Tyre Fitting, My Old Bikes and a Detailers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2024
- I ride over to Kingdom Motorcycles for the Bonneville's tyre fitting and do a full garage tour and show the current selection of bikes being worked on.
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Great video Freddie. Glad you found a quality garage to do the work. I've recently purchased a '94 Yamaha Diversion 900 and needed some work doing on the carbs, but many of my local, reputable, garages won't touch it as they don't have the experience, which they were honest with me about. Worked out well though, as found this old school place run by two bikers in a building off the side of one of their houses - like you found, it was immaculate, the work was done quickly with no drama and it was a clear £40 p/hour labour which is good value these days. If anyone needs their bike doing in West Yorkshire I can recommend Odsal Motorcycles. Best of luck with your trip!!
This is such an interesting point James- the skill of working on carbs is starting to die out😳
I’ll pin this comment. £40p/h is extremely reasonable🙌🏻
Was great to meet you Freddie, and thanks for popping in.
If you want any help getting the sand out of the Boneville when you return, I’ll be more than happy to help.
Best of luck with the trip 👍
A pleasure to meet you🙂
Thank you so much- I’ll definitely pop in🤜🏼🤛🏼
@@FreddieDobbs yeah! Ceramic coat the bonneville!
As someone local(ish) it warms my heart to see Freddie championing small local businesses like these, if only everyone did the same. Looking forward to the trip, all notifications on at the ready.
Awesome video and awesome content Thank’s Freddie and Monika
Great film Freddie, the more I watch your channel the more I get hooked! Really enjoy your easy going style and your intelligent banter and conversation. I watched this Africa trip in the wrong order but I still loved it, reminded me of my earlier days! Ride safe oh yeah congrats on the property, hope you’ll both be very happy! 👏👍😀
It's workshops like you found there that keep bikers on the road, honest hard working bikers themsemselves. A lot of garages just don't have the skills or passion to do a good job. Taking your bike to a garage is like taking your kids to a nursey for the first time. Maybe when you get back the old bonny will need a good detail to bring back the shine to the sand heat tanrished paint 😃
I’ll do this Dale- I’m curious to see if there’s any hope of my Bonneville ever looking showroom fresh again!
Was at Jim's Detailing today! He spoke of you and your visit. Brought me to this video. Now subscribed to watch your adventures. Tomboy a bit led me to him it's like a circle!
I like the quote
"If you want it doing cheaply - do it yourself.
If you can't do it yourself - don't moan about the bill."
Makes me thankful that the labour cost of motorcycle servicing in Indonesia is dirt cheap (on 250 cc displacement and below, never owned the big bike because that darn expensive luxury and yearly tax)
When comes to changing the tire, it's comes free with the installation when buying directly on the tire specialist shop.
You can't go wrong with Dom. He's worked on all my bikes over the years from Ducatis to Katanas to Gixxers. Everything from a straightforward MOT to a recommissioning.
Good Morning Freddie and Monika, great news with the apartment. Cheers from Hamburg
Thank you Julian, we’re so happy to get it! All the best over in hamburg🇩🇪
Freddie my English-Friend 🙂 Maybe this is the last chance to wish you the best trip of your life before you leave. Have a very pleasant ride, have a good weather and mostly be safe. Take care of yourself and remember one thing I always do. If you have a bad feeling on anything, don´t do it. Nothing is more important than you own safety! canbt wait to see your advantures!
Greetings from Germany ...Norbert
A wonderful knack for making a mundane chore interesting.
Best of luck on the trip Freddie....im excited to see what is in store next. Best of all on these trips is you just don't know what is going to happen, and that is the very definition of an adventure!
Those 250s were what we had as teenagers back in the 1980s. That was the biggest bike you could have here in Jersey at the age of 17, of course now it would be a 125cc. The two-stroke 250s were more comparable to modern four-stroke 500s but had a proper power band (TZR and TDR especially).
congratulations on getting the new pad both 🙂
Love these kind of videos - thank you both
love the Speed Triple - still have my 2004 955 Speedie
Love the.... ' If you want it doing cheaper do it yourself ' sign 🤣
Recently went to a garage to have a full set of All Season tyres fitted and there was a guy in there arguing that he wanted every available discount applied to his bill.
The garage said it was company policy to just add the best one which I agreed with and told the argumentative punter that the service he was getting before the discount was already half that of the main dealer.
