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

Unfortunately it also ticks the gas-guzzler box. In a big way, too.

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.

Went to the Bastogne war museum last year and just walked in, didn't pay a penny 🤔

Great videos of a great trip. Thanks! Greetings from Baarn (NL)

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.

Can you please give details of your route

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!!!

Love my vtr .. there’s a reason why I sold my zx6r and r1 and still got the vtr

No! No, no, no, no. Not listening 🙉 Great video, wonderful series. Can’t wait to see what’s next 😎👍🏼

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!!! 😉❤️👍

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 ;)

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.

Nice bike, I'd either kill myself or loose my license 😂

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 👍

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!!

So awesome that you two had such a great time!! What a memorable trip!!

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.

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.

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??😅

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...

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

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.

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!

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!

Epic trip very interesting places you have been to too . buddy . Rolley :)

Thank you for all your content. Enjoy what ever you do in the future and ride safe. Thanks again and good luck.

Thanks for the journey Phil. Ride safe mate and take care.

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.

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❤

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 ❤😎😎😎😎

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

Tenho uma 1200 com sissy bar para a esposa e ela acha confortável as viagens e passeios.

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! 😬✌️

I do find riding the bike great fun but also very tiring

The french really do a fantastic job looking after the war graves... lovely video you2

Awesome Memorial.

What an incredible trip!!

4:09 super cool bridge!!

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

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!!! 🤪✌️

Painted my toe nails whilst watching 🙂

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! 😎❤️✌️

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.

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.

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!!🤣🤣

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 👍

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.

Brilliant and so relieved the cuckoo clock had a good evening. Entry barriers give me anxiety 😬

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 😇