Motorcycle Road Trips - The Bike, Camping & Video Kit

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3 ай бұрын

A very good day KZfaqr's and it's finally time for the first in my "Motorcycle Road Trips" series of videos.
In this 'season', I'll be riding across 6 Scottish Islands, including Arran, Mull, Skye, Harris, Orkney and Shetland. As if this wasn't enough, it'll be necessary to undertake 9 separate ferry journeys in order to achieve my goal.
For this first video however, join me as I introduce you to the motorcycle for this trip, a BMW R1200GS Adventure, also showing you the various bits of equipment I'll be taking, including camping and video kit.
It's going to be an experience.
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@CountryHouseGent Ай бұрын

After lots of requests I've now opened a "Buy Me A Coffee" page buymeacoffee.com/countryhousegent (I wanted a "Buy Me A Pork Pie" page, but the option wasn't there 🙂) Many thanks to you all,

@napoleonnz 3 ай бұрын

Here's a man who has learnt to live his best life, beholden only to himself. I've watched him from the beginning with a mixture of admiration and awe. His video skills are of documentary standard, his channel the best of all narrowboat experiences. I'm looking forward to sharing the Scottish adventure. Good speed, Kevin, we're with you all the way!

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Hand on heart I truly appreciate that. To know how my 'art' is appreciated is very rewarding, thank you.

@gregcorrell9802 3 ай бұрын

Well said!

@middleagedcrazy5297 3 ай бұрын

I second your sentiment! I think he’s achieved and/or still achieving goals that we should all strive for , on our own path of course. I don’t believe there’s a way to improve upon what you’ve said. Very well done!!!

@skyer3894 3 ай бұрын

Hear hear 👍🏼

@stuart4024 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't have put that better myself ,also been here from the start.

@kentjwolfe 3 ай бұрын

This excursion should be a blast for you and all of us as well. Looking forward to your adventure. Safe travels . 🏍⛺

@sjdenterprise Ай бұрын

OMG! I can't believe you are doing a series on a bike now. I loved Travels By Narrowboat and am hoping to visit Scotland's Islands myself on my little bike next year. Great to see you on my screen again.

@CountryHouseGent Ай бұрын

Cheers. Hope you enjoy. It's an epic trip.

@DonLefFL 3 ай бұрын

Love the 50's era travelog music. 🤣

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Best of British, what what. :D

@therebel4332 3 ай бұрын

I love the fact you do all the editing and videos,, it's your content entirely and you have a unique style 👍👍

@clpotis 3 ай бұрын

Here we go!!! I’m so looking forward to seeing the sights. I got to see some of Scotland when I visited last. What a beautiful area! Be safe out there!

@loripotter6296 3 ай бұрын

You be careful on that bike, many drivers do not respect them. Have fun!😊

@davidthomas6859 3 ай бұрын

This adventure will be a hoot Kevin ,looking forward to the journey with you take care 👊👊

@stuart4024 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant Kevin ,been waiting for this for a very long time !

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Same here Stuart, been a few years now. Been chomping at the bit to film a road trip since 2020.

@E.K.2003 3 ай бұрын

Let the adventures roll!!!🇺🇸🔜🔜🔜🏍

@jonrumple1464 3 ай бұрын

I'll be following and saving every step of the way. Always stay safe, and have a great time.

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Jon, it's good to hear that. 🙂

@jasonsessler892 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to follow the travels with you through the Scottish Isles. As a longtime viewer - the content, production, and transparency of your videos are what open up my curiosity of the life you live and adventures you take on. Thank you for sharing your life, and art. Stay safe and cheers for now.

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks Jason and I hope you enjoy these new travels jist as much. 🙂

@rwisti11301962 3 ай бұрын

What a fun and exciting life you have!!! 😊❤

@richardwhipple3522 3 ай бұрын

This was absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for the opportunity to travel throughout the islands of Scotland with you. Thank you so much for the great description of your travel equipment (my husband loved it) and your camping equipment (I love that). Travel mercies for you Kevin. We are really looking forward to sharing your adventures!

@robertklein1316 3 ай бұрын

Easy Rider, on the road again , we'll be following you, have fun!

@KarenWood-cj4xi 3 ай бұрын

Kevin I saw a very small camper that could be hauled behind your bike. It folds up. No sleeping on the ground. 😊 You deserve the best.

@johnwolfe610 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, thanks so much for sharing this upcoming adventure! Really looking forward to each posting….enjoy yourself….

