The brutal truth about riding a Sports Bike!
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- Опубликовано: 27 фев 2023
- They are uncomfortable, expensive, loud and far too fast to use on the road. Why then do we love sport bikes? Here's a bonus Vlog from aboard my Panigale discussing just this sort of issue....
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Nothing wrong with a garage ‘Queen’, some bikes are just works of art that can be admired in the garage and just taken out on sunny Sunday mornings….. there are disadvantages to getting older but one of the advantages is that (a) we can afford a selection of bikes (b) we don’t have to ride every day in all weathers to get to work, we can simply have these bikes to enjoy when the fancy takes us. Just enjoy and ignore any nay sayers they are simply jealous! 👍
Yes agreed all round - and insurance gets cheaper (at least for a while).....
The current 100 Year Edition BMW RNineT is one of the few "work of art" bikes that I would actually want to ride as much as I want to look at. Well done by BMW there.
Spot-on
@JohnCarpenterisoverhere £18k+ though. Lot of money for something that is mechanically basic.
Idk seems like the smaller bikes in the garage are taking up space I'd say sell some of the smaller ones and the Ducati and get a bike you're going to ride. Motorcycles arent toys they're tools. Men don't play with toys. Maybe a dual sport like a husky 690-890. Plenty of horsepower and can go way more places. Look up "extended adolescence" it's destroying culture all over the world. That being said I'm a dual sport rider who's version of fun is survival camping so I might be biased.
This has massively helped me watching this video. I got knocked off my bike a week ago and I'm out of riding for 3 months with a broken leg. It's helped justify it in my mind to keep my Daytona 675 in the garage as a queen for now. Big mental health boost from your video. Thank you Missenden Flyer! 👏👍
My pleasure Jonathan and sorry to hear of your off....hope you're mended soon.
Get well soon JD so u can get back out there
Damn man I got thrown off mine in March and fractured my foot. Probably out for the next month or two the way it’s going. Hope you’re healing up well and know you’re never in it alone 😂🔥
Traditionally we drive on the left of the road. Lately we’ve been driving on what’s left of the road!
Good point!
Seeing your bikes being moved around reminded me of my daily routine of unlocking the bike in London every day: unlock 19mm chain, unlock front disc lock, unlock rear disc lock, unlock another chain. Open bicycle store gate, open garage link gate, open garage gate. Lock the chain, store front disc lock, put away rear disc lock, lock another chain, disarm the bike, move the bike, lock both doors, lock the gate… Sometimes answer the call from bike track that bike has been moved. Twice a day. That’s biking in London for you. Sold the bike and got electric bicycle and never looked back.
Your red Ducati 899 Panigale is a truly beautiful bike and your upgrades/enhancements are in keeping with the bikes aesthetics. I’m also convinced that it rides as well as it looks. Yet as you say, there is more than looks, handling and performance. There is a price to be paid. Part of that is having to wriggle into the Ninja/Power Ranger’s outfit. Then for us older riders we get the back ache, wrist ache, neck ache and arse ache. They are not cheap either. Does that mean we shouldn’t have one? Of course not. As long as the ride is enjoyable, that you can afford it and you enjoy owning one then that is all the justification you need to have one.
AGreed 100% Trev (as usual).....
It's always a relief to get a bike back home safe on a day like that..
True
Without doubt, my favourite You Tube biking channel. Always interesting to watch & articulate. You are also a good ambassador in the way you ride.
Very kind of you!
Hey Andy! I thoroughly enjoyed this. I’m 70, and still enjoying my sports bikes (including lots of track days). I love the Panigale range in particular and I think your “baby” is beautifully designed. I had to laugh as the first pop-up ad (just as you mentioned the discomfort of riding in that position) was for back pain relief. I have arthritis in my neck and shoulders as well, and treat the morning-after pain as a reminder of how much fun I had the previous day. Just wait until we start seeing AI-selected pop-up ads on our motorcycle dashes, most likely for old folks’ homes and used recreational vehicle purchase services. Here’s to your being able to squeeze into your leathers in ten years!
