Back in Thailand now. Both the Aerox and 390 started first time. I'll try the SCR tomorrow. Good to be back on two wheels after the Can-Am in Portugal. 5-pound toll!
@80eightReviews15 сағат бұрын
Hey Nick, that’s some lifestyle you’ve got going there 😀 I’m sure the SCR will fire up just fine…£5 toll…I know…41p a mile! Still, it keeps the drive in good repair I guess although, to be honest, I’d probably prefer a little more disrepair…All the best, Phil.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o6 сағат бұрын
@@80eightReviews The SCR's battery is on charge. I haven't fired it up yet but I will tomorrow. The battery wasn't flat but it's good to charge it up first following a two-month lay-off.
@stanleylawson9015Күн бұрын
Another stunning ride in beautiful nature
@80eightReviews15 сағат бұрын
Evening Mr. Lawson, it certainly - well worth a shot if you’re in the area and are partial to a touch of gravel 😀 Cheers, Phil.
@clemfandango9534Күн бұрын
I wish that was longer ! Would have been good to see the cafe at the end and some of the green lane action. Any chance of posting Mrs 80:8’s recipe for the “best flapjack ever”? They sound lush.
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
Mr. Fandango / yes, apologies for cutting the video short - I kinda figured that if I stopped at the cafe I’d end up stuffing my face with cake, which now, 3 days later seems like a foolish decision 😀 I’ll be on a green lane mission over the next weeks in / around the same area so will post an update. As for the recipe - it could very well be top secret / passed down by previous generations, but I’ll see what I can do 😉 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
@JLOSTAFF1Күн бұрын
Lovely to watch Phil. Ever considered doing it on a real motorcycle like a Bonneville or a Speed Twin 900?
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
Morning Jon, you’ve been let out? Brilliant! A ‘real motorcycle’ you say? I refuse to rise to your comments you scoundrel! 😡
@JLOSTAFF1Күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews Another comment to be minutely dissected and probed for strands of grumpiness! Where’s me pince nez…..🤓🥸
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
@@JLOSTAFF1I’m NOT grumpy 😾
@mrsilbo649923 сағат бұрын
@@80eightReviews Phil will be doing it on real motorcycle, Jon, as soon as he completes the pre-flight ritual for the Stornello!
@80eightReviews22 сағат бұрын
@@mrsilbo6499 I'm just priming the acetylene lighting and hand-pressurising the oil mist pump and reservoir now Hugh. A couple of shovels of coke, newspapers soaked in paraffin and some firelighters then the next expedition will be underway. Did any nice 2-Strokes take your fancy yesterday Hugh?
@mrsilbo6499Күн бұрын
Why does this video remind me of the TV series 'The Time Tunnel?' 🤔
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
Morning Hugh…Hmmm…Project Tic-Toc…Well, it’s a fantastic journey through the infinite corridors of time? Maybe? Or did they have flapjacks also?
@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLadКүн бұрын
Great video Phil, videography excellent as always! We haven't been up to Keilder for nearly 3 years now ☹️. I first went when they were building the dam!...that ages me🤔😲 2 up on a 250Honda. ATB Alistair 👍
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
Thanks very much Alistair / was that a SuperDream you were riding back then? It must have been quite something to have seen the building of the dam and the valley before it was flooded. Enjoy your Sunday Alistair, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLadКүн бұрын
@@80eightReviews I remember the massive machinery looked like toy diggers in the soon to be flooded valley. The Honda was a 250g5 which was getting on a bit and very battered from numerous "learner" crashes and collisions!😲🤔😂 It was a flogged to within an inch of it's life but was a faithful companion. Enjoy your weekend as well 👍
@thewoodster8607Күн бұрын
As usual, beautifully filmed. Are flapjacks biscuits? Who cares, they looked lovely. That route is on my list now. Thanks a bunch.
@mrsilbo6499Күн бұрын
Flapjacks are the food of the Gods. Especially when they contain raisins.
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
Good morning & Thanks very much 😀 Yeah, best not get into the divisive “is it a biscuit” question - not least because there are significant tax implications to consider…Either way though : 😋😋😋 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
@drdoolittle5724Күн бұрын
Thanks Phil, reminder of stopping on way homewards from Wick at a large reservoir cafe a few weeks ago for a midday snack, no Mrs 80:8 flapjacks were available for us mere mortals though other makes were available!
@80eightReviewsКүн бұрын
Mr. Doolittle - very good to hear from you again - hope you’re having a relaxing Sunday morning. More flapjacks are about to be popped in the oven - if I get a minute I’ll pop over to Wick and leave a few behind with your name on them. All the best, cheers, Phil.
