This video captures the essence of the Triumph Bonneville T120 beautifully. From its classic design to its smooth performance, the footage complements the motorcycle perfectly, showcasing why the T120 remains a favorite for riders seeking elegance and power.
Absolutely wonderful 😊 the stuff dreams are made of 😊 a fantastic year caught magnificently on camera 😊 You are a real artist 😊 Thanks for a marvellous year of videos.
You’re very welcome sir. As I said in the video, thank you for all the mentions, bigging up other channels seems to be something not a lot of folk do, so well done for breaking the mould I say 👊
Not only are your videos top notch, but the way you present yourself, the humble and honest way of being. Many of us really enjoy that in these days. Keep on doing what you love and great things will heppen. Wishing you all the best with the new year 👏🏻 Cheers ☕
Less than 10 seconds in, “I want another T120”! Brilliant video and roundup Matt, again, completely immersed and almost forgot about my Burnt Basque cheesecake that is cooking in the oven!
Always a rich and rewarding cinematic experience Matt I envy your videography skills! Thank you for another year of excellent content and wising you even more success throughout 2024, atb pal, Dave
Un resumen muy hermoso. Mis mejores deseos para el año 2024 y, como escribió Kaváfis, “Pide que tu camino sea largo./ Que muchas mañanas de verano hayan en tu ruta”
Greetings from So Oregon brother ive only recently sub to your excellent channel i rode and grew up on Triumphs from my dad he always had a bonny in the garage 650s he gave me my first bike 1966 bonny rode it all over so cal through the years ive had two more 750 tigers , rented new 1200 sport in okinawa in 2019 with my grandson both 1200s very cool bikes, i am 70 now still ride 2006 bmw GS 1974 bmw r60/6 1990 harley softail still getting around 8000 miles a year. Thanks for your vids you are a year round rider your passion shows in your vids great work brother have a great and blessed NEW YEAR thanks for taking me along
Hahaha!! The "running back to get the camera"!!! Absolutely brilliant to leave that in at the end! Getting my Canadian winter motorcycle fix watching your films. Cheers.
Youve inspired me to let my Interceptor to take a bit of the touring duties this year as ive been gifted some nice panniers and i must have been jabbering on to myself during one of your videos as my kids got me an oil lamp for christmas 😂 Have a great year 👍🏻
Brilliant, simply brilliant! Thank you Matt, have a great year ahead, full of awesome safe rides and more amazing videos! Keep inspiring, keep motivating us to get on the road, keep it up, you're doing great! 👍👍
Always a joy to see your vids, you show the essence of riding a motorcycle, in the home of motorcycles. Showing our beautiful countryside on the best way possible, riding a motorcycle. Good luck with your plans in 24.
you are an inspiration man love for bonnies even more now..english countrysidea and a british motorcycle what else makes such a romantic combination❤ more power to you🎉
It's obviously been a successful 2023. I'm looking forward to more wonderful content in 2024. I've always wanted to drive a big British twin, but your videos made my decision to buy a Bonneville easy. Thank you for that! I think Triumph also owes you a big thank you for holding the brand so high. I wish you a wonderful year 2024 - greetings from Vienna!
Love the bloopers/behind the scenes! You always nail it with the footage, photography and vibes man, you’re a real inspiration. Stellar work, kudos on the great season and looking forward to more adventures this year!
Thank you, your videos are always a pleasure and touch my soul. You are blessed with such a wonderful and beautiful country for motorcycling. All the best in the new year and always a safe ride.
Great film as always, and super nice to see the Derbyshire Hills again, I camped there in the summer for my first trip to the Peaks, wonderful place. Here’s to more adventures in 2024 🍻
Thanks Marcus, yes Derbyshire Hills is a lovely little campsite, I’ll definitely be going back at some point. Hopefully lots more dry days coming soon 🤞
Love your vids Matt, appreciate all the hard work in putting them together, (very professional). Have a great 2024 all the best and keep them coming ! Thanks again.
