me a luck
See you soon
Steve :)
Grab a brew.

Пікірлер: 187

  • @Coatsey007
    @Coatsey0074 ай бұрын

    Good man, I found your video very useful, thank you. Did 5 weeks around Europe last year, after cancer treatment and now booked Turkey and back to the UK and Scottish Highlands after that. I’m ex UK, currently living in BC Canada. Keep them coming when you feel inspired mate.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @paullee6663
    @paullee6663 Жыл бұрын

    That looks like one awesome tour! Have a safe trip! Looking forward to see the videos of this one!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul, Yes really looking forward to it.

  • @paullee6663

    @paullee6663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 As a kid at 12 years old I was into fishing, and read articles in the 'fishing papers' about (Coarse) fishing in Norway. I wrote an essay as instructed about 'The country I'd most like to visit' As it happened our Headmaster saw and read my story.....He said something like 'When you get there, you'll find there is lots more to Norway than the fishing' 🙂 He was in the Tank Regiment in WWII and ran a very tough school .....He had the most beautiful Italic handwriting I have ever seen. 🙂

  • @jimbalshaw7347
    @jimbalshaw7347 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your trip pal Norway looks Epic Take care 👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do, looking forward to it 👍

  • @neilwilliams9844
    @neilwilliams9844 Жыл бұрын

    Have a great trip Steve , been following for a while, look forward to the vlogs, best of luck to you.

  • @kristianrgeberg5183
    @kristianrgeberg5183 Жыл бұрын

    Have a great trip Steve!! 😊 When you go Back fram Rysstad to Kristiansand, make sure to take a different way than the way you go up. You will be in some of the best MC area of Norway. Dont miss out by taking the same road twise 😊

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kristian was thinking about this yes... ATB Steve

  • @ExMAB4
    @ExMAB4 Жыл бұрын

    Harwich = Harridge 😂 Pronounced the same as the northern location you referred to. Stay safe and ride carefully. Looking forward to updates. 😅

  • @garyquye3636

    @garyquye3636

    Жыл бұрын

    Was going to say the same lol

  • @ExMAB4

    @ExMAB4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@garyquye3636 😆 takes a couple of shandy drinking southerners to sort those pesky northerners out eh.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ExMAB4 😂

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do, my pronunciation can be a bit shite at times.... best not have a go at Danish or Norwegian 😂

  • @BattleDadPrime
    @BattleDadPrime Жыл бұрын

    Sounds fantastic. Looking forward to updates!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks hope it will be stay tuned. 😃👍

  • @debskeith
    @debskeith Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the video(s) Steve👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Keith Me too 👍

  • @outoftheshed8407
    @outoftheshed8407 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to it bud. Safe travels.

  • @marksheppard3732
    @marksheppard3732 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck Steve; have a great trip and stay safe 👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark, will do 👍

  • @oracle302
    @oracle302 Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck really looking forward to watching your journey ~ Stay safe !

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you cant wait to set off now.

  • @paultame8785
    @paultame8785 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back on two wheels have a great trip Looking forward to seeing more videos

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul, yes a few bike vids to come this year.

  • @matthewday9898
    @matthewday9898 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy and ride safe, really looking forward to watching

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matthew.

  • @lukeb4582
    @lukeb4582 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing videos of this trip, have a wonderful time! Enjoy 😉

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Luke stay tuned 👍

  • @andyfuller724
    @andyfuller724 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see a new video Steve. Hope you have an awesome trip

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy, as it happens just got back. Vids will be up fairly soon. Takes me a bit to make em 😂👍 The trip was Awesome yes Thankyou 👍

  • @andrewmason2879
    @andrewmason2879 Жыл бұрын

    Safe journey mate looks brilliant, looking forward to your videos 👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @stevenharris7788
    @stevenharris7788 Жыл бұрын

    Really hope you enjoy your trip I will follow you looking forward to seeing your videos

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steven stay tuned 😀

  • @nickmarshall8583
    @nickmarshall8583 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Losing a stone is heck of an achievement. Good for you. Looking forward to following the trip.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nick, yes been a bit of a struggle, I`m missing cakes and pies 😋

  • @anthonygeorge5771
    @anthonygeorge5771 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back on the bike Steve. Have an epic adventure, looking forward to seeing the video's. Ride safe.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Anthony I will do.