@neilgreer13133 күн бұрын
Hi, Have you ridden with a pillion on your z900. Cheers
@80eightReviews2 күн бұрын
Hey Neil, thanks for stopping by. As for your question, no I haven’t - but I know someone who has and they report that seat / space / ergonomics are good but that rear suspension needs the pre-load upping. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
@bryandorseybowlergrantes14094 күн бұрын
I have put 8,000 miles on my SCL 500 since I have purchased it last July 2023 here in Southern Nevada and I love it. I am a new rider (started at the age of 51) and have been able to become a better rider with this bike. It is a joy to ride and it is light for when I want to push it around the garage. I have driven it on I-15 and all around Las Vegas. It is so much fun to ride in Lake Mead National Wildlife Refuge. I have added the back rack, shock cover, higher seat, 12 V charger, side bag, and heated grips. I get 70 MPG on it and I like hypermiling with it. It does top out at 85 MPH on the interstate and that small 471cc motor is screaming but it was very affordable and approachable as a new rider.
@80eightReviews4 күн бұрын
Morning Bryan, really good to hear from you and your experiences and modifications on the (S)CL 500. You're right - it's a total joy to ride and as you say, its nature means you can learn how motorcycles behave and therefore become a better rider. I was in Las Vegas a few years back and rented a bike for the day (from some place off-strip behind The Luxor I think?). I had a great time visiting Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead / Hoover Dam etc and riding down the strip at dusk was like being in a movie. So I can well imagine what the SCL is like around there. I hear you've had some incredible heat though recently - so sty cool and ride safe Bryan, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@paulknights37016 күн бұрын
I stumbled upon this - and what a thoroughly pleasant watch. Nicely filmed and edited, great presentation, with the spot on summary - "anything on two wheels is just great..."
@80eightReviews5 күн бұрын
Hey Paul, many thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video and yes, I stand by that statement completely! All the best, cheers, Phil.
@dcummings72536 күн бұрын
Replacement plastic is so hard to find for these. And pretty much any part here in the states. That is the only thing keeping me away. I love the looks of them.
@80eightReviews2 күн бұрын
Hello! Yes, that’s definitely a thing and I guess for all bikes that fall out of the manufacturers support period. A lot of the engine parts are the same as the XR650L though so there are options. They do look fabulous though 😀 All the best, cheers, Phil.
@IanTed6 күн бұрын
Did a similar trip from my home near Corbridge last year, love my history and the local roads..
@80eightReviews3 күн бұрын
Hey Ian, good to hear from you again - hope all is well. Totally agree, the NE is the best! Cheers, Phil.
@guywolff6 күн бұрын
Sorry one more comment .5:51 .So just throwing in there that you still have the Honda 300L and the Guzzi ! SOme where I got the idea that you were letting them both go ... Very exciting sentence saying you are enjoying the Guzzi .I will keep my fingers crossed that I heard you correctly ... Evrey time I see a V7 in the traditional racing colors I think of your bike .. I came close to buying a second hand one last winter to ride in your honor :) (I still dont have a barn for keeping nice bikes though )
@80eightReviews6 күн бұрын
Evening Guy! Well….the Guzzi…You’re right, March 2023 I sold my original CRF300 and Guzzi V7 (10 months after breaking my knee and femur) as I was unable to ride them. Following more surgery last year, and I can now ride a bike with normal foot pegs (with a bit of difficulty) so I’ve bought a 300L Rally AND an old Guzzi V7 Stornello and it’s a beauty!! Actually both are great! So yes, you heard correctly 😀 I think a second bike for you Guy would be just fine…Time to build a shed - maybe a lean-to near the kiln to keep things warm? 😀 A man of your considerable talents could pull that together although I guess it’s finding the time! All the best, Phil.
@guywolff6 күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews Very exciting news ..Looking forward to more stories on both of these bikes :)
@leeinwis6 күн бұрын
Puddle protection :Poor
@80eightReviews6 күн бұрын
Very true, good fun though 😀 Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
@guywolff8 күн бұрын
I wrote somthing yesterday but I must have not hit the blue button <) This is a wonderful clip ..I love seeing the bridge the English came over and.the ride sets the stage for finding the field .All of the land around there is so beauyiful for such a moment in time .. As a young person I learned the tune first on bagpipes and wanted to see how it sounded on clawhammer banjo ..Thank you for thinking of me when you put this together ... .The Flowers Of The Forest were James the 4's personal bodyguards .. From the Net : The archers of Ettrick Forest earned the epithet "Flowers of the Forest" at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, and formed the bodyguard of King James IV at Flodden, where their corpses were found surrounding their dead monarch..
@80eightReviews8 күн бұрын
Hey Guy, so good to hear from you! You have a blue button? Ours is a sort of nondescript grey! Thank you ever so much for your comments and of course for the use of your beautiful version of "Flowers of the Forest" I have to make an admission though - I've heard the lament many times on the pipes and to be honest, I find the pipes rather erm, 'discordant' to my ears - but then again I am a lowland English person so it's probably to be expected! Your version on clawhammer is the one that I think really captures the essence of what a lament should be. It's glorious, with so much subtle pathos and beauty. I didn't know it was about the archers specifically which I think lends even more context from the perspective of loyalty, kinship and bravery. You will have noticed I didn't mention who won / lost as actually, everyone did. I don't normally visit battlefields as it makes me uncomfortable, however, I think seeing the fields in 2024 and imagining what they were like in 1513 is a relevant way of exploring how insane war is, without being overtly political or opinionated. Thanks again Guy - I'll be visiting some of the castles later on this year! Cheers, Phil.
