Last video was 4 years ago, what's happening now then?

A disc lock isn't going to prevent thieves hauling your bike into a van. Happened to me.

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Best tips ever for touring. Also bring toiletries, wet and dry paper.. and please hydrate.

Sorry but I disagree with part of your point 2. There are times when there is very little to see and no nice roads. In these areas use highways to get to the good roads/interesting locations quicker. Once you're in a nice area then switch highways off. I'd rather spend a day on the autoroutes to get to the Alps so I get an extra day or two in the Alps. This is especially true if you're trip is tightly time limited due to work of family. In 40 years of Euro touring I've never felt the need for a bike cover. As little luggage as possible is the best approach. Europe is not a 3rd world area so any essentials forgotten can easily be purchased. Other than that, good advice.

Generally good advice but; (1) Hard luggage versus soft luggage. Hard luggage is much heavier than soft, so you are always carrying excess baggage, particularly for lower powered bikes like my Royal Enfield Himalayan. (2) There is no such thing as 'water-proof' clothing. Nature will find a way. If you ride a motorcycle, you will get wet at some point. Sometimes frequently. And often. (3) Rear top boxes are a bad idea because they destabilise the motorcycle. Weight needs to be as low down as possible and within the triangle formed between the front axle, rear axle and the top of your helmet. Top boxes put their weight way out of that zone. (4) Charging devices. Holy crap! I can survive without a mobile phone or whatever because I have a map. I prefer to talk to the locals, in whatever basic forms of their language I can muster, and follow road signs. It's not difficult. I am a camper and not a frequent guest at hotels. I'm off to Europe on Friday (12/4), Harwich to Hoek van Holland, camping nearby then who knows? I've not yet booked my return ferry. Probaby come back via Belgium or France. Maybe. Take care, ride safe. Love and peace.

All common sense mate. My dream bike, was the Tiger 122Gt Pro.. So i went out and bought one😎Of course, i had to get the hard panniers, thinking that i would need them, on my next trip, which is well over 3000k's. In hindsight, i should have gone out, and bought the 900 version, but i didn't want to go back to chain. Should have listened to my head, and not my heart. My other ride ( which i still have ), is a BMW F800 St. Truth be told, it has been a great bike, and has taken me round, parts of the land of Oz, for many years, trouble free.

I have a bright yellow disc lock, which puts off the opportunist. For riding gear I use layers. A vented top jacket, a down jacket for colder days worn underneath and a cheap nylon over jacket. I wear armoured jeans with nylon over trousers. I use hard luggage which saved my wife’s legs when we were hit by a car in India. My 650 V strom proved ideal, two up. A 260 mile range, comfy and more than capable. My GPS is hard wired to the bike, and I have fitted a USB socket. I have a universal power socket for charging phones/intercoms when I stop.

Hey mate, good video! I hadn’t considered the 7 port USB. Great idea. I’ve already got a 12v socked that I use on the bike via a 2 port usb adapter. I’ve taken a look at the 7 port that you use and spotted that I comes with a main power adapter. Trust you simply don’t use that and plug in via usb? Simple as that? Cheers and safe travels 👍

Whatever you have just go. Best advice ever.

Another mention on not taking a powerful bike touring. I guess that’s fine if you are a solo rider. But with full hard panniers and a pillion on board, I settled for a R1250RS. As this machine is more than adequate for touring two up with luggage. I think you’d probably struggle with 750/800 machines with the extra weight.

Disc lock they just cut the disc… or smash it with a hammer. They’re pretty much useless alone.

Thanks for taking the time to make this video to help people. I was worrying about how to secure the bike and luggage and this was very useful.

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Can you travel long distances on a smaller motorcycle ? Below 500 cc ?

Great advice. We’re definitely on the same wavelength 👍 My 2nd tour of France this year (from UK) begins in a few weeks 😎

You have to use fast roads to reach decent scenery in the first place. No point gently cruising thru somewhere northern France. It's too boring.

Good video; thanks! I resist the temptation to use a GPS...I find there’s more adventure in riding the Rocky Mountain west in pure discovery/exploration mode. I have waterproof maps, a compass, and a smart phone if I absolutely need one. But one reason I travel backcountry routes is to get lost and find my way again. I get it in Europe and the more populated US.

Thank you for the video. It was awesome. I want to start touring and I was wondering if an air pump is a good idea to bring.

