I’ve also suffered from Severe Anxiety and Depression since 1984 and it has not been fun but with proper Doctoring and medication I’m living a Good Life as best as possible. Cheers mate and Love your Channel. Love from Salem, Ohio US!
Thanks for sharing Rick, as you know very well it is a tough road! We can just do the best we can. I am glad you are enjoying life and are living it as best as you can, despite the hardships 💪 Many thanks and really pleased that you like the videos. Cheers bud and love straight back to ya ✌️ All the best, and take it easy my friend
Hi, all good glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Bet you have some great roads for cruising out there, I would love to tour the US some day. Hope you enjoy the Speedmaster.
Scooter for London riding and the Speedmaster for everything else.That's exactly what I did when I used to work in London. Also had some great fun on the Scooter too.
Thanks for the advice Graham, very much appreciated to hear someone else's point of view. Especially from someone who has actually done it 👍. Yup I think that might be the best solution. Got a few more test rides to go and then I will have to make the decision soon!! Good point the scooter could be great fun in London. How was it owning the Speedmaster?
Hi thanks for sharing i too have mrntal health issuse three years now. Funny enough i bougt a speedmaster 2012 and im loving it.Here in Sweden its a shorter period to ride looking forward to next video.
Hi Simon, no problem at all, thank you for getting in touch. I hope you can manage your issues and can manage to over come them 👍. It can be a long road, but we can all do it. Awesome, such a great motorbike, I hope you continue to enjoy it. Thanks for watching and take care 👍
Hi, love the new Speedmaster, amongst my collection I have a 2015 factory custom Bobster based on the old version. As for your mental health you are brave I putting it out there, I am recovering from a breakdown I had last November and still taking a baby dose of Sertraline every day and now feel fantastic, no more anxiety, panic attacks or depression. I bike every day of the year, well almost, I don't like ice and my I've chains me to the cooker on Christmas Day, sort of! Keep biking and stay safe.
Hi Greg, yea it was a really nice bike I loved it in the end. Think I might be getting one very soon, and start to do some tours on it 👍 Thank you very much for your support. I hope it is the right thing to do, seems to be quite theraputic for me atm. I hope it can in some way help some people to talk about mental health more and make it more acceptable in society. I am currently on Sertraline and it is defiantly helping alot, defiantly better than other meds iv tried. Haha, some one should design a portable cooker for a motorbike!! 🤔 I sincerely hope your mental health continues to improve. Thanks again so much for the message, and support, I appreciate it alot. I will do, hav some great tours planned for August and September. 💪
I had a '66 Bonneville years ago. A pain in the ass, but I loved that bike. Lane Splitting in London !!; What a rush !!! Anxiety ??: Just keep riding, young man. Just keep riding....
Hi, O nice that is a classic. Spent a bit of time by the side of the road I presume!! Yea going to try and keep her to the country!! Struggled with anxiety for a long time now, want to support mental health awareness and promote the benefits of riding 👍. I will thanks
Great vid, I'm dreaming of a Speedmaster (probably next year). I'm in Devon though so not got the same traffic issues thankfully! Looking forward to pottering through the lanes down to the coast or over Dartmoor. Cheers for discussing your mental health. Hard for a lot of us chaps I suspect. I've had quite a lot of counselling which has helped my anxiety, but I know what you mean about being trapped in your head. Sometimes anxiety for me would make it hard to be rational, I'd feel like I was the only sensible person around me to be worrying so much! Really hope your mental health continues to improve.
Hi Robocrump, thanks I appreciate it. I say go for it 👍. It is a great bike, great for pottering around and it can also handle surprisingly well. You only live once and motorbiking is one of lifes major experiences. No problem at all, thanks for sharing about your anxiety as well. I hope the counselling continues to help and stick with it. If you haven't tried it I can highly recommend the Wim Hof method (see his youtube channel), it is a bit daunting at first, but seriously it has helped me a lot!! Thanks again and take care 👍
Yes, I’m perusing your channel, going back to your earlier videos! 😊 Really enjoyed this video to get your first impressions of the Speedmaster before you eventually bought Speedy. Very cool! Cheers!
