Man Down on Ice ❄️ | Honister Pass Buttermere in the Lake District by Motorcycle, Tiger 1200

A truly challenging day over Honister Pass into Buttermere in the Lake District. Near freezing conditions, Ice and i dropped the Triumph Tiger 1200. Note the best of days and about £300 worth of damage. Lesson Learned, never ride on Ice 🧊 #triumph #honisterpass #lakedistrictnationalpark #ice #motorcycle
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[@FreddieDobbs]

Sorry about the crash, Nick! Great attitude though- back up and on it!💪🏼 The protective gear did it’s job very well. That road looked seriously daunting😳

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Freddie 🙏 was very sketchy in some areas for sure. Always like a challenge 🤣 very impressed with the airbag. Bike parts ordered and will be back to normal this week. Lesson learned don’t ride on ice 🤣❄️

[@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles]

That’s a shame buddy, we can all look back and think why did I think that was a good idea, upper crash bars help avoid the fairing damage. Glad you’re ok, all part of the learning process that is never over 👍. Don’t mention drones, been there. Not a lucky day…..

[@the_cafe_racer_project]

What a lovely passer-by. She really was concerned for you. Nice to see someone genuinely caring for others!

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes she was a star, 🌟 so grateful

[@john-wq8kf]

1965 i learned ice is no no snow slo slo but iced is park up and dont ride I even had probs with my BSA C15 in the ice on a big bike my Vello 500 i wrapped that so old is wisdom

[@wombal177jim]

Glad your alright ! air bag vest worth its weight in gold Top man sorry about the drone.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Wombal 🙏👍

[@oddjob4877]

Thanks for sharing - its an important lesson for us all.

[@DaveBoothroyd-ej5in]

'We have sheer ice coming down here' - very calmly spoken, like a weatherman on TV. That would have been my 'oh fuck' moment. So glad you are okay!

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers Dave 🙏

[@martinowl]

Impressed by how you managed to pick such a heavy bike up & how little damage sustained. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Thankfully you aren’t damaged & the damage on the bike is soon forgotten or remedid. Leaving only self annoyance & embarrassment to deal with.

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers 🙏 yes I got off lightly I think 👍

[@DaveHines1]

Thanks for sharing the lows as well as the highs 😃🍻

[@MOTOUK1]

Your welcome and thanks Dave 👍

[@Motorhomesbeersandbikes]

What a great transparent and authentic video Nick ! Serves as a timely reminder for us all , glad your vest worked and you and bike all good ..also , nice that lady came to your help . Keep up the great work! and look after yourself! Mike

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Mike 🙏 I could have just shut the cameras off but I thought hey it’s real life not all sunshine sometimes. The support and well wishes has been incredible. I’m glad I had the vest I think it helped. Still a little sore on hip and tbh will probably take a month off December to recover while it’s cold out -4c here this morning 🥶

[@trailingarm63]

Well you wanted adventure - you've had one! Before cars became affordable workers would commute on their motorbikes through snow & ice like that. My grandfather once got lost in a blizzard in North Wales. My dad went out on his bike to look for him. Gauntlets and a greatcoat! I think we're getting a bit soft these days but I applaud your honesty in showing the spill - we tend to keep those to ourselves.

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

If I saw that on the road, whilst riding, I'm turning around! I can't believe you tried it!! Water on road, and hard frost on the fields....that should have warned you.

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Dang, glad you’re ok Nick! Thanks for posting the vid to show the rest of the world the real world haphazards we face daily when riding. Too many moto-vloggers will only post the good. Ride safe…

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 real life isn’t always great 👍

[@DG-fn7qg]

Thank you for sharing! Not everyone would be so open. Glad you're ok!

[@MOTOUK1]

Many thanks for tuning in appreciated. Cheers Nick

[@NooBiker]

Ouch! That didn't look like a fun slide. Glad you were unscathed and the bike relatively so also. Lovely scenery

[@anthonynewton7987]

I used to ride all year round, 30 years ago 😂 Now my bikes are sorted at the end of October. To cold and to risky. Fair play to you posting the vid and glad there were no nasty injuries

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Anthony 🙏 was a cold weekend for sure, maybe I’ll sit it out next cold snap

[@SkipSidekick]

