Wales two up by Honda Goldwing - Episode 1 | Burford to Builth

[@alancook9363]

MR TMF, the best way to pronounce Builth is to to take the u out Bilth Wells, that's the way to pronounce it. Sorry don't mean to sound rude 😁👍, fantastic video 👍. Keep up the good work 😁👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes you must be about the tenth person to tell me now - thanks for that!

[@robrandall4336]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I was nearly the 11th but my lips are sealed now, excellent and informative videos, cheers and keep them coming.

[@ianjames3078]

@@robrandall4336 12th here.......my ears are bleeding 😬🤣

[@1joeyonly]

“Take the U out,” sounds like the last words heard before a pub brawl. Lol.

[@Gambo916]

Yup......bilth as in filth!!! Some really dirty ewes around those parts!!! hehe.

[@fountainofyouth5]

Looking through the screen is not a problem at all. If people complain about that, then they have entirely too high expectations of sitting on their couch and watching someone else travel!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good poinrt!

[@jonnycando]

I find if I look over the screen, I might well not have one....what it’s meant protect me from just ain’t there with my head that high up.

[@dimitrispratling4785]

@fountainofyouth5 I know this post and comments are over three years old but you really SHOULD NOT look thru the windshield when riding a motorcycle "if" possible it is a very bad habit and the reason is quiet simple. Unlike automobiles your MC does not have wipers so those bugs, dirt etc etc can built up and obstruct your view and/or because of the build up make you either see something in the road that isn't there OR miss something that is. IF The same hits your faceshield you will know it and perhaps can even remove it with your hands. A motorcycle's windshield is literally a "shield" from wind only and should be treated as such. If you are a rider you know things on motorcycles happen much quicker than in cars and the proper reaction to sudden incidents means everything.I realize because of different rider heights and even sitiations you may not have much choice hence the "if" at the beginning of this diatribe. Happy safe riding everyone!

[@ElvinIsbell]

Thank you. Your channel is a Zen experience for a 57 year old cycle enthusiast in the middle of the United States, during a contentious presidential election cycle and a poorly handled pandemic response, with a nearly completed engine exchange on a beloved Honda CB900 Custom.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to help Elvin!

[@lynnkelly1475]

I own a 2020 wing. You said it doesn’t have an electronic suspension, but it does. I noticed your riding in the single rider setting. You have options in the settings screen. One rider, one ride+luggage, rider+pillion, rider+pillion+luggage. Try it, you’ll like it! Great vid as always.

[@davidmorgan4750]

Nice thing is once you set the bike for 2 up with luggage - it will stay that way until you change it - on a trip with the Ms. Enjoy!

[@Pisceanboi]

I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed being along for the ride - the scenery, the bike and the commentary - outstanding! What an amazing machine - so relaxed and effortless with that torquey flat six purring along whilst the DCT just slots the gears as needed imperceptibly. Magnificent. Surely only the BMW K1600 GT/GTL could come close for luxury and comfort. Touring at it's absolute finest.. :-). Greatly looking forwards to the next instalment and thank you so much for sharing. :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it John!

[@mclarnonc2002]

The BMW K1600 is significantly more top heavy and feels very ‘revvy’ in comparison. I wanted to love the K1600 GTL but the Honda just felt so much more balanced and composed.

[@exutiku]

@@mclarnonc2002 Lower centre of gravity on the Wing courtesy of the flat six power plant and the positioning of the power plant in the frame.

[@danielotoole5544]

'The breakfast should see us through til supper'.... 3 hours later 'Just had a splendid sandwich at this lovely little cafe' 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes sorry about that - rubbish aren't we....well spotted!

[@anthonyjarvis522]

yep this is becoming a ,Ride and Dine , comparison site hahaha

[@jonnycando]

@@anthonyjarvis522 I eat more when on a bike trip.......well, must taste the local cuisine I reckon....

