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Really sorry to hear this, wishing the both of you all the best and really hope Ian’s health improves in the future.

Hi both Really sorry to hear about your condition Ian I really feel for you, sorry I have not sent this message earlier but I did not know what to say as I'm sure it's one of the biggest blows you have had in your life as I could see how much you love riding and talking about your bikes. I hope you could carry on some other way because you are a very knowledgeable top bloke. I hope you both have a great Xmas and a happy new year . All the best in the world Kev

I remember the MCN review of my 2002/ 23 plate Honda CB 900 F2 Hornet which I still own, and in excellent condition. The MCN reviewer stated that this MC was 'more like Val Doonican than hooligan'. What nonsense, the MC has a four cylinder Fire Blade engine fitted and is perfect to ride. Let's be honest, we all have our favourite MC's, but there aren't many bad ones out there.

Thank you for making this video Sue. I'm very sorry to hear the news. As someone who suffers with osteoarthritis which only gets more uncomfortable as the years pass, I sympathise. Ian's videos have been a great source of information, inspiration and entertainment of an evening over plenty of mugs of tea.😄 Onwards and upwards. Maybe through TH-cam, Ian can turn his attentions to other aspects of motorcycles and motorcycling? History or views on current trends and news? Keep an open mind pal. Always plenty to keep us all interested. Don't allow yourself to become isolated. All the very best to you both over Christmas and wishing you the best health and strength for the coming year.❤❤.

Nice one Ian. 😎

So sad, all the best, I've just discovered your channel and catching up, excellent. Hopefully, things will improve later, I'm sure we'd like to see the odd video of how you're both getting on, even if it's about your garden and livestock projects. 😊

I'm having a little titter to myself, as you guy's are boosting my confidence here, and removing those tiny niggling doubts that I'm having right now; ..you know like: AM I COMPLETELY MENTAL OR WHAT???? You see, .. I've just passed my UK 'A licence' via the DAS route; and two day's later, blown all of my savings on a brand new "R.E. Classic 350 Halcyon Black". Bimbling the back roads with a tent, come the better weather, is what I fancy doing. So why am I tittering, .... it's the fact that you are now asking at what age we should hang up our leathers so to speak, and here am I, just starting out at 76 😂🤣😂 Addendum : Forgot to mention, .... I had two Heart Attacks (MI's) back in 2001, so don't go thinking that your life is over guy's!

Our village has 26 permanent residents. 1970s before the fall of communism there was 1500. When communism left, the local jobs went with them. The initial wave of young people left to the nearest large town Razgrad for work, then to Ruse, then spread even further a field as they realised wages could not sustain them. We have no shop but still an active mayor and no loss of services. We have even had some road upgrades...this has been primarily due to the number of Europeans buying holiday homes. I must say that we have never heard of Bulgarian women marrying older men. Most of the women are widows, but men just die earlier.....all over the world.

Good luck with selling the bikes, I hope you a speedy recovery as soon as possible 👍

Look after yourself mate, I hope I will see you back stronger than ever.

Your channel has defiantly been a breath of fresh air, your videos have been so interesting and I have learnt so much and you will be missed, this is very sad news. I would keep one bike, its in your DNA 😀 I really hope your health will improve and you can still produce some content when up to it and get an odd ride out All the best for the future & Merry Christmas to you both.

Dear Ian & Sue I wish you all the best for the future, really sad to hear about Ian. He was one of the reasons that I bought my Himi as my second bike. I really hope that he will get better so he can enjoy the nice place you have in Bulgaria. Best of luck and wishes for both of you - love your videos😊🙏

Dear friend, I am speaking from Brazil. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Your video helped me a lot. I also like to do my own maintenance. Big hug and success to you. Excuse me for my English.

Sorry to hear this. Best wishes ❤

My Man..... Hope your health gets better. Getting on top of the pain is most important and allows further freedom later. I've rescinded some bikes in the past - trade in or sold. Coming up to 20 years after my back surgery and not ridden for a few years. Still got a Honda sh300 scoot in the garage - just in case. Like me - you probably still look at many bikes you would like. Keep one manageable in your stable and dream later. Best of health for the future brother.

You are absolutely right. Bought a 411 brand new. Went through few bikes. Last week I bought another new 411 because of the discounts. I now own two 411’s. Both for £3900 brand new. I am just not interested in any other bike and I have owned a Ducati multistrada and Yamaha Tenere among others.

I am very sorry to hear this update. I wish both of you all the best!

Sorry to see that you are going!☹️ I’ve enjoyed the content of your videos and look forward to seeing you in the future. Good luck for the future and don’t sell the bikes just yet 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇱

Sad news but your health is the most important thing. Thanks for your vids - great knowledge shared with integrity. All the best.

Wow!!! So sorry to hear the news. Better to be able to get around as pain free as possible. You will be missed as your content is invaluable. Wish I had the money to purchase your interceptor. Best wishes

Trike maybe?

Sad news,hope he improves,all the best for the future.