Really enjoyed this one matt particularly liked the shots at the end of you retrieving the camera course we don't give that a second thought Looking forward to this year's videos and your new adventures thanks so much
@@ClassicRides have to admit my t120 is in the shed spotless I ride my little bike every day however I do miss the t120 So was thinking if I could round up some cash I've seen a few t100s avaliable couple of years old like new I think could be a perfect wet day ride Not sure if that's right or wrong and haven't got the money at the moment anyhow
@@IanClarke-bi3se It's not wrong at all, wish I also had the space and money for a second winter bike, but I'll just have to ride my T120 into the ground instead 😁
Just discovered your channel. So refreshing to see such beautifully shot films and rides. Plus the added bonus of no perennially moaning ex copper ranting about 'stuff' 🤣
Thanks Ian, glad to have you onboard. It’s a channel rule to keep the moaning to a minimum, I do enough of it in my personal life so no need for it here 😁
Thanks Matt, I was put onto your channel by a mate. I'm very much a fair weather rider these days, I do a lot of ultra marathons, so only get cold and wet for one hobby.🤣 I have a '98 VFR800 which I really enjoy but have been eyeing up a 1200 Speed Twin for a possible future bike. I love the look of the Triumphs. I like the pace of your films and look forward to watching them.
A very happy and wonderful ride’s year 2024. Thanks Matt for what you have brought to us in 2023, as simple spectators that we are. Maybe you will be able to get a Royal Enfield Classic since you share the same philosophy. 😊 Who knows right ? Keep safe and again thank you.
Thanks Mark, hope you had a great start to 2024. Personally I’m waiting for RE to make a 650 Classic, surely this is the one everyone wants them to make 😁
Hi classic rides, thank you for all your amazing vids and all the scenery in the places you travel to and contents in 2023 and I look forward to this new year vids and I subscribe to the all year motorcyclist
Beau résumé en images de tes balades en 2023, mais il faut souvent courir pour avoir un joli résultat !...🏃😂 Bonne Année 2024 et beaucoup de beaux films ...
New to your channel, I have really enjoyed your vlogs and what you do both with the chat or just the riding. Love the camping, I may try that out myself just to get a bit of me time as I do suffer mental health issues. Once again thank you and for your inspiration
Thanks Ian, I can very much recommend camping as a tool for resting your mind. It can be hard work the first few times but focusing your mind on simple tasks is always a good thing 🙂
Thanks for a wonderful year of video inspiration, Matt! I also enjoyed watching you retrace your steps to pick up your camera. Who says motorcycling isn’t great exercise! 😅
The subtle mods you have made to this bike make it look the buisness,I have a 1200 speedmaster in b/w and have done similar subtle mods to make it look more retro,always look forward to watching the videos especially the camping ones. All the best.
Thanks Neil, the Bonnievilles are all such good looking bikes, but a few little mods a can make all the difference. Plenty more camping videos planned for this year 🤞
Love your videos for how artistic they are and the mood they set. Keep up the great work and thanks for letting me know the name of the Lakes campsite. Will be having a trip up there myself on my Vstrom in 2024 and hopefully lots of other adventures so might see you there. Great work🙏
Olá Matt. Adoro seus vídeos, sua moto e as paisagens do seu país. Gosto muito do motocamping. Muito bom! ❤ Continue assim, parabéns. Um Abraço e Bom Ano. Um amigo de Portugal (Porto).👍✌
love your videos, appreciate the effort & time you put into making them. More in 2024! God bless always! ps - could you list the accessories you have installed in your bike, i.e., aux light, crash guard, exhaust, etc.? Thanks!
Thank you, hope you had a great start to 2024. There's a full list of what I've done to the bike on my website, if you go to www.classic-rides.co.uk you'll find a journal entry about it all 🙂
Thank you for your work. I credit your videos to a large degree with influencing this American in 2023 to buy a T120 and holiday in the UK. Coincidence, I don't think so.
Another year over, another year older, was that the hint of an old man grunt as you sat on your bike? Looking back at it 2023 seems like a very long year, all the good riding weather was at the start that's for sure, and I can't believe how long ago the DGR 2023 seems. Thank you for getting it there, for the stunning videography, even more impressive now we know you run, not ride, back to pick up your cameras and roll on 2024.
