The worry is Clive isn't getting any younger and there's no mini-Clive to pass all that knowledge on to. When he goes a lot of that knowledge will be lost, arguably it can't be relearned, so the world of bike racing will be immeasurably poorer. A true legend in his own lifetime.
Somebody needs to set up a way to vlog with Clive by asking a lot of questions and even let people send in questions to ask him from the basic bike mechanics to advance questions. Your right all the knowledge and stories die with him. A true legend
Hi Lee, not sure that you'll have anymore vlogs this year so can I take this opportunity thank you ( and your good lady) for all of the effort, honesty and insight you have provided in these. Always a good day when a new vlog drops and always entertaining. Great to see a no nonsense yorkshire man ( mr W) join you and special mention to Neil, grumpy on the outside but a heart of gold on the inside (but dont tell him that)
Fantastic Video. As an old fart my racing background goes back a long way. I was never good enough or brave enough to race. But have followed and admired those that do for many years. James was one of my favourites. Have seen him race many times. And still have a huge artwork on my wall on the Suzuki 750 GSXR. Anyone who follows racing and the TT knows of Padgett's. And a more in depth look at some of that history, would be great. You are right about bikes of the past. They have something that modern ones don't. Computers have destroyed many things. Bike racing is one of them. When bikes were set up by rider feedback. And engineering knowledge. Like Clive. To me it was a better era. Now with all the bike sensors. Rider aids. And a guy with a laptop. Who or what is preparing the bike. In the same way they build planes that can't be flown without a computer. They build bikes that can't be ridden without rider aids. Pointless. The limiting factor should be the skill of the rider. Not the software package. Just my opinion as an old fart.
had a RD350 prody racer I bought off Clive Padgett's dad in 1975 with big pistons & skimmed head, another guy from Scarborough called Don Daws ported it, and It did real well. Always used to love a trip to Padgetts, My eldest lad got a ZX636 off Clive many years ago and still has it. best family run shop in UK.
I personally took 3 fan relays out of my car one week ago and I can't remember which ones go where. Clive finds a dropped screw stuck for decades in a crevice on an engine he's never laid eyes on before and knows exactly where it's supposed to go. Plus he rattles off an O-Ring part number like he's got the microfiche laying on his retina. I am humbled.
I feel i could spend an entire day just listening to Whit and Clive talking nerdy stuff about that YZR lump. And as a man of a certain age, the Fast Orange Yam's make me feel like a teenager again... 😁
Amazing to see all those YZR engines and the complete bike. Clive is a legend and remembering part numbers is something I can relate to as an aircraft techie. I loved the two stroke GP era, saw Spencer, Mamola, Schwartz et al in their glory, good memories.
I’d love a podcast series with Clive talking in detail through each racing season! The info in the man’s brain is incredible! Plus he’s an absolute gentleman, would be a great listen
Mahico !! This vlog is brand new, ace. 2 stroke motors are in the dna of people who grew up through the 70's and 80's. Always remember Jim racing with his knees stuck out . Cheeky chap😊 👍🏼🙏👏🫡
Got to be said Clive such a great man, always got so much time for everyone. He took my lads in a garage at a bsb race showed them around and got Davy to chat to the boys. Such a great family
I’m not a young whippersnapper. like yourself.I am a little bit older than Jaime but love two strokes and the likes. so best you pull your finger out and get back over there ASAP. Great watch👍
I really enjoyed seeing all the old stuff and enjoy watching what your doing with the 500 I had a YPVS back in the day and sold it before I moved to Canada in 92 I’m 60 now and ride a Ducati monster 821 stealth and love it Keep doing what you’re doing and I’m rooting for ya in 2024. 🤙
Another great vlog. Looking forward to hearing more from Clive. His knowledge is unbelievable. Loved the part number recall. Can listen to Clive and Whitham for hours. Looking forward to the next chapter on the stroker
Could watch this all day the amount of knowledge in that room was tremendous can’t wait to see that bike back up and running. thanks for another great episode hope your feeling better everyday.
Brilliant lad, could listen to jim n Clive all day the knowledge 😮 Keep the blog going lad , mint seeing you up n about after what's happened this year 🛠🏍🏍🏍
THAT IS SOME BIKERS MAN CAVE GIVE US MORE PLEASE THANKS, Lee, James, and Clive Padget,t for the inside view of the race bikes, (looking forward to the next episode)
love seeing as you said "older bikes" I remember seeing those bikes race, but I am older than James lol. keep the vids coming and I will keep watcing, 93 days till spring , Marry Christmas
What an Aladdin's Cave that Showroom & workshop is and Mr Padgett is the diamond! Encyclopedic, is the only way to describe his m/c knowledge. Thanks LJ.
