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Billys Bike Adventures
United Kingdom
Приєднався 18 бер 2018
An adventure motorcycle rider sharing experiences, trips, roads, routes, kit , bikes, tech, events and maintenance.
I hope you find the content useful. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is something you would like me to review.
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I hope you find the content useful. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is something you would like me to review.
Happy viewing and don’t forget to subscribe - thanks in advance
BMW TFT display upgrade with the GS-911
Upgrade your BMW TFT display to a sportier look and feel. Find out how with the Hex Innovate GS-911 #bmw #tft #display
GS-911 shop www.hexinnovate.com/shop/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/
GS -911 website www.hexinnovate.com/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/
About GS-911 ttps://www.hexgs911.com/product/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/
@HEXInnovate
Other playlists
Trips & where to ride ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vORT84YIaLPtsr1-1RVoamZ.html
BMW GS Adventure ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vO_lnXLC0QXryp_u6nUuKFg.html
My current bikes are
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye TE
Yamaha Tenere 700
GS-911 shop www.hexinnovate.com/shop/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/
GS -911 website www.hexinnovate.com/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/
About GS-911 ttps://www.hexgs911.com/product/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/
@HEXInnovate
Other playlists
Trips & where to ride ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vORT84YIaLPtsr1-1RVoamZ.html
BMW GS Adventure ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vO_lnXLC0QXryp_u6nUuKFg.html
My current bikes are
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye TE
Yamaha Tenere 700
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Incredible Picos de Europa episode 1 - above the clouds
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Picos de Europa Tour with @RichyVida Wildbad Touring. This is Day 1 of 4 and what a cracker it was #picos #spain #motorcycletour Other playlists Pyrenees May 2023 ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vPMg-05fECB1Xuv_Da0AAwo.html Iceland Sept 2022 ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vNFyzk_5xcZG5Y_CtU9j2I7.html My current bikes are BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye TE Yamaha Tenere 700
Hawes2Home green lanes
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Green lanes from Hawes2Home on the second day of my Yorkshire Dales weekend. An absolute belta of a day with some very long green lanes to envy #greenlanes #yorkshiredales #tenere700 More from Billys Bike Adventures Epic trail day Yorkshire Dales ua-cam.com/video/O7jFxoBIqrQ/v-deo.htmlsi=84mRVMRR9n7lcFSa Iceland off road ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vNFyzk_5xcZG5Y_CtU9j2I7.html&si=EpXaBF9Qlg7gUgz...
Yorkshire Dales: an epic trail day
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An epic trail day riding the best of what the Yorkshire Dales has to offer for trail riding my my magnificent Tenere 700 #tenere700 #greenlanes #revsyourheart If you like the content and want to support the channel for more great content please consider Buying Me a Coffee at the following link, thank you! www.buymeacoffee.com/billysbikeI Other great trail days Wales ua-cam.com/video/Plzd8BPS4PY...
HEX ezCAN installation for Tenere 700
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See how easy it is to install the @HEXInnovate ezCAN on a Yamaha Tenere and how to connect them to auxiliary lights from @swmotech_de@SW-MOTECH The ezCAN is a plug and play solution making your motorcycle configurable to installing electrical accessories #hexezcan #auxiliarylights #ezcaninstallation HEX innovate website www.hexinnovate.com/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/ Yamaha Tenere ezCAN link www....
RallymotoUK Icebreaker C2C Barton - Scarborough
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Barton to Scarborough leg of the @RallyMotoUK Icebreaker challenge 2024. Some spills and thrills with some quite epic landscape #rallymoto #icebreakerchallenge #roadbook Other playlists Navigation & GPS ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vP7ycIsGiEzek9IPL2FfuQ7.html Pyrenees adventure May 2023 ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vPMg-05fECB1Xuv_Da0AAwo.html My current bikes are BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye TE...
Icebreaker C2C Morecambe 2 Barton
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My first route for the @RallyMotoUK Icebreaker Challenge 2024. Riding from Morecambe to Barton through the Forest of Bowland and The Yorkshire Dales navigating via @RoadBook #icebreakerchallenge #rallymoto #roadbook Please support Billys Bike Adventures and Buy Me a Coffee at the following link, thank you for your support www.buymeacoffee.com/billysbikeI Iceland adventure ua-cam.com/play/PLG5Bd...
