Things Go Very Bad Touring Europe on the Africa Twin
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6 ай бұрынToday is not a good Day on our Europe Tour on the Africa Twin 1100, This Could be Game over. When things go bad on the motorcycle all you can do is make it part of the Adventure. We are on our Europe Tour Riding our Honda Africa Twin Motorbikes From England to Rome and back, We are Currently in Italy when we have a serious Problem that may End the trip. Motorcycle Touring is not always Easy especially when touring in Europe and the communication barrier causes further Problems...
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@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 6 ай бұрын
Just ask garage to locate a tube for you.. a front inner tube will do if need be.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
The Problem is they dropped us to a village in the middle of nowhere, if we had been taken to the city we wanted to go to we could have been sat outside a honda shop the next day, but as always that would be far to easy.... Its annoying because we knew that this is our first bikes with tubes and talked about the fact we couldnt plug it anymore as Rich would have done before but carrying all the tools and tubes would take allot of weight and space, especially levers...... We will be looking at the options now though!
@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure Ahhh I see...well use internet to locate a bike shop as near as possible and ask them to either send you one overnight or use other bike and go get one from shop with levers etc. . 😎👍
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes Current plan, Is to get the Tube out, check thats the problem and then find a new one. I have changed a Tubed tyre before on a small off road bike and pinched the tube putting it back in... This was one of the resons i didnt buy and bring all the levers etc in the first place but it seems there is no way round it. I think there may be a way to make the tyre Tubed but that may mean new wheels all round for the Twins? @@FREE_PUREBLOOD333
@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure just semi inflate the new tube and get some talc powder on it to help it slide into place. You could do the zip tie method tho..less chance of trapping the tube. Again inflate the tube to correct shape before fitting.
@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure yes you can make tubed tyres into tubeless. Just have to get spokes sealed with silicone and fit tubeless valve.
@billyweb8846 Ай бұрын
The ham eggs & chips bit was amusing 🙂
@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын
Always the smallest things that make the trip!
@Chalky29 6 ай бұрын
That day will be the one you’ll always remember when time goes by. All part of the adventure
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely, it becomes the story. These things are never the end of the world provided you keep a good positive attitude whilst finding the solution
@BMWgsrider905 6 ай бұрын
You had big miles planned but the tyre had a plan on its own! lol great video
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes what a let Down!
@steveh6373 6 ай бұрын
It's said the adventure only starts when things go wrong
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
This could be true! The unexpected is what creates a story/ a adventure. This is why we plan as little as possible
@frankspeakmore7104 6 ай бұрын
Eva is the star of this tour, non complaining and usually right!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Behind Every Great Man is a Great Woman. She is Fantastic and of course.... Always Right lol We both feel very lucky to have each other riding side by side through lifes Trials and Tribulations, and we do it Laughing!
@skillfuldabest 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure Other than the fact that she can't pronounce co-op properly when she's abroad lol.
@bikerbuddy3166 6 ай бұрын
Well I’m glad you got out the tunnel I hate tunnels, this is why I have tube anxiety ☝️
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Tube anxiety is now a thing for us too!!
@greiglogan5823 6 ай бұрын
Ive had a few punctures on Africa Twins , both tubed and tubeless. I have all ways had the tools , pump, etc to get myself on the road again. My top tip, get yourself the tools etc and learn how to do it. 😊
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
I’ve always had tubes tyres until this bike so plugs and foam has always been fine, we will definitely be making changes for the next trip
@stuartmetcalfe547 6 ай бұрын
Then i recommend the Stop and Go tyre plugging kit. £40 from MnP. Best solution ive ever come across for tubless. I carry a can of tyre repair for the front. Ive had good results in the past and worth a try as it could save you stripping the wheel out
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Tubeless is the way to go for sure
@scheun2 6 ай бұрын
This is what makes a trip memorable. Love the videos. Safe travels ❤
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, yes what happens along the road is what creates the whole story, we just have to roll with the punches
@nuttyoncrypto9863 6 ай бұрын
I'm loving your channel... the interaction you both have is great
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks so much, we are so lucky we each get to tour with our Best friend and partner 😊
@africa_twin_for_the_win 6 ай бұрын
Another great episode, keep them coming! Your experiences are confirming what needs to be in my tool kit for my Italy trip and i was unaware of the Swiss road toll, so thanks for that heads-up as well. The hot springs will now be on my route back. Keep safe, keep 'em upright.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Personally if you have tubes I’d spend your money on a tubeless conversion kit instead of the levers and spare stuff. Even if I had the kit with me I wouldn’t have been taking the wheel off at the side of the road like that but I would plug and go in a couple minutes
@BasAntonisse 6 ай бұрын
We always enjoy your adventures and the way you deal with setbacks. Very nice!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, we try to just go with the flow and accept the current situation and deal with it. This is the reason why we dont plan too much in advance, things can change on the road so quickly, we have to adapt and overcome! Where are you watching from in the world? Thanks for joing us on the channel
@naughtycoolsailor1240 6 ай бұрын
Entertaining adventure guys. And great banter in your vlogs. Looking forward to your next episode! Safe journeys to you both 😊
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, we used to edit out our banter but now we keep it, unapologetically ourselves and people seem to like it 👍 Thanks for joining us on the road 😀
@saltybiker252 6 ай бұрын
Thats adventure! Great story guys.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
It aint over yet! Still got to find a solution in a village in Italy! The Adventure Continues Sunday...
