24 HOURS at this Motorcycle Repair Shop!

I usually hate going to repair shops back home in Berlin (even before the latest incident) but this time it’s different! Aleks from Rascal Motorcycles in Riga / Latvia reached out and offered his help. How can I say no? And so I went with a long list and the infamous rattling noise out of the engine of my over 30 year old Honda Dominator 650. We basically took the whole motorbike apart. Engine head, valves, camshaft, camchain, camchain tensioner, camchain guide and even took off the clutch cover…but did we actually find the origin of the problem?
Also NEW TIRES (metzeler tourance) and complete ne front brakes. And btw I had basically no brake fluid left and learned about my big mistake. I also get to right 3 different custom bike. NOT A BAD DAY 🙌🏼👌🏼
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[@MarcTravels]

Best day ever! Show some love for Aleks and his Team at Rascal Motorcycles in Riga. We got so much done ✅ One day the Mystery of the Rattle Noise will be solved🙌🏼

[@MarcTravels]

@@2000jago thanks mate, he deserves it 👌🏼

[@Followyournosetravel]

What an excellent service. He knows what he is doing to a bike and really wants to make it better. Big thumbs 🆙.

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Custom or old bikes hanging around a shop is a good indication of services.😙👌

[@veridical22]

Marc I sujest next camping stop "MiniSky Spot" in Lithuania seacoast

[@paullaner8198]

Great Job...you guys in Riga ! Thanks for helping Marc ! I did my 👍 on your Facebook Site. Greets from Frankfurt...Erik

[@aleksandrssvjatskis4399]

It was a great pleasure to meet you and have you in our shop!!!! 🍻

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for reaching out and inviting me! We‘ll meet again 🤙🏼

[@BikersWorld-international]

Hey sir

[@muhammadyasirmuhammadyasir6406]

Is that you the mechanic

[@timgrace414]

It's amazing that you do all this stuff, shoot all this stuff, then edit and post all in the same day. Remarkable! And, as a fan, I really appreciate it!

[@MarcTravels]

Happy to hear that 🤗

[@GlobalWalkabout]

He only sleeps one hour a day, that's how he fits it all in 😂

[@cpuuk]

When getting internals replaced, ask for the old parts back, that way you know it was replaced. Great to see the periodicals getting replaced. CX500 cafe racer 🙂 I like this bike repair shop, you can tell they are proper old school 🙂

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

The CX500 was a good bike and very underrated

[@mariometallac]

Hello from Croatia, my Dominator also make the same noise and guys that restaurated my bike told me that decompresor on every Dominator is week point and it make that noise when its bad.. You dont need to be worry about that, its only annoying a bit.. You also can buy the camshaft without the decompresor but its not cheap and its not worth of that money.. Your bike is going to be fine. 🙋‍♂

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Congrats to Aleks for all that work done !! This are the good mechanics. The problem with the HONDA dealers Mark is that the don't want to get involved with old bikes like ours, not interested. They want a brand new Africa Twin where as I saw it with my eyes, they had to strip half bike tale to change an indicator relay, lots of labor hours just to plug that and charge you a fortune lol thanks for the videos, Gus

[@chrishart8548]

The Africa twin 2015> seems very difficult to work on. You need a tool just too get the tool kit out says it all really.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

That is the problem with a lot of modern bikes , you spend a lot of time removing things like plastics just to do the simplest thing

[@pollepost]

What a friendly mechanic. Very good service and change all those parts. I have the XR650L, it is almost the same engine. It pulls like a tractor but needs som love and care because it can be quite hot in the top. That is just the way these RFVC engines behave. :) Wish you a good trip

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Always good to see a skilled mechanic at work. Glad it's nothing serious, Marc. Nick

[@sebastianop.3052]

These guys know exactly what they do and have a lot of passion in doing it. As I always say: "beautiful people you owe beautiful people".

[@Gilsao_1964]

Great video man. It's very nice when you find a good mechanic. It's pure gold.

