TET Sweden (Part 3)

Four friends from Northumbria in the UK set off to ride the TET (Trans Euro Trail) through Sweden. We planned to complete the trip on small trail bikes, rather than bigger adventure bikes. And we planned to wild camp, using either our tents or the many shelters available throughout Sweden.
This is the third and final part of the story of our adventure.

[@andrewcollier3226]

What a great bunch of guys. Through it all, you were obviously bonding and looking after each other. That seems rare these days, when so many people are short tempered and stressed out. You're all role models for the rest of us.

[@keithmoule4154]

Loved Brian's attitude - 'it is what it is'. There was one point he lost his composure and said "booger" when it didn't bump start.... What a guy! Brilliant video.

[@offthetarmac4884]

Brian is so calm in all situations. I think it might actually have been Peter, and not Brian, who said "booger".

[@jeriksson7686]

Nice to see you guys enjoying Sweden. You got plenty more to explore 🙂 And my next bike wont be a CCM 😁

[@peterlk3460]

What a fantastc honest TET video review in 3 parts - normally I quickly get tired of endless driving on trails in these kinds of videos but you had a great mix. Very impressive that the group could stick together with all of Brian's problems on his CCM - hats off to the man - I had given up. I wish you all the best of luck for the next TET trip - looking forward to the next video series

[@richpierce]

I hope Brian bought you all plenty of beers for your patience and kindness! Someone tell him about the 7P’s!! Good videos, well done chap. I’m hopefully doing the trip in September.

[@no66]

Binged all 3 episodes, great vids. Live in Norway, but thinking of doing the Swedish TET one day

[@doorstepmile]

Thanks for an entertaining and well narrated TET story. I'll be doing the same route this summer. Now I'm properly inspired!

[@scozza7150]

Loved the films on this mate, great trip by the looks of it, thanks for sharing 👍

[@PepsiDotMacOnInsta]

Fab trip, really enjoyed the honest, none polished, fly on the wall, just normal blokes having fun footage...I live on the TET -ACT in Portugal and Sweden deffo looks like a place to see....

[@mathiaszingmark2034]

What a treat following you guys on your TET adventure here in Sweden. Looking forward for more.

[@Hollaendaren]

For me personally the kind of trips where everything went wrong are the trips I remember best and laugh about the most after the fact. If Brian is anything like that he'll have a lot of memories and a lot to laugh about 😂 Thanks for the great videos, was lovely following the trip!

[@SKgeostrat]

At least you stuck together, but for the life of me, I can not understand why you did not stop at a bike repair shop in Sweden! They're all overr the place and you would have benn fixed. Good grades for sticking together. Know this, the whole Swedish and Norwegian TET can be done on heavy bikes with good tires. What you saw in this video is as hard as it gets.

[@alvarhansetun4267]

You guys are top notch! Welcome back to Sweden...

[@skyridercommendor6303]

Now that what i call offroad trip ❤ Butt best part was the teamplay. Can´t buy that for money.!!

[@x-land-camp415]

Wonderful series!

[@white-rider]

Great trip, gentlemen! I did it by myself earlier this summer, all the way to Finland, on my T7, stock tires. Sweden is really amazing for its nature, wild camping laws, free lean-to shelters with firewood (and even free saunas), and wildlife. There's no other country like that, even Finland feels very different. In my opinion, Swedish TET is easy and doesn't warrant a lighter bike. The 450 would shine on TET Latvia though- lots of sand, mud and single-track. Cheers!

[@offthetarmac4884]

I think we all agree that the small bikes are not necessary for TET Sweden, but that's what we ride, because we mostly ride on much more technical stuff. If I did it again, I'd take the same bike.

[@Hutchie2112]

Now that's what I call an adventure.

