Hi Dave, great channel. I’m 82 with throat cancer (not treated) and have two bikes. I too had to downsize as like you, head and neck arthritis precluded the big bikes. I too did Hardknot and Wrynose passes when touring the Lake District last year staying at the YHA in Ambleside for the week. (I was the oldest youth there!!!!). My Honda CB500f takes me all over and a 125 Austrian Generic Works is used as my town hack. I’m a bit of a fair weather biker nowadays but still manage about 250 miles a week weather permitting. The Honda has a 200 mile tank, I have a 200 mile bladder and a 200 mile numb bum so fuel stops are always welcome!!!! Roll on summer, stay safe. John of Gosport.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi John thank you so much for your comment and I’m sorry to hear about your condition. I haven’t say that your positive approach is truly inspiring and humbling…God Bless 👍🏻

Few years back I also did Hardnott with a mate and his wife and he was on a Honda Goldwing. He went up with an ease i never felt, blazing rock music out of his speakers with not a care in the world. Scary.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

What a hero 😎👍🏻

I am 68, I ride a 2002 Goldwing 1800, and cover about 10,000 miles a year, I do about 18 rallies a year (full camping gear etc) plus 1 touring holiday every year with my wife on the back, I have Dupuytren contracture (bit like tendonitis), so find the clutch a bit painful these days, My wing weighs in at over 400kg plus me, the wife and luggage, may have to consider a DCT at some point, but cant see me coming down from a Goldwing, A friend of mine asked why I ride a Goldwing.... Easy, its because Rolls Royce dont make motorcycles. Keep up the good work.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Mark good on you sir….i loved my 2009 GL1800….another bike I regret selling

@marktyme0379

Ай бұрын

I remember, I enjoyed your review of it.

That Telesin mount looking good there - solid as a rock.

Picture angle with the neck mount looks good to me!

My goodness, a bright sunny day , glorious, was beginning to think it was never going to happen. Brilliant, the old country , painted in a different colour, wonderful to see, looking forward to more of it. Cheers.

Great review, cfmoto are now making some great bikes and more affordable. The mt is a cracking choice has everything you need. Oh and the neck cam is working really well.

Come August, I'll be heading to Luxembourg for four days with my 22yo son. He passed his test in January (!) and this will be his first trip over the water on a motorbike. Not the biggest, baddest trip ever - not even MY biggest baddest trip - but for me personally, as a Lad & Dad adventure, it will be epic. Can't wait!

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Well done to the lad for passing his test and what better than a father & son trip on 2 wheels….ride safe gents 👍🏻

Thanks for the consistently entertaining channel content, Dave. It's always uplifting. Cheers! Keith 👍

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Keith for your generosity I really appreciate it 😊

In response to your question about planned motorbike trips: I will be setting off on a longer trip tomorrow, Friday 7 June. From Germany via Austria, Hungary, Serbia and North Macedonia to Greece. By ferry from Piraeus to Folegandros, a Greek island in the Cyclades, where we celebrate a friend's birthday. I travel back from Greece via Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy and Austria. Five weeks, 5,000 miles on my Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 alone, just enough to fit between two inspections. I'll be offline for a while. BTW: I am 66 and still have plans for additional longer trips.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Wow that’s an epic trip much respect to you sir 👍🏻

Hi Dave, I've been a subscriber to your channel for quite a while now. I love all your videos. I'm originially from Baildon, but have lived in The Netherlands for many years. I have a 2006 Black Bonnie (Carb version) and I love it. I'm over in Yorkshire now for the next 6 weeks and I've done quite a bit of touring around Yorkshire. Your videos have given me lots of ideas on which routes to take. Many thanks for all the effort and time you put into this channel. Cheers, Tim

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Tim and thank you so much for those kind words and I hope you enjoy your trip here. If you’re in the vicinity over the next few weeks give me a shout and I’ll be happy to stand you a brew 👍🏻

@timsherlock3564

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler Hi Dave, Sounds good..maybe a cuppa in Pateley or Otley sometime soon.. it will be great to meet you

Seems like yesterday you reached 9k subs and now you're knocking on the door of 10k. Well done that's a testament to your hard work and quality content.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Thank you sir god bless 😎👍🏻

Yes Mr wheeler i am off to Chamonix and the French alps on August 3rd 2 up on my Triumph Tiger 1200. I am 61 years of age and would love to think that i would be doing passes at 78. We will see but i am stupid enough to be contemplating a Rocket 3 next but still doing my passion in life, Mountains and Motorcycles. Keep up the good work on the comentary as you have a massive personality and huge talent for it which gives me great entertainment and always cant wait for your next one.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for those kind words Dale enjoy Chamonix….and if you want that Rocket then go for it I say! 👍🏻

