Hi Nic,hope all is well with you.I've just come back from a 4 day trip to Brittany/Normandy.The weather was a bit iffy for Sept but we were B&Bing it at a great Bikers B&B so there was always a hit shower and an evening meal waiting for us. Anyway,just reporting in that we used the "Peg" trick at the ferry ports and it worked a treat so thanks for the tip. Any trips planned? Safe riding and all the best. Richard (Brizzle)

Nick, just for the record it's taken me a couple of weeks to view this journey and have enjoyed just about all it. I didn't enjoy the rain and was happy to see you were able hang in and press on . Good job. I think it was the journey but you had to have the destinations or there wouldn't have been the journey. The midnight sun was cool.

I think people look at 500 cc's differently now than they did decades ago. People commonly rode motorcycles of that displacement on the highway. In fact it was so common that Honda once made a fully dressed touring bike in the 500cc displacement. Honda GL500 Silverwing Interstate.

My 500X has done almost exactly the same mileage and is still going strong. I agree with you 100% about the gearing, the standard ratios really suit it as a touring bike. You mentioned the rear brake pads being replaced but are you still on the original front pads? If so, we’ll done, mine have just needed replacing at 27500km.

Great video, Nick. One question: You say, “… but I highly recommend you try it yourself, especially if you’re taller.” I’m 6’3”, 230 lbs. Would the CB500x be a good fit for me? Or would my knees be screaming for relief? Thanks in advance.

Thank you.

Thank you.

speedo over-read is pretty standard everywhere, it's a requirement here, 5% over with a margin of error of 3%, but this doesn't mean that you don't get more than 8% over -read... my bike reads 10% over, the math is easy so I don't really care... it's more the fact that it can make it dangerous when you ride a different bike that reads accurately, but handles differently... and that corner you are used to seeing 100km/h on the speedo while going around is actually too fast on the bike you don't know.

Isn't it funny how the ticked boxes become the wrong boxes to tick after a while? with all the boxes ticked when I brought my first actual motorcycle. the ones I would change are. the 250cc engine... yes it does fine around town for commuting, yes it can do longer distances, and maintain the open road speed limit. but because the bottom of the bike is so light with the little single, and it is a taller bike with big fairings up high. It gets blown around much more than bikes with twin Cyl engines, especially the ones that sit much lower. It's a V-strom 250SX. and I wish I had decided to get the Honda CB500X for the Larger engine & a couple of other small features that are actual necessities. if only Suzuki brought out a V-strom 450 with the addition of Switchable ABS, Hazard lights and twin front discs over the 250, nothing more, nothing less just those things and a 450cc P2 engine with 45 to 47 hp.

I had to stop watching your personal coms are very rude. No wonder your travelling alone.

Suzuki v strom 650 all day

When is your next adventure?

Update the microphone for next trip, it was epic scenery

Great video and commentary😊 I'm riding MT07 but next season I'm thinking about switching to CB500x😅 lower costs, both acceleration and max speed are enogh for me. Seems like a great, fun bike!

Another great video Nick. Great advice about the heat shield. I have just bought a set of Kappa side rails and there is shown a heat shield but it's not in the kit although the fixings are. It was off an ex demo bike so a good price and I guess the shield is still on the box. Nice backdrop shot on your opening from the car park at the top of the hill on Rayrigg Road out of Bowness Village, my birthplace, just before the roundabout to go up onto Kirkstone Pass!

Thanks Nick very useful. I am at advancing years (74) and have just bought the same bike, hopefully to replace a Versys 300 X and an NC 750 X DCT, although keeping the NC a while to see if I really can live without it! As I haven't yet collected the CB it was useful to get your views about the power and everyday use competencies of the bike. I have done comparisons on spec amongst all three of these and they are very similar on power to weight ratio but the NC wins out on torque by a very big margin so that is my concern. I was glad to hear about the lightness of the clutch as I have left thumb arthritis and that isn't helped by heavy clutches. MPG is on a par with the NC. I am recently returned from a 2k miles trip in eight days to southern France following +1,000 cc bikes not hanging about and managed just under 80 MPG on the NC with a heavy luggage load and single rider. All the best for the channel and I will follow your trip as Scandinavia is on my hit list. If you are interested you could have a look at my channel and see some footage from a trip to the high Himalayas in 2015. Some challenging roads there and scenery on steroids. @donlowdon It is just a hobby page so not an earner for me. Also footage in the English Lake District on the passes with the Club Kawasaki lads and lasses.

In Trieste you missed the coast road ❤ you are right about those idiots who drive around with tshirt and flipflops... but they are not bikers, they have a motorbike, but they are not bikers. Ps The trees you talk about are planted for wood

Just watched the whole series for a second time. Very enjoyable. Do you have anymore trips planned Nick ?

Are you in Whitstable ?

No, bulk doesn’t matter. Heavy stuff down low, lighter higher up. All your stuff added up doesn’t weigh anything like the weight of a pillion, which the bikes designed for. My bike doesn’t get tired from the extra weight, I get tired and cold if I take a stupid small tent and thin ground mat. 3 man tent so I can sit up and change into kit and an exped 9 inflatable gave me a better nights sleep and so fresher to ride the next day.

