Changing the Bonneville | Attempting to Remove the Rear Shock Without a Lift

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@Marcke-tb1hb Год назад

Cried laughing- “Monica wants nothing to do with it, and won’t come down to help” Very sensible on her part 👍 Excellent job, smashing video. Looks great 👌

@Jagshemasher Год назад

Sounds like my wife . . . .she's not at all mechanically inclined but she will come and hold things if asked nicely.

@EnterUsernameHere1234 Год назад

How refreshing to see someone who actually keeps his bike and isn't afraid to work on it, despite not being the most mechanically inclined. Unlike every other channel where every video starts with something like "I bought a new (whatever)". Keep up the good work. Cheers!

@daveco1270 11 месяцев назад

I'm the same way, Freddie. I once thought, "I'm gonna change my tires... 2 hours should be enough time." 2 days later I finally got the job finish. I spent the good part of a weekend changing two 20 year old tires. First I couldn't get the tires off the rims no matter what I tried... then getting the new ones on was tricky.. then the valve stem from the tube didn't want to go in the rim hole until I got a special tool on amazon. I didn't work non stop on it all weekend, I took breaks to watch tire changing videos and eat...but it took 5 times longer than I though.

@TNTgamer333 Год назад

I love the way Freddie says hello to passers by. It shows he's a polite chap. He could easily ignore them and carry on filming, but he doesn't. Another vert watchable video.

@robertpewsey8931 Год назад

Good to see you're keeping the Bonneville, and not chopping it in for an "adventure" bike. Really enjoying the trips around Suffolk. My home county.

@peterwillis4239 Год назад

Love the changes to the Bonneville. Looks the bee's knees!! Hope Monica finds the seat comfortable for coffee journeys!! 😂 Thanks Freddie 👍

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I am a bit worried about this Peter- what with neglecting to buy Monika a new jacket and now putting on a far less comfortable seat. I think I may be extremely selfish. I will update on Monika’s pillion comfort😆

@peterwillis4239 Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs 🤣😂👍Good luck with that one!!

@Santi_Mancini Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs actually I would be concerned too…I as well updated my seat for a better looking one, though less comfortable, and my wife threatened me with not biking anymore together so I had to go back to the previous one! 😂

@clayfarnet970 Год назад

I can relate to Freddie trying to do projects especially misplacing parts.

@darrencrudgington2053 Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs It could be worse, you could have traded it in for a Bobber 😂

@2wheelzlife Год назад

Looks the business Freddie! Love the changes it makes it look like a different bike. I love the honesty in your videos with losing parts! That's the real world and so much more fun to watch than a perfectly polished video without parts being forgotten or lost 😅 keep up the great work!

@DiscoFang Год назад

Ahah! I've got it! Freddie doing mechanical work is Frank Spencer. Enthusiastically exasperatedly adorable.

@BlakesPipes Год назад

I am an idiot, I put a rack on the back of my bike and took off the shocks on my bike and the bike hit the floor. "One side at a time " I was yelling at my phone while I was watching the video. I didn't follow that method. Next door neighbor had to come out and help, I lifted, he put on the shock. It was on my last attempt of lifting the bike up, when he finally got it on. Great job! I could imagine you had 12 box's in a corner waiting on this day to come to install. Congratulations. Done!

@pablovr6269 Год назад

You have two shocks: preload the right one to the max and the left to the minimum. This will release the left and you'll be able to take it out without any effort whatsoever.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I did not this, thank you so much🙌🏻🙌🏻

@68orangecrate26 Год назад

Love the fact that you’re improving your older ride - unlike every other creator who works with a brand new, pristine, bike. And, you’re working with ONE machine - much more realistic and down to earth. 🏍

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

That means a lot, thank you🙂

@jasonadams5187 Год назад

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

@gixer141 Год назад

Having washed your films which I do really enjoy, this video showing the helmet lock after market is a great buy, I had if on some of my old bikes RD200DX, but I now have a Triumph Tiger 1050 and it is lacking a helmet lock so i shall be getting one of those.