There was some serious chain and sprocket neglect going on in this vlog 😮
Having covered 90,000 miles in my current vehicle that has no spare I've had to call upon a can of tyre sealant more than once .
They work fine but there is a downside , once used and transported you to a place of safety your tyre is now dead and will need replacing as they won't repair a tyre that's had this injected in them , possibly crossing a desert they may make an exeption 😂
It is a long way off....but.....Keep plenty of room on your bike for the "Out of this World" present you will be bringing back to Monika on your return. Blimey.... You adventure off.....whilst moving home left to wonderful Monika.....you are truly wonderfully daft at times Freddie and she loves you all the more for it no doubt. Looking forward to seeing your adventures......whilst Wishing Monika much luck for the home move.
Helluva trip coming up. Really looking forward to the vlogs. Ride safe and have fun.
He's following Itchy Boots.......😅
Thanks Steve!
Great news about the apartment,looking forward to following your next adventure
Hiya. Luv your content. I laughed i cried i pushed your luv aside. I'm out of my head. That'll do! But seriously, keep doing what you're doing. Take care both of you. Regards Si.x.
Top man Freddie,looking forward to your next adventure 👍
Great video of your closest businesses Freddie! Great to give them a boost because times are tough. Personally, I would have opted for a roadside plug kit (with refill cylinders) because the package is much smaller that the bottle of sealant & you still require a method of adding air to your tyres out bush. Looking forward to your wonderful adventure very soon! Gonna miss Monika & her chastising you for forgetting something 😂😂😂😉 All the best & ride safe🙏🙌 Mr Super Cool⭐️
Ahhh interesting, a few people have said similar with regards to the plug kit. Weirdly, I couldn’t find one at Halfords so I may do some desperate last minute searching!
@@FreddieDobbs do you have motorcycle accessories stores in the UK? Surely you must have? Not dealerships, just accessories stores? They will have them there no doubt. I wish I could send you a picture. Maybe I’ll send it via Tuesdays@legend😉
@@Capesthorn canisters will get him to a petrol station to add correct air pressure. Pack light.
@@stevesanelli90 1. If you are carrying sufficient canisters. 2. If you can find a service station that is open and has an airline/compressor. 3. If the airline/compressor is working.
They are unreliable in the UK, but can’t comment on elsewhere beyond these shores. No need for the uncertainty, be self-sufficient by carrying a compressor.
@@Capesthorn all those challenges makes the journey all the more exciting!
That is a clean Buell. I had a Buell XB9SX, an amazing bike which I would have liked to have kept, but it was getting hard to find a good mechanic in my area. And like your Speed Triple, it was a bike that taunted you to ride hard and fast. So I bought an RnineT, great bike and even faster but I ride it much more mellow. But I do miss a v-twin.
I need to have a look at that bike shop for my service
Congratulations on your new apartment.. fantastic! Hope you'll be very happy there. I'm also preparing for a trip on my Interceptor from Czech Republic down through Croatia, Albania and Greece.. finger's crossed. It takes me ages to prepare for a trip so I admire you basically getting on the bike and riding. I recommend at least the basics like cables, plugs, bulbs and a good toolkit. .. and don't forget your water bottles. I'm really excited to hear how the Africa trip pans out so good luck and go careful!
Very nice cbr 250 and an rgv 250 just to the left of it two bikes it love to have
Good luck with the trip Freddie. 👍
Thanks!🤘🏼
Looking forward to what's to come, ride safe Freddie.
Appreciate it Steve🙂
Congrats on your new apt Freddie & Monika & have a great trip to Africa,look forward to the vlogs,good luck 👊😉
If you're coming via Denia and want a bed let me know. We have a lot in common. Ive done Thailand this year. Bali two years ago and also planning a Sahara trip next year. All on two wheels of course😊
Ride safe.
A good lock and cover are also, worth taking.
Happy travels.
I was thinking about taking a cover, but I don’t think I’ve got enough luggage space.
Thanks🙂🙌🏻
Safe travels Freddie…I look forward to the updates 👍🇬🇧
Thanks Alan!
