It's not all Jap bikes, my GPZ500 was like a russian tractor. It's hondas. They have that reputation for a damn good reason
@gdevelek5 күн бұрын
Unfortunately it also ticks the gas-guzzler box. In a big way, too.
@gdevelek12 күн бұрын
If its range is 70 miles as you said or even 100miles, that's reason enough to forget about it. But you chose to not spend more than 2sec on the topic.
@parf266513 күн бұрын
Went to the Bastogne war museum last year and just walked in, didn't pay a penny 🤔
@FrankBaarn15 күн бұрын
Great videos of a great trip. Thanks! Greetings from Baarn (NL)
@Moto-me17 күн бұрын
I've always wondered why people think you can't ride a sportster long distances. You can do it on a 250cc just have to stay off the 80mph hwys.
@johnodonnell320818 күн бұрын
Can you please give details of your route
@wsmv18 күн бұрын
Hi John, hope this helps. Calais to riems, Riems to mulhouse, Mulhouse through Switzerland to bormio, Bormio over stelvio and through Austria to freidricshafen (stopping at the neunwanstein castle) (very long day, too long) Freidrichshafen to saarbrucken, Saarbrucken to ghent, Ghent home. We took 8 days but should have taken at least 12 because the last few days became very hard especially in the heat. Hope that helps 👍
@johnodonnell320817 күн бұрын
@@wsmv thank you for responding 😊👍
@chrisofdoom476120 күн бұрын
I have a blue 2003 VTR 1000 SuperHawk (US version), and I'm the original owner. Only 36,000 miles so far, but no issues at all with it (3K mile GN4 oil changes, brake, clutch, and coolant flushes every couple years, and fresh chain lube regularly). Just tires, a set of brake pads, and a one chain/sprockets worn out. It still rides like new and pulls equally hard and smooth from 4,000 to 9,500 RPM. My only advice is to spend the money and get a Corbin seat for it. It immensely improves the seat comfort and does not negatively affect the tank-hugging sporty riding position! The only real down sides are the 100 mile range before the fuel light comes on, and the carburetor at altitude. I live in Colorado, so the flat(ish) "plains" for us are at 5,000ft elevation, and mountain rides vary from 5,000 to 12,000 feet elevation. It's just not possible to tune a carb to have the right air/fuel ratio over that wide of an elevation range, so above 9,000ft, I can't give it more than 70% throttle without bogging down due to running far too rich. Fortunately, I don't have to because it's just as fun at half throttle with the wide power band. It really is just easy and relaxing to ride and feels like it goes way too fast way too effortlessly with no drama and a smile-inducing sound that I've never tired of hearing. I do an annual 500 mile "spirited ride" in the mountains in late summer (on a weekday when school is back on to avoid as much traffic as possible), with about 80% of that being amazing twisty scenic mountain roads. It's one of the best days of my year, almost every year. I don't mind the welcome breaks at the 6 fuel stops along the way! Great place to live for spring-fall motorcycling :) Here's what that all-day ride looks like: www.google.com/maps/dir/Standley+Lake+Library+-+Jefferson+County+Public+Library,+8485+Kipling+St,+Arvada,+CO+80005/Nederland/40.166808,-105.4606419/40.3814764,-105.5148919/40.4182792,-105.1900624/Stove+Prairie+Landing/Toponas/38.8116222,-106.117109/Bailey/39.8524303,-105.1092043/@39.8286043,-105.3858817,9.17z/data=!4m37!4m36!1m5!1m1!1s0x876b89250054e3ed:0x72ee64f8fac21f62!2m2!1d-105.1111944!2d39.8504537!1m5!1m1!1s0x876bc6c44e45525b:0x8d645c98aaec4cb2!2m2!1d-105.5108312!2d39.9613759!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87693d9e760b05ff:0x79083c86fcc894d0!2m2!1d-105.3891557!2d40.6824814!1m5!1m1!1s0x87421de66f1ba8ab:0xa0a1d00285f051ec!2m2!1d-106.8080984!2d40.0602639!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x876b12406ebe3e01:0xad0f96177e864c2b!2m2!1d-105.4786412!2d39.4060536!1m0!3e0?entry=ttu I hope you enjoy your Firestorm as much as I enjoy mine!!!