@guywolff8 күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews Yes I agree so deeply .The battle fields of mankind just show us how everyone lost . The pictures of the Union and Confederate troops meeting at Gettisburg 50 year later show a comradery that no one who was not there could understand . Our world is so mad at each other in some ways that our fore fathers might see as rather lazy and thoughtless .We have to do the work to keep the world ,our world , away from the insanity .THAT is the reason to remember these places; To make sure we never go there again :) That is the best reason to ride mortocycles and play banjos and make flowerpots :) I am so glad to have met you on this crazy machine .... Yours Guy
@80eightReviews7 күн бұрын
Wise words Guy and again, all too pertinent especially given what’s going today. And likewise Guy 😀 Cheers, Phil.
@guywolff7 күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews What a mess . So many things to clean up :) The good news is life always has choice . Warm regards ...
@user-sw2lv3zp6o9 күн бұрын
You must breathe more easily when you get back to England. Nick
@80eightReviews8 күн бұрын
Hey Nick, ha ha yes, I'm always happier once over the bridge and with a good body of water between us :-) Having borders though, whether it's geographic, political or religious...creates this kind of insanity. Enough of that though! Have a good day Nick, cheers, Phil.
@timparry50289 күн бұрын
Excellent stuff. Its unimaginable how they must have felt going into battle. Thanks for the effort you put in
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Thanks very much Tim - spot on, absolutely. Having to fight for something that didn't really have any personal meaning to you and then you're equipped with a long stick with a blade on the other end while all around you cannon, muskets, swords are flying about all over the place. I can't even begin to think of battlefield injuries and how they were treated..... All the best, cheers, Phil.
@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad9 күн бұрын
You have some wonderful roads in Northumberland and the Borders....and very quiet compared to here in the Lakes. Good to see the ADV "off-road" Enjoyed the video, ATB Alistair 👍
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Hello again, Alistair...Yeah, the roads and lack of traffic are spot on. As much as I love the Lake District I must admit I tend to avoid it these days due to the traffic. North Cumbria and the bit the 'other' side of the M6 is still pretty good though. ADV off-road...Ha ha - 15 yards of it! Anyway, great to know you enjoyed the video, all the best, Phil.
@stanleylawson90159 күн бұрын
Awesome loved every bit
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much Mr. Lawson - glad you enjoyed it. Especially the sunny weather! All the best, have a great weekend, cheers, Phil.
@Stefan_trekkie9 күн бұрын
Hello Phil, glad that you still riding the adv. My knee is better and I was at my local Royal Enfield dealer to see the new models... Himmy 450, Hunter and Shotgun .. Marvelous bikes. Thinking about it.😀😀
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Hey Stefan, thanks and it's good to know your knee is improving - I take it you had no problem with the footpeg positioning of any of the bikes? If so the bike world is your oyster! Good news and let me know how the 'thinking' goes...Cheers, Phil.
@Stefan_trekkie9 күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews My physio improved both extension and flection but have to work on them more. I'm a bit off at both ends but the lifting power and muscles are good as well. I was able to put my feet up on the Hunter with maybe just a hair of feeling of tension .. The Meteor is made for a disabled persons like use to be few months ago 😀 .. I am able to ride around with the bicycle too. I have few of bicycles and was racing up to 2016 on them. Maybe 150k overall. The Hunter's position is very close to my favorite bicycle that I have 30k km on, so it's like home..
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
@@Stefan_trekkie Hey Stefan, that's great news on the physio and extension / flexion - well done! I'm finding quite a lot of tension still when my foot is on the peg - however, after a ride I find my knee has really loosened up so the bike is a form of physio in itself! I tried the 650 Meteor a while back and as you say it's great for blokes / ladies with dodgy knee's - but I decided to wait and see what happened with my mobility. The other thing I felt about the 650 was that it was insanely heavy! 241KG!! As for the bicycle...I'm just about to start myself! Anyway, great news, cheers, Phil.
@drdoolittle57249 күн бұрын
Superb how the authorities do their best to reproduce 1600's style roads - keep up the history Phil, nice and upmarket!
