Awesome mate, riding that new bike like a Demon 👍👍some nice lanes I've not seen before as well 👍
@neilflowers28938 күн бұрын
Hope you can make the next one mate
@neilflowers28938 күн бұрын
No I'm on mitas xt trail Dakar the front is great the back ok I don't think I could ride trails on the stock tyres. You are a brave man.
@jpw45988 күн бұрын
Hi, are you on stock tires? Ive found them a bit sketchy on trail.
@kevinbecerra3430Ай бұрын
cant wait to test mine when it arrives to my country
@neilflowers289318 күн бұрын
It's worth the wait
@daveamiss5763Ай бұрын
You call that off-road! I could take a gold wing on it two up!
@neilflowers2893Ай бұрын
Go on then lol
@RS23545Ай бұрын
thumbnail could hv been better
@neilflowers2893Ай бұрын
@@RS23545 good point I have had a go at changing it I'm not very tech savvy
@slightlyadvАй бұрын
Enjoyed watching that 👍👍
@neilflowers289318 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@slightlyadv2 ай бұрын
Awesome 👍
@Mutleymotos8 ай бұрын
Looks good where’s this, sure I’ve been here but what do you guys call this route?
@neilflowers28938 ай бұрын
This is salterfell it starts in slaidburn great route
@slightlyadv8 ай бұрын
Great day cheers Neil 👍
@neilflowers28938 ай бұрын
Was a belter I had to pour the water out of my boots though
@neilflowers28939 ай бұрын
We are mate
@Mutleymotos9 ай бұрын
We’re so lucky in wales!
@peterplunkett739410 ай бұрын
Nice video. Salter Fell and what other lanes?
@neilflowers289310 ай бұрын
Don't know the names of any of the others it's a 70 mile loop starting at slaidburn
@peterplunkett739410 ай бұрын
Hi Neil, Not been out for a while on the trails. (Pre covid!) Roughly where are the way points/villages, they look like fairly easy lanes for a pensioner like myself. I used to be into enduros in the 70s/80s but now it needs to be easy lanes. Peter (In Leyland)
@neilflowers289310 ай бұрын
@@peterplunkett7394 it runs through ingleton sorry not much help I just follow the arrow
@JondavKTM Жыл бұрын
Great riding Neil, the drz sounds awesome!
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate it's a good bike
@deanmolyneux6757 Жыл бұрын
Tom's just bought one,wanted something with abit more than the crf,hoping to get out on it next weekend What did you think of the drz?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love it it's a lot better than I thought it would be
@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын
For me, a Ford devotee since my bubble-arch Mk1 back in ‘72 part of the magic (of the Mk2 Focus ST) is the five pot. I love all Escorts and Focus, you really can’t beat them. Thanks for sharing bud.
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Me too red 72 Mexico wish I still had it
@deanmolyneux6757 Жыл бұрын
How long does it take to get to this route mate?from chester
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Start point is Bb73es it's about 90 minutes
@deanmolyneux6757 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 cheers never done any lanes down that way
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
@@deanmolyneux6757 it's well worth the journey
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Good skills on the 690 Neil. Where were you riding?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Thanks it was mold ruthin denbigh loop
@JondavKTM Жыл бұрын
Looks great that mate! I want a go !!
