I've been riding for forty seven years. I don't remember ever being bored.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@willhall640 what's your secret? I don't usually get bored but did on this occasion.

@willhall640

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs well for starters I drive too fast. That's according to my wife who's usually behind me giving me an update on my current speed at least twice a minute. Then when she's not with me I'm enjoying the experience so much I can't help but have fun and smile the whole time.

I bet a lot of riders have this issue but would never admit to it! Without a purpose/destination riding becomes nothing more than a chore. I find I am going out less and less because I am bored of the same routes, unpredictable weather and no destination. Motorcycle camping is a great activity but it is something that requires a lot more time and thought. Coffee shops, biker events, churches, yet explored villages are all great destinations but you can quickly exhaust those too. Difficult one really. Thanks

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I think I've explored most of Devon & Cornwall now. I'm getting small bike. The plan is to hire a campervan and take the bike on family holidays. Also trying to book one motorcycle tour a year. Hopefully the US next year or a guided tour in Italy

@Knobblytyressoggysocks

29 күн бұрын

Got very bored of the road. It was a chore, same roads, cafes, group rides trying to meet everyone's needs, road conditions etc etc. Sold my sports bike and bought a crf300l and now started greenlaning. Far more challenges to keep me entertained 😊

@markhenry192

29 күн бұрын

@@Knobblytyressoggysocks Good Idea and you can comfortably go quite far on a smaller bike.

i was a bike courier in london for 10 years....those that have never done it wont EVER understand.. everyday ALL weather ALL winter.. at the end of that .. i couldnt face riding ANY bike... it took time to get some enthusiasm back.. starting with a harley something id never considered.. then slowlee im commuting on a scooter and now have royal enfield interceptor 650... you need a different bike and some friends to ride with its finding that combination... i take partner 97% of time on back.. its company.. our kids have grown up.. take binoculars and stop to look at wildlife helps break the monotony up..

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@pmay222 I have a vfr800 as well. I might actually get the RE interceptor next year. I love that bike.

The quicker you learn to not give a shit about what you think people may or may not think of you, the better your life will be.......to much brain internal thinking is dangerous. I ride on my own after riding in a group for over twenty years, and i can honestly say I've never been so happy!😊

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I don't care what people think. I just didn't want a confrontation. It's best to avoid it. I've been a chef for almost 20 years. I've learnt to walk away from situations

Riding just for the sake of riding, just on the same roads, can get boring. I like to have a challenge or a place to go.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I agree. I'm going to Glastonbury soon. I can go through Exmoor, which I've done a few times or on the motorway. I'll probably go through Exmoor & will do a few miles that will be new to me.

@HippoDrones

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Try never ever riding a motorbike on a motorway, your life will be better for it... motorways and motorcycles may have letters in common, but should never be mixed!

You're not alone. Without a purpose, it can quickly become a case of "What's the point" .. you'll bounce back at some point

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I started to enjoy the ride when I was thinking about the hot dog 😆

@betterthanisound

Ай бұрын

Yep, agree.

@CHuzz7777

16 күн бұрын

This^. I can’t just go for a ‘ride around the block’. At least not on a modern bike. It can be more interesting on a ropey old bike though!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

15 күн бұрын

@CHuzz7777 definitely and funny enough, that's what I'm doing today.

@CHuzz7777

15 күн бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Ace 👍

Have you ever played..”oooooh, I’ve never been down this road before!”? Go down a road you done know, then another, then another and see where you end up. Look at the things, enjoy the things. 🎉

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@motodevcam I do that all the time on the himalayan. I think I need a target and some riding buddies (which I have) but I should go out with them more often

@motodevcam

Ай бұрын

We haven’t been out for ages. Should definitely arrange something. I have ADHD so I’m very, very bad at remembering to be sociable. So you might have to poke me. Also sometimes quite hard to get the bike out. Always something easier to do.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I have autism. We a match made in heaven.

@BulletBeena

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs A fellow autist biker with no riding buddies 👍🏻 There are dozens of us 🤣

@jefflambert8603

28 күн бұрын

We can all get a Bit Jaded at Times Sell all your Bikes ..& I Bet After a Short Time You would Be Gagging to Ride Again You Never Miss Things Till You Don't Have them Anymore

I've been there like most of us have. I found myself just doing the same old routes talking bollocks with the same old people and thought I may as well get an MX5 or something. Then I childishly played a game of opening a map, closing my eyes and stick a pin in. Wherever it landed I HAD to ride there. Depending on the distance it was either a day ride or a b&b. The funny thing is that the destinations such as Walsall, Preston, Chatham, Leicester etc turned out to be the most fun! Also adding a 125 Monkey Bike has encouraged me to nip out for cheeky 40 mile rides round lanes before bed!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Sounds like fun. Maybe I should try that.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

Glad to see you survived Leicester (Less-Tar to the locals).

