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The mad Leprechaun
Добавлен 3 окт 2012
Mostly all about sidecars and things that go Vroom!!
A chat with The Missenden Flyer @TheMissendenFlyer
Art work by Sisco Tattoo
Music by Neil Von Barke
The one and only and what a nice guy. It's The Missenden Flyer
@TheMissendenFlyer
ABR Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2024. What a fantastic weekend. Literally something for everyone.
It felt more like an open air motorcycle show than a festival. I mean that in a good way. Much better than any recent bike show at Excel.
Roadskin are a British motorcycle clothing company based in Tunbridge Wells Kent.. Visit them at their shop or go on line. Find out what show they will be at next by visiting their website. They will be at this year's ABR and Copdock motorcycle show. Mark and Ian are so passionate about their product it really comes across when y...
Music by Neil Von Barke
The one and only and what a nice guy. It's The Missenden Flyer
@TheMissendenFlyer
ABR Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2024. What a fantastic weekend. Literally something for everyone.
It felt more like an open air motorcycle show than a festival. I mean that in a good way. Much better than any recent bike show at Excel.
Roadskin are a British motorcycle clothing company based in Tunbridge Wells Kent.. Visit them at their shop or go on line. Find out what show they will be at next by visiting their website. They will be at this year's ABR and Copdock motorcycle show. Mark and Ian are so passionate about their product it really comes across when y...
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Chat with Richy Vida
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Art work Sisco Tattoo Music Neil Von Barke @RichyVida this video does what it says on the tin, Its a chat with Richy from wild bad touring. For more information on Richy's tours please contact.... www.wildbadtouring.com
ABR 2024
Просмотров 21714 дней назад
Art work by Sisco Tattoo Music by Neil Von Barke ABR Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2024. What a fantastic weekend. Literally something for everyone. It felt more like an open air motorcycle show than a festival. I mean that in a good way. Much better than any recent bike show at Excel. Roadskin are a British motorcycle clothing company based in Tunbridge Wells Kent.. Visit them at their shop or...
Bike Night @ Blake House
Просмотров 59021 день назад
Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo's Blake House is my local bike night. It runs throughout the spring summer months every second Thursday into autumn. The atmosphere is friendly and there is normally a very wide and varied selection of motorcycles. The one in the thumbnail was my favourite. Sconch Tea Room Unit 11, Blake House craft centre, Blake End, Braintree CM77 6SH www.sconchtearo...
Should I Keep my 1250 ? Dunlop Mutant update and more.
Просмотров 72028 дней назад
Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo What started out as a trip to Heybridge Basin turned into a Vlog. Not fantastic weather for biking but still nice to get out. Plans for Arnhem September. Up Date on my tyres and should I get rid of my 1250 GSA?
Zip world Phoenix Wales
Просмотров 57Месяц назад
Music by Neil Von Barke While Sally and I were on our holidays in Wales we took the opportunity to visit Zip World again. It didn't disappoint.
KTM390 Duke First impression
Просмотров 298Месяц назад
Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo This was my first ever ride on anything from KTM and it didn't disappoint. Avery big thank you to one and all at Jim Aim Braintree for setting this one up. jimaimracing.co.uk Jim Aim Motorcycles 144 Rayne Road Braintree CM7 2QS Discount CODE for Roadskin Products TML10 Roadskin Motorcycle clothing roadskin.co.uk Roadskin Europe roadskineu.com
Roadskin Jeans Review
Просмотров 484Месяц назад
Music by Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo's Roadskin are a British motorcycle clothing company based in Tunbridge Wells Kent.. Visit them at their shop or go on line. Find out what show they will be at next by visiting their website. They will be at this year's ABR and Copdock motorcycle show. Mark and Ian are so passionate about their product it really comes across when you talk to them. D...
Suzuki GSX S1000 GX "First impression"
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Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo The all new GSX S 1000 GX is more than a sports bike in high heels. It's user friendly, powerful, and the first Suzuki with electronic suspension. www.chelmsford-city-motorcycles.co.uk for more details or call Tony 01245354844 or you could pop in to the show room. 189-200 Baddow Road, Gt Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 9QP DJI Pocket 3 GoPro Hero 11 Black GoPro...
Road Skin Motorcycle Clothing
Просмотров 4283 месяца назад
Music Neil Von Barke art work Sisco Tattoo Assistant director Sally O'Kins Roadskin are a British motorcycle clothing company based in Tunbridge Wells Kent.. Visit them at their shop or go on line. Find out what show they will be at next if you wish. They will be at this year's ABR and Copdock motorcycle show. Mark and Ian are so passionate about their product it really comes across when you ta...
