THOSE CRAZY ITALIANS! (Stelvio pass) [RAW Onboard]

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**DISCLAIMER**
It's sad I have to "officially" announce something like this but since I know how some Internet folks work... I love Italy and Italians. Me calling them crazy actually is a compliment. Just how I like to get called crazy myself. I'm genuinely happy every time I come across other quick riders. Because I know exactly why they do what they do.
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general INFO: In August 2015 I rode my bruised Honda CB500 off into Italy. To follow my holy quest of real-world-meeting potentially awesome people whom I know through my Schaaf Social Media pages. The folks I've met were all brilliant by the way.
I obviously tried to capture some RAW videos for you guys while I was there. Unfortunately my bike was not at a 100%. The Little Honda was safe to ride but I simply couldn't afford to repair all the broken bits before I took off. So while riding I had to get used to the following issues:
Steering head bearing age-worn - causing slight issues while slow riding (will replace next season)
Front brake caliper age-worn - I only had about 50% of the bike's usual brake force at disposal (will replace next season)
Rear wheel bearing busted - causing the bike to unexpectedly keep its lean/riding direction while going through slower corners. While riding I thought all the steering issues came from the head bearing. After the trip I discovered the completely dissolved middle bearing of the rear wheel while disassembling the rear wheel in order to change the bike's chain. I had no idea my bike was constantly grinding up the bearing parts inside the back wheel while riding. I thought the metallic clanging noise came from the chain
Stuck chain links - I replaced chain and sprockets after the trip
Broken chain guard / swing arm protection - the thick rubber piece to guide the chain over the bike's swing arm fell apart. Causing the chain to hit the metal swing arm. Which quickly sent the chain into Nirvana.
Adjusting screw for the clutch lever broke - Resulting in me not being able to adjust the clutch's friction point. I had to get used to a completely new friction/biting point which made exact rev-matching while down shifting a lot harder.
Luckily with time I got used to most of the issues and I could almost ride as fast as I wished to. Not quite at this point of the trip yet but you'll see a quicker pace in the later videos.
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specific INFO: Welcome to early August 2015. This is me riding down the south-western side of Stelvio until I hit the city of Bormio. It's much nicer to ride than the iconic north-eastern part of the pass. Some people describe Stelvio pass as the best driving road in the world. Which is complete bullshit. I myself haven't been on a lot of mountain passes but even I've seen a lot of roads which were way more fun to ride than Stelvio. But in my opinion the mountain views you'll get on Stelvio road are simply breathtaking and probably one of the most impressive ones in the whole of the Alps. No wonder there's a lot of traffic going on. The scenery is mind-blowing. In my opinion even the mountainous paradise of Austria - my homecountry - doesn't offer views quite as spectacular as the ones you'll get on the iconic Stelvio pass.
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[@richardmann800]

is that the lords prayer on his gas tank?

[@Schaaf]

yes indeed! To my only savior: the almighty JEBUS

[@krassergamerLP]

@@Schaaf not Rossi?

[@krautworks]

Well, this is pretty late, but it's his 'navigation'. He wrote down where to go at certain points. For example: 'In Prato Allo turn right to Stelvio Bank'

[@siriosstar4789]

@@krassergamerLP Rossi is jesus dad.

[@garyk8285]

Sounded like the suspension springs nearly gave way mid way!!

[@Zanpaa]

They were faster on the straights, harder on the brakes... And you still caught up to them every time! Nice riding, especially considering the size of the road and the traffic. This looks like a bucket list destination for every rider!

[@Schaaf]

+Zanpa it should be! Thanks man!

[@speedmutant]

Which bike you ride bro

[@jakubhornak107]

nah stelvio isnt that good for example passo gardena nockalm strase or grossglockner are way better or even roads around Mariazzel are way better than stelvio. In my opinion Stelvio is the the worst passo i have ever ridden

[@conorweston476]

i know Im randomly asking but does anybody know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@corbingrant7422]

@Conor Weston Instablaster ;)

[@KafkaesqueRider]

Dude you are a monster on the twisties! You definitely gave some hard time to those big machines! I

[@Schaaf]

+Kafkaesque Rider thank you very much mate!!

[@Eillyassa]

schon so heftig am mitfahren das ich bald am Bildschirm klebe xD

[@lucaubialii]

W italia 🇮🇹

[@Schaaf]

🇮🇹

[@p.chakraborty4453]

Guys is italy all about twisted roads? Maybe that's why all euro bikes corner that good! I see where the ducatis are tested😂.

