I’ve done this loop so many times and never get sick but my favourite is doing the loop from the other way round and dropping into the valley from the mine is truly breathtaking , for those that have never experienced the Lake District or planning to tour from outside of the UK then you will not be disappointed “I call it gods country” Sounding by your accent you are blessed that the lakes are on our door step kind of speaking. Look forwards to more of your vids.

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@lawrencerichards6249 I've done this pass a few times both ways, but this was the first time I actually filmed it. Only Scotland or Wales can beat the Lake District for stunning scenery. Depending on which way I go it's 1.5-2 hours to the Lakes, although I do tend to make it an all day ride. I'm based in County Durham/Teeside border. I don't have any ride vids left until I get back out on the bike, going to be doing some short ones on what I think of a few bits I've added to the bike. Hopefully the weather keeps improving and I get some ride time in, the winter sucks big time.

So cute. Expected to see postman pat trolling along those narrow stone fenced roads. There are even more fitting roads for this bike if you enjoy dramatic scenery and twisting roads, say in Norway or the alps. Having said that, I've put a marker on this road for my next visit to UK. Thank you for sharing.

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@KetilDuna Honister pass is a great road, but Wrynose and Hardknott passes are better in terms of technical riding. There's plenty of great scenery to enjoy too, although Scotland and Wales are up there with the best as well. So many choices 🤣🤣🤣

What a wonderful ride with fabulous scenery. Personally this would be perfect for the new Triumph 400, as it's small, light and nimble and has all the power needed to match this road. I could see myself stopping off for lunch at Farrers, where you stopped at the end!

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@michael37570 It's perfect for the Tiger as well, but it would be fun to take the Scrambler 400 X over. No time to stop when I did this run, as Whinlatter, Honister, Wrynose and Hardknott were all done on the same day.

Just watched your selling your cbf1000 video as I’m thinking of buying one as a second bike . I have a cb500x as my main bike and it does everything I need it to do apart from long motorway miles.

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@deanwelsh5702 The CBF1000 was a great bike, not perfect but still very good. You've got to take into account it's weight at 245 kgs fully fuelled as well, not light but very few touring 4 cylinder bikes are. The CBF was great on the motorway, with plenty of power for overtaking and plenty in reserve, also sounds great with aftermarket exhaust. A very underrated bike. The only problem you would have is the power over a CB500X would be addictive. I went from a Kawasaki ER6-F to the CBF1000, and the CBF was just so much better.

@deanwelsh5702

5 ай бұрын

@@thetaleof2wheels.947 I had a CRFL 1000 Africa twin before I downsized to the cb500x and believe it or not I had an earlier cb500x before the Africa twin I also had a cbf500 as my first bike . I wouldn’t part with the 500x as is so easy to just pull out of the garage and jump on even if I just want to pop to the shop .

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@@deanwelsh5702 The CRF 1000 is a bit of a big brute to handle, the CRF 1100 is a big improvement over the 1000. Why not consider the Transalp, just as easy to handle as the 500X but has better motorway capabilities.

Did you use the Evotech mount for the phone ?

@thetaleof2wheels.947

6 ай бұрын

@user-fv1576 Yes I use the Evotech Garmin mount, combined with a Ram mount ball ( with Garmin mount base, 4 hole) then the Ultimate addons phone case. I will be doing a look and thoughts on the mount and radiator guard ( both from Evotech) in the near future. There's one more ride video in 2 weeks, then there will be a few non riding videos, looking at bits on the bike, a luggage storage solution and some kit videos.

Did you not do the struggle

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@chrisowens3781 The struggle is on Kirkstone pass, and I have done it before but not filmed it.

@chrisowens3781

5 ай бұрын

@@thetaleof2wheels.947 is it any I’m hoping to Get up to the Lake District when the weather gets better. Thanks for the vids.

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@@chrisowens3781 It's not that hard to do, some great views though. It's worth doing all the passes, even if it is just to say you've done them.

That don’t look the most confidence inspiring road surface.

@thetaleof2wheels.947

5 ай бұрын

@40mosher It's just typical Lake District roads, especially when off the main roads. Absolute brilliant fun 😁