Live Free or Die is the official motto of the State of New Hampshire in the US. Its on their license plate. And a tax free state.

Looked like a good turnout with some interesting bikes & cars. You rode through my village( the classy one, with the pit tip at the side of the road, lol). That canal bridge is part of my regular walking route. Oh, & you won’t be milking those cows! One could be sharing your Sunday dinner plate in a few months 😱lol. 👍

Was at revs a couple of days ago. It took you a long way around Maltby when you got there from Braithwell. Hadn’t heard that story about Richard & the cross before. Have seen some of the Calimoto routes another channel. It certainly does take some interesting ‘ lanes, lol.

That's really good,

Do you know the Fimber cabin about a mile from Seaways , down that back road?. That’s worth a visit for a brew & a bun, when it’s open. Some great riding on the lanes in the Wolds area, highly recommended. Coming back through Pocklington, it doesn’t matter too much if you miss the turn you wanted because the other exits will take you to the A1079 or A614, then you can get back on track.

Yes, id like one 😊

Hey up I fitted my free spirits de cat too I’ve found it has a nice little brap now if ya know what I mean 👍

Thank you very much for that great video, I have a 900 the same, can you share the link to buy, thank you

Had a 77 I think, finally got my first bike my senior year of high school, rode it all the time, such fun

Great video of the bikes actually racing the beach 👍

Agree about that road surface around Wentworth. I often go down that way, to friends who live near Wentworth or part of my ride into Derbyshire! That ‘temporary’ road surface has gone well beyond temporary! I think it’s the ‘forgotten road’. On my Enfield Trials I was convinced to replace the knobbly CEAT tyres a good 1000 miles before due! 🙄🤣

Lovely little ride out around beautiful countryside as usual up your way but flat where I am in Essex but been up your way on holiday with the kids years ago but further up than I think you are and I use to love the journey up the A1 I just need to get up there on my bike and enjoy it myself hope your well take care ride safe

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I really enjoyed this video

I read the book at least once a year, keeps me focussed, great video thanks

well said, me like

Great collection!👍

Fantastic bike! Congratulations!

great vid mate

Got my second motorcycle at age 69 this year. On my first (great '82 Suzuki GS65G) for 15 years I never worked on it. This new one (KTM Adventure 390) seems to draw me in, and I've done a number of mods already. I am so enjoying exploring it and learning how really simple and straightforward these bikes are compared to 4 wheel vehicles. And, yes, there is a Zen focus while peacefully working on it, bolting & measuring & adjusting & fitting & connecting, etc. This is just as you say, worthwhile in itself, with a single quieting focus unlike the scanning & decisions & technique that is a necessary part of the riding, as fun as that is. Thank you for your thoughts! Subscribed. And BTW, I only recently first read Pirsig's book. Right up there with Steinbeck's 'Travels with Charley'.

The following research was published in Japan in 2009: In March 2009, a report was published on the relationship between motorcycle riding and brain activation. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and the Tohoku University Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Kawashima Ryuta Laboratory conducted a study on the relationship between motorcycle riding and brain activation. The results of this study proved that there is the following relationship between motorcycle riding and brain activation: 1) Riding a motorcycle activates the rider's brain (especially MT bikes) 2) There is a difference in how the brain is used and activated between active riders and riders who have been away from the sport (active riders process information logically and concentrate while driving) 3) By incorporating motorcycle riding into daily life, various brain cognitive functions are improved, and it also has a positive effect on mental health, reducing stress and improving the health of the brain and mind. The brain that is activated and trained by riding a motorcycle is the prefrontal cortex, and it seems that the cognitive functions "memory, thinking ability, and judgment" are particularly improved. In addition, as an added effect, it has been proven that it has the effect of "relieving stress, improving physical condition, and reducing mistakes." It is also said that people who ride motorcycles look strangely youthful compared to those who do not. It is thought that the reason why motorcycle riders tend to look relatively youthful is based on such scientific evidence. Continuing to ride motorcycles may also be useful for preventing future dementia and depression, as well as for anti-aging purposes. Finally, many people think that motorcycles are dangerous vehicles, but if you obey the road traffic laws and drive safely, there is no other vehicle that feels as good as this one and lets you feel the breeze. I would like to continue riding motorcycles to relieve stress and anti-aging, and to activate my brain...drive safely! MT: Manual transmission, AT: Automatic transmission

Hi A lot of what you said I agree with. When I first started in . was told by a biker if you want to be a biker. The best way is to build your bike, and that's what I did . I bought two old 250 MZ, and out of the two, I built one good one. I learnt how to ride how to spanner my way out of trouble, and yes, you're right. I did not have the money to give a mechanic to repair my motorcycle. I have recently been unwell, and my way of getting over all the stress was to buy a motorcycle and start a rebuild. It helps it helped me and I am glad I chose to have motorcycles in my life back in 1977. Why, I don't know, but I am so glad I did. Keep up with your channel. From one Yorkshire man to another 👍🏻 regards

Harley to a Triumph. Wise move.

