@@FreddieDobbs Thanks mate, much obliged. I'm looking for something to go with my Triumph Scrambler 400X. Great video, I hope to visit this bike show in the near future.
Aviatrixleather has these, a lot of stores have them with their own branding on them it seems. It’s a soft leather jacket without any other protection.
@@brb653 Those Aviatrix jackets are more for wearing on a night out in the pub rather than wearing on a motorcycle, thin pig's leather and no protection, that's a no from me as I used to own one, I never used it for riding.
Just a bunch of like-minded people just enjoying having a great time what else do you need?! ❤ That's why I love the channel got a chance to see it up close!
It's a great show. I went to the first one which was about 35 bikes in a field miles from anywhere, it's come on a bit since then. I didn't go this year because I saw your vlog on Irish Ferries and though "I can do that", so I went to the Ardennes for a few days instead and had an utterly brilliant time riding through the forests. Best of all, you can pay for Irish Ferries with your Tesco vouchers so that makes the crossing half price. Thank you Freddie for inspiring me to get off my arse and do something exciting. Picos here I come.
Love the video! It portrays copdock so well! Just having a nice time with family , friends, bikes and genuine people… like Tony (my dad!) about the Valkyrie, he put so many hours into that bike & put his whole heart into this project… it truly looks beautiful.
it warms my heart to see so many bikes/bikers in one place, really does - as somebody who was raised as the son of a prez in a H.H chapter and has ridden for 43 years this is heavenly
Mit deinem Intro heute, lieber Freddy, bist du über dich selbst hinaus gewachsen. Das hat mich, auch wenn du nicht der Autor dieses phänomenalen Stücks Musik bist, total geflasht. Dank dafür‼️‼️
24:00 So much to comment on in this episode! The police version of that Commander was the Interpol. I think the additional lights behind the screen were originally the blue emergency vehicle lights. Google some footage of the old Norton rotary racer in action - the exhaust note is like no other motorcycle!
@@FreddieDobbs He's right you know. I had a Commander for nearly ten years and enjoyed every reliable mile I rode on it. Please look into the history of the Norton rotaries. It's a facinating aside from the chequered history of the Norton marque we all know and love. The watercooled Commander was a civilian development of the Police, Military and RAC patrol bike Interpol models. They are rare because they were hand built in low numbers to order. Many of the police models were subsequently sold on and civilianised as you have seen. The aircooled Interpol was the first iteration of the Norton twin chamber motor and there was a factory limited run of just 100 bikes marketed as the Classic, which was sold to the public and is probably the one to have now Although an ex Police Interpol can be converted quite easily to resemble a Classic in some shape or form as it is essentially the same bike. The Wankel engined Nortons are incredibly overlooked bikes and as a result are way under priced even today. A Commander such as the one you saw at the show could be bought for around the 5k mark or even less, depending on condition. Engine lubrication is provided via a Mikuni oil pump that injects lubricant directly into the engine internals and is burnt alongside the fuel air mixture, very much like a 2 stroke engine is lubricated. The combustion gasses are so hot that the small amount of oil is completely burnt and the engine is comparatively clean running and dosen't smell like a 2 stroke when it's running properly. The Norton Wankel engined bikes were without doubt the most highly developed and reliable Wankel engined motorbikes ever to see the road and race circuit. There was much scope for further development of the concept but as ever with the British bike industry of the late 90's the money ran out. As with Wankel engined cars like the Mazda and NSU of the day, the public just weren't ready for something as unusual and innovative as the rotary.
BIKE PORN ! Isn't it sad everything is chained up. My mindset is completely different now as I am now living in bangkok. I go everywhere and leave my helmet, bags etc without fear of some idiot interfering or taking, sometimes overnight. R.I.P uk
That looked like a party! You always got to hit the swap meet first Freddie. You need to come to America Freddie, last weekend was the antique motorcycle club of America Davenport Iowa swap meet. The biggest in the USA. It would take you the whole weekend to see it all. Plus’ vintage flat track racing. I love these videos. Bikers are bikers no matter what side of the world your on.
