DON'T Speed in Switzerland - P2T EP03

The third installment of my 5000 mile solo road trip to the Balkans.
In this episode i hear a funny noise which will now toy with me for the next 4600 miles and enter Switzerland for the first time since "the incident"
Permission to Torque is a Mental Health movement set up to show others that you "get it" by displaying a discrete symbol for others to take comfort in. Its not about sitting around in a circle feeling sorry for yourself, its about shared experience and getting out there to find out what makes us happy - this is the aim of my trip and why I am sharing it on KZbin, the good days and the inevitable bad ones too.
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[@ZeeBri]

I am enjoying these series massively. Very old school BvB and making me want to plan a eurotrip of my own. Motivation is hard to come by but this is providing it!

[@rudebwoy8]

Going through some tough times atm, this series is a welcome relief to the noises within my head.

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

Hang in there man. Sunshine always follows a rain

[@kenwolfe5697]

When the black dog has ahold of you just keep going! This too shall pass Jay.

[@rudebwoy8]

@@kenwolfe5697 cheers Ken

[@SerPurple51]

"Then I met his wife and I was like, fuck me!" Great choice of words there 🤣 Switzerland looks beautiful, but holy hell is it expensive to live, or even visit there.

[@r12004rewy]

Suprised about the graffiti in Zurich

[@SerPurple51]

@@r12004rewy me too. You don't see any trash or litter anywhere, so the tagging/graffiti is pretty surprising. I'm sure they'd get quite a heavy fine if caught.

[@waynerobertson511]

Its a fine place to live. It's a massive fine if you speed.

[@wobblysauce]

Yes ma

[@dannymac4428]

"Don't do anything wrong, or you'll go to prison and suck some dong" pmsl Chris you're a bloody legend. Brilliant content!!!

[@LonelyTreeSunset]

The pop is the ignition cut for the ShiftCam mechanism, and your ticking issue can be resolved by fitting BMW's revised (longer) left cylinder cam chain tensioner. Ride safe!

[@mitchxr2112]

Is that why the RR with shiftcam also tics?

[@LonelyTreeSunset]

@@mitchxr2112 Not sure! The issue on the 1250 boxer is excessive cam chain slap in the left cylinder. It is not known to cause a catastrophic failure, however, the ticking is annoying especially at lower RPM and deceleration at low speeds.

[@bogdanmoisi8434]

@mitchxr2112 My XR used to tick and then i warrantied a timing chain. Still ticked at certain RPMs. Was told its just a noisy enginge so i started ignoring it. They did show me another brand new bike than sounded the same if that is any consolation.

[@mitchxr2112]

@@bogdanmoisi8434 My gen 2 xr is noticable quieter then my previous rr & r. Those were indeed the characteristics of those engines. Although i noticed the new engine in the RR tics louder. Hence the question of the shiftcam.

[@ThemadViking793]

@@mitchxr2112 yup.

[@Sir_Revsalot]

Right, I need to talk here... I love watching your videos. Takes me away from my shit. Life is really hard after loosing my Mum to a horrendous murder in 2010. Watching your videos keeps my brain away from it and keeps me semi sane. Watched you from day one and I love when I see a notification that you have posted. You are a really down to earth guy that gives me some cracking laughs. Just hope you see this. Don't expect a reply. Just hope you know you are doing some amazing things to keep others sane and happy(er) than usual. Keep posting because it is 100% needed by some of us. Top man. Ps Love my permission to torque sticker... And anyone else that is struggling with life.... Hit me up. I'm always free to talk and to be here for others that aren't able to deal with things going on. Helping others with mental health issues or problems is one thing I love doing after having help from others to help me. One Love Chris ❤️

[@MrSqwidg]

Baron you legend. Gave me and my boy something to watch why in hospital 🤩

[@David-bb3gb]

Ahhh perfect timing, hope you’re well Chris. I’ve been looking forward to this

[@NWSTRX850]

The VVT GS ticks like a bastard compared to the old 1200LC, annoying but a price to pay

[@benkelly2190]

Hey Barron. Good stuff after suffering very badly for a few years, I’m now on top off it, mostly down to my wife who basically forced me to seek help. Via combat stress. I wouldn’t except it could change any thing. After much talking with a professional. It did! While not out of it properly, I’m a whole lot better. Main thing is for me is not wanting to go back down. So keep doing things from small to big. A whole lot of people are in a far worse place and that put a lot of guilt on me, which kinda helped in a bizarre way. Stay safe out.

[@aukanmeister]

This makes me feel i should have appreciated the summer a lot more. Even though I went away on my bike to random places too.

