Freddie, it takes real guts to document one's flailures and shortcomings, post them for all your viewers to see, and gently point to the moral 'Don't do this'. My Great-Uncle says that's the true virtue of humility. That said, thanks for this really exceptional video, packed with both narrative and visual history!
Harwich looks nice & that lovely restored cinema. My wife’s grandfather travelled the country installing the sound systems in all the old cinemas which were previously silent movie theatres
Finding that many people to testify against someone must have taken a lot of time and effort. Glad to see that today Social Media has made things far more efficient. Progress!
Very apt was not just the 6th Commandment "Thou shalt not do murder" on the church wall at 11:00, but maybe even moreso the 9th Commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
One of your best videos yet! The filming, the editing, the narration, the content particularly in Harwich… all fabulous! As a proud American, I was in awe and I am very grateful that you made it to Harwich and gave us a tour and found Captain Christopher Jones’s house. Very very cool.
Yup, forgot my disc lock once before .... prevented it happening again by using a short bit of thick rubber tubing that fitted snugly over the shaft of both my lock key and my ignition key individually - when not using the lock the tubing lived on the lock key, when I wanted to use the lock I'd have to take the tubing off the lock key and put it on the ignition key .... then when coming back to the bike I wouldn't be able to use the ignition key because the tubing was on it which would remind me instantly that I needed to remove the lock ... take the lock off, swap the tubing off the ignition key and back on to the lock key and away ya go. Never forgot it again 😉
Reminds me of an uncle who used to be responsible for the key to the local scout and community hall. People would borrow the key then forget it was in their pocket and not put it in a drop-box. He solved it by attaching the key to a building framing nail-plate complete with spikes and all painted bright red. Not one ever forgot it.
I used to ride my Norton Commando from West Wales to Harwich in the 70's to catch the DFDS to Bremerhaven. Never took much notice of the town. I was just glad the old dog made it ! 🏴
These videos are perfect. I've been interested in following my passion for these bikes finally now I'm 31 and can justify it. Your channel and the Bonneville have certainly convinced me to do it - so thanks! Greetings from Sidcup, Bexley.
I'm in New Zealand and all I ever knew of Essex was from reading UK Car magazine in the 80's and 90's. Essex was all about blonded hair, turned up collars and white Escort XR3i's.
Fantastic episode. Love it. ❤️ My brother pulled away with his disc lock still fitted, BMW R1100SS Boxer Cup Replica, £1600 worth of damage. Ripped off carbon fiber Fender and the whole left side. He refused to use a disc lock after that! Now, I use one all the time, but have the glowing lead attached to my throttle so I don't forget it's there !
Bond, Freddie Bond. Yes this was great, the history, the filming and the brake lock/ battery dilemma . Again I say no matter the focus there is always something to capture your attention , Monika's laughter included.
Freddie & Monika, thank you both for another perfect start to my Sunday morning. You are doing so much for the Essex tourism board and showing parts of the country that are often overlooked. You make a great team and have a style that is unique to TH-cam vlogs and has created its own genre.
The randomness of seeing that same red Lea Francis turn up in a 'Marc Travels' video where he is leaving the ferry behind it riding to visit the UK... on an electric bike.
A big thanks for you both.The places the music the whole of it was just magic.Can only hope there will more like this on the way.This has really made my day.
Three words... Disc Lock Reminder. If you (people generally) don't want to shell out £3 for one or maybe you think they look too unsightly, just get something that you can see when you sit on the bike to remind you to remove the lock. They have saved me from embarrassment more times than I care to remember.
Or buy one with an alarm (probably a bit more expensive). As soon as you pull the bike straight and/or roll a little, the alarm will sound. Also gives a little bit peace of mind that if someone fiddles with your bike, you or other will here the alarm. And hopefully interfine. I've got an Abus one, really happy with it. Edit: looks like you had one with an alarm...?
That Lea Francis can in fact seat four; the 'boot' lid opens to form the backrest of another pair of seats (known as dicky seats) - note the two steps on the back mudguard to allow passengers to climb in!
@@ianseddon9347 Doctor's Coupe is a term usually used for a fixed-head coupe (usually without the dickey seat but with a rear compartment for the doctor's bags), this is a drophead-coupe, sometimes referred to as an all-weather coupe.
Hi Freddy, you need to get a disc lock reminder one of those spring cords from disc lock to Handel bars to remind you have left your dislock on . And Freddy you need to get your electrics shorted and stop using the screwdriver to start the bike
Brilliant , not what I expected but it was so interesting. Not just about lovely biking roads in Essex but a history tour too Well done Freddie and Monica.
Ah man this is so awesome, I am manningtree born and bred, (well born in colchester but always lived here) and its so cool to see you in my hometown, cant believe i found your channel only recently since getting back on 2 wheels but absolutely love it freddie, hope to see you around one day
I put the little pouch for the disk lock over the ignition so I cannot put the key in until I remove the pouch, which reminds me to remove the disk lock.
I've done that with a disc lock. That's why you get the stretchy cord thing. Put it through the lock and then around your handle, reminds you that it's there when you get on your bike.