Suzuki V Strom 800 DE Review
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Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo's Assistant editor/director Sally O'Kins Chelmsford City Motorcycles 01245354844 www.clelmsford-city-motorcycles.co.uk The Suzuki V Strom 800 DE is a user friendly everyday motorcycle, so mush fun to ride. Point it at a corner and next you know it you are around it. For a bike that cost less than 11K there is a lot of tech on this bike. You can pay mor...
Custom fit guards. Are they any good?
Просмотров 5473 месяца назад
Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco Tattoo's Director Sally O'Kins Assistant on the day. Tayla O'Kins I value both my comfort and my hearing. I had only had a new pair of ear defenders made last year. They were truly horrible, I am so pleased that they were free. So if you are in need of comfortable ear protection. Call Custom fit guards. Make no mistake like I did thinking that all ear defende...
Suzuki V Strom 800 RE Review
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Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco's Tattoo Assistant editor Sally O"Kins The Suzuki V Strom is a user friendly everyday motorcycle, so mush fun to ride. Point it at a corner and next you know it you are around it. For a bike that cost less than 10K there is a lot of tech on this bike. You can pay more by specking it up. But the base platform is a fantastic machine to start off with. Contact C...
Rugged Roads open day
Просмотров 1313 месяца назад
Music Neil Von Barke Art work Sisco's Tattoos I have known of Rugged Roads for a while. It was so nice to be invited to their open day in their new shop. So many fantastic products in store.
BMW F900 GS Review
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Music Neil Von Barke Art work by Sisco's Tattoos I wanted to ride the F900 GS for a while now, and it didn't disappoint. The engine is torque. Lots of fun to be had on this fantastic motorcycle. The handling is sharp and predictable. Transition from gear to gear is seamless. All in all this is one awesome piece of kit. Sorry about the audio on the review.
Hints and Tips for traveling by motorcycle.
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Hints and Tips for traveling by motorcycle.
A Chat with Sheila Davidson. (Jock Taylor's sister)
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A Chat with Sheila Davidson. (Jock Taylor's sister)
A chat with Boris Stroud of Marin motor sports
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A chat with Boris Stroud of Marin motor sports
A Festive thank you. (Blue Christmas cover)
Просмотров 2957 месяцев назад
A Festive thank you. (Blue Christmas cover)
Just Jane Taxi ride (bike night @ East Kirkby)
Просмотров 2188 месяцев назад
Just Jane Taxi ride (bike night @ East Kirkby)
Normandy landing beaches. Day 8. part 2
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Normandy landing beaches. Day 8. part 2
F S R A Knockhill, Jock Taylor memorial wekend.
Просмотров 5299 месяцев назад
F S R A Knockhill, Jock Taylor memorial wekend.
Great couple of videos with Andy and Richie very jealous as would love to have a chat with these 2 as they have inspired my channel as well. Look forward to some more of your videos. Ride safe
Thank you so much! I will be sure to check your channel out. Much appreciated. 😁👍
@@midlifecrisis22 Thank you very much! Much appreciated it really was a pleasure chatting with the two of them. If you liked this you will enjoy next week. I am wheelie excited.?😁👍
Michael Dunlop flies his own plane mind you I don't know if I would get in to any form of transport with him. Imagine if he slipped in to TT mode while bringing you somewhere.
Could be interesting! 😆
Very envious TMF is the first RUclipsr that I started following,and without a doubt my favourite one,great video Murt.👍🏻
Fantastic series.👍🏻
Your favourite!!! What about The Mad Leprechaun? 😆 😆😆 thank you for watching as always! 😁👍
@@barryjmarling thank you! Last one next Wednesday!
Enjoyed that Murt. Always a good chatter that TMF fella!
Thank you Dave! Question is how ever am I going to top that? It’s going to be Wheelie hard! 😁👍🏍️
Excellent interview. TMF is a channel I've consistently watched right from his early RUclips offerings. He's been generous to mention our channel on occasions and occasionally comments. He, out of all the RUclips creators, understands the business element. You only need to look at his desk and garage, a very organised person. We probably should say a little congratulations to TMF's tea maker and other half Carole (with an e). Just passed her motorcycle test. Well done with the chat and perfect audio 👏
Could not have said it better myself. And was a pleasure to chat to and made me feel very welcome. Carol is a wonderful lady, and I’m so pleased that she has passed her motorcycle test. 😁👍🏍️
Well done, enjoyed the chat!