Great video, love your bike, love your thoughts, and love Yorkshire Dales. Thank you. Keep them coming. From a classic 350 rider. 👍

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers Peter most kind 😎👍🏻

Hi Dave nice video lovely part of the world ,I'm 61 and did do hardnock pass 2 yrs ago on my BMW K1600GT full luggage don't think I'd do it again, I've ridden the cf moto 800 mt and have to say was impressed and was thinking of swopping my bike for one listening to you has given me more confidence in buying one All the best

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers buddy I had a K1600 GTL so even more of a challenge than a Pan up the Knot Pass….good on ya! 😎

Great video! I have a trip planned for that Northumberland 250 on my Triumph Tiger 900GT in a couple of weeks. Starting off solo from Berkshire.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a cracking plan that Paul ride safe pal👍🏻

What a fantastic motorcycle TBW! So glad it still gives you pleasure! I’m sure it will never let you down because I’ve seen how meticulous you look after your bikes! Never in doubt. I hope to see you install handguards before too long. Enjoy summer & prepare for autumn. All the best⭐️

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers Steve Handguards on order 😊

Video lovely scenery love the helmet, I got the same as well with stick around stay tuned, crazy really. Glad you’re enjoying the bike always look forward to more trips cheers Nick.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers Nick it was seeing yours that prompted me to look at the Quantic….cant find a chin mount for the GoPro for it though….what do you use pal?

On the Hardknott pass theme, I attempted it 2 up on Triumph Trophy, admittedly without the panniers but with a topbox. The Mrs had to bail half way up and thats going up the easy way. I made it without dropping it , she got back on when it flattened out a bit. All I will say is that I will not be trying again on such a heavy bike .

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Wise decision Robert but good on ya!

Hi Dave.New to the channel and enjoying your vidoes. My initial interest was your RE 350 CLASSIC lovely sounding bike. I recently purchased the 350 Hunter for pottering around north Wales love it to bits. Keep the videos coming, Thanks. Mike

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Mike thank you so much for subscribing I really appreciate it. That 350 single is a cracking engine in all 4 bikes they fit it to…..and it gets better and better as you rack up the miles 👍🏻

I also have a July birthday. My GT 650 will be getting S&S mufflers as my present. I hope the neighbors will notice the sound difference compared to all the HD's in the area. Lol. Both my RE's definitely turn heads when riding on by.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers John I do hope you’ll be testing those new mufflers at 5 in the morning 😁

Dave, nice lid! I wish I had kept a tab on how many times I've been unsubscribed, it happened again.

I wish I could go up Hardknott pass looks epic. We have some pretty good roads though here in the US. I have a small Himalayan that I enjoy, size is just perfect.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Great bikes those Himmys…perfect for the pass

Always love your content bud.. we live in such a beautiful country

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers buddy

Great ride and banter as always Dave; pleased the CFM is working out for you. She seems to be a cracking bike. Hardknot Pass. I still get nervous when doing Hardknot, every time. I and a friend did Hardknot a good few years back, me on my then new Varadero he on his then new Africa Twin; it had been surfaced dressed with stone chipping’s ; my god that was not funny. Once had to do a hill start coz of the actions of one of our four wheeler friends; on our GS with wife and luggage; it’s having to come to an emergency stop on Hardknot that you find the bike stars to slide backwards with the front wheel locked; oh such fun we had. Respect to that guy with the Pan; so glad he has the health to ride as an octogenarian, as well as still being able to ride their Pan. Cheers Dave and ride safe. Neil

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers Neil that’s one epic tale buddy….hill start up there on a big Varadero!

another great vid 👍. I am just about to set off for Austria 😆and I understand a large dump of snow has come down about a week ago. Let's hope it's clear on the high passes 👍

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hope it has cleared pal ride safe and enjoy👍🏻

Your efforts are appreciated Dave, there are a few out there that start off their video with an excuse as to why they didn’t do something. Keep up the good work in those beautiful locations 🏍👍 I’ve done the Hardknott 2 up on the pan but I was a lot younger than that other chap, and I wouldn’t do it again. ( I nearly got knocked off by a learner driver!!!) I’m off to Croatia on the RT1250 in July, really looking forward to it. As for using an expression used by other, if some one said anything to me I would certainly use a well known phrase and it would end in OFF 😁😁😁😁