Teaser for @RallyMotoUK Icebreaker Challenge
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Teaser for video dropping on to UA-cam soon @BillysBikeAdventures #icebreakerchallenge
Tenere 700 tablet mount installation
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Installation of Samsung Active Tablet 3 on Yamaha Tenere 700 with @RebelXSports cross bar mount and @RAMMount tablet mount fully powered #motorcyclenavigation #motoorcycle #tabletmount Please support the BBA channel and Buy Me a Coffee at the following link www.buymeacoffee.com/billysbikeI T7 / T7 WR Adventure Anti-Vibration GPS mount rebelxsports.com/product/t7-adventure-anti-vibration-gps-mou...
Keis Ultraflex heated jacket
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New from Keis, the Ultraflex heated jacket. The latest innovation in heated jackets for your winter motorcycle riding #keis #heatedjacket #heatedclothing Thanks to @keisapparel for their support Keis Ultraflex heated jacket keisapparel.com/products/j601rp-ultraflex-heated-jacket-46?sca_ref=431038.h8T4oXScd6 Keis website keisapparel.com?sca_ref=431038.h8T4oXScd6 Keis heated gloves keisapparel.co...
Wales adventure tour 2023 Day 3
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Final day of my Autumn 2023 Wales adventure tour. A stunning day perfect for the route we had planned for today #wales #motorcycletour #routes Supported by @adventurespec If you like the channel and thee content, please support the channel and Buy Me a Coffee at the following link, thanks in advance for your support ! www.buymeacoffee.com/billysbikeI Other playlists Pyrenees 2023 ua-cam.com/pla...
Wales adventure tour October 2023 Day 2
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My Wales Autumn 2023 motorcycle adventure continues with day 2 providing much more off road riding in epic landscape. Supported by @adventurespec Please help support the channel by buying me a coffee at the following link, thanks in advance www.buymeacoffee.com/billysbikeI Other play lists Pyrenees 2023 ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vPMg-05fECB1Xuv_Da0AAwo.html Product reviews ua-cam.com/play/PLG5...
Wales motorcycle adventure tour Oct 2023 Day 1
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A wet soggy day 1 of our Wales Autumn adventure tour 2023. Riding with a few good mates, we explore off road Wales and tarmac around some stunning Wales countryside #wales #motorcycle #tour Supported by @adventurespec Other adventures Pyrenees Tour 2023 ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vPMg-05fECB1Xuv_Da0AAwo.html&si=dEQXm8KRpj9S3rAR Iceland off road adventure. 2022 ua-cam.com/play/PLG5BdcKm94vNFyzk_...
@adventurespec waterproof pant going into production #lightisright
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@adventurespec waterproof pant going into production #lightisright
Pyrenees Tour Day 1 (May 2023) The Road to Jaca
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Pyrenees Tour Day 1 (May 2023) The Road to Jaca
LS2 Explorer Carbon - long term review
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LS2 Explorer Carbon - long term review
Off road at Wales's Nant Y Moch reservoir
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Off road at Wales's Nant Y Moch reservoir
Wales's Llyn Brianne reservoir: beautiful Wales
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Wales's Llyn Brianne reservoir: beautiful Wales
Billy & Richy, what did we think of our Iceland adventure?
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Billy & Richy, what did we think of our Iceland adventure?
Been around for a while now but like all hex stuff not cheap and doesn't fix any faults!
True, so probably not the tool for you.
Can I use this in a 2016 GSA? Is it possible to activate hillholder?
Hey there thanks for watching and your question. Click on the link below and enter your bike VIN, this will tell you which GS911 is the right one for your bike if Hex have one for that model. Ensure the latest software update to your bike so that the tool can access as much as your model software allows. www.hexgs911.com/vin-decoder/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/ Cheers. Billy
I just tried the link but not working. Try this one www.hexgs911.com/vin-decoder/
Would it work for 1 R1150GS
Hey there thanks for watching and your question. Click on the link below and enter your bike VIN, this will tell you which GS911 is the right one for your bike if Hex have one for that model www.hexgs911.com/vin-decoder/ref/BillysBikeAdventures/ Good luck. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures many thanks Billy… will surely do now.