@nikkij1618 6 ай бұрын
Sorry to see you had problems it adds to the adventure 😀 you need to do a short of “Don’t be ridiculous” it had me and the OH in hysterics 😂😂😂
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Lol so often people think we are falling out or getting grumoy with each other, its just our way of mucking about and having a laugh.... We do love good Coffee.... Theres always a way lol
@momo-go4pl 6 ай бұрын
Unlucky guys, hope you can get back on the road soon, you have such a good attitude and take these things in your stride
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mo mo, We do try to stay positive even when it goes bad
@jamesball3942 6 ай бұрын
very much enjoying your adventures ! best of luck with your tyre situation.... take care guys and wishing you all the best.........
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much James. We are curious where people are watching us from, where are you and what do you ride?
@stepheneldridge6998 6 ай бұрын
Nice video guys...bad luck with the puncture, but as you didn't crash and you got out of the tunnel safely! All part of the big adventure...look forward to seeing the next episode! Cheers, Steve
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes your spot on, we are ok, bike will be repaired… all is well 👍 Thanks for joining us
@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 6 ай бұрын
Another top video… No idea where you are and “faaaaack all” miles done! Rock n Roll 😄🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Lol thats just how we roll! We make it up as we go along lol We need a swear jar to pay for our next trip, we be away in no time!
@johnterry804 6 ай бұрын
Never mind tyres or problems? Make sure you back for Eva’s hair appointment?? Lol 😂😂 your filming is getting better nd better, well done!!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes its all about Priorties! The hair appointment becomes a bit of a thing over the next few days lol... I could do with one myself lol, I Look like i been Traveling for weeks now. Next time i need to bring a shaver.... Thanks we love the Editing and outting the story together even though it takes as much time as filming lol As long as you guys enjoy it and have a laugh with us we will do it
@Daz533 3 ай бұрын
Like the way you’re so laid back with accommodation booking. It’s not for me we always make sure places booked on our radventures,, Great videos 👍
@ontheroadadventure 3 ай бұрын
We dont book ahead because of events like this happening, Imagine if we had booked our stays ahead of time and then got set back by two days, we would lose all the money on them. Has this ever happened to you? We kind of like the randomness of not knowing where we will stay each night..., Makes an adventure
@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155 6 ай бұрын
Subscribed. Enjoy this series. I'd quite happily just watch the interaction between you both, just like in this episode. Makes me laugh which is always a good thing. Puncture sorted move on and hopefully the missus gives you a bit more grief. Happy days. 😂
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Lol Glad your enjoying the Tour with us, We do like to have a good laugh.... Often at each other but always together! Thanks for joining us on the road, hope you enjoy the next video
@richardsutton01 5 ай бұрын
I toured on the continent every year in the 1980's on the different bikes I owned during that period. I always had cast wheels with tubeless tyres and only one puncture in the early years. We pulled up by the side of Lake Balaton in Hungary to admire the view and as soon as I stopped the engine I could hear the rear wheel hissing. We immediately set off again and found a small garage nearby where I removed the wheel and he took off the tyre and patched it inside and we were off again heading south within a couple of hours. At the end of that trip I added a liquid sealant called OKO to both tyres and we never had another puncture. My last bike tour was in 1993 as the kids arrived after that but I'm planning to re-visit the Genoa area next summer with my two, now adult, sons on our three bikes as they have both passed their full bike tests this year. Your videos bring back my memories of the trials, tribulations and joys of motorbike touring. 😉 Richard
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it! Glad you can join us 👍
@m.f.m.67 6 ай бұрын
Always happens on a Sunday. Never fails. Every motorbike breakdown I've ever had...Sundays! Ugh! Best wishes a safe journey. Onward!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
One of the sods laws of motorcycling! Everything always works out in the end… Thanks for joining us 👍
@wsmv 6 ай бұрын
Guys we've been following this series and enjoyed every minute. Great job keeping us involved with the whole trip, we don't want the vlogs to end. Fair play it's an epic trip, we are planing something similar for next summer and these vids have been a brilliant help with planning. Excited to see the next update, if ever you're passing weston and need a coffee break give me a shout 😁👌
