Motorcycle March Madness, New Bike Day ! CF Moto Fest :)

[@chrismadill4185]

Thank you so much for showing this Floridian the wonderful sights and people of your part of the beautiful UK. Your videos inspire me to get into nature and bike more than I otherwise would. Your content is intelligent, sane, calming, earthy, interesting. I never miss a posting.

[@stephenbryson5618]

I’ve got one and I can report it’s the best bike I’ve ever had and best value you on the market

[@neilwilkinson5415]

Exciting day for your mates with their new bikes. That’s a lovely little village you stopped at.Glad you got your bike running better.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Neil, Just needed a simple throttle cable adjustment

[@bolleolympus]

The spring seems to be a month ahead of here. ❤❤👍👍👌👌✌✌

[@whollymindless]

That's awesome to see all those bikes getting delivered.

[@PNH63]

Don’t get any better than a day like this, seeing all the lads getting their new toys and having the crack.

[@mischef18]

Interesting video bro, rain is back from it's holiday and a wee pool on our back lawn is taking it's time to soak away. Safe travels. Ken.

[@CVO17-GSA23]

Very nice video enjoyed watching old friends buying new toys. Now moving on to watch Dickie's review.

[@RetroRatz]

I haven't ridden a motorbike in years. I do love watching your on bike camera shots.

[@WiltshireMan]

There is a great sense of freedom in riding a motorcycle

[@keithriley3159]

Those CF Motos look the part, hope the guys have plenty of good times on them.

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Glad you are full of spring joy again Sandy, wishing you a great year ahead. Take care.Harry

[@WiltshireMan]

Hopefully I shall be able to get a few more adventures in this year Harry

[@DDan61]

Nice to see you out and about. Good to see you all celebrating the new bikes first ride! Stay safe and healthy!

[@Dave64track]

It's always a joy to buy something new especially a car or a bike and you go out for the first time. Thanks for sharing this moment with you and the guys brilliant safe travels.

[@WiltshireMan]

I liked it even more because I was able to share in my friends excitement but didn't spend a penny:)

[@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps]

this was wonderful to watch, enjoying your videos, I am way behind times, I only knew about their atv's, nice bikes, sound awesome.

[@VFRMitch]

A good watch. Cracking bikes those 👍

[@campfire52]

I am every bit as happy as you are about Spring arriving Sandy. I love this time of year and all of the promise that it has to offer. The weather here right now is not quite Spring like yet, but it is just around the corner from that. Give it a week or two and things will be on the full turn I think. I know that you always make the best of whatever conditions that you are dealing with but I also know that you are more than ready to get out there on your bikes and enjoy some warmer and drier offerings. Have fun out there my friend and thanks as always for letting us hang out with you for a while. See you on the next one.

[@WiltshireMan]

It was very cold and frosty this morning Terry but the sun is getting stronger. I think this will be a good year, I'm going to try and make it that anyway:)

[@joegarry8983]

What a really beautiful English village Sandy, would really like to see a review with photos of its history over the centuries, bet it could tell a lot of tales. Really great to witness the excitement of those young old bikers as they arrive to pick up their spanking new machines reminds me of what Christmas morning was like for us kids us when I was a nipper more years than I care to remember, best of luck to them all with their new toys.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Joe, I think they will love their new bikes:)

[@paulmeyer1628]

As always, the rain has no mercy for a biker...even when you take delivery of your brand new bike! Congratulations to your friends with their new wheels Sandy👌🏻🍻

[@marleneruddell9395]

Great to find another video up, really enjoyed following you on your day trip out with the boys. Excellent.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Marlene:)

[@charlesbarnett2724]

I couldn't afford to buy a new bike, but I washed and polished my old existing one 😂

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Good to see you out on your V-Strom, Sandy. Cheers!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Dan, The V Strom is better for longer journeys

[@DanOpdal]

@@WiltshireMan You're very welcome!

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

Totally enjoyed this Sandy-Thank you

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed the video James

[@bromptinowner763]

So enjoy your motorbike videos Sandy, you should do more i reckon

[@PeterAllan00]

Great video Sandy, happy faces all around and why not, I can highly recommend CFMOTO, I am planning on upgrading my 300sr to the new 450srs.

[@WiltshireMan]

CF Moto sem to be turning out great bikes

[@PeterAllan00]

@@WiltshireMan having put 5000klms on mine I can only agree, there is a lot of they’re only Chinese rubbish talk, sounds a lot like what people said about Japanese bikes in the 70s and within a few short years they had decimated the rest of the motorcycle industry, I think we might be witnessing something similar.

