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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @BradtheNomad
    @BradtheNomad Год назад +30

    Freddie you make some of if not the best motovlogs. Absolutely brilliant also Monika if you see this your editing is always fantastic as well. Genuinely appreciate the work and effort you two absolute legends put in 💛🤌

  • @GB.49
    @GB.49 Год назад +1

    Eh up Freddie, blimey the Street Scrambler! Remember when you did some clearance work for the Forestry Commission! Happy Days!! Magic Videos! Cheers Graham.

  • @drankooo
    @drankooo Год назад +11

    Freddie, I've started watching your videos since last week and all I can say now is how relaxing and enjoyable your videos are - I click the LIKE button without even watching them. Keep up the good work, Sir! Lots of love from Baku, Azerbaijan🇦🇿♥️

  • @FunWithAJ
    @FunWithAJ Год назад +21

    As a Bike Shed member always glad to see you visit the London one. Youll need to visit the new Deus Lodge soon

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +7

      Definitely- I cannot wait to visit Deus! I can’t believe there’s finally one in the UK!🙌🏻

  • @diesel_man99
    @diesel_man99 Год назад +2

    That bike shed place looks like my kind of place. Looks awesome 😎

  • @clemens974
    @clemens974 Год назад +3

    i love the musics you choose for your videos!!!😍

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat Год назад +3

    Great film Freddie, what a place the Bike shed appears to be! If only they could open in every town/city, it would be so cool!

  • @farizshj
    @farizshj Год назад +4

    Nice video Freddie. Thank you for showing London's bike culture. Hopefully I can experience it one day. Your big fan from Malaysia

  • @leewatkeys9065
    @leewatkeys9065 Год назад +6

    I like the recent parting of the waves I’ve noticed where we have an accident up ahead so that the emergency services can get there and obviously helps bikes filter to the front too. Was in one recently and a truck driver biker said it’s been commonplace in Europe for ages. Good video as usual but all the life style stuff isn’t my bag. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

    • @waveman1500
      @waveman1500 Год назад

      That kind of behaviour is only a dream in Australia. If that happened here, cars would be lane-splitting up the middle.

  • @Ijusthopeitsquick
    @Ijusthopeitsquick Год назад +23

    Not sure how I feel about the modern version of the Biker Lifestyle. The Frappuccinos, the avocado toast, the £50 tee-shirts, the beard grooming products. It's a far cry from the fry-ups and mugs of tea of my youth...

    • @theporridgeking569
      @theporridgeking569 Год назад +4

      My ex Father In Law would tell me stories of biker rallies where they’d use a bin lid and some motor oil to cook breakfast. No avocado toast in sight.

    • @racheltaylor6578
      @racheltaylor6578 Год назад

      The Bike Shed is nice but I preferred the Ace Cafe.It’s basic but it’s got a great history.

    • @AlexOnABoat
      @AlexOnABoat Год назад +5

      It is, but things have moved on, we've all become more cosmopolitan - remember when the only curry you could get was made by Vesta - and we want more choice.
      And you can still have a mug of tea and a fried breakfast at the Shed.

    • @Ijusthopeitsquick
      @Ijusthopeitsquick Год назад +4

      I don't think it's a question of cosmopolitanism, it's more related to the demographics. Bikers in the 60s and 70s were mostly young and working class. Today's bikers are middle class and middle aged, relatively affluent, and are steeped in a culture of fashion and consumerism.@@AlexOnABoat

    • @kevincrowley6991
      @kevincrowley6991 Год назад +1

      Spot on they have the wrong plot
      Mugs of tea English breakfast lots of toast under 7 pound so many better places for real bikers

  • @duncanjowett5575
    @duncanjowett5575 Год назад

    THANK YOU!!!
    I have seen many well known bike channels review this bike.
    And i want one.
    BUT this is the first vid I've seen to home in on and show all those excruciatingly delicious design details!!!
    Now i NEED one.

  • @JLOSTAFF1
    @JLOSTAFF1 Год назад +4

    Will be good to see you back on the Bonnie Freddie!