@metalmonster34 Год назад

I'm glad you're changing the seat to add contrast as well as removing those rear racks. Definitely a better look. Cheers!

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thanks very much, I really LOVE the stripped back look!

@stuartdenty3163 Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs ...so do I Freddie. Thank you for the continued great content.

@seanwhitt6956 Год назад

Love the quad lock…never leave home without it.

@willyoung5465 Год назад

Wonderful, very entertaining and great music too. It's painful watching you sometimes Freddie battle with your bike, but so refreshingly honest it's great viewing, thank you

@tayatwo Год назад

Freddie you are a breath of fresh air and I really enjoy and appreciate all of your videos. I love Monica's comments and you too could do a great comedy show! Especially love your ability to laugh at yourself and admit to your shortcomings 🤣...keep it up and thank you for all your efforts. You are a remarkably natural presenter and it is great that you have the lovely Monica to keep you grounded 🤣👍 . Love the quality of your videos and the audio selections that fit them so well 😀

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Hugely appreciate it, thank you🙂🙌🏻

@ffs5532 Год назад

Only channel I uptick before even watching...whole family love it!

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thank you so much🙌🏻🙌🏻

@mikepopelka2349 Год назад

Motone does make some quality products as my bank account has found out! Enjoyed the vid!

@marktorbay Год назад

Hi Freddie, they used to have a similar helmet lock on bikes in the 80's but people just used to cut the strap and pinch your lid, happened to me and lost my lovely black bell helmet with black visor. Love the channel, keep up the good work 👍

@TallyHoTech Год назад

That looks like a new bike. Woof

@chrisakaloulou_mozart38 Год назад

Freddie, I just enjoy how funny and witty you are. As a Yank-Frenchie I always love the britt's accent and the `'lovely`' words used in the UK.`Thanks for the ever amazing journeys you put us on. My next ride will be definitely in England,Whales and Scotland this summer Cheers mate

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you Chris🙂 Oh you’ll love a UK road trip! I also must do Scotland this summer because I’ve somehow never been🤯 Sending all my best to you sir🙂

@splodge5714 Год назад

🐳

@peterjones2845 Год назад

Is your name Noah

@mikerider58 Год назад

When you said 45 minutes l giggled and thought good luck with that, I'm the same when I go to do stuff. The tan seat looks fantastic 👌 Your responsible for my new interest in modern classics and I'm now watching everything to do with the Royal enfield twin. A tan jacket and boots will go with that seat.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thanks Michael!🙌🏻 A great bike to look at; the Royal Enfield twins are the essence of simplistic cool🖤🏍

@ZaidMoTour Год назад

This is the advantage of owning a Standard Motorcycle, Cafe racer, scrambler and etc. You're always welcome to do the maintenance yourself, and also the parts are so easy to install due to less fairings, exposed engine/carb/aircleaner for easy access. It's also fun to do. I owned Yamaha YTX125(custom into Cafe racer, Philippines exclusive commuter bike) and it is so easy to maintain. Parts are always available and you can almost do the maintenance yourself. For the past 3 years with an odo of 100,000km I never had any problem on the Bike even when Long ride, Winter ride and slightly offroad ride.. I really love bikes that can take me to anywhere and the Yamaha YTX 125 is the best first bike for me

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

100km on a 125cc- SUPERB!! And I agree; this is a huge reason why I love very simple naked bikes🖤🏍

@Terryb31 Год назад

Even without her being there Monica made me laugh. " I'm not having anything to do with that" Ha Ha Ha good girl.

@SteveSeadog Год назад

Good job, Freddie, and a very nice result. Glad to see I'm not the only one that totally underestimates the time needed to complete a job on the bike.

@roviwoteap2375 Год назад

Enjoying the product reviews and figment.

