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  • Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
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  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars  Год назад +42

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    • @user-hq2fy5cs1k
      @user-hq2fy5cs1k Год назад +4

      cum

    • @fast.biking_freddy
      @fast.biking_freddy Год назад +3

      @AutoalexCars Where'd you get that Volvo wagon shirt?!

    • @Tbo1235
      @Tbo1235 Год назад

      Definitely

    • @LogitechXibanga
      @LogitechXibanga Год назад +2

      did you know if your subscribers dont watch your videos youtube will consider you uniteresting channel and start to drop you out from the top feed page? Just putting it out there, also people tend to stop watchign your videos when you start to beg for subs and make reference to your subs count

    • @grgurplacko6697
      @grgurplacko6697 Год назад

      Alex you just cant get away from Bmws

  • @KuldarJ
    @KuldarJ Год назад +2054

    Would've actually loved to see you guys searching and buying the bikes, like in the old budget car videos.

    • @AussieDaz87
      @AussieDaz87 Год назад +55

      Yeah definitely! They were my favourite videos on the old CT channel

    • @benfinesilver2250
      @benfinesilver2250 Год назад +22

      They already owned them. Same as his last car video

    • @Endidixknsej
      @Endidixknsej Год назад +21

      Please do more bike stuff

    • @keithdosik
      @keithdosik Год назад

      Yes definitely!!

    • @paulwilkinson6608
      @paulwilkinson6608 Год назад +6

      Similar premise to budget bike battle on 44 teeth.
      Nice to see more diverse content though

  • @barnesy21367
    @barnesy21367 Год назад +681

    As a biker my self. It’s so refreshing to see some bike context mixed into a car Chanel. Can’t wait for more. Keep it up guys

    • @Dunkelzeitgeist
      @Dunkelzeitgeist Год назад +1

      Couldn't agree more

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Год назад +1

      if it has wheels and goes vroom vroom (or hum hum, cuz some of those new EVs are really cool) then im all about it!

  • @ashleyhazell662
    @ashleyhazell662 Год назад +438

    Great to see you back with Gareth on your channel and great to see some bike content!
    KOTI is my local bike stop, awesome place!

    • @okok-gg5fl
      @okok-gg5fl Год назад +4

      KOTI is home in finnish language.

    • @ashleyhazell662
      @ashleyhazell662 Год назад +2

      @@okok-gg5fl Yup KOTI Autotalli means home garage in Finnish 😊

    • @squidcaps4308
      @squidcaps4308 Год назад +2

      Did you know that "koti" is Finnish and means "home"?

  • @itzonlylee4300
    @itzonlylee4300 Год назад +204

    I've missed Gareth. His presenting skills have come on leaps and bounds aswell

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 Год назад +8

      He took this video by the horns. Alex cam help his mates if they can help themselves. Gareth has what it takes.

    • @captainkenzie6873
      @captainkenzie6873 11 месяцев назад

      Gary Potter is an excellent name.

  • @jackhansen8298
    @jackhansen8298 Год назад +191

    I've missed Gareth. Glad to have him back 😊 also keep up the awesome videos. Staying up to really late evening here in Australia to watch the videos being released 😅

  • @gkky_
    @gkky_ Год назад +112

    Everytime I see Gareth I remember the time he'd be in videos helping Alex work on Phil and I get nostalgic af.

  • @ryanthomas7643
    @ryanthomas7643 Год назад +210

    Even with bike's Alex still manages to buy a high milage touring BMW!! Love it 😂😂

  • @TheRyan1TheRyan1
    @TheRyan1TheRyan1 Год назад +167

    Great to see bikes on the channel now. Love the work Alex! Keep em coming!

  • @Gibbo919
    @Gibbo919 Год назад +88

    Loving the bike content! I'd pay to see Taylor on a motorcycle as that'd be hilarious

    • @GamingGecko-GG2013
      @GamingGecko-GG2013 Год назад +20

      This would be quality! If Taylor does not have his motorbike licence this would make for comical viewing seeing the adventures of Taylor obtaining his bike licence and getting in on this action!

