What a Awsome bike. I really enjoyed this feature. A excellent channel and I'm loving the direction your taking it one of the best on RU-vid thank you .
Zeros have always been absolutely gorgeous. I first heard of them about 9 years ago. In the States I believe they were available factory built, or in kit form with a range of S&S motors as well as the option to supply your own evo Harley lump. There was a series of videos of a guy who bought the kit, and attempted a self build although I don’t know if he ever finished it, as it was a major project. Certainly brilliant to see this example and a great new angle for the channel, superbly launched in style here. Not as practical as most twins, but better than anything Harley or Indian produce now on a magnitude of cool that is almost timeless. A plaything of the affluent that is a joy to behold.
Aaaaaaahhh Brilliant Mr Flyer!!! What a great new series this is. Wow! I can also see you doing them when you go overseas to countries. Won't be any need to rent bikes. Being a champion vlogger, you'll have bikes galore to ride. Please do make the series where you yourself ride the bike & comment whilst riding. Its your spontaneous commentary that we've all come to love, so it should be a must in every vid. Don't worry about insurance, just go ride somewhere where there isn't much traffic. You'll be right mate! Cheers groover ;-)
Seeing motorcycles and owners like this opens eyes to other motorcycle genres. Top owner and bike and great to see this sort of thing. Keep it up. Looking forwards to seeing your first Harley ride and hear your thoughts!
What a fantastic new concept you have added to your channel. I thoroughly enjoyed it and could have listened to the two of chatting about Graham’s bike for a lot longer. Refreshing and look forward to more viewer rides in the future, cheers.
This will be an excellent series! looking forward to the next one TMF! I had a motorcycle accident on Friday so I have a lot of time to watch your vids whilst I recover😕
Sorry to hear that mate. I also had an accident about 2 weeks ago when a car I was overtaking slammed into me as I was passing it because the driver didn't indicate or look in his mirror. I managed to save the bike (it only sustained small marks on the subframe and dashboard fairing) but my right foot was caught between the car and the bike. It looked pretty bad but thankfully nothing was broken, only tissue damage. Almost recovered as I'm typing this. These cagers are a bona fide road hazard for us bikers, I can't even count how many I see every day while I commute to work, driving like slugs and talking on the cellphone. Stay safe mate and may you recover quickly!
+MackP Thanks buddy, glad you didn't sustain any serious injuries. I had a van pull out of a junction without giving way he cut straight across my side of the road and hit me head on😠 luckily I was only travelling 20-25 MPH. ankle bad sprain and wrist broken I also have a dent in the tank from my balls!
Some feedback though: maybe attach a microphone to the guy driving his bike, so we can hear the engine/exhaust sound more when he's driving behind you?
Yayyyyy at last a Hd in the flyers garage!! Great to see just a shame that you didn't get a ride on it, oh well better get the insurance sorted out for the next one. Thanks for the great vlog keep up the good work ride safe my friend. Alan.
Absolutely gorgeous machine! Seen one on display in Malaysia and was drooling over it. Everything was custom and extremely well made. Love the minimalist switch gear and instrumentation, old skool springer front end and the attention to all those little details is just fantastic! As you can tell I'm a cruiser guy through and through hahaha!
Great start to your new feature. The channel is evolving nicely, hats off to you sir! What enthusiasm Graham had for his machine, interesting stuff, not the most practical, but I'm sure it was never designed for that. Sounds lovely though. Looking forward to the next one, cheers 👍
Not sure anyone mentioned, but the rider seemed like such a chilled and knowledgeable guy. Never in a million years would you reckon he had one of those. Sounded like a B17 bomber going through town there. So great. Nice addition to the channel TMF.
I recently watched a film called 'Cruising' starring Al Pacino. Imagine my disappointment when neither motorcycles nor Jane McDonald made an appearance.
Excellent as always. Might I suggest that you and the 'reader' sit down in future videos TMF, so as to add an air of informality. Can't wait for more, keep up the good work.
A great addition to your existing videos and what an interesting bike. I'm really enjoying you Artic Circle videos at the moment they are inspiring me to do a bit of short range touring myself instead of the normal work commute and weekend ride. Keep up the good work.
I have a CJ750 and it's a lot like this in that it's very simple and basic. The suspension is kinda useless, the carbs are always out of tune, it leaks oil all over the place, it's brakes are like muffins, and it smells like fuel. However, I absolutely love it. It's a total joy to drive and find it more fun than even my fancy new KTM 1290.
Like the idea, Readers Rides 😂. Liking the bike too. The riding bit at the end is a must but with more cameras next time please. Very Jay Leno feel which can't be a bad thing.
Really enjoyed that TMF, I like the format. Will be good to see you riding the bikes in the next instalments. As for the bike, it is a work of art for sure, but still looks perfectly usable if you can live with the hardtail. Sounds gorgeous too!
