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Now a days no one says bought it from the internet . 5 years man ! Thanks for the info .

I am happy for Wendy.

I must admit I assumed it was the AT that had gone, I’ve had a look at one and I found it too heavy and top heavy as well. But I am an old git. Congrats on the new bike !

I'm 46 yo and I wouldn't go thru the road like this alone as you did! I'm impressed, keep on doing your life style. What tires do you use ?

:D Happy riding! Have a good time on that nice BMW!

;) you are my hero

Great Job ! Now you can go everywhere alone ;)

Good choice.

A bloke at work has the BM and it is impressive how it can be hustled along the fast, winding country road back to town. Its suspension copes very well with the terrible UK roads and it does not lack for speed in the real world. I hope Wendy is delighted with her new toy!

It seems to me that there are a lot of very good machines in the smaller displacement lighter motorcycle category that the G310 occupies. I would have a hard time choosing.

Cruisers are for young folk, like under 60. Older folk need more adventure! Hopefully this bike helps improve Wendy’s riding comfort and thus extends her time in the saddle.

My favourite colour scheme for LCs. I was a penniless student back in the day so could only afford tired Suzukis, but my brother had a job and thus could afford a yellow RD250 air-cooled (which some clown set on fire!), the insurance claim of which paid for most of a black LC - which was stolen! Hopefully the risk from criminals is lower for these (by now) old bikes. Both Yamahas were great, and a step up from my Suzy GT250 and a friend's Kawasaki KH250. I can't decide whether the LC or the Norton is better looking.

Ohh you shouldn't have got the "wants" ur NC was better in every way ! Safe travels!

Gold forks are obviously best. Congrats! Small bikes are the most fun. 🎉

Good choice i bought a 310gs about 2years ago 2nd hand great little bike im 80yrs old and find it just about perfect for me

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Good choice, I knew there was a rabbit off, as soon as you said "perfect fit" haha

Congratulations! I must admit that when I saw the 310 my first thought was "Aha! He's bought his better half a new bike!" After 10 years on Suzukis, my wife starrtd on a trip through the BMW xxxxR range about 10 yeras ago. First of all the F800R, then an R1200R and for the last 5 years an R1250R. She is vertically challenged and although very fit is still on the wrong side of 60. The 1200 and 1250R with their low seat option make the bike a feasible proposition. With a few tweaks it has worked really well as a tourer (tarmac and gravel). The power and torque is brilliant in such a compact bike and the cruise control is worth its weight in gold on long trips. 60,000+ kms and she still doesn't want to give it up.

BMW, isn't that a mistake?

Haha that was hilarious! Health to enjoy for Wendy - I'm thinking that the Vulcan maybe better suited to the cruising the highway!

The BMW G310 is a good motorbike for Wendy. I hope she will enjoy it for a long time. I'm getting into the years myself and I also considered the G310. In the end, I fell for the Yamaha XSR 700.

Good one, you got me. I actually thought you downsized as we all do when we can't handle the big bikes no more. I have an Indian Roadmaster that weights over 400kg. I dropped it a few times last year and now I have a 2nd bike, a CB500x that weights less then 1/2 of the Indian. I noticed that I am taking the Honda more and more and the poor Indian less and less obviously. One of these days I have to face reality and sell the Indian :(

Congrats on the new bike Wendy, we miss your camping videoes, stay safe and enjoy the riding,we havn't been able to get out much lately.

Gee at first I was thinking "hhhm, wonder if he wants to sell his lifting mechanism??" till the bit where you were kissing the AT lol

Why did I just know you where playing tricks on us, even before clicking the video, Ooh well nice littel bike for her, will you put other tires on it for all the gravel roads you have ?

Oh the tension and build-up, but then you have lead us down the garden path before with you cruel sense of humour! The tiny wheels made me think at first it was a scooter, much like myself having just got the Honda ADV 350! To break it in, just did 1500 miles around Scotland's B & C roads in a week, it made the accompanying 1000cc + stuff look puny with its total ability to do everything, and more! Enjoy the BM, life is for living!

With your workshop skills you could always make Wendy taller !

Good choice for Wendy, rides a lot better than the vulcan 🎉.

Great purchase: I hope you guys can get out n 'bout for a few overnight adventures on your bikes. Let me know if you're ever up our way (Wauchope) and we can hoot up the Oxley or similar. I had a feeling Wendy wasn't that happy with the Vulcan after the CB500X. Cheers.

You are awesome 😂 and make me laugh. If course you own an incredible Africa Twin dct and I could’nt imagine that king of change 😂 Many thanks

No, couldn't see you changing the AT so initially thought Wendy 's going back to a CB500X. A bit of a surprise the BMW however hopefully it's a good one for her. Do you think it would be OK to tour on, add luggage etc?

You guys are awesome 👌 happy riding 😊

ah ffs, a Bmw?

I had a brief liaison with a BMW R1200RT but the sheer cost of maintaining it was beyond me - BMW = Bring My Wallet - and I hated the boxer twin engine's weird wobbly vibration. Now I live happily with my NC750X 😎

I knew even before you sat on the BMW, there was no way you could ride it for more than 30mins without major discomforts.

For a second I thought it was going to be the NC750 under the cover and that Wendy was going to start using it lol. I think the BMW will work well for her though. Congrats on the new bike!

Well, you and my self seam to traveling down same road. I was not going the AT route [did the same things with with NC some of it before you did ], but looking at what at whats around i;ve come to same place as you .Was not going to get an AT but,looked at what i wanted and ended up in the same place . I enjoy your channel , good work.

Thank you for the video! I just bought the Eastbound MotoWinch today (waiting for shipment). I bought it knowing that I did not want to lift my 2021 Africa Twin ES DCT from the throttle grip and you just showed me how - very grateful. I’ve got the full set of Outback Motortek crash bars that I can anchor the strap to on either side - should be a piece of cake to pick up the bike. Can wait to practice in my backyard when the lift arrives!

The problem with your seal cleaner was explained to me by a guy that has been servicing forks for many years. 1/2 of the debri that is inbetween the fork and the seal gets shoved into the fork and gets introduced to the working internal valve components and progressively makes the quality of your ride worse and worse. When people get their forks properly serviced the difference in the ride quality is like night and day because the forks are brought back to like new condition. 1/2 as..ing a job will always produce 1/2 as..ed results.

come on put the foot down lol , I had a RG 250 with a RZ 350 motor in it , ex Production bike

Yup, it has to be a terrible bike!

Hi Adrian, I really like your videos, where you share your wisdom and impressions. Too old? Only you can answer that answer, taking into account what is truly important when riding a motorcycle. Most people tell you "cheer up, go ahead!" For me, the most important thing is to value safety, maneuverability, comfort and tranquility. That the adventure takes a backseat does not affect me or make me complex. I am 51 and life changes, at least my priorities have changed and I am clear that over time everything is defined, accepting some things and perhaps having to give up others. I love your reflections, because they also affect other areas of our lives: As bikers and pilgrims, have a good trip!

9:10 your brakes

I'm from Brazil and you helped me a lot, thank you

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You are amazing ! Thanks !

You are amazing ! Thanks !

You are amazing Bless you Thanks for all your videos

Hi ! Awesome job! Thanks ! A question if you don’t mind - at the beginning of the video the rear coil was red and after was black … Strange, isn’t it ? Did you use the same motorcycle ? Sorry if I disturbed with something…

Fantastic thanks!