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Amazing thanks so much, we love making and editing the videos as much as we love filming them and sharing our adventures with you all. We will have the next episode out on Sunday.... We have loads of Vlogs around devon and cornwall, Dorset and wales etc for you to watch.... For us the travels only come to an end because we have to come back to work some more to pay for the next trip! We live for it and it wont be long before we are on the road once more. Is it you and your partner riding together? Have you been to the WSM Bike Nights? We hate winter when the Bike nights come to an end
@wsmv 6 ай бұрын
@ontheroadadventure yeah we go on trips together but she is pillion as she doesn't ride. (Cheaper at toll booths 🤣) I don't go to weston bike night much because its literally half a mile down the road so not much of a ride out 🤦♂️
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
That is great that you still go out together on the bike, like you say you are at least half your costs... We have a bike night here on Tuesdays at Teignmouth Train station, its the only one i know that goes on all year round. Its small in the winter but a good excuse to go out of a evening. @@wsmv
@wsmv 6 ай бұрын
@ontheroadadventure that sounds awesome and only an hour away, is it every Tuesday through the winter?
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
Yes all year
@speedyboolooks 6 ай бұрын
Ham egg & chips😂 you two crack me up😂 love your bants!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Somethings have to be done properly eh, otherwise we will be eating toast under cheese next lol
@wombal177jim 6 ай бұрын
you two are funny lol nice to see you both kept a sense of humour Well done Guys ATB.👍🏻👍🏻
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! You gotta laugh or you’ll cry! 😂
@darrinmurphy2557 6 ай бұрын
Hi guys , really enjoying your channel, keep making your video's, 😁😁
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so Much for your comments. Comments like this Really Drive us to keep doing it and spend the hours Editing, We love that people enjoy it and have a laugh with us along the way. Where are you Watching from in the world?
@darrinmurphy2557 6 ай бұрын
Hi , I am watching your adventures from Northern Ireland, l really enjoy your videos especially your trips , I am back to biking after many years but have never done any bike trips abroad . Can you include trip costs etc ??? And possible future adventures home and abroad 👍
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Amazing, we love that people watch us all round the uk and indeed the world. We did a tour to Ireland at the start of this year, look up our Ireland and wales playlist and follow along.... At the end of this series we will do some videos talking about what we learnt, Costs etc... Please do ask any questions here and we will do our best our answer them@@darrinmurphy2557
@ladyjrider666 5 ай бұрын
Wow scary place for a flat. Glad all OK. As for pillion...your bike...you ride 😅 my Mr goes on the back. I'm the worst pillion. Ride safe, I'll catch up with more soon. LJ
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
Does your MR ride too or he is always your pillion?
@stuartmetcalfe547 6 ай бұрын
I use Venhills long levers (3) stores inside a section of bicycle innertube and cable tied under the platform of the topbox.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thats a good idea to attach it to the top box plate underneath... Il look into that thanks
@StuHNomadBiker 6 ай бұрын
Great part of the world ... bit miffed that you'd planned to just motorway it all the way up through northern Italy and then the Alps .. missing out so much 😬 each to your own though 👍great feeling when you get recovered and get settled in some digs for the night
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Don’t worry we won’t be doing motorway, we did all the tolls in the way down for the first and last time! So much to see around here, lake como, Alps, Germany etc… stick with us 😉
@quentinjackson6015 6 ай бұрын
Pizza and pasta - luxury dining! When I was a kid in the 70's my parents were vegetarian (before it was fashionable) and there was a very limited choice of veggie dishes. My mum bought a nut paste and this we ate daily but served in different shapes.....nut rissoles, nut sausages, nut cutlets, nut burgers, nut balls etc. Sometimes as a treat the nut paste would be served rolled in breadcrumbs or with ketchup.......to me a congealed school dinner was french cuisine!...Anyway, thanks for sharing and well done for coping so well with your tyre emergency. Cheers.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
This proves the point that if you have it good all the time, you’ll never appreciate anything. Acceptance of stuff we like less is a good thing and then when we get the thing we want we really enjoy it, weather that be food, good weather or air in the tyre!
