Sandy, once again thank you for taking us along. Even though I have not yet been to England, I feel like I know your region fairly well. Beautiful countryside.
Beautiful village mate! Excellent footage! Love the old English lifestyle! Chug definitely sounds better now too! Sounds more like a good old brit bike now! Nice! Not too loud just enough to give a bit more character 👌🏽👍🏽…. I spent a little time in Norway as a young man around the west coast ares close to a place called Molde. Absolutely beautiful place and would highly recommend it! Good clothing is a must though!! Thanks for sharing your adventure again Sandy. Very best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎
You've got the right skull shape for a shaved head, I tried it during lockdown thinking i was going to look like Bruce Willis unfortunately i ended up looking more like uncle fester from the Addams family.👍
Got my Himmy on Thursday, magic. It was a 50 mile run home with a few tail-backs en-route. Tried the Tripper sat-nav this morning and that works fine. The compass needed calibrating, it decided to do itself on the way home from a quick run out to Glenlivet and back. All-in-all, really pleased with it.
Hi Sandy, I very much enjoyed the video specially the bike update in the leafy lane. That is where Ashbury level crossing used to be near Shrivenham. I used to ride my bike there to watch the trains during the mid sixties early seventies. Great memories.
Thats right John, there used to be a level crossing there, now a footbridge. Just up the lane towards Shrivenham is the cemetery. Lots of my relations rest there
A very "English" video and nice relaxing ride-along, Andy. I like the look of your Himalayan with its good balance of colors and shades. I much prefer the stock exhaust sound, though. The new "can" sounds a bit raucous and anti-social to my ear, although the weight saving could be nice for long distance touring.
Cheers Bry, the sound is much nicer and fuller but not overly loud nor offensive, just right:) I'll give you a call later, could be up in ur neck of the woods soon
Bought myself a Royal Enfield Himalayan today. I hopefully take possession of it next Friday 24th I have to wait because Auckland New Zealand is currently locked down :( Thanks for the great video.
Did exactly the same today Sandy, jumped on the little Himi and went for a trundle around my local lanes and villages, yet again, found places id never seen before. I was a bit slower than you as ive still got the stock exhaust and have yet to release all those extra horses. Oh and i hope for your sake Mandy doesnt watch this or your next ceremonal event may not be a wedding! lol.
Well I must say that is some gorgeous countryside! Seems the perfect area for the Royal Enfield. Well done video thank you. I think part of the charm of the bike is the mechanical clatter make you feel very connected to the bike.
Pootling around English country lanes on a sunny day. What could be finer? Nice one, Sandy. The exhaust definitely has a more "farty" note. ;o) All the best.
back in NARM ShriveNARM lol xx Thank You for tour around my stomping ground xx my very best wishes and if you ever in North Devon call into me in Bideford x
Hey Sandy, bought a Himalyan, in part cos of your vids. Thanks, got a lextec and love it, also with your talk about replacing your tyres, i put Schinko 805s on mine, no road noise and handles really well, yet to test them in mud but seem good off road and as a bonus... really inexpensive. Put a 130 on the back. Seems fine. Cheers from NZ
I hope the Himi works out for you Simon, I love mine, rode it today but the weather is now quite cold and salt on the roads, gave the bike a good wash and dry before putting it away. It still clatters and rattles but has got smoother, now with 10K miles on the clock
Another great video Sandy, enjoyed it as usual. Loved the sound of the Himi going up that hill and particularly when you changed gear and the revs dropped off, proper 1960s British single thumper sound, beautiful! It's not just Enfield spares that are proving problematic at the moment, other manufacturers are also in the same boat too. Understand the cause is still Covid related and also the fallout of that ship that decided to do a handbrake turn in the Suez canal. Look forward to your next video, always an entertaining watch.👍
Nice bit of countryside. Maybe your missus got similar ideas! Ran my himy to mildenhall speedway yesterday, such a laid back bike. All best from norfolk
More entertainment, I think it may help being familiar territory but looking forward to your bike trip, off on a short bike tour myself this week with a mate of mine, camping all the way :D
Sounds really good Sandy!! Big difference!!👍 The louder the sound the better if you think about it. Car drivers can hear you as well yet alone see you coming!! Chug is a quality and comfortable cruiser motorcycle!! All the best,,see you on the next one!!
