Cafe Racer (HONDA CB 550 by Cardsharper Customs/ Designed by Michal Cwiek)

(Legendado em Português)
Here is common question among the Fans of the Honda CB series from the 70's. Should I choose a Honda CB 750, or CB 550, or maybe a CB 500?
If you have this kind of doubts, then this video is perfect for you.
The beautiful Honda CB550 Cafe Racer presented on this video, is probably one of the best examples I have ever seen, about joining the Modern and classic.
It was built by Jacek Mulak, founder of Cardsharper Customs, located in Poland.
But the main design, is from Michal Cwiek, a graphic designer who started the initial concept, and who is also the owner of this amazing Honda.
I hope you like it.
This Honda is available for sale.
In case you interested, here is a link to the sale add:
suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/de...
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Design by: Michal Cwiek (www.michalcwiek.com)
Built by: Cardsharper Customs ( cardsharper_customs)
Base model: Honda CB550 (1977)
Full BikeExif article about Friday: www.bikeexif.com/1977-honda-c...
Footage by Pawel Waga
Base video: concept/photo/montage - SOME STUDIO Pawel Waga:
KZbin: tiny.pl/rks5n
INSTAGRAM: tiny.pl/rks5j

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After I stumbled into your channel few years ago i fell in love with cafe racer

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I've said it before, and ill say it again . "This is such a great channel" ... Well done 10/10

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[@pungarehu]

Why do a great vid then fuck it up with a stupid “robo”voice

[@RACER_TV]

Unfortunately, things are more complicated than most people may think. I use this "robotic" voice created by software, because I'm Portuguese, and my bad English accent (and voice), can ruin the documentary character that I like for my videos. I already tried a real British voice in one of my videos, and, surprisingly, almost everyone hated it. Curiously, the robotic voice sounds realy very good for to non-English natives. :) Cheers.

[@1PaulG1]

@@pungarehu I’ve been watching this channel almost since it's inception and I think it suits the channel very well... Something about having a neutral voice while talking about beautiful bikes.seems to work..

[@oilinmyblood3906]

@@1PaulG1 absolutely!!! I've been watching almost from day one as well and when he switched over to that more realistic voice I could not stand it!!! The original voice is what everyone has come to love about Racer TV because IT IS Racer TV...

[@wilmersegarra2472]

4:06am in PR right now. Hot coffee brewing and RacerTv ON! Is a good morning.

[@RACER_TV]

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[@anthonyrenomeron5821]

I'm here after 13 minutes. Passion lives on.

[@RACER_TV]

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[@anuragsuman2268]

Continue watching this channel since 2 years ...love cafe racer ❤️❤️

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[@lylemacdonald6672]

I was a young buck when the Honda CB 750 and the subsequent 500 and then 550 came out. At the time everyone was in love with them but few could afford them. If back then we could have seen what they could be turned into I can only imagine we would have figured out a way to get our hands on them. Beautiful build.

[@RACER_TV]

Very Interesting perspective. Thank you my friend for sharing your personal experience from those times. :) Cheers.

[@alexnjane8620]

I discovered racer TV after I finished highschool in 2018 and about the same time I was born into bikes. I worked towards owning a bike and not only a bike but like some I see on racer TV. And today I own a beautiful zx10 2009 cafe racer built. And I'm working on another build now. Thank you for the inspiration it sure kept me busy enough to stay out of trouble.

[@franklinpauley3900]

I Really needed my Racer TV fix! Love the bike love the ideals I get from this show it's nice too know there's others with the same passion as me for these bikes.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

The Honda CB550 certainly is the basis for a creative Café racer! I agree with your observation about the shortened forks. In my opinion, the crankshaft & output shaft should be in parallel with the axels and, ideally, they should all be within the same plane. This is the nicest modern 550 conversion that I’ve seen! Thank you for this presentation! As always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! Ride safe my friend! Cheers...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my Dear friend for sharing your very nice and elequent perspective. :) You too. Cheers.