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 Год назад +1

      He wouldn't even be able to do the bike test. He'd just be giggling the whole time and lose focus.

    • @GamingGecko-GG2013
      @GamingGecko-GG2013 Год назад +1

      @@timfagan816 would be a hell of a watch seeing him try haha! Sure he would have the instructors in bits along with the attempt 🤣

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 Год назад +1

      @GamingGecko2013 it would be gold, you couldn't even write about what would come out of Taylor's mouth. The instructor would be in bits cracking up, along with the rest of the viewers.

  • @alisonb4898
    @alisonb4898 Год назад +140

    That bandit was well maintained, you were doing the speed and it wasn’t even moving the rev counter 😂

    • @RawRawJonisaur
      @RawRawJonisaur Год назад +20

      It’s hurts they were talking crap about the bandit and it’s legit cleaner than mine. And I love mine

    • @peterreeton6051
      @peterreeton6051 Год назад +6

      @@RawRawJonisaur nothing wrong with a bandit ive a k8 650

    • @_XRMissie
      @_XRMissie Год назад +3

      @@peterreeton6051 Same here, k8 650. Absolutely solid machine, bulletproof engine, practically unkillable

    • @FrankFurther
      @FrankFurther Год назад +2

      For a bandit that's peak condition

    • @somerandomname9252
      @somerandomname9252 Год назад +1

      I used to own that bandit. It’s a tired old wench! 🤢

  • @infiniterift
    @infiniterift Год назад +45

    Alex: Time for some motorbikes!
    Also Alex: BMW
    captain obvious

  • @maddpunx
    @maddpunx Год назад +41

    That BMW sounded sweet enough on start up for £400.

  • @MatNewtonTrio
    @MatNewtonTrio Год назад +21

    £400 for the beemer is a bargain. Brilliant bringing bikes on the channel. 👊

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 Год назад +25

    I didn't even realise Alex had a bike license. Nice to see cars and bikes on the channel, there aren't that many options for bike content like this.
    You boys definitely picked a day for it though; when the guy riding the massive tourer is soaked, you know you've picked the wrong day, I was sympathising massively from my own experiences, especially when you guys hit that bit of flooded road...

    • @Sithhy
      @Sithhy Год назад +1

      Alex did a challenge on Car Throttle where he raced against Jack & Ethan on a bike; in the video you can see him having an L plate on the front

    • @hartleyhare1972
      @hartleyhare1972 Год назад +1

      In case you’re not aware, 44 teeth regularly do budget bike battles

    • @2dcutout
      @2dcutout Год назад

      Ironically, MCM have just done a 'motorbike' video too, and that's also primarily a car channel.

    • @davidboden5486
      @davidboden5486 Год назад

      ​@@2dcutout they've done a few. A couple of years ago they did a vid of Moog modding his Bonneville. And they had a few of the postie bikes too

  • @thedarkknight1971
    @thedarkknight1971 Год назад +23

    Being BOTH a car lover AND a 34 year 'time served' all weather biker... I'm LOVING the fact that you are including motorbikes in your videos! They're just as fun as mucking about in £500 'Shit boxes' (I'd say more so in many ways 🤪). Anyways... Where's my Fabia VRS fella? 😋🤣🤣🤣
    😎🇬🇧

    • @Tbo1235
      @Tbo1235 Год назад +1

      Definitely

    • @conmcgrath7174
      @conmcgrath7174 Год назад +1

      Too late, it's mine, MINE I tells ya! My preciousssss.

    • @thedarkknight1971
      @thedarkknight1971 Год назад

      @@conmcgrath7174 Hahaha ya git! 😉

  • @BikesofRye
    @BikesofRye Год назад +4

    Superb first episode on bikes! Hearing you both laughing out loud in your helmets as two mates on the open road properly embracing two wheels really gives a flavour of motorcycle ownership. Looking forward to future videos well done 👏🏼

  • @dr_ned_flanders
    @dr_ned_flanders Год назад +19

    I have no intention of getting a motorbike but this was very interesting and entertaining.

