Thanks for another enjoyable video about this wonderful bike. As a 400X owner myself I can only agree how good they are and how happy I am with my purchase. The Scrambler looks great, is very economical, fast enough for most, lightweight, comfortable, sounds good and turns heads... it's a bike I really enjoy riding.
I can fully agree to this comment, thank you for your nice and helpful videos around this bike. Just last weekend I did ride from Hamburg to Berlin and back, small. Country roads only. What a joy (only a bit cold around 10 to 15 Celsius). I am absolutely happy with this bike, with the 15 tooth sprocket it was nowhere strained, even on the last 20 km (of 800) on the motorway into Hamburg. However, since I am quite heavy, I sooner or later modify the suspension. Safe riding, glinting eyes on this side of the Channel…😊 Johannes😊
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, insights and experience! Your videos have been invaluable to me as I wade into the motorcycle world at the tender age of 57. I never invest without research and your thoroughness in describing the Scrambler 400x has made all the difference to me when deciding about the pros and cons of the bike. I’m a new Subscriber and will tune in for more. Keep up the great riding format and thanks again for sharing.
Very happy to help you wade through the world of confussion 😆. It is incredibily difficult to know what to do and who's advice to take. I always try to be objective in my reviews from a machine perspective and from a human perspective. The first rule is - do I feel comfortable? And comfortable means in control of the machine with few distractions (such as pain in the wrists because you are ast on a sports bike or the stretch to the handlebars as you are sat on a cruiser). Are my feet in a reasonable position? Can I put both feet on the ground when at traffic lights. Can I easily roll the bike backwards whilst sat on the bike etc etc. And the only way to do this, it to go sit on a machine and then take out for a test ride. The Scrambler is not perfect for every rider but neither are other bikes that are away from the picture a child would draw of a motorcycle. Find three bikes - go sit on them, rule one out, test ride the other two. If you fall in love, then you are good to go. If not, restart the process 😆
Just tell her it's the same reason as why she has multiple pairs of shoes,and lots of different size/colour handbags. It's so you can choose the right one for whatever you're doing that day 😆
I used to tell the ex that I rode bikes well before i rode her 😆. I don't suggest that approach as that made me bankrupt 😥. Today, I would suggest the mental approach and the wellbeing of universal stability and harmony within the galaxy - that might well work better in todays world 😆
It's a great bike for sure. Mine now has some 2800 miles and no problems at all. Super light and flickable. Great fun and looks even better when it is dirty 😆
Hi Richard, enjoyed the video, tell Mark to have a test ride on an Enfield Guerrilla, i know he's a Triumph man, but for £5050, i think he might be impressed, hope you are well, keep up the videos 👍
I think we both need to play on the RE Guerrilla. I am in Limerick very soon and will be popping into the RE dealer. If I am lucky, they may let me out on the Guerilla - hopefully 😆
Great question Mr JP. Different rides for different stokes I guess. With winter coming, the scrambler will take the lead. I don't want to drop the T120 😬. I am really fortunate to have two new bikes. If I had to give one away, then it would probabaly be driven thorugh financials. Therefore the T120 would need to go. If push came to shove, the T120 would be first I guess. But that's only looking through the lense of money. If one had to go and something other than financials was the driver, then the Scrambler would be the choice. The T120 is such a cool bike and wonderful to ride, long and short rides. Riding the T120 to Austria was perfect.
HI Richard i don't have to tell you that your tastes change as you get older and now in my seventies and my level of fitness one of the problems is actually getting on board the bike so i visited my local Kawasaki/Enfield dealer and he showed me a 500 Eliminator its not a cruiser it's got mid pegs, it's light, with brilliant build quality and under 6 grand. Only problem is he doesn't want my GoldStar.
Hi Ian, you are right. Aching bones from jaunts of the past push us to differing bikes 😆. I really can't understand the 'stigma' (not sure that is the right word but let's go with that) that BSA bring. Great machine and the most retro bike on the road from my perspective. I think the relationship between BSA and the dealers is the problem and as such, the dealers are super cautious of the bike. Nothing wrong with the bike, it's a great machine 👍
My dealer stopped selling them in January and the new dealer, Millennium, couldn't even be bothered answering an enquiry I made to swop it for a Z650RS. Obviously they just want to sell new bike's only.
Really enjoying these bikes in Lower Alabama
Hi Bill, I wish I was joining you for a ride in lower Alabama. That would be great.😆👍
Thanks for another enjoyable video about this wonderful bike. As a 400X owner myself I can only agree how good they are and how happy I am with my purchase. The Scrambler looks great, is very economical, fast enough for most, lightweight, comfortable, sounds good and turns heads... it's a bike I really enjoy riding.
I can fully agree to this comment, thank you for your nice and helpful videos around this bike.
Just last weekend I did ride from Hamburg to Berlin and back, small. Country roads only. What a joy (only a bit cold around 10 to 15 Celsius). I am absolutely happy with this bike, with the 15 tooth sprocket it was nowhere strained, even on the last 20 km (of 800) on the motorway into Hamburg.
However, since I am quite heavy, I sooner or later modify the suspension.