Thanks - I'll drink to that!
Great!
Hey Andy, another great video, thanks. I recently, well last year, sold my last bike having made the decision that I’m just not getting the use or pleasure out of them that I once did and I’ve made the move to Porsche ownership so not all sad news. Whilst my interest in bike is diminishing and I’ve stopped watching most of the bike vlogs I used to, I must say I still very very much enjoy your content. Little vids like this, your tours and especially the biker scran vids with the chaps. Keep up the great work keeping the public entertained 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Jim - I appreciate that (I'm a car guy too by the way, I just don't make videos about them.....wish I did!!)
I see a TMF video - I watch a TMF video! Great work, Andy. Here's hoping the weather cleans up proper for more riding soon. Cheers.
Fingers crossed! ….and thanks for watching, appreciated!
@@TheMissendenFlyer ride safe!
Hi TMF, yes I can relate to your experience that the sportsbike does put various strains on the old body when you reach a certain age (had to part company with my gsxr750 a few years back now for something more comfortable). However you can’t beat the grin factor on acceleration and handling of these machines…. If you can afford to keep them in the garage for occasional nice day usage then more power to you….
The 899 has an incredible wind protection compared to other sports bikes. I have ridden the panigale 899 and the V4. And the wind protection was more comfortable on the 899.
I'm in a similar position with my Interceptor (VFR): I hate to see it in the garage so much, but can't bare to part with it. Thanks for this episode.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I get really nervous when I ride on cold, wet and slippery winter roads. Always better to be over cautious and get home safely! 👍🏻
Totally agree! Thanks for watching!
was literally thinking to ask "have you ever had a track day" then you linked your other video haha love it!
@tmf there is nothing wrong with buying keeping and appreciating a bike, you don’t need to ride a lot or “hard” as long as you enjoy it! Keep it up 👍
Most of your comment TMF resonate with myself and my 2004 ZX10r, absolutely still love it but doing lots of miles at age 60 is ouch ! My Z900 definitely easier on the aches and pains 💚
It must be an age thing, I have just bought the Kawasaki Z900 RS SE in yellow ball as well, I also have a sports bike but because I get myself into an even lower tuck racing on my cycling time trial bikes, as I have done for decades, the sports bike is a comfy arm chair to ride in comparison. I am 64 and luckily no arthritis or aches and pains, probably due to all the exercise.
I love my z900!
😊you are NOT a rubbish rider! You are a good rider because you have ever more experience in several countries and conditions, and are AWARE of your level. Brilliant! Great to see you enjoying that slice of Italian style and adrenaline boosting art!😊New tyres a good idea perhaps? Just on age if not wear?
Thank you very much - and who wouldn’t enjoy this beauty!
Appreciate your honesty Mr Flyer. I’m not a sports rider but I can appreciate the beauty of this bike. I agree there aren’t many bikes that I could say look better than your Ducati. Especially in red.
Great to see you out on the Panigale, Andy! Definitely a work of art!
It was a really nice day today but I’m still incredibly sore from my visit to the chiropractor yesterday. Getting out on the 959 crossed my mind after work but reality set in just getting out of the truck upon arriving home. Unfortunately, I can relate to putting so few miles on the Panigale while having other motorcycles. I took about 3 last rides on my VFR before finally selling it and didn’t get past the break in period on the Ducati until last year. I have too many mods on hand to mention but want to catch up on the riding when time permits and the weather is cooperative.
100% agree with you mate about the V2 Ducati's. I have a multistrada 1200S. It's lighter than the V4, gets way better fuel range (I live in the states where a 1000 km day is not uncommon) is not as hot on the legs. Yes I know, it doesn't get the same hp, but really? 150hp isn't enough? and with some easy mods 165 is doable. and finally, was $20k less, that will cover all of my motorcycling costs for the rest of my life 😃
I admire your conviction I couldn't ride that I would have a bad neck in seconds! I'll stick with my tmax and tracer old blokes bikes but leave me with no pain. Keep up the good work!
