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@@greengoblindave Thank you for buying me a few coffees. 👍

Hi, on all my bikes I have always connected it directly to the bikes battery and never had any issues. If you have access to a trickle charger you could use that for peace of mind but I never had to do that. Congratulations on the new bike. 👍

Ha it’s funny you should mention Nomousse, I emailed them about 18 months ago enquiring about purchasing some Nomousses from them for that very reason, because they produce one for a 2.5” rim and what do you know, they never got back to me so I stuck with the heavy duty tubes on my 701. Do you have a local stockist for them? I never had a puncture as such with the heavy duty tubes but I did once rip the valve stem out of my rear tube mid trail which was problematic. Personally, in regards to differences between tubes and TuBliss, I only saw benefits, if you did get a puncture it’s easy to plug the tyre and fix it as opposed to having to struggle removing and repairing a damaged tube. Downside certainly here in the U.K. TuBliss is not approved for road use, is it in France?

Yeah same here not DOT for road use. But there seems to be plenty of guys using them on road with not problems. I do as little road as possible🤞 I once went out without checking my présures before leaving. I noticed I had a bit more grip and a slightly less harsh ride, less deflection off rocks. Ride just felt better. Got home checked tires the next morning and I had 1.35 bar instead of my normal 1.65 bar (20psi 24 psi) So that made me wonder what would 1 bar (14 psi) be like. Also I like the trackers. But they aren’t great on wet rock, spin a bit. And I think with the slightly puncture reducing pressures I run I’ve noticed they sit up on the center knobs only. And that means they wear down super quickly, until the more outer knobs touch and the wear slows down. But you’ve lost a lot of the benefits of deep new grip by then. So I’m hoping for miracles 😂 Easy puncture repair, smoother feel, more grip and longer lasting grip. I’ll use them this winter, hoping to ride more this winter than last. Even if it’s slippy and wet. Then depending on results next spring I’ll décide what’s next. What tire pressure did u use on the 701?

@@24rare On the 701 I never used to reduce the tyre pressure so I would generally be about 26psi front and rear. However with the 350 I would run the TuBliss at 15psi front and rear which is possibly why I felt more confident and was more successful on the smaller bike? The Mousses are I believe equivalent to about 15psi which again is possibly why I thought the difference between them and the TuBliss was not noticeable.

@@NMAdv A white one of course. 👍

@@LakesMTB1964 TuBliss which I’ve used for the last 18 months isn’t approved for road use either but speaking as a retired roads policing Officer, as long as you’re not using your bike in an anti social manner and you have insurance and a licence etc then I don’t think you’ve anything to worry about 👍

@@701Adventures Last year the police were at the Matterdale end of the old coach road checking people had tax insurance a valid drivers licence, and checking people tyre pressure,

@@LakesMTB1964 It must have been a quiet day for them elsewhere, I’ve never experienced that. I’ve stopped and spoken with Bobbies in Lay-bys just to be courteous and nobody has ever asked for my documents or checked the bike over. I must have a friendly, honest face. 😂

@@simonworthing The peace of mind knowing you won’t get a puncture is lovely. 👍

@@701Adventures I keep meaning to email you about a ride out, just done a top end on mine and done a couple of hours to make sure it’s alright first. I do a lot of weekday skiving as I work for myself

@@simonworthingI’m available most days subject to any other commitments. I’m hoping to get a few more decent rides in before the weather turns really bad. 👍

its a grey area from what ive been told.

@@cliff1551 Technically TuBliss isn’t sanctioned for road use either but virtually every single offroad rider on a proper enduro bike I’ve come across has been using either TuBliss or a Mousse.

@@simonworthing The key is not to draw attention to yourself while out riding and you’ll be fine. 👍

The terminology in the mot requirements says something along the lines of must be inflated with air, so that’s why no mousse, personally I always run tubes 😅

@@M3RV1SS if your stopped by the police and you have moose in your tyres and using the valve in the rim disguise ,if the policeman presses the valve and no air comes out ,you'll get a hefty fine ,plus mooses won't run long at high speed on tarmac or gravel lanes before disintegrating and throwing the tyre off the rim .