[@georgezuss2925]

Thank you kindly, friend, on myriad levels. You just transported me from a cold wet miserable day in the Midlands to beautiful places with a charming narration and the wonderful weather that I had completely forgotten about. That machine is simply divine to watch and listen to; I can only imagine it must be sublime to drive. Beyond my scope, so I appreciate opportunity to see such a lovely machine plying its skills so gracefully.....maybe not so on every bend 😉! But gracefully overall!! Your assessment of the impact of a pillion is surely flawed.....with the waif of a figure your young wife graced the rear of that bike with, I'm sure she could pillion on my mountain bike with barely any effect! You are a sly old dog.........I think a future special edition with Mrs F doing a fashion show of biking gear would be a surefire winner. I'd switch Noraly off to watch that one ☺. That was an a absolute hoot to watch, friend, thank you. Very much looking forward to the next installment and escape from autumn hum-drummery. Ooooh, did anyone mention, you pronounced Builth incorrectly ?!!! Keep smilin' bloke....

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you George! Glad you enjoyed it....next episode on Monday....

[@WheelieGoodTV]

You’ve a great skill in making the viewer (me) feel like I’m a pillion. I’ve no interest in Goldwings at all, I just knew this was going to be another cracking video and you didn’t disappoint. Absolutely loved this and looking forward to the next instalment. Well done! 👍🏍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I appreciate that! Thank you very much....

[@daveem7101]

Agreed

[@WirelessGriff]

Hi Andy, a couple of points before your Welsh followers are up in arms..1)Powys is a Welsh county not the entire country 2) Builth is pronounced ‘Bill - th’. I grew up in Herefordshire just to the South and yes it’s a fantastic part of the world for roads and scenery. The Chiltern’s are great but not to the same level. Another great video, thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Hugh - I knew someone would put me right!! I’d never have guessed you knew anything about Wales with that name!! Brilliant...

[@rickmancr]

And ARAF is pronounced "arav". I'm not going to attempt to teach you how to pronounce Llanwrtyd. You should have made a detour over the mountain road from Llanwrtyd Wells to Abergwesyn and via the Devil's Staircase towards Tregaron, then past Llyn Brianne. Perfect road for a Gold Wing. :-)

[@ronboe6325]

I'm getting the feeling that who ever worked up the Welsh language felt right smug and went to Hawai'i to work on theirs. :)

[@cameronrobb591]

Love it 😊😊 can just imagine Mrs flyers eyes rolling at you standing up 🤣🤣🤣

[@pedrovazquez9146]

Living in the U.S., thank you for the tour. Beautiful countryside.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure! Thanks for joining us!

[@markkulyas2418]

Yep that's the problem with Target fixation, if you're checking out the beautiful Lake, you might just wind up in the lake.

[@pedrovazquez9146]

Additionally, my father owns a 2017 Goldwing, my wife have on several occasions borrowed it to ride the hills of Malibu, California, what an amazing bike. You can ride it docile or as spirited as your heart desires. So well balanced, and that engine just pulls and pulls.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure does - great unit!

[@stevecolwill9761]

I’m sure the Panigale “nutter” speaks highly of you, too! 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

He he, we had lunch together, he can take it..... ;0)

[@bshortt4244]

@@TheMissendenFlyer lol... wife on the back of a Panigale.... "nutter" is the appropriate word...lol

[@SeanieVoiceOver]

@@bshortt4244 Welsh band Goldie looking chain had a hit with a song called "Your missus is a nutter" and I for one would say it's whoever sits on the pillion of a Panigale thats the nutter for sure

[@beverke7]

Lovely scenery and a beast of a bike. The company I work for has an office in Cardiff (bay area), Wales sure is beautiful from what I saw when the taxi took us to the office years ago. When I was younger I travelled with my brother and a buddy in the UK with a Britrail train pass (England - Schotland - Wales), no frigging Corona then :-).

[@garys4756]

Stunning roads and scenery in Wales I dont think there's any bad roads for biking,I'm hoping you rode the A483 to Newtown,one of the best roads in the UK 👍

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

The old road from Newtown to Crossgates is one of the best roads In the UK.

[@gsd32i]

I must say that i am enjoying the input and involvement from your "significant other". It just gives that extra dimension to potential trips with a pillion etc. Nice job sir.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear it - I was hoping people my think that....

