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@mikedowning4603 Hi Mike totally, I didn't mean about it not being necessary as I use one regularly, just on this occasion I had forgotten it. I found I ended up not showing alot of the bushcraft side of things because of it which was a shame. So must remember next time 🤣 Thanks for your input. Always welcome and apreciated.

@kenbrooks7794 🤣🤣 yep, I just can't help myself. Wish I had stated in my comfy bed on this one. I didn't have the best nights sleep as you can probably tell. Enjoyed my dinner though 😁 Soon be back on the bike. Couple of weeks and I'm off to the Hebrades :)

@christophermartin6618 you're welcome, and thanks for the comment. The F650 is one of the most frustrating yet lovable bikes I've ever owned. Love it and hate it all at the same time. 🤣🤣 I'm really keen to get him back on the road and have lots of big adventures next year. If you have a look at my Adventure Bike Riders Festival 2024 video, I did that on the F650, it was great fun. All the best with your bike. Fingers crossed for you it all runs well 👌🤞 I love the budget approach to things. It's not always the smallest or the lightest option, but hey if it works, it works 😉

@kenbrooks7794 yes, it took 7 months but I finally got it back. I'm not going to lie, I struggle to trust it at the moment. But I have been using it daily for the last month and really am enjoying it again. The funduro certainly is a cracking bike, but it definitely needs a few more bits to make it right for me. I need a taller seat and could so with lifting the suspension somehow, but all that can wait anyway. Need him to be mechanically sound now more than anything. It sounds nuts, but I've been wanting to do it for a long time. I really don't have much of a plan other than to go until I can't go anymore or run out of money 🤣 Ahh excellent, I shall keep that in mind thank you. Melton isn't all that far away. 😁

@@monkeydixadventures thank you buddy really apreciate it. Really hoping to get this one running as soon as. I'm hoping to get to ABR and Dragon Rally on it next year. Massive learning curve for me. Any support will be/is greatly apreciated 😊

@@monkeydixadventures just Subbed to you also. Got some watching to do now 💪🏼👍

I was at the Dragon this Year with my Honda Monkey and trailer, and also at the ABR on my CT125...the Bridgestone Trail was ace. ​@anidiotonboard6539

@simongilbert1554 fantastic reply, thank you for the input. It great to see someone who owns one with real world experience after run in share their thoughts. It's sounds like you are absolutely smitten 😊 I'm a big royal enfield fan boy. Love the brand and the ethos. I just think I perhaps got sucked in by the hype and expected too much of it maybe. I do want to go back and give it another go with a fresh outlook on it. I'll be contacting the local dealer soon to book another rest ride. 👍 Keep enjoying it and stay shiny side up :)

Did i mention near $3K cheaper than the KTM too and I had to spend another $2k on the KTM to really get the 390 to an almost good set of manors Including way to much effort required to remove 50% of the vibes which were really aweful. The Himi stock $5k in the end cheaper is blindingly better and to be honest i could go on racing about the Himi, perfect for NZ shitty roads and green lanes...........

@simongilbert1554 funnily enough I did test ride a 2024 ktm 790 it was a cracking bike. But you're right about price. Indont think I can justify nearly £12k on it to be honest. Especially when the himi and now the CF MOTO are here. I've booked in another test ride so will see what happens. Looking forward to it 👍

@@ianowen4481 dunno, something to do with air flow/insulating the outside? No idea to be honest. 🤣 it's just how I saw it made 😄

@ianowen4481 I didn't get back ache at all. Which is unusual for me. Going out again soon locally so will get a better idea of it having learnt a few things 😀

@kenbrooks7794 😄 totally agree. It was great fun. I'm off hopefully this week for another outing, but totally solo and on foot this time 😊

@greatestytcommentator Thank you bud, really appreciate it. 🙏 It was a great trip. The himi is an amazing machine 😍

@@katielou4440 🤣🤣 wait for part 2

@@TimPriestChannel you'll have to watch the next episode to find out 😉

@SianAdventures-i1l 🤣 you need to come show me how it's done. We managed but it wasn't the best 🤣🤣

@@anidiotonboard6539 You could have invited me... Oh wait, I was a few thousand miles away! 😅

@@SianAdventures-i1l exactly. Did you film any of it? I followed your Facebook updates. Made me very jealous 😄

@greatestytcommentator it was indeed. Apparently it is a national redkite sanctuary. They were everywhere around the area and a real amazing site to see. I didn't know anything about it until talking to a local in the pub that evening.

