This was bloody hilarious! We've all had those rant explosions while travelling, just most of us haven't filmed it 😄

Loved the fact that you ranted all the way through, but finished with a calm walk around the bike going through the gear you used. Need more like this 😂

If you don't think tgis is your best vlog yet, you don't know what makes good vids!!! Had me in stitches. Cheers.

You are easily by far the most entertaining, enjoyable and easy to watch and listen to vlogger/reviewer I've come across. I have gone back 6 years to your first vids and started watching all from the beginning and love it. You also have much better editing then pretty much all other vloggers (Teapotone, The Missenden flyer, Baron Von Grumblle etc.) and your vids are always worth watching until the very end. With some of the others, I start falling asleep halfway through the video and then just give up. With you, I feel that they can be even longer and I would still want some more. Almost forgot, your singning as is acting is brilliant. Great work. Greetings from New Zealand.

Meltdown 🤪....We’ve all been there on tour... but you do need the bad days to appreciate the good days.... but preferably not on the last day! Great tour really enjoyed your honest fun commentary and it brought back fantastic memories of riding the NC500. Stay Safe hopefully we will all be biking again soon 😎

Really cool and interesting video ! Great production value and music

This video alone deserved a sub and like! Made me chuckle all the way through

Andy, another brilliant vid. Your suffering had me in stitches. We've all been there... This is real vlogging at its best! Great series all round with some stunning photography!

We all have those days, makes you appriciate the good ones even more.. Another great series

One of your best vids, loving it

Ahhh the glorious roads of Germany. How I yearn to ride them when finally the wife and I can return to touring the continent. Not any time soon but we live in hope. I really enjoyed the 'Bru time' vid and podcast with Bruce the other week and like your style of presentation. Honest, unfettered filming that us riders out here can really relate to. The rant was hugely entertaining, thanks for sharing that....

Welcome home Andy. Your highlands trip was awesome. Thanks for bringing us along.

Cheers Andy - been whatching for 6 years, pick yourself up and remember you had a wonderful trip with your family you will fondly look back on for years to come. Stay safe, 'I'm gonna be there till the end'.

Andrew! I come to your videos for relentless optimism and good humour! Not a paddy at some precipitation and dodgy routing! Still, I was in a bit of a funk and you being able to laugh at yourself helped cheer me up. Glad you enjoyed your holiday so much mate.

Yer now a true biker!!! Well done mate for not giving up! Remember, your only a plum if you don't learn from mistakes. Coming from Northern Ireland, I learned about waterproofing early in my biking life. Before spending money on kit, the key is to research a lot. Marketing departments don't necessarily tell it like it is. But you did it. You got to the end of the journey in spite of the problems and you'll have a few stories to tell. Great stuff.

Oh mate thank you so much for uploading this. Made my evening watching you lose your shi*! Absolutely fu*king amazing! 🤣😂🤣😂

AngryManCam is very funny. What a terrible time you had on that final leg home. Very impressed with the calm walkaround at the end though. Top video again. Thank you

You had a good grumble there! It was still fun to watch. Makes you realise that everyone gets frustrated at times. We are all the same. I would have cried !

Have only just come across your channel this maybe the funniest video ever 😂😂 we have all been there when nothing is going right!

Holy crap Andy, you are human after all! Loved it! Take care ...

Thank you for sharing your meltdown! That makes me feel a whole lot better to know that I’m not the only one! Loving your work Andy. Please keep going👍

Never understood why all bike luggage isn't automatically made waterproof.

Great vid matey. Just received the same tail bag to go on my new Triumph Scrambler....just can’t ride it at the moment!!!!!! Enjoying all your videos.

Oh man we all have those days, but safe and err... kinda sound back home. Great entertaining vid. Cheers 👍👍

What a trip! Thank you for letting us join you fella. You definitely got the ‘end of the trip blues’ for this showing. Keep safe and stay happy you grumpy *beep, honk, buzz*. (The part you were dropping all the bombs did cause me a chuckle, to which I’m sorry! 🤗).