I do think that the new exhaust muffler is an improvement Sandy. It has a very nice sound and it will probably add to the performance. I am glad that the Enfield is serving you so well. I always like to see you and old Chug out there on the pavement and the dirt. Take care my friend and I will see you on the next adventure, wherever that might be.
Great video. Like your new hair cut. I have the same. When shaving in the morning I run the razor over my head. Job done. No more expensive hair cuts lol 😂. Looking forward to seeing your next video. 👍.
Love the sound Sandy of the new can made by Lextec who are the same firm Lexmoto that I bought a 250 Vendetta from last year and you'd love the sound that makes. Been off the road for 3 months though waiting for a warranty spare so it's nearly all makes that have the spares problem.
Sandy I have ridden since 65 and were it me that tire would get replaced now. In rain that one could turn into a roller skate really fast there is nothing left to channel away the water. I have had a bike go out from under me in the rain on a tire like that and it was instantaneous one second I was fine the next it swapped ends. Just my opinion my old friend but I would have that off there forthwith.
Ok I live in Devon, BUT I used to live in this video's area even had a girlfriend from puddle duck lane, You remember the old Esso station at Farringdon I used to live in the new builds. Thanks WM for this !!
In all fairness it meets modern regs and is not a great deal louder, just has a more pronounced thump. As for frightening horses that comes down to the rider.I generally stop and turn the engine off
Chug is looking super cool Sandy. That can makes chug sound a lot better than the original one as that sounded very tinny IMO but then again I’m no biker 😆👍 you’ll be In trouble with the boss later making comments like washing and cooking lol that could cost you a few brandy’s 🙈😂👍❤️😉 stay safe love to all the family 👍
Wish I could have ridden mine today, changed the camshaft with the Hitchcocks cam and found my cam follower bearings and tappet adjusters were made of cheese and completely cream crackered. No wonder why valve adjustments are needed. New parts on order.....
what i want to no is what wife number two is going to do, only there doesn't seem to be a lot going wrong with the present mrs wiltsure you don't seem to be suffering unduly, great video as always Sandy always looking forward to the next one, regards, Colin.
You probably already know this but if you change the exhaust you need to make sure your fuel injection and computer mapping can cope with it or you could actually end up loosing power. Your standard map may handle it fine or you may want your dealer to install a new map that takes into account the changes. Sounds great! Got rid of that rattle.
Another nice wee video Sandy, magnificent haircut too, have you thought about getting highlights........? (Not sure what they are but the wife mentions them). Stay well and ride safe. Cheers from NZ.
Lextex Cans are good value for the money. I've just fitted a full Delkivic System. The system comes with a cat-free downpipe I little beefier sound than the Lextex which the jury is out on but with the bike running no cats and is more free-flowing, i have found that the system helps the engine produce a better mid-range. Keep up the great videos, which i enjoy the places and buildings you go to.
Good idea to keep the old wife for cooking and cleaning but i think they would have something to say about that , like no way . I like the sound of the old muffler but if the performance of the new muffler is better so be it :-)
Lovely ride and drone footage Sandy; nicely done as all ways. Now I’m old (60) and probably in a minority of one but I really do prefer the sound of the standard exhaust, same applies to my Interceptor too; mind I will admit the std exhausts are too heavy. Hope the Nordcap trip comes off. Thanks for the video, take care and ride safe. Cheers Neil
Thanks Neil I shall be 60 in 13 months time. The standard exhausts are very heavy. The Himalayan has slightly more getup and go and stronger midrange now but has lost 5mph on top speed which I shan't miss as I never run the bike flat out
@@WiltshireMan Yes, I’m the same, not interested in top speed, a bit more midd and bottom end is always useful. Do you think the louder exhaust might be an issue on Byways etc when compared to the stock item?