Thank you Freddie & Monica. We thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. The content, photography and style were exceptional. Well done. We have followed you both for sometime and always look forward to your productions. David & Michelle. Cheshire Nb David on a BMW R100RS Motorsport 1978 with 20500 original miles 👍 Michelle as pillion
An absolute ‘Tour de Force’ ! Great cinematography, great subjects, great ‘script’. Thank you both for a lovely Sunday morning treat. Good luck for the drive to Tuscany - you make me ever more envious, but I’m sure you’ll have a great time and no doubt make some delicious vlogs! Maybe the ever loyal Bonnie deserves a new battery!
Nice one, Freddie. Loved the history; one of my ancestors (Bonner) part owned/captained the Mayflower before Captain Christopher Jones. Small world. Keep it up, both of you - really enjoy these.
One of the best videos on the topic of the Manningtree Witches (who recently had a memorial opened). Good work Freddie!!! 05:37 Behind you there is the Red Lion pub where Hopkin's first victim was allegedly dragged out by her hair. Elizabeth Clarke was 80 years old and crippled. You must have loved riding those bends from Mistley to Harwich.
Loved this vid. I started watching you because I love motorbikes & travelling. Now you add history lessons too. As a history graduate (almost 40 yrs ago) can I thank you & Monika for creating the perfect package of escapism. PS I liked that the trike could use its exhausts as tyre warmers 🤣
Thanks Freddie and Monica for the fascinating tour and history lesson. Really enjoyed that. Hope the Bonneville is back in shape wit a new or newly charged battery. Cheers, Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦
In aviation, things which MUST come off before flight have a wide red ribbon of fabric attached which flutters in the breeze and is obvious and easily visible to flight and ground crews.
Hey Freddie, do you think when the pilgrims left for America they remembered to put the key in the ignition, take off the disk lock and keep the battery charged.
Motorcycle life hack: connect your safety lock once in place on front wheel brake with a stearing bar with (I do not know how to properly describe it in english), but it's a kind of flexible line in a bright color. It serves as a reminder that your safety lock is on the weel. Line is in bright colour so you always see in when coming back to the bike. You get it off the bike with security lock and keep those two together ready to use next time.
This was absolutely stunning! What a fantastic episode and the history was incredible! We actually go to Cape Cod (MA, USA) every year for vacation and just got back last week actually. We normally stay in Eastham so it was so funny hearing that all those towns came directly from the UK (I had a feeling they did prior)! Cape Cod is such a beautiful area and if you ever make it over to the USA, I would highly recommend checking out all the history from this side of the pond! Thanks so much again for this incredible video - great job to you both! Ride safe and be well!
Just got off the boat at Harwich. Never new it gad so much more. And we go regularly for fish and chips! Small portable cover for your bike on your travels. Goes everywhere. Keeps the weather off, and is another layer of security. Goes over the seat when I strap the bike down on ferries. Good one Happy travels 👍
Once into the old Gatwick town, there are so many nice little streets🙂👌🏻 I really do need to start using a bike cover. I just get lazy actually taking it with me🤯
Excellent as always Freddie. Between your commentary & Monica’s filming talent you should be on mainstream TV. The Xena disc lock with a reminder cable the wraps around the throttle & clutch has saved me making the same mistake 🙂👍🏼
As an American, that was a fantastic video, very informative and incredibly interesting. Thank you for a sneak peak into the genesis of the colonies and eventual states.
What a power couple you guys are. It struck me that apart from just getting my fix with motorcycle adventures how you have that perfect symbiosis down by both being great storytellers with each of your areas in each production. I started my own journey to get my bike license this spring which in Sweden is not an easy task i should add. Last week I finally got it and this channel has been a continuous source of both inspiration and resolve throughout. I look forward to content to keep this and other northerners make it through a long and bikeless winter. All the best Freddie and Monika and thank you!
@@lilynorthover8378 thank you! Yes in the autumn there tend to be price drops on some new and used bikes as well. For instance, today i bought a Kawasaki Z400 '83 in quite good condition for €900.
My old yamaha bike does have those rough starts aswell. I need to make absolutely sure I turn the key with the lights off, most of the time thatll do the trick.
Hello Freddie I'm delighted to see you and Monica back in England and again making excellent videos. This video like all the previous videos had my attention all the way through. Just one thing though. Could you please describe the motorcycle gear you are wearing just like you used to in the earlier videos. I don't know if other people are interested like me or if it's me being a bit sad but I like the gear that you wear and would like to know which brands to look for the next time I need some gear. I look forward to the video. Thanks
Fascinating content Freddie, boosting the Essex tourist board , with the wonderful Art-Nouveau cinema, I have an identical illuminated Smiths clock ( 39.05 ) bought off eBay a few years ago !.The Lea-Francis car is what is known as a Doctors Coupe and the ' boot ' is actually a dickey seat for 2 extra passengers seated outside - note the steps on the left back .
Live close by in Hertfordshire, often pop across the “border” for a bimble. Great content wonderfully filmed by Monika, makes you realise we should all make more of our local areas
A mate of mine forgot his lock was on, fell off and broke his pelvis. I always have a bright yellow string from the lock to my handlebar but I still managed to nearly come a cropper on one occasion. Love the videos - those are a lot of my old stomping grounds! You need to find Grayson Perry's house as well - thats also on the peninsula.
