Probably… because we are swearing, smoking, drinking and don’t really give a fly. Not politically correct either. We are just two pals who rides and share the stories. Also probably… we don’t fit global narrative 😁 But if you’re happy, then we’re happy twice! | Mike

@@2T2R2 You have just described me and my brother when we go touring lol keep up the great vids guys Hope to meet up one day on a trip.

You feeling OK Mate? Need glasses or anything? |Art

@@2T2R2 Nope, they are sloped at the front so the pillion can angle their legs down for the foot pegs. Yes they are symetrical so you can mount them how you like. However, with the panniers mounted the correct way it aids air flow. What was that you were saying about glasses...lol

I mount them the way I do because that way they align better with the line of the exhaust and seat. It just works better for me. And let's be honest, do you really need to worry about airflow when the bike is doing 47hp and my avarage speed while touring is 30mph? Well... I'm personally not worried about that at all |Art

@@2T2R2 At the end of the day you mount them how you like it is your bike. If you just potter around and never take a pillion. It is your needs you have to suit not mine. The less power you have the more important air flow is. For example I used to have a 2015 Honda Forza scooter to get to work,15 bhp. I was mocked by a colleague because I had spent the money and bought the genuine Honda box and he had bought a far cheaper one. Anyway the Forza Box is sculptured the cheaper box while a good make was not. We had a race down the motorway. Once we got over 65 mph my bike started to pull away. His top speed was 5 mph slower than mine. We swapped boxes then his bike was faster than mine. For a short commute to work I suggest the fuel consumption difference would be minimal. However, for a 40 mile blast down the motorway I suggest you would notice it. Also the worse the aerodynamics the more you are affected by cross winds. A high performance motorbike can just power through poor aerodynamics, however it is still affected by crosswinds. If you look at the top box on my old scooter you can see the aerodynamic design rather than just a slab of plastic on the back. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orF8obZpmqzednU.html

@@2T2R2 At the end of the day you mount them how you like it is your bike. If you just potter around and never take a pillion. It is your needs you have to suit not mine. The less power you have the more important air flow is. For example I used to have a 2015 Honda Forza scooter to get to work,15 bhp. I was mocked by a colleague because I had spent the money and bought the genuine Honda box and he had bought a far cheaper one. Anyway the Forza Box is sculptured the cheaper box while a good make was not. We had a race down the motorway. Once we got over 65 mph my bike started to pull away. His top speed was 5 mph slower than mine. We swapped boxes then his bike was faster than mine. For a short commute to work I suggest the fuel consumption difference would be minimal. However, for a 40 mile blast down the motorway I suggest you would notice it. Also the worse the aerodynamics the more you are affected by cross winds. A high performance motorbike can just power through poor aerodynamics, however it is still affected by crosswinds. If you look at the top box on my old scooter you can see the aerodynamic design rather than just a slab of plastic on the back. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orF8obZpmqzednU.html

Hiya! Did a quick test for ya, a 36cm x 25cm laptop fits no problemo, that's a 15 inch I believe. Didn't have a 16 inch laptop, so couldn't check that, sorry 😅 |Artur

Exactly, no fireworks, they just do what they're told to! For me that's ideal :) |Artur

It's just engine oil. From the new bottle obviously 😅 |Artur

Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Last year… we’ve moved, we’ve changed jobs etc. We’ve ridden way less than before. Maybe it’s just not worth putting the same thing again and again here. Lens… yeah, that was fun, but we never pretended anything. That’s why we have less than 200 subs still 😂 Sooner or later we’ll record more. Thank you Duncan for your support! Happy New Year!

@2T2R2 👍Did you move down to the south coast then? Yeah shame your channel didn't take off - but some of us enjoyed what you put out and I'm sure many more would have if they'd found it. If you're ever up in Scarborough area there's a brew or a beer for you. Take care.

Alright… Scarborough. Sounds like a plan! Yep, we’re at southwest coast. Again… sooner or later we gonna do something stupid with cameras on.

Slainte, Rob! The key to NC500 is to make the experience yours! Go off track if you feel like it, camp wherever, don't feel the pressure to follow the brochure, don't go and see the landmarks if you don't feel like it. Fuck it, ride, have fun, have a bottle of wine on the beach, or don't ;) Make it yours and then you'll have a story to tell! |Artur

9053. It is written in the video.

Bless you, Nigel! I always get it confused :/ |Artur

Well first of all... It's an original poncho from Peru, from alpaca wool. It's natural, Eco friendly, it's damn comfy, it keeps the warmth inside, and water outside (yeah, it's water repellent!). It's multifunctional - it's a coat, it's a blanket, it's a pillow, it's a towel, it's a parasol, it's just amazing! If you still don't have one, you need one in your life. You might still not know it, but you need one, believe me ;) |Artur

@@2T2R2 i can see all that and if I was on a Llama in Peru or a camel in Australia it'd be my go to piece of kit, but on a motorbike in Scotland, in the wet and wind it just doesn't do anything. It billows and flaps about letting wind and water through to the other clothes you're wearing. Why not buy an oiled wool Shetland jumper to put under a proper bike jacket?