...yeah too bad I hadn't checked the insurance small print a little more in advance as it was easily sorted....glad you enjoyed it, really looking forward to doing some more of these if I can find some more willing volunteers!
GREAT video. I'm one of those who suggested this idea and I think it is very interesting and fun. A couple of notes though. Firstly you haven't mentioned the price. Secondly, you have got to ride it man... I was itching to get your usual first impressions review of the bike. Anyway, great stuff thank u and a big thanks for the bloke who owns that amazing bike.
Form over function to me, I prefer a more practical bike even if it’s my second or third bike in the garage it’s first job is to be functional and practical, looks come after.
I'm a scooter guy, so to me practicality comes standard. But if given the choice between a Kymco AK550, BMW C650, Aprilia SRV850, and a Suzuki Burgman 600. I wouldn't be looking too hard at the Burgman despite it being the most practical. I'd sooner opt for the kymco and get a set of panniers and a top case. Or go for the handling of the BMW or the power and looks of the Aprilia.
Love the bike and love the new element to the channel TMF. Great idea. Graham came across really well, and fair play to him for bringing his bike and talking us through it. It was like a typical chat at the cafe!
I love these type of machines. There used to be a ‘Titan’ showroom near Finchley Rd station in London where they had some fantastic looking customs. Spent many a long moment staring through that particular window.
@@TheMissendenFlyerI think we are of a similar age TMF. I don't remember the actual publication but I certainly get the reference and sitting here grinning away to myself, happy days 😁 Keep up the good work sir.
Very curious to see which other machines are hiding out there.. Please come to light with readers rides! =)) TMF you need to ride them and give us your impressions too. Cheers
Graham's always had good taste in Harleys, and his "Zero" builds on that. It's no accident since Graham has a good eye for detail! It stays truer to what Harley used to be all about...Robust simplicity and character...both of which seem sadly lacking in their newer creations. That 1340 Evo would have been the engine I'd have picked as well...one of the finest (and most reliable) of the big air cooled twins ever made. I'd love to see one with a fettled 1200 Sportster engine in it as well, perhaps one with one of Hammer performance's new big bore Sportster conversions in the frame! Well done TMF for starting such an interesting facet to your video blogs. Having recently traded my own Harley for a Triumph Explorer (which I'll be honest, I much prefer) had I space in the garage, I'd still like something like that Zero as for pure weekend enjoyment at sane speeds, it ticks a heck of a lot of boxes.
Nice looking bike. Also, my eye was drawn to that jacket hanging on the back of the chair...in front of the Becks (product placement?)... time, maybe, for a show-and-tell re the gear!
Very successful first show so how about giving the Readers Rides owners that make it into your garage a little keepsake badge, I know it sounds a bit Blue Peterish but I’m sure they’d be treasured and displayed with pride.
That's a great idea. A little custom "TMF Reader's Rides" 'certificate' badge that every participant gets and that can be put on their bike (if they want) as a little memento. I'm thinking rubber ones with the magnetized coating on the back, like the ones that go on a fridge. Or sticky ones, those can also work I guess. It would be perfect for bragging rights should they ever meet or ride with another TMF fan. :)
It will be fine, no doubt about it. Suggestion for a possible HD review: Street Bob or a Softail Low Rider, both with the new HD´s frame (hudge upgrade) and the 107 Milwaukee-Eight engine. I´m sure you will be surprised. Cheers.
Cool looking bike! Quite enjoyed this video. I like your stuff but this is a very nice change to new bike reviews. That said keep up the good work TMF 👍
@@TheMissendenFlyer No , just credit where it's due my friend ..you are very professional very personable And are a well mannered gentleman..a very rare attribute ..which makes watching your channel a pleasure.👍☮❤
First saw these machines 3 or 4 years ago in Crazy Horse. They actual look more extreme close up than on your vid. Would have liked to have seen you riding it. Look forward to more in this series.
Oh no no no no Thats the bike that is. Otherwise, 'like the concept of Readers Wives. Yes I know Rides. But Readers?!! if at least to remind me of the brilliance of modern motorcycle engineering, seeing these monstrous things from a previous century is quaintly entertaining.
A great new feature thanks! Will be looking forward to seeing some great rides. Plus you have to swing a leg over a Harley at some point! Maybe the 2019 Livewire is more up your street.
Like the new direction on the channel. Awesome. I'm not a fan of the American chopper scene though. Mainly because it's so boring. It's literally the same design concept over and over again. However I love the Japanese custom scene. Those guys do some really interesting customs.
...let's hope we get to see some! Glad you like this new idea of mine, I'm not just going to cover fancy custom stuff but everyday bikes too I hope - really just depends what surfaces! Cheers - TMF
Like the new feature TMF, very nice! Great bike! As you never mentioned price i am thinking its out of my price range! So swiftly added then removed from wish list 😂 Lucky man Graham but he seems a nice chap so good for him! Every luckier as he got to enter the hallowed TMF man cave! Do you do tours!?😂
