Just watching you manoeuvre the bike around by hand, I learnt a technique years ago. It's especially useful when reversing the bike. Lean the bike onto your hip and take the weight that way and walk it steering with the handle bars. You can even leave the side stand down for extra security. Forgive me if you know this it's harder to describe than do 😊
A few weeks ago I camped at a wild campsite on the top of the Isle of Portland... hairpin bends to get up there on my Himi Ruby ( but if the local bus could do it then so could I!). Lovely campsite at a horse stables and fantastic views out to sea.
I hope you soon feel better Charlie, have to say you are a real trooper making this video when you feel so awful. Well done you, enjoy your nimble on the 450MT
So happy to have discovered your channel, during your Dragon Rally. Has been fun watching your evolution of video shooting and editing, they just get better and better. Will be watching to see your adventures with Bella. Thank you for your hard work, on and off camera.
Hey Charlie - like your new wheels a lot - be following to see how you get on together. For tank bags, have a look at the SW-Motech Pro range - they are fab, and the tank ring system makes it so easy to mount/remove - with the added benefit that the bag is sitting above the paintwork, so no more scratches. Keep up the good work 👍 G
Have a look out for a local company offering PPF Wrap (paint protective film) they can cut and apply that to the tank to stop scratches. Also I’ve read that some owners on first service are having the throttle cable adjusted slightly to take some slack out that helps with the initial jerk on the throttle.
You would get used to that sports ride position after a while. Took me about a month, then I found it very comfy. I hope beautiful Bella continues to be a great and RELIABLE bike for you !
I picked up my 450 MT yesterday from Think Bike Gear in Preston. All I can say is to me it's a beautiful machine to ride, I'm over the moon with it. Throttle can be a bit snatchy at low revs - hopefully that will be sorted with an 'over the air' software update soon.
Yay another Zephyr Blue 450MT .... picked mine up last Saturday...its a very nice bike, not ridden for quite a few years, baptism of fire riding 60 miles down the M1 in a headwind, but I'm very impressed with it. Got to learn to ride again now.....
@restdayrider yes, mine was a cancelled order and I happened to have emailed quite a few dealers the day before it was cancelled. Within 3 weeks it was in the country .... need to get all the accessories now like crash bars, pannier racks etc etc
Looks like you really enjoy your new bike, great ride with Jay up to the beach area, glad to give you a loaner while the bike was in getting serviced. That’s nice. We don’t get that here in Canada. They just asked you if you’re gonna wait for itor come back and get it looking forward to seeing you right up to Edinburgh that sounds cool. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to your next one.
Fun video to watch Charlie. Love the genuine experiences you’re having. If you’d have been making videos in the 90s you’d probably have been on a sports bike. Track day next! 😊
Bike looks awesome. Hopefully you've got rid of you're cold. Portland Bill's nice. Been many times. As for tankbags, I gave up on magnetic and went with Givi Tanklock. The bag doesn't touch the tank, just clips to a ring attached round the petrol cap.
Lovely to watch you travel down to Portland. A route we've done soooo often as we love Chesil and Portland. Well done considering rough you must have felt. Hope the sea air helped. That new bike seems perfect for you. New adventures await.🙂🙂 xx
Hey you,.. Everytime I see your Entry door I have to grin, bc of the video you made to make it wider... For the bike you bought😂👍😜 You are my fave "British BimbleBee" 😎haha. God Speed! Interesting and affordable bike, for big butt beginners with short legs over 55...like me. Lol.
Ah nice to see your new bike getting up to speed on the motorway, looks good , now going from your new bike to a sports bike must have felt very strange, I gave up sports bikes yrs ago, look forward to your next big adventure on the new toy , good day today and great to meet you and jay today , cheers Mitch 👍
Hi Charlie. Thanks for your reviews of the 450MT. I live in Dorset and due to your recommendations at Treads, I rode up and met Steve there. I've just placed my order of a 450 MT. i can't wait until Feb now. I'm so exited!