@brianmorrison6636 Год назад

Bonneville looks great. Some years ago, I used a rope looped around the rafter in the garage when putting the engine back in on my old XLV750

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I love this- use whatever you have!😀

@veyblu7 Год назад

The seat really transforms the bike. Looks much better IMO.

@andrewmcpoland9040 Год назад

Your videos always put a smile on my face...🙂

@hack2it Год назад

Happy new year Freddie and Monica. She’s a smart cookie

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Happy New Year!🙂

@CornishMotorcycleDiaries Год назад

And on another note, I know the guy who originally invented the seat and side panel screws. That was back in the day when we both belonged to the Triumph New Bonneville Forum (on Yahoo I think) I had a pre-fire T100 then. He started a company called Jenks bolts to market them and back then were probably a lot cheaper than what Motone sell them for now. He sold the rights to the bolts some time ago, but if you ever come across him, he's a nice guy and a very knowledgeable engineer.

@timparry5028 Год назад

The older I get, the more time is spent wandering aimlessly around looking for misplaced bits/tools that were in my hand only moments before. Damn it!!!!!

@johnmower3509 Год назад

i will get the quad lock looks a must have bit of kit

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

It is superb🙂👌🏻

@davidmax119 Год назад

Freddie kept cool. Good man.

@keithbateman5360 Год назад

Greetings from down under. Your much anticipated episodes never dissapoint, always interesting. Thankyou.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thank you Keith, all my best to you sir!🇦🇺

@markstgodard1 Год назад

The new seat looks amazing 🎉

@PhilRounds Год назад

My favourite Bonneville is the SE. I like the simplicity and the 17" wheels.

@richardbartlett6932 Год назад

Think the new seat will be ok for short journeys but I suspect two up and very soon there will be a quiet word and the old one will back on. I'm also thinking you'll miss the rear rack for two reasons A, the storage space and B, it gives support and a sense of security for Monika Freddie and the art of motorcycle maintenance videos are always a joy. Barcelona done next stop Madeira 🙂

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I already have a feeling you may be right on both the seat and rear rack, Richard!😆 Enjoy Madeira (I’ve never been but would love to go)🛳

@stevebolton8471 Год назад

I caught the Pirsig reference there, wll done!

@markwilliamson2795 Год назад

Time for Chrome wheels and spokes come Spring ?....Classic ! Freddie.....Freddie....you need chrome wheels and spokes..maybe even fatter tires front and rear...

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I do love the chrome wheels, but a decent sounding exhaust and centre stand must come next I think👌🏻

@markwilliamson2795 Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs Nice sound from exhaust is a good thing....and the Triumph sound is the best...my old 77 came with center stand...and when my muffler rusted out I just cut it off..hahahah ..that baby was loud but sounded great..saved a baby deers life one time I think I wrote about that here...I was on a dirt road came around a corner Coyote had baby deer in it's mouth...dropped it because of surprise and loud pipes... it walked over to me as I shut down the Bonnie..I picked him up as I sat on my Triumph...pulled a tick off it's forehead...he was bleeping for mom and pop they showed up thru the brush...I sat him down he looked back up at me with a smile on his face saying thanks then ran over to Mom and Pop 30 feet away they looked him over not a cut or drop of blood anywhere and then they all disappeared back into the brush and creek area...was a cool experience...Loud Pipes save lives !...maybe go with the old time ..Snuff or Nots .. we used back in the day... www.tinshackrestoration.com/2014/05/24/snuff-or-not/

@ianmepham6069 Год назад

Great stuff as usual Freddy,Helmet Locks were fitted as standard to most Japanese and many other makes throughout the 70/80s,dont know why they stopped,such a good thing.

@mantarayal Год назад

I love watching other guys work on their bikes. 😄 Full credit mate!! That helmet lock is a wee cracker and I love the seat. I hope Monika will love it also!!