I generally cary about 24 kilos on a trip I ride a 1600 thunderbird, that is not even a small pillion passenger but like you say it depends what you are riding

I have just completed a 6 week big EU tour completing 4,053 miles on an electra glide. Bad habits mean I always take too much with a big Ortlieb bag on the rear seat for clothes and utility bits. Tools & puncture repair, litre oil and wet weather gear in one pannier, cooking equipt; in the other. Air bed/sleeping bag in trunk and camping gear bagged on the rear carrier. Cumbersome when sometimes manoeuvring but when riding, no problem. If I could afford Airbnb, hotel and/or eat out everyday, I could more than half my luggage weight.

Should i change my adv350 for the cb500x? Usually i do small roadtrips and i really like this bike..but im thinking that the Adv is more comfortable and with more space

I really enjoy your calm style of filming and talking, not everybody has to be rockstar and engage people by shouting like cult leader. Just be yourself.

Hi Nick I’ve watched all from start to finish and it’s been fantastic. You’ve certainly wetted my appetite for going to Europe although I won’t be going for as long as you did !! Thanks for making the videos they have all been brilliant oh by the way I also have a cb500x ❤

As always Nick FANTASTIC. Love your presentation style and the video editing is first class. Many thanks

Hi Nick , your videos are superb! As a fellow cb500x owner, and a real lover of the lake district, this is now on my next holiday to do list. Please keep these coming they are so inspirational to fellow riders like me. Thanks

I'm 62 and I'm not a good sleeper. My trips tend to be 4 night hammock camping expos- I now opt for comfort over weight saving kit; if I don't get a good sleep the trip is a wash.

Hello. I´ve come quite late to these videos having just bought a Honda NX500, which I´m loving after 23 years of big GS ownership! I like your videos a lot, I like your little insights to touring and I love the "ride along" interludes. Not sure if you´re still checking these comments but can you let me know what pannier racking system you use for your Lomo side panniers?

Ive recently bought a 500x, and came across your channel. Your video diary presentation is the best I have seen for long trip info, really well made and edited. I spent 18 months working all over Denmark in 1993-94. Bought back some great memories thank you. I haven't ridden for 30 years, so went for a "smaller" bike ( last one was a cbr1000f) I wasn't sure wether the 500x would handle a longer journey, how wrong was I after watching your daily vlogs!!! Keep up the good work, maybe someday I'll get across to europe and explore myself . Stay safe mate, Sub added

Finally caught up with the last few videos. Good stuff, Nick, very enjoyable. Hope to see you out on your bike again in the future.

Hi,just watched your excellent review with the breathtaking views,can i ask what the seat comfort is like for your physical build Cheers👍

It matters when riding in difficult and offroad terrain. Everywhere a pillion would get off the bike and walk. On the road, no.

A really great series. Thanks for sharing. As you were heading down Amersham hill, youre not too far from me. Small world.

what mic set up you have rto record in the helmet ?

where are you , at 8.30 ?

I’ve found the CBx (2023 model) is a little ‘buzzy’ over 100kmh. I notice it in the grips more than the pegs. Nothing awful but your hands feel a bit funny after a full day on the highways.

Nick, I discovered your series recently, watched everything and greatly enjoyed it all. Caught my eye because I have exactly the same bike, same year. I’ve probably got 20 years on you (I’m 69), and sort of realizing now that you probably have the right idea; camp when I can, stay in a hostel/motel when I want, no cooking while on the road and the serious BDR stuff has past me by but, most important, I can still enjoy riding and traveling. Your episodes have been an inspiration to me; however, I’m not interested in doing a KZbin thing at all. I traveled by MC all over Europe when I was stationed in Germany with the US Army in the 70’s, camping every night. Bought, rode and shipped home a new BMW. Sort of the same thing in a van/tent 25 yrs later w wife and 2 kids while at Ramstein AFB for 5 yrs. Any plans for another adventure? Hope so. You do a great job documenting and videoing.

Does the instrument cluster also tell you your tank range based on your current fuel level? How accurate is the fuel gauge, is it detailed enough?

Welcome home Nick, Thoroughly enjoyed all your videos, your presentation is excellent, easy going and soft spoken, unlike some who's commentary can be annoying, your content was first class as was the photography, I ride a 2002 Goldwing 1800, and to be honest, i don't think i could have managed half of where you went. enjoy your time back home with your wife, and I look forward to your next adventure, stay safe.

Excellent routes I notice. We are planning English South Coast, can you suggest a route starting Broadstairs for 5days?

Wasn't it better to just buy a Tiger instead of mounting a luggage rack on a 765R?!?! I once saw those barbecue grills on a Ducati Paso and on a Fireblade HRC, I couldn't believe.

Is this deflector working good? No wind noise in the helmet? How tall are you?

Those campsites right next to the road seems to be annoying. All the cars driving nearly on your head...

Nesses momentos ter otimas capas de chuva fazem uma grande diferença

Prejuízo. Kkk. Existe um desses com alarme. Quando você movimentar a moto ele dispara. Assim não tem como esquecer

Looking into getting one for touring with pillion... Only problem is that I am 95kg and pillion 65... Will it be fine on the highway with luggage and pillion ?

J'ai regardé jusqu'a cet épisode ,bien qu'il ne se passe pas grand chose j'ai quand méme suivi 4 épisodes car c'est sur vous étes surement un type trés sympathique . j'ai plusieurs motos et quand je voyage je me suis acheter une 500 nx qui est une moto pour regarder les paysages .C'est dommage de ne pas voyager avec des amis , c'est plus sympa et on partage notre journée . seul je pense que je m'ennuierais .. permis moto en 64 cdlt

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