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@David_Gardener Күн бұрын
Scenery wasn’t a disappointment on this one Ray, and glad to see you found the trusty gravel road too😉
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
Always a gravel road Dave.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@kevinmorris265 Күн бұрын
Hi Ray!, Nice video!, Roads and Scenery looks stunning!, I’m finding solo riding a lot more relaxing, I suppose being a long distance Hgv Driver for 32 years was good training for solitude !😂😂👍🏴
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
Believe it or not Kevin, I've always wandered off on my own, starting with getting lost in the town centre when I was four. I just imagined solo on he continent was a bit much. It wasn't. 👍 Thanks for watching. 👍
@whammo11224 Күн бұрын
Jesus when the camera fell, I thought you had an accident!
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂 I had a tether on it, but it still near gave me a heart attack ter see an expensive camera part company. 😂😂😂
@geoffmatthias3056 Күн бұрын
Looks like a great bike Ray also looks very comfy 👍
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
It'll feel more natural after a few rides Geoff. Thanks for watching. 👍👍
@jimheys8348 Күн бұрын
I’ve done over 100K on mine and it’s bullet proof. The little button on left bar is heated grips. I swap between Michelin and Metzler tyres depending upon price/availability. Enjoy your new steed 🎉
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
I'll try my usual Metzler roadtec 01's when these need replacing. That little button... Pressed it a couple of times and confirmed the grips warmed up nicely. Thanks for watching Jim. 👍
@Baza765 Күн бұрын
Cracking bike mate,take it easy to start,stay safe 😉 Ride Safe Mr B 🤘
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
Thanks Baza... Settling down with it an getting it all set up the way I want it.. 👍👍
@Baza765 Күн бұрын
Looking forward to this Ray,nice little taster for us,but you must admit,you missed your partner in crime a little🤔 Ride Safe Mr B 🤘
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
It was a cracking tour Baza, already working on the next one. Thanks for watching. 👍
@geoffmatthias3056 Күн бұрын
Great little vid Ray ☀️👍
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Geoff. 👍👍 I had a great tour. 👍
@williamcoulter5462 Күн бұрын
Enjoy I nearly bought a new one in 2012 but insurance quote was stupid, still my dream bike and now I have more no claims I could afford one but for the other half wanting a new bathroom and kitchen. That red with silver looks so good, sat nav steering stem mounted ball type is your best bet enjoy.
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
I was unpleasantly surprised by the insurance quote I got William. I was expecting twenty or thirty quid plus admin fee. They wanted a few hundred for the remaing few months. A years insurance was only a bit more. 😬😬😬
@williamstirling8794 Күн бұрын
have you parted ways with paul ? if so we have lost a good team for all the antics take care
@rayjones4115 Күн бұрын
Yes William, he and I have gone our separate ways. It means I'll need to find a way to make my videos 'interesting' with only my participation. 😂😂 Thanks for watching. 👍
@jamesb2876 2 күн бұрын
Hi Ray, really good video lovely countryside. It must be strange going abroad on your own all the years you and Paul went about together.
@rayjones4115 2 күн бұрын
It felt strange heading off the train alone.. took a few minutes ter settle down. Thanks for watching. 👍
@goneriding8403 2 күн бұрын
Am I right in thinking that you rode from Runcorn to Dole in two days 👍
@rayjones4115 2 күн бұрын
You would be exactly right. 👍👍
@danielsale3805 2 күн бұрын
Why do you prefer metzler tyres and what model of metzler tyres do you go with.
@rayjones4115 2 күн бұрын
I always go for Metzler Roadtec 01's Daniel. I really like the way they feel. Thanks for watching. 👍👍
@danielsale3805 2 күн бұрын
@rayjones4115 have you tried them in comparison to Michelin road 6gt tyres because I bought a pair of Michelin tyres for my bandit 1200 and I paid around £340. I was wondering if you get as good of a tyre at a better price point.
@David-uu3wq 4 күн бұрын
I had one of those when they first came out. Very underrated bike. Rapid, comfy, bit heavy though. Expensive to service too.