Quick Gear Change is deffo showing the bike is a KTM venture, the KTM is well known for the quick change being smoother, its designed for quickness so everything is geared towards that, I even noticed you using the throttle blip while downshifting, which also makes the KTM gears smoother, you sure are learning quick. I had a good look at your bike and noted it is very much looking and actually sounding KTM. I have the 1290 Super Adventure and it sounds very similar to Bella. I have to comment on your riding though, the change in bike has put you up a fair few notches in your skills level, not that you wern't skilled before, the your confidence seems to be going through the roof now, I noted this in how you ride the KTM, oopps sorry I mean MT lol, But it has made a huge improvement through the way you handle her. When I bought my KTM I was surprised, after years of having large cruisers and sports, I couldn't believe how light and agile the KTM was, so easy to throw about and to filter through traffic, even although the bike is not that light, but it does feel like it is due to its design. I bought my KTM 2020 and wasnt sure how long I would keep it, well I still got it, nothing beats it for riding in all terrain. You sure did but the correct bike and you will find her as your top choice for riding even over the RE.. Loved your video.. Cheers
@@restdayrider yup you sure do. Look over it and compare to your mates one. Even the fuel cap is the same. But do enjoy it, you are really gonna love this bike I think
I find the tiniest movement of the clutch lever helps, also leads to a faster change. It's enough to take the load off the gearbox. Or clutchless on the way up👍
Thanks for posting! I did have to chuckle with your suggestion that a 100 + mile ride was a bimble. ( Channel Island resident here!) I did 68 miles in France the other day and it was an expedition! 🤣🤣. As others have mentioned, I move my bike about with it resting on my hip and I keep the side-stand down for a bit of extra safety. BTW I'm 1.80m and 92 kilos, so not a small person.
My how Weymouth has changed.. last there was repairing equipment on the Football site, not sure what the build was going to be.. very first time.. I'll show age in seeing Steam Boat Train running down Harbour road..! You'd got a road test on Sports bike.. think one summed it up nicely. Cheers.
Good Morning Charlie , For the first service that wasn't a bad price tbf , iv'e always enjoyed the content you put out in your video's plus the music too , yeah sports bikes arn't for me either to much weight on my wrists & back tbh , so your coming up to lindisfarne thats my neck of the woods you will enjoy the roads around Keilder forest , as always take care & ride safe
Loved the video, especially the “Lost Boys” reference. Also after you said Portland bill I have had that song from the kids show from the 80’s “Oh come with me to the rolling sea, when the weathers calm and still” stuck in my head 😂 The person on the Ninja 125 was like me today when I managed to get up to 70mph on my Monkey bike, I was tucked in, chin on the tank and it was slightly down hill, but it did it, 9bhp no problem. Seeing how you felt on the sports bike confirmed what I thought after hearing about the new Kawasaki ZX4R. I was so excited as it was the closest thing to the ZXR400 I had when I was 25 and absolutely loved. However now at 52 when I sat on it and instantly felt oops I’ve old. 😂 I will stick with my nice comfy Z400. I am so pleased you’re enjoying your new bike. Buying any bike is a bit of a risk because you’re never 100% certain it’s right for you, but as long as you are comfortable and the bike doesn’t feel to tall or too heavy, then the more you ride it the better it will feel. I really hope you can keep Roger as well, just for the selfish reason that it helps me justify having three bikes to myself. 😂
It's so nice to see you are happy with your new bike. Hope you are not neglecting Black Betty!! Always take care and drive safely Charlie!!
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Greetings from Belgium V🇧🇪 I discovered your channel by chance, I appreciate your work and your style. Subscriber +1 … Have a good trip with Bella and stay safe ✌️
A number of new owners have changed sprockets to give the bike longer leg's You will have seen these videos yourself, Remapping the bike via an app also improved gear changing. These videos are on UA-cam, Just thought I would let you know If you haven't seen them. Love the bike.
Great video Charlie. I miss seeing Portland and Chessel Beach. The sports tourer/plastic rocket type of bike are great fun to use, something I miss as I have had 3 of them over the years. Too old to bend over the handlebars now or cope with the high speeds available. You will enjoy Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island - can't wait for your videos. 🙃😊
Hello Charlie & Bella, I think this bike suits you more than Roger did. You seem to be happier too. The next trip up north will be a good test for rider and bike. Looking forward to your next blogg , maybe you could do one on what you take with you when you go away. I know you have done one when you first started but now you’re more experienced you know what to take and what not to take. Just an idea. As always ride safe 😊 Pete
Your reaction to the SS riding position was priceless! I sat here and laughed. You are spot on correct that everything about a “crotch rocket” is for the youngsters. I have never been a fan, but it is fun to watch the pros ride them on the track. Give me motorcycle with my feet under my knees (not my a$$) and a handgrip position that sits me upright, call me old (58) all you want, but at least I’ll be able to walk after a long ride. Can’t wait till we get the 450MT/Ibex in the states.
