Malon Moto

Over 5000km running the @dunlopmoto Trailmax Raid. Here is my personal and honest take about them. Dry roads ✔️ Wet roads ✔️ Gravel ✔️ Mud ✖️ Sand ✖️ Great all round tyre for big bikes if you mainly ride on road and gravel. If you want to venture into more loose surfaces, I would recommend something a bit more aggressive. And you? What’s your go to tyre? #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Random facts about Nordic countries… #randomfacts #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Leg 4 of @paris.nordkapp We made it! The end is here! Amazing off road sections in Norway and reaching Nordkapp and experiencing the midnight sun was incredible! Thanks to all the @paris.nordkapp team for your hard work putting this event together! Now, my holidays start. I will be riding back to England following the Norwegian coast, another 6000km of pure enjoyment! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Leg 3 of @paris.nordkapp! From Lithuania to Sweden! Still a bit muddy and sandy in Lithuania but riding in Sweden was amazing! I have to admit, it felt long and a bit repetitive as the views were similar all the way… At the gate in Sweden I finally changed my TKC80s after over 5000km of harsh and demanding off road and a long stretch of motorway to get to Paris and in Germany. Hands up, they behaved amazingly and there was plenty of wear left for road riding or hard packed gravel but I had hooked a tyre change so it was due. If you want to know more, just ask! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Section 2 of @paris.nordkapp was hard! The terrain, the weather and the extremely long routes made it truly challenging. I thought about giving up multiple times and just using Google maps to get me to the hotel for the day but I am glad I pushed through and checked all the waypoints. Continental TKC80s managed all the terrain amazingly, Cardo kept me connected at all times, LoneRider ADV Bags kept my stuff dry, Scottoiler kept my chain healthy, Klim gear keeps me dry, Nexx helmet kept me comfortable all day long, Motohansa tools came to the rescue when I bent my wheel #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Day 3 @paris.nordkapp. Lots of motorbike and road closures that made the day even longer! The off road sections in Germany were surprisingly good! We reached Gate 1 in Berlin where we had access to everything we needed in the @motorex area to get the bikes checked and ready! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

No review of routes today but a bike DIY 🤣 Aren’t trailside repairs fun!? 🥲 Motohansa tools are definitely worth their cost! This is the 4th thing I use them for this trip 🤣 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Day 2 was a blast! Riding in deep lose sand was hard work but so much fun! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Actual day 1. After a “good night” of sleep I tackle the first French section! I am so glad I had a night sleep! The night riding caught a few people by surprise and drop from the event just after a day of riding 😅 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Kicking off the @paris.nordkapp series to tell you a bit more about the different days and what’s going on. If you have any questions, please ask! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

2 hours to go for @paris.nordkapp Such a long day! I need some rest as soon as we leave! I will aiming to do a daily reel to talk about the day before so you all truly find out what this is all about. If you have any questions, leave me a comment! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

One day to go for @paris.nordkapp!! Check it done and ready to get a good night sleep before the big day! Last thing I have put a lot of thinking in is… luggage! @loneridergear definitely delivers in this space! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

T-4! Navigation for @paris.nordkapp ready! @thorkracing DMD-T865X paired with the @carpe.iter BMW control works amazing! It means I have the benefits of an android device but being able to use the wonder wheel on the BMW. And the @quadlockmoto always comes with me to keep my phone charged and in case I need a backup navigation device 💪 All connected to my @cardo_uk Edge Pro so I can listen to music or get navigation instructions 💯 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

T-6… Yesterday was a busy day so no posting but today, let me tell you about the bits I have fitted on my 900GS @acerbismotorsport @barkbustershandguards @doubletakemirrors @get.ruby.moto @loneridergear @outback_motortek @perunmoto @scottoileruk @swmotech @wunderlich_gmbh Graphics by @shredgraphics #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

T-8 @paris.nordkapp! Service done, full check done! ✅ Chain with @scottoileruk ✅ Brake pads ✅ Fluids and filters (@knfilters for more longevity) ✅ New version of the @contimotouk TKC80s on (really looking forward to testing them). Have I missed anything that is subject to normal wear and tear? #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