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Ha ha ha yeah, good observation and very true! Glad you enjoyed will keep it upmarket for future editions :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
@JLOSTAFF19 күн бұрын
You’re not fooling me Phil, I know Hugh was on your pillion! Proof? You were so excited you didn’t know your left from your right! After all I’ve done for you Phil, 🤔🤔. I’m devastated but I have bought a Dolomite Sprint in one last desperate attempt to win you back! (I’m also hoping you’ve suddenly gone off Dolomite Sprints.) 😮 Anyway did you sustain any injuries in the battle? Did you put up a good fight or were you absent foraging for wild garlic, mushrooms and funguses? (Before you get smart the English dictionary accepts fungi or funguses! 😅) This is my last critique. I am lost to you forever………
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Morning Jon, Hugh was in the underseat storage having a nap actually. Then we pulled out the awning and trestle table and had a nice picnic. Dolomite Sprint - ooh, lovely...What colour? Brown I hope? Lovely. As for the battle - no injuries were sustained by my forbears as 500 years ago we were the court fools so were capering about with pointy shoes with bells on the end and bladders on sticks. (careful now...) Please come back! Cheers, Phil the Forager.
@mrsilbo64997 күн бұрын
It's true, I was there, Jon, but only to assist Phil in not picking the wrong fungi & to scare away any inquisitive sheep - the ugly ones anyway. A Dolly Sprint, you say? Lovely - hope it's a brown one too, with a vinyl roof & a Halfords after-market sunroof?
@JLOSTAFF17 күн бұрын
@@mrsilbo6499 Seems the only way back into the band of merry men and to feel part of the team is to get a Guzzi…….again! Life is so cruel! 🤣😂
@mrsilbo64997 күн бұрын
@@JLOSTAFF1 Yup, it's an entry requirement. Now I did see a very pretty Moto Guzzi Dingo for sale the other day...
@JLOSTAFF17 күн бұрын
@@mrsilbo6499 What about a 2003 Breva?
@problemslayer35389 күн бұрын
I think the xmax 300 may be better. Certainly better built and the blue core engine is superb
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
Hello Mr. ProblemSlayer - I can't comment on that as I've only ever bounced up and down on one in the showroom! To be honest, you probably go wrong with either - I guess the Xmax is perhaps a little plusher maybe? Either way, I'm very happy with the ADV and the fit/finish is holding up well - noting that it's early days as yet. All the best. cheers, Phil.
@problemslayer35389 күн бұрын
@80eightReviews thanks Phil, it's an interesting comparison your right probably can't go wrong with either. Glad your enjoying the adv great scoot I've ridden it
@80eightReviews9 күн бұрын
@@problemslayer3538 Absolutely...Plus in my case the Honda dealer is much easier to get to! Cheers, Phil.
@amsndahambling408410 күн бұрын
Have you the order number for the rack please?
@80eightReviews10 күн бұрын
Hello! No problem / here you go : www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CH4HNCVW? Hope all is well with you, cheers Phil.
@findingneutral11 күн бұрын
Great ride along. Perfect machine for that perfect day.
@80eightReviews10 күн бұрын
Thank you Mr. Neutral! It was and is! Cheers, Phil.
@studyobservation-rn3bm12 күн бұрын
Any recommendations regarding upgrading it? Let's say back suspension, or stock is o
@80eightReviews6 күн бұрын
Evening! Great to hear from you. From my perspective the scooter works really well out of the box so aside from a rack / topbox I’m personally not going to upgrade anything else. The rear suspension is quite basic, however, it performs well from a road holding perspective and while it can be quite firm (and unadjustable) it’s perfectly fine - likewise with the front. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
@80eightReviews6 күн бұрын
Evening! Great to hear from you. From my perspective the scooter works really well out of the box so aside from a rack / topbox I’m personally not going to upgrade anything else. The rear suspension is quite basic, however, it performs well from a road holding perspective and while it can be quite firm (and unadjustable) it’s perfectly fine - likewise with the front. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
@oyleyhands133212 күн бұрын
Surely its down to inseam measurement as opposed to ones height when it comes to sitting on the bike/scooter and feet touching the ground ? really don't get why people refer to height on this subject.
@80eightReviews12 күн бұрын
Afternoon…Thanks for stopping by…It’s possibly because it’s a useful shorthand that most people understand with respect to discussing seat height and therefore an aspect of the machine to consider…Also my own inside leg measurement was also given at 3:31 to put it all into context. Have a good day! Cheers, Phil.
@oyleyhands133212 күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews I am with you on keyless, nothing but trouble on my car.
@80eightReviews12 күн бұрын
Hello again, yes, there’s no need for it really and it doesn’t solve any particular problem and just adds complexity. All I would say is that on the ADV 350 mine has thankfully been faultless. Unlike the one I had on my Triumph 1200 Scrambler which would leave me stranded at random intervals. Normal ignition keys are the way to go! Cheers, Phil.
@martinarthur892813 күн бұрын
Do you still have it???????