@restdayrider excellent. Not sure what route you're taking but Seaways in Fridaythorpe or NY500 near Pickering ( NY500 small car/bike collection) along with Scarborough ( Olivers mount) and Whitby
I’m coming to Scotland in September and I hope the weather as nice as what I’ve been seeing in your videos because it’s definitely not what remember brr
The closest CFMoto dealer to me is 116 miles away... but you may pass my neck of the woods up the East coast on your way to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh, which you'll thoroughly enjoy, by the way... The brews are on me in exchange for a look around Bella 😅
Try not using the clutch when changing up. Foot under the shift ready, quick off the throttle and back on. As you do that knock it up a gear. Few practice goes and you'll get it. Second to third upwards works well. See how it goes. 😉
Great to see you up and about on Bella, you are clearly VERY happy with her 😎. I smiled all the way through your comments on the ‘crotch rocket’ 😂. Off to Calne Bike Fest tomorrow- are you going ?
that was funny watching you on the road bike, term "rice burner" seems to be out of date now. made me think back when I used commute on an XT550 and go planking around at the weekend on an early GSX1100r, yep interesting first few miles. at least as you said you've had the experience. looking forward to the first trip. Have Fun.
I think you need to remove the warning labels with a warm heat gun & fit a tank & side panel protectors. That way, any tank back will work that wojt inhibit your steering articulation. Well done 👍
Looking good, Bella!!! The sitting position of a sport motorcycle is not my thing either. But like you said, it is important to try different styles to know yours! Ride safe!
Charlie Get hold of a smart repairer they can get the scratches out of the black piano finish Just had my Toyota done no would think it was brand new If you do contact one ask them if they can do the black piano finish
Love her name. Fun to see you getting to know each other. The part about "Brother" 😂 Here in the states that is the Harley riders. There is a funny South Park episode about bikers.
Can you get a clear plastic cover, to protect your tank, I have it on my car in the high use areas, here it's sourced from windscreen replacement business
Were you at the rally in Salisbury on Saturday? I saw a cfmoto 450 mt in the car park with a "Rest day rider" sticker but I didn't see you, I was going to ask you about the bike! 🙂
Enjoyed your post, l love the MT, hope it does all you want from it. I'm considering buying one in the future for off-road use. Take care....seems weird that I sign off by saying...love from Wroughton... after watching this episode!!....I never new😂😂👍👍👍👍
I think you handled the sports type bike very well. I think you could ride anything please be careful on your first big outing on Bella. I am taking my 2023 500x on it's first big outing to the north coast of Northern Ireland this weekend. Alan Northern Ireland 👍
I thought you might have been a convert to sports bikes for a split second 😂 the 450mt looks great, I'm sure we will he seeing a lot of CFMotos in the future
When I last took a bike in for a Suzuki service, that was in the early days of PCs and many garages were still using printed paper forms. On this occasion, they topped up the windshield washer fluid (on a bike?) and charged me for it !! It was a Suzuki garage that sold both Bikes and Cars of said brand, and used separate sheets according to the vehicle, Car or bike, being serviced. That particular week the Bike forms had run out, so a car form was used. The halfwit who filled it out..., well I don't know what he was thinking about..., however, upon complaining, some days later, when I first noticed it, they gave me a coupon for £4 pound off my next purchase there, instead of a refund, as a new month had started and the bookkeeping from the previous had been closed. Sorry... didn't mean to write a whole book for just 1 little incident, but I hope it made you, or any other reader of this, smile..., go on, make my days and say yes! Thanks for this good video, spoilt a little by the stupid 360, distorting the beautiful Wiltshire countryside! I hate them buggers. Stay safe, Steve.
Hey Charlie, cracking video as always 😀 Sounds like you're probably going to come straight past my door if you're heading to the north east 👍 Interested to know how you're finding seat comfort on Bella.? Ride safe 🏍️☺️
Those two bikes are chalk and cheese tbh, and as good as the royal enfield's are, once you experience a modern more advanced bike, it's kinda hard to go back 😊
Hi Charlie glad to see you are really coming together with Bella , can you please give me an answer to something - when you were riding towards and then actually getting to portmanteau you had some pretty decent rock playing , what and who was it as it sounded pretty good - take care - mark from Motorcycle Care
"Hey Mrs dream seller where have ya been , tell me have you dreams i can see " Hope you strike the right cord with Bella on your trip ( i think the group is a bit before your time )
Really interested to see how Bella shakes out over time Charlie!. Also interested to see what kind of fuel economy you get after she's properly broken in?. I'm still procrastinating on what to swap my old & tired, but uber reliable honda 650 transalp for ?. I want something lighter, nimbler, far more economical and with ABS . I test road a new Himalayan and it was mostly all those things, but it felt quite top heavy and just didn't inspire me. Also don't think I want to go to a buzzy single from a smooth V twin. Funny as looking in from the outside one would think us bikers are spoilt for choice?. In a way we are, but I haven't found my unicorn yet!!!. Your Bella is looking close though.
Morning Charlie; was wondering seeing as Bella is a similar bike to Roger albeit a better machine all round, faster more capable bike; if you're going to sell him?
