I believe that most people watch your videos Sandy because you are such a nice gentle natured person. its a bonus that you have so many interesting hobbies. Please keep making videos, even if they are stamp collecting I will always watch......
Loving the videos. Subscribed. I haven't passed my test yet? nxt yr hopefully? But id love to think i can get a himalayan 🤞i love the simplicity of the bike. I think chug is a mechanical gem. 👍 Keep the great video's coming mate.
I just bought a Himalayan and it was in large part due to Noraly. Her adventures convinced me it would be a perfect bike for me in Alaska. I hope I get to see her here when she arrives in my neck of the woods next summer. And I'm enjoying seeing what your experiences are as well. Thank you.
What a great watch after a long and stressful day. I'm not really into bikes but I thoroughly enjoyed that. Beautiful countryside with a gentle thud from the engine in the background. Thanks for sharing it. 👍
Enjoyed the ride on this!! All your content you do Sandy is amazing, brilliant, and much appreciated!! Thank you for sharing and bringing us along your adventure!!
Hi Sandy it makes me and my husband laugh because we have been looking at royal Enfield bikes, because we have been watching itchy boots. And you think similar to us. You go the same places as us. As we live in the same town as yourself. We are retire now and have been inspired to walk .today we went on the ridge way the aldbourne Paddington circles 👍
Hi Teresa, If you get the Himalayan it will do everything apart from bomb along and superbike speeds. It's not a super bike but for riding the lanes, B roads and most A roads it's more than upto the job. Its a great little bike and very economical to purchase and run and also very easy to ride. OK on your Ridgeway circular walk. I know the route well.
I started watching Itchy because of your mention. She’s an incredible lady. But she is half our age. Not that I’m taking anything away from the lady as she is 110% hardcore 😀
Its ideal for a bit of portable work Sandy. I never think of that area as the cotswolds ... but I guess its cos I’m used to the northern bit just south of stratford. Theres a hell of a lot of standing water at the minute isn’t there. Enjoy Chug and i’ll look forward to the next one
Sandy, thanks very much for taking us along on your day trip. I for one am very pleased to have come across your channel. Although motorcycling is my main interest I have very much enjoyed your other videos.
I just sold my FS650 BMW it had the rotax (motorod) engine, but sounded like this one. Although, the power band was higher it still reminded me of my travels too. Enjoy your travels and thank you for taking us along for the ride, and the historical stops... PS I miss the old local pubs along the way and sampling their ploughman's lunches and a pint of best. Again thank you!
I really enjoyed that. Delightful! I'm glad that I found your channel. Chug was the bait that lured me in but it's plain to see that variety is the spice of life hereabouts so I've just been enjoying some of your paramotor material too, to say nothing of your infectious love of the great outdoors. Many thanks! 👍
Hi Keith, I come from a long line of country folk and got a bit of the gypsy in me too:) I do love our native land. A major illness made me embrace life and not let fear get in the way of things I wanted to do and experience and set me on a path to conquer and overcome those fears too. The last one is hopping on that bike and going for very long journeys overseas where they ride on the wrong side of the road and speak in a foreign tongue!
@@WiltshireMan Your determination and go-for-it attitude come across strongly. Sometimes we just need a wake-up call, don't we! I certainly did. I hope that whatever was your trigger is now at least under control and preferably consigned to history. There's a lot of living to do! Enjoy! Keith 👍
Nice video thank you. I was a keen motorcyclist but have not ridden one in 20 years . I'm in my 60's now and close to retirement and I have a hankering for a bike again . The Himalayan looks just the job !
Good to see you out on the road Sandy. Ive also started watching that magnificent Dutch girl! A few years back I did a ride to The Med in Spain with my two bros. I was on my 88 1340cc Hog and they were on a 1100cc Virago and 650cc Dragstar. I got the best mpg! About 50 mpg! You gotta love 2 wheels!
Thanks for that, Sandy - hugely enjoyable. You may be lacking something Noraly has (can't quite put my finger on it...), but that was much more my pace and a lot more accessible from where I live (near Bath). You've given us a couple of great ideas for one of our country drives/church crawls.
I know I'm a bit late to the party but I'm glad you like the Himalayan, a mate (who referred me to your channel) and I have the 2018 model, in sleet like yours. We live in the opposite side of the world here in Australia, and we've found the bike to be a really good tourer. I'm afraid I'll be watching your rides with a bit of envy as I'm laid up waiting for a hip replacement currently so you will have to do the riding for me. All the best and keep it shiny side up. Jeff M.
Wow Sandy! What beautiful scenic adventures on your bike! It just makes me want to make that trip to see for myself! Some day it will happen! In the mean time, we can thank you for entertaining us on your day trip!
I did a bicycle tour of the Cotswolds this spring (rapeseed in full bloom). It was so nice to revisit via your video. I'll be interested to see more of your videos.
