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Cant say I've noticed anyone behaving different here other than the fucking nutters picking shrooms on the mountains last weekend

one of my kids said she wants a dog for Christmas. We normally have a turkey but if it'll make her happy...

Camped near this bike at the weekend.

To me this covid thing is total madness.... I think it's nothing more than a bad flue... Sure if you got under lying medical conditions.. Like any other flue we had before... You could be at risque of it getting out of control..... But alot of people are still bat shit scared of it.... Even here...

Are you talking about the nutters who drive their car alone... Wearing a mask..

Not got many photos yet but will make an effort to take some more in interesting places.

Its early days and the only real issues I have had so far have been user error. You know not checking the kill switch and leaving it in gear with the side stand down. I have changed out the relays to Bosch ones as a preventative measure as I was getting the odd cut when the fuel pump stopped without explanation. Not happened since i swopped out the relay. I have put on some genuine Royal Enfield hand guards. Also thinking of some Givi engine bars. Perhaps even a tank bag.

Does anyone else see the mossy bird creature? ….. or have I been outside too long

Welcome @Saul I had a Himalayan for a few years. I had a lot of fun on mine, but it was cursed from the start and had lots of issues. I worked most of them out, as the bike is easy to work on, but it kept me guessing some days. Enjoy your new ride!

The rules say they have to inspect the Dam every 10 years and carry out any repairs necessary so they have to drain the lake to do that.

Thanks. no I'm not a polisher, but I used the "me-phone" for the first time rather than the camera and everyhing looks more polished

Mandi had hers along with the flu jab Saturday. She was aching all over Sunday and felt very tired, never mentioned it this morn so hopefully only a short set back.

So we wake up yesterday morning and decide to go for a walk down to Mermaid Cove to watch the sunrise. As we were approaching the cove we heard this strange sound coming from the water. We had never heard such a thing and did not know what to think. We made our way to the shore and looked out to see the most spectacular sight, a pod of frick'n dolphins swimming along. I knew they passed along the coast but never in the 25 years I had house there did I get to see such a thing. Now that I have returned for the winter I feel so lucky to have seen such a sight, finally. The pod entered the cove and began eating breakfast. As we watched them feast, the seagulls flew overhead, a blue heron sat in the distance, the bald eagles could be heard on the shore across the way and the low moans of some whales could be heard in the far distance if you listened closely. Although we didn't see the whales there was no mistaking they were out there. What an experience, to say I was excited would not sum up how I felt. It was truly amazing. . This weekend is Thanksgiving weekend here and we normally think about what we are thankful for. I have a long list this year of things to be thankful for and this experience is very close to the top.

Inspired by Pete's and Moon's ride reports this afternoon i thought, i'll have some of that shit and went out for an evenings ride on the big black girl, there's a few reservoirs about 30 minutes from me, i picked the ones running from Pontsticill to Talybont On Usk as i haven't ridden that road in quite some time. Took the A470 to Merthyr the bike feels really smooth and quick after riding the smaller bikes so it wasn't long before i was at Pontsticill res the weather is a cool 14c overcast and dull At Pontsticill dam the water levels are still low even though we've had quite a lot of rain these last two weeks that big round thing with the railings around it is where the water overflows to when the res is full. This is looking up the res last time i was here you wouldn't have had this view as there were trees everywhere Onward towards Talybont res, the weather has brightened up and there's some great cloud formation overhead the views are spectacular, i see buzzards hovering and squirrels running as i ride, the roads are quiet and i'm throuraly enjoying where i live what mad bastard would want to leave this place LOL I pulled onto the gravel track above to have a look at these waterfalls i'm on my way back out there, pity the trees are blocking the top one you could see it better with the eye Heading down to the valley Talybont res is in bike looks a bit weird because its a pano At the start of the res (the filling end) this is what it usually looks like taken from google street view This is it today just as low as Pontsticill At the dam From here it was through the village of Talybont on Usk and i decided to follow the road that runs alongside the Brecon canal which opened over 200 years ago if your on the canal you have to duck down going through the tunnel here. A little further along at Llangynidr there are five locks to navigate which are a pain because when we were on the canal a few years ago the wife couldn't operate them so i had to drive the barge in and out of them and open and close the locks After here it was a right at Crickhowell and up a very steep winding road onto the road past Llangattock Quarry looking down over clydach gorge The Sun is on its way down now and its feeling alot colder even though the temperature is still the same Looking the other way you can the see the Blorenge where i rode yesterday I moved on thinking i would get a good sunset going over the ridgeway road from Tredegar to Bedwellty but not as good as i was hoping for Last photo was where they are planting another one of those eyesores, it was a blast home from here before it got too cold a great evening out i hadn't planned on doing a bit cold when i got in winter is on its way.