@@strickie1971 A cows a cow to me. 😂

@@oldeconey Thanks it was just one of those good days weather wise that we took advantage of and went for a ride. 👍

No I think you'll find that Hardknott Pass is definitely a road. 👍

I have heard of those training videos, I’ll look into them and see how much they are. 👍

I’ll try and help if I can. Which end did you start from, did you ride the trail and then drop down the hill passing through the two gates towards the farm or did you start from the farm looking for the two gates to go up the hill and then ride the trail?

@@701Adventures Oh, I haven't ridden the trail. I was just trying to follow your journey on my map.

@@rcfokker1630 Ah, I see. I can send you the GPX file if you have OS Maps on your phone or some other device, or alternatively you can follow a GPX file on a Garmin device if you transfer it via Basecamp. Send me an email to 701adventure@gmail.com and we’ll work something out. 👍

@@701Adventures Thanks, but it's OK I think. I wasn't sure whether you had ridden straight ahead at Bloworth Crossing, or had veered to the left. But, I think that you must have gone straight ahead. I might have a go at this ride tomorrow. I don't have an off-road machine, but I do have a cheapo 125 that oughta do the job. And, if not, I can always turn back. It would be the first time that I have ever made a significant ride on an un-metalled road. Hoping that it will be reasonably dry by then, with no massive puddles.

@@rcfokker1630 To be honest you could do the route on any bike. Just be careful with the puddles as you can never tell how deep they are until you’re in them!😂

I’ve always found the Trackers to be ok but I do have the Michelin Enduro Medium’s on my FE350. 👍

It was a great day. 👍

A great day out despite the spills. 😂😂

Next time! 👍

@@90dfender Thank you, it wasn’t as successful a day as I’d hoped it would be but I gave it a go. 👍

Lee, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I completely agree regarding me not standing up but I felt really rusty not having been out on a bike for many weeks and I think that knocked my confidence a lot. It was still great fun though. 👍

@701Adventures that's totally understandable pal and I hope I didn't come across as patronising. Personally you can't stress enough about making sure your body position is good and keeping momentum when doing some harder off-roading. A couple more days out like that and you'll be up to scratch in no time 😁 it was great fun to watch you mate, so I can only imagine the fun you had actually doing it!

@@leehughes9705 Hi, no not patronising at all. I’m still learning and any input is very much welcomed. 👍

@@simonworthing It was great fun but very exhausting 😂😂

@@701Adventures I ran salter fell again last Friday morning and I’m just the same fucked between gates and reaching for the camelback

@@simonworthing Ha, Ha, yep that sounds like me. 😂

John, I had intended to do the Clubman route but to be honest I was knackered simply doing the Easy route as I hadn’t been out on the bike for weeks. However I’ve just got a new rear tyre and a Mousse and once that’s fitted I’ll be returning for another go.

No harm done and I thoroughly enjoyed the day and that’s what counts. It was hard work though as I hadn’t been out on the bike for some time. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 👍👍

Ha,ha, yes if I’d remembered the hot chocolate fall off deal I would have filmed the other laps because I fell off on each lap. Thanks for watching and thanks for the hot choccy’s. 👍👍

Thanks, it’s a great little bike. 👍

Both 😂😂

@@mariovdb3001 Silver Streak?