[@sickunit2096]

My R1250GS made odd noises as well. If I ever go back to a GS from my Pan America, it will be a 1200. I prefer that engine over the new one.

[@Mrflash222006]

BVG on a GS hunting for German wurst but hopped across the boarder for some Swiss tarts

[@xjr13john]

Well that all looked familiar, love Triberg. Is the ticking noise coming from the lefthand side? if so there is a fix for that from BMW. Also I think you will find motorcycle gloves that confirm are a requirement in Germany, safe travels Sue

[@nicolaspwr4ppl]

No gloves…switzerland…police…being very careful not to meet them…

[@Middletonification]

Properly good to meet you today at ‘stormer’s, Chris. Good to torque. Coffee on me next time you are around Newland’s.

[@briansteele2723]

No rule breaking but gloves are mandatory are they not? Here in.Framce.we.get.fined.for.no.gloves.and while the.Monaco.police.dont have same rules.they did tell me it still hurts as.much when you fall off 😆

[@Ozmeister666]

Nope, gloves are only mandatory in France. In Switzerland you just need to wear a helmet.

[@steveclark..]

@@Ozmeister666 Do you know what the alcohol/breath test limit is over there? I'm wondering if Chris could still be over the limit if he's only had a few hours sleep after drinking heavily the previous day??

[@celotape14]

Yo man, this content is incredible. I love this, it's videos like this from yourself and others in the past that encouraged me to start riding. It is so refreshing to feel like a friend is just showing you their travels. I resepect the shit out of you for taking yourself out and about facing yourself on the daily and pushing forward on your adventure.

[@kenwolfe5697]

This series is awesome. As someone who has done both street touring and very remote ADV travel I am massively enjoying it. Especially seeing the raw nature of it. We all think these things but rarely do we share it

[@KH-rb1sg]

I wish each episode could be 1hr long. Absolutely loving these! Thanks Chris!

[@Ade.M]

Baron you are a legend! ...btw my 2021 GSA makes that ticking noise when you come off throttle and coast but only with my SC Project exhaust, not with the stock can.

[@5tevieb954]

Loving these videos Chris and really grateful for you posting them! One small criticism is I miss the signature BVG music. But aside from that this is exquisite! X

[@turnipboyon2520]

Sunday evening sorted ❤

[@stevecox6286]

That ticking noise (more of a clatter)is more than likely the left side head. I’ve had a modified tensioner fitted to mine and it cured it. BMW are aware of it.

[@jamestucci8318]

Due. You’re a laugh. I too ride a donkey on conjuncted Southern California freeways. Keep the videos rolling. Thanks again

[@DaDaDo661]

"Let me put it in" LoL I caught that perfectly cut edit

[@RevZolution]

8min in and my Mrs said no. Noooooooo she's been lying all these years I thought she went oooooooh when she saw me🤣🙈

[@rackbites]

"I got so dehydrated that I have reabsorbed my waste water"- The Baron

[@thetrash6514]

No pictures of you and Cindy....#fail

[@Hemlck]

“Trying not to do anything wrong …especially as in Switzerland” Baron says whilst discussing his baffle out of the can…and riding without gloves….not risks re gloves and crashing ..but the law will do you for it…you have to wear ce rated gloves as a rider or passenger..like most countries in Europe they made it the law :-(

[@the_observer7141]

I’m enjoying the series Chris, you have the editing spot on, interesting, funny, realistic and as it should be. You say it as it is and that is refreshing in todays age and yes, us Men appreciate seeing a fine young lady along the way as well. I have been watching another biker you tuber as he tours around Canada with his missus and it bores me stupid and someone commented that it was like watching your mates wedding video, it’s that bad. Your videos are in another league and that’s what keeps us bikers together. Keep it up 👍

[@garycampbell7891]

Totally agree. The Canada series is a classic case of self indulgence and bores the tits off me. BVG is real time interesting and on point.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

😅

[@flamintasty]

I have no desire to go to Switzerland. Ever. I just can’t trust myself to stay under their speed limit 😂

[@wolfurine]

Once bitten - twice...ah FFS!

[@BaronVonGrumble]

😅

[@hackgolfer7352]

As much as I enjoy living in Aus for the most part, this kind of touring from one great country to another makes me a little sad. Having this at your finger tips would be a dream. Loving this series and keep you chin up:) Thank you

[@jackmccourt6180]

I was in Switzerland on the GS earlier this year and set off at least 2 speed cameras. I got complacent from driving round the rest of Europe and wasn't warned before I went. The Grimsel pass is absolutely spectacular. Up there with some of the best roads I have driven and I had a nice ferrari to race down the back... Thankfully there were no police there at that point... Needless to say I'm shitting my pants for going back!

