I get to ride a Royal Enfield Classic 500EFi and make a new friend

[@MrAusadventure]

Nothing better than a throbbing little beast between your legs! I've sort of ridden with Andrew before, but never had a ride on one. I'd like to though. But could never own one. I'm having a few flashbacks to several Cranky Adventurous moments we've had before on these roads watching this.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yeah me too - approaching 3 YEARS since our first adventure together!!

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Nice one CC, good of you to pay it back, like you say it's good to help out, I'd definitely have one as a second bike as they remind so much of the classics I used to ride all the time, RSM8.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Thanks Bro. It's great to be in such a world-wide community who are supportive and lean towards helping each-other out. Yeah reminds me a lot of bikes I drooled over in my teens. RSM8.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Did a day tour with mates on Enfields like the one you rode. It was fun but we were all very glad to get back on our own bikes again. Reminded me of why I don’t own an old English bike anymore (my first road bike was an AJS 500 twin - 55 model )

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Wow - that would have been a great bike to experience. I imagine a lot like the BSA's and similar bikes from that era. I was around a lot of those bikes in my youth but didn't really start riding enough to truly appreciate them until more recently.

[@Its2loudyer2oldmotovlogs]

I love classic bikes, I sold my 75 sporty last year. I had it for like 10 yrs hardtailed springer front end, bobber style. I find myself missing it. It vibrated and rode like a lumber wagon but it was still so much fun!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Sounds like it was a lot of fun mate. I guess I miss all the bikes we've had - even the Kymco 125!!!

[@katsugi183]

Looking very cool on the bike 😁👍📸

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Thanks mate - think I needed an old Bell helmet and a pipe :D

[@angiefav1847]

A real motorcycle for a change everybody wants thunder and speed these days but you can ride that bike across grass mud it’s made to take it l love mine most older bike vibrated no rubber mounts loved the video and that classic sound

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Cheers, yes indeed, a true bike and great sound!

[@OldManTony]

I was going to ask you if all that throbbing and vibration had given you any stiffness , but you trumped me with your closing remarks ha ha ha

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

The stiffness soon subsided...

[@dionrogers7658]

Awesome vid and I bet you had fun on coolamon scenic drive, i know i always do lol

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yeah, it's a great little road! Cheers mate :)

[@faithbiker8262]

I do not think I ever seen one of those bikes here in my part of the states. Sounds nice. Take care.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

They seem quite popular here, in India and the UK - guess they didn't market it to the US. Cheers mate :)

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Those enfields are super trick!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

TOTES! Do people even say that any more? I'm like stuck in the past my friend!

[@thejediukuk]

i have a classic 500 great little bike. keep it below 50mph and its fine. its a lot of fun on B roads.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

I didn't know you had one mate - still got the dirt bike and crotch rocket too? Great to hear from you man, hope all is well :)

[@AshwinAyyagari]

How good is that Einfield hey! Love Classic bikes. :)

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yeah I know - real good mate!

[@MOTOPT]

It's a beautiful bike.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

It is indeed sir :)

[@airGMotovlogs]

If available there... please do try the Royal Enfield Himalayan,the company's only formal no frills ADV bike ..no electronic aids ...a plain and simple ADV bike. And that vibrates way lesser than these ones. I owned a Himalayan back here in India,for 10months and can vouch for its supreme riding comfort and suspension.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Great advice mate, thank you - and it's good to hear it's less vibey. I remember your Himalayan, been wanting to ride one since I saw it - sadly there's no dealership near me but I'll be looking for an opportunity to ride one. All the best my friend.

[@airGMotovlogs]

CaptainCranky yeah give it a try...may be check with multiple Royal Enfield dealers.. cheers.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That is one heck of a sweet ride!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yes indeed, I was very happy to experience it :)

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

Seemed like a numbing experience. LOL. Still, ya gotta love those things. There's just nothing quite like a bare-bones, old-school motorcycle.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yeah, my mind was already numb so this was just a chance for everything else to catch up! Cheers my man :)

[@williamzoom]

I hear they are going to start building drones, you control it with rope like an old string line model plane:)

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

LOL. :-) The Estes drone by Royal Enfield.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

LOL!! it can go with the string & can bike to bike intercom ;-)

[@MyRandomLife247]

These are like trinket items where I'm from. You know you've made it when you own a Royal Enfield. They make diesel ones too, that will rattle your teeth out XD.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yeah, I follow a few guys in the pizza-slice-shaped-sub-continent who ride one or have done. OMG yeah the diesel one... almost tempted to want to try one! Cheers my man!

