Royal Enfield Classic 350 Lakes Tour Episode 6 - Wast Water & Honister Pass

[@ronwarber535]

Great Video, it is good to hear the purring of your Classic. Stay upright and keep the shiny side up

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Ron, I love hearing the purring of the engine as well. Glad you're enjoyng the videos. Ride safe and keep the shiny side up.

[@markwhitehead1658]

That little RE sounds lovely 😍 👌

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, thanks for you comment. it really does sound good, I cant get enough of it. Ride safe, Dave

[@blearyview2254]

Another cracking run, Wast Water in particular is amazing 👍 I have done the Honister Pass in a car and never again (on bike is another matter), it was a blinking nightmare with all the traffic and you lucked out with those near empty roads, what a difference. I was down in Arbroath on Wednesday and was approached by a couple of gents and asked if my Classic 350 was two stroke haha, they both had bikes in their younger days and amazed that they still making Royal Enfields, what terrific bikes that attract that type of attention.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

These bike are a conversation starter, one of their charms. The sound of the Classic 350 pulling up Honister was fantastic 😍 I had a grin on my face all the way. It would be amazing for a convoy of Royal Enfield bike to go over Ride safe, Dave

[@andrewlindley837]

Funnily enough only came over Honister this morning on the way back to the West Riding.....29HP pulled the 2CV up with ease.....all these vehicles including my MZ 250 go to prove that fun can be had with very little power needed for a great day out.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Andrew, I bet it was a good run in the 2CV. You're right high power doesn't mean more fun. Just take your time look at the scenery and smile. Have to say I like you saying "West Riding" and not West Yorkshire. It's years since I rode an MZ., Ride safe

[@marcinpiak3540]

Used to love my old MZ TS250/1! Still rate it as one of my favourites.

[@edwardwest5035]

Very enjoyable, thank you. Regards Edward.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Edward glad you enjoyed it, ride safe

[@caroldave4037]

Regarding people talking to you about bike... which is most trips out some always "i had a royal enfield way back"...but my fave one saying same... i was walking with my royal enfield hoodie😳😖😉😉🤣 but not on actual bike

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Dave, it's the power of Royal Enfield ☺️ they are a time machine ⏳

[@ralfhoffmann2487]

With such stunning scenery I would find it difficult keeping my eyes on the road!

[@georgearber2452]

Excellent. As a matter of interest, is your camera mounted on your right shoulder with a special mount ? I use a Drift camera mounted on right side of the headlight mount on my Guzzi.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, the camera is a GoPro 10 mounted on the side of my helmet. It is in the Media Mod with microphone in front of the helmet. I power it from the USB power on the bike so I don't have to worry about batteries. Hope this helps. Would a video of my filming setup be of interest? Ride safe, Dave

[@positiveandoptimisticvive3816]

Nice ride with awesome viewed...👍👍👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, thanks for the comment, it really is a fantastic area.

[@aaa111912]

one complaint .needs more tea breaks.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi thanks for the comment, I agree more tea breaks are needed. One problem I have is once I start riding I can't stop. Happy Christmas, ride safe, Dave

[@paulmuench7830]

What a wonderful video series. Bought my first bike 3 months ago at 60 years old, a Royal Enfield Classic 350. Love the bike. I drive in Driftless region here in Wisconsin. I should have done this 40 years ago. Would be curious about your video kit and mounting. What is device on your left handlebar? Does your basket work? Thank you. I’ll be watching and dreaming of spring over our long winter. Paul

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Paul, really glad you are enjoying the series. I find it amazing how these little bikes bring people together from all over the world. We all have the same thoughts, the look good, sound amazing and put a smile on our faces. What's the landscape like around Wisconsin, Ride safe, Dave.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Sorry missed the second part of your comment.... The devise is the remote control for the GoPro so I can start and stop recording, I can also see when it's recording. I use the GoPro 10 in a media-mod mounted on my helmet. Power is taken from the bike as the battery run out stupidly quick. sound is from a PurplePanda mic in the chin guard. Would a video of my set up be of interest? The basket does work, I have some small drybags with bits and bats in that I need on the road. Anything else give me a shout, Cheers, Dave

[@adrianstrand1120]

My local roads, wonderful !

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, I'm envious now, it must be great to ride those roads all the time, ride safe, Dave

[@Peter234100]

This trip just keeps giving, what stunning views, all taken at a sensible pace, something the Classic just lulls you into. It’s why I love my Classic so much, even riding in the rain is a pleasure 🙂

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Peter, they do make you slow down and all the better for it. Rain hasn't stopped me either. I was thinking last night about a road not far from me called Winnets Pass. It climbs through a ravine and the 350 sounds amazing going up. How good would it sound with a group of Classic 350's Ride safe

[@dezmondwhitney1208]

These six episodes were just great. Thank You. The Lakes are like a work of art; nature's own work of art and a feast on the eyes to look at.

[@dad6307]

For me.. This was the best one yet.. I have been binge watching your vids over the last few days.. Well done!! And happy new year!