Glad you're OK. Nice bike, luckily the damage wasn't too bad and lucky you didn't tumble the wrong way over the side of the hill! As a Cumbrian, a bit of advice for anyone thinking of coming up in the winter. Bear in mind altitude which will affect temperatures, and the fact that the sun is low all day so some roads don't even get any sun because they're behind a hill, so the ice never melts. Also, valleys can funnel wind, increasing any wind chill and creating colder areas and retaining any ice. And lastly, the roads are narrow and there's not much room to avoid anything or take a 'convenient' fall! I've just bought a BMW GS so I'll soon find out if I can handle it on these roads as I'm a shorta**e! 😂 Take care, all but enjoy your ride 👍🏻

[@martin9756]

Nick, show and tell it as it is! You certainly did that and a credit to you for putting it out there. Please don’t change your format - keep the videos coming, it is so refreshing to have a ‘down to earth’ bikers view, warts and all as opposed to most others. Regards, Martin

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Martin, that’s how it should be not all glamour 👍 much appreciated bud 🙏

[@daddystu7046]

Yes if its 2/3 degC along the motorway, those upland passes will almost certainly be icy, especially north facing slopes. I thought 20 years of mtb would've rammed that home but... i still slid off with the motorbike on a shaded roundabout last winter. Always learning. They should put an ice mode on these ECUs. Twist throttle = absolutely zero response ;)

[@MOTOUK1]

🙏👍

[@trentangler478]

The main thing is you are ok, the bike can be repaired. Lovely woman that came to help. I will be up in the lakes in late spring on my tiger 900 rally pro, cant wait. Thanks for posting the video, shows how easy things can change on a road. Enjoy your biking, hope you are well and the bruising has eased. Best wishes to you.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 all good now, bike repaired

[@gerrycollins2335]

Great English remedy proposed by the nice lady: "get a brew" (a cup of tea, for those abroad).

[@rohanchapman4159]

Ooooch Sorry about the crash, no driver aids can help with sheet ice! Good luck with the repairs and impressed with you positive response to a crap day. Sweet lady checking your all good.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@andrewbye8793]

christ me heart jumped oot me chest and I was huffing an puffing for you ...glad no lasting damage done to you or the bike ....good vid Nick !

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Andrew 🙏👍

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

Crazy day! Wish you all the best . We learn from it.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Paul 🙏👍

[@TheRealNaturalOne]

Great video, glad you’re ok. Natural and raw video. Enjoyed it!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 have a good new year 🥳🍾🥂

[@mattimoto]

You really dealt with that well. Glad you weren't hurt.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks bud 🙏

[@fantastic1965]

Glad you're safe. However, It's got to be said that's a schoolboy error. Ice will always wipe out any 2 wheeled conveyance. You'd have had a better chance riding the thin verge or simply turning back and finding an alternative route.

[@teggsy2165]

Very nice Bike love the spokes.

[@UsernameKate]

Nick, you're so chilled out about it - you legend!

[@MOTOUK1]

Haha no point being down about it, I always try to stay positive in life 😂👍 thanks Kate, Hope you’re well and good. Looking forward to the festivities 🥳 🎄🎅

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Oh, I felt that. It's so quick. Good ad. for engine crash bars. Heavy bike to lift too and you did it well. Did that woman walk all the way from that car to you? Nice lady. Glad you are both OK. Expensive day out!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks, yes she walked all way up hill bless her.

[@Motormad196]

Christ, that was a shock! I felt that for you, brought back memories of my time on bikes, not all of them good! And before all the electronic gadgets

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 it turned out not too bad

[@stevoone342]

Good job it’s all repairable and some hurt pride. And hopefully lessons learned. Personally I don’t go out riding much in winter. But since I live not far from buttermere I need to get out into the park more than I do. It is a stunning place the lake district and I’m probably guilty of taking it for granted. But equally next year I may also tour up the west coast of Scotland. I use to be an all season biker but much prefer it know riding in better weather 🌦️. In winter I plan my next tours and big trips also get any work needed done ready for them. And yes I have become a sessional biker.

[@rickleaver4617]

Good attitude buddy - I came off close to there on a heavy 125 (Honda Superdream) in 1990 - as a cautionery tale I needed a hip transplant this year so take checks on that - we all live to ride another day!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 and yes I had it checked out all good

[@boblynch7535]

She’s a true Rally bike now! Your scrapes are a badge of honor! And good on you for picking that beast up!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks bud 🙏

[@adamjohnston447]

Glad you’re ok. That’s the main thing. Also impressed with how calm you were after such a horrible experience. Take care

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 you have to stay calm, life throws a bad day get up and the next could be a good day. Never let the bad days get you down in life. 👍

[@OldBlindMole]

As you can see sheer ice ..... your reaction ..... increase speed !

