I'd just like to say how much I've enjoyed the Rome trip series. Been great to see you both smiling and laughing through all the shocking weather and toll fees. Looking forward to your next adventure.

Thank you both for another great video !

Brilliant guys thanks for the mention..👍

That was a great summary. Thank you

Top job. The bit you can't teach or pass on is the staying calm and getting on. You guys have. brilliant attitude, no tantrums. Great series of videos

Nice one, thanks 😊

Excellent series you pair, enjoyed them all, thanks for taking us with you on your trip, look forward to the next one...

Loved the entire Rome series and full marks for not letting the weather beat you. Great videos

Great wash up video ... well presented .. you work well together.. keep them coming

Love watching your adventures guys . The rough , the smooth ,all with a sense of humour . Very watchable. Please keep up the good work 👍

Really enjoyed the series, makes me want to get out there ! Thks

I just love your attitude to riding. Look forward to lots more content

Spot on 👌💯👍

Just finished watching your trip to Rome and I really enjoyed it, fantastic content and some beautiful roads and scenery, you guys have so much fun and you're really down to earth and just normal working class people who enjoy your biking adventures, looking forward to your next trip and the brilliant content you produce, great work guys. 😊

Really enjoyed watching your trip to Rome and couldn't believe the rain just kept following you, living the dream.

Great videos , keep up the good work 👏

Great stuff guys. Always like listening to chats about gear and what work and what doesn’t. Stuff can and is so expensive and sometimes a waste of money.

Another cracking video. Great insights. The toll roads are always about saving time for sure. I used “Bip n Go” toll tag this summer. It works in Italy, France and Spain. Was a joy at the toll booths. Looking forward to your next adventure- Thanks again for all the time and effort you put into the vids.

Super easy to cap it all off guys, well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I thoroughly enjoyed this series.. I’m a fan for life! Looking forward to the next one. As for the Keis Heated vest.. Best thing I EVER bought! I also love the RST Paragon heated gloves.

Thank you, have really enjoyed watching your adventure something I have done many times. Now as a 70 year old and having a battle with the big C can no longer do. Cheers Keith

My £1000 Klim jacket failed the waterproof test last year This year I purchased a Navy jacket / trousers from army surplus store £105 Warm and dry all the way down to spain and back As for the Gopro Its now Go to the bin The problem with Adventure riding nowadays is We have become the Marketing mens dream Keep doing what your doing as you do it well The best experience is the next one Ride safe you 2

Well done on your series of videos, an entertaining watch and interesting to see how others go about touring. I confess I haven’t seen the lot yet, not being a KZfaq devotee I can’t get my head round the sequence! A lot of memories resurfaced of my 2013 trip to Rome and the Ligurian coast on my Suzuki GSX1400. Thanks for posting.

Down to earth tour , telling it and doing it 🎉

Great round up video .. & hats off to you both doing the alps in the cold and wet . love the honesty in the video, We all make mistakes and we always learning , but it's not an adventure until something goes wrong. Those tense moments the ones you never forget. best wishes.

Same problems with sena comms crackling and dropping, changed to cardo and it was a game changer 100% better all round 👌

Well done guys and look forward to the next one 👍

Hey guys. Well done on that trip anyway my Mrs. an my self are using cardo in last 5 years no problem whatsoever. Perfect on rain. Enjoy rest of riding

Hi, if you haven’t already seen it, Gary France has done a video on his channel called “Common Toll Booth Mistakes when Riding a Motorcycle”. Although the examples given don’t show cars it is easy to see what would happen if a car got too close.

hi guys , great insight to travelling aboard , as ive said b4 i stay in uk only now ,as hate being ripped off . As for intercom systems ,i use a fodsports v6 plus . had for 5 years now and a great thing to use .

Great summary guys! As regards parking, we were visiting our son and his wife earlier this year in Naples (didn’t like it, nothing like Rome) where he was posted in the army (we were flying, not on bikes). On our last day, Sunday, we had a pretty late flight so we went into Naples and our son parked the car in an underground car park he knew, saying we’d be back at 4.30. The car is left in the middle of the entrance with the keys and the attendant parks it, presumably with an eye to times. When we got back the car park was locked and secured like Fort Knox. Bugger we thought, no way we’ll get our flight! Turns out they forgot to tell us the place closed for the afternoon, but was meant to reopen at 5.30. Fortunately the attendant was on time and we got our flight, though had to pay extra for speedy security, but it’s left me very cautious of Italian underground car parks!

