BMW F650GS MOTORCYCLE TOURING ICELAND part 1

[MountiZuma]

Loved the bikes, place, music nd the way u've done the video! simply talented nd perfect, i wanna plan the same to iceland, thanks for the video. one more thing what was the slr camera u wer using fir taking the pics. drive safe

[Darren950]

@MountiZuma It was a Panasonic camcorder HDC SD 100 Thanks for your comment.

[Soylentgreen2000]

Beautiful! I am planning a trip in Iceland soon. Mind if I ask you a bunch of questions? :)

How many days or kilometers total? Was this a grueling ride or somewhat laid back? I see you guys have been camping, was this by necessity or for fun? You guys rented bikes there or brought you own?

[Darren950]

@Soylentgreen2000 12 days inc flight time, Camping in the interior is required, rented from Biking Viking.

[Soylentgreen2000]

@Darren950 Very cool! Many thanks! You had plenty of fun in 12 days? Would you have done it with more days or more? How many camping nights you guys spent - 50% or even more?

[Darren950]

@Soylentgreen2000 60% camping, route 26 is something we didn't do because of time, so its a goo d reason to go back.

[thehorikoshi]

i could liste to this music whole fing day

[diegosaenz]

oh god! what happen to part 2? loved the first one!

[Darren950]

@diegosaenz Life has got in the way I afraid, I am working on a completely new film of the trip, more in a documentary type piece.

[guardasole]

Darren, really enjoyed the video... now more than ever want to go back there! I have a F650GS but I think I'll rent one there. Could u pls give me the name of the rental agency u used? Thanks mate

Marco (Napoli-Italy)

[Darren950]

@guardasole Biking Viking

[pestilencegr7]

Lovely work mate! wonderful captures, what is the name of the track?

[Darren950]

@pestilencegr7 The track is from a CD from AKM music co.uk called Action and Adventure, checkout their website. Cheers Darren

[GenonUK]

Superb!

[Darren950]

@GenonUK Thanks, just got back from a 24 day trip round Europe.

[Tourstart]

You guys know for sure how to make a video. This looks brilliant - and reminds we when I were on Island years back. Went all around the island. For sure a good holiday.

[Darren950]

@Tourstart Cheers mate, currently on a European trip with Edog200, he is vlogging on his channel, check it out.

[seb34fr]

great film !

great motorbikes !

great adventure !

@Darren950, how long the trip was ? and how many kilometres did you do with your GS ? thanks seb34fr

[caesareor]

I wanna go this year in late August. Anybody interested?

[caesareor]

Some great pieces of footage and I mean Nat Geo great. :) The editing is excellent too.

By the way, love the aspect ratio!! What is that? 2.75:1?

[Darren950]

@caesareor Thanks very much, I set the letterbox myself with a matte top and bottom so its custom set.

[jmbean68]

 This is still one of my all time favourites! Part two anytime soon???

[Darren950]

@jmbean68 I had Pal over this week to do some dialogue and I am going to redo the whole thing. 11 days till edog arrives and we hit Europe in a big way.

[jmbean68]

@Darren950 Excellent!

[LFelipe0o]

Great video =)

[Darren950]

@LFelipe0o  Obrigado

[dunamistech]

Very nice video with pro quality to it. I am planning a motorcycle trip to Iceland for summer 2012. Your video just reinforced my excitement to ride this beautiful country. What is the music title in your Iceland Part 1 video? I checked with AKM Music but can’t find it. Keep up the good vids.

[Darren950]

@dunamistech Thanks very much for your comment, You will have a great trip as long as the weather is good to you, be prepared it can get chilly even in the summer. The CD is called Action and Adventure and you can find it on the the AKM site. Thanks for subscribing regards Darren.

[steedes]

First rate job - I've been searching youtube to find vids just like this to help improve my own creations - you've inspired me....imitation is the highest form of flattery!

[Darren950]

@steedes Thanks Steedes, glad you enjoyed it, please feel free to subscribe we have a very big trip in Europe coming up, in which we reveal plans for a global adventure.