Thanks Steve. The Cotswolds is just on my doorstep, and other interesting places close by too and no doubt videos about them will follow but I'm hoping to get some long distance multi day rides in too
As i said before on another film, i came across your channel when looking for Himalayan content. You seem almost apologetic that youre a diverse varied channel. Since watching Wiltshire Man youve introduced me to a whole world of things that id never even thought about. I absolutly love the wildcamping films (Ive even bought a tent and slept in it in the garden) and who knew there were so many types of stove! Then i stumble across the flying content.Brilliant. Top work Sandy. Right im off to play on my Himalayan. All the best Paul
Its not a fast bike so don't expect to be tearing along the highway at 90, but if you relax into the ride its super stable and comfortable. and the 24.5bhp motor is very tractable and loves to plod. Seems happiest around 3 to 4000rpm and I reckon it will cruise nicely at 60ish mph maybe a tad more. But its a bike for travelling exploring and adventure
The motorcycle is going to bring a lot of options into your videos for sure Sandy. You already make very interesting and diverse videos as it is, but, what a great addition that you have brought in now. I am certain that this new hobby is going to bring you a lot of joy and opportunities that would not have even been thought of earlier. Have fun out there and enjoy yourself. See you on the next one.
Brilliant video from start to finish Sandy, those tight twisty lanes are so much more accessible by Bike, loved seeing Buscot had some great fishing there.There are a few Churches in our neck of the woods that Sir John Betjeman loved Sandy, we are blessed to live where we do, thanks for the upload Sandy, atb Terry.
Good work 👍 If I had the funds I’d definitely purchase the Himalayan to use during the winter months to get out and about. My two bikes never come out during the winter and stay covered up in the garage meaning I miss out when the weather breaks as it did for you. With the Himi being lighter, rugged and less expensive to repair if an accident occurs I to would take the opportunity to potter around the lanes exploring without fear of damaging the bike. Keep up the good work 👏👏
Hello again Sandy!, love going riding with you and Chug!. again beautiful countryside , Love the village scenes. Reminds me of lots of villages I was able to see when I was stationed in Germany back in 1961!. Yep the wall was just starting out. that's why I was there. Had a ball working Pitcairn on cw. but can't compare to your lovely videos. es countryside. thanks again 73 gud dx CUDTL OM!!! de Ellis WA1RKS
I enjoyed every second of that Sandy, thankyou. So many places are flooded at the moment, and that is before we get into winter proper! Some really lovely little places you took us to in this one...cheers. Sweden will be incredible. I think you need to retire that cap ha ha...........Now get a hot soapy sponge on the bike...
LOL Yes the cap has seen better days Bry:) As for the amount of rainfall we have had I don't think the ground can handle any more. I did give the bike a quick wipe over and sprayed some parts with WD40 but as soon as they start spreading salt then I won't ride anymore.
Lovely little jaunt - thanks for taking us with you. Those roads didn't look too muddy - round here, in the next county over to the East of you, it's the mud slurry brought onto the roads by construction traffic that generally tells me it's time to not be out on the 'bike - but oh! that wet, compacted leaf litter on the corners! Coming soon to a Wiltshire Man video near you: "the brew kit I carry on Chug". (o: Happy Days, Sandy - carry on enjoying your Himalayan.
That's a very nice bike Sandy. Royal Enfield makes some great bikes currently. On that bike you definitely need a jet helmet and a pair of goggles! ;-)
Thanks! I enjoyed your ride around the Cotswolds. I lived in that area for a few years (Abingdon), so it was nice to have a look around again. I hope to ride my bike around that area sometime next year, as I still have friends and family nearby. Just need the summer back, so I can ride down from Macclesfield :-). I agree with your comments about smaller bikes - I went the Honda CB500X route.
I´ll soon be 72 years old and physical problems have forced me to quit driving my bike. (sold) Instead I have a moped, Yamaha Why, which I drive all the year around. Here in Sweden the winters has been mild the last years which have made it possible! Thinking of getting me a Go Pro too, cause sometimes I do rides like You Wiltshire Man! Nice to follow You!
Congrats on the new motorcycle. I initially followed for your camping content, but now with your bike content, I'll be sticking around. Looks like you made the perfect choice in the Himalayan. I ride a heritage softail myself but would love an Enfield.
Another enjoyable outing on "Chug". A regular application of ACF50 will give him the protection he deserves for a long "rust=free" life. Best wishes Sandy.
@@WiltshireMan You're welcome. I don't have a compressor for the "paint spray" method, I only have aerosols so I spray some into a cloth and wipe (not on tyres or brakes!!!!) :-) I wouldn't put it on the satin finish on the Himalayan tank either.
Lovely video WM. I don’t think it’s that necessary to go abroad with all the beauty we have here in the U.K. There’s the rest of the Cotswolds such as the hotspots of Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden, also Forest of Dean etc etc. I’m sure your viewers in other parts of the world would appreciate seeing our scenery. Hope you manage to get out on Chugg during nice winter days. All the best and stay safe. 73s. G1UOD
Awesome ride out. Good to hear that the Himalayan is going well. We will be in the Avebury area 23-26th Dec. Understand it is over Christmas is you are to busy to meet up.