I like your video just Same as bmf. At Peterborough 1980 think I saw some of the same stuff!!!! Bet the burgers have gone up. Bmf was £5 to get in. Well done. 👍
Thanks for the video mate, found your channel because i was looking at monsters reviews and you had one at Tenerife i believe, beautiful place and video Love your voice reminds me of matt smith and your motorcycle videos are very mindful, very demure cheers mate!
Bloody hell we travelled from Devon hoping my partner could meet you guys (she loves your channel) and we were there ALL day and still didn’t see you, just shows how big it was 😎
Norton made only 253 of the water cooled rotary bikes. I am not sure of the split between Police and civilian models (the RAC and RAF also had a few). I bought mine new from the factory in 1989 and still have it. I also have two of the Police air-cooled version, one of which I am converting to an adventure bike. Come down to Sussex next summer and try them out.
Wonderful video, Freddie! Sure wish there were motorcycle events of this magnitude in the US. I guess that the closest thing we have is Sturgis or maybe Daytona Bike Week. It just seems that, in general, there's so much more interest in motorcycles over there. It positively pervades your culture, but not ours these days. How lucky you are!
There are quite alot of motorcycle auto jumbles in the south east england ,idont know where you are(live)kempton park ,ashford, romnymarsh ardingly , south Hampton to name a few
This was a fun watch. I must admit that near the start I was hoping you'd turn right towards the AJS area, alas, you turned toward the Hondas. Great variety in one location.
Perfect time for me to watch over my lunch today. Freddie, are we going to get an updated review on the Interceptor over the next little bit? Id love to see that since the last one was more of a comparison to the bonneville and was quite a few years back now.
Freddie just as many cars I would say in the car park on the other side of the show. Cooks Workshop ( Boxey bits) had a hand in the Gamaha (yes with a G) at 15.13 and a bike in the custom tent.
You could take a stand next year , sell your tool rolls, stickers & Monica’s prints, and also promote your channel with highlights running on a screen with the Bonneville on display as well.
@@urbanwoodlandsporting Google bike shed moto show 2025 (sorry I couldn't give more details. For some reason my previous post with all the explanation was removed)
The south-east definitely got the best of the weather this year. I would like a pipeline for water built from North Wales to East Anglia, with North Wales residents getting free water bills for the profits from the water exported to the driest part of England. Re classic bikes: unless you're an investor hoping for capital gains, there's no way I would recommend buying one because I know how much maintenance they require. I prefer a modern BMW which just goes when you press the starter button. Nice film. Where's Monika?
I agree- even coming from Cornwall, where wellingtons were the best footwear in August, contrasting to the bone dry ground in Suffolk is crazy😳 Classic bikes: you’ve outlined by fear!
Love ya work Freddie. Still waiting to see a camping video though. If ya get chance check out Rob Hamilton Moto feelz. He has some really good kit. you may oick up some tips.
Hi Freddie, I'll be in London later in September and wanted to know are there any weekend markets where one could find pre-loved motorcycle gear, parts, clothing, etc? Great video as always!
8:24 a £30 open face helmet. Come on... If that's how much you value your life then I don't know what to say, you'd get the same level of protection if you wore a wicker basket on your head... probably look cooler too 😎
@@FreddieDobbsI had a Steyr-Puch chopper in the 70s, and it's pronounced like the German for book (buch), so Pook (pʊχ) with a soft k - a bit like the start of the double L in Welsh.
@@ianseddon9347 The seasonal definition based on convenience of recording statistics. But does that make it "official"? Maybe it does, given seasons are the realm of the meteorologists and climatologists.