Hi fella, firstly thank you so much for all you videos you have uploaded great quality informative and fun to watch, I’m looking to test ride a Himalayan when Swindon R/Enfield get a demo in “hopefully soon” 😊 I thought the exhaust sounded great did you think it sounded any louder or better when riding it? And have you thought about maybe putting the upgrade cam in said to boast to 20% more power 🤔 Regards Martyn
Hi Martyn, From a riders perspective the exhaust is louder but not by much and does perhaps help acceleration and midrange power but top speed is down by 5mph which is not a problem for me as I don't ride the bike flat out. Cruising speed is 55 to 65 mph. The cam sounds a nice upgrade and is something I may consider buty to be honest I am happy with the bike as it is and if I want to ride a more powerful machine I have my Suzuki V strom 1000 in the garage also
Hello Sandy,Chug sounds very healthy with her new silencer, its always nice to hear your girlfreind breath,,34 years of marriage is interessting but if you get yourself a junger one who knows if you still have the energy to make nice videos like these.Thank you.
Another great video bro, maybe you could get your hair cut like mine, very low maintenance as not been cut since my wedding 31 years ago. It got to just past my shoulder blades and stopped yet my beard needs trimming regularly it grows so fast and I will be 68 in November. Always wanted my hair down to my butt but the wheels completely fell off that venture. Anyway all the best on your next adventures. Safe travels
The thing that puzzles me is it has never grown any longer in all the years yet my beard and nails grow like crazy. My hair is the same colour it was in my teens yet my beard gives away my age being totally grey and has been since I was 40
I get out as often as possible, for charging cameras etc I just have a couple of power banks, nothing special but it works for trips of just a few days
Nice country ride. Would have been even better without the annoying music. There are many beautiful places around your part of the world. Thank you for taking us along.
Very good relaxed video Sandy. Handy having a camera man / pilot with you 😀. Yes the exhaust sounds great did you source it locally?? I think I will fit one. Looking forward to your next run out. Brian
Brakes are OK when you get used to them, you just have to give the front one a good squeeze. As for my dogs, last year both the terriers passed away. Jess and Elsa. They were both a good age (15). After a spell with no dogs I now have two more dogs Carmen and Zeta which are Spanish rescue dogs about 2 years old
Ah, looking at comments: mystery of some of the shots revealed! New can sounds good. Just a bit more '"presence", I feel, without being offensive. It does seem (more so, perhaps, than once was the case) that helpiing other traffic users to notice your presence is a good thing, if you want to stay upright (o;
Yeah, my wife's talking used to really annoy me but since I started screaming really loud I don't seem to hear her any more. Took a while, but I knew we'd find a solution eventually. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Hi sandy .I know what you mean about waiting times for spares .I've ordered a brand new bike (euro 5 ) around 13 weeks ago and still waiting for delivery .
Sandy, what's you view on the new exhaust after a full days riding?? is the louder thump over the top or ideal? what's it like when passing horse riders down the lanes. thanks S
The exhaust is louder than the original but not by much. There is provision to remove the baffle and make it much louder at the cost of needing to remap the fuelling but I have left the baffle in on mine. I have ridden carefully past a few horses and they seem OK with it, no different to before really. I would always switch off the engine anyway if a horse became spooked. The other advantage is that pedestrians and other road users are more likely to hear you approaching.
I too am 34 years married. I Cherish my Wife. Regarding your hairstyle, don't forget what you save on Shampoo, you spend on Soap, and you will never know when to stop when you are washing your face!
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Nice video bruv, thanks for the shout out, it was fun doing this. 👍👏
Thanks for helping with some of the clips Bruvver, made the video much more interesting to watch
@@WiltshireMan We can do it again if you thing it adds to the video 👍👏
Genius choice re. soundtrack.
