Post by: apage16 on 15 August 2014, 10:55:06 pm
I went on a little 4000 mile trip on my Fazer this summer. And, as some of you may have become accustomed to, I recorded it with many cameras!
Here's a little taster of what's to come.
http://youtu.be/yC4rty7FJyE (http://youtu.be/yC4rty7FJyE)
It would be great to get a few more subscribers on the channel, so if you like it, please do feel free to like the video and give me a sub for up to the minute video action!!
Cheers fellows!
Post by: mickvp on 16 August 2014, 12:31:46 am
Post by: kitcrazy on 16 August 2014, 09:08:40 am
Post by: Phil on 16 August 2014, 10:30:57 am
A few off the beaten track roads as well by the look of it, my favourite type of touring.
Nice choice of music to go with it, Spanish guitar- did you go to Spain as well? Guess I'll have to wait. So often people put up videos of whatever accompanied by their favourite type of music which isn't everyones type, so they stop watching.
Post by: darrsi on 16 August 2014, 11:40:58 am
I work in the film industry so can really appreciate the effort that you've put into that short trailer alone.
Very nicely done fella, and also a great advert for the bike. ;)
Post by: rodyork on 17 August 2014, 12:48:02 pm
will you be doing a complete film?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 August 2014, 01:47:05 pm
You're movies and clips get better with each new one, can I see a new career in the making?
Knowing you're a musician as well, I wondered if the soundtrack on that was your own composition too? Seems like a logical progression.
Would you mind if I share this on another forum?
Post by: darrsi on 17 August 2014, 02:30:22 pm
Excellent taster, can't wait for the rest Andy!
You're movies and clips get better with each new one, can I see a new career in the making?
Knowing you're a musician as well, I wondered if the soundtrack on that was your own composition too? Seems like a logical progression.
Would you mind if I share this on another forum?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-F42_ypGQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-F42_ypGQ)
Post by: apage16 on 17 August 2014, 05:37:44 pm
In answer to the questions...
Phil, Spain will be featuring about mid way.
Darrsi, cheers for the appreciation, and it I did seriously consider trying the gruff voiceover effect "This summer, one man....."
Rodyork, It'll be more of a series to start with, but no reason why I can't compile an all in one movie version at the end for those who have enough popcorn!
Nick, Thanks a lot! I'm glad there's obvious improvement and I would LOVE the idea of this being the full time job! The Music is indeed mine (cheers Darrsi for the youtube post, good background knowledge there!). And PLEASE do share the trailer where ever and however you feel like!
I'm almost done with episode 1. The longest (by far) ride of my entire life!!
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 August 2014, 06:11:12 pm
Well, if you want someone to come along on your travels and film you from another bike, don't hesitate to ask! :lol
Post by: apage16 on 21 August 2014, 10:25:06 pm
Next time I'm in the UK, or you find yourself in northern Germany, it's a date!
Post by: apage16 on 21 August 2014, 10:26:46 pm
I think I am a contender for longest ride on a Fazer 600.
Maybe in the running for sorest arse too!
Enjoy!
€urotour Ep. 1 "The Longest Ride": http://youtu.be/MtNDUEtPW08 (http://youtu.be/MtNDUEtPW08)
Post by: slimwilly on 22 August 2014, 07:01:56 am
Long trips can be fun, also can get to you,, i will still do them if need be, i guess your mistake was leaving too late in the day,,getr out of bed and go 4 or 5 in the morning.
I just crossed Germany, roadworks and rain storms,France too,,messes it up a bit,
continue my friend,, having a laugh here.
Bill
Post by: apage16 on 23 August 2014, 06:29:54 pm
ANYWAY, here's Episode 2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGX7OHjPK3Q&feature=youtu.be (http://youtu.be/iGX7OHjPK3Q)
Enjoy!!
Post by: apage16 on 21 October 2014, 03:00:13 am
Been a little slack on this, but here are a few more episodes from the summers trip "There and back, via some places"
E3: https://youtu.be/WtQF9JAbW9I
E4: https://youtu.be/ZtrI50sP-sE
E5: https://youtu.be/WjV6kpr9cKQ
E6: https://youtu.be/5TzYfKdm8SQ
And finally...
E7: https://youtu.be/4l5UCT4wLbM
Which brings you up to date.
Plenty more still to come though!
I could really use a few more subscribers, so if you enjoy the work, please do feel free to wear the subscribe and like buttons out!
Cheers folks!
Keep riding safe.
Andy.
Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 21 October 2014, 07:31:45 am
Post by: apage16 on 21 October 2014, 07:35:14 am
Post by: papercutout on 21 October 2014, 10:44:10 pm
I think I am a contender for longest ride on a Fazer 600.