Are you doing the Northumberland 250 Charlie? I must admit my days of my balls slamming into the tank days are well and truly over! give me Bella over the the over thing anyday.. 😃 On the subject of gearboxes my Moto Guzzi V7 is more happy with clutchless changes, throughout my biking days I have only used the clutch to pull away and into 2nd or 3rd at most, I'm now 63 stated my riding at the mear age of 16 (on private land with a Yamaha XS250) my father would not allow me to purchase a moped!! The CF looks the right bike for you with the extra poke Jay must be wondering why you started overtaking must have made things a little easier on him. 👍
Oh no sports bikes not for me anymore, bet your happy to have your own bike back, good luck and my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️❤️💪👍😉😀😁🏁🏁🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh you are not half going to stall Roger with the different clutches. With Z Bars your feet go on the BACK pegs far more comfortable, Obviously no good around town like that though, Oh and you will get strong neck muscles as well
Just watching you manoeuvre the bike around by hand, I learnt a technique years ago. It's especially useful when reversing the bike. Lean the bike onto your hip and take the weight that way and walk it steering with the handle bars. You can even leave the side stand down for extra security. Forgive me if you know this it's harder to describe than do 😊
I'll give it a try!
If you type essential rider skills into UA-cam there's a lady called killswitch queen demonstrating this technique 😊
Super stoked ur enjoying Bella, shes just a sweet ride. Lucky u🇦🇺💚
Thank you 😊
A few weeks ago I camped at a wild campsite on the top of the Isle of Portland... hairpin bends to get up there on my Himi Ruby ( but if the local bus could do it then so could I!). Lovely campsite at a horse stables and fantastic views out to sea.
I hope you soon feel better Charlie, have to say you are a real trooper making this video when you feel so awful. Well done you, enjoy your nimble on the 450MT
Thanks so much ☺️
So happy to have discovered your channel, during your Dragon Rally. Has been fun watching your evolution of video shooting and editing, they just get better and better. Will be watching to see your adventures with Bella. Thank you for your hard work, on and off camera.
Thank you, and I'm glad you're enjoying it. 😊
A very apt name for her we hope, lots of adventures to come. Thanks for another great video 👍
Thanks! 😊
Hey Charlie - like your new wheels a lot - be following to see how you get on together. For tank bags, have a look at the SW-Motech Pro range - they are fab, and the tank ring system makes it so easy to mount/remove - with the added benefit that the bag is sitting above the paintwork, so no more scratches.
Keep up the good work 👍 G
Greetings from down under. Interesting adventures as always. Thankyou.
We don't even have the 450MT yet in the States for sale. Just a few demo bikes so far. Thanks for posting this ,Charlie. I am intrigued by this bike.
Have a look out for a local company offering PPF Wrap (paint protective film) they can cut and apply that to the tank to stop scratches. Also I’ve read that some owners on first service are having the throttle cable adjusted slightly to take some slack out that helps with the initial jerk on the throttle.
I'll have a look! The throttle cable isn't slack so didn't need adjusting. 😊
You would get used to that sports ride position after a while. Took me about a month, then I found it very comfy. I hope beautiful Bella continues to be a great and RELIABLE bike for you !
Same here! 😊
Glad I stayed with you to the end, some weeks later, you sound so much better. Enjoy your weekend.
Thank you! You too! ☺️
I picked up my 450 MT yesterday from Think Bike Gear in Preston. All I can say is to me it's a beautiful machine to ride, I'm over the moon with it. Throttle can be a bit snatchy at low revs - hopefully that will be sorted with an 'over the air' software update soon.
Yay another Zephyr Blue 450MT .... picked mine up last Saturday...its a very nice bike, not ridden for quite a few years, baptism of fire riding 60 miles down the M1 in a headwind, but I'm very impressed with it. Got to learn to ride again now.....
Build quality is very good. Warranty is good at 4 years. The engine is brilliant.
The blue are like hens teeth! 🩵
@restdayrider yes, mine was a cancelled order and I happened to have emailed quite a few dealers the day before it was cancelled. Within 3 weeks it was in the country .... need to get all the accessories now like crash bars, pannier racks etc etc
I m looking forward to get a 450mt, so watching your channel and looking forward to getting mine
Excellent! You won't be disappointed!
Nice video Charlie verity is the spice of life try as bikes as you can it's good experience and great fun
Great to see you out n about Charlie, get well soon though eh! Cam💐
Looks like you really enjoy your new bike, great ride with Jay up to the beach area, glad to give you a loaner while the bike was in getting serviced. That’s nice. We don’t get that here in Canada. They just asked you if you’re gonna wait for itor come back and get it looking forward to seeing you right up to Edinburgh that sounds cool. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to your next one.
I am very much enjoying it! 😀
Loving the new Charlie Bella combo, you seem like a different rider. Looking forward to the next big trip. Enjoy and safe riding x
Thank you 😊
Fun video to watch Charlie. Love the genuine experiences you’re having. If you’d have been making videos in the 90s you’d probably have been on a sports bike. Track day next! 😊
Hahahaha, maybe not!
