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Traveling solo to Ireland with my bike

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This week, Saffy Sprocket decided to book a last-minute ferry trip to Ireland with my motorcycle. Find out how I got on.
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  • @SaffySprocket
    @SaffySprocket2 жыл бұрын

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  • @speedfinder1
    @speedfinder12 жыл бұрын

    Good effort and 10/10 for spontaneity on this one! 😁😁 As a chap aged the other side of 55 myself, I long for those long forgotten days when I could sleep on the floor of a cross channel Ferry without the need of medical assistance to get up again! 🙄 I'll be watching out for next Sunday's edition!

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're not missing anything, the floor was mega gross

  • @speedfinder1

    @speedfinder1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket 🤢🤢🤣

  • @nealeburgess6756

    @nealeburgess6756

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. I am the wrong side of 67, but I'm still game to sleep on the floor if it gives the chance to go on a bike trip!

  • @limatwotango6964

    @limatwotango6964

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sleeping on the ferry floor tip….I used to take out the back protector and lay that under my hips as I slept on my side😴

  • @seanmcmahon4942
    @seanmcmahon49422 жыл бұрын

    My heart stopped just for a moment when that car driver in the Saab started to pull out in front of you. You reacted quickly. Well done. Loved the post. Cant wait for the next one.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahahaha yeh, my heart stopped at the time too!!!!!

  • @jamesjohnson-lb4vx
    @jamesjohnson-lb4vx2 жыл бұрын

    I toured Ireland when I was 14 with my dad on his 79 bonneville he rebuilt. One of my happiest memories with him. Cant wait to give my kids the same experiences (we also had the rat packs :) )

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah what a wonderful memory

  • @twotiretirade4624
    @twotiretirade46242 жыл бұрын

    Ireland is one of my most favorite places, lived there from the states for about 3 months a few years ago. The landscape is gorgeous boarding epic but the phenomenal people there make the place wondrous. With that said, traffic in Dublin is what made me loose most of my hair. Keep riding, more importantly keep living that no regrets life.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, the people are insanely kind

  • @donalharrington6462

    @donalharrington6462

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank u brother for the kind words on our wee island. Door's always open for our 🇺🇸 brethren

  • @donalharrington6462

    @donalharrington6462

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket if you've the aid Atlantic way on yer scope again look us up. I'll point you in the right direction

  • @davrac2008
    @davrac20082 жыл бұрын

    In Ireland N is novice driver, similar to a R plate in N.Ireland (restricted) you have to display it for 2 years after passing your test. MPH tp KPH divide MPH by 5 and multiply answer x3. Love it that you completely winged it.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahahha yeh! I had never heard of it before

  • @derrickmurphy7729

    @derrickmurphy7729

    2 жыл бұрын

    You mean mph divide by 3 and multiply by 5.

  • @AlainnCorcaigh

    @AlainnCorcaigh

    13 күн бұрын

    divide km by 8 and multiply by 5

  • @donlive2758
    @donlive2758 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you passed through my home town waterford..

  • @MrNgorman
    @MrNgorman Жыл бұрын

    Well done on your trip, I do this journey by bike about three times a year, but travelling in the opposite direction, my biggest tip would be to book yourself a cabin for your trip on the Ferry, they're not expensive and you can have a comfortable rest as well as a shower before setting off on the next leg of your journey, much nicer than a dirty floor....

  • @bernardthompson1888
    @bernardthompson18882 жыл бұрын

    That was the The Irish sea you were crossing not the Atlantic, that would have been a very long journey! You'll love Ireland, have a ball. You'll have to get used to the tractors. Should be able to change your digital speedo to Kph, Approx values 30mph =50 kph, 40mph =60kph, 50mph=80kph, 60mph =100kph and 75 =120 kph. N is for Novice driver, same as the P plate in the UK. Enjoy

  • @colinevans5818
    @colinevans58182 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. The best adventures are the ones that haven’t been planned. Ireland is gorgeous too . Hope you had fun 😊

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did! and Thank you so much :D

  • @johntolley1111
    @johntolley11112 жыл бұрын

    You just have to love Saffy.You are heading in the right direction and Bantry bay is a really lovely area good food and drink and lovely people.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much and yeh I wish I had more time to explore Ireland to be honest 😭🙏

  • @stuartmoles843
    @stuartmoles8432 жыл бұрын

    Good for you, my family are in Wexford, Dublin to Kinsale is quite a journey.

