Another great video Sean and wise words at the beginning. The Chinese bikes are excellent….I see some of my old Mr Angrys are now giving you a hard time too…..ignore them pal and keep up the good work 👍🏻
I have reached the conclusion that my Honda NC750X is all I need. Easy to manouevre, ideal on the twisty lanes of Wales/Scotland etc, stupidly frugal, doesn't like to be driven over 85mph so no license-losing capabilities, and the frunk is incredibly useful. It is extremely comfortable (I did a 400 mile day on it recently without issues) and has enough power to beat the vast majority of cars off the line. The seat position means I can see well for filtering. Good luck to those who ride sports bikes, or big heavy GS's but I'm happy with my NC. As for the tank? The only tank I know is the woman next door. Built like one she is.
Hi Bib, haven't seen you in a while! A Rolls Royce Ghost and a NC750, what an unlikely pairing! I'm also jealous of the Frunk! Worth having the bike for that alone 😀👏
@@MindfulMotorcyclist Hi Sean. Good to be back too! Sadly Mrs Boulder hasn't been too well of late throwing life into disarray for a number of months.. Meanwhile the Rolls Royce has gone and I have been left slumming it in a Subaru Forester.....life can be cruel. I have been contemplating a different bike recently though as I find my ZZR1441 leaves me with cramp after a long trip. I gave serious consideration to replacing it with an Afriica Twin, or a Tiger 1200, but I reached the conclusion I no longer have any appetite for heavy bikes and to be quite honest the NC is such an easy bike to live with I'm happy sticking with it. This does of course mean another car becomes a bit more likely.... Incidentally, the HGV that overtook you was a tad naughty as they are limited to 40mph on a single carriageway road! Regards to the wife, hope you're both enjoying positive mental and physical health. Bib.
Good vid and good insights Sean. I like your voice over style, perhaps a bit of both? I practice meditation and I find it helps with my PTSD. I served in the army. War and conflict do that.
Thank you Paul. We also try and practice meditation, it's helpful to your whole life. We tried to hint to that in the name of this channel. Thanks for your comment and Suzie and I wish you well with managing your PTSD. 🙏
Great video, what was with passive aggressive coffee guy? “I’m not trying to chase you away but the coffee shops not open”. Now F off. 😂. The sped up bits make me feel sick, I prefer lots of short cuts at normal speed. Ride safe.
I'm not sure, I think he was just a bad communicator, to be honest. Was a bit of a strange interaction... I'm dropping the time-lapse parts from now on, you're not the only one to comment on them... thanks 👍
The Tal-y-Llyn valley is indeed beautiful...not too far away is Bron-Yr-Aur cottage where Led Zeppelin wrote Stairway to Heaven. It's an inspirational area...but it can be very wet!
I don't mind the voice over at all. I prefer it to hearing road/wind noise. Maybe a mic to pic up engine, mixed with a voice-over is ideal (though I've no idea if that increases workload and potential points of audio failure). Regardless, your videos are always well done and I very much enjoy the content.
That's very kind of you to say and thank you for the tips and feedback on the audio. I'd like to not to the on bike dialogue for the sake of the technical issues but it's so fun to say what you feel actually on the bike... seems more genuine than pulling up and recounting it after wards. 100% it's more fiddling dealing with wind etc
The voge is a great looking bike and 47 bhp is that same as the iconic RD350LC and I had a lot of fun on that bike.. I believe the red tarmac is supposed to be more grippy.. There may be more hater’s visible because of the internet there are also loads of lovely people in the real world.. 😀
It's advertising for a military surplus shop believe it or not. You can't help but look at it as you drive past. Putin actually bought back 50 or so T34 from another country to use in displays and the like, they are very famous
Shaun you climbed a mountain to film jets but ended up filming sheep, that's two hours of your life you'll never get back. Would i choose that bike over a NX 500 Honda, having owned numerous Hondas the answer is definitely no way.
The only problem that I see with Chinese motocycles is simply depreciation and resale value. The bikes are already very competitively priced against the competition, but once you have paid full price for a new Chinese bike, I have a worry about it being worth considerably less than other major brands. So my question is, do you buy a Chinese bike new or 2nd hand?