As a older fan, with less motorcycle riding ahead of me then behind, I laughed at you having a meltdown. Your still on a bike, you have your health, and your blasting across the most beautiful places. Yep, your life sucked! Lol, I'm sure you knew all that! You keep making vids, I'll keep watching. Thxs!

Funnily this video has left me wanting to go on a tour even more 😂 another great vid Andy 👍🏻 you know that the things we remember from a tour are the things that didd not always go as we planned 😅🤙🏻🤙🏻

what an amazing trip well done

Oh mate ... I’ve just finished my lockdown chores ... stared at my bike in the garage and then watched your video and went from being thoroughly pi55ed off to pi55ing myself in that first 16 mins ..... fair play for posting .. that laugh at 5.00 ... all been there 👍🏻 I use the Kriega US drybags on my Speed Triple ... awesome bags and rock solid straps/mounting points ... all the best !👍🏻🏍

Andy....the rant was Crumblesque!!!! awesome

The best yet. I'm sad others have the same problem with apps. Bloody hilarious. Keep it coming. In Australia if it sends you the wrong way it can take you a few hundred K's out of the way. I tend to beep, beep, beep on the way back as fuel can be a problem.

Oh, the frustration of "the universe versus I", think we've all had those moments :) As for map apps etc, Bruce appears to be enjoying the Calimoto app for his rides, might be worth pinging him a message. Another entertaining watch, thank you very much, and fingers crossed for getting out soon to allow you to send us some more visual titillation.

Do hope you made the last bit home without to many problems Andy :-) Dont think we have seen or heard you this frustrated on tour since the spanish pyraneese mountains with Polly ;-) Thanks for all the videos ;-)

Bad day at the office that one Andy, threat video as usual.

Refreshing to hear you had as much luck with the scenic roads app as me..great watch as ever sir, keep up the good work

Sadist here. Basking in your misery! In all seriousness theres nothing more emotional than finishing a great tour. I came back from Norway to the UK for the last time and hit the depressing autobahns of Dennark and Germany. I tried to make the most if it via Ypres. Ended up going through exactly the same as you when I travelled through Antwerp. At least you can rant in your helmet to get it all out of your system! All the best Andy through this crap time.

Sorry for your rain magnet nightmare, but stuck in the house "sheltering in place" this was just the laugh I needed (and shared with my wife).

Brilliant, you had me and the wife in stitches, so funny 🤣 we have been there before, but it so reminded us of our friend who would have been saying the same things 😉😎👍

Andy this was one of the funniest videos yet! It probably didn't feel it at the time, but I hope looking back at it has made you laugh too!

@Andy: That return from UK, was kind of WET, we all felt and share your frustrations, but cheer up lad - you are back and soon starting to work your but of, Frau Merckel have been awaiting your return, so now when a VERY FINE SUMMER approchshing, you may have to work all the time - lovely - is`n it ???. Me you ask, sadly I`m out off work, so all I can do is driving rentlessly around the countrysite, is a damn hot weather - - shiiit - ha ha ha ha. Glad your back safe mate - 1 like, and I`ll see U in the nxt 1.

Come to Portugal as soon as you can. Dry weather almost all year. Blue sky like nowhere else.

Ha!!! Awesome ride! You sound like me but with a proper English accent! My wife enjoys making fun of me and graciously reminds me of my "first world problems" whenever that sort of intervention is necessary. Back in my early years of riding (throughout the 1980's), nothing was "waterproof". It was either leather or nylon but in all cases it was wet, cold and heavy which just made things miserable. I eventually learned the value of the smallest and strongest plastic bags I could find and a good quality rain suit. Everything of value would go in the plastic bag before it went in my backpack or tank bag. Looking back now 35 years later, the memory of the bad experiences have all but faded and I can honestly say that the times on my '84 FJ1100 and Virago were nothing but wonderful. Try to take a moment to realize that what you're doing is incredibly fortunate and very few people in this world have the opportunity to do so. I'm sure there are many of us tuned in who have been there/done that as well as millions of those who never will are thoroughly enjoying your experiences. Either way, it's a joy to watch, listen and learn and for me personally, the sparking of memories that I recall as being the best times of my life. Cheers.