[@MrKiddoMoto]

Fantastic! I've already loved the part 1, but the part 2 is even better! 😍 Now, there is probably an Italian motovlogger who has posted a video of his ride at the Stelvio pass, asking to his subscribers: "Do you know this guy riding a Honda CB 500 in touring mode with a GoPro? It was f**cking hard to pass him, and he kept following us so easily..." 😉 I

[@Schaaf]

+MrKiddo ahahaha that would be awesome :D So far unfortunately I haven't heard anything. Well, Italia is kind of big :D Merci Kiddo!

[@adr2567]

Schaaf, you never fail to disappointment my friend. I love your hard riding in the twisties style, so much fun to watch. Keep rocking mate!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@prakamyasingh6710]

your videos are so satisfying to watch and those pure exhaust sound really makes my day! keep up the good spirit man! Lots of love from Nepal!!!

[@Schaaf]

Glad you like them!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Amazing ride mate, even more so having read the description ;-) I

[@Schaaf]

+CaptainCranky thank you very much dear Captain!!

[@rabola55]

Organ donation card on the tankbag.

[@Schaaf]

ehehehe nice one

[@AlanDoubleYou]

HAHA! So funny😂😂

[@mdom1804]

hahahaha....

[@westenbergerstephan5955]

Not sure if you are still alive while I am writing these sentences.... No doubt you are a very skilled motorrider but your performance is better shown on a race track... Sorry to say but I personally think that this kind of videos should not be shared on KZbin... Others might think different, at least this is my view.

[@razvan4553]

@@westenbergerstephan5955 nono its good i like to see how dangerous it is at those speeds on twisties so i wont do it myself :D

[@ul1993]

BRAVO!!! Great driving, really precise and on point for speed/prudence/fun. I love to watch these videos, but I'm crazy scared of riding the 2 wheels. Stelvio pass is a biker paradise! Compliments again, da un Italiano!

[@maxp5501]

Schönes Video! Deine Honda hält sich tapfer ;) mir gefallen immer die sounds und pop-ups die du einbringst :D Lg from Ö

[@manoxgarg]

I

[@Schaaf]

very kind! Thank you!

[@brandongardner3073]

Hey man great video, I'm in Australia and i ride a 1999 R1, but it's like new, i would love to ride in Italy.

[@RiderMark]

I really enjoyed this video men! What GoPro setting is this exactly?

[@McMike]

I

[@Schaaf]

+Visatorul thank you very much my friend!

[@Hadgerz]

One day I may ride these roads.

[@Schaaf]

+Hagz always worth a journey. Even if it starts in Australia ;)

[@MrSyltburken]

I love to watch you videos Schaaf! I get so calm and you seam to be a really great person, smart, calm and a heck of a good rider. Me and my best bud are planing on going on a road trip like yours in the next 5 years or so. Have a great one and keep doing what your doing, PEACE!

[@Schaaf]

+MrSyltburken thanks a lot for this lovely comment!! PEACE!

[@robertolongoni9864]

Sul passo stelvio dovrebbero mettere auto veloce 50 km emule 500 euro 10 punti patente io stelvio lo fatti un centinaio di volte equestri individui creano problemi scambiano lo stelvio come pista e dopo te li ritrovi a sondrio ospedale se le va bene

[@der_steffinger]

Danke für den tollen content den du immer wieder ablieferst. Die film und tonqualität sieht man bei keinem anderen KZbinr

[@BikesDrones]

Always the most exciting roads and today tunnels. Awesome thanks Schaaf.

[@Schaaf]

+Bikes & Drones thank you for the comment mate!!

[@VisualCarReviews]

This video made me arrange some free weeks in the summer! Definitely need to ride these stelvio pass!!

[@Schaaf]

+Sjoerdskoo just make sure to check out the surrounding roads and passes because there's lot less traffic on them than on Stelvio!

[@VisualCarReviews]

+Schaaf Thanks for the tip!

[@Wolfox360]

Stelvio has to be done, because it has to be done at least once, But for riding just take any other road around it or around the Merano, Bolzano, Trento to enjoy your bike!!!

[@Schaaf]

true that

[@stefanocomodin8252]

Nice ride dude! Greetings from italy

[@Schaaf]

Grazie Stefano!

[@Audacitycs1]

Amazing. Love the sound of cb and other bikes. And seriously i wish i could be there.. Awesome road for RUSH!..

[@miclchaos]

Nice ride. In 2014 after having watched lots of Alps Riding vidoes I contacted a guy down there named Derpanzer Bau. I went there for a month from the UK and rode (& drank) with them. I learned so much and it made me a better, faster rider. Love the Alps. wish I could live close to there. France & Italy have way more respect for 2 wheels than the British. In the UK everyone has Island mentality. They all own their little piece of road. And I agree, Italians are crazy but we love them!