Thanks for all your support this past year Alex, it’s stellar chaps like yourself that make it worthwhile. Hopefully, the right planets align I’ll get down to the Big Smoke for this year’s DGR, would be nice to see what it’s like when the organisers make an effort. And yes, unfortunately being as close as I am to Manchester, running is often the only way to keep my belongings from being nicked.
Brilliant stuff. The drone shots were incredible and well used. Don't give up on using the drone! Also love the behind the scenes at the end, were you inspired by Simon's questions on Reel Riders Podcast to include that in? Looking forward to watching your 2024!
Thank you, I'll definitely be getting the drone out again in the future, just need to make sure the drone I've currently got is still legal to fly (they keep changing the law here). The BTS shots where just because I wanted something a bit different to the footage that I've already shown in videos :)
One of the best biking channels on you tube. Look forward to see what you put out this year👍 Can I just ask what are the brown gloves you use? Are they one of the Goldtop range and if so recommended?
Thanks Mike, that’s quite the compliment! The gloves are ByCity Elegant Gloves, they’re waterproof which was the main thing, a little sweaty in anything over 10 degrees but in colder weather they seem to be pretty decent.
Just found your videos and very impressed with the way you put them together, well done buddy. Keep up the good work!!!! Also, what make is your silver open face helmet with the peak. Its a nice look.
Lovely to watch. Thank you. I see you recommend your panniers being re-waxed occasionally. Do you sell the wax? If not, what do you recommend? Thanks. Jon.
No unfortunately I don't sell the wax as there's lots of options out there and I wouldn't be able to offer it at a competitive price. Personally I'd recommend Barbour Thornproof wax, it's fairly cheap and one tin will last years. Or if you wanted to go the fast and easy route you could even use waterproofing sprays such as Famco make, their leather waterproofing spray is very effective.
Thanks for that Matt. Forgot to ask the important question - will your panniers fit a 2015 Bonnie T100 865cc? I have the chrome grab rail fitted at the rear of the seat. Would rather buy from you than a big company. Cheers, Jon@@ClassicRides
@@JLOSTAFF1thanks for that Jon, it’s a nice sentiment. Whether they’ll fit or not might depend a bit on the type of exhaust you have. There’s a picture in the bag listings where I’ve put a bunch of measurements, so ilmight be worth just checking that against your bike to make sure you’ve got clearance 🙂
Great source of inspiration. I wanted to ask your thoughts on the windshield you have? I was considering one for my Speed Twin 1200 for longer journeys. I prefer the look without but currently I avoid motorways as it’s just not fun for long periods at high speed. Do you feel the small windshield has any effect against wind buffeting to the body? Or is it purely cosmetic?
Hi Martin, my honest opinion is that it does nothing for wind deflection at all. I’ve tried it both with and without the screen and to me it feels no different either way. I like how it looks so that’s why it stays on, but as a wind deflector it’s pretty useless.
A channel recommended by doctors for lowering the blood pressure, inspiring and very enjoyable, happy riding in 2024.
Haha, that can’t be true 😁 Glad you’re enjoying the channel!
This video captures the essence of the Triumph Bonneville T120 beautifully. From its classic design to its smooth performance, the footage complements the motorcycle perfectly, showcasing why the T120 remains a favorite for riders seeking elegance and power.
Thanks, it’s such a great bike in all ways, it’s hard to think of anything that scores so well in so many areas 👌
Absolutely wonderful 😊 the stuff dreams are made of 😊 a fantastic year caught magnificently on camera 😊 You are a real artist 😊 Thanks for a marvellous year of videos.
You’re very welcome sir. As I said in the video, thank you for all the mentions, bigging up other channels seems to be something not a lot of folk do, so well done for breaking the mould I say 👊
Sus videos son sencillamente espectaculares, los paisajes, los encuadres, la edición 👌
Muy divertido el tras de cámara 😄👏👏👏
Pura vida! ✌️😎🇨🇷
Glad you liked it Jose 🙏
Great job!!! Now we see how laborious it is to make your magnificent videos.
