Saul Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Seeing my Himalayan’s days with me are numbered I was keen to get out for maybe a last bimble about. I went to a village called Lerryn about two miles as the crow flys from my house. Problem is that it is the on the other side of the river so it is about 15 miles to ride around. Well not so much of a problem as the sort of roads for the majority of the way are very well suited to the Himalayan. Mostly back lanes and B roads way below the sort of speeds that it feels breathless. Lerryn itself is an old and very beautiful place that is dominated by the tidal river. I love it there but as is the case with many scenic Cornish village’s anybody from them is eventually priced out. There is a small estate, formally social housing, just up the hill but apart from that the property values are eye watering. Anyway the tide was out today so probably not at its prettiest but still lovely. There is a shot of the stepping stones across the river, not to be attempted after a drink, I am sure you can guess how I know about that fact. Further up river from Lerryn is the tiny hamlet of St Winnow. One house one farm, a boatyard and a medieval 14th century church. The church itself is the wedding venue of choice for those who can afford it, as it is only practically accessible from the river. Absolutely idyllic place for such festivities. St Winnow church is also the ancestral church for the Vivian family. Baronial Blue bloods, MP's and such, in fact the old Lord Baths mother was a Vivian. When I got home I cracked 3000 miles on the Himalayan. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Excellent Saul......and not as wet as it normally is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 True makes a pleasant change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Great photos once again Good job your selling that bike now , it might be unsaleable with 4,000 miles on it 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Not my worry Bob it’s being traded in on Friday. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Nice one Saul. Thought you'd done more miles than that with all you reports. I guess we'll have some faster ones. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: Nice one Saul. Thought you'd done more miles than that with all you reports. I guess we'll have some faster ones. Cornwall isn't that big mate . Also only had the Himalayan 4 months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I also assumed it was higher mileage. When you bought it did you think you would be keeping it for a long time? Love this picture, looks like the same pattern on the clouds and the grass 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Pedro said: I also assumed it was higher mileage. When you bought it did you think you would be keeping it for a long time? No it was 3 months old when I bought it, had 700 or 800 miles on it, can't remember exactly. I had originally intended to keep it for a year and trade up once I got my confidence back around the time of my birthday in September, but it was starting to feel slow so I guess I was ready to take the next step sooner than I thought. I do still like it and if I hadn't decided to have only one bike I would have liked to keep it but I don't want a shed full of bikes I don't use regularly. I have been there before. Also gave me a chance to better understand what bikes were out there and what would suit what I wanted to do. I am hoping to keep the Honda for a least a couple of years but we will see. I don't think I want a big bike again but I suppose that could change also. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Saul said: No it was 3 months old when I bought it, had 700 or 800 miles on it, can't remember exactly. I had originally intended to keep it for a year and trade up once I got my confidence back around the time of my birthday in September, but it was starting to feel slow so I guess I was ready to take the next step sooner than I thought. I do still like it and if I hadn't decided to have only one bike I would have liked to keep it but I don't want a shed full of bikes I don't use regularly. I have been there before. Also gave me a chance to better understand what bikes were out there and what would suit what I wanted to do. I am hoping to keep the Honda for a least a couple of years but we will see. I don't think I want a big bike again but I suppose that could change also. For where you live and the riding that you do the Honda will have more than enough power. And if you want to go further afield it's quite happy to do that.......mine runs at 5.5k revs at 70mph/120kmh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 25 minutes ago, XTreme said: For where you live and the riding that you do the Honda will have more than enough power. And if you want to go further afield it's quite happy to do that.......mine runs at 5.5k revs at 70mph/120kmh. Honestly mate I think the Honda will be all I need, but probably best to never say never. if that makes any sense. I want to build a new shed for bike stuff, to save the house being cluttered with all the paraphernalia that bikes cause and I may get a small trails type bike to live in it. I have this 10ft x 10ft concrete base I cast years ago for the kids to have pools on in the summer months. Would make a perfect base for a bike shed. Especially if I built the shed a bit taller with loft space and insulated it. It’s right out side the back door so very convenient and I could add a covered area to park my bike in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Saul said: Honestly mate I think the Honda will be all I need, but probably best to never say never. if that makes any sense. I want to build a new shed for bike stuff, to save the house being cluttered with all the paraphernalia that bikes cause and I may get a small trails type bike to live in it. I have this 10ft x 10ft concrete base I cast years ago for the kids to have pools on in the summer months. Would make a perfect base for a bike shed. Especially if I built the shed a bit taller with loft space and insulated it. It’s right out side the back door so very convenient and I could add a covered area to park my bike in. Do it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 You did more miles than my mate , he bought one new but sold it after just 500 miles. Then he bought a KTM 1090, I think he wanted some speed back in his life after the Himalayan . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 3 hours ago, XTreme said: For where you live and the riding that you do the Honda will have more than enough power. And if you want to go further afield it's quite happy to do that.......mine runs at 5.5k revs at 70mph/120kmh. High revving then pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: You did more miles than my mate , he bought one new but sold it after just 500 miles. Then he bought a KTM 1090, I think he wanted some speed back in his life after the Himalayan . That's a bloody contrast. Didn't really give it a chance but each to their own, I know mine freed up alot after 1000 miles. Still slow though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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