  • @Josh_Austin
    @Josh_Austin Год назад +5

    Having just bought my 1st bike, a 1998 kawasaki er500 for £699! This is perfect, hope to see lots more bike stuff through the summer 💪🏼 also love seeing Gareth back on!!! Missed him

  • @yoann0490
    @yoann0490 Год назад +4

    Loving the bike content, and great to see Gareth back ! Can't wait for the next episode !

  • @sully1626
    @sully1626 Год назад +1

    Love to see some bike content! I just started riding this month so it's great to see you picking them up on the channel!

  • @danw96
    @danw96 Год назад +7

    I’m already rooting for an autoalex 44teeth budget bike battle crossover

  • @j1mmeuk
    @j1mmeuk Год назад +3

    Love the fact you've done an episode on bikes and it's great to see Gareth back again , keep up the good work 👏

  • @Lindeman08
    @Lindeman08 Год назад +3

    This was super enjoyable. The banter while riding was just perfect!

  • @lewispreece8831
    @lewispreece8831 Год назад +2

    I've missed Gareth since the podcast days, the updates of him trying to sell his BMW, then getting his Electric car kept me entertained through lock down while queuing up to go into Tesco

  • @NeepsMcHaggis
    @NeepsMcHaggis Год назад +4

    Ha! I live in Thailand and we use waaaaay bigger bikes than those for touring! 😂
    Great episode and I'm looking forward to more bike content! Love from Thailand

  • @OddBawZ
    @OddBawZ Год назад +4

    My Dad had a K75 and the driveshaft whine was colossal! 😂 Don't drop it on yourself...

    • @kpt_vr46
      @kpt_vr46 Год назад +1

      How's the s2000 also love the wt content

  • @willh9386
    @willh9386 Год назад +2

    Absolutely great to see Gareth back on the channel! Defo the buying session needs to come back fun none the less lads.. the bandits a banger !

  • @Ouchhhhhhh
    @Ouchhhhhhh 2 месяца назад +2

    Wow , seems like this serie only got 1 episode! great job guys

  • @mattyowen5402
    @mattyowen5402 Год назад +18

    Great to see Gareth back, you two were great on car throttle

  • @TheRCScotsman
    @TheRCScotsman Год назад +3

    I got myself an ideal candidate for this challenge, last year!
    Found a 1992 Kawasaki GPZ 305 that had been partially converted into a super-lightweight Café Racer. Frame had been shortened, custom-made exhaust, painted tank, etc. Got it for £500. I fancied a bit of a project.
    HOWEVER... yeah... I kinda wasted my money! Decided to strip it to the frame and recondition it from the ground-up. Every time we tackled it, we found more horror stories! Exhaust was restrictive as hell and hit the rear brake lever, tank had been painted... with fence paint(!!), brakes were warped, electrics had been (badly) tampered with, seat wasn't mounted properly, rear shock needs serviced, handlebars and headlamp not fitted correctly, etc.
    We've since got a new exhaust, new brakes, new seat, new headlamp, new fairing and some more parts. She'll need new tyres, too.
    She'll be nice when we're done and it'll be completely unique, but my word, it's needed some spending!! 😆

  • @GamingGecko-GG2013
    @GamingGecko-GG2013 Год назад +2

    Awesome content Alex! Missed seeing you and gareth together! With bikes now included really excited to see the upcoming adventures! Would be cool to see how they handle on the NC500! Hint hint 😅

  • @ianodonnell3062
    @ianodonnell3062 Год назад

    This was class, i love these budget challenges and great to have some bikes and Gareth back at it with you 👍. Hope ye do lots more bike related vids too. 😊

  • @markussalminen8529
    @markussalminen8529 Год назад +26

    As a Finn I'd love to know the story behind the Koti since koti autotalli means home garage directly translated from finnish. Albeit the pronunciation is somewhat different.

    • @MrPahankeisari
      @MrPahankeisari Год назад +2

      fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kulttuurinen_omiminen

    • @bryjdmsi
      @bryjdmsi Год назад

      Not a Finn but I do live there and the name instantly caught my eye. Interesting choice for an English company.