[@denisederbyshire1957]

Oh my days, I am so glad you are ok and the bike isn’t too badly damaged. Ignore the hateful people. I am a new subscriber and find your videos fabulous to watch. You are so easy to watch 👍🏻

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Denise 🙏 welcome to the channel 👍 all the best for new year 🥳🥂🍾

[@bryantelf7811]

I hope you’re feeling ok today as that looked a heavy fall and sometimes the slow ones can hurt more than the fast ones, It is a credit to you how you pulled yourself together and carried on with your journey and video as most people would have set off back to home, One comment you made is how I have lived my entire life by and sounds like you have also. Get knocked Down Get Back Up Again Stay safe and well done Life Is For Living 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes feeling fine thanks 🙏 the right gear helped for sure 👍 got to pick yourself up and move on, positive vibes 👌

[@MrBerry67]

nice lady - good of her to see if you were ok

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes just lovely to see good people 🙏👍

[@delmonti]

.... talk about calm & collected! I dont think many of us would be so level headed after coming off then loosing a drone. I doff my hat in your general direction sir, hope you get the bike sorted and a new drone without too much expense. Great vid.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes bike was sorted in the week after the accident £300 damage but fixed up now with me bits. 👍

[@jonathanbrewer2895]

Great to see you were OK and the airbag did its job.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 Jonathan 👍

[@stevezephyr]

Just subscribed and the first video of your's that I've watched. Glad you're okay, you went with a clatter but luckily you were fine and not too much damage to the bike. I'm very much a fair weather rider these days, although when younger I'd ride in rain, hail, ice, sleet or snow, not for me now, ride safe and keep the rubber side down.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Steve 🙏👍

[@johnsamson-snell9558]

Glad you were OK. I did something similar back in August when I was touring the Yorkshire Dales with my brother on my GS Rallye. I came upon a ford that was showing 6" of water so I approached cautiously, went through slowly then a few feet in the bike just dropped. Similar to your low speed drop. Fortunately my crash bars saved my legs. I just lay there winded for a while. Getting wet. Looking back at my brother, he was pissing himself! He parked his bike just short of the ford then proceeded to wade in to help me. He took no more tan 3 steps and he went bang down! Completely lost his footing. It turns out that the bottom of the ford, the base had been concreted with a smooth finish which, over time, had completely been covered in green slime. More slippy than a slippy thing! So we both ended up completely wet through and incapacitated due to laughter! When eventually, when we stopped laughing, dragged the GS to the side of the the concrete base where we could at least stand, then over about 20 minutes dragged it to the side where we could up end it. Being a GS I hit the start button and it roared into life. I love that bike! I also love my brother. He's, as an ex Police motorcyclist for 16 years, plus he's the only person I feel comfortable riding with. We always seem to know what the other is thinking. So that's a good thing! The GS just needed some touch up on the crash bars then it's was as good as new. I first did my Police class 1 motorcycle training some 40 years ago, Now at the grand old age of 69, I've just signed up to do it all over again. Wish me luck!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks John and good luck 🤞

[@johnsamson-snell9558]

Thank you! And remember, blue side up, green side down!

[@AndyTaylor-m7b]

So happy you're ok, but want to say thank you for posting this 'real life' event, am a motorcyclist myself in the UK and this can happen. It's so quick and happens without any warning, brilliant how you coped with it and still gave commentary. i have had it happen at on wet grass on camp sites and at gas stations and it always means a struggle to upend the bike, they weigh a ton. As for the Drone.... man you were having a bad day, but respect you kept going. This is life, i once cane of my bike and later that day cracked my iPhone screen, this is what happens. i have total respect for your upload, some would just show a nice sunset. have not only liked but subscribed "

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks for your fab comment appreciated 🙏👍 we fall, we rise, we have better days 👌cheers

[@peterhobbs7609]

Glad you are OK Nick, sorry to see you tumble, and good on you for jumping back on

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Peter 🙏

[@hexy514]

fair play for getting back up and riding on, that was definitely a sketchy road and most people would not attempt to ride in these conditions, stay safe man! was an unlucky day for sure

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@tedcase9175]

Sorry about the fall off the bike hope your ok and improving from aches n pains,hope you get the bike sorted without too much cost Ted

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Ted 🙏 all ok really and bike is fixed up nearly 🙏

[@Triumph_Explorer]

Dipped my 1200 explorer 3 times now. Going backwards out of my drive. Which is steep. Only broken a mirror so far. Thankfully. Gutted for you having a spill. Can’t be triumph though. You now have a new subscriber!