@rayjones4115 4 күн бұрын
Unobtrusively rapid I found. Thanks for watching. 👍
@markt5426 5 күн бұрын
Hi Ray, Nice bike had one myself a while ago. If you are after service items I have a spare set of plugs (8 of them) and also I have some bar risers. If you are interested send me a message.
@rayjones4115 4 күн бұрын
If I find myself needing anything I'll get in touch Mark. Thanks for watching. 👍
@GerryPowell-r6s 6 күн бұрын
That is one classy bike you have,remember you meet the nicest people on a Honda🥰
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
😂😂 thanks for watching Gerry. 👍👍
@kevinmorris265 6 күн бұрын
Stunning looking bike Raymond!, Hope you have many many happy miles !, look forward to seeing you soon!, Ride safe!, 👍🏴
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
Cheers Kevin. 👍
@andyrawlings5369 6 күн бұрын
Hi Ray yours is a 2010 model they didnt have a fuel range built into the dash and yours does not have traction control either not does it matter your tank size is 18.5ltr mine is a 2013 one which has a 19ltr tank and traction control the fuel range is in litre tells you how much is left in does not give you a range and also gives you your average litre useage.Mileage from tank well that depends on wright wrist action 130 to 150 miles yes they are a bit thristy but rest off the bike makes up for it clutch is heavy can make wrist painfull in heavy slow moveing traffic. Yes the brakes are the best i have had on bike the build on the bike is top notch aswell i am a big vfr fan still have the 750 models aswell had my 1200 3yr get on well with it loads off mid range grunt just check your rear remote adjuster for the shocker they are prone for siezing up spray wd40 inside the handle and keep working it often .
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the advice Andy. I used a trip meter set to zero every time I fill up an use that as a guide for when to have a fuel stop. I like having trip a an trip b again too, along with heated grips again. I don't really want much more in the way of rider aids. I'll keep an eye on that adjuster.. thanks for the pointer, and for watching. 👍
@andyrawlings5369 5 күн бұрын
@@rayjones4115 Another tip ray if your capeable i would strip down the rear shock linkage and dog bone and re grease all the link pins and bearings mine were bone dry and the bike had only done 7 thousand miles its now on 15500 miles i do the shock linkage once a year only takes about an hour.
@paulinecanham4483 6 күн бұрын
Fantastic hope you enjoy many years with your new bike you well deserve it be aware that is one heavy bike. I have recently down sized mine as i am not any younger but you seem well capable of handling that. Thanks for your great vlogs and keep em coming
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
It is a heavy bike, but the weight is quite low down an less noticeable. In some ways, it's easier to manhandle than the Kawasaki. Hope youre enjoying your smaller bike. Better a small bike an still riding I think. Thanks for watching. 👍
@grahamkerswell6706 6 күн бұрын
If you don't like it give it to me and I can put it with the one I have owned for 12 years. LoL
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@grahamkerswell6706 6 күн бұрын
Front brake one finger. To rider a honda braking is an art form.
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
I need to become an artist! 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching. 👍
@sdavey10 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the Video Ray, great looking bike, love the sound of the V4, and it's a superb glossy colour.
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
It hasn't even done 13k yet... And there's not a mark on it! Thanks for watching. 👍
@goneriding8403 6 күн бұрын
Nice Bike you have there, shaft drive too, Ideal for touring 👍
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
One thing less to worry about isn't it? No adjustment, don't need a new one an don't need ter keep it lubricated. Thanks for watching. 👍
@davidblundell3629 6 күн бұрын
Got yourself a lovely looking bike there Ray...You will soon get used to the way it behaves. I recently got some 'blingy' levers for the RT and instantly noticed a real keen-ness to the front brake. I recon there was a slight change to the pivot point relationship which suits me fine as i prefer that...maybe your levers have done the same. You might want to keep an initial eye on your fuel consumption / range as I think the tank size was only 18 / 19 litres.