Another in the bag, cheers ! 😊
Thank you Andy! 😁
Great interview 👍
Thank you mate. Much appreciated. 😁👍
Great interview Murt,what a nice fella,great to see TMF aswell,look forward to seeing Andy’s one.👍🏻
Thank you Barry. Just finished editing TMF’s video it will be up on Wednesday. Are we ever going to get together for coffee again? 👍😆😁🏍️
@@the_mad_leprechaun I’m sure we will,should be able to get to next Blakehouse bike night (week after next). Finally got the Guzzi up to running in miles (900) but not booked into Friday,so can’t ride till then.
@barryjmarling looking forward to seeing your Guzzi! 😁
@@the_mad_leprechaunI absolutely love it tbh I think it’s more fun on the lanes than the Bandit,handles far better than I thought it would.
@barryjmarling cool tell me all about it when I see you at Blake house!
I can't seem to find Roadskin knee sleeves on their site. Where do you get them from?
Hi Steve. Please give them a call. I do know when I talked with them it was something that was going to be coming down the line. They should be able to clarify on the timeline. Hope that is some help. Please do let me know how you get on! I’m interested. Murt 👍
Well done Murt ! You got him in the end ! 👍😉
Tracked him down!! 😆
Great Video as always Murt
Cheers Nick you are too kind. 😁👍
Enjoyed the chat. Very entertaining!
Great job with the interview. One of the best series on RUclips was when RV did Iceland off-road. The cinematography and photography were next level.
@@Banditmanuk He really is a top RUclipsr and a very nice guy! Cheers Richard! When am I going to get you in front of my camera 🎥? 😆
@the_mad_leprechaun I'm not sure we would drive the viewer count up much!
Great watch buddy 👍
Thank you Andy. The one and only TMF next week ! 😁👍
Cool video on channel
Thank you Lee. Much appreciated. Hope you are keeping well. Murt
It is a cracking bike, I do feel Suzuki have missed a thing by not offering Cruise Control... but it can be added as an aftermarket thing, and I bet Suzuki will offer it as standard equipment on the next generation...
Oh now I didn’t know that at the time! Every day is a school day. 😁👍
Cracking to meet you up at the ABR mate 🙂What an awesome weekend! 😀 The pub quiz was funny 😀
@@HippoDrones Hellooooooo! Yes nice to meet you too. Really enjoyed the weekend and meeting up with lots of new faces! Did you notice yourself in the video? 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun briefly 🤣
@HippoDrones call it a cameo!! 😆
@@the_mad_leprechaun I think my screen time reflected my usefulness at the quiz 🤪🤣
@HippoDrones ha ha ha!!!! We’re you on our team? Because I was pretty crap!! 😆😆😆
was wicked to meet ya and have a beer and a sing hahahaa
Oh you remember!!! Long time since I have drank so much of anything! You can hear it in my voice in the Outro! Nice to meet you too buddy, hopefully I wasn’t too peed!! 😆
@@the_mad_leprechaun hahah you were fine I think we were both on our way hahaha
Glad you enjoyed it Murt and put the tickets to good use
Thank you Ian. I really did enjoy the weekend. More content from the weekend coming soon! Cheers buddy!! 😁👍
Have you ever had Road 6 and if so how do they compare to the Mutants? just not sure abut the looks of the Mutant🤔
@@roadwarrior8560 hello and thank you for your visit to my little channel. Unfortunately no I have never tried the road 6. I choose the Mutant based on their looks. Honestly I love the tyre 2.5 k in and I don’t regret fitting them. Sorry I can’t be more help. Murt 😁👍
Enjoyed that Murt, Thanks ! Glad you enjoyed the ABR Murt was great to see you, until the next time !
Cheers buddy always a pleasure! 😁👍🏍️
Great video Murt, was awesome to meet you finally 😄
Thank you Michael. Nice to meet you too! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😁👍
Enjoyed that Murt. Brings back great memories. 👌🏍️
Thank you Dave. Only regret, I didn’t get to see you off. 👍🏍️💨
interesting choice of words about holding onto your wallet seen as mine did a runner lol :)
Hi Scott! Yes I thought of you when I was editing the video. Hope all is ok with you. 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun :) yeah all is good thanks, just getting ready for the Lightweight Adventure Festival and finally getting my semi offroad tyres fitted
At least you got it back in the end Scott ! 😮 good to meet you bud.
@@dockerandy yeah I was lucky a biker found it and handed it in untouched, good to meet you too buddy and thanks both for making me feel welcome with me coming on my own.