  • @The1977andi
    @The1977andi Год назад +8

    Went to the bike shed for the first time in aug, enjoyed it and prices aren't too bad it's just a shame it's in a big s#@t hole called London.

    • @specialized500
      @specialized500 Год назад +1

      A great city . You live where?

    • @The1977andi
      @The1977andi Год назад +2

      @@specialized500 a small village in Derbyshire

    • @jerhughes500
      @jerhughes500 Год назад +2

      I have to agree, I was there in January, a guy came off his bicycle in front of us and no one did a thing to help him. They actually drove around him. We helped him up and made sure he was ok. Stuff living somewhere like that.

  • @clivehale397
    @clivehale397 Год назад

    Brilliant film Freddie I loved both places you visited they set their shops out so well ...loved it well done again you 2....

  • @malcolmrowland6438
    @malcolmrowland6438 Год назад +3

    Always visit bikeshed when we are in London amazing place and friendly staff. Just added bolt to my list for next time.great Sunday morning viewing as always 🏍️

  • @stevenrobinson5035
    @stevenrobinson5035 Год назад +1

    Great seeing another CB1100 identical to mine. I'm loving it, nearly a thousand miles on it since I got it last month.

  • @johnbellamy6449
    @johnbellamy6449 Год назад +1

    nice to see bike culture is doing well . some great quality products ,thanks for taking us there Freddie ,not forgetting Monika.

  • @scottgiblett6691
    @scottgiblett6691 Год назад +3

    Another great video Freddie. Love going to the Bike Shed. Ther is a great little place just past Epping, if you fancy avoiding the A12, called the original tea hut. Busy biker spot over the weekend and great to stop off for a quick drink before heading into london.

  • @Drive_Camp_Ride
    @Drive_Camp_Ride Год назад +2

    We were at The Bike Shed yesterday, Rykas in Boxhill today......Big Widows Sons event.

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 Год назад

      Your bike mechanic has no loyalty. Your bike must been in shop the longest so u shud be at front of queue. Imagine if you weren’t fortunate enough to be given bikes for use. That gasket would be 2 hr max job. I don’t feel your hearts in it. Maybe time to part

  • @yellowjerseybikes3278
    @yellowjerseybikes3278 Год назад +2

    Love Bolt. Some fantastic gear, and always so welcoming.

  • @dgbourdon1325
    @dgbourdon1325 Год назад

    Freddie, another fab bit of content....thanks fella...

  • @1mikefrost
    @1mikefrost Год назад +1

    Morning Freddie and Monika !🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Good morning Mike🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿☕️

  • @jarleygarden3671
    @jarleygarden3671 Год назад +1

    Love The Bike Shed in London. Been several times when I’ve been there on business. Even managed to bring my son there once, to get him more into motorcycles. Wonderful place, but a little far from Norway for regular trips. Tobacco Docks is on my bucket list though 😎🏍️👍🏼 T120 Black rider

  • @bullsfan3705
    @bullsfan3705 Год назад

    That’s awesome!

  • @biker_dale
    @biker_dale Год назад

    Lovely ride out, thanks for taking us along, I'm hoping to get down to Shed one day and have a look round and a few other places too. Great video as always

  • @daveraybiker
    @daveraybiker Год назад

    Haha that's my Desert X! 😂
    Great video of The Bike Shed, my constant goto in London, will say hello next time you are there 👍🏻

    • @hgm8337
      @hgm8337 9 месяцев назад

      How do you find it? What's it like off-road?
      Loving the Cagiva Elefant look

  • @twinpotracer
    @twinpotracer 10 месяцев назад

    I visited the bike shed very very recently and just felt that the atmosphere had changed so much but not for the better. Almost like due to LA Shed opening up, The Shoreditch Shed has been pushed aside.