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
I know you would love it mate we need to arrange something
@robleary3353 Жыл бұрын
Nice one!. Nuff said!. 🙂
@paultaylor5510 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you're enjoying the mighty Vara 😁. Sounds and feels great when you wind her on 👍
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
It really is a great bike I'm enjoying it
@MrEunuch Жыл бұрын
Good to see these old girls picking up their skirt and running 👍👍👍
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
It's a lot of fun for a fat honda
@matthewellison5814 Жыл бұрын
Are you on a klx250?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
No that was a fantic 250 mate
@matthewellison5814 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 nice them. Rode one of them in Spain for 2 days. I've bought a klx its a bit heavier and has a bit less power but I think will be a good starter bike for green laning
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewellison5814 you don't need much power suspension is more important I'm sure it will be fine
@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын
rode this area yesterday and had a great time, not my back yard or even close as travelled from the midlands - mind the head choppers eh , bloody low them trees are on that trail - -were for me anyway as i had no idea they were there 🤣🤣
@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын
spent the day in mold/rhuthin area yesterday - lovely, sun out, mostly dry trails aside from a few and the river crossings
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
It's a good little run and only 25 mins to the start point for me
@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 2 hours for me 🤣
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
@@ogasi1798 I wouldn't be going that often if it took that long to get there
@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 yeah you're lucky you've got loads so close I was goi g go Llangollen but jumped on a group ride as not been up mold before, its alright really for a mellower alternative, I'll be back especially now the days are longer as there's just so much to go at
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
@@ogasi1798 you will have a tougher ride on a Chirk Llangollen run Pentrefoelas is a great day too
@nealbuschman895 Жыл бұрын
Nice lane!
@benjaminwatson7166 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2015 450 exc , taken it out once already, so much fun
@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын
good choice - on a 500 myself
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Looks a cracking day out Neil.
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
It was I was supposed to be up north on the 690 but it didn't go to plan so plan b
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Hi Neil, does the screen make much difference? I was thinking of getting one to reduce some of the wind pressure on my chest on the long road sections.
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
I've not ridden the bike without so I can't say sorry
@stevejones4275 Жыл бұрын
it ends at Bwlch Penbarras, but where does it start?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Hi it starts in mold
@ogasi1798 Жыл бұрын
are these the tet lanes? not been the lakes on my 500 yet - its a 3 hr drive @ least so it'd be nice to know
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
I honestly couldn't tell you mate sorry
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Neil, some great looking tracks. Thought there would be more people about. Was it during the week?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
No that was Saturday it was a bit chilly which I think kept a few walkers away
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Which did you like best?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
The ktm but I have done some work on the ccm to the gearing and carb but not ridden it yet
@jayt5970 Жыл бұрын
Them routes look ace mate would love to ride there . How’s the 450 on the slippy stuff I’m thinking of getting a 500 so it will do miles better for a bit of camp riding.always had 2strokes so I’m a bit blind to what it’s going to be like on a big thumper 🤷♂️🤦♂️
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
It's great very torquey if you keep the revs low it grips very well
@6Twisted Жыл бұрын
How's the maintenance on a modern 2 stroke? I've got a 250 4 stroke at the moment and looking for something either a bit lighter or more powerful.
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Maintenance wise you change the oil less but will need to do a top end rebuild at around 100 hrs . I'd recommend a ktm or husky 300 or beta rr the xtrainer suspension isn't great
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Good work mate. Nice looking lanes, I normally ride in Mid Wales, but get up as far as Llangollen.
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
That is the pentrefoelas route it's stunning especially in the summer
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
Would you consider taking a ride out?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
@@davidrodenhurst3299 yes why not
@davidrodenhurst3299 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 that would be great. How should I contact you Neil?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
@@davidrodenhurst3299 I don't suppose your in the trf are you mate
@JondavKTM Жыл бұрын
Great riding neil 👍🏻
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Just trying to keep up with you mate
@EnduroMontana Жыл бұрын
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@EnduroMontana Жыл бұрын
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@EnduroMontana Жыл бұрын
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@dangodesignuk Жыл бұрын
Nice video love the trails
@Mutleymotos Жыл бұрын
My favourite parts! Spot the red mushrooms! Glad you caught it Neil!!! 🍄
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Loads of them and they where huge
@iangriffiths9930 Жыл бұрын
Only recognised one lane out of them, second to last at the top of Keegans ?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
That's right mate
@AB-zg3tc Жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a Facebook group or anything? Looking to join a group thanks
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
It's the trf mate north wales but they are all over the country
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Yes 2 ls and a rally
@iangriffiths9930 Жыл бұрын
Looks like most of the bikes there are CRFs? 👍
@thomasboffejon6518 Жыл бұрын
Nice video man ! Might order one tomorrow 👍is that a 13t sprocket you went down or 12t ? Easy to decat the pipe, right before the slip on right (noticeable perf increase and any louder) ? Last question, are these the acerbis x factory handguard you have on ? Mine will be 2021 model what about yours ? Thanks enjoy the ride ✌
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Yes 14 tooth mine was a 2019 Yes decat is very easy just 3 tiny spot welds it is louder but makes a big difference
@thomasboffejon6518 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 thanks for the answer ! Was it lot louder or still ok ? Any other mods you did to tune it a bit more ✌ you have a crf300l now i saw in your page .?