@80eightReviews11 күн бұрын
Hey Martin, good to hear from you - and no I don’t have it anymore. I sold it as it got me back into trail riding again so I bought a CRF as that’s much more suited to off road even if it’s nowhere near as lovely as the Dominator. Great bike, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@martinarthur892811 күн бұрын
@@80eightReviews oooh... how sad.... anyways uf your happy then all is forgiven
@80eightReviews11 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@clemfandango953413 күн бұрын
I have bad knees. Had surgery on both but ended up nearly leaving this mortal coil following infection and a dance with sepsis. That was a little while ago, but one knee has limited range compared to the other. Anyway. Long story short. I can about manage 90 degree angle( with some discomfort ) but anything which pushes my legs back beyond a “ sitting at the dining table position “ causes issues. The answer ? As a man who has had his fair share of sports bikes. And a couple of big GS, I am shocked to report that I have discovered Harleys. Specifically , the Low rider S. It has mid controls so I am not all legs out forward. My legs are below me in a sensible position. It’s fast. It’s has torque. It even handles well. It has its weight down low. I am astounded. Should have got one earlier. Check them out.
@80eightReviews13 күн бұрын
Good morning Mr. Fandango and very good to hear from you again. Well, I know full well that “90 degree” situation and I too was looking at bikes with mid-mounted controls last year and I did like the look of the Indian Scout…The latest surgery worked though so I’m back on (lighter weight) bikes for the moment. As you say though - what does it matter what it is? It’s two wheels, fast, goes round corners…I found the same with my scooter although it’s not as fast of course! When the time comes (and it will) cruisers will be back on the list. Well, safe and comfortable riding! All the best, Phil.
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Back in Thailand now. Both the Aerox and 390 started first time. I'll try the SCR tomorrow. Good to be back on two wheels after the Can-Am in Portugal. 5-pound toll!
Hey Nick, that’s some lifestyle you’ve got going there 😀 I’m sure the SCR will fire up just fine…£5 toll…I know…41p a mile! Still, it keeps the drive in good repair I guess although, to be honest, I’d probably prefer a little more disrepair…All the best, Phil.
@@80eightReviews The SCR's battery is on charge. I haven't fired it up yet but I will tomorrow. The battery wasn't flat but it's good to charge it up first following a two-month lay-off.
Another stunning ride in beautiful nature
Evening Mr. Lawson, it certainly - well worth a shot if you’re in the area and are partial to a touch of gravel 😀 Cheers, Phil.
I wish that was longer ! Would have been good to see the cafe at the end and some of the green lane action. Any chance of posting Mrs 80:8’s recipe for the “best flapjack ever”? They sound lush.
Mr. Fandango / yes, apologies for cutting the video short - I kinda figured that if I stopped at the cafe I’d end up stuffing my face with cake, which now, 3 days later seems like a foolish decision 😀 I’ll be on a green lane mission over the next weeks in / around the same area so will post an update. As for the recipe - it could very well be top secret / passed down by previous generations, but I’ll see what I can do 😉 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Lovely to watch Phil. Ever considered doing it on a real motorcycle like a Bonneville or a Speed Twin 900?
Morning Jon, you’ve been let out? Brilliant! A ‘real motorcycle’ you say? I refuse to rise to your comments you scoundrel! 😡
@@80eightReviews Another comment to be minutely dissected and probed for strands of grumpiness! Where’s me pince nez…..🤓🥸
@@JLOSTAFF1I’m NOT grumpy 😾
@@80eightReviews Phil will be doing it on real motorcycle, Jon, as soon as he completes the pre-flight ritual for the Stornello!
@@mrsilbo6499 I'm just priming the acetylene lighting and hand-pressurising the oil mist pump and reservoir now Hugh. A couple of shovels of coke, newspapers soaked in paraffin and some firelighters then the next expedition will be underway. Did any nice 2-Strokes take your fancy yesterday Hugh?
Why does this video remind me of the TV series 'The Time Tunnel?' 🤔
Morning Hugh…Hmmm…Project Tic-Toc…Well, it’s a fantastic journey through the infinite corridors of time? Maybe? Or did they have flapjacks also?
Great video Phil, videography excellent as always! We haven't been up to Keilder for nearly 3 years now ☹️. I first went when they were building the dam!...that ages me🤔😲 2 up on a 250Honda. ATB Alistair 👍
Thanks very much Alistair / was that a SuperDream you were riding back then? It must have been quite something to have seen the building of the dam and the valley before it was flooded. Enjoy your Sunday Alistair, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I remember the massive machinery looked like toy diggers in the soon to be flooded valley. The Honda was a 250g5 which was getting on a bit and very battered from numerous "learner" crashes and collisions!😲🤔😂 It was a flogged to within an inch of it's life but was a faithful companion. Enjoy your weekend as well 👍
As usual, beautifully filmed. Are flapjacks biscuits? Who cares, they looked lovely. That route is on my list now. Thanks a bunch.
Flapjacks are the food of the Gods. Especially when they contain raisins.
