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A Year On! How a Love Affair With the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Began
Wednesday 2nd October 24 and Paul, Paul and me are out for a ride on our trio of Royal Enfield (Rebel Series) Hunter 350's! Almost a year ago to the day we did a ride out to Hanley Swan Duck Pond. On that occasion, Paul P (PP) was on his Classic Honda 400 Four and I was on Pocket Rocket whish I had only for a few weeks at the time. Who knows what was in the air that night as the ducks glided serenely across the pond serenading us with their harmonious quacking as PP became entranced by the vision of Pocket Rocket in all its splendour at the waters edge!
We knew at the time that we had witnessed the burgeoning of a romance between man and machine as the journey to PP owning his very own Rebel Red Hunter had begun!
So a year on here we are back where it all began and we're pleased to report that the happy couple are very much in love!
what3words location information included in the video for reference. Link to website: www.what3words.com
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Epic Ride on my Royal Enfield Guerrilla to Gilks' Garage Cafe with the Hunter Boys!
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It's been a while since we've done a Saturday morning ride out so this was an opportunity not to be missed for Gus the Royal Enfield Guerrilla and me to to join the two Pauls and their Hunters for a ride out over to Warwickshire in search of Gilks' Garage Cafe for breakfast. This is the first video I have recorded on the Osmo Action 5 camera, so any observations on the quality of the footage wo...
Taking my Royal Enfield Scram on a wild Welsh Lakes and Mountains Adventure!
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Wednesday 28th May 24 and a continuation of the days ride sees Stan the Royal Enfield Scram 411 and I retrace our tyre tracks and make the journey back to Dolgellau via Arthog and Cregennan Lake. The ride takes us heading back through the amazing forest landscape of Arthog as we ascend through this beautiful landscape towards Cregennan Lake, stopping off briefly on the ascent to look at the vie...
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 - Plugging the Holes!
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A very quick and cheap mod to plug the holes in the frame mounting and handrail mounting screw holes using blanking plugs available from B&Q in the UK. Pack of 4 blanking plugs 18/19mm for the grab rails - £1.41 Pack of 4 blanking plugs for the frame (engine mounting) - 1.77 #royalenfieldguerrilla450 #royalenfieldguerrilla #motorcyclemods
Guerrilla 450 FIRST Service - Extra Revs Unleashed!
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Taking it easy for the first 311 miles, Gus the Royal Enfield Guerrilla goes for its first service at QB motorcycles in Quarry Bank on a damp Friday Morning. Things improved mid afternoon and the sun was shining when I picked the bike up! Of course this meant taking the long way home and a chance to play the extra revs available. I head for Clent as the route home and have a little bit of a bla...
Royal Enfield Guerrilla Ride to Ludlow & Joe’s Dodgy Cake Stand!
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Join us on relaxing evening ride to the picturesque town of Ludlow! In this video, I take my trusty Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 out to add some more pre-service miles. Accompanied by the boyos; Paul, Paul, and Joe, we embark on a scenic journey accompanied by by our usual off the cuff banter. Finding a suitable spot under a tree by the river, Paul presents Joe with the bespoke, personalised cak...
SOAKED! Unplanned Test of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 in the WET?
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Based on the weather forecast being sunny, two Paul's and myself on the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 met up for a ride out after work. Our plan was to re-visit the spot we found by the river at Eckington, but this wasn't be be as we managed to find a rogue rain and hail laden cloud that was determined to give us a thorough soaking. Soaked to the skin we took refuge in a bus shelter at Beckford. ...
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 - How to Fit an Optimate Charge Lead
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A video that some folks may find useful showing how to connect an Optimate charge lead to the battery terminals on a Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 #royalenfieldguerrilla #royalenfieldguerrilla450 #guerrilla450 #royalenfieldmotorcycles #motorcyclelife #motovlog #motovlogger #howto All of the channel content is free and it would be great if you could consider subscribing. Please click the link belo...
Atmospheric Ride - Cregennan & Arthog on the Royal Enfield Scram
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Wednesday 29th May 2024, and the first of two videos of Stan the Royal Enfield Scram 411 and me riding south west from Dolgellau in the shadow of Cadair Idris. The ride takes us past Llyn Cregennen and down to Arthog through some of the most incredible landscape and awe inspiring views down to the Mawddach Estuary. With mist blanketing the hills and mountains and rain in the air, the ride had a...
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Ride out to celebrate my 60th Birthday!
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And just like that I've hit the Big 60! So what better way to spend some of this milestone birthday than to take the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 out for a ride and clock up some more run in miles. With some sunny weather, and encouragement from the wife I headed out for a couple of hours in the general direction of Tenbury and Clee Hill. During this second ride out on the Guerrilla ,I found mys...
Sublime Wales - Aberllefenni & Corris on the Royal Enfield Scram
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Third video in the days ride and we continue our off the beaten track ride through Aberllefenni to Corris in Gwynedd Wales on my Royal Enfield Scram 411. This ride took place on Saturday 25th May 2024. what3words location information included in the video for reference. Link to website: www.what3words.com #royalenfieldscram #royalenfieldscram411 #royalenfieldhimalayanscram #royalenfieldmotorcyc...
I Bought a Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 - First Ride and it's Awesome!
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In the previous video you came along with me to drop of my Royal Enfield Scram 411 with the dealers in part exchange for a new bike. In this video you get to discover what Stan the Scrams replacement is and yes it's the fantastic Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. In this video I show you around the bike and take you along on my first ride on the Royal Enfield Guerrilla as I discover for myself what ...
Fond Farewell to my Royal Enfield Scram - What Will Take its Place?
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In search of Wales hidden wonders - Aberangell & Aberllefenni - Royal Enfield Scram
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In search of Wales hidden wonders - Aberangell & Aberllefenni - Royal Enfield Scram
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Wales - Exploring a Laid Back Lane to Llanbrynmair on the Royal Enfield Scram
Wales - Exploring Snowdonia's Highways and Byways on the Royal Enfield Scram
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Ride to a Windy Long Mynd for a Picnic | Royal Enfield Hunter 350
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Two Royal Enfield Hunter's & a Classic Honda go on a Picnic

