Meet "Chug" My First day with the Royal Enfield Himalayan
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- It seems that everyone who has one of these bikes gives it a name...So mine is called "Chug". I am planning some Wild camping adventures both in the UK and elsewhere on "Chug". I hope you will follow along and enjoy the adventure too:)
Stonking Bike. Look up Itchy Boots she’s travelling from Patagonia to Alaska on her new one. Having gone from India to Holland on her first. Norally is inspiring. 👍🏻
Ride safe and EnJoY 😉
I think he's been watching her ?
Yes I do watch Itchy boots. Very inspiring channel
Itchy is awesome!!!! Alex Chacon rode one to Ladahk and Nepal. Those videos are pretty entertaining. I think Itchy Boots mentioned Alex in some of her videos.
Itchy is the best i really love her content
Does anybody not know who "itchy boots " is? 😀
Sandy, this video reminds me of my friend, Norally. (Itchy Boots) Beautiful Dutch girl who has just completed a 15000 mile ride through Asian and the Middle East - including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan. After a month's break, she is currently in Argentina, riding her Royal Enfield Hymalian from South America to Alaska. He journey has proved the Royal Enfield Hymalian to not be a good bike but a Wonderful Bike. Her RUclips channel is " Itchy Boots " Hope you have as many good times on Chug. Ian, Swindon Subscriber.
IanRM that the name itchy boots! I couldn’t remember that.
Hi Ian, I am following Naralys channel. She is quite inspiring
Thanks for the recommendation.
She never rode through Afghanistan.
Driving home with the price tags still flapping in the wind.
Nice feeling, nice moment.
Fear?..... No fear.
Life is short when you do what you fear to love.
Congratulations.
Good to see you on a motorbike Sandy. I passed my test in 74 on a Triumph Trials Cub! Been on bikes since I was 16 and still got 4. Once you have bikes in your blood you'll never get rid of it! Cheers
Love my Enfields , ride my army classic the most. The Himalayan is an awesome machine.
Truly believe it! I have also booked one
I love those front panniers. Looks the business. Seeing what Noraly has done on hers is really inspirational.
"Chugs" a beauty Sandy . Looking forward to seeing your adventures together .
I'm becoming a RE fan ....good luck on your journeys can't wait to see the upcoming videos ... Cheers from America
Had one in India for 2 weeks, rode it in the Himalayas, had a super time on it, you'll find it a tough old soldier. Look forward to seeing more videos.
Nice one i purchased mine on May 4 this year now covered 2,500 miles a cracking little motorcycle and a joy to ride, hope you enjoy the ride as ido.
Fantastic bike! I picked one up as my first bike after watching Noraly doing her India to Holland journey, not regretted it for one second. Perfectly suited to the green lanes and tracks of deepest darkest Wales where I live.
Great bike and video. It’s great to see are age groups still enjoying motorcycles. I have been riding bikes for around 44years my current bike is Gt 650 Royal Enfield. The fast days are definitely in the pass. Like you I enjoy floating along. And just enjoy the ride. I wish you all the very best on your new bike. Ride safe.
I felt exactly as you did when I first traveled to France in 1991. The ferry, driving on the right hand side, navigating, language et al. Believe it or not it's easy. The ferry folk guide you perfectly, the rhs driving is odd; especially when approaching & on a roundabout but after 1/2 hour is 'normal'. Buy a map and have it on the bike. Buy a bike GPS or mount yer phone to the bars, if you get lost just back track and figure it out calmly. The difficult thing is not letting the stuff bother you. Life is a learning experience. People for the most part are helpful and patient. The biggest risk we really take is NOT doing the things we want to do. One life, grab it by the balls. Great video and I love your humility.
Love the sound of the single cylinder.
So great to learn you are also and adventure motorcyclist! I have an F700gs, but have been keeping a close eye on the Himalayan since it came out. If I were getting a bike new I think this is what I'd be picking up! Looking forward to seeing your adventures on Chug.
