Looks a good ride out. I wish that i could have made it but a change of date and other commitments dictated otherwise.Nice one Ken and all involved.
@valvegeekКүн бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊❤
@badfairy95545 күн бұрын
Very nice.
@user-su7ky2ng7i12 күн бұрын
This brings back some great memories. I rode tens of thousands of miles in my dad's sidecar outfit, including a two week trip to Switzerland, Austria and Italy in '62. I've tried to remember the sensations of riding 'in the chair' and this has helped a lot. Thanks.
@valvegeek11 күн бұрын
Thanks for that, glad to be of assistance! 😁
@IslandPink28 күн бұрын
A very nice selection Mike ! Looks like a great trip.
@valvegeek28 күн бұрын
Thank you! 👍😊❤
@stuartdivebumАй бұрын
What’s cruising speed with a passenger?
@valvegeekАй бұрын
Honestly, don't know (yet?)
@marierowe5969Ай бұрын
Enjoyed your vid thankyou x
@valicourtАй бұрын
Very nice
@MrBillgilesАй бұрын
When I saw the thumbnail I thought that some-one had put a chair on a Bantam! What is the soundtrack?
@valvegeekАй бұрын
LOL - KZfaq free music library - first is Marianas by Quincas Moreira, second is Cylinder Eight by Chris Zabriskie. HTH. 😁
@yekateradiffin5939Ай бұрын
Thanks for recording it ,I'll be back soon, vlc299g
@JamesAllmond2 ай бұрын
Nice ride.
@valvegeek2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@philipfrogg76462 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, another good journey avoiding habitation. Enjoy your stay.
@valvegeek2 ай бұрын
Ta Phil. How you doing now?
@scottastell94152 ай бұрын
Very interesting . Thanks for posting as I was thinking of putting a chair on a MG Breva.
@stevenvitali74042 ай бұрын
Got the same tent and the same light that’s hanging up
@davidtiddy68813 ай бұрын
What brake pedal extender have you fitted?
@valvegeek3 ай бұрын
Hi, it is 'Motorcycle Brake Pedal Cover CNC Pad For Harley Sportster XL 883 1200 V-Rod' - eBay number: 296268339338. Needs a bit of tweaking to make it fit, I built it up with small cut pieces of rubber sheet underneath and needed longer screws. Thanks for your interest. 👍😁
@davidtiddy68813 ай бұрын
Many thanks for taking the time to reply! And it's good to know that I'm not the only one who finds the cadwell brake pedal just a bit too low!
@philipfrogg76463 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, will you be off on your travels again soon ? How very civilised, not drinking beer from the tin. (LOL)
@valvegeek3 ай бұрын
Yes, and yes! 😄
@drive4yourlife3 ай бұрын
that injector is a nightmare especially when the plastic becomes more brittle over time, they feel so flimsy & cheep, having said that i still wouldn't swop my tempest scrambler for any other 125
@MrStegodump6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, we are planning to visit Wolfhampcote soon!
@Anotherflyonmyvisor6 ай бұрын
did you not have a Bantam to go on ?
@nathandean667 ай бұрын
Can I swap out the fuel tank on a vtx honda for a tank from a harley with a fuel gauge
@dirkbow9118 ай бұрын
very nice video ,I have the same bike I love it 😁👍👍
@dutchyjamholland92968 ай бұрын
Would be good to see what upgrades can be added. Gear indicator, cameras, extra lights or mirrors. Also OBD socket ?
@James-gf9jl10 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I was particularly interested as three of us did the entirety of the Gt. North Road on bikes in July - Yorkshire, London, Edinburgh, Yorkshire. I'm old enough to remember when sections of it were the A1, back in the 60s/70s. The urbam stages were a drag, particularly as we were unlucky with the weather for much of the route.
@valvegeek10 ай бұрын
Thanks for that! 👍❤😊
@philipfrogg764610 ай бұрын
Hi Again, another interesting ride out.
@valvegeek10 ай бұрын
Hi Phil, glad you liked it thaks for posting.
@keithattwood5910 ай бұрын
I had the same instinct looking for a mirror, so I got a cheap handlebar end unit off Amazon.😊
@IslandPink10 ай бұрын
Good effort, Mike. Beautiful lanes there !
@valvegeek10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your interest! 😁❤
@philipfrogg764610 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, nice day for a ride out. See you at Owston.
@valvegeek10 ай бұрын
Yo Phil, thanks for watching, 👍 yep catch you at Owsters! 😁❤
@katanavince10 ай бұрын
hi what's the backing track please?
@valvegeek10 ай бұрын
Hi, had to find my notes, the 3 tracks are: Unicorn Heads - Lazy Boy Blues Noir Et Blanc Vie - Sweet Home Analoga Nat Keefe - Late Night Drive 😁
@RoadcraftNottingham11 ай бұрын
Sobering when you're reminded that an icon of the early 70s screen is just human. He's immortalised, at least to me in UFO. 😔
@danieleastgate362 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, it's definitely helpful and helped sway my decision to buy an AJS Clubman second hand. I definitely like the idea of a list of modifications you must do to a new bike. I noticed your rear light is not stock and looks cleaner. Was it a direct swap? (not requiring modifications). I couldn't quite tell if it was the AJS round brake light from their scramblers. I'd love to know as I think it looks very nice.