Hmm. Don't think I'd be buying clothing and definitely not a crash helmet from there as I'm not good enough to know the difference between genuine and fake.
if you think that was alot of people and bikers your mistaken .The stuff forsale is over priced and its lots of dealers selling the same second hand crap been lots of times and this year it was a let down not worth £15.00 nothing different a never change event same guests all one of them a 1970s has been, same garage queens that never see tarmack, same stunt team vendors saying closing down sale and have been there every year i have been. I got there at 9am and was done by 12.00. how different you see stuff but you are making a vid and probably are happy seeing and experiancing the same crap. what was clear is you are either a rich man or you do not know anything about bikes.and bike gear
Great show! But dear boy, what you don't know about bike history is just obvious. (Reads GasGas on tank.) Learn acting, or better yet history & you'll come of as sweet, good looking AND smart. - Luv, an Old Fart Biker....
6:23 Anybody know where I can find these brown leather jackets?
I’ll pin this to see if anyone knows👌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs Thanks mate, much obliged. I'm looking for something to go with my Triumph Scrambler 400X. Great video, I hope to visit this bike show in the near future.
Aviatrixleather has these, a lot of stores have them with their own branding on them it seems. It’s a soft leather jacket without any other protection.
@@brb653 Those Aviatrix jackets are more for wearing on a night out in the pub rather than wearing on a motorcycle, thin pig's leather and no protection, that's a no from me as I used to own one, I never used it for riding.
Thank you for taking your time chatting to Tony about my late husband's Valkyrie. He would be so proud ❤
It was an honour and absolute pleasure.
12:45 an amazing tribute to someones life, the work gone into that bike to commemorate the memory of someone is truly remarkable.
Thank you for such lovely words. It was an honour to build the bike for my much loved mate.
@@urbanwoodlandsporting No worries at all, you could tell it meant a lot to his wife. May he rest easy.
Just a bunch of like-minded people just enjoying having a great time what else do you need?! ❤ That's why I love the channel got a chance to see it up close!
100%! Thanks Kaizen🙌🏻🙌🏻
It's a great show. I went to the first one which was about 35 bikes in a field miles from anywhere, it's come on a bit since then.
I didn't go this year because I saw your vlog on Irish Ferries and though "I can do that", so I went to the Ardennes for a few days instead and had an utterly brilliant time riding through the forests. Best of all, you can pay for Irish Ferries with your Tesco vouchers so that makes the crossing half price. Thank you Freddie for inspiring me to get off my arse and do something exciting. Picos here I come.
You are more intertaining than Netflix. Each episode is a must watch for me! Thanks for the content!
Love the video! It portrays copdock so well! Just having a nice time with family , friends, bikes and genuine people… like Tony (my dad!) about the Valkyrie, he put so many hours into that bike & put his whole heart into this project… it truly looks beautiful.
Wow, I've never seen so many bikes. I must say though, it all seemed very well organised. Good vlog Freddie.
it warms my heart to see so many bikes/bikers in one place, really does - as somebody who was raised as the son of a prez in a H.H chapter and has ridden for 43 years this is heavenly
What an awesome video Freddie, thanks for sharing with everyone, especially those who could not attend this event, like me! 👍👍
The most organized tidy parking bike show ever. Those orange arrows idea is genius.
I go every year.. Its a great day out, you can actually spend the whole day there too.
Mit deinem Intro heute, lieber Freddy, bist du über dich selbst hinaus gewachsen. Das hat mich, auch wenn du nicht der Autor dieses phänomenalen Stücks Musik bist, total geflasht. Dank dafür‼️‼️
Awesome motorcycle show! Thanks for going to this and recording your show there!
That was so cool! Thanks for sharing!
thank you, very interesting, what a lot of people and bikes.
Always a joy to watch and definitely one to put on my bucket list. Safe travels around Scotland and look forward to that blog 👍🏻
I don’t think I’ve seen so many bikes in the bike park ! Thanks for showing us around
That looks a great show - might come down from Yorkshire for it next year. Thanks for sharing - really enjoyed that video 👍
24:00 So much to comment on in this episode! The police version of that Commander was the Interpol. I think the additional lights behind the screen were originally the blue emergency vehicle lights. Google some footage of the old Norton rotary racer in action - the exhaust note is like no other motorcycle!