[arangillespie]

An excellently produced and very inspiring video.

[Darren950]

@arangillespie Thanks Aran.

[maasdude]

Awesome video with great editing. Really impressive and makes me want to start riding as well.

[Darren950]

@maasdude Thanks for taking the time to comment. I keep trying to find time to do a different treatment, a more documentary style video. Maybe one day soon. Regards Darren

[extramilebiketours]

nice video. well shot.

[Darren950]

@extramilebiketours Thanks.

[acidnaught74]

Great video!

Hope all you guys have a lot of more adventures like this one.

Take care.

Regards from Colombia.

[Darren950]

@acidnaught74 Thanks mate, just like us all, we have a big ride in mind. London to Sydney is on the horizon, but there is much planning to do.

[TheBurgl]

Sehr schönes Bike-Nice Bike,-), Top Movie- Thanks! My Bike? BMW F650 GS!

[Darren950]

@TheBurgl Cheers Burgi

[teapotonevids]

Brilliant vid gents

[Darren950]

@teapotonevids Cheers mate, good luck with your trip.

[tH0d0RHs]

First of all, what a fantastic video! Well done lads!

If you dont mind me asking, why did you use the more "road oriented" version of the f-series and not the 800gs?

That was quite a wobble at 4:12, was that intentional? or did the rear tire loose traction.

Really looking forward to the 2nd part

[Darren950]

@tH0d0RHs Thanks very much for your comment. We hired the bikes and the 800gs was not an option, would have been nice to try. The wobble was not intentional it just happened, the luggage makes the front light and it can get out of balance easily. I had a major wobble at speed on the trip in deep sand, the bars felt like they were going stop to stop and the back wanted to come alone side me, I rode through it but needed new pants afterwards. Regards Darren

[Radminster]

awesome quality

so many great samples and ideas for myself ;)

[Darren950]

@Radminster Thanks Rad.

[kawette750]

Superbe vidéo!!! Quel voyage! Votre film donne vraiment envie!! Quelle est le titre de la bande son SVP?

[Darren950]

@kawette750 Thanks for your comment, The soundtrack details are in the description at the top, below the screen, regards Darren

[jacekkotwica]

Great editing! Congrats to fellow inmates.

[Darren950]

@jacekkotwica Cheers for that. All the best Darren

[yarkovic]

Hi guys great editing !! One question Im about to buy my 1st bike enduro tourer What would you recommend?? Vstrom, Transalp, TDM 900, BMW F800GS? My dream is BMW 1200 or new Tenere 1200 but unfortunately at this moment not enough money in my pocket

Thanks for advice good luck

[Darren950]

@yarkovic Me personally I would choose the Bmw 800 gs, It has the build quality and is a more manageable bike on the dirt then a 1200, even if you could afford one. I would think twice about taking a 1200 into some real muddy terrain. Part 2 of the vid is being put together soon, subscribe and get it sent to you. Cheers Darren

[magevael]

What happend to part 2? Or did I miss something :)

Great trip and great filming. Inspiring :)

[Darren950]

@magevael Part 2 is still to be put together, you haven't missed anything, thanks for asking.

[mrtopcat2]

At 5:15, that voice addition was not part of the original sound...

...but fit perfect. :):):) Ha-ha!

Was probably hard to time it right on the cutting table, but worth it.

Great video, I confess having watched it already more than one times.

Can't wait to go to Island one day myself.

[Darren950]

@mrtopcat2 The voice was not added, watch is mouth, he is looking at a bee and then flicks it with his finger, it was not staged he just did it in front of me, after being filmed for so long you forget its even going on. Darren

[mrtopcat2]

@Darren950 :):):) That is actually what I meant. I just said it wrong. Anyways, it came out great and it fits perfectly in the soundtrack.

If you don't mind my asking. Did you use GO PRO Camera for the on bike video?