[@rustytanks]

Best motorcycle channel for Cafe racers

[@RACER_TV]

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[@Jds422]

Wow this is a beauty. I have a blue cb550f sitting and gathering dust in my garage. I hope i can turn it into this

[@martinlegrice1414]

Now I do have fond memories as a teenager in the eaaly 80s sneaking my fathers CB750 for rides when he was out of town

[@RACER_TV]

Lool.

[@lindongreen8922]

Hahaha. My father asked me to warm up and cool his gs800 every week while he was away for a month. He came back and the chrome exhaust was blue on the downpipes.....said I let it get too hot. Didnt notice the pliers marks on the speedo cable connector. I thought I was the only one till I noticed the same marks on my bikes when I've asked my son while I'm away. I cant moan.

[@cedricletourneur5980]

AAAAH, comme c'est chouette de t'entendre dire: "...Wellcome...to Racer tveee...!" Quand au café-racer, c'est une œuvre d'art!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Salute.

[@farsight73]

I watched this video over and over again.. it is such an amazing custom bike...! Really wish I have one like this my own. Thank you Racer TV for keep bringing the best Cafe Racer contents...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked so much my friend. :) Cheers.

[@unionaromoriproducciones8104]

Desde que descubrí el canal, empecé a tener pasión x las motos a tal punto que logré armar mi primera café racer (sin experiencia alguna) y los meses la vendi, gracias x tanta pasión en los videos y sigue así, dando contenido de calidad!. Saludos desde Perú.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos.

[@myrtlekenazjanairo9411]

Wow I love the sound! It has a grumbling sound even if theres 4 ccylinders on it.

[@colinlawrence2186]

One more awesome bike it appears Café racers are alive and well in Europe 👍 As always God bless you and stay safe in these difficult times 🙋‍♂️🇺🇸

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@josemsantiago7524]

Other Puerto Rican watching but in Chicago. Beautiful build.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos.

[@kentlumsden580]

Wow the detail is gorgeous! One day I dream my bike builds will feature here too....

[@RACER_TV]

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[@victorgonza4528]

Looks stunning , colors and finish , great job

[@RACER_TV]

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[@Heavywall70]

Hot coffee plus hot bike equals good morning! Great video of a great machine. Ride on friends.

[@RACER_TV]

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[@davok209]

Yes it is I love the look of all these bikes on here. I wish I could do that for a living.

[@Reverendos]

I have fallen in love with this motorcycle. Congratulations Cardsharper Customs team. A precious video, yes sir.

[@RACER_TV]

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[@ediris]

Um dia consigo expressar como faz falta esses vídeos da Race Tv. Hoje sim o dia começa perfeito: Um café + uma Cafe = Felicidade. Thank you for the Racer Tv. See you in the next Week. Ps: Feliz Páscoa que o Senhor continue iluminando teus caminhos

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. Feliz Páscoa para Você também. Tudo de Bom. :) Um abraço.

[@ludwigeilers429]

So glad the content's flowing again. Just had my fix. Thanks

[@RACER_TV]

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[@hernanj13]

excelente trabajo, gracias por colocar la lista de modificaciones y piezas que se usaron al final del video.

[@RACER_TV]

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[@uroshavalon]

Another artwork. Have to agree 100% with all your claims.

[@danilocapellan1316]

That’s the most Beautiful motorcycle my eyes have seen.😮

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked so much my friend. :) Cheers.

[@irineumf]

Magnificent project, what a nice result! Greetings from Brazil.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@beneditobento692]

Simple and wonderful, congratulations for the project.

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@eddean5090]

I have just got a 1976 cb550 super sport it's a barn find but that's perfect for my first cafe racer build and yes a lot of parts will come from cognito moto. I hope to show you guys one day

[@Cachinare77]

As many times, Less can be More and 550 became in this build More than 750 :). You can look at it for hours as it gives an impression of balance to the millimetre, plus the smooth colours and shadows. A true candidate to nr.1 in 2021. Great build, hail Polska :).

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) abraço

[@muhammadnazmi4474]

What a beauty...I'm amazed

[@Translitero]

Que projeto magnífico! Assistindo novamente os vídeos mais antigos enquanto espero o vídeo da próxima semana! Fique bem!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo apoio. esteja à vontade para ver os videos antigos. São bons, e são de graça. lol. :) Um abraço.

