You get what you see -No BULLSH*T !  

Well said mate! The truth is world is full of lipstick people and YT is no different. I think, I am lucky I´ve found you here. Kudos to you! I am a very big fan of Nathan as well, he´s genuine and he speaks from his heart and soul. Love him! We need more people like you and Nathan. Thank you for being who you are and show us who´s in charge ;)

Reason why I've become a member, you say how it is, do things properly maintenance wise, trustworthy, keep it up 👍🏼

Great video Ian, telling it like it is which is why i like your channel. I like the mechanical content as ive got my own Himalayan and like you, am working my way through all of the little niggles they have. Also agree with you about Nathan, no bullshit just straightforward reviews.

Hope Freddie is a subscriber!😊

Ian, please dont change as your video's and your complete honesty is fantastic. I agree with every word you said and its so bloody refreshing. I watch numerous channels and by far my favourites are you, The wurks with Joe and Emily, Missenden flyer and All year motorcylist (who gave you a mention in a recent video). Many thanks for what you do, Dale.

I couldn't agree more with your last video, spot on. People have asked me to do Bullet 500 reviews on my channel but I honestly couldn't say anything new or useful. A legend speaks for itself. I don't have any good banter or special knowledge, so I stay silent. My intention was to archive rides I like and trips overseas on my channel. Some fellows don't seem to go on rides at all, all talk and fancy kit. Bit of spannering I can respect, but I leave it to professionals. I was getting ok impressions and a few views, but RU-vid just throttled me down from 10k impressions to 100 for no reason. It's a fickle thing.😂 I'll press on irrespective.

Hi Ian just watched your "You get what you see". I like your honesty and all your tips. There is too many wanna be's look at me, look at me. The one for me was the ticking from the engine, I couldn't figure where it came from on my bike, now my bike runs a lot quieter. I'm 70 now and always do my own work on my bikes and car, your never to old to learn from someone. WHAT EVER YOU DO DON'T CHANGE. Brilliant I really enjoy them keep them coming they have been a good insight and I look forward to them. Take care and enjoy life

Great Vlog and appreciate the truth being put out there I have in my most recent search at 75 years of age for a bike to downsize to come across a person that has massive amounts of subscribers and he is giving advice on motorcycles that don’t seem to ring true The first time a saw him ride he was flapping his legs around when taking off and seemed to be off balance and I have to admit I thought he was good for a laugh but had no idea what he was talking about- I much prefer real channels and found yours through a Mutter Will be subscribing Regards from Florida

Agree with what you said about reviews, I no longer watch them & I seek out people who actually own the bike. As you said, Nathan Millward probably does the best reviews on YT. As for old mate on his 'King' I guess cosplay is popular...

Yep. I hear ya. It's impossible to lift the battery box / airbox assy because the airbox is connected solidly to the butterfly body assy. I too loosened a couple of bolts and had zero movement and surmised that the connection between the airbox and the....intake venturi?? I guess you could loosely refer to it as, is a solid connection. I'm in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. I'm planning a ride tomorrow but I'm planning to have a crack at my YSS tomorrow afternoon. Yes, setting sag. I thought the same. I'll throw some weight on the back to simulate my riding gear and get the 30% sag set close enough.. Close enough for me anyway. If i have an epiphany during my toils I'll share it. 😁

RE isn't really my thing, but find your content very informative and entertaining 👍

I take very little notice of bike reviews , other than to take note of what they DO NOT SAY . Problems with bikes are usually brought up as time goes by . By other testers lower down the food chain . The coffee drinker , I regard as a modern version of "Some Mothers Do Have 'Em " ( comedy show from the 70's ) . For young people though , brought up in the " tv consumer/ fashion led" era he is a star to emulate and imitate . A messiah for the weak minded . Yuck . Anyways for myself , who used to buy Motorcycle Mechanics in the 70s every month and read and reread every bike test , modern bike " tests " are a bit of a joke . They don't really say anything of value . I much prefer the original classics , which I like to rebuild , so that they are reliable . I have a couple of new bikes , but much like your NC750 , they fail to interest me , too characterless , too efficient , too many complicated electronics . I like your videos for the objectivity and honesty ( and also the glimpses of Bulgaria , which I find fascinating ). So Carry On Spannering in Bulgaria . ( you could make a film about that ) .

I totally agree with you regarding many bike reviews. Some of the one's for the all new RE Classic 350 are just homage reviews. I get it that they are great bikes but they are just a generic modern bike, dressed up to look like an original Classic/Bullet. One reviewer actually deleted my comments when I compared all the plastic bits on the new bike to all the metal parts of the original 500. Mentioning plastic glass and chrome on the new bike is also a sin and you risk being sent to hell if you mention the self adjusting Hydraulic tappets on the 500! At least no one seems to be promoting electric bikes yet. Those things will be silent killers/suicide machines and I will unsubscribe from anyone who promotes those death machines....