What amazing businesses - I think I need to move to Ipswich
Another great video Freddie. Always good to see local business being championed. What about that a Buell though!! That front brake disc is absolutely epic. 😮
New Freddie Dobbs video on a chilled Sunday morning woohoo ☕️🏍️
You mentioned you visited Ireland on the speed triple, you’ll have to do another tour here and vlog it!
*It's so nice and rare when one can find a mechanic who will do right by one's machine.*
Nice one guy´s new flat nice place and only 13 days wow ! really looking forward to the trip Freddie I noted you checked puncture stuff you put in the tyre's I tend to carry a little compressor and repair straws and the mushrooms in my tail unit just incase and also incase I come across anyone on a bike who has been caught out with a puncture , I tend to prefer that to the gunk you squirt into the tyre just a personal opinion 😉 👌👍
Thanks for this tip. Interestingly, almost everyone I’ve spoken to shares your opinion on puncture repair kit. I must find this
What an excellent sign in the workshop about doing it cheaply! Brilliant.
Isn’t it!
I remember when you were calling around, when I worked in a shop it didnt matter if the shop was full of bikes you always front-load tires and oil Changes/1st service ect
Glad you found them
Oh i miss pneumatic tire machines, so jealous
Yeah, cool video and what a cool business Kingdom got going. Extra cool to see my first bike there, the RG250 Gamma! Fond memories of that mad and frentic two stroke parallel twin. Mine had some sort of Pepsi livery as I recal, but definately a bike I should have kept!
I had a 911 a few years back, like that Triumph it was always daring me, jeez I loved it, nearly had a life ender on a motorway bend at 250kph when I came across a stopped car, hazards ablaze on the outside lane.
I use exactly the same type of garage for my bike, brilliant little garage that does both my cars and bikes MOTs, servicing and repairs, only ½ mile from my house too so incredibily convenient
It’s so useful when you find a good local mechanic- it saves gigantic amounts of hassle🙌🏻
Congratulations on your new apartment 🎉it's Sunday morning, so you and Monica enjoy your breakfast and coffee ☕️ mate
Really appreciate it, thanks Ash! Have a good’n🙂
Clean professional workshops are always a good sign. I remember painting the floor in ours more regularly than most
It gives a great peace of mind when you see a slick looking workshop
First impression, it looks a great setup.
Such a Gentleman and a Biker.
As others have said the clean workshop and smart van gives a good impression of how those lads work, the
detailer guy has really gone to town on his set-up too, I used to enter concourse competitions with my cars
working from a single garage and a 100W lightbulb !🤣
That’s impressive! Many happy hours I can imagine🙂👌🏻🚗
Love your videos Freddie. The music is also excellent. I was pleasantly shocked to see 2 of my former bikes at Kingdom - The 1050 Triple, as you formerly had, exactly like my old one, and the Suzuki RG500 2 Smoker! I sold mine only 6 months after getting it new, and long for it to this day. It was twice the bike it's cc suggests, and is a monster bike that really wants to kill you.
Really glad you enjoyed it, Ric. Those old RG500s are beautiful bikes!
Some lovely bikes there. My brother is fortunate enough to own a 2012 Bonneville T100 'Steve McQueen Limited Edition', which is mint and has covered only 400 miles from new! he's only had it a year and it currently lives under an expensive cover indoors in my conservatory. It attracts a lot of attention from visitors lol 😁
I remember when these were brand new- I desperately wanted one!! I still do…
They were such a true nod to the film’s bike😍
Freddie, did you ever talk about your saddle bags? Looks so easy to put on! PS new home owner....Congrats! AND I so vibe with the feelings about the performance bikes. My ego exceeding my riding abilities culminating in 2 high speed crashes (back in the UK) that I miraculously survived. Ergot: welcome RE 350! Live long & prosper!
I missed Bonneville . Timeless motorcycle. I'm currently working on kawasaki H1 . It's in bad shape, but I love seeing them back on the road . I appreciate the videos Freddie, safe riding
The H1s are stunning elegant bikes- what a brilliant project! I hope you get it to a decent enough standard for a few summer miles🤘🏼
I love independent bike repair shops...you can talk to the mechanics and actually learn something...hmm...i may have to look into having my Bonne detailed..LOL..great video as always...
My friend has that exact same buell 😎👍
Freddie it’s so unusual to see mag wheels on a T120 got them on my T100 wondered if a retro fit? Glad prep is going well 👍
Well the King's got his new hat, and you are leaving early for points south. Hot plume over Spain for the next few days. Stay hydrated 😁. Was in Morocco in May 74, as part of a school cruise.