  • @johnrobertharland3975
    @johnrobertharland3975 Год назад +1

    Another great video freddie. I always try and fit in a visit to the bike shed when I’m down London. Last time was for the bike shed show 2022. I can’t believe we missed you there. Me and my wife are in your video but we were too busy watching the bikes ride through rather then the people filming them 🤦‍♂️ would have been so great to have spoken to you in person. Never made it to Bolts old location but new one looks close enough to walk to from bike shed.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Haha yep I don’t blame you- watching the bikes going past is by far the most interesting thing! Bolt’s very very good too- much more left field gear that you don’t see in other places👌🏻

  • @davidwood974
    @davidwood974 Год назад

    Bike Shed London is on my list of places I hope to visit, thank you for adding Bolt to the list as well.

  • @rupertmiller4718
    @rupertmiller4718 Год назад

    A few years ago I took a friend to get some new boots. She was also thinking about a helmet so we looked at the range in the shop. My last 2 have been Shoei's, super comfortable and I thionk reasonable value. J&S Accessories was the shop. Bel was a bit shocked at the price of the Shoei's, so looking at the XXXs we asked the guy serving us what he thought? "Everybody who works here has a Shoei" came the reply."I'm pretty sure that speaks volumes" he said.

  • @mikeallen789
    @mikeallen789 Год назад

    Recently subscribed. Fantastic vlogs you make very entertaining. Just recently got my first triumph a 2017 T100 and absolutely love it. keep the vlogs coming

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Год назад +2

    Time for new bike 😎

  • @instant8195
    @instant8195 Год назад +1

    Lovely Video as Always greetings from Germany

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Thanks, sending my best over in Germany👋🇩🇪

  • @stevieclee3309
    @stevieclee3309 Год назад +1

    Morning Freddie! 🌞….I can highly recommend the Shoei Glamster.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад

      Morning Stevie. I’m very glad to hear this- I think the Glamster would be top of my list👌🏻

  • @peterwillis4239
    @peterwillis4239 Год назад +1

    Great video. Must pay a visit to the Bike Shed one day. Those Barraquito's you recommended Freddie are amazing! Thinking of bringing back a bottle of Licor 43!! Weather getting even hotter next week here in Tenerife!! 🥵

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      They’re delicious, aren’t they! I miss Tenerife hugely🖤🏝️
      I hope you had a brilliant time!

  • @KVenturi
    @KVenturi Год назад +1

    wow I love the new POV riding angle

  • @scottcalhoun5524
    @scottcalhoun5524 Год назад

    Man, I wish we had a place like that in the States!

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479 Год назад +1

    It truly look's a great place Freddie and if it was anywhere other than London I would make the effort to go to it but I would avoid London like the plague 😉👌👍

  • @moddude101
    @moddude101 Год назад

    Miss my Buell. Love my RnineT/5. And if I ever get another new bike I would love it to be a Norton as one of my top choices.

  • @get_to_the_lunchbox
    @get_to_the_lunchbox Год назад +1

    Ha! I never heard such an amusing comment "London doesn't have much traffic" seriously though, i think you were just lucky. It doesn't matter what day or time you go out, you will end up encountering gridlock. I used beeline the other day to go from south to north London, was quoted 1 hour by the app, it took 2. The bike shed is great, they have very friendly staff and the waiters/waitresses even nod at you as you drive in.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад

      Maybe I was a bit enthusiastic with that comment!

  • @kevskibiz
    @kevskibiz Год назад

    Great vid Freddie, love the bike shed and their annual bike show in tobacco dock, this years show was a blinder! … looking forward to your next vid 👊

  • @MrDarcy-OlMan
    @MrDarcy-OlMan Год назад

    That was very engaging Freddie. I (ol man) haven’t been to London for years; very interesting to see it through your eyes. We’re looking forward to your thoughts on the BMW 😉 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! I’m just about to turn in your video with Nick🙂
      R18. Impressive. Very very impressive💪🏼

  • @kaizen2049
    @kaizen2049 Год назад +4

    Bike sheds are like a candy store for me with very expensive candies 😁

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +2

      Likewise- it’s a dangerous place to be😆💷

  • @stuartjames6300
    @stuartjames6300 Год назад

    Absolutely great, thank you for the insight on the Bike Shed, I’ll take the Paul Smart Ducati 😊

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      It’s cool isn’t it- such a desirable bike!🤩

  • @geraldsilveira8369
    @geraldsilveira8369 Год назад

    I've been to the Los Angeles Bike Shed Moto Co. But, have to go to the Lobdon location, someday.

