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Ferdia, I can highly recommend the BMW off-road training courses - at least the ones in Australia. I was in my late 50's when I got my first GS and the weekend course was invaluable. Two lessons I learnt which have saved me many times since: 1) Always look where you want to go. 2) Momentum is your friend. The instructor must've said point 2 a million times over the weekend and it's impregnated in my brain. By the way, the courses here you ride your own bike, no matter what the size. Ride safe mate.

We know about Tartessos in Greece!

hi, awesom bike🖤. I'm planing to buy exactly the same model Bonnie, color, years itc. I live in Dublin and I don't have a garrage,im planning to use good quality motorbike cover. Could you tell me how it's look this bike after few years user, it's resistant to corosion, how are looks the details?Thanks, cheers

Ferdia, loved the video so much I subscribed straight away to your channel. I ride a 2016 R1200GSA and am taking it overseas next year, and like you there's no time line, no end date, just to keep going while it's fun. My bike has just clocked over 176,000 k's from riding around and through Australia and that amount of k's has created some anxious moments for me as I plan the early stages of my trip. But seeing what you're doing on that 1150 gives me a whole lot confidence. Thank you.

1150GS - the only bike with attitude as standard!

My uncle was my inspiration for finally getting into motorcycling in general and adv riding in particular, even though it took me a long time. He still has and rides the R1150GS he bought new around 2003.

Popped along from @malvsmachine channel, some nice content you got here you going to be popping into Mals channel for a chat about something too? I've hit that sub button too. 👍

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I’ve got the blue and white one and I’m keeping it regardless of the other bikes I own. Best all rounder ever. 55,000 mile and going strong.

Now I know why you love her so much. She is a beauty inside AND out. And I remember the man calling her a jewel too! Video will mean a lot to bike riders. Very well presented Ferdia. ❤ joy

Thank you Ferdia, for an excellent ‘warts and all’ review of the GS. I have a 2004 GSA and just about everything resonated strongly with me. I know all too well about the ‘picking her up’ bit, having dropped her numerous times on tracks in Northern Ireland! Not a light bike by any means. All the positive points are fantastic though, as you mentioned, especially the overall comfort, handling and ease of maintenance. Slainte mate, and safe riding 😊

You are such a brave man.🩵

ok ,nice video,have owned one of these for ten years now,love it,great handling,comfort,love how it looks,stonking engine,bags of torque,like a two wheel tractor,been all over england,ireland,and france two up with masses of luggage but mechanically the worst bike i have ever owned and i have had a lot,all jap before this,dispatched in london for 17 years,have had more issues with this bike then all the others combined over the period of my ownership despite religious maintenance. not in the same league as bmw.s of old,mines a year 2000,great bike but be prepared for huge bills if you want to ride and keep one long term.

I had one 15 years ago that I have regretted ever selling. Riding in all weather conditions and putting on 650 mile days were just a joy.

I’ve been a street bike rider my whole riding journey…decided for something different and just bought a 04’ 1150 GS Adventure. This was inspiring and now I’m even more excited for my first big ride. Cheers!

My bum is very sore after 2h on my GSA.

Why don't i ride a GS ? Two reasons! One me legs aren't long enough the other my wife doesn't like them she says they're too tall.However we do ride a 2007 R1200R that we love. By the way BMW are the only mature bikes that i would ride any distance with the confidance it would get me home again without a problem. Thanks for sharing, love the video.

Great video!! I bought mine in 1999, he’s 25 this year and still going strong!! I have had 9 bikes since and this and a T595 are the only keepers. In 99 I toured north Africa, a bit before Long Way Round, so I was really pleased when KTM let them down and they opted for the GSA 1150. Mine looks so minimalist, clean and simple compared yo the newer versions. I hope your video inspires more to buy and cherish them. 🎉

Great episode mate! Looks like that road can get treacherous very quickly so nicely done. Might be doing this road later this year so thanks for the preview. 😎

What a wonderful motorcycle. I have a 2001 in the same color scheme that just passed 147,000 miles. While it doesn't do anything the best in performance it does do everything well. But more than that, it is a loyal companion that will always get the job done and always get you home. It's simple and rugged, built in a manner that you can't buy in a modern adventure bike, and feels like it was assembled with care. I've used my 1150's tool kit many times while riding with other people, and not once has it been used on the 1150 itself. It has character too, from the obnoxious transmission to the boxer making a racket at any time and rocking back and forth on startup and shutdown. A great bike that's willing to do anything asked of it. It's certainly not for everyone, but it deserves its place as the bike that defined the Adventure Bike as a genre.

You always know how to showcase the scenery, the bike and yourself in such a cohesive way. She is lovely and she's certainly served you (and us) very well. Enjoyed listening to Mal's observations. Now, please tell me you'll get a new clutch asap. Ty for a beautiful and informative vid.

There are several great videos on CZcams about the discovery and excavations by the late Klaus Schmidt at Gobekli Tepe, showing the amazing carvings on the stones in great detail, before there was ever a visitor centre. I read recently that only a fifth of the site has been uncovered, and since the WEF have been in charge of it, the plan is to leave most of it unexcavated! It is one of the great wonders of the world. How wonderful to have been there!