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @michaellilley6725
    @michaellilley6725 19 годин тому

    Another fun evening ride out although this one was a bit special as it rekindled a lovely affair which started this time last year. Great banter between you all as usual but yet again the eating of the biker scran was censored 🙈🙊

  • @robertcheatle2685
    @robertcheatle2685 День тому

    Have you tried riding with Polaroid Sunglasses? I am wondering if the LED Instrument Dial goes black? Thank you.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 18 годин тому

      Hi Robert, I’m afraid I haven’t. There are two settings on the TFT screen, if it is set to dark mode it’s maintained, however it it is set to light mode it darkens as the ambient light decreases.

    • @robertcheatle2685
      @robertcheatle2685 17 годин тому

      @@MerciaMoto There seems to be two types of screen available, one that has colour & one that is black & white. From the videos the black & white one seems to be harder to see at angles. Normally, as this works by altering polarity, Polaroid lenses tend to end up only seeing a black screen. Anyway, I guess I will need try this out at a dealer. Thanks.

  • @robertcheatle2685
    @robertcheatle2685 День тому

    How are you communicating with each other?

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 21 годину тому

      Hi Robert, we all have Cardo Packtalk edge intercoms. 👍🏻

    • @robertcheatle2685
      @robertcheatle2685 21 годину тому

      @@MerciaMoto They sounded fantastic. A far cry from the primitive intercoms available when I was a young man. Thanks for the feedback.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 20 годин тому

      @@robertcheatle2685 thanks Robert, that's great to hear, they are great intercoms, the challenge was capturing the audio onto the video, 😃👍

    • @robertcheatle2685
      @robertcheatle2685 19 годин тому

      @@MerciaMoto Well you did it very well. It is the first time I have heard this type of 'Group Podcast'. It made for an interesting lads day out experience.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 17 годин тому

      @@robertcheatle2685 thank you, it's feedback like this that makes doing the videos worthwhile, cheers 👍

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 День тому

    Was this really a year ago 😮

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      @@Lanes-Explorer5733 it was a year ago when the love affair began Peter. Here’s a link to the video 😂 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 - Ride To Hanley Swan Duck Pond ua-cam.com/video/6iDMZeUYuiw/v-deo.html

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 День тому

      @@MerciaMoto But where's that time gone 😳. Just doesn't seem possible

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      @@Lanes-Explorer5733 I know Peter and we’ve done so much this year too.

  • @davidholden2658
    @davidholden2658 День тому

    I had one of these for the day a couple of weeks ago while my Interceptor was being serviced and I absolutely loved it. I'm seriously considering getting one instead of the Interceptor. Also, I always enjoy seeing a video of someone riding around my local area.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Morning David, they are marvellous aren’t they? 😀 Having previously owned an Interceptor, I think that based on the power to weigh ratio there’s very little to set the two bikes apart from a power and performance point of view. The lightness of the Guerrilla makes it so agile too. 😀 If you see us when we’re out and about in your area come and say hello or give us a wave 👍🏻😀

    • @davidholden2658
      @davidholden2658 День тому

      @@MerciaMoto Yes, the performance is very similar but the Guerrilla felt more punchy off the line. It's definitely a fun bike, very tempting!

