Stonking Bike. Look up Itchy Boots she’s travelling from Patagonia to Alaska on her new one. Having gone from India to Holland on her first. Norally is inspiring. 👍🏻 Ride safe and EnJoY 😉
Itchy is awesome!!!! Alex Chacon rode one to Ladahk and Nepal. Those videos are pretty entertaining. I think Itchy Boots mentioned Alex in some of her videos.
Sandy, this video reminds me of my friend, Norally. (Itchy Boots) Beautiful Dutch girl who has just completed a 15000 mile ride through Asian and the Middle East - including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan. After a month's break, she is currently in Argentina, riding her Royal Enfield Hymalian from South America to Alaska. He journey has proved the Royal Enfield Hymalian to not be a good bike but a Wonderful Bike. Her TH-cam channel is " Itchy Boots " Hope you have as many good times on Chug. Ian, Swindon Subscriber.
Good to see you on a motorbike Sandy. I passed my test in 74 on a Triumph Trials Cub! Been on bikes since I was 16 and still got 4. Once you have bikes in your blood you'll never get rid of it! Cheers
Driving home with the price tags still flapping in the wind. Nice feeling, nice moment. Fear?..... No fear. Life is short when you do what you fear to love. Congratulations.
I felt exactly as you did when I first traveled to France in 1991. The ferry, driving on the right hand side, navigating, language et al. Believe it or not it's easy. The ferry folk guide you perfectly, the rhs driving is odd; especially when approaching & on a roundabout but after 1/2 hour is 'normal'. Buy a map and have it on the bike. Buy a bike GPS or mount yer phone to the bars, if you get lost just back track and figure it out calmly. The difficult thing is not letting the stuff bother you. Life is a learning experience. People for the most part are helpful and patient. The biggest risk we really take is NOT doing the things we want to do. One life, grab it by the balls. Great video and I love your humility.
Fantastic bike! I picked one up as my first bike after watching Noraly doing her India to Holland journey, not regretted it for one second. Perfectly suited to the green lanes and tracks of deepest darkest Wales where I live.
Had one in India for 2 weeks, rode it in the Himalayas, had a super time on it, you'll find it a tough old soldier. Look forward to seeing more videos.
So great to learn you are also and adventure motorcyclist! I have an F700gs, but have been keeping a close eye on the Himalayan since it came out. If I were getting a bike new I think this is what I'd be picking up! Looking forward to seeing your adventures on Chug.
Great bike and video. It’s great to see are age groups still enjoying motorcycles. I have been riding bikes for around 44years my current bike is Gt 650 Royal Enfield. The fast days are definitely in the pass. Like you I enjoy floating along. And just enjoy the ride. I wish you all the very best on your new bike. Ride safe.
Best of luck with Chug. I’ve been looking at the Himalayan for a while. It seems capable and sturdy and light. As I’ve gotten older I find that it is harder to muscle bikes around in the garage and yard. Enjoy yourself sir.
Hi Sandy, looks like you've got yourself a lovely bike there and I'm glad to see you've named it. I've been wrenching for 50 years (45 in m/c trade) loads of experience gained over the years and still keeping my hand in. Regards=John.
Nice to meet you and Chug. All bikes should have a name! Mine is Belinda, a 32 year old BMW K75. I am twice her age, but still enjoy adventuring on her. My last trip was 5 days in Morocco, down to Merzouga in the Sahara desert, then over the top of the Atlas mountains (unpaved tracks). Belinda did brilliantly. (Travelling with friends, a GS 1220 and 2 KTM 990s). My advice is conquer those fears! A bike is not handed (not RHD or LHD), so you can very quickly feel at home on the "wrong" side of the road. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
I think you chose very wisely...sounds like your riding style matches mine very closely. I bought the first white one in Minnesota in spring of 2018 and absolutely love it. It was made for what I do, simple as that. All the best with yours, safe and healthy riding!
All the best to you and Chug, We have spent many great days touring Europe on our Kawasaki, Chug is a great choice of machine and a very capable companion, really pleased for you Sandy 👍
Good luck with chug ,hope you both have many excellent adventures together. If ever i get a Himalayan i will call it .....ivor ,well in memory of ivor the engine from my childhood!!!! Have already got the royal enfield interceptor in the garage .