[@WiltshireMan]

There's been lots of "Chatter" amongst our group of riders Peter, like it or not Chinese bikes are here to stay I reckon and the build quality is going from strength to strength too! @@PeterAllan00

[@trig6712]

Good Sandy ,many thanks

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

I’m full of hope and optimism myself sandy for this year. Really looking forward to the summer as this rain is never ending.

[@WiltshireMan]

Always look on the bright side:)

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Good friends together. Good stuff. Thanks, Sandy.👍🙂🏍️

[@stevef8763]

Good to see you on the vstrom sandy.

[@MerciaMoto]

Really enjoyable video, thanks Sandy. Got a love a new bike day even if it's someone else's 😁👍

[@victormonster4658]

Ride out with mates, can’t beat it. 👍👌

[@garphykeks]

"Have you switched off yet Sand? 🤣🤣 Great video Sandy/Dickie 👌😎

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa Well the bike had to go back for a remap Marty, Dickie didn't like how it was riding but took it out after the remap and all was as it should be

[@beachamgroup2482]

Looks to be a great dealership.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Great video Sandy, I was surprised at the drop in price of that bike from what you paid few years ago!. one would expect it to go up not down. "Que Sera Sera" (what will be, will be) glad to hear you were enjoying the strom, hope the service on it goes well. thanks for bringing us/me along. es 73 de Ellis WA1RKS

[@WiltshireMan]

Prices of old second hand models have fallen a lot Ellis, but it doesn't bother me as both my bikes I intend on keeping

[@stephenhamer1702]

Safe riding guys.....

[@English.Andy1]

Well that certainly saves a lot of puffing up hills. 😅 Nice mechanical advantage. Some lovely bikes in that show room. 👍 ride safe guys.

[@WiltshireMan]

Certainly a lot less effort required Andy :)

[@colinmyler4092]

Another very well put together video from Wiltshire man , full of factual information as always. 😊😊😊

[@WiltshireMan]

I think they are all happy customers Colin:)

[@Martycycleman]

I remember buying my first NEW bike, Triumph Bonneville 750. What a feeling😊

[@dewipeach]

Nice to see happy customers. With the Himalaya delivered... it took the joy off of the new bike.. as did the registration number, you'd need to it to understand..! I paid just shy of £4,500 in 21, did get Panniers in deal and finally the Hand guards sent me. That price £3999 OTR..! sure leads to the drop in Secondhand prices for 411's as seen on eBoot.. don't think I'll get to make an exchange. Take care. Cheers Davey

[@WiltshireMan]

Price of second hand Himi's now through the floor, that doesn't bother me as I'm going to keep mine and run it into the ground:)

[@dewipeach]

Yep, same here with the Himalaya.. unless the cost of the coming renewals rocket through the roof.. think then will have to sit and rot into the ground.. @@WiltshireMan

[@jimrowland6089]

Good to see a little nice weather going your way. You're Suzuki is about as nice an all around bike as anyone has ever made. New bikes come and go but the Suzuki V Strom has everything going for it.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats quite truebJim, It's going in for a big service tomorrow and won't need another valve check for another 15K miles, I shall do all the easy interim services (oil and filter) myself.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Always nice to see the Boys getting their new Toys. I hope you get value for money for the price of that service, that is really steep.

[@WiltshireMan]

It is a steep price Robert, and I'm still coming to terms with the amount! But it means the bike will be a keeper for another 3 or 4 years, so in the longer term I may see a saving!? I shall do all the interim services which are just oil and filter changes myself. The only advantage of having the dealer do this bigger service is they give an extra 1 year warranty and can update the electronics on the bike

[@chrissteer9215]

These CF Moto are very nice and for any body wanting an adventure bike at a very reasonable price carnt go wrong I really like them

[@WiltshireMan]

They seem good bikes Chris, I think the guys are all very happy with them

[@julianschad5414]

but why buy chinese? @@WiltshireMan

[@geertwanten1841]

@@julianschad5414why not?