[@lindongreen8922]

I have a honda 700sc shaft drive. Totally original and always look to your advice. I would love to make a cafe racer from her but simply cannot bring myself to so I'm looking for another nighthawk shaft drive to have both. Love the channel bud

[@tedecker3792]

Outstanding but subtile at the same time. Back to the shed!!

[@rickfilho3686]

I really wanted to see the difference between the 750 and 550,like you showed us ,thank's. Now I want a 550,the frame is nicer ,I agree it's a better option .

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. To be honest, and just like you, I always wanted to see the difference between the 750 and 550. I thought this video was perfect to make this comparison. :) Um abraço.

[@rickfilho3686]

@@RACER_TV lighter engine,and that curve in the frame is a charm.

[@kyleklintok7730]

I owned the first generation 500 when it came out. I got sick of people telling me about the 750's little brother and how it was made for "gentler" folk that couldn't handle the 750. Until a friend of mine offered to to run his 750 against mine just so we could see what the little 500 could do. He was just being "kind" to me. In a flat out drag race, took him off the line, because my reflexes were quicker than his. He trailed me and didn't catch me until we were approaching 90mph. I embarrassed HIM. And shut him up forever about being condescending about my little 500.

[@RACER_TV]

@Kyle Klintok Very interesting story. I am very glad to hear that. I always believed that bigger, doesn't mean faster. Thank you so much for your testimony. :) Cheers.

[@bookinsights888]

I just want to say...WOW!!!

[@RACER_TV]

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[@kajtek1983]

🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱👏👏👏👏👏👏👏beautiful and amazing Polish talent, I am very happy

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@daze8410]

I have a '71 500 with a 4-2 Jardine but I love that throaty sound of the 4-1...... Can't wait for payday

[@lowcatalina6638]

Style and balance. Beautiful

[@RACER_TV]

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[@ritz84man]

Thanks Racer Tv always show magnificent motorcycles..keep me imagine to build best cafe racer 👍

[@RACER_TV]

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[@RossiKHALED46]

In fact, listening to such introduction makes a man expect the best👌👌.

[@kevinbiggins7224]

This is my fave 1 yet.

[@stevefox8605]

Good effort, big improvement. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@wevertonsc]

Amazing project and the video achieved and exposed all magnificent of this project!

[@alejmonzon]

Some motorcycle models until now are beginning to be truly appreciated for the inherently possibilities that they possess. Such has been the previous model reviewed in this channel, the Suzuki GS 650 GL and now this magnificent Honda CB 550. Being very interesting motorcycles in their technical characteristics, they were passed by enthusiasts until now, who truly show their capabilities and possibilities as excellent motorcycles to modify. Perhaps because of the increasingly notorious shortages of the CB 750, so sought after by collectors and modifiers, until it became outrageously prohibitive to buy. This is where these despised motorcycles appear, as excellent motorcycles both to collect as well as to modify. All this at the right price. Gee, that makes me appreciate my decision from a few years ago, when I bought one of those despised bikes: my Suzuki GS 650 GL. Regarding to this work I just say I liked very "mucho"

[@RACER_TV]

Hello my friend. Yes, you are absolutely right. That is precisely why I always believed that a good custom project, should always be a reversible one. On this case, the owner of this honda already bought it with some custom changes, from a failed amateur project. Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Saludos.

[@hanys8570]

Brawo Michał i Jacek 👏👏🔥

[@cwongth1]

Thks

[@fabriziogibin5557]

Um projeto muito bem cuidado. Pessoalmente prefiro a 750 por vários motivos. Os únicos pontos que penso sejam fora do lugar é a escolha de pneus trail e a roda dianteira que teria montado de uma polegada menor. Pelo resto é um excelente resultado. Vídeo magnífico como sempre. O café da manhã da sexta é sempre junto ao esse canal. Parabéns!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@amarco5057]

Another astonishing video and project! If salaries were given in accordance to merit , Michal and you my friend would both be millionnaires!

[@RACER_TV]

Lool. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@triumphlover7455]

One of my top 5 channels on the Tube! Another beautiful creation brought to us by yours truly! The thing is, am I the only one thinking riding this bike for more than an hour will make you hate it? The rider looks like he’s taking the biggest shit of his life sitting on this thing.