Great name for your Enfield. Wished I would have thought of that. I came up with "Edgar' when I picked mine up 2 days ago. Absolutely knew it's the bike for me the second I sat on it at the dealership. Enjoy "chug" and congratulations. Safe travels 👍👍
Hi Steve, I'm sure Edgar is just like Chug in nature if not name. These bikes are very capable adventure tourers. Remember it's about the journey. They won't blat along the autobahns like a GS1250 but they'll do everything else and cheaply too
Rode around about 75 miles today after work. My commute is 8 miles round trip. This bike is like an old friend already. We just click. I have my roadking if I want to be obnoxious and fast but traffic around here anymore doesn't really allow that plus I got all that out of my system years ago. Now it's all about the ride and leaving your stress and troubles at home for awhile. #rideordie #royalenfieldhimalayan
Pleased to meet you Chug. You are an "it" but what a machine you are. Another string to your very accomplished bow Sandy that will broaden your horizons and enjoyment further. Looking forward to watching your biking adventures unfold. Best wishes from sunny Hereford 😊👍
Great stuff Sandy, congratulations on your new Slate Himalayan! I've been following Itchy Boots and others and thinking about getting one for the same reasons as you. I'll look forward with interest to your progress reports and adventures. May you have many safe and happy miles/kilometers on Chug!
Congratulations on your new Royal enfield. Here's to many adventures on Chug. I rode the r65ls designed by Hans Muth (designer of the original Suzuki Katana) and used it to get to college most days. It was a good bike but I never fell in love with it. Sold it and got most of my money back for it.
I do like the looks of Chug very much. I’ve done many many many hours on BMWs, Nortons and a Ducati, but this looks just the thing for our time of life. In particular I love the way Chug sounds!
Chug sounds amazing. I love it too. Its a gentle burble with a promise of more sound under load and throttle, but haven't been there yet. Need to run it in first
Congrats on your purchase Sandy 👍😊. And may you have many miles of happy 'chugging' ahead of you. 'Riding in the wrong side of the road'. Not a problem if you just take it easy and stay focused / alert. I did the conversion from left to right 10 years ago after 40 years as a 'leftie'. I currently ride a little Honda SH300i. Suits me fine as I have no off-road aspirations 😊. Take care ..
Go for it Sandy your only here once mate. Royal Enfield? now their a true blast from the past. I had 3 at one time, and two BSA's so you never have to many, none ever let me down, come rain come shine on they went. I'm fairly sure if it's made to the old name it won't let you down wherever you take it or ask of it. making me feel like I won't to get one now. Saddle up, kitted up and away, as 80/90 to the gallon you can't moan at, and the very best of luck to you mate. Arthur (UK)
The Indian Enfield has come a long way over the past couple of decade's, very reliable, my ol man had the 500 twin and loved riding it until the ol lady made him sell it because of his age, 87. I remember my old Triumph 500 speed twin, not the most reliable of motors but an enjoyable ride. Sandy you enjoy yourself mate and ride safe, atb on your new biking adventures.
Congratulations Sandy, that is a fine looking new bike that you have there. I can see a lot of very interesting journey's heading your way. And it appears that you already have the filming part already figured out so a lot of nice videos will be connected with it I'm sure. I am very much looking forward to those videos and taking in all of the sights and sounds of your travels and adventures right along with you. Take care my friend and thanks for sharing your great news with us. See you on the next one.
@@MadDogsandEnglishman Hello Andy, I am doing pretty good dodging raindrops right now LOL!! How are you doing my friend? You have slipped in a couple of live videos here lately and when I go to view them, they aren't available. I guess I keep missing them due to the timing of them? (I am 8 hours behind you where I live.) Anyway, stay safe out there and have a great time.
Absolutely love the look & sound of chug, Sandy. In my younger days one of the motorcycles I owned was a BSA 500 single, a good old "Thumper" :) Travel on it all day with a nice easy cruising speed. Among others too was a Gold Flash 650, I put a Watsonian sidecar on it & me & a pal loaded it up with our camping gear & off we would go for some fresh air. That was early 60's. Looking forward to your video adventures Sandy, Take care.........Les
Excellent bike,glad to hear that they've sorted out the vibration issues, happy biking.When I lived down that way I used bike treads once to have a nail removed from my Yamaha XJR 1300 and have the tyre plugged,back around 15 years ago.Keep up the great videos Sandy.
Hi Sandy, looks a ideal bike for your forthcoming adventures, like you say at 4k you can,t go wrong. Recently sold my Kawasaki er6n 650, basically was not using it, just sat in the garage, had plans to buy something smaller for just pottering about on, we have a Royal Enfield dealer not far away, looked at the Bullet Classic but that's as far as I got, like the retro styling. With what I know of you from your channel you will be fine on your travels in Europe, the new challenges add to the adventure. I have driven all over Europe and you soon adapt to the other side of the road, with cars you rely on your passenger letting you know when its safe to over take and we initially had some problems with GO and NO for overtaking, all part of the fun. Hoping to venture back into Europe but my choice of transport as I get older will be the train, love it, all the best Pat
Hi Pat, If ever you get back into motorbikes, I think the Royal Enfields may be your cup of tea. Over the years I have had many bikes, and even a Royal Enfield. I brought a Bullet 500 back in 2000. Of all the bikes I had, the bullet was the one I enjoyed the most. It was slower than this Himalayan, and vibrated and thumped along. It's happy place was 40mph. It took some time for me to recalibrate to its ways as my previous bike was a Honda VTR1000 Firestorm which was stolen shortly before I downsized to the Bullet. I brought the Bullet, and rode it away from the dealer and immediately thought what the hell have I done. I'd gone from 110bhp down to 22bhp. But a week passed, I gave the bike a chance and had a ball on it. You don't need power or speed to have fun. Sandy
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy, yes I agree speed is not so important to me know, its more the style of the bike and happy to amble round the country lanes, Royal Enfield,s do seem to fit the bill, but who knows, I could get anything, Pat
What a fantastic bike Sandy, If you were in my part of the world here in BC you would have 10's of thousands of miles of logging roads to explore, lakes and rivers and mountain tops and wilderness that most people will never see.