[@wnicklas]

Finally!!! A good mechanic taking a good look at your bike 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️ This guy Alex 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

Cool to see the Rascal men at work, I've seen some of their custom builds on Facebook and I like their style👍

[@pandoralechat780]

GREAT video Marc ! I'm so happy that you met Aleks and his friends! Skillful mechanics and good folks! Latvia seems to be a beautiful place to visit. Ride on ! 😁😁

[@Leghes]

This is a REAL mechanic!

[@Bill_CBR]

What a great shop. It's fantastic that they reached out to you to offer their assistance. First class all the way.

[@christopherpick7074]

Now.....THAT is a proper motorcycle shop and mechanic. wishing you every success.

[@Inteledge]

Marc you came through Helsinki ,i missed you I was so busy , i wanted to invite you over for coffee and camping beside the Baltic at my place .😎next time ,maybe !

[@DeuxRouesUneTente]

Old bikes sometimes make noises... I got some doubts with mine (a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 from 97) when I first got it. Now, 2 1/2 years and over 20,000km later... She's still running just fine. You took the engine apart, nothing was broken... And this time you were there in person to see what was being done. That's what matters. I don't think you have to worry too much over this.

[@Giorgos166]

Great day and congrats to Alex! That's what a good mechanic does. So when you get to Berlin I d suggest you find such a good mechanic that you can rely on. Thats what all of us who own older motorcycles do. Dealers care only for the newer models. Stay safe and enjoy your ride!

[@biophillie]

Wow, Great vid! Enjoyed watching real pros in action. Aleks & Team at Rascal Motorcycles are impressive.. Not sure if the noise came back or not. I once had an XR500 develop a similar rattle. It ended up being a small chunk of the bottom of the cylinder sleeve cracked off (it was bored to the max), but that little chunk would come off the bottom during big bumps, etc. and rattle around. But, there was evidence of the part scratching up the surfaces of the inside of the motor. You probably would have seen scratches if you had a piece rattling around. I'm thinking the hassle caused by worrying about it has caused more distress than an actual failure from the part. Don't think i'd worry about it anymore and just ride it.. Good luck! Added: As long as there isn't evidence of metal in the oil..

[@docgilbert96]

Great job done by the mechanic, I had the impression of feeling the engine roar stronger, fairer, more original, perfect! I remember that good workshops should be publicized on your channel, in respect for those who work well and offer good services to those who need it. Great adventure on this day, congratulations!

[@Freeflying_kiwi]

Awesome video again Marc, got to love the moto community. These guys of Rascal shows how it works in the motorcycle world. Well done guys

[@ianfuller6759]

Doesn't seem to matter which part of the World you live in we all have the same problem, trying to find a good honest Mechanic, good on the bloke you found 👍 👏 They are a dying breed certainly here in the middle of Australia 🇦🇺

[@magnussvensson5304]

Like the mix of your videos. Some mechanic, some riding, sightsing and even on the beach! Thanks.

[@Worldhoepper]

Danke, dass du uns an deinen Reisen teilnehmen lässt. Seitdem ich dir zusehe, schaue ich vermehrt nach Domi's im Netz. Hatte schon zwei früher...👍Alles Gute!!

[@orep7217]

You are so lucky to meet guys like Aleks!!! Cool dude.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes and his family too. So great 👍🏼

[@DF4Trap]

What a great shop, it is nice to see them treat you so well, and do exceptional work.

[@davidjodyfranco3300]

Love your excitement after the Ducati ride. Wish you all the best!

[@MarcTravels]

What a cool bike 🏍

[@prevotfrancis8933]

Hi Marc, glad to see that good old Dom is allright ! Enjoy the trip 😀.

[@fabiopunk1661]

that was nice, to work with the guys and see them opening the engine and deliberating on the mysterious noise. I am sure you have learned a lot about your beloved bike. What matters is that you did not find anything obviously wrong. Just a remark on the tires: they seem more for road than off (say 40/60) The ones you had were a bit more for off road. (say 60/40) So they may be smoother on paved roads but tricker when you go in campgrounds etc. Just be aware

[@sherwoodbarkergrimshaw2259]

Marc....Metzler tourance, good choice of tyre for the domi, been running them for years on my 22 yrs old Suzuki xf 650 freewind. Enjoy yourself, and your videos are just the right length matey 😊

[@shark2494]

Glad you finally had a good experience. Looks like you guys had a great time !