Stunning ride and great trip down memory lane. Fuel consumption is great, 12 pounds to fill up thats 18 bucks for 150+ miles. lol, thats awesome. Cross the continent for 150 quid lol. Amazing.
Thanks Sandy, nice to see you out on two wheels. And no worries here about the “variety” on the channel, apart from flying, all your interests coincide with mine, and the para-motor flying is always good to watch. 73/72, Les g0nmd
What a gorgeous bike ride Sandy. I’ve so wanted a bike but my XYL doesn’t really want me to get one since I’ve had a brush with cancer. Will just have to manage with your videos 👍
Life is for living. I had a wake up call a few years back and still have a bit of a daily battle. It's pushed me to do things I may not have done otherwise!
All these positive and uplifting 'Himalayan' videos, including yours, making me think to trade in my 2007 Guzzi Cali Touring......or just take it as a second bike...hmm. Thanks and cheers from the Netherlands and enjoy your bike!
Nice England country side sorry correct me if am wrong,but that gun shot mark at the road signage is awsome shot or whatever it is,nice video Sir.Oo yes....I am from Sarawak,one of the Malaysian state on the island of Borneo or East Malaysia.
I can tell from the video you are enjoying the Himalayan and it is a brilliant bike. It does get better as you pile the miles on. Try the 98 octane mine seems to like it more than the 95. Safe riding
Im thinkin we are about the same age mate..good on ya. I'm also an Itchy boots follower..she slays me. Apparently we are not alone in our admiration..almost 300,000 peeps follow her. Im stuck here in the great white north of Saskatchewan, Canada..4 or 5 month riding season...spend winters living vicariously through people who don't live in the artic...maybe a move is in order..lol.
I’m one of those men who only takes his Gs out on nice days - Itchy puts us all to shame, though she does inspire us to try that little bit harder. Enjoy your vlogs, though you eyes aren’t as pretty as hers! Ride safe
I have to agree about Itchy's eye's. Wow, they are beautiful! And don't worry Itchy puts me to shame too. Sofar all I've managed are local rides and coffee shops too. But I hope that will change in the new year
I’ve just booked ferry tickets etc for my 2020 motorcycle trip from Denmark to Cotswold. I’ve used this video as a little appetiser. It looks great 👍 and I can’t wait.
I rode my KTM RC8 down through Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia using B roads wherever possible-even rode a few green lanes on it. Then took my Himalayan through Spain to France via the Pyrenees, back through them to Portugal, through Portugal and back to Spain. All on B roads and back lanes. Fantastic. Tagged onto a group of 6 french registered Ducatis on one 15 mile mountain pass, and was keeping with them until we started going up hill, which was when they slowly pulling away from me. Both trips made me aware of one thing though. Saw maybe 2 or 3 GS BMW's on the roads we rode on, but saw loads in the towns. Presume that they got there on the A roads and motorways. Love the Cotswolds, but at this time of year I much prefer riding here in Spain-sunshine and warmth.
Sandy mate, When I lived in Swindon I used to love taking a ride around the Cotswold's. Nothing like it here in Ohio, USA. I took a bike trip out to Utah a couple of years ago and that was great scenery too. 6500 miles round trip on my Suzuki DL650 Vstrom. Come over here and we can take a ride together. KEEP IT ON 2 WHEELS. Enjoy the ride.
Wiltshire man and his inexhaustible supply of gopros left on Cotswolds walls. :D Great video on what’s becoming a very popular bike. At 4K you cant go wrong on value especially as RE have seemed to have ironed out the original glitches. I think your channel continues to go from strength to strength and I look forward hopefully to another combined walk in 2020. Peace, my friend.
Thanks Bill. What most folk don't know is that I am infact a multi millionaire and this is how I can afford to leave the gopros behind. I put them into bluetooth mode so after the shot I ride back to within a few meters of the camera, my divice instantly downloads the clip the I bugger off. Recently got a fine for littering the countryside with Hero7 Blacks. Ofcourse I didn't mind in the least. It was only a grand:) LOL I wish. Loving the bike Bill. Are you going to get one?
Luvly video on a great motorcycle. Seems a very smooth ride and the suspension will probably bed in a bit with a few miles put on the machine. It's not necessary to do any off roading to prove anything just enjoy the road. That bike will do it no problem anyway. Safe motoring to you Sandy lol
I’ve been watching your camping videos as well as trying without success to nab one of your incredible knives. I didn’t realise you were a biker as well, I’ve just traded my Ducati in for a GS to pop down the coffee shop on..... I’m not far from the Cotswolds so I know these roads, I’ll keep an eye out for Chug..
