One thing that bothers me now after being round motorcycles for near enough 50 years,is the wave or nod, I still do it to everyone from the smallest 50cc scooter to the biggest bike but I maybe only get 30 to 40% return. We are all on the road dealing with the same dangers,we must stick together 100% of the time. I always carry my tool kit and if anyone is at the side of the road I always slow down to make sure they are ok. Call me old fashioned but I do miss the camaraderie. Great vids Stu keep them coming. Gutted that I missed the opportunity to do the anti tamper survey. That legislation really bothers me.
While out and about in Jersey…I nod to everyone on a bike…back in the day..well 42 years ago, I used to get a nod from a Hells Angel…he was part of the Windsor Chapter….so…I nodded back…..I do that now, I’d say about 30% nod back…..oh how times change hehe….
Its nice when another rider gives you the nod or as you said waves but there have been a few times like approaching a roundabout or doing 70mph on a dual carriageway that I received an over enthusiastic wave from adventure bike riders where I have thought that their waving hand or concentration would have been better served on the handlebars or the road ahead.
I'm really offended! By the coffee all over my kitchen when you said "snowflakes like and subscribe now as you won't feel like it at the end of the video" pmsl. Highly entertaining, thanks.
I am with you 100% on your number 1 of bike snobbery. I am a biker through and through, I have been a motorcycle courier and a motorcycle instructor, I think I have ridden about 200 thousand miles on bikes, but currently I choose to ride a medium sized scooter, I now hardly ever get a nod from other riders and get chuckles when I pull up at a biker pub and even comments suggesting that I clearly can't handle a "proper" motorcycle. Thanks for your comments.
Good funny video Stuart. You have nailed it with your observations about unruly riders and owners of expensive machines. Have experienced both the types myself 😄. Have owned a Bullet 350 as well as 500 and now have the Interceptor 650. Just love your attitude towards motorcycling. I believe one should ride for your own satisfaction and not to prove a point to anyone. Keep on with the good work buddy 👍
All very true 👍 Some of these big tractors on the road are not just being used for farming. They are moving construction equipment, bulk soil moving and various jobs that should be done by HGV registered and taxed vehicles.
Absolutely hilarious, yet perfectly true. One of the reasons my dad started motorcycling back in the early 70’s was because he wanted to know there was only one brain on that horse. A bad experience when he was 6 years old circa 1958 when he tried horse riding and the damn thing galloped after another group of horses, leaving him clinging for life with his arms wrapped around the bugger’s neck 😂
A thoroughly entertaining and accurate video Uncle Stu. I nearly choked on my breakfast with laughing as you casually and rather skillfully rode your motorcycle backwards. Agree with everything you said and loved the impression of the Queen during your horse section. As ever, please keep making the videos because they are a ray of sunshine in a somewhat gloomy world.
Talking of the Queen, what about dogs running out into the road in front of you? I bought a new VFR and half a mile from the garage a dog ran out, and I have this picture in my brain. I grabbed the brakes and doing a stoppie I was looking down over the front wheel with the dog's tail under it.
It's lovely! And very educational, too - in sense, that it's always interesting to learn about things causing difficulties for motorcycle riding in different countries. In fact, I was feeling a little jealous since starting watching your channel - "Wow! - I used to think - They have such good riding conditions there. Roads so smooth, no chuck-holes, no speed breakers, just few vehicles on the roads!". Now I feel that no country can bee free of problems!)) And yes, I wish you to become a president of universe as soon as possible!)
Wind is a funny thing. I rode my friends Intruder without any deflectors and it was okay but my F800 GS was absolutely horrible with the default BMW deflector. Now it's much better with an extended GIVI deflector.
As a BMW (Nine-T Racer) rider I probably don't fit that description, Stuart ;) I wave at all bikes, just glad to see other bikers enjoying their steeds as much as I do...regardless of make, size, or type. Used to own Honda and Aprilia, so I'm not stuck to one brand for the sake of it. Always great to hear people's experiences on other bikes. BTW really enjoy your channel...the honest, un-biased views are a breath of fresh air!
