Throttle Therapy - Bikes Make it Better - P2T EP02

The second installment of my 5000 mile solo road trip to the Balkans.
In this episode we see next level iterations of faff as I settle into the ride and zig zag through Germanys gorgeous Black Forest.
Permission to Torque is a Mental Health movement set up to show others that you "get it" by displaying a discrete symbol for others to take comfort in. Its not about sitting around in a circle feeling sorry for yourself, its about shared experience and getting out there to find out what makes us happy - this is the aim of my trip and why I am sharing it on KZbin, the good days and the inevitable bad ones too.
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[@curtisbowden8262]

I'm getting the urge to follow in your footsteps. Just been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and can't help but panic about how much time I have left to do something like this. Edit: Thanks for all the kind comments, really appreciate it. I've began for rebuild my first gen Multistrada ready for some touring in 2023. Carried over more days holiday and plan to do Lands end to John O Groats and some German fun.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

DO IT!

[@LasseJOugaard]

Absolutely. As soon as you have taken the definitive decision of going, all that's left is planning and executing. Taking the decision is the actually the hard bit.

[@_Archambaud]

X

[@steve00alt70]

nutrition, message gun therapy everyday, strength training and meditation is key. It will at least slow it down.

[@ianjames3078]

Got diagnosed with cancer in 2014………jumped on an airplane and hired a bike in VN to ride around the country…….still here……still fly-riding and also riding in the UK. Get on and do it, this isn’t a dress rehearsal. It might get me one day…….until then…….live it.

[@ItzSonzy]

You are a massive inspiration, i've been pushing through my anxiety to get out on my bike and it feels incredible. I hope to one day make long trips like you do, thank you for being yourself really motivates me to do the same

[@francisnorthwood7862]

oh booohooo hes set for life and can dedicate so much time to his recovery. maybe hell find a cure for his narcissism as well

[@andybriggs6343]

Hi Chris. Watching the old BvG vids inspired me to take up biking. I passed my test at the age of 42 and had a few wonderful years of biking on my Africa Twin. Unfortunately, I've got a heart condition and will be having a major op in January. Sadly, I had to let the AT go as it's going to be at least 6 months before I can ride again. When that glorious day comes, I'm going to buy something smaller and lighter and the moment that I swing a leg over and thumb the starter will be the moment that I consider myself over the shit I'm going through right now. I can't wait to get back on two wheels again, I'm counting the minutes as they tick down. Good luck with your travels wherever you may go to. Thank you.

[@marcbrown6713]

Good luck fella

[@thecommentator6694]

Good luck, see you on the road!

[@StuHolland]

Wishing you all the best my mate

[@markharrison2484]

All the best Andy.

[@iand.1752]

Good luck mate, hope all goes well 👍

[@yikes8648]

Always a happy day when baron uploads, keep up the good work and stay strong mate

[@BaronVonGrumble]

thank you!

[@simonturner5067]

Just wanted to say THANKS for this series of videos. It’s really refreshing to hear a grown ass man actually admit to having 5hit feelings and that it’s actually ok to feel like that. When I first started watching 44T, I thought you were a bit of a knob if I’m honest.😂 Now, I admire your courage to be so open and for making normal blokes feel a little less apprehensive about opening up. Keep doing what you’re doing ! Looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Didn’t expect the next episode to be out so soon! Brilliant, just home from a long day at work. 👍

[@anon7661]

I think a dose of psilicibin could help you out in ways you could not imagine.

[@ianjames3078]

I’ve never looked forward to a second episode as much as this. Keep them coming top man.

[@thecommentator6694]

Loving this series, I'm early twenties currently on a Ninja 400 but I absolutely want to do a trip like this on a beauty like that GS one day soon!

[@nick636]

Don't let having a Ninja 400 stop you doing a big trip, they will always be the trips you remember when you are old. I met a young bloke at the Supers at Philip Island one year and he had ridden a CBR250RR down from Cairns!!!

[@markharrison2484]

Nothing to stop you doing a trip on your 400.