Nice to meet you and Chug. All bikes should have a name! Mine is Belinda, a 32 year old BMW K75. I am twice her age, but still enjoy adventuring on her. My last trip was 5 days in Morocco, down to Merzouga in the Sahara desert, then over the top of the Atlas mountains (unpaved tracks). Belinda did brilliantly. (Travelling with friends, a GS 1220 and 2 KTM 990s). My advice is conquer those fears! A bike is not handed (not RHD or LHD), so you can very quickly feel at home on the "wrong" side of the road. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Noraly makes this bike more popular. Markting people of Royal enfield should thank to her. She made their job easy!
I absolutely agree!
Hi Sandy, looks like you've got yourself a lovely bike there and I'm glad to see you've named it. I've been wrenching for 50 years (45 in m/c trade) loads of experience gained over the years and still keeping my hand in. Regards=John.
Best of luck with Chug. I’ve been looking at the Himalayan for a while. It seems capable and sturdy and light. As I’ve gotten older I find that it is harder to muscle bikes around in the garage and yard. Enjoy yourself sir.
Lovely bike, really love the retro styling that they retain with these bikes. Best of luck, look forward to seeing it in future videos
Great stuff Sandy, congratulations on your new Slate Himalayan! I've been following Itchy Boots and others and thinking about getting one for the same reasons as you. I'll look forward with interest to your progress reports and adventures. May you have many safe and happy miles/kilometers on Chug!
Thanks Mark
Great name for your Enfield. Wished I would have thought of that. I came up with "Edgar' when I picked mine up 2 days ago. Absolutely knew it's the bike for me the second I sat on it at the dealership. Enjoy "chug" and congratulations. Safe travels 👍👍
Hi Steve,
I'm sure Edgar is just like Chug in nature if not name. These bikes are very capable adventure tourers. Remember it's about the journey. They won't blat along the autobahns like a GS1250 but they'll do everything else and cheaply too
Rode around about 75 miles today after work. My commute is 8 miles round trip. This bike is like an old friend already. We just click. I have my roadking if I want to be obnoxious and fast but traffic around here anymore doesn't really allow that plus I got all that out of my system years ago. Now it's all about the ride and leaving your stress and troubles at home for awhile. #rideordie #royalenfieldhimalayan
I think you chose very wisely...sounds like your riding style matches mine very closely. I bought the first white one in Minnesota in spring of 2018 and absolutely love it. It was made for what I do, simple as that. All the best with yours, safe and healthy riding!
Thanks Doug, the bike is a suitable pack mule:)
Good luck with chug ,hope you both have many excellent adventures together.
If ever i get a Himalayan i will call it .....ivor ,well in memory of ivor the engine from my childhood!!!!
Have already got the royal enfield interceptor in the garage .
Hi Andrew,
Ivors a good name just make sure you keep yourself healthy and trim otherwise you will be "The fat controller":)
Nice one, Sandy. It's important to enjoy life to the fullest. You'll have some great trips with Chug. 🙂👍
Super moto qui passe partout à un rythme tranquille, il n'y a pas mieux , merci pour le partage 🙏
Congratulations on your new Royal enfield. Here's to many adventures on Chug. I rode the r65ls designed by Hans Muth (designer of the original Suzuki Katana) and used it to get to college most days. It was a good bike but I never fell in love with it. Sold it and got most of my money back for it.
Congratulations Sandy, that is a fine looking new bike that you have there. I can see a lot of very interesting journey's heading your way. And it appears that you already have the filming part already figured out so a lot of nice videos will be connected with it I'm sure. I am very much looking forward to those videos and taking in all of the sights and sounds of your travels and adventures right along with you. Take care my friend and thanks for sharing your great news with us. See you on the next one.