Drop a tooth off the front made a world of difference at low speed in town. Also stiffer springs in the front and revalve the rear shock are two more great mods. Arctic white for me though.
Always good to see a video from The Misseden Flyer. I agree with you that its a love and hate relationship with Sports bike. They are loud and uncomfortable but it all makes up for it as they are so amazing to ride. Panigale is a beauty, I would love to have that in my garage someday as well and it's absolutely fine how you choose to ride it. You buy it, you keep it and you ride it...
I chose the dark side so have sold my Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE for a Harley Breakout. Your review for it was very helpful. Your videos and reviews are always good and I keep looking at the videos to find some nice routes as Chilterns does have some nice roads for rides :)
Thank you - appreciate you watching!
Cobwebs well and truly blown off, what is the self satisfaction of a cold winters day ride??
Not that I do it anymore! Enjoyed that vlog.
Kudos to you for riding it in this weather. I love the look of the Panigale, just that I’ve moved over to the comfort side of biking ! Also loved the touring vlogs 🏍💨👍
Delighted to hear that - thank you!
l was already fifty four years old by the time l threw a leg over a 916. l saw it standing outside a local dealership. Just had to have a closer look...( wife thinking, l'm married to a Big Kid) .. the manager invited me to try it.....at that moment l knew my time of Cafe Racer/sport bikes was over...( wife sighed with relieve).. In the passed l was lucky enough to own a LeMans 850 and the Ducati 900SS, but that was in the late seventies.....twenty years made all the difference..It was great while l could ride that genre of bike though.....l ride a street triple 675 now...Grin factor intact without the pain. Greetings from España
Yes the Street Triple is fab isn't it - and greetings from the Alps!
I have a KTM RC8R which does get ridden a lot bit it's great. Takes a few days to settle back down after pulling the trigger on 187 rwhp. Lot of fun. Needs to be an extra clear day for safety.
Moving the bixe around is good little workout for the legs. Not a sports bike fan myself so I'd have a cruiser in my collexion if I had one. Well done for persevering in that cold too.
Fair play for getting your leathers on in February. I'm still scarred from doing the same a few years back when I had a naked Street Triple. Went out on a long ride with a friend who has a Z100SX (with heated grips of course) and really suffered!! Brrr
Lovely bike - ride it when and how you want to! I can't ride my R1 to anywhere near it's abilities but still have lots of fun, and love it to bits.
On comfort - my R1 has Gilles rearsets which raise the pegs even higher. For the first few weeks of riding it I thought they would have to come off as my legs couldn't handle being bent into such acute angles. But eventually my muscles adjusted and I actually find it comfier than other supersports bikes. Being locked to the tank really helps the back. Perhaps something to look into if you're not quite fitted up right on the 899?
If ever I was given a chance to ride just one of your bikes, that’d be the one I’d pick. Hands down a stunning work of art, with the beans to be dangerous.
Gorgeous! …..I do wonder if they only seem tough or uncomfortable to ride after we’ve been riding other “comfy” bikes, and then get back on these. I’ve ridden my 996 since new, done full days in the saddle and found it fine for comfort, except perhaps for the clutch in heavy town traffic. Even the wind deflection seems better than many adv bikes, and I’m 6ft 4.
I find the 996 seat more comfortable on a long run than my multi V4s. Weird, I know.
Love the Panigale. All of them. Really nice. The only thing that stopped me buying one is that exhaust bend above the rear wheel, that always reminds me a bit of a bladder from some angles. The only blemish on an otherwise stunning machine….. and the akro wheel barrow pipes are eye wateringly expensive.
My Termi's were similarly outrageously expensive I can assure you....!!