@@701Adventures it's probably fake but it would have been nice 😁

@@EdwardLee-r8l ?🤔

Well the video actually starts at 00:00 but me chelping on about the accessories does indeed start at 08:20. 😂

Thanks, I'll give it a go. 👍

@@MikeWellington-x9y Wow this video is a blast from the past. Seven years ago since I visited The Belfry. It’s a great pub and a fantastic location, I love the Cotswolds. I don’t know much about the history of the area, maybe you should return and revisit your youth. 👍

@@MartynMoore You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video 👍👍

@@Phil300zx This is the Go Pro 12. 👍

Good for you, what did you buy? There are a few sections of this that you might struggle on but just take your time and build your confidence as you go. 👍👍

@@701Adventures I bought an old Ktm 250 exc. i know ill drop it so couldn’t bring myself to buy a newer one

@@simonworthing Good thinking. If you drop them it’s rare you cause any damage. 👍

@@701AdventuresI did this today, relly enjoyed it, finished of with a bacon butty from the cafe at slaiburn

@@simonworthing Excellent and I suspect you had some pretty decent weather to do it in. Did you have any issues on any sections of it?

@@gnarlybadger690 No difference at all but if I can get a good price for this one I’ll put it towards a newer one, simple as that really. I had one interested buyer who panicked when I told him it had done 11500 miles, he said that’s way too many miles which is a stupid attitude to take. Some people travel the world on bikes like this because they are so easy to fix if needed. 👍

@@701Adventures I just wondered if there was any difference and I'd missed an update. My 2020 690 has 16,500 trouble free miles on it, mostly TET both here and Europe. I think yours is a cracking buy at the price your asking, good luck with the sale

@@gnarlybadger690 Thank you. 👍

@@greengoblindave Thanks, this is an old video from early last year I dug out of the archives as I’ve been too busy recently to find time to get out on the bike. How’s things with you?

@@701Adventures ah. Okay well good video 👍 Good you been busy. Things with me pretty much the same. Just working. My backs a bit sore at the moment. Misses got me sorting out back room this weekend 😂… got the Harley and had a ride in that one day.. And back in work 😏

You sound as if you’ve been busier than me and I’ve been very busy. 😂 Are you happy with the HD?

@@701Adventures nah only working. Yes I’m happy with the HD. I’m just waiting for a heal shifter to arrive to help with the foot drop. Other than that it looks great sounds great and rides great 👍👍👍 Have you had any luck with your bike mate ?

@@greengoblindave Yes it’s gone. 😢😢

Yes they certainly do, how was the person you assisted? I once came across a horse rider on this stretch of road who had been thrown from her horse after a car passed her too closely and spooked her horse. I just saw some flapping hi viz in the dip to the nearside, below the level of the road. I stopped the car and much to my surprise there was a lady who had been there some time and who couldn't move. No phone signal so managed to get some assistance from a local farmhouse whilst my wife comforted the lady, they suspected they knew who the woman was so rang her boyfriend who then turned up with his father. The ambulance was incredibly quick at getting there considering how isolated the location is, thankfully she made a full recovery. 👍

Once got butted by a sheep whilst in Isle of Man. Slowed down to slowly pass sheep and a lamb, and one little bugger was hiding behind a bush and pounced when I was in striking distance..

@@Bitwobbley They’re sneaky buggers when they want to be. 😂😂

@@ConciergeMed Hi, no I didn’t have any towing issues, there are pro’s & cons to each option. The van obviously offers more security and discretion for the bike when parked up at Services etc but obviously the trailer is a much cheaper alternative. But no I never had any issues while towing the bike at all and the Motolug trailer served me while I owned it. 👍

I’ve done it a few times, it’s worth the effort travelling there and then once you’re there spend a couple of hours there riding it in each direction. 👍

Did you ride it both ways just for the experience or just go in one direction? Either way it’s a great route. 👍

@@701Adventures Yes i did it both ways a few times as i was playing around recording at the time for my channel it was great fun and on a week day so very few cars

@@PureEvolution I’ve just noticed on your channel you’ve done a video of it, I’ll watch it on the TV later today. 👍

@@701Adventures Thank you

Thank you very much, one of the best bikes I’ve ever owned 👍

@@greengoblindave Thank you, I’ll see what happens over the next week or two, see if there’s any interest in it. 👍