“I like to ride a Himalayan”
You’ll be cooking your own dinner tonight if the mrs watches this video Mr W. Chug sounds much better now👌
Sandy, once again thank you for taking us along. Even though I have not yet been to England, I feel like I know your region fairly well. Beautiful countryside.
Thanks for the ride and the info. Very nice. Love your scenery.
Great video, love seeing the country lanes and villages. Your cheeky wit is a relief from our daily lockdown life . Well done.
Beautiful village mate! Excellent footage! Love the old English lifestyle! Chug definitely sounds better now too! Sounds more like a good old brit bike now! Nice! Not too loud just enough to give a bit more character 👌🏽👍🏽…. I spent a little time in Norway as a young man around the west coast ares close to a place called Molde. Absolutely beautiful place and would highly recommend it! Good clothing is a must though!! Thanks for sharing your adventure again Sandy. Very best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎
Thank you for sharing your adventure!
There's a cheeky little side to our Wiltshire Man.
Exhaust makes it sound more British
LOL
I hope the missus doesn't stumble across this one! Excellent video and beautifully edited. You make that flying malarkey look so easy. Great work. 👍
You've got the right skull shape for a shaved head, I tried it during lockdown thinking i was going to look like Bruce Willis unfortunately i ended up looking more like uncle fester from the Addams family.👍
Haaa, I look like a turk
@@WiltshireMan 👍
Got my Himmy on Thursday, magic. It was a 50 mile run home with a few tail-backs en-route. Tried the Tripper sat-nav this morning and that works fine. The compass needed calibrating, it decided to do itself on the way home from a quick run out to Glenlivet and back.
All-in-all, really pleased with it.
That sounds great John, it's not fast but will get you there:)
Welcome to Sweden next year from another Himi rider!
Hi Sandy, I very much enjoyed the video specially the bike update in the leafy lane. That is where Ashbury level crossing used to be near Shrivenham. I used to ride my bike there to watch the trains during the mid sixties early seventies. Great memories.
Thats right John, there used to be a level crossing there, now a footbridge. Just up the lane towards Shrivenham is the cemetery. Lots of my relations rest there
Lovely English countryside Sandy, Thanks from NZ.
A very "English" video and nice relaxing ride-along, Andy. I like the look of your Himalayan with its
good balance of colors and shades. I much prefer the stock exhaust sound, though. The new "can"
sounds a bit raucous and anti-social to my ear, although the weight saving could be nice for long
distance touring.
Bald is best.... lovely to see you out and about. Best of luck for next year, sounds amazing.
Cheers Bry, the sound is much nicer and fuller but not overly loud nor offensive, just right:) I'll give you a call later, could be up in ur neck of the woods soon
Bought myself a Royal Enfield Himalayan today. I hopefully take possession of it next Friday 24th I have to wait because Auckland New Zealand is currently locked down :( Thanks for the great video.
I love getting out round the Cotswolds when visiting my son and family in Wiltshire, thanks for the little tour
Thanks Norrie
Did exactly the same today Sandy, jumped on the little Himi and went for a trundle around my local lanes and villages, yet again, found places id never seen before. I was a bit slower than you as ive still got the stock exhaust and have yet to release all those extra horses. Oh and i hope for your sake Mandy doesnt watch this or your next ceremonal event may not be a wedding! lol.
Great film, always a pleasure sandy 👍
Well I must say that is some gorgeous countryside! Seems the perfect area for the Royal Enfield. Well done video thank you. I think part of the charm of the bike is the mechanical clatter make you feel very connected to the bike.
It's a lovely little bike Bob, I ve had it 2 years now and no regrets
Hope the wife doesn’t watch this Sandy or you’ll be doing the washing up and cooking yourself 😂😂 exhaust sounds much better 👍
Whilst not at all interested in motor bikes you still make your videos quite interesting. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Allen I appreciate your comment and watching. I try to add interest into my videos where possible
Pootling around English country lanes on a sunny day. What could be finer?