[Darren950]

@mrtopcat2 Sorry I misunderstood you, Yes, me and the singer had Go Pros.

[mrtopcat2]

Are you guys some kind of pro-filmemaker?

This video is beyond good. Too professional.

[Darren950]

@mrtopcat2 Thanks for the comment, cheques in the mail.

[Chewie271267]

BTW is this the same band as you used for the music in the Norway vid? the editing and camera work is top notch, but the music is really impressive.

[Darren950]

@Chewie271267 No, the Norway band was Sigur Ros and this is production music from AKM Music so it is copyright paid.

[Chewie271267]

Great video, can't wait for part 2

[Darren950]

@Chewie271267 Thanks very much, pleased you liked it. Darren

[Chewie271267]

@Darren950 Found it while looking to do pretty much the same thing myself, although I'm hoping to ride up through Norway to the Arctic Circle on a 650 GS; your vid just made me more determined.

[Darren950]

@Chewie271267 Did you checkout the Norway vid?

[Chewie271267]

@Darren950 just have, fantastic.. just made me want to go more than before.

Which was better? Iceland or Norway?

[Darren950]

@Chewie271267 Iceland has the edge. The landscape is not more impressive and the people are equally hospitable but Iceland has a raw edge about it. You feel as though you have had an adventure, when the roads are mainly gravel.

[dbauernf]

Awesome video! Greets from ADV member! :)

[Darren950]

@dbauernf Good to hear from a fellow ADV Rider, there is more to come. Please feel free to subscribe if you like the vids. Regards Darren

[dbauernf]

@Darren950 Too late! Already did! :-P (Adv name: Cortez)

[hblondal]

Great video of our nice Icelandic nature and the bike riding accross the Top of the Rock ;o). Hope you guys enjoyed the trip.

[Darren950]

@hblondal Cheers keep in touch, we maybe coming back soon than expected.

[viking2508]

brilliant. fantastic presintation of my home island

[Darren950]

@viking2508 Thanks Viking, it means a lot to be endorsed by an Islander. Darren

[wfauchey]

Incredible ! Very good Video !

Thanks for that trayler like video !

[Darren950]

@wfauchey Thanks Will, what part of France are you from?

[vojtekmyhymer]

great video....super touring!!!

[Darren950]

@vojtekmyhymer Thank you, we are expecting to be going to Eastern Europe next summer, stay in touch.

[vojtekmyhymer]

@Darren950 and your plan for Eastern Europe ?? locality ??

[Darren950]

@vojtekmyhymer Plans are at a very early stage, we expect to be on the road in June and I know edog wants to go to Spain and then over to the Alps, so to early to say exactly what is taking place.

[AlexDaCunha]

@Darren950 Also a bit inspired by an earlier video in this series I could not resist and still this year I had to make a bigger trip, before winter... just returned from Norway 2 weeks ago... Not much cold, but a lot of rain... But still amazing place!

Eastern Europe is in my wish list. Only problem is that my VFR likes more smooth roads :P

Waiting for the iceland part 2...

[Darren950]

@AlexDaCunha We have a record of being really luck with weather on our bike trips. I will put Iceland part 2 together in the next few weeks, very busy at the moment. thanks for your interest. Safe riding Regards Darren

[maximussmirnoff]

Darren, you make really impressive videos. Wish you good luck and more unforgettable adventures!

[Darren950]

@maximussmirnoff , Thanks, we maybe coming your way next year.

[maximussmirnoff]

@Darren950 , let me know in advance, please!

[vtrman2]

I love it Darren. Keep 'em coming. I don't think my own Icleand video will be a patch on yours :(

[Darren950]

@vtrman2 Thanks Bill, I will keep an eye out for your vid. Thanks Again D.

[AlexDaCunha]

Excellent work! Absolutely inspiring!! Thanks guys!

[Darren950]

@AlexDaCunha Cheers Alex, more to come very soon

[AlexDaCunha]

@Darren950 I will be waiting! Just one more question... I guess you own some R BMW's with the boxer engine, from what I saw in the previous video. This time you drove the 2 cylinder in the new 650. How does it compare with the boxer? Torque? Vibration? This bike is ligher... better handling in off-road maybe??

