NC500...ish. #1 ‚Homelanding'

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FINALLY!!! It's time to go touring again!
This time we're heading through the homeland and up north to Scotland to complete the infamous NC500. Except we'll be doing things ever so slightly differently and adding a little here, removing a smidgen there....
But the path to the Highlands will not be a direct one as first I swing by The English Electric Motor Co. in Diss to pick up a Zero SRF for a weekend of testing. www.englishelec...
After that, the journey north, will continue.....
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[@peterhird3542]

Hey Andy, I’m having a coronavirus lockdown encore viewing of the NC500 series. What better way to while away the time and watch someone else ride a motorcycle when you can’t yourself 😂. I found it amazing (amusing) that you had all the hiccups when you were trying to leave for the trip and then all the hassles that you had during your last video of the trip getting home. At least only those two days sandwiched the good stuff 👍🏍. Who would’ve thought that when you videoed this journey that it would end up being used a an avenue to keep one’s sanity 🤔🎥😂. As usual, Thanks again for taking us along with you...👍. Cheers.

[@AndyManCam]

Very happy to hear that Peter! I hope it was as good the second time around!

[@freshageVI]

Moved to Amsterdam 2 months ago, put in an order for a Multi 1260 S GT a week ago, I'm from the UK, have lived in California for the past 5 years, not seen British roads in heavens knows how long now... This video had me click sub at the midway mark. You've a new fan!

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks and welcome to the channel! Although I do miss home often, I still definitely think that we've got the lions share of good roads here on the mainland! Cali to Amsterdam is a bit of a shift though! YOur local riding is now going to be VERY different! I think that you're about as far away from the GOOD twisties as I am now!

[@K22MDL]

Bit late to the party with you Andy but what a show! Thank you for some excellent & interesting content.

[@AndyManCam]

Hey! Better late than never mate! At least this way, you’ve got plenty to catch up on while I work on the new stuff!

[@K22MDL]

@@AndyManCam Blimey, I'm turning in to an Andy Man Cam Junkie! Part 3 of NC500 coming up. Might be going there in May instead of France/germany & Italy tour. SOB.....

[@craigmason6656]

Great to have you back on a road trip with plenty of whimsical banter mate. AMC you've been missed. Regards from Melbourne.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheeers Craig. Good to be back on the road mate. it happens too infrequently as far as I'm concerned!

[@ianmills35]

Newbie here, picked your channel up from a recommendation, now subscribed, brilliantly witty. Thank you sir 👍🏍

[@AndyManCam]

Hi Ian, welcome aboard and thanks for stopping by!

[@damienpeckham2834]

A nice introduction to your NC500 episodes that I've enjoyed while having my breakfast. Onto NC500 ish Part 2 👀

[@andrewdavis6917]

Fantastic looking ride. I was lucky enough to see a small part of England years back. So many little places I wished I had time to explore. Hello from Texas.

[@RhegedRideOuts]

Great video mate, looking forward to the rest of the tour.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Carl! Finally, the next two parts are now available to watch!

[@motoventure_6938]

Whoo AMC back on home soil!! Looking forward to following along on your NC500 tour mate 👍

[@AndyManCam]

It was great to be back! Next one on the way ASAP!

[@highlandriders9696]

Andy your wee adventures and mishaps, ie helping the wee lady and directional devices failing you make me smile. Gutted we couldnt arrange a meet for this time. Maybe when I'm over your neck of the woods.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Glad to hear it mate! Yeah, there's always next time!

[@shaunwade3103]

Good to see you back on a tour again Andy! If you're ever back in the neck of woods that is Road Closed Ahead Anglia, give us a shout! Know a few descent joints around here for grub and roads..... Ones that haven't been planted with annoying little hard bastards that move around and flick up at you. Auf Wiedersehen meine KZbin Freund! Und schönes wochenende 😁👍🏻

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers WW!

[@LoveLifeTriumph]

Great vid young sir, great to see you back on the wonder web!

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers muchly! Great to be back in town!

[@johnclark812]

Great fun, great scenery, and the best commentary going. I happened across you channel from watching TMF and Richy Vida, and you hold your own against them anyday. Love listening to the banter, omg, it’s hilarious at times, so kudos on the great editing. A defo subscribe from me. I would so love to do the NC500 one day, if I can convince my wife to take a chance on it. I’m sure some rental agency has self guided tours including bikes, etc.