@Daves_lens 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic looking forward to seeing the videos. Ride safe and have a wonderful time

@mark_vandy1969 3 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s possible to not be totally excited for you!!😃 I bet you’ll love every minute of it! Hey, love that Big Blue solar charger…how cool! May your Scottish Isles adventure be even more epic than your initial quest for a killer Lamb Balti Vindaloo! 👍 Bon voyage!

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Mark, I hope you enjoy the road trip.

@skandanderson9739 3 ай бұрын

Man… wish I could ship my bike and gear over and hit the road right along side you! Enjoy the ride and moto-camping! Thanks for taking us along.

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Hope to bring Scotland to your screen instead. 🙂

@lalachucka 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait too see the next chapter of your adventures. You always make a crappy day better.

@rosssteidinger4780 3 ай бұрын

Kevin on land!! Gonna be great! Thanks Kevin

@caz-nbgalatea1528 3 ай бұрын

Good to see you out and fulfilling your biking adventures. The Scotland isles will be a blast. Look forward to seeing the vlogs. Enjoy and stay safe out there on those roads🙏 not as smooth as the water!!! 😜

@revonda5204 3 ай бұрын

Hope your trip is fabulous and everything you want it to be. You deserve it. You’ve waited a long time for this trip. ☺️👍👏

@Lynette21122431 3 ай бұрын

A-OK. I’m so thankful for my motion sickness acupressure bracelets because I couldn’t watch any of this without them. I am really looking forward to what you share with us as you go along and for the finished product, Kevin. Thanks! See you again soon.

@AmerAmyMN 3 ай бұрын

Even if I made it to GB, I would not see it the way you show it both from the canal and the countryside. Thanks for sharing.

@jaysparrowhawk9388 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your trip!

@sprintcarfan87 3 ай бұрын

Have a great trip, Kevin. Be safe and have fun. I'm looking forward to seeing the videos.

@user-hf1pg2ey6l 3 ай бұрын

I look forward to your travels to my favourite Scottish isles. I'm a bit jealous, but I'll get over it. Cheers, Kevin.

@happysporran 3 ай бұрын

lovey bike, you'll need that superb BMW suspension Kevin, our roads are terrible. Have a great trip, looking forward to the shorts.

@lisastewart1986 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a fantastic trip enjoy can’t wait to see the videos 🎉stay safe 😊

@ThomCurley 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a superb trip, Kev. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing your adventures. I can’t wait. Safe journeying buddy. Have a great time. I know you will.

@castingshadows282 3 ай бұрын

Cant beat an old Triumph, the roar from its lungs impress, with a gentle purr, to an almighty rage to get under way. But that is what each to their own do, that matters most. Safe traveling Kevin. 🏍🛣 And now for something completely different. 🖖👍

@mrsmac5196 3 ай бұрын

So happy you're taking this long awaited trip and bringing us along😊

@dcranfield9164 3 ай бұрын

Very informative Kev. Enjoy your journey. The audio equipment you selected is excellent. Absolutely no buffeting as you spoke while riding the bike. I was expecting wind noise but there was none. Ta ta.

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. The audio took a little bit of fiddling and experimenting but I think I've found a good balance between 'realism' and being able to understand me. :)

@msoddsoxsox974 3 ай бұрын

Never been on a motorcycle, and would dearly love to tour Scotland ! so I'm looking forward to this, Happy travels.

@LondonRiverRats 3 ай бұрын

CHG, great to hear from you and thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Loved the old themed non-commercial. I hope the weather holds good for you. Have fun. Regards.

@triple6758 3 ай бұрын

A bit of labor put into that setup on the bike. Well done.

@flossysmith7307 3 ай бұрын

Afternoon Kevin. I can't tell you how excited we are to be coming "along for the ride" with you. Scotland is a place we hope to go to in a couple of years, so this will be like doing a REKKY job! Thanks for the video Kevin, always a treat to spend half an hour with our favourite YOU TUBER. We still both go "OOOOH" as in disappointment when the video is finished. Anyway Kevin, you take great care of yourself, you seem to be very prepared for what looks like a cracking few weeks touring. Wishing you the same "sunshine" you being into our lives, whilst touring Scotland. All the very best Kevin, keep safe and keep smiling, Floss and Jan😊

@allaurence1092 Ай бұрын

Great enjoyable vlogs

@cindygutha8124 3 ай бұрын

Kevin be safe and have fun.Looking forward to seeing your travels throughout Scotland.

@barryhumphries4514 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, wishing you a pleasant and safe trip! I have visited the Isle of Lewis and Harris and the scenery was often breath taking. Watch out for the odd loose sheep on the roads though... 👀👍

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Ah, free-range sheep. It'll be just like living back in the wilds of Cumbria again.

