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Yeah it's on fb marketplace, in Llanelli.

Hi, thanks for stopping by and your kind words. I think we are a little rare on the school run circuit. 😁 Sassy is counting down to her first bike. I'm counting down to having a bike just for me rather than 2 up. 😉😂 Ride safe, LJ

HS2 are popular, it's nice to find a lid that fits you well. I have had problems with my forehead being cramped in other helmets. This is the first I found where I didn't need a heated spoon. 😂 It's a juggle with glasses but one I'm used to. I really have found my pinlock is faultless.

I think you're right. A friend got one with lights and the shop put her comms on it too. I bought a shark for sassy it's a bit cheaper without pinlock but a great helmet too.

😂 Who knows... The staff moving bikes down the dropped curb may be asking the same question. 😂

Yeah my mic and recorder wasn't working..I can't plug into the GoPro since they got wet about a year ago.

Lol alive and well. Yeah the drop wasn't ideal but we all escaped damage free.

Thanks :) Nice choices. The speedtwin is a lovely looking bike.

Haha she's been Mia...

Sassy absolutely loves it! She's 14 now so counting down the time. I picked her up from school today, much nicer than the car. Thanks for watching, LJ

I'm generally very patient. And to be fair, this was a close call. Thanks for watching..sorry late reply, youtube have added the need for me to verify comments. Hope you're well and out there riding.

It truly does!

I absolutely agree when a friend showed me his shiny new ducati scrambler when they first came out. All whirly lights when turned the key. I felt almost guilty at his face after I said that is what would kill his bike before the engine ever did. I still think the same.

Thanks Johnathon. Hope you're good.

@@ladyjrider666 all good here thank you. Ride safe, maybe we can meet up with Grumps again soon.

@@NortonUnofficial hopefully. Rain, school run mum and uni is keeping me a dull LJ. 🤣

The speed limit signs are smaller than standard were. They are still putting in place speed cameras that were removed a few months before the change. And the light up indicator of speed are set at 20mph on a few places. The drivers are erring on side of caution. Readings are 17mph or lower. It's very confusing for many still. The going up and down. A 50 had changed to 30 I've found too. So not consistent.

We have actually had ours removed which is leading to night time racing. The police are said to be educating more for the next year. Thanks for dropping by.

Honestly just a 3 mile school run is pathetic, I had a feeling people would get confused and they are. I'm seeing 25 in a 40, 15 in a 20 and a whopping 20 in a 30. The super slow is now followed by 10 or so cars. We never had an issue leaving our village in the morning but now it's a queue of traffic. Spaced out with no chance of overtaking safely. I may as well be on a moped. 😣

Even worse, Drakeford refuses to listen to the thousands, more than voted for his party.

@@drewwilliams6888 it's nuts. I am seriously going to have to consider a commuter next year I think if things haven't shifted.

@@ladyjrider666 I've read your reply, mentioned above again, my head is in the shed. Total madness, what you and your neighbours are experiencing. Where are your local Senedd representatives? Exactly probably nowhere to be seen. MADNESS.

Hi the stats are 15.5L tank, 45-48 mpg. I'd say its on par with that. I get 150 miles to a tank. The fuel level indicator is pretty accurate, and to read as blocks and flashes on last one once nearer the limit. Hope this helps.

@@ladyjrider666 thank you I thought it was like 25-30mpg def good to hear it’s much higher

@@3nterprisevideos it's really easy to achieve high mpg. Even on the motorway. Or faster riding. It had a small icon meaning eco that shows to encourage smooth riding and correct gear as indicated.

It's not good. :(

Let's hope the police car spot phones being used more too.

Sad but true. Though I think other parts of the UK will follow. I must say, you wouldn't want to try and cross a road through a rolling road block which is what it's become. People aren't even if bothering to speed up on sections they know will drop back down. It's crazy

The density of population is not comparable. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. And thankfully we live in a world we can accept these with grace.

@@ladyjrider666 Well said hun, and very true. Lady by name, and certainly lady by nature x

@@SpartasEdge thank you. 🙃

@@robsurname4054 Or get anywhere fast. I don't think anyone is against the speed limit in appropriate areas, but this blanket limit is overkill and beyond ridiculous, and i doubt there was a swath a child deaths in 30mph roads.

Yep and none since either. 😔

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Actually £100 if in line with the former 30 mph zones. Or a speed awareness course. As per my review, my speedo isn't accurate, so not a true reflection.