You say anyone can do the rides like you both do, maybe, but not if one doesn't have the adventurous spirit of you two. I'm sure though, you have inspired the less spirited, like me, to become more so 🙂

Absolutely loved your trip and waited in anticipation for every episode. As a recommendation for comms, Interphone Tour in my and my pals opinion is incredible. Great connection,brilliant meshing easy to use, amazing battery life and waterproof. Can’t wait for your next excursion!

Great job guys Just subscribed

We trashed 4 lots of sena 30k in the rain, the group i ride with now have up graded to cardo edge never missed a beat in all weathers.

Enjoyed that! Can’t wait for more. Where next ?

Unfortunately, guys, i made the same mistake as you by buying the sena set some years back it was very poor, i live in ireland, so driving in the rain in guaranteed i knew the ip rating was geat but it failed instantly, purchased the cadio pack talk and its never let me down brilliant piece of kit . Great few tips 👌 really enjoyed the channel 👍

I really enjoyed watching your videos. Could you please tell me how you record the audio for the video Thank you

When you go through tolls there’s a specific lane for motorbikes. We did France and sometimes went through the car tolls and there was tolls for bikes

Can't wait for your next adventure. Thanks for your info. I have the Shoei NeoTec 2 with the built in Sena and I have ridden in the most extreme rain storms and I have to say it has been ok. Are yours the side mounted versions?

Hello On the Road Following your Recommendation of the Lexin Headset i Bought the Lexin G2P Model , Today i covered 150 Miles the Sound is Crystal Clear and More Volume that you will ever need . I have Used Sena Headsets for at least 15 Years around 4 Different Units I ride all year round like yourselves , For LESS Than a Quarter of the Price of a Sena This Headset Blows Sena out of the Water , Great Channel with down to earth Hosts

GET OUT AND RIDE MORE! ❤

Really loved the series. Thanks for sharing your travels. Could I ask what boots you wear? Your boots would have been well tested on your trip so I would love to know if you were happy with them. Thanks and looking forward to your future trips.

Good stuff you two.... on the tolls.... i hate them as well! However, iv got a 'Bip & Go' Transponder linked to my AMEX... you put it in a pouch on your arm.. just slow up an the barrier comes up. you get a bill then at the end of the month.

We have had a pair of sens 5s for over a decade .been out in all weathers never had an issue.

Interesting watching your travels. Nicely edited together. The French toll booths used to have a few booths that were actually manned and we always headed to them on the bikes. No option for that now. That tunnel fire was one of the reasons I wouldn't ride through the Mont Blanc tunnel. I actually worked on some of the trailers recovered from that fire, and it was so intense that it buckled main I beams of the 36 tonne trailers. Carol and I use Cardo Packtalk Bold to chat to each other on our vids. Work in torrential rain. Good look with the travels and with your channel

Just watched the vid on my TV box and can only comment through my phone...great round up of your last tour you two. Love your honesty and teamwork. I can recommend RUKKA GORETEX PRO outfits. I've had 3 Rukka outfits over 24 years. I still have my original drop liner outfit and it's still in great condition , well looked after and done thousands of miles. My second outfit was a bit of a snug fit after I put some weight on so I sold it. Then bought my RUKKA Cosmic outfit in 2013 and I'm still using it in all weathers to this day. Never got any leaks or broken zips, use the correct wash and proofers and they'll last year's. I use RST WP2 Adventure boots, thick soles on them and on my second pair now after wearing the first pair out after 3years of 18k miles a year and loads of walking too. I use a few gloves for different conditions, Dainese 1080 Universal Goretex/leather gloves, rukka virium2 Goretex gloves, rukka forsair gloves. Sealskinz waterproof balaclava, Shoei neotech2 helmet with SRL2 built in comms.i use halvarssons light merino wool base layers, rukka mark thermal base layers, icebreaker medium weight merino wool base layers, bridgegate merino wool socks both lightweight and medium weight. Ive been riding motorcycles since I was 11yrs of age, I'm 62 now, done all the long hair and custom bikes stuff back in the day, open face helmets, plastic bags for waterproofs, hobnail boots, sleeping bags and a black bin bag for camping etc etc..then I got sensible and discovered heated grips..lol.