Reminds me of a short tour I did with mates a few years back.... absolutely pissed down with rain on some of the best twistys in New South Wales, Australia... everything gets wet eventually!! 😄

This cannot be the real Andy Man Cam, no cake was consumed in the making of this video!

Hi Andy! Glad to see I'm not the only one who goes off on a rant! 😆 I can recommend Fabsil for waterproofing textiles, bags etc spray or paint it on. Smells for a bit so best done outside! I hope your spirits have recovered after a spell at home? Also, a special thanks for your videos, giving me the bike fix during lockdown. 👍👌

New subscriber.... very, very, very funny. Best ranting ride. We have all had those days/trips and you describe it hysterically. I am one of those sadists, enjoying your misery... (not really, but you made me LOL about 20 times.

Totally get the meltdown wet gloves when the linners pull out and then you struggle to get your bloody hancs back in.plastic gloves from petrol stations over gloves are a God send.keep riding stay safe.😁

I enjoyed your holiday 🙂 thanks so much for taking us all with you. I cant wait to do the NC500 !!!

We've all been there, Andy. End of the trip, tired, nerves a bit frayed and every little thing gets on that last nerve. Appreciate you sharing, though! Helps to know I'm not the only one. ;-)

I've been there and now realize that I'm not the only one loosing it on a trip when shit hits the fan, but then again those moments make the ride. I've been in down pours in Croatia, snow storms in the France alps, sand storms in Nevada, had heat exhaustion in California, froze my nipples of in Colorado and had the skies open like I never seen before in Utah. Trying to say here, we never learn. Love your videos, keep riding!

Just loved it ❤️

Best video you've made yet

funny listening to u rant Andy 😁 the good times override the bad times. Sunny biking days will soon be here 👍

It appears you had a bit of tech challenge yourself there mate 😉 . Regarding wet riding it is awful and makes you wonder why even bother. This one time I was riding to Lucern, Switzerland from the UK to meet up with some friends. It rained all the way pretty much but I was surprised and very pleased to know that my gear was holding up ok. In the last 30 or so miles, we stopped to refuel so we were ready to go again in the morning etc. I was so keen to just get on with the last bit that I forgot to zip my jacket and the water proof all the way up after putting wallet away. Adrenaline high I was thinking “ not long now, beer, food etc until I felt the cold water running down my chest, jacket flapping about 🤬 ... still I loved almost everything about that trip ✌🏻

AndyMan thanks for the laughs.. I went out once (more than once) in the sunshine sunglasses and jeans, at traffic lights rain came down like hail-stones, after hours waiting for lights to change visor steamed and jeans gloves soaked the sun comes out again.. grazt weather!!! Thats life,,,, Probably good I do not have camera/micc...7/8 thousand miles, cool means I got 2 or 3 thou left in my rear and even more on front... Cheers

Great vid, thanks. I was laughing because I've been in that state before and know exactly what it's like. A good rant usually gets it out of my system then all's good again. The touring gear run down was useful - I've got those panniers and think they're great.

AMC. .... sorry buddy but this made me laugh out loud ! Classic Andy Man Cam and reminds me of your early tour vids and the navigation faffery. .... brilliant stuff.

Good insight into the downside of biking For my soft luggage Kriega is awesome highly recommended

Ok I am ready Andy🙈

Tough going there Andy..but as you said ya grew a pair and cracked on . Used to b a motorcycle courier..so well aware of the consequences of crap weather ..all the best...👍👍🍺🍺

started on a low finished on a high even with the crap weather, another champion video.

Andy I'm only half way through the video and all I want to do is give you a hug buddy....

Zip bags, zip bags, Andy. They are handy to keep items dry.

Next time at the petrol station gather a few of the flimsy plastic gloves for diesel fuelling. When your gloves are wet through put those on first. Your hand will just slide into your glove. I know, sweaty fingers and so on but your fingers are wet anyway. Also protects against cold from wind. And free.