Congratulations on your new bike, Sandy. I think it will be an excellent choice for you, and I look forward to some motorcycle camping adventures appearing on your channel.
just subscribed to your channel and have had an Himalayan since March of this year and absolutely love it,but as yet, not christened.Planning for Ypres next March and going abroad is easier than you think and biking is much more appreciated in Europe. Enjoy
This is going to be great. I can see you wild camping with it, getting out to different walk locations, getting further afield. New bike day is the best.
Just watching this again. Top tip for riding on the 'wrong' side of the road. Put some stickers on your mirrors that say kerb and centre to remind you. Hope you are keeping well :)
Hi Wiltshire Man, great bike, hoping to see your many adventures on it. I cant imagine you worrying about driving in Europe, ferries or getting lost, that will all be a breeze to you. Enjoy the new bike !
I really enjoyed this video, great, down to earth, honest presentation! Loved also seeing the Wiltshire countryside. I lived in Lambourne when I began a thatching apprenticeship in 86. Brought back fond memories. Now in Blue Mountains Australia. Wishing you many happy adventures on Chug :)
Hi Neil, Lambourn is about 12 miles from my home. I'm often out that way as I also fly a paramotor sometimes from membury which is close by too. Did you manage to find any houses /cottages to thatch in Australie?:)
@@WiltshireMan No :) came here in 93 for a working holiday, met my wife Jenny and stayed! Worked in construction first 12yrs but not a viable material here with bushfire regulations. I bought a Triumph Scrambler xc this year, fantastic having a bike that can go most anywhere!
Those two plus wild camping. I'm a cyclist so bike packing is my thing. I hold a full motorcycle licence and am sorely tempted by the Himalayan. 73 M0IKQ.
My mate bought a Royal back in the 90's, looked like the dog's doo-daa's ran like a bag of spanners so I really do hope they've improved. Good luck on it Sandy, I hope it brings many miles of joy to you....slightly safer than the bed sheet on strings ;)
I had a '92 500 bullet from new. kept it for 5 years, did 28,000 miles and sold it for 50% of purchase price. I saw much of Central Scotland from the cab of AA recovery vans.....
Fantastic bike! a practical bike for a practical man. I am sure you and Chug will have many adventures together. You will be fine getting on ferries and the like. Done a few crossings on a bike over the years, great fun.
Did the 1st Himalayan basecamp for UK owners on Facebook this summer which was at Pewsey. My first time down that way and Biketreads put on a cracking BBQ after we had been out riding greenlanes and up on the ridgeway, which was a true test for me, for what the bike is capable of doing. Plus had a few goes around the Magic roundabout. Enjoy Chug, may its compass guide you well. 7k on mine now. All the best.
Hey, congratulations to the new bike. I also have got one since one year now - Chuck is a good name for it. And you dont have to fear the others driving on the "wrong" side of the road, they feel the same fear watching your video :-) it looks strange and dangerous to see how you drive, when you are not used to this perspective. But I drove a few times in England and Cyprus and always made the experience it only takes a few Kilometers (or miles as you say) and then you get used to drive on the "wrong" side. And, last but not least, the good thing is, in Sweden most drivers are really relaxed and fair drivers so it is very easy driving through that beautiful country.
Glad to have come across your blog. I think you and chug will be having a great time in one anothers company. If you get abroad you will have no problems. Riding on the wring side soon becomes natural and all europeans love motircyclists. Ride safe.
Great stuff Sandy, dual sport is the best mate. I ride a F800GS and it’s opened up a whole new world combing my love of the outdoors and camping with motorcycles. ATB Jason.
I so want one of these. I've owned a few bikes over the years and now in my 60s this seems to suit me just fine. I will be looking for more videos on the bike. Great video!
From what you said I think you're really going to enjoy Chug. It's going to satisfy your needs very well, I reckon. Handsome machine too. I shall look forward to following your progress, my friend. Safe roads 👍
Never seen your channel before, but when it popped up as a recommendation I thought I might see some of my old Wiltshire stomping grounds. Then you rode through Coleshill where I grew up and where my Dad still lives! I've been living here in NZ for 20 years and that was quite a little moment for me then. So anyone, subscribed and looking forwards to seeing your adventures!
