CRF1100 | TACKLING THE MIGHTY HARDKNOTT PASS

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Жыл бұрын

What's all the hype with this pass?? Well you need to ride it to find out...
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@THEDOGHOUSECUSTOMMOTORCYCLES Жыл бұрын

Done this road a couple of years ago on a S1000R in the pouring rain, a lot of the road was like riding through a river, correct gear changes and clutch control and its not that bad at all.

@paulwatts1704

Back in the early 80's I used to drive this road quite often in my 1.2l Vauxhall Viva with unassisted 4 wheel drum brakes - by the time I got to the bottom there were no brakes and only gears left to slow down.. Great fun.

@stephenwilliams6103 Жыл бұрын

I had rode the Hard Knott pass a couple of years ago on a suzuki gsxs1000f, I had no problems at all taking the challenge on. Just got to concentrate & keep control of engine revs & be in the correct gear🤔😏🇬🇧🇬🇧

@nickjsanderson

Did this last Sunday - with a group. Was not expecting it to be the most terrifying ride ever! I was on a K3 GSXR600 - not ideal! We did south-north, but then a van was stuck on the hairpin going down the other side so we had to turn back just as the heavens opened and made visibility almost zero. I was so glad to get back to base and dry off in the Three Shires Inn. You made it look easy. Loved the music and suspense at the start, made all my stress seem worth it - and the guys falling off - well made me feel mighty proud of myself. Cheers :)

@yamman56 Жыл бұрын

I done Hardknott Pass in May 2022 on a Kawasaki Versys 650cc GT with my Daughter on the back. We rode in the direction of your second run. 🏍👍

@JDsGafflin

Having done that myself and recognising it - you were very confident on the toughest steep part with the left then right hairpins!! Nice riding!

@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын

A great collection of fails at the start. Beautiful day when you did it. We've been stranded there a couple of hours when the air ambulance landed on the road. Unfortunately a Triumph Tiger had gone over the edge mid way up!

@whitedrguy6503

I rode the passes 2 months ago on my DR 650 that I shipped over from Australia, also later done Applecross, and to be honest they were not that difficult they were fun, would have been even more fun if they were dirt like some of the roads here in OZ.

@wgj4813

I did Hardknott about 1960 Dad was driving. There was a little queue at the bottom and we took our turn to do the hairpins so watched wheel spin and rubber smoking on the corners. Our Austin A40 sports went up no problem even if it was just 1200cc. I have looked for for more challenging tarmac strips all my life. I found one in Wales. Not quite as dramatic nor as many hairpins but it was so tight and steep i had to stop and reverse to get round!!!!? Yes i did it a couple of times up and down to prove the bend was too sharp for the lock of my front wheels. No i am not telling where i found this road.

@DaveBoothroyd-ej5in

What a beautiful morning, best time of day to do it, almost no traffic. Well done.

@kozajro Жыл бұрын

I have seen people on goldwings and harleys over there. Nothing scary if you can ride. Ive done it on zz1400 few times. Keep your speed and ride.

@GranthamAtHome

Great video, commentary and scary music! Reminded me of when I was bonkers enough to ride the Hardknott on my Ducati Sports Tourer (ST2). No way was I going to go back the other way!

@RCFunEveryday

Those bikes getting stuck and getting dropped were really all down to rider error, I've done this pass multiple times along with Wrynrose which is another that's known to be a challenge.

@Furnessvale1

In 1968 I rode Wrynose and Hardknott passes on a BSA DBD34 Gold Star with an RRT2 box and a 23 tooth engine sprocket. Slipping the clutch in bottom gear to 20mph. At the summit the chaincase was belching smoke. I always had a spare clutch on the shelf at home ready to do an exchange when I got home!

@MerciaMoto Жыл бұрын

Superb video! You’ve really captured the trepidation experienced when riding the pass. When we did it a few years back my mate came a cropper in front of me due to the adverse camber on the way up (couldn’t get his foot down) the hairpins coming down weren’t to bad. Came across your channel from Peaky Bikers Live last night. Looking forward to catching up with all of your videos 👍🏻

@maxsteele20

Well done mate... Great vid! Did this myself last summer in the wet on a new Harley Davidson that I only had for 4 months.. :)

@Mj83Mj Жыл бұрын

The trick to anything like this is not changing gear in or near the turn, select it early, keep momentum and keep your eyes going up the road and not looking at the apex!

@stewillo86

I live 15 minutes away from here, regularly ride and drive it. Its amazing how many incompetent people get stuck in cars and vans on this road. I've had to leave my car several times to get other people to the top.

@oldbootsontour Жыл бұрын

Wow 😮we have this pass on our list to ride in June. Fingers crossed that we will make it without putting the bikes down.

@victorgibson4932

I did it yesterday. East-west, turned round and came back over. Coming back was trickier. Someone dropped a newish Africa Twin in front of me. He just stalled mid corner. I did it slowly in 1st gear. The pictures don't do it justice. It's spectacular!