[@SuperGizzzmo]

Hi Andy just to let you know 4 minutes 53 seconds when you put the screen up it was actually better in my view, because the line/top of the screed went further up So I don’t know what people are actually complaining about, it’s not like you’ve got a dirty windscreen. Hope you’re keeping yourself safe as well as your family. David

[@RTOutdoors]

I recently took a test ride on a 2019 Goldwing . The airflow is perfect with no turbulence. Raise the screen and it’s completely calm. Will most definitely be my next bike purchase.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they are stunning vehicles to tour on for sure....

[@JDaleK]

The Missenden Flyer has got me thinking of buying a Goldwing for my next bike, too. And I currently ride a K 1600 GTL.

[@ragerider6283]

Great vid & you managed to time it so you got Wales' annual sunny day lol. Jokes aside it's a very pleasant part of the world on it's day.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh yes, a bikers paradise, we were sooo lucky with the weather for this trip....

[@jameshutchins3396]

Thank you so much for taking us along. Very kind of you sir.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for being my wing man James!

[@jameshutchins3396]

@@TheMissendenFlyer pun intended? Hahaha

[@ArmadilloGodzilla]

^”Check out these mountains ahead” the man says, and all we see are some low hills...😂😂😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

They get bigger once we hit Snowdonia - stay tuned!

[@ronboe6325]

@@TheMissendenFlyer He means "bigger hills"........ :^)

[@mvanstaagen]

Thanks a ton for a nice tour through GB and on the Goldwing. Planning on picking up one in a few months. Living vicariously through you at the moment! THX!

[@pauldavies9360]

Yes! Been waiting for this 🙌 Builth is pronounced like 'built' with the th. And if u really want to sound authentic, a single f in welsh is actually pronounced as a V 👌 araf/slow. Top notch content as always Andy . Nice one 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Paul for putting me right! I knew someone would!

[@rfw700]

Watching your video is just like coming along for the ride, up to the point when you said how good the bike sounds. As I sat on my leather recliner, I replied “ I know it sounds really good”. At that point, I realised 2 things. One you won’t hear me and 2, I am not sat on the bike going through Wales. Still watching on my big TV was the next best thing. Thanks for the journey.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brilliant Robert - thanks for joining us - there's room for 3 on this beast!

[@rfw700]

@@TheMissendenFlyer In Indonesia I’ve seen a family of 5 on a 125. So there’s more than enough room for an extended family on the Gold Wing.

[@IanH-UK]

Seems like a long time since we had weather like that!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it - it was only 2 months ago!!

[@RodLittle]

Beautiful day in Wales today, full blue skies, no clouds

[@StephanoHamez]

Being a Brit 🇬🇧 living in Australia 🇦🇺 it’s so lovely to see my beautiful 🇬🇧 Thanks 😊 for a great video ❤️💪🏼🥇

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re welcome Steve...

[@BMurphy]

Just noticing at 9ish minutes the screen looks spotless. Not long ago that would be peppered with bugs. Used to hate getting a smack of a bug in the face but having none of them is ecologically worrying. Great video though. Love the reviews.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Give it another episode or two - was carnage on there by the end of the trip....

[@jackladd4332]

Just go to Greggs for your bugs like everyone else.

[@colinpettit3448]

Thank you Mr and Mrs Flyer for a great video, This year is the first time I haven't had a touring holiday in 40 years of riding. Watching this makes me think I'm out on the road again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it's been a rubbish year hasn't it Colin - this is the only tour I've managed to squeeze in....fingers crossed for an improvement next year (though I'm not holding my breath!). All the best and thanks for watching....

[@pauls9440]

It must be a pain having to worry about security so much, the likelihood of anyone stealing a Goldwing outside a cafe in the daytime in Australia would be close to zero....

[@mattrose5585]

Or any bike really, we are blessed to not have to worry about that unless it's a collectors or rare.

[@RichardASK]

Not much chance either in Builth at midday.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I'm 36 years old and I LOVE the new Goldwing! I went to look at new Indians and they also had Honda Goldwings in the dealership. I sat on a 2020 GW and instantly fell in love. Sadly there is no way I could ever afford one lol. I have to buy used bikes and even used GW are really expensive here. Guess I'll keep my Kawasaki 1600 i paid 3000 dollars for until I can win the lottery 😂. But as a younger fella I gotta say the new sporty look of the goldwing is awesome 👍 Cheers to you all from Kentucky USA

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Johnny - you're pushing on an open door here - the Goldwing is one of the best bikes on the planet period!