Ahhhh fascinating!🚨 Googling how- thank you
@@FreddieDobbs He's right you know. I had a Commander for nearly ten years and enjoyed every reliable mile I rode on it. Please look into the history of the Norton rotaries. It's a facinating aside from the chequered history of the Norton marque we all know and love. The watercooled Commander was a civilian development of the Police, Military and RAC patrol bike Interpol models. They are rare because they were hand built in low numbers to order. Many of the police models were subsequently sold on and civilianised as you have seen. The aircooled Interpol was the first iteration of the Norton twin chamber motor and there was a factory limited run of just 100 bikes marketed as the Classic, which was sold to the public and is probably the one to have now Although an ex Police Interpol can be converted quite easily to resemble a Classic in some shape or form as it is essentially the same bike. The Wankel engined Nortons are incredibly overlooked bikes and as a result are way under priced even today. A Commander such as the one you saw at the show could be bought for around the 5k mark or even less, depending on condition. Engine lubrication is provided via a Mikuni oil pump that injects lubricant directly into the engine internals and is burnt alongside the fuel air mixture, very much like a 2 stroke engine is lubricated. The combustion gasses are so hot that the small amount of oil is completely burnt and the engine is comparatively clean running and dosen't smell like a 2 stroke when it's running properly. The Norton Wankel engined bikes were without doubt the most highly developed and reliable Wankel engined motorbikes ever to see the road and race circuit. There was much scope for further development of the concept but as ever with the British bike industry of the late 90's the money ran out. As with Wankel engined cars like the Mazda and NSU of the day, the public just weren't ready for something as unusual and innovative as the rotary.
Wow ... not sure we have anything like this in Oz.
What a mouthwatering start to your adventure
Freddie you need to get down to Sammy Millers Motorcycle museum in the New Forest Hampshire. It’s a wonderful place to visit & I’m sure you’d love it.
Another great adventure , thanks Freddie it’s always 👍
Interesting
Great show Should have a show like this in Scotland at LANARK
Great video Freddie and what an awsome event! Biker nirvana! 😎😎😎👍
Thanks Will!
That’s a truly brilliant gathering
Great looking show. Big shows are fun but they do take it out of you.
Fantastic show and wonderful job of presenting it nice one
BIKE PORN ! Isn't it sad everything is chained up. My mindset is completely different now as I am now living in bangkok. I go everywhere and leave my helmet, bags etc without fear of some idiot interfering or taking, sometimes overnight. R.I.P uk
That looked like a party! You always got to hit the swap meet first Freddie. You need to come to America Freddie, last weekend was the antique motorcycle club of America Davenport Iowa swap meet. The biggest in the USA. It would take you the whole weekend to see it all. Plus’ vintage flat track racing. I love these videos. Bikers are bikers no matter what side of the world your on.
100% re hitting the swap meet first! This is about 10,000 bikers at Copdock - huge in UK terms… I cannot imagine the size of the ones in the USA!
I like your video just Same as bmf. At Peterborough 1980 think I saw some of the same stuff!!!! Bet the burgers have gone up. Bmf was £5 to get in.
Well done. 👍
Exactly what I was thinking. I attended the BMF for many,many years from a young age and this looks very much like it used to be. Happy memories.
I wish I could find a similar event near Reno, Nevada.
The marshals were amazing
Thanks for the video mate, found your channel because i was looking at monsters reviews and you had one at Tenerife i believe, beautiful place and video
Love your voice reminds me of matt smith and your motorcycle videos are very mindful, very demure cheers mate!