@danielandjenny920 күн бұрын
Love my vtr .. there’s a reason why I sold my zx6r and r1 and still got the vtr
@Saddlebags7321 күн бұрын
No! No, no, no, no. Not listening 🙉 Great video, wonderful series. Can’t wait to see what’s next 😎👍🏼
@johndiehardmclean2321 күн бұрын
Epic tour you 2 & hate things coming to an end...But wasn't expecting that bombshell...The starter motor on your 1200 ,starting to sound a bit weak! 😮🤣 OK really though,I hope yous are just gonna become a duo motovlog channel & it's not really the end of WSMV!!! 😉❤️👍
@noslacking385622 күн бұрын
Amazing series so far, just about to watch part 5! I am currently planning the same trip with 5 mates for the UK and would like to know a few things if that’s ok? How much were the tolls? How much did you spend on fuel? We are planning a 12 day trip, the same route you are taking there and back. Any other advice you could give us would be appreciated. I will be riding a Kawasaki Z650 ;)
@wsmv22 күн бұрын
Hi buddy, the tolls weren't as expensive as some people make out depending on which entry into Italy you take, some are private tunnels which I think cost about €24 but apart for that only about €30 total to fly through France. Fuel was about the same as here apart from Austria which is quite expensive. I think altogether I spent about £300 on fuel. Doing it in 12 days is ideal, we did it in 8 but it got really uncomfortable towards the end and we didn't have much time to take detours because we needed to get to the next hotel. I wish we had taken a few more days and enjoyed the time more between stays. It's the best thing we've done and got a real sense of achievement from it, not sure when you're going bit if it's next year and you want to do the stelvio pass wait until July because after heavy snow fall this year it was closed due to snow the day vefore we rode it at the end of June. You love the trip, get a monzo card so you don't have to pay any conversion fees, and it makes it easier as all toll stations are tap and go with cards 👍👍
@noslacking385622 күн бұрын
@@wsmv Hey bud, that brilliant info! I have budgeted about £300 for fuel, £250 for euro tunnel (a flexible ticket in the event something goes pair shaped), hotels £600 and £300 for miscellaneous spending about £1500 all in. We are looking around the middle to end of August as we know the Stelvio Pass can be hit or miss depending on the weather. My son has been badgering me to get a Monzo card so it looks like I am going to bite the bullet and grab one. The unexpected train journey looked like fun too! Loving every minute of yours and Karens adventure, we will be sharing ours on here. Thanks for the amazing tips and advice. 👌
@wsmv22 күн бұрын
@noslacking3856 no problem mate, hope you have the best time, we booked all our accommodation well in advance on booking.com which meant me knew we had so.ewhere to stay, but also meant we couldn't make any last minute detours so it's swings and roundabouts what you're most comfortable with. Set aside some money for souvenirs too, I've got hats and wall plaques from stelvio plus a cuckoo clock from Germany (next video in series) 🤣🤣
@ivy-mac22 күн бұрын
We went on a train like that a couple of years ago. We were hoping to go over the Furka pass, but it was closed, so we had to get on a train and go under the mountains instead.
@turningwheels258425 күн бұрын
Nice bike, I'd either kill myself or loose my license 😂
@grumpsrides607426 күн бұрын
Absolutely gutted, you're closing the channel 😢 It's been emotional 🙂 Keep in touch bud, we still need to meet up and go for a ride. Best of luck with the future 👍
@Motoramblings26 күн бұрын
Ouch! End of the channel…😢😢😢 So sorry to hear that, but I certainly understand. When I ride with my wife, there’s no recording whatsoever. I’ll miss your videos, and hearing your ramblings!! Be well Phil, and Karen!!
@Motoramblings26 күн бұрын
So awesome that you two had such a great time!! What a memorable trip!!
@wsmv22 күн бұрын
It really is!
@garethjones667226 күн бұрын
Excellent vid as usual. Appreciate your direct style and support and understand your decision. Make choices that suit you both. Best wishes 👍❤️ Ride far and safe.
@jimsadler870426 күн бұрын
A thoroughly enjoyable series, Weston. I'm very sorry to see you go but, who knows, you can't keep an old dog down. Look after yourself and I'm sure we'll meet up soon.
@GSHants26 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us with you, sorry to see you and the multi go, has been great to see one same age as mine still touring, well past the second Desmo now, but I love it, yes side stand troubles too, but nothing that couldn’t be fixed. Best of luck with whatever is next for you….putting a cuckoo clock on the wall??😅
@NooBiker26 күн бұрын
Noooo! 😭😭😭 We started around the same time and you've been a great inspiration and support so very sad to see you stop (again). But you have to do you and what you think is best for you both. I hope to still see you around from time to time...
