Fascinating GS Rider

[HilltopMark]

Alright all. Maybe this thread shouldn't be here, but the guy has an LC GS so it's a good place to start. I'm sure the mods will punish me appropriately:

The guy is called Bruce Smart. He was in for a remap with his LC yesterday and I got talking to him. Turns out he's ridden around the world - on a GSXR1000. 74000 miles!!! Did it as a promise to his dying mum. His trip is fascinating - he was held for ransom by Boko Haram amongst other highlights. As a would be adventurer who's never taken my GS any further than Luxembourg I almost felt ashamed to talk to him. Anyway, have a look at his youtube channel and website and be impressed:

http://www.teapotone.com/whats-it-all-about/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7fHbZcK5ks

 

[fredaroony]

Just started watching the series now and very inspirational!

 

[Warlord]

I was in McDonalds once and got chatting to an old white heaired white bearded guy sat in a corner. He was showing interest in our bikes parked outside.

Turned out to be Simon Gandolfi.

I'd never heard of him, but facinatingly he went around the world on a 125cc

Wrote books, MCN did a feature on him... and there he was sat in McDonalds.

Look for the book "Old man on a bike"

 

[aeronut7]

bruce is on here teapotone.....great youtube channel.

 

[TonyH]

Beats a ride out to Matlock!!! Respect Bruce, well done for good causes

 

[Byronavitch]

Alright all. Maybe this thread shouldn't be here, but the guy has an LC GS so it's a good place to start. I'm sure the mods will punish me appropriately:

The guy is called Bruce Smart. He was in for a remap with his LC yesterday and I got talking to him. Turns out he's ridden around the world - on a GSXR1000. 74000 miles!!! Did it as a promise to his dying mum. His trip is fascinating - he was held for ransom by Boko Haram amongst other highlights. As a would be adventurer who's never taken my GS any further than Luxembourg I almost felt ashamed to talk to him. Anyway, have a look at his youtube channel and website and be impressed:

http://www.teapotone.com/whats-it-all-about/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7fHbZcK5ks

How do you even contemplate doing that on a Gixer

 

[Phill Elston]

"Turned out to be Simon Gandolfi."

Wore a big pointy hat and carried a big gnarly stick... had a little bloke with big hairy feet in tow

 

[kurienp]

Good one. Yeah respect for doing that on a Gixer ... and not faffing around with adding the whole load of Touratech accessories to a 1200 GSA.

 

[TeapotOne]

Thanks very much for the mention Mark, and thanks to everyone else for the kind words.

Was a pleasure to chat with Mark and Geoff at HillTop, that's some setup you lads have there, and I can't even put into words what a difference you've made to the GS.

Now 116bhp at the wheel.

Probably the best way to describe it is.....

Bbbrrrrraaaappppp!!!


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[steve g]

Was it a black GS LC? If so seen it parked outside. Shame, missed a good chat.

 

[bigmo476]

Thanks very much for the mention Mark, and thanks to everyone else for the kind words.

Was a pleasure to chat with Mark and Geoff at HillTop, that's some setup you lads have there, and I can't even put into words what a difference you've made to the GS.

Now 116bhp at the wheel.

Probably the best way to describe it is.....

Bbbrrrrraaaappppp!!!


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Told you to get it remapped!

 

[TeapotOne]

Told you to get it remapped!

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[TeapotOne]

Was it a black GS LC? If so seen it parked outside. Shame, missed a good chat.

Yep that was my 'Herman'


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[steve g]

Ah yes, I was on the black GSA TB. Shame I missed you.


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[HilltopMark]

Thanks very much for the mention Mark, and thanks to everyone else for the kind words.

Was a pleasure to chat with Mark and Geoff at HillTop, that's some setup you lads have there, and I can't even put into words what a difference you've made to the GS.

Now 116bhp at the wheel.

Probably the best way to describe it is.....

Bbbrrrrraaaappppp!!!


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No mate, the pleasure was mine. Listening to you was bloody inspiring.

 

[buncobooth]

Bloody hell I have started watching this series now, will be putting in some late nights as it is compulsive viewing. Much respect

 

[TeapotOne]

Bloody hell I have started watching this series now, will be putting in some late nights as it is compulsive viewing. Much respect

Thanks bud, glad you're enjoying it


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[Squigles]

Just finished watching the 20 vids

Wow what can I say, superb, fantastic ....... on a sports bike too ........ nutter!!

Looking forward to the DVD

 

[TeapotOne]

Just finished watching the 20 vids

Wow what can I say, superb, fantastic ....... on a sports bike too ........ nutter!!

Looking forward to the DVD

Cheers Squigles, great to hear you enjoyed the RTW trip. The vid has become a labour of love, but I will get it done I promise.


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[TeapotOne]

Here's the latest vid featuring the HillTop lads too

https://youtu.be/W7dIKxcgJPg


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