@quentinjackson6015 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely right! Heightened appreciation leads to a happier life and air in your tyre will put a spring in your err..tyre.@@ontheroadadventure
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
Love it 😂
@soggybawsmoto 6 ай бұрын
Touch wood, I've somehow been very lucky with punctures on tour. I always carry a tube on a tubed bike, but never needed to use it. I modified my AT to run tubeless now. Handy that you are on top bikes though
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
This was a concern that we did not address in time! How did you modify your bike to be Tubed? I have plugged many tyres and been on my way again, always carried a plug kit and foam but carrying a tube and full size levers is a different game, and i know its a bithc of a job at the side of the road too
@soggybawsmoto 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure I modified a set of wheels of a Honda Varadero to fit, but it is a big job if you don't have engineering contacts. Is this a live situation? Are you editing on tour?
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
No not live, Youll see on Sunday how i resolved it, there is always a way! We do however want to do something about the tubes, i believe there is either some sort of kit, or change the wheels for the Adventure version? or wait for the 2024 model to come out but thats an expensive way to go tubeless.....@@soggybawsmoto
@bigearsboy 6 ай бұрын
Ham, chips and egg 🤣
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
😂 She still has some learning to do
@neilmackinnon3371 6 ай бұрын
Rich... your young lady is a massive wind up merchant. This continues to be an excellent series, punctures and all, it is what happens to us all from time to time. Hope you are soon back on the road... BTW I thought the espresso maker was a really great idea, shame it didn't work out.... I'll give it a go on my stove.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes, We spend our days winding each other up and having such a laugh doing so. We really need to up our mobile coffee game. I know there are some different types of makers we will have to try out! What stove and method do you use?
@neilmackinnon3371 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure stove, I just have a simple little fold away gas burner that I have had for years and an aluminium fold up wind shield. Coffee on the road is usually as quick and simple as I can make it, although I am now seriously considering experimenting with a little espresso maker. At home I have all sorts, from a fancy DeLongi machine to a filter holder, but my fave is an Aeropress.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
@@neilmackinnon3371 It’s a funny thing the coffee, somehow the harder it is to make the better the result! Or at least we think it is better! We have been looking at the mobile coffee options. We saw one just now called Minipresso… we don’t want anything that needs pods as we like our usual coffee and running out of pods would be very annoying
@neilmackinnon3371 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure there are some pretty good mini presses that suit traveling, also some really simple 'clip on the cup' filter systems. I should do something better for my evening coffee when camping, but in the morning I just want to get the camp packed up ASAP and get on the road.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Ive not heard of the clip on the cup, will look it up now. We will be trying camping again next year, too cold now. We really want to get it to a point of being comfortable but also take as little as possible. Any kit you recommend? \ @@neilmackinnon3371
@neilurquhart8622 6 ай бұрын
Entertaining episode….seems like you both remained fairly philosophical and didn’t get wound up! Never mind when you get home you can have chips, eggs and ham or maybe mushy peas, chips & fish😂😂
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks bud, yes no point worrying about things we cannot change…. We be having toast on cheese next!
@stuartmetcalfe547 6 ай бұрын
Central Wheel Components do a rear tyre conversion for the AT to tubeless £150 inc stripping and refitting and balancing tyre. Then you simply need a front tube and levers and a can of WD40 for changing the front.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Do they not do a kit for the front wheel too?