I'm getting a bit sick of rain I must admit. Least this was dry enough to film in. And kept me company. 😂 The ride home 2 hours later wasn't so nice. How you doing ?

Rear drums do lock up sometimes and a single disc was surprising. I'm pretty sure the braking distance would be poor when compared to an abs, but as said I should (and will in future) have remembered to check brakes out. I live in a hilly location so stopping is fine but hill starts 2 up on steep hills is by front brake when on drum. Or roll back for a curb to hold while you pull off. Add to that impatient neighbours and it's a daily consideration for me. The Vulcan S held with just back.

@@ladyjrider666 Interesting. I have not heard of this locking up being an issue with modern drum brakes. ABS does not really improve braking distance, compared to threshold braking. It just helps not to wipe out, if you squeeze too much and would lock up without ABS.

I'll have a bit more faith about not locking up then. I only experienced it once on an older bike. I have ridden along the lines of not having good brakes compared to friends and had to overtake in one instance, but am able to give myself more space now (not pack riding). Hopefully you're right about not locking up. I find the Intruder 'picks up ' her front end when biting point is reached so I know I can release the front brake. Throttle and maintaining the front brake is a skill I've come to learn. 😂 The Vulcan S was only abs bike I had so not a great deal of insight.

This is the only bike I used a screen on (ever). I was surprised I liked it. There's the touring screen she came with, which is after market puig, worked really well. I'm only 5'2" so can't really tell where the wind hit me, but definitely cleared it round my torso including to my shoulders. I also bought a second hand smaller blacked out screen (see my video on custom/modifications). Which aesthetically appealed to me more. I did put the touring screen back on when heading on a longer road trip. Hope this helps. Hope you enjoy your Vulcan S. I really did like mine. I wouldn't have parted with her but for a fault the garage couldn't sort. Thanks for dropping by. Ride safe, LJ

th-cam.com/video/jGheGj-DA2E/w-d-xo.html Here's the shorter screen. :)

Bucking 🍒 Cherry?

Thanks. I have indeed! I put together some pictures here you'll be able to find in my playlist. She's a project I need money for at the moment. She cranked recently and has carbs at a friend's for cleaning. I've got tyres (ideally both) and new venhill cables as the main part of my list to get. Not a cheap shopping list. She's definitely not a cruiser. 🍒🥰😇

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Thanks for the support as always, and kind words. I'm lucky to be able to compare the two bikes.

Thanks, yeah it wasn't ideal but everyday riding lately hasn't got me out anywhere interesting on the odd sunny day. I'll have to try harder.

@@ladyjrider666 gd gd I’m sure we’ll get some dry sunny day for us all to get out some where 🏍️💨💨💨

@@jsrides2065 absolutely. No idea where time has gone though. 😩

@@ladyjrider666 yeah you can say that again it’s flying by and I only did 883 miles between MOT’s 👎🏻😱hopefully soon I’ll get some free time and gd weather so I can get out 🏍️💨💨💨👍🏻

@@jsrides2065 Ahh that's gutting but I know you have a lot on. Many other bikes see a lot less than that between mot's if it's any consolation. I always appreciate your kind words here, and I certainly enjoy other peoples travels further afield etc. TH-cam is the most amazing bike channel I think. Take care of yourself and yours.

Diolch, I try!

It sure is crazy. I'm certainly finding my former city riding overtakes and filtering more.. 🤔

That's seriously cool!

It's unbelievable at the moment. I'm overtaking more on a short journey I normally just cruise at. Drivers are being overally cautious and doing as much as 15mph under the 40mph and going from 40 -20 emergency braking where cars behind expect the 40,30,20.

Yeah I don't leave them running often or for long. I have sealed housings as use gopro hero4. It's not much fun on long runs in the rain, but has to be done sometimes.

Many are being torn down etc. So no doubt keep the workmen in a job at least.

@@robsurname4054 learn them the green cross code..Get the bloody ear pods out their ears...They walk straight across the road with their hoods up...Or playing with their mobiles oblivious to what's going on around them...Zebra crossing pedestrian crossing with lights to stop the traffic ..do they still have lollypop ladies...These children need educating something you seem to be lacking in..🤔

@@robsurname4054 why you so obsessed with kids hey..Very strange...🤔

@@robsurname4054 That I will agree with no problem..Don't forget Hospitals...👍

Rob, I'm all for freedom to express views and discuss them. But calling someone direct names is not acceptable. We will all have the right to our views in life. I hope you can remember that we are not living in a dictatorship. Thanks, ride safe, and I'll overtake at the correct speed safely if you're still doing 20 in a 30. 😂

You're right about things going back. Our motorways (freeways) are 70mph which led to protests, but are now reduced to average speed zones of 50mph and even lower heading into cities. Times are not changing for the better.