[@Oskar_CII]

Eso sí son buenos mecánicos , además de disfrutar de su trabajo se ven buenos especialistas del motor y gente muy agradable. Que bien que la Honda pueda seguir recorriendo kilómetros. Gracias a Aleks !!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@thanosh.5692]

way to go Marc,thank you for the nice videos.Great effort with an old bike like this Dominator.Remember fellow riders,the best motorcycle is the one we have.

[@OCLandspeeder]

Marc, I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Aleks and his team are awesome. Great mechanic. Knows what he's doing. If your Cam Chain Tensioner is getting stuck in between positions, it could be due to old/dirty oil. Since it relies on oil to function, dirty, old oil can gunk up the CCT's oil passageways. Your Honda's engine does not have a lot of oil in its reservoir...my guess is less than 2.5 US Quarts. And it is air/oil cooled engine too, so that oil works hard. Try changing engine oil and filter every 2k-3k miles to keep it clean and help the Cam Chain Tensioner. The rattling you are hearing is NOT the chain but the valves being off timing when the CCT is not putting enough tension on the cam chain. Should replace it as soon as you can. It may look good on the outside, but it is already telling you it needs to be replaced. Keep up the great work on your channel.

[@johnstaring3210]

Well equipped workshop, both tools and mechanics. That is a rarity these days. 👌👍

[@MarcTravels]

Agreed and he just started this garage…imagine how awesome it will be in 10 years

[@user-nz7od8ff2j]

Marc It is clear to me that this is a very serious mechanic, a professional one. The way he checked the quality of the oil in the brakes already told me everything. In my opinion, the noise in the Upper engine comes from the tensioner or from the chain itself if it hasn't replaced yet. You didn't say what is the condition of the valve clearance ?. Latvia looks like a very beautiful, clean and Green country. What nice and kind to find good people on the way Marc!

[@edoardomaterossi3722]

Very good job! A little bit of love for your amazing bike. Tyres brakes oil and much more. All the best for you. Ciao, Edoardo

[@1x2x1x2]

finally we have a 15 minute video... it's worth it!

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah, like I said. More footage, more stuff happening…the videos become longer

[@ttv2951]

Rascal bikes rock 👍 so good to see so much TLC given to your bike. "I never did a wheelie b4 today" 😆😎

[@russblakey]

Wow those guys are totally amazing. I live in the UK but when I get my next bike, going to take it there 👍 That's superb mechanic skills 👌

[@112Frosch]

Super Service.👍 Metzeler Tourance fahre ich schon ewig und bin sehr zufrieden.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Good to hear it wasn't anything too sinister, however it would be always in the back of your mind. Especially when you are far from home. Great vid.

[@robgreenhill1426]

You struck lucky. There are still some decent people about who are happy to help out

[@CarpetesNegros]

We, too, are very concerned about looking after our bike, so we understand your concern. Very good. Hugs.

[@connor8114]

Just had them metzeler tourances put on my dominator brilliant tyres. Keep up the vids.

[@randomtraveler3363]

Looking at the bike Alek build, it's no wonder he understands the Dominator. He's working with old carburetted engines. A bit of a lost art. Good on him to keep the skills alive.

[@vaclav_nekvapil]

What a friendly atmosphere in the workshop! 👍

[@54shovel]

It's great to find these kind of people when traveling. Had the same good experience with a Harley dealer in Berlin 👍 Have great journey the rest of the trip. Seems that the bike will take you home 😀. Might be a good idea to check the pistons and the lubrication of the top.

[@shakymctwitch8615]

I like to think most mechanics are like Aleks but while I know most are good, few are at his level in terms of willingness to help and go that little bit extra. You are fortunate to have subscribers like him. Bike people in the U.S. are passionate but I feel like Europeans might have a leg up on us. I wish we had more Alexs' (and Marcs!) here.

[@Shaymangoh86]

Such a great guy out there...glad it was not that serious. Amazing people.

[@bjornzorger3731]

Great video,very cool to see the inner workings of the dominator motor and the workshop ,very up beat and funny .