Wisconsin is a great state to tour. However, I do that on my T120 and have more nimble, engaging ride. Speedmaster would definitely be a good choice for laidback touring.
@@redangrevival I really do think it helps others to know that you can relate with what they are going thru. I've been a behavioral professional for over 25 years. In addition to seeking talk therapy I also advise being open to being evaluated for medication management....there have been great advancements in treating anxiety and depression. Although I don't work in addiction I can really endorse the social support of a 12 step program like AA. All my best ! PEACE AND LIGHT
“Wisconsin”. Lol. Most of the Midwest in the USA has thousands of miles of country roads. Of course you could also just go 30 minutes outside of London too! I suggest you take a vacation to the USA. Take a ferry from Wisconsin across Lake Michigan to the state of Michigan then go north to Lake Superior and then around back to Wisconsin!
Haha yes I can do that. I have just always dreamed of touring around America, and since Harley Davidson is based in Wisconsin that is the state I thought of first !! 😬Thanks for the tips, I will defiantly look into that. Very much appreciated 👍
@@redangrevival you are welcome here in the USA any time my friend. Wisconsin is a beautiful place. Bordering on Lake Michigan which is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. Used to live in Wisconsin. Lots of cows and farms and cheese home of Harley Davidson and University of Wisconsin Badgers. There is a catamaran ferry that will take you across lake in about 2.5 hours. The difference from the UK is that here you may find endless country roads with no real interesting history to speak of but spectacular scenery quaint little towns and friendly people. Lots of fresh fish. North is Lake Superior which is the largest freshwater lake in the world by area. The upper and lower peninsula of Michigan are connected by one of the largest suspension bridges in the world. The mackinaw bridge. In total Michigan and Wisconsin are larger in area than the entire United Kingdom with about 1/4 the population. Lots of empty spaces and camping sites and natural wonders to explore. Regards. Stay safe and healthy.
@@kellanhills1972 Legend thanks Kellan 👍 That is really interesting, I have always dreamed of doing something exactly like that!! Sound amazing, sooo big 🤯. Sad to say I have only been to the USA once and that was in Chicago for a quick stop!! Would love to get out into the country roads. Thanks again and take care.
I love the Speedmaster (one arriving for me next week!) but it's most natural habitat is perhaps not filtering in London. I think you *can* - the low down weight and relaxed torque delivery is good - but you might want to change the mirrors and bars and maybe even go for mid controls to get your feet under you (though the forward controls aren't very far forward). To be honest, if you feel the need to do all that, you might as well get a Bobber! Most ideal for London, if you still want the Bonneville style, is the T100 or Street Twin though. Horses for courses I suppose. Triumph make a bike for (almost) everyone, I'm sure. Your idea of getting a scooter for London is a serious contender. Let's face it, London riding is all about getting there and that's it. You might find, though, that you just get used to not being as focused on speed, ironically, when you ride the Speedmaster some more. It'll get you past *most* traffic and when you occasionally get stuck for a few seconds, you can just sit back, grin and be content with how cool you look and great you feel whilst just being 'zen' hehe. Re. "Fully committing to the cruiser"? Not for me. I've always 'fancied' a cruiser, but always found them too over-the-top to actually have one. The fully forward pegs with ape hangers 'forced clamshell' position is not actually comfortable, whereas the Speedmaster is very comfortable with just enough bar sweep and peg relocation to allow you to unfold into a relaxed sit. Other aspects of 'real' cruisers are emphasising coolness at the expense of practicality, handling and performance, where the Speedmaster manages to have 'cool' without those sacrifices.