[@englishenglish4788]

Second time working my way through this series. I don’t even own a motorbike (yet), but I love a lot about the vids. An amazing adventure. Well done for getting out there, and staying out there, even when it got tough. I feel like you were rewarded for your determination to keep going. Hope you agree. Look forward to more👍🏻

[@englishenglish4788]

Third time now. (Just replying to me self🤷🏻‍♂️) (And I own a motorbike now - Honda CB500F.)

[@englishenglish4788]

Might just use this comments section as a diary alternative.

[@englishenglish4788]

Since I’m diary free.

[@leegrice1210]

That moment where you see a fit bird is colloquially known as brazenly stating 'oooohhh ya fucker' amongst my circle of mates... 😆😆😆 It was three words by consensus that concisely summed up that moment...

[@gavingrewal6384]

Ahem. My GSA1250 also farts on acceleration. About 4k rpm. Just fyi.

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

1:33 Wasn't "Treiborg" the gay officer who tried to have Steiner murdered in Sam Peckinpah's Cross of Iron?

[@orangeorphan]

These videos are proof that you can’t buy happiness. The Baron has had multiple GS1200, and he just complains about the little noises that one of them makes.

[@d01916]

Can't wait for BBB odeon premiere !!

[@hpoonis2010]

The Swiss have always understood the idea of money. A country which has been sitting on a political and social fence for 1000 years has a massive, historic splinter up its arse...and the irony that the only time their army come out in public is to defend the pope is laughable. Very pretty landscape though.

[@leonardmcneill7594]

Do not ride in the Netherlands without wearing gloves, that includes your pillion. Obviously this does not apply in Switzerland?

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Oh come on dude! You could have at least videoed your meeting them for dinner. I mean, give us a little viewing of Cindy. Of course not video the actual dinner. Jeez! I stayed til the end of this video for nothing! LOL :)

[@woooster17]

Another great & classic BvG upload.. much beeded mirth after a particularly stressy, shitty day! Oh & the 'you've won a prize' spambot can do one & f*ck off!

[@MeThorvald]

Around 4 min mark "What was that?": at first I thought about a sparrow or something, but after closer inspection that was a butterfly :3

[@c130jmatt]

Just going through a shitty divorce I’ve moved out but I’m not allowed access to get my bike out. First thing I’m going to do when it’s over is head off to Europe.

[@chrislambert505]

I just imagined “I’m Riding without Gloves” to the tune of Flying Without Wings by some boy bland or other

[@2dollarbill650]

Switzerland love busting speeders but loves graffiti apparently.

[@travisp683]

Thank you Chris! I need these vids right now and look forward to many more!

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

Think you chain needs adjusting!

[@BaronVonGrumble]

😂

[@Eastsussexbiker]

Holding your urine for too long can weaken the bladder muscles over time. This can lead to problems such as incontinence and not being able to fully empty your bladder. Holding your urine for extremely long periods of time can also cause urinary tract infections due to bacteria build-up

[@iainwhite3476]

Love these vids, but Chris i cant believe you broke the bikers code and rode with no gloves on !! wtf dont hurt yourself man

[@teabag_0119]

Hey, so the little "fart" is actualy a flap opening at the bottom of the exhaust when accelearating over a certain rpm limit

[@ThemadViking793]

Are you kidding me? Schönwald is where I spend my winter holidays. 😅

[@phillipparkinson7145]

Liked 5seconds in

[@NWSTRX850]

Oh my God you’re riding without gloves! Stay safe bike riders the world is out to get us

[@crimsonkeltic3522]

I just said to myself that even the cashier's are hot there--glad to get confirmation a few seconds later haha

[@stevensmall9051]

The ticky sound could be the hard plastic mud flap by the back tyre.

[@freemenofengland2880]

2:23 Not sure, but the engine note's triggering my Sub, so it can't all be bad....

[@iainamurray]

Ticky that other GS doesn't have - could it be the shift cam?

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

Yo yo good stuff BVG, that cashier was a babe👍👍

[@Peanutdenver]

Holding your wee is the only way, in a modern world, to get rickets and or gerd.

[@Murr_3823]

I met you at the NEC bike show on friday

[@ryanmalone2681]

I was going to mention the ticking. Earplug will fix it. 😉

[@np7606]

Perfect timing.. Right as I'm about to sit with dinner. Absolutely loving these.

[@alexdb77]

Regarding your question around 7:40. I have... ...

[@tompage8674]

Ha! I'm also in Zurich for work atm. Wish I was on a bike!

[@MrPeterRosel]

This might have been mentioned is the little fart not the ShiftCam making that noise?

[@robsometimes]

Fab video! Hay KZbin this is what we want to see!!!