  • @smallam49
    @smallam49 Год назад

    Freddie, in Newcastle upon Tyne we had everything motorcycling in one place.....Westgate Road (The Hill) . Sadly COVID has seen the death of that venue.

  • @mikerider58
    @mikerider58 Год назад

    Fantastic video and the music 🎶 was absolutely amazing 👏 Great to see Norton building bikes in the UK 🇬🇧 Would love to see an affordable Norton 500 classic spoke wheels 2 old clocks metal mudguards.
    All the old British bikes should be making a come back , it's time we got back to style and character.

  • @WolfyFam
    @WolfyFam Год назад

    A police bike in bike shed? Not seen one in there before. Thanks for the awesome vid again Freddie 😊

  • @malcolmrowland6438
    @malcolmrowland6438 Год назад +1

    Morning Freddie

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Good morning, Malcolm! Have a good’n🙂

  • @DiscoFang
    @DiscoFang Год назад

    What's that gorgeous Yamaha at 09:50? Is that based on an XV1000? Can see a chain drive, airbox under the tank and upside-down front forks, so not an XVS. Anyone?

  • @glynhannaford7332
    @glynhannaford7332 Год назад

    Lovely video Freddie, and an enlightening insight regarding London's roads with significantly fewer cars.
    I have to ask, why were you in discomfort for most of the ride into London?

  • @paulyflyer8154
    @paulyflyer8154 Год назад +5

    Oh god I've gone £2,000 overdrawn just watching you go round those shops. I daren't go there in person...

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Don’t go Paul, because you’re right- they’re dangerous places for the bank balance!😆

    • @paulyflyer8154
      @paulyflyer8154 Год назад +1

      @@FreddieDobbs Maybe I'll leave my phone and bank cards at home and take 50 quid cash.

  • @FOGSmokebeer
    @FOGSmokebeer Год назад +1

    Have you ever been for a ride to castle coombe Freddie ? it's a lovely village with the race track not far away it's well worth a day out if they have an event on

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +2

      I’ve never been, or even considered it- and I’m not sure why. I’ll add this to my list👌🏻

    • @FOGSmokebeer
      @FOGSmokebeer Год назад +1

      Cool m8 i'm in Bristol it's a nice ride there and the city centre isn't that far for some coffee and sight seeing👍@@FreddieDobbs

  • @Santi_Mancini
    @Santi_Mancini Год назад +5

    Not only of the UK but actually one of the coolest bike places in Europe, and now in the US too! Every quarter I go to London for work and I always go to the Shed!

    • @ralpheyssen6676
      @ralpheyssen6676 Год назад

      Please explain, so the US has a Bike Shed location? Thanks

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад

      Yep it does, Ralph. Bike Shed now have a spot in California. It looks brilliant!🇺🇸

    • @Santi_Mancini
      @Santi_Mancini Год назад

      @@ralpheyssen6676 yes mate, actually in L.A.

    • @ralpheyssen6676
      @ralpheyssen6676 Год назад

      Thanks Freddie@@FreddieDobbs

    • @ralpheyssen6676
      @ralpheyssen6676 Год назад

      Thank you @@Santi_Mancini

  • @rugblack
    @rugblack Год назад

    What is the clip on mic that you use? Always gives great clarity!

  • @argusc3310
    @argusc3310 Год назад +1

    Freddie, have you heard of Janus motorcycles in Indiana, US? Less than 10 years old manufacturer, making bikes with 100-year-old vibe. Probably not available in UK, but their website worth a look.

    • @AlexOnABoat
      @AlexOnABoat Год назад +1

      Sadly, not sold here in the UK.

  • @jonathanloveday153
    @jonathanloveday153 Год назад

    Great Video Freddie. What time of day did you get to The Bike Shed to have no traffic?? Last time I was up there the roads were chocker and it was only early afternoon! Good to see around the place and interesting to know there's a Norton section.