[@MrOkiparker]

I keep meaning to get up to Aldbourn, stupid as i am only down the road really

[@UneasyRider]

Sandy if you fancy meeting up for a ride out or wildcamp give us a shout. i'm up in Shrewsbury. Often ride through Marlborough/Swindon

[@alipayne5139]

7:44 this is a great video. The editing is brilliant. Could I ask what editing platform are you using. Exceptional and joyful video

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou, I use Powerdirector 365 for editing. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@FenTour]

nice vid as usual... now I wonder what tours you have planned Sandy?

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Martyn, Hoping to do Scotland and the Islands on the Himalayan this year, also a meet up with John Pawson in Yorkshire in May. Possibly even meet up with you and your gang Martyn:)

[@FenTour]

@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy. We will be I the Dales from the 29th of June for a few days, there is a nice campsite across the road from the house in Horton in Ribblesdale. Anyway hope I can call by and say hello on my way back from the Cider Rally on the 6th May. BTW you are welcome anytime to call over to the “East” Cheers.

[@ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides]

i bought a new black explore was supposed to be delivered today the 2nd but now delayesd till Tuesday the 5th im gutted i was told my black one was the first in the UK obviously not lol

[@WiltshireMan]

Your's might be the second one in the country then!

[@billcotton1551]

I'm really anxious to see the CF Moto 450 that everyone is talking about.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hearing lots of good talk about it Bill

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Hahaha, here in NE Japan, 1 March, the weather actually got worse.

[@1960ARC]

Love to know how much the valve service cost. I paid £350 for mine and I had already replaced the brake pads.

[@WiltshireMan]

Sounds to me like you got a very good price. Local Suzuki dealers charge £850 if there needs to be a shim change, if not then it's less but I don't know by how much. The service includes New spark plugs ( two per cylinder), New air filter, New coolant, Brake a clutch fluid change, software update, a complete check over and also get an additional 1 year extra Suzuki warranty which could be useful as the bike is now 6 years old!

[@1960ARC]

@@WiltshireMan I used to do the valves myself on my vespa as there is tons of information on how. My SH125i, not so much. They also changed the belt (or so they said) , rollers and spark plug. The belt snapped at half its service interval, leaving me to push the bike for three miles, was not happy. I do all the belt changes now. Thanks for the info!

[@moto-jeff]

I'm a fan of the V Stroms and i'm on my second 650, they're great bikes. I'll be interested to know if any shims need replacing on your 15K mile service. I do all my own servicing, apart from valve check which would be too much work for me nowadays on the Strom. Although i do also have a Honda NC750X, the valves are much easier to get to on that, so i may do that myself when its due. Old school screw & locknut as well.

[@WiltshireMan]

It goes in tomorrow for the big service Jeff, I doubt the shims will need changing but always best to be on the safe side

[@peter236uk1]

Glad you sorted the fueling out mate

[@WiltshireMan]

It's running sweet now Pete, Just got to fork out £800 for the big service next week!

[@peter236uk1]

@WiltshireMan I was going to but a Triumph Tiger in really good condition that also was due its second service which is a big and could be upto £1000 !!

[@davidmatthews3093]

Does this mean that sales in the U.K. are still affected by the registration change day?

[@cbrider726]

Great stream .Please could you tell us what cam your using and micro phone etc. Love your streams . Never miss them. Many thanks for your hard work .Keep them coming 👍👍👍👍Just insured my bikes for the year an am looking forwards to getting out on our lovely Irish country lanes .

[@WiltshireMan]

Nothing special, just a simple lav mic plugged into my gopro hero 10 which has the media mod

[@gasman6163]

I've given up paying for valve checks, they never need adjustment on the 3 vstroms I've had. As long as the ECU has been updated on the 1000 and the wiring harness issues have been dealt with they are great bikes. I'd highly recommend a Givi Airflow, cheap and transforms the bike for touring

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Gasman, I may look into a Givi Airflow. My Strom has just over 15K miles now, What milleages did you clock up on your bikes?

[@gasman6163]

the dl1000 was at around 17k . I sold it with round 28k on it @@WiltshireMan

[@richardgiles2484]

I think the CF Moto looks really good. My only concern is the lack of dealerships around the UK

[@cliffordwells2793]

Got my voge 300 rally...let's hit the wilts trails....any good one's that you would recommend?

[@WiltshireMan]

Lots of nice trails around Salisbury plain Clifford, that would be a good place to start. Maybe join the TRF they will know where all the trails are, they are dotted all round the count. Great bike the Voge, you will love it, I wouldn't mind one!!

[@stephenszalay]

Just seen 100 motorbikes drive through Salisbury. Looked amazing. 1409hrs on Sunday. Were you with them?