I never get bored,ride off road and enduro type tracks.each ride is hard exercise ,an adventure and a challenge as well as amazing scenery!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

26 күн бұрын

My himalayan isn't great off road. I'm hoping to get a c90 this year. I'll do some extreme riding on that beast

When me and my misses gets no kid time, she pulls out a paint brush. We all get times we don't feel it. Perfectly normal. Good to see you out. You should have come and see me, ohh I get the message😢😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I was thinking about seeing you but didn't know when I was going out

So go greenlaning.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@zzebowa I do occasionally.

I ride everyday in all weathers and love every minute of it, have done for 30 years.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

22 күн бұрын

What's your secret?

@fontana6394

22 күн бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I don’t know, I just love riding bikes

I’m 64. I’ve been riding bikes since 16 (Mobylette moped) I’ve had over fifty bikes in my time. I ended up only riding for transportation reasons. I then had a break from bikes for about ten years. I then bought a Honda Grom. I’m now enjoying riding again. Pushing the Grom to go longer distances. Everyone is different you just need to find your biking mojo again. Goodluck I hope it works out for you.. 🙂👍

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

25 күн бұрын

@android4219 I almost bought a Honda Monkey but changed my mind at the last minute. Small motorcycles are fun.

After over a decade on sportbikes... the love of riding died out. Until... (never thought I'd ever buy these types of bikes...) I have now got... Versys 650 GT... ADV350... CRF250L and a Classic 350... all great for riding, well recommended. I can commute/tour/weekend blast... all great machines.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I can understand that. I heard great things about the classic 350.

I've just seen your video, and read all the comments, I agree with it all. The weather has been awful this year for one thing, and on a recent visit to a bike meet, got into a "conversation" with some guy who had this bike, that bike, gone here, gone there, you know the type, they've done it all !! So yes, enthusiasm for biking can dip.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

28 күн бұрын

That's a lot of comments to read. Yes, I'm reading this from work on an overcast & wet day. It's not encouraging me to go for a nice ride

I have been riding for 45 years and I honestly have never felt bored with riding! Perhaps the trips you are doing are not stimulating you enough. Try choosing new destinations of places you have not ventured! For my own part I will continue to ride until I am no longer capable!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Good on you. I do plan on doing one tour a year.

I have had these feelings this year and I put it down to the weather entirely. It has been appalling

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I think it probably is due to the weather. I'm usually up at first light and on the bike. It's been disappointing

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

I think your comment is spot on. We have had dire weather in Warwickshire since *June 2023* and this year is no better. I actually hanker to get out on a bike.

I empathise. I returned to biking about 25 years ago in my 40s and hooked up with a few other local guys for rideouts to cafes, pubs, beauty spots etc often ending up chatting to other bikers about what? Bikes! I quickly got bored of it and felt the need for a purpose to the ride, like visiting friends, family, collecting something I'd bought on eBay etc. Roll forward 25 years and I discovered blood bikes here in Powys and l'm now a volunteer rider so I get to ride one of their bikes all over Powys and into Herefordshire and Shropshire burning fossil fuel for a worthwhile purpose instead of riding round in circles just for the sake of it. I also use my own bike for visiting my kids who are 50 and 70 miles away. I've got a Himalayan which I'm about to sell as it's being replaced by a CB500x and they're both 80+mpg bikes so there's a saving on CO2 etc and cash. Happy days.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I rode the cb500x. They are decent bikes and faster than the Himalayan. Congratulations on being a blood biker. That's a worthy cause

Only been riding a few years and always have a reason to go out riding and always like to have a plan in the works. P.s Sure I like the odd no point ride but very seldom I do that always has to be a plan. Either food, see a friend, filming, historical spot, touring, camping...

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Mine is usually to commute or film. I didn't have my camera on for the first half of this ride. Maybe it was that, maybe its the bike.