  • @aaronrides2169
    @aaronrides2169 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck on your trip!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Aaron

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Steve. Looking forward to seeing your adventure. Norway is a beautiful country! 😀🇳🇴🏍️

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave.

  • @keithmoore3983
    @keithmoore3983 Жыл бұрын

    All the best Steve & ride safe back safer .looking forward to the videos

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @mikeroberts1990
    @mikeroberts1990 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your trip steve

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike 👍

  • @philwall5315
    @philwall5315 Жыл бұрын

    Loved your camping with the bike sketches! This looks great! Glad to see you on air! Hey from Wales!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Phil, yes I hope its going to be a great trip.

  • @paulbazeley2190
    @paulbazeley2190 Жыл бұрын

    Really looking forward to seeing this one mate, ride safe out there!!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul Will do 👍

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck, mate, and looking forward to following your adventure. That's a lot of miles in a short time 😂

  • @bigjohnsen1
    @bigjohnsen1 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back and looking forward to seeing your new adventure, I've a lot of family in Norway so this has an added interest to me 👍👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christian I hope I can do it justice for you 👍

  • @bigjohnsen1

    @bigjohnsen1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 I've no doubt that it will be great just like all your others 👍

  • @M4BoarBiker
    @M4BoarBiker Жыл бұрын

    I've turned green with jealousy, lol .. i have always wanted to go to Norway. Looking forward to watching these vids. Have a great time.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting, Saturday cant come quick enough now 😀👍

  • @markcobb2058
    @markcobb2058 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Steve, can’t believe I’ve only just discovered you but it’s a brilliant discovery. Really looking forward to Part 2 of your trip mate. Take care & ride safely xx

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark it’s up and rolling now. 😃👍

  • @runevetland1624
    @runevetland1624 Жыл бұрын

    Bye Oxford rubber roll,it isy to put on the tank, protect the painting of the tank, save it from scratces mark from the staps on your tank if you use this - Have a blast in my contry !

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rune looking forward to visiting.

  • @SuperDannyboy1974
    @SuperDannyboy1974 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Steve looks like an adventure in the making! Ride safe. Dan 👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Always looking for my next Adventure, thanks Dan.

  • @yorkshiretink3188
    @yorkshiretink3188 Жыл бұрын

    Well done on weight loss Steve 💪.. Your trip looks fantastic, Can't wait to see your adventure unfold, have a great time mate!... Safe travels... 👍🤟🤟🍻🍻🍻🤟🤟

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.... Yes im really looking forward to it and quite excited about getting going now.... ATB Steve

  • @stevebroadbent7487
    @stevebroadbent7487 Жыл бұрын

    good luck and well done for losing a stone ,not easy!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve

  • @marksteen14
    @marksteen14 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, been a few years but have just caught up with you again. I went from Portstewart, N. Ireland to Norway last June, travelled over to Newcastle/Amsterdam ferry then same as you to Hirtshalls. I then travelled overnight to Bergen and went from there to Bodo for another ferry to Lofoten islands, then back home via Sweden and Finland. 4300 miles in 17 days, best trip ever. Pity you didn’t get up to Lofoten, you would not have wanted to leave! Thanks for reminding me how wonderful Norway is, look forward to watching your next adventure. Best, Mark

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark that sounded like a fantastic trip. I was pretty maxed out on the time I could take off, especially without the better half. Definitely will return 😃👍

  • @the_grumpybiker
    @the_grumpybiker Жыл бұрын

    Take it easy Steve! Hope you have an amazing trip mate. Enjoy it. Im off to Spain this year for my first overseas bike trip. Best of luck with it.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou, have a great trip to Spain..

