Excellent review. Instant sub. My solution has been to change up my arse arrangement after about 200-250km. I use a memory foam pad that has been repurposed from a truck seat accessory over to the bike. I keep it on top of my bags until the cheeks need some support and then I'm good for another 100 or so. I also have a mandatory "off-the-bike/stretch and hydrate" at about the 200 mark as well. Helps manage the fatigue from vibration, windblast and noise. Well done. Carry on!
I parked up on the side of that road and walked down the steep stairs to get to the Abbey. Nice roads around that area, never been to that cafe, I always grab food elsewhere when I'm around there.
I live a couple of miles away from Causey Arch and often ride around there. There are some good little country roads around Beamish. Maybe Calimoto dosen't work in Beamish time zone 👍
The car park just outside of the town over the bridge usually has space but I would not leave my bike there. Like you I tend to struggle and usually just drive through to somewhere else
Dear Up North Biker, thanks so much for this video. I changed my Tiger Sport's air filter and spark plugs today and all your advice helped me so much!!
@@upnorthbiker Fortunately having seen your video I purchased a magnetic, bendy spark plug wrench! I'm living and biking in Japan, but my mother lives in Guiseley, Yorkshire. I was in England for two weeks this summer. I was so surprised how expensive the UK is now 😮
I understand what you said about fitting the thunder box but I would still have to fit switches for my different accessories so the thunder box will know what I want on or off ? Not sure how I would fit all the switches? Or do I just connect all my accessories to the USB or USC switches oh my bike is a 350 Classic Enfield. Sorry I’m thick when it comes to electrical stuff? 😊
@@upnorthbiker Hi , thanks for your reply . The first thing I want to fit is an Led headlight it has a standard three connector and a wire to make sure the day riding light comes on with the dipped beam , I’m ok with the above . The problem is where to connect the second wire which turns the day riding to yellow and flashes with the indicators ? Is there some where else in the headlight to connect that wire or do i connect it somewhere else on the bike ? Thanks Donna 👍🏍️
I have just bought an Led headlight for my Enfield 350 class but the connection in the new light has an extra wire to make the daytime light blink amber with indicator but I don’t know where to connect it ? The three prong light connection is easy and the one wire I will connect to the low beam for daylight light? Thanks
Thanks for taking us along. A great video. I always enjoy Steve Ckark's videos too. I have used The Sun holidays for several trips. They used to cost me about £60-80 for 4 nights midweek! I have used them in North Wales. Had some brilliant trips there. And some dodgy weather too😊
Hi dear, have a 2015 version of the Tiger Sport, what are your thoughts about a sport air filter like BMC or K&N? Any improvement maybe with a central update? Thanks! You did a good job here! 🫱🏻🫲🏼
I requested to send the second pair I ordered back and was going to buy a pair from Temu. They refunded the money but don't want the product back so I got them the same price as on Amazon in effect
It is a safety reason, it is to force the rider to get off the bike when refueling. If you stay on the bike when refueling and there is a spillage or incident you will go up in flames. So it is made to be uncomfortable for the rider to refuel while on the seat.
I think all of my bikes (Kawasaki and Suzuki) are like it too. I looked into it a bit, and apparently it is a safety feature. In case of a collision and if the tank "pops" open, the hinge is on the rider side so the cap doesnt get "in the way" as the rider slides over the front of the tank. Makes sense I suppose. I know in case of an accident it might not decidal to the final injusry, but every little bit of safety helps I suppose.
