Final preparations for my biggest road trip ever - Lifelong dream!

With the trip about a month away I have to do the final tests of my setup for an epic 7000km road trip with my 2021 Sym Symphony ST 200. This has been a lifelong dream of mine to be able to do such a long road trip and now it's finally going to happen.
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[@QuasiMotard]

I just stumbled onto your channel today, and I'll be watching your playlist for this adventure! I've completed dozens of IronButts over the past 30 years, but I didn't start exploring the small-bore lifestyle until about 8 years ago. Since then, I've toured around the USA almost exclusively on small motorcycles and scooters. It's so much more enjoyable to ride slow and absorb the scenery than to blast through it (and miss everything) just to get to the other end. Cheers, and thanks for the videos! 😉👍 --QM

[@RideWithAlex]

Awesome, I see you have videos from the scooter cannonball, I'll be watching them, finally someone that makes really long videos like me and goes into detail. It's on my bucket list to do the event at some point 😁

[@QuasiMotard]

@@RideWithAlex You might be interested in the 2021 Scooter Cannonball playlist first. My buddy (Adrian) and I rode identical 2019 Honda Super Cub C125's 10K miles (16K+ km's) around the USA in 23 days... while pulling trailers behind our bikes AND motocamping the entire trip! We averaged 435 miles/day (700 km) with a few days over 570 miles (920 km). That was brutal torture, but it was an epic adventure! We had ZERO failures for the Cubs or trailers during that trip. I rode the 2023 Scooter Cannonball on a 2015 Honda PCX150, but I experienced a lot more challenges and failures. I completed the event, but I had two down days waiting for replacement parts. The failures created a memorable experience, so it wasn't all bad! 😉👍 --QM

[@lotusds]

Best wishes and good luck with all your dreams and trips, Alex! Can't wait to see all photo/video stuff from this route when returned!

[@RideWithAlex]

Soon, very soon :D

[@seanmcgivney7631]

Glad i discovered your channel. I love scooters. Look forward to seeing more!

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@enjoy-the-road]

Hi Alex, Good luck from Israel. Looking forward to seeing you on the way ...

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, can't wait to get on the road 😁

[@nej4t]

Another very nice video Alex. I wish you an unforgettable trip in all the four countries you will cover in your trip; all wonderful countries I've visited several times myself. Will follow your journey. Have fun...

[@RideWithAlex]

Thbak you, can't wait to get on the road :D

[@jthommo101]

As a 200i owner I'm very much looking forward to the vid of your trip. Very happy with the scoot for around town and down the road on occasion. Enjoy your channel very much.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, I'm also very much looking forward to the trip :D

[@John-ee6bt]

Love your road trips Alex, ESPECIALLY the scooters 🛵

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@GR3G0]

best of wishes from Greece alex !! hope all goes well and any mishaps that might happen are just fun!!! Make sure you check your health insurance policy in all the countries you get through and maybe get in touch with SYM dealers in the area that might want to help you in your journey! stay safe!

[@RideWithAlex]

I will definitely have my health insurance in order. I can hardly wait for the trip and to start publishing videos from the trip :D

[@GR3G0]

@@RideWithAlex us too! since i don't use Instagram would you mind posting in youtube shorts also ?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@GR3G0 If not shorts at least regular KZbin posts (pictures), i will see, this KZbin thing is still pretty new for me, barely finished the first year, I'm still learning what works best :))

[@herculesspeed.]

Check also the tense areas there for your safety, something happens Armenia VS Azerbaijan...difficult years for earth and innocent people also....

[@RideWithAlex]

@@herculesspeed. Yeah, I've heard something about those areas, I'm going to look into it but i hope i don't have to skip Armenia because of politics :(

[@Scootphoria]

Enjoyed your video. This is my 3rd time to watch it. I like your attitude and your ideas for travel.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@Mihaita191]

Looking forward to the videos from the trip! :D take care and have fun!

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@ioamit4160]

Best wishes and good luck Alex from a Greek .I like long trips on small motorcycles and cc.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, it is going to be an interesting trip :D

[@albudanielmarius4905]

Good luck! 👍

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you

[@catalinp9176]

Abia astept! Succes in continuare!