An alternative to putting on a wet helmet is having a storm collar. There are many manufacturers that do these. I use a Klim but as I said, there are a lot to choose from. It also saves you from packing your helmet out and making it tight fitting or uncomfortable. Stay safe

Enjoyed the tour, trials, and tribulations of the Rome trip. It was a valuable experience for me, when I decide to do a tour abroad, thanks. Also on the Senna I found them expensive, if you do not use them for more than a few days the battery runs down which is pants. Guys keep up the good work.

Hi guys we met today in the Warren inn at Dartmoor good luck on your new trip

Only just found your channel and subscribed. Starting with the camping videos, me and my wife laughed so hard . Especially the glamping birthday treat 😂😂 I would have done the same, sacking it off and getting out of there . Thanks for making us laugh .I'm looking forward to watching more 😀👍

Thank you 🙏 very much for mentioning me on your video. I was very surprised, and yes I am going to wait until the new model comes out next year and give the sports adventure a test ride. You seem to get more for your money than a bmw. I did buy the pack talks this year expensive but brilliant, cannot fault them at all. Thanks for sharing your fantastic trip with us brilliant. Me and the wife absolutely love touring on the bike and we love to do Norway 🇳🇴 and we are definitely going to do at some point 👍👍

Great q&a video explaining your trip and the toll roads. You don't actually realise how expensive they can be until you see the credit card statement. 😂 As for comms. Yeah, I had the Sena S20 Evo when I first came out, just using for music and sat nav and calls. It was ok, but did start to see corrosion on the contacts from water. So about 2 years ago, I got the cardo packtalk bold. Much improved sound over the Sena, plus voice commands. Looking forward to your reviews. Thx G

Thank you for a series of interesting videos. I've never experienced wet helmet, even after riding in torrential rain. So I'm interested in which Helmets did you use. For Intercom, the first units 2006 were Interphone. These were excellent for the time. Since then Cardo with Mesh. Like all, they have a limited range even under good conditions, not too distance ~ 500m and clear line of sight, and open country to a question about other radio interference, but in many places - in NZ. Are your Africa Twin DCT ES or something else. Also interested in your thoughts. All I've spoken to who own AT are extremely happy with them

Hey guys loving your videos. Im in the market for Africa twin. Love the bikes to bits. How much did it cost on fuel on total?

my comms cost £15.00 never had a problem (before you shout Chinese - check who made the pair you've got). Also VCan helmet with coms - no problem). Boots - overshoes. First sign of rain, stop oversuit on - easy. Keep touring. Any bike VN900 classic - 8 EU 4k miles, great. Try to get big tour each year. Goop for tube tires - but def tubeless if possible.

Ihave gardo backtalk which should be waterproof,but even then if there was heavy rain outside i cover my helmet unit with small plastick bag. i have done it with all my helmet units and never had a broblem. it maybe not look pretty but it works..

Its about time Senna sorted themselves out and had proper IP rated stuff. I have used it for a long time mainly because everybody else I have ridden with has Senna stuff too. Dont think I have ever had a head set last two years, mainly due to connection corrosion. Contacted Senna with pictures of 3 old corroded units and all they could say was sorry out of warranty. Oh buy the way liked your videos too. 👍👍😁😁

Thanks guys really informative. I have the Shoei Neotec 2 helmet which has the ability to support the integrated Sena, when doing my research I ended up going for the Cardo Edge as the Sena was getting bad reviews similar to what you have found, I even found a design (free on the web for the Cardo on a Neotec 2) to get a 3D printed integrated plastic insert for the helmet printed for about £30, so the Cardo clips on rather than use the sticky pad, really happy with the performance of the Cardo. Keep up the great work guys!!

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yeah sena's are utter garbage in the wet, we have had the cardo packtalk edge now for just over a year and been through some horrendous weather in scotland and they are full voice activated which is great the only downside is the radio function randomly turns on for no reason but you just say hey cardo radio off and job done. the range on them is fantastic got a mile apart from each other before they started to break up voice noises and they re connect soo fast is great though. its been a great series you have done and been great to watch and learnt alot which will come in handy for our next europe tour

Hi. Great videos. I cannot find the link to the Lexin headsets. Best regards. Phil living in France

Agree about the Sena switching off randomly. Only happens maybe once in 7 hours continous use and only when on mesh for us. No crackling tho. They've held up against rain too so far, been out in all sorts. Sena ST1 Spider. I've heard Cardo come with their own problems. I'll look around next time I need too, hopefuly something decent is on the market. About the rolled up hood, if you're not gonna use it off the bike, just get some scissors and cut it off, problem solved.