[@iainamurray]

I particularly enjoyed Mrs Flyer's disgust at the suggestion of eating food from Greggs.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Standard female reply to anything mildly unhealthy....

[@verlinswarey507]

What’s Greggs!?

[@ThatYorkshireChap]

@@verlinswarey507 Greggs is a bakery where the staff don’t use gloves or masks whilst preparing food 😳

[@iainamurray]

@@verlinswarey507 Search YoutTube for a video of "Old Greg" from the Mighty Boosh.

[@hbfl4265]

Just finished the vid with my wife. Wishlist: 1. That we had one, 2. That you included Mrs Flyah via comm’s while onboard 3. That you’d try a new series road testing used notable bikes ( dare I say classic?). I’d love to see that added to the menu. Love the channel. 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the tips! Glad you enjoyed the vid......

[@brianwhordley1852]

Just spat my tea out with the "I'm going to spank this big boy round Wales" comment 😂😂😂😂

[@doylehurt2014]

Now that was fun! Personally that was my favorite episode you’ve ever done. I liked the dynamic of your wife being with you. p.s. I hope you think God every morning you wake up because you got a good life brother

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Andy, remember happy wife, happy life. Time to Trade in the GS, and add this Goldwing permanently into your fleet.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

😉

[@marcoluoma3770]

Why pick, keep both!

[@jackladd4332]

@@marcoluoma3770 Keep both get rid of the missus - sorted.

[@geoffhoad7962]

Great vid as always Andy. My favourite road in Mid Wales is the A483 from Llandrindod Wells up to Newtown, lovely sweeping bends up the River Ithon valley. Best done on early a Sunday morning when there's no traffic about! Keep up the great work!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds great!

[@TheRealMarxz]

first time I've recognised the roads from personal experience (as a foreign tourist in a hire car) looking forward to the Brecon/Brecon Beacons part as I stayed there for a week - lovely place , magic even

[@anubhavroy2309]

Missendenflyer's arch enemy - white van. Only on land though.

[@jamesthomas3734]

And Welsh place names 😂 I'll forgive him though because I enjoy his videos!

[@roadglide]

Gorgeous Wing. It is a beast. I’m smitten with these bikes. Just something about riding such a classy bike that handles so well. Ride safe and ride often.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@markjones336]

When is the next episode coming out??I lived near Abergavenny all my life(Now live near the cat&fiddle,Cheshire)Miss Aber so much on a Sunday morning at the bus park,where hundreds of bikers meet!Had to laugh at your miss pronounced Builth!😂(Not so much your welsh accent though,)Boyo!-No one says that.🥴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...you're the 8th person to mention my Builth mash! Next episode due on Monday - stay tuned!

[@markjones336]

@@TheMissendenFlyer MASSIVE COOL!😁👍

[@MotoMengy]

I own a 2018 Goldwing DCT Tour. It's the best bike I've ever ridden or owned by FAR. I still smile every time I look at it! 😁

[@0whip99]

You look at it........ look at HER, cause SHE's a real beauty💘 I had a testride on her and wth, i think i sell my 1250GS for her. Tour model, dct and Air-bag (a nice to have)

[@TheHobum]

We must resign ourselves to live peacefully among the White Vans. There will always be one ahead even if not yet met.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Some of us Bikers also own white vans 😉

[@russelldobbins8893]

White vans aren’t the problem; they’re out there doing a job. The problem is the number of private cars. At any given time, private cars make up 73 per cent of road traffic, most on short trips. And yet drivers will blame anything bar themselves for congestion, delays and pollution. The favourite target for their ire is the humble and practical bicycle. You couldn’t make it up.

[@navcop33]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful bike and my fav color!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@24juan68]

DCT model?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yup

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

Great video of areas I know well having had my childhood in The Cotswolds and then lived in South Wales for most of my life. Currently in lock-down so good to watch these roads and scenary that my wife and I know so well but cannot access at the moment. Many thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hope you get out of lockdown soon!

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

There is an air vent above the instrument binnacle which may help cool you down a bit.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

If only I'd known!!