Thanks for the heads up- no need for me to take cold weather gear I think🤞🏼
Looking forward to the big trip!! Can you also do a video about the preparation, what are you packing and so on. Keep up the great work 👍🏽
This exact video just filmed today🙂
@@FreddieDobbs awesome!! Looking forward to it.
We're also on a trip tomorrow from Southampton on the Regal Princess to circumnavigate the U.K., I'll keep an eye out for a black Triumph Bonneville as we head south. Ride safe Freddie.
Have an amazing trip you two!🙂👋
Looks like Kingdom Motorcycles does a bit of restoration as well, I like those small independent bike workshops, always get a better level of insults than the main dealer, or at least I do at my local one. 😂
Your new flat is in a rather good spot !
I stopped there on a ride this morning because i haven't been there for 20 years . Very nice .
I wouldnt want to pay your rent though !😬. Enjoy
Thanks Freddie for sharing the motorcycle shop info, always valuable! Hopefully the Africa videos will start soon too!! Safe journey and lezzzz gooo to Africa! 👍👍
I head off tomorrow lunchtime for Africa!🙂🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@FreddieDobbs safe trip! 👍
Here in America, bike shops won't install tires if you have put tire sealant in them. When they go to remove the tire, the sealant will run out all over their machines and can cause serious problems with their machines
Looking forward to seeing your view of Africa. Ride safe.
Thanks Stephen, really looking forward to it🙂
@@FreddieDobbs you should get Monika to design some “I went along with Freddie” t shirts! Have a great trip.
I have almost the same feeling about my z900RS. Not that it wants to kill me, but it's simply not the best for relaxed riding. I think I would need to move to something more sedate, like a W800, in the future.
👍 nice
The Suzuki RGs are 2 strokes, The 500 was wicked fast!
I knew it! That dumb balcony is going to be my............. congrats buddy. Glad to hear. Love when a plan comes together. Living next to water is awesome
I’m very excited! I just hope the reference checks are ok🤞🏼🤞🏼
@@FreddieDobbs I already know, I see a balcony in your future 🔮! Lol
We've just returned from a few days in Essex & went to see the Marina & a few places from your videos so thanks we really enjoyed it. Congrats on the new appt but I can't believe you're leaving Monika to do the move on her own! 🙄
Interesting what you were saying about the Speed Triple bringing out the animal in you - it's for that very reason I'm swapping my 2019 Street Triple for a 2017 T120. As well as wanting something a little more relaxed and comfortable, there have just been too many near misses. The engine eggs you on to be a bit of a lunatic.
I think the CBR250RR is a Japan market model. It probably came into the country as a grey import. I sold my B-King for the same reason you sold the Speed Triple. I wish I could get some of those panniers you have on your Triumph, but Hepco & Becker don't do the C-Bow system for my SCR950. 5,250 GBP for that Buell. Maybe my Ulysses is worth more than I think.
Keep going Freddie!
Those 250 and 400 cbr's are, I think, are japanese imports. Most of the main japanese manufactures did them. Sheffield England. Ps jolly good luck on your trip old bean.
Wishing you many safe miles with your new tyres Freddie! But do get proper gear for your trip to Africa as well! It gets extremely hot down there!
Just found your channel, had to go through the backlog- such a good bike channel. Instasub.
That cbr250 is one of the greatest screamers going fortnine did a video on it if i recall correctly
First came across your videos when I was thinking of adding a Gen 1 Street Triple to my (small) collection, watched your review and had to have one. I now have a low mileage, completely original bike identical to the one you reviewed. Absolutely love the bike, thanks to your beautifully produced video Freddie!
Only ever heard good things about Dom at kingdom. My brother always takes his XJR there.
Congratulations on the flat, very convenient that you will be away for moving in day. 🤔 Poor Monica !
Nice triumph
Aren’t they. That T100 with spoked wheels especially⚡️👌🏻
It's high time you should give a review on super meteor 650
This is very true!
Ensure that the threads are dirt and oil-free before applying Loctite.
Thanks
I will pay 25 dollars for them to do it. I don't need to wash my hands at the end and use three band-aids. Lol. I will see if I can get my bikes up to speed and hop across the pond and use these guys. That detail room is also amazing!
