Springtime Sunshine

[JohnnyBoxer]

Took the opportunity to skive off and enjoy the Spring Sun for a few hours today

Decided to have a run up to Leyburn for a spot of lunch and take in a few lanes on the way



Not long before I came across a fallen tree, luckily there was just enough room to squeeze under




Amaizing scenery






After a quick fuel up in Masham at Wensleydale Garage, I climbed up onto the Grouse Moors of Nidderdale





Views were stunning







Really pleased with my bike



Time for lunch, from a Trials riding Baker..................in Leyburn, a ham roll and some shortbread whilst sat in the square enjoying the first warm sun of Spring



Just enough room to take home, 2 Yorkshire Fat Rascals



Nice few hours and good to be back out on the bike

 

[boatman]

Masham. Mmmm. Black sheep

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Grand looking XR 400 and them fat rascals

Best thing about midweek, there's no one around Nice one JB only slightly envious of that XR.
All we need now is for Franco to start teasing us with South of France, Alps Pass roads

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Cloud, sun and blue sky makes for some great views

I noticed the yellow TDF signs are starting to appear. Enjoy the solitude while you can

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

So it's your fault it's damp, grey and murky this morning - all 'cos you mentioned the S word (Spring & Sunshine)

Looks like a lovely, lovely ride - you've got some nice trails up your way!

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Good one JB but you should've come out with Rick and I on Wednesday and found out what its like squeezing under fallen trees when there's not enough room for your bars.
I snapped my gear lever off getting under one

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Good one JB but you should've come out with Rick and I on Wednesday and found out what its like squeezing under fallen trees when there's not enough room for your bars.
I snapped my gear lever off getting under one

Sorry to hear that, I think I'll take the chainsaw out up that one as it's only a small hawthorn and is not far from the road

Good couple of hours in nice open countryside - I prefer trails like these with stunning views

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Cloud, sun and blue sky makes for some great views

I noticed the yellow TDF signs are starting to appear. Enjoy the solitude while you can

It's building, for sure

 

[Nutty]

Nice one, JB. Now you've mention the S words, snow will be here soon.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Nice one, JB. Now you've mention the S words, snow will be here soon.

About time we had some, sadly missing this winter

 

[Packer]

Spring officially starts at the equinox, weeks away yet. Looks like you had a good day, I think that you must have needed it.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looks like you had a good day,

I think that you must have needed it.

You spotted it then

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Nice pics, thanx for posting.
Any reason you chose the Honda over a different brand?

 

[jonnie comet]

Nice little report.....Now tell us where we can all buy (what appears to be) a brand new XR 400 ?.....

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Nice pics, thanx for posting.
Any reason you chose the Honda over a different brand?

BMW don't make anything similar anymore

So why a Honda?

I've had loads of XR's over the years and I like them, simple and aircooled with a kickstart to remind you of how bikes used to be

Not as fancy as some more exotic enduro bikes, but I like to trail ride not enduro and it has a comfy seat, not an enduro plank

It has road gearing at present, which is ok for most trails and yesterday I managed to see 90mph on the road .... on the clocks - so not too shabby and feels relaxed at 60-70mph - unlike a lot of enduro bikes

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Nice little report.....Now tell us where we can all buy (what appears to be) a brand new XR 400 ?.....

Sorry, I don't have the answer, but there was on ebay this week with 500 miles less than this one for £3500

This one was owned by a good mate from new and he hardly used it .................1000 miles on the clock

 

[Ash]

Looked like a good time was had JB

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looked like a good time was had JB

Chilly on the tops in a refreshing way

 

[jonnie comet]

This one was owned by a good mate from new and he hardly used it .................1000 miles on the clock

.....Jammy tw@ !!....

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[Timolgra]

Did a Johnny today

Sun's shining and the suspension needs testing so.......