Great vlog Lee. Would always like more of Whit's wisdom on restoring older race bikes & a decent look round Clive's would be great. He is an amazing wealth of bike knowledge & would love to hear about some of the race winning bikes he has built. All the best Lee,Christie & Jesse have a great Christmas & thanks for all the vlogs this year especially with everything that happened. Really cool to see you have your mojo back roll on 2024 ✊🏻
Lee, absolute great vlog... Mr Whitham & Clive are legendary with this era of YZR500's.... Brings back all the memories from National racing myself & a golden time in the sport. Keep more content coming on the rebuild....thank you.
Even my bank manager knew who Clive Padgett was (when I got back from the Manx every year and had to explain why I was well over my overdraft limit, bloody TZ's) Super Bloke, should have a knighthood!
Enjoyed that Lee. Please do go back and get Clive to give us a bit of chat on some of the bikes and memorabilia that he has around the shop. I need to go there some time, it looks like as much of a museum as it does a bike shop. Loved that!
I bought a brand new Tz250 watercooled engine from padgetts for about £1000+ ish in 1977 to go in my ex charlie williams "Derek johnson" Td3 maxton yamaha, Ron williams converted it for me, fitting radiator and mag wheels and discs,. great old school motorbike shop, dieing breed,..i met clive at the nec bike show few years ago, chatted for a while outside wetherspoons about yzr500's, my eldest son bought a one piece alpinestars suit off the padgetts stand for £350 to,.
When you go back for a proper look around, please get Clive on screen a bit to talk us through some of the bikes and their history. I'm a similar age to you Lee but like you, the 80's and 90's bikes fascinate me, particularly 250 two strokes 😉!
The amount of knowledge in Clives' head is outrageous! :)
Unbelievable that he knows every single part and bolt from a 92-93 bike, just amazing knowledge!!
@@skywalker7517 when you spend most of your life building them it becomes second nature i guess
Proper legend!!!
The world needs more Clive Padgett's.
Could listen to Clive Padgett all day, he has probably forgotten more than any of us could ever hope to have.
Clive needs his own show I could listen to him talk for hours the knowledge he has and the stories he could tell is
Definitely more 'classic' workshop stuff needed. Brilliant that this stuff is still around and hopefully getting used.
The worry is Clive isn't getting any younger and there's no mini-Clive to pass all that knowledge on to. When he goes a lot of that knowledge will be lost, arguably it can't be relearned, so the world of bike racing will be immeasurably poorer. A true legend in his own lifetime.
Somebody needs to set up a way to vlog with Clive by asking a lot of questions and even let people send in questions to ask him from the basic bike mechanics to advance questions. Your right all the knowledge and stories die with him. A true legend
Just listening to Clive rattling off the part numbers from memory is very impressive.
That Clive knows his onions. 👍
Clive Padgett is amazing.
More of you and Jim, doing stuff with YZR 500s. Loved it 🙂
Compared to Clive..the rest of us don't even know what a motorcycle looks like..absolute legend
Hi Lee, not sure that you'll have anymore vlogs this year so can I take this opportunity thank you ( and your good lady) for all of the effort, honesty and insight you have provided in these. Always a good day when a new vlog drops and always entertaining. Great to see a no nonsense yorkshire man ( mr W) join you and special mention to Neil, grumpy on the outside but a heart of gold on the inside (but dont tell him that)
Fantastic Video. As an old fart my racing background goes back a long way. I was never good enough or brave enough to race. But have followed and admired those that do for many years. James was one of my favourites. Have seen him race many times. And still have a huge artwork on my wall on the Suzuki 750 GSXR. Anyone who follows racing and the TT knows of Padgett's. And a more in depth look at some of that history, would be great. You are right about bikes of the past. They have something that modern ones don't. Computers have destroyed many things. Bike racing is one of them. When bikes were set up by rider feedback. And engineering knowledge. Like Clive. To me it was a better era. Now with all the bike sensors. Rider aids. And a guy with a laptop. Who or what is preparing the bike. In the same way they build planes that can't be flown without a computer. They build bikes that can't be ridden without rider aids. Pointless. The limiting factor should be the skill of the rider. Not the software package. Just my opinion as an old fart.
had a RD350 prody racer I bought off Clive Padgett's dad in 1975 with big pistons & skimmed head, another guy from Scarborough called Don Daws ported it, and It did real well. Always used to love a trip to Padgetts, My eldest lad got a ZX636 off Clive many years ago and still has it. best family run shop in UK.