Congratulations friend!!!
If only those ‘ride by’ shots could make themselves!
Fantastic, can't wait the 2024 season starts :) Thank you for the videos.
It’s not far away now 🙂
Not only are your videos top notch, but the way you present yourself, the humble and honest way of being. Many of us really enjoy that in these days. Keep on doing what you love and great things will heppen. Wishing you all the best with the new year 👏🏻 Cheers ☕
Thanks Thomas, I could say exactly the same thing of you. Hope you and your family have had a great start to 2024.
Very inspiring. Congratulations! Thank you so much!
Thanks Boris, hope you had a good start to the year.
Less than 10 seconds in, “I want another T120”! Brilliant video and roundup Matt, again, completely immersed and almost forgot about my Burnt Basque cheesecake that is cooking in the oven!
I'd hate to be to blame for a ruined cheesecake, but happy to hear my videos are stirring up the nostalgia for your old T120!
Thanks to you. Thanks to all your work that give us the need to exit the bike a take a breethe.
From an another T120 crusing in France ❤
Thanks Victor, wishing lots of dry miles this year!
Brilliant, loved the out-takes of you grabbing the camera.
Thanks Stephen!
Another excellent video. You seem to have created your own style, something different. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, glad to hear you liked it 🙏
Always a rich and rewarding cinematic experience Matt I envy your videography skills! Thank you for another year of excellent content and wising you even more success throughout 2024, atb pal, Dave
Thanks Dave, hopefully lots more dry days ahead for everyone this year, there can’t be much more rain left!
I always enjoy watching your wonderful videos. From Japan.
So pleased to hear it, thank you 🙏🏻
Great roundup of 2023.lets hope 2024 brings some great riding.Ride safe.
Thanks, better weather all round I hope. Hope you had a great start to 2024.
Thank you 😊 👌🙏
You're welcome 🙂
Nice recap. I always enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great work. A fellow T120 rider from across the pond.
Thanks Greg, hope you’ve had a great start to 2024.
훌륭한 영상에 한해 행복했습니다
라이딩 자주 하셔서
올해도 아름다운 풍경
많이 보여주세요 ^^
Thank you, I’m glad you liked the video. I try to try ride as often as I can, when it’s not raining 🌧️
thank you for all those videos！ They‘re really beautiful and very calming. Happy new year！
Thank you, happy new year to you too!
Un resumen muy hermoso. Mis mejores deseos para el año 2024 y, como escribió Kaváfis, “Pide que tu camino sea largo./ Que muchas mañanas de verano hayan en tu ruta”
Thank you Luis, I hope you had a great start to 2024!
What a great year!
Looking forward to 2024 💥
I agree, a little soggy but still some good rides were had. Looking forward to dryer days this year ☀️
@@ClassicRides sure do! ☀️
Keep up the good work!
Excellent video
I hope you have a great 2024
Thank you, hope you have a great start to 2024 too!
This video was beautiful... Automatic subscribe.
Thank you, glad you liked it 🙏🏻
The T120 is the best modern classic you can buy! Such a charming and good looking motorcycle that breathes soul and character. Thanks for the video!
Totally agree, glad you liked the video!
Great round up Great channel thanks
Thanks Andy!
Greetings from So Oregon brother ive only recently sub to your excellent channel i rode and grew up on Triumphs from my dad he always had a bonny in the garage 650s he gave me my first bike 1966 bonny rode it all over so cal through the years ive had two more 750 tigers , rented new 1200 sport in okinawa in 2019 with my grandson both 1200s very cool bikes, i am 70 now still ride 2006 bmw GS 1974 bmw r60/6 1990 harley softail still getting around 8000 miles a year. Thanks for your vids you are a year round rider your passion shows in your vids great work brother have a great and blessed NEW YEAR thanks for taking me along
Thanks David, it sounds like you’ve had an enviable career of nice bikes and places to ride. Hope you’ve had a great start to 2024!