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      @@davidholden2658 ‘Lead us not into temptation, and deliver us to the Royal Enfield dealership!’ 😂 God wants you do have a Guerrilla mate! 😀👍🏻

  • @malcolmtaylor3231
    @malcolmtaylor3231 День тому

    Hi Dave, thanks for another enjoyable video, you 3 have some great banter, look forward to the next trip out 👍

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Thanks Malcolm, chuffed to hear you enjoyed the video and made you laugh! 😆 you’re not gonna believe what’s in store for next weeks video! 😂👍🏻

    • @malcolmtaylor3231
      @malcolmtaylor3231 День тому

      I liked the Eifel joke 😃

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      @@malcolmtaylor3231 😂😂

  • @tedcase9175
    @tedcase9175 День тому

    Well you guys and a “huddle” of hunters searching for bygone love, that was fantastic made me laugh, great sound from three hunters a hunting on the carriage ways of Blighty, great times, keep em coming take care you three intrepid huntsmen North west biker dude Ted

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 День тому

      Ah yes Ted, a 'huddle' of Hunters. Perfect 🤣

    • @tedcase9175
      @tedcase9175 День тому

      @Lanes-Explorer5733 hi Peter how's things hope alls good been mixed weather recently been out on Harvey the hunter a bit and on Billy the bullet, he has had a bit of surgery as got an oil leak but almost rebuilt back to firmer glory, nothing too serious though, hope your well, will catch up soon Ted

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Hiya Ted 😀 a ‘Huddle of Hunters’ I like it! 😀 great to hear it made you laugh, that’s what these short evening rides out are all about, an opportunity to take the Mick out of each other 😀 The sound of the Hunters is glorious isn’t it? Cheers 👍🏻😀

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      I like it 😀

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 День тому

    Great fun to watch! Are the Malvern Hills the Cotswolds of the west? Keep it a secret if they are🤗

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Hiya Simon, great to hear you enjoyed 😀 The Cotswolds of the West 🤔 could well be, mums the word! 🤫😀

  • @Kevb69
    @Kevb69 День тому

    Thanks Dave great to see you three out on great bikes with top chuckles

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Thanks Kev, great to hear you enjoyed 😀👍🏻

  • @billywhittaker5222
    @billywhittaker5222 День тому

    Looks like a good ride out Dave 👍🏍️😎 Sad to see Skellerns Kawasaki that you passed has now closed down along with Ducati Worcester! On top of MC Mart Kidderminster and Streetbike recently, hard times for dealers 😕

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Thanks Billy glad you enjoyed the video 😀 Awful what’s happened to Completely Motorcycles and our beloved Skellerns. Our friend Gary works there and we’re keeping everything crossed that something positive might come of it. We’re waiting on a further update. It really hits home when a friend is affected by what’s happened. It’s definitely not a good time to be a bike dealer ☹️

  • @FelliniMotorcycle
    @FelliniMotorcycle День тому

    A perfect ride out, Dave. Brilliant video.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Thank you Tim, great to hear you enjoyed 👍🏻😀

  • @paulholmes1682
    @paulholmes1682 День тому

    A very comical episode, thanks Dave🤣 Do you think there is a word for a group of Hunters? Maybe a herd or hoard, maybe a gaggle🤔

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 День тому

      Perhaps a pack, Paul 🤔

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Good Morning Paul, our friend of the channel Ted has come up with a ‘Huddle of Hunters’ I like it! However if our penchant for finding water themed places to ride out to continues, a gaggle of Hunters might be apt! 😂👍🏻 cheers

    • @paulholmes1682
      @paulholmes1682 День тому

      @@MerciaMoto Good thinking Ted, a "Huddle of Hunters", I like it👍

  • @michaelgilbert3311
    @michaelgilbert3311 День тому

    Enjoyed the ride out with you guys , Albeit you can get arrested flashing in public, Question to you all, 16t upgrade on Hunter, Good or bad, ? BFN Mike Sunny Wales,

    • @michaelgilbert3311
      @michaelgilbert3311 День тому

      16 t. sprocket

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Hiya Mick, if you think flashing in public could get us into trouble, just wait until you see what next weeks video has in stall! 😂 its a big yes from Paul and re the 16T sprocket upgrade 😀👍🏻

  • @richardeyers322
    @richardeyers322 День тому

    very good nice to see 3 different colour hunters together,still havent seen a red or blue one yet,say a black/silver one this morning.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Hiya Richard, yeah we’ve managed to complete the set of the 3 Rebel series Hunters 😀 I imagine some new colours might be appearing soon, they really are exceptional value bikes and the fuel economy is exceptional. Cheers for watching and leaving a comment 😀👍🏻

  • @royball3932
    @royball3932 2 дні тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed that Dave. You boys always leave me with a smile.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Good morning Roy, love hearing our nonsense has made you smile. 😀 thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏻😀

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 2 дні тому

    Just BRILLIANT. Many thanks Dave, Paul H, Paul P 👍👍👍

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 2 дні тому

      @@Lanes-Explorer5733 thanks Peter, hope it made you laugh 😆

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 2 дні тому

      @@MerciaMoto it was just wonderful, Dave. The hearts and flowers section you created was perfect. Loved it. Great to see the Malvern Hills once more too. The Hunters looked and sounded stunning together.