@blakehahn-atlantaga8510 3 ай бұрын

This was great! Really looking forward to seeing your trip! Thanks Kevin.

@j.a.n.6273 3 ай бұрын

Please drive carefully. I'm looking forward to watching your new adventure!

@philburton6290 3 ай бұрын

“She’s a beaut Clark”

@lesleym6952 3 ай бұрын

Have a great time Kevin 🥰

@richmather569 3 ай бұрын

Great vlog Kev, the wife & I hope you have a fantastic journey for us to enjoy with you. Safe travels.

@JackNance22 3 ай бұрын

What an exciting adventure ahead, Kevin. Thanks for sharing the details of your gear, it must've been exhausting to do all the research, but everything looks perfect. Wishing you safe travels and I can't wait to see your uploads!

@judiemjacobson4613 3 ай бұрын

Well we love your style that's why we watch you and wouldn't want anybody else to edit your videos. Looking forward to seeing what you get into in Scotland

@pathebat 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to watching your videos Kev really enjoy all your videos…

@lisagarcia6314 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, it's going to be amazing. I can't wait. Your all packed up and ready to roll. What a beautiful ride it's going to be. Take care

@roblinnbailey2359 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for this series. Safe travels Kevin

@user-nq6sg2hb5n 3 ай бұрын

Safe travels to you Kevin, I hope you enjoy your adventures.

@edmundk7056 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, yes your distinctive ‘voice’. Enjoy the ride! I look forward to enjoying your work. Keep the rolling side down. In our prayers

@steveweave2797 3 ай бұрын

Have some gas money CHG... Hope you have a marvelous, safe, and memorable ride. I miss my bike a great deal. I'll be watching and living vicariously through your life. LOL... Cheers from Tennessee, USA

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Steve, I hope the series brings you a flavour of riding a bike through this incredible country.

@justg8798 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic to see you out and about, Kevin, lighthearted and humorous. I'm in awe, as usual, at your editing skills that demonstrate your finesse with the cameras and instinctual awareness of how and when to show different angles, etc., making it appear there's another person managing a camera and filming. Wowza, Kevin! Thanks for the detail for all we interested nerds out here in viewing land. Fascinating. Wish you well as I'm feeling your passion for adventure and enjoying riding along with you this season!

@CountryHouseGent 27 күн бұрын

So sorry I missed your comment. Thank you for your praise and for watching.

@WilliamSmith-yd3ip 2 ай бұрын

I would also like to say that I love the content of your show but you are are what makes it worth watching.

@mark_just_mark 3 ай бұрын

Safe journey, look forward to the videos...

@kfrerix9777 3 ай бұрын

A fine start to the series. This is great!

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Fabulous of you to say. Hope you enjoy the travels (when I've filmed them) 😁

@yellownev 3 ай бұрын

Ride safe and thanks for taking us along… from one biker to another

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Aw that's very kind of you Nev, thank you. I hope you enjoy the road trip.

@Ukedc259 3 ай бұрын

Have a safe ride and a fun trip! :) that’s a lovely bike. 🏍️

@markstjohn5885 3 ай бұрын

Nice shake down. Keep your chain lubed.

@johnmacdonald1878 Ай бұрын

Nice bike, I have a 1200 GS myself. the 20 lt tank. I get around but have never filmed my trips. Enjoy your ride.

@mightaswellbe 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for all that. Here's to a fun and adventurous trip.

@robertsaunders9997 3 ай бұрын

Have a great time Kevin enjoy yourself mate

@jeangurnee 3 ай бұрын

Have a great trip, can't wait to tag along ! Isle of Sky is a dream destination for me...one day....

@alanglass8161 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant, what a great start to the journey. Safe trip essential.

@ianstobbart7338 3 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back .can't wait for more installments.take care.have fun.stay safe kevin

@annjarvis9300 3 ай бұрын

Very good vlog has always wishing you an amazing journey Kevin tc and keep safe the oldies👍👍

@saltheart2023 3 ай бұрын

Be Safe Out there... Sounds Amazing! Looking forward to the Shorts and eventually your Full Episodes! Travel Well! Travel Safe! 🙂

@KansasHobbit 3 ай бұрын

I love the bike! The smart phone does take a nice clear video.

@johnbrooks9151 3 ай бұрын

Take care mate, and enjoy the journey, motorbikes are by far the best form of therapy and Scotland and the islands are a great adventure, looking forward to seeing the next episode. Enjoy yourself and take care mate,,,

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Thank you John, I'm looking forward to discovering complete isolation and wilderness (and possibly very strong winds) 😳

@GraphicsGuru37 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your new adventures with great anticipation. Your destinations sound wonderful. Good luck on the road. Be safe. Be well. Be happy. cheers for now. 😃

@drjmarkrodgers1428 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to going with you

@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kev. I will eagerly await your short video during your journey. You've a great set up can see uour well prepared. All the best safe journey Kev the brinklow kayaker

@christinerichter8076 3 ай бұрын

Excited to see your new adventures. God Speed. Carefully.