Hi David, many thanks for the detailed reply. That is very helpful, I appreciate your insight a lot! Great to hear another point of view. I agree the extra few seconds that you do get stuck, can be used for just taking in the moment and of course looking very cool!! I am test riding the Triumph Scrambler 1200 xc new week, so that should be an interesting comparison. Thanks for the input. Hope you enjoy your speedmaster, make the most of the sunshine 👍
On my 2018 Speedmaster, I’ve changed the forward ohs to the mid reach ones and raised the bars with the 1 inch adapters, makes the bike more nimble in city traffic and allows you to raise yourself on bad roads ( like Steve McQueen in the great escape haha).
I am somewhat biased as a Speedmaster owner for the last 3 years, so I say do it! When you get more accustomed to it you can filter pretty well, although London may not be it's natural home. It is as cool as penguin p**s, even the guy on the R9T was checking it out, probably revaluating his purchasing decision! I commend this motorcycle to the house.
HAHA, thanks for the info Paul, much appreciated! Yup the guy on the R9T was defiantly checking the Triumph out 👍. I loved riding it sooo much, such a cool beautiful motorbike. I will be making my purchase decision very soon, stay tuned 😉
My only comment is this: If you are looking for fabulous country roads to cruise on in the US, try Vermont. Especially, but not only, during fall foliage.
Haha fair enough Cody, I am the same haha!! It takes a while to get used to it, muscle memory I suppose!! I am off on a tour soon so will have to start remembering again!!! Ride safe 👍
@@redangrevival That's great. I got a new Rebel 1100cc DCT. Put 4500 miles on it already. Traded in my Kawasaki Vulcan 650s for it. I love my new Rebel and it's very relaxing to listen flamenco guitar music in my helmet when I ride here on the Jersey shore in the US. I'm glad you got what you love. It's a very cool bike. Enjoy it.
Cheers Andre, a great bike the Rebel. I was very surprised at how well it handled. I hope you continue to enjoy it and your awesome sounding music 🤟 take care and ride safe. Enjoy
O nice thanks I will take a look. I have heard of him, didn't know he has done that though. Sounds like a good one, maybe something I will need to add to the list!!
Cheers Ling 👍. I am sure it would, the suspension is really good. It does get a bit loose over bumps though!! I defiantly recommend test riding one, its a beautiful bike.
Yup, I am all for encouraging cycling for the good of the environment etc... but when it puts peoples lives in danger im not too sure about that!! I suppose you will always get the odd irresponsible one
@@pabloglez-dorta5586 Hi Pablo, exactly my thoughts. I love the BMW motorcycles, they are brilliant bikes. However I think the Triumphs are exquisite 👍
I’ve also suffered from Severe Anxiety and Depression since 1984 and it has not been fun but with proper Doctoring and medication I’m living a Good Life as best as possible. Cheers mate and Love your Channel. Love from Salem, Ohio US!
Thanks for sharing Rick, as you know very well it is a tough road! We can just do the best we can. I am glad you are enjoying life and are living it as best as you can, despite the hardships 💪
Many thanks and really pleased that you like the videos. Cheers bud and love straight back to ya ✌️
All the best, and take it easy my friend
I'm an Englishman from Lincolnshire... now living in Wisconsin, thanks for the nod lol! I'm looking at a Speedmaster on Tuesday, cheers for the video.
Hi, all good glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Bet you have some great roads for cruising out there, I would love to tour the US some day. Hope you enjoy the Speedmaster.
Scooter for London riding and the Speedmaster for everything else.That's exactly what I did when I used to work in London. Also had some great fun on the Scooter too.
Thanks for the advice Graham, very much appreciated to hear someone else's point of view. Especially from someone who has actually done it 👍. Yup I think that might be the best solution.
Got a few more test rides to go and then I will have to make the decision soon!!
Good point the scooter could be great fun in London.
How was it owning the Speedmaster?
Pleasant video by a super nice young fellow
Hi Asa, thank you very much for the compliments and support. Very much appreciated. A fantastic bike, and beautiful 👍
Hi thanks for sharing i too have mrntal health issuse three years now. Funny enough i bougt a speedmaster 2012 and im loving it.Here in Sweden its a shorter period to ride looking forward to next video.