@nonsononessunooko4066 Год назад

beatiful seat

@beverleynorth4914 Год назад

A stealth lock for your helmet that you can’t see when it’s on the bike!!!!! Reminds me when I went into Blacks for some camouflage trousers- couldn’t find them anywhere in the shop!!!!!!!

@1mikefrost Год назад

Morning Freddie. Can't beat a bit of variation. Nice Welsh products !🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I like to think so too- it’s incredibly fun messing around with bikes🙂 Motone gear is top top level🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👌🏻

@TheHonarable1 Год назад

Love the slick seat!

@teneretraveller8980 Год назад

A much cleaner look. For your next addition? A set of oxford hot grips. Transform winter riding again. Every northern European bike should have them as standard. Safe,happy travels 👍

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I do agree- every time I try a bike with heated grips, I’m totally sold on them!

@themoog3889 Год назад

@Freddie Dobbs never mind Oxford heated grips where you have to have a big ugly box on the handlebars look at the Daytona ones where the button is built into the grip ! And put a twin exhaust back on ! 👍🏻

@RUN9943 Год назад

Definitely looks better now!

@mikeelmes386 Год назад

Love these maintenance/custom episodes.

@triumphrider9796 Год назад

Well, I suppose that's one way to do it. I mounted the factory kit centrestand on my T100 for that sort of thing, as well as pulling wheels to mount new tires and such. Motone makes so much good stuff, hard to resist buying more, I've around ten or twelve different brass and billet bits now.

@andrewdawson5281 Год назад

Motorcycles always had helmet locks as standard, back in the day. Funny how things change in time.

@happytappet Год назад

“45 minutes.” The second you said that I knew that was a gross underestimate. 😅 The fact that you don’t really know what you’re doing, but go at it anyway is great. It shows how easy it is to work on these types of bikes. I do the same on my V7ii even going so far as to adjust the valves last year (which went horribly wrong when I snapped a bolt putting the heads back on). Love the vids, love your delivery!

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Wow- valve clearances is something I’m petrified to try, so respect for giving it a go! And spot on- these kinds of bikes are so easy to mess around with🙂

@killorbytes Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs Not gonna lie, I was terrified as well, but all vids showed it to be "easy"-but when that bolt snapped-All the juice went out of me it, I believe "crushed" is an appropriate word. But a friend of mine had an "easy-out" and after an hour we got the bolt out. At the end of the day I learned a lot now know NOT to over torque the valve bolts!

@taswr Год назад

I don’t see Sizzap box wired in… Good time to steal a bonneville 🤣🤣🤣

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

We’ll spotted!😆

@Sandro-vx3yx Год назад

A good decision, the seat looks really nice and stylish.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thanks🙌🏻🙌🏻

@robertcostello9473 Год назад

Oh that looks brilliant that seat 👌

@lyndabarrow79 Год назад

All my bikes in the 80s had helmet locks, I forgot how good they are. Looks like I'll be getting one for my XR. Cheers for another great video. Mike and Lynda Cheshire.

@splodge5714 Год назад

The problem was the theif would just cut the helmet strap. Bikes then had a simple helmet hook under the seat making it more difficult to get at the strap.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

My ‘93 Suzuki RF600 was the only bike that had a helmet lock. It feels great to have one on my bike again🙂👌🏻

@jonathanphillips3257 Год назад

Love the look of new items.

@johnrobertharland3975 Год назад

Morning Freddie looking forward to watching 👍

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Good morning John, have a great day!🙂

@peterjones2845 Год назад

my Hondas in the early 70's had helmet locks as standard.

@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior Год назад

That seat looks fantastic, man. Another great video. Cheers from NYC USA.

@leewatkeys9065 Год назад

Good work Freddie it looks good and worth the day put into the transformation. 😀👏🏻👏🏻

@fauveride Год назад

beautifully done

@matthewthomas5997 Год назад

Bike looks spot on now Freddie, could've probably rented a spring compressor for the shocks.

@GapBahnDirk Год назад

The simplified Bonneville looks so good. The new (old) side panels add to the look also.