@neilflowers2893 Жыл бұрын
Just louder nothing nasty. I didn't do anything else to it for the type of lanes I ride it was fine I'd say the only down side to the bike was the suspension but cheap bikes have poor suspension.
@thomasboffejon6518 Жыл бұрын
@@neilflowers2893 thanks for the input. As long as you don't take 2m jumps they should be fine I guess 😂 Can't wait to order mine tomorrow ✌
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Awesome mate, riding that new bike like a Demon 👍👍some nice lanes I've not seen before as well 👍
Hope you can make the next one mate
No I'm on mitas xt trail Dakar the front is great the back ok I don't think I could ride trails on the stock tyres. You are a brave man.
Hi, are you on stock tires? Ive found them a bit sketchy on trail.
cant wait to test mine when it arrives to my country
It's worth the wait
You call that off-road! I could take a gold wing on it two up!
Go on then lol
thumbnail could hv been better
@@RS23545 good point I have had a go at changing it I'm not very tech savvy
Enjoyed watching that 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome 👍
Looks good where’s this, sure I’ve been here but what do you guys call this route?
This is salterfell it starts in slaidburn great route
Great day cheers Neil 👍
Was a belter I had to pour the water out of my boots though
We are mate
We’re so lucky in wales!
Nice video. Salter Fell and what other lanes?
Don't know the names of any of the others it's a 70 mile loop starting at slaidburn
Hi Neil, Not been out for a while on the trails. (Pre covid!) Roughly where are the way points/villages, they look like fairly easy lanes for a pensioner like myself. I used to be into enduros in the 70s/80s but now it needs to be easy lanes. Peter (In Leyland)
@@peterplunkett7394 it runs through ingleton sorry not much help I just follow the arrow
Great riding Neil, the drz sounds awesome!
Thanks mate it's a good bike
Tom's just bought one,wanted something with abit more than the crf,hoping to get out on it next weekend What did you think of the drz?
I absolutely love it it's a lot better than I thought it would be
For me, a Ford devotee since my bubble-arch Mk1 back in ‘72 part of the magic (of the Mk2 Focus ST) is the five pot. I love all Escorts and Focus, you really can’t beat them. Thanks for sharing bud.
Me too red 72 Mexico wish I still had it
How long does it take to get to this route mate?from chester
Start point is Bb73es it's about 90 minutes
@@neilflowers2893 cheers never done any lanes down that way
@@deanmolyneux6757 it's well worth the journey
Good skills on the 690 Neil. Where were you riding?
Thanks it was mold ruthin denbigh loop
Looks great that mate! I want a go !!
I know you would love it mate we need to arrange something
Nice one!. Nuff said!. 🙂
Looks like you're enjoying the mighty Vara 😁. Sounds and feels great when you wind her on 👍
It really is a great bike I'm enjoying it
Good to see these old girls picking up their skirt and running 👍👍👍
It's a lot of fun for a fat honda
Are you on a klx250?
