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For this trip, I filled the tank whilst on the centre stand to get as much in as possible. The distance from my house was around 185 miles and I still had around 35 miles worth of fuel left when I reached the campsite so a full tank can do around 220 miles even with all the gear I was hauling with me. Thats around 50-55mpg at mostly motorway speeds. My biggest concern with any t100 or t120 is the tubed tyres. For touring, tubed tyres can be frightening if you get a puncture at 60 or 70mph. It happened to me earlier this year on route to the Lake District and the rear tyre deflated instantly and my bike wobbled all over the place next to a lorry on a dual carriage way at 70mph. Thankfully I controlled it and pulled over but once it happens, it’s always in the back of my mind. Everything else about the t100 is fine for touring here and there 🙂 thanks for watching!

@@jannerfox9292 Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

@@KeyserTheRedBeard Hi thanks for watching. Glad you’re enjoying the channel! Interesting question. I think the location is important to consider. For instance, if you’re fairly new to solo camping, staying overnight on a campsite could be a good place to start. That way you’re not so alone it’s daunting as there will likely be other campers around. Safety is the most important thing so if you’re happy a place is safe, you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. Google is great for location reviews too so if you’re looking for inspiration, that’s not a bad place to start. I think being on a campsite is still far enough from being at home to get the solo camping experience 🤙🏻

Glad you enjoyed it. Campsite is, Aberafon Camping and Caravan Site. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Thanks a lot 😀 more to come!

Yeah I got really lucky with sunset and I totally agree! Good for the mind too :) Thanks for watching

Glad you enjoyed it as much as I do! Thanks so much for watching 🤙🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 - long shot - a blue and white Bonneville with camping gear on the back passed me in South Gloucestershire (not far from Malmesbury) on Sunday morning and I wondered if it was you?

@@ianbaines9705 Not this time 🙂 I might venture that way in the future though!

@@Appley81 this made me laugh, thanks for watching 😂 Good luck with your test, keep me posted how you get on 👍🏻

Im still partial to an occasional AirBnB but camping has its positives. Nice! Do you have the T100 or 120? Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 I got a year old T120 black which I will be doing a couple of things with but enjoying it so much lighter than my older bike .👍

@@crumblymal8479 cool! plenty of power in the T120 to haul some camping gear down the road!

Nice, Have fun in the New Forest! Hope the weather holds up 👍🏻

Oh dear, that’s unfortunate. Nearly every time I set off riding in the UK, I have to pull over mid journey to put my waterproofs on. Was nice to have a break from the rain this time 😂 Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

Very true! Thanks for the encouragement 🤙🏻 More to come for sure. Thanks for watching.

@@timinno Travelling solo is growing on me :) Sure can! I was thinking about doing that sometime soon as it happens. Are you mostly interested in my biking gear? Yes I have the Glamster and it’s a great helmet. A little on the tight side now I’ve fitting the freecom device but it’s doable. The retro look is why a chose it. I had the matte grey first but it showed finger prints really bad so exchanged it for a gloss black and so glad I did. I’ll check the size and reply tomorrow. Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 yes, mainly the gear you’re using…what you particularly like, what’s worked and what hasn’t…anything that might be value for money. Good advice on the colour choice! Keep up the great content 😊

@@timinno my helmet size is M (medium) 57-58cm 👍🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 thank you 👍🏻

lol I remember at the time of searching for my next bike, it was rare to find a T100 that’s 6 years old with mileage higher than 4-6k. A lot don’t get used that much. You’re quite right though, these bikes can do a lot more!

@@tiffinhappy9744 it’s fairly good. After several hours I was ready for getting off. The most annoying thing for me on long motorway rides is the wind buffeting so I may install a wind shield soon! Thanks 🤙🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 ok ty

@@lth1072 Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 You're welcome. That tent is a game changer. I'm going to look for a good 2nd hand deal on one. Good luck

@@lth1072 good idea 👍🏻

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@@surfingsteven1624 Steven thank you so much for your reply. That motorbike is art on wheels! Thank you for your wonderful informative video, I have watched two times. Right now I am casualy looking for the same motorbike.