    • @antecboy
      @antecboy Год назад +3

      Noticed the exact same thing as a Finn myself. Not often you see finnish words directly outside of Finland.

    • @irondaddychef
      @irondaddychef Год назад +1

      Yes as a Finn immediately noticed that, and also grimaced at Alex’s butchering of the pronunciation 😂😂😂

    • @TwisterMa
      @TwisterMa Год назад

      Torilla tavataan

  • @natureboy4397
    @natureboy4397 Год назад

    Enjoyed this i think you ben and taylor would be halarious doing a bike journey together 😂 legit the best car content since old top gear... nobody does it better on youtube than Alex 👌

  • @_XRMissie
    @_XRMissie Год назад +2

    Love me some cars, but love me some bikes even more. Can't wait to see more motorcycle content from you, Alex!

  • @Conski125cc
    @Conski125cc Год назад +6

    wheres part 2?

  • @LostinWales
    @LostinWales Год назад +7

    Yes more bikes please 😁😁😁

  • @iwanevans607
    @iwanevans607 Год назад +1

    Love this, what a great idea and something bloody different, truly hope to see more bike content and definitely more of Gareth 😂👌

  • @M134FANATIC
    @M134FANATIC 5 месяцев назад

    Absolutely loved this! Can't wait for the rest of the series!! 🤟🔥

  • @Aleks_Mechanics
    @Aleks_Mechanics Год назад +6

    Notification Squad!🔥🔥🔥

  • @robertsdmitrocenko
    @robertsdmitrocenko Год назад +4

    People,who are young and want to get into cars,buy a motorcycle. In some cases,they are faster and they are cheaper to mantain. You still get your adrenaline pumpin,motorcycles are so much fun!

  • @naikjoyx4291
    @naikjoyx4291 Год назад

    Haha I love it. And the quality of your videos are great. Even when you talk to each other while riding its top notch quality. Super fun to watch!

  • @TheSpectre223
    @TheSpectre223 Год назад +2

    Very excited to see some bike content at last, and looking forward to more from this series and future ones. Lovely seeing Gareth back too. That said, that Bandit is an absolute crate isn't it 😂 Beemer isn't bad though, or at least has potential.

  • @christycullen2355
    @christycullen2355 Год назад

    This is my favorite motoring channel on RUclips by far. Theres plenty of things obtainable to the normal man on here and the content is always great

  • @dfbiker
    @dfbiker Год назад

    Loved the video. Great to see a bike video. Can’t wait for Part 2. 👍

  • @tomrench6979
    @tomrench6979 Год назад +1

    Love seeing Gareth back, takes me way back to the pod cast days. Great buds 👍

  • @RCGAYLER
    @RCGAYLER Год назад

    Thanks Autoalex for creating exactly what I've been waiting for! Bring on more bike content and challenges.

  • @peterullinger2814
    @peterullinger2814 Год назад

    I LOVE the K75´s motor sound. All of her sounds. The clanking of the dry clutch, the banging of the heavy gears, the sining of the straight toothed primary drive....

  • @jimmyb001
    @jimmyb001 Год назад

    I’m a long time follower of RUclips’s automotive grandad and know nothing about bikes. I now know about two bikes! looking forward to the next one! Great to to see Gareth back in the mix

  • @Kevin19303
    @Kevin19303 Год назад +2

    This is the best channel on YT right now

    • @Kevin19303
      @Kevin19303 Год назад

      Also can’t wait for podcasts😀

  • @josephrobertson9107
    @josephrobertson9107 Год назад

    Great to see you and Gareth back on the channel. Looking forward to episode 2!

  • @adidoney1505
    @adidoney1505 Год назад

    So pleased to see bike content on the channel, please keep it coming

  • @spe279
    @spe279 Год назад

    Love this, really not many channels doing this type of stuff with bikes!!!