Thankyou Campfire. I hope to capture some stunning scenery with the bike and camera and have a great time too:)
@@MadDogsandEnglishman Hello Andy, I am doing pretty good dodging raindrops right now LOL!! How are you doing my friend? You have slipped in a couple of live videos here lately and when I go to view them, they aren't available. I guess I keep missing them due to the timing of them? (I am 8 hours behind you where I live.) Anyway, stay safe out there and have a great time.
Go for it Sandy your only here once mate. Royal Enfield? now their a true blast from the past. I had 3 at one time, and two BSA's so you never have to many, none ever let me down, come rain come shine on they went. I'm fairly sure if it's made to the old name it won't let you down wherever you take it or ask of it. making me feel like I won't to get one now. Saddle up, kitted up and away, as 80/90 to the gallon you can't moan at, and the very best of luck to you mate. Arthur (UK)
All the best to you and Chug, We have spent many great days touring Europe on our Kawasaki, Chug is a great choice of machine and a very capable companion, really pleased for you Sandy 👍
Following our dreams is food for the soul. Great choice of ride Sandy. ATB
Just watching this again. Top tip for riding on the 'wrong' side of the road. Put some stickers on your mirrors that say kerb and centre to remind you. Hope you are keeping well :)
Thank you for sharing yet another window into your multi-faceted life. Your vids are varied and always a pleasure to watch. Thanks again.
Thankyou Malcolm
Great video, congratulations on the new machine, I was hoping to see a few more biking videos. Ride safe Sandy 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing your adventure!
There is nothing quite like picking up a brand new bike. Enjoy Sandy!
It uses the wrong fuel.....
Where's my KLR650 Diesel ??
Cheers. Happy journeys to come. Be sure to document them here on the channel.
The Indian Enfield has come a long way over the past couple of decade's, very reliable, my ol man had the 500 twin and loved riding it until the ol lady made him sell it because of his age, 87. I remember my old Triumph 500 speed twin, not the most reliable of motors but an enjoyable ride. Sandy you enjoy yourself mate and ride safe, atb on your new biking adventures.
You had some nice old bikes there Paul
@@WiltshireMan I wish I had them now mate, there worth a small fortune haha
Did the 1st Himalayan basecamp for UK owners on Facebook this summer which was at Pewsey. My first time down that way and Biketreads put on a cracking BBQ after we had been out riding greenlanes and up on the ridgeway, which was a true test for me, for what the bike is capable of doing. Plus had a few goes around the Magic roundabout. Enjoy Chug, may its compass guide you well. 7k on mine now. All the best.
Thanks Gaz. Bike treads seems like a good bunch and close by for me too
Pleased to meet you Chug. You are an "it" but what a machine you are. Another string to your very accomplished bow Sandy that will broaden your horizons and enjoyment further. Looking forward to watching your biking adventures unfold. Best wishes from sunny Hereford 😊👍
Thanks Paul
What awesome machine you and chug going have so much fun together on your adventures
great choice, I have a bullet 500 and this is the only machine that would tempt me.
I do like the looks of Chug very much. I’ve done many many many hours on BMWs, Nortons and a Ducati, but this looks just the thing for our time of life. In particular I love the way Chug sounds!
Chug sounds amazing. I love it too. Its a gentle burble with a promise of more sound under load and throttle, but haven't been there yet. Need to run it in first
Excellent bike,glad to hear that they've sorted out the vibration issues, happy biking.When I lived down that way I used bike treads once to have a nail removed from my Yamaha XJR 1300 and have the tyre plugged,back around 15 years ago.Keep up the great videos Sandy.
They are only a mile from my home. Handy for me
....... Going abroad an up to date GPS is a marvelous help, did 2.5k around Italy last summer, and first time on the Continent I found the traffic lights are not always where they should be i.e. on a pole , half way down on a post, so maybe follow for a couple of days untill you get into the swing things.......... have fun always plenty of sun.....
I contemplated one. Decided to go for a guzzi v7. Been watching itchy boots. Amazing little machines.
Looks a cracking bike for all the adventures you go on Sandy . Very much looking forward to watching them !