Nice montage. Really nice footage. I appreciate the work you have to put in to capture those shots.
Happy New Year.
Thanks Jamie, hope you had a good start to 2024.
@@ClassicRides I did indeed . I went out for a ride on New Years Day with @NooBiker
Check it out.
Very nice and as always some passages which really ring true of the essence of biking, an inspiration. I may now just do the same !! Best,
I think you should! 👊🏻
love it mate, so many awesome adventures.
Hopefully more to come if it ever stops raining 🌧️
@ClassicRides looking forward to it. I know how you feel, supposed to head out next week and having to push back due to heavy rain.
A brilliant summary of your year Matt, thanks for the memory.
Thanks Mark, here’s to more dry days in 2024!
Hahaha!! The "running back to get the camera"!!! Absolutely brilliant to leave that in at the end! Getting my Canadian winter motorcycle fix watching your films. Cheers.
Glad to have been of service 😁
Happy New Year . Classic Rides
Thanks Florin, hope you’ve had a great start to the New Year.
Beautifully shot man! Beautiful bike!
Thank you sir 🙏🏻
Thank you for all your time, efforts, and content.
Thanks Edward, hope you had a great start to 2024.
Thank You... For all the work you do to keep us smiling
Thanks Andrew, glad you like the videos 🙏
So wonderful! 👌
Thank you Atsuki. I hope you are keeping well & safe 🙏
Thanks! Btw, last month I bought my 2nd Ducati bike "Scrambler Nightshift 2024"! 👌👌👌 Its a very nice machine.
@@atsukisettangeli9824I bet it is, they look like brilliant bikes 👌
Youve inspired me to let my Interceptor to take a bit of the touring duties this year as ive been gifted some nice panniers and i must have been jabbering on to myself during one of your videos as my kids got me an oil lamp for christmas 😂
Have a great year 👍🏻
That’s great to hear, the oil lamp will instantly make your camping 100% more homely, you just need to find somewhere to put it in your bike 😁
@@ClassicRides In the proper carrying case that was bought for it ! 😆
@@themoog3889 interesting, I’ll have to look into that, didn’t know there was a proper carry case for them 👍
@ClassicRides It's a feurhand lantern , there's also a reflector that fits over the top ! I love it , best pressie this year !
Amazing video loved it wow ❤
Thanks Garry 👊
Huge thanks for all the inspirational and beautiful videos 2023!
Thanks Christian, hope you had a good start to 2024.
You’re the best.
😁 thank you 🙏
Ace video Matt. Again.
Thanks Dave!
Brilliant, simply brilliant! Thank you Matt, have a great year ahead, full of awesome safe rides and more amazing videos! Keep inspiring, keep motivating us to get on the road, keep it up, you're doing great! 👍👍
Thank you sir, I will do my best to continue and hopefully create more videos this year 🤞🏻
Always a joy to see your vids, you show the essence of riding a motorcycle, in the home of motorcycles. Showing our beautiful countryside on the best way possible, riding a motorcycle. Good luck with your plans in 24.
Thanks 🙏🏻 Hope you've had a great start to this year!
A 2024 full of joy and great rides. Thanks for your unique channel and effort.
Thanks Enrique, hope you’ve had a good start to 2024!
Damn near perfect. 👌🏻
Thanks David! 🙂
This might be my favorite one you've done.. Thank you for sharing this..
You’re very welcome, thanks Mike!
you are an inspiration man love for bonnies even more now..english countrysidea and a british motorcycle what else makes such a romantic combination❤ more power to you🎉
Thank you sir 🙏
It's obviously been a successful 2023. I'm looking forward to more wonderful content in 2024. I've always wanted to drive a big British twin, but your videos made my decision to buy a Bonneville easy. Thank you for that! I think Triumph also owes you a big thank you for holding the brand so high.
I wish you a wonderful year 2024 - greetings from Vienna!
Thank you Onkel, kind words indeed. I hope you've had a great start to 2024!
Lots of tripods were placed in the making of this video* haha, nice one as usual Matt!