Regarding knives Sandy are you allowing orders? I’m desperate for a Classic but keep missing out, I should imagine you get asked a lot but I thought I would ask. Sorry if the request annoys you. Cheers
Evening Sandy, hope you're all good? I've commented a few times now and I always love and appreciate the variety you bring to your channel! You've got a great outlook on life and a brill sense of humour 😁. Also funny you should mention Itchy, I actually started watching her recently. Finally congrats on 10 years of UA-cam!! I think you're bodmin moor wild camp wss like 10 years to the day 👍 Looking forward to the next vids! Take it easy, Tom.
I must admit the speeded yo bit took me back . The le glade to Faringdon road was a fast one on the Gixer and R1. Great times . I know some good routes in South Wales if you want to catch up and write them down .
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I believe that most people watch your videos Sandy because you are such a nice gentle natured person. its a bonus that you have so many interesting hobbies. Please keep making videos, even if they are stamp collecting I will always watch......
LOL Thanks Paul
The sound of that single cylinder engine doing it's thing is most relaxing. Glad you are enjoying the new machine Sandy.
I like it Mark. It sounds unhurried and relaxed and indeed that is the way the whole bike feels.
@@WiltshireMan It does sound a bit cheap, or is that just me?
Loving the videos. Subscribed. I haven't passed my test yet? nxt yr hopefully? But id love to think i can get a himalayan 🤞i love the simplicity of the bike. I think chug is a mechanical gem. 👍 Keep the great video's coming mate.
I just bought a Himalayan and it was in large part due to Noraly. Her adventures convinced me it would be a perfect bike for me in Alaska. I hope I get to see her here when she arrives in my neck of the woods next summer. And I'm enjoying seeing what your experiences are as well. Thank you.
Goodluck with the new bike. It's not fast but should be dependable and good for rough terrain
Great Scenery. Well done!!. Enjoy your Royal Enfield Himalayan.
What a great watch after a long and stressful day. I'm not really into bikes but I thoroughly enjoyed that. Beautiful countryside with a gentle thud from the engine in the background. Thanks for sharing it. 👍
Enjoyed the ride on this!! All your content you do Sandy is amazing, brilliant, and much appreciated!! Thank you for sharing and bringing us along your adventure!!
Thanks Amanti. Life is about adventure
Indeed!! Thank you Sandy!! 😊
Lovely countryside. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.
Just love your videos Sandy & this one was no exception. Congratulations on your new 'baby'. Enjoy!
My 2019 Himalayan has been a wonderful experience as well. Glad you are enjoying the ride and I look forward to more of your travels!
Hi Sandy it makes me and my husband laugh because we have been looking at royal Enfield bikes, because we have been watching itchy boots. And you think similar to us. You go the same places as us. As we live in the same town as yourself. We are retire now and have been inspired to walk .today we went on the ridge way the aldbourne Paddington circles 👍
Hi Teresa,
If you get the Himalayan it will do everything apart from bomb along and superbike speeds. It's not a super bike but for riding the lanes, B roads and most A roads it's more than upto the job. Its a great little bike and very economical to purchase and run and also very easy to ride. OK on your Ridgeway circular walk. I know the route well.
Thanks, Sandy for taking us along for the ride. I love seeing the houses they look very old. Thank You
Another good one, Sandy. Great to follow your latest adventure. Keep 'em coming!
I started watching Itchy because of your mention. She’s an incredible lady. But she is half our age. Not that I’m taking anything away from the lady as she is 110% hardcore 😀
Its ideal for a bit of portable work Sandy. I never think of that area as the cotswolds ... but I guess its cos I’m used to the northern bit just south of stratford. Theres a hell of a lot of standing water at the minute isn’t there. Enjoy Chug and i’ll look forward to the next one
I like your riding style. I am about to get a RE Himalayan as you guy. Thanks for your videos and very very nice photograply. All the best
Sandy, thanks very much for taking us along on your day trip. I for one am very pleased to have come across your channel. Although motorcycling is my main interest I have very much enjoyed your other videos.
Thanks Michael
I have ridden from UK to Germany in the snow with a Suzuki 600 Bandit,very steady machine ! The Ardenne Hills were full of new snow,great trip .
Lovely video. Thanks for sharing your joyrney
I just sold my FS650 BMW it had the rotax (motorod) engine, but sounded like this one. Although, the power band was higher it still reminded me of my travels too. Enjoy your travels and thank you for taking us along for the ride, and the historical stops... PS I miss the old local pubs along the way and sampling their ploughman's lunches and a pint of best. Again thank you!
Oooooo those wet leaves 🍁 made me wince go steady Sandy my friend
I really enjoyed that. Delightful!