  • @tomorourke6326
    @tomorourke6326 Год назад

    Love that you are bringing Motorbikes to the channel. Loving the content 🤌

  • @solohorhey92
    @solohorhey92 Год назад

    I had a Bandit S 600 as my first motorcycle. It honestly looked so much like the one in the video. It is not supposed to be a naked bike. Mine was also COVERED in "protective" oil that every shop would point out. That basically meant the engine leaked, but never once did a drop hit the pavement where it would be parked. The engine was simple and had a great personality above 4,000 revs. It is an air cooled & carbureted engine, so it never needs much to get it going. Mine only ever needed a new rear coil over, freshened up front suspension, brakes, and tires & clutch when I wore them out. I think over the 2.5 years of owning it, I spent mayyyybe close to $2000 on maintenance, most of which was from previous owner neglecting the bike. I wouldn't own one again, but I would highly recommend one for a first bike, if someone was already looking. Nothing bad about it.

  • @thomasbutler4061
    @thomasbutler4061 Год назад

    Love the bike content would love to see more 😁 haven't clicked on a video this quick in ages 😁😁

  • @MHORASHTY
    @MHORASHTY Год назад +1

    Did you know the K75 was the preferred choice for the camera bikes that rode alongside and filmed the Tour de France? It's very smooth throttle response at low speed meant there was no sudden lurches that could 'upset' the cameraman. Loving your work and doing stuff about bikes is the icing on the cake for me. I've just realised I have been riding bikes for longer than you have been alive...

  • @ThatKidNamedLiam
    @ThatKidNamedLiam 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely brilliant, loving the content.

  • @NoblePineapples
    @NoblePineapples Год назад

    I am excited for more bike content. I don't have one but that's alright. I like to learn, and your content is always entertaining.

  • @GHETTOENTERTAINMENTZ
    @GHETTOENTERTAINMENTZ Год назад +1

    Glad Alex is into motorbikes, I may be wrong but not many big channels for bikes anymore so happy he does it

  • @Dunkelzeitgeist
    @Dunkelzeitgeist Год назад

    Loved this Alex, great content as always!

  • @stedibear
    @stedibear Год назад

    Bike content is great, keep making more! Bikes are more approachable than car stuff in these troubling financial times. Two wheeled locomotion is the greatest liberator of the people.

  • @spanish111japan
    @spanish111japan Год назад

    Started following Alex with the Miata project and now bikes, which i've also come to like since 2020. Heck yeah

  • @garyirvine1027
    @garyirvine1027 Год назад

    Best thing to watch on RUclips. Keep it up Alex.

  • @P3PPING
    @P3PPING Год назад

    Aye~~! Gareth is back!
    Cool to see some bike content.

  • @connerjacques889
    @connerjacques889 Год назад

    Looking forward to this I was tempted to buy a cheaper bike. Think saving was the best choice picked my Suzuki GSR 750 up last week and love it.

  • @AKAMustang
    @AKAMustang Год назад

    Brilliant, commented a couple of uploads ago that this channel needs more Gareth, quick turnaround, thanks lads. 🤣

  • @Tozitooo07
    @Tozitooo07 Год назад

    Loved this video!! More bike content, pleeeaaase!! 🥹

  • @gargarensis
    @gargarensis Год назад

    Hope you keep doing more bike videos, youtube needs more content like this! 🙌

  • @kieranjones4262
    @kieranjones4262 Год назад

    Been waiting for a proper bike video from you and also a return from Gareth 🤩🤩

  • @JustMikael85
    @JustMikael85 Год назад

    As a newly 1992 K75s owner - I think the motor is sufficient punchy and has a pleasing sound on higher revs, but the stock suspension definetly needs a makeover. Looking forward for more bike content on the channel! Greetings from germany :)

  • @grahammills9735
    @grahammills9735 Год назад

    I love the content on autoalex and i also love bikes. This is right up my street this is. Keep up the good work sirs.

  • @roberttaylor465
    @roberttaylor465 Год назад

    Great content, we need more of this, great work lads.

  • @lauritsbarfoedbeck5421
    @lauritsbarfoedbeck5421 Год назад

    Have been waiting for the bikes to appear here forever... love it!