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers buddy….Croatia wow….way to go….and respect for 2 upping the Knot on a Pan….that’s skill👍🏻

when the cfmoto has 50,000miles we will see what kind of bike it is i like it too i own a fjr1300 but i would love a brand new mt800

@simonalcock2521

6 күн бұрын

Just ordered one with a 4yr unlimited mileage warranty, they must be confident the bikes will do the miles

@thebingleywheeler

5 күн бұрын

@simonalcock2521 great choice Simon

@solidsnake3861

4 күн бұрын

@@simonalcock2521 lets hope the bike seems great

One of my favourite channels beside my own lol. You give me the motivation to keep going. Keep doing it. It seems like you love that CFMOTO. All the best Ian 9:12

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Ian and thank you. I enjoy your channel too and you’ve enjoyed some rapid early growth….good for you. Hope all is well in Bulgaria….i have a keen interest in the music and culture of nearby Romania which shares a lot of history with Bulgaria 👍🏻

Ha ha.........at 4 minutes Dave.......on that road yesterday and I'll be on it again tomorrow!! How do I keep missing you?!! Another cracking vlog.......stunning scenery too!! I've seen many a stunning sunrise on that Blubberhouses road. Did you notice the "shrine" at around 4 min 20sec? I don't know the story but I'm not too sure about that? Ride safe, right. Dave (N Yorks)

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Dave it’s a cracking road. Must’ve missed that shrine though so I’ll check it out

I'm new a subscriber. Enjoy the content. Like to see bike reviews. Even if i dont need a new bike today, i like to know what my choices are for the future. Would like to see one of the CF Moto 450MF

@thebingleywheeler

22 күн бұрын

Many thanks for subscribing much appreciated 😊👍🏻

Brilliant video as usual,.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Thank you Sean

I don’t mind spiders, my house is full of massive ones ,its the flies & bluebottles I can’t stand , I can’t eat a meal until they are all zapped . The picture on your neck positioned camera looks good ,a riders view as it should be . I reckon a good challenge , would be a Honda cub in full touring spec 2 up with 2 pie munchers over Hardknott pass ,without putting foot down . 😎👍

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Now there is an image….A cub 2 up 😂 Oh and remind me never to visit your house 🕷️😂

@maskedavenger2578

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler Since her in doors passed away, the hoover only makes the odd appearance . I leave the spiders alone , to patrol the house looking for flies & bluebottles to munch . If the mice had stayed any longer ,I would have issued them rent books . Honda cub type machines are the ultimate adventure bike ,they can be fixed & bodged repaired anywhere on the planet ,& get to places no GS could ever reach . 😎👍

Just back from Slovenia ( wonderful place ) but had to race the bad weather floods ect north... Soaked for 2 days of motorway riding to get home..🤣🤣🤣. Many CF Moto 800 s seen down there and all with positive ownership experience so far..👍 I tour on a Triumph tiger 1050 2008. Still an awesome machine.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

That 1050 triple is a classic I had a Sprint ST1050….awesome engine

Nothing too adventurous but in mid-September I'm booked into the Fox and Hounds in Starbotton so that I can return to my favourite part of the world and explore again. I haven't been able to get up there for many years and it's long overdue! Fingers crossed the weather gods are kind...

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Great Terry I’m always up at Starbotton/Kettlewell way….Fox and Hounds great…also the Racehorses in Kettlewell

@terrywaters8588

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler ...I stayed in a cottage in Starbotton with my wife and dogs years ago and have toured on my bike after that but not for a few years [due to many major injuries]. I'll willingly buy you a drink while I'm there if you're in the area 12th/13th/14th September! SV650 at the moment but who knows what I'll be on in September!

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

@terrywaters8588 cheers Terry bang me an email nearer the time and I’ll be happy to buy you that drink 😎👍🏻

Another greatvideo Dave. These CFmoto bikes are really developing. Incidentally I read in MCN this week that Via Moto are moving out of Sheffield due to the new LEZ limitations and are also limiting their stock range and focusing on the KTM / CF Moto ranges as a main stay. If you get achance to review the 650MT or the 700MT that would be great, as I am keen on the 650MT. Passed my MOD 1 on Tuesday so getting closer to getting my own (mid range) tourer.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Wayne I’m down for those bikes as soon as a demo becomes available. Congratulations on passing your Mod 1 pal…..I was down to review the new Norton out of Via Moto but never got around to it…..I wonder if they’ll stop dealing with them 🤔

Talking of bees, if you see one on the ground hardly moving, mix up a little water and sugar and place it in front of them and after dipping into it , the bee will have the energy to fly off . Lovely feeling to see them do that !.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers Roger I will definitely remember that tip