  • @geedee4
    @geedee4 Жыл бұрын

    isn’t half the fun the planning? making lists, plans and dreams. Have a great trip!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    It Is yes I quite enjoy that aspect. Thankyou I will.

  • @tar1834
    @tar1834 Жыл бұрын

    Well done on shedding the timber Steve, being fitter on the bike will help with the time in the saddle. I was only looking at planning a Norway trip on the Tiger earlier this week, so can't wait to see the vids. I hear in 2026 the Newcastle to Norway ferry will operate again!! Safe travels. 🐅 Tim

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim, yes well chuffed about losing my stone, feel better for it. Hope that ferry does open up again.

  • @SkilledBiker999
    @SkilledBiker999 Жыл бұрын

    Safe trip pal 🏍💨💨

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou 👍

  • @blackiesmisadventures3413
    @blackiesmisadventures3413 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, I live in Burnley and climb up Pendle Hill often I’m a camping biker myself, good to see you back at it.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks yes Had a bit of time off, I actually twisted my knee in the car park just before I set off up Pendle Hill. Spilt a hot coffee whilst driving, and slipped and fell out of the van. It wasnt a good day said to myself just go home you will be safer... saving that one for Halloween I think 😂

  • @anthonymurray5690
    @anthonymurray569010 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the Video sorry I not been on here for a while nice to watch your videos I appreciate the effort in making them you always inspire me thanks Steve

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Pal, no worries. You get out more than me by a long shot. Have you thought about doing some vids. Would be interesting to know how you find and get to your great spots. All the best Steve 👍

  • @davidsanderson1891
    @davidsanderson1891 Жыл бұрын

    hi steve great to see you back mate and looking good and healthy .this is going to be a fantastic trip and we are looking forward to seeing your adventure.[just informed wife ].so take care mate and let the adventure start .old dave

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave, yes feeling better for what I’ve been doing lately. Good to have lost the pounds. Roll on Saturday 😃👍

  • @marcusisacson
    @marcusisacson Жыл бұрын

    I'm doing the same, for the first time this year but for the like 7th time totally since I discovered the absolute beautiful and spectacular nature in Norway. I will go on Thursday 25th and are back in Gothenburg the 28th of May. I know I have much shorter distance to Norway but I really think you should in some way have prioritized to see much more of Norway! You will not even go to the midwestern part called Vestlandet where there are unlimited miles of amazing roads 😉

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marcus yes really looking forward to it but have nine days max... my planned route I thought about a lot. I have a feeling after this trip I will return as often as i can.

  • @GaryPeckham
    @GaryPeckham Жыл бұрын

    Wondered when the bike trips would start again! Van is great but live the bike! Safe trip!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @mtn-tiger
    @mtn-tiger Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Norway, looking forward to following your trip.☺ If I were to offer a tip, it would be to be a little flexible on which route you take when you arrive in Kristiansand, follow the good weather ahead to force a trip west. And of course take a day or 3 extra! Good trip!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the tip much appreciated.

  • @johnakyle5908
    @johnakyle5908 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy Steve . Great to do something you you’ve been wanting to do for years . The bike,s looking sweet. I’d probably have to make a video myself if I was away for 9 days , I’d be talking to myself otherwise, loose the plot a bit ..

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, If Im honest I rather enjoy my own company... and you always get a chat with somebody out there. Its weird but making a vid is kind of like not being on your own anyway.... hard to explain 😅

  • @permyklebust5353
    @permyklebust5353 Жыл бұрын

    Twice-a-day actially, ferry from L. To Lauvik - and then Stavanger leaves L. 08:10 and 15:10, according to timetable-app EnTur ! Then you could make a drive to Kristiansand along the coast when going back !