I'm glad that I found your channel. Chug was the bait that lured me in but it's plain to see that variety is the spice of life hereabouts so I've just been enjoying some of your paramotor material too, to say nothing of your infectious love of the great outdoors. Many thanks! 👍
Hi Keith,
I come from a long line of country folk and got a bit of the gypsy in me too:) I do love our native land. A major illness made me embrace life and not let fear get in the way of things I wanted to do and experience and set me on a path to conquer and overcome those fears too. The last one is hopping on that bike and going for very long journeys overseas where they ride on the wrong side of the road and speak in a foreign tongue!
@@WiltshireMan
Your determination and go-for-it attitude come across strongly. Sometimes we just need a wake-up call, don't we! I certainly did. I hope that whatever was your trigger is now at least under control and preferably consigned to history. There's a lot of living to do! Enjoy!
Keith 👍
Nice video thank you. I was a keen motorcyclist but have not ridden one in 20 years . I'm in my 60's now and close to retirement and I have a hankering for a bike again . The Himalayan looks just the job !
Your never too old to ride a bike Stephen. Perhaps not a good idea to jump on some super fast projectile though
Good to see you out on the road Sandy. Ive also started watching that magnificent Dutch girl! A few years back I did a ride to The Med in Spain with my two bros. I was on my 88 1340cc Hog and they were on a 1100cc Virago and 650cc Dragstar. I got the best mpg! About 50 mpg! You gotta love 2 wheels!
Thanks Chris. A bike turns every journey into an adventure:)
Beautiful scenery Sandy. Looking forward to more two wheeled adventures. All the best.
Thanks for that, Sandy - hugely enjoyable. You may be lacking something Noraly has (can't quite put my finger on it...), but that was much more my pace and a lot more accessible from where I live (near Bath). You've given us a couple of great ideas for one of our country drives/church crawls.
LOL Stephen, the word your looking for is beauty I think:) Yes I would have to agree
I know I'm a bit late to the party but I'm glad you like the Himalayan, a mate (who referred me to your channel) and I have the 2018 model, in sleet like yours. We live in the opposite side of the world here in Australia, and we've found the bike to be a really good tourer. I'm afraid I'll be watching your rides with a bit of envy as I'm laid up waiting for a hip replacement currently so you will have to do the riding for me. All the best and keep it shiny side up. Jeff M.
Thank you for inspiring videos. be safe.
Wow Sandy! What beautiful scenic adventures on your bike! It just makes me want to make that trip to see for myself! Some day it will happen! In the mean time, we can thank you for entertaining us on your day trip!
I am enjoying your videos Wiltshire Man. I like your humor of going 150 miles per hour. It looked like you were in the Isle of Mann road race.
I did a bicycle tour of the Cotswolds this spring (rapeseed in full bloom). It was so nice to revisit via your video. I'll be interested to see more of your videos.
Thanks Steve. The Cotswolds is just on my doorstep, and other interesting places close by too and no doubt videos about them will follow but I'm hoping to get some long distance multi day rides in too
As i said before on another film, i came across your channel when looking for Himalayan content. You seem almost apologetic that youre a diverse varied channel. Since watching Wiltshire Man youve introduced me to a whole world of things that id never even thought about. I absolutly love the wildcamping films (Ive even bought a tent and slept in it in the garden) and who knew there were so many types of stove! Then i stumble across the flying content.Brilliant. Top work Sandy. Right im off to play on my Himalayan. All the best Paul
Thanks Paul. I hope you have a good ride on your Himi:)
Beautiful countryside on a gorgeous autumn day. Thanks for the ride.
Loved the rideout with the stunning autumn colours and the Cotswold scenery. Glad to see you're enjoying the Himalayan. Ride safe. ATB from Malaysia
Thanks Razif
Thank you for sharing your adventure!
Fantastic video Sandy!! Thanks for showing us how good the bike is. I pick up my new Himalayan on Saturday atb
Its not a fast bike so don't expect to be tearing along the highway at 90, but if you relax into the ride its super stable and comfortable. and the 24.5bhp motor is very tractable and loves to plod. Seems happiest around 3 to 4000rpm and I reckon it will cruise nicely at 60ish mph maybe a tad more. But its a bike for travelling exploring and adventure
I have had a test ride and found it great. No, it's not fast, but like you said it's an "adventure" atb
Lovely to see the Cotswolds featured, Sandy! Makes me quite homesick. Greetings from Switzerland, Rob
I'll be doing more rideout Rob. Glad your enjoying them
The motorcycle is going to bring a lot of options into your videos for sure Sandy. You already make very interesting and diverse videos as it is, but, what a great addition that you have brought in now. I am certain that this new hobby is going to bring you a lot of joy and opportunities that would not have even been thought of earlier. Have fun out there and enjoy yourself. See you on the next one.
Thanks Campfire. Yes the bike will open up further horizons for me. I can travel cheaply now:)
enjoyed all your vids also have the himalayan.also the classic efi 500..and i am a radio ham since 1985 .
Brilliant video from start to finish Sandy, those tight twisty lanes are so much more accessible by Bike, loved seeing Buscot had some great fishing there.There are a few Churches in our neck of the woods that Sir John Betjeman loved Sandy, we are blessed to live where we do, thanks for the upload Sandy, atb Terry.