Visited the UK back in '18 and thoroughly enjoyed riding about on a hired Tiger 1050 (Land's End to John O'Groats and back to London) and I have to say the roads back then were mostly superb...now they look decidedly ordinary, like ours... I reckon almost anywhere in Scotland would be a good place to stretch the Panigale's legs :)
Nice one Andy. Another great watch.
I noticed that running machine is taking up far to much motorbike space. Get shot of it and get a couple of other bikes. You can do your running outside (on and off road) It’s much more fun than the monotony of the treadmill.
...I hear you! But the treadmill is convenient in winter...
I've always had sports bikes, I had a new 2020 v4 panigale and I have to say its the most comfiest out of the lot I've owned . I have an R1 at the moment apart from others in a new gsa te rallye 1250 and I'm looking forward to getting out on the R1 when it's better weather .
Completely agree with you, I’m also 54, had a GSXR 600 a couple of years ago, I couldn’t be on it for more than half an hour, it’s was horrid. Shoulders, back, neck, arms, everywhere, just painful to ride. Younger man’s bike. Far better off with an ST or a roadster genre. That’s a beautiful looking bike though.
Anybody who's ever owned a high performance sportsbike in Britain (going all the way back to the early GPZ and GSXR days) knows full well it's an amphetamine-like vanity pursuit which favours youthful limb articulation. Having experienced such machines over many years, I can only say how wonderful it is that our laws still allow these sorts of bikes on the road!
Agreed!
That is a thing of beauty, people that are not on bikes don't realise how greasy and easy it is to lose it on roads wet and greasy like that.
That bike is a work of art!
However, my "clean bike" OCD was into overdrive, seeing it out on those salty, cruddy roads! Hope you gave it a good wash and an equally good dry-off afterwards!
I sure did - she looks lovely again....
Sure wish I had all those lovely machines to move to get another out for a spin!!!! :-) Absolutely love the channel...especially the travel vlogs!!! Thank you kind Sir!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Sounds gorgeous!
I admit I will put the workaday miles on my old Renault this time of year and save the miles for days when it’s just uncomfortable rather than painful 😂
Enjoyed that TMF. Your good old fashioned vlog videos are good viewing. Thanks 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Had to watch a second time with volume on max to enjoy pure pleasure. My 3 bikes share a 3 car garage with a JD with snow plow and trailer., causes some moving about when deciding which one ride. At almost 70 I still regret not getting an R9T Racer. The pleasure would have made my wrists scream, but I always feel 20 years younger on sporty bikes. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
As a new owner of a Ducati, I love my Multi V2S a much softer but great sounding v twin. The 899 was definitely the best looking but I’m 63, and still get arm pain after two arthiritis induced spine fusions so the Multi was the obvious choice. Despite owning three GSs I now realise what’s special about riding a Ducati and look forward to my week exploring Wallonia at the end of June.
Have fun and thanks for dropping by once again!
@@TheMissendenFlyer It’s being retired Andy, spend too much time watching RUclips biking videos😆we have very similar interests in life and very understanding wives, keep up the good work👍
Beautiful looking bike TMF, a keeper for sure! I have a sportsbike also and like you don't cover it up in the garage, I love to see it when I walk in. I don't ride it on the roads though these days for all the reasons you mention but do treat it (and me) to a foreign trackday every year where I can open the taps without fear and enjoy the sunshine.
Sounds good to me!
HI Andy love your red Duck! :)
I can relate to some of what you say, I own 3 Triumphs, one of which is a very tidy Tornado Red Triumph 2004 Daytona 955i 150HP + with dyno tune and exhaust. I'm about 10 years older than you and two years ago I put an LSL Superbike bar kit on it (essentially higher bars) as my worn lower back couldn't cope well with the clip-ons and stretched out riding position. Like you I don't ride it as much as I should but I love it to bits and always get off it after a ride with a stupid grin on my face!