[@paulturner7829]

Fantastic set of lads know their bikes 🏍 👏 👍

[@geedee4]

great service from those guys!

[@lesrouessurlaroute7694]

Alex is the best!

[@aGentleUser]

My Honda Civic made a rattling noise with the clutch bearing when I bought it with 160k km. The vendor said I should prepare to change that. Sold the civic with 235k km, had still the original clutch, bearing,still rattling... 😜 Best wishes for your journey and the guys from Riga for their business!

[@mickhiggins1031]

They look like great guy's at Rascal.... My Old Africa Twin has an annoying Ticking sound when she's Idling. Never got to the Bottom of it, The clutch Basket Rattles it's Nuts off, and im off Round France on Monday.... Im not even going to worry about it, These old Honda's are pretty Reliable even with Knocks and squeaks and Rattles...... Enjoy the rest of your Trip Mate.... Great work from the Lads at Rascal

[@andrewonmyway8184]

What a great workshop! Super guy Alex was to help you out on your way. New tyres. Brakes. Forget the rattle your bike is 30 years old! Wouldn't you also rattle? Great summary!

[@jorgho5673]

very nice video and you met met a good and serious mecanic

[@ecalzo]

Wow WOw WOW.. Those are the mechanic i respect.. all the good job and no false word .. only the truth .. as bad as the truth can be.. it always pays off .. Ride safe Marc Hi from Italy

[@damianwawrzyniak4274]

Great job and video 👍. if you are going through Poland, I invite you to Bydgoszcz (nice city), then 10 km to the north there is the TET route which leads close to the German border. Tet on this episode is simple and shows beautiful views (you will be pleased especially if you shoot drone movies😀)

[@lorensore8716]

dude i was the biggest nora (itchy boot's) fan but i like your video's so much.....short and colorful....good job dude.....wish you all the best

[@gerrypowell2748]

Glad to see good mechanics working on the Honda,one of my bikes(r1100rs) has well over 260,000 Kms.once it’s hot it rattles more,same as my XT600E.hope it now lasts a bit longer.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

The reason why it rattles more when hot is because the oil gets thinner, and as such doesn’t dampen the engine noises.

[@MuhnyPOV]

Wow a 15 min video 😍 and it was not boring 😂 keep it up man 😁

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah it was also 2 days footage;)

[@MuhnyPOV]

@@MarcTravels Still it was very good 😁

[@anastasme]

Cudos to Latvian guys from Rascal motorcycles- that’s great work!

[@stephendavis7707]

I have had many Dominators in the past and have always on the earlier models added (welded) a small nut onto the end of the cam chain tensioner just to add a little more tension .. ..Start your bike up if you can remoe theh cam chain tensioner then with a screwdriver push into the vacant hole against the chain guide to see if you can lose or re-create the the noise if you can lose the noise add the nut ..get someone with some experience to help you ..just something which may help .good luck

[@klyddmeisters]

I have a theory about the rattling noise. The chain tensioner. That sometimes it vibrates much and it jumps back 1 or 2 steps and the rattling noise start. And after a while the oilpressure put it back to the right place again. If it start rattling again, then turn off the engine, put it in 2nd or 3rd gear and roll bike a little backwards to slacken the chain on tensioner side and roll it forward again. do this a couple of time and start engine again. If it is quiet now then replace the tensioner.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 👍🏼

[@marcios.4069]

Well, if everything seems fine with the engine, I wouldn't worry about that noise anymore. My Yamaha sometimes also seems to have strange little noises coming from the engine, but 20 thousand kilometers later, nothing bad happened. Drive safe Marc

[@motamark]

Marc, I do have a feeling (ex Motorcycle mechanic) it is the cam chain tension-er that slips sometimes and gives the noise, it is a oneway clutch type affair as someone else said when you get work done ask for the old parts....anyway hope it all goes well on your rise home.

[@jrnmller1551]

Glad you got help from aleks, it all looked good, I am sure your rattle comes from the dekompressor, next time you are in there disconnect the dekompressor, you dont need it, there is an american YT video on this if you can find it, happy trails!!