@gaelic_roads26 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed following your channel and can't believe you are finishing up, I hope you change your mind, but if you have to go you have to go, I wish you all the very best in the future, take care & ride safe
@neilmackinnon337126 күн бұрын
I have really enjoyed my time as a subscriber, your introducing me to the Socialbags ride and tours like this one, so all the very best to you both, I shall miss my KZbinr at the bottom of the hill and I hope to see you on the road sometime.
@BlakesPipes26 күн бұрын
Mic drop! 😊 I think you should post when you want to post. I still wanted to see the clock, dude! Anyways, hope you see at so.e point to re enter this hobby and post. Unless you are deleting the channel completely. Always enjoy, we only live once!
@icedidi26 күн бұрын
And what a way to bring the curtain down. Excellent vlog. Anyone who vlogs understands how it can get in the way of just enjoying the ride and the time. Who knows, we might see the odd video from time to time and I'm sure you'll do the odd cameo 😁. "In Italian means, fuck it sell it." 🤣🤣🤣 made I larf. Wishing you both the very best, well done indeed. See you on the flip side!
@rolandstaines324926 күн бұрын
Epic trip very interesting places you have been to too . buddy . Rolley :)
@wsmv22 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ianstewart57626 күн бұрын
Thank you for all your content. Enjoy what ever you do in the future and ride safe. Thanks again and good luck.
@iantownsend1726 күн бұрын
Thanks for the journey Phil. Ride safe mate and take care.
@tojj2926 күн бұрын
Love the cuckoo ending, I wondered if it would make an appearance😁😁. Shame about the channel, but you've got ya reasons and that's all that matters. I do though, have a sneaky feeling you'll be back posting sometime in the future. Whatever you two do in the future, stay safe and enjoy life, we only get to do it the once.
@GrahamWotton26 күн бұрын
Morning Phil love the the videos but understand how they can takeover trips,ride safe and I might catch you on the road one day, cheers Graham ps Ireland was brilliant❤
@Grint-XR26 күн бұрын
followed you for a few years now Phil and glad to have met you both on and off KZbin. I've gone down the route of making videos for me and my family only these days and removed all trace of Howie702 on this platform. Enjoyed your vids and sense of humor, you both take care and enjoy your biking .... much love ... Howard ❤😎😎😎😎
@Banditmanuk26 күн бұрын
All good things come to an end. I'm so sorry you're not continuing with the channel. You've recorded some brilliant memories. Please keep the channel, even if you don't post new vids. You never know what the future holds. Glad the Ducati looked after you both. Best wishes for the future. Carol & Richard
@fabiobezzi398627 күн бұрын
Tenho uma 1200 com sissy bar para a esposa e ela acha confortável as viagens e passeios.
@wsmv27 күн бұрын
Mi esposa se siente muy segura con el respaldo instalado y le encanta estar en la parte trasera de la Harley. gracias por mirar
@johndiehardmclean2328 күн бұрын
These are flying in at my end & that's me caught up! 😎👍 Secretly hoping yous go the long way round going home & deliver another dozen or so parts for this trip! 😬✌️
@wsmv28 күн бұрын
Ah sadly not mate, my rear end couldn't take it 🥵 One more and that it 👍
@johndiehardmclean2327 күн бұрын
@wsmv Here's hoping Karen doesn't read that then...You referring to her as your rear end! 😮😂✌️
@wsmv27 күн бұрын
🤣
@nuttyoncrypto986328 күн бұрын
I do find riding the bike great fun but also very tiring
@wsmv28 күн бұрын
It certainly can be, especially in the extreme heat and when you have to focus hard in rain or in the dark. But we still love it 😁
@nuttyoncrypto986329 күн бұрын
The french really do a fantastic job looking after the war graves... lovely video you2
@wsmv28 күн бұрын
Thanks buddy, yes they do an incredible job along with the Belgians ❤️
@Motoramblings29 күн бұрын
Awesome Memorial.
@wsmv28 күн бұрын
It was an emotional visit and well worth it 👍
@Motoramblings29 күн бұрын
What an incredible trip!!
@wsmv28 күн бұрын
It was a real challenge but loved every minute 👍
@Motoramblings29 күн бұрын
4:09 super cool bridge!!