Enjoyed following your trip, try interphone intercoms ucom 16 is good and ip67 😊 best boots i have had are Daytona's not cheep but waterproof, comfy & even get them with a lift in the heel if you are short😂

Spray 3M Scotchguard over your jackets, riding pants and boots before you leave for the trip, works a treat! 👍🏍️🇿🇦

Great European tour, really enjoyed watching it. Inspired the Mrs and i to sell the Bonnies and get some Tiger 900s. Off to Preston beach in Devon on them at the weekend 😊😊

The only waterproof gear I’ve had is the Rukka. It’s expensive but it works. The jackets have the neck piece which goes up high and into the helmet making a waterproof seal. Enjoyed watching your trip guys 🙌🏻🙌🏻

The French Telepeage or the Italian Telepass and other similar services usually charge €2/month if only used for one country (say France) or €4 if also activated for other European countries (Spain, Italy, Portugal). You only get charged the admin fee on the months you're using it and the toll gets charged directly to your card. You'll have to pay an activation fee (one off) of around €15. Worth the price whether you're riding (less faffing with gloves etc.) or driving a RHD car.

Hello, nice channel you have, very genuine, workers class people enjoying traveling on bikes, you show it like it is and that’s very inspiring. Keep up the good work and looking for your next adventure. Cheers from Portugal ( José ).

Goretex laminated textiles are a game changer. I bought Klim Carlsbad which were the most cost effective at the time at about £1200 two years ago. They have never leaked in about 20k miles, and combined with the occasional use of a heated vest, transform winter riding. Best money I have ever spent t on bike gear. Its no fun when you are piss wet through and freezing. I was always very cynical of manufacturers that claimed 100% waterproof boots and gloved, but the goretex equipment I bought at the same time as my suit has been perfect. Definitely worth the expense, from a tight fisted Scot!

Thank for the vid. It is nice to see you again. Even Rich got a haircut :) Thanks for the explaining on the intercom system. am planning to buy one. But have hasitations about a system that is outside the helmet. Because in some country's it is illegal to attached anything on the helmet.

Not sure if it's a camera system for the tolls. Was told that there are pressure pads, a motorbike shows up at a certain weight with cars and lorries costing more. When a vehicle follows too closely the pressure pad assumes another vehicle is trying to sneak through. If it was a camera reading number plates that would need access to countries motor vehicle data base system within seconds. Enjoyed your vids and glad you had a decent adventure.

Love the videos. Just a reminder regarding posting the audio/video equipment you use. Your audio is really good so I’m curious how you route the mics or what you do to get the quality audio.

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Loved the whole series, it was really great to come along with you both. Oh dear... I feel like a bit of a lightweight as I have only managed 6,000 miles so far this year. In my defence, I only ride in the UK at the moment and also was not able to ride at all during September, so a week in Yorkshire had to be postponed. I promise to try harder in 2024. Japan is definitely on my bucket list, probably autumn 2025. I also want to get to Norway sooner rather than later.

A very enjoyable watch. Having done a similar trip in October this year we felt almost like we were travelling with you. Agree about the textiles, we both wear Oxford Mondial and can't fault them. Our boots got soaked a couple of times and wet feet can really spoil the day. Africa is a great trip, we went to Morocco in 2017, one of our best tours. India is a real eye opener, we rode around on a 350 Enfield. Keep posting, we are hooked!

Hey guys! I'm a big fan of your adventures. While my channel is on the smaller side, currently focused on exploring the UK, your content has inspired me to expand my horizons and embark on adventures abroad. I recently took a trip to Wales, where I faced near-constant rain, and it added a unique twist to my journey. Im looking forward to your next adventure. Keep up the good work. 👍

Sadly, I have to agree about the Senna problems; I must have spent a fortune on Senna gear. Both my Schuberth and Shoei helmets have a built in Senna solution and heavy rain has really messed them up; from constant crackling to complete failure. I have a cheapo Freedconn system on my HJC, which to date has not had any problems. I look forward to seeing your results

Enjoyed and brought back memories. Rode to spain last month. Took toll roads purely like you for the time factor. Next time I will allow more time to enjoy the ride. 👍🏻

Need to get you over to Ireland next year...the Wild Atlantic Way! I'm with you on riding all year round..with some heated gear and totally waterproof gear it's a joy! Cheers Steve

Cannot see that link for your review of the Kemimoto vests, is it hidden somewhere as cannot see it in your playlists anywhere ?