@davidwilliams5942 Год назад

Helmet lock a revelation no they were fitted as standard in the 70s and early 80s but thanks for a good video I do enjoy your style

@Mowser63 Год назад

Brown seats are always practical for a bike….especially after the rear end steps out on a gravel laden bend 😉

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

🤣

@stevesanelli90 Год назад

Ohh Freddie! Never lose your special box! The Bonnie is definitely a classic! The quad lock mount is quality product. Looking forward to getting mine in Aluminium.✅

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

It was finally found after a desperate panic off camera😆 The aluminium Quad Lock mount adds a really nice extra feeling of quality🙂👌🏻

@travellingbilly.4032 Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs What is your socket and spanner kit in the Grey Case....looks quite useful ?

@hectorshouse7348 28 дней назад

Nice work…this will inspire others👍

@mrlee5569 Год назад

Brilliant!!! Loved this 😂😂

@stroker28 Год назад

I’ve done the rear shock dance once too, installing pannier rails. Unnerving doing it for the first time. Luckily got it back on as well! Nice work. BTW, I recall on older bikes from the 80s/90s a helmet lock usually came built in. I discovered on my street twin that there’s a small hook on the rear frame underneath the seat where a helmet D ring can be hooked onto. Does mean removing the seat every time to get the helmet on and off. But it exists! I wonder if your older bonnie has the same little hook under the seat.😊

@JLOSTAFF1 Год назад

The brass quick release bolts look good too on the Bonnie. Check they are tight often as they can come loose. 👍

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I was very close to buying the brass ones. Thanks for the heads up- I’ll check before every ride🙂👌🏻

@DAVIDTORRESANI Год назад

I did the exact opposite today. I took most of everything off my BMW K100 including my rack And seat to a thinner one and today I put everything back on. I will be going camping soon over a distance So I need what I need on the bike to make the trip easier and more pleasant. I love Triumph as a scrambler as I do the BMW but.... Your Triumph as you had it is much more lovely than the flat seat and the rack is nice on the bike. But luckily ypu need to do horrible things to make a triumph look bad. Lol

@grahambrown3718 Год назад

Great video as per usual Freddie. Santa gave me a quad lock with a charger for Christmas. Roll on the summer!

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

You’re all set for many adventures no, Graham!😀🤘🏼🏍

@Jagshemasher Год назад

Its good to see you getting very comfortable doing stuff yourself. You'll soon be an expert at all things Triumph! I've just gotten back into motorcycling after a long break and in some ways it is disappointing to see features that were standard on my 1978 RD400 Yamaha are now "add-ons". On my RD400 the seat was hinged and had a lock that allowed you to open it and access everything underneath very easily. The seat lock had a helmet lock also pretty much exactly the same as the one you are adding (just turn the key the other direction to unlock it). Good to have a couple of seats that you can swap depending on the distances you are riding and how much gear you are carrying. For those of us who regularly wrench our own bikes and cars . . . .every 45 minute job is one broken bolt away from being a 3 day ordeal . . . .been there a few times 😂. Cheers

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

This is a very good point- so many bits that used to be standard are now optional extras. I assumed this’d be a very quick job.. I was very wrong😆

@stevebolton8471 Год назад

Yes! 1 bolt you can't undo is the subject of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_and_the_Art_of_Motorcycle_Maintenance. Essentially at that point the bolt is worth the entire value of the bike, if you can't ride without fixing it. There's a lot of other good stuff in the book, it is about Zen not a Haynes manual!

@kevinshaffer1047 Год назад

I made similar changes to my Bonnie that you have...love the quick release thumb screws..the helmet lock is outstanding..I also installed a K&N washable air cleaner..I have to wash and oil it each year..but havent had to buy one since 2014..lol...cant wait to see what Monika has to say about the seat change..LOL..excellent video..cant wait for the next..