[@olliety]

Toblerone IS still made in the Bern factory. Wicked episode!

[@BaronVonGrumble]

yeah, since then i read up and - seems this was missinformations.... where's the label now on these important issues!! 😅

[@Rayk76]

To hell with the world cup, this is where its at....

[@r12004rewy]

Those German roads are in much better condition than our pot hole riddled roads and no rubbish either, I've done the B500 a couple of times and the B87/B57 ? (can't remember the number) but was a cracking road. Certainly bringing back some good biking memories on my Repsol Blade.

[@ThemadViking793]

Unfortunatley not in my region. 😅

[@Aint1S]

Young lady there adjusting her hair at exactly the right moment... Get'yer foot long! 🌭 As to your question, I don't know what you mean! 😏🌭🥜

[@RevvedUpBiker]

Fart Wanger... sounds like a nice German town.

[@kyleshady21]

The pop is the ShiftCam, Mine does it as well.

[@TheLeo4377]

Finally something more entertaining than Yellowstone.

[@adamniswonger8015]

My new 2023 gsa has the same pop as mentioned at 2:30

[@thewoodster8607]

That ticking noise will be the left hand cylinder. Don't worry, 'They all do that, Sir'. Mine has done it since day 1, got it checked out and then forgot about it. Ride it until it blows up, Boom!

[@WDXash]

There’s a fix! Change the left hand cam chain tensioner. The new one is a 19mm bolt head. Changed mine last week and it makes a big difference.

[@japsniper1980]

Enjoying the series to date. Great stuff. As for riding without gloves. It really grinds my gears when people bang on about people not wearing them. There is no legal requirement to wear them (in the UK at least), and your an adult and you understand the dangers. Stop your moaning plebs and move on with your life.

[@abritablondeabike]

Hi Chris. Excellent as usual. 😃👍😍 My GS makes exactly same noises. The left piston was making a hell of racket. The dealer here in NZ said "ignore it, they all do it." The rattle went away at about 10,000ks. 🤪

[@oliverkaten6389]

What the heck ... I can not watch this because I am asked to verify my age with ID or credit card .......... ......................... .................................. T_T

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Yes, brilliant isnt it. Its been flagged as violating community guidelines!!!! They dont even tell you what you did - just that you did SOMETHING they didnt like. Its a disgrace.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Gloves scmoves, I can't wait for the summer to roll up at Box Hill on my Superduke in a longsleeved teeshirt with Leather waistcoat

[@richardgullick8503]

Loving the videos Baron. I’m the guy with the repsol fireblade…..obviously you won’t remember we did chat in the past. Anyway…..keep doing 44teeth as well as I enjoy the all the videos 👍 Not stalky at all😳😳😳 lol

[@homersimpson2963]

What was the argument with Joe about?

[@arpharsed]

Gloves Baron! No hands No Wank.

[@henryroy172]

You fart is the cam change😂

[@NasrXR]

The ticking noise is a bit much 😂

[@BaldHorsePower.]

There's literally NOTHING more entertaining than a brutally honest English bloke with a dry sense of humour! I have zero interest in motorbikes but, thoroughly enjoyed that and, the young lady crossing the zebra crossing.

[@steve0680657]

The ticking noise sounds like the tiniest bit of tolerance in the piston or bearings or maybe even valve train. The valves might need adjusting slightly. It will go for thousands of miles like that anyway. Try using Shell Advance 10w40, at the next oil change

[@001razz]

All we needed was a bloody double decker

[@allaboutkalergi5012]

Chris, I found my moods / mental health improved substantially when I decided to stop paying the MSM any attention and threw my TV set on a tip. Jogging and walking are my physical backup along with a little yoga if I can find the time. Obviously its great to be out on the bike, but as we all know its a bit anxiety provoking riding a sports bike through Wet leaves in early January in Blighty - especially Up North.

[@Pytte]

Only got caught once on my trip trough europe this summer.. and of course it was Switzerland.. they have cameras EVERYWHERE ..

[@collinsanderson3442]

What’s the song that plays at @1:15?

[@blackline66]

Did it make the noise with the baffle in?

[@Baza765]

Really enjoying the tour mate,hope you were'nt to sore after your meal,and then getting "battered" ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

[@sp00ky1969]

Excellent video and, for some unknown reason, I was reminded that I need to get something with a couple of airbags.

[@disaffectedmale]

If you're there, who's sending me the Jizz Machine sticker I've just ordered? Confused of Bristol.

[@Motovlog865]

I love these travel videos! BTW the exhaust "fart" is probably because the quickshifter cuts the ignition.

[@bchant19]

How much fooking shizer did you pack on that bike? It must of been like 100kgs of gear.