  • @michaelfraser5723
    @michaelfraser5723 Год назад

    nice to see a gaggle of henry 'coles' getting coffee, seven minutes in

  • @andrewbull3537
    @andrewbull3537 Год назад +1

    17th of August !!! That's my birthday (57 years young 😊)
    Peace out ✌️

  • @petersmith9559
    @petersmith9559 Год назад

    Cheers Freddie, what day of the week is best to visit bikeshed if you want it to be nice and quiet.? Thanks

  • @EnglishVeteran
    @EnglishVeteran Год назад +1

    Great places to visit. Shame they are in London!

  • @adamormesher9964
    @adamormesher9964 Год назад +1

    Norton need to lend you a bike.

  • @shaunlayton9814
    @shaunlayton9814 Год назад

    Great video I would love a trip to the bike shed but it’s a long way from Manchester 👍

  • @hgm8337
    @hgm8337 9 месяцев назад

    Could you do another one for this year's BikeShed show in Tobacco Dock, pls?
    Is it an RnineT you're hopping on?

  • @paulcan58
    @paulcan58 Год назад +14

    I’m sure the garage is a reputable place but as you’ve waited and waited and waited, I’m at a loss as to why the garage seems to have put you in a queue knowing the hassle you’ve been through over the months? Patience of a saint 😇.

    • @dazthejazz1640
      @dazthejazz1640 Год назад +7

      My thoughts exactly, the bike has been waiting on parts, they are now there, obviously making more on quick services than an extended time on the lift the Boneville needs. I'd be fuming. You're too kind Freddie.

  • @gilmont321
    @gilmont321 Год назад

    Hello, fantastic and relaxing videos, pure style. However, everyone is waiting for the return of the Bonneville, which, I suggest, would look great as a second bike. The mechanical service cannot imagine the audience they are looking at. Could it be, perhaps, the lack of tools? 🤨

  • @ScottNelson-nk4sx
    @ScottNelson-nk4sx Год назад

    Hi Freddie, nice video. I noticed at about the 16 minute mark, that both lanes of vehicles on the freeway/motorway moved towards the shoulder/emergency stopping lane - is this common practice in England when there's a stoppage on the roadway (to allow access for emergency vehicles for example)? Thanks.

  • @BlakesPipes
    @BlakesPipes Год назад

    Sales is sales no matter what culture you are in. " you give me the money, I will give you a bike" classic way of saying. If you got what I need, I will give you what you want.

  • @alexandercoll4863
    @alexandercoll4863 Год назад

    Freddie! Great video as always! Question: where did you get that cool backpack!!! Details pls!! Thanks In advance

  • @backontwowheels9469
    @backontwowheels9469 Год назад

    Please tell me you registered it as SORN before the MOT ran out???

  • @NoPrivateProperty
    @NoPrivateProperty Год назад

    how long of a wait to get a head gasket for a Norton?

  • @jamesonpace726
    @jamesonpace726 Год назад

    Barber shop? Marvelous....

  • @specialized500
    @specialized500 Год назад

    Fairing i believe

  • @joebloggs1583
    @joebloggs1583 Год назад +3

    Buying a Norton T Shirt will probably bankrupt the majority without the bike 👀 nice though 😎👍

    • @paulyflyer8154
      @paulyflyer8154 Год назад +1

      Yes I saw one the other day. Plain black with black logo. £60

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +2

      I can’t lie- it ain’t cheap. I think some of those jackets are £800(ish). They’re very proud that all of the jackets are made in Scotland, so they’re hugely pushing the British-ness. It’s stunning stuff, but you do need deep pockets

  • @roger3940
    @roger3940 Год назад

    Credit the DJ great music Freddie🎉

  • @fauveride
    @fauveride Год назад

    kinda sad that I can only see UK's wonderful bike culture on youtube. wish I could go on a trip someday!