@EarthFolk-bp5fm 3 ай бұрын

Now that's a nice bike. Cheers

@terranova837 3 ай бұрын

Exciting - looking forward to your Scottish islands adventures! Safe travels.

@jongmans38 3 ай бұрын

I take it the bike can also give USB charge power, I would add a power bank and a wall charge for those days with no sun and for charging at camp sites.

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Hi. Yes the bike has twin USB and a 12 volt socket. I also have a wall charger and powerbank.

@davemoore6690 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, Godspeed and keep that recognizable style! Enjoy your "walkabout". Cheers!

@davidfinch5062 3 ай бұрын

Being a former biker I'm looking forward to your tour. One tip: I found it useful to place either a folded tea-towel or duster between the tank and tank bag. These act as a cushion to prevent scratching the tank should any grit adhere to the underside of said tank bag. All the best.

@Elizabeth-tb5oh 3 ай бұрын

Wow. So cool. I’m excited for you and to watch the snippets/Shorts and the videos when they come. That bike is phenomenal. All that’s missing are wings to take off into the skies. Super organized. Can not wait to see the Scottish isles through your eyes. Glad you’re doing your own editing. It will be all you. First thing when I saw this video and your riding was fear for your safety. You’re experienced at riding I know. BE safe. What a blast you are in for. Oh……and your video started hearing the bikes engine. Not sure that was intentional because we all love hearing Aslan’s chugging right at the beginning of your videos. Hope you continue that with ……..does your bike have a name?

@user-bh5zg2bn9p 3 ай бұрын

Have a grand time.!

@WilliamSmith-yd3ip 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your next clip

@mikebrown6805 3 ай бұрын

I'm so looking forward to this series of video's Kevin 👍

@dino00555 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Mate, safe travels and we look forward to seeing your videos!

@TrudiShearin-wr6wk 3 ай бұрын

Hubby and I used to do day tours on our k75s. Loved that bike. Did manage to borrow an k1100LT for a weekend and do a couple day rides. Had a tank bag similar to yours and found it quite versatile and roomy. Have a great trip and safe travels!

@christopherwalton5528 3 ай бұрын

Safe travels Kev. Look forward to the video on your return 😀

@larsen8059 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Really looking forward to these adventures through the Scottish Islands! As an American I missed out on visiting Shetland when touring Scandinavia many years ago. Always regretted it. My next visit overseas must be the UK. But until then, I visit vicariously through you! Thank you, Kevin. Praying for your safety.

@TheHughzt 3 ай бұрын

Good luck with your journey, I look forward to watching your new adventure

@philipjones9458 3 ай бұрын

Funny the music took me back to my childhood. Have a good trip, regards from C

@Justbehelpful 3 ай бұрын

Bless you Kevin and Safe travels in the land of Square sausages for your butties. As I said in your last video I've followed you from the first video, I've watched you become healthy both physically and mentally. You are doing my escape for me thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep safe mate.

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear that. Thank you very much. 🤗

@stevebarbier5602 3 ай бұрын

Have fun and take care Kevin..................

@charlesebyjr2925 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, glad to see you behind the handle bars of the BMW, looking great as usual. Please keep us informed about your upcoming events. I must say I’m jealous I’m in my 70’s and I don’t ride anymore. My Goldwing was sold years ago.love your adventurous attitude. Cheers, Charlie from Pennsylvania 😊

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

I hope to bring some motorcycling adventures to your living room Charlie. Best wishes to you :)

@alanbaker681 3 ай бұрын

Have a great time ,looking forward to the videos👍

@CarrieArtist 3 ай бұрын

Really looking forward to this series when you get back. I'll look out for your shorts in the meantime. Thanks for going through all your gear too, some useful bits of kit there which I shall investigate further. Have a wonderful trip!

@karenpeterson5780 3 ай бұрын

I can't wait! Thank you.

@bopperscritters 3 ай бұрын

Stay safe!! Most of all, enjoy yourself!!

@glennclarke9787 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. What an exceptionally vlog. It really took me back to my bike days. The filming whilst riding was great. You are an amazing man, and we feel we know you as a good friend. Until the next time. Stay safe 🎉

@CountryHouseGent 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that Glenn. Hope you enjoy the travels.