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#1 | Go North young man datum

Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:09 am

Well, the wife and her lad are away in the motorhome to Hawes for a couple of nights, shift changes at work mean I've 6 more days off..... I think I'll head North. Photos and even a video may follow.

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#2 | RE: Go North young man datum

Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:41 am

...weather forecast looking good for this week.....

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#3 | RE: Go North young man datum

Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:06 am

What do you think or the RS compared to the VFR ?

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#4 | RE: Go North young man datum

Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:35 pm

Zitat von mickr7280 im Beitrag #3
What do you think or the RS compared to the VFR ?

Much better bike all round. Okay it doesn't have the power but it has enough, handles better, is more comfortable and better equipped. I liked my VFR but the suspension, especially the forks let it down. I love the RS!

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#5 | RE: Go North young man datum

Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:46 pm

Zitat von mickr7280 im Beitrag #3
What do you think or the RS compared to the VFR ?

The Metropolitan Police used to have VFR1200 for their Special Escort Group - when these bikes were due for replacement they dumped Honda and now ride R1200RS. Anecdotal evidence suggests they are very happy with their new bikes.

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#6 | RE: Go North young man datum

Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:33 pm

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #5
Zitat von mickr7280 im Beitrag #3
What do you think or the RS compared to the VFR ?

The Metropolitan Police used to have VFR1200 for their Special Escort Group - when these bikes were due for replacement they dumped Honda and now ride R1200RS. Anecdotal evidence suggests they are very happy with their new bikes.

The RS�s look good escorting May�s Jag through
London

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#7 | RE: Go North young man datum

Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:44 pm

Zitat von GordonH im Beitrag #6
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #5
Zitat von mickr7280 im Beitrag #3
What do you think or the RS compared to the VFR ?

The Metropolitan Police used to have VFR1200 for their Special Escort Group - when these bikes were due for replacement they dumped Honda and now ride R1200RS. Anecdotal evidence suggests they are very happy with their new bikes.

The RS�s look good escorting May�s Jag through
London

I bet they prefer the trip to her Maidstone constituency on Friday and then on to Chequers in the Chilterns for the rest of the weekend.

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#8 | RE: Go North young man datum

Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:54 am (Last edited: Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:38 am)

Well I had a superb trip. Just 2 days away and 550 miles. It was a bit chilly and I wore my Winter gloves and tried my Rukka storm neck thing for the first time. Both helped me keep comfortable. It was windy on the Monday too.

I love getting off on a trip by myself. Just me, the bike and the road. Call me 'Billy no mates' if you will but having someone else around on another bike just dilutes my fun. Riding at a different pace, wanting to stop at a different time and all that talking stuff I have been getting away by myself for about 45 years and it's the best therapy for me. Next year I'll have been riding for 50 years and I have as many smiles per mile as ever I love the RS which was flawless throughout the trip. Dynamic/Dynamic for most of it. I did switch in Road ESA for the A712 as it's a bit bumpy. I also got down to 4 miles to go on my fuel looking for 97 octane that I prefer.

I did a video. My old Polaroid XS100 is pretty dated and doesn't have a remote mic facility so quality is pretty naff. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced camera that can use an in helmet mic?

I'm new to using Adobe Rush too.... Video uploading to YouTube as I type. Apologies for the slant. Correcting more for it loses too much of the frame.

Video blocked for copyright reasons.... Re-uploading with different music (a friend's tracks)

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#9 | RE: Go North young man datum

Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:55 pm

Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #8
Well I had a superb trip. Just 2 days away and 550 miles. It was a bit chilly and I wore my Winter gloves and tried my Rukka storm neck thing for the first time. Both helped me keep comfortable. It was windy on the Monday too.

I love getting off on a trip by myself. Just me, the bike and the road. Call me 'Billy no mates' if you will but having someone else around on another bike just dilutes my fun. Riding at a different pace, wanting to stop at a different time and all that talking stuff I have been getting away by myself for about 45 years and it's the best therapy for me. Next year I'll have been riding for 50 years and I have as many smiles per mile as ever I love the RS which was flawless throughout the trip. Dynamic/Dynamic for most of it. I did switch in Road ESA for the A712 as it's a bit bumpy. I also got down to 4 miles to go on my fuel looking for 97 octane that I prefer.

I did a video. My old Polaroid XS100 is pretty dated and doesn't have a remote mic facility so quality is pretty naff. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced camera that can use an in helmet mic?

I'm new to using Adobe Rush too.... Video uploading to YouTube as I type. Apologies for the slant. Correcting more for it loses too much of the frame.

Video blocked for copyright reasons.... Re-uploading with different music (a friend's tracks)

Dumfries and Galloway is a great undiscovered region to explore. If you avoid the A75, traffic is very light and the area has a good mix of everything, hills/mountains, lochs, forests, dark skies and a great coast ride.

I also enjoy a solo road trip, used to ride in groups, but as you point out, very difficult to please everyone all of the time!

I think there is something magical about riding a bike that allows you to zone out - maybe it is the fact that you need to be totally focused to keep the thing on the road and as a result, you can totally empty your mind of everything else.

post the video/photos when you have them.

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#10 | RE: Go North young man datum

Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:55 pm

https://youtu.be/cBtxw1xrpr4

Hopefully that works.

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#11 | RE: Go North young man datum

Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:05 pm

Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #10
https://youtu.be/cBtxw1xrpr4

Hopefully that works.

Nope - didn'tScreenshot 2019-04-17 at 18.04.34.png - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

Double Lupin owner

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#12 | RE: Go North young man datum

Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:22 pm

Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #11
Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #10
https://youtu.be/cBtxw1xrpr4

Hopefully that works.

Nope - didn't

Is with me unfortunately too

Regards,
Holger
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#13 | RE: Go North young man datum

Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:33 pm

Me neither....

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#14 | RE: Go North young man datum

Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:37 pm

Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #10
https://youtu.be/cBtxw1xrpr4

Hopefully that works.

come on young man get it sorted I want to see the video otherwise I will be coming round to your house and eating all your cake

Graham

Graham
Winskill, North West England

the long and winding road perfect for a bike

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#15 | RE: Go North young man datum

Sat Apr 20, 2019 1:59 pm

Zitat von midlife crisis im Beitrag #14
Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #10
https://youtu.be/cBtxw1xrpr4

Hopefully that works.

come on young man get it sorted I want to see the video otherwise I will be coming round to your house and eating all your cake

Graham

Hehe. Well Graham, I've done the lengthy upload process at least 4 times now and it's failed. Once it just 'failed to upload'. Once it was blocked because of a music track (Brass in Pocket - Pretenders) so I uploaded with a friend's music. It was blocked again and the music hadn't been altered?? It was then blocked for being too long. At 9 1/2 minutes!! I've been away in Yorkshire (bike) and Moffat (motorhome) so I've just got back and will try yet again. Life's too short.....

Your welcome any time although I may not be in

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