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Bought my 2017 plate vivaro from a guy who bought it from a leasing company who had it from new. Came out the factory with a over heating problem. While the van was leased out, it overheated so the person driving it poured RADWELD into the cooling system, instead of taking it back to Vauxhall inside the warranty period. Vauxhall refused to honour the warranty because someone had used RADWELD on it. I bought the van with 1000 miles on it, replaced the head gasket and deburred the top of the block which was the cause of the overheating problem. 18 months later still under warranty, the gearbox shaft bearings wore out and it needed a new gearbox £1300. Vauxhall didn’t want anything to do with it !! A MESSAGE TO ANYBODY BUYING A VAUXHALL VAN WITH WARRANTY ...... BEWARE !!!!

very helpful, thank you

What’s the van like a year on? Had two older models and not without problems. Now run a movano but a bit big now for what I need. The input would be great👍

Interesting listening to your comments. I’d been looking for a Transit Custom or Toyota Proace, but saw a L2H1 Vivaro in the dealership at the end of the road, also an 18 plate with just over 13k miles, and collect it tomorrow. Was surprised how car like it felt to drive, think the length will take a little getting used to, but looking forward to it. Mines not for work, but to accommodate a large dog crate and mountain bikes when I go out riding.

put my deposit on a 67plate vivaro with 61,000 but the 95hp version. FSH and only 2 owners. 13k cash no VAT. will be picking up in 4 or 5 days.

A tip for adjusting your seat. Take a torx socket and undo the 4 bolts holding your whole seat to the floor. Than you will see that there are 3 or 4 positions that you can fit that seat back on. This way you can make a little extra leg room like I did but bare in mind that seat belt will than have slightly less length left.

I've got a talento with 120 hp, now did 20.000 miles and if I am in 4th or 5th gear my gearstick moves a bit when I take my foot off the gass, the dealer said its allright but I am slightly concerned. Have you got the same? Or should You think i should check it Thanks ☺️

Hey there, love your videos! from your experience so far would you say a citoren dispatch xl is suitable? It's similar size to your van so I'm just wondering what you think, Thanks!

Didn't realise they did 40mpg+ 😳 mine do 25 Luton, 28 boxer, 35 transit and 50 transit courier (but thats tiny)

How much did you pay for this van? I am trying to get my grandson into becoming a courier as he is living with me now

Great run through of the van, I would have liked a bigger van. Been trawling your channel. Good to see the down south perspectives

Something I forgot to mention, make sure you remove and copperslip the two bolts that hold the spare wheel cage. Poor design and if you don't grease them up they will most definitely seize up and you will be screwed if you get a flat!

No panniers next time!

It was a 150. I thoroughly enjoyed it but we did the 250s the following year and off road they were better but to be honest I loved the little bike, great fun.

Is it 150 or 125?

thank you guys for sharing your ride with us riding the XR 150 honda...inspire us also to ride this kind of bike...GOD BLESS...

Big T, i was a nice bike but i no longer own it. ive gone back to owning a GSXR1000 K5, a 1992 Fireblade and an RD350lc.

Just wondering, 2 years on, do you still have the S1000R and how do you rate it now?

Thanks Dan. Enjoy.

Nice vid! Can't wait for tomorrow. I have a day off and I will go riding my s1000r.

Thanks for the comment, I'm sure I never exceeded the national limit it just appears faster on video.

It is a truly magical place, both the routes North (east side or west side) have something special to offer.

first seconds where like: oh my god! be careful! driving on the wrong lane like that!! ^^

we go with Flamingo travel and would recommend you do the same. They tie together the best of Vietnam with cracking guides that end up your friends. Too many spectacular areas to name.

yep it was pretty good and great fun side by side racing back to home Base each night. going with the XR250 next year though.

Did the XR 150 handled the terrain well ? Looking forward to a trip like this soon.

Amazing views. Will put this place on my list to visit.

Jealous of where you live haha

Did you ever find out more about the biker accident at the end of the video? What happened?

Cheers Jim, appreciate your input.. Since the post I took a test ride on a multistrada, but to be honest it didn't blow me away, maybe too similar to what I have now, and I fancy a change.. I then took out a ducati 899 panigale and I really, really liked it! Not tested any of the beemers yet..

Sorry for the late reply John but I have been away on holiday. Yes I have ridden the multi and I lived it apart from the annoying centre stand position that limits where you can put your left foot! Chalk and cheese to be honest, although the multi could scratch with the best it's not a sports bike like the R. It's closer to the latest GS and would make a great tourer. The R is a sports bike with a comfier riding position. Definitely ride the multi as it's a great bike and I nearly put a deposit down on one but the R blew me away on the test rude and it was a no brainer. Hope this helps.

Hi Jim. I don't suppose you have ridden the ducati multistrada have you? I very nearly bought a used 2012 S1000RR last week, but I sat on the single R and it felt a nicer place to sit.. I currently have a KTM950 sm, superb bike bit I'm starting to miss having a bike with a crazy amount of power (my previous bike was a kawasaki zx10r, after fireblades etc). So as it stands I'm swaying towards a bmw S1000R or a multistrada (but they are so expensive, even used!) . I'm still not 100% ruling out a RR, but not sure if I'd be happy going back to such an extreme riding position.. Thanks.

Hi Ryan, the R is a better road bike in my opinion, you certainly don't notice the 30hp deficit as the torque is the same if not a tad better on the R. Its only when you are on track do you realize the RRs potential. Trust me the R is a quick bike, its not stable like the RR but it is more fun to throw about and it shakes its head quite a bit on the A roads. The riding modes are in my opinion better on the R as the Dynamic and dynamic pro seem to have better software to allow for a spirited ride, slick on the RR is great but I found that on the road the R was the better bike. If you are looking at buying new and can wait, the new RR is surely to have DDC and better riding modes upon its release. The cruise is great but not as smooth as a car system imo. The DDC is set for a hard ride even in soft but for me it suits the bike perfectly, it seems to split opinions on the forum but I like it. Whichever you choose you will be having fun :)

Hey Jim, thanks for the video. As someone who is hard pressed making the choice between the R and the RR. What are your thoughts on 30hp defecit? Is it noticeable. Personally I prefer the styling of the RR. But the R with cruise control and DDC is a hard package to beat. Any input you can provide would be appreciated. Cheers