I did from here (Oxford) to about an hour south of Oslo in 48 hours. That's about 1200 miles. I hope your arse wasn't as sore as mine when I got there! I had to shift my weight about every 5 minutes by that time. I rode from Oxford (6pm) Dover, Calais (arrived about 1am) to Antwerp (slept), then Munster, Hamburg, Puttgarden, Copenhagen (midnight, slept), Gothenburg, Rudskogen in Norway, by 6pm. Including meeting my mate in Gothenburg, and going shopping for our week of camping!
Then home via Wiesbaden for a week (sprocket and chain change), then Paris for 3 days. Approx 3500 miles, over 2000 of which without satnav, some without a wallet and only Danish Kroner! It rained from England to Hamburg too, which is a bloody long way! I feel your pain in Ep 1!
Where are you in North Germany? Road trips are fun - if I can afford it, I'm going to do similar again next year, but go lots of other countries - I'd like to go to Poland, East Germany would be good, Austria/Switzerland, Italy, maybe even further!
I've going to watch all your episodes now :D
My beast:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/q85/p417x417/10570452_10152707721063755_7847951107212613877_n.jpg?oh=085efc1f292780909cc7073e8a8423d4&oe=54BCFC6B&__gda__=1420918868_f5cb9f4463cdb029f688d0a9a9a6d8c0)
(http://[url=https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/q85/p417x417/10570452_10152707721063755_7847951107212613877_n.jpg?oh=085efc1f292780909cc7073e8a8423d4&oe=54BCFC6B&__gda__=1420918868_f5cb9f4463cdb029f688d0a9a9a6d8c0]https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/q85/p417x417/10570452_10152707721063755_7847951107212613877_n.jpg?oh=085efc1f292780909cc7073e8a8423d4&oe=54BCFC6B&__gda__=1420918868_f5cb9f4463cdb029f688d0a9a9a6d8c0[/url])
Post by: mickvp on 21 October 2014, 11:03:20 pm
Post by: apage16 on 22 October 2014, 07:49:02 am
It sounds like my arse was just the same as yours. For stretches of miles at a time i was gripping the tank with my knees and half standing on the pegs to hover my poor arse off the seat! And that was with an inflatable seat cover thingy!
Hope you enjoy(ed) the rest of the episodes. Another new one coming today....
Post by: apage16 on 22 October 2014, 07:51:10 am
Well I already subscribe as you probably know. ill spread the word on another forum I use for you though if you dont mind Andy?
Thank you kindly Mick, and by all means please do spread the word! I've had many (very gratefully received) comments about how I ought to have more subscribers lately. Which is really good as it shows I must be doing something right! But sadly the numbers don't seem to reflect the sentiment!
Ta!
Post by: mickvp on 22 October 2014, 08:19:02 am
http://www.detailingnation.com/showthread.php?8566 (http://www.detailingnation.com/showthread.php?8566)
Post by: apage16 on 22 October 2014, 08:37:18 am
Job done fella :thumbup
[url]http://www.detailingnation.com/showthread.php?8566[/url] ([url]http://www.detailingnation.com/showthread.php?8566[/url])
Mick, you're a gent! Thanks! :thumbup
Post by: apage16 on 22 October 2014, 08:39:00 am
Episode 8. Cruising to Tarragona. Beautiful spanish roads and moody music.
http://youtu.be/7hvwKjyJrUI?list=UUr-EH8cI93eySvK922FLQEg (http://youtu.be/7hvwKjyJrUI?list=UUr-EH8cI93eySvK922FLQEg)
Thanks folks!
Post by: pilgo on 22 October 2014, 06:47:46 pm
got me in the mood to get on the bike and get away,sadly seems a long time till my 2 weeks off next september and my planned 10 day tour of northumberland and scotland :'(
Post by: papercutout on 22 October 2014, 11:35:44 pm
Wow Papercutout, That's an epic trip. And you did it with less wind protection than I had! Hat's off to you!
It sounds like my arse was just the same as yours. For stretches of miles at a time i was gripping the tank with my knees and half standing on the pegs to hover my poor arse off the seat! And that was with an inflatable seat cover thingy!
Hope you enjoy(ed) the rest of the episodes. Another new one coming today....
I did have a screen on the bike, it's hard to make out in the pic, but it is there! But yes, it's not much fun by that stage is it? I'd slow down to about 75/80mph and just stand upright for about 30s, that helps too. Probably got some odd looks in Sweden! I'll look into one of those seat covers for next time, that and probably limit my mileage to 400-500 per day! How long did your roadtrip take and were you riding daily?
