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Nice one Martin! Good on ya, you'll have to do it in the opposite direction next to say you have mastered it lol 😄

Thanks Leeve, it's great to get feedback from other people on this awesome route. I'd like to go do it again as it's in my own country so not a massive trip to get there & enjoy. As you say tremendous views which has attracted famous artists to over the years. Thanks for commenting, cheers, Daz.

Thanks for the spot, I've amended the thumbnail.

I think that's a sensible decision if you are long distance touring going for the GX from the other bikes you mention. The GX still has all the power with that engine but it's adaption from the GT to a more rider comfort with its up right riding position, pegs, bars & seat I think you should find it better especially with a comfort seat. Take it for a test ride, let me know how you get on bud, cheers, Daz.

You're welcome 👍

@@matthewkaill8513 Yeah it was a good weekend for sure, nice to ride our GS's around Wales & do a little off roading. A great site to do it, I think Triumph do something similar. Some people had to leave before finals so I'm glad I captured it for them 👍

Hi Levitt, thank you, it was my first time there as a beginner, it was great & a pleasure to watch you performing in the arena, congratulations!

@@phillipbeck6983 thats great to hear Phillip you'll have plenty of fun on it. RUclips's useful too in providing owner reviews too like you say so I'm happy if I played a small part in your choice of bike. There are some Gixer 1400 Facebook sites too to keep tabs on any issues & for general chat on the bike. Thats really low mileage on your new purchase plus they are reliable anyway. Enjoy!! 👍

The staff not only in the finals part shown in the video were really great on the arena circuit, where like me being less experienced, the staff gave great advice & cheered us on, so credit to them all.

Definitely hope so, a great weekend even though I had some navigational issues on the road loop & getting lost in the arena 🤣

Thanks for pointing this out, I shall endeavour to ride the A93 when I travel clockwise around Scotland on my version of the NC500 👍

Hi Hymek, thanks for the correction on that. I didn't know that's where 'Hot Fuzz' was filmed, excellent comedy that is. 👍

Thanks for the correction & local knowledge there Helgeharder it always helps from you guys that have local knowledge in these areas, so thank you. Lovely 2nd phase of the ride, we very much enjoyed it! Ride safe, Daz.

@@stephenthompson6049 thanks Stephen, spread the word! I'm sure we can beat 150 next year 👍

@@pastie3131 arh right thanks for the heads up pastie, I tip my hat to all at The Triumph Owners Club Milton Keynes 👏. Please say hello next year, I look forward to seeing you all being well 👍

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips sure will. Thanks again for making the video and thanks for supporting the event

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@@fuglbird hi fuglbird, I certainly found it beneficial. That'd be interesting incorporating curve riding as well at higher speed, I seen a German chap the other day explaining the principle of the correct line around bends taking into account larger vehicles coming the other way & encroaching into our lane! Of course line of sight plays a big factor as to how you take the bend. Thanks for commenting 👍

@@nicholasjarrold8649 awesome thanks Nicholas, I may take one for a test ride one day 👍

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips you should you’ll love it I think 👍

It may make for a insight to breaking the apprehensiveness of riding it due to the weight? I'll certainly consider it for the future, thanks. Daz.

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips are you subscribed or watch One man a Harley and a drone he’s just bought one you should give him a look and his videos with his Harley he’s a comical bloke 😂

@@nicholasjarrold8649 I'll check that out thanks for the heads up especially as I've just bought a drone!

Hi Nicholas yes a good variety of bikes turned up again. I think I'd love to see whag a Rocket rides like but think it'd be too big for me? I'm ok with the GS which is a quater of a ton lol. By the way I attended the Rocket 20 year anniversary a few weeks ago heres the vid...ruclips.net/video/dgb0hYTtmVY/видео.html

@@Banditmanuk likewise Rich & Carol! Look forward to seeing you both again soon on the bike events calendar 👍

Hi Sophie, yes another good turn out & I loved the dalmatian dog in the sidecar 😍. Nice to see you helping out there, a cool place to be on bike night 👍

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips awh man the Dalmatian was adorable

Definitely 👍. I think there's one more in September.

Lol I had to put that in, I understand why he kept his helmet on 🤣

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips #daddancing 🤣

Bike meets are just good all round! Brings bikers together & generates income for the service industry too. Social media holds the key to whichever local event is near to you unless you wish to travel further afield. My intention on the Peak District ride was to visit a bikers cafe called the Yonderman Cafe but it was closed when we got there 😖

OMG! 😱, how did you avoid them?? I was travelling in the 3rd lane once when the roof box opened at the front on top of a car in the middle Lane just ahead of meal! all the luggage started to spew out across the carriageway, a bag hit my left arm but wasn't heavy so it just ricocheted off me. Thought I was lucky there 😖🙏

@@user-fv1576 I changed it a while ago, I'm happy with it 👍

Awesome Tish, weather's looking perfect for you. Let me know what you think to it when you get back, enjoy! One of my favourite routes 👍💯

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips that was great. Luckily it was dry, challenging yes but in first gear the gs1200 did great. Just let some cars going up at some stages to allow a smooth climb.