[@02bigkev]

All i can think of is the Beach boys song good vibrations....lol

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

HAHA that cracked me up!

[@balajisundarrajan9684]

The vibes settle down after a hard run-in at around 4-5K kms . It's after all a big single... I ride one of these and it's absolutely fine at 100-120 kmph .

[@anyplaceadventures]

Balaji S yep after 21000kms the vibes are better, or all my feeling has been destroyed 😄

[@balajisundarrajan9684]

RErider Lol. To be honest , I miss the rumble on my hands I got when the bike was new. Now after putting miles it just shakes a bit around 2300-2800 rpm .

[@jeffallen8135]

Hey captn, I read the comments by the hater. Ignore him he's a looser your vid is fine. In fact it was him that made me subscribe. So keep on keeping on. Cheers Jeff.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Hey thanks buddy, appreciate the comment and the sub! Maybe he was wrong... 😁😁

[@anyplaceadventures]

Captain, it was a great day and I can't thank you enough for allowing me to ride the awesome "X". After riding many bikes it really is the nicest mid size adv bike in my opinion. They all have their pros and cons but the x seems like the best package...for me at least. But for now and until the bank balance supports the purchase I shall continue to receive massage after massage from the trusty Enfield...oh yes and chase that so far elusive orgasm....bahahahaha!

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

"men's orgasms matter" ... we could start a thing!! Maybe not, lol - yeah thank you so much for the ride on the RE as well. Tied up a lot with the 4 letter earning word a lot right now but hope we can get another ride in soon. And any time you'd like to ride Falkor again please just let me know. Could try a bit of dirt or something ;-)

[@MargusMoto]

There is only one time in a year when I wish for a classic bike.. during the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. I'm so bummed us regular Joes aren't included in that health awareness event.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Yeah me too- i was very dismayed and disappointed when I heard that.

[@deepsouthNZ]

i reacon the himalayan looks like it would be ideal for getting the cows in with. And not a lot else

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

LOL - maybe so :)

[@BikesDrones]

Its not vibrations its personality.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

That is one way of l-l-l-l-looking at it!!

[@Doticaster]

Very coolio bike, but from the sounds of it the sort that ya only do a short ride on, lol. Did ya lose any fillings, lol. Was he impressed enough with yours to want one. Tcrs fella ✊

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

He was impressed so much he wants to get 2... (his wife also has an RE) :) Cheers mate!

[@anyplaceadventures]

Yep that four letter word seems in interrupt so much of our lives. A weekend away may soon be required....

[@Bimble]

Call that a harsh winter?...That's not a harsh winter....This is a..etc etc ;D Good of you to let your man have a try of Falcor. I'm really overly fussy about who rides my DRZ & have only let one person do so, but if it was somebody I trusted I'd let them have a go, especially if they were thinking of buying one....Also, if i get off for free by riding their vibrator on wheels in return, then it's aaaaallllll good baby! >_< Nicely done mate - B

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Hey come ON! We got down to 19C the other day, actually turned the fans off for 5 minutes... Yeah, I'd talked to Andrew for quite a while on line over the years. Knowing a bit about him (ex emergency services, always commented on the side of safety, etc.) I was more than happy to let him have a go and very grateful that he let me ride the RE as well. Thanks my man, snuggle up to a warm fire with some moonshine is all I can advise ;-)

[@Bimble]

Done & done! :)))

[@irishrover63]

I considered buying one of those as a second bike, they are pretty cheap here on the used market, but I also read that they are vibey and that put me off. What did he think of the "X" then? RSMF

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

He was blown away by the X - he's taking his time, has tried a Strom and several other bikes but the value for money and reliability of the Honda will win I am sure. He's in the market for 2 (his Wife also has a RE and they're both swapping) and saving his pennies :) RSMF.

[@andypandy.]

seems like a bike for the town bike with all the vibrations and orgasms hahahaha Do you know if he bought an X after riding yours?