400 trouble free miles, I would hope so to 😂 is the Guzzi still in favour ? Lovely ride mate Thursday took the classic to the D-Day celebration’s for the day very tight security along the beaches due to all the VIP attending but finished up at Saint Mere Eglise, great weather superb roads, plenty to see, a great days riding, next day limping well with the dodgy hip and bone on bone knee, looking forward to the next one, just take the meds. … Pete🇫🇷

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

High Pete good on you going to the D Day commemoration…..Guzzi very much in favour as is the Classic 😊

Thanks

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Thank you Dale that’s very kind and much appreciated

Boss, you need to get your hands on the CF Moto 450 as soon as you can. That would be a great review.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Trust me I’ve got my name down for when the demo arrives 😄

@Splodge4514

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheelerNice one. Looking forward to that Sir.

On to 10,000 subs!!

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Picked up my brand new cfmoto 800mt today , put up 137 kms didnt let me down once 😂😂😂

Spot on Dave ive bought the benelli 702x i absolutly love it I dont care were it was made only how it rides its every bit as good as my honda cb500x ive traded in for it thanks for the reviews it helps us all decide if its worth a test ride

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Great bike that TRK 702X Brian I loved it when I took it out earlier this year 😊👍🏻

@brianholland8290

Ай бұрын

Keep up the good work Dave love seeing your bike reviews more so cos your same weight and inseam more or less to me so gives me a good yardstick what you think 👍

26:39 I know what you said regarding that engine dave, but personally I'm still interested to see if cfmoto has done anything about those 790 engine cam issues which seems to be well reported, I certainly hope you don't suffer the same thing around 20,000 miles, we shall have to see 🤞🏻

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

4 year warranty Kevin, 4 year warranty…..and reported cases are never representative of the majority experience…let’s see 🤣

@kevindarkstar

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler I know dave, but warranty is only as good as the company behind it and 20,000 will probably happen after the 4 years, but either way it will be interesting to see how you get on as time goes on 👍🏻

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

@kevindarkstar can’t see KTM folding can you?

@kevindarkstar

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler well no, but anything could happen 🤣🤣

"Stay tuned, That's all folks" I thought was bugs bunny, although "What's up Doc?" may also need to be avoided!

Great view from the neck brace Dave so no need for camera on helmet now, definitely not on a £599 Arai that’s for sure 😂 As for rides off tomorrow to a great transport cafe to meet up with my Son In Law for 9:00 am him on a Harley and me on my faithful Classic 350…… happy days 😊

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a great day out Peter…enjoy 👍🏻

Dave that guy with a 330 kg bike full luggage he must have kept in first gear and had a queue behind him ..what a great story he sounds like he enjoyed it wonder if he has done any other risky rides 😂

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

I’m sure he has…he had that twinkle in his eye 😄

@martintaylor5879

Ай бұрын

@@thebingleywheeler hey hey someone out there should sketch a caricature of that ride up hardnott pass with full luggage lol

May I clarify if I am right thinking that you still have four bikes, or have you parted company with one. I'm a regular viewer of the Chanel and I'm wondering if I've missed something. On other topics, I had to smile when you used the term wireless, I'm sure that lots of your viewers wonder what your talking about. Times I've heard from young colleagues at work "what's a wireless" ( Taking the Michael of course) I'm out to Appleyards today myself to sort out a deal as sadly, it's time to part with my 66 plate Goldwing. It's only done 5,800 miles as I've lost confidence in my abilities. I'm in my seventies so you can imagine how I felt when you spoke about the guy on his Pan European. I too suffer from arthritis pain shoulder, wrists and other parts of my anatomy so I suppose I shouldn't be too hard on myself when I'm wanting something lighter than my Goldwing. Thanks for the videos I always enjoy them.

@kevindarkstar

Ай бұрын

Remember my friend, it's that you ride NOT what you ride 👍🏻😉

@goldilocks913

Ай бұрын

Good luck with your bike 👍

@Peter234100

Ай бұрын

Over the last 54 years I have ridden countless bike including 1200s and 2 years ago bought an RE Classic350 which has given me more pleasure already than any bike I have owned. The great thing about them is you just enjoy the ride with out worrying if you are going to drop it and can do a u turn again with out worry. I am now 70 and will continue to ride my Classic for as long as possible 😊

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Rob can’t afford to run more than 3 as it is so I very reluctantly had to part with the Super Meteor which is a great bike though

Hi Dave. I can solve your joint pain. Just please give me credit. Buy brown colored beef bone protein powder (not collagen peptides clear powder) and take 2 teaspoons per day. Mix whole milk in your coffee. Then the final thing. You have to stop eating Spinach, almonds, kiwi fruit, all tea (tea is super high in oxalate) and you also need to try to stop potatoes. Continue eating bread, dairy, squash, berries, butter, cheese. Stop eating "oxalate rich" foods like Spinach and this not optional; you MUST stop eating oxalate foods. It is the oxalate that causes the pain.