  • @chriswild2458
    @chriswild2458 Жыл бұрын

    Very good was that , just filled in the application for the health card on the strength of it, hello from Macclesfield 👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris after mentioning about the GHIC card, I have found out from a viewer that it doesn't cover Norway.. I also have extensive travel insurance with health care just in case. Macclesfield were neighbours.

  • @chriswild2458

    @chriswild2458

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 yes I saw that Norway wasn’t covered on the form , I am planning a Spain trip on my Africa twin , Yep neighbours I served my apprenticeship in hazel grove and attended Stockport college ( well the nelson quite a bit )

  • @battsonbikes1919
    @battsonbikes1919 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Steve, you can catch a ferry from Eemshaven (North of Groninden,Holland) straight to Kristiansand, Norway. Cut out all that grinding to get to Norway ,well worth it, cheaper than the petrol to get there and save a day or so on traveling...

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip 👍

  • @permyklebust5353
    @permyklebust5353 Жыл бұрын

    Ifyou take the ferry from Lysebotn to Lauvik…. You Will pass by the PulpitRock (Prekestolen) about halfway to Lauvik !

  • @permyklebust5353
    @permyklebust5353 Жыл бұрын

    Dont worry, Thea take debet- and creder-cards everywhere in NORWAY - have a Nice trip to Lysebotn. By-the-way there is a ferry from L. to Stavanger once every dag !

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Tips Per.

  • @nigelbush7255
    @nigelbush7255 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Steve I’ve subscribed and am looking forward to your adventures as I want to ride Norway in 2024 but as I live in Sweden it’s not quite as many miles as you will be doing so I wish you all the best ride safe . Ps Norway is very expensive so don’t be surprised by how much stuff costs , and take good rain gear your need it 😂

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nigel for subbing, much appreciated. I think I'm prepared for the expensive bit 😬weather is looking pretty good for when im going....but they could be wrong....normally are. wet weather gear packed.

  • @tshansen
    @tshansen Жыл бұрын

    Hope you will have luck with the weather 👏🏻🔥 long trip but the Lysebotn is really worth it! Ride safe mate, cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching your to blame for me wanting to go to Lysebotn absolutely fantastic videography. I applaud your hard work. I’ve recently subscribed to you. Really looking forward to this trip. Looks like I’m in for good weather I think as well 😎👍 ATB Steve

  • @tshansen

    @tshansen

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 Haha, it’s my fault, well… let’s hope you will thank me after the trip is done then 😂 Cheers

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tshansen Thank you 👍

  • @jameschadwick1118
    @jameschadwick1118 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Steve I’m really looking forward to seeing this trip, I love your videos and you’ve inspired me to wild camp on my bike. I’m off round Scotland in July for a 5 day 1200mile trip with Steak 🥩 😆 From Sunny Saddleworth which is not to far from you. I’ll be on my Yamaha FZ800. Good luck, I’ve traveled a large portion of the Baltic region and loved every part Kind regards James

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Have a fantastic trip James, cant beat a wild camp in Scotland.. beware the midge tho. wack em with the steak 😂

  • @suebt8794
    @suebt8794 Жыл бұрын

    Have you ever done anything like this before Steve? Stay safe out there and we will follow you!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sue yes a few times before... never in Denmark and Norway tho.

  • @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729
    @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 Жыл бұрын

    That bike looks massive for an 850, happy travels

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a big ol bike from the front view.... I love it loads of weather protection, great tank range and a hell of a lot cheaper than the 1250.

  • @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729

    @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 I have the F900 XR, cracking little bike but not the comfiest after a couple of hours in the saddle.

