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I know - I thought the same! Two years on a 125cc only in Germany (by law) and then thousands of miles on the Yamaha! Top man.

Thanks. I've been lucky in that I've done quite a few but this is a bigger for sure. Very exciting!

Thanks Simon

Thanks and good to hear from you :). I took a year off and it's time to get back at it! All the best

Smart move. They are great looking jackets and oh so waterproof!

Thanks Nick - appreciate you taking the time to write. And what a deal!! Enjoy

Thanks Derek - I appreciate your kind words. All the best

Thanks for asking - I'm waiting for a certain make and model to be launched this year! As soon as it's available I'll let everyone know. Cheers. Nick

Yes I think it was put at that angle for that reason (so you can get the map out easily) but it's very small! Cheers

Thank you

They are beautiful bikes for sure. Hope your shoulder is ok. Cheers. Nick

The website says single cylinder. It's not my bike - I've always been a Triumph Bonneville man (back in the day) so prefer twin cylinder motorcycles. Cheers

I'm actually a big Shoei fan but this one is noisy above 50mph for sure. You definitely need ear plugs!

It's been so mild that I haven't worn them for a while. I can't recall where the elements are and a look at the Macna website doesn't help either! All I can say is that they are really comfortable and definitely keep your hands warm. If you are winter riding I'd get a pair for sure. Cheers

Thank you for your kind words. I am sure you will love the Enfield and really appreciate the slower pace and feeling a part of something rather that just rushing so fast everywhere. Best wishes. Nick

Hey there, I'm so sorry I can't help you with this one. Except to say that you get a lot of smiles per litre! Enjoy

Many thanks and I'm sure you are going to love the bike! Best colour ;)

Good question! All I can say is that I wear glasses and ear plugs when riding and both are not an issue with this helmet. Inside there are resesses either side so I think there would be room for speakers. Additionally, I belive that you can get different sized linings - speak with Motolegends or Urban rider to check that.

I had a quick look at the Motolegends website and they list it as AA armour. To be fair it's something I didn't consider - I just bought it on the looks! My biggest "moan" is that it doesn't breathe and is just too hot for me when it's sunny and above 25 or 26c. Luckily living in the UK this isn't a major problem! Cheers

Hi and thanks for your kind words. Both the Belstaff jacket and the Shoei Glamster helmet are great! I've not been very active this year since my brother passed away - I just lost the drive to do anything really. But with time and your kind words along with what many others have said has helped me get through this and I plan to do more next year. Best wishes. Nick

@@thesussexrider I’m very sorry to hear that your brother has passed away. Especially at this time of year. I hope you have friends and family that you are able to speak to. Its a tough time for you. I wish you the strength to get through this.

Macna offer different styles and battery options. Because I had the jacket I bought the gloves which attach to the jacket and then the battery is in my pocket. I like this because when I'm off the bike and walking around (like at a freezing cold Christmas market) then I can unplug the gloves and just plug in the jacket to keep my core warm. The alternative is to attach the cables direct to the battery in the motorcycle (very easy job) and then plug in the jacket. The gloves then connect to the jacket. If you want the gloves only then I would go for the Macna ones that hold the small batteries on the back of the gloves. Otherwise you have to feed the cable from the battery up through your jacket and down your sleeves. My son did this for two winter seasons with a pair of Richi heated gloves and he was OK with it. Not sure where you are based but the guys at Motolegends near Guildford are really helpful if you need advice. Cheers

I didn't know that about them still making telescopic sights - that's cool if it's for real. Plus the Yamaha engines in Nigeria. I'll try and find out through my network. Post a pic of your old RE bikes - people would love to see them. Cheers

Glad it was helpful! They really make a difference! Cheers

Thank you for saying so - it's really much appreciated. Cheers. Nick

Great to hear that. She's got a lovely engine and it should last for many years. Should have taken me up on having an old sweatshirt lol. Enjoy my friend.

I did regret not taking your kind/wise offer 😅

Keep your videos coming, your stories are an inspiration. 🤙

@@vogahl34 I agree 👍

Sure is. Cheers

I know exactly what you men. I recently bought a V7II to ride to work on but it is just too much fun just for daily duties & now gets ridden everywhere... Which is why I can see a Gold Star in my future. I already love the engine (I had an F650 BMW a while back) & it would be perfect for the ride up the hill to the office, which would leave the Guzzi for weekend blasts through the hills. Win/win!