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

@@TheMissendenFlyer to be perfectly honest it’s not that good. Most annoying is the vents refusal to click back down into place when no longer required. Maybe I just too heavy handed when trying to accomplish this!

[@mickthemaverick5998]

I can sum up this tour, the bike, the narration , the effort in one word....Cosmic!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Right on!

[@jag1970s]

‘Getting off the gravel frontage of that last hotel was a bit gnarley’.

[@bsimpson6204]

With experience you don't go there, same with any big bike,

[@daveem7101]

This is great stuff Mr Flyer. Good to have the missus along.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you

[@redjacc7581]

i sense someone might be remortgaging to get a goldwing :P

[@andyscooter5753]

all routes iv'e ridden many many many times over the years . an that bend after you turn left that caught you out is even worse going the other way . but fantastic roads an fantastic bike . i'd love one .

[@SNAILSPARK]

“Builth” is pronounced “Bill-th” it’s very important to them over there 👉😱. Did 200 miles around mid Wales yesterday....contrary to Mad Man Drakefords threats ...nothing thrown at me 😃.... really enjoying seeing my own stomping ground through your trip. Not sure the “ beast” would be ideal some of the lanes I travelled yesterday.... eg Pumpsaint to Rhandirmwyn.....have a look ...it’s stunning.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes bikers paradise isn't it......

[@MouldyPIX]

Builth as in “filth” is how I remember it!! But it’s a beautiful town!! And I’m there this weekend..👌

[@senseibo4401]

I was there at the same time as you but touring on my little Enfield Himalayan on the smaller roads, fantastic views and weather, you’re right about not knowing when to to turn the camera on and off. Everywhere you look the views are stunning!

[@Jer0867]

4:02 That's a breakfast? And that filled you up??

[@mikehurley5052]

My thoughts too, i put more than that in a sandwich.

[@dubdario120]

Wow,great weather ,great bike,scenery.All the stars aligned.That engine sounds amazing.Another cracking thumbnail."keep them coming tmf"

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@guywolff]

I suggested to the American TV presenter Martha Stewart that there were a lot of things to film around Powys for a group of TV shows .Because a whole crew came with her they had to do a few shoots in a small district .One on the 18th century flowerpots of Powys Castle ...She loved the area ... Watch out you are getting way to used to the Wing .It is a sports bike and a hotel on two wheels ...Great clip Andy !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Guy!

[@jfro5867]

Really enjoyed that. Seeing as you are a full time vlogger and have ridden pretty much all the two wheeled exotica by now AND you rate the GW so highly AND bought one with your own money there can be no greater endorsement can there. GW king of the road.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agteed

[@grahamhiggins1]

Leominster is the gateway to some of the best (quiet) roads around and also my home! Never a dull ride out this way. Could have formed a welcoming committee for you TMF if we had known! Top marks for pronunciation too, most folk can’t say it properly.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - that's one I got right!

[@snap-happy]

Honda should give you a Goldwing as thanks for your glowing praise. I confess, it was always a bike I’d never paid much attention to - until now. Wales looks fantastic too and I’m really looking forward to your continuing journey. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wouldn't that be nice!! ...and stay tuned, next episode coming on Monday!

[@mikeschap1]

Lovely to see you enjoying the views and roads on my doorstep. I’m 20 miles south of Llandovery. Moved here 20 years ago and never get bored of the scenery around here. Brilliant video, can’t wait for the next instalment!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good stuff Michael cheers....

[@stewieDM]

Great video as always, and a big thank you for leaving in the bit where you got that corner wrong. Makes a nice change to see someone else gets things wrong from time to time.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I get stuff wrong all the time - at least that's what everyone tells me!!! No room to hide on the Internet!!

[@jesterschameleon1862]

What a cracking vid. Whetting my appetite for the coming Spring to get out on my Pan European with the 'better half'. Marvellous! ... and thank you 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Have fun!

[@garolstipock]

What scenery! What beautiful country! What a fetching pillion.. 😁 WHAT A BIKE!!

[@bobvincent5921]

Thanks. A really first rate tour so I must try again,40 years since I was there.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching Bob!

[@johnoneill7962]

Excellent video and amazing bike. Did South to North Wales in February this year on my BMW K1600 gtl and it was an amazing trip, beautiful scenery and stunning roads. Thanks again for the videos, always a pleasure to watch and informative.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you John - appreciate the kind comment!