@mauriceridesout

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs and could be one of those days. There's the saying "too much of a good thing". I like to cycle/run do other things so always find the riding fresh. But yeah if you are commuting that could be a factor.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@mauriceridesout I play the guitar and cycle. It's good to keep busy

Hi, I'm from The Netherlands. Open country views all over the place. Did a car drive through the UK, came from a holiday in Schotland. Terribly boring driving because of all the hedges and walls on both sides of the road. Not seen any nice country views because of this. I also drove on roads along the "lake district". Never seen a lake. I see the same situation in KZread video's from bike riding in the UK. Just green tunnels and gullies. Never ever seen a country like this. Why is everything in the UK hidden behind hedges and walls?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Look up Dartmoor & you'll see where I was heading. That's very open and barron

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@PeterHolland-mu7yn I was in Paris last year. I enjoyed the food. I'm going to Italy next year & possibly the US

@uvwuvw-ol3fg

Ай бұрын

Everyone keeps repeating that British countryside is the greenest while wilderness quality map of Europe and wilderness continuum map of Europe might say otherwise. The hedge ridges make the whole country look like urban park. Red houses everywhere also makes it look like a depressing Super Mario game and not a real world. Enclosure Movement might be another factor.

@FlyingFun.

Ай бұрын

Good point, there are exceptions but yes mostly all you see is road and hedge rows and then houses lol.

Gotta look for an adventure rather than just riding aimlessly i guess? Im on the fence about getting back on a motirbike , had a 20 year break after having a kid but tbh i was getting bored too back then. Im into emtb now and enjoying it more than the motorcycle tbh, cheaper to run and can go pretty much anywhere i want away from cars, discovering new routes off road is challenging and frustrating at times but once i find a good route and get to see some lovely places not accessible by car or motirbike ( legally anyway lol ) its really rewarding and taking a mate along occasionally mixes it up too.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

What is emtb? A lot of people stop when they have kids, that's when I started.

Hi Adam. I've been riding motorcycles for 52 years since 1972 and never get bored riding my three bikes. I use my Himalayan for going to places I wouldn't dream of taking my road bikes so start looking for tracks and side roads which will take you to little villages and Hamlets. Anyway, a planned trip to Dartmoor would be better on the VFR and once you've been there too many times you would feel bored and think what the hell am I doing? That's probably why you turned around. Pastures new is my best recommendation and go in the opposite direction next time.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Go up North 🤢 Bridgwater is up there.

@Apollo949

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs That's south for me.

I had/have this problem, after a few years of riding u have done all local routes so many times and u just need new ones to spice things up. Plan to go somewhere, plan a new route, for me it sometimes means driving into the netherlands or germany (im from belgium) or just make my gps do a random 3 hour loop. Doing the same thing just gets boring.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

10 күн бұрын

I recently took a motorcycle (vfr800) on the motorway for the first time and I actually enjoyed it. Further distances are more likely now because of that.

all that and no BLOODY hot dog Id be pissed!!!!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

22 күн бұрын

I never got that sausage in me

Trust you to get lost an hour away from your house 😂😂 The thing with going to Wales or Scotland is you have to do the boring bits of road before you get to the good exciting roads.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I'm doing to Glastonbury the quick way soon 😟 that will be boring

Guiding a new rider keeps it fresh, they'll want you to go out with them in any weather.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

My wife is talking about getting her licence. I can disappoint her twice in one day then 😆

And this is why I’m always find stuff. I very rarely “just go for a ride” unless it’s a genuine explore. I’m using the bike and enjoying it that way. The bike is perfect for that. 😎

@craigyllyn

Ай бұрын

I often go with Tracey to check out stuff or after, once I have found out the score.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I love exploring on the himalayan. Maybe I'll use the himalayan for commuting and exploring from now on and the vfr for longer rides

Great topic! I have been feeling that way too these last few weeks & was even considering selling my bike. Thought maybe I was out of my hooligan phase, but remembering the feeling when I'm on a long trip out away from my local area, let me know I'd really miss riding. I think it's probably a phase I'm going through.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

It's probably a phase. I think I'll be ok. Just need some sunshine and new roads.

Motorcycles surely can only add excitement and joy to life?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@Banditmanuk they do. I was just a bit bored that day & mentioned it & now suddenly 2000 people have heard my rant 😬

Hey I think we have all hit that boredom wall, especially when you are a content creator. I think sometimes you just have to get out and ride rather than ride to create content, hope that makes sense. Anyway don't give up, subscribed 👍🏻

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

25 күн бұрын

@MrSTAdventures thanks for subscribing. I also commute to work on my motorcycle. I don't film that because I live 10 minutes away from work. Usually this time of year, I plan fantastic rides but it's been an awful summer. I haven't seen a blue sky in over a week.