  • @MDsports10
    @MDsports10 Год назад

    I absolutely cannot wait for your Ducati episode!! Very glad you are doing bikes now as well

  • @claydavis4742
    @claydavis4742 Год назад +1

    Solid video so good seeing Gareth back on the channel

  • @andwiseman
    @andwiseman Год назад +1

    Finally some bike content! I'd love to see you make that beemer into a cafe racer.

  • @roberthatfull3816
    @roberthatfull3816 Год назад +1

    I used to buy old roadbikes and use them over feilds in the 80s never paid more than 25 /30 quid old 500s plenty of cub 90s lol and and honda benlies it was great fun ,love the chanel content guys awesome stuff 🤘

  • @AlphaLlama
    @AlphaLlama Год назад

    yess i love bike content! keep em coming Alex

  • @Cb-r_Ry
    @Cb-r_Ry Год назад

    So happy to see that you’re both bikers and car lovers like myself! Didn’t realise any of you were also bikers and I’m so happy to see it

  • @destructionnl8165
    @destructionnl8165 Год назад

    Oh yes! Finally some bike content. Great stuff!

  • @and_z33
    @and_z33 Год назад

    Yes!! More bike content please. You need to do a video with the 44 teeth boys. Baron von grumble and Alex is the collab I need to see happen!!!

  • @Harry-lv6bh
    @Harry-lv6bh Год назад +1

    MORE BIKE CONTENT I’m a biker and purely watch your car videos for entertainment since they such good quality production

  • @guillermogonzalezquintero3035
    @guillermogonzalezquintero3035 Год назад +2

    Great to see Garrett again always fun with the bikes

    • @pigeonpoo1823
      @pigeonpoo1823 Год назад

      What's a turbo got to do with anything?

  • @adamthompson6669
    @adamthompson6669 Год назад

    Good to see car throttles legendary mechanic back 😃, Hi Gareth 🎉. Another great episode always a fan Alex keep it up.

  • @jayson8506
    @jayson8506 Год назад

    Couldn't really care about bikes, but loved the episode instantly when Gareth came on the screen. Can we get a Gareth and Taylor episode please?

  • @piggymito
    @piggymito Год назад

    So glad you bought a k75! I bought mine when I was 22 as a cheap bike to go on holiday to France on. That was 15 years ago and I still tour on it commute on it through winter while my r9t stays wrapped up all warm. They're a bit shit and old in many ways but a really dependable old beast.
    Top tip, if you put new tyres on it get Bridgestone BT46's they're a game changer, you'll scrape the panniers on the road in the corners if you're brave enough!

  • @scottstevenson8849
    @scottstevenson8849 Год назад

    Not into bikes but you make still enjoyable to watch and good to see Gareth back.

  • @danielyeo6777
    @danielyeo6777 Год назад

    great fun just what i need after work autoalex and budget bike adventure cheers guys

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Год назад

    TY, good to see Gareth again. I don't miss riding motorbikes in the rain. 🙏🙏

  • @gwengo4167
    @gwengo4167 Год назад

    Looking forward to more biking action. I don’t own a bike or even rode a bike but I can really see the attraction ✊🏻👍🏻

  • @haylandbroadley9166
    @haylandbroadley9166 Год назад

    Brilliant to see bike vids aswell now. Would of been good to of seen the searching of them though. Also brill that gareths back on the vids

  • @Rich..
    @Rich.. Год назад

    Finally some bike content! Amazing!

  • @dozer877
    @dozer877 Год назад

    Omg yes!!!!! Your content is always gold but this is beyond that

  • @rarest_dude
    @rarest_dude Год назад

    Personally, I'm not into bikes, but I must say, this got me invested! Can't wait for more! keep up the work!

  • @clayaiken6161
    @clayaiken6161 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Alex!! love the motorcycle content.

  • @phantomblade64
    @phantomblade64 Год назад +1

    The synchronised Jesus Christ when the horn went off absolutely broke me

  • @jackpanter8558
    @jackpanter8558 Год назад

    loving the motorbike content!

  • @aldisdzerve2264
    @aldisdzerve2264 Год назад

    Love the bike content! Keep it up!