[@jb-lu4vo]

Amazing bike and wonderful trip through beautiful towns, thanks for the video and take care both of you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alainvankerkhove8141]

I got exactly the same since october 22 2019. 3.500 miles till now and very pleased with this "beast" ! This beast is the best !! Still keep my GS °2015 in Frozen Dark Blue.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So when do you use the GS rather than the ‘wing?

[@alainvankerkhove8141]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I bought the Wing because I wanted some completely new "bike-philisophy" as I turned 60 last year. I dreamed of a kind of limo on two wheels "for my older days" ! Lol ! The GW 's got it : DCT and six cilinders ! My heart breakes when I intend to quit my GS at the end of 2021 for I have done already 50.000 km (35.000 miles ?) with my third one now (LC this time) and enjoyed it mostly in the Alps and Dolomites. But I cannot keep two bikes running because too expensive for me. Sadly, this is a transition period... .

[@adrianmatthews8548]

Great vid, I’m hooked. Can’t wait for part 2. PS, love the TMF hoodie I bought. 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Be careful with it Adrian, they drive the ladies wild!

[@Uberkit]

Just come back from my first trip to wales, spent a couple of days near swansea to go trials biking, must come back on my road bike to enjoy the incredible twisty roads Wales has to offer

[@weatherbog]

Love watching this vid, Andy. I am now back on the road and soooo happy, despite the ice/snow. And there's a bug going around I hear. So nice to be back in the real world again, big nod to you, Flyer.

[@LoudValves]

Excellent stuff, what a machine... love the little Morecambe and Wise nod from Mrs. Flyer ;)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I've no idea who Morecambe and Wise are......(before my time)

[@ianofsjkartwork]

That was enjoyable vlog now looking forward to part 2....you had brilliant weather for your trip.....stay safe....thanks for sharing

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garethtemple6242]

Great viewing. I love these tour videos...just the tonic we need at the moment. Particularly liked the ride through the Cotswolds. It's a beautiful part of England which I know well. I think the Goldwing is probably the only bike I'd get my wife on for any distance... Shame about the cost!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it!

[@flhfd1703]

Dear TMF! Brilliant clip, absolutely splendid, especially when it's so cold and wet and dreary outside. I am always partial to vlogs from couples touring two up, so, please, more of this! Can hardly wait till Monday.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks - stay tuned!

[@MrVulcan1963]

What a wonderful ride, my only experience of Wales was ripping along the M4 to deliver a package from Covent Garden to Bridgend back in my despatch riding days during the mid 80's. The roads on your trip are to die for.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, please don’t judge Wales by the M4!

[@LK-bz9sk]

Love this motorcycle analyst marsupial. Does a great fast moving and relevant review. And his wife doesn’t hurt either. Just subscribed. Love this channel

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome along LK - thanks for the sub!

[@josecunha3852]

A few months ago I tested one and loved it, fantastic engine and gearbox (DCT) I was almost changing my 2010 BMW RT 1200 (180.000kms) but the price and maintenance costs made my stay with de RT.

[@wooddawg4868]

A lot of motorcycle manufacturers aimed for the ride and smoothness of the Honda Goldwing. Indian, Harley Davidson, BMW. Yamaha have all started to fully counter balance and time their line for that Cadillac smooth refined ride and feel. The highway standard has been the Goldwing for some time now with no challengers until recently. The Honda Goldwing with all its bells and whistles out the gate also made other manufacturers step up their game in many areas such as full liquid cooling, easy single hole oil fill filling and draining.

[@rimmer67]

Love this mix. Bike reviews plus these two-up trips with the wife.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them!

[@beans4491]

Hi mate, i just love that bike, love the sound it makes too. Very nice to meet Mrs Flyer as well. Great idea for a little trip.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Have you not met her before mate?? Where have you been!!

[@M4BoarBiker]

Great to see you in my part of the world, as ever I am looking forward to the next one. Nice one TMF 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good to hear from you again! Next episode on Monday!