You always come across with honesty and credibility Ian - just keep on being yourself. Cheers from down under mate!

You convinced me that a 411 will make a good 3rd bike. I’m looking for a light reliable 2nd bike as my daily rider. I believe the 411 will require more wrenching and attention on a regular basis. It’s a passion bike not my workhorse. Thanks 👍👍

I know who you are talking about and i couldn't agree more. He knows nothing about bikes at all and he is the last person i would ask advice from. Stay as you are ian and don't change.

Great honest content as usual, I've unsubscibed from a few channels now, as these folks are not what I thought they were, keep doing what you're doing and you will get my thumbs up. Cheers

Hi RE Himalayan BS4 2020 model. 40'000km on it, 20k of those done in the last 6 months. Only had 1 issue, missed my rear caliper replacement recall and hence had to buy one, despite the old one running pretty well, you could see the corrosion they feared and which lead to the recall, happening. I ride all year, all of Europe. No issues, oil change every 5000km, oil and filter change every 10'000, tappets, check stuff, replace wear parts such tyres and brake pads, do brake fluids once a year, fork oil every 1-2years. Every part is cheap, only had to replace a single lightbulb on the headlight once, rest just keeps working. Dropped the bike over 50 times in mud and rocks, all good, some scratches. I dont know what s wrong with yours, mine just keeps going, no power loss, barely any oil burnt after 13h of saddle time at 5000rpm/100kmph with a total of 60min break split up into 4 refuels and a cigarette. I m beating the living jesus out of my motorcycle solo, with luggage, with the missus on the rear, hoping it will break so i get an excuse to buy another motorcycle. it does not break

Just continue to be yourself. It's your channel and you created it to do nothing more than share your own learnings. The world is full of keyboard warriors that have an overinflated perception of their own importance and think that the average Jo Blow actually cares what they have to say, but the majority of us just ignore them. I have worked on bikes and cars for over 50 years but I still watch your channel to hopefully learn something new and nothing more. If something is substand, it's substanded. Simple as that. I love my Himmy but I it ain't perfect by a long shot. 😁

LOL, Ian! Why not yellow trousers...get the neighbors talking. I myself greatly appreciate your content. Much like Nathan, no sugar coating. All meat and potatoes. I think some tubers get cash for each video produced, hence the videos from great dressers and communicators. I would think about a hi- viz top during hunting season so you don't get shot. ( seeing your camouflage trousers blend in with that pine green color scheme) I myself am pretty much done riding until it cools down. Yesterday my Himalayan temperature readout was 112°. It was actually around 107°. ( I see knit wits riding with shorts). Keep the videos rolling, and I always appreciate Sue's input. I always listen to the wife. My wife chose the Scram. I liked the Himalayan after watching at least 1000 RE videos. For the money, it suits many a riders' needs!

Any reviewer like Nathan who buys the bike outright will tell you if the bike sucks or not. Another one is Ian From Big Rock Moto, while he doesn’t buy every bike he reviews he always tells you if it sucks or not or at least all it’s weak points.

Very well put Ian a review to be of any use has to to come with the good and the not so good but some just dont do this for the reasons you said. I look forward to your next video. subscribed.

Your cloths are fine. there almost the same cloths I where everyday. One of my favorite comments on the Himalayan is buy a guy called fuzzy biker. On paper this thing is a complete dud, but after 3 years it is still my favorite bike. Keep it honest and people stay interested.

I'm laughing to myself listening to you because I experience a similar level of pain everytime I have to re engineer something. I own a 2021 Himmy and have only done a few short trips because I haven't had it for long but I have spent more hours in total, working on it than I have riding it. Fixing things that annoy me. Haha. I have just received my YSS shock. Haven't fitted it yet. I had the rear wheel off to machine out the rear Axle slots to make them 5mm longer so I could fit the new 16T front sprocket. If I added a link, I'd be close the the maximum travel leaving little room for adjusting my chain down the track, so I decided to lengthen the slot towards the front. 4mm was adequate but I went 5mm. The Top shock mount. Bloody hell..... A 10min job will take 3hrs. I if the top mount was about 6mm lower, I reckon that I could undo and extract the bolt from the RHS of the bike just under the battery box. As it is, it will be impossible. I get so frustrated with engineering design that doesn't take into consideration Servicing. I replaced the shock on my 1200cc Triumph bobber black with a new KYB in less than 10min. This Himmy design is horrible. I was going to fit the shock whilst doing the front sprocket, but gave up in disgust. On a positive note, the 16T front sprocket is awesome. It only provides a 200rpm drop but it feels so much more civilised at 10okph and any reduction in acceleration is barely noticeable. I am only 75kg which helps but as you said yourself, once you've adjusted your expectations and jump on the Himmy, for what it is it's an absolute joy to ride. 😁 Cheers. Darcy

I agree with you and I would rather have someone tell me the truth... I have a love/hate relationship with my 22 Himalayan and could go on and on about the negatives , but I also enjoy the bike. I never listen to most reviews as there is always something new coming out and next year when reviewing the " new " model they will often bash the previous model that they raved about...