What fantastic film. Absolutely fantastic. Great production, I wish you all the amazing adventures in the future
Thanks Phil
Yeah nice one Sandy .... watch “Itchy Boots” lovely Dutch girl currently on her world trip from Argentina to Alaska.. real meat and potato’s bike ....
Congratulations on your new bike, Sandy. I think it will be an excellent choice for you, and I look forward to some motorcycle camping adventures appearing on your channel.
Love the name. Great footage on the road.could this be the beginning of “ many miles to go before I sleep “ . Thanks for sharing. Tony
LOL There will be many miles ridden for sure Tony
The wrong side of the road abroad is not a problem - natural caution keeps you safe until you get used to it. What is a problem is when you get back and remembering to revert to normal. Good luck and stay safe.
Great video mate. Good luck I'll follow your journey 🤘
Thanks Cyan:)
Congrats on your purchase Sandy 👍😊. And may you have many miles of happy 'chugging' ahead of you.
'Riding in the wrong side of the road'. Not a problem if you just take it easy and stay focused / alert. I did the conversion from left to right 10 years ago after 40 years as a 'leftie'. I currently ride a little Honda SH300i. Suits me fine as I have no off-road aspirations 😊.
Take care ..
Really glad I found your channel. You seem like such a decent chap. Keep up the good work and enjoy that lovely bike :)
Thanks. Glad to have you join me vicariously for these rides:)
Cant wait for your new adventures on chug
Himalayan is really a good price/quality bike. Its practical bike that you have to buy knowing what youre not paying for... Like power or engine... But if you need a bike that offers you a lot and you dont want to expend much money... King of the market right now
Exciting time ahead Sandy. I'm not a biker but I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures. I always do.
What a fantastic bike Sandy, If you were in my part of the world here in BC you would have 10's of thousands of miles of logging roads to explore, lakes and rivers and mountain tops and wilderness that most people will never see.
That sounds like heaven to me:)
Hi Sandy, looks a ideal bike for your forthcoming adventures, like you say at 4k you can,t go wrong. Recently sold my Kawasaki er6n 650, basically was not using it, just sat in the garage, had plans to buy something smaller for just pottering about on, we have a Royal Enfield dealer not far away, looked at the Bullet Classic but that's as far as I got, like the retro styling.
With what I know of you from your channel you will be fine on your travels in Europe, the new challenges add to the adventure. I have driven all over Europe and you soon adapt to the other side of the road, with cars you rely on your passenger letting you know when its safe to over take and we initially had some problems with GO and NO for overtaking, all part of the fun.
Hoping to venture back into Europe but my choice of transport as I get older will be the train, love it, all the best Pat
Hi Pat,
If ever you get back into motorbikes, I think the Royal Enfields may be your cup of tea. Over the years I have had many bikes, and even a Royal Enfield. I brought a Bullet 500 back in 2000. Of all the bikes I had, the bullet was the one I enjoyed the most. It was slower than this Himalayan, and vibrated and thumped along. It's happy place was 40mph. It took some time for me to recalibrate to its ways as my previous bike was a Honda VTR1000 Firestorm which was stolen shortly before I downsized to the Bullet.
I brought the Bullet, and rode it away from the dealer and immediately thought what the hell have I done. I'd gone from 110bhp down to 22bhp. But a week passed, I gave the bike a chance and had a ball on it. You don't need power or speed to have fun.
Sandy
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy, yes I agree speed is not so important to me know, its more the style of the bike and happy to amble round the country lanes, Royal Enfield,s do seem to fit the bill, but who knows, I could get anything, Pat
Suits you Sir ! Well done Sandy, looking forward to tagging along.