Keep the great vids coming Andy..... maybe a "classic" review on a 2004 Daytona 955i?
cheers
Dave :)
Nice to see the Panigale out again Andy. The 899 is definitely the best of the breed in my book. Twins are best! Just a thought, how about doing a feature with a suspension specialist to get the bike set up for your weight and riding style. Apparently MCT is quite popular.
Yes I have thought about that....would like to get it sorted for sure....
@@TheMissendenFlyer A proper suspension tune transformed my 959 Panigale. The stock settings are for a large, heavy rider.
I can definitely recommend the MCT revalve/tailoring. Utilising the stock components, aside from replacement fork springs, made the bike more usable on bumpy roads and took nothing away from any circumstance.
Swap the rider's footpegs with the pillion ones and the bike is all-but-perfect, on road and track (4 days in almeria last March, same planned for this year!).
I love sports bikes but decided in 2017 I was getting too old for my GSX-R 750 and probably wasn't doing it justice as an hour of riding was all I could handle before it got painful but I fully understand why you keep the Panigale as just to have it as a work of art is justifiable, so I changed to a street triple RS and loved it so much that I'm now waiting for delivery of the 2023 model which will be the fourth consecutive street triple I've owned.
Great bikes the Street Triple….maybe it’s time I got another…
Love the Ducati content on this channel, i've just bought a V4 Pani partly because of it.
I have the 1299, the original Pirelli Supercorsa SP’s did feel a bit squirmy in the wet, I find the Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2’s much more confidence inspiring in the wet on public roads, well within my talent limitations on the track as well. Comfort wise try adjusting lever angles, drop your elbows and consider a suspension setup. The rear especially stock is set for a pillion and is far too stiff, I am 80kg and had to wind off the preload quite a lot. The front on the other hand I stiffened to prevent bottoming out under heavy braking. There are more comfortable bikes but few with the same character, presence and experience as the Ducati Panigale.
Thanks for the tips - I defo need to wind off some preload on the rear….
Hi Andy I don't blame you for being cautious in those sorts of conditions because they can be more treacherous than riding in the rain itself ,the Panigale is as you say a very nice looking motorcycle and it's definitely a keeper I have the same love affair with my Indian Scout Cheers Chips.
Lovely bit of kit those Chips...
Hats off for taking that fabulous bike out this time of year. The thing I hate most about this time of year is the salt dust gets everywhere.
Tell me about it - the cleaning afterwards was longer than the ride!
Great video,I don't think I would ever own a sports bike as I really want to be comfy but I do love them alot,the looks,the speed.
It must be a total pain in the *** to remove all bikes to get one bike out 🤣.
Time for a new house Andy?
2 Bed 10 Garage 😄😄
Now that sounds good to me!
Hi Andy. Wonderful bike, but get your next MOT in June so you don’t need to get it out in Feb. Cold, slippery roads don’t go well with those tyres. Could be a good idea to buy a decent rowing machine…..keeps your joints flexible as you’re getting older! 😉
Yes I did think about changing the MOT dates...lot of sense in that!
Beautiful bike. I wouldn't have taken it out in that weather. I took mine out last Friday. I got soaked on the way home. I was out on it just over an hour and I spent three days cleaning it! Needless to say it's staying indoors until the weather improves and the salt is gone.
Yes I spent far longer cleaning it after this ride than I did riding it!
@@TheMissendenFlyer For me it was a stark reminder why these days I'm a seasonal / dry weather rider. We're the same age, and I suspect I have a touch of arthritis in my hands. I had to stop to give my left hand a break whilst riding in Norwich traffic. Thank heaven for heated grips! 🤗
I really liked this video because I can sympathise so much. I also know a garage where a red shiny thing takes up space while not being ridden much and the one reason it doesn't collect dust is that it is under an original Ducati bike cover all the time.
Oh dear! I don’t have mine under a cover so I can enjoy seeing it when I get one of my other bikes out..