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Wow thank you I didn’t know that I’ll look out for it….shame as I love spinach 😔

Hi Bingley if you could please could possibly get your hand on the new cfmoto 450cl cruiser, looks great,l9ve to know what you think, cheers an keep up the good work 👍

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Got my name down Simon soon as a demo lands 😎

@simonhawley4416

Ай бұрын

Nice one looking forward to it

Dome it a few times. Hardknott. Last couple on a scooter. Most tricky was guzzi 1100 sport. Very high geared. Had to be doing 20 before clutch was out in first. So tricky on there. Tricky on the road too. Actually the worst bike I ve ever owned. Also the most gorgeous so you know what happened there! 😂

I like the look of your KTM jacket. Could you talk a bit about it please? Thinking of splashing out for a lighter weight, summer jacket and would really like to hear you share your thoughts. Ta gradely I think they say up your way???

@jasonhoward9029

Ай бұрын

Ditto

@David-jv9gk

Ай бұрын

Try the Klim Marrache

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Yes I’ll give it some coverage on a video soon 😎👍🏻

Thanks for that Dave. Any chance that Appleyards sell Vogue bikes. One of the local Cfmoto dealers near me has them as well. Worth a review if you get the chance. P.s. Try to get out on your push bike now and again. It will keep you in better shape for motorbikes. Rab Belfast

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Cheers Rab yes they stock all the Voge range and I reviewed 2 of them last year….take a look I did the 300 and 500 great bikes

@robertbryson4576

Ай бұрын

​@@thebingleywheelercheers Dave, That 300 looks like a lot of fun. Just like the trail bikes we used to bounce off trees forty years ago.

I've done Hard Knott Pass a few times on my 1500 GoldWing and on my GS 1200 and I can honestly say that I found it easier on the GoldWing than the GS. I used to cycle to work as well in days gone by but I was always aware that I was moving slowly and whenever possible I would ride on the pavement to keep out of the way of the road traffic (no pedestrians around) but with the new laws giving cyclists priority over every other road user many seem to be abusing it by going out of their way to try and pee off car traffic. Took a CF 800MT Tourer out on test the other day and was ready to buy until I found out that delivery wasn't until December?

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Respect Mick doing the pass on a Wing 👍🏻 Lead time on CFs is down to popularity

Voge - bloody autocorrect!

So-called revelations begin about 26 minutes in....

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Yes….what of it?

I have just reached the age of 73 in remission for prostate cancer. I still ride a 2021 Trident 660 and a year 2000 Honda firestorm,both of which as you might have said when a policeman I make progress on. I like the helmet you’re wearing is it a new purchase? Was it expensive? All the best Nigel

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Nigel sorry to hear about your health scare but glad you’re in remission. Two classic bikes you have there pal. Yes new lid and like all Arai lids….a bit pricey

Hi Dave… Did you get rid of the Meteor 650 (with not mentioning it when stating other bikes now owned).

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Yes video on reasons coming soon

Hi Dave did you px your super meteor 650 to buy the cfmoto?

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Yes very reluctantly but I can’t justify 4 bikes

If individual purchases don't make a jot of difference, then why do companies spend so much on advertising. Gandhi made a difference to the cotton industry in the UK by persuasion of individuals. As for leaving it to politicians and the like , is the reason we're in this current mess we,re in now , they are supposed to be doing are bidding,but if we say nowt, then they do what they like and that usually means something that suits them not the general population. Arai helmets are lovely but don't suit my head shape, so Shoei or Schubert for me. Shoei didn't put drop down sun visors in for the same reason,but have now managed to make helmets that meet their equally high standards but with the said sun visor. So much more convenient than changing visors or wearing sunglasses.

“600 of your finest British pounds” crikey now you’re ripping off Henry Cole…🤣🤣🤣🤣 Only kidding. Notice there was no mention of the Super Meteor in your list of bikes. Do I take it that it’s gone to pastures new..?👍

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Hi Nick….Yes I’m hunkering down to avoid the copyright onslaughts 😂

Just subcribed

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

God bless you and thank you

Thanks

@thebingleywheeler

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity I really appreciate that…all the best 😊👍🏻