Sends you deaf and go over 60 you'll loose your fillings !! ( joke) Looks lovely. Always makes me smile that you are all there on such a range of bikes. So it's the desire, time and the finance as much as the bike that gives you adventures. Enjoy and ride safe
Hope everyone has a fantastic and safe trip! Looks a stunning location. I just bought those same Rhinowalk saddle bags after I saw Joe Ryan tour Australia and now New Zealand on his UA-cam channel. Look a good bit of kit.
On the 411 iam done with Pirelli. Worn off really quickly.Then i had Mitas MT 07 great grip but also shown some serious wearing off in hot summer turns. Now the the Heidenau K60 Scout everything seems to work grip wise and with the decay of the rubber.
Great that you're getting the good weather. You can't beat the West coast when it's like that. Hope you get to experience Connemara. Have a great time.
I was thinking of ride to Spain, but that may change...never been to the Emerald Isle. India, USA, Europe, Thailand, Mongolia, it is time for a rethink, looking forwards to the next instalment!
Looks fabulous, last time we were on the Ring of Kerry we could hardly stand up in the wind or walk across the car park to get to our vehicle. Always beautiful though. Have a great time.
Jeez , sorry to read that. Mostly tinnitus sufferers are in their 60’s . Best wishes mate. (being happy helps - you won’t hear it when you are happy 😃)
keen to see Priests Leap and Healy Pass... last time i was there Healey was closed, and we ended up trying Priests Leap. My partner chickened out though, and we turned back (and this was in the car).
Fantastic and thank you for the informative review of your experience. Any plans to compare this to the CFMoto 450? I ask bc it’s between these two for my small bike. Thanks again.
If you have time - check the headlight mounting position. My test ride and how, when my ordered tubeless himalayan arrives, will always be used on the high seat position. I will then move the headlight up, if possible, copying as they are supplied in India. The mounting bolt appears in the pillar but in India, because the legal need for a front number plate, means their headlights are around two inches higher and those bikes we get, having a hidden second hole visible when viewed from the side. One indian youtuber was complaining that this nut/bolt pillar assembly came loose and the headlight was not secure but it did show the complete unit moving up and down. I hope the raising of the whole assembly will give a little more wind protection for anyone using the higher seat option. Should be easy to test this! Also ordered from ZANA India a set of saddlebag mounting frames, very good price but did take 4 weeks for delivery, just need a bike to fit them to!
I am hoping that mine is at the dealership before the end of the month, i want to take it to the ABR festival and experience my first taste of off road (since I was riding bsa bantams over the field at 15). I have listened to your comments on the Himalayan and its short side stand etc, I did test ride it and whilst I will concur that it takes a bit more to heave it up, it does ride well. I have had a CRF250 rally in the past and that was a bit too long, whereas it was nearly upright. I didn’t really get that off road because it was stolen. I was considering getting the tyres changed for something a bit more off road focused, do you have any suggestions other than Pirelli 🤣
Polisport Silencer Heat Shield will maybe sort out your soft luggage meets silencer issue. I have one on my 390 end can , and have big old lomo soft bags hanging down with no problems.
“They’ll tell you bobbins” love it. The bike too. :)
Sends you deaf and go over 60 you'll loose your fillings !! ( joke) Looks lovely. Always makes me smile that you are all there on such a range of bikes. So it's the desire, time and the finance as much as the bike that gives you adventures. Enjoy and ride safe
Went around the Ring of kerry 2 weeks ago, 10 of us on our Vespas . Fantastic trip with the good weather we had.
Brilliant. Bet that was a great trip Paul
Hope everyone has a fantastic and safe trip! Looks a stunning location. I just bought those same Rhinowalk saddle bags after I saw Joe Ryan tour Australia and now New Zealand on his UA-cam channel. Look a good bit of kit.
Welcome to Ireland boys an blessed with the weather Nathan. Class.
On the 411 iam done with Pirelli. Worn off really quickly.Then i had Mitas MT 07 great grip but also shown some serious wearing off in hot summer turns. Now the the Heidenau K60 Scout everything seems to work grip wise and with the decay of the rubber.
Great that you're getting the good weather. You can't beat the West coast when it's like that. Hope you get to experience Connemara. Have a great time.
I was thinking of ride to Spain, but that may change...never been to the Emerald Isle. India, USA, Europe, Thailand, Mongolia, it is time for a rethink, looking forwards to the next instalment!
Ceat tyre is part of Pirelli group.