[@AndyManCam]

Thank you John and welcome to the channel. Very grateful for your kind words and cheers to TMF and RV for sending you my way! Good luck on selling the wife on scotland. The sun does come out sometimes!

[@neiljohn6913]

Great video sir - nice to see the roads I used to use every day A120 to manningtree and beyond. Will check the rest as enjoyed the humour 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Neil. Hope you enjoy the rest! Part 2 coming this evening.

[@neiljohn6913]

Andy Man Cam 👍 been busy the last few days so will get to it asap 😉

[@matthewjackson9765]

Andy Man, you sir are living the dream!

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I would be if I could be already planning the next trip!! ;D

[@Kalsino]

What a fantastic part 1 off your road trip, with a Google map there are giving you alots of detours as you talked about you will do🤣 Can't wait to see the next, jolly ride video with singing, perhaps a Christmas song is in place🎅😂🎶

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! If the tour had been long enough that I was still in Scotland at christmes, then something would have been VERY wrong. Plus it would have been bloody freezing!

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Whilst most of the fellow vloggers you mentioned are good, you are simply the best, better than all the rest, better than anyone, anyone I (n)ever met. There you go, something for you to sing on your next travels! 😁

[@AndyManCam]

You sir, are an officer and a gentleman. And Tina also thanks you for all of the royalties that she'll get from the next tour series!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Don’t complain about your winter mate. We already had two snowstorms and it was -12c this morning. Awesome video mate. As usual, be safe.

[@AndyManCam]

WOW! You'Re right. I'll keep my wingeing down in future!!

[@garthhowe297]

Oooo it's our little songbird, Andy Man Cam again... haven't heard you sing in a while.

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah, I've been keeping it onstage lately! ;D

[@ollyotts]

I was only thinking yesterday there hasn’t been a AMC tour for a while and look at that there it is 😃 happy now.

[@AndyManCam]

There really was TOO much of a gap since the last one!!

[@icelander7488]

Definitely looking forward to follow this tour 😁 to ride the nc500 is one of my bucket list boxes to tick. Was in Scotland for the first time on holiday this summer and absolutely loves the place 👍🏻 good to see you back mate 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@AndyManCam]

It'S pretty stunning there isn't it! I'm looking forward to getting this one out there to. Cheers Brimar!

[@christophergothard7277]

So good to see you back on tour Andy! Started off in my neck of the woods also! If you're ever coming back that way (close to Ipswich) give me a nod and I'll gladly stand you a slap up meal in thanks for all the entertainment you've kindly provided us over the years! 👍Look forward to seeing the rest of the tours! 😀

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Christopher! That’s truly an offer too good to say no to! It was good to be on the road again. Naturally there will be a varied mix of being happy on the road and then hating everything to do with biking! 🤣 Such is the emotional rollercoaster of touring!!

[@disekjoumoer]

Ah, English kultcha!!! Chips 'n terrible roads. Must be heart warming to be back in Anglostan again, Monsieur Cam. On the plus side, the weather looks gorgeous and that lil ol lady was very sweet.

[@AndyManCam]

They seem to be the featuring points!! 😂 It was great to be back, but by bawd is it full there now! And broken! The weather was great, until we got to scotland....

[@cpuuk]

@@AndyManCam Ha, should have seen me trying to ride up to Applecross in a gale force wind & rain... all part of the experience ;-)

[@disekjoumoer]

@@AndyManCam Broken is a good word for breaks-it, I think. I haven't actually had Chips, like real soggy chips with salt and vinegar since I left SA 33 years ago!!!! My cultural deficit in that regard has been made up by lots of European rain, though, although I thought you would have had enough of that in Ham'nEggsburg.

[@peterhird3542]

Hey AMC, I recently viewed your Brexit video...so after watching this one...let me congratulate you on your wedding 👍❤️. May you be blessed with many years of love, togetherness and treasured memories. So on Brexit...I hope that the situation works out for you 👍. I live in Australia and it is so hard to understand what the hell is going on over there. Our media coverage doesn’t give us the whole story. Anyway....Congratulations once more.

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks Peter. I think the brexit thing will eventually find its conclusion and I’m confident I’ll figure it out. But I’m fortunate In having the situation i do. Hopefully those less fortunate will be able to also figure out livable solutions.

[@fzswede9533]

Yay, he’s back ! At home with a fever this was a perfect virtual little outing 😃👍🏻

[@AndyManCam]

Sorry you were sick but happy to have helped a little!