I could listen to Clive all day! Everyday!
Watching Clive is like superbikes version of antiques roadshow 😂😂 thought he was gunna tell you what it’s worth at the end 😂
I personally took 3 fan relays out of my car one week ago and I can't remember which ones go where. Clive finds a dropped screw stuck for decades in a crevice on an engine he's never laid eyes on before and knows exactly where it's supposed to go. Plus he rattles off an O-Ring part number like he's got the microfiche laying on his retina. I am humbled.
I feel i could spend an entire day just listening to Whit and Clive talking nerdy stuff about that YZR lump. And as a man of a certain age, the Fast Orange Yam's make me feel like a teenager again...
😁
Amazing to see all those YZR engines and the complete bike. Clive is a legend and remembering part numbers is something I can relate to as an aircraft techie. I loved the two stroke GP era, saw Spencer, Mamola, Schwartz et al in their glory, good memories.
Clive's Christmas jumper is the star of the show.
Old two strokes rule ❤🏍👍
You can't replace experience and knowledge...it just needs to be gained in life. Everydays a school day.
I’d love a podcast series with Clive talking in detail through each racing season! The info in the man’s brain is incredible! Plus he’s an absolute gentleman, would be a great listen
These videos are brilliant, I absolutely love this side or racing. The more of these, the better as far as I am concerned 👍👍👍
Mahico !! This vlog is brand new, ace. 2 stroke motors are in the dna of people who grew up through the 70's and 80's. Always remember Jim racing with his knees stuck out . Cheeky chap😊 👍🏼🙏👏🫡
Show us as much as you can of the bike build and Clive’s shop and bikes. Longer vlogs if possible 👍👍
you are a true "racer" ...not one second you filmed a Yamaha-Scooter or three-wheeler 👍
Thanks for the video Lee, nice to see Whit and Clive again talking bikes.👍👍
Clive, Whit and your knowledge is just brilliant. I’d have you guys at my dinner table any evening of the week!
Got to be said Clive such a great man, always got so much time for everyone.
He took my lads in a garage at a bsb race showed them around and got Davy to chat to the boys.
Such a great family
brilliant video Lee so much knowledge from James and Clive, just unbelievable and the achievements incredible
I’m not a young whippersnapper. like yourself.I am a little bit older than Jaime but love two strokes and the likes. so best you pull your finger out and get back over there ASAP. Great watch👍
As many comments on here state Clive is a walking parts book for so many bikes, reeling off multi digit part Nmbr’s for numerous bolts and washers!!!
Clive Paggett the man's knowledge is amazing and he always got time to chat at TT or short circuit looking forward next video Lee and Jim. 🍻👍
This is my favorite content on RUclips. Can't wait to hear/see the old girl breathing fire again. First class Lee, top job👍!
Clive is a living legend🙏
A legend is Mr Padgett , what a knowledge
Brilliant, loved listening to Clive. The man knows so much
Padgett's, the holy grail of motorcycle dealers. Amazing place.
I would love to have the knowledge of bikes like Clive. Thank you Lee. 👍❤💪
I really enjoyed seeing all the old stuff and enjoy watching what your doing with the 500
I had a YPVS back in the day and sold it before I moved to Canada in 92
I’m 60 now and ride a Ducati monster 821 stealth and love it
Keep doing what you’re doing and I’m rooting for ya in 2024. 🤙
More rebuild and restoration stuff please Lee, especially the classic 2-strokes, love it!
Love it. I could listen to Clive all day long.
Nice bloke Clive Padgett..got time for everyone 👍🏴
Another great vlog. Looking forward to hearing more from Clive. His knowledge is unbelievable. Loved the part number recall. Can listen to Clive and Whitham for hours. Looking forward to the next chapter on the stroker
Could watch this all day the amount of knowledge in that room was tremendous can’t wait to see that bike back up and running. thanks for another great episode hope your feeling better everyday.
Met Clive in Almeria last week, lovely man and had time for a chat
Brilliant lad, could listen to jim n Clive all day the knowledge 😮
Keep the blog going lad , mint seeing you up n about after what's happened this year 🛠🏍🏍🏍
Clives memory is amazing. i could listen to him all day.
THAT IS SOME BIKERS MAN CAVE GIVE US MORE PLEASE THANKS, Lee, James, and Clive Padget,t for the inside view of the race bikes, (looking forward to the next episode)
love seeing as you said "older bikes" I remember seeing those bikes race, but I am older than James lol. keep the vids coming and I will keep watcing, 93 days till spring , Marry Christmas
What an Aladdin's Cave that Showroom & workshop is and Mr Padgett is the diamond! Encyclopedic, is the only way to describe his m/c knowledge. Thanks LJ.