Hi Simon, no problem at all, thank you for getting in touch. I hope you can manage your issues and can manage to over come them 👍. It can be a long road, but we can all do it. Awesome, such a great motorbike, I hope you continue to enjoy it. Thanks for watching and take care 👍
Hi, love the new Speedmaster, amongst my collection I have a 2015 factory custom Bobster based on the old version. As for your mental health you are brave I putting it out there, I am recovering from a breakdown I had last November and still taking a baby dose of Sertraline every day and now feel fantastic, no more anxiety, panic attacks or depression.
I bike every day of the year, well almost, I don't like ice and my I've chains me to the cooker on Christmas Day, sort of!
Keep biking and stay safe.
Hi Greg, yea it was a really nice bike I loved it in the end. Think I might be getting one very soon, and start to do some tours on it 👍
Thank you very much for your support. I hope it is the right thing to do, seems to be quite theraputic for me atm. I hope it can in some way help some people to talk about mental health more and make it more acceptable in society.
I am currently on Sertraline and it is defiantly helping alot, defiantly better than other meds iv tried.
Haha, some one should design a portable cooker for a motorbike!! 🤔 I sincerely hope your mental health continues to improve. Thanks again so much for the message, and support, I appreciate it alot.
I will do, hav some great tours planned for August and September. 💪
I had a '66 Bonneville years ago. A pain in the ass, but I loved that bike. Lane Splitting in London !!; What a rush !!! Anxiety ??: Just keep riding, young man. Just keep riding....
Hi, O nice that is a classic. Spent a bit of time by the side of the road I presume!! Yea going to try and keep her to the country!!
Struggled with anxiety for a long time now, want to support mental health awareness and promote the benefits of riding 👍. I will thanks
Great videos ... Thank you for sharing ...All the best to you !
Thanks so much i appreciate it, and the same to you 👍
Great vid, I'm dreaming of a Speedmaster (probably next year). I'm in Devon though so not got the same traffic issues thankfully! Looking forward to pottering through the lanes down to the coast or over Dartmoor.
Cheers for discussing your mental health. Hard for a lot of us chaps I suspect. I've had quite a lot of counselling which has helped my anxiety, but I know what you mean about being trapped in your head. Sometimes anxiety for me would make it hard to be rational, I'd feel like I was the only sensible person around me to be worrying so much! Really hope your mental health continues to improve.
Hi Robocrump, thanks I appreciate it. I say go for it 👍. It is a great bike, great for pottering around and it can also handle surprisingly well. You only live once and motorbiking is one of lifes major experiences.
No problem at all, thanks for sharing about your anxiety as well. I hope the counselling continues to help and stick with it.
If you haven't tried it I can highly recommend the Wim Hof method (see his youtube channel), it is a bit daunting at first, but seriously it has helped me a lot!!
Thanks again and take care 👍
Yes, I’m perusing your channel, going back to your earlier videos! 😊 Really enjoyed this video to get your first impressions of the Speedmaster before you eventually bought Speedy. Very cool! Cheers!
Hi Marc, that’s great please do 👍 Yup it is fun looking back and seeing how things have changed etc…
Cheers
Thank you for sharing both your motorcycle experience’s and a bonus, your mental health awareness comments! Appreciate it you very much
Hi Steve, it is a pleasure. Really glad you liked the video and especially the mental health awareness part 👍 Cheers and all the best.
same probelm in thailand; no good save roads in big city area. i''d like pillion bars just to protect the seat from thelocals also
Wisconsin is a great state to tour. However, I do that on my T120 and have more nimble, engaging ride. Speedmaster would definitely be a good choice for laidback touring.
Yea I do like to be nimble and enjoy a speedy ride, but am very keen to try out a cruiser bike for a while.
Enjoyed the review ....and most importantly, loved your sharing about MH . Keep up the good work !!