[@RideWithAlex]

Mersi :D

[@rolacook222]

Yes, NO PLANS is GOOD! Just a flexible, general direction & let whatever happens,…… happen?! Plans, time tables, schedules are disastrous, seldom work and no fun?! You’re on the right track with “who knows what will happen”, (in life)?????! Carry on with “maybe” it’ll work, maybe it won’t⁉ You’re good with me, (& Donnie)‼👍🏻 Rola (Oregon / USA).

[@lamondaforestry]

The SYM NHT200 is better for that trip! I was waiting for that comment, but the guy didn't deliver.... Have a safe trip Alex!

[@RideWithAlex]

Oh don't worry, he'll give me the NH-T comment real soon :)))))))))). And we have the entire trip together so he can convince me the NH-T200 is the better bike for the trip.

[@RichenYouTube]

merry chrismas to you. I hope to see you more in the future. Greetings from rich en youtube

[@RideWithAlex]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@rilson80]

I returned from Istanbul a few days ago, I drove tourists by bus and I note that you should pay special attention to the traffic in and around Istanbul, because I know that you will stay there for sure one day. Drivers and pedestrians do not respect traffic rules to a large extent. They are not afraid of buses of 13.5 meters and 20 tons, they will certainly not be afraid of your motorcycles. Please note, do not rely on traffic rules, you better open two pairs of eyes when you are in Istanbul. In 50% of cases, drivers and pedestrians pass a red light at a traffic light or enter an intersection at a STOP sign without looking. GREAT CAUTION !!! I just wanted to share my experience with you, because I was shocked.

[@RideWithAlex]

Great bit of info, will definitely take care all through out the trip because I want a safe fun ride but thanks for the heads up

[@rilson80]

@@RideWithAlex I'm sorry if my comment is overbearing, but trust me, I just wanted to draw your attention to security. Istanbul is a beautiful city, but too big, with 19-20 million inhabitants ... it's total madness when the traffic is crowded!😂

[@RideWithAlex]

@@rilson80 it's not overbearing, I like a challenge. The whole point of the trip is the challenge. If i really wanted just to see Baku I could have flown there, or ride something like a Goldwing straight shot and be done with it. But the bigger the challenge the greater the sense of achievement when you do it, plus the adventure along the way :D

[@_Emisiunea_Cuceritorii_]

Esti tare omule, m-am abonat si eu ! 😉

[@RideWithAlex]

Multumesc :D

[@michaelburgess2993]

Just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to following you on your epic adventures. I only have the Paiggio 125 Liberty and would like to do longer runs. Your trip sounds like it’s going to be a great memory. How do you find the front screen. Very good idea to do a pre loaded run so you have time to adjust your load. Wishing you the very best of luck..

[@RideWithAlex]

The trip happened last year! Here's the full playlist of the trip: kzbin.info/aero/PLUBRyFSIsIjikn_osgsjr2miBefU5c875

[@cristeaadrian9682]

Foarte tare traseul!

[@RideWithAlex]

Mersi, sa speram ca se leagă totul ca timpul e limitat :))

[@federicomolinari6001]

You are awesome!!!! For Ur trip I think it's better a Sym Joyride 200!

[@RideWithAlex]

Many things would be better, but this is the scooter I own and this is the scooter I'm going to road trip with :)

[@federicomolinari6001]

@@RideWithAlex I also own the Symphony st 200. I suggested another 200 cc because I thought Sym gave you what you wanted 😁 u are the man, ur donkey is great and ur trip will be great.

[@hmoosawi]

Good luck

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@504_Scooby]

4300 miles on a scooter?! How was the ride? The furthest I've driven a scooter was 200 miles.

[@RideWithAlex]

The entire trip is on the channel and it was awesome 😁

[@Gregorynas]

Best wishes and good luck Alex from Hellas. One crazy fun from PAOK THESSALONIKI make the trip Thessaloniki to Athens with a 125cc in few hours for a finale game. About 500 Km.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you!

[@bucharestbiketraffic]

The NHT200 is a better bike, some would say is the best motorcycle in the world.

[@RideWithAlex]

🥳 Welcome to the party

[@lamondaforestry]

@@RideWithAlex hahaha

[@gmcalifit8859]

So Marius it's gonna be your partner in this adventure 😁😄 I cant wait to see the trip

[@gabrielc5642]

Dasta ai scăpat de ea😂

[@e2e4au]

Hi Alex, do you remember what weight rollers you installed ?