Bloody hell we travelled from Devon hoping my partner could meet you guys (she loves your channel) and we were there ALL day and still didn’t see you, just shows how big it was 😎
First time I've seen my bike on a YT video! You called out my father in law's Africa Twin and my Trident is right next to it!
4:37 That Microlino looks like a modern take on the old BMW Isetta.
I thought so too- it’s a very good looking thing
@@FreddieDobbsLoving the orange, though! 🍊
That looks like a great event👍
Norton made only 253 of the water cooled rotary bikes. I am not sure of the split between Police and civilian models (the RAC and RAF also had a few). I bought mine new from the factory in 1989 and still have it. I also have two of the Police air-cooled version, one of which I am converting to an adventure bike. Come down to Sussex next summer and try them out.
Wonderful video, Freddie! Sure wish there were motorcycle events of this magnitude in the US. I guess that the closest thing we have is Sturgis or maybe Daytona Bike Week.
It just seems that, in general, there's so much more interest in motorcycles over there. It positively pervades your culture, but not ours these days. How lucky you are!
Very interesting to hear this, Amy. Sending all my best over in the US👋
There are quite alot of motorcycle auto jumbles in the south east england ,idont know where you are(live)kempton park ,ashford, romnymarsh ardingly , south Hampton to name a few
This was a fun watch. I must admit that near the start I was hoping you'd turn right towards the AJS area, alas, you turned toward the Hondas. Great variety in one location.
I should try one of the new AJSs. There was almost an overload of wondering where to look
Oh Freddie, what a great show. Did you see the Francis Barnett Owned Club Stand? Thanks Freddie very enjoyable.
Love junble sales. Pity you missed the stunt show.🆒😎🤘
There was so much to see- I think I missed about 30% of it!😳
Wow that’s probably the biggest bike event I’ve seen we have them up north but nothing on that scale 👍🏻
3:13 Ducati Hypermotard 🤓😌
Perfect time for me to watch over my lunch today. Freddie, are we going to get an updated review on the Interceptor over the next little bit? Id love to see that since the last one was more of a comparison to the bonneville and was quite a few years back now.
I hope you enjoy the video, Lee! I’ve got a 400cc Guerrilla rival coming next week, but I should consider getting the Interceptor again!
@@FreddieDobbsOoh! A teaser. What could the Guerilla rival be? A baby Triumph, perhaps? 🤔
I miss the old BMF rally which was like this
Freddie just as many cars I would say in the car park on the other side of the show. Cooks Workshop ( Boxey bits) had a hand in the Gamaha (yes with a G) at 15.13 and a bike in the custom tent.
Ahhhhh, I wondered where the cars were/how many. I’ll go back and look at that Gamaha😳
You could take a stand next year , sell your tool rolls, stickers & Monica’s prints, and also promote your channel with highlights running on a screen with the Bonneville on display as well.
Nice video again fella.
Iv never seen so many bikes all in one place.
It is colossal! Some US biker events have 500,000 bikers- I cannot believe how big these must be🤯
£15 to enter, what is basically a (very large) shop, is a taking the mick surely! Fiver maybe...
They should sign up that Valkyrie for the next Bike Shed. Looks amazing
Very good point!
Thank you for the amazing comment. Not sure what bike shed is?
@@urbanwoodlandsporting Google bike shed moto show 2025 (sorry I couldn't give more details. For some reason my previous post with all the explanation was removed)
Brilliant love the video
Thanks Andy🙌🏻🙌🏻
Freddie, the French cigarette brand is pronounced 'ghoul whaz', my smoke of choice when I'm over there!
Ahhhhh thank you- I’ll try and remember this👌🏻
'pro-NUN-ciation'.
Glad to help 😉
double mic at the end? :P
Franks motorcycles has a bike night last Tuesday of every month next on 24th September Turkey Cock Lane Stanway near Colchester
The south-east definitely got the best of the weather this year. I would like a pipeline for water built from North Wales to East Anglia, with North Wales residents getting free water bills for the profits from the water exported to the driest part of England. Re classic bikes: unless you're an investor hoping for capital gains, there's no way I would recommend buying one because I know how much maintenance they require. I prefer a modern BMW which just goes when you press the starter button. Nice film. Where's Monika?