  • @PillSharks
    @PillSharks Жыл бұрын

    I’ll look forward to this Steve, Ride safe mate. The port of Harwich is pronounced Harich if that makes sense! Lol

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pill, Harich yes thanks 😊 👍

  • @geirutsola1112
    @geirutsola1112 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I have just noticed your video and become a subscriber👍from Rysstad to Lysebotn please look out for 🐑sheep, if they stand in the driveway they don’t move. Drive carefully and have fun 😁

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Tip Geir, I’m really looking forward to riding over there, I will be in Norway 🇳🇴 tomorrow 😎😃👍

  • @geirutsola1112

    @geirutsola1112

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome 😁

  • @BMCMOTOUK
    @BMCMOTOUK Жыл бұрын

    Great video Steve. I've just done a tour of Europe with my mate but I'm planning on doing solo tours next as I'll probably enjoy it more and your video has been useful, especially with the health care card which I've now applied fir, something I should have got before I done the tour but thankfully I didn't need any medical attention lol. All the best, Sean

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Have a great trip Sean, thanks for watching 👍

  • @BMCMOTOUK

    @BMCMOTOUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 thanks Steve

  • @kyndrydspyryt3867
    @kyndrydspyryt3867 Жыл бұрын

    I really think you should use the opportunity to go further north in Norway and explore more of the fjords and do the Trollstigen road etc!!..... But I suppose you've already left now!....

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Not leaving until Saturday, pretty much booked all my route. Only got the nine days would love to go up all the way north. Maybe on another trip hopefully 😎👍

  • @patrickevans8940
    @patrickevans8940 Жыл бұрын

    Have a great trip steve Safe riding

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Patrick

  • @phildivalerio
    @phildivalerio Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic trip! A little note: Pulpit Rock isn't at Kjerag. It's further in the fjord (north side). Kjerag is the place with a rock lodged in the cliffside. I live not too far from there and know it well. I've walked the mountain many times. Your ride north from Kristiansand is very beautiful. I drove that route about a month ago. Enjoy the ride!!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Phil do you know if the road to Lysebotn is open

  • @phildivalerio

    @phildivalerio

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 It was opened the 20th of May.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    @@phildivalerio Thanks Phil, has the road still go the snow walls on it the one from Rysstad ?

  • @phildivalerio

    @phildivalerio

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 Probably lower now, but there will still be snow around. Enjoy the ride! I've never gone down the hairpins to Lysebotn. Believe it or not, they organize bicycle race up that road every year. Mind boggling.

  • @johnchalker2915
    @johnchalker2915 Жыл бұрын

    We did Norway last year and live Manchester area like you , our journey was , hull to Rotterdam then ride to north of Holland and catch emshaven to Kristiansand in the afternoon. It’s a new ferry crossing and saves mega motorway miles . Just a thought . All the best .

  • @geedee4

    @geedee4

    Жыл бұрын

    how much did the ferry cost?

  • @johnchalker2915

    @johnchalker2915

    Жыл бұрын

    @@geedee4 £137.50

  • @geedee4

    @geedee4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnchalker2915 thanks … pleasantly surprised at that price. Cheers bud!

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah well all booked now, a few people have mentioned this now. Originally I was going to to across and up through Sweden then back down through Denmark... But for time allowed i plumped for this route. All about the journey 👍

  • @johnchalker2915

    @johnchalker2915

    Жыл бұрын

    Just watch speed limit in Holland is only 60mph or 100kph now it’s very tedious for a long stint .

  • @rideinthenature
    @rideinthenature Жыл бұрын

    Hy, why do you not catch the ferry from Emshaven? Its very closer as Kristiansand!

  • @ewanhunter9744
    @ewanhunter9744Ай бұрын

    Hi Steve, i am very envious of you doing your trip, i have looked, but that's as far as it went. Now, watching your videos has given me a pust. Have you got your route on a GPX file? If so would bw willing to share it with me? Thanks. EH

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Ай бұрын

    Hi no sorry but I think on the beginning of the vid I show the route, 👍

  • @brianmcbain6997
    @brianmcbain6997 Жыл бұрын

    Avoid circumnavigating Hamburg like the plague. Take the ferry across the River Elbe west of Hamburg. It will be the best 5€ you ever spent. Have a great trip🤠

  • @XLV750RD01

    @XLV750RD01

    Жыл бұрын

    This! Take the ferry from Wischhafen to Glückstadt. Saves a little over 100km and takes only about 25 minutes.