[@steve00alt70]

There is a connection between owning a tiny amount = genuine happiness and owning too much = unhappiness there has been loads of studies documented on that. The question is how do you detach yourself from the addiction of owning too much stuff?

[@GB-jk4vt]

I've always found living too your means works for me, I only buy/own what I can afford, I don't max out on a mortgage for a big house that i don't need just for the sake of showing off, I'm not financed up to my eyeballs on cars, bikes, watches etc for the same reason. And I'm happy for it I have few worries in life.

[@prep4evac]

Dripping with sweat and excitement😂 😂 Please do podcasts, discuss faffery and more faffery 😂😂

[@chegson2wheels686]

I've used my bike as therapy for years, as concentrating on not getting killed limits the brains ability to dwell on life's issues. I just wish my health would stop fkn with my ability to ride, as in the 5yrs I've had the bike it hasn't covered many miles. I couldn't afford to travel abroad but as I live on the western edge of the Lake District, I have 100's of miles of beautiful countryside to explore.

[@thecaptain5344]

A lot of Android phones have built-in GPS capabilities. You could never connect an Android phone to the Internet and as long as the map application has a map, it can use GPS to track your location. It is more accurate with phone signal, but not required. Phone signal does provide you the benefit of finding stops, up-to-date traffic info, etc.

[@BC-sk9xo]

Bloody hell BvG how on earth am I going to find time to binge watch this little trip? ⚡️⚡️

[@Mazwell96]

Loving it already BVG, missed this kinda shit!

[@grayman999]

Chortle 🤣 you cheer me up with your faffing ,a problem that I suffer greatly from lol this is wonderful entertainment Chris 🥰💚💚💚

[@anabolic8097]

So much for never going back to Switzerland

[@Shinysideup]

I consider myself very fortunate not to suffer with my mental Heath, but know a lot of guys that do. The pressures of a modern life, your videos are an inspiration.

[@risingphoenix1187]

I have enjoyed this series so much thus far!! If you disappear again having a brain fart, I will shit my pants and start a smear campaign!!🤣🤣 We love you, you tosser, so stay strong and keep that chin up!!👊🏿👍🏿😘🤣

[@TheLeo4377]

The best thing about having Covid is being able to watch this immediately.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

haha, i dont know if thats good or bad?!

[@RabbitStu-M7UTS]

I haven’t got covid or ever knowingly had…doesn’t stop me watching immediately haha

[@rememberitsallagame]

I had no idea COVID was so bad 🤣

[@steveclark..]

@@BaronVonGrumble You are aware that this whole covid thing were used to implement Klaus Schwab's Great Reset plan basically? I'm hoping that it can be stopped, there are groups of people around the world who are fighting it,... do you have any thoughts on this?

[@Jack-cu7rl]

The best thing about not having covid, is being able to watch this immediately

[@ozzyg82]

I love the fact I’m not the only one who forgets to do things before they ride, e.g. my favourite thing to forget is putting in earplugs. 😱

[@MaxUtley]

Haha- yes - faffery. As a former something or another used to discipline and being “beasted” for faffery I am finding watching Chris -- funny -- get down give me twenty. I suppose like all global adventurers you eventually get into an efficient rhythm at the start and end of each day - he didn’t even have to put up or take down a tent ⛺️ Enjoying the ride and unfiltered BVG waffle immensely - wish I was doing it - parallel universe - great for the soul. 😊

[@davidbirchall5124]

Chris you crack me up , Great part 2 , even better tha. Part 1, a day that was great. Keep it up.....Great roads , great banter etc etc. Wake ⏰️ up with a smile Chris, from my angle you look like you got a Great life mate, I know we all have stress and stuff in our lives, but you are definitely making me smile.....bike looks great your a funny guy and the content is top draw....keep positive and like I've always said, when I get ouf on my bike , if forget all the problems etc.....Riding is a Therapy in itself. Can't wait till part 3 have fun , keep safe 👍👍😎😎☀️☀️🏍🏍🍺🍺☀️☀️🏍🏍🏍🏍👊👊👊💪🏽💪🏽

[@mattprice3335]

SILVER ....I THINK peugeot soft top you went past ABOUT 17:29.....were they drying their washing out the front?