  • @jimbalshaw7347
    @jimbalshaw73472 жыл бұрын

    Saffy that's the best way to do a trip decide on the last minuet you think to long on it you keep finding reasons not to go ! Never lose your Enthusiasm its so refreshing 👍👍 Ride Safe

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true!

  • @garyhope0103
    @garyhope01032 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing the rest of these videos, Ireland may well be my next trip.....loving the way you are just 'winging' this one too

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best way! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @afitz5797
    @afitz57972 жыл бұрын

    Oh how i wish i had been cruising through Dublin that day, lol. I could at least have sent you in the right direction. Great vid, can't wait for the next one

  • @feckinegit3773
    @feckinegit37732 жыл бұрын

    N plates on a car stands for Novice, N plates have to be displayed on your car for first 2 years after passing driving test

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooooh I thought it was like an L plate

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.93712 жыл бұрын

    The adventure begins, three days to get lost and one day to find a way home. Saffy gives new meaning to "round-a-bout" to find the farm. Glad you had a fun beginning! Take care and have a sunny week ahead.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @mikep.9371

    @mikep.9371

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket And thank you for being you and sharing real life with us Saffy

  • @thewelshhobbit6105
    @thewelshhobbit61052 жыл бұрын

    Priceless, you do make me chuckle. Last minute trips with little planning are often the best ones. Even the ad at the start had me chuckling, and that never happens. Can’t wait for the next instalment and to see what chaos ensues. Keep up the brilliant content.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @JW-ym5yb
    @JW-ym5yb2 жыл бұрын

    Well you are off on a true adventure! Thanks for taking us along again.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️ glad you enjoyed the video

  • @michaelrandle4128
    @michaelrandle41282 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found safe harbour for the night Saffron , done that ferry trip on the bike a few times, I always find it disorientating , best thing is to get off the ferry, find a cafe, drink coffee and regroup, give yourself time to sit and think what next, I think there should be a thing called ferry lag.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! I certainly think it was a bit disorientating to go from napping on the floor to hitting Dublin

  • @markdunne5896
    @markdunne58962 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you coming over to Ireland saffy as that is where I'm from really looking forward to nexts weeks video to see how you get on and hopefully you got to ride some of the wild Atlantic way and injoy what Ireland has to offer bikes

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't get too excited 😅 the trip went very very very badly

  • @markdunne5896

    @markdunne5896

    2 жыл бұрын

    😩😩😩 that doesn't sound to good

  • @patrickwatters7555
    @patrickwatters7555 Жыл бұрын

    N plate = New drivers. Just passed their test, There is a way to change your digital speedo to Kilometers, pressing and holding one or two of the buttons on the dash The tractor, well, it's Ireland.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll have to have a look on how to change my speedo ahaha

  • @helenaville5939

    @helenaville5939

    11 ай бұрын

    It was a construction site digger, not a tractor. But, well, you're English.

  • @harrymc9263
    @harrymc92632 жыл бұрын

    Your first impressions of Ireland (MPH to KPH, what's a N plate) remind me of a friend who after coming back from a holiday in Spain was traveling to Dublin the next week. So took their "Spanish euros" to the post office to get them changed for "Irish euros". To be honest I probably wouldn't have taken my passport.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahahahhahah, please tell me you bullied him with a ridiculous name like EuroSpan after that

  • @seanorrick8921
    @seanorrick89212 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on becoming one of 3 motovloggers that I drop everything I'm doing in order to see ur latest video. I'm shipping my bike over the pond next spring to explore all my ancestors stomping grounds. England, Ireland and Scotland. Keep laughing Saffy!!!

  • @VinCent-xy5lg

    @VinCent-xy5lg

    2 жыл бұрын

    You quite clearly don’t know anything about the UK, there’s some good roads in Wales, a country on the left of England if you want to get your map out.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so so much!

  • @markchristianson8178
    @markchristianson8178 Жыл бұрын

    Close call with that white car good braking . Your ferries are bigger than are ferries here on the BC west coast . Keep up the great job !!