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 2 дні тому

    ❤❤❤😊

  • @funkygrib1
    @funkygrib1 3 дні тому

    are we getting a 1k mile owners review ? want to know how it is going, is it still a holiday romance or is "she the one" 🥰Personally, I would like some comparisons with the Scram as it is a direct replacement.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😀 I shall definitely look to do a 1k mile review when I get there. It’ll I’ve thought about how it compares to the Scram, but they really are chalk and cheese. It’s very much a bike in its own vein I feel, I actually think it’s more akin to the Interceptor in terms of power and performance in terms of power to weight ratio. For me, it ticks so many boxes, and will definitely be a keeper for me, but I do say that about every bike I’ve owned! 😀 cheers 👍🏻😀

    • @funkygrib1
      @funkygrib1 17 годин тому

      @@MerciaMoto You were very passionate about the Scram, you quoted feelings not spread sheets. I feel very young and back to my routes on the scram, its all about feeling. When I chose it I looked at a Goldstar, A SV650 and a SRX700 (4 stroke LC) as they were all discounted very well, but my gut said old school.

  • @stevewilson8752
    @stevewilson8752 4 дні тому

    G'day from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺 🍹 Im still deciding between the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 & Kawasaki Eliminator 450 🤔🤔 Both bikes have their good things ! i like the classic look but with modern technology ☺️ ive checked all specifications on both bikes & technology & been looking at at least 8 different reviews & im still undecided 🙈 What is your opinion ? i respect your view as you have much more experience than myself , Steve from Australia(ps: i do like the slipper clutch on the Kawasaki 450 🕺👍☺️

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      G’day Steve, thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏻 I’ve no experience of the Kawasaki Eliminator so can’t really pass an opinion on it. In terms of Royal Enfield bikes and the Guerrilla In particular, they offer exceptional value for money and their range just keeps getting better all the time. I’m of the view that the dominance of the Japanese brands is in decline due to the value for money offered by the likes of RE and even the Chinese manufactured brands like Benelli. 🤔 this is my 4th Royal Enfield of owned and in all honesty, I have absolutely no complaints! Hope this helps to answer your question? Cheers 😀👍🏻

    • @stevewilson8752
      @stevewilson8752 День тому

      @MerciaMoto Yes mate what you say helps ☺️👍 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹

  • @williamstirling8794
    @williamstirling8794 4 дні тому

    maybe its the relays full of grease that was the fault on other re bikes need degreased

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto День тому

      Good morning William, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 😀 I hear a lot of perspectives regarding the dielectric grease causing problems and as an electrical engineer, for me this is not an issue. The quality of the relays is the most probable cause of problems that folks have had. The moisture ingress and corrosion that would occur due to the absence of dielectric grease would be more of a concern. Fortunately the problem seems to have resolved and should it return I will be delving into the potential causes. Really appreciate you watching an leaving a suggestion, always good to receive ideas and feedback. Cheers 👍🏻😀

  • @kwood1112
    @kwood1112 5 днів тому

    Great video, thanks for posting this 👍 I ordered a rev counter for my Shotgun 650, and the instructions are pretty sparse, I think they assume previous experience. Very well done - easy to understand, saved me a LOT of headache, I'm sure.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 5 днів тому

      @@kwood1112 you’re very welcome and thank you for watching and leaving a comment 🙏🏼 it’s great to hear that you found it useful. If you’ve got any queries drop me a message and I’ll do my best to assist 👍🏻😀

  • @andywebb6640
    @andywebb6640 7 днів тому

    Thought I recognised you three, that was my Bullet parked there when you rode in!

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 7 днів тому

      @@andywebb6640 wow Andy, what a small world 😀 was Paul chatting to you? We’ll have to have a proper chin wag next time our paths cross 😀👍🏻

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 7 днів тому

    Now this is interesting Dave because you seem to have left the heat resistant material gasket on the exhaust pipe. My hitchcocks unit needed to have that removed to fit the silencer. The baffle unit I've sprayed matt black and I much prefer it fitted. With it in place the sound is actually quieter and more pleasant than the standard silencer I think. But I don't wear earplugs! 😂

  • @greywolf9292
    @greywolf9292 8 днів тому

    A great ride out though I'm surprised at you not attempting that big puddle 😕😂 It's a pity you couldn't show us breakfast, can't beat a bit of biker scran 🍵🍳🌭🍔🍞

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 6 днів тому

      Hello Mick, apologies for delayed response. Going forward as a minimum I’ll include a picture of any breakfasts we have 😀 I’m wary of big puddles without my water wings! 😂👍🏻

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 8 днів тому

    Nice you were able to keep up with the Hunters 😂

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Haha, I was a rose between two Hunter thorns on this occasion Peter 😂👍🏻

  • @michaelgilbert3311
    @michaelgilbert3311 8 днів тому

    Enjoyed the midweek ride out Dave, Not sure what was seen in the sky? was it sun, albeit havent seen that for a while in Wales. Days are getting shorter/colder but hoping that brings dry roads?. Ride safe, Bfn Mike

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Thanks Mike, the Sun has certainly been a rare commodity over the last few weeks and months hasn’t it? Just back from a ride out and the nights are drawing in quickly now. Great to hear you enjoyed the video and thanks a million for commenting 👍🏻

  • @billywhittaker5222
    @billywhittaker5222 9 днів тому

    Another great ride out! 👍🏍️😎 Would have been nice to at least get a glimpse of the destination though?! Was the cafe any good? Worth a visit?