@MrSTAdventures

25 күн бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I know the feeling re the summer. I went up to the Lightweight Adventure Festival in Derbyshire last week and it was bloody freezing cold, dark skies etc. Although the weather was shite it didn't dampen my spirits as it was a great event. I have left a comment on your 200 mile ride video re the audio/wind noise, hope this might help 👍🏻 Ive just noticed you have just subscribed to my channel, many thanks Adam, very much appreciated 👍🏻

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

25 күн бұрын

@@MrSTAdventures thanks. I'll reply to the other comments later because I'm at work.

Get out more on the bike on your own you'll suddenly find you'll enjoy your own company. Better than that you'll not fall out with anyone. Alan Northern Ireland 😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I have very limited amount of time because of my kids. I love spending time with them. I keep myself fit, so hopefully I'll have a few riding years left when they are older. I do plan on doing 1 tour a year now though. Got my money situation sorted

I was talking about you in a vid I made today which comes out a bit later. Nothing wrong with you son except you need to start living. Jump into life and start spashing about you'll find your groove . A smooth lake is pretty, peaceful and boring...make some waves.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

It's difficult when my wife works full time and we have 2 young children. We used to do all sorts when we were younger. We still do a lot now but with the kids, so that means no motorcycle. For example, my daughter wanted to eat Macrons in Paris, so we took her to Paris and ate them under the Eiffel Tower. My son wants to have tacos in the snow, so we are going to Scotland. I don't vlog everything.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@flatcapcaferacer here it is

Get an old bike and do all the maintenance and repairs on it. I have three bikes that I’ve owned for over 30years and I’ve pretty much rebuilt all of them, riding takes on a completely different dimension when you’ve put your heart, blood sweat and tears into them. You have a huge sense of fulfilment and understanding them mechanically instills a wonderment that they can move you down the road at all!! Non of my bikes were seen as desirable when I bought them (1975 Voskhod 175, 1988 CZ350, 1978 Triumph Tiger) so were very very cheap. The Voskhod was touted by the press as being the worst motorcycle in the world at the time but I love every minute I ride it!!! I’ve ridden the Triumph and CZ all over France camping and the Voskhod all over the UK.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I'm building a c90 later this year. I have a friend who can build engines, so he's helping with that. My daughter got attached to a Bandit I had because she helped me restore it.

I know how intimidating Barry can be at the Common🤣🤣🤣

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I don't know who Barry is but I think I should avoid him too.

@Saddlebags73

Ай бұрын

😂

I have moments like this.. especially on big rides where you are getting to the place or heading home. I visit new parts of the country each ride, rarely go back within the same year and I’m partial to changing bikes but even then, I get spells of “ I’m bored” .. considering a short break to reignite my passion!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I'm going to Scotland next year. The plan is to buy a bike and ride back. It depends on money because I'm also building a c90 and have to trips planned. Potential promotion at work though. That will make me a few more quid

@MJ83MJ

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I definitely think the key to life is having things to look forward to !

I ride in a group every Wednesday,the social side,bacon sandwich and coffee makes the ride more enjoyable.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

The ride I look forward to the most is the 1 social ride I go on. Thanks for subscribing if that was you.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I *never* group ride. I enjoy solo, and from what I see it is way safer.

So, I got this from the Collecting Cars podcast, but spend an afternoon making a list of all the places, events, roads etc you want to visit. Then when you’re procrastinating you already have the ‘todo’ list so just pick one that fits in with the weather and time available

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

That's a good idea

The weather here this year so far hasn't help I just ride because I love it. With all due respect you sould try to get out more you live in a great part of the country try living london

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I do try but I have 2 young kids to look after. It stresses me out when I see videos of people riding in London.