@anidiotonboard6539 It may be the same place? Did you ever find out where you actually were? 😆

@greatestytcommentator don't quote me but I think it was Gigrin Farm - Rhayader in Mid Wales

@greatestytcommentator trust me, I tried to entice them with promises of YT fame and fortune, they weren't having any of it 😄

@markhibberd4563 thank you fella, really apreciated. 🙏 It's a work in progress for sure. Ultimately I want to be able to use this channel to help those less fortunate and less able enjoy adventure. That's what keeps me going and bringing a smile to people faces ☺️ Got some (at least I think) good stuff coming over the next few months, so watch this space 💪🏼 Thanks again.

@ianowen4481 loved every minute of it. Looking forward to next year and the brecons already.

@ffsheffield cheers buddy. Get thst bloody wrist sorted and get on it 👍

@kenbrooks7794 Thank you Ken, this year was amazing. Really looking forward to next year now, and my next adventure coming up in November. You're certainly right, custard would have been too stressful under the condition he was in. I get him back up to scratch over the winter ready to hit the trails again next year :) The hedges in the previous video were scary. This one was a complete contrast. Its amazing how varied Wales is from section to section. Glad you could come along for the ride. I'm hoping to save and get myself a better camera set up next year to allow for more angles etc. Watch this space 😁

@TimPriestChannel thank you Timothy. Part 3 coming soon. Looking forward to your take on it.

@kenbrooks7794 yep still here. And thanks fella. I'm hoping people take it the right way and see it in the right light. It was a long time ago, so I just wanted to put some context to it. Felt I had to and also felt I had to leave it in as it's all part of the story. It was an amazing trial and I'll definitely go back. Part 3 is coming soon, followed by something totally diferent. I'm also planning a really special 50th episode too that I'm really looking forward too.

@ianowen4481 thank you me ode. It was great. And there's more to come yet. Part 3 and then other stuff in the pipeline too.

@snowlothar45 yes apologies, I've had lots of technical difficulties with the pan am over the last year including it having a blown engine and being off the road for 7 months. I had lost my mojo with it a little bit. But you're right, I should probably get back on this one 👍

@greenlaneduo thank you much apreciated. I use Capcut on my mobile (android, but may be able to get it for others). There's a free version and a paid version. I used the free version for a long time up until this video and bought the subscription. The free version is great, but the paid version opens up so much more editing potential. It's designed for tik tok videos and shorts, but once you get your head around it, you can create feature length stuff on it. Plenty of 'how to' vids on TH-cam if you take a look. Hope that helps. 👍

@@anidiotonboard6539 thanks for the info i'll deffinately take a look 👍

@greenlaneduo no problems. Like I said, it takes abit to get your head around, but once you do, it's great.

@katielou4440 it was great wasn't it. Nice to see you finally catching up with vids 😄

@@katielou4440 never do on camera. I spent more time sideways on that hill that I've ever done before 😄

@@thatwelshman4518 mee too mate. Riding Matts himi was like putting on an old slipper. Fit perfect and functional 🤣 I regret selling mine now.

@@ianowen4481 cheers marra. Dragon and ABR first ;)

@JamesMcCreadie71 😄 your friend is a dayum sight braver than me then that's for sure 🤣🤣💪🏼

@@anidiotonboard6539 no he's an investment banker

@@JamesMcCreadie71 🤣🤣

@kenbrooks7794 cheers matey, you're definitely right, once I've found it, it should be problem solved. It's jist finding the time to get on it and give it a propper going through. I was genuinely really gutted and extremely pissed off as you can imagine. It put me in a propper school boy mood. However, having said all that, the himi proved its worth once again and brought the smile back to my face. Thanks for the input, always appreciated. How did you find the quality of the pictures, sound and colours on this video this time? Better, worse? How about the addition of the drone and the general edit? If you noticed, I've changed a few things up a tad :)

@anidiotonboard6539 Yes, You've taken a step up I think, Whether it's camera quality or your editing but you're getting better all the time TBH. I liked your use of the drone, a bit "Itchyboots" if you like, it gives a view of where you are, that on bike footage can't do. Yep, it's all going well, you deserve more subs than you've got 👍

@kenbrooks7794 thank you so much, the input is great. I've been fettling with re-coloirising in post to get the real colours back if that makes sense, fettled with my mix set up and noise reduction etc in post. It's all a learning curve. Apreciate the sun's comment. It is what it is. This is a very niche market I suppose, and will only appeal to a small selection of folks. It will grow overtime I am sure 👍

@ffsheffield 🤣 to be honest, it was more comfortable than a standard grip 😄. I know what I'm using as grip puppies in the future 🤣 Tha is for your support. Much appreciate it. 🙏

@kenbrooks7794 oh it should be. Hope my footage is all good 😀 I've not been though it all yet as there is 4 days worth 🤣 I think its going to be a 2 parter. Watch this space.