Farmers often have dangerous spikes on the implement they bolt on to the front of the tractor. That should be illegal without a guard to protect road users.
yes , and tell them that its not all the time about sales figure , People love 500 , i couldnot get , as i booked and they stopped the manufacturing the same month . BRING BACK THE 500, people like me saving money every month. when it comes closer to the amount such things happens , i missed it .
I love your rain bit. Glad it's not just me who believes rain is the conscious, thinking and self-aware being of the skies. In fact I remember one particular cloudless summer day on the Harley it came from nowhere and pounced. We arrived home sodden and filthy and yes, the roads leading up to our estate were as dry as a bone. Thus entailed another three hour cleaning session with toothbrushes, 25 polishing rags, three sponges and (of course) a full tube of Autosol. But, it's not just rain which is a living, breathing being. As I get older, all manner of domestic items seem to have taken on life. Knives and forks, jar lids, teabags and definitely toast. All intent on making my latter years a little more frustrating and annoying aided and abetted by gravity :)
Great video Stuart tongue n cheek but some good points too , one of my pet hates is season bikers who don't nod to L plate riders we all were at that point once right , embrace the fact we have people wanting to join this great freedom of Motorcycling I'm not talking about the 16yr old ASBO on a moped until they get there car license I'm talking about the genuine learner rant over 🙈
I thoroughly enjoyed this video Stuart, it made me chuckle. For my part tractor drivers where I live, Wales, are generally considerate. They still leave a load of booby traps on the road though! My pet hate is cyclists, not the person going to work, just having fun or visiting the shops, I have done that on a bicycle myself. It is the ones dressed up as Spiderman that are the problem. Riding around in packs and blocking the road and, unlike Welsh tractor drivers, never pulling over to allow other vehicles to pass. These uninsured, no numberplate, untaxed buffoons will then puff and pant up the hill (820 feet above sea level) at the outskirt of my town before tearing down it as fast as they can go, hitting the town 30mph limit at 50mph or more. Sometimes at night with no lights. I love your informative videos, to me as you, "any motorcycle is a great motorcycle." On a bike rally I meet people covered in patches and badges who arrived in their motorhome, I also meet people who arrived, with luggage, on cheap commuter motorbikes. Guess who I respect and talk to more?
@@mrgrizzlyrides It is derived from the flag of Bavaria. Look it up, it's not a propeller, although BMW's first products were aero engines, and they weren't horizontal twins, either!
Oh well, I have a tractor, own horses, own a Triumph (my 2nd), and have owned a couple of BMWs. I knew what I was getting into before I moved to the Pacific Northwest of the USA so I really can't complain about the rain. I haven't melted yet (snowflake) though. I really do appreciate you shutting off your bike to let the horses by. That surely counts as considerate riding. I think I will sell my KTM and buy a Royal Enfield so I will be less inclined to ignore speed limits. I would have said Harley Davidson but... On a serious note, you didn't mention noisy motorcycles. In my conversations with non-motorcyclists that always comes up as their number one complaint about motorcyclists. And yes, I really have looked at Royal Enfields but the local dealer is a flake.
Nothing like a good rant to get my Friday morning started. I’ve been hearing the word ‘snowflake’ used a lot lately, and not when talking about the weather, so today I’ll see if I can drop it into a sentence addressed to some worthy victim. Always enjoy your content and good to know a healthy dose of sarcasm is still good for the soul., keep up the great work Stuart.
In the USA we refer to certain equestrians as HOHO's (Hateful Old Horse Owners). Back in the 90's they waged a relentless campaign against off-road bicyclists on public trails and single-tracks, until it was proven that one horse can damage a trail far worse than 20 bicycles (when the trail is wet they "post-hole" the trail horribly). The animosity between HOHO's and everyone else that uses a road or trail still exists, but at least the courts have put them in their place. I found it interesting that brand snobbery is a "thing" in the UK as well (and you mentioned two brands in particular that I have or currently own). I've had Hardly Ableson's (Harley's) in the past and currently avoid the brand for a myriad of reasons (but mainly because they're yesterday's technology at tomorrow's exorbitant prices, and the poseurs that gravitate towards them on this side of the pond), and I currently ride a Triumph Scrambler 1200XC. I looked real hard at the Royal Enfield line, but felt that the Triumph was better suited for my needs (the fact that I got my Scrambler for two-thirds of the MSRP on account of it being a "press fleet" bike prior to my ownership didn't hurt either). In any event, thanks for putting effort into your channel; it's enjoyable to watch.