Good morning & Thanks very much 😀 Yeah, best not get into the divisive “is it a biscuit” question - not least because there are significant tax implications to consider…Either way though : 😋😋😋 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Thanks Phil, reminder of stopping on way homewards from Wick at a large reservoir cafe a few weeks ago for a midday snack, no Mrs 80:8 flapjacks were available for us mere mortals though other makes were available!
Mr. Doolittle - very good to hear from you again - hope you’re having a relaxing Sunday morning. More flapjacks are about to be popped in the oven - if I get a minute I’ll pop over to Wick and leave a few behind with your name on them. All the best, cheers, Phil.
Hi, Have you ridden with a pillion on your z900. Cheers
Hey Neil, thanks for stopping by. As for your question, no I haven’t - but I know someone who has and they report that seat / space / ergonomics are good but that rear suspension needs the pre-load upping. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
I have put 8,000 miles on my SCL 500 since I have purchased it last July 2023 here in Southern Nevada and I love it. I am a new rider (started at the age of 51) and have been able to become a better rider with this bike. It is a joy to ride and it is light for when I want to push it around the garage. I have driven it on I-15 and all around Las Vegas. It is so much fun to ride in Lake Mead National Wildlife Refuge. I have added the back rack, shock cover, higher seat, 12 V charger, side bag, and heated grips. I get 70 MPG on it and I like hypermiling with it. It does top out at 85 MPH on the interstate and that small 471cc motor is screaming but it was very affordable and approachable as a new rider.
Morning Bryan, really good to hear from you and your experiences and modifications on the (S)CL 500. You're right - it's a total joy to ride and as you say, its nature means you can learn how motorcycles behave and therefore become a better rider. I was in Las Vegas a few years back and rented a bike for the day (from some place off-strip behind The Luxor I think?). I had a great time visiting Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead / Hoover Dam etc and riding down the strip at dusk was like being in a movie. So I can well imagine what the SCL is like around there. I hear you've had some incredible heat though recently - so sty cool and ride safe Bryan, all the best, cheers, Phil.
I stumbled upon this - and what a thoroughly pleasant watch. Nicely filmed and edited, great presentation, with the spot on summary - "anything on two wheels is just great..."
Hey Paul, many thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video and yes, I stand by that statement completely! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Replacement plastic is so hard to find for these. And pretty much any part here in the states. That is the only thing keeping me away. I love the looks of them.
Hello! Yes, that’s definitely a thing and I guess for all bikes that fall out of the manufacturers support period. A lot of the engine parts are the same as the XR650L though so there are options. They do look fabulous though 😀 All the best, cheers, Phil.
Did a similar trip from my home near Corbridge last year, love my history and the local roads..
Hey Ian, good to hear from you again - hope all is well. Totally agree, the NE is the best! Cheers, Phil.
Sorry one more comment .5:51 .So just throwing in there that you still have the Honda 300L and the Guzzi ! SOme where I got the idea that you were letting them both go ... Very exciting sentence saying you are enjoying the Guzzi .I will keep my fingers crossed that I heard you correctly ... Evrey time I see a V7 in the traditional racing colors I think of your bike .. I came close to buying a second hand one last winter to ride in your honor :) (I still dont have a barn for keeping nice bikes though )
Evening Guy! Well….the Guzzi…You’re right, March 2023 I sold my original CRF300 and Guzzi V7 (10 months after breaking my knee and femur) as I was unable to ride them. Following more surgery last year, and I can now ride a bike with normal foot pegs (with a bit of difficulty) so I’ve bought a 300L Rally AND an old Guzzi V7 Stornello and it’s a beauty!! Actually both are great! So yes, you heard correctly 😀 I think a second bike for you Guy would be just fine…Time to build a shed - maybe a lean-to near the kiln to keep things warm? 😀 A man of your considerable talents could pull that together although I guess it’s finding the time! All the best, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Very exciting news ..Looking forward to more stories on both of these bikes :)
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Very true, good fun though 😀 Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.
I wrote somthing yesterday but I must have not hit the blue button <) This is a wonderful clip ..I love seeing the bridge the English came over and.the ride sets the stage for finding the field .All of the land around there is so beauyiful for such a moment in time .. As a young person I learned the tune first on bagpipes and wanted to see how it sounded on clawhammer banjo ..Thank you for thinking of me when you put this together ... .The Flowers Of The Forest were James the 4's personal bodyguards .. From the Net : The archers of Ettrick Forest earned the epithet "Flowers of the Forest" at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, and formed the bodyguard of King James IV at Flodden, where their corpses were found surrounding their dead monarch..