There's some nice history local to us for sure Terry
Good work 👍 If I had the funds I’d definitely purchase the Himalayan to use during the winter months to get out and about. My two bikes never come out during the winter and stay covered up in the garage meaning I miss out when the weather breaks as it did for you. With the Himi being lighter, rugged and less expensive to repair if an accident occurs I to would take the opportunity to potter around the lanes exploring without fear of damaging the bike. Keep up the good work 👏👏
Hi Charles yes it's a good winter hack not too much power so you won't spin out the back wheel, and as you say it'll be cheap to fix too
Super Nice! Looks like you put the Himalayan through its' paces with the variety of road surfaces. I look froward to seeing your future trips.
Superb video your mix of content is what makes your channel one of the best.
Thanks Sandy a nice little trip around the lanes of the cotswolds,chugging along nicely 👍
Great video thanks for showing us lovely scenery.
I love country laneing on my bike. 👍🇬🇧🍻
Wonderful blog about UK rural.
Thanks for sharing lovely looking bike. Take care on the bike.
Most enjoyable Sandy, Thanks & Take care............Les
Cheers Les:)(:
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Excellent Sandy. I can honestly say I enjoy every one of your videos and I'm looking forward to sharing more of your adventures.
Noel
Thanks Noel. I think the bike will bring me new horizons in due course. I can go places in the car but a bike turns it into an adventure:)
Good thing is Sandy, you'll never get a speeding ticket, lol. I like to watch all your adventures, whatever they be. Nice ride out in the Wolds.
Hello again Sandy!, love going riding with you and Chug!. again beautiful countryside , Love the village scenes. Reminds me of lots of villages I was able to see when I was stationed in Germany back in 1961!. Yep the wall was just starting out. that's why I was there. Had a ball working Pitcairn on cw. but can't compare to your lovely videos. es countryside. thanks again 73 gud dx CUDTL OM!!! de Ellis WA1RKS
Thanks Ellis. We are fortunate to have lovely villages around here. I've been on 80 meter CW tonight
Toujours magnifique UK, très belle vidéo, thanks and see you soon
We all should tip our hats to Itchy Boots. She is a courageous adventurer. I admire her so very much
I enjoyed every second of that Sandy, thankyou. So many places are flooded at the moment, and that is before we get into winter proper! Some really lovely little places you took us to in this one...cheers. Sweden will be incredible. I think you need to retire that cap ha ha...........Now get a hot soapy sponge on the bike...
LOL Yes the cap has seen better days Bry:) As for the amount of rainfall we have had I don't think the ground can handle any more. I did give the bike a quick wipe over and sprayed some parts with WD40 but as soon as they start spreading salt then I won't ride anymore.
Lovely little jaunt - thanks for taking us with you. Those roads didn't look too muddy - round here, in the next county over to the East of you, it's the mud slurry brought onto the roads by construction traffic that generally tells me it's time to not be out on the 'bike - but oh! that wet, compacted leaf litter on the corners!
Coming soon to a Wiltshire Man video near you: "the brew kit I carry on Chug". (o: Happy Days, Sandy - carry on enjoying your Himalayan.
I'll make sure when I venture East Barry that I do it in the paramotor then:)
That's a very nice bike Sandy. Royal Enfield makes some great bikes currently. On that bike you definitely need a jet helmet and a pair of goggles! ;-)
Nice one thank you for taking me along! (:
Thanks! I enjoyed your ride around the Cotswolds. I lived in that area for a few years (Abingdon), so it was nice to have a look around again.
I hope to ride my bike around that area sometime next year, as I still have friends and family nearby. Just need the summer back, so I can ride down from Macclesfield :-).
I agree with your comments about smaller bikes - I went the Honda CB500X route.
Great video Sandy! 'Chug' is becoming the new (BMW) RS - Really sensible! Roll on Sweden.
You and itchy boots are really making me want a royal infield! 😀
and me 👍🏻
I've got one 🥳
I had a Kawasaki 750 Ltd in the 90’s. But life and kids came along lol. One kid is in college and the other is a senior....so.,,,.🤔
@@Gaddman100 I think you've just convinced yourself...... Time for an enfield 👍
I want one too
Lovely places! Thank you.
I´ll soon be 72 years old and physical problems have forced me to quit driving my bike. (sold) Instead I have a moped, Yamaha Why, which I drive all the year around. Here in Sweden the winters has been mild the last years which have made it possible! Thinking of getting me a Go Pro too, cause sometimes I do rides like You Wiltshire Man! Nice to follow You!
Good luck on your small machine. I hope you have many good adventures together
beeyooteeful scenery! Thanks! Nice bike, great mileage.
Very nice Sandy, roll on spring!
Great cameramanship with the mirror looking back. Great video.