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Hi Billy thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏻 the cafe was pretty full hence no footage inside. It is auto themed even down to the salt and pepper pots being oil drum themed. We each had a full English which was delicious and good value for money around a tenner each as i recall. The breakfast was top quality food, including fresh fried tomatoes and mushrooms with granary bread toast. It’s was very busy which would be expected based on the quality and price. I’d thoroughly recommend a visit and will definitely be retiring myself. 😀👍🏻 Definitely the place to go for petrol heads 👌🏻

    • @billywhittaker5222
      @billywhittaker5222 8 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto thank you so much for your reply Dave 👍 that's great, sounds well worth a visit! The ford by Coughton Court certainly looked high, used to be a good picnic area next to that. Forgot how nice the road through Samborne was! Been years since I visited the Green Dragon, thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @FelliniMotorcycle
    @FelliniMotorcycle 9 днів тому

    Terrific ride out, Dave, water detours and all! Beautiful English sunshine (while it's lasts😂). Garage Cafe looks perfect.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Thanks Tim, it was a fun ride, the sun being low in the sky was a challenge. We rode through Stratford on Avon which I cut because this historic and iconic down has been ruined by over development. The way it’s character has changed over the last 20 years is heartbreaking, the bard of Avon must be turning in his grave ☹️Apart from that it was a great ride and the cafe was a great find by Paul. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 😀👍🏻

    • @greywolf9292
      @greywolf9292 8 днів тому

      @FelliniMotorcycle, It's not English sunshine it's on holiday from Scotland, just like all the rain you've had recently which preceded the sun. It's been unusually dry and sunny up here whilst you've had our usual downpours, not so much global warming more like the world's turned on its head 🙃😂

    • @FelliniMotorcycle
      @FelliniMotorcycle 8 днів тому

      @@greywolf9292 A beautiful day in England is beautiful indeed. Here in northern Virginia, we did get some rain from the latest storm, but it's very nice today🌞

    • @FelliniMotorcycle
      @FelliniMotorcycle 8 днів тому

      @@greywolf9292 Scotland looks lovely, rain or shine!

  • @paulholmes1682
    @paulholmes1682 9 днів тому

    New camera footage looks and sounds great👍 Your group ride outs remind me of the old Thin Lizzy song "The Boys Are Back In Town". After years of wearing Arai helmets I changed to one with a drop down sun visor. Fantastic in low sun and I wouldn't ride without one now. Wise move to not attempt the Ford crossing, that looked like a job for a Land Rover!

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Thanks Paul, great to hear the video quality is up to snuff. 😀 “The Boys are back in Town” now that’s a compliment thanks for that! I’d see us more as “the geriatric’s are back in the care home!” 😂😂😂 There was no way I was attempting that ford without my armbands! Cheers mate 👍🏻😀

    • @paulholmes1682
      @paulholmes1682 8 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto Sounds like a business opportunity, Royal Enfield branded armbands. Get in there quick before Hitchcock's sell 'em🤣

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides 9 днів тому

    Nice chance to put some more running in miles on the G bike. Good old Mrs Dave. Thanks Mrs Dave ! Happy birthday Dave ( belatedly ). Watching you riding Gus is definitely pushing me in a certain direction, one which I am not sure I need to be going in ! The Guerrilla would be a lot of fun on our mountain roads, any time I felt like going for a spirited blast to get the heart pumping and blow the cobwebs away. I enjoyed the sounds the Guerrilla made ( except when it was lugging ) on my recent test ride. I've always been a sucker for a gear driven cam whistle 🥰 There is a lot to like about this bike and the price is very keen indeed. Here's hoping that I can get my ducks in a row and then there will be a decision to be made ! I always have to wash my new bikes as soon as I get them home !!! It's usually the first thing I do before fitting a battery charger lead. They are usually covered in oil and grease from the PDI and filling up with oil. Spain is a bit different to the UK. No need to clean and polish a bike pre-delivery here 😂 I usually also find some plastic and often straw from the packing crate lurking in some orifice or another 🤷‍♂, so always good to hoik that out too. Ruby enjoyed chasing that squirrel with you, by the way. Cheers Dave, most enjoyable and inspirational, just maybe not in a good way 😉 Garry & Ruby

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      😀 thanks Garry and Ruby 😀 I’m a lucky chap to have such an understanding and encouraging wife aren’t I? I’m sure it had nothing to do with me plying her with a hearty Full English birthday breakfast 🤭 like you, I can’t bear a lugging engine fortunately the risk of this occurring on Gus are over now he’s had his first service. I’m delighted to hear that I am leading you into temptation and delivering you to the evil of adding another bike to your stable! 😂😂 it will make you happy and you want to be happy don’t you? 😀😀 I’m a devil aren’t I? 🤭

    • @economicalrides
      @economicalrides 8 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto You are a very naughty boy Dave ! 😂👍