Safe riding, glinting eyes on this side of the Channel…😊
Johannes😊
Characterful and fun - that's a good round up for the Scram 400x 😆
giving a like and dropping a comment for the algorithm. People interested in this bike should check out all of the videos on your channel. Cheers
Thanks ever so Dennis, much appreciated ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, insights and experience! Your videos have been invaluable to me as I wade into the motorcycle world at the tender age of 57. I never invest without research and your thoroughness in describing the Scrambler 400x has made all the difference to me when deciding about the pros and cons of the bike. I’m a new Subscriber and will tune in for more. Keep up the great riding format and thanks again for sharing.
Very happy to help you wade through the world of confussion 😆. It is incredibily difficult to know what to do and who's advice to take. I always try to be objective in my reviews from a machine perspective and from a human perspective. The first rule is - do I feel comfortable? And comfortable means in control of the machine with few distractions (such as pain in the wrists because you are ast on a sports bike or the stretch to the handlebars as you are sat on a cruiser). Are my feet in a reasonable position? Can I put both feet on the ground when at traffic lights. Can I easily roll the bike backwards whilst sat on the bike etc etc. And the only way to do this, it to go sit on a machine and then take out for a test ride. The Scrambler is not perfect for every rider but neither are other bikes that are away from the picture a child would draw of a motorcycle. Find three bikes - go sit on them, rule one out, test ride the other two. If you fall in love, then you are good to go. If not, restart the process 😆
Thank you, BP!
RD400 air cooled, superseded by the RD350LC (liquid cooled LC)👍
I’m very tempted to test ride one of these. I’ll have to hide it from the wife though. She told me I only have 1 arse so why do I need multiple bikes!
Just tell her it's the same reason as why she has multiple pairs of shoes,and lots of different size/colour handbags. It's so you can choose the right one for whatever you're doing that day 😆
I used to tell the ex that I rode bikes well before i rode her 😆. I don't suggest that approach as that made me bankrupt 😥. Today, I would suggest the mental approach and the wellbeing of universal stability and harmony within the galaxy - that might well work better in todays world 😆
you can ask the same question about underwear.
@@nicolojavier 😆brilliant 👍 - what's underwear? 😆
@@nicolojavier 😆brilliant 👍 - what's underwear? 😆
Here for these relaxing rides & chats, thumbs up!
👍😆
Stupid great bike!! I adore mine!!!❤❤❤❤
😆👍❤
Down sized From a street triple r to a speed400. After 2000miles still love it . A really good bike to own and so right for another bankrupt Pensioner
It's a great bike for sure. Mine now has some 2800 miles and no problems at all. Super light and flickable. Great fun and looks even better when it is dirty 😆
@@bankruptpensioner lol One of the other things I like about the Speed is its the easiest bike to clean I have ever had
@@TheBluebiker I haven't cleaned the scrambler yet 😆. I was designed to be dirty, nothing like a dirty ride 😬😆
Hi Richard, enjoyed the video, tell Mark to have a test ride on an Enfield Guerrilla, i know he's a Triumph man, but for £5050, i think he might be impressed, hope you are well, keep up the videos 👍
I think we both need to play on the RE Guerrilla. I am in Limerick very soon and will be popping into the RE dealer. If I am lucky, they may let me out on the Guerilla - hopefully 😆
Enjoy your trip to Limerick, hopefully you will get a ride on some of those narrow lanes 😊
@@malcolmtaylor3231 Not long now 😆
Can't even see the dash , pos gps in the way...lame city .
So out of curiosity, do you like your 400 or T120 better? Two different rides I know.
Great question Mr JP. Different rides for different stokes I guess. With winter coming, the scrambler will take the lead. I don't want to drop the T120 😬. I am really fortunate to have two new bikes. If I had to give one away, then it would probabaly be driven thorugh financials. Therefore the T120 would need to go. If push came to shove, the T120 would be first I guess. But that's only looking through the lense of money. If one had to go and something other than financials was the driver, then the Scrambler would be the choice. The T120 is such a cool bike and wonderful to ride, long and short rides. Riding the T120 to Austria was perfect.
HI Richard i don't have to tell you that your tastes change as you get older and now in my seventies and my level of fitness one of the problems is actually getting on board the bike so i visited my local Kawasaki/Enfield dealer and he showed me a 500 Eliminator its not a cruiser it's got mid pegs, it's light, with brilliant build quality and under 6 grand. Only problem is he doesn't want my GoldStar.
Hi Ian, you are right. Aching bones from jaunts of the past push us to differing bikes 😆. I really can't understand the 'stigma' (not sure that is the right word but let's go with that) that BSA bring. Great machine and the most retro bike on the road from my perspective. I think the relationship between BSA and the dealers is the problem and as such, the dealers are super cautious of the bike. Nothing wrong with the bike, it's a great machine 👍
My dealer stopped selling them in January and the new dealer, Millennium, couldn't even be bothered answering an enquiry I made to swop it for a Z650RS. Obviously they just want to sell new bike's only.
Good bike for the money £5750 approx, on ebay.
It really is competative for sure 👍