Recently went through a bunch of bikes trying to buy a new one and to me the panigale v2 was the most comfortable of all of them to me. The more upright nakeds and more touring style bikes mean that you're sitting on your butt all day with all the weight going into your hips and legs, where these bikes are bit on the wrists so you can distribute your weight around moving around throughout a ride. There is a tonne of leg room on the v2, and good wind protection for the highway. You do get a bit of neck pain if you look up like you're on an upright bike but if you get your head down a bit and look up with your eyes, it's all day comfortable. I put the suspension pretty soft as well, no point having it hard when I'm not breaking hard on the street / weekend. I tried the raised seat but it was too hard and too high. All in all it's the perfect sports street bike imho.
ah yes your wrists; made to be strained continuously of course, unlike your behind
@@ikbendusan this is literally just my experience haha. If your wrists are actually hurting after riding your haven't set up your bike ergonomically and aren't riding correctly.
@@yamz342 let me guess you're 1.93 m or something tall
@@ikbendusan Do you own a bike? What brings you to this video?
@@yamz342 of course i own a bike. are you tall?
i have just MOT'd my ZX12R, 106 miles last year, old school, me and a throttle, as much give in the suspension as a bit of 4X2 but love it
Much to the amusement of magistrates everywhere, big Ducatis can only find their sweet spot in the upper register.
Awkward in town & downright painful in the canter, their frustration rumbles it's way into the rider's psych, but once the 'going' opens up & the 'permission to gallop' is sent, everyone's ears stand up & the incredible things can happen . . . to your license! Loved the early 851 too much, 'it just had to go' . . . in every sense really . . . especially the tyre bills! Was fun though : )
Lots of cleaning to do Andy those roads looked terrible. Beautiful bike to own even if it’s not ridden too much. I’m in my late fifties, I also find difficulty striking the pose on such a machine these days 😢 however never say never 👍
Totally agree…and yes the washing kit came out after that ride…
I read the small print, it took me a couple of goes, but i did it ! Stopped and read them and now i know the secrets to life. Thank you TMF and keep on truckin’ …………when i say truckin’ i really mean tootling along on a motorbike. God bless one and all.
Nice work on the pause button!
Love your videos.. and it’s a beautiful bike .. keep up the great work 👍👍
Thank you - much appreciated!
When you have multiple bikes, especially comfortable other bikes, the sportbikes usually sit except for those ideal days to ride. Nothing wrong with that.
Everyone should own a sporty bike in red 😊 I’m not a sports bike rider but it is stunning. I came from inline 4 sports tourers but don’t have the back to sit hunched over the bars anymore so have scratched that itch with an S1000XR but there’s definitely something special about a Ducati!
It’s beautiful and I would love to own one and I definitely am too old and stiff jointed to ride one but just owning one is so worthwhile a classic in the making Andy ❤
I am 64 been time trial cycle racing all my life. When I get on my sports bike it is like a comfy arm chair, at 54 you are just a young boy !
Hi Andy, great vid as ever ! As a fellow Ducati owner ss900 , and 62 years of bendyness. Does the sausage still bend? Is it flexible ? If so the yes I’m still flexible. Go out ride a bright yellow Ducati, feel really good till your body hurts!
Cheers
It great to get out whenever you can. Nice to see the panigale out and about. 100 miles in a year.....no comment! 😀
I know what you mean about the tyres, I've the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa on my Speed Triple RS and if it's cold (under 10DegC) and wet, I can't get them switched on and don't like to puch them too hard in those conditions. Roll on Summer.
At least you get to wash and polish the bike afterwards, it's always a nice pastime.
Thanks
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true!
Andy, fab content, thanks love ducati had a 748s regret selling it. On Classic now 😢
I've been researching the idle stall and lumpy tick over. On these twins the injector on the rear cylinder fouling, can be fixed by manually adjusting the throttle body butterfly a tad.
Thanks for that - I'll get it looked at when she's next in for service....
That’s is one great looking bike. Doesn’t matter it doesn’t go out much. Lots of other people have whole collections of bikes and cars that they never take out whereas all your bikes do get ridden.