Got any pics of the complete bike?
Post by: Dead Eye on 23 October 2014, 01:40:04 pm
Post by: midden on 24 October 2014, 12:11:12 am
Post by: apage16 on 24 October 2014, 12:15:40 am
I couldn't fill the jerry can with tax free fuel, Midden, because it was already full from the previous fill up! What kind of plonker would carry an empty jerry can past a petrol station!? :p
Post by: midden on 24 October 2014, 01:35:25 am
Post by: apage16 on 29 October 2014, 10:04:24 am
Here's a couple of pics of the bike, 'Polly' all loaded up on the trip:
I kept it quite light, and the small front fairing REALLY helped to keep cool in the heat!
Post by: apage16 on 29 October 2014, 10:07:19 am
Here's Episode 9 of this € - saga for your enjoyment!
Above all else, the bike just continues to run perfectly with not a single hiccup! Same can't be said about my navigation...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFWWcVzVKGE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFWWcVzVKGE)
Feel free to post elsewhere, share, comment, make fun, anything goes!
Post by: pilgo on 29 October 2014, 05:17:43 pm
listening to LED ZEPPLIN/MOTHERSHIP at the moment,but when thats finished,im back to watch part 9 8)
and i subscribed to you the other night on
Post by: apage16 on 29 October 2014, 05:27:04 pm
Led Zep to Andy Man Cam. I'm honoured.
Post by: papercutout on 29 October 2014, 06:56:45 pm
I'm impressed at how minimal you kept your luggage as well! Obviously no tent! How long were you on the road for? I was away for 3 weeks. Carried food and water with me too.
Really feeling for you at the end of that episode too! Looks WARM too. Kevlar jeans just aren't breathable enough for Spanish weather!
Post by: apage16 on 29 October 2014, 07:17:51 pm
Only 1 pair of pants and a spare t shirt though!
Post by: papercutout on 29 October 2014, 08:35:22 pm
Just looked at some of your old posts - do you still have your bike, or did you sell up?
Post by: pilgo on 29 October 2014, 09:35:19 pm
well,you did mention a bad smell in the last video !! :lol
Post by: apage16 on 30 October 2014, 12:07:28 pm
Did I say SPARE pants, I meant the ones I was wearing. 4 days before they really needed a wrinse. (Old one, but a good one. Like the pants...)
Post by: apage16 on 06 November 2014, 12:28:40 pm
Had some issues with my Tutoro Chain oiler, so I had to go shopping. With questionable success...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4LpejfSYG0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4LpejfSYG0)
Post by: mickvp on 06 November 2014, 02:53:29 pm
What happened to 10, did I miss one?
Post by: apage16 on 06 November 2014, 03:59:00 pm
That WAS Episode 10.
HERE's 11!! :lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY0L91kAw8I&feature=gp-n-y&google_comment_id=z13yfzkwssmbuhrfq22eyf4axw2kurdu0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY0L91kAw8I&feature=gp-n-y&google_comment_id=z13yfzkwssmbuhrfq22eyf4axw2kurdu0)
They were supposed to be one, but got too long. So it became a 2 part mini-drama!
Post by: mickvp on 06 November 2014, 04:44:13 pm
Post by: apage16 on 06 November 2014, 04:46:45 pm
Thats a clerical error on my part! The relevant members of the team will be sacked. :wall
Post by: apage16 on 09 November 2014, 04:17:49 pm
Post by: papercutout on 10 November 2014, 12:48:23 pm
Post by: apage16 on 10 November 2014, 02:48:59 pm
So it just wouldn't maintain a steady and useable flow. I might stretch to a proper scottoiler in the future. But for now it's chain wax and cleaning! Hopefully the next bike will be shaft drive! My knees are getting too old for chain oiling!!
Post by: papercutout on 12 November 2014, 12:47:47 am
I got my scottoiler second hand from ebay. Mounting it somewhere subtle was the trickiest bit of the operation. It's still not perfect, but works well, and I've not had to adjust my chain once yet.
Post by: apage16 on 14 November 2014, 11:54:17 am
You don't come across as at all old!
I got my scottoiler second hand from ebay. Mounting it somewhere subtle was the trickiest bit of the operation. It's still not perfect, but works well, and I've not had to adjust my chain once yet.
I suppose I'm not THAT old. Just a smidge over half way to retirement! I guess I'm just lazy!
I might keep my eye out for a second hand one. I hate adjusting the chain almost as much as I hate putting more fuel in!