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides 9 днів тому

    Well, at least it looks like the battery and the terminals are accessible on the Guerrilla. Looks a fair bit easier than the Himalayan 411 and the Meteor. This is the first job I do with any bike, so good to see that it should be straightforward ! Cheers Dave, Garry

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      It certainly is an easy install on the Guerrilla compared to the Hunter and the Scram. Yep gotta get those charge leads on straight away. 😀👍🏻

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 9 днів тому

    Hurrah it's Thursday breakfast and a great ride out 🤗 Loved the Sooty/Sweep joke. Could smile all day over that 😊

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Thank you Peter, he does come out with some crackers doesn’t he? 😂

  • @FelliniMotorcycle
    @FelliniMotorcycle 9 днів тому

    Wow. Magnificent, Dave.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Thanks Tim, the Llyn Peninsula was stunning, definitely going back to explore more of the area next year 👍🏻😀

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides 11 днів тому

    I waited to watch this until after I had finished my own video, because I like to make sure that my thoughts are always untainted by the opinions of others. The bike I rode was the exact same spec as yours and you do get a mention in my video ( for your brave colour choice ) ! I can confirm that if you give it a handful in first gear and rev it to the red line, the front end does get quite light. Don't ask me how I know this 😇 It will be difficult to keep it under 4k rpm during the running in phase, in my opinion. This engine does lug quite readily, probably particularly so when new, so to keep it below 4k rpm all of the time will require a lot of downshifting I would imagine. Certainly that's how it felt on my test ride. It felt like I was often between gears when trying to keep the revs at the lower end. The gearbox is a delight ( as it was on the Himalayan 450 ) and the engine very much does want to rev. I didn't get the hang of keeping it in the power band during my short test ride but on a twisty road you will probably want to be snicking it between third and second gears for maximum grin factor. On a faster more flowing road you can let the revs drop and it will pick up a higher gear nicely enough to keep a good flow going. I felt that the seat was comfortable and the ergonomics were good, although the pegs are a tad higher than I would like, the knee angle was a bit acute. The demo bike I rode also had the best brakes of any Royal Enfield I have ever tried. The front brake was a genuine two finger job, which is just what you want when you are going for a sportier ride. Overall, this is a fun bike. So light and quick steering. Great value considering it comes with the Showa suspension and navigation dash ! Way less vibrations than I experienced on the Himalayan, mainly just through the pegs, almost zero vibes through the bars, so a clear improvement there. I am seriously intrigued by the Guerrilla and am genuinely considering getting one. Congratulations Dave, I'm sure the bike will be a whole different animal once you get the running in done. But it's still a lovely thing to have even when keeping it below 4k rpm. Excited for you ! Garry & Ruby

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 9 днів тому

      Thank you Garry and Ruby, this is a great assessment you've done here. You have exactly described my own experience of the Guerrilla, it's a bike that is just begging take you for a spirited ride. I struggled to prevent it form lugging with needing to keep it below 4k revs. As soon as i had the first service done and I was able to use those extra rev's all the lugging issues fell away and as you now know the bike is just a bundle of fun, I absolutely love it. With me being short in the leg department I don't have any issues with foot peg height but can see how it could be a tad uncomfortable for the non vertically challenged. I could very easily go for very long rides on the bike. I think a Guerrilla would make the perfect accompaniment to Norman and Buddy and had it been possible I would have kept the Scram too, things you have to sacrifice to stay out of the divorce court aye? 🤣🤣 🤣Thanks again for this excellent review! Cheers 🍻

    • @economicalrides
      @economicalrides 9 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto Aw thanks Dave. Good to know that we feel the same way. I can't really get away from what great value it is. It is a lot of fun for the money. No doubt about it. Even if I only kept it for a year, I am unlikely to lose TOO much. I am tempted. Seriously tempted. As soon as I feel comfortable parting with 5k of my hard earned, unless something unexpected happens, I am unlikely to find many better ways of spending it. I'm just waiting for my work situation to become more clear before making any rash decisions ! Cheers to you and the long suffering Mrs Dave 😂 Garry & Ruby

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides 11 днів тому

    Quite sad when the time to say goodbye finally comes Dave. We enjoyed watching you and Stan on the Isle of Skye and in Wales. Stan really was a wonderful bike for you and I really hope that his next owner appreciates him as much as you did. We can hear the sadness in your voice on this one ! I simply can't bear to part with Buddy or Norman just yet, which puts me in a bit of a dilemma. Do I have the time for three bikes ? Probably not, if I am being honest. But I am tempted to not be sensible for once and just go with my gut instinct. You only live once and all that. Problems, problems 🤔 Cheers Dave. Off to watch your "Gorilla" arrival video now ! Love from Spain, Garry & Ruby