Don't change. Keep on keeping on. It's why we watch.

Nathan is a top bloke, he can certainly ride a bike but he's not all billy big bollocks. When you hire a bike with him its about his customers not him, top bloke.

Nathan the postman, sure. Missenden Flyer, you're having a laugh. He doesn't know one end of a spanner from the other and can't ride for toffee. I like your vids though. Edward

The thing with Freddie Dobbs is that he is charismatic and a good communicator. He doesn't pretend that he knows a lot about bike mechanics and maintenance, that is not the point of his channel. He does annoy me sometimes with his lack of mechanical sympathy, but it takes many different people to make the world.

Love the honesty Ian 😂😅

love hearing the truth

New subs! Just stay honest and truthful to yourself and us 😀 it’s like my friends buy new “second hand bike “ I have spin and they expect me to be all positive, I’m always honest with them do they like it or not why would I lie to my friends? If brakes are shit , clutch need adjustment etc if I know and can help why not, anyway glad I found this channel keep up good work !

Ian love it, I have got myself in many holes opening my mouth, yes even good bikes have things that we don’t like, but you keep going lad, love the attire, just like me, down to earth knowledgeable loads of practical experience, and I love your shed, thanks again NW biker dude, 69, size 8 shoes grey hair, alias bay Bimbler

Great video im guilty of probs starting a comment on the wrong foot but no way ever doubt what you say or why. This video came across well and a nice change to hear one like it addressing other stuff other than just the bikes. Keep it up very good indeed.👍👍👍

If we can't recognise the faults of the bikes we love and ride, then how do people learn and find a way of improving them....If people want to walk around with rose tinted goggles, singing praise about an utter turd then god help them. Its a funny world isnt it :)

I agree Ian, tell the truth warts and all, that's why I watch you, I am not a Enfield owner but enjoy plenty of Enfield owners vlogs, or as one Moto Guzzi club member put it, if your trying to find out were their riding (ie which lanes or villages they pass) you get a chance with a Enfield 350 Classic owner! Keep up your good work Ian 👍

I take it your of the same opinion as me about all you said including FD i agree strange character anyway good blog take care ride safe

I know who you were talking about and I agree. I have tried with his channel but gave up.

I guess doing reviews is political correctness, it’s telling the story as truthful without highlighting the flaws too much. Uncle Stew as good at this but he gets away with it cause he uses a 1000 words in a 30 word sentence. The issue is that people quote factory data that doesn’t tell the story, eg for example who would ever buy a 350 producing only 21 ish hp, yet the J platform is selling faster than water in the desert. It’s only once you ride it that you discover how good RE actually is in building proper bikes ( FYI I went from a 5 bike 5 marque garage to 2 RE’s in different countries, so yes I’m a fan! ) The Classic doesn’t need scantily clothed girls to sell it, I just need to see it riding and I hand over my money!

Selling is lying and lying is selling. It's called marketing. And 99,99% of the so called contents on internet are premium bullshit. It is what it is, mate!

Brilliant content, stay as you are 😀

Werbung weckt -Wünsche Licht lockt - Leute Marketing is all ......

I like your videos mate I like your down to earth views you don’t super coat anything it can help people to know problems on bikes you know off thanks mate you could tell your wife not to worry mate your ok ,jimmy 73 Australia

Hello again Ian. I believe I am a subscriber of the video blogger you mention, he used to live across town from me. I am with you and also other reviewers of bikes in the fact that piss off a manufacturer, you aint gonna get another bike in a hurry. Personally I see that the other chap is trying to add some style to biking, but like you I realise he probably has not had a spill yet given the gloves worn and some of the gear which I would suggest is more for style than content. I see American video people riding bikes without loves and a tee-shirt! I have recently subscribed to a chap called Volcanic Brown. He lives near me and possibly the guy who bought my Electra- X. He has a barn full of Enfields, some of them original Interceptors and also puts out good honest content. Like cars, the world of motorcycles is full of bollocks, prejudice and badge snobbery. I have just seen a video of a guy riding a new JAWA 350 2 stroke from an Oxfordshire dealer. The price is a bit rich for me but an ordinary bike being reviewed by fellers who probably cannot remember when you could get them cheaply. I like brutal honesty and enjoy your content. Cheers Paul

The problem is lifestyle so called positive review channels get all the views and you need that to pay for your 10 holidays per year to show everyone how crap there lives are compared to yours 😎👍

Well put that 👍

Im not going to name a certain person, so we shall just call him Teddy Hobbs. Well, if you want a good laugh, watch the one where he went to India and bought some tailor made flannel trousers. A guy in the street told him they were made to measure and would only cost £8.50. when he went to collect them they demanded 90 quid! Then he got back to his hotel and tried them on. They were about 3" too short in the leg and looked like badly fitting pyjamas. I nearly choked laughing. As for taking his advice about anything....i wouldnt trust him to wrap me a bag of chips!😂. And the missenden flyer, ....not for me. Although he did go up a notch last week when he slagged off the new GS. Nathan the postman nails it every time. Top bloke! I rather like Volcanic Brown. And if you like engineering around cars and engines, try watching 'LR Time'.