[@WiltshireMan]

I wasn't with that lot Steve

[@stina6762]

Have you considered doing that valve service yourself Sandy ? Maybe a good video in there too ! You’re quite a methodical person , I’d say within your capabilities. I’ll do my Africa Twin when the time comes.

[@WiltshireMan]

I could possibly do them, I think it's within my ability but I lack the proper tools and a nice clean space under cover Stina so I'll let the dealer do it, not only that but I will also get an extra year of warranty included and they can also do an update on the electronics etc

[@stina6762]

@@WiltshireMan fair play. You obviously thought it through, that's the main thing. Loving your content ❤️

[@TheScortUK]

Swindon never looks any batter 😂 Need yourself a Foggy mask - perfect for glasses wearers, saves having to open you visor/vents

[@Grumpysprout]

ABS light could of been due to low battery if sat a while?

[@WiltshireMan]

Not battery Grumpy, I keep the bikes on a battery tender over winter, must have been a bit of dirt on the sensor, all OK now

[@Grumpysprout]

@WiltshireMan good news as long as it's sorted! 👍

[@runeburdahl7141]

Hello Wiltshire man. I admire your energy. We have similar interests. Would you recommend travelling the UK on a motorcycle in april? Cheers from Norway.

[@WiltshireMan]

April can have mixed weather and temperatures. Its a nice month but come prepared. May is nicer but also a lot more people are out and about

[@runeburdahl7141]

@@WiltshireMan Thank You for replying. I have to be back for planting potatoes around late may:) We'll see. 👍

[@RobLittleuk]

.....and then it snowed !!

[@garyives1218]

10:26 LOL

[@steveelkins52]

£850 for a service?! What exactly do they do for that, do you have link to a service schedule?

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Christ, a bit high that !. Do most of it yourself perhaps apart from the valves, and as for changing the brake fluids, pointless.

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍👍👍👍

[@pgrange0]

the ktm means keeps taking money lol

[@chrisk3488]

£850?? and I thought BMW were expensive 😳

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes I must admit I think it's a bit high too, but they will give me an extra years warranty and also update the software which is something only a Suzuki dealer can do

[@bobspence714]

Hello Sandy, just went with a friend to buy a new bike. He picked up the new Honda Transalp. My favorite way to be involved in a bike purchase. Spectator. No payments, no jitters, no break-in miles. And still taking in the thrill of a new bike. I've a book for you to read, "The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disapeared". Thanks for the vids..

[@julianschad5414]

very amusing book too!

[@niallroad7777]

Agree! Excellent book recommendation BTW. Perhaps we should start a WM bookclub. A Man Called Ove similar vein. Enjoying the videos Sandy. Bw.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Bob I must admit it was fun watching them pick up their new machines, but I'm quite happy with my lot and it's nice not to have to spend all that money on a new bike, though I am forking out a bit for the major service

[@terrysaint688]

£850 for a service ,and you reckon your mates have more money than sense,glad i do my own work,including valves

[@WiltshireMan]

The More money than sense was just a joke Terry, Ahhh, yess it's a lot of money, but this service requires a lot of work that I'm not comfortable doing like removing all the fairings and tank and also updating any software on the bike (engine map) that I simply couldn't do, also removing cams and reshimming if required (if no shims are needed the price will be cheaper), They will fit new plugs (2 per cylinder) balance the throttle bodies, new clutch and brake fluids including the abs system, fresh oil and filter and air filter and I'll get an extra years warranty for what thats worth? This service is once every 15K miles which for me is every 4 years or thereabouts. All other services which are just oil and filter I do myself one every year

[@AUXITOLED]

Good video sir, By any chance invite you to do a product review for our air pump, We just emailed for an inquiry.

[@WelshLad52]

Nice looking bikes but bikes are not for me I just wouldn't feel safe on one I preferer my 4 wheels.

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

I have NEVER seen you with so much hair Sandy, hippy haha... Glad the rain held off for those guys having their first starts...

[@WiltshireMan]

I shaved it all off this morning Bry, I was not impressed by the look of my hair😂😂

[@artisalltoes]

oh my days, you have hair!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Not anymore I don't, I shaved it off

[@craigcox1315]

'Promo sm' ✔️

[@daveunsworth9931]

Well your vstrom is a nice bike but those bikes your mates bought dont look so nice ,anyway goodluck to them.