Po Velnių! su kiekvienu nauju video vis labiau ir labiau džiaugiuosi muzikinio takelio parinkimu ir nuostabiu redaktoriaus ir/ar jūsų abiejų skoniu. Ne gana to, kad patys video yra labai šilti ir informatyvūs, o dar papildant juos tokia skoninga muzika jie tampa dar įdomesni ir apsikritai... netgi laukiami... bravo, šaunuoliai, taip ir toliau!
@@FreddieDobbs thanks! Passed module 1 today, got module 2 later this week. Think I'll get a trimpth street twin, thank you for your content, it reminded me of why I love riding so much.
Another super video, really enjoying all that you two make. You didn't detail what the main course was at lunch at the Pier. If you did I apologise but we've watched it twice and didn't pick up on what it was. We've eaten in Harwich many times en route to getting the overnight boat to the Hook but never at the Pier. To be honest we are usually so rushed we normally end up at Skippers on Garland Rd. Super fish and chips. Not in the same league but it would hold us until we got back to the UK. We've been doing the same trip now for over 40 years. By motorcycle and by car. Keep up the good work.
Excellent video Freddie and Monika! I believe that your starter switch just needs a shot of contact cleaner, maybe clean the contacts with fine sandpaper or something similar and Bob's your uncle!
Another fantastic video Freddie, love the History. As for the Key 🤭don't worry Fella, I won't even tell you the stupid things I've done. We have all been there. I always use a lanyard on my bike hooked round my clutch lever to remind me the locks fitted.
Freddie I think you need to buy a disc lock reminder strap that goes from your disc lock up to your handlebars. It will prevent you forgetting to remove the disc lock.
I badly warped a disc on my CBR900RR with a disc lock. Thankfully it had two discs, so I was able to just remove one caliper and wedge some wood into it to stop the pistons popping out.
This is unusual story's...what a Sad time they had been through.... I said it before..this channel is Unique ...💯 Thank you Freddie.. this episode was a little Sad one to me...but I value it, maybe one day you'll find way to write ✍️ all the traveling story's in a book 👍🏻 Keep it up 🥇
Yep, when I first got a disc lock, I forgot it was on, rode two inches and then "got my knee(s) down"! 😩 Rather than leave a reminder on the bike (that could get removed), keep an elastic band or small elastic hair band on the disc lock, then when you lock the bike, wrap the small elastic band around the bike's ignition key. 👍 BTW, great video and nice to see you doing a bit of research these days instead of just winging it! 😅
Hi Freddy, concerning the block brake disk protection, usually there is a neon colored cord that motorcycle accessories shops sell. One end fixes permanently to the the block disk security device. Other end hooks to the handle bar. It serves as a visual reminder when you going to ride that you have something attached and that needs to be removed first.
That was great. I am a big fan of the Witchfinder General film and I do recommend you go to Lavenham where it was shot. Loved the history in this video and especially enjoyed the Electric Palace at the end. I used to be a film projectionist so this was fascinating. Thanks for a brilliant Sunday morning.
Some good historical knowledge we never learned this in school Sir,fredrick you two always know where they serve the best food and who picks the backing tracks 🎶
Another great video both and very interesting history. I cracked a front mud guard on a street triple once riding off with a disc lock on in a family dinner car park 😩. Since then I clip my ignition key to the disc lock key until I’ve removed the lock and the ignition key is then taken off the clip. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Love your channel Love how humble you are - most would have edited out the mistakes, but it makes this channel so different (and better!) You missed "Thou shalt not bear false witness" re: 10 Commandments as regards to the witch trials
What an interesting excursus you did ! As a former teacher of history I enjoyed it very much! First I saw that terrible pond where " swimming test" took place. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! Love your videos. For a new disc lock or anything else your Triumph needs.
Possibly the best promotion of Essex ever! You are fast becoming the face of “visit England” 👍
That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you Matt🙂
@@FreddieDobbs honestly it’s my pleasure Fred.
Absolutely love the vibes in your videos, Freddie. Didn't realise that it's been 40 minutes haha.
Love from India 🇮🇳
Cheers!
Freddy, the videography is spectacular, especially in the opening shots, Monika you have a sublime eye for the spectacular detail....fantastic video
Hugely appreciated Dave- I’ve shown this to Monika. Thank you🙂
I agree :D ...is it shooting all on iphone ??
Freddie, it takes real guts to document one's flailures and shortcomings, post them for all your viewers to see, and gently point to the moral 'Don't do this'. My Great-Uncle says that's the true virtue of humility.
That said, thanks for this really exceptional video, packed with both narrative and visual history!
Harwich looks nice & that lovely restored cinema. My wife’s grandfather travelled the country installing the sound systems in all the old cinemas which were previously silent movie theatres
17:41 Nice jacket. Good fit. 29:40 Great place to eat with that view.
Interesting video. I didn't realise Harwich was so nice.
Finding that many people to testify against someone must have taken a lot of time and effort. