When In Doubt, Gas It Out... Green Laning with Shakedown in Wales on the Hondas

Dick and Shakedown sneek out for a cheeky dawn ride on the lanes on the first clear day in Wales in weeks. Shakedown rides Dick's Honda CT125 while Dick rides his Honda CRF 250 L in North Wales.
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Engine Type
Air-cooled single-cylinder
Displacement
124 cc
Bore & Stroke
50.0 mm x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Valve Train
SOHC; two valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery
PGM-FI
Transmission
Four-speed semi-automatic
Final Drive
#428 Chain; 14T/38T
Front Suspension
27 mm telescopic fork; 99 mm (3.9 in) travel
Rear Suspension
Twin shock; 86 mm (3.4 in) travel
Tires
Front: 80/90-17
Rear: 80/90-17
Brakes
Front: Single 220 mm disc
Rear: Single 190 mm disc
ABS
Front wheel ABS
Seat Height
800 mm (31.5 in.)
Wheelbase
1260 mm (49.6 in.)
Curb Weight
116kg (256 lb.)
Fuel Capacity
5.3 litres (1.1 liter reserve)
Colour
Armoured Silver
Dick used import firm Seven Seas Motors to arrange and execute the import of his new bike.
www.sevenseasmotors.com/
Music:
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[@daveh9003]

Dick, your channel has gone all niche these days. I like it, I like it a lot! Less views but more satisfying(?)
Had hoped to see more of the Indian Scout post breakdown. Still have it? Mighty fine content tho' dude! 👍

[@DickWhistles]

Thanks Dave. RUclips has become white noise for motorcycling channels. Thought I’d step out of the static and say my own piece. Yes, much more satisfying. I’m glad you approve. Fannie does still have the Indian. I find we don’t film when we both go out riding. I’ve acquired a cruiser and we go out for lazy days together. Private time I suppose. I’ll rig the cameras next time though for an update.

[@daveh9003]

​@@DickWhistles White noise indeed. The big channels are (in my opinion) so 'same old same old' and are clearly doing it for money &/or ego. I always thought your channel was unique, real & had a 'je ne sais quoi' even when you were doing regular London bound bike reviews. Private time makes sense, it must get somewhat tedious to feel like you are obliged to keep up output, not to mention chore like. Hoped Fannie still had the Scout. I liked her content & especially around selecting & buying her cruiser. Just hope it's been reliable after a somewhat shakey start w/ that fan issue. Marvellous channel, Dick. ✅ 🏆

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Handy rack on the CT125. Nick

[@DickWhistles]

Except when you have to slide back and the grab rail pings your coccyx.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@DickWhistles Painful.

[@daveh9003]

Errrm, pardon me once more, but what is that 'R&G' button type dealy on your left handle bar, is it an ejector seat a la 007.......?

[@DickWhistles]

Heated grips. Grips that conspired with my heated gear to electro-shock me on my last trial.

[@daveh9003]

@@DickWhistles Marvellous, donch just love technology when it (often) conspires against ye. Shocking. 😂

[@EpohDerf]

Yo Dick! I haven't been out on the DRZ much as the weather is utterly foul here. Places that never flood are under water and I've already drowned the bike once!
I've a question regarding faster on-road machines. What experience have you of them? I am missing having something brisk...

[@DickWhistles]

How fast are you looking? I am that one known for my speed. I have quite a few road bikes, but they are not particularly fast. I have a penchant for sport tourers. The Yamaha Tracer 7 is a fantastic bike. Versatile, inexpensive, customisable. What kind of riding do you propose you’ll do? A blast through the mountains on a Sunday morning or longer touring?