Nice one, Sandy. The exhaust definitely has a more "farty" note. ;o)
All the best.
Make the most of the evening light on the bike, nights are pulling in very quickly! Nice haircut 😎
They are Cam but hopefully it will remain warm til late into October. I have some plans:)
back in NARM ShriveNARM lol xx Thank You for tour around my stomping ground xx my very best wishes and if you ever in North Devon call into me in Bideford x
As always lovely filmed video of our local area around Wiltshire. Keep well. Bye Stuart 🙂
I have the Lextek on my Himmy. Really love the sound. Sounds like a single should do.
Got one too, love it
Hey Sandy, bought a Himalyan, in part cos of your vids. Thanks, got a lextec and love it, also with your talk about replacing your tyres, i put Schinko 805s on mine, no road noise and handles really well, yet to test them in mud but seem good off road and as a bonus... really inexpensive. Put a 130 on the back. Seems fine. Cheers from NZ
I hope the Himi works out for you Simon, I love mine, rode it today but the weather is now quite cold and salt on the roads, gave the bike a good wash and dry before putting it away. It still clatters and rattles but has got smoother, now with 10K miles on the clock
Another great video Sandy, enjoyed it as usual. Loved the sound of the Himi going up that hill and particularly when you changed gear and the revs dropped off, proper 1960s British single thumper sound, beautiful! It's not just Enfield spares that are proving problematic at the moment, other manufacturers are also in the same boat too. Understand the cause is still Covid related and also the fallout of that ship that decided to do a handbrake turn in the Suez canal. Look forward to your next video, always an entertaining watch.👍
Although the Himalayans engine is a modern design it is still based on old tech to some extent and has a long stroke motor
Nice bit of countryside. Maybe your missus got similar ideas! Ran my himy to mildenhall speedway yesterday, such a laid back bike. All best from norfolk
It is a very relaxing bike to ride thats for sure:)
Great vid enjoyed the journey nice drone footage Putting that new new exhaust on is like buying Chug a new dress
It does sound great. I have the same haircut Sandy.
Enjoyed that, great drone pictures, I need more practice with my drone footage lol
More entertainment, I think it may help being familiar territory but looking forward to your bike trip, off on a short bike tour myself this week with a mate of mine, camping all the way :D
I live riding around the Wiltshire countryside, going down the lanes lots to explore.
Sounds really good Sandy!! Big difference!!👍 The louder the sound the better if you think about it. Car drivers can hear you as well yet alone see you coming!! Chug is a quality and comfortable cruiser motorcycle!! All the best,,see you on the next one!!
Thanks Amante Chug will also make a great travel bike, I feel confident it will be able to take on a big journey
@@WiltshireMan … Good morning Sandy!!☕️ I absolutely agree with you 💯% !! 💪👍💙
Nice one, exhaust and video!
Nice himalayan ride indeed
Chug is a very characterful machine. Grand scenic areas you are able to ride around there Sandy. 73’s
Thanks DB
I do think that the new exhaust muffler is an improvement Sandy. It has a very nice sound and it will probably add to the performance. I am glad that the Enfield is serving you so well. I always like to see you and old Chug out there on the pavement and the dirt. Take care my friend and I will see you on the next adventure, wherever that might be.
Always have more adventures planned Terry, yes the Enfield is serving me well. Big adventures on that bike next year. Norway!
A nice ride down memory lane.
Great video. Like your new hair cut. I have the same. When shaving in the morning I run the razor over my head. Job done. No more expensive hair cuts lol 😂. Looking forward to seeing your next video. 👍.
I’ve just fitted a Delkevic exhaust to my Himalayan, nice sound, opens up a small amount of extra power!
Thanks, Sandy. I really enjoy these little tours. Maybe you should be scouting locations for Midsomer Murders? 🤔😋🙂👍🏍️
That hair style suits you fine Sandy. I have been sporting it like that since 2001.
