Yes, thanks Daniel…I don’t know what I’d done to it ..Back wheel span up though😄..I thoroughly enjoyed riding that bike.. Hope your enjoying yours..👍 Ride safe..
One thing that surprised me when I visited the factory is the nature of the assembly line. i expected bikes on a continuously moving assembly line with individual station for a worker to add one widget on but it is much more artisan than that. The technology is very high end and impressive and the bikes are built package by package, being wheeled about to receive the next. There is certainly the impression that each worker builds his own little bit that he takes ownership of and then passes that onto the next workstation. If you are into bikes (whatever make) or engineering then this factory visit is a must see venue. IIRC the visits are only at a w/e so as not to disrupt the factory.
@@clivewilliams3661 Agreed Clive…Assembly line seemed a little odd to me though…Maybe you’d have to travel to Thailand to see production in full swing….I got the feeling it was a mini ‘Save face’ production line considering Triumphs whole advertising ethos is of Great Britain and 🇬🇧…Maybe I’m being too cynical 😄…Nevertheless a great place to visit and a fantastic day out 👍ATB
@@DickieMintCycles I'm sure that Hinckley does produce bikes as all the advanced technology production facilities were there producing engines and the like and when I was there there was a stock of various bikes ready for shipping. The point is that you don't spend £Ms developing a brand new factory to ship everything abroad. Its worth noting that the original Triumph factory in Hinckley is still used as well as the new facility.
Crikey.. I was assured it was a Honda clone on the day of the revue .. Just had a delve into it and the 471cc motor was Honda based apparently.. Thanks for bringing this to my attention and I’ll probably pull the video… Glad your wife is enjoying her bike ..I thought it was great … Thanks again 👍 ATB..
Good down to earth review - went and looked at one of these on weekend and it is hugely impressive value and quality in a great little package. Had a a hoot on an original cb500 years ago as a courtesy bike, so if this is an improvement on that with the comfort etc then think they’re onto a winner.
As a proper purist-armchair-driver (in fact the only motobike I ever driven was old Jawa 250 back when I made my driving license a quarter century ago) - based purely on what I have seen in coutless YT videos - the 411 seems to have more appeal and character, while the 450 is a lot more modern, more comparable to its competition (like MT450) and also dessgned to look more modern. I personally hope to get the 411 Scram next year (and avoid a divorce in the process) as I simply think it is so cool and universal. I am also wondering whether RE will eventually bring a 450 Scram, or only the Guerilla.
Now’t wrong with Jawas 😄… Or Yava as the pronunciation goes..I definitely reckon you should go for the Scram you’ll love it.. Flowers and chocolates for the wife 🙏… Take care 👍ATB
Hi Dickie, had a few videos in the queue and auto play on, was casting a vote on the previous vid and pressed send at the split second your video started so you got it by mistake!!! Sorry about that🤭 Really enjoying the channel great reviews, particularly enjoyed your trip to the ace.
Great video Dickie, looks like a good all rounder and at a great price, just goes to show you don’t need a massive 1000+ cc bike to have an adventure on 👍😎
@@paulsilson2148 A while Paul.. The Voge 300 rally hit the headlines first as a direct competitor to the Honda 250 rally..Was a better bike with better suspension a lot lot cheaper and was fitted with a Kawasaki 300 engine..👍
Good review, how do this compare to the Benelli you had? I wouldn't know what to choose from the CF450MT, 800MT, Benelli 702x, this Voge or the new 900.
You’d have to ride em all,Mr Hackenbacker…The Benelli was a big bike for its relatively medium size 502cc motor.. The Vogue 525 is the better deal hands down 👍
Hi Dickie , Cracking review mate its the thing now about chinese bikes taking over just like the japanese did in the 60s 70s but price point & spec whats not to like , id would have one of these tbf , take care & ride safe
@@stevecoppin4278 Yep..Love em or hate em they’re on the move and getting better and better to the point of being equal to the jap stuff and actually manufacturing engines for the big jap brands..
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy.. I’ve been told that parts availability for Chinese bikes is no longer an issue..Parts were a problem regarding my Benelli a couple of years back agreed..👍
Great reviews Dick, I love all these bikes too, the Contintal GT is brilliant, both new and old Himi, I own the Meteor and a KTM 350. Sue has a Sinnis Outlaw.😊
@@martin100biker Hi Martin.. Thanks mate 🙂…Yep, Royal Enfield are making some quality bikes nowadays..Sinnis Outlaw sounds Badass 😄.. Give my regards to lovely Sue 🙂👍 ATB..
Morning Dickie, another fantastic review and that appears to be an excellent machine, all the technology on these new bike has left me well behind. Did you try the bike in sports mode? Just wondering how the different modes you can select on the newer bikes changes the performance etc. Thank you for an excellent film and review, I look forward to the next one, take care. 🍻👍👍
Thanks for sharing that was an interesting day , I’ve never heard of the 59 club . Hope your bike ok with the overheating? I have to admit I would get lost if I went to London , back in 1979 I used to go to London quite often on my Kawasaki Z1000st and always found the London bikers very friendly and they always looked after us. It’s amazing how the years go so quick 😊😊
Hi, sorry for the late reply just spotted your message 🙂..... London's not my favourite place i must say...Bikes OK, they're tough little things are Enfields..Z1000 ST in 1979.. Wow..I was riding a Honda 250 Super Dream 😄 👍ATB
It was nice that "Lady Jane Farv" was able to bless the motor bikes and keep a tradition alive. May all who ride the Blessed bikes remain safe and ride through heavy traffic in a charmed way with the cagers moving aside to let you through; And also may the blessed bikes engines and transmissions never fail or wear out and always pass the MOT every year, but most importantly may the blessed bikes tyres always have good traction even on ice and snow and their brakes never fail even if they are Royal Enfield bybre's :)
Thanks for going to the trouble of filming this Dickie,really enjoyed learning about some important motorcycling History most of it I knew little about especially the fascinating Blessing part,hope you can get your other Bikes Blessed too maybe 🙏🏻 Amen .