[@Banditmanuk]

Welcome back to the UK. Hope Scotland was kinder with the weather than when we visited in May, rained for 8 out of 9 days

[@AndyManCam]

I wish I could say that it was. Though we still did very well. All will be revealed.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Shoot man I went in june for 6 days and luckily only had 1 rainy day I was blessed. It's always hit or miss there isn't it.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@derrickmurphy9988 Its such a fantastic place to ride when the weather is good Derrick 👍

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

Great video as always. I’m glad you mentioned the dead battery because I’m getting the same bit of kit from ultimate addons.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Adam! Whatever you do, don't forget to turn it off!!

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

AMC finding road works and a diversion is like TMF finding a white van

[@AndyManCam]

We've both got mad skills, in our own ways!

[@sjg6074]

Absolute quality AMC, love your vids coming on line, the humour makes me smile and your sayings impress me no end. Nice to see a normal bloke with a normal bike doing things the average Joe could afford and do. Best one to date was in an episode I watched last week where you compare something to being as useful as Elton John in a bar brawl 🤣 I'm laughing at that again as write 🤣 A beer and a meal in NW London awaits if your ever in town 👍🏻

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers SJG. That's pretty much all I aim to do! Normal bloke, normal bikes, normal tours. Beer always sounds good! ;D

[@wltrlg]

Hurray! You're back with new content!

[@AndyManCam]

I try to get back here as often as possible!

[@simonbealing]

Yeah welcome to middle earth norfolk and the interesting resurfacing techniques of the modern day. I live not far from diss and I can't speak for the rest of the uk but this is unfortunately totally normal procedure around here now. Plus they don't bother sweeping the loose stuff off for months! PS The bikes vs plane was great viewing:)

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Simon! That's a real shame with the roads because there are some great little bendy bits around there!

[@gregreynolds5576]

English guys do the absolute BEST ride reports! We're talking sense of humor here :)

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I'm very happy to hear that Greg! Cheers mate!

[@SuperFryn]

Ah, very happy to see a new video. :)

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Charly! The next one will be along soon!

[@davexs]

OMG....Fish and chips!!!! Why did you say that? I'm salivating now....

[@AndyManCam]

Now YOU saids it and I want them again!

[@leebeddoes1064]

So many roads in the UK are just getting surface dressed now days, it really infuriates me. Great first instalment, looking forward to the next. ✌

[@AndyManCam]

It's disgusting. Just to save a few bob, and only in the short term as I bet that these roads need to be resurfaced far sooner!

[@leebeddoes1064]

@@AndyManCam They do. I work for a local authority and it is all about cost. I think everyone should be made to ride a motorcycle for at least a short period of time, see there thoughts on surface dressing then. 🤬

[@scottc3]

Sorry to hear you had a bit of a mare setting off for the ferry! Always seem to be rushed when on way to catch a crossing, no matter how much time I leave....... Hope you enjoyed being back in Blighty, although having spent a fair bit of time in Deutschland this summer; I prefer their roads..........:-)

[@AndyManCam]

It's just the way isn't it! If there's a deadline, things will be tense! It's the rules! Have a good time in DE!

[@trykozmaksym]

Did he just say "happy washing!" :D what a kind young man indeed...

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I can't help it! Mama done raised me right!

[@BiglumpADV]

Wouldn't be an AMC tour without drama, and rain definitely rain.. Oh and you and Richyvida need to do a duet, be bloody brilliant lol

[@AndyManCam]

Sadly, it seems that you're right!

[@billy653]

I own an black naked 06 fz1. I wish I'd found your channel sooner. Could've caught you on the way up in Yorkshire. Next time perhaps. Love the videos.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Billy. Nice bike! That would've been cool. FZ1N convoy!

[@Doddsy-IoM]

oooh not seen this one in a while!!

[@AndyManCam]

Doing the Re-runs! Nice one!

[@JAF41972]

Country road ?? Awesome 😂😂😂😂

[@AndyManCam]

There's always room for a bit of Country Road! :D

[@jencam6854]

They got the road closed signs out especially for you 🤣

[@AndyManCam]

They looked strangely familiar.

[@samehsouissi6986]

As always, brilliant vid.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Sameh.

[@gomertron6329]

Breakfast in Diss A lot of roads in Norfolk & Suffolk are being resurfaced with that loose gravel stuff. It can be quite hair-raising at times.

[@gintry2]

I live in suffolk and can only confirm that. Once lost my rear tyre due to punctures, hot day+ freshly poured asphalt+ sharp gravel on top. My tires were looking like hedgehogs.