Post by: apage16 on 14 November 2014, 11:56:03 am
This one was an amazing ride along a spectacular road through northern Spain. Best thing is that I took a wrong turn so I found it completely by accident!
Bit of a nod to the 90's computer game ROAD RASH too. I was chasing some locals and it made me think about my misspent youth!
€-Tour, E13 ~ Chasing Locals In The Spanish Mountains! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7THoatBzUdI#ws)
EDIT: bugger, I've cocked up the thumbnail again! I assure you, this is Episode 13!!
EDIT EDIT: Should be fixed now! Sorry!
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 November 2014, 12:39:21 pm
Enjoying it so far, although I'm a bit behind on watching them all - I will catch up, honest!
Post by: apage16 on 14 November 2014, 12:41:08 pm
You'd better hurry up, there's at least another 6 in the tank and I want to get them all out before Christmas!!
:lol
Post by: apage16 on 14 November 2014, 06:13:13 pm
Here's a cheeky sneak preview.
This is Episode 14. It's a snappy short one, but such a great little stretch of road that it was simply too good not to include in the series!
It's not public yet, so this is a Foc-U exclusive!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScE3c8HhDvY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScE3c8HhDvY)
Post by: apage16 on 24 November 2014, 08:59:18 am
A quick drive through Valencia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-EgfXImMwk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-EgfXImMwk)
Post by: papercutout on 25 November 2014, 12:07:17 am
I've just got back from Barcelona, 20 degree's during the day, at the end of November. Ice covered bike in the airport back here in the UK, 100 miles of freezing fog home. Not such an enjoyable ending!
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 November 2014, 03:26:47 am
I spent a lot of the first episodes with a growing niggle of, "hang on a minute, what's the point?!" Then got to the bit where you stayed with your uncle; ahhhhh! But I can't help but think that much of the journey seemed like a bit of a chore, covering all the mileage and only stopping for fuel and to overnight. I guess you had time constraints that made this necessary, which was a shame, cos I kept thinking, "go off the beaten track, go and feckin explore somewhere, go to an interesting museum, spend a day in a historic city, what the hell are (aren't) you doing!??" :lol
But you managed to keep me watching, cos quite clearly, you are totally off your rocker :)
The other thing I got to thinking (so now that's two thoughts, so I'll have to have a lie down) was, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a camera mounted higher up, perhaps on some kind of vertical pole, and pointing a bit sideways, to catch some of the scenery a bit more? Hmmmm, could be worth a try?
Anyway, thanks for keeping me entertained for a day of my enforced six weeks off with bugger all to do - still got two weeks to go, how about another 30 or so episodes? :D
Post by: apage16 on 25 November 2014, 10:03:04 am
Looking good mate! I definitely think I'll let you know when I'm heading through Europe next year, to see if you want to meet up/join! Really surprised btw - you said 'have some Spanishy music', I shazam'd it, and you came up. Totally unexpected!
I've just got back from Barcelona, 20 degree's during the day, at the end of November. Ice covered bike in the airport back here in the UK, 100 miles of freezing fog home. Not such an enjoyable ending!
Definitely mate! I'm just not getting out enough lately. Partly because of the same weather here in Hamburg as you're having back home. Although chances of snow here are more like 98%!!
So do let me know if you're swinging through. I'd really like to get a ride home in the Spring too. A few bike meets on the 'wrong' side of the road would be the icing on the cake!
And yeah, I try to use my own music as much as possible. I started doing that before the bike videos, but steadily trying to make them symbiotic.
Post by: apage16 on 25 November 2014, 10:08:36 am
Well, actually managed to get fully up to date today. Enjoyed the mountain road bits especially and I'm totally in agreement, mountains are great places to be!
I spent a lot of the first episodes with a growing niggle of, "hang on a minute, what's the point?!" Then got to the bit where you stayed with your uncle; ahhhhh! But I can't help but think that much of the journey seemed like a bit of a chore, covering all the mileage and only stopping for fuel and to overnight. I guess you had time constraints that made this necessary, which was a shame, cos I kept thinking, "go off the beaten track, go and feckin explore somewhere, go to an interesting museum, spend a day in a historic city, what the hell are (aren't) you doing!??" :lol
But you managed to keep me watching, cos quite clearly, you are totally off your rocker :)
The other thing I got to thinking (so now that's two thoughts, so I'll have to have a lie down) was, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a camera mounted higher up, perhaps on some kind of vertical pole, and pointing a bit sideways, to catch some of the scenery a bit more? Hmmmm, could be worth a try?