Hi Charles. Delighted that you have found my channel. I know Colehill very well having lived close by all my life and I also worked there for a bit. I think you will find this video of interest: th-cam.com/video/bw7eaTXBU9c/w-d-xo.html
Congratulations on your new bike. You will definitely have to change the seat. Stock is hard on the butt for a days' riding. Haven't changed my seat yet, but I usually stand for a minute or two and then I'm OK. Safe rides, Happy Rides to you n "Chug".
You should have a word with our friend Bill. He loves motorbikes & I think secretly he loves the idea of touring. Now he’s retired he might come along with you sometime. 😉 beautiful looking & sounding bike Sandy. It will serve you well😎
Bought one myself 3 months ago for, pretty much the same reasons you bought 'Chug' for. Planning to do a solo European trip ( France, Spain, Portugal ) next year for about a month or so. Like you, I have not done any ferry bookings/crossings, border crossings etc, as yet, but am, apprehensively, looking forward to the challenge. I don't think riding a motorcycle on the right will be much of a problem. I've driven a car in Europe a few times - although not for several years. I don't think riding a bike will be a problem. I'm planning on using hotels and camping. I'm, currently looking at small camping equipment and SatNavs that can be used offline so I don't get any huge data bills when I get home.
Hi Geoff, Good luck with your planned trip next year. I think it'll be hard to beat the Himalayan regarding economy and enjoyment. I'm getting 80mpg which makes these longer journeys possible. I don't mind taking it steady. It's about the journey and not so much the destination
Stonking Bike. Look up Itchy Boots she’s travelling from Patagonia to Alaska on her new one. Having gone from India to Holland on her first. Norally is inspiring. 👍🏻
Ride safe and EnJoY 😉
I think he's been watching her ?
Yes I do watch Itchy boots. Very inspiring channel
Itchy is awesome!!!! Alex Chacon rode one to Ladahk and Nepal. Those videos are pretty entertaining. I think Itchy Boots mentioned Alex in some of her videos.
Itchy is the best i really love her content
Does anybody not know who "itchy boots " is? 😀
Sandy, this video reminds me of my friend, Norally. (Itchy Boots) Beautiful Dutch girl who has just completed a 15000 mile ride through Asian and the Middle East - including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan. After a month's break, she is currently in Argentina, riding her Royal Enfield Hymalian from South America to Alaska. He journey has proved the Royal Enfield Hymalian to not be a good bike but a Wonderful Bike. Her TH-cam channel is " Itchy Boots " Hope you have as many good times on Chug. Ian, Swindon Subscriber.
IanRM that the name itchy boots! I couldn’t remember that.
Hi Ian, I am following Naralys channel. She is quite inspiring
Thanks for the recommendation.
She never rode through Afghanistan.
Good to see you on a motorbike Sandy. I passed my test in 74 on a Triumph Trials Cub! Been on bikes since I was 16 and still got 4. Once you have bikes in your blood you'll never get rid of it! Cheers
Driving home with the price tags still flapping in the wind.
Nice feeling, nice moment.
Fear?..... No fear.
Life is short when you do what you fear to love.
Congratulations.
I felt exactly as you did when I first traveled to France in 1991. The ferry, driving on the right hand side, navigating, language et al. Believe it or not it's easy. The ferry folk guide you perfectly, the rhs driving is odd; especially when approaching & on a roundabout but after 1/2 hour is 'normal'. Buy a map and have it on the bike. Buy a bike GPS or mount yer phone to the bars, if you get lost just back track and figure it out calmly. The difficult thing is not letting the stuff bother you. Life is a learning experience. People for the most part are helpful and patient. The biggest risk we really take is NOT doing the things we want to do. One life, grab it by the balls. Great video and I love your humility.
"Chugs" a beauty Sandy . Looking forward to seeing your adventures together .
I love those front panniers. Looks the business. Seeing what Noraly has done on hers is really inspirational.
Love my Enfields , ride my army classic the most. The Himalayan is an awesome machine.
Truly believe it! I have also booked one
Fantastic bike! I picked one up as my first bike after watching Noraly doing her India to Holland journey, not regretted it for one second. Perfectly suited to the green lanes and tracks of deepest darkest Wales where I live.
Had one in India for 2 weeks, rode it in the Himalayas, had a super time on it, you'll find it a tough old soldier. Look forward to seeing more videos.
Nice one i purchased mine on May 4 this year now covered 2,500 miles a cracking little motorcycle and a joy to ride, hope you enjoy the ride as ido.
I'm becoming a RE fan ....good luck on your journeys can't wait to see the upcoming videos ... Cheers from America
So great to learn you are also and adventure motorcyclist! I have an F700gs, but have been keeping a close eye on the Himalayan since it came out. If I were getting a bike new I think this is what I'd be picking up! Looking forward to seeing your adventures on Chug.