Thanks Stuart I really appreciate it. I hope it can help some people out
@@redangrevival I really do think it helps others to know that you can relate with what they are going thru. I've been a behavioral professional for over 25 years. In addition to seeking talk therapy I also advise being open to being evaluated for medication management....there have been great advancements in treating anxiety and depression. Although I don't work in addiction I can really endorse the social support of a 12 step program like AA. All my best ! PEACE AND LIGHT
Love the Speedmaster!!
“Wisconsin”. Lol. Most of the Midwest in the USA has thousands of miles of country roads. Of course you could also just go 30 minutes outside of London too! I suggest you take a vacation to the USA. Take a ferry from Wisconsin across Lake Michigan to the state of Michigan then go north to Lake Superior and then around back to Wisconsin!
Haha yes I can do that. I have just always dreamed of touring around America, and since Harley Davidson is based in Wisconsin that is the state I thought of first !! 😬Thanks for the tips, I will defiantly look into that. Very much appreciated 👍
@@redangrevival you are welcome here in the USA any time my friend. Wisconsin is a beautiful place. Bordering on Lake Michigan which is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. Used to live in Wisconsin. Lots of cows and farms and cheese home of Harley Davidson and University of Wisconsin Badgers. There is a catamaran ferry that will take you across lake in about 2.5 hours. The difference from the UK is that here you may find endless country roads with no real interesting history to speak of but spectacular scenery quaint little towns and friendly people. Lots of fresh fish. North is Lake Superior which is the largest freshwater lake in the world by area. The upper and lower peninsula of Michigan are connected by one of the largest suspension bridges in the world. The mackinaw bridge. In total Michigan and Wisconsin are larger in area than the entire United Kingdom with about 1/4 the population. Lots of empty spaces and camping sites and natural wonders to explore. Regards. Stay safe and healthy.
@@kellanhills1972 Legend thanks Kellan 👍 That is really interesting, I have always dreamed of doing something exactly like that!!
Sound amazing, sooo big 🤯. Sad to say I have only been to the USA once and that was in Chicago for a quick stop!! Would love to get out into the country roads. Thanks again and take care.
I love the Speedmaster (one arriving for me next week!) but it's most natural habitat is perhaps not filtering in London.
I think you *can* - the low down weight and relaxed torque delivery is good - but you might want to change the mirrors and bars and maybe even go for mid controls to get your feet under you (though the forward controls aren't very far forward). To be honest, if you feel the need to do all that, you might as well get a Bobber!
Most ideal for London, if you still want the Bonneville style, is the T100 or Street Twin though.
Horses for courses I suppose. Triumph make a bike for (almost) everyone, I'm sure.
Your idea of getting a scooter for London is a serious contender. Let's face it, London riding is all about getting there and that's it. You might find, though, that you just get used to not being as focused on speed, ironically, when you ride the Speedmaster some more. It'll get you past *most* traffic and when you occasionally get stuck for a few seconds, you can just sit back, grin and be content with how cool you look and great you feel whilst just being 'zen' hehe.
Re. "Fully committing to the cruiser"? Not for me. I've always 'fancied' a cruiser, but always found them too over-the-top to actually have one. The fully forward pegs with ape hangers 'forced clamshell' position is not actually comfortable, whereas the Speedmaster is very comfortable with just enough bar sweep and peg relocation to allow you to unfold into a relaxed sit. Other aspects of 'real' cruisers are emphasising coolness at the expense of practicality, handling and performance, where the Speedmaster manages to have 'cool' without those sacrifices.
Hi David, many thanks for the detailed reply. That is very helpful, I appreciate your insight a lot! Great to hear another point of view. I agree the extra few seconds that you do get stuck, can be used for just taking in the moment and of course looking very cool!!
I am test riding the Triumph Scrambler 1200 xc new week, so that should be an interesting comparison. Thanks for the input.
Hope you enjoy your speedmaster, make the most of the sunshine 👍
On my 2018 Speedmaster, I’ve changed the forward ohs to the mid reach ones and raised the bars with the 1 inch adapters, makes the bike more nimble in city traffic and allows you to raise yourself on bad roads ( like Steve McQueen in the great escape haha).