@asanrushid4981 Жыл бұрын
Hi there! What is the oil type you use? I bought 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Special. It is only got 100 miles. I will collect the bike next week. I will change the engine oil because it´s too old. I guess the best option is to use engine break-in oil 600 miles and then switch to synthetic oil. I alredy bought LUCAS ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL SEA 20W-50
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Hello, handbook says SAE 10W - 60 - JASO MA, MA2 - API SG, Gutsibits sell it as: ENI 528691 i-Ride moto GP 10W-60 (also Amazon), so that is what I use. (Gutsibits order code: OIA01051). 😊 I think 20-50 will be too thick when cold and not thick enough when hot.
@JamesAllmond Жыл бұрын
Will be in the UK on my Ural next week for a few days then again at the end of August!
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Fab, wow that must have taken some organizing! 😁👍 Thanks for your interest. ❤
@JamesAllmond Жыл бұрын
@@valvegeek If you only knew, and still cheaper than renting a bike for the same period of time... That is insane. Adventure starts in the AM.... and yeah, I do watch your videos, all of them... Sidecars going down the road is good for me...
@philipfrogg7646 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I enjoyed following your walk. Hope the toes are up to it now.
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, yes nearly back to normal! Thanks for your interest. 👍 😊
@jennifurrr1625 Жыл бұрын
I adored him in UFO and I don't live far. Would love to visit him one day to say hello
@MrTomYeoman Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for these videos. I’m watching them (I’m halfway through Part 2 as I write) because my fuel pump is sometimes struggling to make enough pressure, and so I’ve bought a replacement from AJS and am contemplating fitting it myself. Having seen the videos once, I think I’ll watch them again before deciding whether I should do it myself, which I’d prefer because I can give everything a good clean and assess the hoses etc, or ask the really smashing mechanic I use to do it. So, thanks again.
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your interest. Changing the pump is really quite straightforward, it's removing the tank that was the puzzler! Lke I said in video, best to cut the hose to the injector (but have a spare to put back on!) make sure the filter is removed from its bracket, then it should be on its way. New clamps on the new hose when you replace. The piece of hose I ordered from AJS web site fitted, the other hose that I had, that should have been identical, wouldn't.
@aaronpaige2700 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! 👍😊
@pinballpsycho Жыл бұрын
You are 1 of only 3 or 4 people that have made videos on this generator. I believe I happened upon a design flaw in the Coarse Attenuation switch that prevents it from outputting a signal when the Low and Middle outputs are selected. I implemented an easy workaround and am anxious to hear other's opinions on the approach - or offer better ideas. I made a clip on my channel that shows the approach. If interested, you can jump in to 6 minutes and 41 seconds to see where I address it. Since there are only a handful of people who have made a clip, I'd be interested in finding out if you are seeing the same problem - where RF output only appears on the High setting..
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your interest. 1. You seem not to have noticed that originally, before you modified it, by removing 2 resistors, the output is a pi attenuator, the arrangement of resistors is not a mistake. 2. The pi attenuator is provided for making very small amplitude signals, such as you would get from an aerial antenna. Therefore, the RF1 could be plugged directly into a sensitive receiver input without overloading it. 3. No, the RF1 was never high performance equipment, so it isn't perfect, but basically does the job. Better than none at all. 😊 4. For example, bear in mind resistor value tolerences, so it's quite possible that 680 Ohms measures as 620, if the value tolerance is 10% (I'm just guessing that it is). Also, if your meter is accurate... 5. Given that the output is a pi attenuator, and that the attenuated levels are very small, I don't see a problem. 6. There is no 6. 😁 Pretty sure I tried the lower output levels into my Tektronix 'scope and if memory serves there was some noise at the lowest setting, in other words the 'scope was also getting stray radio and EMF from local SMPS etc. Hope this helps!
@pinballpsycho Жыл бұрын
@@valvegeek Thank you. Much appreciated. It isn't that I didn't notice it it's that I didn't know it. I'm just starting to learn. So the lower two coarse settings would work as designed in the right circumstances? In other words, were you able to get the Low and Middle coarse settings to work on your RF-1 for their intended use? I've pinned out the video until I understand this issue better. I removed only one of the resistors. EDIT: Wait, I see. You were able to read a signal on those settings on your Tektronix. Okay. I'll put the resistor back in and give it a try. I'll let you know... Thanks again.