Great bike and video. It’s great to see are age groups still enjoying motorcycles. I have been riding bikes for around 44years my current bike is Gt 650 Royal Enfield. The fast days are definitely in the pass. Like you I enjoy floating along. And just enjoy the ride. I wish you all the very best on your new bike. Ride safe.
Love the sound of the single cylinder.
Best of luck with Chug. I’ve been looking at the Himalayan for a while. It seems capable and sturdy and light. As I’ve gotten older I find that it is harder to muscle bikes around in the garage and yard. Enjoy yourself sir.
Hi Sandy, looks like you've got yourself a lovely bike there and I'm glad to see you've named it. I've been wrenching for 50 years (45 in m/c trade) loads of experience gained over the years and still keeping my hand in. Regards=John.
Super moto qui passe partout à un rythme tranquille, il n'y a pas mieux , merci pour le partage 🙏
Lovely bike, really love the retro styling that they retain with these bikes. Best of luck, look forward to seeing it in future videos
Nice to meet you and Chug. All bikes should have a name! Mine is Belinda, a 32 year old BMW K75. I am twice her age, but still enjoy adventuring on her. My last trip was 5 days in Morocco, down to Merzouga in the Sahara desert, then over the top of the Atlas mountains (unpaved tracks). Belinda did brilliantly. (Travelling with friends, a GS 1220 and 2 KTM 990s). My advice is conquer those fears! A bike is not handed (not RHD or LHD), so you can very quickly feel at home on the "wrong" side of the road. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Following our dreams is food for the soul. Great choice of ride Sandy. ATB
I think you chose very wisely...sounds like your riding style matches mine very closely. I bought the first white one in Minnesota in spring of 2018 and absolutely love it. It was made for what I do, simple as that. All the best with yours, safe and healthy riding!
Thanks Doug, the bike is a suitable pack mule:)
All the best to you and Chug, We have spent many great days touring Europe on our Kawasaki, Chug is a great choice of machine and a very capable companion, really pleased for you Sandy 👍
Great video, congratulations on the new machine, I was hoping to see a few more biking videos. Ride safe Sandy 👍🏻
Nice one, Sandy. It's important to enjoy life to the fullest. You'll have some great trips with Chug. 🙂👍
Good luck with chug ,hope you both have many excellent adventures together.
If ever i get a Himalayan i will call it .....ivor ,well in memory of ivor the engine from my childhood!!!!
Have already got the royal enfield interceptor in the garage .
Hi Andrew,
Ivors a good name just make sure you keep yourself healthy and trim otherwise you will be "The fat controller":)
Great name for your Enfield. Wished I would have thought of that. I came up with "Edgar' when I picked mine up 2 days ago. Absolutely knew it's the bike for me the second I sat on it at the dealership. Enjoy "chug" and congratulations. Safe travels 👍👍
Hi Steve,
I'm sure Edgar is just like Chug in nature if not name. These bikes are very capable adventure tourers. Remember it's about the journey. They won't blat along the autobahns like a GS1250 but they'll do everything else and cheaply too
Rode around about 75 miles today after work. My commute is 8 miles round trip. This bike is like an old friend already. We just click. I have my roadking if I want to be obnoxious and fast but traffic around here anymore doesn't really allow that plus I got all that out of my system years ago. Now it's all about the ride and leaving your stress and troubles at home for awhile. #rideordie #royalenfieldhimalayan
Thank you for sharing yet another window into your multi-faceted life. Your vids are varied and always a pleasure to watch. Thanks again.
Thankyou Malcolm
Pleased to meet you Chug. You are an "it" but what a machine you are. Another string to your very accomplished bow Sandy that will broaden your horizons and enjoyment further. Looking forward to watching your biking adventures unfold. Best wishes from sunny Hereford 😊👍
Thanks Paul
What awesome machine you and chug going have so much fun together on your adventures
Great stuff Sandy, congratulations on your new Slate Himalayan! I've been following Itchy Boots and others and thinking about getting one for the same reasons as you. I'll look forward with interest to your progress reports and adventures. May you have many safe and happy miles/kilometers on Chug!
Thanks Mark
Congratulations on your new Royal enfield. Here's to many adventures on Chug. I rode the r65ls designed by Hans Muth (designer of the original Suzuki Katana) and used it to get to college most days. It was a good bike but I never fell in love with it. Sold it and got most of my money back for it.
Cant wait for your new adventures on chug
What fantastic film. Absolutely fantastic. Great production, I wish you all the amazing adventures in the future
Thanks Phil
I do like the looks of Chug very much. I’ve done many many many hours on BMWs, Nortons and a Ducati, but this looks just the thing for our time of life. In particular I love the way Chug sounds!
Chug sounds amazing. I love it too. Its a gentle burble with a promise of more sound under load and throttle, but haven't been there yet. Need to run it in first
Thank you for sharing your adventure!