  • @Gws_8612
    @Gws_8612 Год назад +1

    Thiumph should fix your bike free of charge for the time you have been waiting... Kind of ridiculous. Either way as always, great video 👌🏻😎

  • @Lanzy4lee
    @Lanzy4lee Год назад +1

    The delay in waiting for bike repairs was solved by me buying more than one bike 😀

  • @joerogers4510
    @joerogers4510 Год назад

    Great video Freddie, I'm definitely going ti check our the Bike Shed next time I'm in London, it's fantastic that they offer safe bike parking! By the way what make of jacket are you wearing in this? Cheers

  • @martintaylor5879
    @martintaylor5879 Год назад

    Must visit both bike shed and bolt I am in market for a new helmet soon and boots lol 😊

  • @esarempee
    @esarempee Год назад

    Must admit, Motorcycles terrify me which is one reason I feel I should face that fear.
    But the aesthetic of everything bike related is fantastic.

  • @michelthienpont
    @michelthienpont Год назад

    #14.24 the green jacket, what brand is that ?

  • @LostYogi
    @LostYogi Год назад +3

    Hi Freddie, did Ducati change the dimensions on the Scrambler seating position? I just rode the 2016 Scrambler Classic yesterday and had no issues (I'm 6.2). Great video btw 🙂

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      Interesting question. My guess is it must be quite a similar seating setup, although I’m surprised you found it ok at 6’2.
      I was ok for the first 20mins, but after that, the pain kicked in😳

    • @LostYogi
      @LostYogi Год назад

      @@FreddieDobbs I hope you make a review on the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, with only nice things to say as I just bought on yesterday (delivery 2024)

  • @skowski
    @skowski Год назад

    Another great video. Always love the story you’re telling. Did you purchase the jacket? Cheers from the US.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад

      Thanks Skowski🙌🏻 I did buy the jacket👌🏻

  • @Shri_Hegde
    @Shri_Hegde Год назад

    Freddie, I really admire your dressing sense and styling. However, could you please make videos showing how you would dress up for a ride when it's raining? Bcz Where I live, rain is quite frequent.

  • @BlakesPipes
    @BlakesPipes Год назад +1

    I always know I can't afford a product on how it is displayed, if it looks like my home, I can't afford it. If I can't see the counter where it is displayed, I might be able too, and if I have to search for it really hard. It's mine!. Lol. 1000 Sq ft shopping area and 32 items for sale, I have to move on. Lol😂

  • @TimoKopylov
    @TimoKopylov Год назад

    Freddie? What cam did you use at 11:40 ? Insta 360?

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer Год назад +3

    I'm afraid while I find Bike Shed interesting to view places like this seem more pretentious and aimed more towards life style bikers. To be fair there are more these types of biker hangouts and dealerships than ones that have the warmth, feel and smell of bike shops before the boutique era we are now in.
    I know have only found one myself in the last 30 years and it is located in the middle of Iowa, called Baxter Cycles. Visiting this shop took me instantly back to 1969 and a feeling I was back home again. It's hard to explain if you haven't experienced it and it doubtful you'll ever get to but if you are crossing Iowa take exit 51 to Marne.
    It is in a very small town almost in a corn field, I'll guarantee just one visit and you'll see what I mean.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +3

      I’ll save this spot, because I hope to be in the US next year🇺🇸
      I started riding just before these new biker hangouts arrived (13 years ago). One thing that’s definitely better now in my eyes- the quality of food and coffee☕️🥙

    • @racheltaylor6578
      @racheltaylor6578 Год назад +1

      I preferred the Ace Cafe.

    • @flatcapcaferacer
      @flatcapcaferacer Год назад

      @@FreddieDobbs If your close to Boise Idaho I'd be happy to meet you to say hello. I'm recovering from a crash at the Bonneville Salt Flats in August but I'll be fit ina few weeks.

    • @AlexOnABoat
      @AlexOnABoat Год назад

      ​@@racheltaylor6578out of curiosity, can I ask why?

  • @kh9242
    @kh9242 Год назад

    What is the bike you are sitting on?