[@rideryin]

I

[@Schaaf]

+RiderYin

[@lamotodeltubo]

Great ride man, cheers form Italy :))

[@Schaaf]

mille grazie!!

[@LogicallySoundMM]

Crazy Italians ? What crazy Italians ? I only see Crazy Schaaf haha ! Cracking ride and pretty safe too ( except that hairy tunnel entry at one point. ) I loved it ! Thanks Schaaf!

[@Schaaf]

Welcome!

[@TheKitt12]

This man scraping the footpegs! absolute madlad, Great video! 😄

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@monomakes]

Nice! As much as I ride fast, I'm reminded that there's always someone faster!

[@user-lr4nd2kg5q]

He is probably faster than those 2 guys tho because his bike was in way worse shape not to mention the half horsepower

[@monomakes]

@@user-lr4nd2kg5q how is this a reply to my comment? In no way did I comment on the two other riders or say that Schaaf was shower than them (apart from passively perhaps as - 'there is always someone faster').

[@user-lr4nd2kg5q]

@@monomakes no worries man.. I'm not saying that you meant he s slower. Everybody knows there s someone faster than them except if you are marquez😂😂

[@gazsermark]

That was a fuckin' amazing video! :O :D Loved every second of it, especially after the two italians passed you, and...well, you kept up with them :D Also, I

[@Schaaf]

+Gázser Márk thanks a lot Márk! :)

[@Saciiii]

Man you get a new sub. i simply love this video.

[@Schaaf]

Welcome! Thanks!

[@Tim4Games]

I'm a 17 yo student without a bike or drivers license, but gosh this is satisfying to watch! Someday in the near future I'm definetely going to get my hands on a CB500. Keep up the great work mate, you've got yourself a sub :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot Tim!

[@StationZeroOne]

lovely sound :)...

[@Schaaf]

+StationZeroOne thanks :D

[@lonhowell1]

I

[@swisspolak]

As always, superb riding, filming and editing! I

[@Schaaf]

+Piotr “hahapik” Mroczkowski Thanks Piotr :)

[@steelfabric]

That's some great scenery, an amazing road and impressive riding. I

[@Schaaf]

+steelfabric thanks a lot!!

[@thorneel]

2:04 Those bends are a bitch on the way up, especially on a sports bike. Great footage by the way.

[@PhilippevanHeek]

i´m living on the stelvio pass =) i´m riding it daily @ ITALY =) ( im sorry my english is not good )

[@Schaaf]

awesome!

[@tomf4547]

You must have gone through loads of brake pads!!

[@PhilippevanHeek]

@@tomf4547 yeah especially if you're riding a 2 stroke Motocross ( 4 stroke is gay )

[@TOMBINO4EVER]

Love your videos..keep it up! I

[@callmethecreator]

This is such a beautiful video! I ride a Z myself and seeing a glimpse of her in your mirror in the beginning just makes your heart skip a beat, I know it sounds cheesy. I

[@Schaaf]

+callmethecreator nothing cheesy about heart-warming feelings when seeing any kind of motorcycle :D Thanks a lot mate!!

[@TheXTDonkey]

Even for not knowing the road you dide very very well :P Looked like the guy at the end was maybe trying to get you to pull in with them ? P.S Always Love the little bonus bits at the end :P XT

[@Schaaf]

+The XT Donkey I think they were discussing where to go next! Thanks!!

[@TheXTDonkey]

Schaaf aaaaaaaaa I see lol Have to say you kepthim behind you pretty well he was probably wondering why he couldnt pass you lol

[@loopertrooper6671]

Ezekiel 25:17 maybe?

[@karuso5271]

I

[@simonthomas5367]

Great stuff, thanks! Just back from a 1200km haul over the Route de Napoleon from Lyon to Antibes and back on my Tracer 700! In February!! The Stelvio is on my list. Grossglockner also......

[@Schaaf]

sounds great!

[@bzuco890]

Great ride. Have used any external microphone in this video?

[@davidecasolari4593]

im italian and I

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot!! Yes I heard this before! Shame!! :(

[@giovanniavv.mergoni6666]

Sooooo true!! We simply don't know the words "logic" and "pragmatism"... :-(

[@awbonfanti]

*ITS administation sucKs (have you ever been abroad to say that? already see the entire world? you're lucky man! )

[@MrPeachapple]

you have good espresso and pizza for sure :D. Greetings from Austria.