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers yes i love the tiger and the Bonny i have. Thanks for the sub 👍

[@thebigoaktree8401]

I appreciate you sharing this. Vulnerability is a super power that most will never tap into. It makes us all better. That being said, all falls are scary. Sheesh. Glad you had on all the gear! I remember some time ago when you got the bike I asked you whether you were getting uppers and bark buster hand guards. I believe that you didn’t care for the aesthetics of them. Do you think this changes your mind about those additions? Great that people came to check on you. Also your attitude about your fall (and the drone loss is A+.) Keep creating. Be well my friend.

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 and thanks 🙏 So the crash didn’t change my mind on upper bars no, I prefer the look without still. Cheers Nick

[@icedidi]

from one Nick to another, from one minnow on the YT vlogging scene to a seasoned vet and from one lover of drones to another - what an eventful day you had, you have my sympathies. Those engine crash bars saved a fortune and I was amazed at how well the bike came out of it given the impact looked pretty damn heavy. Well done for keeping calm, rallying and pressing ahead. That drone though, talked about being kicked while down 😧.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes was eventful, not one I want to repeat for sure 👍 yes bike came out ok and me so all good thanks 🙏

[@Rinkydink73274]

Glad you're OK pal,lesson learnt about certain areas in them temperatures..

[@MOTOUK1]

Many thanks 🙏

[@aidens04]

Yeah no way I'd be riding that road in those conditions. Very dangerous. Glad you or the bike weren't too damaged

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@ChipZilla69]

I'm so sorry. I bought my first bike two days ago, a Tiger 900 GT Pro and watching yours drop like that broke my heart. Just unlucky, that ice is so tretorouse. How lovely was that lady though! I think the universe is tilling you to go home today.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes she was lovely to assist

[@RicardoFailace]

Nice video, greetings from warm, sunny Brazil.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Ricardo 🙏 I need some warm weather 🤣🌞 too cold today 🧊❄️🥶

[@IanTed]

You’re a braver man than me, got the tee shirt more than once, glad you were ok, the bike can always be fixed😬

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Ian 🙏👍

[@FourIntoOne]

Dang! A spill AND a totalled drone. Bummer, still could have been much worse , broken bones and all that hassle so thankful for that, and live to ride another day.....

[@RevBombUK]

Nasty one buddy, glad your ok only minor things, nice to see she stopped to see if you were ok Take it easy out there

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks bud 🙏👍

[@MarkLAdkins01]

Great ride! We all fall...but we don't all get up! 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Mark 🙏

[@inked-96]

I'm glad you're okay. You could see the ice a mile off? I would have gotten off and walked it through it. That's the exact reason why i won't buy a premium bike to use all year round. Good old V Strom. Rude safe.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@kimtillyer4324]

oh my goodness! My parents were in the car just behind you coming to visit us in Loweswater! They got lost and came over Newlands by mistake and arrived a bit shaken after seeing you come off. So glad you - and they- were ok x

[@MOTOUK1]

Wasn’t the best of days but was ok, glad they made it through 👍 ok 🙏 thanks

[@christopherlynch235]

😮glad it was a slow speed one. Minimal damage considering the steepness.Great attitude and composure Nick. Thanks for sharing.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks for tuning in and comment appreciated 🙏

[@22Royston]

Thats an horrible slip - and you knew it was coming - glad your not to hurt. What a lovely lady walking all that way to check you were ok .

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes she walked a long way bless her 👍

[@Followthebeard]

Glad your ok fella, it made me wince when you went down.

[@yorkshireR9T]

Sheet! I'd call it shite ice. Same happened to me on a bike I'd only had 2 weeks a some years ago. Snapped the gear lever off mine. Glad you're OK and bike relatively unscathed.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks bud 🙏

[@darrenmilo9565]

I dropped my tiger 1200 xca a week ago on a steep incline whilst doing a u turn. Was going walking speed. Took an indicator but the stem didn’t break, the plate it attaches too broke. Fairing damage and engine bar scratches. She had just been cleans, winter coated and serviced so was really cheesed off. She’s back with the mechanic now to make her better.

[@darrenmilo9565]

Oh and I am so impressed you picked her up! I had to get 2 youngsters to help me, there was no way I could do it alone.