Looks a cracking bike for all the adventures you go on Sandy . Very much looking forward to watching them !
Congrats on your purchase Sandy 👍😊. And may you have many miles of happy 'chugging' ahead of you.
'Riding in the wrong side of the road'. Not a problem if you just take it easy and stay focused / alert. I did the conversion from left to right 10 years ago after 40 years as a 'leftie'. I currently ride a little Honda SH300i. Suits me fine as I have no off-road aspirations 😊.
Take care ..
Go for it Sandy your only here once mate. Royal Enfield? now their a true blast from the past. I had 3 at one time, and two BSA's so you never have to many, none ever let me down, come rain come shine on they went. I'm fairly sure if it's made to the old name it won't let you down wherever you take it or ask of it. making me feel like I won't to get one now. Saddle up, kitted up and away, as 80/90 to the gallon you can't moan at, and the very best of luck to you mate. Arthur (UK)
There is nothing quite like picking up a brand new bike. Enjoy Sandy!
It uses the wrong fuel.....
Where's my KLR650 Diesel ??
The Indian Enfield has come a long way over the past couple of decade's, very reliable, my ol man had the 500 twin and loved riding it until the ol lady made him sell it because of his age, 87. I remember my old Triumph 500 speed twin, not the most reliable of motors but an enjoyable ride. Sandy you enjoy yourself mate and ride safe, atb on your new biking adventures.
You had some nice old bikes there Paul
@@WiltshireMan I wish I had them now mate, there worth a small fortune haha
It's a beautiful Bike Sandy, I'm sure you will have many good expeditions for all of us to watch, take care and a Happy New Year my friend.
Thanks Keith and happy new year
Congratulations Sandy, that is a fine looking new bike that you have there. I can see a lot of very interesting journey's heading your way. And it appears that you already have the filming part already figured out so a lot of nice videos will be connected with it I'm sure. I am very much looking forward to those videos and taking in all of the sights and sounds of your travels and adventures right along with you. Take care my friend and thanks for sharing your great news with us. See you on the next one.
Thankyou Campfire. I hope to capture some stunning scenery with the bike and camera and have a great time too:)
@@MadDogsandEnglishman Hello Andy, I am doing pretty good dodging raindrops right now LOL!! How are you doing my friend? You have slipped in a couple of live videos here lately and when I go to view them, they aren't available. I guess I keep missing them due to the timing of them? (I am 8 hours behind you where I live.) Anyway, stay safe out there and have a great time.
Absolutely love the look & sound of chug, Sandy. In my younger days one of the motorcycles I owned was a BSA 500 single, a good old "Thumper" :) Travel on it all day with a nice easy cruising speed. Among others too was a Gold Flash 650, I put a Watsonian sidecar on it & me & a pal loaded it up with our camping gear & off we would go for some fresh air. That was early 60's. Looking forward to your video adventures Sandy, Take care.........Les
You've had some nice old bikes by the sound of things Les. I bet the roads were a lot quieter back in the 60's:)
Oh yes! less vehicles in those days & at 4/11d & a 1d shot of RedX per gallon :)
Excellent bike,glad to hear that they've sorted out the vibration issues, happy biking.When I lived down that way I used bike treads once to have a nail removed from my Yamaha XJR 1300 and have the tyre plugged,back around 15 years ago.Keep up the great videos Sandy.
They are only a mile from my home. Handy for me
Hi Sandy, looks a ideal bike for your forthcoming adventures, like you say at 4k you can,t go wrong. Recently sold my Kawasaki er6n 650, basically was not using it, just sat in the garage, had plans to buy something smaller for just pottering about on, we have a Royal Enfield dealer not far away, looked at the Bullet Classic but that's as far as I got, like the retro styling.
With what I know of you from your channel you will be fine on your travels in Europe, the new challenges add to the adventure. I have driven all over Europe and you soon adapt to the other side of the road, with cars you rely on your passenger letting you know when its safe to over take and we initially had some problems with GO and NO for overtaking, all part of the fun.
Hoping to venture back into Europe but my choice of transport as I get older will be the train, love it, all the best Pat
Hi Pat,
If ever you get back into motorbikes, I think the Royal Enfields may be your cup of tea. Over the years I have had many bikes, and even a Royal Enfield. I brought a Bullet 500 back in 2000. Of all the bikes I had, the bullet was the one I enjoyed the most. It was slower than this Himalayan, and vibrated and thumped along. It's happy place was 40mph. It took some time for me to recalibrate to its ways as my previous bike was a Honda VTR1000 Firestorm which was stolen shortly before I downsized to the Bullet.
I brought the Bullet, and rode it away from the dealer and immediately thought what the hell have I done. I'd gone from 110bhp down to 22bhp. But a week passed, I gave the bike a chance and had a ball on it. You don't need power or speed to have fun.