[@JesterENTMT]

Great riding! (from your side)

[@Schaaf]

what a famous visitor! :O Thank you very much!!

[@mornbar1]

Good riding as always, Schaaf ! Great video of why technique & a light responsive bike > than horsepower in the twisties.

[@Schaaf]

thank you very much mate :)

[@rafaelcavalli9218]

I

[@Schaaf]

mille grazie and best wishes to Italia!

[@raxa9208]

was that his will on the gas tank? btw i

[@Schaaf]

thank you!!! That is my road book!

[@raxa9208]

welcome^^ and oh thts nice....i didnt see part one at time of that comment so i didnt know xD

[@dennisrichards2540]

I wish your videos were longer =D I

[@Schaaf]

+Dennis Richards thanks a lot Dennis! At least I can promise you a couple more ITALIA uploads are coming to my channel. Unfortunately I rarely have time to edit them.

[@jrr4041]

Beautiful ride, thanks for sharing!

[@Schaaf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KaranSheth]

I

[@Schaaf]

+Karan Sheth true that! I loved the sound of their bikes! Thanks Karan!

[@wombatonabike6717]

Some of those tunnels are a bit tight. XD

[@Schaaf]

+Grumpy old sod on a bike. TIGHTISGOOD!

[@tomf4547]

Wet too 😭

[@dbauernf]

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Thanks for sharing this brilliant road.

[@Schaaf]

Welcome

[@Nekminute]

I

[@Schaaf]

+RubberGently

[@gugughama]

mä-ä-ä-ä-h...mä-ä-ä-hh, sehr nice !

[@TheKasperlkopf]

steckst du deinen audio recorder irgendwo ein oder wie bekommst du den klaren sound hin? und wie trägst du die go pro für den geilen aufnahmewinkel? brustgurt?

[@blitzKRIS]

This is was fun!!! What was the second bike? Hornet or another kawa?

[@rideroundandstuff]

I

[@Schaaf]

+Horst Wrabetz haha Opfer

[@gepixelt7712]

Schaaf omg lachflash ahahaha 😂

[@5inoSpecial]

Pensa ke bello andare a cercare i tuoi pezzi giu' x le scarpate....una gamba li...un braccio qua....

[@bike_high]

5inoSpecial quanta cattiveria ahahah

[@5inoSpecial]

BikeHigh la mia e' rabbia! Con il lavoro che faccio ne ho viste di cotte e di crude. Anke a me piace divertirmi in makkina o in moto....ma il cervello preferisco tenerlo nel cranio piuttosto ke spalmarlo sull asfalto

[@alessandrodavanzo6186]

@@5inoSpecial perchè scrivi con le k dio kan

[@GrimmXD]

Great ride Schaaf, bet you can't wait till next season to fix the little Honda! Looking forward to those quicker paced videos too :D I

[@Schaaf]

+GrimmXD true that! :) Thanks a lot Grimm!

[@Dracati]

You weren't kidding about the Tunnels !!! Especially near the end with all the Riders and the car oncoming through that tunnel section, WoW !!! U did well to keep up and still scrapping pegs, lol !!! Fun Ride & Share Schaaf, thx !!!

[@Schaaf]

+Dracati Ducati thanks a lot Dracati mate!!

[@TheSwissMotard]

I'm not sure how I missed this one, entertaining as always. I'm going to have to do the Centovalli -> Stelvio Pass route next spring.

[@Schaaf]

+The Swiss Motard thanks :) Sounds like a good plan!

[@PuppetMaster48]

Hi amazing video, can you please tell me what settings you used on your GoPro?

[@dinanriqal]

Still Watching this I

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Dinan!

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Thouroughly enjoyed this!

[@Schaaf]

glad you did!

[@transdetendal]

nice riding shaaf!! you kept on their tail right to the end ! and thanx for that lovely view of a Alfa Romeo 33 and two elderly folks enjoying the mouneins!! hope it was a nice tour out for you!!! c u..

[@Schaaf]

+transdetendal it was a FANTASTIC tour for me! Thank you mate!

[@mattosoffice477]

Love the pop sound of your exaust pipe !! Lovely 💨

[@Schaaf]

me too!

[@LostRidersOfficial]

Amiamo il tuo stile di guida. Sei un grande.

[@Schaaf]

+Lost Riders mille grazie ;)

[@TheHambletonbiker]

Great video as always gotta

[@Schaaf]

+The Hambleton biker

[@sac96]

FANTASTIC!

[@Schaaf]

+sac96 THANKS!