  • @iainwalkingshaw1006
    @iainwalkingshaw1006 Жыл бұрын

    Your video reminded me i need to renew my health card. Just applied online and states the global health card is not valid in norway iceland and lichtenstein, you need seperate travel insurance mate. 👍

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Aah must check that, I have got a really extensive Travel insurance as well, just in case with healthcare. Thanks for pointing this out Iain 👍

  • @iainwalkingshaw1006

    @iainwalkingshaw1006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 It was more for other viewers benefit as you were covered. Who do you use for travel insurance I have always just risked it but really should get some. Looking forward to the next instalments 👍

  • @Hutchys-Adventure-Tours
    @Hutchys-Adventure-Tours Жыл бұрын

    I'm making the same trip but a little different. We get the same ferry to the hook of Holland, but we then get another ferry from Eden Germany to Kristiansand we leave home Friday night and land in Norway Sunday morning

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Have a great trip, It was a bit of a slog through Netherlands, Germany and Denmark might do it that way next time. How much did the Emden to Kristiansand cost you?

  • @Hutchys-Adventure-Tours

    @Hutchys-Adventure-Tours

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 I believe it was about £900 for both ferries. It might have been just over that I'm looking forward to watching your films now

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Hutchys-Adventure-Tours Thanks for the info much appreciated. I’ve nearly finished my first episode. 👍

  • @Hutchys-Adventure-Tours

    @Hutchys-Adventure-Tours

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 i leave on the 30th and return on the 22nd so hoping to pick up some tips. we plan to head straight to Nordkapp and then spend time coming down the coast road

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Hutchys-Adventure-Tours That will be a brilliant trip👍

  • @irishflyer6377
    @irishflyer6377 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, you may want to change the GB to a UK sticker on your number plate. So petty but some board traffic cop might have a go

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip Irish.

  • @keithmcbain243
    @keithmcbain243 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t ride through the middle of Hamburg.Instead there is a small car ferry further west crossing the river Elbe.Quicker and better route.

  • @NomadSweden
    @NomadSweden Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great trip. Safe travels. (Sweden next time? :) )

  • @MarkJames61

    @MarkJames61

    Жыл бұрын

    Sweden ain't Norway 😊

  • @NomadSweden

    @NomadSweden

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarkJames61 for sure. Sweden is gravel and forest paradise.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    If I’d have had more time I would’ve come back that way 👍

  • @mrdee1986
    @mrdee198611 ай бұрын

    Great video really enjoyed it and the port is pronounced HARICH the W is silent as far as I know 😂

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    11 ай бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @Halloweenkieran
    @Halloweenkieran Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your adventure, Stephen What bike are you doing on? 🏍️🏍️🏍️👍

  • @Two_Wheel_Trips
    @Two_Wheel_Trips Жыл бұрын

    Good luck Steve. Always fancied this trip myself. Are you taking tent?

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I was, but changed my mind. Denmark and Norway have these great Camping Huts on sites... relatively inexpensive the time I'm going. Plus when I booked there was still snow up where I'm heading so decided on the easier option.. and less to carry.

  • @Two_Wheel_Trips

    @Two_Wheel_Trips

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 fair enough have a great trip.

  • @twistbase
    @twistbase Жыл бұрын

    Great video! What are the laws for aftermarket exhausts in Norway? Do motorcyclists get pulled over a lot in Norway?

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi not sure on this one to be honest, my exhaust not really that loud, so I never gave it a thought. Only saw one copper on the way out of Kristiansand 👍

  • @roadwarrior8560
    @roadwarrior85603 ай бұрын

    Nice 1 Steve, don't know how I missed this, something to watch now and catch up on, you are so organised! 3 questions, how did you lose the weight and what tyres are those and were they good?