Good for you fella, talking about mental health so openly. Biking can't do anything but help. But riding in a tee shirt bit to risky for my taste.
Thanks David, appreciate it. Yea the biking really helps. Yea iv never done it before, was just tooo HOT haha
I am somewhat biased as a Speedmaster owner for the last 3 years, so I say do it! When you get more accustomed to it you can filter pretty well, although London may not be it's natural home. It is as cool as penguin p**s, even the guy on the R9T was checking it out, probably revaluating his purchasing decision!
I commend this motorcycle to the house.
HAHA, thanks for the info Paul, much appreciated! Yup the guy on the R9T was defiantly checking the Triumph out 👍. I loved riding it sooo much, such a cool beautiful motorbike.
I will be making my purchase decision very soon, stay tuned 😉
My only comment is this: If you are looking for fabulous country roads to cruise on in the US, try Vermont. Especially, but not only, during fall foliage.
👍Thanks that is good to know. I would love to come over to the States one day and do some cruising
Ooh good man..i want it motorcycle you have.
Hi Doni, thanks 👍Yup I am very lucky. Trust me I appreciate it every day ✌️
I want to ride their but I'd crash 🤣🤣 need to get used to riding on the left side on the road.
Haha fair enough Cody, I am the same haha!! It takes a while to get used to it, muscle memory I suppose!! I am off on a tour soon so will have to start remembering again!!! Ride safe 👍
need to get that sissy bar back rest !! ideal to have the back rack also.
The R9t is definitely a better built bike and would be a better choice or the Honda 1100cc Rebel.
Hi Andre, both great bikes 👍. I test ride both of them before finally buying the Speedmaster!!
Personally just fell in love with the Triumph.
@@redangrevival That's great. I got a new Rebel 1100cc DCT. Put 4500 miles on it already. Traded in my Kawasaki Vulcan 650s for it. I love my new Rebel and it's very relaxing to listen flamenco guitar music in my helmet when I ride here on the Jersey shore in the US.
I'm glad you got what you love. It's a very cool bike. Enjoy it.
Cheers Andre, a great bike the Rebel. I was very surprised at how well it handled. I hope you continue to enjoy it and your awesome sounding music 🤟 take care and ride safe. Enjoy
Royal Enfield interceptor 👍
Great shout thanks Jon, I will defiantly try and get a test ride and review on a Royal Enfield. I love the brand and the old school styling.
Check out Captian Rambunctious's videos. He drives a Speedmaster all around England......Sal : )
O nice thanks I will take a look. I have heard of him, didn't know he has done that though. Sounds like a good one, maybe something I will need to add to the list!!
we're in shorts always !! so HD's are out and some others that blow out hot air. P.S. Bikes cure mental health.
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Sweet bike. I wonder if it would fit a heavier bloke like me. 5'10" 230 lbs. 😁 How's the suspension? She's a beauty. Crack'n!
Cheers Ling 👍. I am sure it would, the suspension is really good. It does get a bit loose over bumps though!! I defiantly recommend test riding one, its a beautiful bike.
@@redangrevival , thank you.
Funny watching that cyclist… under new Highway Code rules that kind of behaviour will be perfectly legal. And if they get hit - motorists fault.
Yup, I am all for encouraging cycling for the good of the environment etc... but when it puts peoples lives in danger im not too sure about that!!
I suppose you will always get the odd irresponsible one
Buy the bmw 🤟🏻
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everyone drives bmw - but the special ones drive TRIUMPH… ;-)
@@guitarkeef I think I might agree with you on that! Off to ride the BMW R NineT GS Urban next 👍
bmw makes great motorcycles but this speedmaster is magnificent, elegant, comfortable and the best Boneville
@@pabloglez-dorta5586 Hi Pablo, exactly my thoughts. I love the BMW motorcycles, they are brilliant bikes. However I think the Triumphs are exquisite 👍