[@RACER_TV]

Yes, cafe racer motorcycles are not appropriate for long trips. But even so, I already made a 500 km trip in one day on my Honda CX 650 cafe racer, and all I can say, it is a bit painfull after 200km, but it is possible. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion, and for your support. :) Cheers.

[@bruceanderson8720]

Very nice video and motorcycle. Thanks for posting.

[@marcoscardoso8743]

Que moto maravilhosa!!! Combinação perfeita de "velho" e novo!!!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@xtremluck6260]

As we all witnessed last year, the Honda CB550 can be a world class Cafe Racer when in the hands of a true artist. I believe this bike by Michal Cwiek will be one of the top 10, 2021 Racer TV winner’s. Any bet’s?

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. You might be right. But I think it is still earlier to reach that certain. Let's see what bikes will appear from now on. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@jamesruralsparkynz3504]

What a stunning machine 👌

[@gabutimpact8012]

Still, "Patina" is always my favorite

[@MrHefevi]

Mais uma vez, parabéns pela excelência do vídeo e do material produzido. Vida longa ao canal.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@fernandobulldourado5413]

Obrigado por compartilhar mais este belo projeto! Parabéns!

[@RACER_TV]

Eu que agradeço. :) Um abraço.

[@markblundell9461]

Nice,! Also being a wet sump motor, it is one less headache to figure out. Love that top tree and speedometer combination.

[@dommy114]

This is the biggest advantage BY FAR. Anyone who disagrees hasn't built a SOHC CB750

[@jeffreyflynn5841]

Beautiful bike. Cb550 my favorite

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@vigilant.]

Sweet sounding ❤️

[@AndreSanzia]

@RacerTV your vídeos are just perfect. I will always remember the Houston kinetic motorcycle video a few years ago 👏💪

[@RACER_TV]

Uuuuuu, that Honda by kinetic motorcycle was a looooong time ago. I think it was almost the first Top 10 winner on this Channel's elections. Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@AndreSanzia]

@@RACER_TV Indeed !! Like most vídeos, that is unforgettable. Narrative, timing, audio, all perfect. Keep doing this special work as even me as a non motorcycle guy but 4wheel proper Petrolhead i’m still delighted to watch your work 🇵🇹 💪

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.

[@mochikanin1000]

Piękna maszyna z Polski!!

[@SimonatMac]

Imagine a world in which humans create beautiful objects...not fearing, hating... only love and passion...this is such a beautiful bike...

[@RACER_TV]

Very well said. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@SimonatMac]

@@RACER_TV AND: the old voice over is way cooler...

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :)

[@eddieg849]

This channel never disappoints👍😊👈

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@ecirlos4902]

Best cafe racer channel👍

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers

[@chrisdadigger1018]

That’s a beauty well done.

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers

[@5EB4ST1AN]

Great looking bike 👌🏼😌 good job!

[@alexmarquesfranca]

Melhor canal sobre motos do planeta...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@goannac6395]

Przepiekna maszyna 😍

[@Humbalanza1]

Mais um belo trabalho que desperta a polêmica, 750 ou 500. Também acho que as menores se identificam mais ao estilo café racer, gostaria de ver um projeto com a cb 400 four.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@anntettv7663]

Brilliant! Love it.. 👌

[@johnmeurer4780]

550's wet sump is easier to work with. The cb750 you have to hide the oil tank. The cb750 engine jugs are tilted forward more, makes them look like its moving faster.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@MidniteSan]

Well done.. she's a beauty 👍. Great editing too 👍.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent video Racer as always. That is one magnificent looking bike, Cardsharper Customs and Michal have done a great job. Ride safe mate, Cheers

[@RACER_TV]

As always, thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

CB 750?, YES, Thank you!!, but this 550 it’s a beauty!!, congrats for another great video!!, happy eastern my friend!!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. For you too. Thank you. :) Cheers.

[@panpieklo]

Poland ❤️🥰

[@GodfatherGuido7]

This channel is amazing. I love the bikes you feature and I love the points you make about spirit and design. WHEN WILL WE GET AN UPDATE ON THE XS650 BUILD???

