TeapotOne Around The World Motorcycle Ride - Episode 9 Sth Korea & Japan

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TeapotOne Around The World Motorcycle Ride - Episode 9 Sth Korea & Japan

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11 жыл бұрын

Around The World Motorcycle Ride
The incredible TeapotOne LIVE Your Life - Around The World Motorcycle Ride is the story of Bruce Smart's epic 74,000 miles, 54 countries in 442 days, solo & unsupported around the world by motorcycle adventure, to keep a promise.
From 1st October 2012 to 14th June 2014, Bruce Smart rode a Suzuki GSX-R1000 74,000 miles around the world, solo and unsupported, through 54 countries to keep a promise he made his mum before she lost her battle with cancer. There were ups, there were downs, highs and lows, but one aspect shone through, the overwhelming friendship and support shown from almost everybody he met around the world.
From Europe to South East Asia, Russia to Australasia, South America to the USA and Canada, almost everybody he met opened their lives and homes to a complete stranger, and the journey grew and grew.
The entire RTW adventure was caught on film, from issues with motorcycle shipping, to the most dangerous road traveled, this travel blog, or travel vlog, is a documentary you just can't miss.
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The 9th vid in the series, this hour long special covers South Korea & Japan, two incredibly beautiful, and culture rich countries on the trip. I catch up with my dad in Korea, as well as sample the roads with the 'Bang-Go Motorcycle Club' of Ulsan, before heading North to the beautiful city of Seoul and the DMZ.
Next up is Japan, with MiyaJima and Hiroshima first on the list. Later I venture out to Mount Fuji with the Gaijin Riders club, before coming a cropper on the twisty mountain roads.
Follow the incredible adventure here.
Music in this episode features:
Axel Zwingenberger: "Heat it Up!"
The Fireflys: "Hummingbird" from 'Embers of the Autumn'
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The Fireflys: "Autumn Soul" from 'Embers of the Autumn'
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Emma Lauran: "Don't Lose Yourself"
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Dan Wilde: "Anywhere But Here" from 'With Fire in Mind'
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The DVD is currently under construction and will be available sometime soon on the website.
Any questions please just drop me a line.
Enjoy.
Bruce
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Пікірлер: 132

@Labgorilla Жыл бұрын

Your mum was so right. Live your life. You are surrounded by love and it’s moving to see how people’s hearts open up to you.

@thomassetter5604 10 ай бұрын

September 23 and only just discovering this gem! Binge upto Episode 9 so far in one sitting! Love it! Great work @TeapotOne

@2wheelzarebetter 6 жыл бұрын

I am binge watching this lol up to Episode 9 already.. damn you should have 10 times the amount of views and subs... hidden gem mate.

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, I keep getting told that?! Spread the word please bud 😉👍

@tommymonaghan8547 2 жыл бұрын

Respect ✊🏻

@2wat205 5 жыл бұрын

It' the 3rd time I've watched this, and it never fails to entertain me, nice one Mr.

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏👍

@MrAusadventure 4 ай бұрын

Fascinating bit of history with the tunnels under the Korean DMZ. I had no idea they had tunnels there. I've been in the widened tourist tunnels in Vietnam and ridden through the DMZ there in Central Vietnam which was an incredible experience. 👍 It was funny watching Karl nodding his head in the background despite not understanding anything you were saying. 🤣 There must have been a strange energy at Hiroshima. Such sadness but also hope for peace. Japan looks awesome! I know so many people who have visited Japan recently and it is starting to really be on my radar for future travel. How cool to visit Suzuka and see the famous "Closs Over"! 🤣And Motegi too! I'm one to get excited by visiting racetracks too. When I was in the USA in 2012, I dragged my family along on a slight detour to stop at Laguna Seca. It had to be done! 😂 Bloody hell mate! I knew the crash was coming as I've heard you talk about it enough on the podcast, but I was still gutted for you when you went down. Luckily you had the help of one of my own there to help you, so no more bashing us Aussies OK! 🤣🤪 It's amazing how some countries let foreign dirt in, no way your bike would have gotten into Australia with a radiator like that! And the air filter! 🤣 Here I was thinking the beard stayed for good from that point on! But nope! Should have left the mutton chops for sure. 🤣 Great video mate! Long but well worth the watch! I enjoyed this one a lot. 👍

@teapotone 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much bud( great to hear your feedback on this bit of the rtw trip. Hope you’re enjoying your travels too, and 100% absolutely you have to go to Japan - great place and people 👍

@MrAusadventure 4 ай бұрын

@@teapotone I've had 2 overseas holidays (not travels as such, Fiji and Bali) the past 2 years. But no international travels this year for me due to a career change as a motorbike instructor, aside from a bike trip later in the year to South Australia for a V-Strom meetup. 👍 Japan maybe next year!