@@GregoryMarston thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your search. The Bonneville is a great machine! Lots of bikes out there though 🤙🏻

Not that I recall, only the campsite owner on arrival 😄 I’m quite happy to be a lone wolf sometime 🤙🏻 thanks for watching!

@@duncanhine898 yeah it’s not a conventional tent for head room etc as you say but the quality is very rugged as it’s made from a canvas which I really like. I’ve tried moto camping with a Coleman 3 man tent in one of my previous videos in France and that was fine too. There’s something nice though about having an awning tied to the bike which I can look at when I’m chilling. Each to their own. I think the rain will run off to either side. Moto camping in rainy weather will always be a damp experience with any tent I think but I see your point. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment 🤙🏻

Nice, thanks for your feedback! I’m going to get myself a liner. I’ve also considered the road kitchen. I use a small camping stove at the moment but I love the idea of cooking alternatively. Did your wingman come with the 2 up right poles for setting up the canopy with out the bike? I keep seeing them used on instagram a lot but my Goose didn’t come with any extra poles.

@@surfingsteven1624 ah the roadkitchen is ace, you will love it! it's only slightly more mess than a gas stove and gives a really fantastic heat. Stuart fillingham has a great video on it in action which is very accurate. I used it this weekend with my family and it just about handled meals for x4 ppl. I haven't seen that re: up right poles but it sounds like a good add on if you cannot have the bike next to you for some reason (ex. camp site rules) i will look into that myself now too! All i need now is the iceman and i'll be a walking marketing campaign for Wingman haha

@@Benwheatleys I’ll put the stove on my Christmas list. Wingman have actually just released some really cool items. Coincidentally, the awning poles I mentioned are now for sale 🙌🏻 it’s nice to find a brand isn’t it that doesn’t cut corners on quality.

@@racheltaylor6578 Nice 👌🏻

Thanks! I appreciate your comment 🤙🏻

Try it now 👍🏻 Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for watching. I think either side is fine and I used a small wooden coaster under the kick stand so that it doesn’t sink into the ground. The bike didn’t budge during my trip so I’d be happy to use that method again 🤙🏻

@@marteriamarterium2564 You could certainly do a 2-up road trip on the T100 but it’s perhaps not the best machine for the job in my opinion. For a one-off shorter trip, why not! But for a touring trip, long distance I would prefer a larger machine. Recently I’ve been looking at something like the Honda Pan European because they’re quite affordable now and will do the miles quite comfortably 2-up with luggage. For solo long distance touring, the T100 is fine. I find with the T100 it’s a good all rounder. It’s never going to be the best for touring, or the fastest, or most nimble machine on 2 wheels but it does everything ok and looks the business 😉 hope that helps! Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 thank you for your answer! it is all i needed to know and keep up the good work! i am new to your channel but I will stay around!

I haven’t noticed that before, yikes! I won’t do that again 😂 Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

Thank you! Will do!

The pack definitely rolls up smaller with use. After my recent trip away I noticed the pack is significantly smaller than it was in this video 👍🏻

@surfingsteven1624 on my 2011 monster 796 storage spot,that takes a lot of room plus I've seen other videos on this tent. Saddle bags on my bike looks off🙄

I actually use a wooden coaster underneath the kick stand so it doesn’t sink into the grass 👍🏻

Yeah the weather turned out great. Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😁 great tips! Enjoy your camping too and thanks for leaving a comment 👍🏻

Glad you enjoyed the video 😄 definitely go if you can and check out the village of Hawes to see lots of other bikes then head to Buttertubs Pass. Haha yes the M&S range of picnic bits is really good 👍🏻

It was kettlewell camping campsite in kettlewell. It’s a nice site and if you go during the week, it will be much quieter compared to the weekend. The thermal liner is a excellent idea! I haven’t thought of those. Thanks for leaving a comment 👍🏻

@@surfingsteven1624 Thanks for making your videos!

Yes it was a nippy one so will try a warmer sleeping bag for sure. Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

Thanks Ian 🙂

Thanks!

It’s a challenge but well worth it for the buzz. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching, latest prices can be found using the link in description 🤙🏻