[@AndyManCam]

That's shocking!! Sounds like the council owes you some tyres!

[@HippoDrones]

Kinda weird seeing you on our side of the road! :D Dude... I didn't even see a notification for this, else would have been all over it 5 days ago. The vid that is next I assume is the one that was, so am pretty sure I've seen that one! lol :D

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Good old KZbin! Better later than never though mate! Part 2 will be along tomorrow.

[@gvnchrstphr]

I think the guard dog was actually escorting you in 😂

[@AndyManCam]

That's a far better way of looking at it. He was doing his job very well then!

[@ericppagel]

Holy Bonkers! Last minute equipment change, dead battery & run for the keys? Was it raining too? 😄Glad you made it & very much looking forward to the tour! Cheers Andy 👍

[@AndyManCam]

I know right! I was asking for trouble!! Thankfully it was dry, but it was also about 30 degrees C! A theme which sadly didn’t carry into Scotland...

[@shaneweightman]

About time you put up a vid buddy , hope ur ok Shane 🇬🇧 ur

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Shane! Been busy mate, the seat video took FOREVER to put together!!

[@howierides]

"the emotions of being home, being on the wrong right wrong side of the road" LOL

[@AndyManCam]

It was a real rollercoaster for me!

[@doomcati6545]

done the nc 500 couple of years ago, fantastic roads, if you find google maps shit try maps .me, down load the maps you want and use them off line I've used it for a few years now , its pretty good, another good vid andy . going to watch the next one now.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! I'll have to have a look at that for the next one.

[@adamking6419]

Road trip, road block, just need a louis trip,👍

[@AndyManCam]

AMC Bingo!

[@6ynessxD]

It is time for AMC bingo! Rain, road work, Camera problems, rev bombs and navigation fails. what else am I missing? 😂

[@6ynessxD]

hope for the VFR that there's no Stelvio pass 2.0 🙈

[@christianweller4288]

Snapping clutch cables.... on the first day, that's missing. Sorry Andy..

[@fredthebarber]

Camera flying into a ditch, waiting for Ian to catch up, singing songs about the current situation, impressions of Teapotone, and many, many puns.

[@6ynessxD]

@@fredthebarber how could I even forget all of those 😂

[@AndyManCam]

Brilliant stuff! All funny because they're true!

[@Awatchandy]

Hey Andy Man Cam, but soon to be the Camper Van Man, yes the roads are rubbish but some things never change in the UK. Clearly that wasn't a Guard Dog its a Guide Dog for bikers, better than Google Flaps!

[@AndyManCam]

No danger of that mate. I can't afford a camper van yet! And if I did, it would have space for a bike!

[@nathanjogia2758]

You shadow on the road at the beginning, you looked like Jamiroquai 😆

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! That's a first.

[@HalfdeadRider]

Hi Mr Cam, catching up with the vids (witch is better for the algorithms lol). I see you were down the road from me in Norwich, pity I had no idea you were passing through, it would have been great to have met you if you had time to stop for a cuppa 👍

[@HalfdeadRider]

PS: we do have some of the worst kept roads in the country I think.

[@AndyManCam]

Sorry about that mate. Next time for sure! Just please write to your MP and have them make more effort with the road surfacing for next time!

[@HalfdeadRider]

😂👍

[@ronferguson1280]

My tires are always flat in the middle? regards flatspot!

[@AndyManCam]

Mine are only ever flat at the bottom. 😜

[@norsknordmann4608]

Try Sygic for navigation. You might like it. And the Google mothership loose one engine :)

[@AndyManCam]

I tried it a long time ago and found it a bit sketchy. But then again I had a cheap nasty chinese phone then too! Might be worth another try!

[@falseneutral7890]

how do you like the air cushion? I’ve bought it out of sheer desperation on my last trip, but it turns out, it was the dumbest think i’ve ever bought for the bike 🙈 Luckily Louise took it back no questions asked.

[@AndyManCam]

I'm in two minds. It was certainly better than nothing. But to get the best effect, I had to let so much air out that I could feel the creases in the rubber chambers. (sounds dodgy). But I wasn't as blown away by it as I'd hoped.

[@falseneutral7890]

@@AndyManCam same here, I was sliding al over the place, felt like Maglev train, totally disconnected from the bike. Am having my seat redone. Mine is actually heated so double nonsense 🤣

[@51stSTATE-ReformUK]

9:14 Nah, I was singing along to Cliff Richard: "In The Country".