That's one huge event. We've still, as yet, not attended. We're not massive fans of camping. Love it that you can try a range of bikes, but I don't think I would buy a KTM, just too many issues and problems. Seeing the bigger RUclips channels on stage presenting, you can see that to be really successful, you need need to be outgoing and be able to present to a crowd (all stuff we find slightly scary 😂) Thanks for the look around
What an enormous site! Looks fab! Like the look of those Enfields 😊
I can see you on the shotgun! X
Easy to spend lots of money at those ADV vendors!
To be honest it’s probably the best motorcycle show in the UK now. It’s the only one all the manufacturers turn up to. So much to see and do. Yes easy to spend all your money. 😁👍
I must be doing something wrong it does not matter what tyre i put on my GS adventure i get roughley 8,000 km ,with the bridgstone a 41 4,000 km the front was ruined.Not sure what tyre to put on 80,20 or 90 ,10 tyre would be my choice. Perhaps the Metzler roadtec 2.
@@scootjockey all depends on how you ride the bike and if you’re always got luggage on! I’ve had the Dunlop’s on for about 2.5k now and love them! Thank you for your message 😆👍 Murt
How do you find the waist sizing? I always wear Levis, and usually a 38w 34leg (im 6ft 2), but some other jeans companies I have to go to a 40waist as they're a bit snug.
The waist I would say is slightly on the generous side. Plenty of room for breakfast! 😁 Hope that helps. 👍😁
@@the_mad_leprechaun I got mine the other day, in 38/34, bit "baggy" compared to the image on the website, deffo though they'd be more of a slim fit, but none the less, extremely comfy!
@user-fh6ki9fi9v ok glad you are mostly happy! Sorry if you found anything I said misleading! I don’t find them overly baggy, however I’m 55 and sound not be wearing slim fit anything. Please do let me know how you get on. It’s important to me! 😁👍 Murt
@@the_mad_leprechaun Deffo not your fault, I had them in my basket before I found your video, I just watched your video to see other peoples thoughts. I'm 35 and also probably shouldn't be wearing anything skinny/slim fit.
That Was Pretty Good, Man! You Guys Have So Many Bike Shows, I Can't Watch Them All! Would Love To Visit Your Country! Thank You. (Like #19)
Thanks man! 😁 Thank you for your visit to my channel. This is just my local bike night not a show. What country are you from? 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun Hey Man, I'm A Sexagenarian Anglophile Living Over Here In Backwater U.S.A.! You Probably Know What That Means But Around Here, If You Tell Someone You're A Sexagenarian, They Ask You, "Did You Register With The Local Authorities?" Stand-By For My Subscription. Thank You.
I wish that blue was available in the usa. I do not like the steel green at all. I would have purchased if almost any other color than pea soup green. COLOR is important Suzuki!!
I am amazed that you can’t get the blue colour! 100% agree the blue colour looks great. What colours does it come in over with you? Thank you for your message much appreciated! Murt 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun ONLY green WTF. I would of even taken an all white bike over the green lol
@paulb_614 whaaaaaaaat?? That’s mad WOW 😮
P.s. 1250 is a keeper i think, but word has it new 1300 gsa is launched this friday ! 😮😊
Really?????? I am very intrigued!!
Thanks bud, been forever since i've been to heybridge.. must go soon ! 👍
Some amazing custom and classic bikes on show. Love the CBX custom, apart from the headlight arrangement. England playing would be a good reason for me to be out looking at bikes. Love the enthusiasm of the colourful tea room lady
Just realised I watched your video and never made a comment! Oops! I agree with you on the headlight. Did you not like the Hondian? 😆
@@the_mad_leprechaun I admire that he made it and the engineering involved
It’s not not make for the likes of me! 😆😆😆
great to meet ya mukka at the ABR
You too buddy! Keep up the good work! 😁👍
Nice review, and a nice bike. I got this over the RE, even though my off-road travels will be very short and very infrequent, because I loved it so much during my test of it. Your review and that of others informed me enough to accept the minor issues of cruise/tubed tyres etc, which don’t concern me, as this is my leisure bike. Thanks to you, and Colchester Suzuki for the vid! 😀🙏
You are very welcome. Thank you for visiting my channel much appreciated. The DE was a pleasure to ride. I just like to put a balance to my videos. I will pass on this message to Chelmsford City Suzuki! 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun ah, apologies for the error with your dealer! 🤣 I’m a little old 🙏👍
@stoatsngroatsuk5012 😆 not a problem. It made me smile. Enjoy your bike, safe travels. 😁👍🏍️💨
Awesome to hear from another tall rider as i am also 6ft4 but have 36" legs, I was really worried that they would be short in the leg at 34 i will defo give these a try
You are so welcome, and thank you for visiting my channel. Us normal height people have to stick together! Don’t forget to measure your favourite jeans!! Ohh and feed back on your expenses would be much appreciated! 😁👍
These things are fine, if you are able to afford the high cost of parts and service costs, for many everyday Joe's it's cost efficiency which is a large part of the ownership point, especially right now with the current world situation.