Fantastic job Ferdia! She’s a good old girl ✊🏻. I definitely wouldn’t have liked riding my T7 around Scotland but will happily take the GS again. Thank you💎

Great video Ferdia, you are giving Adam at Motology a run for his money with your filming work, epic scenery and camera work. On the GS I think you nailed it with one word …….. simplicity, if anything does break you can fix it or find someone locally to do it and usually cheaply. Most problems are well documented now and the fixes are all available, also doubt you ever have to really worry about bike theft on the road which is a huge relief. Not sure what oil you use but I find they burn less on 20w 50 basic car oil and try leave it on the main stand when over night parking rather than the side stand, but yep they all have a drink problem 🤣. The other great advantage the GS has that you didn’t really mention is the shaft drive, when on a long tour and off road or dusty trails no chain maintenance is a huge advantage. Stopping after a long day in the saddle and wrecked the last thing you want to do is go crawling on the ground messing with a chain and chain lube. Quick correction the first 1150 adventure was introduced in 2002, with single spark and regular abs, no servo or could be ordered without ABS like mine. Many people feel these are the best 1150’s with single spark and simple ABS, again less to go wrong. Enjoying the series keep them coming 👍

This was a comprehensive look at your travel companion and faithful steed. It was enjoyable to watch. If she's running well, there isn't much to worry about having to top her up with motor oil often. That is unless it's dripping onto the ground or spraying all over you and other parts of the bike. If that's not happening, there's only one other place that it can be going, through the combustion chambers and out your tailpipe. In the long run, years down the road, a layer of carbon will build up on top of your pistons. This drops engine performance because it takes up space in your combustion chambers. That stuff is really hard to get off of a piston, too. You only need to worry when she starts to lay down a blue-gray smoke screen when you open up the throttle. If and/or until then, keep doing what you're doing. I am eagerly looking forward to your next video.

how many km o miles?

Hi Ferdia, that was absolutely brilliant buddy. Award winning. I love motorcycles and the freedom they give us. I have a Triumph Tiger 1200 gt pro and i love the bike. I Talk to it as if it was my companion. (not lost the plot yet lol) Your motorcycle on the other hand is something really special. The bond where two become one. The memories you have from riding and in your case documented on film. The history of this bike from such a young age. The age of the bike does not look out of place 20 years on, unlike a car. As you say in your vlog. It is not complicated and doesn't need a computer to identify faults and can be fixed easily. Loving the journey.

Let’s not go up another narrow mountain road in the rain and mud! That trip scared me. I kept telling myself that you made safely or we wouldn’t be viewing the video.

Hi Ferdia, Side is a wonderful place. i have been there back in 2013, so i expect it has changed a lot since then. Brilliant vlog as always

Really appreciate the change from wheels to feet. What a difference in perspective. While I love the flow of a bike the amount of detail in the ruins you can see on foot is greatly increased. Beautiful Ferdia. You selected a fascinating area for a walkabout. ❤

I'm so happy for you Ferdia that you were able to experience all of this. What a great journey. You should be very proud of yourself. I am proud of you. And thank you for taking us with you through your incredible videos and updates. Wasn't surprised about the local cats being comfortable around you as always 😂 Looking forward to see your next episode. ❤

That is a beautiful place, indeed. So, somebody with money is taking the old stones, piling them back up again and repurposing them for a modern function. That's kind of ingenious. Given the scenic allure of the area, I wonder how much of their economy was driven by tourism 2000+ years ago. This was a great video. Thanks for taking the time off from driving to show us Side!

A shame it will soon be overpriced and overrun. At least they will be preserving and restoring the ancient finds. Walls, stones, shards, mosaics--you're in your element Thanks for the tour.

thought this channel was much more popular just from the production value alone. great video man very well done

I'm really happy for you that you were able to get there to see and experience all of these awesome places and you know just have the experience of this incredible journey you're doing. You make lots of memories and friends and you gain a lot of wisdom and knowledge.

Yes, Nicks's right. You did a fucking great job Ferdia!!!

That place is gorgeous

That was all AI right??? 😎

Great episode , well done 👍 would you not just get yourself a phone mount for the bike and use Google maps and use off line when data is expensive, must be a right pain in the arse stopping all the time to check your phone in your pocket. Honestly Google maps is probably better than most dedicated bike gps. Very enjoyable series so far thx.

Great episode! That weather at the beginning looked biblical 😄. Glad you’re enjoying some downtime in Georgia 👌🏻☕️

To be honest it looked pretty dangerous, not for the faint of heart. Lots of exciting moments, well done. Take care of yourself! 🥰👍

Kind of a cliffhanger this episode. Boy! You are one of a kind. 'I'm sorry mum, but don't worry, if you're watching this video it means all went well.' 😅

I actually had white knuckles and I kept leaning away from the edge as if that would accomplish anything. I'm quite grateful for the low visibility (selfish of me, yes) so I didn't have to know how steep the drop-off was.. Riveting! Adding to my list of Ferdia quotes: "Where grannies are there's good food."

I'm glad that you didn't go slip slidin away. It's great how you persevere and keep moving forward through all sorts of conditions. You are a brave man but, what else can you do? I love a good old thunderstorm but, only when I don't have to be out in it and I can watch it with a roof over my head. I was definitely feeling your tension as you started down that muddy road. I've been in some tense driving situations. They were almost always weather related like, getting caught in a crazy blizzard or maybe, I was the one that was crazy for getting caught in the blizzard. Fun stuff! I'm looking forward to your next video with eager enthusiasm!

Fantastic episode, love your style mate. Just winging it, absolutely brilliant 👏

Brilliant episode. love a good thunderstorm lol. that road and visibility was a bit dicey, but came out safe and well. look forward to the next one.

Well done. I could see how emotional you got. I remember the first time I went to Rome and walked the cobbled streets and saw the ruins - I was overcome by the thought that Julius Ceasare may have walked on the very same stones I was... the history that was at my feet was mindboggling.

So difficult to really grasp the age of these two sites Appreciate your observations about prices, tourists, weather, and the pros and cons of one site vs the other. When you talk to me about it I feel so sure that I'm going to go, too. That's your magic.

Wow so much mystery and history, learning so much from your awesome videos, thank you so much!