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    Жыл бұрын

    So true 😂😂😂😂

  • @robertdaley1194
    @robertdaley11942 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saffy,some years back I read Jupiter’s Travels by Ted Simon,he travelled on a Triumph Tiger in 45 countries from 1973 to 1977 (also did a follow up journey)also an audio book.A brill window into what the world was like then.Bless all adventurers and vloggers.❤️

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I havent but I'll have to check it out

  • @9101201
    @91012012 жыл бұрын

    I just found Your channel, Looks like a nice place to visit. Be safe

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ welcome aboard

  • @MrPilgrim609
    @MrPilgrim609 Жыл бұрын

    Kinsale is a beautiful little town. Bought my now wife’s engagement ring there in 1998 when we were staying near Timoleague.. Suzuki RF 900RR at the time. Good days👍🏻

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @WideAppeal
    @WideAppeal2 жыл бұрын

    I think you'll find that was the Irish Sea rather than the Atlantic. Well done on the vlog.

  • @mryorkshire3623
    @mryorkshire36237 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @theredhairedchild944
    @theredhairedchild9449 ай бұрын

    L is for learner. Before you pass your full drivers test. N means you’ve passed your full drivers licence test but are still considered a Novice for 2 years and thereby need to display that 😊

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    9 ай бұрын

    We have P for pass, but it's not mandatory!

  • @thecivvie
    @thecivvie2 жыл бұрын

    N plates are new drivers. They have past their test and have to display the Numpty plate for 2 years. Love your outlook. Thanks for the great video

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @thecivvie

    @thecivvie

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket hopefully you will get back. If you do, there is a coffee or a Guinness waiting for you in Connemara

  • @thewanderingscaleyback
    @thewanderingscaleyback11 ай бұрын

    You weren’t sleeping like a pauper…..you were sleeping Squaddie Style😁

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    11 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣 gotta sleep where you gotta sleep 😴😴😴😴😴

  • @scottmorris18
    @scottmorris182 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video Saffy, getting lost at the road works 3 times I laughed at that,I done the same thing ,you convince yourself I going the right way but end up back were you are glad I wasn't alone lol, Rocket was thinking what are we doing been down this way before, you both do so so well Rocket getting on Adventures and home safe and sound, and yourself being bald and giving it ago showing all your videos, you both lift the spirits of your sprockets my name for fans of you and Rocket, stay safe thank you again 😀 😊 x

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahahahahaha it proper annoyed me 😅😅😅

  • @bikergnerd5047
    @bikergnerd50472 жыл бұрын

    I recently started watching your vlogs and the adventure is calling to me. I passed my bike test in January and have my dream bike now and so excited to go exploring with her. Sadly no spurr of the moment trips I can see due to having a little but definitely had some wake up have a free day lets explore though I end up time watching. Have a trip to Wales planned though and by that I mean I have booked it off work, have someone for my little and that's as far as I've got.

  • @AR-iu9jv
    @AR-iu9jv Жыл бұрын

    The Topaz station as you leave the port is good...also do a wide range of coffee from Africa ( or they used too )

  • @nickclarkuk
    @nickclarkuk2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making such a fun video. You're very brave setting off with almost no planning!! And then managing to be calm enough to sleep on the boat.

  • @bluebell1166
    @bluebell11662 жыл бұрын

    The fast ferry is only 2 hours, no point trying to sleep. You will likely need some waterproofs

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wasn't on the swift on the way there, it was 3 hours and I got a decent 90 minute nap in

  • @jasontownsend1614
    @jasontownsend16142 жыл бұрын

    Well, you won't be the first and you won't be the last to make those mistakes so well done saffy, keep going girl you're doing ok

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahahah too true :) thank you so much ❤️

  • @stefankaz53
    @stefankaz532 жыл бұрын

    Saffy, It's the Irish sea, you cross from Holyhead to Dublin. Bless. Stef

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    No clue how I get lost all the time 🥲

  • @andrewwhybrow5819
    @andrewwhybrow58192 жыл бұрын

    Last time I went to Ireland was 2005, you've just inspired me to get back there soon...... Yeah I take wrong turns all the time, it just adds to the adventure 😀

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get it doooooooooone

  • @nigelmtb
    @nigelmtb2 жыл бұрын

    The ferry to Dublin doesn't go near the Atlantic, bless you! That one is the Irish Sea. Nice job and the NordVPN ad was terrific.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea how I manage to get lost so often

  • @christopherfisk2947
    @christopherfisk29472 жыл бұрын

    U should only be using engine cut out switch in emergency’s. Little tip for u

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Every stop is an emergency whe you're lazy 🤣🤣🤣

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff15512 жыл бұрын

    Hey saffron ,Ireland's great isn't it ,oh and going the wrong way makes the adventure ye 👍 take care X stay safe xx 🍀

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahahaha It's a great place to visit!

