CB500X - Solo Norway trip Part 7 - Crossing into Norway and a military convoy encounter

This is Part 7 of my trip continuing the journey, I leave Sweden with a brief encounter with a military convoy and into Norway. The border crossing must be the most beautiful I have ever crossed!
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
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

[@advswede]

Looked like a nice trip :) Norway offers nice landscapes and roads.

[@bikingtravels]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, great landscapes and roads, and I was very lucky to have excellent weather. Nick

[@alanspence1716]

I'm loving this series just as I've enjoyed all of your previous series. You film and tell the story really well, and I like you showing the route of the day and the overall route. Thank you for the effort you put in to making them, I really do appreciate it.

[@bikingtravels]

Many thanks Alan. I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for coming along on my trips! Nick

[@mjackson4584]

Another great episode Nick, you've got a great sense of adventure and embracing the unknown, brilliant stuff.

[@bikingtravels]

Many thanks, I appreciate the sentiment Nick

[@netkongen]

Watching your episode on my Sony 65' with a good cop of coffee. What a great way to start the day. Great stuff.

[@bikingtravels]

Wow... you're surely viewing more than life size!!! Wnjoy the coffee. Nick

[@BlueJon1975]

Have enjoyed this series so far and whilst I have a soft spot for Sweden I feel the better roads/views are about to happen!

[@bikingtravels]

I'm sure there are great roads in Sweden, I was just rubbish at finding them Nick

[@warrenr4]

Hi Nick, I’ve had some great experiences with the Garmin Zumo XT on the ‘adventurous’ route setting. Nice thing about the majority of ferries in Scandinavia is they’re free. Although if I’ve got bored of them I have excluded them as a route option. Finding waterside wild camp sites is a bit of a dark art but once you’ve got the knack it can be very rewarding. Thanks for the vid, warren

[@bikingtravels]

Many thanks Warren, yes Adventurous routing can work very well, wild camping not really for me Nick

[@martinarmer240]

The rolling hills and good roads look great. Thanks Nick

[@bikingtravels]

Many thanks! Nick

[@richl6343]

Oh you tease Nick. From the thumbnail I assumed the episode would end with you banged up in a maximum security hellhole in the Scandinavian wilderness! 😂

[@bikingtravels]

I was, its called a tent! 😁 Nick

[@jonathanmackie4884]

Another relaxing saunter through some lovely Scandiwegian scenery. Thanks for the upload. Thought you were gonna be conscripted to fight in Ukraine for a moment there!!

[@bikingtravels]

Just a tad outside optimal age range 😉 Nick

[@JimCWoodard]

Finally into Norway! The weather continued to cooperate with you providing nice riding conditions. Getting off of the major highways and on to the secondary roads is what it’s all about (unless you have to get somewhere in a hurry). Looking forward to next week’s episode. Cheers Nick

[@bikingtravels]

Thanks Jim, and yep, avoiding the major highways is the aim Nick

[@bigjohno242]

I shall watch this from Italy Nick 👍

[@bikingtravels]

Enjoy Italy!!!! Ciao Nick

[@peterbeckles7709]

cool video

[@bikingtravels]

😁

Good ride, greetings from Croatia 💪😎

[@bikingtravels]

Many thanks, I loved riding through Croatia last year! Nick

I know, that's what brought me to your channel. :) I also have a 2022 Honda CB500X

[@robinwells8879]

Unexpected encounter with some non domestic military!

[@bikingtravels]

Yep, he was very polite but firm... fair enough Nick

[@wavecreatures]

I’m setting off on my NC500 trip next weekend on my CB500X. I’m excited but what makes me anxious is finding places to wild camp, but hopefully all will be well. Another fantastic video. Norway looks stunning!

[@robinwells8879]

@@wavecreatures technically, you have right to camp anywhere within Scotland within reason unless specifically prohibited. If you tread lightly and clear up after yourself in my experience you will have little trouble. Perhaps alternate with formal camping too. The Scottish have a long and proud tradition of great hospitality towards the traveller which I admire greatly.

[@gerhardk98]

I think I got my BMW NAV V back in 2014 and used the winding road function at first only to find that it would direct me through subdivisions (I think in the UK you call them housing estates). I soon tired of that and ignore that function, I would have thought that advancements in artificial intelligence had improved the function over the years.

[@bikingtravels]

It works well if you're away from towns but can definitely be a bit dubious as you approach one. Yes sub division probably equates to housing estates. Nick

[@Munter1]

Interesting channel just way too many adds for me to continue watching.

[@bikingtravels]

Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure if I can reduce the number of ads, I've made sure you can skip them but that's about all I've figured out. Sorry to lose you. Nick

[@skirolf]

It is very difficult (impossible) to follow your route😂😂

[@bikingtravels]

That is what I thought as I was travelling it too, hopefully you can make do with the scenery Nick

[@Greggspies]

Is that RST jacket water proof

[@bikingtravels]

Thanks for the question. The textile outer layer tends to get water logged if not treated regularly but there is an internal waterproof membrane that keeps me dry underneath. Nick

[@neilurquhart8622]

Late night viewing? 💤💤😴

[@bikingtravels]

Maybe it will help you doze off nicely 😊 Nick

[@EpicHardware]

I being inspired by your trips to buy also a cb500x and plan my own. Unfortunately, i crashed into a car 3 days after i bought it. Details not important, im not injured, the cost will be covert. But i need a simple 30 seconds favor. When i brake the from brake and move the bike front and back (not up and down) i feel a small gap in the steering. The mechanic says is normal behavior of the forks. I say to him that i din't feel it before the accident. Can you please break your bike and tell me if you feel any gap when you pushing the bike forward and back with your weight ? Is pronounced in my case if im on the bike. I think is the bearing but im not sure.

[@bikingtravels]

Sorry to hear about your accident and I am glad that you are not injured. I'm travelling at the moment (not on a motorcycle) so cannot check for a couple of weeks. It does not sound right to me though, maybe post on one of the CB500X forums they are very active? I will try when I get home but as I say, it will be a couple of weeks Nick

[@EpicHardware]

@@bikingtravels Thank you nick i will try

[@bikingtravels]

@epichardware I am home again today and I have just tried moving the bike back and forward with the front brake applied and feel no gap, same for up and down. I hope you can get the issue diagnosed and resolved.

[@EpicHardware]

@@bikingtravels thank you

[@skirolf]

Please put the map and routing in front of the video

[@bikingtravels]

Thanks for the suggestion, I do have the overall route at the front but decided to leave the day at the end Nick

[@Luggruff]

You know you don't really have to pay for camping in Norway? You are allowed to camp on any public land.

[@bikingtravels]

Yes, but for some reason I found it difficult locating suitable places. 🙄 Nick

[@livingfordying]

why you didn't show the conversation you had with the military guy? what rights did he have to make you stop? is he a cop? I think you lack confidence my friend.

[@bikingtravels]

I tend to turn the camera off when talking with people as I know I don't like being filmed... odd but true. He was just surprised to see me on the small road and thought I might try and overtake the convoy. I would not have tried as there was no room to do so. Lack of confidence? Probably. Thanks for the comment. Nick