I know this is old but I came across this video . I have a 2009 Fz1. I m from America .live in New Jersey take 2 trips a year on my bike and can relate to the road trip .

Someones tired 😂 Can't beat a good rant, followed by zen 😄

Good lad,I know you no longer own a fz1 but I'm happy to say I now do. My inspiration to purchase one is you of course.

You remind me so much of me good vid cheers

That cheered up my lock down, hilarious, nothing like laughing at somebody else’s bad day... I don’t use Scenic anymore either, it thoroughly dumped on me in the south of France. But as usual a thoroughly enjoyable video!

To be honest, I enjoyed the rant more than the whole Scottish trip! :D Reminds me of so many moments from my trips...

Blimey you've seen some precipitation on the trip. I've got the same tyres on my MT10 (They are great) got the same tank bag but I keep my passport in a plastic bag in the compartment at the top .I'm quite pleased I don't have that navigation app! I've even got the same Blaze panniers which are great until you drop them on the duvet of the hotel after a day riding in the rain. Thanks for taking us on your journey 👍

Unfortunately, if you want to be able to plan routes the only reliable way to go is a proper satnav. If you're not bothered about verbal commands ( I went without for 13yrs with my old satnav) you should maybe invest in a basic TomTom or Garmin (car based) and put it in a specific waterproof bike mount. As far as phone apps are concerned, I have discovered the TomTom 'Go' app. It is terrific and has transformed my 'ad-hoc' 'day out' trips. One can't set a route but that 'twisty route' option is brilliant. I had to use it for all of my Swiss/Italian trip last year when my old proper garmin Zumo failed on the first day. it did really well and saved the trip. i couldn't do all my 'planned routes' but it saved my holiday. There's also, 'fastest route', shortest route', 'avoid motorways' etc. It has literally transformed my motorcycling life. Every now and again it might want to take me down a slightly dodgy single track but you ignore those. It's a subscription service (£17 a year i think but totally worth it) Also, if you go for a TomTom GPS as a 'proper' satnav, it uses the same maps and interface so you won't get confused swapping from one to the other. Sorry you dropped your bike btw. That's always a bummer. I did my BMW boxer some years ago, replaced the damaged 'expensive' magnesium cam cover and then dropped it again two weeks later. Both at 1mph manouvers!

You clearly put your grumpy pants on that morning!🤣 I laughed heartily at your rant... but only coz I recognised myself! Shit just happens sometimes, no rhyme or reason. Agree with one or two comments on here re a dedicated sat nav. I have a Tom Tom Rider - its never let me down in terms of routing, and is reliably waterproof. And lastly, Kriega bags... brilliant! Cheers AMC, look forward to the next one 👍👍

👍 Really enjoying watching your videos. I had a 2002 fz6s and I'm planning to get a fz1n next year although there's no many on the market in good condition... Carry on with the great work you've been doing in your youtube channel👍

Hey Andy, Honestly you’re a better man than me. I would’ve stop recording after the rain, bad directions, narrow...say that again...narrow German roads, lose of a camera and did I mention the rain 🌧. I would’ve called it quits after the crappy cafe. I hope that your passport got away with minimal damage. Thanks for the walk around 👍. Can you do me a favour and explain the Scottoiler. How it’s mounted to your bike, how you fill it, what oil do you recommend, does the oil fling onto your swingarm and rim...?...etc...etc. I’ve heard of it on other videos but no one goes into the details of living with one...anyway just a suggestion. It also appears that being a motorcyclist in Germany is looked upon as being a second class citizen 👎 bummer. Thanks for your perseverance 👍🏍🌧🎥. As always looking forward to future videos. Stay well. Cheers.

Hi Andy, Deep breaths man... come on. I can relate to your dislike of riding in rain. I cut my teeth riding in Washington State... they call it the liquid sunshine state. yuk! I think its time to ride south on PCH to Southern California... I think I"ll take my FJ-09... that you recommended. Thanks for the videos dude... your great.

