Thanks Tom. It was a long time ago now but I still have such fond memories of the trip. Hope you’re well?

@@HaynesGarage I can belive it. Do you think you'll ever do something similar again? I'm good thanks, been living in cyprus for the past year. The riding out here is endless, on and off road.

I’d love to. It’ll be small family trips for a few years and then when the girls are big enough to go on the back hopefully we can do some longer European trips. I’d love to go and see my friends in Russia again. Sounds like you’ve had an exciting few years too. Did you move to Cyprus for work? Still doing the Downhill as well as motorcycling?

@@HaynesGarage haha fantastic. You'll have to get them those small electric bikes to get them into it early. Eek may find it hard to get into Russia for a while. Yea here with work, riding a little downhill yea but not near as much as i used to, loads of moto though. Drop me a watsapp if you still have my number

Thanks so much Marc. I feel good about letting Monster go, definitely time to write the next chapter. I enjoy keeping the KZbin channel going so hopefully I’ll be able to find some time amongst juggling babies to add the occasional video. It’s lovely to hear you’ve been inspired. Good luck with the T7 search.

Thank you. I’ve been looking at the 700GS a bit lately but I’m wondering whether to try something a bit different. It can be quite shocking looking at the price tag of some bikes can’t it. What did you get in the end? Or are you saving for the F900?

@@HaynesGarage I didn't want anything too big and heavy so thought about middleweights but still ADV, like transalps, tigers, africa twins or Tenere's. Ended up trading for a 700 Transalp, which came to me very unloved, from a trader, he's ignoring me so am taking him to court for the repairs but don't want to dwell on negative things or subject you to them, who needs that. I'll try my best to get my money back, if not it'll be a nice bike when it's done regardless. I'm enjoying it but has a broken rear wheel and under strict instructions from the engineer that did a temp repair, to only use it for work and back so not even had any jaunts yet. Thoughts have crossed my mind, because I don't like interest, I know sometimes it's unavoidable, I may try to trade up. A base model is £12000, which is not really that far out of reach, I have 0% credit cards if need be. I'll see. Just wanted something modern and sorted and I really like the look of these bikes, nothing odd from BMW for a change, just a motorbike with all the stuff in the right places, chain on the left of the bike, nice silencer, high level, nothing odd, no odd suspension set up. Totally floats my boat. I know nothing about the 700GS and yes I agree with the prices, especially Triumphs, they really hold their prices. A guy at work bought a 1200 explorer or similar, beautiful big dude, too big for me but the little sis, the 800 would be fine for me. Not sure yet. Just looking forward to my new wheel rim and spokes arriving so I can get the rear wheel relaced and new tyres so I'll be safe to go rip it up somewhere, going stir crazy. All about the pennies, anyway I look forward to seeing your new hoss in the stable.

Indeed it will. Thank you for all your help over the years. I’m very fortunate to have such supportive and knowledgable subscribers like yourself.

Thanks Austria Walter 😀

I hope to, but things will be slow whilst I manage with two babies 😂

Thank you. I’m glad you’ve found them useful. I’ve enjoyed making them. :)

Thank you Barry :)

Love you too. Can’t wait to write more exciting chapters with you, the kids, and Nutmeg. ❤

Thanks John. I think Monster will be sold soon and then I can start a new chapter with a new bike :)

@@HaynesGarageA Sertao surely!!! 😂

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Is your rear brake master cylinder corroded and seized up? Is your brake functioning normally? I’ve had a few of these break on this bike due to water seeping in past the rubber grommet on the top

@@HaynesGarage rear brake caliper was corroded so completely removed and reconditioned it put it all back together and now cannot bleed the brakes can't get fluid to come from the reservoir brake master cylinder was working properly

Thanks Rob, that’s very kind of you to say. I’m pleased we made a dream a reality. Hope you have some fun adventures planned for 2024.