And senseless. 6am at 20mph with 2 cars in front and nothing else. Crazy.

It's terrible. I'm finding cars doing 25 in a 40 bypass at the moment. Let alone all the variables. The road crews were out scraping off 30mph of city dual carriageways. And seems like one side of a road can be 20 miles different to the other. 🙄 Hope you got some dry weather, I'm getting a bit bored of waterproofs. Lol Take care and ride safe , LJ

I didn't agree with the implementation, but I do think people are over reacting and jumping on the band wagon

Thankfully many signs are being vandalised around wales. people don't protest enough and laws changed on protesting against anything. You're right , but where this will go I don't know .

Absolutely. It's unbelievable.

Most seem to be ignoring the 20mph and driving at 30-35mph and most used to obey the 20mph school zones but this seems to have gone out of th window now as most are staying at 30-35mph when in the school 20mph zones.

@@cloudbasenirvana we've always had an issue with speeding in a village that should be a 1 way system. But this is just causing confusion on main roads.

@@ladyjrider666 - as the old W£F saying goes - You will OWN NOTHING, you will GO NOWHERE & be HAPPY. They want to stop all driving for the 15 minute SMART City Agenda - first aim get all to drive EVs and then crash the EVs system world wide. An EV car weighs so much their ave stopping distance at 30mph is equivalent to that of a Petrol or Diesel car doing 50mph. The new 20mph and all the new 50/60mph down to 40mph in many places should only be applicable to EVs that would put the EVs stopping distances on par with Petrol or Diesel cars doing 30mph or 60mph in the new 20mph and 40 mph zones.

@@cloudbasenirvana hi god forbid all it will take is for a child to get hit by someone speeding by our primary school, they have made the road locker chicane so you have no choice but go slow 🙏

Our local assembly government politician shared a news article on the motorways reducing to 70mph. I think he thought it would help.

Thanks for dropping by and commenting. My channel is not set to be a large one, just a small community. Thanks anyway.

Hi Jody, how are you now you're home? Bet you're glad to be in your own home with your family. Speed wise, our base is 30mph unless in certain areas. But the Welsh government have put in a law that makes the 'default' speed 20mph with applications and assessments for roads to be more than that. It's causing much confusion, their advertising was if you see houses and street lights 'close together' then think 20mph. But that isn't always the case. The map they have is interactive, subject to change and to be honest awful to decipher even if you're savvy enough to try. All roads are subject to change and sat nav are of course not up to date. one of the signs I passed this morning has already been sprayed over. So it'll really be a difficult one to stick to. Our laws are 12 points = a ban a single speeding ticket in a 30mph (i'm assuming now the 20MPH) is 3 points and £100. They are saying they'll help 'educate' where possible for a year, but that is again subjective and not across the board. They are using emotional blackmail if you ask me - appealing to better natura and statistics for braking distance and accident rates between 20 and 30MPH. Normally they are singing the words of reducing emissions or congestion. We've seen 60mph reduced to 50 and 40 in most areas even rural. The test group locally 64% adhered to the limits after the test period (45% before), and they passed the initial proposal (along with many other law changes that got pushed through) during covid times. While promoting electric vehicles, and even a cycle scheme offering adults 1 on 1 tuition to feel confident on the roads. I do feel there is a long term agenda here. Goodness I'll have worn you out. I need to do a more detailed video but am struggling to go anywhere of interest at the moment. Take care my friend from over the pond. All the best, x

@@ladyjrider666 oh my goodness, Jane! That is a lot for my mind to think about right now... Yes, I'm very glad to be home. Recovery is quite slow but that is too be expected. I'm working hard in therapy...also walking outside and doing my strengthening exercises at home. Even working on a video. Hope all is well with you! 💜🤗🙏

Jody, Sounds like you're doing brilliantly. You have a beautiful home and land perfect for recovery. Slow and steady wins the race. You've had a scary time. Xx

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The new Welsh law? The number of changes in one short stretch, or in general? lol on another topic.. I found a picture we have of a giraffe!

@@ladyjrider666 both 😁😂😂😂 that will be marvellous 😁 I thought the dragons had eaten them all 😁

@@TAYM I can see it now, Game of Thrones, Giraffe v's dragons now.🤣😅😅😅

@@ladyjrider666 😂😂