Nice one Jim:)
Does have a much better sound to it. 34 years congratulations to you both.
Thanks Andy:)
Excellent video sir, beautifully edited , the exhaust sounds really good 👍🏼 , ride safe
regards,
Hoppo
Thanks Hoppo~:) The bike is nicer to ride now and a little more mid range power
Great video sandy, thank you...
Love the sound Sandy of the new can made by Lextec who are the same firm Lexmoto that I bought a 250 Vendetta from last year and you'd love the sound that makes. Been off the road for 3 months though waiting for a warranty spare so it's nearly all makes that have the spares problem.
Hope you are able to get your bike back on the road soon Richard
Nice video Sandy, love the drone footage, wondered how you did it, good old bruvver Eh!. Take care stay safe.
Thats right Paul, A second pair of hands was required:)
Looking forward to your Norway adventure.You'r going way up, I am probably going way down.
What would you say is a good time of year to do the Nordkapp?
@@WiltshireMan june
Nice country drive !! 👍🇨🇦
Nice one Sandy, no flying for me this weekend the military were playing with their drones.
Exhaust sounds good..at beginning on your take off expected Steppenwolf to start!!
Got a lextec on mine sounds way better hope you enjoy yours . take it easy, hopefully see you soon.
Sandy I have ridden since 65 and were it me that tire would get replaced now. In rain that one could turn into a roller skate really fast there is nothing left to channel away the water. I have had a bike go out from under me in the rain on a tire like that and it was instantaneous one second I was fine the next it swapped ends. Just my opinion my old friend but I would have that off there forthwith.
It's being done before the next ride Bruce
@@WiltshireMan Excellent!
Good ride great video.
Ok I live in Devon, BUT I used to live in this video's area even had a girlfriend from puddle duck lane, You remember the old Esso station at Farringdon I used to live in the new builds. Thanks WM for this !!
don't forget Lorro owned the pub, Mark Lorroson (the football bloke on tv)
Yes I do remember the old Esso station. I went to Tollington school from 1973 to 1979
lovely filming, new exhaust is nice and quiet, all bikes are best cruising at 50 = 60 with me on them ;;; ha ha ..
That exhaust will frighten the horses. Just the thing for peaceful country lanes.
In all fairness it meets modern regs and is not a great deal louder, just has a more pronounced thump. As for frightening horses that comes down to the rider.I generally stop and turn the engine off
Hi Sandy the bike sounds great, Getting to the hairstyle perhaps a different colour. Colin
Haaa maybe get it dyed green
Chug is looking super cool Sandy. That can makes chug sound a lot better than the original one as that sounded very tinny IMO but then again I’m no biker 😆👍 you’ll be In trouble with the boss later making comments like washing and cooking lol that could cost you a few brandy’s 🙈😂👍❤️😉 stay safe love to all the family 👍
Thanks Marcus, yes I am in trouble but she did have a laugh. New end can is an improvement
Nice to see you out. Just give you head a polish
LOL It is getting quite squeaky now I'm getting older Oz:)
@@WiltshireMan Mines the same
Wish I could have ridden mine today, changed the camshaft with the Hitchcocks cam and found my cam follower bearings and tappet adjusters were made of cheese and completely cream crackered. No wonder why valve adjustments are needed. New parts on order.....
Thats not so good. Hope you get it sorted soon
what i want to no is what wife number two is going to do, only there doesn't seem to be a lot going wrong with the present mrs wiltsure you don't seem to be suffering unduly, great video as always Sandy always looking forward to the next one, regards, Colin.
LOL Number one is good enough really:)
You probably already know this but if you change the exhaust you need to make sure your fuel injection and computer mapping can cope with it or you could actually end up loosing power. Your standard map may handle it fine or you may want your dealer to install a new map that takes into account the changes. Sounds great! Got rid of that rattle.