Sandy
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy, yes I agree speed is not so important to me know, its more the style of the bike and happy to amble round the country lanes, Royal Enfield,s do seem to fit the bill, but who knows, I could get anything, Pat
What a fantastic bike Sandy, If you were in my part of the world here in BC you would have 10's of thousands of miles of logging roads to explore, lakes and rivers and mountain tops and wilderness that most people will never see.
That sounds like heaven to me:)
Congratulations on your new bike, Sandy. I think it will be an excellent choice for you, and I look forward to some motorcycle camping adventures appearing on your channel.
just subscribed to your channel and have had an Himalayan since March of this year and absolutely love it,but as yet, not christened.Planning for Ypres next March and going abroad is easier than you think and biking is much more appreciated in Europe. Enjoy
Love the name. Great footage on the road.could this be the beginning of “ many miles to go before I sleep “ . Thanks for sharing. Tony
LOL There will be many miles ridden for sure Tony
Great nice one Sandy..
Looking forward to your Adventures on Chug 👍 Ride safe ride free 😎
This is going to be great. I can see you wild camping with it, getting out to different walk locations, getting further afield.
New bike day is the best.
Me too Nick. It will be great to travel further afield
Fantastic; great looking and spec'ed machine. Thanks for your videos; much appreciated : D
Just watching this again. Top tip for riding on the 'wrong' side of the road. Put some stickers on your mirrors that say kerb and centre to remind you. Hope you are keeping well :)
Exciting time ahead Sandy. I'm not a biker but I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures. I always do.
Love the engine sound looking forward to more chug videos
Hi Wiltshire Man, great bike, hoping to see your many adventures on it. I cant imagine you worrying about driving in Europe, ferries or getting lost, that will all be a breeze to you. Enjoy the new bike !
Congrats on your new bike!!!
Wish you a lot of happy kilometers driving it!!
Regards from Mexico from a future owner of an Himalayan 🤞
Nice Sandy! A proper fires-once-every-lamppost machine! Many happy times to come on that..
Chug is definitely a boys name.
LOL. I can't find any sign of tackle though:)
'Single cylinder', 'long stroke', I could go on.. lol
I really enjoyed this video, great, down to earth, honest presentation! Loved also seeing the Wiltshire countryside. I lived in Lambourne when I began a thatching apprenticeship in 86. Brought back fond memories. Now in Blue Mountains Australia. Wishing you many happy adventures on Chug :)
Hi Neil,
Lambourn is about 12 miles from my home. I'm often out that way as I also fly a paramotor sometimes from membury which is close by too. Did you manage to find any houses /cottages to thatch in Australie?:)
@@WiltshireMan No :) came here in 93 for a working holiday, met my wife Jenny and stayed! Worked in construction first 12yrs but not a viable material here with bushfire regulations. I bought a Triumph Scrambler xc this year, fantastic having a bike that can go most anywhere!
Great little vid Sandy. I love those royal Enfields. Take care and enjoy. Ian wolves
Suits you Sir ! Well done Sandy, looking forward to tagging along.
Bikes and Radio! Now you're taking my language 😍
Those two plus wild camping. I'm a cyclist so bike packing is my thing. I hold a full motorcycle licence and am sorely tempted by the Himalayan. 73 M0IKQ.
Noraly makes this bike more popular. Markting people of Royal enfield should thank to her. She made their job easy!
I absolutely agree!
I contemplated one. Decided to go for a guzzi v7. Been watching itchy boots. Amazing little machines.
I've always like the look of the Himalayan. Enjoy,
My mate bought a Royal back in the 90's, looked like the dog's doo-daa's ran like a bag of spanners so I really do hope they've improved. Good luck on it Sandy, I hope it brings many miles of joy to you....slightly safer than the bed sheet on strings ;)
LOL. I think Royal Enfield have improved somewhat in recent years Si. These bikes now completing serious journeys in rough terrain....like Dartmoor:)
@@WiltshireMan Oh god, not Dartmoor! It may not run like a bag of spanners.....but carry a bag just in case ;)
I had a '92 500 bullet from new. kept it for 5 years, did 28,000 miles and sold it for 50% of purchase price. I saw much of Central Scotland from the cab of AA recovery vans.....
Can't wait for the future adventure bike videos Sandy, great purchase. Keep safe mate
Great bike, great video 👍
Good choice on the Himalayan I have a 2018 over here in the USA and got 4000 th miles on it and love ever mile I put on it have fun ride safe.
Fantastic bike! a practical bike for a practical man. I am sure you and Chug will have many adventures together. You will be fine getting on ferries and the like. Done a few crossings on a bike over the years, great fun.
I'm looking forward to it already
Sandy I recommend the NC500 as a warm up.