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 9 днів тому

      Hello Garry and Ruby, apologies for delayed reply. Yes, it's always sad to see a bike go, I really loved Stan the Scram and as you say, I hope his next owner gets as much pleasure from exploring with him that I did. There a are still a few more videos of our adventures in Wales together still to come. I am very much an impulsive person and often buy bikes just for the hell of it, much to the dismay of my long suffering wife!😀 You only live once is my moto and life's to short to not make an impulsive decision no and again! So my advise is add another bike to that stable, Buddy and Norman will appreciate an addition to the family for sure! 😆👍

    • @economicalrides
      @economicalrides 9 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto I'll take your advice on board Dave. I am starting to lean that way myself but I also need to keep an eye on my work situation and my likely future earnings. If the pieces fall into place and it feels safe to do so, I might just go for that mystery third bike 😜 As long as I die next year, it will almost certainly have been the correct decision 😂 🤔 Thanks Dave, Garry & Ruby

  • @jimdoolan2277
    @jimdoolan2277 11 днів тому

    Thinking about getting one down here in new Zealand was thinking of getting the Himalayan but think the Guerrilla 450 i also ride a suzuki v Strom RE 800 great bike Cheers 👍🏻

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      Thanks For watching and leaving a comment Jim, I would certainly recommend Guerrilla, it really is an awesome bike, I don’t think you’d regret having one. Had a go on my mates V-Strom last year and have to say I was impressed with it. Cheers 👍🏻😀

  • @pedrofontes9780
    @pedrofontes9780 11 днів тому

    Thats what she said

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 8 днів тому

      😂 cheers Pedro 👍🏻

  • @sebastianbolt7886
    @sebastianbolt7886 12 днів тому

    My dream bike, after my 125cc, I'm a new rider, great video 😁

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 12 днів тому

      Thanks Sebastian 🙏🏼 I can’t think of a better bike to move up to from a 125cc. You’re gonna love it l! 😀 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏻😀

  • @jordandkhar5778
    @jordandkhar5778 13 днів тому

    Can you make a video on how to install a jerrycan on the tank of the scram ?

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 12 днів тому

      I Jordan, thanks for watching 🙏🏼 unfortunately I do t have the Scram anymore so unfortunately can’t make the video you’ve requested ☹️ I’m sure there may be other YT channels that may be able to assist. Good Luck 👍🏻

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 13 днів тому

    The replacement silencer doesn't sound so very much louder but It appears to me to be a deeper and cleaner note. Very satisfying 👍

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 12 днів тому

      Thanks Peter, glad the difference seemed to come across in the video. The sound with the Precision End can is just a joy to hear. 👌🏻

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 12 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto I shall find out for myself tomorrow or Wednesday 👍 I'll be able to do a side by side comparison. If I could find a nice quiet road with a lay by to set up a camera that would be great as I've watched Hugh Ferrier do that with his bsa C15 and I rather like it

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 12 днів тому

      @@Lanes-Explorer5733 I can’t wait to hear your first hand impressions, I’m guessing Spitfire is going to be the recipient of the new silencer? 😀

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 12 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto You guess right, Dave 😂

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 10 днів тому

      The new silencer is now on and it is very much as I commented before. Cleaner sound with a pleasing bass content and that lovely 'drawback' sound. I'm looking forward to trying it out on a run.

  • @Madsz_
    @Madsz_ 14 днів тому

    Thank you for these videos of the Guerrilla, it's becoming my dream bike and despite the time it's going to take to arrive at my country, it's lovely to see other bikers riding it.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      You’re very welcome, it’s great to hear you’re enjoying the videos. 😀 The Guerrilla is a marvellous bike and I hope you’re able to get your own soon 🤞🏻😀👍🏻

  • @tartanblackcountrytourist
    @tartanblackcountrytourist 15 днів тому

    Yup Dave. A bit of a tear over that truism . The lives sacrificed to keep our values all given away by successive governments with cheque books instead of bayonets. The so called social gap. But like you say this is a solid GOOD VIBE channel man :)) . Got our blue dot back on the road after a few months lay up getting the suspension and tyres done, I am white greasing the passenger door hinges ready for this road.. I will do one of my little candid phone diary vlogs of the missus swearing " is this the last one? " "Yes my sweet no more gates you can relax now .." hahaah she will stab me .. 🤓💯🤕🤕🎧📽🎬 P.S I appreciate the pillion view :))) . 👌🏻👍🏻 So happy you pointed out why you hit the traffic jam. I never get narked when i see someone getting a Kodak moment done with family or friends. Plus you get a free camera man to grab you and family instead of those horrible distorted phone selfies :))

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      Thanks Dave, great to hear you’ve got the blue dot all sorted and road trip ready 👌🏻 Yeah I’m happy to wait when there’s a marvellous view to be taken in a a snap to be taken. I’ve got a pillions eye view just for you ready for editing it will hopefully appear before Christmas! 😂😂 I’ve got a massive backlog of videos to edit, I won’t be running out of material anytime soon! 😂 cheers mate! 👍🏻😀

    • @tartanblackcountrytourist
      @tartanblackcountrytourist 14 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto yup. Dave.. The Guinness is in the fridge.. I might practice a few pours before settling down to the WAW 💯

  • @anujthakurece
    @anujthakurece 15 днів тому

    Where to buy , any link ???