Thanks Bruce according to the paperwork no remapping required on this exhaust
Like the sound good video
Nice little spin. Chug has got a better bark now. Not sure that Mandy would agree with your plans for her:-)
Another nice wee video Sandy, magnificent haircut too, have you thought about getting highlights........? (Not sure what they are but the wife mentions them). Stay well and ride safe. Cheers from NZ.
LOL Yes I think highlights will make me look younger:)
Ha! In that case I think I might get some too, I need all the help I can get.
Good old Chug
Chug was built in a shed by Ashed Coops:)
@@WiltshireMan and repaired by a man in ashed🤭
Lextex Cans are good value for the money. I've just fitted a full Delkivic System. The system comes with a cat-free downpipe
I little beefier sound than the Lextex which the jury is out on but with the bike running no cats and is more free-flowing, i have found that the system helps the engine produce a better mid-range. Keep up the great videos, which i enjoy the places and buildings you go to.
I've still got the cat fitted in my downpipe but have deleted the charcoal filter and air injection
Nice ride Sandy, as per your comment many vids ago, I think you'd look younger in that baseball cap!! 😉
Re the engine noise... It's a sturdy engine full of ball and roller bearings, chains and gears all making their unique noises. Just enjoy.
Thats right John I believe it is quite a strong engine
Good idea to keep the old wife for cooking and cleaning but i think they would have something to say about that , like no way . I like the sound of the old muffler but if the performance of the new muffler is better so be it :-)
you got your moneysworth outta that tyre! - (back in the day tyres were ok until the wires started poking out ;)
I shall get it changed shortly
Lovely ride and drone footage Sandy; nicely done as all ways.
Now I’m old (60) and probably in a minority of one but I really do prefer the sound of the standard exhaust, same applies to my Interceptor too; mind I will admit the std exhausts are too heavy.
Hope the Nordcap trip comes off.
Thanks for the video, take care and ride safe.
Cheers
Neil
Thanks Neil I shall be 60 in 13 months time. The standard exhausts are very heavy. The Himalayan has slightly more getup and go and stronger midrange now but has lost 5mph on top speed which I shan't miss as I never run the bike flat out
@@WiltshireMan Yes, I’m the same, not interested in top speed, a bit more midd and bottom end is always useful.
Do you think the louder exhaust might be an issue on Byways etc when compared to the stock item?
@@mrgrizzlyrides It's not that much louder then the standard can, just a bit more satisfying to listen to so I think it will be ok for the Byeways
@@WiltshireMan Thank you Sandy; appreciated 👍
Great fun and now more noisy too - Old age rebellion creeping in ?
Got to get a bit rebellious sometimes James:)
Great video Sandy. All the new haircut needs is a porkpie hat, ala Walter White.
Hi fella, firstly thank you so much for all you videos you have uploaded great quality informative and fun to watch, I’m looking to test ride a Himalayan when Swindon R/Enfield get a demo in “hopefully soon” 😊 I thought the exhaust sounded great did you think it sounded any louder or better when riding it? And have you thought about maybe putting the upgrade cam in said to boast to 20% more power 🤔
Regards Martyn
Hi Martyn,
From a riders perspective the exhaust is louder but not by much and does perhaps help acceleration and midrange power but top speed is down by 5mph which is not a problem for me as I don't ride the bike flat out. Cruising speed is 55 to 65 mph. The cam sounds a nice upgrade and is something I may consider buty to be honest I am happy with the bike as it is and if I want to ride a more powerful machine I have my Suzuki V strom 1000 in the garage also
Hello Sandy,Chug sounds very healthy with her new silencer, its always nice to hear your girlfreind breath,,34 years of marriage is interessting but if you get yourself a junger one who knows if you still have the energy to make nice videos like these.Thank you.