[Darren950]

@AlexDaCunha Owning a KTM 640 enduro, nothing seems very vibey. The 1200 is a more intimidating bike on the loose stuff. Gravel roads not such an issue but when grip is low the bigger bike needs a lot of effort to handle. I would always suggest on gravel or off road riding travel light, and that applies to your bike as well.

[evermeulen]

Awesome !!! Again ...

[BlauBeamer]

Great video....thanks for taking the time to edit it so well! What type of camera did you use and what type of mount is so adaptive?

[Darren950]

@BlauBeamer Thanks very much for your kind words, the camera, mount and music details are all in the drop down box below the screen. All the best Darren

[billd987]

Wow! You did it again.... The HD and full screen really bring it to life. Looking forward to the next installment.

[Darren950]

@billd987 Cheers Bill, hope things are going well in the US.

[shagg90125]

Darren what is the music...... goes so well with your editing

[Darren950]

@shagg90125 The music is from AKM Music in the UK. They are producers of production music for TV and Films, I purchased it with a licence to publish. Checkout them out on Google The CD is entitled Action and Adventure. Hope that helps.

[shagg90125]

Absolutely Brilliant Darren.... inspires me for my round australia dawn2dusk tour next year....keep em comming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[intravene]

Been there, seen it, done it. Want to do it again - and having seen how good it was on your film, I want to do it TODAY!! Another great reminder from Darren950 that there are more important things in life - like living it. Good work fella.

[Darren950]

@intravene Cheers Dude, its like what you said the other day, it takes a minute to take in where we went and the places we saw. I don't know about you but I'm contemplating returning next year, with the 640, what say you?

[ackiXT]

..another masterpiece, thanx a lot Darren!

[Darren950]

@ackiXT Thanks Axel, sorry I have been slow to reply to your email, get in touch soon. Regards Darren Thanks for subscribing!!

[jmbean68]

Wow! Amazing video!

[Darren950]

@jmbean68 Many thanks Jim, pleased you liked it.

[yellowFellow89]

Best video i have seen in my life! Tempted to sell my R-bike  and buy an Bmw gs!

[Darren950]

@yellowFellow89 Wow, that is quite a statement but on this occasion I am prepared to accept it as correct, thanks a lot mate, get subscribed and get part 2 to your homepage ASAP.

[aukanmeister]

This is AWESOME mate! Love it:)

Proud to be a part of "Adventure team International"

[Darren950]

@aukanmeister Cheers mate, Why do I get the feeling this could become an annual event in our lives. Stay safe GEEEEEZER!!!!!! Nice singing by the way BEEEEE........!!

[planetmax83]

Well worth the wait, good job, well done!

[Darren950]

@planetmax83 Thanks for your endorsement and subscription Max Regards Darren

[samjdalton]

Awesome video! Looking forward to the next part!

[Darren950]

@samjdalton Thanks Sam, Pleased you liked it, we had a super trip. I was contemplating where to go next year but you know I may just go back to Iceland. Thanks for subscribing Darren

[putbinoot]

great vid what was the sound track

[Darren950]

@putbinoot Thanks, the music is from AKM music, who provide production music for films and TV. Check them out on Google.

[stevehowe64]

Great Vid Darren, Really enjoyed this

[Darren950]

@stevehowe64 Glad you enjoyed the vid, Thanks for subscribing and I hope you enjoy Part 2. Regards Darren

[MARKSADVENTURE]

Bloody great, love the way the pictures change with the music, must have taken hours to put together.

[Darren950]

@MARKSADVENTURE Cheers fella, Change that hours to days and you start to get close. Thanks for your comment Subscribe for the next part. Regards Darren

[busyweb]

The great video and music...

Thanks.

[Darren950]

@busyweb Glad you liked it, thanks for taking the time to comment.