@stuartmetcalfe547 6 ай бұрын
@ontheroadadventure No sadly the rim profile is too tight However they will build you a complete new wheel tubeless for the front if you want. I settled for rear only for several reasons. Most punctures are rear. Rear the most difficult wheel to remove. And virtually impossible with luggage if you haven't a centre stand. Front wheel easier to remove, less likely to puncture and the wheel itself is much easier to repair the tube or change the tube yourself. I didn't ask the cost of a replacement front wheel. I guess it would be £500 or more. Anyway, I rode 3500 around Europe this summer, tubeless rear and tubed front. Cheers Stuart
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@samanthachalk9898 6 ай бұрын
Bet braking down in that tunnel was a squeaky moment! Glad you both came out the other side laughing!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes, it was a properly dangerous Situation, People drift over the lines all the time, i was scared someone would plough into me there. Rewatch me in the Cab with the lorry driver and count how long he looks down at his phone for also drifting over the lines.... Scary Business
@marktorbay 5 ай бұрын
I carry a couple of cans of Motul p3 tyre weld, works on tubed or tubeless, put it in and forget about it, 👍 Enjoying the vids and sub'd Ps like the jolly tee shirt 😎
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for joining us. The tube was split on this occasion so I’m the foam would be no good
@neilcollinson6540 6 ай бұрын
Before you go on a expensive euro trip, you should learn how to remove wheels and fir tubes at the road side, will give you far more confidence in future trips and save you a fortune at the same time 👍
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
I can do it no problem. Issue was we did not have levers or a spare tube as we not long had the twins. We wouldn’t have been messing around with that in that tunnel though. We will be finding a tubeless conversion before the next trip
@stuartmetcalfe547 6 ай бұрын
Try Central Wheel Components, they did my Africa Twin (only able to do the rear). I rode 3500 miles around Europe afterwards no issue. Recommended.
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@stuartmetcalfe547 6 ай бұрын
Then either the newly introduced MotoFlator designed in UK and only 300grammes or the Rocky Creek compressor. Both are really light and small. Carrying this small volume/weight kit between you in two Africa Twins can keep the bikes going and also save you a recovery fee and lots of hours waiting. This is kit Ive actually used with good effect and carry on my own Africa Twin. Recommended.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
We will be upping our motorcycle touring kit Drastically after this trip
@Banditmanuk 6 ай бұрын
Sorry to see your puncture problems. Tubed tyres and touring, I've done it in the past with a Tiger 800XC but wouldn't want to do it now. Even carrying a spare tube, its still agro taking the wheel out. I guess it all adds to the experience.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes we did talk about the tubes and should we carry spare tubes, Tyre levers, soap etc but it seems like allot of heavy kit to carry, and even then i know changing a tube by hand is not a easy task to do at all! But fate taught us a lesson here, Always be prepared! Upto now i have always carried a Tyre foam can, and Tyre plug kit and have made a few repairs roadside but im not down with changing a tube at the side of the road with only hand tools. there must be a better way...
@richardgiles2484 6 ай бұрын
Really glad you're both OK mind 👍Had a rear flat on my 800xca this year and had to ride it off the motorway, but the tyre was wrecked. Went to a triumph dealer for a new tyre I come out with a new tyre and a new 900 rally pro. Never did find out what the problem was 😂😂
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Now thats a story! Rich had the GT pro, a Fantastic bike. Youll see some of our earlier videos he was using it and me on the Tiger 800 XRT which again was an amazing bike for me. We were very close to buying another pair of triumphs but you know what its like, just wanted to try something new instead of replacing the tiger 900. Keep an eye on the chain and look into the metal chain guard, Rich had his chain snap and it wrote off the tiger
@richardgiles2484 6 ай бұрын
@ontheroadadventure would have got away with changing the bike but they only had White and her in doors noticed the difference 🙄 🤣🤣
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
@@richardgiles2484 You have to tell them it’s just new fairings 😂 Does your wife not go on the back with you? The tiger 900 is a fantastic touring bike, have you changed the end can? I loved the sound mine made
@richardgiles2484 6 ай бұрын
@ontheroadadventure no she doesn't come with me, and that's why I love riding 🤣 still have the standard can as I don't want to risk being stopped by the police when I'm away 🤣 just done 2500 miles in the EU and already planning next years trips 🤣🤣
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Mine wasnt particarly loud as it still has the cat converter in the mid pipe and another before it. It just gave a deeper rumble. I loved the quickshifter on mine too. I never had a problem with the police. Where did you tour too? We are thinking to go somewhere really different next year, we want a proper culture shock... Any ideas?@@richardgiles2484
@rolandstaines3249 6 ай бұрын
Hi in life there is never problems only Solution smile & carry on . Live life & laught lots :)
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Well we seem to get a few problems lol but its how you deal with it that makes a difference. Keep calm and carry on.....