  • @kennethszpindor1723
    @kennethszpindor1723 Год назад +2

    You should get a old lambrette and have a go on one and not one of these modern royal ally ones I have thoughs where the days back in the late 60s early 70s good times been on a lamby and fashion to even then loved the motorbikes of the time now 72 and still remember the good old days I sound like an old record bikes and scooters today are brilliant but there just something about back in the day with scooters and bikes I think it where different types off culture between each different sections of scooter boys and bikers I will shut up now waffling on lol

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      On the contrary- I found this fascinating and thank you for sharing! Although I wasn’t around in those years, I can imagine it was a golden era!:)

  • @radicalcartoons2766
    @radicalcartoons2766 Год назад +2

    I've just seen a yt video of 3 girls touring in Wales with 3 Ducati scramblers. They didn't complain about the riding position. Is it more comfortable for women and shorter people?

    • @instant8195
      @instant8195 Год назад

      Yes. I am 6"3 and sat on one and its a Problem.
      Cant Ride it. Too small.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад

      Very good question! My guess is they’re all under 5’9, so it’ll be better suited for them👌🏻 Although the seat’s uncomfortable for any height (very hard and thin)

    • @racheltaylor6578
      @racheltaylor6578 Год назад +1

      UsernameKate is the one your thinking of.

  • @iggyzorro2406
    @iggyzorro2406 Год назад

    good spot of luck to stop by Bolt when the Michelin man was making a personal appearance.

  • @AlexOnABoat
    @AlexOnABoat Год назад

    Freddie, you forgot to mention the Paintshop Tattoo studio upstairs at the Shed, and for that reason my daughter who tattoos there, said no 10% for you 😉

  • @Paul_Wright
    @Paul_Wright 14 дней назад

    What are the speed cameras and charges like? Coming down from Manchester I don’t want a million quid congestion charges

  • @devilsreject320
    @devilsreject320 Год назад

    Will be good to see you back on your triumph.
    You talked a bit about 40 year old bikes few weeks back. Do you have to register for classic bike are is it atomic?

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +1

      You’ll need to apply online for tax exemption, once you bike’s 1983 or older, but you don’t need to do anything for MOTS (ie- you can just stop getting it MOT’d)🙂👌🏻

    • @leeandjancruise
      @leeandjancruise Год назад

      I ride a 51 year old Honda, very reliable and costs next to nowt.@@FreddieDobbs

  • @1990-t1j
    @1990-t1j Год назад

    I've never been to the Bike Shed. Nick J

  • @Metalguitarpete
    @Metalguitarpete Год назад +8

    The Bonnie story is appalling. First the terrible availability of a simple part and second the mechanic pushing you to the back of the queue for a fairly simple job after over 3 months waiting. Absolutely terrible.
    I work about a mile from the Bike Shed occasionally- perhaps I’m a bit old school but…

  • @ashleytatham5003
    @ashleytatham5003 Год назад

    The white cb1100 at the bike shed, is probably going to be my next bike

    • @AlexOnABoat
      @AlexOnABoat Год назад

      I think Luiza, the owner, would have something to say about that.

  • @BoiledOctopus
    @BoiledOctopus Год назад

    Chesterfield sofas* Although you sound like an excited boy in a sweet shop with all that motorbike gear, so forgiven 😂

  • @ttxela
    @ttxela Год назад

    Do you have to pay any ULEZ charges or congestion charges to visit on an older bike?

    • @ttxela
      @ttxela Год назад

      @@racheltaylor6578 Thanks, I don't know much about these zones as I never travel into towns. It does put me off a bit though 😕 I'll have to have a look and see what the charges would be for a 2012 Street Triple or my 1987 Suzuki VS700.

    • @FreddieDobbs
      @FreddieDobbs  Год назад +3

      Good question. All motorcycles are Congestion Charge exempt.
      If it’s a 1982 or older bike, it’ll be ULEZ exempt (classic vehicle), and if it’s around 2006 onwards, it’ll be exempt too. Between 1984-2005, then you’d have to check on the government website if your bike’s exempt (they have a bike checker)🙂👌🏻

    • @ttxela
      @ttxela Год назад +1

      @@FreddieDobbs Thanks Freddie, just checked the Suzuki and that would definitely be charged!