Never hurts to change things up a bit.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Say that to your missus and let me know if it hurt 😆

@SloboloboVFR

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Any time I start a sentence with "why don't we try" she just attacks

Mmmm, that WAS a bit of a gloomy spiel. Hopefully, you've got your Mojo working again and feeling full of beans. As for me, I'm always tired, but riding my bike is the one thing that gets me going again. Anyhow, fancy a meet-up somewhere in the middle?😉

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@CornishMotorcycleDiaries I'm always up for a meet up. Maybe Saddlebags73 can join us

I always like to have a purpose or a destination when riding, sisnce getting my new bike I have gone on a few rides where there was no direction or bacon sarnie at the end and although I enjoyed riding, those rides are not for me and I find them frustrating sometimes. Go places, you got the VFR to do that, so go do it. You live in a stunning part of the world and so many places are within the reach of the VFR even if you only have a few hours spare. Dartmoor is very lovely, but so are all the other nooks and crannies along the coast.... or just head south or west. I am hugely envious of your playground 🙂 Biking stagnates quite quickly if you do the same over and over, and although I love riding solo, it is also really nice to ride with mates too, or at least meet up with them. It is one of the reasons I like the bike night at the West Beach Cafe, I get a nice spin on the bike, good food and get to hang out with Phil or Pez or whoever is free that eve. I nearly quit biking as it all stagnated for me too in around 2013/2014 after a Europe trip on the bike, the UK just seemed dull... but I got my love back by going places to see things I wanted to see and finding good biking routes to get to them. Am sure you'll snap out of the funk if you can give it some purpose.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I just don't think I'm as passionate as when everything was new. I have to push myself some more. I have a few good ideas & locations planned

@HippoDrones

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs 🙂👍

I sold my motorcycle when I started a family. When I was 66 I figured they could manage without me and bought a motorcycle again. Here in Denmark the yearly fatality per 100,000 motorcycles is 11. In the UK it is 26. What are you doing?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

England has a lot of idiots, both car drivers and motorcycists. I see it every day.

What a horrible ending, I felt so bad. I sure hope you got your hot dog eventually!

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@JesseWarden still haven't had it. I even went to coop to get a cheap, nasty rollover and they sold out 😆

Been there done it syndrome, the novelty wears off , especially routes travelled repeatedly to get to your objective area.now live in the Scottish borders, brilliant adventures little or no traffic , scenery stunning.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@everlast2658 I'll happily move to Scotland.

"I want the sausage in me" - literally what your wife was thinking and then you went out for a motorcycle ride lol. And then you said you find riding boring... which... makes me wonder... what you think of grown up time with the wife... duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude lol

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@YouMotorcycle I made it up to her since 😆

@YouMotorcycle

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs attaboy!

It can get boring riding on the same roads, thats why I switched to a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, now I can get back to riding on dirt roads too ☺

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I almost bought one of those but I got a vfr800 instead. I wanted a bike that can do everything the himalayan can't do and nothing the himalayan can do.

riding aimlessly can get boring.after a lifetime of riding i often feel the same.when its good its good...but

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I enjoyed my commute to work on the vfr this morning. Lovely weather today as well.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

Are we talking wife or bike? Or both?🤣

Maybe create like a biker version of gio cashing, finding random hidden things that stay in it's location for others to come across and tick off, Svengali used to do gio cashing not sure if you heard of him

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

The name rings a bell. I tried that before. We all moved a parcel around and left clues for people. I found it twice. Its been all around the UK

You’re not bored of riding bikes, as you just said you enjoy both bikes. You’re just bored of going to the same places all the time. You need to venture further afield

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Yerp. I rarely have the time for that though.

Try asking yourself the opposite question " what made it so thrilling when I first started?" . We sometimes just forget.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@fireatwill8143 because I love exploring. I don't drive a car, so motorcycles were my freedom.

@ripmax333

24 күн бұрын

​@@EpicAdamMotovlogsthere you go, Then Start exploring again, you live in a big country, start exploring it.

I’m feeling stuck in a rut at the moment with the bike Nowhere to go nothing to do and with work and the weather opportunities are few and very far between 😔

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

29 күн бұрын

I think you're in the same boat as me. People are telling me to go further afield, but that's difficult when I only get a couple of hours to ride.

@TinManvlogger

29 күн бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs yeah ride time is hard to get the biggest problem is the weather it’s nice when I’m working and rubbish when I’m off 😂 I don’t think you’re bored bud and maybe going further isn’t always going to make things better I might try a local camp site as I really want to go camping 🏕️ staying local might be the only way I can get my fix 😊 for now and if I actually book it rather than think about it It might help me aim better to succeed at going and then maybe build up for a bigger plan for the future Small steps to get back in to it where possible 😊

I've experienced a bit of a come down since coming back from Scotland, once you've rode those roads it feels a bit meh back home, so I'm selling both my bikes and buying a different one 😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

😆 I assume you live in Yorkshire? Amazing roads in Yorkshire. Maybe I should go there

@yorkshireperson

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs You know I'm from Yorkshire Adam, you've posted to my address 🤣 And yes the roads are great round here, but Scotland sets such a high bar it takes time to adjust when you get back.