Didn’t realise I had such a stupid looking run until I put this video together 😁
Masterpiece😃
Well thank you 🙏🏻
Love the bloopers/behind the scenes! You always nail it with the footage, photography and vibes man, you’re a real inspiration. Stellar work, kudos on the great season and looking forward to more adventures this year!
Thanks so much! Hopefully better things to come in 2024, hope you've had a good start to the new year.
Quality work, relaxing and so enjoyable.
Looking forward to the future of your channel.
Thanks Martyn!
Thank you, your videos are always a pleasure and touch my soul. You are blessed with such a wonderful and beautiful country for motorcycling. All the best in the new year and always a safe ride.
Thanks Sandro, glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos. Hope you’ve had a great start to the year.
Great film as always, and super nice to see the Derbyshire Hills again, I camped there in the summer for my first trip to the Peaks, wonderful place. Here’s to more adventures in 2024 🍻
Thanks Marcus, yes Derbyshire Hills is a lovely little campsite, I’ll definitely be going back at some point. Hopefully lots more dry days coming soon 🤞
Love your vids Matt, appreciate all the hard work in putting them together, (very professional). Have a great 2024 all the best and keep them coming ! Thanks again.
Thanks Tom, Hope you've had a great start to 2024 too.
Really enjoyed this one matt particularly liked the shots at the end of you retrieving the camera course we don't give that a second thought
Looking forward to this year's videos and your new adventures thanks so much
Thanks Ian, hopefully lots more videos to come this year, if it ever stops raining 😁
@@ClassicRides same here I got soaked yesterday poor bike looks like its gone through a paddy field at 100mph
@@IanClarke-bi3sedone the same, 30 minute ride turned my spotless bike into something that looks like it’s just been pulled from a canal.
@@ClassicRides have to admit my t120 is in the shed spotless I ride my little bike every day however I do miss the t120
So was thinking if I could round up some cash I've seen a few t100s avaliable couple of years old like new I think could be a perfect wet day ride
Not sure if that's right or wrong and haven't got the money at the moment anyhow
@@IanClarke-bi3se It's not wrong at all, wish I also had the space and money for a second winter bike, but I'll just have to ride my T120 into the ground instead 😁
Love the camera retrieval shots! Thanks for your awesome work. Looking forward to what you have planned for ‘24
Thanks Chris, it’s always good to see a little behind the scenes 😁
Just discovered your channel. So refreshing to see such beautifully shot films and rides. Plus the added bonus of no perennially moaning ex copper ranting about 'stuff' 🤣
Thanks Ian, glad to have you onboard. It’s a channel rule to keep the moaning to a minimum, I do enough of it in my personal life so no need for it here 😁
Thanks Matt, I was put onto your channel by a mate. I'm very much a fair weather rider these days, I do a lot of ultra marathons, so only get cold and wet for one hobby.🤣
I have a '98 VFR800 which I really enjoy but have been eyeing up a 1200 Speed Twin for a possible future bike. I love the look of the Triumphs.
I like the pace of your films and look forward to watching them.
There’s nothing wrong with only riding when it’s nice weather I say, it’s not a nice experience having freezing rain driven into your face on a bike 😁
A very happy and wonderful ride’s year 2024. Thanks Matt for what you have brought to us in 2023, as simple spectators that we are. Maybe you will be able to get a Royal Enfield Classic since you share the same philosophy. 😊 Who knows right ? Keep safe and again thank you.
Thanks Mark, hope you had a great start to 2024. Personally I’m waiting for RE to make a 650 Classic, surely this is the one everyone wants them to make 😁
Beautiful ! Happy NEW YEAR Matt !
Cheers from PORTUGAL
Luís Ribeiro >
Thanks Luis, hope you had a great start to 2024
Another excellent video from you all the best to in 2024 nice one 😢😂
Thanks Barrie, hope you’ve had a great start to 2024 too!
Nice. 😊
Thanks 🙏🏻
great video
Thank you 🙏
Thanks Matt for brightening up 2023 with your videos! Your run its very funny!!!Happy New Year! Francesco
Thank you Francesco, I didn’t realise I had a weird looking run until I watched this footage 😁
Happy New Year to you too!