@Yelwas 5 жыл бұрын

I'm fresh over from TMF don't know why I have been waiting my time watching him, anyway I jumped to this episode, because I'm from Yorkshire, but live in Japan, good to see you caught up with gaijinriders. Whoops about the wee (your native tongue) slide... anyway I have had heaps of big, fast, bikes, but currently tour around on a Honda Cross Cub. Down hill twisties, I'm right behind the sports bikes, bloody holding me up...🤔....right I'll rewind to episode 2...

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Andrew! Welcome to the channel mate and thanks for watching the vids. Aye Japan is a very special place, I loved my time there and the people I met. Do you know Pete Wilkinson then from gaijinriders? I think it’s Yamanashi he lives in

@andrew.burwood 6 жыл бұрын

Wow the Japan footage brought it all back to me from 2009 when I was there especially hiroshima and the sound of the seacada bugs.

@dangothdangoth5449 4 жыл бұрын

Third time around watching for me pal 👊

@AlienFing 4 жыл бұрын

A bit late to the party but after watching your UK tour I'm now half way through your World Tour. Awesome bloke, awesome channel. I was hoping you weren't going to drop it in the twisty's but after the comment you made I was tensed on every corner! What a shame, but happens to the best of us. I will now save for some R&G gear for my bike! Now on with the rest of your video's. Keep it real.

@teapotone 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, glad you’re enjoying the vids, and welcome to the channel 👍

@corbinez 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce -i think he means less of you and more of scenery- voice is fine. in the sense of viewer imagining your trip through your eyes, even tho its not their trip- ie your sharing your view and experience? im just grateful for all the time and effort your making so others can enjoy the journey your sharing, the funds your raising (bout time i added some spondoolies). some people will get inspired by you and your trip bruce. Thanks again :-)

@Gaz1za21 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the first time for the now infamous “Woo-Hah” Bruce?!?!👍🤣👌 There oldies are keeping me company as I work from home so hats off to you Buddy on your journey from 2012 to 2020🙏🏻

@teapotone 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gareth 👍

@Rogdog692002 5 жыл бұрын

Excited to watch this one... lived in South Korea for 3 years, but that was before my motorcycle riding days.

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

It’s an awesome place to ride a bike, the mountain roads are incredible 👍

@thefireflysband 11 жыл бұрын

that hummingbird song at 12:35 in really complements your visuals :)

@pjclark8624 5 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing filming and editing. This episode alone deserves a BAFTA!

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Wow cheers PJ 👍

@johncook9983 4 жыл бұрын

Loving this Bruce! Lived in Japan off and on for my old career and kinda missing it so, nice that you shared your documentary. Spent a couple months at the base of Mt. Fuji and even made it to the top. Much more fun coming down than going up. You can leap and cover 10 meters with every step landing in the ash and sliding.

@teapotone 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Glad you enjoyed this episode bud, Japan is such a beautiful place isn’t it. Cheers for now 👍

@IrelandRider 2 жыл бұрын

I've been loving these videos, in every single take you can see where you're at now, what I mean is, that your beard is getting to a place where I know of you now, great series of videos from your adventures, but seriously I can't believe this was 9 years ago....omfg 😮

@teapotone 2 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha thanks Richard 👍

@Mike-od6pi 5 жыл бұрын

This episodes are better than Netflix haha. I love it

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Ha glad you’re enjoying them 👍

@ocpick 5 жыл бұрын

Bruce, loving the videos. New subscriber, cheers!! 🇨🇦

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, glad you’re enjoying the channel bud, and thanks for subscribing 🙏👍

@giff74 7 жыл бұрын

If I could take an extended trip to anyplace in the world, Japan would be at the top of my list! Great pics, great video, great story and wonderful people!!!

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

+giff74 Totally agree, Japan had a real mystical and magical feel unlike any other country I've been to, strangely I felt at home there, which is weird?! I'll definitively go back there.

@DDLovett 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant episode Bruce. You have so much more staying power than me. I'd have bottled it for sure.