You have the ideal bike for green lanes, that will take the edge of your boredom.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

You should watch my greenlaning video 😆

It may be useful to look at why you need the stimulus. If you feel you need to be doing something all the time then you've become a slave to your mind. Try sitting with this bored mind and figure out where it is coming from.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I have a very physically & mentally demanding job (chef in the army) I also have borderline autism so don't get excited easily. I'm fun at parties 😆

5:06 Isn't that what your Mrs said before you went out? 😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@Bigbaldybear 😆 more like a chipolata

@Bigbaldybear

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs 😂

Perhaps try a trip in Europe, less congestion unless near cities, better roads and decent cafes.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I'm hoping to do a tour with Maja in Italy next year

Not a happy camper but sometimes we get bored for reasons that aren't obvious to us. That's life, the wheel turns and tomorrow seems full of promise. As for being bored on a bike, it doesn't happen to me. Find an old Kawasaki Mach 3; 500cc, 3 cylinder 2-stroke. Ride that and you will be too scared to be bored! I still remember that bike and I am 70 years old. (Don't like that word 'old').

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

26 күн бұрын

I just had a blast on my vfr800. Seems I'm bored of the himalayan. I'm either building a c90 from parts or restoring a c90 later this year.

Some say that when it gets boring it is time to change the bike. It didn't happen to me yet. :)

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I've been riding the vfr800 more since this video & have had fun

@RRRRefuelRideRace

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs That is nice to hear. :)

Maybe you should ride an older bike, with drum-brakes for exciting rainy-day adventures, that breaks down occasionally - also in the rain. Always pick smaller roads, but avoid the blue ones on UK maps. If you want to be REALLY BORED, then come over to America where bike tyres wear flat. I miss Scotland and The Lakes. You don’t know how lucky you are mate.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@alexwilsonpottery3733 I appreciate where I live. North Devon & Cornwall is beautiful. I'll love a classic motorcycle. I'm building a c90 this year

@alexwilsonpottery3733

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs I’ve bicycle-toured in South Devon - great riding up and down the hills as long as you have the legs…which I don’t anymore alas thanks to statins. Shouldn’t have eaten as many hotdogs when I was younger!. Enjoy the ride my man.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

Have you had incessant rain for 13 months in America? I guess not. You don't know how lucky you are mate.

@alexwilsonpottery3733

Ай бұрын

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne - Actually, where I live, in Iowa, we’ve had torrential downpours, flooding, drought, hurricane strength winds (I’m from Scotland, so I’m used to those but they don’t build for them here), tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls - got caught in hail last weekend in the middle of Nebraska and now the whole left side of my van is dimpled like a golf-ball - met more than a few bikers out in it too, lightning strikes and trees and artics blowing over; all this year alone…and don’t get me started on what Winters are like. Freezing rain is one of the least charming things to ride or even drive in. The middle of America is like being in the middle of the sea, without the fear of drowning…for the most part, but no guarantees. Just cross your fingers the bridge holds out until you get to the other end! Never went anywhere without my Belstaff jacket and Rukka oilskin over-trousers when I lived in the Lake District - no lakes without rain, innit.

I completely understand what you mean. I've done ~ 60.000kms the last 3.5 years on my motorcycle. I know every corner and interesting street in a radius of ~ 300 - 400km from home. I've done a few multi day trips - I still enjoy that - but don't have the time to do that often unfortunately...maybe 2-3 times a year. Currently, I'm thinking of buying a different bike..but I don't think that this will help long term. Going offroad is also strictly forbidden where I live..and I also already know every legal gravel road too...(there aren't many).

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

You summed up how I feel. The Himalayan isn't ideal for what off-roading I want to do, so I'm buying a honda c90. I have a vfr800 that I enjoy. It's good to mix it up a bit. I'm going to start doing 1 tour a year. I don't have the time for more.