I have a battery around 3 inches by 2 inches which can power the jacket or gloves when you are not connected to the bike. It's too large to fit in the glove itself but I know you can get smaller ones that do. Cheers

That's David. Appreciate you taking the time to say that. All the best. Nick

Thanks and much appreciated. I've just put it up for sale on ebay if you are interested. My Duputrens Contracture /arthritis is getting worse and I can only manage am hour on the road now so sadly it has to go. I'm gutted but I need to go for an automatic or maybe something with a slipper clutch. Thanks again

@@thesussexrider I’m financially stuck I’m afraid until the Hondas gone But thanks I’ll check it out

Thanks my friend. Yep - that's me done with clutches which is a crying shame but there you go. I saw honda have developed an eclutch or something - I wonder if they've thought about the world's aging population! Anyway I'm now on the search for an automatic as you say or possibly a bike with a quick-shifter. Appreciate your taking the time to comment and hope your elbows don't cause you to much pain. Cheers

Pure luck for me as I only found out a few days before the sales went live! Any Interceptor is great though - enjoy

Good question and I should have given an update! It's a quality helmet and it has the looks but it is noisy. I wear "made to measure" ear plugs so it's not a major problem. When I tried it without them then anything above 45/50 mph was a problem for me. It makes sense anyway to protect your ears so I do! If and when I get another bike I might try the new Shoei flip lid. Hope this helps. Cheers

​@thesussexrider Probably because you didn't put in the chin guard which is pretty essential for wind noise reduction.

Do you mean the Beeline navigation device? Here it is beeline.co/

That's interesting! Thanks for letting me know! Best wishes. Nick

This is the first time I've used a smoked visor and I really like it. Really reduces the glare from the sun and of course it looks great! The pinlock came with it and it looks like the usual high end that you'd expect from Shoei. I've not fitted it yet and had no fogging issues but I will before winter arrives. Black and grey will look very smart! Enjoy!

@@thesussexrider did u get the dark smoke or light smoke?

Pretty sure it's the lighter one

Let us know if you do

My brother had a 175 Bantam also! Sadly his broke down all the time! You must have same great stories from back then!

BSA went broke in the 1970's. They just bought the name and trademark rights.

I didn't know either until I saw a picture on Facebook of my brother on his. He hadn't even told me he was buying yet another bike

It's a good question and probably has lots of answers. As an older man (I've been riding motorcycles for 50 years - I know I don't look so old ;) I rode bikes like 650 and 750 Triumph Bonnevilles plus air-cooled BMW Boxers and Moto-Guzzi. Then suddenly bikes seemed to change shape and have loads of technology! And the prices went up and up! My last BMW R1200GS with extras was nearly EUR 20,000! As I've got older I appreciate the older looking bikes and the relaxed way of riding. Add to that there seems to be either a traffic jam or a speed camera everywhere and it just makes sense to ride a smaller, lighter, cheaper and cool looking bike. My son would prefer a KTM or BMW M1000 of course! Whatever you ride - enjoy it :)

@@thesussexrider Well, to begin with let me add - A man is as young as he thinks he is. You are young 😎 So, as to what I have understood from your answer, I will summarise it as follows: 1. The bike is very appealing in later age, because: a. RE maintains simplicity for use. b. With the overload of technology, RE provides a nostalgia of days bygone and the sweet memories with its candour. c. Charm is in enjoying ride, by being in the moment, rather than chasing adrenaline. That’s why I see a lot of responses from people in later age in the comments section. 2. The Price/Quality ratio is high, as well as maintenance is cheaper.

You summed it up nicely (and my age lol)

Love this - thanks for sharing. It really is so much more satisfying. There's been a real awakening to this style of riding lately! The Scram gets good reviews for sure. Then there's the new Himalayan coming out. I guess it's down to what you think looks right for you and what type of riding you plan to do. Cheers

Thanks for your kind words. I'm 5ft 8in tall and just over 12 stone. I normally wear medium but was advised by Motolegends near Guildford to go for a large and it fits perfectly. I wear this all the time and last year on a trip to Ireland it kept me dry despite terrible weather! It does get hot in summer but I have no regrets in buying it. Best wishes. Nick

Coming soon - a video as to how to get your bike off the centre stand! Actually when I had my GS i could ride it off the centre stand so maybe I should try with this!