Absolutely love the look & sound of chug, Sandy. In my younger days one of the motorcycles I owned was a BSA 500 single, a good old "Thumper" :) Travel on it all day with a nice easy cruising speed. Among others too was a Gold Flash 650, I put a Watsonian sidecar on it & me & a pal loaded it up with our camping gear & off we would go for some fresh air. That was early 60's. Looking forward to your video adventures Sandy, Take care.........Les
You've had some nice old bikes by the sound of things Les. I bet the roads were a lot quieter back in the 60's:)
Oh yes! less vehicles in those days & at 4/11d & a 1d shot of RedX per gallon :)
Bikes and Radio! Now you're taking my language 😍
Those two plus wild camping. I'm a cyclist so bike packing is my thing. I hold a full motorcycle licence and am sorely tempted by the Himalayan. 73 M0IKQ.
Hi Wiltshire Man, great bike, hoping to see your many adventures on it. I cant imagine you worrying about driving in Europe, ferries or getting lost, that will all be a breeze to you. Enjoy the new bike !
I really enjoyed this video, great, down to earth, honest presentation! Loved also seeing the Wiltshire countryside. I lived in Lambourne when I began a thatching apprenticeship in 86. Brought back fond memories. Now in Blue Mountains Australia. Wishing you many happy adventures on Chug :)
Hi Neil,
Lambourn is about 12 miles from my home. I'm often out that way as I also fly a paramotor sometimes from membury which is close by too. Did you manage to find any houses /cottages to thatch in Australie?:)
@@WiltshireMan No :) came here in 93 for a working holiday, met my wife Jenny and stayed! Worked in construction first 12yrs but not a viable material here with bushfire regulations. I bought a Triumph Scrambler xc this year, fantastic having a bike that can go most anywhere!
I did a little searching around and found a bunch of information but not exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to see a roll on graph where I can see torque and horsepower cross. Not a big deal you can likely feel it in the seat when torque starts to drop. Optimum is probably somewhere between 3,000 and 4,000 RPM. I saw ADV Rider website pop up in my search. I used to spend a lot of time there and my students always found it interesting. Sorry to go on about this. I used to be an instructor at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix Arizona. I had some really good years there teaching people about bikes. Mainly in the Harley Davidson and BMW classes. Anyhow, I think you will really enjoy adventure riding on a nice nimble bike. I know I did about one career change ago.
I've always like the look of the Himalayan. Enjoy,
Sandy I recommend the NC500 as a warm up.
Bought one myself 3 months ago for, pretty much the same reasons you bought 'Chug' for. Planning to do a solo European trip ( France, Spain, Portugal ) next year for about a month or so. Like you, I have not done any ferry bookings/crossings, border crossings etc, as yet, but am, apprehensively, looking forward to the challenge. I don't think riding a motorcycle on the right will be much of a problem. I've driven a car in Europe a few times - although not for several years. I don't think riding a bike will be a problem. I'm planning on using hotels and camping. I'm, currently looking at small camping equipment and SatNavs that can be used offline so I don't get any huge data bills when I get home.
Hi Geoff,
Good luck with your planned trip next year. I think it'll be hard to beat the Himalayan regarding economy and enjoyment. I'm getting 80mpg which makes these longer journeys possible. I don't mind taking it steady. It's about the journey and not so much the destination
You should have a word with our friend Bill. He loves motorbikes & I think secretly he loves the idea of touring. Now he’s retired he might come along with you sometime. 😉 beautiful looking & sounding bike Sandy. It will serve you well😎
EnglishAndy My motorcycling days are well gone Andy. Prefer my ebike now.
Great looking bike Sandy, i had no idea Royal Enfield were still going, best wishes Terry.
Nearly a million per year strong Sir
It's made to just plod along on and off road no stress excellent bike after it's problems were sorted out . Well done sir you bought a excellent plodder. I am selling my 2003 f650gs and buying one myself . Ride safe
Hi Stephen thats exactly what they do, they plod along quite nicely and I'm quite pleased with the fuel consumption. Looks like plus 200 miles easily on a tank of fuel.
Nice Sandy! A proper fires-once-every-lamppost machine! Many happy times to come on that..