Hey Guy, so good to hear from you! You have a blue button? Ours is a sort of nondescript grey! Thank you ever so much for your comments and of course for the use of your beautiful version of "Flowers of the Forest" I have to make an admission though - I've heard the lament many times on the pipes and to be honest, I find the pipes rather erm, 'discordant' to my ears - but then again I am a lowland English person so it's probably to be expected! Your version on clawhammer is the one that I think really captures the essence of what a lament should be. It's glorious, with so much subtle pathos and beauty. I didn't know it was about the archers specifically which I think lends even more context from the perspective of loyalty, kinship and bravery. You will have noticed I didn't mention who won / lost as actually, everyone did. I don't normally visit battlefields as it makes me uncomfortable, however, I think seeing the fields in 2024 and imagining what they were like in 1513 is a relevant way of exploring how insane war is, without being overtly political or opinionated. Thanks again Guy - I'll be visiting some of the castles later on this year! Cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Yes I agree so deeply .The battle fields of mankind just show us how everyone lost . The pictures of the Union and Confederate troops meeting at Gettisburg 50 year later show a comradery that no one who was not there could understand . Our world is so mad at each other in some ways that our fore fathers might see as rather lazy and thoughtless .We have to do the work to keep the world ,our world , away from the insanity .THAT is the reason to remember these places; To make sure we never go there again :) That is the best reason to ride mortocycles and play banjos and make flowerpots :) I am so glad to have met you on this crazy machine .... Yours Guy
Wise words Guy and again, all too pertinent especially given what’s going today. And likewise Guy 😀 Cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews What a mess . So many things to clean up :) The good news is life always has choice . Warm regards ...
You must breathe more easily when you get back to England. Nick
Hey Nick, ha ha yes, I'm always happier once over the bridge and with a good body of water between us :-) Having borders though, whether it's geographic, political or religious...creates this kind of insanity. Enough of that though! Have a good day Nick, cheers, Phil.
Excellent stuff. Its unimaginable how they must have felt going into battle. Thanks for the effort you put in
Thanks very much Tim - spot on, absolutely. Having to fight for something that didn't really have any personal meaning to you and then you're equipped with a long stick with a blade on the other end while all around you cannon, muskets, swords are flying about all over the place. I can't even begin to think of battlefield injuries and how they were treated..... All the best, cheers, Phil.
You have some wonderful roads in Northumberland and the Borders....and very quiet compared to here in the Lakes. Good to see the ADV "off-road" Enjoyed the video, ATB Alistair 👍
Hello again, Alistair...Yeah, the roads and lack of traffic are spot on. As much as I love the Lake District I must admit I tend to avoid it these days due to the traffic. North Cumbria and the bit the 'other' side of the M6 is still pretty good though. ADV off-road...Ha ha - 15 yards of it! Anyway, great to know you enjoyed the video, all the best, Phil.
Awesome loved every bit
Thank you very much Mr. Lawson - glad you enjoyed it. Especially the sunny weather! All the best, have a great weekend, cheers, Phil.
Hello Phil, glad that you still riding the adv. My knee is better and I was at my local Royal Enfield dealer to see the new models... Himmy 450, Hunter and Shotgun .. Marvelous bikes. Thinking about it.😀😀
Hey Stefan, thanks and it's good to know your knee is improving - I take it you had no problem with the footpeg positioning of any of the bikes? If so the bike world is your oyster! Good news and let me know how the 'thinking' goes...Cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews My physio improved both extension and flection but have to work on them more. I'm a bit off at both ends but the lifting power and muscles are good as well. I was able to put my feet up on the Hunter with maybe just a hair of feeling of tension .. The Meteor is made for a disabled persons like use to be few months ago 😀 .. I am able to ride around with the bicycle too. I have few of bicycles and was racing up to 2016 on them. Maybe 150k overall. The Hunter's position is very close to my favorite bicycle that I have 30k km on, so it's like home..
@@Stefan_trekkie Hey Stefan, that's great news on the physio and extension / flexion - well done! I'm finding quite a lot of tension still when my foot is on the peg - however, after a ride I find my knee has really loosened up so the bike is a form of physio in itself! I tried the 650 Meteor a while back and as you say it's great for blokes / ladies with dodgy knee's - but I decided to wait and see what happened with my mobility. The other thing I felt about the 650 was that it was insanely heavy! 241KG!! As for the bicycle...I'm just about to start myself! Anyway, great news, cheers, Phil.
Superb how the authorities do their best to reproduce 1600's style roads - keep up the history Phil, nice and upmarket!
Ha ha ha yeah, good observation and very true! Glad you enjoyed will keep it upmarket for future editions :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
You’re not fooling me Phil, I know Hugh was on your pillion! Proof? You were so excited you didn’t know your left from your right! After all I’ve done for you Phil, 🤔🤔. I’m devastated but I have bought a Dolomite Sprint in one last desperate attempt to win you back! (I’m also hoping you’ve suddenly gone off Dolomite Sprints.) 😮 Anyway did you sustain any injuries in the battle? Did you put up a good fight or were you absent foraging for wild garlic, mushrooms and funguses? (Before you get smart the English dictionary accepts fungi or funguses! 😅) This is my last critique. I am lost to you forever………
Morning Jon, Hugh was in the underseat storage having a nap actually. Then we pulled out the awning and trestle table and had a nice picnic. Dolomite Sprint - ooh, lovely...What colour? Brown I hope? Lovely. As for the battle - no injuries were sustained by my forbears as 500 years ago we were the court fools so were capering about with pointy shoes with bells on the end and bladders on sticks. (careful now...) Please come back! Cheers, Phil the Forager.