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Ha ha yes it is. He's pretty close to buying two - one for his wife also ;-)

[@wyvernbiker]

Great fun :)

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

As always :)

[@Buledoyanmotor]

The Himalayan would suit you more 😉

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

I'm thinking so - I must find one to try, I think the nearest dealership is over 2 hours away...

[@WheelsNotHeels]

Too many vibrations would do me in, too...uh, yeah...but a hella cool bike! That's one reason why I sold my Ninja but I've read that they've sort of fixed that with the newer model. Congrats on the multiple orgasms, Cranky! :0

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

It is very cool, shaky but cool! Yes, thank you - lifetime ambition achieved!! :)

[@paullee6663]

Only real 'ruffty tuffy' men should ride single cylinder 500s mate.... you're obviously going soft in your old age :) Obviously the EFI helped though......or your hands would have been numb before you felt any vibes through the foot pegs...that really is a distraction when your hand is so numb you can't feel the brake lever ! Your Winter looks terrible mate....I would feel some sympathy, but it's been raining in Blighty for at least a month none stop, and although it's supposed to be the end of Summer the thermometer has been as low as 8'-10'C .... TC&RSM8

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Mate, I'm so tough I'm gonna get one with wheels shaped like 50p pieces :-P Ha ha - no you nailed it, gone soft in my old age... Somehow we'll get through this winter... i had 26 years in the UK and enjoyed all 26 weeks of actual summer, lol. Thanks man, TCRS too :)

[@paullee6663]

You know Captain, I have only just realized I have only ever owned 'Singles' Two stroke and four stroke....I have ridden other stuff...but never bought one......just one thing, is the multiple orgasms an 'optional extra' only I can't seem to find it in the Honda catalogue? In the UK we call it 'character' ......just saying....TCRS

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Maybe it's a devious side to my own "character" ;-)

[@CalmBiker]

I'd stick with the X I think :-D

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Wise words :)

[@ridewithwarro]

Captain Cranky...I've been watching all your great adventures on the tube. you should try my Enfield ,,,lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4W9q3aHeZyNbdWheanwhile I have been that impressed with your CB500X experience I have decided to actually buy a new 018 bike. New stock is due in on the 20/8 so next week I will be trying out my new ride.plus I am very impressed with the price. my 018 Enfield is the limited edition Pegasus model and they are AU$10K ride away. I scored the Honda for AU$8K sounds like to me a bargain buy.finally I think I may have bought a bike I can actually ride and not shaken ...and definitely stirred.Keep up the good work. Decided to go for the Red unit.Regards

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

LOL - is your Enfield any shakier than the one I rode? That's awesome, you'll love the bike, the price is amazing when compared to other ADV style bikes - even the ones that cost 3 times as much need all the added protection... apart from the AT (which I did love). I'll watch that vid mate, got quite a back-log!! Many thanks for watching, subbing and commenting, will be keen to see you on the bike in future vids - ride safe :)

[@ridewithwarro]

Yeah has a few vibes -LOL Could be part of the Enfield charm ...but not really..LOL I might after I get use to the bike try those Chenko tyres I watched you testing....plus a sump guard too, Never really done any dirt road work but after watching your clips -that could change

[@ridewithwarro]

I have written the lyrics for a song for this honda cb500x when the bike arrives I will video and upload. plus send you the link as you are a long term owner....lol

[@ridewithwarro]

I wrote this song last year and gave it to a woman in England. she seemed pretty pleased with itkzbin.info/www/bejne/mZewgWyjhMl9p7c

[@isingcauseimliving]

The only reason that people didnt watch this whole video is because of the camera on the helmet is a bad idea....

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

No need for the "of"...

[@isingcauseimliving]

@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger well didnt care enough to be grammatically correct, after watching ten seconds of the video...

[@isingcauseimliving]

Truth always has a good sting...you couldnt digest that comment. Have a sense of humour and highlight this comment if you can...

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

@@isingcauseimliving You're only half-way to being a smart-ass or a wit I'm afraid. Hard to GaF.

[@isingcauseimliving]

@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger And englightment is placing a camera on your helmet??? Hmm...i dont mind being half a smart-ass, atleast I am not being half a wannabe youtuber...