Never knew that. Thank you!
No they are not part of pirelli..
Ceat Ltd. bought the brand name from Pirelli to be used globally.
@@nathanthepostman No, wrong information. CEAT is an Indian Tyre manufacturer. No relations with Pirelli whatsoever
Lucky with the weather. Interesting about the rather neaty-looking screen. The bike has nice lines viewed from the side. Nick
Looks fabulous, last time we were on the Ring of Kerry we could hardly stand up in the wind or walk across the car park to get to our vehicle. Always beautiful though. Have a great time.
Yes it's a different place when it's torrential. Amazed by the weather on this one
Have had tinnitus since 2nd grade ear infection, now 33 year olds with it. Taurine (orally) and soothing ear drops from the pharmacy keep it in check.
Jeez , sorry to read that. Mostly tinnitus sufferers are in their 60’s .
Best wishes mate. (being happy helps - you won’t hear it when you are happy 😃)
“The influence of people who are paid to influence” wise words as ever.👍 I think there’s a danger that 450 will grow on you in the end. 😁
Wish I was there. Looking forward to updates.
Good video, Nathan. Do you do tool reviews? We recently released a portable air pump.
Put the seat in the high position to see if that little extra height gets you out of the wind noise?
Enjoy the weather boys as we don’t get many days like that but when we do there’s nowhere nicer 👍 enjoy
keen to see Priests Leap and Healy Pass... last time i was there Healey was closed, and we ended up trying Priests Leap. My partner chickened out though, and we turned back (and this was in the car).
Watch out for mad sheep on the roads an potholes or loose gravel on corners. Tayto cheese an onion crisps an Guinness. Seafood chowder. Oh yes.
Yes please! I want some NOW.
Fantastic and thank you for the informative review of your experience.
Any plans to compare this to the CFMoto 450? I ask bc it’s between these two for my small bike. Thanks again.
Mannix point great spot enjoy yr trip
If you have time - check the headlight mounting position. My test ride and how, when my ordered tubeless himalayan arrives, will always be used on the high seat position. I will then move the headlight up, if possible, copying as they are supplied in India. The mounting bolt appears in the pillar but in India, because the legal need for a front number plate, means their headlights are around two inches higher and those bikes we get, having a hidden second hole visible when viewed from the side. One indian youtuber was complaining that this nut/bolt pillar assembly came loose and the headlight was not secure but it did show the complete unit moving up and down. I hope the raising of the whole assembly will give a little more wind protection for anyone using the higher seat option. Should be easy to test this! Also ordered from ZANA India a set of saddlebag mounting frames, very good price but did take 4 weeks for delivery, just need a bike to fit them to!
I am hoping that mine is at the dealership before the end of the month, i want to take it to the ABR festival and experience my first taste of off road (since I was riding bsa bantams over the field at 15).
I have listened to your comments on the Himalayan and its short side stand etc, I did test ride it and whilst I will concur that it takes a bit more to heave it up, it does ride well. I have had a CRF250 rally in the past and that was a bit too long, whereas it was nearly upright. I didn’t really get that off road because it was stolen.
I was considering getting the tyres changed for something a bit more off road focused, do you have any suggestions other than Pirelli 🤣
Have fun.
Go to Annascaul and The South Pole Inn aka the extraordinary Tom Crean
Heading there tomorrow!
@@nathanthepostman Cracking. Then buy the book about him when you get home.
Polisport Silencer Heat Shield will maybe sort out your soft luggage meets silencer issue. I have one on my 390 end can , and have big old lomo soft bags hanging down with no problems.
Thanks hutchie
Looks a beautiful location. What ear plugs you using Nathan.
Plugzz
Why cant we have one season with this weather guaranteed looks better or as good as anywhere in the world
How tall are you? I'm 6ft and am not finding the wind a big issue on my 450. There's wind of course but it's smooth and not turbulent.
5'9".
All hail Sgt.Bentos who will never be a Pirrelli ho. Keeping it real.
Not much wrong with the 452 by the sounds of it, and windscreens are cheap enough. Hope the rest of your trip goes as well as the start.
Not a lot. Weight and screen aside.
hello, can you measure holes in brake disc? need to know for buying a lock. thanks! @nathanthepostman
Try taking the screen of an riding. Maybe be better.
Yeah was going to try that tomorrow
Might help Nathan. How much per Nite in Kerry campsite?? I’m based north. Omagh. Tyrone.