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
The tank was 13.4 litres from as soon as the last bar started flashing to brim full... Probably 135 between tank fulls. Next few weeks will tell. Thanks for watching Dave. 👍
@cbrblade2705 6 күн бұрын
what happend to the zzr1200?
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
The next video gives a clue. Thanks for watching. 👍
@cbrblade2705 6 күн бұрын
@@rayjones4115 looking forward to it, thanks.
@sabdensam9587 6 күн бұрын
Hi , I have owned my ZZR1200 since 2011 and will always keep it but the beginning of the year I bought a VFR1200 DCT. I sorned the Kwak and have just used the Honda this year including a two up European trip. Both fantastic bikes but if I could only keep one it would be the ZZR1200
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
It was painful parting with the Kawasaki... I was, briefly, almost tempted by another one... the Zeds are just plain awesome bikes. Thanks for watching.
@jamesb2876 6 күн бұрын
Hi ray it looks a lovely bike a big change from the kawasaki.
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
Hi James, definitely a big change, and not full of tech stuff still.. thanks for watching. 👍
@BikenutGB 6 күн бұрын
Just part exchanged my ZZR1200 for a Z1000sx after 10 years of ownership. Feels really weird but oh so much lighter. There's very little difference between the ZZR and the VFR wet weights. 270kg compared to 267.
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
There are various different reports of each weight wise. But you're right, some say wet weights are the same. Thanks for watching. 👍
@jeremyr62 6 күн бұрын
I weighed my standard DCT with full tank but with a Lithium battery. 143kg at the front and 139kg at the rear. It's a lardy old thing.
@paulabraham8724 7 күн бұрын
A really great looking bike.
@rayjones4115 6 күн бұрын
There ain't a mark on it Paul .. I'd almost say it was too good for me.. 😂😂
@derbyshireruralrider9398 11 күн бұрын
Trying to recognise location of this one
@rayjones4115 11 күн бұрын
I'll find it for you. 👍
@rayjones4115 11 күн бұрын
It was Barnsley Lane off the B5023 East of Kirk Ireton. 👍👍
@paulabraham8724 13 күн бұрын
At least it was dry.
@rayjones4115 12 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@iancharlesworth3654 17 күн бұрын
I watch your viedeos now Ray, but with respect to yourself whats happened to Mr Griffiths ? I've followed all your past trips together. Enjoying these vids because I'm from Chesterfield. You passed the sign where they named a village after my surname on this one. Just thought I'd ask. Thankyou. Hope your still friends. 🤞👍
@rayjones4115 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching Ian. Paul and myself operate independently now on a permanent basis. I post what I do, but I've no idea what Paul does. I think I have some work ter do making my videos more interesting just with me... Any constructive comments would be welcomed. 👍👍
@derbyshireruralrider9398 11 күн бұрын
@@rayjones4115I enjoyed the banter between the 2 of you and meeting you a couple of years ago found the banter between you was as natural on film as real life. Back to this one, you’ve got more cameras than Match Of The Day covering a Premier League game!
@derbyshireruralrider9398 Ай бұрын
Leek does a brilliant scooter Sunday in the summer, hundreds there all over town centre and always seems to be a heatwave
@derbyshireruralrider9398 Ай бұрын
Familiar territory 😊
@davidblundell3629 Ай бұрын
I had forgot how nice the weather was that day...another cracking ride Ray👍
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
It was a really good day.. 👍👍
@TheGilb70 Ай бұрын
Looks like some nice roads there Ray
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
There's so much to explore I could do a new Broom Weekender for a decade. 😂😂
@hughthomson3641 Ай бұрын
another good video Ray!,i have enjoyed you and Paul 's tours for ages!, .WHAT HAPPENED????
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
I've been on a solo euro tour, and the editing will start November time I reckon.. 👍👍
@johnpd1639 Ай бұрын
Great video Ray. Must make you a bit sad tho, after the ZZRs unfortunate demise. Looking forward to seeing you on your updated bike whatever you choose. Best of luck and thanks for the you tube content.