I just tried the link but not working. Try this one www.hexgs911.com/vin-decoder/
@@BillysBikeAdventures I tried it myself and it didn’t work, so I was trying to find my way round. Many thanks once again. With this, u have just made me committed to the channel.
Mate thanks for that gave me a very clear and concise insight in how to use the 911. Mines coming tomorrow, great vid 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching mate. It will prove useful I am sure. A great piece of tech.
It’s the total nuts Even on my 2015 gsa
Great to hear that you have and continue to enjoy your the GS911. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Billy
Thank you for the review! I am considering the Commander 2 and this was a great insight to what it's about even though they are a little bit different. The hole for the cables was a good idea but if not all or at least most intercom does not work it's a bit of a hit and miss. I would like to try it before purchase but it seems like a really good helmet. Definately cheaper than my Shoei. Hope that doesn't reflect too much on the feeling of the helmet.
Its a comfortable, good helmet. I have moved on to the LS2 Explorer since which I really like as well and am using that more than the Airoh. Good luck with which ever you purchase. Cheers. Billy
Just bought a cheap waterproof phone to function for navigation only.
When you reach the end side, do you need to ride back again or is there other way to go back to motorways?
No keyless for me thanks anyway :-) Good old keys nothing wrong with.
That's were we stayed too.
I'm no meteorologist, but I'm a pilot and we learn about these types of clouds. It's called upslope fog and it occurs when sloping terrain lifts lifts air, cooling it to it's dew point and saturation.
I think the road you wanted to go up @18:30 is the BU-570. We took it on our Bad Monkey Touring Pyrenees-Picos Tour 2019. It was awesome!
When is Richy going to start posting videos?
BMW sells a crane that can be mounted to the rear of the bike.
Hi, great vid, not sure if this has been asked but can you hear turn by turn instruction over helmet speakers, I have the Sena SRL3. TIA.
LOL...yes wearing ear plugs is a good idea...BUT...given that their relative performance is an ambient constant...a quieter helmet would be comparatively quieter...hence the review ignores a critical element of any helmet...noise.
for an english person to pronounce pen-y-pass properly . instead of calling it penny pass , say penn-er pass and say it quickly ,and there . now it sounds right . and you wont look like a complete tourist lol there are no penny anywhere near this name . but i can understand why you would call it penny .
Well done sir.
Billy, lovely. On my list now. ATVB
I beginning to think you like it there …
I have a XR with keyless ride. I hate it. Always worrying I've left my pocket open. 35 years riding witb a key and never once have I thought I need keyless. Keyless ride is a solution to a problem that never existed
Great video Billy, thanks for sharing such awesome trip! 👍👍
you forgot to mention :( what about wind noise?
Hey mate. Noise is a hard one for me to talk about as i wear ear plugs regardless so always quiet. Sorry. Thanks for watching. Billy
Should have called this video “ohhh ahh wow omg” 😅 this is what I sounded like my first time there. Picos certainly is a very special place indeed. Great video :)
Ha ha thanks mate. I know what you mean. Can't help myself. Thanks for watching and your comments. Cheers. Billy
Loved reliving every moment, thanks mate 👍
Cheers mate. The next will be more than a week away as I leave for the Italian alps tomorrow morning for a week. :-)
Great video Billy 👏🏻👏🏻🏍️💨😎 I love Riding in Spain 🇪🇸
Thanks mate. My first time there and loved it. More to come but over a week away as heading to Italian Alps tomorrow morning for a week of off road riding :-)
@@BillysBikeAdventures fantastic 👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻😎Enjoy 🏍️💨😎
Mate you had me fully invested in this reliving the curvacious roads and scenery it had the hairs on my neck standing up. Your reactions just put me back there, great vid and great to have been there with you mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Hey mate. Thank you and likewise, awesome to have spent some time with you as well. Hopefully not the last. I have not got to your vids yet but will do in a weeks time. Been super busy with work and off to the Italian Alps tomorrow morning for a week. Catch you when I am back. You at ABR?
@@BillysBikeAdventures safe trip pal no not at ABR but at Wildbad 👍🏻👍🏻
I’m going to the Pyrenees for my 3rd time at the end of this month, from Italy. Looking forward to exploring the Atlantic portion north of Pamplona, last 2 times I mostly rode in the bottom half.