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi did a bit of hiking gym and watched my calories. The tyres are Bridgestone battlax adventure think the number is A41. Great tyres 👍

  • @ExMAB4
    @ExMAB4 Жыл бұрын

    Surprised you chose the Harwich ferry and didn't save yourself a mint going down to Kent for Folkestone tunnel /Dover ferries. The ride from Calais is not far to Hook of Holland. Much much cheaper and quicker when you factor in the long overnight ferry. Dover is a 2.5 hour ride from Harwich 😮 I think you can ride to Holland in about 2 hours from Calais. The gap between Hawich and Holland is very wide compared to 21 mile distance of channel tunnel. The Honda CB500X will be a perfect mount for the task in hand. Edit - BMW 😮 What was I thinking.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    yes it is a bit more expensive, just didn't fancy the extra slog up from France. I will be doing about 360 miles from hook of Holland to top of Germany on that day. just fancied seeing what an overnight ferry would be like.

  • @ExMAB4

    @ExMAB4

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@stevebutler7156 Thanks for reply. Looking forward to see your progress 😊

  • @loneridar
    @loneridar Жыл бұрын

    Give it socks brother

  • @gazoutdoors7525
    @gazoutdoors752510 ай бұрын

    congrats on the weight loss buddy, glad your back at it

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Gaz

  • @PLRMoto
    @PLRMoto Жыл бұрын

    The uk health card doesn’t give you the same cover as the UK. It brings down the cost in some countries, some stuff is free, but it isn’t valid in countries like Norway and such. Always make sure you have travel insurance or you could end up with a big medical bill.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep all prepared 👍

  • @johanswede8200
    @johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын

    BEWARE OF THE RAIN...

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    been looking at the long range weather forecast seems I'm going to be lucky, but if not got the gear.

  • @marcusisacson

    @marcusisacson

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, you seem to have picked the perfect week weatherwise 👍

  • @dermotleeson1348
    @dermotleeson1348 Жыл бұрын

    What's your mileage on your bike, and how many miles is your trip,? Cheers

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dermot it’s done 5500 miles before I left the other, on return add about another 2000 ish to it 👍

  • @dermotleeson5290

    @dermotleeson5290

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebutler7156 keep safe bud god bless

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dermotleeson5290 Thankyou I’m just sailing across to Norway 🇳🇴 as I type 😎👍

  • @kevinoshea2870
    @kevinoshea2870 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds fucking amazing. I want to do my bike test.. I want a triumph tiger 😊

  • @stej101
    @stej101 Жыл бұрын

    brrr..

  • @alexmorgan3435
    @alexmorgan3435 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome back, Was wondering what had happened to you. Well done on shifting some weight. It's gotta to be good for being comfortable on and riding your bike. You might try intermittent fasting which many people now do eg RichyVida. You eat say in a 6 hour window but fast the other 18 hours just have plain tea, coffee or water. it cleanses your body as your body get rid of all the toxins and old cells and tissues. I tend to eat in a window 5pm - 8pm but low carb no sugar. I do resistance training as well - stretching a bit of weights. It keeps me slim and strong. Means I can ride my bike for longer all day comfort. Very few aches and pains. Cut out all he processed crap foods if you are eating any pies, pizzas, bread, breakfast cereals, oats grains and eat proper food meat eggs oily fish sardines mackerel lots of leafy greens broccoli brussel sprouts, salads, avocados, tomatoes, beetroot, pumpkin seeds. If you are going to eat carbs then new potatoes. Stay away from sugary fruit as well like bananas, pineapples, mangoes. Berries are ok, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. You want to keep your blood sugar levels at moderate levels, not have huge spikes caused by eating sugar and carbs. Anyway way less of the diet stuff. Did you know there is now a ferry from Eemshaven in Holland to Kristiansand in Norway? Saves riding up through Germany and Denmark. Norway is stunning. Be sure to pack your wet weather gear. Have a great trip.

  • @stevebutler7156

    @stevebutler7156

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the info very much appreciated 👍