Sehr gutes Video und angenehme Stimme 👏👍🇨🇭!

for rain gear, highly recommend GorTex which is breathable and plastic isn't. pricey, but important.

Thank you Barry. I stumbled across your channel. Very nice!….. Tip number 1 is crucial for just having a great time. Can’t tell you how many times I pointed my bike in no particular direction and just went that way for two or three days solo, turned around and came home. Some of my fondest trips were that way. My wife of nearly 42 years is used to the ‘once in awhile’ routine.

Biggest tip from me. Don’t overpack. You won’t use anywhere near as much as think you will

The one tip I will act on is getting some more plastic overgear. I have some cheap plastic overtrousers and some insulated overtrousers for winter, but nothing to go over my jacket. I also have heated gloves an an electrically heated visor which does a lot for visibility in freezing mist or heavy rain.

Been motorcycle camping since 1982. Watch hundreds of videos on this subject,This is probably the best.

good show

Thank you for the information and the quality of the video. may I ask what gear did you use for recording this video? thanks, cheers!

Brilliant tips - most condensed, but useful guide I've seen - thanks!

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Good tips, thankyou, especially for me as I am about to try my first 2 day trip to the beautiful Yorkshire dales, excitement and a little apprehension but as you say don’t put your trip off life’s too short.

Good advice!

My mantras... Saddle bags will carry everything you need not everything you want. Look at the little lines on the map. Allow way more time than you think you'll need which combined with not setting a hard itinerary will make your adventure much more fun.

Thanks Barry, really helped to focus and motivate me, good work Sir 👏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😎

Thank you very much!

I always wire 3 charging cables into my bike. One for phone, one for GoPro, and one as backup in case one breaks. I also have a DIN with USB adapters, a 12v for heated gear, and a backup SAE that can hook up to the battery. Can use these to pressure up after a flat too.

Couldn’t agree more with buying expensive gear.

I’ve never had any issue getting wet using quality gear like Rev’It or Sidi with Gore-Tex when riding all day in the rain.

With the thoughts of security I like to use the bike cover plus I put an expensive looking cable lock through the spokes forks and the bike cover plus I have a disc lock and a bike alarm. Now the thieves have to go through three different locks and won't bother, the best security though park beside a more expensive bike especially Harley there'll be too busy with that one to touch yours. Also a pacsafe is it awesome idea you get a large one not only can you protect your gear you could attach your jacket to it your helmet put your jacket in it it folds up small it's great for traveling.

Dear Barry, one of the best and straight forward advises I heard. Well done. I wish I had seen this a year ago.

Great video! Cheers

Very good informational video. My number one concern is the safety of motorcycle (living in Mexico city). I bought an over sized cover with Cross straps that go through the wheels and under the belly of the bike, plus a hidden alarm inside the cover. If someone pulls the cover the alarm goes off 150db. My next investment is a GPS tracker and someone gets too close to my bike another alarm will go off. Thank you for videos

thanks for the great tips !

Cheers….got a bike after a break of 11 years and decided to go touring around Europe as I’ve always wanted to do it - then COVID hit so I’ll start next year. Good thing is it’s given me time to get touring ready … I’ve sourced the hard panniers and am sourcing the other little bits I’ve decided to get after seeing advice like this…can’t wait!

You mentioned the battery tender: do I want a power bank that can charge over USB or some sort of 12 v system that can charge a bigger power bank?

12:00 - How much was this cigarette lighter modification? You just said it was cheap. Also, may you please show it to us in a video?

I don't ride in the rain if I can possibly avoid it. I've pulled over and stood for an hour in the pouring rain and waited for the rain to end and the streets to dry out. I'd rather do that than risk an accident and have a filthy bike and clothes. Riding thirty years, no accidents.

Great easy to follow info there, intresting the thoughts of using a smaller bike, i m on a ktm 990 smt and was thinking of getting a 1200 crosstourer, but youve made me think now about a smaller bike, like a Tenere 700 maybe, thanks for this.

DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T try a bit of spontaneous off roading without the right bike and protective clothing. NOTHING messes up your trip like a broken wrist.

No locks can prevent you from thief. For example, you can easily steal a bike with disc lock on by unscrewing disc bolts and pull the lever with zip ties so it will not loose while tire is rotating. you can prevent this by changing the bolt with uncommon screw like triangle or maybe a square or whatever you never saw. although you've been doing all this, they can just kidnap your bike with a mini van. Before you buy a lock, think like a thief. So my suggestion is, get an insurance!