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@TimPriestChannel thank you Timothy. Part 3 coming soon. Looking forward to your take on it.

@kenbrooks7794 yep still here. And thanks fella. I'm hoping people take it the right way and see it in the right light. It was a long time ago, so I just wanted to put some context to it. Felt I had to and also felt I had to leave it in as it's all part of the story. It was an amazing trial and I'll definitely go back. Part 3 is coming soon, followed by something totally diferent. I'm also planning a really special 50th episode too that I'm really looking forward too.

@ianowen4481 thank you me ode. It was great. And there's more to come yet. Part 3 and then other stuff in the pipeline too.

@snowlothar45 yes apologies, I've had lots of technical difficulties with the pan am over the last year including it having a blown engine and being off the road for 7 months. I had lost my mojo with it a little bit. But you're right, I should probably get back on this one 👍

@greenlaneduo thank you much apreciated. I use Capcut on my mobile (android, but may be able to get it for others). There's a free version and a paid version. I used the free version for a long time up until this video and bought the subscription. The free version is great, but the paid version opens up so much more editing potential. It's designed for tik tok videos and shorts, but once you get your head around it, you can create feature length stuff on it. Plenty of 'how to' vids on RUclips if you take a look. Hope that helps. 👍

@@anidiotonboard6539 thanks for the info i'll deffinately take a look 👍

@greenlaneduo no problems. Like I said, it takes abit to get your head around, but once you do, it's great.

@katielou4440 it was great wasn't it. Nice to see you finally catching up with vids 😄

@@katielou4440 never do on camera. I spent more time sideways on that hill that I've ever done before 😄

@@thatwelshman4518 mee too mate. Riding Matts himi was like putting on an old slipper. Fit perfect and functional 🤣 I regret selling mine now.

@@ianowen4481 cheers marra. Dragon and ABR first ;)

@JamesMcCreadie71 😄 your friend is a dayum sight braver than me then that's for sure 🤣🤣💪🏼

@@anidiotonboard6539 no he's an investment banker

@@JamesMcCreadie71 🤣🤣

@kenbrooks7794 cheers matey, you're definitely right, once I've found it, it should be problem solved. It's jist finding the time to get on it and give it a propper going through. I was genuinely really gutted and extremely pissed off as you can imagine. It put me in a propper school boy mood. However, having said all that, the himi proved its worth once again and brought the smile back to my face. Thanks for the input, always appreciated. How did you find the quality of the pictures, sound and colours on this video this time? Better, worse? How about the addition of the drone and the general edit? If you noticed, I've changed a few things up a tad :)

@anidiotonboard6539 Yes, You've taken a step up I think, Whether it's camera quality or your editing but you're getting better all the time TBH. I liked your use of the drone, a bit "Itchyboots" if you like, it gives a view of where you are, that on bike footage can't do. Yep, it's all going well, you deserve more subs than you've got 👍

@kenbrooks7794 thank you so much, the input is great. I've been fettling with re-coloirising in post to get the real colours back if that makes sense, fettled with my mix set up and noise reduction etc in post. It's all a learning curve. Apreciate the sun's comment. It is what it is. This is a very niche market I suppose, and will only appeal to a small selection of folks. It will grow overtime I am sure 👍

@ffsheffield 🤣 to be honest, it was more comfortable than a standard grip 😄. I know what I'm using as grip puppies in the future 🤣 Tha is for your support. Much appreciate it. 🙏

@kenbrooks7794 oh it should be. Hope my footage is all good 😀 I've not been though it all yet as there is 4 days worth 🤣 I think its going to be a 2 parter. Watch this space.

@yetiibob8407 😄 you are certainly a kindred spirit. I just like tents 🤣. I've been trying to find the perfect one for ages and something always seems to be flawed in one way or another. I've just spent the last 4 nights in the ribble and it was fantastic. I had abit of rain, and some light wind and it was fine, but nothing too adventurous so far. I did however use some tarp clips to pull the ends out and it worked well. Kept the outside off the inner the whole time. I'll get some use out of it over the rest of the year and see how it holds up and do a long term review 👍

@yetiibob8407 I've seen the helm tents a few times now, as well as a couple of Alpkit tents I like. The alpkit is brilliant and can free stand also on rocky ground. Pretty much you and your kit weigh it down, but its nearly 300 quid. The helms look good, but at the same time they have a lack or porch facility and the price point is quite high too. I know you get what you pay for and all that, but sometimes I just think there are bargins to be had if you look around. 😉

@anthonycumberpatch5439 haha this is very true. Yes I do do the light thing already. However we aren't going anywhere at the minute. Custard keeps blowing main fuses. I've got to re wire in the original reg before Tomorrow morning.