[@philaldi4130]

I purchased my first "non" sportsbike partly due to the Barons S1000XR review. I am now thinking I maybe need a GS...... Did the B500 on my XR with the girlfriend and full luggage, loved it. Thanks for the vids and hope BMW are paying decent royalties !!😂

[@MeThorvald]

I am excited for my next excursion (either southern Poland in Lower Silesia or a little longer up north in Sweden...past Umeå actually...from Landskrona in south :D). But for some reason, after watching this episode (mostly towards the end), my excitement became some sort of anxiety. I've never crashed while riding myself (only a bloody foot stand on VFR800 that did not cooperate in garage which nearly cost me a broken leg), but still, thinking about passing by a place my brother crashed on his bike (broken rib and clavicle) makes me wonder if I should even ride. Whole thing is getting messier by the fact that it might be my last season because of progressing Diabetic retinopathy (not because of sugar but the medicines itself). Very mixed feelings right now. PS. Sometimes I feel like diabetes is not the worst thing that is happening in my body (just look what a mess of a text I've wrote :P)

[@MrJamHood]

So inspirational. Unfortunately we (both me and the mrs drives MT09's) lack the funding to just get the hall away from Sweden och take a tour to the south of Europe. Been looking at Lake Garda and the areas around Italy for quite some time and... sigh. Just hearing you talk reminds me of our intercomchatter when we've been abroad. Hope you're allright and god bless.

[@stevotaylor6548]

TURTLE WAX AFTER CLEANSING. Stops the bugs from sticking...

[@FlowCharge]

Checked into Le Maison tonight because it looked decent in your vlog. Was not disappointed, the staff are wonderful and the food was amazeballs. Thank you. Highly recommended.

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

I’ve watched Barron for so many years now and I’ve always wanted to see the aging BVG hit some lightweight Dual Sport off road riding and take some adventures.

[@bowl_of_cornflakes4288]

good video... enjoyed but i cant help but say you sound like Matt Berry... really enjoying the series

[@mr.b3895]

Well done for getting up and at em BVG. Enjoying the journey so far ❤

[@xjr13john]

Have used Europe as a race track since the eighties, the B500 being a favorite but its been buggered up with low speed limits, cameras and lots of police presence! I thought I travelled with to much luggage but you take the biscuit!!

[@nazhif1]

This brings back memories of the old solo gsxr tour. Proves that you can tour on any bike

[@rogerkay8603]

Loving these, better than anything on TV/Netfkix/Disney/Apple bollocks

[@gruff8491]

Nice vlog baron, but avoid the B500 at weekends it's full of cops and weekend hero,s with the stupid pipes. Solo riding is best cause you can change your mind in an instance

[@mybikebits]

When he squirted his visor/camera, I closed my eyes and awaited the showering of chemicals in my eyes....gave me quite the fright.

[@EastMidsKid]

Hahaaaa all the little fuckery set backs. Try reframing them, they might prevent you from having an accident or meeting a fuck load of traffic behind a tractor etc. If you still have a great time at some point in the day then they were absolutely necessary to allow that to happen how could you say otherwise!? 🤘🏻😁

[@sufeeb]

B500 is now 50kmh limit in many places....there are many more better roads to ride in the BF, looks like you found them.!!

[@neilpacey8953]

Extreme faffing, I need a spare visor holder that buckles around the waist. Two that have tried so far do not fit arai visor. Where can I get the arai/motul/pinlock branded one in this vid?

[@matthewwalker3530]

Would love to go on a ride with him been watching since he first started im 24 going through heart problems atm potential heart failure due to me doing something stupid to myself few months back and just trying to keep my self together now shouldn’t be riding but still having buzz round on mt09 … I can see the struggles in his eyes but you got this dudeeee keep it up

[@NWSTRX850]

I do miss my R1250GS, heavy and wide but like a fat girl, fun to ride and my arse didn’t get soaked on a wet road like my single R ffs.