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, thanks for commenting and binge watching the videos. I'm in the planning stages for lots more Rideout's and tours next year. What bike do you ride? Ride safe, Dave

[@dad6307]

I wouldn't say I'm a biker... I have a scoot for work... But I love watching people's adventures on u tube

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

@@dad6307 In my eyes anything with 2 wheels and an engine qualifies 😁

[@ccooper8785]

0:22 SHHHhhh ! If the planners hear that the highest mountain is right next to the deepest lake they will take the mountain, put it into the lake, add some tarmac and (snip, snip, Bob's your uncle) one very large carpark with exorbitant hourly fees. It is the lake district after all... Thanks for posting another fantastic video. I was especially impressed with how you handled the huge volume of traffic. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

I'd never thought about a carpark! I was going to say a couple of times in the video I had spotted places to wild camp, but thought better of it. The traffic was really stressful, can't do with crowded roads 😂. Ride safe, Dave

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Hello Dave. You've really spoiled us on this episode. The day was absolutely perfect for seeing Wast water - it can be pretty bleak there. I often stay at Grange and take that little Honister Pass bus (free for me) to get to various places enroute for walking from. You have shown us some of the finest views ridden at a pace (as someone else commented) that we can drink it all in and I thank you for it! You show that the RE 350 is just THE perfect bike! Enjoy your night's rest. See you for the next ride. LE

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Morning Peter, it's one of my favourite parts of the Lakes, if I'd had time I would have gone to Ravenglass and a ride on the Ratty, I've driven "River Mite" when it came down to the Kirklees Light railway that I volunteer at. Next year I have go go back and have a day on the railway there

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike Good morning, Dave. So you too are a steam enthusiast! Course you are 😂. The lil Ratty is a great run in spring. Peter

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

@@Lanes-Explorer5733 Yes, I'm a guard at our railway and ready to take my final test as a steam driver

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike oh that's great. My best wishes on taking your test.. I'll do a search on that railway. Not one I'm familiar with.

[@grahamball364]

Hi , Yorkshire biker,I've just got the RE Hunter 350 , I wanted something to stand beside my Triumph T120 it's nice but can feel heavy when slow moving in traffic. The Hunter is a great midrange motorcycle just right for riding the country lane and moorland summerset and the beautiful Dartmoor of Devon.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, I've not had chance to ride the Hunter yet. I like the sound of taking a RE350 over Dartmoor and Devon. Ride safe, Dave

[@markcavanagh73]

Hi, really enjoyed your Lakes tour vids mate. Amazing scenery , Lovely bike, and great smooth riding, cheers all the best.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Mark, really glad you are enjoying them. Looking forward to getting back up there as soon as I can, ride safe

[@stevesmith3216]

And relax 👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Steve, glad you enjoyed it. Every time I ride the Royal Enfield Classic 350 it makes me slowdown, relax and smile. Ride safe, Dave

[@stevesmith3216]

My 350 enfield classic makes me feel just the same. I get a bit pissed when this time of year comes around. But pick the days when it's not too bad to keep me going till spring. Keep safe and keep em coming.

[@Amos1965]

Excellent ride Dave,, my favourite pass is honister, last time I was there was August this year, but it was just darn hot 🥵, extremely so. It was great to get home and chill out with a few cold beers 👍🏻

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, I love the Honister as well. I was up there in May on my BMW R1150RT filming for the 'BM Lakes trip. Both times I've turned round and ridden it just the fun of riding. Ride safe

[@meandmyvelo6380]

I think I may be touring the lakes next year. Stunning scenery and roads perfectly suited to the Classic (or Meteor in my case)

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

The roads are just perfect for wither the Classic 350 or the Meteor. I did the trip in May on my BMW R1150RT the again in September on the 350, It's a good time to go as the roads are quiet. Ride safe, Dave

[@TheRmoroni]

nice viewpoint!

[@TheRmoroni]

primeval ,expect dinosaurs to come out!

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

It does have a primeval feel to it, especially after dark.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@davericketts9101]

What an absolutely charming, delightful ride through such beautiful countryside and exactly the right pace. I was riding with you all the way. Thank you.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Dave, thanks for the fantastic comment. I'm not into blatting round at stupid speed, rather take my time and take in the sights, smell, and feeling of the area. Is that a Triumph n you photo? Ride safe

[@davericketts9101]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike Hi Dave. I am the same with my riding these days but have always ridden fairly defensively. My late father was a Police rider for many years and my only brother was killed on a bike when I was just 11, so I guess I was never going to be a tw*t on bikes. Yes, it was my Triumph Bonneville, 2012 that I bought brand-new in 2012 and sold last year. I just haven`t bothered to update the photo. I now have a Honda CB500X, which I went from Somerset to Scotland via The Lakes, last year, avoiding all motorways, to keep me sane and recently bought a Classic 350 red / chrome, which I love. Sorry for lengthy reply.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

When I started riding a police ride told me about a book, Police Roadcraft, I got it and read it cover to cover then joined my local RAC/ACU training scheme where it was taught to all new riders. I've stuck to it ever since. The classic 350 does help to keep us sane, 2 years ago my daughter died, bikes have helped stop me doing stupid things Ride safe mate

[@marcinpiak3540]

Beautiful, just beautiful! Ride safe.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Thanks Marcin, really appreciate the comment, ride safe made.