[@madarsolins2225]

Nice to see you visiting our country, seems that you have found best service in Latvia😂. Be careful in Riga, traffic can be a little bit crazy😂. Good luck in your travel😁

[@MarcTravels]

Traffic is crazy really

[@peterhobbs7609]

Great video Marc

[@battsonbikes1919]

Awesome as always big guy, 😉🥰

[@0scarsalvado793]

Gutes Video Marc, hoffentlich jetzt, wenn es repariert wird, können Sie sehen, dass er weiß, was er tut. Viel Glück!!!

[@dende2401]

I am in the process of buying a Honda as well. A different model. However, the chain tensioner seems to be a common problem there too. I have read that it can happen that the chain tensioner gets stuck between two stages. It doesn't "lock" in either one or the other. If this is the case, it can cause the chain to rattle. The fact that it has disappeared again supports this theory. The chain must be tightened, but not enough to reach the next detent point. After a few more kilometres, there will be enough space for the tensioner to engage and the rattling will stop. Cheers from Berlin mate :)

[@boosteddiesel1834]

Hi Marc, I really liked your video today. In particular I liked the close up footage of some of the work that was done. Being a mechanic and a petrol head (as we say here in the uk) I love watching that stuff, even although I do it myself all day. It’s a shame you haven’t yet found the exact problem. Although the mechanic guys in your video today seemed great, I can tell from what he said that he knows his stuff. And what a good guy trying to help you out 👍. Given my own knowledge I would like to try to help you if I can. I know a lot about engines so can give you a comprehensive list of potential causes of the problem. I think it will help you to progress finally with your issue. Essentially you need an angle of attack to make progress. It is reasonable that many qualified mechanics at repair shops could look at your bike and never find the issue as they will likely all check the same things repeatedly. To make progress you need to narrow down to the problem. Given that the problem is intermittant it will be hard to identity directly, but another approach you can take instead is “method of deduction” even when you don’t know what the fault is, if you have a list of all possible causes you can test them one by one until you have only one remaining answer, and you can also be confident everything else is ok as you have tested it. In my opinion the bike needs to go to an engine repair shop, not a bike repair shop. This is because the engine repair shop specifically are experts in engines. They can test all components comprehensively with specialist equipment and check all internal tolerances, they will find the answer. Here’s just a short list of items that could cause a rattling; Camshaft Valves including sticky guides Cam chain or tensioner Rod bearing Crank bearing Various bearings or shafts inside the engine A blocked oil passage way (test oil pressure) Really the list goes on for a while, but any engine building expert will know of all the potential causes anyway so they shouldn’t need to be told by anyone. It is very important that the engine repair person gets to hear the noise before the engine is removed as this will give them very valuable information and give them a direction to go in. Anyways I hope this info helps you out matey, it is certainly a route to the answer if you choose to take it. Lastly, sorry for the massive comment and good luck with this, I really hope to see it fixed one day so you can just get back to enjoying it 👍 Cheers

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate appreciate your help 🤙🏼

[@JwpGaming]

Hahah, The reason I got into the Dommie back in the day, and later other adventure dualsports is I was looking for a good scrambler bike. There are so many good looking dommie scramblers, but I swear, almost everyone uses the same CG 125 tank. 😂 I once saw a build with either Dnepr or IZH tank and it was such a breath of fresh air 😄 I thought about doing it to my BMW F650, but I think I'll keep it stock 😊 also that CX is gorgeous 😍 I almost got one once, I want a 650C but there are only 500ccs here

[@jonas891021]

Nice tyres, same i drive on my kle500 onroadwheels.

[@samwanderer9088]

Hi Marc, I succeeded to catch up with your videos (relatively short vids helps). I know what's behind making vids and that it takes time even for what seems to be a short result. You're doing an excellent job, especially with the drone, some shots are really high level. The editing, the music, the filming, the vlogging, ur good at it and passionate about it and it shows :o). Thanks for sharing. Maree's contribution is a very nice plus. I wish u both the best and look forward seeing u both sharing travels :) Thanks pals and \ / to you.

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you Sam. Appreciate the nice words 🤗

[@guyonacub4335]

Think the noise is loose change in your pocket Great video, great people. Safe travels 🙏

[@paklangmotovlog7999]

Very nice Marc 👍😍

[@Blondrider]

Buena revisión por parte del Doctor

[@steveherrygers268]

Enjoy The campsite Marc.