Welcome to Bella, long life to her and fun for you, enjoy !
next week i will book my Himalayan 450, i'm so excited !
Great to see you on your new bike. Greatings from Belgium.
Thank you 😊
Bike looks awesome. Hopefully you've got rid of you're cold. Portland Bill's nice. Been many times. As for tankbags, I gave up on magnetic and went with Givi Tanklock. The bag doesn't touch the tank, just clips to a ring attached round the petrol cap.
I may have a look at givi.
Good that you were willing to give the sports bike a go.
Lovely to watch you travel down to Portland. A route we've done soooo often as we love Chesil and Portland.
Well done considering rough you must have felt. Hope the sea air helped.
That new bike seems perfect for you.
New adventures await.🙂🙂 xx
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Hey you,.. Everytime I see your Entry door I have to grin, bc of the video you made to make it wider... For the bike you bought😂👍😜
You are my fave "British BimbleBee" 😎haha.
God Speed! Interesting and affordable bike, for big butt beginners with short legs over 55...like me. Lol.
Hahahaha thank you Bea. 😍
Very enjoyable... quite enlightening! "Effing funny!!"
Ah nice to see your new bike getting up to speed on the motorway, looks good , now going from your new bike to a sports bike must have felt very strange, I gave up sports bikes yrs ago, look forward to your next big adventure on the new toy , good day today and great to meet you and jay today , cheers Mitch 👍
Thanks Mitch, great to meet you again too. 😊
Sports bike are fun when on the race track, or a nice twisty mountain road, but are really tiring for touring.
Hi Charlie. Thanks for your reviews of the 450MT. I live in Dorset and due to your recommendations at Treads, I rode up and met Steve there. I've just placed my order of a 450 MT. i can't wait until Feb now. I'm so exited!
Congratulations! Glad Treads were able to help out, Steve and the crew there are fabulous. ☺️
Quick Gear Change is deffo showing the bike is a KTM venture, the KTM is well known for the quick change being smoother, its designed for quickness so everything is geared towards that, I even noticed you using the throttle blip while downshifting, which also makes the KTM gears smoother, you sure are learning quick.
I had a good look at your bike and noted it is very much looking and actually sounding KTM. I have the 1290 Super Adventure and it sounds very similar to Bella.
I have to comment on your riding though, the change in bike has put you up a fair few notches in your skills level, not that you wern't skilled before, the your confidence seems to be going through the roof now, I noted this in how you ride the KTM, oopps sorry I mean MT lol, But it has made a huge improvement through the way you handle her.
When I bought my KTM I was surprised, after years of having large cruisers and sports, I couldn't believe how light and agile the KTM was, so easy to throw about and to filter through traffic, even although the bike is not that light, but it does feel like it is due to its design. I bought my KTM 2020 and wasnt sure how long I would keep it, well I still got it, nothing beats it for riding in all terrain. You sure did but the correct bike and you will find her as your top choice for riding even over the RE..
Loved your video.. Cheers
Thank you! I haven't owned a KTM, but maybe I do now? 🤣
@@restdayrider yup you sure do. Look over it and compare to your mates one. Even the fuel cap is the same. But do enjoy it, you are really gonna love this bike I think
I find the tiniest movement of the clutch lever helps, also leads to a faster change. It's enough to take the load off the gearbox. Or clutchless on the way up👍
That's what I found too.
Thanks for posting! I did have to chuckle with your suggestion that a 100 + mile ride was a bimble. ( Channel Island resident here!) I did 68 miles in France the other day and it was an expedition! 🤣🤣. As others have mentioned, I move my bike about with it resting on my hip and I keep the side-stand down for a bit of extra safety. BTW I'm 1.80m and 92 kilos, so not a small person.
Love that, a 68 mile expedition! 😊
My how Weymouth has changed.. last there was repairing equipment on the Football site, not sure what the build was going to be.. very first time.. I'll show age in seeing Steam Boat Train running down Harbour road..!
You'd got a road test on Sports bike.. think one summed it up nicely. Cheers.
Good Morning Charlie , For the first service that wasn't a bad price tbf , iv'e always enjoyed the content you put out in your video's plus the music too , yeah sports bikes arn't for me either to much weight on my wrists & back tbh , so your coming up to lindisfarne thats my neck of the woods you will enjoy the roads around Keilder forest , as always take care & ride safe
My hands went numb! Thanks for the tip about Kelder forest.