@@michaeljewell53 Hi Michael and thank you… Having the Continental GT blessed was a big part of that day for me.. Being my Cafe racer project it links it in with the history and heritage associated with those type of bikes and the Ace Cafe..Will be doing a vlog on the next stage of fitting parts to it soon.. 👍ATB
Thanks for taking us along on your ride Dickie, very interesting. Having only ever read a few articles in magazines it was great to see the place in person through your video. It looks like you and Collin had a good day out. It was good to see that the church still supports it all. I hope the continental survived the heat ok. Thanks again for taking us along on the ride. Cheers from Australia
@@waynehiggs6529 Hi Wayne.. We were both in our element at that place.. Egg and chips and a cuppa tea mate 😄.. Seriously though it’s part of the British bike history and culture..Was a fantastic day.. Thanks for tuning in as always,all the way from Aus…Take care mate 👍
The last time I was at the Ace Ricky Nelson and Marty Wylde were on the Juke Box. 6d one record, 3 for a shilling. Tea was About 4d a cup. I didn't recognise all those buildings in the back ground Dickie, they weren't there in 1962...😊
@@johnbiddal5951 Crikey! That was the year I was born John..You’ll have to get back up there for a breakfast and stick a few pound coins in the dukebox ..Breakfast was about £11 😄👍
The 59 club celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2019. At that event we ride with 59 club from ace cafe to st Paul's cathedral for the anniversary. I was born in Hackney sick and our church St. Mary's of Eton is where in 1959 the club was set up by reverend John Oats. In 60s reverend Bill Shergold joined church and introduced bikers to church, whom he met at Ace cafe. And from then the 59 club and ace cafe forever became entwined
@@richardgourlay5191 Hi Richard.. Firstly, thanks for watching… Didn’t know about Reverend Oates…I now stand corrected.. It’s a shame you weren’t sat next to Colin in the cafe… Would of been fascinating talking to you I’m sure…We really enjoyed our day at the ‘Ace’ and no doubt will be back next year with the breakfast crew in tow…Take care Richard 👍
I used to work with a guy from London who said he'd been a member of the 59 Club in his youth. Be in his mid/late 70s now. Didn't ride anymore at the time but he had a Vincent in bits in his garage.
A great film there Dickie thank you, I didn’t know anything about the ace cafe, I’m from far up north so it’s definitely not local to me. It appeared to be a great day out, the traffic around London looks horrendous, I don’t go to Birmingham or London the traffic just spoils the trip out for me. Thank you for the film, it was great to see some classic bikes out on the run, I look forward to the next film, much appreciated and as always, take care. 👍👍👍
@@chrisholt2474 Hi Chris.. Naa, you don’t want to be driving into London too often..Apart from the busy madness it was a lovely interesting day..Glad you enjoyed the vlog Chris.. Take care 🙂👍
Hi Jack and Emily.. Was nice to meet you both… Thanks for taking the time to watch the channel 🙂.. Hope you find the right bike Emily .. Wishing you both all the best… Oh, and Emily. A tip….Take your time, ride in your comfort zone and keep an eye out for absolutely everything 🙂… Take care both of you 🙂👍
What a striking resemblance with the Greenman.. you can't call it pipes as singular. the wooded back drop helped the sound.. I remember a Penzance festival and Pipes Band tuning up in Morrab Gardens back of us, all in amongst the trees to hear sound/pitch, right wracked.. alright on the Parade mind you.. Rusty ones.. just wonder had they survived for long enough to fight another day. I find all my Bike gear enough to put on before a ride.. but chainmail and Armour.. He must of thought he was the Dogs BL's that Black Knight, betting is that BIG Guy dented his Armour/Pride. Wow you'd a woman hop in bed for you.. LOL. One excellent, informative video and you took the Wine home, live for another day. Cheers Ol chap
On starting off and lack of throttle pickup, Forgotten Motorcycles, AKA Fuzzy Biker and Baxter Motorcycles found on the himi 452 if you start releasing the clutch the revs pickup and then you open the throttle, if understand correctly and if works Guerrilla. As nice as both 452's are I'm keeping to the H 411.. as Fuzzy Biker just showed on Himalaya the Air Filter/Tappets check.. have you seen where the Sparkplug is located...! Job on the road in the dark.
@@dewipeach I’ll have a look at those channels … the filter is under the tank I guess….This is a big thing with the Australian guys.. They don’t like hard to get at filters as they’re always having to clean the dust out apparently…
Are you liking it enough to add one to your collection of Royal Enfield Bikes ? Another interesting review by a rider who knows what he is talking about. 😊😊😊
@@DickieMintCycles I'd mentioned the filter location in context talking on the simplicity of 411 over the 452.. their comment everything had to come off their Sport bike to get at almost anything, not to mention Service, so are we looking to deep on elsewise a well designed bike the 452 is really..!