Hi guys want a super trip you had what a experience. You have sprint of ture adventurers. I have a question if I may ask please the satnav app you was using looked great with full colour display with great graphics . Please could you tell which one that was please. I am going on adventure next year to Australia & will be riding from Brisbane to cairns & cooktown next year . Where Christopher Columbus stopped to repair his ship . & back so need to get bike fit for that for sure . Yes get out on your bikes & explore the world . 🌎 look forward to your next adventure guys . LOVE LIVE LAUGHT LOTS & LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL & JUST SENT IT .

Which SENA in perticular did you have problems with?

The only problem is work get in the way I am with you two just love to ride my bike and my Africa twin is such a good bike are you going to the ABR next year?

Did you not have a Tyre Weld Tin - My bike has spokes but they are Tubeless.

i have a Frech wife and have commuted to Rouen for around 26 years and have neve had that issue at a toll - I think its the pressure pads but tbh most Northern French people are not that agrressive so and dont move so close but then again Im quite fast to go through - and again Cardo are much better than Senna - 0 issues in 5 yers you really need to try them - and you guys are ace I really like your videos much more based and normal 👍

What do you guys do for a living which permits long spells to travel ?

Really enjoyed you videos. Looking forward to the next adventure! A motorway badge for Europe is a good idea. Offers on at the moment for a free 12 month période. Also, you pay 2€ a month only when you use the badge. If you don't use the motorway, you don't pay.

Hi to both of you. I will have to defend the toll roads a little. Yes they are pricey but in France we don't pay road tax. What you will notice about the toll roads is no litter, good road surface, no shredded lorry tyres waiting to trip you up and very few vehicles on them . If you ever need a stop off in central France for the night or want to know how we ended up living here just pm me. My other half and I now have a reasonable understanding how to get the best from french travel. Looking forward to your next adventure, ride safe

Great video and series. One question, and one suggestion. What video editing software do you use, and do you use a laptop or phone to edit when on the tour? And my suggestion for a Toll Tag is Bip-and-Go. I did 6000k through France, Spain and Portugal in September and didnt stop once at the toll gates. All charges went direct to my bank account. Thanks again guys. Ride safe.

Oh don’t get me started on SENA headsets, we recently got the SENA ST1 Spider Mesh intercom Best word for it is CRAP! It cuts out, sound level extremely poor. We tried Cardo.. even worse , it has a hard time with accents and freaks out!! Don’t waste your money . Best SENA is the entry level SENA S3 their cheapest intercom it works the best, downside you can’t charge while using it!! It’s a mission trying to find a decent intercom that does what it’s supposed to do. Thanks for all your good advise.. safe travels

Nice Q&A , were next year ?

Hi not sure if it's been mentioned already, but you can buy waterproof socks, they are not cheap, but deffo do the business

Great video and good to hear your thoughts. We used cardo packtalk bold on our Italy trip last year and they worked brilliantly. Never ran out of charge and great quality, rode through some proper storms too so I know they're watertight. 1000's of miles of using them now and no issues at all. I took wolf gear on the trip which stood up to the NC500 the year before but just leaked in heavy rain on this trip. I've since invested in Richa Goretex which was cheaper to buy from Germany weirdly. Lastly boots I have alpinestars goretex touring boots and they never let a drop in, I highly recommend them and you know they'll be good in a crash too

Who's the good looking guy with the fresh haircut and beard trim? 🤔 Spot on with the Oxford stuff, I've used so many of their products over the years, my textile suit is an Oxford advanced series, very warm and very waterproof! ☔I have loved this touring Europe series, you peeps are inspirational to say the least! Very well done, I look forward to the next series!! 😍best regards, Dennis.

Thanks for that 👏, have you both traveled Scotland?

Would you suggest Cardo over Sena?

8k I only managed over a year only in the UK, as December had a canary tour trip and march a thailand motorcycle trip but pre covid I was a 20k a year biker too,love the channel and you guys cheers

I bought a Vignette on the return, wish I'd bought one going, Swiss towns are a bastardo to get through - traffic lights overload

Thanks guys 😃😃 Is the bikes your only transport ?