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Each to their own! 😜

[@SirNarax]

Off on a pilgrimage watching the tours but a question arises. Why is it that everyone sings country roads given the chance but me as a West Virginian do not ever sing it?

[@AndyManCam]

That is strange. ALthough I bet that not many liverpudlians sing 'ferry, cross the mersey'....

[@homeandfamilyservices2650]

Please keep away...its so peaceful and quiet now..

[@AndyManCam]

I don’t think it has anything to do with me, in either direction.

[@Fjdy1jd1]

When I saw the title, I thought this was going to be a test ride of a new smaller Honda parallel twin.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Who knows, maybe they will?

[@P6_7R_Nick]

You sang it like Richy Vida would 😆

[@AndyManCam]

I can feel a duet album coming on...

[@Wats1984]

Must admit I’d of been panicking if a van pulled up next to my bike and opened the door while trying to enjoy my breakfast!

[@AndyManCam]

I was ready for action, I can tell you!

[@Dp3.16]

You would give richy vida a run for his money with that voice 🤣you want to get the copilot app way better than Google maps 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! If you say so! I'll check out the copilot app.

[@toandfro2554]

NC 500.... Please tell me you forgot your waterproofs.

[@AndyManCam]

I would love to. The humour and drama would be worth it alone. But I also would have been utterly miserable!!

[@BMRTV]

13:36 Laundry Man Cam

[@AndyManCam]

A man of many hidden talents.

[@weinjohn]

You and Alex on the road should connect.

[@AndyManCam]

Haven't heard of him/her. Will have to look.

[@markmundy3435]

Pulling a face about the roads so soon. Oh just wait, you only just started!

[@AndyManCam]

You're right! Thankfully, there was very little of this shingle nonsense in Scotland!

[@jackodon74]

Speeding tickets ahoy

[@AndyManCam]

Noooooo. All limits solidly adhered to!

[@SX1000ninja]

Tra...Tra.... proper Black Country

[@AndyManCam]

I though that was in the West Midlands?! 😜

[@Greggspies]

Easier on continent to acknowledge other bikers coz right hand on throttle! That's why we nod, it's sheer hell....

[@AndyManCam]

You got that right! It's a co-ordinational nightmare!

[@Charlesray69]

"Ok google" function on my android phone jumped into action when you said it. Never really works for me. I guess my 'Wirral' accent is not culturally acceptable on android platforms 😂

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Sorry mate. It's not my real accent. I just put it on for the videos. I'm really a Brummie...

[@brno221973]

Moan moan moan moan, bloody foreigner. 😁👍😂

[@AndyManCam]

That's what I'm best at! ;D (cheeky sod)

[@brno221973]

Andy Man Cam Hey I keep coming back for more.😳😁👍

[@giuliobuccini208]

Why in England secondary roads are so narrow and surrounded by bushes that are limiting visibility? Agoraphobia?

[@AndyManCam]

Because we have very little space coupled with a love of small hedge dwelling wildlife!

[@giuliobuccini208]

@@AndyManCam Rats? : ) : ) : )

[@westerbotn94]

Someone actually threw a stone at you for filtering!? Jeezus.

[@AndyManCam]

Well, it was more of figure of speech than something that really happened! Someone did ‚throw‘ a car at me once though!

[@westerbotn94]

@@AndyManCam well, at least that's more normal. Not that it's a good thing🙃

[@Hondadctrider]

I have to ask, what would possess somebody to live in a 5th floor flat with no lift? As a lazy as fuck overweight Scotsman I can't understand your thinking. Great video by the way.

[@AndyManCam]

Two words mate. Cheap rent!! 🤣

[@Hondadctrider]

@@AndyManCam Now see that would cause me no end of problems. Ground floor because I'm lazy but 5th floor because it's cheap, again brilliant videos though, take care.

[@AndyManCam]

I’ve sadly just had to get used to it! Cheers mate!

[@RichO1701e]

Google maps? What is this, 2012? Waze is FAR SUPERIOR! You can even tell it that you're riding a bike and not driving a car.

[@AndyManCam]

I didn't know that. Will have to give it a look next time!

[@daystate123]

Please don't say OK Google again... 😀

[@AndyManCam]

I promise I won't! Hey Siri, make a reminder not to say OK google....

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

Jesus H Christ you can talk some.

[@AndyManCam]

In fairness, this was over 2 hours, condensed to 15 minutes. So I can talk a little! ;D