I don't mind voiceover at all. Or music accompanying riding segments. I don't like the speeded up riding segments at all, though I get it if it's for location identification, which some vlogers do. 🙂
Thanks Bob, appreciate the comment about the speeded up segments, I've been using that a lot, I'll reduce that aspect of the videos I think. It's a little dated these days now you've mentioned it. Thanks 👍
l'd like to support your views but riding something direct from a totalitarian state, a 'Trojan horse' to destroy Europe's, America's, and the Japanese bike industry, everything our predecessors fought and died for, is blatant ignorance!
@@jedw9983 Nothing to do with the past but lessons are hopefully learnt, all Allies suffered in WW2 putting down fascism. Everyone should remember that buying a cheap Chinese motorcycle now, is another stone in the coffin for Europe, Japan and American bikes!
Another great video Sean and wise words at the beginning. The Chinese bikes are excellent….I see some of my old Mr Angrys are now giving you a hard time too…..ignore them pal and keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks Dave, appreciate the support. Nice video the other day your piece to camera, very well delivered!
@@MindfulMotorcyclistcheers Sean appreciated…..keep up the good work too 👍🏻
I have reached the conclusion that my Honda NC750X is all I need. Easy to manouevre, ideal on the twisty lanes of Wales/Scotland etc, stupidly frugal, doesn't like to be driven over 85mph so no license-losing capabilities, and the frunk is incredibly useful. It is extremely comfortable (I did a 400 mile day on it recently without issues) and has enough power to beat the vast majority of cars off the line. The seat position means I can see well for filtering. Good luck to those who ride sports bikes, or big heavy GS's but I'm happy with my NC.
As for the tank? The only tank I know is the woman next door. Built like one she is.
Hi Bib, haven't seen you in a while! A Rolls Royce Ghost and a NC750, what an unlikely pairing! I'm also jealous of the Frunk! Worth having the bike for that alone 😀👏
@@MindfulMotorcyclist Hi Sean. Good to be back too! Sadly Mrs Boulder hasn't been too well of late throwing life into disarray for a number of months..
Meanwhile the Rolls Royce has gone and I have been left slumming it in a Subaru Forester.....life can be cruel.
I have been contemplating a different bike recently though as I find my ZZR1441 leaves me with cramp after a long trip. I gave serious consideration to replacing it with an Afriica Twin, or a Tiger 1200, but I reached the conclusion I no longer have any appetite for heavy bikes and to be quite honest the NC is such an easy bike to live with I'm happy sticking with it. This does of course mean another car becomes a bit more likely....
Incidentally, the HGV that overtook you was a tad naughty as they are limited to 40mph on a single carriageway road!
Regards to the wife, hope you're both enjoying positive mental and physical health.
Bib.
Good vid and good insights Sean. I like your voice over style, perhaps a bit of both? I practice meditation and I find it helps with my PTSD. I served in the army. War and conflict do that.
Thank you Paul. We also try and practice meditation, it's helpful to your whole life. We tried to hint to that in the name of this channel. Thanks for your comment and Suzie and I wish you well with managing your PTSD. 🙏
Loved the video! Amazing views!😍
Thanks Willie, changing up the format a little bit 😊😀
Excellent vlog much enjoyed and the Voge looks great good one Sean well done .👌👍
Thank you Crumbly, always a risk for me moving off bike reviews format and into a vlog style. Appreciate the support 👍 🙏
That route looks great.. will try this out as my ancestors lived in that area… my RE 350 is happy on bumble roads.
Thank you Lesley 😊
Great video, what was with passive aggressive coffee guy? “I’m not trying to chase you away but the coffee shops not open”. Now F off. 😂. The sped up bits make me feel sick, I prefer lots of short cuts at normal speed. Ride safe.
I'm not sure, I think he was just a bad communicator, to be honest. Was a bit of a strange interaction... I'm dropping the time-lapse parts from now on, you're not the only one to comment on them... thanks 👍
Awesome 🤩
Thanks Dave! Much appreciated
The Tal-y-Llyn valley is indeed beautiful...not too far away is Bron-Yr-Aur cottage where Led Zeppelin wrote Stairway to Heaven. It's an inspirational area...but it can be very wet!
Thanks Jez 👍. Hope all is good with you.
t34 ..85
Spot on Jasper!
Enjoyed the video very much,what was the name of the lake and campsite where you spoke to the Lady?