I thought that was a cool shot. Wanted the viewers to see how I attached the camera to the helmet for the next shot
Congrats on the new motorcycle. I initially followed for your camping content, but now with your bike content, I'll be sticking around. Looks like you made the perfect choice in the Himalayan. I ride a heritage softail myself but would love an Enfield.
The Enfield will be a good travelling bike for sure but it's no racer.
@@WiltshireMan yet that might just be it's finest asset. Sometimes it's nicer to sit below the speed limit and just have a look around.
Another enjoyable outing on "Chug". A regular application of ACF50 will give him the protection he deserves for a long "rust=free" life. Best wishes Sandy.
Thanks Adrian. I will be looking into that. He or it does deserve some protection
PS Just brought some. Watched a video about it too. Thanks for the heads up Adrian
@@WiltshireMan You're welcome. I don't have a compressor for the "paint spray" method, I only have aerosols so I spray some into a cloth and wipe (not on tyres or brakes!!!!) :-) I wouldn't put it on the satin finish on the Himalayan tank either.
Lovely video WM. I don’t think it’s that necessary to go abroad with all the beauty we have here in the U.K.
There’s the rest of the Cotswolds such as the hotspots of Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden, also Forest of Dean etc etc. I’m sure your viewers in other parts of the world would appreciate seeing our scenery.
Hope you manage to get out on Chugg during nice winter days.
All the best and stay safe.
73s. G1UOD
Awesome ride out. Good to hear that the Himalayan is going well.
We will be in the Avebury area 23-26th Dec. Understand it is over Christmas is you are to busy to meet up.
Thanks for watching Dave. Will see you at Avebury
Sharp intake of breath when you stopped on the wet leaves to let the Porsche pass. Take care Sandy Cheers mate
The bike didn't budge an inch. The back wheel was still firmly on the tarmac. In truth the gopro makes it seem faster than I was really going too
Stunning ride and great trip down memory lane. Fuel consumption is great, 12 pounds to fill up thats 18 bucks for 150+ miles. lol, thats awesome. Cross the continent for 150 quid lol. Amazing.
I done 180 miles on mine and thought I'd fill up.... £9.57 later it was full again 😂👍
The perfect bike for that sort of ride out.
Thanks Sandy, nice to see you out on two wheels. And no worries here about the “variety” on the channel, apart from flying, all your interests coincide with mine, and the para-motor flying is always good to watch. 73/72, Les g0nmd
No disappointment Sir. Great adventure and you tell the story well.
Thanks Fred
This is how I drive my Caterham Seven, a nice plod & very relaxing! I can now enjoy your new Himalayan! cheers
, Keith
g4okt Hi Keith! Les
@@leslieaustin151 Hello OC, just admiring Sandy's new bike, very nice indeed, would suit you I reckon!
Great fun! Nice footage on the GoPro. Cheers!
What a gorgeous bike ride Sandy. I’ve so wanted a bike but my XYL doesn’t really want me to get one since I’ve had a brush with cancer. Will just have to manage with your videos 👍
Life is for living. I had a wake up call a few years back and still have a bit of a daily battle. It's pushed me to do things I may not have done otherwise!
All these positive and uplifting 'Himalayan' videos, including yours, making me think to trade in my 2007 Guzzi Cali Touring......or just take it as a second bike...hmm. Thanks and cheers from the Netherlands and enjoy your bike!
LOL I'm sure your Guzzi is still a great bike for touring and chomping big miles in comfort but perhaps not so good when the road turns adventurous:)
‘Chucking along’ seems great fun! Enjoy and keep safe! 👍👻
Nice England country side sorry correct me if am wrong,but that gun shot mark at the road signage is awsome shot or whatever it is,nice video Sir.Oo yes....I am from Sarawak,one of the Malaysian state on the island of Borneo or East Malaysia.
I can tell from the video you are enjoying the Himalayan and it is a brilliant bike. It does get better as you pile the miles on. Try the 98 octane mine seems to like it more than the 95. Safe riding
Im thinkin we are about the same age mate..good on ya. I'm also an Itchy boots follower..she slays me. Apparently we are not alone in our admiration..almost 300,000 peeps follow her. Im stuck here in the great white north of Saskatchewan, Canada..4 or 5 month riding season...spend winters living vicariously through people who don't live in the artic...maybe a move is in order..lol.
LOL I'm sure there are advantages to living where you are but I don't envy the cold and short riding season.
I am 57 now. Had a hard life:)
man it was cold outside today i forgot to layer up and really felt it..... I will be keeping a eye out for you im that way
I’m one of those men who only takes his Gs out on nice days - Itchy puts us all to shame, though she does inspire us to try that little bit harder.
Enjoy your vlogs, though you eyes aren’t as pretty as hers!