One of my pet hates are people who have bikes but don’t bother to learn how to do the most basic tasks. A rider asked on a group yesterday if Vaseline is a good replacement for picture or grease as he hadn’t got either. For gawds sake but some grease and lecture it’s only a couple of quid. For me part of the fun of biking is learning how to do basic tasks to keep your bike running safely and well
I always enjoy your yammerings on. Lol. As long as I don't have to pedal my bike I'm fine with any bike. One thing I've noticed, is that when I'm riding my Classic 350 I'm never worried about getting a speeding ticket. "One less thing to worry about.!!"
Some good observations there! It always makes me chuckle when people judge others by their choice of motorcycle or car. My tastes in these have changed over the years, so those slating the BMW/Harley/Audi/Merc drivers should remember that one day, that may be them! Farm mud and diesel on the road though....grrr!
😂 Great video! I’ve enjoyed your content all summer since I purchased my first Triumph in June. Now that said I have to say from the prospective of an American whose been privileged to have spent a bit of time in your part of the world, what constitutes a “road” there is highly suspect. Many of the cyclist RU-vidrs in the UK I’ve been watching ride on little more than bicycle trails. If I can lay down across the “road” and be longer than the “road” is wide it’s hardly surprising tractors take up the entire track. In any case I look forward to my next trip to the UK and renting a bike to experience those “roads” soon! Thanks for the great content! Cheers
Absolutely bang on Stuart! A proper laugh out loud rant. Brilliant! And yes, the only bloody day last week when I didn't have my rain gear, I got a 10 minute soaking!!
One of your most epic videos. Loved every word. It pays to stroll through the old stuff. ({Pet peeve # 6?}, 'People that only watch the episodes hot off the press so they can race to be the first to comment and get the most thumbs up.’ When there is a lot of good material to be enjoyed by all, already in the can.
Great video Stuart, just to say with a lifetime of riding big bike's I've now bought a 350cc meteor and it's just the best fun and enjoyment ever still own other bigger bike's but choose the meteor more often than not, totally agree with your small bike view's,
Two things I don’t understand Stuart, why are some biking vlogs getting like fashion shows leading newbies to think that the more expensive protective gear worn, the safer it will be. My mantra is don’t wear any that isn’t a legal requirement and then ride with a greater sense of awareness. Secondly, horses don’t feel sticky yet they make glue out of them.
Well played. I’ve owned American, Japanese, German, and now a Triumph. . .which taught me all other bikes and bikers suck! KIdding! Great video. Thanks.
Aah! Brilliant Stuart!!You've echoed everything we all feel and have moaned about for years!With regard to the cost of agricultural diesel?Touchy subject Stuart?but bang on mate!As for two wheels apartheid?Again bang on!I don't know about BMW adventure riders?I don't know many dentists!but riders of a particular make of v twin?just road fodder for me as I past them on my big Japanese v twin or am I being marque sist?
Amen brother! Entertaining as always! Things are often most funny when they are based on the truth. I especially appreciate your comments regarding motorcycle brand elitism. It’s the fact THAT we ride, not WHAT we ride, that makes us bikers.
Great vid Stu but you forgot one vital point about horses! Whenever they take a crap on the road they always do it on corners or bends in the road, usually in the same place where farmer Giles has spilt diesel from his over filled tractor.
GREAT video Stuart!!! Fully agree with your pet peeves, especially the last one. HD riders in USA are a mix, but many are very elitist. Giving the two fingers down gesture may or may not get a response from an HD rider if you are on anything other than a Harley. Keep the videos coming!! Until I buy a Continental 650 next year, I live vicariously on your ride videos!!! Thanks a lot!!
I hear you on the tractor thing. I live in a very rural part of North Lincolnshire. I've followed many a tractor. And yes, they pass points where they could quite easily pull over and let the 2 mile long train of following traffic past, but very seldom do!
Stuart, I have to say. This video..... is incredible. I can’t say I would’ve ever predicted waking up and hearing you saying “get out of my way” in a shrill voice or being such a savage the whole way through. You are awarded 10/10, keep it up.