@cruiserjohn3790 Ай бұрын
It really sucks when things dont goes as planned. I know all about that. I was going to to a big meet up two years ago. stopped at a ferry pier and was waiting for some of my friends to come. I parked the bike..waited and waited. Decided to move my bike..I would not start at all. It was only like 1.5-2 hours from home. But it took me 5-6 hours to get someone to get me home. Service guy could not pick me up because police near by needed all the service people near by or something. Luckely I had a good friend that had a big car to fit my bike in.Good thing is the weather was good. well too good. I looked like a overcooked white dude. too long in the sun hehe. I turned out voltage regulator and battery got fried some how. Not a good day.
@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын
These things are sent to try us bud! We will have a whole new tour for you to follow along very soon and I don’t doubt it will have its challenges too! All part of the adventure!
@devonshire5482 6 ай бұрын
Bad luck there m8. Look at the positive side, you got a nice biker chick there with a positive attitude. Look forward to more vids. P.S You still happy with the African Twin?
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
I Tell you, i am the luckest man in the world, and i can say that stood next to my broken bike in a tunnel in a strange country just because i have Ewa by my side. She is amazing and just as mad as i am, always up for a adventure no matter how far or silly the plan may be...... If theres a plan at all! We love the Africa Twin, only problems are Seat for rich is a little hard and Tubed tyres as it turns out! We need a solution for the tyres
@keithkeeble7483 6 ай бұрын
I have got a 2023 Africa twin and the only downside of the bike is the tubes then Honda go and puts tubeless in the 2024 model but any way great entertaining video
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes we feel your pain, Ewa bought the 2023 too, if we had known perhaps we would have waited for the 2024 but now we know through these comments there are options from as little as £100 to go tubeless so we will probably be doing that. Are there any other Stand out features of the new Africa Twin that could tempt you for a 2024?
@daveo226 6 ай бұрын
You pair lmao 😂 subbed 👍
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining us on the road, glad your having a laugh with us...
@simonburbidge7213 6 ай бұрын
Only just started following you two... omg your both funny as f uck.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Lol Best comment today! We love that, we are all about keeping it real and having a laugh along the way
@2wheelsrbest327 6 ай бұрын
Sorry to see this but as we know stuff happens. As long as you can stay calm & laugh about it then it makes for another great memory. I know what you mean about Pizza & Pasta ! As for Ham egg & chips ( sorry Eva it as to be that way ) I love it as its my favourite meal.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes these things are all part of the journey and have to be accepted, it cant always be sunshine and roses! Ham egg and Chips, also one of my favourites. Im a proper basic englishman! I actually got a Italian Resturant to make me egg and chips one night when the thought of eating pizza again was just too much!
@darrenclay9859 5 ай бұрын
Why are your tyres not tubeless, great vid by the way just subscribed good content 😊
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying our content! AT 1100L that we have only comes with tubes as they are designed for off-road however the AT adventure sport comes with tubeless tyres. There is a after market conversion kit that we are planning to use as this is just too problematic to fix while travelling. What bike do you have?