T-9! Preparation is key to any trip, even more if it is a 5 weeks and over 10,000 miles! Although I didn’t need it, I thought I would get the bike serviced and get a new set of tyres on. #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

The countdown has started! @paris.nordkapp starts in just 10 days! Am I truly ready for 5 weeks away, long days, off road and on road crossing the artic circle and reaching the northernmost point in Europe accessible with a vehicle? #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Credit, credit is due! I know I have been hammering @wunderlich_gmbh about a couple of their accessories but they do really good stuff too! These are some other accessories I have on my bikes. #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

It feels like I am just moaning but I feel we rarely get the the truth from people online as people don’t want to upset people… I want to be more honest so here you have my first hand opinion of another accessory… It feels like @wunderlich_gmbh builds one lever and finds a way to adapt it to multiple models instead of building it for specific models from scratch, which would be more expensive obviously. #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Is adding “protection” always worth it? In this case I think it’s not! I will be returning this part as I think it is useless 😅 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Bike ready for the big adventure! That’s to Shred Graphics for putting this designs together! Thanks @thewrightsigns for installing it! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Unlucky or lucky? 🤔🤦 When you get a puncture but you are close enough to home to ride and make it your future’s you problem 🤣 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Trying new places to mount the 360, thoughts? 🤔 I like the views and angles but when the bike is visible you can see how well the X5’s stabilisation works, look at the vibrations 🫨🫨🫨 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

HFK HC50-RM, a bit of a mouthful for a name but a great device if you want to replace your GPS and just mirror your phone. It comes with a couple of other modes (one being specific for BMW as it mounts directly onto the cradle). So far so good, but will it replace my Connected Ride Navigator? PD: I love that I can open my garage door using CarPlay 🤣 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

New toy in the house! I have seen many people using other brands but never this one. The reason why it got my attention is because it won the RedDot award in this year. I wanted to have CarPlay in my bike so after a lot of research I decided to give the HC50-RM (needs a catchier name I know) a try. If you have experience with it or have any questions, drop me a comment! #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Who said the perfect helmet doesn’t exist? Nexx X.Rally 😱 Super light – 1350gr Comfortable Plenty of ventilation Photochromic Visor Looks amazing 😍 #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Busy with the new job, which so far I am loving! But I have been a bit naughty in the meantime and the parcels keep coming 😂 Keep tune to see the new “toys”. #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

Great @gentlemansride from Evesham into Broadway. A great place to finish the ride looking dapper and admire some great bikes. #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit

A bit of a reflection, observation is key! Look where you want to go and look as far as you can. This will make your rider smoother and safer! If you are looking for advance training, check Bike Safe, IAM and RoSPA. They all deliver excellent affordable training to make your rides safer but also more enjoyable! #nobullshit #malonmoto #rideuk #advanceriding #ukmotorcycle

I rode the Adventure Country Tracks UK. Five days. One honest verdict per day. Keep reading for the ranking. The ACT UK gets talked about a lot in ADV circles. So I did it. All of it. And I’m going to tell you exactly what each day is actually like. Keep reading for the full breakdown. Each day gets a score. Worth doing overall? Yes. Absolutely. But go in with realistic expectations. Day 1: 4/5 – Great day to get started with good views and combination of road and off road sections. Plus you may bump into nice people along the way, check the last photo for my “surprise guest.” Great to finally catch up after bumping into each other some many times! Day 2: 3/5 – Things get trickier plus time is limited as you have to get to the Ferry Day 3: 5/5 – It doesn’t get better than this! Awesome lanes, great roads, better view. Plus you get time to do the Isle of Man TT course! Day 4: 4/5 – Starting with the ferry allow planning and north England doesn’t disappoint! Day 2: 3/5 – Some great lanes with some amazing views but the fact that the adventure finishes lowers the score 😅 Save this if you’re planning the ACT UK. Tag someone who keeps saying they’ll do it “next year.” #rideuk #malonmoto #adventurerider #ukmotorcycle #nobullshit