Good fun vid. I hate brand snobbery too. Even had salesmen making assumptions when I turn up on an mz. Which I rode because I want too, not because I cant afford a posh bike. I have shiny bikes too.
Firstly, awesome video, I couldn’t stop smiling through out the video! Secondly you should rename this video as “when I m prime minister!". Never thought someone who love motorcycles and motorcycling has jolted so many reasons hating ‘em
Stuart, highly amusing, but also right on the nail. One significant thing you didn't mention about horse riders is the large dangerous mountains of excrement they allow their animals to leave on roads, paths, bridleways etc. As a onetime dog owner, I was used to clearing up after my animal. Isn't it about time horse owners had to do the same, or even better, prevent it in the first place...giant horse nappies!!
Well done Stu. I haven't laughed so much in ages, what a great tongue in cheek video. I subscribed a few days ago because of your in-depth Royal Enfield videos and now that my son has bought me a preloved Continental GT535 birthday present, I have more reason to follow your channel. From Prime Minister, Prime Minister of the world, President of the world to President of the universe; now that is an ambitious career path.😄
1st clip brought back memories, yonks ago i did amateur trial riding on Bultaco/montessa 2T's, 1st gear , up on the pegs, flag down, clutch out shot off backwards into a heap, never livid it down.
While you are clever enough to run the country, you're clever enough not to want the job. Those who want the job, shouldn't be let within a mile of it. You might have just lost some votes from horse riders, farmers & Triumph owners. I've just agreed with everything you've said, but then I'm not a farmer with a horse & Triumph!
Stuart Fillingham. ..thanks for the maintenance tips...I've followed a similar regimen for decades. A question...small area of light rust that has broken the chrome 2pm tank strip. How would you remove surface rust then protect other than rechrome? Hope you see this. Peace...Dave NZ
I got to biking as I call it on vespa 300 brought back memories of being a mod but the automatic ride I could not get used to so my brother suggested a benelli 502c which I bought feet forward was strange untill adjusted the pegs good now and a bike with clutch great and its the first time on a scooter or bike in 16 years and it felt great I will vote for you to the country anytime
Hello Sir, I like the way you are filming, your humour, your fine pronunciation that allows me to understand a good part of your words even if my scolar english is 45 years old. Please don't say that you easily guessed that ;) When I ride my humble Honda 125 Varadero here in France, I imagine I'm on an old Royal Enfield cruising at 35 mph (but not backwards, I'm unable unlike you) in your nice country. And your virtual rides make me spare fuel and risks. I subscribe, thank you.
Ha ha. Great video. I lost count of the number of times I felt like typing a comment disagreeing with what you said at various points but had to remind myself that the comments were tounge in cheek! You're the new Johnny Speight!
Love all motorcycling. My only gripe is a set of traffic lights near where I live. The sensor in the road doesn't register a motorcycle. OK at busy times a car comes behind you and triggers the lights. But early morning#######
You had me laughing all the way through your listings and cheered me up no end, I don't think there was much if anything to disagree with because you are spot on. Count on my vote when you go for PM.
Stuart, fully agree with your comments regarding motorcycle brand snobbery. I have always been a fan of Japanese motorcycles, with a particular liking of Kawasaki bikes in particular. I love my 1977 Z1000 but this does not preclude me from being interested in other 2 wheel vehicles. For example I have just purchased an immaculate 2003 Honda C90, which in my humble opinion is a great little bike upon which Honda built its motorcycle empire. I also enjoy riding my Goldwing, which again can completely divide the biking fraternity as it is viewed by some bikers as a two wheeled car. Finally, when you are Prime Minister please remove the ‘fuel duty’ tax from petrol, as this tax is then subject to another tax, namely VAT. A tax on a tax is taking things too far!
Hi Stu. As one of those “bloody southerners” living in exile across the Pond, it’s heartwarming to hear a good ol’ Yorkshireman rant. Here, we do have Harley-Davidson snobbery. They look down their noses at anything that isn’t from the HD motor company as they sit at the traffic lights, revving their bikes with loud exhausts and loud wirelesses, looking like escapees from the Del Fuegos, as I tear off on my Kawasaki 125 from the lights. 🌋🌋🏔🏔🏍🏍
Amen, it's worse in the States! It's even worse when the horse manure goes airborne before it's left on the road, either from a trailer or from an Amish buggy.