Chug is definitely a boys name.
LOL. I can't find any sign of tackle though:)
'Single cylinder', 'long stroke', I could go on.. lol
i love how he only just got the motorbike from the store and by the end of the first ride the "the good old chug machine" got a name and a gender ,lol cute.
Great bike, great video 👍
Congrats on your new bike!!!
Wish you a lot of happy kilometers driving it!!
Regards from Mexico from a future owner of an Himalayan 🤞
My mate bought a Royal back in the 90's, looked like the dog's doo-daa's ran like a bag of spanners so I really do hope they've improved. Good luck on it Sandy, I hope it brings many miles of joy to you....slightly safer than the bed sheet on strings ;)
LOL. I think Royal Enfield have improved somewhat in recent years Si. These bikes now completing serious journeys in rough terrain....like Dartmoor:)
@@WiltshireMan Oh god, not Dartmoor! It may not run like a bag of spanners.....but carry a bag just in case ;)
I had a '92 500 bullet from new. kept it for 5 years, did 28,000 miles and sold it for 50% of purchase price. I saw much of Central Scotland from the cab of AA recovery vans.....
Glad to have come across your blog. I think you and chug will be having a great time in one anothers company. If you get abroad you will have no problems. Riding on the wring side soon becomes natural and all europeans love motircyclists. Ride safe.
just subscribed to your channel and have had an Himalayan since March of this year and absolutely love it,but as yet, not christened.Planning for Ypres next March and going abroad is easier than you think and biking is much more appreciated in Europe. Enjoy
thanks for share enjoy your bike and greets from linares Chile
nice bike have fun nice vid Sandy all the best
Fantastic; great looking and spec'ed machine. Thanks for your videos; much appreciated : D
Can't wait for the future adventure bike videos Sandy, great purchase. Keep safe mate
Great nice one Sandy..
Looking forward to your Adventures on Chug 👍 Ride safe ride free 😎
From what you said I think you're really going to enjoy Chug. It's going to satisfy your needs very well, I reckon. Handsome machine too. I shall look forward to following your progress, my friend. Safe roads 👍
I so want one of these. I've owned a few bikes over the years and now in my 60s this seems to suit me just fine. I will be looking for more videos on the bike. Great video!
Hey, congratulations to the new bike. I also have got one since one year now - Chuck is a good name for it. And you dont have to fear the others driving on the "wrong" side of the road, they feel the same fear watching your video :-) it looks strange and dangerous to see how you drive, when you are not used to this perspective. But I drove a few times in England and Cyprus and always made the experience it only takes a few Kilometers (or miles as you say) and then you get used to drive on the "wrong" side. And, last but not least, the good thing is, in Sweden most drivers are really relaxed and fair drivers so it is very easy driving through that beautiful country.
It's a beautiful Bike Sandy, I'm sure you will have many good expeditions for all of us to watch, take care and a Happy New Year my friend.
Thanks Keith and happy new year
Perfect name, Chug. Well done mate. Safe journeys.
Hi, Congratulations on your new bike. I also wish you well on your future adventures with it. I too want to buy one of them. Just recovering, trying to get better from a concussion from a hit and run accident a year ago. Doctors hope I may be better by end of 2020 or early 2021. Not able to work or do much. Want to go on an adventure across my beautiful country of Canada. Once better do the things I always wanted to do. Buy a Royal Enfield Himalayan and live. So I wish you well on your adventures to come. Ride safe and Enjoy! Cheers from Canada!
Hi John,
Best wishes for a full recovery. I can sympathise with you some what as I have had neurosurgery to remove a type of brain tumour called acoustic neuroma. It has left me with a few slight problems but the recovery was long and slow but the main thing is I am back out doing stuff again.
The Himalayan is a great bike. It's not going to rip along the highway but will get you to your destination in comfort and quite cheaply too. Fuel economy for me is an important thing.