Ride safe
I have to agree about Itchy's eye's. Wow, they are beautiful! And don't worry Itchy puts me to shame too. Sofar all I've managed are local rides and coffee shops too. But I hope that will change in the new year
Nice....I'm off to Scandinavia next year on my Himalayan...Harwich to Rotterdam then up through Sweden, Norway and if time permits Finland...Enjoy
Thats going to be a great adventure
I’ve just booked ferry tickets etc for my 2020 motorcycle trip from Denmark to Cotswold. I’ve used this video as a little appetiser. It looks great 👍 and I can’t wait.
When you get over here try and get in contact with me
I rode my KTM RC8 down through Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia using B roads wherever possible-even rode a few green lanes on it.
Then took my Himalayan through Spain to France via the Pyrenees, back through them to Portugal, through Portugal and back to Spain. All on B roads and back lanes. Fantastic. Tagged onto a group of 6 french registered Ducatis on one 15 mile mountain pass, and was keeping with them until we started going up hill, which was when they slowly pulling away from me.
Both trips made me aware of one thing though. Saw maybe 2 or 3 GS BMW's on the roads we rode on, but saw loads in the towns. Presume that they got there on the A roads and motorways.
Love the Cotswolds, but at this time of year I much prefer riding here in Spain-sunshine and warmth.
Sunshine and warmth. I might just hope on the ferry for a winter ride in Spain
Sandy mate, When I lived in Swindon I used to love taking a ride around the Cotswold's. Nothing like it here in Ohio, USA. I took a bike trip out to Utah a couple of years ago and that was great scenery too. 6500 miles round trip on my Suzuki DL650 Vstrom. Come over here and we can take a ride together. KEEP IT ON 2 WHEELS. Enjoy the ride.
I'd love to join you on a ride around Utah. Lets see how the next few months go:)
Whats the tune at 2:35 , it's doing my nut in as to where I have heard it before ? cheers ;)
Really enjoyed the video, thanks,
Nice video, greetings from a himalyan rider from bavaria
Greetings in return. Safe riding
Beautiful scenery, my dad was born in Clifton and I’d love to get back there someday. Nice to watch now that we have snow and ice on the roads.
Wiltshire man and his inexhaustible supply of gopros left on Cotswolds walls. :D Great video on what’s becoming a very popular bike. At 4K you cant go wrong on value especially as RE have seemed to have ironed out the original glitches. I think your channel continues to go from strength to strength and I look forward hopefully to another combined walk in 2020. Peace, my friend.
Thanks Bill. What most folk don't know is that I am infact a multi millionaire and this is how I can afford to leave the gopros behind. I put them into bluetooth mode so after the shot I ride back to within a few meters of the camera, my divice instantly downloads the clip the I bugger off.
Recently got a fine for littering the countryside with Hero7 Blacks. Ofcourse I didn't mind in the least. It was only a grand:)
LOL I wish. Loving the bike Bill. Are you going to get one?
Luvly video on a great motorcycle. Seems a very smooth ride and the suspension will probably bed in a bit with a few miles put on the machine. It's not necessary to do any off roading to prove anything just enjoy the road. That bike will do it no problem anyway. Safe motoring to you Sandy lol
Anything you do sandy is worth watching as your a natural in everything you turn your hand to 🛵👍
LOL Thanks Martin. I wouldn't say I was a natural though, just enjoy what I do
I’ve been watching your camping videos as well as trying without success to nab one of your incredible knives.
I didn’t realise you were a biker as well, I’ve just traded my Ducati in for a GS to pop down the coffee shop on.....
I’m not far from the Cotswolds so I know these roads, I’ll keep an eye out for Chug..
Well if you find me out and about pull me over for a chat. We can talk knives
Regarding knives Sandy are you allowing orders? I’m desperate for a Classic but keep missing out, I should imagine you get asked a lot but I thought I would ask. Sorry if the request annoys you. Cheers
Super! Sandy Thanks for sharing atb.James
I pick my Himalayan up this Saturday.... Love you video's 👍
Have fun on it Scotty. It's not a fast bike, but it's a great bike for travelling long distances. Very comfortable.
An enjoyable ride around Sandy, the bike is sounding sweet and at 80 mpg cheap to run, sorted mate.
Its seems nice and cheap to run Paul
Evening Sandy, hope you're all good?
I've commented a few times now and I always love and appreciate the variety you bring to your channel! You've got a great outlook on life and a brill sense of humour 😁.
Also funny you should mention Itchy, I actually started watching her recently.
Finally congrats on 10 years of UA-cam!! I think you're bodmin moor wild camp wss like 10 years to the day 👍
Looking forward to the next vids! Take it easy, Tom.
Thanks Tom, my UA-cam career is like my bike...Plodding:)
I must admit the speeded yo bit took me back . The le glade to Faringdon road was a fast one on the Gixer and R1. Great times . I know some good routes in South Wales if you want to catch up and write them down .
I may be heading over to Wales soon, but will go the back roads Chris. Chug aint built for the motorway
Wiltshire Man still know a few good routes to Abergavenny via Ross on wye