That is a real tear-jerker. From someone who loves motorbikes and the life they offer, to see a biking compadre dealt such a wounding blow is a sad sad thing. I sincerely hope that Ian's health doesnt deteriorate too badly, and that he can at least enjoy a comfortable life in whatever he chooses to do. Thanks for the ride so far... good luck n God Bless xx

I hope all the best for him he will be in my prayers

That time comes for us all. It's very understandable to me as my Bullet gets me in the c6-c7 vertebrae and causes unbearable nerve impingement, and I'm only 51. I spent quit a bit on physiotherapy to sort it out. We have to enjoy these things while we can and make wonderful memories for when we can't. All the very best to you both.

Thank you Ian and Sue your well balanced contribution to our shared pursuit has been much appreciated. ❤

Health is your wealth 💪🏻 sad day indeed, but you come first ❤ all the best 👍🏻 👋🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯❤️

Thanks Sue for the update. Wishing you all the best for Christmas and 2025.

I'm so sorry to hear about Ian's health issues and as others have commented upon its been a brave decision to stop biking, I wish you both all the best for the coming years.

Health is everything. So sad to watch this. His knowledge and vids have been fabulous and always a great reference for everyone. Keep that lovely bullet... dont sell it 😢. Wish you both health and future happiness. Merry Christmas to you both also

Interesting insight. I didn’t notice any loose dogs as you see on other vlogs. Are these more prevalent in certain areas. It was something that always worried me as I could see me ending up with more dogs than I could cope with.

Such a sad decision but the correct one for the health. Take care.

Sorry to hear this news, sad times but Ian has to put his health first. Hope you both have a good Christmas. Best wishes Me & Sue

NO bikes ooh thats a thought we all hide from , but he has you to support him but keep the interceptor .

I’m so sad Ian has decided to call it a day. I consider his no nonsense maintenance videos as the ‘holy grail’ to the home bike mechanic. I value his frank and honest opinions and his tours of Bulgaria are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Thank you both for the hard work you’ve put into the channel and I wish both of you all the best for the future and i will continue to refer to the videos for home maintenance of my own Himalayan and hopefully look forward to the odd video in the future when the weather warms up again. Merry Christmas to you both. Cannock Dave

😢 Really enjoyed your channel! It was different, it was fresh. Iy was informative and without fake drama ment to attract crowds, but calm and colected from 2 level minded lovely persons. I wish you power to get through this series of hurdles in your life and , maybe, once the things stabilises, you and Ian will be able to continue with your passions. P.S. : i would not sell all the bikes right now.

So sorry to hear this but it’s the right decision, I live in France and have learned loads from Ian, thank you both and a Merry Christmas to you

Thank you both for a wonderful insight into your life "over there" and the great "how to's" on the Royal Enfield's. I do hope Ian gets well enough to carry on with his great way of putting things across on his videos, I will like many others miss his bike stuff, his knowledge was top draw. I guess selling those bikes will be very hard for Ian. Thanks again for some excellent videos and I wish you both well for the future, thank you.

It is sad to know about this.

I have owned a 2014 NC750X since new and have now done 112000km, mostly 2-up touring with luggage. I added some accessories and made a few changes to make it more comfortable. This is a fantastic bike. Although I have tested a number of other bikes to upgrade to, I have not found any bike worth the money to change to.

Ian, I will miss watching you and the wife doing these videos. I have enjoyed them all. I know where you're coming from as I have terminal cancer, I also have 3 bikes but don't get to ride them much. I hope that you have the strength to come out of this even if it's just working on them, you have a vast knowledge to forward to the next generation of bikers. I wish I had the funds to purchase the bullet as it's the best I've ever seen, you should be very proud of what you have accomplished in your life. Do what is best for the two of you, wishing you the best Bill.

None of us will ride forever. All we can hope for is leaving the hobby on our terms, and not having someone else tell us when it’s time to give it up. I know my riding days are numbered, and I hope when that day comes I can accept it and move on. I agree with your decision to sell all your bikes. If I decide to stop riding, I don’t want any bikes around to tempt me. You and Sue need a quiet, restful holiday season to recuperate and to plan your future. It will bring new adventures and more memories together. What more can you ask for?

Hi Sue Sorry to hear that Ian is selling his pride and joys and giving up doing the videos must have been a hard decision to make but as you say health must come first. I have really enjoyed watching his channel being a Royal enfield interceptor rider myself. Ian i think you mentioned you used to like fishing now i would definitely watch that! Take care both of you and wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year .

Very sad.....best wishes to you both !!

Get well soon a great channel I will miss you

I wish to thank you both for the positive information, which you have given both on bikes and the views of Bulgarian which like me many people would never have seen. But more importantly I wish Ian the very best of heath for the future and of course you Sue as well! Whatever happens I will keep your channel open on the off chance you both do the odd update. Once again Thank You.

VERY SORRY to hear the news. I do wish you ALL the VERY VERY BEST.

I don't like the new 452. Not ridden one but just looking at it I can tell it hasn't got the same character. Short stroke it's basically a Japanese bike. If its just more power and you ain't bothered about character then get something like a DRZ400. or big bore kit idea sounds great.

Sorry to hear of the bad health news, I can understand you will have to give up the videos. All the best for the future. From AUS 🇦🇺🦘🎅

Hi Ian and Sue. I'm genuinely sorry to hear this, and am wishing you both all the very best for the future. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and am hopeful that you can still post the odd video to keep us updated with how you're getting on and what you've been up to. Cheers, and all the very best from Queensland, Australia.