@@skrimpdaddy Hi buddy, there are motorcycle hire places, I searched the net, there is one called roadtrip.uk I havn't used this company myself but they are based 20 min near to the airport & run a collection service. Regards riding on the left, I'd recommend putting something on the handlebar to remind you. It mainly catches you out when you stop somewhere then take off again when there's no traffic around as a visual reminder. Generally though as I found riding in Rhodes/Spain/Germany you generally just adapt to riding on the opposite side with no issues. Just take your time & enjoy, the Cotswolds are beautiful 👍🙏. Let me know how you get on I'd be interested on how you get on my friend. Daz

@@skrimpdaddy I just checked that website out, they'd be able to put together a pre-programmed guide on the sat-nav which would also take away the stress of which way to go & places to visit 👍

I contacted RoadTrip and they are not able to accommodate a one day hire for the weekend and I am constrained as I will be off to York then Edinburgh. I did search the web but all i found were scooter rentals. I don't think oxford Harley does rentals like my local shop here in the states. I know it would be a very cool day if I can ride while I'm over there...

@@skrimpdaddy Might be worth contacting them? If they can't help you perhaps they can recommend another company?

@@flat_battery7653 thanks buddy, I appreciate your comments. A great day had by all 👍

Thanks for the correction

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips 😊

I think the same applies to the GT as the GX. There are top box's available but obviously not from Suzuki. I spoke to Adam at Suzuki Wigston, he suggested Givi. Here's the link for Givi's GT luggage solutions www.givi.it/my-motorcycle/bike/suzuki/gsx-s1000gt-22--24

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips thank you

Stephen really appreciate this tip I'm definitely going again so will check this road you suggest out, sounds interesting.

Likewise, thanks for high lighting these bike activities as well. I'll be making a note on my calendar. 'Dave Day' was well publicised on National news outlets for the passion Dave Myers had & his love for motorbikes. Let's hope that becomes an annual event too. Ride safe & thanks again for the heads up.

I have posted part 2 , here it is....ruclips.net/video/0t_T9ijdJBw/видео.html

Totally agree Nicholas which is why I put that statement on the thumbnail suggesting more towns could copy Calne. Like you say its just a positive thing for shops & the service sector in the town especially when towns are suffering. I walked up a side street, there were some boarded up shops so days like this can help rejuvenate towns so its a win win situation for the bikers & town centre. Thanks for your comments, I totally agree with you 👍

@@garethholmes9497 can recommend Calne Bike Meet. I also made a vid 2 years ago called The Swindon Loop, that shows a bit more detail of how nice the Wiltshire area is 👍

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips I’ll check that vid out DMT 👍🏻

Here's the Swindon Loop from the Simon Weir book 2nd edition which I think is better than the first one...ruclips.net/video/P_rZsdoLo_c/видео.html

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips I’m slowly getting through that book. Just need a mate to complete them 😉

@@gregwidger404 Hi Greg, I will def come earlier next year as I did hear it was rammed in the morning. Which FB page is it? I'll take a look, cheers, Daz.

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips It's on the "Calne Bike Meet Forum" page. Exactly where you posted your video!!

@@gregwidger404 lol ah right cool, thanks for the heads up.

@@luisvalentim99 Hi Luis, it was a great atmosphere wasn't it, I didnt arrive until 2 ish I think, apparently there were a lot more bikes there earlier on. If I go next year I'll make sure I get there earlier to soak it all up 👍. Thanks for commenting 🙂

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips yes that parking spot was full to the brim with Swindon bike group about 160 bikes and then they allowed more from other groups from Melksham/ Westbury, it worth getting there very earlier, great day indeed , all the best and safe rides 🏍🤙🏻

@@luisvalentim99 thanks for the tip 🙏

@@patriciafoster-lutz7448 very true 👍

@@sbsb4995 Morden 901 & Adam Reimann, man & machine in perfect harmony 👌

Thanks Dave. Yes I thoroughly enjoyed it so much I went back the year later with a buddy to ride. It has everything. I made another 4 part video on that trip, if you haven't seen it here's the 1st one getting there...ruclips.net/video/Eh4Ql6pH09E/видео.html

@@K4n0k sometimes things work out for the best! A nice purchase under unfortunate circumstances never the less. Ive just been out on mine in the sun today! The bike always pleases 👍

We shall have to buy a couple of old scramblers for next year 🤪

@@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips I’m in 👍🏻

@@triumphthunderbird1 thats a coincidence! The guys at Triumph were all ftiendly & enjoyed the event. A very distinctive bike with a big following 👍

Suzuki state in that 3D picture the bike was shaped at the front for maximum airflow & driver comfort. As mentioned I thought the designer s could have come up with an adjustment on the fly as well like the GS I ride, the Tiger I rode & the Multistrada. I'd perhaps look to see if there's any aftermarket windshield extenders to improve the noise Ian, I usually where ear plugs too, that definitely reduces the noise!