What a faff !!! I just brush my chain with old engine oil,, I dislike spray on lubes as they attract dirt. Old oil is much cleaner..After your ride wipe off the paintwork..it so easy.... Oh if I going distance (over 200miles) then I will use a sprayon but very rarely.....regards
I don’t like the fling from using any form of wet lubricant as I use my bikes frequently and don’t always clean the bike every time when I get back apart from the winter when there is salt on the road
I just done a tour round europe,(it was a pain) so I was looking for seat options.. I noticed on Temu a seat cover, it looked pretty much the same as a Airhawk, but cost £5,, so I plumbed for it... Its not a Airhawk !!!! its not soft ,but not uncomfortable.. On the bike it looks neat.. Iv yet todo a long trip... But to my mind ..it gives you options ...half way through a long jouney if getting to signs take the thing off (or put it on) All for just £5,,whats not to like!!!
I ride a ten year old Honda NC700X , the number one complaint on FB groups is the seat. Not only is it plank hard, but it slopes forward too. I raised the front of the seat and added an Air hawk inflatable seat cushion and it is better. Many people claim that just wearing bicycle shorts helps, but I have not tried that yet.
Strongly recommend a good thick unwashed sheepskin. Mine is a Loughten (Manx) mountain sheep. Grubby looking colours mostly brown, stiff guard hairs. Keeps you from getting saddle sore. Stops excessive heat, warm in cold weather. If wet , a quick shake and most of the water flies off. Protects seat from wear. On tour I mostly leave it on the bike, nobody seems remotely interested in stealing it, probably because it looks terrible.
I'm guessing you mean "pain in the arse" as you're a fellow Brit? Not sure if sweaty 'nads might be an issue with gel pant/shorts inside heavy biker jeans. I've not done more than 120 miles round trip on my RE Classic350, and had no problems re seat comfort, but I'll definitely keep tabs on these just in case 👍
The secret to long-distance moto comfort is coverage... the larger the surface area of your saddle, the lower the pressure per square inch, the more comfortable you will be.
I also think it’s to do with the angle of your hips and spine. If you are sat bolt upright the weight distribution on your butt is different to if you are leaning forward slightly. The Tiger seat is very generous but not comfortable after about 90 mins
Well after a long day riding ( also lost a 5kg of weight ) my ass was getting a little painful so ive ordered 2 to see thanks for the review and link even if someone says its cheaper on ebay it may not be the same thing but for £32 not that much to gamble . just need a way to stop my knee from killing me now
It's a sad state of affairs, that for the most part motorcycle seats are designed for looks, not comfort (with a few noticeable exceptions). It's not like they haven't been making these things for 80 years. The most heinous crimes are the bikes designed for distance (tourer type), there is a no excuse for putting a crap seat on those: I bought my KTM1290S 3 years ago and I remember the KTM guy claiming that the seat was built for "distance"... sure, as long as that distance didn't exceed 90 minutes. Anyhoo, I've already ordered these RIPPL, so I'll know soon ;-)
Wool isn't simply waterproof, wool chemically reacts with water and gives off heat to self dry. Evidence - take a nice chunk of wool and dry on a low heat in the oven. After 5 minutes take it out and seal in an airtight polythene bag and put it in the fridge. After an hour it will be good and cold. Take your wool out of the bag, mist with coldwater and cup in your hands. After a few seconds you will notice the wool becoming significantly warm. Hey-presto you have a 100% natural hand warmer.
I own the ultimate test. A Honda Rebel 500. Blinding pain in 45 minutes. Difficulty breathing in an hour. I'll give these a try and see if it makes anything better.
@@upnorthbiker $35 is cheaper than a new motorcycle. Although, one would think Honda would just make a seat for the Rebel that didn't twist your tailbone into a pretzel.
I can confirm the Rippl motorcycle gel pants are a rip off , made in china , you can buy them for a fraction of the price Rippl sell them for but they are actually for bicycles not motorbikes .. Dont waste your money .
blimey when read the title i thought this were a film about giving bikes up ! ,hoping to take a bike to the tt next year for the full 2 weeks ,have a good mooch round the island ,thanks for the arse protection advice
Don't be fooled by these shorts from Rppl. They are just cheap cycling shorts from China. They are not gel, just the usual foam and can be got from Amazon under many names for a tenner.