It's true, I was there, Jon, but only to assist Phil in not picking the wrong fungi & to scare away any inquisitive sheep - the ugly ones anyway. A Dolly Sprint, you say? Lovely - hope it's a brown one too, with a vinyl roof & a Halfords after-market sunroof?
@@mrsilbo6499 Seems the only way back into the band of merry men and to feel part of the team is to get a Guzzi…….again! Life is so cruel! 🤣😂
@@JLOSTAFF1 Yup, it's an entry requirement. Now I did see a very pretty Moto Guzzi Dingo for sale the other day...
@@mrsilbo6499 What about a 2003 Breva?
I think the xmax 300 may be better. Certainly better built and the blue core engine is superb
Hello Mr. ProblemSlayer - I can't comment on that as I've only ever bounced up and down on one in the showroom! To be honest, you probably go wrong with either - I guess the Xmax is perhaps a little plusher maybe? Either way, I'm very happy with the ADV and the fit/finish is holding up well - noting that it's early days as yet. All the best. cheers, Phil.
@80eightReviews thanks Phil, it's an interesting comparison your right probably can't go wrong with either. Glad your enjoying the adv great scoot I've ridden it
@@problemslayer3538 Absolutely...Plus in my case the Honda dealer is much easier to get to! Cheers, Phil.
Have you the order number for the rack please?
Hello! No problem / here you go : www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CH4HNCVW? Hope all is well with you, cheers Phil.
Great ride along. Perfect machine for that perfect day.
Thank you Mr. Neutral! It was and is! Cheers, Phil.
Any recommendations regarding upgrading it? Let's say back suspension, or stock is o
Evening! Great to hear from you. From my perspective the scooter works really well out of the box so aside from a rack / topbox I’m personally not going to upgrade anything else. The rear suspension is quite basic, however, it performs well from a road holding perspective and while it can be quite firm (and unadjustable) it’s perfectly fine - likewise with the front. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
Evening! Great to hear from you. From my perspective the scooter works really well out of the box so aside from a rack / topbox I’m personally not going to upgrade anything else. The rear suspension is quite basic, however, it performs well from a road holding perspective and while it can be quite firm (and unadjustable) it’s perfectly fine - likewise with the front. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.
Surely its down to inseam measurement as opposed to ones height when it comes to sitting on the bike/scooter and feet touching the ground ? really don't get why people refer to height on this subject.
Afternoon…Thanks for stopping by…It’s possibly because it’s a useful shorthand that most people understand with respect to discussing seat height and therefore an aspect of the machine to consider…Also my own inside leg measurement was also given at 3:31 to put it all into context. Have a good day! Cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I am with you on keyless, nothing but trouble on my car.
Hello again, yes, there’s no need for it really and it doesn’t solve any particular problem and just adds complexity. All I would say is that on the ADV 350 mine has thankfully been faultless. Unlike the one I had on my Triumph 1200 Scrambler which would leave me stranded at random intervals. Normal ignition keys are the way to go! Cheers, Phil.
Do you still have it???????
Hey Martin, good to hear from you - and no I don’t have it anymore. I sold it as it got me back into trail riding again so I bought a CRF as that’s much more suited to off road even if it’s nowhere near as lovely as the Dominator. Great bike, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews oooh... how sad.... anyways uf your happy then all is forgiven
Thanks!
I have bad knees. Had surgery on both but ended up nearly leaving this mortal coil following infection and a dance with sepsis. That was a little while ago, but one knee has limited range compared to the other. Anyway. Long story short. I can about manage 90 degree angle( with some discomfort ) but anything which pushes my legs back beyond a “ sitting at the dining table position “ causes issues. The answer ? As a man who has had his fair share of sports bikes. And a couple of big GS, I am shocked to report that I have discovered Harleys. Specifically , the Low rider S. It has mid controls so I am not all legs out forward. My legs are below me in a sensible position. It’s fast. It’s has torque. It even handles well. It has its weight down low. I am astounded. Should have got one earlier. Check them out.
Good morning Mr. Fandango and very good to hear from you again. Well, I know full well that “90 degree” situation and I too was looking at bikes with mid-mounted controls last year and I did like the look of the Indian Scout…The latest surgery worked though so I’m back on (lighter weight) bikes for the moment. As you say though - what does it matter what it is? It’s two wheels, fast, goes round corners…I found the same with my scooter although it’s not as fast of course! When the time comes (and it will) cruisers will be back on the list. Well, safe and comfortable riding! All the best, Phil.