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
It's a hard bike to follow Dave. Thanks for watching. 👍
@paulinecanham4483 Ай бұрын
As always a great video but where the hell is Paul we all miss the banter you two had
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Pauline. 👍👍
@davidblundell3629 Ай бұрын
Another nice reminder of a great weekend Ray...looking forward to the next video 👍
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
It was a good day that Dave. 👍
@David_Gardener Ай бұрын
That was a great route on the second day Ray with weather to match too👍
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
1 day outta two was better than last year David, no question. 😂😂😂
@Baza765 Ай бұрын
Hi Ray,i'm sorting out the back log of vids to watch as i've been a touch busy,so starting with your latest and working backwards,i take it Pauls gone his separate way,shame really as i was with you both from the start vids wise,has he got his own channel now as i dont do Facebook ???? Ride Safe Mr B 🤘
@rayjones4115 Ай бұрын
Hi Baza, Paul still has his own KZbin channel as far as I'm aware. 👍👍
@Baza765 Ай бұрын
@@rayjones4115 Cheers mate,i didnt know that 👍
@covcrew 2 ай бұрын
Hi nice video again, what’s happend to the videos from Paul, dont think I’ve seen anything this year ? Thanks Shaun
@rayjones4115 2 ай бұрын
I can't give an answer for that Shaun. You'd need to ask him directly. Thanks for watching. 👍👍
@davidblundell3629 2 ай бұрын
Another nice reminder of a great weekend Ray thanks. We are definitely blessed with some nice roads in the UK 😉
@rayjones4115 2 ай бұрын
They're sometimes well hidden aren't they? 🤔
@robertholme3526 3 ай бұрын
Nice little ride out that 👍
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
Plenty of road variety Robert. Thanks for watching. 👍
@davidduffy9361 3 ай бұрын
nice vlog Ray i just sub your new vlog and look forward to more vlogs and to join you on a ride out miss lads and fab food at new broom so Ray please keep in touch and safe riding
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching David. Would be good ter see you again. Hope you're well. I'll be posting meet ups in my Facebook group.. same name as this channel if you wanna join. 👍
@Taffontour1200 3 ай бұрын
Good video ray enjoyed your commentaries, I do enjoy new broom camping pub and food what more could you ask for, looking forward to next episode ❤and the banter
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
Next time we need comm kits connected to everybody and a way to record what everybody's saying.. maybe make an adjustment or two to one of the routes.. 🤣🤣
@back2bikingpauljflynn820 3 ай бұрын
Good summary Day 1 & Stop 1 …Enjoyed watching with cuppa Tea… Agree Johns food was great … Looking forward 😊 to watching the Sundays Off Road Experience 🙈🤣 … You won’t have much film editing to do …just the X rated audios 😬😬😬 Great weekend, great company. Thanks for putting it on Ray. 🤝🎖️
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
My off road footage is corrupted.. 🤬🤬🤬🤬
@back2bikingpauljflynn820 3 ай бұрын
@@rayjones4115 NO NO You are kidding 🤔🤷♂️
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
@@back2bikingpauljflynn820 Nope.. mightily peed off... I haven't deleted the corrupted files yet, but I have tried recovering them with a variety of software packages.. 😡😡😡😡😡😡
@thesilverfoxtravels6653 3 ай бұрын
Looked like a nice run out Ray even if the weather didn’t play along. Can I ask what happened to Griff & Jones touring, do you and Paul not ride together as often now.? 👍
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
Griff & Jones is no more... 👍
@thesilverfoxtravels6653 3 ай бұрын
@@rayjones4115Oh.. sorry to hear it, that sounds pretty final. 😮
@davidblundell3629 3 ай бұрын
Nice first reminder of the weekend riding there Ray and as you say, Johns cooking is well up there. Your self cancelling indicators still work when I am behind you😉. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers, one of the many Dave's
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
I love my indicators.. 😂😂😂😂
@kevinmorris265 3 ай бұрын
Nice video Raymond!👍🏴
@rayjones4115 3 ай бұрын
Good that it didn't ruddy well rain! 😂😂