Thanks..
It was Llyn Mwyngil, southern snowdonia, looked stunning in the late afternoon light...
I don't mind the voice over at all. I prefer it to hearing road/wind noise. Maybe a mic to pic up engine, mixed with a voice-over is ideal (though I've no idea if that increases workload and potential points of audio failure).
Regardless, your videos are always well done and I very much enjoy the content.
That's very kind of you to say and thank you for the tips and feedback on the audio. I'd like to not to the on bike dialogue for the sake of the technical issues but it's so fun to say what you feel actually on the bike... seems more genuine than pulling up and recounting it after wards. 100% it's more fiddling dealing with wind etc
Enjoyed the video very much, what was the name of the lake and campsite where you spoke to the lady?
Llyn Mwyngil is the name of the lake the campsite was located at the far end of the lake, she said just turn up no booking required.
@@MindfulMotorcyclist thank you for the reply, very kind...
William Brown.👍
Great video. Motorcycles and aeroplanes, also herefordshire and into wales. Although I'm a little busiest, coming original from weobley.
Thanks Linda appreciate the comment 👍
Hi Sean, It's a T34 Tank, On to the Voge nice package and Nav if I use it on my CF I cannot lock the phone.
Thanks Rock clima and spot on its a T34
Good for you, regarding what bikes you choose to feature. Don't let the racists get you down.
Thank you 😊
The voge is a great looking bike and 47 bhp is that same as the iconic RD350LC and I had a lot of fun on that bike.. I believe the red tarmac is supposed to be more grippy.. There may be more hater’s visible because of the internet there are also loads of lovely people in the real world.. 😀
Thanks PM, appreciate that comment. Cheers, Sean
What’s a T34 doing there ?
It's Putins reserve tank!
@@Grumpysprout 😂😂😂😂😂 seen that he is using stuff from the 50s T54 so you may be right
It's advertising for a military surplus shop believe it or not. You can't help but look at it as you drive past. Putin actually bought back 50 or so T34 from another country to use in displays and the like, they are very famous
The valleys are flowed in one direction, as not to allow head on collisions.
For planes or cars? 😃
what a view ;;
Yes really nice, I should go up there more often...
Shaun you climbed a mountain to film jets but ended up filming sheep, that's two hours of your life you'll never get back. Would i choose that bike over a NX 500 Honda, having owned numerous Hondas the answer is definitely no way.
You think going to Snowdonia was a waste of time? Of course not, had a decent day out nonetheless!
The only problem that I see with Chinese motocycles is simply depreciation and resale value. The bikes are already very competitively priced against the competition, but once you have paid full price for a new Chinese bike, I have a worry about it being worth considerably less than other major brands. So my question is, do you buy a Chinese bike new or 2nd hand?
Secondhand as with any bike. Under 3 years old and under 5k miles. You make a big saving and get a new bike ish...
T34….. and you can park it there…… because it’s a tank.
Correct on both counts!
I don't mind voiceover at all. Or music accompanying riding segments. I don't like the speeded up riding segments at all, though I get it if it's for location identification, which some vlogers do.
🙂
Thanks Bob, appreciate the comment about the speeded up segments, I've been using that a lot, I'll reduce that aspect of the videos I think. It's a little dated these days now you've mentioned it. Thanks 👍
Soviet T34
You got it Tim!
l'd like to support your views but riding something direct from a totalitarian state, a 'Trojan horse' to destroy Europe's, America's, and the Japanese bike industry, everything our predecessors fought and died for, is blatant ignorance!
I ride a Fantic Caballero, an Italian steed, yet my grandfather got shot twice liberating Sicily in WW2. Let's forgive and move on...
@@jedw9983 Nothing to do with the past but lessons are hopefully learnt, all Allies suffered in WW2 putting down fascism. Everyone should remember that buying a cheap Chinese motorcycle now, is another stone in the coffin for Europe, Japan and American bikes!
@@drdoolittle5724Not sure what you're riding or driving but I'm sure it's made up of a lot of parts made in the PRC.
@@davidgriffiths4234 You are 100% correct!
I bet you own countless items either partly or wholly made in China whether you know it or not. It's called global capitalism mate.
It's a T-34
Correct Boris!
T-34/85 soviet Russia WW2
Spot on!
t 34
Spot on Simon!