@darrenclay9859 5 ай бұрын
Just got back into biking after 30years enjoying it again but things have changed in the biking world
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
@@darrenclay9859 WOW 30 years its a long time so well done for coming back and I hope you will enjoy exploring again! I assume a lot has changed in terms of bikes but also all the gear available now
@andrewredden168 6 ай бұрын
Sorry for you puncture, I have same bike , I got a tubeless kit from a Japanese company called outex, and carry plugs, great following your Chanel, from sunny Cornwall 🤞
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Hello to Cornwall! We only have a few videos in cornwall we kind of neglected it a bit this summer, the problem now is although its close to us, the weather is now bad... Any tips on where to visit in the winter? good biker cafes or locations? Tubeless is the way to go, what did you pay for the kit? do you install it yourself? is it tricky? id feel much better being able to plug and go again
@andrewredden168 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure it’s about £100. Covers both front and rear, I carry a plug kit from Amazon about £15. Includes plugs a tool to rough out any hole, and tool to fit plugs and mini compressed air canisters x3 , the same I think that you would use in an air rifle!! You can fit outex yourself, there are a few KZfaq videos on it👍🏻🙏 The best breakfast I have found so far in Cornwall is a place called the “engine house” Compton park near callington, PL178EA 😍
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
The Tyre Solution sounds perfect i will look it up on youtube now, thanks so much it will give us much better peace of mind. I looked up the engine house, it comes up as a campsite? is the right one? @@andrewredden168
@andrewredden168 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure yes that’s it, it’s the best by far 🤞 , I recommend the “ lode “ proper breakfast & good Coffee 🤞🙏
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
Thanks we will try it 👍
@sukrutuz3718 5 ай бұрын
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@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining us on the Europe Motorcycle tour
@sukrutuz3718 5 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure You are welcome, I wish you success 🌹
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
THanks so much@@sukrutuz3718
@steve00alt70 5 ай бұрын
9:49 I'm assuming mobile phone in hand and driving is legal over there? 🤣
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
The standard of driving in Italy is shocking, this is why I didn’t want to hang around in the hard shoulder lane as people drift over the lines and swerve all over the shop all the time.
@jimmydickson8854 13 күн бұрын
Though you might carry spare tubes with you experienced bikers no offence mate
@ontheroadadventure 13 күн бұрын
Its a fair assumption, and you can bet we carry them now on future tours lol In Fairness this is the first and Last Tubed bike i have or will own. Plug and go upto now.
@trapdoorspider9211 6 ай бұрын
With adv bikes always Cary spare tubes spare fuel pump puncture repair kit spare clutch cable if the bike has a good old cable clutch. I’m definitely not keen on fly by wire throttle’s I like the good old cable throttle 👍 The Yamaha T7 has both a cable clutch and throttle but is lacking two things in particular a bolt on subframe and specifically a potential catastrophic issue a complete lack of a chain guide so if it spits the chain off it breaks a peace of the engine leaving a hole about the size of a 5 pence causing it to drop the oil this piece it breaks off is next the the front sprocket the bottom bolt for the sprocket cover the threaded part attached to one of the inner engine cases
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure if the fuel pump knackers on the AT it’s beyond me doing at the side of the road? We will go tubeless to solve the puncture problem. It’s one of those things you can carry so much stuff to anticipate a problem and then something else will go wrong lol. Just part of travelling, you get problems and need to find solutions
@trapdoorspider9211 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure Also if running top box and the ones on the sides specifically the side boxes they both need to weigh the same as not to upset the balance of the bike whilst keeping all the heavy stuff as low as possible and that that weight is as far forward as possible in said boxes. I think you will still need a tyre plug kit as running without tubes does not eliminate a puncture. I certainly wouldn’t like to get stranded 2 or 300miles into a desert👍 but either way it’s sound advice for all types of adv rider’s especially for the type of adv rider that venture’s into a desert or the outback because the sort of information above may very well get someone out of a bad situation.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
@@trapdoorspider9211 Cheers bud
@knuckles-3386 6 ай бұрын
You can use duct tape to patch tube it actually works pretty good and will get you home!
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Good old duct tape and cables ties! I always have them on me bike!
@lanceoverton5919 6 ай бұрын
There’s a litter bin behind her so she throws her prickly pear skin on the floor 😂
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
It’s for the birdies 😊
@unOrdinaryWorld 6 ай бұрын
Honestly after seeing the thumbnail I'm just relived it was a flat... I reiterate my last comment XD
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Turns out to be a minor problem in the grand scheme of things but this drama is far from over yet! You have to accept these things though and stay positive, it always works out ok in the end... We hope!
@AliG-iq4gd 6 ай бұрын
Tubed tyres and no plan for dealing with punctures? Didn't carry a spare tube or two? Don't like Italian food in Italy? ................. You make life dificult for yourselves,
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
A Idiot abroad?! We didnt have time to prepare for this tour properly. to be honest even if i had the tube and levers etc i wouldnt have done it there in the tunnel, the risk of someone drifting into the hard shoulder was massive. We plan to look at Tubed adaptions, tubes are too much work and not needed really for road use.... As for Food... Some of the best pizza we ever had, but it was at least once a day lol.... We moan in a cheerful way i like to think, we are happy really i promise!
@MtbPoland 6 ай бұрын
Tubless conversion...
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes defo what we will do, do you know of a good one to look up?