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Brutally honest vidio brilliant there's another guy stuart fillingham he also says it as it is but he also gets some stick for his comments I must say I have learned a lot from watching his vidios who cares what other people think just say it as it is

I enjoy your videos Ian because you tell it how you find it. I don't put any trust in reviews where people have clearly had the bike loaned to them. With the Himalayan your experience does seem to be worse than most. I am not sure whether that is just because you were unlucky in getting a rough one or maybe you are just a lot pickier than I am. I have had two 411s and they have been reliable. I did about 7k miles on the first one and the second I bought second hand and it has done about 8k miles. These are not big mileages so I guess the jury has to be out on long term reliability. At the end of the day they are cheap bikes so being realistic I would not expect huge mileages before trouble strikes. One would hope for at least 40k miles though without any major work. I am an average home mechanic and a big factor for me is that the Himalayan is much like my ancient Brit nails and easy to work on. I hate having to take anything into a garage.

Still straight talking mate great video ,no bullshit 👍

People should make their own minds up by watching other videos there’s lots out there, like people that have done 20+k miles on Himalayans and not all smooth going and never had a problem at all and love them. Give 80v duel sport a watch You can buy 7 Himalayans for price of a GS and no way are they that much better. I think there’s more Himalayans been up the Himalayas than any other bike.

I'll tell you the truth the Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a legendary motorcycle 😏

Love the himaleyan just not in that colour

Super video, keap being onest be true to your self tell it as is you get more respect then telling b..Sh. preem content , your 500 looks super me i have onley ridden on RE the Classic 350 and i was sold i hadde to get it in 22 still going strong have ridden a lot of bikes in my time no favorit but in your topic all brands can have issues regardles some thing design flaws testing new things that dont woork as pland? two persons can have the same bike on with much problems and the other no problems thers that i was torn betwine the himmy 411 and the Classic the look and feeling it gave stole my hart hope it servs me well as long as i can ride PS: they miss out on one thing a KICK start for crying out laud then it hade been compleet as a true Classic all the best have a nice summer soory fore my English🙂

Thanks

Ok my thoughts. I like your uploads. But let's. Be honest what we all enjoy is subjective. Freddie does a great job of entertaining. It's biker oriented with a little traveling and personal imput. No disrespect, but I look forward to his uploads more than yours. As for TMF. I unsuscribed

I was going to mention Nathan the Postman because he buys the bixe and then he and his customers ride them. Then he gives an opinion of them. One of the female YTers you mention I've watched. All blond hair and loosely buttoned jackets. All very nice. However normally once the video gets going there's hysterical giggling at something or other. She has a go at fixing stuff tho. It's your bike to criticise that is the main point to bear in mind. As you point out.

I've noticed many youtubers garner comments by fans only, which I believe must be a sign of censorship. For example, I left a less than flattering comment to a video by the so-called "Uncle Stu". He swiftly deleted it. My next, to another video of his, did not even appear, which probably means that he's blocked me altogether. Fair enough, after all, he wants youtube to pay him for his videos... Question: I wonder if and what is your criteria for removing comments and blocking commenters please?

Ja recht voor zijn raap vertel hoe het is dat waardeer ik van je zomps ben je net een Hollander gewoon recht voor zij raap gaat zo door kerel en rij voorzichtig hoor je laater wel

Why get your hands dirty with something like a spanner when you can get someone else to do it why your on holiday drinking coffee

I'd say stick with what you're doing. Impossible to go through life without offending someone. Most of the RU-vidrs are out and out narcissists,I don't include you amongst those,I'll watch a couple of their videos,make my mind up,either subscribe or never watch them again. The Himalayan 450?. I'm not interested,I traded in a 60 odd bhp Bonneville for my Himalayan,so not interested in extra power. The wide screen telly they fitted to the handlebars,wtf,a speedo does me. Tubeless tyres,can of Tyreweld will fix a puncture quicker tyan it can be plugged. Riding modes?,open the bloody throttle to suit the road conditions,you fall off,your fault. Water cooling,no thanks just something more to worry about. If I've offended someone,tough. I'm 65,Scottish and it's been pishing rain all day.

How much does Jeremy Clarkson know about cars?