I headed across country to the rally about lunchtime on Friday, my mate was riding from further away as the crow flies (61/63 miles respectively) on his new to him Triumph Tiger 800, but there seems to be no direct route east to west for me, so my journey was 90 miles, his was only 80. I had a new tent I bought in 2020 when no one was allowed out and I hadn't even opened the bag, let alone put it up. This proved to be a mistake. I did my zig zag journey in very windy conditions, the sort of blustery stuff that shakes your head about rather than pushing the bike across the road if you know what I mean and I arrived about 2pm. I stopped my bike next to the signing in tent where there was a long queue which didn't appear to be moving. I stood at the end for a few minutes, looking back at my bike I could see the stand had sunk enough to make me worry about it tipping over properly, so I left the queue and moved it a few feet onto slightly firmer mud. When I rejoined my queue I heard my name called and realised that a couple I knew were ahead of me. Jackie and Shaun told me to just ride in and put my tent up and sign in later, so I got my bike and followed their directions to find out where they were camped. I parked up and the field was full of sheep shit, it was everywhere. The words 'it's a working farm' came back to me from the rally info sheet. By now the wind had really picked up so the first thing I did was get the ground sheet out of my tent bag and peg one end down so it wouldn't blow away. Then I removed the Kyham tent which was a taller version of a type I'd had two of over the last 20 years, so it shouldn't have presented any problems. BUT, with the wind fighting my every move it was hard work and one of the folding poles just seemed to be in a knot and until I could get that sorted the thing had no structural integrity and the wind was sending it back and forth. Out of nowhere a few blokes came and asked if I needed help. I suggested holding on to my ankles would be a good idea. Then Jackie turned up as well and 4 of us fought the tent some more. We were still having trouble with a single folding pole and one of my saviours spotted that it had been assembled incorrectly. He managed to disconnect it and rethread it properly and we finally got the thing to stand up and I pegged it down quickly. I pinched one of the guy lines from the non windy side and doubled up on the gale side and it seemed okay. A few feet away there was a collapsed tent with about 5 Givi panniers sitting on top of it. It turned out that tent belonged to someone I know called Noddy. He and other members of his bike club dressed in foil suits when the bands were on that night and he had what looked like a head band over spiky hair. This turned out to be a hat which he whipped off to show us. I made him do it again for the camera as you can see.

I always enjoyed dramatically jumping up to swing the kickstarter like a hero or so I thought then. Wasn't such a hero when my foot slipped off the kickstarter and it went up the inside of my waterproof legging, that were me dads and huge. I followed that by slowly tipping over as I couldn't put my foot down. I was young to . I was always a bit shy of wheelies after I flipped my ER 185 in the local cafe car park in front of everyone.

Just fancied one really, I wanted a simple single. I remember having a Suzuki SP370 donkeys years ago and wanted something similar but new with a guarantee. I have been thinking about it for a year or more and did nothing, but watch Itchy Boots videos. Anyway I took my boy (18) to get a twist and go 125 for work and they had a showroom full of Royal Enfields. The rest just happened really but as I said I had been contemplating for awhile. I did look at a BMW 310, which looked too much like an insect to me, and a CB500X, but I have ducks disease and had difficulty getting my leg over it. Price was a factor also, although I didn't have to buy new just fancied it. Another thing was i wanted something a bit retro with clocks rather than a screen.

Lots Pete. It’s going to be producing some really interesting psychological studies down the road. The first ever global psychological shift, it’s rife with material! My mates an NHS clinical psychologist and Covid n the lockdowns have had a massive impact on peoples perspectives and mental health for too many reasons to post here. She and her colleagues are overwhelmed. Personally I think people prefer to keep themselves busy rather than think about life or the things that make them unhappy that they need to face or change and when that busy carousel stops and it’s just them in the quiet with no distractions for some there’s so much they can’t or don’t want to deal with they go a bit crazy. But that’s just my opinion.

welcome @Saul

Nope ..... what the fuck you on about now .

Stir crazy is what your talking about lots of people not being able to do their normal routine going nuts

@Saul Welcome you'll fit in well with the daft questions don't expect any sensible answers though

Hello and thank you for the welcome, automated or no. I have just returned to biking after and 8 year break, `i'm old and passed my test in 1984. I have had many bikes over the years from an AP50 'R Reg" to a K100RS with lots of varied stuff in between. I have just bought a new Himalayan and am loving it. I am really enjoying the bimble factor. I have done 500 miles on it so far and intend to do many more before I am too old. I will have some daft questions I am sure but I am looking forward to taking part on the forum.

an xjr a brilliant bike

What is this covid thing you're on about? And can we throw a party ?

I'll bet they are all around you, they just don't talk about what they've done in their lives unless asked directly or something happens to make them speak about it. The quiet man collecting glasses in the local pub could be a Spanish civil war hero or villain.

When a meteor hits the ocean and causes a tsunami the height of a block of council flats you won’t be complaining about them.

One of @MooN's old bikes?

Yeh.....it's like Covid isn't still rampant! Cos it is!

Ware 2. Several career changes here. https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/10/10/tony-jack-trumans-brewery-chauffeur-o/

Been offered my Covid jab tomoz. Thats good going isn’t it. Didn’t take that appointment though because theres always had to be two weeks between your jab and being allowed entry so I booked for November. Just checked the rules for Spain, they’ve changed to “If you have had a booster you are considered covered with immediate effect” Plus the date of your booster is no longer relevant. Looks like although hospital numbers are going up the “living with it” part of things has arrived.

40th GPO rally near Milton Keynes. Phil the Spill, the infamous bike rally photographer was there, I was convinced it couldn't be him cos he lives in Scotland now, but I asked and it bloody was. I'm sure he was shorter than me at previous rallies, but he's a few inches taller now, so either porridge builds you up or I'm shrinking!

Hello Saul, Welcome to Motorcycle Riders. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Saul joined on the 10/10/22. View Member

Howdy!

Hello @Saul and Welcome.

Unlikely......their elbows are all dragging along the floor!

the midget dagos ... given you the elbow ?

Stick some pics up Saul! And just be aware there's two stupid twats here with Harleys trolling the place trying to recruit people to their "lifestyle".

Hi Saul......passed your test in 84? That's a lot later than most of us here so you're unlikely to be old by our standards. There were 3 Himalayans here......but now there's only one! @Slowlycatchymonkey She's forever doing something with hers......including dragging it out of gravel traps!

I was going to buy one of those instead of the range rover but decided not to because if i got it stuck somewhere what would recover it