Liking the Milliard-esque editing at the start. Im sure its a faff, just like geting the bike out, but it just adds that little extra to the video.
Thank you - glad you approve!
Hi Andy. I have a white one and that has only done less than 900 miles! On paddock stands. Love it. 😂😂 Another great vid. 👍👍
Red wheels?
@@TheMissendenFlyer yep and a deckchair in the garage (suggestion of a track day instructor neighbour of mine) to sit with a coffee and just look at my bikes. How sad is that!! 😂😂
I'd love one in my garage, but when you said "I must make an effort to ride it more".. It reminded me, " I must make an effort to eat cabbage more ".. But I don't have to say that about chocolate. Is your GS chocolate??. Thanks for braving the weather on it, for us.
I noticed this in my 40s with my RGV 250, when I got off after an hour or so it took me a while to straighten up again! I used to wonder why people ever rode crusiers, now that I'm in my 60s I understand.
You're Doing well Andy to ride any sports bike, i have arthritis everywhere matey but still manage a blast on my little MT07 every now and then, my knees, hips and back suffer but well worth the fun 👍👍
Thank you for posting. Beautiful bike as usual. Got to love Ducati styling. Did you make the right grip modification on this bike to remove the play when accelerating? How old are the tires? As tires age, they become stiffer and might make them susceptible to grip issues under damp conditions.
Yes I did the throttle spacer and yes the tyres are good (I’ve had a few new sets in this despite the low mileage)….
Lovely to see the old stable 'queen' out and having her legs stretched, even if at a steady pace. I'm a great believer that some motorbikes are keepers, and I'd say your Panigale is definitely one. Though I did notice your camera went 'fuzzy' once or twice haha.
Yes it did - and I wonder how long you need to have a bike before it’s declared a keeper??
@@TheMissendenFlyer I think you probably know within 6 months or sooner if you ride it regularly. Then you start to add the 'extras' you want.
Yes agreed....
What a machine to enjoy! You ride and enjoy that beauty as much or as little as you like Sir! All the best.
Thank you!
Can't get over how gorgeous that blue Goldwing is...definitely my fav in your collection!
Yes it is a fabulous bike if you're into two up touring....
I’ve had my 899 from new, 2014 and it’s just coming up for it’s second Desmo service at 30,000 miles 💸💸!
As sports bikes go I find it pretty comfortable and I’m 66 now! but I also ride a race bicycle 🚴 for hours on end, and anything’s comfortable after that 😂!
Nothing has temped me to change it, so I’ve spent a few bob on special parts, BST carbon wheels ( fantastic!) and K-Tech DDS pro shock and other stuff, to ride it now is heavenly 😇!
The key to it Andy is to avoid town work, not the bikes favourite, get it out into the countryside on a sunny day, on some nicely surfaced flowing roads, keep it on the boil and it’s an almost spiritual experience 🙏
Like you say,..one of the best looking bikes ever, when I’m too old to ride it, or when we no longer have any petrol ⛽️ ( whichever comes first 😳!) I’ll just stick it in the front room under some spotlights and just laugh and smile at all the great times I’ve had on it 😬👍
Liking your style...
Great video again Andy 👍 I use a gopro for long rides to Europe. But what is the camera you're using on your mirror stork? You are so right about the state of the roads....man the potholes, v dangerous 🤨
It’s an Insta 360
Stunning machine mate. Lucky boy to have garage full of lovely bikes. British roads are in a right state at the moment I have had a couple of near misses on pot holes. Great view of your arse from the 360 lol take care 🙂
Thank you kindly!
Good morning TMF and all fellow riders. Spring is soon here.
Can't wait!
A future classic. Respect to you, no way would i be taking it out with salt on the roads. The lumpiness may be down to how long the petrol has been in it.
Yes, keeping a bike healthy with next to miles going on it from one year to the next needs some attention to detail. Tyres go off too and sports tyres need some effort to get heat into them.