Ah exciting. Hope you have the best weather. We had on that trip a couple of days later so Day 2, 3, 4 will have some spectacular scenery. Have a great trip mate and ride safe. Cheers. Billy
Just watched your vid Billy - it’s only a matter of time b4 I head there - will go via Ireland sail from Rosslare ( Belfast first) looks great didn’t you go there b4 and headed over the Pyrenees into France . The T7 is a brilliant bike - the big adventure bike , your GSA my KTM - really great bikes but you can’t beat a T7 for pure fun - anyway looking forward to ep 2 - t.c. Billy - 🥃…
Very good video informative and interesting, but - why do you gabble so fast, slow up a little and give the audience tine to follow you closely, just a suggestion
Hey mate. Thanks for watching! You are not the first to mention my speed of talking. I have tried to slow do since making this video so hopefully a better pace for the most recent videos. Cheers. Billy
How long is the controller cable, as a lot of outer jackets/ pants are zipped together and just thinking if this is designed long enough to ‘pop’ out of the gap of the zipper? Thanks
Hey. Good question. Its long enough to hang below the bottom of my Dainese adventure jacket. You should not have an issue. Cheers. Billy
Great review, thanks. How does this helmet work with specs & how does it compare with the LS2 MX701 Explorer Carbon?
What is ear flow
Hi. Can you please tell me why my phone screen goes off when connected to the cradle? Should the app control the phone screen or do I need to set my screen to on all the time? Great blog by the way!
Excellent video thanks heaps. Will the app work with my 2016 (pre TFT) R1200GSA?
Hi Andrew, unfortunately the app will only work with bikes that have TFTs. Sorry. Thanks for watching and the comments. Cheers. Billy
I got this and loved it but it didn't las long and the handlebar control never came. I requested a refund and Ive never heard back The link for complaints doesn't work.
Does anyone know where the tyre pressure sensor is and to disconnect and take if off??
I have totally given up on this : keeps dropping out. Back to my Tom Tom for reliability.
Just like the Kyam tents.....used their biker version when a lot younger than nowadays. Gave up with these 'knee scrambler' type tents years ago.... as a lifelong motorcyclist/camper still doing it at 72, I need to stand up (take off goretex gear etc) plus sit in my chair at my table and cook ! Used a Vango Kairos 300 (sadly discontinued) for years, also have a Eurohike Teepee, light and quick to erect. Both tents can accommodate all I need plus sewn in groundsheet to kill draughts plus separate footprint and no rain getting in. Thanks for your review! Safe riding 🏍️👍
Hi. Thanks for the informative video. Is there an option in the app to change the tft screen to show the turn by turn all the time or does it change itself back to the normal screen? I have used the on screen navigation once, as I just got the bike, but it was permanently on the turn by turn screen even when I was riding on a straight streach of the road with no turn to come for a few miles. Thanks
Awesome video brother. Hope the channel grows well. You've gained a subscriber from me!
Any chance of sharing the gpx file or route?
Great video, Billy. Keep up the great work. ATVB
Looks awsome. Just did an enduro day this weekend. Got my gsa bmw 2day off road course next month. Can't wait. Got to find these tracks you are on.
Another great video Billy 👍 I first found your channel when you showed the Eastbound Jack which I bought for my Moto Guzzi V85TT 👍 I now have a 2024 GSA and love it and will get any extra Eastbound tools I will need for the GSA. I have the bead breaker and tyre irons etc and have found Noel there is terrific and always gets me the best freight deal he can to Australia 🇦🇺 👍 keep up the great videos please 🙏 cheers Karl 😊
Great and informative video, thank you.
I was aware of this already and had to perform it. While one is there...take the time to lubricate all moving parts after a good cleaning. That will keep things moving smoothly for a longer period of time
Thanks for watching and your feedback. Cheers. Billy
Good info. Thanks. That WD40 is adequate but try JB80 ( Justice Brothers) far superior. Aircraft external hinge LP-2 also works.
Thanks for watching and the guidance on alternative products to WD40. Will give it a try. Cheers. billy
just bought one today. cant wait for it to arrive.
Ah brilliant. I hope you will be very satisfied with your purchase. I have been for quite a while now. Cheers. Billy
Hi, thank you for doing this. When my phone is in portrait mode I get the same info as you, so distance of journey & arrival time, but when it flicks to landscape I don’t see this. Do you know how I can permanently see these details? Cheers, Michael