@patrickheffernan2951 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Bruce. I'm watching this from Afghanistan on tour with the Army. Really really enjoying watching your journey and it's making me excited to pick up my '07 fireblade when I get back in a few weeks. Thanks for sharing your journey, absolute legend. Hopefully met you on the road some day back in the uk.

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Heffernan Hello mate, great to hear from you and I'm chuffed you're enjoying the vids. Look after yourselves over there, thanks for doing what you do, and that's a definite on a brew when you get back. Just message me either on here, on the Facebook page, or email is info@teapotone.com Take care & stay low bud 👍

@moxy909 3 жыл бұрын

Total respect, think its going to be a late one tonight binge watching this series 🤣

@teapotone 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moxy, hope you enjoy it 👍

@-DC- 7 жыл бұрын

simply incredible hour off viewing this bruce, your a star.

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

D Con Awesome, really chuffed you're enjoying it 👍

@-DC- 7 жыл бұрын

teapotone you've wrecked my schedule lol sat watching them one after another !

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@corbinez 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent Bruce. Great History re North and South Korea. Beasties engine still humming matey ;-)

@gurahamu4718 7 жыл бұрын

Just finally got around to watching more of the channel a few days back and completely forgot you were the chap who Pete, John, Craig and the Gaijin Riders had met up with here in Japan - a great bunch for sure. Glad you enjoyed Japan and could sample the wonderful roads, our wide selection of crash scenarios, the world class bureaucracy, but hopefully the wonderful people.

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

+Gura Hamu Ha Ha, you totally nailed everything about Japan there! I loved my time in Japan, it's somewhere I'll come back to for sure in the future. Cheers for now 👍

@Mike.Mendes 3 жыл бұрын

Only discovered your channel yesterday. Subscribed immediately. I love motorcycles. Ride on a CBR 2001 Fireblade. I can't believe you're doing this on a sports bike!!! Respect! Got to get some of these Kriega bags on my bike and leave. Thank you for the inspiration

@teapotone 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Miguel, Welcome to the channel bud and glad you’re enjoying it. I actually did the RTW trip back in 2012-2014, feels like a lifetime ago now 😉👍

@stephenalbert9576 5 жыл бұрын

Bruce you certainly do fall on your feet. Again what great people. You must have " Help Me " printed on the back of your shirts. great video hooked on this tour now and it is getting in the way of me working. Well done mate.

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks Stephen, aye it was an incredible trip with so many great people along the way. Glad you’re still enjoying it bud 👍

@yveskohn6459 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing trip! Great videos and plenty of inspiration! Thanks Bruce!!

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

+Yves Kohn My pleasure Yves, I'm very glad you've enjoyed the channel. Thank you for watching 👍

@fountainofyouth5 4 жыл бұрын

Wow mate, you got really lucky not to take the guard rail in the face on that wipe out! Glad to see you came out okay. Slow down next time!

@teapotone 4 жыл бұрын

Yep it could have been a lot worse for sure

@ljg7777 6 жыл бұрын

There is a cutaway shot at 51:33 while you were explaining your next move, which amazed me, as you were so close to the exclusion zone the image actually had radiation specs all over the image...wow... We get this impression that the Japanese have some how cleaned all this up , which of course is stupid to think so, as this is radiation...not some sort of pollution. Amazing shot .

@FabryRock 4 жыл бұрын

I will ride to japan from Italy next spring Thx for this video

@gregspinks8487 4 жыл бұрын

TP one, love this video dude great work.👍👌😁 from R1 Greg 😉

@teapotone 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Greg, glad you’re still enjoying the dream bud 👍

@foxhatadventures3840 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Bruce, Hopefully you will see this comment then maybe you wont.... ...however, I've just started watching your Vids, so far, got this far. Loving it....living your dream with you, albeit mine will remain a dream......I was in the same profession with good ole L&B-P in the Borders and up the toon, at Fettes.. Now changed to a Local Authority civi job....Was in the ASBU, now in roads enforcement, yup, some transition, haha......Next time you're in the Hawick, Scottish Borders area, give me a shout. Cheers, Keith.