@wsmv28 күн бұрын
👌 I do like a well designed bridge 😁
@thomasmartin942429 күн бұрын
Hi, I have a 2002 model in blue and I like it, quick question what model of bag do you have on it? Are there supports also? I'm looking for some for a road trip. Nice video
@wsmv29 күн бұрын
Hi Thomas, they were just a cheap set from ebay and not branded, I think they were about £30. Sorry I can't be more specific than that. Hope you enjoy the road trip, its a great bike for it 😎👍
@johndiehardmclean23Ай бұрын
Cuckoo Clock Shop said 53 times in this vid...Impressive! 🤣😂👍 I did think to myself,they'll possibly manage a Cuckoo Clock fridge magnet,but no room I bet to carry an actual clock...So I'm proven wrong again buddy!!! 🤪✌️
@wsmvАй бұрын
🤣 it was only a small cuckoo clock, but it made it home safely, just have to put the bloody thing up now 🤦♂️
@johndiehardmclean23Ай бұрын
@wsmv Ticking clocks & cuckoo's are banned from here mate!!! 😮🤣✌️
@wsmvАй бұрын
@johndiehardmclean23 🤣🤣
@Saddlebags73Ай бұрын
Painted my toe nails whilst watching 🙂
@wsmvАй бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@johndiehardmclean23Ай бұрын
So are the folk who live in Wank (Vank) known as Vankers i wonder? 🤔🤣👍 So far what a trip mate & loving it from my end! 😎❤️✌️
@wsmvАй бұрын
🤣🤣 I hope they are, um thinking of moving there because I would fit in perfectly 👌
@johndiehardmclean23Ай бұрын
@@wsmv 🤣😂🤣😂
@BanditmanukАй бұрын
Glad the clock is still doing well in the back. Guess the big question is would your good lady be prepared to do another trip like this? I think you've done great navigating. There's definitely a sense of satisfaction pulling off a big trip like this.
@wsmvАй бұрын
It really did feel like we'd accomplished something so big, I think we did male mistakes, mostly around daily distances and times which caused the last few legs to be 'uncomfortable' and the heat certainly didn't help. But we will do something similar next year, but plan the riding days a bit better 👍
@davidfredriksson3341Ай бұрын
I own one of the first made. Serial number 7** Build Date 2/97. Full Micron Exhaust, LE suspension. Honestly, this bike scares the 💩 out of me. The torque is amazing. I can pull the front end up in 1,2,3 and she still begs for more. Why o why did Honda discontinue such an incredible motorcycle. Comparing my VTR 1000 to any other motorcycle is like comparing an Elephant to an orange.
@wsmvАй бұрын
They are incredible bikes that never really had a decent replacement from honda. They are easiest animal to ride on the road and there are few that compare even now 👍
@tojj29Ай бұрын
That's one helluva trip you went on there. Brilliant you could do it together on the bike. No way my mrs would do something like that for that long. I also think it's brilliant the way they move over to leave room for emergency vehicles to make progress. Why oh why can't we do that in this country. We spend our life blasting the bull horn at people to move over in traffic jams or slow moving traffic. I really must stop saying "we". You've retired tojj, get over it!!🤣🤣
@wsmvАй бұрын
🤣🤣 you'll never retire from it mate, I left the forces 23 years ago but still think like I am in. It's was an awesome ride mate and never say never, 2 and a half years ago my Mrs told me she had zero interest in getting back on a bike after a 24 year gap. Now we're touring Europe and I cant get her off the thing 🤣🤣
@icedidiАй бұрын
@@tojj29 evening tojj, how's the shoulder? Well if the Mrs won't go maybe take a bit of crumpet 🤣😇
@markpercy4277Ай бұрын
Good stuff bud, me and the wife have done that trip a few times, love it on the train you know you're on holiday now but l do prefer the ferry 👍
@wsmvАй бұрын
I agree Mark, the ferry gives you a needed break too, and as you say it feels like a holiday 😁👍
@49googieАй бұрын
They move over to let the emergency vehicles go down the middle not us bikers, but it is good to use till you get caught as I did you get a scolding as they say here in N.I. LOL.
@wsmvАй бұрын
Ah I did wonder if that was the case, but I'll take any opportunity to get ahead of a traffic jam 🤣
@icedidiАй бұрын
Brilliant and so relieved the cuckoo clock had a good evening. Entry barriers give me anxiety 😬
@wsmvАй бұрын
🤣 if I'd read the instruction bikes don't have to use them at the museum 🤦♂️
@icedidiАй бұрын
@@wsmv 🤣 but you were in a foreign place. I'm always worried about the barrier closing before I'm through offer the barrier not opening on the way out
@icedidiАй бұрын
Just as I'm watching... I believe it's common practice for them to move over to the extreme edges in queues and slow moving traffic to allow emergency vehicles a path through. Oh and of course motorcycles 😇
@wsmvАй бұрын
Yeah I found that out after the event, but I felt like I was in an emergency situation to get to the next hotel 🤩