Hahahaha. I love it. I’ve definitely had days like this. Road back through part of a typhoon once and it sounded very similar 😂

Hi Andy, I am one of your devoted followers(Fred C Schneider). I have been wanting to ask you a question forever, but just now figured out how to contact you. The question: do you do your own valve clearance adjustments or let a dealership mechanic do it? You have shown a good mechanical aptitude and courage to tackle new jobs, I thought that you might do it yourself.

Sorry to say but even you having a bad day has made for entertaining viewing lol enjoyed your full trip, keep up the great work 👍

Brilliant video 🤣🤣 thought I was watching Von grumble for a minute 👍

Absolutely loved the series Andy! Looked as though you were put to the pin of your collar in the final piece of your trip heading for Germany and there on, well played though as the positivity and perseverance shone through. Anyone who tours on a motorbike will have a day like this where everything just doesn't work, gear, apps, weather, moods and bikes even! You stuck with it and pulled through so heads up for that. Keep up the fantastic vids, you're one of a kind! Have you recently been in receipt of a s1000r?

Ended with a brilliant gear review though! Always feel that increasingly irritating hand of reality pulling us back in after a nice holiday/vacation. 🤬 We laugh because we’ve all been there...not so funny at the time. Great video Cheers & hope you and your family are well.

sorry man but this is the funniest video ive watched you are a star

It could be worse. I once rode 1550km over 3 days from Munich to Spain in constant rain on horribly boring Route Nationale which are mostly straight. I slept in a tent as well. Worst "holiday" ever.

I can recommend Quadlock phone holder &case as a replacemet

Your pain is our entertainment!

Can I suggest that things like passport you keep in a waterproof bag , like those food bags , they are cheap aswell. Then if you forget to put the rain cover on your things will be safe.

Nice to see my locale, working in Cambridge and living in Felixstowe I know the A14 like the back of my hand. Always trying to find interesting A and B road alternatives on my commute, but obviously they take longer to ride. Not what you want at 05.30 . Let me know if you come past this way again and would like to meet up, Andy.

omfg this is amazing love the wee tantrums lol

Ram mount works perfect for your phone 👍

I would of stopped if I was that sound up, it would only end badly.Nice to see you finished calm and relaxed mate you'll look back and laugh about it in the future,honest!😂🤣👍🏻😎

Have you tried the Kurviger app? Developed and made in Germany 😉. Seems to work pretty well in the mountains of Thailand so should be a winner in Europe. I have a similar seat pad as yours on order which I am looking forward to using as is my poor arse.

sorry you got in such a bad mood victor. I DON'T BELIEVE IT,,, lol cheered my day up

Nice vid mate, enjoyed it. I'd say you definitely need a kriega for that rear bag, never come loose and no need for the waterproof cover.

Thumbs up for the Walk-around, music and the failed trying to be pissed seeing 🌈s. Wouldn't recommend this to be seen for the kids, for the op how to properly swearing like a seaman learning aspects of the clip. 😀 👍

at 13.00 the sounds of a happy rider.( god it made laugh so hard cheers)

Back in my despatching days in London I ran a 98 GSXR600RR. I fitted a scotoiler (had one fitted). I agree it was great right up until the feeder pipe came off and it happily pumped lube all over my rear.....(that's what she said) tyre. That was a bit lively until it cleaned up!

I must admit that I was giggling and openly laughing all through your rant. I supposed I am one of those sadists that enjoy someone's pain haha! Partly because I was in the same position once or twice and it was just echo of my thoughts and juicy words spoken at said time... As you mentioned seat of fz1 maybe is not the most comfortable of them all but I managed to cover 1000 miles in one day without any permanent damage to my backside. Good vid as always, showing a little bit of less enjoyable part of touring, it's not always roses 😂

Brilliant!! Love to hear a good rant, it purges the system.

I can’t help but laugh at you having a sook and a tanty. I remember being at the pub with some mates, who all ended up taking off and I decided to stay and finish my beer. They got home dry. I sat at the pub for 2 hours waiting for the rain to stop. When it did, I messaged my partner at home asking what the weather was like down that way. Their response, “warm, sunny, great”. I jumped on the bike and within minutes was drenched. Absolutely drenched.