Happy New Year 😉
Happy New Year to you too Robert 🍻
Just makes me want to go out and ride, another excellent video :)
I’ll take that as a compliment 🙂
Good to see you keeping fit with all that running Matt 😂. Thanks for all the videos, just makes me want to go out on the bike.
The chavs make you do it, you never know when one will materialise out of thin air and steal your stuff 😁
Hi classic rides, thank you for all your amazing vids and all the scenery in the places you travel to and contents in 2023 and I look forward to this new year vids and I subscribe to the all year motorcyclist
Thanks Paul, clearly you have excellent taste in YouRube channels 🙂
Beau résumé en images de tes balades en 2023, mais il faut souvent courir pour avoir un joli résultat !...🏃😂 Bonne Année 2024 et beaucoup de beaux films ...
Yes sometimes I have to run to make sure no-one steals my camera 😁 I hope you had the best start to 2024!
En Provence, il a fait doux et soleil pour le réveillon di 31 décembre@@ClassicRides
Muy buen video como siempre inmejorable feliz año nuevo, y muy buenas rutas para este 2024, saludos campeón
Thank you Paco, hope you had a great start to 2024 🙏
New to your channel, I have really enjoyed your vlogs and what you do both with the chat or just the riding. Love the camping, I may try that out myself just to get a bit of me time as I do suffer mental health issues. Once again thank you and for your inspiration
Thanks Ian, I can very much recommend camping as a tool for resting your mind. It can be hard work the first few times but focusing your mind on simple tasks is always a good thing 🙂
Hope 2024 goes well for you Matt!! The rides are always interesting and the camera work is pretty good too!!! Regards Cliff.
Thanks Cliff, lots more to come this year!
Great looking bike sir
Thank you very much 🙏
Thanks for a wonderful year of video inspiration, Matt! I also enjoyed watching you retrace your steps to pick up your camera. Who says motorcycling isn’t great exercise! 😅
Thanks Mark, hope you had a good new year. Running to pick up my gear before it gets stolen has it’s health benefits for sure 😁
The subtle mods you have made to this bike make it look the buisness,I have a 1200 speedmaster in b/w and have done similar subtle mods to make it look more retro,always look forward to watching the videos especially the camping ones. All the best.
Thanks Neil, the Bonnievilles are all such good looking bikes, but a few little mods a can make all the difference. Plenty more camping videos planned for this year 🤞
Love your work, and a Happy New Year to you!
Thanks mate, you too!
By the way, I actually have your old Belstaff leather jacket ☺️
@@GuyOnaBikeMotovlogreally!? It’s such a nice jacket, really don’t know why I sold it! I hope you’re treating it well 😁
I am indeed. It’s a beautiful thing (albeit one of 11)!
Love your videos for how artistic they are and the mood they set. Keep up the great work and thanks for letting me know the name of the Lakes campsite. Will be having a trip up there myself on my Vstrom in 2024 and hopefully lots of other adventures so might see you there. Great work🙏
Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos. Hope you have a great camping trip to the Lakes, that campsite is a little gem 💎
Olá Matt. Adoro seus vídeos, sua moto e as paisagens do seu país. Gosto muito do motocamping. Muito bom! ❤ Continue assim, parabéns. Um Abraço e Bom Ano. Um amigo de Portugal (Porto).👍✌
Thank you, glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos. Hope you’ve had a great start to 2024!
love your videos, appreciate the effort & time you put into making them. More in 2024! God bless always!
ps - could you list the accessories you have installed in your bike, i.e., aux light, crash guard, exhaust, etc.? Thanks!
Thank you, hope you had a great start to 2024. There's a full list of what I've done to the bike on my website, if you go to www.classic-rides.co.uk you'll find a journal entry about it all 🙂
Thank you for your work. I credit your videos to a large degree with influencing this American in 2023 to buy a T120 and holiday in the UK. Coincidence, I don't think so.