You found the fine balance on hating without being grumpy 😜. The more you hate, the more fun👍. Unfortunately I don’t believe in regimes built on hate, so I won’t vote on you for president - anywhere. But you are definitely my favorite “RU-vidr”. If I can vote here, you got my vote🤜🤛
Having difficulty finding the reverse gear on my W800. I want to learn to ride backwards like Stuart. Where should I look for the reverse gear shifter?
My house is literally in between two farms, one to my left, one to my right. Massive Tractors are everywhere. In summertime they go back and forth during the night, it's like an alien ship is landing, with all the noise and floodlights. House shakes! Also have a busy stable so horses everywhere. Good job you don't live near me Stu!! However, I knew all this before we bought so no moaning allowed. I'm fine with it. Love the Countryside. With you on wasps though!!
I don't understand why tractors don't use the edges of fields or grass verges to travel on. After all, they are the ultimate off road vehicle aren't they?
We must have come out of the same factory batch..... I agree with everything you say.... you get my vote. I ride the 3R Triumph Rocket and I like to see all those on two wheels. We all ride for the same reasons... great video.
It's a rainy day here and I'm getting caught up on some of your videos. This one made me laugh quite a bit do have a lot of farm tractors in the area and most of them ride motorcycles they are very curious when it comes to bikes they actually will pull over and stop let you go by or drive on someone's lawn to let you go by...lol and I do have a pet peeve about horses they also like to leave a big pile of turd right in the middle of the road. I had a neighbor not too far away that has horses decided to ride down my road and leave a big pile of horse craft the end of my driveway I went and talked to them telling them to bring a shovel they need to clean up the mess. They laughed at me but they didn't laugh at the police officer that told them they needed to go clean it up....LOL 😊
Cracking vid Stuart, and big supporter of your aspirations for World dominance. As you take the steps, please keep us informed on progress, and just a snippet of advice, start with “deputy boss” of your own household, which is where I keep getting stuck 😉. It was bad enough just with kids, but now with grandkids, it’s looking bleak at my end 😂😂😂
I've told (Norbert) my new rocket 3r if I hear him bullying anyone, just because he's a big lad...... No if's or buts, I'll sell him! 😆🤣 You really have to lay down the law these days buddy.
As a Triumph and a classic BSA owner the worse riders I find about how great their bikes are and how crap Triumphs are is from BMW owners, especially the ones who ride the GS!
As an ex Mounted officer in the Met l can vouch for the total chaos a horse can creat. We had one do a runner, can’t remember the reason, and T bone a Volvo estate, the Volvo was written off, the horse had a shake and carried on as if nothing had happened.
I couldn't agree more about the brand opinion. I ride a F800 GS myself and I know BMW drivers & riders have horrible reputation but I've been trying my best to change that one handwave at a time.
Oooh you’re gonna get some stick for some of those views 😂 but, nothing on groups of cyclists in Lycra over 3 strong? Maybe they’re not about round your way. Safe riding Mr President
Two things. I can get by with one car that does everything I want but I need 5 bikes and I still haven’t got everything covered. Secondly I can’t carry two takeaway coffees on my bike.
When you're prime minister can you sort out insects, too? A bee to the nipple at 70 and a wasp wandering into my helmet at traffic lights have both ruined otherwise nice rides! I'd have LOVED to have had a flip-up helmet for that last one, jesus wept. Also, I think I've been watching too many of your videos recently - the second the missus heard your voice she reminded me that we need to be saving, not shopping for RE accessories! Great video as always, Stu. I'd love to see more, but I think she'll kill me when my tank grips arrive this weekend
Ridden a 125 with a trick exhaust on it on holiday on a Greek island. An absolute blast as you say all bikes enjoyable. RE should cash in on bobber trend with a classic with interceptor engine? Will be test riding the classic at some point as love the really old school look of it. PS have a Triumph. So lunatic who needs calming down? Lol.
I thought that was very funny, the bit about bike snobbery is quite true, I used to wave or nod to other bikes but, after being ignored so often, I wait for the other rider(s) to do it first.