@rosshannemann7772 6 ай бұрын
Might have tube pinched when tyres put on
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes we figure something may have been inside the tyre perhpas? just one of those things that happen, we will look at going tubeless and see what the best options are
@tommillar2821 6 ай бұрын
always carry a t/l repair kit and compressor not the silly little cylinders as the gas in those is permeable which means as the tyre heats up it deflates much better with compressed air, if you have an old tyre practice on that as theres no point in carrying one if you cant use it even with quite largeish punctures there are things you can do to get off the motorway and into a tyre shop, having been in the tyre trade for twenty years i have always managed to get going again, i have known chaps use these temporary repairs in excess of 130mph for hundreds of miles but i would not recommend it.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Up to know if always carried foam and a plug kit and compressor but our new Africa twins are tuned which has caused us the problem. I am going to look into tubeless conversion kits. Any recommendations on them? Good brands etc?
@tommillar2821 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure ah ! understood on my aircooled bmw bikes with tube type rims i carried a repair kit and a front and rear tube and tyre levers plus a hand pump, t/l rims no prob £2000. not cheap
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
@@tommillar2821 apparently there is a tubeless conversion kit you can do for about £100
@tommillar2821 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure yep, probably a sealing kit over the spokes in the welbase t/t rims are a different design to t/l rims quite often, big question if rims support t/l tyre bead, may be good.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
@@tommillar2821 we will look into what’s recommended for ours
@christianprechtl7457 6 ай бұрын
Sorry, but how can you travel so far without sparetubes and tools for repair? Thats not a trip to the coffeshop on the next corner. I still have always sparetubes , tools bearings, chainparts, clutch and gascables with me....for such adventures you have t know each part of your bike and how to repair it be yourself. Good luck, Christian
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
You can take so much “Just incase “ stuff. We didn’t look at this as a crazy big trip, we just nipping across Europe. Anywhere in Europe you’ll find what you need when needed 👍
@InterimExec 6 ай бұрын
if the africa twin had a Tubeless Tire you would have been able to fix it road side. A bike with tube is not adequate for touring.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes and it seems Honda Now Finally agrees! the New 24 Model will be tubeless. Our bikes are the CRF110 L Versions which are according to honda the off road versions. The Adventure is the Touring versions but with huge 30L tanks and Taller seat heats they are just to big in our opinion. There are options for going tubeless it seems.... We will be sorting it soon!
@livesgas 6 ай бұрын
Tubed tyres. Nightmare. The 2024 Africa twin is tubeless.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Yes it was a concern when we bought the Africa Twins, Tubeless is defo the way to go and so much more repairable. We need to look at our options.... When is the new AT out in the uk do you know?
@GJCPlumbing 6 ай бұрын
Try carrying some bike seal,
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
It wouldn’t have helped in this case, but that’s good stuff. I knew it was a big hole in the tube as the air went very quickly
@GJCPlumbing 6 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure yes I had the same once run over a metal block cut the tyre in half bike seal never stood a change, but great for nails or small cuts
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
@@GJCPlumbing Win some lose some! All part of the adventure
@girlinagale 5 ай бұрын
What nationality is Eva?
@ontheroadadventure 5 ай бұрын
Hi, Ewa is from Poland
@girlinagale 4 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure I'm enjoying your adventures, thanks. I have a little Africa Single, crf300L.
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
@@girlinagale Fantastic do it all machine 👍 Just look how far Itchy boots has travelled on hers
@girlinagale 4 ай бұрын
@@ontheroadadventure A couple of years ago I wanted to get back into biking and was verging on ordering a Royal Enfield Classic 350 but I discovered Itchy Boots and that was that.
@ontheroadadventure 4 ай бұрын
I think you choose well! Have you taken your touring yet?
@torandresyltesether7832 6 ай бұрын
Well, about 10 years from now this is one of the happenings you will talk most about 😉. Not fun when you standing knee deep in shit, but it makes a good story😉
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
Rich is always in the shit, its just the level that varies !
@ruimiguelteixeira4058 6 ай бұрын
A tube sent ? Where do you think you are ? Outside the EU ?
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
You don’t think you can have a shop post a tube out to your location?
@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 6 ай бұрын
Bloody punctures.
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
First one on our travels together
@ontheroadadventure 6 ай бұрын
In your arm? you have me confused@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne