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by frenchy3
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Iceland bike choice?. 390 ADV vs 300 Rally
Replies: 52
Views: 9983

Re: Iceland bike choice?. 310 GS v 500X

I have spent most of my adult life searching for perfect bikes for trips off road and that are acceptable on road,comfortable ,light enough to pick up if you drop it and good luggage carrying capability. I have come to no conclusions after spending vast sums of money :lol: Two bikes i can recommend ...
by frenchy3
Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Enfield 650 Adv?
Replies: 20
Views: 4374

Re: Enfield 650 Adv?

I owned a Royal Enfield Himalayan and it was an amazing bike for the money but with pannier frames and a full tank weighed in at 199kg and 24.5 bhp. The figures do not really tell the whole story as the power delivery was so friendly and the handling off road was much better than i gave it credit fo...
by frenchy3
Tue May 18, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: New Honda CRF300 L and CRF300 Rally
Replies: 125
Views: 41505

Re: New Honda CRF300 L and CRF300 Rally

I haven,t been on this site for a couple of years and have owned a Royal Enfield Himalayan for about 18 months. Whilst it is a well planted very good handling and capable bike both on the road and off i have to say although the bike carries it,s weight well and has a lowish centre of gravity it does...
by frenchy3
Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: This ones got me worried
Replies: 16
Views: 4083

Re: This ones got me worried

If i am laying a bike up for winter i run Aspen fuel through it on the last couple of runs and it stores great without degrading,varnishing and absorbing water. It is really expensive but worth doing especially if you have a classic bike or two. Aspen was originally marketed for forestry workers etc...
by frenchy3
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:04 am
Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
Topic: Snugpak sleeping bags.
Replies: 13
Views: 10262

Re: Snugpak sleeping bags.

I have used Snugpak sleeping bags for years now and i am generally impressed with the quality,durability and most importantly the performance in cold conditions. I find as i get older my tolerance to the cold decreases so warmth is really important to a good nights sleep whilst camping. I also use S...
by frenchy3
Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Oxford HotGrips.....any good..?
Replies: 21
Views: 5006

Re: Oxford HotGrips.....any good..?

I have fitted Oxford heated grips with the 'intelligent' switch but it does not always completely cut off the battery when engine is off. Leaving the bike unused for some weeks and it may flatten the battery so it will not start. I always put a relay to switch the supply off when engine off. Usuall...
by frenchy3
Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: The next step....
Replies: 260
Views: 85637

Re: The next step....

Thanks for the replies gents, it's a whole new area of technology for me to learn about so all advice and experience is welcome. I moved on from enduro bikes about 8 years ago and now just sold my trials bike which has sat unused in the shed for a similar time. Reality is I hate mud these days but ...
by frenchy3
Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: TRAVEL GEAR
Topic: Soft Baggage Comparison 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 8280

Re: Soft Baggage Comparison 2020

I have the Dirtsack longranger pro that are made in India and i am impressed by the quality and how tough they are. I purchased mine when they were just trying to break into the European market and they were cheaper. I now have a Royal Enfield Himalayan which came with hard panniers so i don,t use t...
by frenchy3
Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: viewranger
Replies: 31
Views: 6714

Re: viewranger

Does anyone use viewranger for navigation out on the lanes? If so what are you using it on? any advice would be a great help. Yep, best thing I ever used to help me get lost. :lol: I still use a very early version of the VR app, as the newer versions are too busy with trying you to share routes and...
by frenchy3
Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Hammock Wildcamping in UK
Replies: 14
Views: 5487

Re: Hammock Wildcamping in UK

So gents, I've reread the posts several times again, cacoon vrs upper + lower quilts, I'm guessing the cacoon is simpler to setup ?? I used my exped mattress everytime with success, never budged. Any of you guys 'rope access' gods for your work life....??? My cancelled TCAT ride for this year has l...

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