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I think I should also clean my reusable air filter!😳

@jamesdspaderf2883 Год назад

Freddie, your assembly of electronics rivals the Starship Enterprise! Another RU-vid motorcycle creator pointed out: the draw on a small motorcycle battery, from accessories, can be excessive. And could cause all kinds of electronic mischief (?starting problems). Just a thought...you probably know

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

This is a very important point and I cannot argue with it. I’m not a fan of too many add on electronics, but I class a phone charger as essential for my needs. Thanks James🙂

@howardmann5634 Год назад

He who dares Freddie top job

@richy3712 Год назад

Freddie, been using the Motone helmet lock for a couple of years now, it’s excellent (it’s Motone…) but make sure you keep the lock well oiled. Had a couple of occasions when it struggled to open and lost a bit of confidence in it… Love the seat change, how about a tail tidy…?!

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thanks Rich, appreciate the heads up on the lock🙂👌🏻 Re a tail tidy- I would consider it but I like the water spray up protection of the standard mudguard and a tail tidy doesn’t suit a rear rack quite as well (assuming I put the rear rack back on in the future)🙂

@ripmax333 Год назад

Even if it’s not mine, the more I see this channel the more I get Fond of that bonneville, maybe its because I have a street Twin and I’m a bit biased😅 But I really love that machine, looks very dependable and a do it all bike with lots of stories and adventures to tell if it was able to speak.

@mrbear143 Год назад

Looks much better now with the new mod. 👍🏻

@stuartmoles843 Год назад

Looking good, those Hepco and Becker c-bow systems are great, I’ve got them on all three of my bikes so you can just swap the bags round, great for commuting.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

They’ve transformed my riding experience- they’re superb!

@rainsturgeon9569 Год назад

Fantastic video! Made me laugh! When you said 45 mins and then 5 hours 😂. Bike looks a lot cleaner now!

@alloyraw3667 Год назад

Thornton Hundred Motorcycles offer some handlebar clamp mounts with built-in Quad lock... It is right in the middle of the handle bar but I dont know if a big mobile might be obstructing the view on your speedometer..

@nemovangerwen4552 Год назад

As soon as you said "45 minute job" I smiled and thgought yeah right, more like 3 hours if all goes well :D. Nice video mate. Hope to get my license and a Triumph scrambler 1200 XE as soon as finaces will alow it.

@alanspence1716 Год назад

Great video, really enjoyed it, and very informative too. Your time estimates and mine work very similarly! And your job went very similarly to how my jobs go! Great that you're a RU-vidr who doesn't make life look far easier than it really is. Now you *have* to get Monika that jacket, it's the only way she'll accept the seat change. Just do it!

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Really glad you enjoyed it, Alan🙂 I do agree- I’ll do some jacket shopping with Monika this week, but I wonder how long she’ll be happy with the bench seat😆

@ianclarke4814 Год назад

Great video again but your going to miss that seat for sure Funny all bikes in the 70s and 80s came with helmet locks from peds to big bikes however thanks for putting me on to motone for one I'm going to fit 2 on the T120 Keep up the good work friend

@biker_dale Год назад

Great new look for the bike, amazing what you can do with just a few bits. Those helmet locks used to be standard on most bikes, that's progress for you. I think we've all been there wanting to get on and do something and not having the right tools, it's amazing what we can do when we have to. All good experience and does give you a good feeling when it all goes well.

@nonsononessunooko4066 Год назад

yeah in mine its standard

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I really think a centre stand should be standard. It’s such a pain without one😡

@biker_dale Год назад

@@FreddieDobbsI agree, it's one thing I really want on the Guzzi V7. I suppose it makes the bike lighter for the spec sheet though 🤔

@davidmiller6504 Год назад

Freddie you need to get a centre stand kit! I have only owned a few bikes without one and they were a complete pain. At the last minute when ordering my new T100 865 the salesman suggested the kit as an option. I grumbled at the stinginess of Triumph and the additional cost but worth every penny.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I completely agree David. It annoys me when bikes don’t come with centre stands as standard. I was up at 8am this morning searching for centre stands for the Bonneville for the exact reason you mentioned🙂