@johna6968 🤣 it's just abit of fun, but if it's not for you fair play to ya 👍

@billyflanagan9657 😄 if you're referring to the intro, I can assure you that is long gone 🤣

@@ianowen4481 funnily enough, I know a lovely gentleman who lives in Aberystwyth 😉

@stefanocammardella3697 hi mate, thank you for that. My next video will be my offraod trip on the Trans European Trail trip through Wales. It will hopefully be out next weekend so watch this space. Thank you for your support 🙏

@howardmann5634 aren't they just 😆. Least the more I fix, the less there is to go wrong 🤣

​@anidiotonboard6539 Depends how well you fix it!

@@greatestytcommentator it's me.......duct tape and cables ties. 🤣🤣

@@anidiotonboard6539 Can't go wrong then.. And if it does. .. More cable ties and tape!

@@greatestytcommentator exactly. 🤣

@kenbrooks7794 😄 very true indeed. I was thinking about you actually when I made this video and wondered how you were. Haven't seen you pop up in a while. Hope you are well and thank you for your support. 😊

​@anidiotonboard6539 , Yep alls good thanks, I'm still lurking in the background watching you mind! 😂😂 All the best for Wales, it surely can't be any tougher than laneing the Burgman! 😊

@kenbrooks7794 ahh excellent. Glad your OK. 😄 I'm not entirely sure, the burgman was reliable 🤣🤣

But Sod's Law says otherwise 😅

@@greatestytcommentator 😄 well you know me, so we shall see 🤣🤣

@leemichel8199 thank you fella. Really appreciate it. I'll have a look at those thanks. Off on my trip in a couple of days so hopefully it will be great.

@anidiotonboard6539 Good luck, mate 👍 👌

@@leemichel8199 taa fella, gonna need it with custard 😄

@leemichel8199 thought I'd let you know, I got some tarp clips. Used them foe the last 4 nights and they were brilliant. Thanks for the suggestion 👍

@motomoto2296 Thank you 😊 I didn't feel like it at times. Felt like I was really fighting it at some points. To be honest, I was running stock road pressures with Mitas E07+ tyres on. Or Enduro trail as I believe they are called now. I always run road pressures due to hopping from lane to lane etc and most of them being rocky or shale etc. I suppose though thinking of it, at somewhere like ABR, predominantly grass, what you've said makes sense. 🤔 Will give it ago next time. Thanks for the tip. 👍

@ianowen4481 and that's just it. Compromise.......if you want under 100 quid then you are going to suffer somewhere. The lone rider tents with the big open porch bit that you can park your GS in 😉, look great, but theyvare heavy and pack down large, not to mention the price tag. Your teepee was fantastic, but it looked like you were carrying a body round on the back of your bike 🤣🤣 I have fond memories of that trip. For me this ticked all these boxes; Sub £100 Space for me and gear (it's a 3 person) Porch to cook in Sub 5kg Smallish packed size Fairly versitile Cons however are; No blackout (if it bothers you) Ends of the 'tunnel' touch the inner in abit of wind Longevity?? 🤷‍♂️ I can't really think if much else wrong to be honest. It's all positive at the moment. Only time will tell.

Have a look at the Naturehike Massif. I've had one a while now and I think is one of the best tents for mc travel.

@yetiibob8407 I'll do that thank you. Nature hike do some decent stuff. I've got a few of their pots and pans etc.

@greatestytcommentator tell me about it. Technology is great. But imagine a fly by wore throttle sensor goes down. Your screwed. Cable snaps, you just bodge it or replace it.

@@greatestytcommentator yea man, we missed you this year.

@@anidiotonboard6539 Still dealing with the Welsh Red Tape Merchants. 😞

@@greatestytcommentator sure you'll get it sorted me ode.

@ianowen4481 cheers matey. 100%!!! My ticket is already bought and good to go. But what bike will I be on next year?? 🤣

@kenbrooks7794 it was indeed. Was nice to see a few other funduros there too. Custard did ultimately bring a smile to my face and slowly slowly I got more and more comfortable. Come the Sunday, I was having lots of fun. On our 2nd round of the TRF trail (which I didn't film), I was beginning to slide custard bum around the corners and counter steer with the front like a flat tracker. It was great fun and something I want to practice more. Unfortunately now however, custard is off the road again due to the electrical issue. I have nothing, no indicators, brake lights etc etc. I doubt I'm going to get rime to sort it before my TET trip and the end of the month. Most likely I am going to have to take the Big Girl......my Pan America. :)