Loved the video, especially the “Lost Boys” reference. Also after you said Portland bill I have had that song from the kids show from the 80’s “Oh come with me to the rolling sea, when the weathers calm and still” stuck in my head 😂
The person on the Ninja 125 was like me today when I managed to get up to 70mph on my Monkey bike, I was tucked in, chin on the tank and it was slightly down hill, but it did it, 9bhp no problem.
Seeing how you felt on the sports bike confirmed what I thought after hearing about the new Kawasaki ZX4R. I was so excited as it was the closest thing to the ZXR400 I had when I was 25 and absolutely loved. However now at 52 when I sat on it and instantly felt oops I’ve old. 😂 I will stick with my nice comfy Z400.
I am so pleased you’re enjoying your new bike. Buying any bike is a bit of a risk because you’re never 100% certain it’s right for you, but as long as you are comfortable and the bike doesn’t feel to tall or too heavy, then the more you ride it the better it will feel.
I really hope you can keep Roger as well, just for the selfish reason that it helps me justify having three bikes to myself. 😂
Lost Boys is the best film ever!
@@restdayrider abso-blooming-lutley
It's so nice to see you are happy with your new bike. Hope you are not neglecting Black Betty!! Always take care and drive safely Charlie!!
Greetings from Belgium V🇧🇪 I discovered your channel by chance, I appreciate your work and your style. Subscriber +1 … Have a good trip with Bella and stay safe ✌️
Thank you, and welcome to the channel. 😊
A number of new owners have changed sprockets to give the bike longer leg's
You will have seen these videos yourself,
Remapping the bike via an app also improved gear changing.
These videos are on UA-cam,
Just thought I would let you know
If you haven't seen them.
Love the bike.
I may in the future, but for now I kinda like the way she feels. 😊
Great video and great to try new things. Could you maybe try the standard 450 NK too?
Great video Charlie. I miss seeing Portland and Chessel Beach. The sports tourer/plastic rocket type of bike are great fun to use, something I miss as I have had 3 of them over the years. Too old to bend over the handlebars now or cope with the high speeds available.
You will enjoy Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island - can't wait for your videos. 🙃😊
Thank you 😊
A hard adventure style top box, and soft panniers would be my choice, though I just strap an 80 litre pack to the seat in front of the box.
Love your videos take care out there
15T sprocket on the front would make it more lovely on the highways.
Hello Charlie & Bella, I think this bike suits you more than Roger did. You seem to be happier too. The next trip up north will be a good test for rider and bike. Looking forward to your next blogg , maybe you could do one on what you take with you when you go away. I know you have done one when you first started but now you’re more experienced you know what to take and what not to take. Just an idea. As always ride safe 😊 Pete
That's a good idea Pete, thanks 😊
Your reaction to the SS riding position was priceless! I sat here and laughed. You are spot on correct that everything about a “crotch rocket” is for the youngsters. I have never been a fan, but it is fun to watch the pros ride them on the track. Give me motorcycle with my feet under my knees (not my a$$) and a handgrip position that sits me upright, call me old (58) all you want, but at least I’ll be able to walk after a long ride. Can’t wait till we get the 450MT/Ibex in the states.
Hahahaha, glad you enjoyed it! 😂
I trust they sorted the speedo out at the first service, Charlie? I noticed it goes a bit blurry at Motorway speeds. 🤣🤣
🤣 🤔🤣
...and the high tickover...
Bella is ready for adventure Charlie, can't wait to see her in action😊She really is a beauty and I hope you have many great trips on her👍
Thank you! 😊
I expect you have already been up to my neck of the woods ( York) . Hope you enjoyed it 😊. Welcome to YAS cbu 😁
Not yet! Am heading up October. 😊
@restdayrider excellent. Not sure what route you're taking but Seaways in Fridaythorpe or NY500 near Pickering ( NY500 small car/bike collection) along with Scarborough ( Olivers mount) and Whitby
Loved it as usual,, crotch rocket,, never heard that term before but along with bimble,, I’ve adopted it
😂
You're welcome 😁
Sound only on right cheers
Sorry, not sure what happened.
I’m coming to Scotland in September and I hope the weather as nice as what I’ve been seeing in your videos because it’s definitely not what remember brr
Have a great trip!
The closest CFMoto dealer to me is 116 miles away... but you may pass my neck of the woods up the East coast on your way to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh, which you'll thoroughly enjoy, by the way... The brews are on me in exchange for a look around Bella 😅
Sounds great! 😊
@restdayrider excellent... am I ok to DM you on Instagram to try to arrange something? 😌
Try not using the clutch when changing up. Foot under the shift ready, quick off the throttle and back on. As you do that knock it up a gear. Few practice goes and you'll get it. Second to third upwards works well. See how it goes. 😉
Great to see you up and about on Bella, you are clearly VERY happy with her 😎. I smiled all the way through your comments on the ‘crotch rocket’ 😂. Off to Calne Bike Fest tomorrow- are you going ?