It’s works for us. We’re not getting wet under in it. If you like jumpers… go for it. We’re just doing it our way. We’re happy. Hope you’re happy. Let’s keep it that way. In the end we’re all bikers. Cheers! | Mike

@@2T2R2 Absolutely. It's always good to see different quirky stuff. I love your humour and optimism.😄👍

I don't remember for sure, but yeah, the silencer was probably removed at some point 😅 |Artur

Here: ebay.us/p22dw0

All of them! 😆 |Artur

If it’s working for you, it means making this video was worth it.

Hiya, sure I remember, it's just a simple eBay buy :) search for 'motorcycle heated grips' and 'motorcycle heated seat', and there you go! |Artur

Yeah! Outer Hebrides can be even wilder!

Hi! Thanks for your questions! ;) Mods are mainly cosmetics, painting, wrapping the exhaust, changing the indicators, bar end mirrors... We've also added a heated seat and grips, better solution for our UK weather. Top speed? Hell, no idea, probably around 65mph, hard to tell as the speed on it wasn't the best. It has 5 gears, so that's good as well. Will it fit a taller rider? Well, to be quite honest, I wouldn't recommend it, jumping from a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 back to this, after couple hours my knees started to hurt. Not the best option, but if you're fit and up to a challenge, go for it. Overall it was a great little bike, I kinda miss it sometimes...

Good question! To be honest, I've never tried them with a "backpack" 😅 I'll try that, maybe over the weekend! | Artur

@@2T2R2 Did you ever got around testing this hahaha?

Lol, been a year now, so as you may guessed by now... Not really 😆 Mainly because I only ride myself, never taking any pillions. |Art

Aye, everything's fine! Taking a wee brake to catch some breath ;) also we're waiting for the weather, and generally wanted to take it easy, get some rest and perspective. We'll be back soon, nae bother! ;)

@@2T2R2 🤣☀️🏍

It's actually PL9051 from GIVI, you are correct, our mistake. I've chosen these ones as they leave the suspension alone, and mount to the frame, not the suspension bolt, which was crucial for me - easier to take off and get back to original look. |Artur

Thanks for your confirmation 👍. Yes it is difficult to balance practical storage -vs- maintaining original look of the bike. My task is more difficult as I will be getting a top box that fix 2 helmets 😅 - hopefully these panniers may smoothen the looks of the chunky top box 😂.

Oh Mate, that's going to be tricky... Can't even imagine how chunky will that top box be 😅 drop us a photo on Insta when it's done 😉 |Artur

Buy CARDO… we have Bold and Edge. There’s simply nothing better. You can buy DUO pack for two, so it’s a bit cheaper. Worth every penny. EDGE has improved battery life and noise cancellation. | Mike

@@2T2R2 thanks appreciate your advice 👍

No worries. Seriously… do go cheap. Better pay good and be happy with CARDO.

And living by the sea. (or within seven miles of it apparently)

Glad to help!

Thank you so much for your memory, that's amazing! Have a lovely family Christmas and a Happy New Year 🥰

🤣 well there are three keys in this set, so I could have 😆 but on the other hand what if you found it? 😯 | Artur

If I found it I wouldn't take all your tp. I'm not a monster🫠

Yep, we did. | Mike

Thanks! Those are “DNA Monster” 18 inches high and 1.5 inch thick. Bought on eBay. Enough if you want to hide all wires inside (electrical and hydraulic). I’m 6 feet tall and they’re perfect. I had 16 inches for a week that a big difference. Maybe we should make a video about it 🤔 | Mike

@@2T2R2 thanks for the reply, would love some of those on my RK. A video about them would be awesome!!

Will do! If you riding Milwaukee Eight watch the “Catch Can” episode.

Better late then never 🤓 | Mike

@@2T2R2 as much as I can dig the post apocalyptic, nuclear waste land look.. it is nice to see autumn colours!

Bownjourno to meet ya m8, best comment, cheerio!

Thanks! You can always watch some of our older videos, but we do promise to keep them coming! And also, like once someone very wise said: "Life without homour is just eh" or something, I don't know, I'm not too good at those internet quotes. |Artur

Hi Kyle, the front is the same, the rear is a bit bigger, beeing 140 instead of stock 130, the exact model is 14070 18 67H TL |Artur

@@2T2R2 thanks really appreciate the response and info. Will definitely be putting these on her in the new year. Ride safe

I was a bit sceptical at first with the Bridgestones (don't know why), but after just couple of miles I was bought! Yeah, that stock Pirelli went above and beyond, but the funny story is that they were perfectly fine, and all of the sudden they went down very badly, very quickly... Oh well, I'm on them BT46s and never looking back! ;) |Artur

@@2T2R2 Hey how are the BT46s holding up? I keep coming back to them for my 1980 Xj650. My bike currently has an old Chen Shing tire on the front and Kenda Kruz on the back. I'm a little worried the BT46 might give it a look I don't really want. I like the tires that look a little more "off road" even though they might not be. Also worried how the BT46 would handle grave/dirt roads and some rocks (I ride it into the woods to go somewhere). Hard to find any good reviews talking about how they handle that stuff. Thanks!

The tires are keeping up perfectly, the performance is still there, they've never let me down. I personally wouldn't go offroad with them BT46's, I don't think they're meant for that kind of a job. Also if you wouldn't like the look, that's not exactly the tire you should go for. But that's just my opinion! |Artur

Naaaah… we’re just two pals (not gay) enjoying good rubber. If those are good, why not to spread the word. | Mike

@@2T2R2 keeping enjoying in a guy ish way

Dr Jules 💪🏻

I was thinking about it yesterday | Mike