Well that’s quite a compliment, I’m super happy to have been involved in your decisions with your Bonnie 🙂
Nice❤
Thanks 🙏
Another year over, another year older, was that the hint of an old man grunt as you sat on your bike?
Looking back at it 2023 seems like a very long year, all the good riding weather was at the start that's for sure, and I can't believe how long ago the DGR 2023 seems.
Thank you for getting it there, for the stunning videography, even more impressive now we know you run, not ride, back to pick up your cameras and roll on 2024.
Thanks for all your support this past year Alex, it’s stellar chaps like yourself that make it worthwhile.
Hopefully, the right planets align I’ll get down to the Big Smoke for this year’s DGR, would be nice to see what it’s like when the organisers make an effort.
And yes, unfortunately being as close as I am to Manchester, running is often the only way to keep my belongings from being nicked.
Brilliant stuff. The drone shots were incredible and well used. Don't give up on using the drone! Also love the behind the scenes at the end, were you inspired by Simon's questions on Reel Riders Podcast to include that in? Looking forward to watching your 2024!
Thank you, I'll definitely be getting the drone out again in the future, just need to make sure the drone I've currently got is still legal to fly (they keep changing the law here). The BTS shots where just because I wanted something a bit different to the footage that I've already shown in videos :)
One of the best biking channels on you tube. Look forward to see what you put out this year👍
Can I just ask what are the brown gloves you use? Are they one of the Goldtop range and if so recommended?
Thanks Mike, that’s quite the compliment! The gloves are ByCity Elegant Gloves, they’re waterproof which was the main thing, a little sweaty in anything over 10 degrees but in colder weather they seem to be pretty decent.
Just found your videos and very impressed with the way you put them together, well done buddy.
Keep up the good work!!!!
Also, what make is your silver open face helmet with the peak. Its a nice look.
Thanks Will, glad you like the videos. The helmet is a Hedon Hedonist and the peak is by Biltwell.
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Thanks Bern 👍
@@ClassicRides always dude.. 🤩👌
How you maintain that shine of that bike man? Take care and all the best for new year 🎊
It’s bit of work, but worth it. Hope you’ve had a great start to 2024 too!
Lovely to watch. Thank you.
I see you recommend your panniers being re-waxed occasionally. Do you sell the wax? If not, what do you recommend? Thanks. Jon.
No unfortunately I don't sell the wax as there's lots of options out there and I wouldn't be able to offer it at a competitive price. Personally I'd recommend Barbour Thornproof wax, it's fairly cheap and one tin will last years. Or if you wanted to go the fast and easy route you could even use waterproofing sprays such as Famco make, their leather waterproofing spray is very effective.
Thanks for that Matt. Forgot to ask the important question - will your panniers fit a 2015 Bonnie T100 865cc? I have the chrome grab rail fitted at the rear of the seat. Would rather buy from you than a big company. Cheers, Jon@@ClassicRides
@@JLOSTAFF1thanks for that Jon, it’s a nice sentiment. Whether they’ll fit or not might depend a bit on the type of exhaust you have. There’s a picture in the bag listings where I’ve put a bunch of measurements, so ilmight be worth just checking that against your bike to make sure you’ve got clearance 🙂
Where did you get your windshield from? Thx for your great videos!
Stephan from Germany!
Hi Stephen, it's from Motone Customs.
Great source of inspiration. I wanted to ask your thoughts on the windshield you have? I was considering one for my Speed Twin 1200 for longer journeys. I prefer the look without but currently I avoid motorways as it’s just not fun for long periods at high speed. Do you feel the small windshield has any effect against wind buffeting to the body? Or is it purely cosmetic?
Hi Martin, my honest opinion is that it does nothing for wind deflection at all. I’ve tried it both with and without the screen and to me it feels no different either way. I like how it looks so that’s why it stays on, but as a wind deflector it’s pretty useless.
@ClassicRides - Thanks for your swift and honest reply. I think it looks great too! Is yours the one from Classic-Bike Raisch?
@@Martin_Bennett Actually it's from Motone Customs, which I believe is the one Raisch sell.