[@MOTOUK1]

Sorry to hear, mine the same now and being repaired

[@adderhoney]

Wow, you had an unlucky day! I have had one of my drones fly away, and it is really gutting. Well done for getting straight back into the saddle. 😊

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers 🍻

[@Kevimoto]

I'm glad you're ok, Nick. I love your videos. I hadn't thought of buying one of those inflatable vests, but I'm considering one now. Cheers.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Kevin, well worth the investment 👍

[@garethjenkins2879]

Glad you're ok Nick. Same happened to me middle of France 3 days ago. -2 degrees. Unfortunately I lost the clutch lever on my triumph 800 xc. You did well to lift her first time.

[@MOTOUK1]

Many thanks and sorry to hear about your accident 🙏 hope you’re ok 👌 I guess the adrenaline kicked in, while difficult on ice to lift i managed it. We rise to another day 👍

[@chriscookie68]

When it rains it pours dosent it as they say, glad your OK ☔

[@robbo8099]

Sorry to see you fall but glad you are OK & bike has come off lightly, Take care!!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Rob 🙏

[@Carl.S.]

I am glad you are not hurt or had any trauma. Regards from Zandvliet Belgium.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thank you Carl 🙏

[@oldbastardbiker]

Great video, glad you see you are ok mate, I have had those ice crashes in the past when I was a courier, they shake you up. Since moving up to the lakes I have yet to do that ride, hoping to do it next year.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks buddy 👍 all ok

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Yikes! That was a nasty fall! Glad you’re not injured!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 all ok 👌 vest did its job

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@MOTOUK1 Yes indeed! I came off on the side doing MX years ago and landed on my shoulder, resulting in a severe ac joint injury. I couldn’t even drive a car for 8 months!

[@henryenfield3744]

Hi Nick glad you're ok that airbag vest definitely helped, bike's repair easier than people 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Henry correct yes 👍 🙏

[@davidwaddington9414]

that's one way to get loads of views !! glad you are ok, the bike can always be fixed, amazing how little damage is sustained when you have proper protection in situ and no other vehicles involved, that's guts showing the fall, kudos to you.

[@MOTOUK1]

🤣 thanks David

[@markbezzy]

well hopefully rider and bike ok :) ..."you can see here,sheer ice"...checks speedo...18mph.....continues onto more ice...then trys braking lol.......1st gear idle would be my go to for this and cover back brake only and head for the grass at the side for more traction until clear but we've all done daft stuff myself included where you look back and see what you could of done different so long as you learn something all good :)

[@martynpearce4754]

Glad you are OK. But in the Lake District after a wet spell, in December, with temperatures hovering below zero, on narrow roads that you know won't have been gritted! Why take the risk when you know its very likely you will encounter ice. As black adder would say its slipperyer than a slippy thing thats been to night classes to learn how to be slippy🙄Take care on the rest of your travels dude!

[@splodge57]

That was so good of the Lady to walk up the road and check you were OK. I'm surprised the bike with all its electronics doesnt automatically turn the engine off when laying on its side.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes was lovely of her 🙏 someone said it should turn off, let’s see when I ask the dealer next week

[@ExeterCenturion]

Good to see that the airbag did its job! I actually snorted when you said about the drone. Some days just suck!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes i know, i don’t use the drone much anyway but gutted it went swimming, if i replace it its the new mini pro with all the sensors so it would not have happened. Cheers 🍻

[@Grumpysprout]

Crazy to attempt it......😢 I'll start looking on Copart.

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Nick, glad your ok and the bike has minimal damage.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Paul 🙏

[@KW-LAKES]

at least it was slow and you're ok - the lanes in the lakes yesterday were a hidden treasure trove of ice

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers 👍 yes very icy up there.

[@RiojaRoj]

Glad you're ok, and bikes not too bad. I went out satday for an hour on my GS over Longridge Fell. At ground level it was 5.5c at the top 1200ft it dropped to 2.0c as I crested the north side with sleet banked up at the side. A bit of slush n ice for a few yards but now't too serious.... (nothing like yours) . Not a big deal, but Beware, guys, especially North facing or sheltered spots.