[@michaelggriffiths]

I'm from around the Evesham area. It's a really _beautiful_ part of England. I left there for London when I was 21, now I regret that decision immensely. I didn't appreciate just how beautiful the area was.. Until I'd left. On my commute in London on my NC700 DCT I often see a chap on a 2012 Goldwing and he filters like a good un' he just throws it around. What impresses me is the way it pulls away at the lights, he leaves everything in his (envious) wake. If I had 30K spare I'd love a 2018 Goldwing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they are much more agile than you'd imagine...and that engine....!!

[@johnward3490]

I live in the Cotswolds and do a similar day trips to wales often it’s as good as you say. Just stunning roads and great people. Great vid cheers 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You're a lucky man John!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Super Duper....stunningly gorgeous ride-about. Mr Flyer I do believe you’ve got this video thingy down pat. Very much looking forward to your next installment. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you as ever Bradley - next episode on Monday!

[@dancingmidgephotography]

Another great vid ...... I think the GS is the Range Rover & the Goldwing is the Rolls Royce Phantom of the biking world. We need to start saving the pennies & a lot of them. It's almost the perfect bike for our needs, just wish the panniers were a little bigger.

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Was really looking forward to this and I wasn't disappointed. Another awesome video thanks 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonthomas5367]

Good stuff Flyers! What an amazing machine.You're right about that V8 rumble. Fabulous. And no visibility probs filming thru the screen. You inspired me to start looking at good 2nd hand Goldwings here in France!!

[@brankojerbic6040]

Great ride with nice roads and scenery. Beautiful weather and looks like you both had a good time. More reviews of two up on other tourers please. Always enjoyed visiting Wales before moving down under. The problem with automatic bikes is low rpm even downhill so no engine braking in corners. It looks like it took you by surprise a few times especially with the weight of that block of flats. If you were on the Gs you would not have run wide... £30k sobs will buy you a tourer and a sports or naked bike....

[@MrMindlink]

Note - You can downshift the DCT with the paddles, even while in Automatic...

[@krishampton7060]

Always enjoy these tour episodes, recently enjoyed the Norway tour you did, great inspiration and informative 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Kris!

[@highlandriders9696]

I was waiting for this series... I'm never likely to own a Goldwing, but my late father in law had one and raved about it. Wales is definitely on my list for 2021, a wee trek from North of Scotland though.

[@lesliewilliams8432]

Loveing the tour nice to see you both enjoying the mighty wing i have an 1500 interstate and k1600 excluesive love the wing huge panniers and top box be safe be happy and hurry up with next vid

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming on Monday Les!

[@terrydonnell5862]

As a ex-pat..now living in Perth WA, I can say there is no need for any locks here and its a shame to see how the UK has gone down hill in the last 25yrs. I do miss the county side, but not the over crowding... great vlog..

[@andyharris2511]

Good to hear you like my stomping ground Gloucestershire,bike sounds like a great bit of kit for 2 up touring👍

[@grumpsrides42]

I'm lucky enough to live in Wales, so I frequent the roads around Builth, Brecon and Llandovery ALOT!! I can highly recommend a visit to The Owl's Nest Tea Room and diner (incase you've not been there), just on the edge of Llandovery. Excellent place, great food, the owner, Ian, is a really great bloke and it's always busy with bikes of all shapes and sizes. Looking forward to the rest of the trip! Grumps.

[@cpuuk]

We did similar roads in early Sept- Wales is awesome when the sun's out.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed!

[@Resort_Fans]

Excellent video from Palm Springs California! Love all of your reviews and love the Gold Wing. Not my cup of tea yet but your review of the Africa Twin Adventure helped me in purchasing one 2 weeks ago. Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Ken!

[@stevepecket2535]

Its a better view through YOUR screen than my Tiger 1200!! Proper impressed how that monster seems to take those Welsh bends (when your not looking at scenery 😅) Looking forwards to the next couple of vids

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@HJM1974]

Had a fantastic trip to Rhayader and Brecon yesterday to see the Elan Valley. Stunning countryside. DCT looks like it was made for that Goldwing. Look forward to your next episode 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

We went to the Elan Dam more recently (since this trip) and it was in overflow mode - spectacular sight to see...

[@stitch3163]

“Hoo Hahhhh!”, as Bruce would say. I’ve been looking forward to this bike tour series.