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Just loving seeing real adventure riding keep safe

Agree with everything you say! I have a 97 1100 (they are similar in many respects) with 90K on the clock. Got back from South America recently, been there twice, Africa twice and New Zealand two up with my wife. It's simple, tough, reliable and comfortable two up and it is now the only bike I own. I have no plans to change it even after riding a 1250 in South Africa for a few days and being worried that my 11 would feel terrible afterwards.😂

Ferdia really enjoyed this video. I know the ride was slow hot and exhausting. But the ending was so uplifting. The video was seamless its visuals message and music. Spot on editing. Your experience popped off the screen and was very relatable. The Ferdia Magic is back on this video. ❤

Superb! A test of spirit captured.....

I would not be able to do what you've been doing. My ancient bones would be staging a revolution after the second night of sleeping on the ground. When you were starting the video and unzipping your tent, I heard an owl. There are just two options for owls in Turkey. The Turkish fish owl. This owl lives in arid regions, nesting exclusively in the cliffs where they can find holes for nests. They are brown with their feathers getting lighter in color as they approach the head. The second, the fish owl, nests in trees near where it can find water with fish in it. They are dark brown and smaller than the Turkish fish owl. If you weren't anywhere near cliffs, and among trees with water not awfully far away, it would have been a fish owl. If it was a fish owl and not a Turkish fish owl, you gave us a rare treat as fish owls were once thought to be extinct and are rather rare. Thanks for this great video.

Wow again... huge respect Ferdia, you're extraordinary, my friend! I really enjoy following your journey ❤

Thanks!

Now that’s what I call biking

Just dropped on your channel so looks interesting so subscribed and looks forward to watching more

Recently discovered that my decendents who were hard working came from Sligo and left because of the famine and went to England and the Southern states of the U.S.A.This video brougjt tears but also smiles as it was beaitifuly filmef and felt so natural.

Proud new custodian of a 2002 GS Adv, and stumbled in on your journey. You have allayed my fear of getting out there on my own, and I have a solo moto camping trip planned. You and your videos are truly brilliant. Keep making them! I believe many more people will find and appreciate them in time. Also, come ride and film in Northern California!! There’s at least one 2002 GS Adv you can borrow here!

Fines, speeding ticket, insurance, 90 speed limit, traffic, no data...those beans must been amazing. Happy you are safe in Croatia...

More of that and you'll be ready for the Iron Butt Rally!

It’s a shame that you’re not continuing on your travels but the job and the inspection of the old girl will be a worthwhile pause and will be of benefit for sure 🏍️🛠️. Hope you’re well though dude, safe travels ✊🏻

Hi Ferdia, good to see you back. good vlog as always, looking forward to the next installment

Woot! Another great video! I'm not going to bed until I'm done watching this video and leave a brief comment! The Romans were good at stacking rocks in a way that was useful. I think that the police need to do both. Their primary desiere for becoming a law enforcement officer should be to serve the people. Some of the best cops that I've ever known joined for that reason. However, where people gather in societies, there are going to be bad apples that get into the mix. In this case, I would expect law enforcement officers to step up and protect the public safety. Yeah, your ticket was petty. Turkey should have posted signage at the borders infroming visitors of the rules. At the same time, once you were recorded on camera, a response from the officer was likely mandated. He may have even been reprimanded had he just sent you on your way. You've been riding your R 1150 GS long enough now that your feelings for how she's running have become intuitive. If you're feeling that she needs work, then, she probably does. I hope that once you get into that, you keep us informed about your progress. I wish you safe travels, Ferdia, along with good health in your journey! OMG! I could have said, "First" and left it at that. I'll say it anyway. FIRST! I'm such a child sometimes. Lol!

Very nice video!

This was very satisfying to watch after my trip to Andalusia. Thanks for your work.

Fantastic video . I've been looking at a Bonneville. Its nice to hear a review of someone who doesn't have basketball player genetics and are 6ft 5 😂 . I'm only 5ft 5 . So was concerned about the seat height. I think I'll take a closer look and get a pair of boots with lifts. Thanks Sir, be safe .

Hola Ferdia !!! I randomly saw you on UA-cam . I clicked. It seems like you're doing OK. Iam glad for you. I still wish that you would do a coast to coast bike trip in the USA. I would love to hear or read your thoughts on the trip. I wish you all the best on your future endeavors. I will be in Ireland in a few more years. Sligo is one of my destinations. You made me interested in Sligo. Take care.

Picked up 'From Tip to Top' on your recommendation. Great read. Love the included colour photographs as well (was surprised to see them as I'm sure that added to the production costs).