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. Unfortunatly, I still don't have news about the XS Project. Unfortunately, Leonel has been very busy lately, and the project is still on the same spot. Let's hope that during the following moths, the XS project could go on as I imagined.:) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@andyrussell2873]

Great bike Great channel keep up the good work

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@greatpar]

Bloody Amazing 👍😎

[@richardlewin9282]

Wow that's nice 👍

[@slammingheadbanger1164]

wow this is really cool

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@shahzadashraf370]

wow simply

[@dawnsabin-simpson8938]

Every time I see this bike I think it's gorgeous.Nuff said.Ha ha.

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@tedecker3792]

Somewhere I have a picture of the first CB750 to show up at the Sturgis rally in 1969. IT was on the AMA tour to Mount Rushmore. A red one.

[@RACER_TV]

Very interesting. That is now an historic event, which means your photo has also historic value. Thank you Sir for sharing your personal perspective. :) Cheers.

[@tommitchell8425]

Beautiful bike-Have a 550K myself.Mine is more of a day two/ mild custom..😊

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@GameCrazedNERDS]

just restored a 71 cb500, last part I need is the rear hand rail.

[@karlcollado7205]

My dream bike🤧

[@mestrefodilhao]

Mais um vídeo magnifico 💪 do nosso amigo da RacerTV estou ansioso pelo próximo 🤩🤩 Abraço Nuno Alves

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo Nuno pelo apoio :) Um abraço.

[@Brislu]

@@RACER_TV o canal é tuga? 😳😲

[@RACER_TV]

Completamente, e desde "pequenino". Lol.

[@graydude4698]

👽 vid. probed thx.

[@ajuljuliansyah6753]

Kerennnn lah pokona

[@VenerableYorge]

C O O L ! ! ! 💯👍😀

[@md.moinulislam9467]

MASHAALLAH khub valo

[@samuelstambaugh5181]

In the Philippines there is a Kawasaki called the Barako models 1-3 ! It’s make in the Philippines for the Philippines and is a work horse 177cc bike maker 175 ! It is commonly used as a trike/ sidecar that halls up to 7 😏 ! But it has begun ! First I no test the scrambler is emerging and recently I have been noticing some rather impressive little cafés🤔🧐🏍🇵🇭 ! You may want to look into this you may find one or two or four or five bikes that you may want to do a video on 😎🏍🇵🇭 ! I’m in Kentucky USA and ride a V65 of 84 vintage ! And I’m impressed with the Barako !

[@williambaird6276]

As always great Video..Best of all a CB 550...Ya Hooo...more ideas for mine to...Thanz..😎🇬🇧🏍🐣

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@benzigerantony6185]

Greetings from Kerala

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@jackshepherd9843]

Beautiful. But I think it will be a very long time before another bike will match Sabastian Happ’s!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Yes, you are probably right. In this battle between the classic and the modern, it seems that the classic, is always at an advantage. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@paullevers1095]

What a lovely bike, very tasteful. Great video. Keep up the good work Victor 👍 Kind regards Paul 🇬🇧

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you Dear Paul for your support. :) Cheers.

[@paullevers1095]

@@RACER_TV It is the least any of your followers can do for such wonderfully produced video stories you put together on some of the world's most amazing bikes. We are hoping to be able to drive down through Portugal at some point soon and would like to say hi and have a good look at the best CX500/650 I have ever seen. Kind regards Paul 🇬🇧

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. It would be a great pleasure to meet you personally, and showing you my "Frankenstein" in person. :) Just tell me when, and it will happen. :) Best Regards Vitor

[@paullevers1095]

@@RACER_TV That is great Vitor, I will let you know when we can make the trip. We rode 2 up on my Tiger 1200 XRT two years ago this month. We rode through France and over the Pyrenees into Spain, I wanted to ride down as far as Porto but we had very bad weather so didn't travel as far as we planned. Santander was as far as we travelled and caught the ferry back from there. Kind regards Paul 🇬🇧

[@RACER_TV]

That is really a big trip for a motorcycle. OK, deal. let's keep in touch. :) Cheers.

[@user-xr2iu7iw9e]

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