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers 🙏 was a cold day for sure 👌 ❄️🥶 all ok and bike will fix

[@RiojaRoj]

​@@MOTOUK1maybe heated everything creates a bit of a false security from the elements

[@MOTOUK1]

@@RiojaRoj maybe 🤔

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Off topic, but anytime I see Lake District I get nostalgic. Keswick, 1978 and I was a wide eyed teen visiting the uk. Probably better in my head than in reality, but I have fond memories. Glad you’re okay too. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@MOTOUK1]

Love the lakes

[@macky573021]

Glad you’re ok , thanks for sharing the experience, when the front end washes out there’s absolutely nothing you can do.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yep good think all ok thank you 🙏

[@timdew3150]

Glad you are ok, great to see your air bag working 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Tim all ok 👍

[@Runnerbeandaz]

Iv just watched your video on the TV couldn't give you a like on that so got on the phone to watch again and give you a big thumbs up

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks for tuning in twice 👍 thumbs up 👍 I had to upload in 2.7k not 4k on this one so hope quality wasn’t too bad on tv 📺

[@carlton683]

I’m so glad you were ok ,that could have been a lot worse and well done for having the correct gear on ,and it was nice of that lady to check on you ,❤

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes happy with the gear, airbag for sure helped and grateful to the lovely lady that came to help

[@MrBottomrung]

You took that incident in your stride , I really admire that . I used to have to ride my CX500 to work in all conditions including snow. Buttermere is truly lovely and a walk up to Haystacks is great.

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers 🙏👍

[@yorkshireperson]

I found that road challenging in good conditions, in the declining uk winter weather I wouldn't go anwhere near it. Glad you're ok 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@wltrlg]

That was scary Nick! Glad you and the bike are okay!

[@MOTOUK1]

All good, 👍 thanks 🙏

[@CeeRTee]

Thanks for another quality video Nick Glad you were ok after the off, absolute master class in picking up the bike in dodgy conditions. On a side note give your dealer a bell mate because the tip over switch should have knocked the engine off and didn't seem to. Running on its side can result in engine damage but more importantly rider damage should anything end up in the wheels. All the best.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes bike is in the dealer to check this 👍

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Mate. I feel for you. Ride safe, live long friend.

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers 🍻

[@gercollins3530]

Oh god that wasn't nice but you and bike are all good pity about the drone as well...had a big of myself in 2018 but back at few weeks later so you'll bounce back keep up the good work and videos ride safe...

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks you

[@myrabenson1603]

That was a nasty tumble on your bike glad you came away with little damage 1st time I watched your channel 😊 very good tour though

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate you tuning in 👍

[@briansummers5389]

Glad you ok mate,that's why i don't ride in the winter anymore it's not worth it,and I Don't need to now my days of riding in all weather's are long gone .at least you are OK.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Brian 🙏 appreciated

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Glad you’re ok nick the things you do for us utubers 😀 great technique in picking up the bike hope your healing ok buddy all the best from James 😊👍🏻

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks James, much appreciated 🙏 a bad day for sure but we get them now and then, its how we learn and move forward that counts 👍

[@giovanniricci2869]

Really sorry for the crash, I’m glad the outcome was not that bad. Always a gentleman, even in dire situations 👍✌️

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Giovanni, much appreciated 🙏

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Just seen 😮 Glad your ok Nick to be honest I’m really surprised you even made that journey and you’re really lucky it could have gone the other way to the right down the bank 😮oh well done for picking that bike up the correct way brilliant ! such a big bike and that lady so nice 😊😊 Just not worth it it’s a lesson for us all and watching that is bloody scary but other than that lovely views and the bike is really nice and itl soon be put right 😊😊 Stay safe take your time All the best phil

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers Phil 🙏👍 all good lesson learnt and bike back like new 👌

[@scaff3450]

Never nice to see a crash Nick Glad your ok and bike not to badly damaged Fair play for getting back on 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@alichamas63]

Damn, glad you're ok man! Looks like you were coming down just a little too fast for such treacherously slippery ground, though I imagine even peddling on that would be tricky. Top heavy bike especially doesn't help, though it wouldn't be a real ADV biked without some kind of scuff or battle scar now would it? :) Like a 4WD with no dirt on it. Good thing it wasn't the Bonnie! Safe riding mate.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks buddy 👍 nothing that won’t fix. My stupid mistake 🤣

[@gerrycollins2335]

I doubt that speed had anything to do with it. He was riding very slowly and carefully. It was the lack of friction between tyre and road surface that caused the front wheel to slip out to the side due to the smallest steering input and/or camber in the road. In fact, had he been going more quickly, there is a chance that the gyroscopic effect of the wheels would have helped the bike stay upright - but I wouldn't recommend trying it on a public road!

[@90dfender]

Wow mate.Not a lot you could do about that,It caught me out and i knew it was coming you have spent well on the gear and the bike will fix.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