A great chat. Whilst I reckon I have never risen above basic level😱, always seen to have been able to eventually solve the issue. Always seem to need a tool that dealers will have but is a specialist for the owner/rider & may only get used the once. My little gpz500, has just rewarded me for giving it an oil & filter change by seeming to have coolant mixing with the oil in the sump. Deep joy.

Legend Fred Dibnah rides a triumph scrambler 🤙🏼

100% agree great vid biker friend, stay safe 👍

Nice ride and journey thank you too.

Some beautiful motors there love the American army Lorrie’s I no nout about them but they look cool so do the pick ups cant remember what the Americans call them but nice take care

So yesterday was a perfect example of a 5 min chat with a stranger. Went for a ride with Phil over hills to Oldham. We stoped at a little sandwich shop which had an out side seating area. Too ladies, came and sat down at next table. The older of the two started a conversation with “have you come far?” and then mentioned another cafe - Willingham Woods where she sees lots of bikes and asked if we ever visited there. We do! 4 strangers engaged for a brief moment - it’s what travel is all about, even on a motorcycle. Ride safe.

You look well Chuffed wi ya bike! I bought the Chrome Edition last year! Love It!!! Happy Riding! I’ll Sithee!!, cheers,Graham.

I’m with you buddy, agree completely with all of your points. I much prefer to ride solo and talk to others when I stop.

It certainly makes me realise that without a bike I would probably be a lot less hopeful about life.

I know I breathe a lot better on a bike. Thanks for a great video.

The only thing I feel when riding a MC is shere terror 😂

Hai. There is a lot to be said for reasons to ride a motorcycle. Just for fun,getting from a to b. Or clearing ones head of a bad mood or thoughts. I stopt riding for at least 15 years after i got on my motorcycle while being in a dark place. Back then i was almost always angry with myself,the world and everybody els. The day that would end my riding for years i was in really bad place. I wanted to knock someones head off for just looking at me. I got on my motorcycle and just opend up from the first corner. I knew and its still the case , i am a magnet for for getting into sticky traffic situations. 7 out of 10 not my fault. Yeh i do also fuck up at times. Anyway, riding that day did not help much to clear my head so i headed back home doing around 100km a hour. Set out to pas a line of cars . There was enough space for me to get back on the right lane untill the mf in the last car started to speed up closing the cap between cars. The rest behind him did the same thing. I knew he had seen me with my flashing indicators. I saw him looking at me. He just did not give a shit. I started to fall back but there was a f......g line of cars all of sudden and no space given for me. Uncoming traffic ahead came ever closer and i knew there was no where left to go but in the middle between cars doing 100 or more km a hour .The dark place and anger i was trying to get rid of going for a ride just went into overdrive. I got so f......g mad i rode up the mf that forced me into that situation and made sure he saw me and gave him the vinger. Useles i know.With nowhere to my only thought was there we go this might be the last ride.i opend up with cars both side of me . When it happens than with high speed and be over quik was the only thought i hade .i never gave it a thought wat could happen to the people in the car i could smash into.i was in a dark place and did not care anymore. I did not!!! and never have concidred suicide. I just belived at that moment my time was up. I closed my eyes and waited for what i thought would be the end. I felt a slight bump and my motorcycle shudderd a bit and i opend my eyes seeing the left mirror bend inwards. How just my mirror got hit and not my handlebar is still a mysterie to me. Even that at the time did not shook me up. I just thought you lucky basterd. A car to my right must have the shit show and gave me space to pull over. I was still so f mad i did not thank that person for more than likely saving my life. I got home, shuffed the motorcycle in the shed and never touched it again ending up selling it. I did not become scared of riding or anything. Something just changed and till this day i do not know what. I started riding again of and on five years ago. But its never bin the same sins. I cant get up and just ride a bit anymore. I still need to clear my head from time to time. But now i need a set destination to ride to ride to. Even if it is just a gas station 100km away. The fun in just get up and ride a bit hase dispeard that on that shit show day. I am in the proces of trying to ride more again but am well aware it will never be the same again. And i know i cant force the feeling back because that might pull me back into a darker past. So i just go with the flow trying not to be to much of a 60 year old grumpy bastard. There as many reasons to ride a motorcycle as you can think of how ever strange the reason might be.