@Benwheatleys Год назад

look great Freddie , love the seat. i got some muc off mechanics gloves - they are close fitting don't rip and beat the marigolds (which i always used to break and then get moaned at about haha)

@malcolmrowland6438 Год назад

Morning Freddie loving the new mods 🏍️ 🛠️🔒

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thanks Malcolm! Have a great Sunday🙂

@Roger.Coleman1949 Год назад

I wish you luck Freddie, not sure Monika with be that enthusiastic !.My Norman Hyde converted T100, came with both seats, the K & Q fitted and the standard as spare.I know the K & Q is not that attractive , but it wins hands down on comfort for longer journeys, especially for the pillion and is now back on !.Thanks for the Quad lock mod. information , will definitely be getting one.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

I think I may well be following you in putting the K&Q seat on after Monika rides on this skinny seat😆

@ChrisSmithEsq Год назад

Bike looks ace Freddie 👍 I’d be thinking about a tail tidy and some little led indicators next.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thanks Chris!🙂

@austinmatthews347 Год назад

Back inbthe 80s all bikes had an helmet lock just like yours. Latervon bikes used a kind of underseat lock that you clipped the strap to then close the seat

@berttrombetta4953 Год назад

You'd think it would be a no-brainer on a retro bike

@austinmatthews347 Год назад

@@berttrombetta4953 true but i prefer to put my helmet in my topbox as its worth £550

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

This is very interesting because my ‘93 Suzuki RF600 was the only bike that had a helmet lock and my year 2000 onwards bikes didn’t. I’ve now realised how useful helmet locks are

@austinmatthews347 Год назад

@@FreddieDobbs they are but with the price of some helmets (my bnw gs carbon goes for £550) i make do either carrying it arround or put topbox on the bike

@christinelee9857 Год назад

Just what I thought. If the helmet was stolen by cutting the strap it would be fairly useless for the thief to use, the biggest annoyance would be not being able to ride my bike if that did happen. I also used to use a padlock and chain to thread through my full face helmet and sleeve of my jacket, to lock it all onto my bike.

@giovannibasile5454 Год назад

great touch with that new seat .. loving it 😍

@SuperVarun18 Год назад

Hey Freddie! I did like you to change the silencers too of your Bonneville to the original dual silencers but maybe with shorter custom ones.

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Totally agree- I really want to do this🙂

@cliverichardson1344 Год назад

You have now joined the "Artfull bodger club" well done young man!!😂😂😂👍👍

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

😆

@ostngag Год назад

Glad I'm not the only one who vastly underestimates how long it'll take to modify my Triumph

@flatcapcaferacer Год назад

The screws work well and I've used them on three modern classics and my only caution is to make sure they are really tight and periodically check them. I think I lost two over the years. I knew you were going to be fine on the shock I changed my shocks in my T100 a few years ago, I had to use some grease to get the new shocks on because the rubber was so tight. I'll be curious of how Monica will adapt to the board seat.😄

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

Thank you for this- I’ll remember to keep checking the screws (I think I must’ve lost 10 seat screws over the last three years🤯 I was very lucky that the shock slipped on so easily, because I did not account for it being too tight to actually fit back into the mount. A very good point re the bench seat- I’m wondering this too😳

@NoPrivateProperty Год назад

going forward, most cars have some form of scissor jack you could use to lift your bike enough to get work done. if you have some inexpensive ratchet straps, you could secure the front or rear of motorcycle to a wheel or bumper of your car. notice how tow vehicles secure straps through openings of car rims.

@Santi_Mancini Год назад

Freddie is always dressed classy even when working on the bike! Mate, sincerely, you really dress so in style, which is quite unusual in the UK I’m afraid! 😀

@FreddieDobbs Год назад

That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you Santi 🙂