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Keith, Thanks for your message bud, glad you’re enjoying the vids and journey so far. Cheers for the offer, keep an eye on the social media as I post on there where and when I’ll be doing rides etc, be good to meet up. Stay safe Bruce 👍

@foxhatadventures3840 5 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone Cheers Bruce ! :-)

@slowbird 5 жыл бұрын

39:15 I had the same thing happen to me when I did my Motorcycle trip to Japan. The road up Mt.Fuji is closed to private vehicles until sometime in Mid-late September. Great Vids btw mate! Sorry it took me so long to find them

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, glad you’re enjoying them 👍

@teapotone 11 жыл бұрын

Cheers folks, appreciate the feedback and support. It's all a learning curve for me, this video lark. Unfortunately sometimes it comes to video editing time and I find I don't actually have clips that I can overlay over some of my talking. When this happens you're kind of stuck with a shot to cam of me talking straight at the camera. This latest one had a lot of that! Lots planned for

@Deesboy08 7 жыл бұрын

Great to see the Aussies helped you out fixing the beast.....listening to Aussie radio too, champions!!!

@owenfarmer4197 5 жыл бұрын

I have a sneaking suspicion our paths have crossed in a few petrol stations in SE London and we have a few mutual friends. Awesome watch so far and respect for giving it second go. Looking forward to the rest.

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Owen, you haven’t got a brother who used to be at MM and then 4TSG have you?

@owenfarmer4197 5 жыл бұрын

teapotone Yes fella, that’ll be Mark, laid back blonde haired fella. I played rugby with Woody a few times and was 5 TSG a few times. Keep the wheel turning fella. Just been to see a band that played the theme to your show.

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

owen farmer Ha Ha it’s a small world eh! Mark and Woody used to mention you were at 5 area, good time’s those, probably my favourite in the old bill. Stay safe bud 👍

@Max-dj5qj 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty though that you made this trip without a cooler protection 😬. Thanks for sharing your experience. Greatz from Germany

@stevenwoodman1032 4 жыл бұрын

Wasn't expecting the bump!

@teapotone 4 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, neither was I! 😂👍

@kristonren 10 жыл бұрын

Great vid and journey

@alrightdave6135 9 жыл бұрын

Superb

@SHORTGREENGRASS 11 жыл бұрын

Great vid keep up the good work .

@P.O-gsawkr 3 жыл бұрын

👍🤟

@akepettersson4847 3 жыл бұрын

What a trip you did !! You still have the bike & clothes today ?

@teapotone 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ake, Yep I still have the bike and kit, even got the tent and sleeping bag!

@akepettersson4847 3 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone I haven’t seen all episodes yet , but I’m very , very impressed !! Next year it will 10 years when you started this journey !! Please don’t forget to celebrate that 🥳

@livelymoto2039 6 жыл бұрын

Bro you have a serious set of Balls to ride around the world on that bike. impressive!! If your ever in Calgary Alberta Canada look me up we will take u on a great bike ride! all BMW riders here. ps love the new Rally u bought

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks moto, I’d love to come back to Canada again one day, be great to meet you all 👍

@teapotone 11 жыл бұрын

Lots planned for the next one :-)

@kyndrydspyryt3867 6 жыл бұрын

Japan looks amazing I defo have to go sometime! Probably will hire a bike

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

It’s an unforgettable place to visit, I hope to go back too 👍

@johncook9983 4 жыл бұрын

ROTFLMFAO for the clipper segment! HAHAHAHA!!!

@martinhughes9769 Жыл бұрын

Reminds of being underground in South Wales 😂

@Mrfish2015 6 жыл бұрын

Still working Way through , I’m now at the point where the beard journey is as intriguing as the bike one 👍🏻 good stuff

@Mrfish2015 6 жыл бұрын

Typed too soon lol

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, the Beard journey has continued long after the RTW trip ended! 😉👍

@crazysoxcourier 4 жыл бұрын

why is it silly little tumbles are the ones that do the most damage? lol

@SteveWKk 4 жыл бұрын

So true.......the most painful motorcycle accident I ever had was going about 1 mph on some mud....slipped and screwed the hell out of my ankle. Laid up for the whole summer!!

@vialli45 6 жыл бұрын

Wait. Did I hear triple m radio in Japan. Bloody awesome. By the way. I listen to triple m melbourne.

@Denmark_1974 Жыл бұрын

Me and my buddy, are riding GSXR 1000 K2's, and we think you are fucking crazy.......but we also love you😀👍🏍

@SX1000ninja 5 жыл бұрын

Why oh why did you shave the beard Bruce? Funny how I found it quite satisfying watching you shave your beard 🧔 off

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha yeah I know, I regretted it as soon as I did it!! 🤣👍

@575ban 6 жыл бұрын

Mate, shit happens. It's how we find the limits. We've all done it, maybe not just quite as far away from home as you 😂 but heyho. I just thought, f*** me, there's armco, that's gonna hurt. Well done, good recovery. Loving the beard coming on too. Sweet!