I reckon I would be too tired to ride the bike:)
Another great video bro, maybe you could get your hair cut like mine, very low maintenance as not been cut since my wedding 31 years ago. It got to just past my shoulder blades and stopped yet my beard needs trimming regularly it grows so fast and I will be 68 in November. Always wanted my hair down to my butt but the wheels completely fell off that venture. Anyway all the best on your next adventures. Safe travels
It would be interesting to see what my hair looked like if I left it that long Ken
The thing that puzzles me is it has never grown any longer in all the years yet my beard and nails grow like crazy. My hair is the same colour it was in my teens yet my beard gives away my age being totally grey and has been since I was 40
I’m loving your videos with Chug I watch them a lot. Are you ever at home ? When you are out and about how do you charge you equipment GoPros etc
I get out as often as possible, for charging cameras etc I just have a couple of power banks, nothing special but it works for trips of just a few days
@@WiltshireMan how long do the go-pros last I use a Drift just can’t afford a GoPro plus they are so big now
Nice country ride. Would have been even better without the annoying music. There are many beautiful places around your part of the world. Thank you for taking us along.
Very good relaxed video Sandy. Handy having a camera man / pilot with you 😀. Yes the exhaust sounds great did you source it locally?? I think I will fit one.
Looking forward to your next run out. Brian
Hi Brian, I got the exhaust from Hitchcocks motorcycles
@@WiltshireMan Cheers Sandy have subscribed to your brother's site some interesting video 👍
Good sound👍Have you fitted a free flow air filter as well?🤔🤓
Hi sandy do you still power Glide not seen any for a while. And how are the dogs doing. Cheers Colin
Pardon the expression, but I get a Little Coxwell every time I watch a Himalayan video :-)
Haaa
Nice video.and glad you're having a good time with the bike. Just wondering what tyres will you be fitting?
Chug does sound better now. How are the brakes doing now. Also how's your little dog doing haven't seen her for ages.
Brakes are OK when you get used to them, you just have to give the front one a good squeeze. As for my dogs, last year both the terriers passed away. Jess and Elsa. They were both a good age (15). After a spell with no dogs I now have two more dogs Carmen and Zeta which are Spanish rescue dogs about 2 years old
Ah, looking at comments: mystery of some of the shots revealed! New can sounds good. Just a bit more '"presence", I feel, without being offensive. It does seem (more so, perhaps, than once was the case) that helpiing other traffic users to notice your presence is a good thing, if you want to stay upright (o;
Good comment Barry, a bit more presence is a good thing
Great video . We must catch up sometime Sandy . Maybe both take our Mini 2’s out, see if we can breed them 😂
I don't know if my Mini 2 is a male or a female but if there is any offspring we could flog em and make a fortune:)
Yeah, my wife's talking used to really annoy me but since I started screaming really loud I don't seem to hear her any more. Took a while, but I knew we'd find a solution eventually. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Hi sandy .I know what you mean about waiting times for spares .I've ordered a brand new bike (euro 5 ) around 13 weeks ago and still waiting for delivery .
Are there anymore paramotor videos coming up? Great job
Not for now Chris as I have a slight ankle and hip problem, I have also had to curtail long distance hikes for the time being
..."I keep the old wife for cleaning and cooking purposes".....Senior management will be requesting your explanation of those comments , no doubt.
LOL she did laugh
Sandy, what's you view on the new exhaust after a full days riding?? is the louder thump over the top or ideal? what's it like when passing horse riders down the lanes. thanks S
The exhaust is louder than the original but not by much. There is provision to remove the baffle and make it much louder at the cost of needing to remap the fuelling but I have left the baffle in on mine. I have ridden carefully past a few horses and they seem OK with it, no different to before really. I would always switch off the engine anyway if a horse became spooked. The other advantage is that pedestrians and other road users are more likely to hear you approaching.
I too am 34 years married. I Cherish my Wife. Regarding your hairstyle, don't forget what you save on Shampoo, you spend on Soap, and you will never know when to stop when you are washing your face!
LOL I am quite happy to be bald
@@WiltshireMan i too am blessed with a tall forehead.
A lovely tour. What was the lane that you couldn't go on. I didn't catch the designation. Is it private?
Bridleway,motor vehicles are not permitted to travel on them just padestrian, bycycles and horses