I am Paul! 😊
that was funny watching you on the road bike, term "rice burner" seems to be out of date now. made me think back when I used commute on an XT550 and go planking around at the weekend on an early GSX1100r, yep interesting first few miles. at least as you said you've had the experience. looking forward to the first trip. Have Fun.
Rice burner was that out of the woke dictionary 😮
@@neilwarburton3683 we didn't have that problem then.
I think you need to remove the warning labels with a warm heat gun & fit a tank & side panel protectors. That way, any tank back will work that wojt inhibit your steering articulation.
Well done 👍
I'll have a look into it!
Looking good, Bella!!!
The sitting position of a sport motorcycle is not my thing either. But like you said, it is important to try different styles to know yours!
Ride safe!
Thank you. 😊
Nice involving video Charlie. Liked that, have a star 🌟
Thanks 👍 😊
Charlie
Get hold of a smart repairer they can get the scratches out of the black piano finish
Just had my Toyota done no would think it was brand new
If you do contact one ask them if they can do the black piano finish
Love your channel. I am also a lady rider-maybe not much of a "lady!" Lol xxx
I failed the lady test too. 🤣
Love her name. Fun to see you getting to know each other.
The part about "Brother" 😂 Here in the states that is the Harley riders. There is a funny South Park episode about bikers.
It just seemed to fit! 😊
Can you get a clear plastic cover, to protect your tank, I have it on my car in the high use areas, here it's sourced from windscreen replacement business
Were you at the rally in Salisbury on Saturday? I saw a cfmoto 450 mt in the car park with a "Rest day rider" sticker but I didn't see you, I was going to ask you about the bike! 🙂
I was there! That was Bella! I was probably by the bar. 😂
@@restdayrider the bar inside the clubhouse? We turned up about 5 ISH when the country and western band were playing..."can I get a Yee ha"....🤣🤣🤣
Enjoyed your post, l love the MT, hope it does all you want from it. I'm considering buying one in the future for off-road use. Take care....seems weird that I sign off by saying...love from Wroughton... after watching this episode!!....I never new😂😂👍👍👍👍
Hahahaha! 🤣
I think you handled the sports type bike very well. I think you could ride anything please be careful on your first big outing on Bella. I am taking my 2023 500x on it's first big outing to the north coast of Northern Ireland this weekend. Alan Northern Ireland 👍
Have a great tour!
I thought you might have been a convert to sports bikes for a split second 😂 the 450mt looks great, I'm sure we will he seeing a lot of CFMotos in the future
Hahahaha, no, sports bike is not for me! 🤣
Still waiting for mine to arrive and was wondering about the 4500rpm limit before the first service. I see you didn’t bother 😂
Well, I tried for the first 250 miles. 😂
👌...
When I last took a bike in for a Suzuki service, that was in the early days of PCs and many garages were still using printed paper forms. On this occasion, they topped up the windshield washer fluid (on a bike?) and charged me for it !!
It was a Suzuki garage that sold both Bikes and Cars of said brand, and used separate sheets according to the vehicle, Car or bike, being serviced. That particular week the Bike forms had run out, so a car form was used. The halfwit who filled it out..., well I don't know what he was thinking about..., however, upon complaining, some days later, when I first noticed it, they gave me a coupon for £4 pound off my next purchase there, instead of a refund, as a new month had started and the bookkeeping from the previous had been closed.
Sorry... didn't mean to write a whole book for just 1 little incident, but I hope it made you, or any other reader of this, smile..., go on, make my days and say yes! Thanks for this good video, spoilt a little by the stupid 360, distorting the beautiful Wiltshire countryside! I hate them buggers. Stay safe, Steve.
Windscreen washer. 🤣🤣🤣
Hey Charlie, cracking video as always 😀
Sounds like you're probably going to come straight past my door if you're heading to the north east 👍
Interested to know how you're finding seat comfort on Bella.?
Ride safe 🏍️☺️
Hiya, I haven't felt the need to add a sheepskin yet, but may do for tours, it's more comfy than I expected!
@@restdayrider brilliant 👍
hi charlie,quick question... what intercom system do you use to communicate with your friend ? great videos by the way.
We use a Cardo system. ☺️
many thanks, appreciated🙂👍
I sense that Rogers days are rapidly coming to an end. The joy in your voice when talking about Bella is undeniable!
Well, I guess that's a thing! 😊
I guess when you move his registration to the new girl you have shown where this is heading.
Those two bikes are chalk and cheese tbh, and as good as the royal enfield's are, once you experience a modern more advanced bike, it's kinda hard to go back 😊
Good video. Too bad you couldn't have taken the loaner bike to a racetrack for a few hot laps to see what it could do.