@sebbwebbo7557

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs let me know when you've found a solution:D It' reaaally annoying..I want my passion for motorcycling back :-(

Ah, the Torrington Common Biker hangout. Now you know it's cash only. If we're going out early that way, we stop for coffee there. Very reasonably priced and nice people. I could be wrong but I think you need riding mates to meet up with, plus there's a lot of Devon and .Cornwall to explore. If you have a mate and a food or coffee destination in mind or the mindset to get lost, the fun is there to be had. Go forth young man, get a sausage inside you and be naughty.😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I think I do need a riding partner. I think I'm getting social in my old age

I stand up all the time and imagine i'm doing the Paris Dakar everywhere I go. Also bought a flask so i could have a cuppa in temote places to avoid other people. Also like riding off road whenever i can. More of a challenge.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

I ride a Honda NC750X. I pop a huge flask of tea in the 'frunk' and love being able to stop anywhere I want for a cuppa. Unlike you my favourite roads are long A-roads, but each to their own.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

You should look at my greenlane video 😆 I'm getting a c90 for extreme off roading

Sounds like your wife had a lucky escape today. Perhaps you could compensate her by cheering up and bringing her a hotdog back. It might even cheer you up.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I'll never cheer up. Being miserable or angry is my default setting.

I got a bike because i wanted to get out and see the world. And that's what I've done. And while it's been great I'm realizing that it gets old without somebody to share it with. I was hoping i could get my wife into it but it's just not her thing. She is too scared of riding. Seeing cool stuff alone starts becoming more of a chore than a joy.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I have a few mates who have travelled the world on a motorcycle. One says he would rather stay home and watch his son grow up, and the other says it's best to travel in intervals, 2 weeks travelling, then go home for a while and do it again. I'm learning from them and will book 1 tour a year from now on.

@peakrider4886

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs there are always organised tours if riding alone isn’t for you. You mentioned Nathan up in North Devon, who does exactly this kind of thing and I’ve signed up for one of his Europe trips which I’m really looking forward to.

Variety is the spice of life, just have to change it round a bit I get bored 😴 of everything tbh and always seeking something new……. It’s a human condition, Youl be fine try to keep it if you can!! Doesn’t matter wether you have one or 10 bikes or cars there’s always another round the corner and just riding another bike or driving another car saves the boredom kicking in but it don’t last bored again lol 😂 Have a great day… Phil Green in Benidorm bored on the beach 😂😂 Ps wasn’t bored last night 😂😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

The plan is to change bike every year now that I have 2. Adam England, bored at work

Perhaps the Himalayan is a boring bike? I couldn't ride one, far too under powered and slow. It would totally demotivate me.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I enjoy the himalayan but I probably would have made it to Dartmoor if I was on the vfr. I only took the himalayan because I needed the charger & haven't set one up on the vfr yet

I never get bored, only that my back felt uncomfortable after two hours of non-stop riding. huhuhuhu

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@songkok7hitam what do you ride?

Sad ending - no sausage in you 😢 Sorry about Barry 🤷🏻‍♂️ Bored on the bike? Just a phase 👍🏼

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

No sausage sadly. I even went to a shop for one of those roll over hot dogs and they sold out.

@Saddlebags73

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs 😮

@trevorholman3250

Ай бұрын

Always carry CASH!!!!

stop riding and see if you miss it. getting bored of riding is probably an indication that it's not a good hobby for you anymore. I enjoy riding no matter what tge situation is outside or where the destination will be it's a great stress reliever for me even though you get stressed so sometimes of what you come across down the road usually the bad drivers 😂.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I can't quit. I ride every day. I probably could have explained myself better. I'm not as passionate but that's probably because I'm more relaxed riding now & it's not new to me now. I do still love riding. I think I was just bored that day.

Firstly never give two flying monkeys about what anyone else thinks of you, sod em. Maybe you just need to go further afield or even just find new people to ride with occasionally. Sometimes you can just have a laugh riding with different folk and the moment becomes about the journey not just the ride 👍

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I'm going further afield. Booking a holiday to Edinburgh next year and I plan on buying a bike to ride back on.

no wonder your bored your on a Himalayan ,had one for a very short time

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I enjoy the himalayan but I think its best in narrow country lanes. Maybe I should have taken my vfr800

Never turn the missus down😮

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

But I already had my shoes on

@tomstc

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs 🤣

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

Ай бұрын

You ain't met his Mrs.....