[@MikaelALjungblad]

Wonderful to follow your TET adventure through Sweden. You have a great attitude and admirable patience for everything that happens 😄👍🏻 I discovered TET myself this year, and have bought myself a Yamaha -2012 XT660Z Tenere for the purpose. Did a solo drive the same way as you a week ago, up to Skellefteå. I'm very happy that the Yamaha has proven to be reliable, because I don't have your mechanic skills. Great fun following your adventures. 😊🇬🇧🇸🇪🌲⛺️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️💨

[@zlartiz]

Really enjoyed following you guys. Just at thought - here and there it would have been nice with locations beeing posted.. just to get a grip where in Sweden you where (we do have a bloody tall country don’t we?) looking forward to the post mortum later on. Learnt that ccm’s are the bike to choose

[@fordie1412]

Great episodes really enjoyed them. Glad Brian finally made it back safe. See you in Wales 👍

[@2811610529]

Hey guys ... Iloved these 3 videos... Beautifull campsites and landscapes....and a LOT of pushing 😆 I drive often in Sweden my self..and Norway ..Denmark is boring mc-country I am going to your site and subcribe 😎👍

[@andrewlang8575]

Really enjoyed following this journey. Great stuff.

[@jama604]

If you get time it would be really interesting to hear about how to planned the route, GPS and satnavs and so on, how much drama booking ferry's were, and things like finding petrol stations out in the sticks. Fantastic videos of the Swedish TET I can't wait to go myself.

[@offthetarmac4884]

I'll see if I can get the others together to make a video covering all these queries.

[@jama604]

@@offthetarmac4884 that would be great. Whilst you got them there could you talk about luggage from a point of view of how much to carry v how much it affects the bike. I'm a complete novice with this sort of thing and I guess it's a compromise between having a nice light bike and not having any creature comforts and vice versa! How many litres carrying capacity approx do we think is necessary taking into account such things as going to fetch food and so on? Thanks again.

[@jerry2wheels618]

Thank you for showing your trip. You had a good time in Sweden TST/TET 🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍

[@emilhammarstrom8138]

Have him grab the shoulder of one of the other riders, or put the strap on one of the bikes and have him hold it by the clutch after running it one round around one of the fork legs (so he can release it after the bike starts). No need to push his bike all of the time! :) We had this exact issue on the TET and we ended up just using the other bikes to bump start the one with the broken starter.

[@offthetarmac4884]

Don't you think the exercise did us good?

[@sedavoadventure7591]

Really great series. Great country so Im sure it was great adventure for You guys. Best for You all. I invite You to ride Polish TET. Let me know and I can help. Greetings from Poland. VOY.

[@mengefan]

did he fuel up with 95 octane in sweden?? Everytime im forced too fill up with that crap i feel like the bike is clogging up. always run on 98 octane if possible:)

[@colindowd3892]

Lucky you're not bumping a fully loaded BMW GSA. Back in another century, a pal used to ride a Norvin, and we either had to kick into life or bump it as he was a little guy and couldn't do either on his own.

[@jurassic690]

Really enjoyed following along on your trip and maybe using it for inspiration and ideas for my own future variation on it. It'd be great if you were able to do the post ride break down of logistics, costs and any other thoughts and advice you may have for others contemplating such a trip (over and above don't go with a CCM rider obviously😂). Thanks.

[@offthetarmac4884]

I have now posted a video breakdown of the logistics. I hope this answers all your queries.

[@rayfraser1773]

Loved it ! Keep up the brilliant work !

[@offthetarmac4884]

I just got home from another trip away, but decided to do no filming and just ride this time. However, there will be more adventures coming up.

[@jinxymcjinxface6133]

Really enjoyed the little series, and so was there a main cause for the CCM not working properly or have they not really gotten to the bottom of it?

[@offthetarmac4884]

We have got to the bottom of it and I will make a video with Brian about it. It was a series of unfortunate events for Brian, but I'm pleased to say it has not dampened his passion for CCM.

[@diogorsergio]

@@offthetarmac4884Looking forward to that video! Awesome series, thanks for putting these out for us to enjoy. 👍

[@grusgubben]

Thanks, I really enjoyed these three videos. Maybe Norwegian TET next time?