I'm sure it could do a whole heap more than I could. 🤣
Hi Charlie glad to see you are really coming together with Bella , can you please give me an answer to something - when you were riding towards and then actually getting to portmanteau you had some pretty decent rock playing , what and who was it as it sounded pretty good - take care - mark from Motorcycle Care
Hiya, ohh I'm not sure now! Maybe try and Shazam it?
"Hey Mrs dream seller where have ya been , tell me have you dreams i can see " Hope you strike the right cord with Bella on your trip ( i think the group is a bit before your time )
As a Geordie…. Not before mine!
Hi
Glad your enjoying the bike
Will you be changing the chain for a D I D
What is the next service mileage please
Thanks
I will see how the chain goes, maybe when it's time to replace I'll have a look at DID again. The next service is 4k miles.
Really interested to see how Bella shakes out over time Charlie!. Also interested to see what kind of fuel economy you get after she's properly broken in?.
I'm still procrastinating on what to swap my old & tired, but uber reliable honda 650 transalp for ?. I want something lighter, nimbler, far more economical and with ABS . I test road a new Himalayan and it was mostly all those things, but it felt quite top heavy and just didn't inspire me. Also don't think I want to go to a buzzy single from a smooth V twin.
Funny as looking in from the outside one would think us bikers are spoilt for choice?. In a way we are, but I haven't found my unicorn yet!!!. Your Bella is looking close though.
At the moment I'm getting 68 mpg from the CFmoto, will re set and see what changes now she's been serviced.
The MT does sound good. What's your plans for Roger?.
I'll decide come November when I get the insurance quotes for 3 bikes. 😐
Morning Charlie; was wondering seeing as Bella is a similar bike to Roger albeit a better machine all round, faster more capable bike; if you're going to sell him?
Roger is likely moving on, to someone who will love and use him. 😊
Do you ever go to Cheltenham? I live in Australia but spent the first 20 years in that town.
Not often, about as often as I go to Australia! 😊
Are you doing the Northumberland 250 Charlie? I must admit my days of my balls slamming into the tank days are well and truly over! give me Bella over the the over thing anyday.. 😃 On the subject of gearboxes my Moto Guzzi V7 is more happy with clutchless changes, throughout my biking days I have only used the clutch to pull away and into 2nd or 3rd at most, I'm now 63 stated my riding at the mear age of 16 (on private land with a Yamaha XS250) my father would not allow me to purchase a moped!! The CF looks the right bike for you with the extra poke Jay must be wondering why you started overtaking must have made things a little easier on him. 👍
The overtaking is a revelation!
Bet you enjoyed the comfort of Bella after the sporty 450ss!?
Oh yes! 😊
Oh no sports bikes not for me anymore, bet your happy to have your own bike back, good luck and my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️❤️💪👍😉😀😁🏁🏁🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴
Thanks 👍 😊
My right ear understood everything
Looks like a great bike…why do you put your phone on the handlebars when you have that handy mount bar above the dash empty?
Because I don't want to obscure my view, and viewers dont want my phone in the middle of the screen I suspect. 🤣
I’m doing the same on my T7, I don’t want it right in my face 😁
Did you feel sexy on the bike?? You were so funny and brilliant 🤣
Put it this way, I'm glad I didn't catch sight of myself ! 😂
@@restdayrider 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know the feeling 😉
@@restdayrider Well I have to say, you looks like a woman shud look like! Wery preaty and sexy, so do not worry! Skin and bones is not for womans!
Easy as full chat😊
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh you are not half going to stall Roger with the different clutches. With Z Bars your feet go on the BACK pegs far more comfortable, Obviously no good around town like that though, Oh and you will get strong neck muscles as well
Jeeze, I'd be laying flat!
CFMoto 450 seems to be a popular bike, which more and more people have, what do you think of it ?
I think it's safe to say, I love it.
Human quickshifter! And you probably do it subconsciously anyway but preloading the gear shifter itself helps...
Bella Is really nice, Is really BELLA 😊🎉
Thank you 😊
How much was the first service as im only 40 miles from that dealer
£168 I think, the run down is in the vlog. 😊
@@restdayrider okay thanks 👍
Got a price they want £230 to £240. Madness premium bikes KTM do it for £168
Did you get rid of the Himalayan?
No he's still here at the moment!
Have you tried Portland Jail Cafe? Rumour has it that Gary Glitter cooks the sausages 😵💫 ….
But is a bell a bird?
Very good. 🤣
I thought they would have used a better oil than that to be honest
You should try a Triumph speed twin 900 some time, you'd have a hoot.
Does it come with rice
Almost every bike on the market does now and has done for a while. Just saying.
@@jasonelliott-uc3ob not here it doesn't
I'm only here for the heavy breathing 🤣
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