[@donphobos]

A comment for 8:32 You could store your Swedish surströmming in that smell-proof compartment. As a kind of a durability test. If it repels the smell of surströmming, then it is bulletproof.... :-)

[@-ride-]

Actually i do not know why riding a bike makes everything (at least for that moment one is riding) sooo much better, but it sure does, and thats what counts. So yes, i´d prefer living on my bike ;-) Btw... you should take a route over Austria next time, riding fast there is way cheaper than in Switzerland, hehe...

[@simulacrae]

You're a big GS driver, coffee breaks at Starbucks is a requisite, of course your satnav is jammering on about it, read the fine print :D

[@bushpig6837]

I recognise the road at about the 9.30 mark, from when you and Fagan were touring on a couple of KTMs.

[@GaudiHitByTram]

17:45 it says "Achtung Rüttelstreifen" it means "attention vibration strips" it's to wake up ppl and to make them aware of their speed

[@NisseOhlsen]

Chris ? I'm not mad at you ;-) but I distinctly remember that you at one point came to the conclusion that the hotels were merely places to sleep and not worth paying a larger sum for. What changed ?

[@brucewayne2397]

Loving the videos as always! But was going to ask why you have to blur the speedo or not show us u having fun as from my understanding uk law cant do anything about u having some fun on another countries roads?? I love watching you an statham giving it the beans personally.

[@philippstenkamp8558]

Watching this just after having washed and packed away my riding gear for the winter makes me want to pull it out again and ride! Keep it up, really enjoying this content and your commentary!

[@Bagjo123]

Not that u have to..But u make me laugh.. feel entertained. ❤ always loved these trips u done 🥳 (hast du ein hund) 😂😂😂

[@spx1416]

make sure you behave in Switzerland! we got a speeding fine in the Alps as well....not a cheap day that one!

[@ozzyg82]

To a non-rider, all your bag guffage must look like her Royal Highness’ matched luggage. 😊

[@MrRikko951]

That sounded and looked like a T/max scooter with a turbo at the end... with a matching riding style...

[@vytas5584]

Baron if you’re still having issues with depression/anxiety I’ve been on agomelatine which is a synthetic analogue of melatonin and it helps me sleep and feel at ease. Peace

[@markwalker5984]

Exactly how I imagine The Misseden Flyer outtakes real looks……

[@ryanGnVtown]

It's official u have become a full on GS Geezer.😁 We still love u no matter how Grey u get.

[@nyc863]

oh no you didn't stop in baden baden you could have spent an hour in the famous bathhouse and had the crap beaten out of you by a large sweaty german. highly recommended next time

[@scottkelly1607]

I'd be scared to death riding abroad let alone travelling alone, it can be daunitng enough at times riding the roads of the UK. loving the series so far, keep them coming. 👍

[@Treker-yv7nz]

Man stands in puddle and tells everyone he’s got wet feet 🦶 many people step in to get their feet wet ,He’s still got wet feet and so has everyone else.He should just get out of the puddle

[@brianconnelly7823]

Did a very similar route this summer with some mates, epic roads. The best are OFF the B500

[@cptnspanner]

bloodfart

[@moviebod]

On an adventure, there is no such thing as a deadline, just extra time to take it all in (unless you are in some shi^ ho^e) or you are fuc^ing late. Oh and no bad bike...

[@TomStorey96]

Agh. I suspect you will not be able to upload these videos quickly enough.

[@marklloyd4153]

Torque. Long Rider . I thought this was a advertisement for sex toys .

[@TheDiabeticBiker]

How to you have such great bed hair? Gotta admit after watching the first episode of this I started planning a trip to Europe😂

[@StuHolland]

I LOVE riding. I HATE the faffery that comes with it 😭🤣

[@DiamondOre]

Once with my ex girlfriend and another time with my ex boyfriend. Very progressive!

[@random12345457]

Try vitamin b12 and coq10 supplement each day :)

[@wobblysauce]

Am I going in the right direction... unsure but I got fuel and having a ball.

[@ThemadViking793]

You haven't been that far away from me. I would have loved to ride a few miles with you.