Don't need bike meets, thanks. Ask yourself why, for example, a pizza delivery rider won't show up at them. I've seen 125 riders (under 20 years old) on modern 125s tarted up to look sporty sit around and grimace and smoke a cigarette trying to fit in. There's nothing going on at them apart from awful rock cover bands and terrible food. I think they're judgmental places, inherently. Some guy drives a forklift truck, buys a Harley, tarts it up, and goes to the bike meet. He fits in like a glove! But nobody else does.

A very weird take on motorcycling and your reasons and logic are way off deep down unconsciously . Trauma plays a unconscious part to motorcycling ,donning a helmet as you would in space and travelling through the universe just as you are repeating the need to escape reality ,reality has become to painful for most and we feel trapped by the laws of the elite who own you by a number,they are 10 steps ahead of you when it comes to why you ride ,being vulnerable as a schizoid narcissist with ocd .ie . Covert narcs ,escaping into your heads is the number one tool ,for coping with trauma issues .and the feeling that you know you feel nothing except speed and the wind ,exists ,but you know that there are times you wonder if you do .your have an eternity to do that at the speed of light one day .THE EMPTINESS IS THE VOID IN SCHIZOID ,THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE HURT CHILD ,TRYING TO BECOME ,WHEN IN FACT ,YOU ARE NOTHING AND EVERYTHING IS NOTHING ,ONLY THE ILLUSION OF SOMETHING EXISTS THRO YOUR DELUSION IT MANIFESTS .EVERYTHING IS THE UNIVERSE ,WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? LIFE WILL ALWAYS BE BIGGER THAN YOU .KEEP ASKING QUESTIIONS ………..WHY?

Just found your channel and I ain’t too far away you got another sub 👍

We go every year, its the best show on Earth, im lucky i only live just less than an hour from Goodwood. Just awesome

lovely bike, great colour scheme.

i know exactly what you mean, mediative state. I've never been in a bad mood after a ride.

Great Vid

Absolutely agree with you. After having my bike stolen (little Royal Enfield) outside work. l went and got a car! That didn't last long? Something I had been doing for the last 40 years was missing? (A BIKE !...) Can't tell you how happy I am again 😊 XV950. Use the car on rainy days. 😂😂😂

What a lovely way to explain the joy of motorcycling that we all subscribe to, if you don’t understand it you are missing out a great lifestyle choice, ride safe and ride free everyone,🤙✊

Just came across your channel and you are so right about mental health I often have suicide thoughts it started when I lost my wife to cancer in April 21 but in that same year I lost my mum in June 13th and dad on 28th September on my birthday it fk me right up me and my wife would have been married 40 yrs in that November of 2021 she caught sepsis just not strong enough to fight it so in November of 21 I bought a bike which I hadn’t had for about 32 yrs one or two bikes later I now ride a triumph rocket 3gt 2023 and loving it but ride on my own I’ve joined 2 clubs but never been for a ride out with either at the moment I just don’t fancy it I’m not a person who mixes very well not much of a conversationalist really keep to my self but the big thing of all I feel happy when I’m on my bike it’s all I have in my eyes gone on a bit I know sorry for that Riding Through Grief is another chap I’ve come across he’s Scottish and just lost his wife he’s interesting take care ride safe mate

6:02 just a thought on the bench chat, given where the sun was, wouldn't it have been better to sit the other side with the camera on the side where you sat so you are lit by the sunlight better than the shadows on ya face in this situation 👍🏻 as I said just a thought 😊

There are better thread repair inserts than Heli-Coil Look for the ones that are like a solid insert instead of the wire coil types Some have a rim around one end of the insert and the tools that come with them include one that cuts a recess for this rim You might find these solid inserts are a little larger than a Heli-Coil and may be suitable to repair your exsisting head

Enjoyed listening to your "rambling" there's a lot to be said for motorcycling and you've hit the nail on the head. You've also mentioned quite a few venues that I've never heard of so I'll probably be looking them up. Good topic well worth watching.

it's the only time people can't get hold of me on phone/socials/email. I couldn't imagine having a bluetooth headset in helmet.

I’ve gone out and within a mile turned around and go home because I couldn’t focus on my riding, I’ve over the past 6 years had convertibles, I enjoy driving with the roof down as much as riding my bikes, sometimes more