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 15 днів тому

      @@anujthakurece hello, here you go… tinyurl.com/3e75nvzb tinyurl.com/w6k558jh

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 15 днів тому

    Dave over the years you've had Stan, you have brought back some truly spectacular ride videos together and this one's right up there with the best. When we find a gated road we know we're in for a treat. I look forward to seeing you ride this again through the seasons. Many thanks as always Dave.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      Hello Peter, thank you for the kind words, this really was a magnificent ride, hence me turning around and doing it in the opposite direction. I have a few more videos to come of me and Stan in Wales including our ride up to Llandudno and the Elan Valley ride which will be dedicated to you and Marion. 🙂

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 14 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto thank you Dave. I always look forward to your rides and that Elan Valley one will be full of good memories. Bless you. 🙏

  • @michaelgilbert3311
    @michaelgilbert3311 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the ride out Dave in gods own country . Have you decided what bike you will have in Wales during 2025. Hunter or Guirrilla ? Until the next time, Ride save , Mike Sunny Wales (115 miles today ride out to Newtown , Brilliant

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      Thanks Mick, ah Newtown, my dad was born there 🙂 I think my CCM will be next years Wales bike, the sleepy villages won’t know what’s hit em when that animal of a bike passes through 😂😂 Thanks as always for watching and the great comments 🙏🏼👍🏻

    • @michaelgilbert3311
      @michaelgilbert3311 14 днів тому

      @@MerciaMoto i shall keep my eyes open , whilst looking for a CCM in the Barmouth area during 2025. bfn Mike

    • @ianhughesroyalenfield
      @ianhughesroyalenfield 13 днів тому

      Morning Dave. Really is a shame the weather didn’t behave for you. We both know just how beautiful it is 😉😎😂

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 13 днів тому

      @@ianhughesroyalenfield thanks Ian, I love it up there I’ll be going back there next year on a sunny day for sure 😁👍🏻

  • @MickBoswell
    @MickBoswell 15 днів тому

    I don't know how you find those roads Dave. Stunning views indeed. Enjoyed that.

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 15 днів тому

      Thanks Mick. I use the Beeline App and OS maps. Sometimes they’re not so good but most of the time they exceed expectations, this was one of them hence me doing in both directions. 😀👍🏻

  • @RenatoPinheiro22
    @RenatoPinheiro22 15 днів тому

    Fantastic bike .... I have a RE classic 350cc and that´s my choice of bike for 3 years from now .... Best !!

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, it really is an awesome bike! 😀 👍🏻

  • @FelliniMotorcycle
    @FelliniMotorcycle 16 днів тому

    Five minutes in, and I'm overcome. Wales is magnificent.

    • @Lanes-Explorer5733
      @Lanes-Explorer5733 15 днів тому

      It certainly is Tim. You'll have to fly over for a visit 👍

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      Thanks Tim, the ride through the Forrest at the start really was magical, there’s something other worldly about it. I agree with Peter we need to get you flown over to experience Wales AKA God’s country 😀👍🏻

    • @FelliniMotorcycle
      @FelliniMotorcycle 14 днів тому

      Gentlemen, I would love to visit Wales. I'm working on a plan...

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 14 днів тому

      @@FelliniMotorcycle brilliant 😀👍🏻

    • @FelliniMotorcycle
      @FelliniMotorcycle 14 днів тому

      Peter and Dave, Mrs. Fellini (😉) has given enthusiastic approval to a trip to Wales. She says we're free sometime in April and May next spring. She's still employed, and paying the bills, so we travel when she is free to travel. Is there any best time (two or three weeks) in April or May to visit Wales? We'll find a holiday rental and also rent a small car...

  • @Lanes-Explorer5733
    @Lanes-Explorer5733 16 днів тому

    Hurrah it's Thursday so it must be Mercia Moto 👍

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 16 днів тому

      Haha 😀 thanks Peter, hope you enjoy the video 👍🏻

  • @tartanblackcountrytourist
    @tartanblackcountrytourist 16 днів тому

    Wow.. nearly missed this one Dave.. looks like I cannot trust the notification bell. Just thinking that you will have to order guerrilla yellow or maybe purple mounting screws for the Osmo like the red ones you had on the scram.. We might be simple backcountry folk but we amm stylish ay we. Nice to see Gus getting his introduction to the Cake stand :)) glorious bimmbles with the greasy glove crew :))) bloody loved this one with the crew .🤓💯❤‍🩹🎬📽 fantastic low light editing Dave.. sweeeet :)

    • @MerciaMoto
      @MerciaMoto 16 днів тому

      Hiya Dave, yeah I sometimes find I’m not getting notifications for channels I’ve subscribed to 🤔 You’re right I need some yellow anodised mounting don’t I, colour coordination is just so important! 😂 oh yes the cake stand, you certainly could load “piles” of cake on that one! 🤭 cheers for watching and leaving a comment, always great to hear from ya! 👍🏻😀