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
@@pinballpsycho Hello again - no problem - I found a pi attenuator calculator on Internet, there are several. The RF1 has a 2-steps attenuator, and with the original resistor values, the calculator gives -30 dB reduction for each Middle and Low stage (they're identical). So, -60 dB after both at the Low setting, i.e. 1,000:1 reduction (20 dB = X10). So at the Low range, suppose the output from the pot was 1V, the output from the socket would be 1 mV. Also, each stage of the attenuator presents a source impedance of nearly 50 Ohms, (actually 42 or so), this is roughly compatible with coax cable such as is typically used for antenna feeds, which is useful. As I said I'm sure I got outputs from middle and low - in any case, the way the resistors are configured, it can't not work - unless there's a problem with the switch, e.g. dirty contacts - so then just depends how sensitive your equipment is. Hppe that helps. 👍😊
@pinballpsycho Жыл бұрын
@@valvegeek Thanks again, very cool. I did finally find a clip where someone was using the middle setting. I;m not sure what the power level is but he is reading a distinct wave on his scope. I've sent out a question to see if he can tell me what he has. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZZ5mLFkmdLSaJ8.html
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
@@pinballpsycho I did some more research - so each stage of attenuation is -30 dB, this is the dBV scale, for Voltage levels. 30 dB is a ratio of 31.6:1. Two of those gives 1,000:1 (31.6 is sqr of 1,000). So if the fine control pot is set to output 1V, then Middle will give you 30 mV and Low will give you 1 mV. Hope that makes sense. 😊
@dametuesday2575 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting Ed's grave. It certainly is a beautiful spot. The quote on the headstone is from the old American/Canadian song 'Red River Valley.' "From this valley they say you are going; We shall miss your bright eyes and your smile..."
@camerondagg2443 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Thank you.
@user-kg2mf7fz9w Жыл бұрын
he's got the steering wheel in the glove compartment! а так конечно да, у каждого шивората сой выворот)
@philipfrogg7646 Жыл бұрын
Interesting ride Mike, I know most of those roads, particularly Dunmow to Ongar. I thought you might be heading to the secret nuclear bunker. Have you been there ? regards Philip.
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, thanks, not yet! Didn't have too much time at that precise moment.
@TheLitehart1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much for this. I've been an Ed Bishop fan for many years and always kept in mind where he was buried. I'm in Canada so I always was aware of the huge distance to cover to ever visit him, even tho I was actually born not far from here. This made me feel closer to him again. Cheers!
@daftmonkey7296 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate. Do they provide you with the beds or did you have to bring your own ? 👍🏼
@valvegeek Жыл бұрын
Only a fold-up bunk bed. They used to supply bedding, but not since Covid is around, so you have to bring your own. That was no problem I just used my camping stuff. 😁
@daftmonkey7296 Жыл бұрын
@@valvegeek ok brilliant! Thanks for getting back to me, I have booked it 👍🏼
@user-vk8ze7ub5x2 жыл бұрын
😀thank you for your kind upload !!!from Japan. I love UFO series.
@philipfrogg76462 жыл бұрын
Nice work Mike. That quote by Louise Hay is a gem, have you read any of her books ?
@valvegeek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil, sorry to say no I haven't! But maybe should... 😁
@IslandPink2 жыл бұрын
Top work Mike, enjoyed this. You've got a real artist's eye for the landscape and its details, colour and form. Quite a geographical spread, too !
@JamesAllmond2 жыл бұрын
40˚? Dang that's 104˚ in American...that is hot even for me, and I live in Georgia, about as far south as Morocco...so you are a fugarewe too? 😎
@valvegeek2 жыл бұрын
Yes 40. Coningsby which is just a few miles up the road from me was highest at 40.3. It's the first time that the UK has been that hot, broke all records. 😲 Had to Google fugarwe ..... er ...
@philipfrogg76462 жыл бұрын
Nice ride Mike. Once you got to Brandon I started to recognise roads. Glad you got there in one piece, and I envy you the lunch.
@valvegeek2 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, thanks, nice to see you posting! 😁👍❤
@marinjeam2 жыл бұрын
Beautifull bike, indeed the grey with the brown seat looks very nice. I,m a Cali2 owner and have the funds for a new V7, like it very much but I don,t want to sell the old girl. mmmm can,t decide😉
@johnimmins73022 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. I was at Sammy Millers last week and AJS had a stand with these bikes on show. I did like these myself but it's a shame they are Chinese and didn't go for a 250cc. I have just bought a 1982 Honda CB250rsa, it's a nostalgia thing as I had one in the 1980's and love it. 👍
@valvegeek2 жыл бұрын
So much is made in China now you can never be sure. Apparently Yamaha have their bikes made in the same factory, described as 'their partner in China' but can't remember the name. 😁
@davidstretch56142 жыл бұрын
It would have been easier to take the road to Sleaford from Boston and then turned south at Heckington, and gone through Great Hale to get to Little Hale. Great Hale Fen is more interesting. (I lived in Great Hale from 1961 to 1971)
@valvegeek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for that, although it does say in the description, "a very meandering route" - on purpose 😁 Great Hale another time! 👍