[@RideWithAlex]

Fir this trip 18gr and they shucked so I switched back to the stock 14.5gr

[@zugravalex4725]

imi inspiri visele :)....hai din Lisabona pana in Vladivostok:) si retur

[@RideWithAlex]

E foarte realizabil 😁 Bani sa fie

[@zugravalex4725]

❤

[@Tondyny]

Thank you for such an inspiring video! I have a question regarding the bike: what parameters should you consider before choosing the right bike for such a trip? Also, what does break most frequently during such a long trip? I am planning to buy Honda 125i and do 20 000km long trip, do you think the scooter will handle it? Thank you very much! :)

[@RideWithAlex]

Fuel range is a big factor to take into consideration and how comfortable are you on it. In terms what to watch out for on the trip is your oil level and thinks that you might need to repair is a puncture and rarely a drive belt or a variator change. But if you stick to oem parts even on small cc scooters the drive belt is rated for at least 12.000km and a variator 30-40.000km

[@ALEX_HARI_VLOG]

you make my dream come true. in the summer I want to go to the sea 6000 km back and forth in total. also installed a high kappa glass and a trunk for 42 liters. I will review and post. What speed are you going to keep on the speedometer? I have a sym symphony sr 125 carburetor.

[@ALEX_HARI_VLOG]

and the sound of a knocking coffee glass is very annoying. hard on the ears. fix it for the trip 🙏

[@RideWithAlex]

My cruising speed is 90km/h, i will try some heavier roller weights in the variator and see if it will cruise quietly at 100km/h if not, going back to stock and 90 all the way

[@RideWithAlex]

I think the sound was the plastic bag at my feet blowing in the wind. I won't have that there on the trip :D keeping the leg area as empty as possible so I can be comfortable.

[@ALEX_HARI_VLOG]

@@RideWithAlex I have stock rollers 10.1 grams. on the highway I go 85-90. maximum speed in a straight line 110 on the speedometer. try to play with videos and then share your experience. but acceleration will deteriorate greatly, but on the highway the main thing is high cruising speed. I hope the engine survives this.

[@RideWithAlex]

@@ALEX_HARI_VLOG My stock ones are 14.5 and the same 85-90 cruise and 110 max, going to try 18g and see what happens. For this trip i just want a bit of a higher cruise speed and i am willing to sacrifice some acceleration. But I will test it out before i leave and find what works best. I also bought a set of 16g weights so I'll be playing around with them to try to find the perfect combination

[@emanuelemanuel4628]

Salut crezi ca pe un sym de 125 cc pot ajunge pana în Cernăuți Ucraina și înapoi plecare din București. Drumul as vrea sa îl fac intr_o singura zi , 500 km dus 500 întors. ADICA REZISTA UN SCUTER LA UN DRUM DE 1000 DE KM PE ZI? DE FAPT AS VREA SA FAC DRUMUL ACESTA DE MAI MULTE ORI ACOLO ESTE SOTIA MEA SI VREAU SA AJUNG LA EA IN FIECARE WEEKEND.

[@RideWithAlex]

Viteza de croaziera de 80-90km/h și verific nivelul de ulei la fiecare 500km cu completare dacă este scăzut și schimbul de ulei la fiecare 2500km și n-ai treaba.

[@justme.9711]

Is that a speaker up there near the windscreen? and if so, what make/model is it, or how many watts is it to work good. I don't want speakers in my helmet, so a external one is best for me.

[@RideWithAlex]

Yes it's a speaker. It's a JBL Go3 Bluetooth speaker

[@Champ092]

You will get DVT if you set for 1600km

[@RideWithAlex]

what does DVT mean?

[@deenmotivated670]

what kind of scooter of scooter is this?

[@RideWithAlex]

2021 Sym Symphony ST200

[@sniperule2004]

Is Your friend Bucharest bike?

[@RideWithAlex]

It's a surprise :)

[@sniperule2004]

@@RideWithAlex Nht200?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@sniperule2004 😂😂😂

[@kadirvarea6517]

jbl iyi ses çıkarıyor mu

[@RideWithAlex]

Yes it does :)

[@rilson80]

😎👌❤🍻

[@shadowsgaming125]

Ce manusi folosesti?

[@RideWithAlex]

Manusi de la odinmfg.com

[@donomar9538]

What a sad third world country. Nice vid!