@575ban 6 жыл бұрын

Nooooooooooo

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

+Nick Bennett Ha Ha, that was pretty much what was going through my mind too at the time Nick, “f*** me, there’s Armco, that’s gonna Hurt!” 😉👍

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

+Nick Bennett Yep, but keep watching 😉👍

@LambChopRides 6 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!!! An off... shame the forks got twisted as otherwise came out ok thanks too R&G. Sounds like she needed the TLC anyway 😎

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Aye The Beast was pretty battered after Russia. If you’re going to crash a Gixxer, Japan is the place to do it!

@AskMyAskHole 5 жыл бұрын

18:30 Closs Over lol classic Japanese Engrish

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

+Egro Chertov 😉👍

@LambChopRides 6 жыл бұрын

Oh one more thing... why did you decide on white leathers 😂😂

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Well it was the most impractical bike, so I thought I’d take the most impractical leathers! 😉

@Gantzz321 6 жыл бұрын

would have been all over Bridgestone, hey guys your ship tons of stuff, how about sticking my bike on a ship

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

They weren’t interested Greg, they pretty much left me to it. They still owe me about a grand for tyres I bought myself and they were supposed to reimburse me. Very little loyalty in big companies at times.

@phantombigballs8165 5 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone that's not good. Did they ever pay you back. Just found these videos awesome. FYI. TJF 😅

@teapotone 5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha yep, it’s totally FUBAR’d! No they never reimbursed me, dropped like a stone as they said I failed?

@brucesmart76 11 жыл бұрын

1000SBK - Cheers for the feedback but bit confused here. That's exactly what I do do in the videos. Admittedly some times I am just talking to the camera, but there are other sections with various clips with my VoiceOver dubbed over the top. Can you clarify?

@interruptwolff6908 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the song at min 36:25 pls help

@tnetroP 3 жыл бұрын

"What a penis!" - such a British thing to say :)

@KK11AN 6 жыл бұрын

On the map, red countries you visited - right? I'm guessing you lost India & Bangladesh footage (episode 8?). Curious of places you went and how you found traffic compared to other places. My parents from India and Bangladesh, although I'm born and lived in Birmingham all my life. I've ridden 125cc in Bangladesh a fair bit though lol.... Not for everyone 🤣

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kabir, That was my initial plan, however finances and time meant I had to miss a few places out and India/Bangladesh were 2 such places. Really gutted as I really want to visit and ride there eventually. 👍

@ammcknockiter 6 жыл бұрын

I have been looking at importing a motorcycle into japan can you remember the extra costs you payed like this emissions testing and break test

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

I didn’t need to do any of that as I just temporarily imported mine. Sorry bud

@ammcknockiter 6 жыл бұрын

teapotone so that means i can do the same for 3 month?

@ammcknockiter 6 жыл бұрын

teapotone i see where i have been going wrong been looking at full on importing

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure of the time limitations these days bud as it was back in 2013 I did my trip. Contact a chap called David Wyborn at Shippio.com and he will be able to advise you. Email: david@shippio.com

@nickprice3605 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen shaving filmed on the Internet before but not like this...

@smoky2stroke 2 жыл бұрын

If yer gonny crash a Gixxer, may as well dae it in Japan!

@KK11AN 6 жыл бұрын

Why have I just sat and watched an unedited video of a man shaving!? 🤣

@teapotone 6 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, pr badly the last time I did a full face shave I think!

@iReactive 7 жыл бұрын

Where is 8th episode?

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

Denis Lysenko The hard drive I used to store the footage of that section died on me when I finished Russia, so I've had to wait until I got home and could afford to try and get it recovered. I'm currently working on episode 8 and it'll be live for this Wednesdays show at 7pm GMT.

@iReactive 7 жыл бұрын

Ok, will wait for it ;)

@Deesboy08 7 жыл бұрын

"Tucked the front - what a dick" - "what a penis" - sorry mate, but I did laugh at that one!!!

@teapotone 7 жыл бұрын

Adam Baird Ha yeah you can always count on the Ozzies to live up to a stereotype! Pete is a top man, like yourself, and was a huge help throughout my time in Japan. Would love to take Nikki back over there too one day! Yep I was a tad miffed when I crashed, I went a wee bit Rab C Nesbitt (Google him if you've never heard of him) hence the need for the beeps! My sons mates thought it was hilarious 👍