A national treasure that Clive is
Clive is a bike bible, jeez a fascinating man I could listen to all day long! Great watch again with you guys, good crack !
Brilliant video Lee. Clive padgett he knows a thing or two about engine's, wow.😃👍
Great vlog Lee. Would always like more of Whit's wisdom on restoring older race bikes & a decent look round Clive's would be great. He is an amazing wealth of bike knowledge & would love to hear about some of the race winning bikes he has built. All the best Lee,Christie & Jesse have a great Christmas & thanks for all the vlogs this year especially with everything that happened. Really cool to see you have your mojo back roll on 2024 ✊🏻
So much more than a motorcycle shop, fantastic place
Could be your best vid so far, Lee!! Thoroughly enjoyed.
Love seeing all the characters
Looking forward to you going back to Padgett’s that will definitely be a good video to look forward to.👍Manxman 🇮🇲
What a brilliant place to spend the day
Definitely need to see more classic two stroke content.
awesome lee, love clive, wouldn't hesitate to buy a bike off padgette's!
Brilliant Clive
We need more of this , but I think you already know that..
more Videos with Padgetts pleeeease ❤
What a book of knowledge that guy clive has,spo on lee and james
A tour of Padgetts would great.
Clive is a gentleman
Have a good Christmas 🎄 both of you and your family ☺️ really enjoying these videos ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
What a amazing man Clive Padgett is the wealth of knowledge he as would love to see a follow up of all the classic bikes
Clive is a legend
Love it. Can’t wait to see the results. Two thumbs up !
Superb vlog...Clives an amazing guy with a huge amount of knowledge...probably knows more about classic bikes than the people who built them
We love Clive Padgett 👍 such a lovely guy . Lucky to meet him when my wife worked with one of his sponsors .
Awesome video guys, really enjoyed watching that!
Lee, absolute great vlog... Mr Whitham & Clive are legendary with this era of YZR500's....
Brings back all the memories from National racing myself & a golden time in the sport.
Keep more content coming on the rebuild....thank you.
A brilliant vlognas alway. Can never get enough of the banter and knowledge.
That should be a very long episode with Clive, what a knowledge
Even my bank manager knew who Clive Padgett was (when I got back from the Manx every year and had to explain why I was well over my overdraft limit, bloody TZ's) Super Bloke, should have a knighthood!
The Padgetts workshop and showroom is like my Disneyland! Amazing people and look forward to more from them. Keep up the great videos lee, 😊
EXCELLENT! More PLEASE, Clive is a MARVEL, and a real Gent. Cheers, DINO.
That was a fantastic clip !!! The knowledge that Clive has about all that era , yamaha engines is amazing, thanks , keep it going !!!
Yes bro.. Show us some more yzr500 bits,and more padgetts stuff pls..Keep it up Lee
Wow can we have Clive and James just talking bike parts, you can tag along Lee 😂 great video
Even got an F bomb out of Clive haha. Quality.
Nice one LJ and Whit. Your heads must be spinning
Lee & James Grate Blog again love any history on bike racing nice to watch the blogs this time of year 👍👍
Awesome vid ,dam the bikes and knowledge 💯
another quality video my son. always nice to see james he knows his way around a screwdriver like it fella’s 🔥💯💪🏻
Enjoyed that Lee. Please do go back and get Clive to give us a bit of chat on some of the bikes and memorabilia that he has around the shop. I need to go there some time, it looks like as much of a museum as it does a bike shop. Loved that!
Pure dead brilliant vlog Lee.
Another great vid the history and knowledge is amazing you could do a video on each of the race bikes in gadgets collection 😀
Brilliant. Love these vids with whit
What a legend
I love Clive’s sweater🤣👌🏻😆
Love the video with you both, shows that passion and knowledge 👍
I bought a brand new Tz250 watercooled engine from padgetts for about £1000+ ish in 1977 to go in my ex charlie williams "Derek johnson" Td3 maxton yamaha, Ron williams converted it for me, fitting radiator and mag wheels and discs,. great old school motorbike shop, dieing breed,..i met clive at the nec bike show few years ago, chatted for a while outside wetherspoons about yzr500's, my eldest son bought a one piece alpinestars suit off the padgetts stand for £350 to,.
When you go back for a proper look around, please get Clive on screen a bit to talk us through some of the bikes and their history. I'm a similar age to you Lee but like you, the 80's and 90's bikes fascinate me, particularly 250 two strokes 😉!
Thanks Lee and Jim
Mint guys awesome stuff.