Nice review again Andy your like me though see dark damp patch of road I start thinking the front is going to slip away take care stay safe Andy bill near durham 👍👍
next week is snowing apparently, welcome to spring
I have the brother 1199 and completely agree the original Panigale shape is just the best.
It’s all a bit bloated looking now for my taste…
Absolutely gorgeous machine! You shouldn't feel bad for only riding it in short periods and not often - and anyway, you need time for your back to recover. Mine hurt from just watching it! 😅
Totally agree!
Keep the Panagale until you can't possibly ride it anymore. I hit that time last year when my back was killing me on the shortest ride. I'm 8 years older than you, so keep going as long as you can. My new Yamaha TMax is just as much fun however, and a sight more comfortable!
Mr Flyer
If you think riding your Panigale is uncomfortable at 54 years of age, picture me at 64 on my brand new Triumph Speed Triple RR! LOL! It's sweet agony but I won't trade it for the world.
Great video TMF!! 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words…and you are a brave man opting for the (lovely but tortuous) RR
I only have to shift car off the drive to get out on the bike, and that’s enough to put me off until MOT time 😂 Plus the roads are shocking around here as you say… The Pani does sound fab though!!
I didn't show you me moving my cars around before the bikes!!
Without a doubt a lovely machine but 100 miles in a year says it all. The sportiest bike I owned was a first generation Sprint Triple. A nice machine in it’s day. An hour or two in the saddle had my shoulder blades on fire at a mere 40 without arthritis. A Varadero was a revelation in riding comfort and just easier to ride. A brief flirtation with an R1150RT (I loathed it within a very short time) and an R1200RT confirmed that leg room is key hence GS/GSA/ATAS and now 890 Adventure. At a whisker off 64 unlikely that a garage queen is imminent.
I don't have a motorbike, but I have items (pushbikes included) that I own and describe as "objects of desire". Owning and looking at them are much more important than using them.
2:00 in my opinion, well fitting leathers are more comfortable than textile suits. They should be tight, but not restrictive of movement. They do force you into the sports bike position/posture, but assuming you ride a sports bike, that's good.
I just got some fancy Dainese leathers, and they make a significant difference in my riding style simply because of comfort and freedom of the movements you make on a bike.
With textile, it always feels like layers of fabric are moving over each other, instead of the whole suit moving as one with your body.
As Ned Flanders once said: "It's like you're wearing nothing at all!"
Yes I do agree - but getting in and out of them unaided with my aging bones is tricky!
Such a beautiful, and obviously well cared for, machine 😃🏍️👍! When it dropped into the lumpy idle my first thought was, “I wonder how old the gas is in that tank?” 🤔? Having recognized that sound from one or two of my bikes that were not run near often enough 😉.
You think that could be it??
And put v power in!
@@TheMissendenFlyer It’s a good possibility, old fuel will not only degrade but will draw moisture when sitting for a long time. (Clouds up and rains condensation in the tank from all the weather changes.) Drain the fuel, use it in your lawn mower, and give the old girl a fresh tank of high test ! 😃👍 (I always go for the cheap a and simple fix first 🤪!)
@@TheMissendenFlyer And yes, add some brand of fuel stabilizer to the new gas 😉👍.
better than the weather we've been having for the last week in the USA PNW. Bought a new to me bike like 8 days ago and havent been able to ride it since
Oh dear! Sorry to hear that! Where in the PNW are you?
I share your pain....I am still running my new Hayabusa in and the forecast over here in England isn't too good for the next few weeks...what bike have you bought yourself?
5:40 - Some outstanding honesty there Sir, I salute you for it, I too would have one purely for it's aesthetic appeal ...... if I could afford to do so.
Thanks for the kind words
Hi Andy … great video as ever …. What’s the name/brand of the security bar you have across the garage mate ?
It’s a Guardsman from Image4Security - check the link in the description of my video…
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks Andy ! Need something additional for the MTS V4S 👍🏻