Did the 1st Himalayan basecamp for UK owners on Facebook this summer which was at Pewsey. My first time down that way and Biketreads put on a cracking BBQ after we had been out riding greenlanes and up on the ridgeway, which was a true test for me, for what the bike is capable of doing. Plus had a few goes around the Magic roundabout. Enjoy Chug, may its compass guide you well. 7k on mine now. All the best.
Thanks Gaz. Bike treads seems like a good bunch and close by for me too
Hey, congratulations to the new bike. I also have got one since one year now - Chuck is a good name for it. And you dont have to fear the others driving on the "wrong" side of the road, they feel the same fear watching your video :-) it looks strange and dangerous to see how you drive, when you are not used to this perspective. But I drove a few times in England and Cyprus and always made the experience it only takes a few Kilometers (or miles as you say) and then you get used to drive on the "wrong" side. And, last but not least, the good thing is, in Sweden most drivers are really relaxed and fair drivers so it is very easy driving through that beautiful country.
good choice Sandy looking forward to your camping with it ! ☺
thanks for share enjoy your bike and greets from linares Chile
Great video mate. Good luck I'll follow your journey 🤘
Thanks Cyan:)
Glad to have come across your blog. I think you and chug will be having a great time in one anothers company. If you get abroad you will have no problems. Riding on the wring side soon becomes natural and all europeans love motircyclists. Ride safe.
Good luck with your new bike, Iv'e had a 650 Interceptor for about 3 months now & I love it.
Perfect name, Chug. Well done mate. Safe journeys.
Thanks for this video, I love this Hymalayan designed for riding around the world and living daily Adventure !
I have a Himalayan just like Chug, but mine has no name (yet). I love it. Great fun. I wish you many happy miles on yours.
Thanks John and all the best for your journeys on your Himalayan also
A biker too Sandy, a man after my own heart! Enjoy it mate, keep (it) sunny side up! 🙂👍🏻
Great stuff Sandy, dual sport is the best mate. I ride a F800GS and it’s opened up a whole new world combing my love of the outdoors and camping with motorcycles. ATB Jason.
Good luck with your adventures, just take one step at a time and you’ll make memories without any issues.
Congratulations Sir! & the name Chug will keep you reminded for what it is.
I so want one of these. I've owned a few bikes over the years and now in my 60s this seems to suit me just fine. I will be looking for more videos on the bike. Great video!
Good luck with your adventures Wiltshire Man. I will follow along.
From what you said I think you're really going to enjoy Chug. It's going to satisfy your needs very well, I reckon. Handsome machine too. I shall look forward to following your progress, my friend. Safe roads 👍
Congratulations! Wishing you many miles of fun and adventure! Ride safe!
Never seen your channel before, but when it popped up as a recommendation I thought I might see some of my old Wiltshire stomping grounds. Then you rode through Coleshill where I grew up and where my Dad still lives! I've been living here in NZ for 20 years and that was quite a little moment for me then. So anyone, subscribed and looking forwards to seeing your adventures!
Hi Charles. Delighted that you have found my channel. I know Colehill very well having lived close by all my life and I also worked there for a bit.
I think you will find this video of interest:
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Nice one, hope you live your dream best of luck. 👍🥃🏴
nice bike have fun nice vid Sandy all the best
Cheers. Happy journeys to come. Be sure to document them here on the channel.
well looks like I will be checking in on you also itchy boots is fantastic shes on her second r e prep well and enjoy your trip
Congratulations on your new bike. You will definitely have to change the seat. Stock is hard on the butt for a days' riding. Haven't changed my seat yet, but I usually stand for a minute or two and then I'm OK. Safe rides, Happy Rides to you n "Chug".
Great looking bike Sandy, i had no idea Royal Enfield were still going, best wishes Terry.
Nearly a million per year strong Sir
You should have a word with our friend Bill. He loves motorbikes & I think secretly he loves the idea of touring. Now he’s retired he might come along with you sometime. 😉 beautiful looking & sounding bike Sandy. It will serve you well😎
EnglishAndy My motorcycling days are well gone Andy. Prefer my ebike now.
one can never have too many bikes! Nice bike Sandy!
Bought one myself 3 months ago for, pretty much the same reasons you bought 'Chug' for. Planning to do a solo European trip ( France, Spain, Portugal ) next year for about a month or so. Like you, I have not done any ferry bookings/crossings, border crossings etc, as yet, but am, apprehensively, looking forward to the challenge. I don't think riding a motorcycle on the right will be much of a problem. I've driven a car in Europe a few times - although not for several years. I don't think riding a bike will be a problem. I'm planning on using hotels and camping. I'm, currently looking at small camping equipment and SatNavs that can be used offline so I don't get any huge data bills when I get home.
Hi Geoff,
Good luck with your planned trip next year. I think it'll be hard to beat the Himalayan regarding economy and enjoyment. I'm getting 80mpg which makes these longer journeys possible. I don't mind taking it steady. It's about the journey and not so much the destination