CB500X - Solo Norway trip Part 28 - TLC for the CB500X

This is Part 28 of my trip continuing the journey through Estonia. Having had a day off the bike visiting Tallinn while I waited for the CB500X to be serviced I set off for the service, I used Motorem which fitted me in at short notice (many thanks), it needed oil, oil filter, air filter and rear brake pads and a bit of an overall check-over. All good, back on the road heading towards Latvia. A bit of an uneventful day of riding, but found a campsite a 14 KMs from the Latvian border for 10 Euros per night including shower and electricity which was pretty good.
The whole journey took me through the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and into Norway right the way up to Nordkapp, the furthest point you can travel by motorcycle or car in mainland Europe and then back through Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Belgium and France over a 7 week period late May - mid July 2023
I am back in the UK now, but please do add your comments and I'll get back to you.
Hoping you can "Like" the video, as this does help the channel.
All my best wishes, thanks again for watching
Nick
CB500X 2022 model
Hepco & Becker Tank bars
Rally Raid CB500X 2019-on Engine Guard-RRP 747
SW Motech Footrest Kit
R&G Kickstand Shoe-RRP 474
Outback Motortek Pannier rack and Rear rack (including exhaust heat shield)
Metzeler Tourance Next tyres
SW-Motech dry bag (60 litres)
Lomo dry bag motorcycle waterproof panniers -soft
Oxford tank bag (need to use rain cover in heavy rain)
Garmin Zumo XT GPS device
Rally Raid Billet Multi-Mount for 12mm (1/2") Crossbar - part number RRP 643
GoPro Hero 10 (helmet mounted)
Adhesive universal helmet mount for GoPro
Purple Panda microphone (helmet mounted)
Sonicake wireless microphone (walking about)
Insta360 X3
DJI mini 3 Drone
Vango Tryfan 300 (3 person tent)
Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self Inflating Camping Mat
Trekology air bag (topping up mat inflation)
SLAAPLEKKER 800 Goose down mummy sleeping bag
Eurohike sleeping bag liner
Trekology Aluft pillow
Cyberlink PowerDirector 365 - video editing
RST textile jacket
RST textile trousers (slight seepage in crutch area in heavy rain)
TCX Airtech 3 Gore-tex boots
Nolan 80 helmet

[@JimCWoodard]

It was nice of the shop to work you in on short notice. It’s been my experience here in the USA that if you’re on the road, the shops will try to accommodate your needs where as if you need to schedule maintenance, it might to up to a month to get an appointment. You are so right about traveling solo; you can set your own pace and direction. Looking forward to next week’s video. Cheers, Jim

[@bikingtravels]

Hi Jim, yes I was lucky and spending an extra day in Tallinn wasn't a hardship either 😁 Nick

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

18:20 The fact that the U.K. has a brand of pre-cooked food named "Batchelor" is flipping hilarious! The only thing more depressing than eating t.v. dinners at home, is being reminded by the packaging that no woman could ever possibly love you. 😅😂 I've often joked that canned stews such as Dinty Moore should be called 'bachelor chow.' Please note: As you are on a moto-tour none of the above applies to you and it is perfectly acceptable to eat Batchelor brand products. Also, I'm sure you do quite well with the ladies.

[@bikingtravels]

🤣🤣🤣 Many thanks for this really amusing comment! I hadn't even considered the relevance of the name! Maybe I should stick with Heinz in the future! Nick

[@jonathanmackie4884]

Struck me when you talked about the straight roads in Estonia that they are in fact known for road racing and, indeed, it was there that the late, great, Joey Dunlop unfortunately lost his life. You deserve extra credit for sticking with the camping even if it means dehydrated pasta meals. 😋🤣

[@bikingtravels]

Wow, I hadn't realised that, thanks for the info. I saw Joey race at the IOM TT a couple of times probably early 80s, what a champ he was. Rehydrated pasta, what's not to love! 😁 Nick

[@quentinjackson6015]

Good to be able to get your bike serviced and checked over en-route but you could have done without the payment uncertainty and faffing! You obviously enjoy the freedom and flexibility of riding solo and not having too many time constraints....the relaxed pace makes for a relaxing watch. Cheers.

[@bikingtravels]

Many thanks Quentin, yes getting the bike serviced without having to be at a specific point weeks in advance was just great. Solo touring is my preference and being the age I am means I don't have the same time constraints as "less mature" riders 😉 Nick

[@quentinjackson6015]

Great that you're able to make the most of your flexible time - there are a few advantages that come with advancing years!@@bikingtravels

[@tonkie1131]

Hi Nick Just ordered a Garmin xt2 and looking at yours I see it’s mounted on the cross bar on the windscreen, I don’t think the mount that comes with the Garmin will allow me to mount it there, so my question is, what mount have you used and does it allow to be powered with the cables supplied? Sorry about all the above 😊 Thanks

[@bikingtravels]

No problem at all, hope I can help. I used the following... Garmin Zumo XT GPS device with a Rally Raid Billet Multi-Mount for 12mm (1/2") Crossbar - part number RRP 643 Hope this helps! Nick

[@tonkie1131]

@@bikingtravels Thanks for that Nik, can you use the wiring and square mount that comes with the Zumo on the RR mount? Regards

[@bikingtravels]

@tonkie1131 Hmmm, sorry to say that sometimes comment replies just go unnoticed... bit late to reply now, but yes. Nick

[@tonkie1131]

Was that your first rear pad replacement? I changed my rear on my 600 miles service as the stock pads were, well not great, put a set of EBC on and the difference was massive. Only 5 months before I go on my first tour, not solo, but I can’t wait, not an epic one like yours though

[@bikingtravels]

Yes, first set of pads, I hadn't noticed lack of braking with standard pads, but my pave is somewhat relaxed 😁 Have a fantastic trip in a few months! Nick

[@fabriziomanelli9606]

Hi, what model did you purchasefor the windshiels extension? Thanks!!

[@bikingtravels]

I bought it on Amazon in the UK, cheap but works well... B Blesiya 28cm Motorcycle Clip-on Windshield Windscreen Extension Deflector Universal Nick

[@fabriziomanelli9606]

Thanks a lot Nick@@bikingtravels

[@jkmayhem]

Question. Since you rode through europe last year. I am going through Denmark. Germany. Chech republic. Austria. Slovenia and Croatia. Do i need anything for the roads there? Prepaid toll or anything at all i nned to know. Riding my motorcycle.

[@bikingtravels]

Nothing specific that I can recall apart from original registration document for the bike, insurance document (certificate) and I carried my driving license (never needed this) and passport of course. There were a couple of small tolls paid as I encountered them but tended to avoid toll roads. I think that's it. Have a fantastic trip!!!!! Nick

[@henrikbunkenborg6743]

The Great Belt bridge in Denmark and the bridge between Denmark and Sweden are toll bridges

[@bikingtravels]

@@henrikbunkenborg6743 Thanks for the information! Nick

[@Brookspirit]

A big empty field with no space. 🙄

[@bikingtravels]

Yep, took one look at me and thought... looks like a trouble maker 😁 Nick

[@Brookspirit]

@@bikingtravels Nobody likes Hells Angels. lol