[@brutha4]

Welcome to Sweden guys let me know if you wish to come back. K r Pete

[@shaunbrown-q2q]

I’m thinking about riding the Swedish TET next year. Were there any challenging spots during the first three sections starting from Malmo ? Rally enjoyed the videos 👍👍

[@offthetarmac4884]

What constitutes a challenging ride will depend upon your experience and the bike you are riding. I found none of the Swedish TET to be challenging on my KTM. The riding was so easy I would have been comfortable doing it on a larger bike such as my Triumph Scrambler 1200 or a BMW GS1250. It is virtually all gravel roads which can be ridden on any bike.

[@Nellabellabi]

Great trip! How many miles between oil change on your KTMs? I know my 450sxf and 525sx is 5 hours between changes. But that is of course racing motocross. Cheers / Ola - Sweden

[@offthetarmac4884]

KTM advised oil changes are for racing. When just trail riding like this I push it out to 30 or even 45 hours. No issues.

[@keesverhagen9227]

Thx again for yet another beautifull video.🙏🙏 When going back to the UK ? Per boat ? Or through the Netherlands again ? When still being at home then you can camp for free at my place. I live at the countryside. Chairs , tables and beer present.

[@offthetarmac4884]

Thanks! All safely home now.

[@rationalityfirst]

Man, that bike is cursed. It belongs in Mount Doom.

[@offthetarmac4884]

Just unfortunate. We have got to the bottom of it and I'll make a separate video with Brian about it.

[@lanceharris669]

What was the exact fault that caused Brian’s issues?? I’ve also got a gp450 so am quite interested to know.

[@offthetarmac4884]

It's a long story - too long to explain here. I may make another video with Brian to let him explain.

[@colindowd3892]

Proffessori, I think you need a holiday to get over your holiday.

[@offthetarmac4884]

How about 10 days on the IOM? 😁

[@colindowd3892]

That would do very nicely, thank you. I've got the Skull Crusher coffee, the mugs, and a percolator.

[@keesverhagen9227]

Bridgestone AX41 ? Btw. I am not a digital tech dude. You ride using a Tet app ? And can you also choose skill level in some way ? What did he say when he went down in the water ? " It is all there ? " 😁😄🤣

[@robertandersson2523]

What is comfortable speed at the motorway on the exc450?

[@offthetarmac4884]

65mph/105kpm. It easily zips up to 80mph for overtakes

[@robmotorcycletravels]

I would not inform Brian about your next trip 😀

[@offthetarmac4884]

That's cruel! He is definitely coming on the next trip. He is calm, level-headed and patient. And, he'll get the CCM sorted!

[@keesverhagen9227]

😂

[@rayfraser1773]

Your mate who keeps loosing his pannier… why doesn’t he just buy two small cheep padlocks to pass through the holes where the bolts have been placed ? They can’t vibrate out then ! Don’t make any sense

[@offthetarmac4884]

The pannier racks were hand made by the previous owner and he designed them to be secured with small padlocks as you suggest. But just buying and fitting 2 new padlocks would be far too sensible wouldn't it? Without my loony friends this trip wouldn't have been half as fun, and these videos would have been a lot less entertaining.

[@jimtitt3571]

On my trusty 450EXC I tried (and broke) a few different side stands. For the past 2 years I've run one called Swiftkicker from the USA. Works on any uneven ground and no matter what luggage is loaded. Pricey but brilliant!

[@offthetarmac4884]

I made a video on my other KZbin channel about improving the side stand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIOqn2aMh5WqmZY

[@robertocollicelli6734]

no possible.... old moto for tet??? crazy

[@offthetarmac4884]

You ride what you got. Some of the commentors on these videos do not seem to realise that many riders are on a very tight budget.

[@robertocollicelli6734]

yes sorry.@@offthetarmac4884