  • @timjkiely
    @timjkiely2 жыл бұрын

    Next time your in southern Ireland let me know will met for a coffee. Brilliant video as always

  • @bobcatbanzai275
    @bobcatbanzai2752 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed your trip round Ireland. If you have not been to the Isle of Man it is worth a trip. You can come when it is busy with racing or outside the racing it is nice and relaxing. Let me know and can point you in the right direction. Cheers

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isle of Man is on my to visit list! I really want to head over soon! It looks like a great place to visit

  • @bobcatbanzai275

    @bobcatbanzai275

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok please keep me posted and if you plan to visit and can do a ride out if that suits. Cheers

  • @TeezerDriz
    @TeezerDriz2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video Saffy & Mr Sprocket. I'm looking forward to your next video 🥳

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so so much :D

  • @zenmoto369
    @zenmoto3692 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Saffy! I've watched probably 80% of your videos the other day, and for some reason I just went on my first moto camping trip. Only 70 miles away, but definitely a new experience, it was amazing! And actually much harder than it looks, you must be paid for that much effort :D Only the straping on the luggage took me good 40 minutes :D If you think your bike is not perfect for touring and you laught now looking back at your older setup, now imagine a modern cruiser style bike with a removed pillion seat, on its place a bolter wooden base for top boxes. The top box is from an old power tool, if I have to guess around 15L +/- 2. And I just strap a big backpack on top, with bits straped to the bag. I've myself filmed the trip, might try to put a video. Cannot even imagine, the feeling to be on tips as much as you, and without any previous experience, you just jumped on the bike. Keep the good work and one day we might meet on the road! Love and peace! Martin.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahahah that sounds so much fun to be fair! You get much faster at loading up with every trip. I usually have certain things permanently packed up now, like my rations and TP, all permanently live inside my luggage inners, so now all I need to pack is my clothes and camera gear after its charged, throw the tent on and boom, good to go!

  • @Keith24GB

    @Keith24GB

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket Just don't keep your sleeping bag caged up all the time, or it will not give you the rated warmth.

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor152 жыл бұрын

    An unplanned riding adventure from Saffy? Off course we're not going to miss it, starting with this 1st episode. Can't wait for more, well done Saffy! 👍👍

  • @annbullock7622
    @annbullock76222 ай бұрын

    I had to laugh, we've all done this , I've been out of Dublin port lots of times and still have to concentrate so don't feel bad, they is two main routes m50 or go through the city. come out go left to a roundabout go right keep the river on your left after about a mile or so go left over a bridge then right the river now is on the right keep on this till you eventually go left on the n4 to m4. or out of port follow m50 signs, love the video content

  • @MOTODANS
    @MOTODANS2 жыл бұрын

    Never been to Ireland before. Looking forward to these episodes! Looked like you had some trip there after the ferry, haha! It is all part of the adventure

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, the trip goes all down hill from here 🤣😭😭😭

  • @combatwombat71
    @combatwombat716 ай бұрын

    Some of that trip looked very familiar to me... namely the A55! As far as an Ireland trip goes, I Googled the ferry prices once 😅

  • @princenbr
    @princenbr Жыл бұрын

    Planned to take my bike to irland next week and happened to hit on this video as part of my preparations. Saffy, honestly you made it literally easy for me with your vlogging skills. And must say, 6:38 - 6:50 made me laugh loud. 😄

  • @ziggyironic
    @ziggyironic2 жыл бұрын

    love your spirit of adventure and spur of the moment decisions. That's the sort of stuff I do. It makes things much more exciting when you don't plan. looking forward to the next episode.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @johnimmins7302
    @johnimmins73022 жыл бұрын

    There's no holding you back Saffy whatever. Always look forward to your next video and what you will be getting up to next. Great stuff.

