I completed a 6 week solo motorcycle trip through 21 countries covering 6500 miles, camping for 1/3 of the time, this year which has resulted in some lessons learned, thoughts and observations that I thought would be useful to share.
I really enjoyed my journey, various first world trials and tribulations, encountering varied weather, roads, scenery, architecture and people along the way.
As this was my first solo “Big trip”, camping for the first time since I was a teenager, and first time “vlogging” I have learned much
Hoping you can “Like” the video, as this does help the channel.
Nick
CB500X 2022 model, great choice for my journey, no mechanical issues, 3.2 litres per 100 Km average for the journey, Bridgestone AX41 tyres performed well in the dry, wet and on the twisties although due to their knobbly nature added some vibration.
Vango Tryfan 300 (3 person tent)
Sea to Summit Camp Plus Self Inflating Camping Mat
Trekology air bag (topping up mat inflation)
Snugpak Nautilus sleeping bag (Comfort +3 degrees, Low -2)
Scottish silkworm sleeping bag liner
Trekology Aluft pillow
SW-Motech dry bag (60 litres)
Lomo dry bag motorcycle waterproof panniers -soft
Oxford tank bag (need to use rain cover in heavy rain)
Hepco & Becker Tank bars
Rally Raid CB500X 2019-on Engine Guard-RRP 747
R&G Kickstand Shoe-RRP 474
Shad H0CX56SE KIT Side bag holder Fitting kit (check this works with your intended luggage, it did not with mine) – NOTE: I have since changed the rack to Outback Motortek and added a rear rack
Garmin Zumo XT GPS device
Rally Raid Billet Multi-Mount for 12mm (1/2″) Crossbar – part number RRP 643
GoPro Hero 10 (helmet mounted)
Dango Design Gripper Mount for mounting GoPro
Drift Ghost mic (I do not recommend for GoPro) – NOTE: I have since replaced this with Purple Panda
Campark X30 (handlebar mounted)
Cyberlink PowerDirector 365 – video editing
RST textile jacket
RST textile trousers (slight seepage in crutch area in heavy rain)
Frank Thomas Tempest Ride boots
Nolan helmet