[Ep. 6] Gas Station Capital of the World! ⛽️ 😱 

Hi Stu. It’s a heavy bike, and I think it would be hard to pick it up on your own. That said, it won’t lie flat due to the cylinder head, so if you’re a bit stronger than me, it might be possible. I don’t think I could do it. I dropped mine pulling out of a petrol station, but it was due to a difficult camber and some idiot speeding - I either stopped and dropped or I’d get hit. I’ve done several thousand miles on mountain roads, fully loaded, in the pouring rain, and on some unpaved roads, and I never dropped it there. It’s very manageable. I’ve lost a lot of weight in the last 6 months, and I am now finding it more fatiguing to get in and out of the garage, and to hustle it on winding roads. So, I’m sadly going to need to get something lighter. But I never had an issue before the weight loss. I’d certainly recommend a decent test ride to make sure it suits you.

Hi Dayv, thanks so much for your time and reply. You're help is really welcome. Unfortunately on my recent mantrip had several things go wrong and even maneavering the bike became an issue (triumph rocket & over 60) overall it was a really bad experience so looking for a lighter bike myself. Again thanks for your help and keep up the great work on the channel. Stu

@@stuartstapleford Sorry to hear that. I’ve been trying out mid-size adventure bikes like the F850 & F900 GS, and the Tiger 900. Great comfort, all the toys available, and easier to manhandle. Not quite the same presence as a Rocket though! Thanks for your support, and hope you find something that works.