@anidiotonboard6539 Yep she gives you a hard time for sure! I'm pleased that you started to bond with it a bit, I'm still convinced that there's potential to be a far better bike than the 450 Himmi ( but then I would say that I guess, as I'm a fan of elderly BMs....) 😉

@kenbrooks7794 I can't say I don't agree with you. The potential is there for sure. I've got a secret project I'm scheming at the minute to see if I can bring a little technology to custard to do something in the future, so I'm keen to get him back on the road. The 450 himi is great, and I saw one getting smashed around the track and jumping at ABR, but that was a professional world class enduro rider doing it. Your average Joe wouldn't manage that. Although I'm still not 100% on it. I think I expected too much of it and was let down. For me, the perfect bike needs to be a blend of old school and new age. Custard with no electrics, kept running, smashed the weekend and got me home. If the same scenario were to happen on the new 450 himi, or even my Pan America or any other 'new age' bike, it'd be dead in the water. Imagine an old school thumper like custard, cable throttle, cable clutch, etc. (easy to repair) but with some rider aids such as Traction Control. That would be awesome 👌 and when it all goes Pete Tongue, like custard did. Then all you loose is your TC. On alot of New age bikes, all the throttles are fly by wire. I.e electronic with no cables. Eeek, imagine if that stopped working. Your buggered.

@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121 you are most welcome. Thank you for the help. It was worth the trip 😊 ABR was great thank you. Not without it ups and downs. But you'll have to wait till the weekend to see that one 😉 Panniers are a huge argument point usually. But for me I like both for different reasons as you do. Both have their benefits and annoyances. 💪

@PhilippeLardinois Thank you mate 👍

@scottparkin69 hi matey, ahh nice, it's good fun when you get spotted. I'm currently in the process of editing the ABR vid now. Hopefully out this weekend. How was it? VIP worth the extra wonga?

@@anidiotonboard6539 yeah I spotted custard as it's not a common colour 😊, I think VIP is worth it for the extra day that's quiter( I struggle in crowds) plus the food and drink voucher helps with the prices this year 😱, not a fan of the VIP camping location as it seems miles away from the action but I met up with some of the teapot one clan hence why I was in the Campervan area

@scottparkin69 I did think the vip was a long way away this year. Normally it's pretty much ontop of everything. I just admit, I wasn't a fan of the layout this year. It was abit confusing. Or at least I thought it was. Always tempted by VIP myself, but can never bring myself to do it. It's because I'm tight 🤣 Custard is abit of a unique one that's for sure. Saw 6 other funduro at ABR, but no custards 😃

I realise that now after watching my previous starting issue video back. Regardless, it was loose and not connected properly. So solve both issues, and it should go away 👍

@@anidiotonboard6539 hope so

@JamesMcCreadie71 me too. Its weird, if these issues were on mu himalayan or Pan America, I wouldn't be as inclined to fix them. I think Custard has just gotten under my skin.

@@anidiotonboard6539 They're very underrated. I just watched a short video by Tiny Tim talking about his one and the mods he did.

Thank you, realy appreciate it. 🙏 To be honest, I can't say I noticed it to be much different than my 411. But then again, I'm used to thumping vibey and or single cylinders. Having owned 3 harley davidsons, 2 xt660s (Z and R) my Himalayan and a BMW F650 funduro, vibes don't tend to bother me. I will be getting back out on it soon so I will pay more attention to it next time round and report back. 👍

I use a Scorpion ADF 9000 air. It's a great helmet, probably the best I've ever owned. I was set to get an Arai Tour X 4 but preferred this to it. The goggles I'm using are 100% racecraft gen 2 goggles. Really comfortable, don't tend to fog up (unless it's raining heavy) either. Goggles wise, if you have an MX shop near you, get down there and try on the goggles with your helmet. You need to try and find some with a wide view so they don't cut into your peripheral vision and create blind spots. Hope that helps. 😁

@@anidiotonboard6539 awesome, whilst you were writing your reply I was checking out the visor flip thingy on the left-side, as I only saw for a brief second before your hand blocked the view and whisked it away :) Currently rocking the Scorpion Exo Tech Evo, which is ok, but not comfortable for sound at higher speeds. Will definitely take your info to my local bike shop and find what works. Very interested in the ADF 9000 :)

@hensola ahh no worries. The little lever is for an internal sun visor. Incant comment on that to be honest as I used goggles all the time. The noise level of my ADF without earplugs is the same as my old LS2 with earplugs. So it's pretty quite. Still get some noise as you'd expect but it's certainly not horrendous. I did loads of research and watched lots of reviews before getting it and it came in the top few or top of the list most of the time. As I said it works well for me. Try a few on in your local shop, see what works for you, then look up some independent reviews etc. See how they fair. As I mentioned with the Arai, loads of folks rave about it. I hated it, I felt so claustrophobic in it. It just wasn't right for me. For the cost (beig the most money I've ever spent on a skid lid) the ADF had been great value for me. 👍