Sandy
@@WiltshireMan Different John here, and I hope John H doesn't mind me dropping in on this thread. I had my acoustic neuroma surgery about 3 1/2 years ago. They said I'd probably keep what hearing I had left in that ear, but unfrotunately they were wrong. I cry like a baby when I eat. I tell my wife it's because I love her food so much:-) Another "benefit" is that when it's noisy around the house and I want to get some sleep, I bury my good ear in the pillow. Really sucks not knowing where sound is coming from though, and of course trying to have a conversation with someone in the presence of any noise is very difficult, but you know all of this. I'm inspired by your channel and what you do, and you've put one of my fears to rest. Before surgery I got my motorcycle license and have been wondering if I'd be able to ride. I see you can do it so I guess I can too. I was worried about balance. I did get on a bicycle and that was fine so I'm thinking I'll be able to ride a motorcycle:-) I hope you go on some long trips. Being here in the colonies (New York) I've driven on the wrong side of the road in Scotland and Bermuda. You really do adjust quickly, and the only deadly mistakes I made was while walking. I kept looking the wrong way when crossing the street. Driving wasn't and issue though.
Have one, give it time and when it's run in it will be transformed. It loves to cruise at an indicated 65 and is uncannily smooth at that speed for a single.
One of best advantage is it's suitable for off-road and as well as on road biking. And it's lighter as well.
Good choice on the Himalayan I have a 2018 over here in the USA and got 4000 th miles on it and love ever mile I put on it have fun ride safe.
Man, just go! Don't think too much about it. YOU CAN DO IT!
LOL Thanks Tim. I shall just get on the bike and go. Just waiting now for the spring:)
Fantastic bike! a practical bike for a practical man. I am sure you and Chug will have many adventures together. You will be fine getting on ferries and the like. Done a few crossings on a bike over the years, great fun.
I'm looking forward to it already
Great little vid Sandy. I love those royal Enfields. Take care and enjoy. Ian wolves
I have a Himalayan just like Chug, but mine has no name (yet). I love it. Great fun. I wish you many happy miles on yours.
Thanks John and all the best for your journeys on your Himalayan also
Hey Sandy, that's a cracking bike ! It sounds great, like a real British bike should, so different to the Japanese can of beans sound. My first bike was a BSA Bantam that sounded similar to yours, but the Royal Enfield is a much , much better bike. You mentioned your fears, so let me tll you about my experiences. When I was living in Mexico I had to drive on the right and I found the best thing to do, as a reminder, was to put a laminated sheet ( 4 x 6 ) on my steering wheel saying DRIVE ON THE RIGHT. It worked really well until I got into the habit and didn't have to bother. It comes naturally and when everyone else is doing it, it's easy. Just take care on quiet roads first thing when you set off. The ferries or tunnel are easy to negotiate. If it's a ferry, you can strap your bike to the wall or to floor fittings so it's very secure. The tunnel is as smooth as anything, so no problem. With a decent waterproof satnav you can't go wrong with direction finding. If Brexit goes through, there will be some complication with health insurance, so keep your ear to the ground over that. You might need separate insurance anyway, I don't know. Anyway, I am rather envious of this fantastic bike !! All the best, Pete
Thanks Pete, Someone else mentioned they put a note where they could see it to remind them to ride on the right:) I might Chug up to the lakes districts just for fun soon. At 90mpg I can afford to now!
@@WiltshireManYou will be very welcome at any time and however you get here, my friend. We have snow on the tops right now, too !
I think I'll leave the bike in the Garage when there's snow and ice about. We had a wet slushy fall of snow down here in Wiltshire too Pete. I've never known it this early before!
Congrats with the new machine. If you are in Belgium on your tour, pay us a visit. ON6NW is on QRZ. 73s
Ah Walter. I think we have had a qso i recognise your call sign. Maybe one day I will be over in Europe. I will certainly look you up 73 Sandy g0vqw
Good luck with your new bike, Iv'e had a 650 Interceptor for about 3 months now & I love it.