In the 3 years I have owned the bike I haven’t been shocked or overwhelmed by running costs. The rumour about the value clearance was just that. A rumour. Like you said Kevin it all depends if you are able to afford it. Take care. Murt 👍
Greetings from N.I. just heard at the last of the Vlog after i made the first comment , it would be very interesting to see your Arnhem vlog as my Father was on the first wave of landing craft to hit Juno beach on D- day, and I traced his movements on his journey. Regards Robert
I hope I find you well in N.I. I was in Normandy last year. I can’t even begin to imagine what your Dad and his comrades went through. I am not smart enough to tell the hole story. So I thought focusing on one man’s journey would be the best way. Thank you for your visit to my channel. 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun I didn't know a lot till my Dad was formally presented with the Légion d'honneur , a citation was read out and me and my older brother looked at each other and went ! is this our dad he's talking about !!!!. Going back to Juno beach this sept where i spread his ashes at his request few years back to be with his comrades. PS He was a Royal navy gunner on the first wave of landing craft. Robert
@49googie Amazing! Enjoy your trip, I am sure it will be emotional. 👍
do you find the GSA more comfortable because the seats are different from the R1250 GS standard. ??
I had a 1200 Rallye so not sure about the 1250 standard. The GSA Has a bit more room for both of us.
@@the_mad_leprechaun thats interesting as the seats fit both bikes as in the same space, I find the standard gs seat very uncomfortable and the GSA a good bit better.
@@49googieprobably the issue is with the foam used 🤷🏻♂️
@@kevindarkstar Horrendous, its got worse the more miles i do i'm at 20k
@@49googie yeah I think it's a hard foam to start and gets worse with time 😳
Not wishing to piss on your chips but having had a few of these I would now not be given one !! Sounds like you are the lucky one ?? I simply can not afford to run one with £190 per hour servicing costs and parts that are stupid prices .. I now ride a Benelli T.R.K. 502 and find it apart from the power to be every bit as good for less than half the price but the power is more than enough !! Anyway good luck with the bike if you are happy that's all that really matters !!
Mate.... Who's Julie at 2:43 mins in ...?
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 that’s 2 minutes of my life I will never get back!! 😂
I’ll take your weather over our 95F/35C! Riding in the mountains is great but I miss the smell of a cool, damp day at the sea. If the bike is doing well, maybe hold on to it? Mine will be 3 in March - I figure if I will keep it (and I love it) it’s cheaper to buy an extended warranty for a couple more years than a new bike with as-yet unproven design. Quite the bit of handiwork on that post box topper. Looking forward to your trek in September if you decide to record it 👍
It’s a keeper mate.
Yep and so is my Sally O’Kins 😁
Lovely Heybridge well worth a visit. 1250 is a brilliant bike, think it's a keeper? 😊
Don't you just love the British weather. I can understand you hanging onto the 1250. It's a very difficult bike to better. We're hanging onto our bikes while they remain reliable. The coffee stop looked lovely. That post box capper looked amazing. Some very talented people with knitting needles.
What tyres did you use previously?
First set were from the factory Michelin Anakee really didn’t like them! Continental trail attack 3, they were very good. But for me the Dunlop is even better! Hope that helps! Murt
@@the_mad_leprechaun were they Anakee adventure?
@roadwarrior8560 yes! They came on the bike from BMW. Some people love them and don’t agree with what I have said about them in the past. And that’s ok! I couldn’t wait to see the back of them. Horrible tyres! 😆😆👍
ruclips.net/video/QKwFFW9ZU6c/видео.htmlsi=du6_zgQxj8DA7poc
This is the video I made when I first put the dunlops on and it tells you what I thought of the tyres!
Fancy the one in the Alps with us in the winter? 😘
Ohhhhhhh now there is an idea! 😁👍
Looked like soo much fun 😆😆
I can see you on one!! 😁👍
Looks like you both had a brilliant time. Great footage, love the little parachute thing to presumably keep the speed down.
The little parachutes are for people over a certain weight! I am not sure what they were trying to say but I had 2! It is amazing and highly recommend! Cheers Richard 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun I would probably need 4 or be completely banned from riding😬