I agree- even coming from Cornwall, where wellingtons were the best footwear in August, contrasting to the bone dry ground in Suffolk is crazy😳
Classic bikes: you’ve outlined by fear!
looks very similar to the bmf show back in the 70s
brilliant again freddy but how long did it take to find yr bike again in that lot?
I saw a Vespa!
5:07 Isn’t it a Thunderbird from “Two fat ladies” BBC cooking show??? 😍
Love ya work Freddie. Still waiting to see a camping video though. If ya get chance check out Rob Hamilton Moto feelz. He has some really good kit. you may oick up some tips.
Hi Freddie, I'll be in London later in September and wanted to know are there any weekend markets where one could find pre-loved motorcycle gear, parts, clothing, etc? Great video as always!
Really good question. I’ve never found a pre-loved biking gear spot unfortunately. Sorry I can’t give any tips!
@@FreddieDobbs all good, was worth the ask. Keep up the awesome content. Just got the new Triumph Speed 400 and loving it! Perfect for Malta!
AS a seller.... "Yew carn alas cop sum carsh at Cupduck"
So well organised, unlike Newark autojumble UK
great video like always
8:24 a £30 open face helmet. Come on... If that's how much you value your life then I don't know what to say, you'd get the same level of protection if you wore a wicker basket on your head... probably look cooler too 😎
The act of riding a motorbike excludes anyone from taking a pious or superior standpoint on valuing life. (From a rider of 43 years here.)
Great video you’ll have to come out for a ride with the widow-sons Masonic bikers association…give us a shout
👍
Poosh (Puch) Maxi I believe
Thanks Hector- I don’t think I’d have got this right if I had ten guesses😆
@@FreddieDobbsI had a Steyr-Puch chopper in the 70s, and it's pronounced like the German for book (buch), so Pook (pʊχ) with a soft k - a bit like the start of the double L in Welsh.
There were some real bargain bikes much cheaper than you’d see on eBay. Wish I brought my trailer 😅
I thought this too- there were genuinely good deals!
01:28 It is not unfunny to hear you state that so often ! Do you realize summer officially ends the 22nd of september ?
I’m embarrassed to say I genuinely did not know this😳
@@FreddieDobbsmeteorological autumn begins on 1st September as you said.
@@ianseddon9347 The seasonal definition based on convenience of recording statistics. But does that make it "official"? Maybe it does, given seasons are the realm of the meteorologists and climatologists.
Always go the daybefore and camp overnight with my ST1100 1991
Enjoyed it despite the appalling pronunciation of Gauloises 🤣🤣
Hmm. Don't think I'd be buying clothing and definitely not a crash helmet from there as I'm not good enough to know the difference between genuine and fake.
My knowledge will be no better than yours, but everyone seemed to be happily buying away
if you think that was alot of people and bikers your mistaken .The stuff forsale is over priced and its lots of dealers selling the same second hand crap been lots of times and this year it was a let down not worth £15.00 nothing different a never change event same guests all one of them a 1970s has been, same garage queens that never see tarmack, same stunt team vendors saying closing down sale and have been there every year i have been. I got there at 9am and was done by 12.00. how different you see stuff but you are making a vid and probably are happy seeing and experiancing the same crap. what was clear is you are either a rich man or you do not know anything about bikes.and bike gear
Great show! But dear boy, what you don't know about bike history is just obvious. (Reads GasGas on tank.) Learn acting, or better yet history & you'll come of as sweet, good looking AND smart.
- Luv, an Old Fart Biker....
My bike knowledge does get shown up quite quickly! Glad you enjoyed it, James:)
Please stop saying ' eclectic'.
i will now solely say “eclectic”
Biking brotherhood glorified