@yetiibob8407 😄 you are certainly a kindred spirit. I just like tents 🤣. I've been trying to find the perfect one for ages and something always seems to be flawed in one way or another. I've just spent the last 4 nights in the ribble and it was fantastic. I had abit of rain, and some light wind and it was fine, but nothing too adventurous so far. I did however use some tarp clips to pull the ends out and it worked well. Kept the outside off the inner the whole time. I'll get some use out of it over the rest of the year and see how it holds up and do a long term review 👍

@yetiibob8407 I've seen the helm tents a few times now, as well as a couple of Alpkit tents I like. The alpkit is brilliant and can free stand also on rocky ground. Pretty much you and your kit weigh it down, but its nearly 300 quid. The helms look good, but at the same time they have a lack or porch facility and the price point is quite high too. I know you get what you pay for and all that, but sometimes I just think there are bargins to be had if you look around. 😉

@anthonycumberpatch5439 haha this is very true. Yes I do do the light thing already. However we aren't going anywhere at the minute. Custard keeps blowing main fuses. I've got to re wire in the original reg before Tomorrow morning.

@johna6968 🤣 it's just abit of fun, but if it's not for you fair play to ya 👍

@billyflanagan9657 😄 if you're referring to the intro, I can assure you that is long gone 🤣

@@ianowen4481 funnily enough, I know a lovely gentleman who lives in Aberystwyth 😉

@stefanocammardella3697 hi mate, thank you for that. My next video will be my offraod trip on the Trans European Trail trip through Wales. It will hopefully be out next weekend so watch this space. Thank you for your support 🙏

@howardmann5634 aren't they just 😆. Least the more I fix, the less there is to go wrong 🤣

​@anidiotonboard6539 Depends how well you fix it!

@@greatestytcommentator it's me.......duct tape and cables ties. 🤣🤣

@@anidiotonboard6539 Can't go wrong then.. And if it does. .. More cable ties and tape!

@@greatestytcommentator exactly. 🤣

@kenbrooks7794 😄 very true indeed. I was thinking about you actually when I made this video and wondered how you were. Haven't seen you pop up in a while. Hope you are well and thank you for your support. 😊

​@anidiotonboard6539 , Yep alls good thanks, I'm still lurking in the background watching you mind! 😂😂 All the best for Wales, it surely can't be any tougher than laneing the Burgman! 😊

@kenbrooks7794 ahh excellent. Glad your OK. 😄 I'm not entirely sure, the burgman was reliable 🤣🤣

But Sod's Law says otherwise 😅

@@greatestytcommentator 😄 well you know me, so we shall see 🤣🤣

@leemichel8199 thank you fella. Really appreciate it. I'll have a look at those thanks. Off on my trip in a couple of days so hopefully it will be great.

@anidiotonboard6539 Good luck, mate 👍 👌

@@leemichel8199 taa fella, gonna need it with custard 😄

@leemichel8199 thought I'd let you know, I got some tarp clips. Used them foe the last 4 nights and they were brilliant. Thanks for the suggestion 👍

@motomoto2296 Thank you 😊 I didn't feel like it at times. Felt like I was really fighting it at some points. To be honest, I was running stock road pressures with Mitas E07+ tyres on. Or Enduro trail as I believe they are called now. I always run road pressures due to hopping from lane to lane etc and most of them being rocky or shale etc. I suppose though thinking of it, at somewhere like ABR, predominantly grass, what you've said makes sense. 🤔 Will give it ago next time. Thanks for the tip. 👍

@ianowen4481 and that's just it. Compromise.......if you want under 100 quid then you are going to suffer somewhere. The lone rider tents with the big open porch bit that you can park your GS in 😉, look great, but theyvare heavy and pack down large, not to mention the price tag. Your teepee was fantastic, but it looked like you were carrying a body round on the back of your bike 🤣🤣 I have fond memories of that trip. For me this ticked all these boxes; Sub £100 Space for me and gear (it's a 3 person) Porch to cook in Sub 5kg Smallish packed size Fairly versitile Cons however are; No blackout (if it bothers you) Ends of the 'tunnel' touch the inner in abit of wind Longevity?? 🤷‍♂️ I can't really think if much else wrong to be honest. It's all positive at the moment. Only time will tell.

Have a look at the Naturehike Massif. I've had one a while now and I think is one of the best tents for mc travel.

@yetiibob8407 I'll do that thank you. Nature hike do some decent stuff. I've got a few of their pots and pans etc.

@@Jason-ke2nj the nyx 200?

@@anidiotonboard6539 yes buddy..i have one...never let me down..🫡🫡

@greatestytcommentator tell me about it. Technology is great. But imagine a fly by wore throttle sensor goes down. Your screwed. Cable snaps, you just bodge it or replace it.

@@greatestytcommentator yea man, we missed you this year.

@@anidiotonboard6539 Still dealing with the Welsh Red Tape Merchants. 😞

@@greatestytcommentator sure you'll get it sorted me ode.