  • @robertsmith4466
    @robertsmith44662 жыл бұрын

    Looky you didn't get stuck at Angley for 16 hours as we did due to bad weather earlier this year. Great to do an unplanned trip, Europe is ok unplanned go and enjoy. PS use the tunnel it is so easy.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @twowheelrodeo
    @twowheelrodeo2 жыл бұрын

    A large windshield would greatly reduce road stress. I think there may be a pink or rose tint.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had one,I crashed my drone into it 😅

  • @Dreyno
    @Dreyno9 ай бұрын

    That was a teleporter, not a tractor at the docks. Basic conversion of km to miles is 50kph-30mph, 80kph-50mph, 100kph-60mph, 120kph-75mph. An “N” plate is a novice driver. “L” is learner and when you pass your test you have an “N” plate for 2 years. Northern Ireland have an “R” plate which stands for restricted. Can’t pass 45mph for a year. In theory.

  • @Dreyno

    @Dreyno

    9 ай бұрын

    Also, south quays head west, north quays head east. So leave the port, cross the river and follow the south bank until you come to a railway station at an S bend. Then you’re heading west.

  • @davidporter9131
    @davidporter91312 жыл бұрын

    Ah, the Irish tour begins.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't get too excited, the trip was a messssssssss

  • @joelashford
    @joelashford Жыл бұрын

    Lovely vid. One thing, at 6:54 can we just take a moment to doff helmets to that Pan European's numberplate, featuring the best placed plate bolt in history. Ace!

  • @michaelmcgowan937
    @michaelmcgowan9372 жыл бұрын

    Your a absolute star Saffy, at least you have the bottle to travel on your own, can’t wait to see what happens on rest of you journey. Fingers crossed that your way home is quicker 🤣🤣

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahahahah it doesn't go well, I won't lie

  • @michaelmcgowan937

    @michaelmcgowan937

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket aww Saffy, don’t spoil it, I’ve faith in you 👍

  • @albysmith3747
    @albysmith37472 жыл бұрын

    Great video Saffy loving your let’s just go for it approach 😆 your sense of direction is part of your charm and the extra miles and the extra hours just make it👍

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if I'll ever get anywhere on time

  • @jeffjonesitsmehere9098
    @jeffjonesitsmehere90982 жыл бұрын

    loved the video....the best motorcycle trips start with getting lost....

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yessss so true

  • @bakedbeanzontoast9078
    @bakedbeanzontoast90782 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel, excellent how you just do stuff on the spur of the moment, great vid I really enjoyed it so much I've subscribed to your channel so I don't miss any more uploads, all the best.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and welcome

  • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
    @EpicMotorcycleAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    Spontaneous adventures are often the best.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aren't they just?!

  • @markmc84
    @markmc842 жыл бұрын

    Spontaneous last minute trips are the best!!! To answer your questions: The Tractor = they’re doing construction work in Dublin Port. N = New Driver - stay well clear of them!! 🤣 For your next trip have a look at the Wild Atlantic Way and the North Coast (both in Ireland) - both amazing trips with fantastic natural beauty! Stay safe 🏍 👍

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣 it was my first time seeing an N plate

  • @pauljdunne784

    @pauljdunne784

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Novice", passed driving test within the last two years.

  • @helenaville5939

    @helenaville5939

    11 ай бұрын

    N = Novice. (not new)

  • @kevinmorris265
    @kevinmorris2652 жыл бұрын

    FairPlay you are raving!!😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, Keep up the good work.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much 💓

  • @MauriceTarantulas
    @MauriceTarantulas2 жыл бұрын

    Very jealous! But have plucked up the courage and am going to Wales soon. (Yes on the 125 will take me hrs). I am 50/50 whether to film due to the quality of channels like your's etc. Still might just do what I can do. (Am looking into bike covers n security and will research editing software). Have received soo much help am blown away a bit🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧💪

  • @richardlee3235
    @richardlee32352 жыл бұрын

    Well done you .at least the weather was kind to ya

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :D

  • @frankmaxwell5193
    @frankmaxwell519310 ай бұрын

    Crossing the Atlantic!! Irish sea ha 💚

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    10 ай бұрын

    😂 I'm a dumb dumb

  • @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y
    @S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y2 жыл бұрын

    Well it looks like a nice sunny day for making unnecessary detours :) Your intro was great 👍 Always make the effort to eat something at the end of the day you'll feel loads better for it.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @gadgetireland6714
    @gadgetireland6714 Жыл бұрын

    Co.meath great place to visit loads to see.