Boredom is probably because you are on the wrong bike, been there and done that myself

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@andyc750 maybe. I've been riding my vfr800 since then

@andyc750

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs try test riding something completely different, I was the same and then tried something completely different and found the fun that was missing, for me it was a Harley sportster, slow etc but so much fun to ride, look outside your comfort zone

I personally think the moral of thus story is...should have stayed home with the Mrs and you knew it 😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Probably right

@lilynorthover8378

Ай бұрын

@@laurenizaswan the truth was probably Adam said "No kids, fancy it?" and the missus said "ffs, get on your bike and get away from me!" 🤣🤣🤣

Why are you getting bored of riding your motorcycles? Easy answer; you are riding a boring motorcycles to boring places over boring routes.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@livewire.. Dartmoor is one of the best places in the UK & where I ride is regarded as a place of spectacular natural beauty. You might be right about the bike though 🤔 Where do you ride and what do you ride? Just curious.

@livewire..

Ай бұрын

​@@EpicAdamMotovlogs K1600GTL, R1200GSA, R1100R. My riding areas are Ontario, Canada and the New England states in the US. I have also ridden in the mid and southwest, i.e. Utah, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@livewire.. I might be riding from Boise to Moab next year. I can't wait.

@livewire..

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs That is a day ride. How long will you be in the US?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@livewire.. maybe 2 weeks. I'll spend the first day in boise, 2 days riding to Moab, a few days in Moab & 2 days back.

Boring bike, boring place?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

Dartmoor is amazing. The Himalayan is decent. It's better on narrow lanes. Maybe I should have taken the vfr800

Is it because you're riding a 25 hp, 250kg bike?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@jonm7272 it's a good bike but I was on the wrong roads for it. Should have taken my vfr800.

@kenbrooks7794

24 күн бұрын

250 kilo? WTF?? 🤔

@jonm7272

24 күн бұрын

​@@kenbrooks7794sorry, I forgot that the rider weighs zero kilos and that fuel and oil also weigh nothing.

Question did you delete my comment?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@flatcapcaferacer no.

@flatcapcaferacer

Ай бұрын

​@@EpicAdamMotovlogsmysterious

Maybe bored with 24HP?

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@markbd9775 I have a vfr800 as well. It might have been different if I was riding that

Turning down the missus for a bike ride, then making a video about being bored of riding? Sounds like there’s something else you need to work through here mate.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@cameronglynn825 but I had my boots on 😆

why you not carry cash ?????

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@pujapete3665 I didn't plan on eating. Its a lesson learnt though

@pujapete3665

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs cash is freedom.use it or loose it

@BulletBeena

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Maybe get one of those little keyrings that you can keep an emergency tenner in.

Why are you getting bored? Because you ride a Himalayan 😂

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@Pommo70 let me guess. You have a sports bike and wash it more than you ride it?

@Pommo70

Ай бұрын

Absolutely not. I ride a Triumph Thunderbird and I do get what your saying but what I’ve realised (through being socially awkward) is that if you ride on your own, then you probably need something exhilarating or exciting to raise your heart rate a little and make the same roads a little more exciting. Go on a test ride on a much quicker bike along the same roads, then come back and say you’re bored of riding.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@Pommo70 I was only giving you back a bit of banter. I also have a Honda vfr800fi. I bought it because I was getting bored of the himalayan. It made me appreciate the Himalayan more. I think I should just use the himalayan for exploring the lanes and the vfr for rides like the one in this video.

@Pommo70

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs No probs with the banter, I love the VFR, nothing like the V4 sound. You should ride that more. FAST. 😂 I hope this feeling of getting bored passes for you because we need more motorcyclists, not less.

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@Pommo70 I'll never quit. I do ride the vfr fast but don't leave evidence😉

Er you know your riding a 350 Enfield, and you might be riding your other bike the same way?🎉poot

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

25 күн бұрын

@agrajag868 it's a 411 but your point still holds up. I think I was & still am fed up with the weather. Its raining as I type this. Its meant to be hot & sunny

@agrajag868

25 күн бұрын

411, apologies, What's your other bike, last bike I bought was the older cb500, I came to really like it, you could ride it like a tourer and if needed it would lift it's skirt and go, good for when jack the lad is troublesome and you can just pass the car Infront and he can't.

Have you tried blue pills?

@NooBiker

Ай бұрын

You could try joining your local IAM group. That will put lead in your riding...

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

I can't be bothered with that and I'll throw a hissy fit if my riding is cristised.

@NooBiker

Ай бұрын

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs your side stand leans the bike more than you do

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@NooBiker 😆

@volt8684

Ай бұрын

@@NooBikeror bore the pants off u with every single rider thinking they are better than everyone else

No offence but the boredom for me would purely be centred around the type of bike 🤔

@EpicAdamMotovlogs

Ай бұрын

@@daveo9844 don't worry, you're not the first person to say that