"Disappeared forever"; Me: "They are still here through the Arcoiris/Regnbue like the Shields of Athena of Athens and Hector of Troy" 🔥🌧🌈🌊⛵

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I recently sold my 1250 gs. Souless bike, fast, but souless. Much prefer my t100 and going back to that style of bike. Using my t100 was a joy, and was everything riding a bike should be, on the 1250, it was joyless. Sometimes, a bike can be too good in so many things, but not good at the thing that matters

One of the better reviews of this bike 😎👍

I am very close to getting my bike license and i bought a 1150GS. Can’t wait to ride my yellow legend!

Me mother was Irish from Donegal and me dad was English from Yorkshire. So i ride a Bonneville and feel emotional about it. I find the brakes fine, i just always use both back and front and am used to putting a bit more grip/weight into 'em. She stops just fine doing that.

Great video,everything you said about the 1150 is true,i own a 2004 1150 gsa,she's a keeper,the emotion you transmit,and convey in your video about your bike, is genuine,and contagious,every old bike has a story,yours has just begun...M.

Ferdia thank you for the update. Interesting months ahead for you. ❤ joy

I feel like I'm watching Jack Sparrow but if hes Irish and hes a biker, its absolutely great. Beautiful video thank you.

Nice Vid! ❤ As a fellow R1150GS Rider i have two tips for you. 1: The Oil consumption occures because the GS is been put on the sidestand, the oil in the left cylinder stands behind the piston rings, as the engine cools down gaps build because the metal "shrinks" as it cools off. Then the Oil runs between Piston rings and Cylinder wall into the combustion chamber. 2: Roll your Handlebars more up and adjust your levers so you have a more comfortable angle on your clutch and brakelever while standing. You should feel less fatigue in your hands/fingers/wrists. Ride safe and keep going ✌🏻😉

Brilliant video, there is something a bit special about having a bike passed down from your dad.

Nice work Ferdia, keep going, my 2002 GSA (Aussie registered) is in Normandie, France with friends, I go back every year since 2021 to ride all over the place. Keep your bike serviced and the oils changed every 5,000 kilometres and she will go forever. Yep, they are extremely heavy, there's no denying it but they soak up kilometres quite easily.

Good to see you back Ferdia, can I ask what mic you are using? Heading to Morocco and would like to vlog a bit.

Rahoo. See you in Croatia

Weather has been rough here in Sligo for sure. Thankfully the bank holiday Monday was good and I got a nice spin out around Riverstown, Dromahair and over to Ellen's Pub (out past Lissadell). Yeah there isn't a huge biking culture here in Ireland. Simple things like motorcycle parking is non-existent, even in large carparks. I've also attended the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for the last two years and whilst it has been a great event, it pales in comparison to the scale of the events in the UK. Biking is expensive to get into here too. For CBT and basic gear you'll drop €1k and then the bikes themselves are overpriced compared to mainland EU. Brexit has made it too expensive to Import from the UK so even getting the 2nd hand bike you want can be tough.

It's good to see that you're alive and well! American politics is our national sport. Everybody can participate. In some areas, the rivalry between followers of the two major parties is greater than the rivalry that followers of Manchester United and Liverpool engage in in England. It's kind of fascinating to watch at times. In the U.S. Midwest and Central Plains, people tend to be a bit more subdued about it. With that, I am looking forward to seeing your next video with eager anticipation.

You're definitely my motorcycling hero, Ferdia. Irish roads aren't that bad at all as much as I've seen. Next time I'll probably rent a bike when I'm there. N16 was really good 😁

That’s shocked me a bit, I would have thought that with the NW200 and Cookstown 100, there would have been a bit more of a biking culture but we live and learn 😁. Congrats on being able to start reclaiming the expenses 😄👌🏻

what kind of motorcycle boots are these?

Great video.

It's nothing in kp/h, miles on the odometer is a measure of length, kp/h is a measure of speed...

Saludos de Lisboa 💪✊ thanks for the tour 🔥🔥💯

I hope you do a video about the death of CuChulainn. An epic story that deserves its own video.

Incredibly stupid to ride off road without protection for your own head or the bike's.

Thank you!!! Great video. Thank you from Spain ❤❤

You´re are motiving me to buy this bike.. very nice video. congrats. Best regards from Colombia.

Merci pour cette video Ferdia. C est un belle hommage que tu fais à la 1150 gs. C'est aussi à mon avis la plus homogène des GS, simple, robuste, agile, avec un rapport poids puissance qui permet de rouler en sécurité sans assistance électronique. Le hasard à voulu que la mienne soit de 2001, année de naissance de mon premier fils qui aujourd'hui prend un grand plaisir à rouler avec malgré la fougue de ses 23 ans. Cette moto va rester dans la famille un bon moment 😊. Bonne route à toi.

Love this retelling of the story. For another perspective Pat Mills recreated a lot of these stories with his Slaine MacRoth graphic novels.

That Bonnie looking absolutely heroic with that stunning seaside backdrop in the last segment. It's just such an iconic silhouette. Simple, honest, composed. It's a gentleman's machine for sure. Great bike, great scenery, very solid review. Ride safe, mate.