  • @clarnipharsuin3745
    @clarnipharsuin37452 жыл бұрын

    It's the Irish Sea, not the Atlantic. The Atlantic is on the west of Ireland and is the sea that takes you to America!

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how I always get so lost!

  • @clarnipharsuin3745

    @clarnipharsuin3745

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket that's half the adventure though, I suppose 😊

  • @mmorlan1481
    @mmorlan14812 жыл бұрын

    8:35 to 8:48 -- You did not plan, to deliberately put yourself in a situation where potential issues would require problem solving skills. This is a brave, bold and constructive approach to developing your life skills , and one we can all learn from. No matter how bad you think your sense of direction is, you are on the right track... so to speak ;-)

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    You said that now, the next episode is me crying 90% of the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mmorlan1481

    @mmorlan1481

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket Nature teaches us that the greatest strides in growth and development are when times are hard and stressful. We overcome when we have to in essence. You exploits and attitude are giving your body and mind the "muscle memory" to cope. Experience is a wonderful teacher and every twist and turn will help you cope with the next experience . I look forward to the tears and drama in part 2 ;-)

  • @rocdouglas
    @rocdouglas2 жыл бұрын

    Laughed my butt off seeing you getting lost the second you got off the ferry oh saffy have you not learned by now lmao. Can't wait for the next episode

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if I ever will ahahaha

  • @SisterCompany
    @SisterCompany2 жыл бұрын

    I can't do Ireland without a full licence (hopefully soon) but Northern Ireland is feasible. I've bought some physical maps. It has to happen. I was in the IOM in 2019 but can't ride there right now because while my CBT is accepted, my UK car provisional is not.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get the licenceeeeeeee

  • @SisterCompany

    @SisterCompany

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket I've a theory test booked for 22nd June. Done 1 lesson on a 650cc Kawasaki. It was easy but the riding school hated me from the onset. I wish I'd sued them now, previously for making me knacker my clutch and offering diametrically opposed instruction from different instructors. I thought okay, I'll be nice. That approach achieved nothing, but remaining positive, I've found a new riding school. I just hate the world a lot of the time. Nothing to do with motorbikes. People are so horrible. They take your confidence away and revel in that. Jumped-up, shallow egotists... ...I'm hoping the next riding school will be better and less cliquey. There are some serious assholes working there.

  • @derrickmurphy7729

    @derrickmurphy7729

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SisterCompany well said

  • @jimmymcjimmyvich9052
    @jimmymcjimmyvich905210 ай бұрын

    I am going to Bristol from Ire next week on ferry. It is daunting for me too)

  • @tusker413
    @tusker413 Жыл бұрын

    It's great that you are flying by the seat of your pants, but a little planning isn't a bad thing. You will still have plenty of opportunities to hone your problem solving skills. 😄 Some of your time on the ferry could have been spent looking at a map, just so that you could get out of the city. Beyond that, knowing where you are going would allow you more time to look, and to keep yourself safe, specifically at 12:33 of your video when the car was pulling out in front of you. I know you know this, but 2 distracted vehicles is never a good thing...stay safe. I'm starting my own adventure in early March and doing only slightly more planning than you (what could possibly go wrong 🤣) I'm off to South America, but first I have to ride from Atlantic Canada through the US to get to warmer riding. I hope I don't have too much snow to ride through and have better luck with maps than your experience lol :)

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️❤️🥰❤️🥰

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles24842 жыл бұрын

    You were really lucky with the crossing and looks nice weather for you 🤞 The South West of Ireland is definitely the best and I'm glad in away that I'm not the online that gets lost which doesn't matter when you on your own 🤣 Stay safe and enjoy 😊

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!

  • @leobrenneis1442
    @leobrenneis14422 жыл бұрын

    Love the cheery music you use in you videos😁

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @duncanhine898
    @duncanhine8982 жыл бұрын

    I presume you have a headset in your helmet. So you know the lady from Google that's talking to you telling you to turn around or get off at the next junction? Listen to her, she knows what she's doing! 😆

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Unfortunately I have APD so there's a delay between me hearing instructions and processing the instructions, often leading to many wrong turns :) easiest way to explain it, is to imagine your first language is your second language, and how you need time to physically heat words, then decrypt what those words mean

  • @youngeroldie5089
    @youngeroldie50892 жыл бұрын

    yes we had a job getting out of Dublin until we stopped a local pizza delivery lad who led us out safe and sound

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh so kind!!!