No that was a fantic 250 mate
@@neilflowers2893 nice them. Rode one of them in Spain for 2 days. I've bought a klx its a bit heavier and has a bit less power but I think will be a good starter bike for green laning
@@matthewellison5814 you don't need much power suspension is more important I'm sure it will be fine
rode this area yesterday and had a great time, not my back yard or even close as travelled from the midlands - mind the head choppers eh , bloody low them trees are on that trail - -were for me anyway as i had no idea they were there 🤣🤣
spent the day in mold/rhuthin area yesterday - lovely, sun out, mostly dry trails aside from a few and the river crossings
It's a good little run and only 25 mins to the start point for me
@@neilflowers2893 2 hours for me 🤣
@@ogasi1798 I wouldn't be going that often if it took that long to get there
@@neilflowers2893 yeah you're lucky you've got loads so close I was goi g go Llangollen but jumped on a group ride as not been up mold before, its alright really for a mellower alternative, I'll be back especially now the days are longer as there's just so much to go at
@@ogasi1798 you will have a tougher ride on a Chirk Llangollen run Pentrefoelas is a great day too
Nice lane!
I just bought a 2015 450 exc , taken it out once already, so much fun
good choice - on a 500 myself
Looks a cracking day out Neil.
It was I was supposed to be up north on the 690 but it didn't go to plan so plan b
Hi Neil, does the screen make much difference? I was thinking of getting one to reduce some of the wind pressure on my chest on the long road sections.
I've not ridden the bike without so I can't say sorry
it ends at Bwlch Penbarras, but where does it start?
Hi it starts in mold
are these the tet lanes? not been the lakes on my 500 yet - its a 3 hr drive @ least so it'd be nice to know
I honestly couldn't tell you mate sorry
Nice video Neil, some great looking tracks. Thought there would be more people about. Was it during the week?
No that was Saturday it was a bit chilly which I think kept a few walkers away
Which did you like best?
The ktm but I have done some work on the ccm to the gearing and carb but not ridden it yet
Them routes look ace mate would love to ride there . How’s the 450 on the slippy stuff I’m thinking of getting a 500 so it will do miles better for a bit of camp riding.always had 2strokes so I’m a bit blind to what it’s going to be like on a big thumper 🤷♂️🤦♂️
It's great very torquey if you keep the revs low it grips very well
How's the maintenance on a modern 2 stroke? I've got a 250 4 stroke at the moment and looking for something either a bit lighter or more powerful.
Maintenance wise you change the oil less but will need to do a top end rebuild at around 100 hrs . I'd recommend a ktm or husky 300 or beta rr the xtrainer suspension isn't great
Good work mate. Nice looking lanes, I normally ride in Mid Wales, but get up as far as Llangollen.
That is the pentrefoelas route it's stunning especially in the summer
Would you consider taking a ride out?
@@davidrodenhurst3299 yes why not
@@neilflowers2893 that would be great. How should I contact you Neil?
@@davidrodenhurst3299 I don't suppose your in the trf are you mate
Great riding neil 👍🏻
Just trying to keep up with you mate
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Nice video love the trails
My favourite parts! Spot the red mushrooms! Glad you caught it Neil!!! 🍄
Loads of them and they where huge
Only recognised one lane out of them, second to last at the top of Keegans ?
That's right mate
Do you guys have a Facebook group or anything? Looking to join a group thanks
It's the trf mate north wales but they are all over the country
Yes 2 ls and a rally
Looks like most of the bikes there are CRFs? 👍
Nice video man ! Might order one tomorrow 👍is that a 13t sprocket you went down or 12t ? Easy to decat the pipe, right before the slip on right (noticeable perf increase and any louder) ? Last question, are these the acerbis x factory handguard you have on ? Mine will be 2021 model what about yours ? Thanks enjoy the ride ✌
Yes 14 tooth mine was a 2019 Yes decat is very easy just 3 tiny spot welds it is louder but makes a big difference
@@neilflowers2893 thanks for the answer ! Was it lot louder or still ok ? Any other mods you did to tune it a bit more ✌ you have a crf300l now i saw in your page .?
Just louder nothing nasty. I didn't do anything else to it for the type of lanes I ride it was fine I'd say the only down side to the bike was the suspension but cheap bikes have poor suspension.
@@neilflowers2893 thanks for the input. As long as you don't take 2m jumps they should be fine I guess 😂 Can't wait to order mine tomorrow ✌
Where did you buy the pipe from Neil. ??
On ebay its just a cheap copy mate
Exhaust sounds nice mate..
Thank you