[@johnmoore3110]

I like your "live and let live" attitude, I do that also when I ride my motorcycle, which program do you use to add captions to your video? I would also like to do this type of editing, thanks and subscribed ;)

[@Schaaf]

thanks John. Adobe Premiere Pro

[@iface1704]

Nice Speed with your (only) CB500!! Your camposition confirms you a good view around the corners. Thumb UP!!

[@Schaaf]

thank you!!! :)

[@AleDexT.]

That's an insane view straight to the road, nice ooone!!! I would be honestly scared, to ride a bike, really nice one!!!! :)

[@mmdirtyworkz]

Awesome ride! I am getting my 2017 SV650 at the start of April, hoping to find time to go there later in the summer but have to plan my route first. I wanted to ride bikes all my life but couldn't make it until recently. Can't wait! Cheers!

[@Schaaf]

Congratulations!! You'll love the bikelife!! The SV650 is one brilliant road bike!!

[@Safety147Car]

Hast du den ton des videos bearbeitet ? Ich vermisse die windgeräusche, find es natürlich ohne besser.. ;-)

[@abobobilly]

Hey bro, loving your videos. Respect the fact when you spoke the truth lol. I'm not really a role model on the road either, so i try not to rage. Massive props to the editing. The small touches are really amazing. Off topic, i have a question regarding a wired microphone for audio recording. Any suggestions? (I already have a Zoom H2N and i hate it because of numerous reasons. Not exactly the best thing for daily commuter like me.

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot Ahmad. Unfortunately I don't have suggestions regarding a wired microphone. I still use my ZOOM H-1 externally, without any cables

[@davidbinks8092]

I couldn't watch this video all the way through the mechanical crunches from your bike made my stomach turn !

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@heidcam]

Cheers for the video! I’m heading from Scotland down to Bormio in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait. 😀

[@Schaaf]

awesome!! Enjoy!!

[@flatfinger171]

Great video, took that ride in 2003. changed my life! The front side is a gas too!

[@Schaaf]

thankss

[@87Slabside]

I

[@Schaaf]

+87Slabside thank you buddy!

[@Raphael1989]

Awesome rode. What is the best time of the year to ride on that road?

[@Schaaf]

+Wanderlust8760 June, July, September

[@lgbuli]

was für ein Clip. ..super ride

[@minimale]

I'm italian, and I love to watch your video! In my city there is a figure of speech that says "Che scimmia di salire in moto"...that means "What a desire to ride my bike" while I watch your videos :)

[@Schaaf]

+Minimale awesome!! Thanks for the small Italian lesson! Grazie :D

[@MrBalisas]

Such a pro, dude, so nice riding, from a little town in Segovia, Spain, congrats.

[@Schaaf]

gracias

[@Giuz86]

I

[@Schaaf]

thank you very much!!!

[@RickyJr46]

Only a few German words I remember from school: verrückt! You do great work, Schaaf, keep it between the ditches!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@tsa567]

Awesome as always! I

[@Schaaf]

+Tom Ainscough thanks Tom!

[@4418CARLOU]

Great riding mate, letting the bike do the work!

[@Schaaf]

+4418CARLOU thanks man!

[@4418CARLOU]

Schaaf There is a guy on there doing the same road on a Beemer R1000s dancing on the gearbox. Bit of a tosser! send him your vid.

[@mmusic9194]

Crazy madmax riding style! The sound on that 500 is pure mindfuck.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@nicodifrancesco5843]

You didn´t rage against the guy at 2:03 because you were doing the same XD. Great vids man! And what a beautiful sound is making your CB500!

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@lucasthedriver]

I

[@Schaaf]

+EZ Lucas

[@MrVtwinTorque]

Loved it! Thanks for the ride!!!

[@Schaaf]

thanks for the comment!

[@sageand94]

Never rode a bike but I think you did great on a frist time run on something like that. Plus the editing was a+

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot

[@Kwakboy]

Not too bad, not too bad. Respect for keeping up with those quicker and better braking bikes. I'm sure it was as much fun to ride with them as for us to watch.

[@Schaaf]

+KwakboyMotovlogs glad it was because YES it was fun ;))

[@abrahambagastegarpadondan7917]

that's why I always love bikers. they respect each others, know their limit, and loves to compete

[@PhasedHere]

I'm suprised you don't have more subs, good work!

[@Schaaf]

thanks man :)

[@TheTriumfAnt]

Thanks for bringing back the memories of when I rode there. I may have been a little bit slower :) I

[@Schaaf]

+Triumf Ant understandable with those kind of views!!

[@iykenwosu4191]

love your videos, good job keep it up. one love from milano

[@Schaaf]

grazie :)