[@rolandstaines3249]

Hi Marc top job top blokes 100 % miles of smile all the way around . Lifes always better when you're rolling on two wheels . Rolley . :)

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Great job in the servicing of your bike Marc. It has many years to go still ! Hope Aleks continue to do well. We enjoyed seeing the insides. It will still make less noises than a new Ducati ! "HYGROSCOPIC" is the word used to describe brake fluid.......its affinity to absorb moisture from the atmosphere. (Baking Powder too). If you leave a full-right-up container of brake fluid unattended, after some time it will start overflowing with the moisture it absorbs. It causes your brake pistons to pit (especially if you drive a lot in wet conditions) at the seal lip, as the moisture enters there. In extreme braking conditions the heat generated may cause vapour lock in your braking system. With the amount of rain you get while riding Marc, flush your fluid every year. Is the bike with the blue tank an early Yamaha XJ650 Seca shaft drive ? Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Great video buddy ride safe

[@howierfs5471]

Hi Marc, seems your bike got a full and detailed inspection. Guess you are just a biker and not as we say in german a Schrauber. Well, you learned a lot and you just now know what have to be regulary checked. May be there is something more which helps you bike to stay much longer alive. Btw, it always seems you have a sort of personal connection to your bike but never heard that you have given a name to it to undermine your connection to it. Enjoy the next days and kilometers on the road. Thanks to Alex for his expertise and suupport unknownwise.

[@MarcTravels]

Honda is a great name 🤗thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@howierfs5471]

@@MarcTravels ah common, I call Honda my lawn mover but for a bike. Well, keep it secret.

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@howierfs5471 Marc's German mate.. they just call things exactly like they are.. he just calls it.. Honda.. I suggested Domi ages ago.. but!.. anyway his posts are GREAT!

[@howierfs5471]

@@Errol.C-nz yes, great posts for sure

[@gerd5088]

I call my Honda: Honda or VFR., and my wife Paola

[@davidturk6170]

Without more info, the best I can come up with (intermittent noise); a part usually held ridged that due to some issue moves when not held in place by a temporary force. An example (not applicable here) would be a belt tensioner on an engine, where the coiled spring that applies the force to the pulley slips in and out of the hole restraining one or both ends of the spring. Sometimes the spring works (when it’s in the hole) and other times it doesn’t (when the end pops out). Good luck finding the issue!

[@GlobalWalkabout]

Oh yeah, top camp site, love it.

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

So inspiring coming across people like aleks. Thanks for sharing . hey are those t- shirts available?

[@MarcTravels]

Yes! www.marctravelsshop.com

[@czescjan4188]

Super!

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video Great repair shop. I'm 66 with a life time working on bikes .does the bike use oil if so maybe a broken ring ? Great people. Great time.thanks again cheers to ya.

[@laroexmod1106]

maybe you still want to live in sweden or norway ... ect ... you will be helped better than in your own home country .. (lol). all your videos are super cool and realistic and that is rare in this hetic world. many more great adventures!!!

[@martinmargiotta]

hi, finaly a good mechanic. good travel

[@gerhardwieser5309]

Tolles Video wieder lg👍👍

[@stambysettesette2174]

That's the difference between a good and REAL mechanic💪....and a poor spare parts installer 🙁... CHEERS FROM ITALY

[@eefneleman9564]

Looks like you found a shop and mechanic that actually know what they're doing. That damn rattle though...!

[@SurpriseMechanics]

8:09 that's a sweet CX500. I'm rebuilding one right now as well. I'm throwing in a motogadget M unit, which it seems like all their bikes have judging by the alarm that went off when they moved them.

[@BfitBAIBA]

Thank U!

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you for everything 🤗

[@motosekcjapl6309]

More than 14min? Wow :D 👍💪

[@MarcTravels]

A lot of interesting stuff happening the last 2 days 🙌🏼 (ps. the raw cut was even 19min 🫣)

[@motosekcjapl6309]

@@MarcTravels What route are you planning through Poland? Maybe we'll run into each other somewhere on the route :)