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2nd pair of macnas, first failed quickly (4/5 th ride), second failed straight out of the box.. They do feel and look good, but keep the receipt!

I have the Halcyon Grey. After 3700 kms it has not missed a beat. I have a couple of short 100kmph roads to get to the next little towns, but most of my riding is done in 50 kmph zones around the beaches in country South Australia. I am 69 years old and for most of my life rode 650 twins, but now I wouldn't swap my classic for anything.

I own a Belstaff Trialmaster and have had it now for over 20 years.I love it! But you are correct about the lack of ventilation when warmer weather decides to arrive here in GB.Good review!!

I think the manufacturers go for looks more now than they used to, and that's why virtually the first thing to go whenever you get a new bike is the effing seat! On my old Bonny I got a Saddlemen seat (US manufacturer) - I have never been more comfortable on a bike in my life. I could ride that all day without any discomfort, but they stopped making them for Triumph after about 2017 I think it was, and since then I've never been really comfortable on any of my bikes. I've tried the 'Comfort' versions the manufacturers make. I've had a seat re-upholstered by a company that specializes in doing just that. And I've tried after-market seat manufacturers like Sergeant and Air Hawks etc. etc. - none of them make any real difference. There's only one other guy in our Ulysses group that uses an Air Hawk and he swears by them. I found I wobbled a bit on them and they added too much to the height of the bike for me. They sure are a conundrum!! For an adventure or touring bike you want to be able to do at least six hours in the saddle I would have thought, 3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon sort of thing, and with the bikes I've recently had I'm really struggling after 2 hours! I don't know the answer to this, but one thing is for sure - the manufacturers have given themselves big new sales avenues for the bikes they sell us.

Kawasaki should build a KLR650 based Retro bike.

Great IF you have a centre stand.

This is great 👍🏼 Keep them coming Nick!

Good story. I appreciate it! 😂

And no intention of repaying the defrauded customers ?

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I wanted the 120th edition Gt 650 but couldn’t get it , so instead I got the Mr clean Gt650

I've never been without a motorcycle, because I've never sold my first one which I now have almost 30 years. I did buy other bikes and sold them. I have had times when I didn't ride due to numerous reasons. Right now I'm in the process of bringing this first bike (or more accurate motor scooter) back on the road. Already bought the parts to bring the engine back to life. :)

10 years, 3 young kids, not earning well (Fire Service) went back to it at 40, now 69 and still biking

That must have been a tough time, and it still is of course. It's obvious that making videos for TH-cam is then the last priority. But good to notice that you have some good things coming up. Best wishes Nick!

Thanks for sharing, very tough times mate😕 Better times ahead hopefully All the best 👍🏍️

It's tough losing people that are close. For us, it underlines the need to make the most of the time you have. Do the big trips while you're healthy enough. I think you're already doing that. Carol & I see our trip TH-cam vids a little like diaries that we can flip though later in life. Glad you are back making vids. Cheers best wishes and take care.

You haven't done a clip in a long time Nick! I thought you'd given up?

2 yrs - 125 then 84K - Hats off !

It sounds a brilliant adventure. I've just turned 60 myself and it has highlighted the need to do these big trips while health is still with you. Good luck to both of you.

Natural story teller, keep the adventures going, looking forward to more content!

Great to see your channel back up Nick! And yes, life should always be an adventure... Good for you!

It's nice to hear the channel is still going and evolving. Personally, we love watching and making motorcycle travel and touring vids.

just got of these for a steal off vinted and I don't ride a bike!

Thanks for the review! I got a killer deal: the Macna -> leather heated gloves, heated jacket and heated pants for 440 Euro!

Its very frustrating when researching jacket reviews, don't give their height & size of jacket. Many of us overseas & cant try on jackets of different sizes. I did go thru the comments to find the jacket is a - Large & yes you did tell us your height & weight. Good review.

so did you get your new bike?

That angle pocket is a map pocket

Great review

Just got Halcyon Grey, first time I pulled too hard on the right arm and pulled a shoulder muscle. Next time I'll be better at it.

It's just one cylinder?

rubbish helmet so noisy i got rid of it ... pos.... ARAI is the only brand worth buying

What part of the glove has the heat elements. Top bottom fingers thumb? Thanks

6 minutes in to actually see the helmet.

Thank you very much for this video. I rode a very big bike with 160 hp and all I ever saw all the time, were the few meters road in front of me. I changed to a big enduro and it was getting better a little bit. Now I am ready for the next step I think : Royal Enfield 350 Classic. You gave me the confirmation. Thank you. Cheers and greetings from Germany.

HI BUDDY I BOUGHT IT 5 DAYS BEFOE , HOW MUCH MILEAGE ITS GIVE FOR 1 LITRE ?.

I am planning to get this as my first bike..This exact colour is my favourite it looks amazing. Seems to be heavy as a first bike,i hope thats not an issue.. Great video!!

Having just caught up with this glamster review i was wondering how you got on putting speakers in the recess in the helmet. Having tried one on recently there didn't seem much room. Cheers

Better. Superior. Awsome. Me and my brother got one each. Brilliant. Goes along side my A7 and Lightening. Amongst other modern bikes.

I have the same jacket and use it occasionally for rides. My biggest worry though is the very light/small armour and the lack of evidence that the fabric will endure a crash.

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Thanks for the review. I didn’t like the price much but having looked at literally hundreds of jackets, I think this one is worth the investment. I’m enjoying your channel and I like your proper reviews (as in: you actually use the gear) and I hope you do some more gear reviews. Anyway, I subscribed today. Have fun. Cheers👍

How does the power supply work? Im interested to buy the gloves but how do they get the power? Where do the cables lead to?

Bought new .. love mine .

I heard BSA still make mid level telescopic sights for rifles plus they were making bikes in Nigeria with Yamaha engines but probably not for export? I'm 'old school' and had real Royal Enfield's, 1965 Continental GT, Crusaders, etc.

Thanks for this! Thinking of getting the Foton 2.0 Macnas for winter riding in Poland. This review helped a lot! 🎉

Great stories. Looking forward to seeing more of your trips - I need more ideas of local places to take my bike.

Little gem….She did well on her way home Nick, it’s me who should’ve brought warmer clothes 😂

It would be better if it had a Suzuki 650 Savage motorcycle engine in it.Much better looking motor. The Old Rotax Matchless repo was much better than the so called BSA.

that is one snazzy fuel tank

It's a pretty bike, not very practical but I could see where someone may enjoy washing and polishing all the chrome then standing back & admiring the shinny thing. For the money, I'd go with the Moto Guzzi V7 though. You'd get two cylinders a truly air cooled engine more horsepower and torque, 4 piston front caliper 2 piston rear (vs the bsa 2/1 setup, a 21 liter fuel tank (vs 12) for day long range, shaft final drive, 6 speed transmission, a comfortable molded seat, tubeless tires - a true mile muncher when a windscreen and a tail bag are added + a blast to push in mountains. Hand built in Mandela Delario along beautiful Lake Como in Italy where you are cordially invited to visit annually.