Anyway, thanks for keeping me entertained for a day of my enforced six weeks off with bugger all to do - still got two weeks to go, how about another 30 or so episodes? :D
Wow! Thats a lot of viewing Nick! Thanks for taking the time! More episodes are forthcoming. I've got so much footage it's sick! It's going to be at least another 5 just to get back to Hamburg!
You're absolutely right though. The trip could have been SO much more fulfilling, but sadly I misjudged the distance to cover vs the time that I had. This should really have been a months trip, or 2 separate adventures! Still, you live and learn.
The camera on a pole trick actually makes an appearance in the next episode as it happens!
Hope it continues to curb your boredom! Meanwhile, have you seen any of The Gentleman Bikers videos? He rides a Fazer 400 Naked. Very similar sense of humour to me. I really enjoy his videos.
http://www.youtube.com/user/GentlemanBikerVlog (http://www.youtube.com/user/GentlemanBikerVlog)
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 November 2014, 10:32:14 am
The camera on a pole trick actually makes an appearance in the next episode as it happens!
Hope it continues to curb your boredom! Meanwhile, have you seen any of The Gentleman Bikers videos? He rides a Fazer 400 Naked. Very similar sense of humour to me. I really enjoy his videos.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/GentlemanBikerVlog[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/GentlemanBikerVlog[/url])
Not surprised you thought of the camera-on-a-stick trick - there are a few vids out there where people have done it to good effect, so I'll look forward to your results :)
If I ever get around to doing a trip that's worth filming, I think it's something I'll try. I've been struggling to find a good way to mount my cheap little camera higher up, but then realised that well, actually, I'd still be catching a lot of footage of hedges etc, even with it helmet mounted.
You've done really well with all the editing stuff, not sure I could ever get to that level. A lot of work has obviously gone into it, to good effect. That's the other thing that keeps me watching, as we can all just bolt a camera on, lop out a few bits and pieces and lob it on YT (well, unless you go by the moniker of red98 that is :rollin :pokefun).
Not sure I want to watch someone riding a Fazer 400 whilst naked though :eek :lol
Post by: apage16 on 28 November 2014, 09:57:34 am
The camera on a pole trick actually makes an appearance in the next episode as it happens!
Hope it continues to curb your boredom! Meanwhile, have you seen any of The Gentleman Bikers videos? He rides a Fazer 400 Naked. Very similar sense of humour to me. I really enjoy his videos.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/GentlemanBikerVlog[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/GentlemanBikerVlog[/url])
Not surprised you thought of the camera-on-a-stick trick - there are a few vids out there where people have done it to good effect, so I'll look forward to your results :)
If I ever get around to doing a trip that's worth filming, I think it's something I'll try. I've been struggling to find a good way to mount my cheap little camera higher up, but then realised that well, actually, I'd still be catching a lot of footage of hedges etc, even with it helmet mounted.
You've done really well with all the editing stuff, not sure I could ever get to that level. A lot of work has obviously gone into it, to good effect. That's the other thing that keeps me watching, as we can all just bolt a camera on, lop out a few bits and pieces and lob it on YT (well, unless you go by the moniker of red98 that is :rollin :pokefun ).
Not sure I want to watch someone riding a Fazer 400 whilst naked though :eek :lol
Cheers Nick, really appreciate it. I've always enjoyed stuff like this, so it's a bit of a lifelong labour of love! I definitely studied the wrong thing at university...
Post by: apage16 on 28 November 2014, 09:59:03 am
Stop hassling me! Here's the next episode!
I went crazy with a new camera angle in this one, and then turned into a PiP whore!
Prepare to be visually overstimulated!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuYWUu2rAHU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuYWUu2rAHU)
Post by: apage16 on 10 December 2014, 11:49:54 am
But here is the next instalment.
The journey to, and arrival in the beautiful Medieval Hilltop town of Morella.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfVhkK_CjZg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfVhkK_CjZg)
As ever, likes, shares, further postings, comments, jibes, piss-takings and maybe even the odd compliment are all very readily received!
Cheers!
Post by: apage16 on 19 December 2014, 06:46:42 pm
Here's 18.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnPZ6V30ajo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnPZ6V30ajo)
Post by: apage16 on 19 December 2014, 06:47:41 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN5oiUECpt8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN5oiUECpt8)
Number 20 is currently browning off nicely in the oven...
Post by: apage16 on 06 January 2015, 12:19:57 pm
In this episode, the bad weather catches up with me as I head north...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DimbDeJJ32c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DimbDeJJ32c)
Post by: apage16 on 06 January 2015, 12:21:00 pm
Shame I didn't take any REAL waterproofs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_0lA4yjAno (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_0lA4yjAno)
Post by: Exupnut on 06 January 2015, 04:08:12 pm