Why I ride an old bike | BMW R80 G/S Story

This is the beginning of a new journey.

What started as a simple love for motorcycles – and old things in general – quickly turned into a full-on project: camera gear, story ideas, and countless hours spent exploring Berlin and beyond.

On this channel, you’ll join Vicky and me on our 40-year-old BMW R80 G/S – always chasing roads, places, and stories that often go untold.

Expect slow and fast travels, machines with personality, the charm of analog life – and a look behind the curtain of a life in transition.

This is about freedom, imperfection, and the road between the big city and the countryside.

This film wouldn’t have been possible without the help and patience of a few people I’m lucky to call my friends. Thank you!

If you have any questions please let me know and I'll respond to you.

And if you wanna see and know more, feel free to check out my Instagram:
  / analog.rides  

...or write me an email!

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Thank you,
Benne

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No brand money was involved in the making of this video. But hey – that could change. Get in touch if you’re interested.

My Ride
BMW R80 G/S from 1984
1000cc Powerkit by Siebenrock
Heidenau K60
digital double ignition
long 5th gear
HPN brake cam
Reworked cylinder heads with oversized intake and exhaust valves
Front fork from an R 100 GS
Asymmetric camshaft and timing chain
and many more mods

My Riding Gear
Biltwell Gringo Helmet
Fuel Rodeo gloves
Merlin Stafford waxed jacket
Red Wing 8084 Iron Ranger - Black Harness

Locations
East of Berlin Brandenburg Area (Germany)
Flea market in Berlin–Karlshorst (Germany)
Restaurant Fischborke Berlin (Germany)

Camera Gear and Software
Sony a6700
Sigma 18-50mm f.2.8
Tiefes Variable ND Filter
Manfrotto befree Tripod (MKBFRA4-BH)
DJI Mic
SmallRig Baseplate
Edited and Color Graded in Davinci Resolve
Using FilmVision V2 Powergrade by Serr for my Color Grading

Music
All the music and sound effects in this video come from Epidemic Sound.
If you’re a fellow creator, feel free to use my referral link! https://share.epidemicsound.com/s4b1u3

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