I think I agree with you- I’d rather just pay, too!
Is Kingdom the company that ‘worked’ on your Bonneville before The Wurks?
Nice one Freddie, when you find a good independent mechanic stick with them, my local triumph dealership charge £90 plus vat per hour for labour, the independent I have used for the last 15 years charges £30 per hour....
That is a ridiculously huge saving!
Hi Freddie. I was just wondering how many miles your T100 has done? Can't wait for you Africa Vlog 🙂!!
I was waiting for the big reveal om the bike in its new shoes.. And then, nothing 😢 need some closure 😂
That 50% saving is good!. Take the tyres off, or the wheels?.
Awwww Freddie so you are a survivor of the youth bikes too...I think maybe young riders should be made to do track time to get the speed demon out of their blood and a bit of asphalt on their ass without a car fender for a smile....a time or two sliding down the asphalt at the track should get them thinking right.If they like it save the crazy stuff for the race track and be cool on the road...25 seems a great deal for a tire swap and balance...Great video Freddie thanks...
Have to laugh…. I have a beautiful orange 2008 Speed Triple. The word, “discipline”, flashes in my visor when I’m riding it😆🏍
You were 28 when you bought the Speed Triple? Jeez, I had you down as being about 25 now! You're right about certain bikes "bringing out the animal in you"! I remember a mate's KR1S, the Kawasaki 2 stroke 250. That was a complete widow-maker. No way on Earth to ride it sensibly!
I can imagine, Eddy! It sounds so simple; just ride the bike sensibly… but some bikes just seem to beg you for more!😆💪🏼
Thank you for showing us this garage
These places are worth every penny you spend
Sick to death of brainwashed technicians who can only work one one brand of bike
Nice collection of bikes outside aswel
Hey Freddie what tyres did you fit in the end. I'm running Metzler radials on my 2011 Bonnieville here in nz. Yes the tyre puncture repair kit with 3 small gas cylinders I always carry in a small wallet.
I put on the Michelin Road Classics. I like them, and I do also like the Metzerlers on our model Bonnevilles👌🏻
HAAAA, how lucky was that, you are away when house move is on the cards, can't think of anything worse than moving house so if i was you i'd hang the trip out and get back just as monica has the new flat all sorted. ENJOY.
I love this- I was thinking the same!😆
@@FreddieDobbs .......😅👍
Proper Motorcycle mechanics/engineers are dwindling. Its very worrying. Its amazing how many have shut when I think how many shops were going by me 30 yrs ago. Not many will touch carbs now. There’s plenty of u tube vlogs to help you do it yourself. For refitting dynotune are excellent. When I worked at a local college we had one of those motorcycle ramps which I used towork on my motorcycles and scooter whilst sat on a stool😂 . No more kneeling or bending, superb. Monica will make that flat beautiful methinks. Good luck with Africa. I know you have prob thought of everything but I have recently bought a rechargeable mini tyre compressor. Its 8” x3” and on full charge can do 3 motorcylce tyres. Charged by usb port so would work with euro plug but v handy if you have puncture and small to store. Plenty on e bay for £25. Just an idea. I wish I had the youth and energy to do what you do😂. Looking fwd to those adventures but will miss Monica’s editing
@@volt8684 Your right. Youth & energy.
That's what I'm missing now .....😲
Good luck and be safe Freddie, what tyres did you put on your bike?😊
Thanks Ian. I put on the Michelin Road Classics- designed specifically for classic and modern classic bikes
Monica could do her on blog the move etc 😮
Also, the speed triple why? nice and steady on the throttle 🤣
I assume the Honda is a Japanese import? One of those 4 cylinder 250 Japanese screamers has always been on my wish list. I think Kawasaki still makes a "ZX-25R"
Did you have a new pair of Michelin Road Classics fitted pal?…I have a 2019 Street Twin whose Pirelli Phantoms have come to the end of the road!…need new tyres…any recommendations based on value, looks and spec?….ps looking forward to the updates from your next pending trip 👌😉
The blockwork pier in the garage where you keep your bike should not have passed building regulations.
Interesting. It’s not the finest built building, I must be honest (cladding issue, poorly designed windows etc)
How do you now feel about Kimgdom motorcycles?
The triumph badges you liked, are actually plastic! Not like the old type