[@northernmonkey4305]

Loving the content, can't wait for the BBB Bavaria night. Il see you there

[@mihaipopescu5342]

After 5 min of watching this I got very bored....😴

[@pistolpete6321]

Give me hope, help me cope with this heavy load. - George Harrison

[@TheBiggerrich]

Makes me want to do my bike test, buy a GS and head for the Grimsel!

[@TheBigLebowskix]

Nice this is my viewing sorted for tonight ☺️

[@EdwinDover]

GPS doesn't use cell towers. Great vid :)

[@hdemi1590]

I really liked this episode, good vibes only!!

[@gavd6726]

Makes me want to jump on the bike and tour.... x

[@hoojamaflicks]

awesome as always chris. good to be riding along. looking forward to the rest.

[@woodoo1]

Nothing like a bit of extreme faffery Mr Christopher

[@maxflight777]

Well done for dodging the unnecessary covid vaccines !

[@robsharp930]

Yeah I've got smelly equipment

[@5tevieb954]

Monsieur Baron you are really spoiling us

[@AmenCornerRider]

Living in California, so wonderful to see greenery. I ride a R1250R but am very interested in the 1250GS. Thank you for a fun Vid.

[@irishwolfhound1987]

Chris did you clean your flaps today.

[@JuddFtw]

What happened last time in Switzerland?

[@mikeegbert6584]

Havent watched you in a while, BVG. Back on the horse again. Your sport touring series on the gxr1000 is still one of my favorites. The Sacha Baron Cohen of motorcycling

[@colinbarber9324]

Oye , Baron, you keep costing me money. I look at your machine and think that bit would enhance my touring experience. Great video, I enjoy just taking off by myself, it’s good for the head space. It’s therapeutic.

[@ModifiedNmax]

at the end that was a fkn Turbo Yamaha TMAX.

[@nickl1975]

So many familiar thoughts spoke out loud from my touring on my own. Chin strap - clean visor - is my stuff still attached? - skip lunch to ride more. Love this. Need another bike in my life. Chin up mate and keep on keeping on.

[@elarr8733]

I can't believe he's going back to Switzerland. Switzerland's still crossed off *my* list because of that ticket. Like, okay, now you know they're totally insane about the vehicle traffic law. You swallow your pride and you go back and you're careful. Then you get ten years for leaving the toilet seat up when you check out of your room! Fuck that noise.

[@jasondunn8313]

That morning funk can be a bitch Chris but if you can push thru it and ride, it all gets better. I rode 3000k thru Victoria in south eastern Australia back in October. I thought it would fine, easy, no problem but after some crappy weather and my first roadside tyre tube change in the middle of nowhere, I found my anxiety levels rising. I just tried to stay in the moment and I got through it. Loving this series👍

[@satanaz]

Dude, you need to start using Via Michellin as your navigation system, with the "Discover Mode" on It calculates routes through the nicest roads, and nicest cities. You end up getting to know a lot of stuff you wouldn't otherwise

[@woooster17]

You're doing what so many of us talk about, but never actually do..myself included. Looks bloody excellent.. Enjoy Chris. Just be careful of the Swizz rozzers 😄

[@briansteele2723]

Hey Chris, nice video, for info here in Europeland you can thank cars for letting you pass by sticking your right leg out, saves you taking hands off bar. Ciaociao!

[@chrispawlak14]

Epic my friend. So feeling the emotions , cracking content Chris . Once again, thank you for the struggles and laughs , you’re a genuine real joy to spend a little video time with. I think we would get along just fine . Watching from cold Canadian hibernation. Chris. 😅

[@ktmdukenz]

I want.. I WILL do something like this. I do short loops and routes any sunny day I can and it relieves any stress, worries, panics I have. I enjoy it immensely and come home refreshed to crack on with the day.

[@g8344]

I love how the GS flies under police radar. Over 100k miles and I have only been pulled over once for a tail/brake light being out.

[@Hemlck]

Knox amongst others do some nice CE mesh gloves…For summer touring I have them together with their mesh trousers and a Klim mesh Jacket. Much more comfy than big expensive Goretex touring suits. Just take a set of Scott waterproofs to put over them for those wet days…also if it’s a bit chilly ..to stop the wind👍