  • @colinburnside4569
    @colinburnside45692 жыл бұрын

    Don.t forget to head up to Northern Ireland some majestic scenery where i live just outside Belfast.......🥰

  • @stevebonner9108
    @stevebonner91082 жыл бұрын

    If you search the internet you might be able to change your bikes clocks to kmh from mph, I can on my MT07

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll have to check it out, not sure if it's a thing on the SV650

  • @stevebonner9108

    @stevebonner9108

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket You can change your clocks to kmh from mph, just Google it 👍

  • @johncummins3860
    @johncummins38602 жыл бұрын

    Fishguard to rosslare - wild atlantic way - then larne to stranraer is best - no big cities!

  • @danthedobermann
    @danthedobermann2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Couple of points though, it's the Irish Sea, not the Atlantic. 'N' is new driver, and to convert kilometres to miles, divide by by 1.6, e.g 160 kph is 100 mph!!

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea how I get lost ahahahah

  • @danthedobermann

    @danthedobermann

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket No!! Me neither!!! Lol!! And as for the road works? The same thing happens to the locals. It's no biggy!! Ha ha!! x

  • @solitaireadventures1205
    @solitaireadventures12052 жыл бұрын

    Hi from Indonesia, just found your video in KZread and its interisting and just like it 👍 hope you always enjoy your trips

  • @malcolmevans585
    @malcolmevans5852 жыл бұрын

    And animals good video, it's been a longtime since I slept on the floor sleeping on the ferry, certainly brought back a few memories lol 😆 looking forward to next week's video

  • @malcolmevans585

    @malcolmevans585

    2 жыл бұрын

    It supposed to say another... not animals lol 😆

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :D

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahahaha

  • @SisterCompany
    @SisterCompany2 жыл бұрын

    Been to Dublin once, in 2008. Made a music vid. Main thing I noticed was that the locals walk really fast.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    They talk super fast too

  • @MrDenyarnold
    @MrDenyarnold2 жыл бұрын

    I don't want to be a bus numpty!!! 🤣

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @canislupus7768
    @canislupus77682 жыл бұрын

    Good fortune on the road Saffy 🏍️

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :D

  • @Scully198585
    @Scully1985852 жыл бұрын

    If you are still in Ireland on the 18th & 19th you should check out Kells road racing. In Kells Co Meath.

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think I need to go back 🙏

  • @declanokeeffe2382
    @declanokeeffe23822 жыл бұрын

    Saffy, God dam it, you passed my house in Waterford. I could have put you up . Hope you enjoyed Ireland

  • @BikerandBits
    @BikerandBits2 жыл бұрын

    I've just returned from a week in Ireland on my bike & it rained every day except one

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, that's so unfortunate

  • @markjohnson5325
    @markjohnson53252 жыл бұрын

    Well done saffy you are so fearless great video look forward to part 2 xx❤

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :D

  • @markjohnson5325

    @markjohnson5325

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket ❤

  • @robertholme3526
    @robertholme35262 жыл бұрын

    Nice one sprocket 👍

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @RalfSW
    @RalfSW2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saffy, danke fürs Mitnehmen. Freue mich schon auf nächste Woche. Lieben Gruß aus Berlin, Ralf

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gerne Gerne :)

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bitteshon 💫

  • @markharrison2484
    @markharrison24842 жыл бұрын

    “Bike gear in general is pretty gross” You can wash it you know! 😉😂😂

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't fit in my machine ahahaha

  • @markharrison2484

    @markharrison2484

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaffySprocket lol do you have the worlds smallest machine? never mind Nord ads, you need to hook up with Bosch.

  • @GJCPlumbing
    @GJCPlumbing2 жыл бұрын

    4 hrs 👍cool

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    ahhaha yeh

  • @derekmcandrew4471
    @derekmcandrew44712 жыл бұрын

    Aww Saffy, is it wrong that I wait in anticipation of where or when your next saffiness will occur in your vlogs?😅🤪well done again on a great watch for a Sunday evening. Bring on next week 🙏🏍😎🤗

  • @SaffySprocket

    @SaffySprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    😅 thankyoU!