Cheers buddy, apreciate it. Lots of adventures to be had this year. Looking forward to the TET me ode. :)

Aye, it's just one of those things. You're probably right. It will be interesting to see what it solves. Onwards and upwards. :)

Thanks for the info, it really does help. I love hearing people's stories about these bikes, particularly from years gone by when they were ten a penny. I'm thinking more and more that I will go down the Lifian engine route at the moment. Stick a 110 in and then revamp the original as a spare. I just don't have the time at the moment unfortunately. Busy busy busy.

I already take him everywhere I take my other off road bikes, but I do have plans to lift it for some more ground clearance and probably run it naked. I'm going to re-engineer the sump guard etc too. But I think it will be a winter project to be honest. Time and money and all that......oh andninneed to learn how to weld 😄

Thank you buddy, I really apreciate it. Still learning and still finding my groove, but I'm enjoying the process. I love motorcycles and have a real passion for cheap adventures and being attainable to everyone. But ultimately, if I can inspire folks to get out there and have fun, that is genuinely all I care about 😀 Thank you so much for your support, it genuinely means the world.

Hey Martin, thank you. It's really appreciated. I've said to myself all along the day it becomes a task and a chore, I'll stop, but until then, I'll crack on having cheap atainable mini adventures and hopefully inspire others to get out a little closer to home, and enjoy what we have on our doorsteps 😍 😄 Hondas are devious little bigger aren't they. They loiter in the back ground then boom jump out at you and go 'hello, what about me??' 🤣 I do enjoy your videos. Your knowledge and stories are what make them great. Need to catch up with your Balmoral jaunt actually. I always learn something new and see places id like to visit myself in your videos. 👍 We must get out soon and go for an adventure together. I think you'd be great to have a beer with around the campfire.

Hi Neil, having a 250 burgman, I know exactly what you love about it. I can only imagine more power and abit faster can only get better 😄. I really enjoy both bikes. Unfortunately, my Burgman is a little worse for wear at the moment. He needs some serious TLC.

Nice 👍 they are cracking motors. Seem to be very resilient and relatively simple when you get into them. Glad you've got yours running tip top 💪

Thank you Ken, that's really nice to hear and I'm so glad you enjoy it. The day it no longer makes me giggle and becomes more of a task rather than something for enjoyment, ill stop, but until then I carry on and chuckle to myself along the way. Funny you say that about Custard, I was looking at specs comparative to the new 450 himi. Surprisingly the fundro wet weight is around 186kg if I remember rightly. The new 450 is 181kg dry. So ergo it's a heavier bike....go figure. The funduro makes me smile. It reminds me of the original 411 himi I so many ways. Characterful, robust, simple and plods, but with the little bit more oomph etc. It's got right under my skin. Niggles and all!

Thank you. Much more to get out of Custard the Funduro this year. Watch this space.

I think it was a dodgy fuse. The 20Amp fuse coming from the positive output of the reg wasn't popped, but it was extremely corroded. It was allowing me to turn on bike and start it etc, but wasn't charging. I cleaned up the holder and replaced the fuse as it was corroded and fell to bits when I removed it. It's now charging, although it doesn't go over 13.6v regardless of engine RPM, but its charging so I kinda don't want to fiddle with it too much. You guys, in particular yourself really gave alot of help especially with ideas, fault finding, how to test the reg etc. If it stops charging again, I have a few more ideas and things to try now before going out and buying a new reg. So thank you again. It's apreciated.

Also I tend to steer clear from Halfrauds. Too many horror stories come out of there. My friend recently had his van serviced by them. Nothing wrong with it prior to going in. Had oil and filters done + a 'health check'. Within 20 miles of him leaving, his clutch slave cylinder failed. Ok, it could be a coincidence, but I've heard too many stories like this. Hopefully yours will stay all good. 👍

Matt my man you know you are always welcome. I met you through the love of the Himalayan and a bromance has certainly flourished ever since. ❤️ Hurry up and repair yourself so we can get out again :)

what a problem, there is never a problem with a Funduro, there are always solutions!!! 😁😅

I think it was a naff fuse. It wasn't popped but it was highly corroded and when I took it out it fell to pieces. I cleaned everything up and replaced the fuse and it seems to be working....ish. it doesn't charge over 13.6v now, but its charging, so I'll take it. :)

@@PhilippeLardinois with the fab group of people on the owners group, there sure is 👍