I think you could do a series of 90 minute documentaries (one for each bike) Just include some graphics to show how and where Allen takes a hacksaw to an engine, scales up components and generally makes astonishing improvements to bikes that are already excellent.
Having followed Allen for years, I have just watched this again. He is off the chart with his engineering brain and skill. Truly up there with the engineering greats and down to earth with it.
the trim won't fit in again after removal, whatever I tried it kept popping out, very frustrating and no videos to show how to do it, very disappointing helmet overall.
I had a rideout with Bikesafe several years ago. Should have clarified at the start it’s ok to go over the speed limit. I stayed within the speed limit as I didn’t want to get pulled up for speeding and assumed he would expect it. He told me after it would have been ok when I felt it was safe to do so.
When you said you were going to go off-road, I thought “Here we go!”. Then, you rode slowly along some slightly muddy lanes, with a few puddles! Let's be fair...it was only “off-road” in the sense that they were not Tarmac! Not exactly a test for your fancy tyres, is it? Pretty much any road tyres would have been fine on the sections you rode, if ridden sensibly. Come on, guys...do it properly, or don't bother!
@@MichaelSmith-mc8bd I acknowledge your observer status but that does not change the law or the Highway Code. There are some exceptions but not as you have stated. I suggest you look at Rule 129 of HC &/or speak to your Chief Observer. If as an observer you have given the wrong advice then that is a matter for you & or anyone who may have accepted what you have said. Not being confrontational here but your advice is incorrect.
The shortest motorcycle chase ever occurred in a quiet suburban neighborhood. It all started when a motorcyclist, let's call him Mike, accidentally ran a stop sign while trying to impress his friends. Little did he know that an eagle-eyed police officer, Officer Johnson, was waiting nearby, ready to pounce on any traffic violations. As soon as Mike zoomed past the stop sign, Officer Johnson activated his flashing lights and siren, signaling him to pull over. Panicked, Mike immediately hit the brakes and brought his motorcycle to a screeching halt. The entire chase lasted a mere three seconds. Officer Johnson approached Mike, who was nervously fumbling with his helmet. "Do you know why I pulled you over?" the officer asked, his authoritative tone softened by a hint of amusement. Mike sheepishly replied, "I ran the stop sign, didn't I?" Officer Johnson nodded, trying to hide a smile. "Yes, you did. Please be more careful next time." Realizing the gravity of his mistake, Mike apologized profusely and promised to pay better attention to traffic rules. Officer Johnson let him off with a warning, reminding him that safety should always come first. And just like that, the shortest motorcycle chase ever came to an end, leaving Mike with a valuable lesson learned and Officer Johnson with a lighthearted story to share with his colleagues.
The Harley sounds amazing. Love the look of the MBP, great value. I think I'd go for the Benelli though, be good on longer rides... Great video, thanks for sharing
Somebody nominate this guy for a medal. Not sure he'd want to be a TV presenter but I'd love to see him going round the World, eg looking at custom American bikes, meeting Japanese engineers, examining historic bikes in Germany/Italy, seeing backstreet engineers in India doing great work with minimal tooling, etc, etc. A special with Guy Martin would also be good.
In these days of vocal stupid woke people who have no skills other than their gob this man is a delight. Modest, massively talented humorous and joy to listen to. Ten out of ten Allan.
0:27 It always amuses me, how English people call it "Bettys y co-ed"! It's pronounced "Betooss er coyd"! Just a friendly one, not mocking...I know how awkward Welsh pronunciations can be, even for many Welsh people! 😀👍
That is a road I do regularly sadly not on my 125 anymore but I have done it in a number of hot hatches VXR, St, GTI and Jaguars and Land Rovers and now an EV also. I carry on at Crathie down to Cambus O'May and head North to Tarland where I grew up and then on to Banchory and Aberdeen to visit family and friends then back to Glasgow usually in a day. It is in my top three roads in Scotland. Fort William to Mallaig is my No.1 and Ullapool to the Torre Roundabout North of Inverness is No.3 with the Snow road N0.2 being Blairgowrie and heading North. I would put The Butt of Lewis to the bottom of Harris as my wildcard entry but that is not so easy to get to as it involves the use of ferries. It is good to see the Snow road from another perspective with the drone shots. Thanks guys a really good film. Thanks.
Best none on road review I’ve seen on the speed triple 1050 r , everything explained clearly by someone who knows what he’s talking about..Thank you. I also love this bike for exactly the same reasons..
Had the chance to ride the old Vitpilon and it was a great little thrasher. Absolutely loved to be rev’d. Bit of a square seat so hope they have sculpted that a bit more. Like the offset rear suspension. Nice video. 👍
If you are using the oncoming lane it is overtaking. Filtering is done using lanes travelling in the same direction. On a single lane road filtering would require you to stay within your lane while moving past slower traffic.
@@thedandude Never said there was anything wrong with using the oncoming lane for overtaking, just pointing out that it is not filtering when you are in the oncoming lane. Too many motorcyclist seem to think using the oncoming lane is filtering and they have the right to do so and oncoming traffic has an obligation to move out of the way. Using the oncoming lane when there is oncoming traffic is unsafe overtaking.
I purchased an RST Brixton CE jacket about 8 weeks ago from a store, on the weekend i noticed thr cuff had torn from the seems and then the main zip failed.. i contacted the distributor and returned it to the store, it was exhanged.. i immediately noticed a difference in the fit, the feel of the armour, the zips were YKK and even the lables looked different.. the first jacket was definitely a knock off..
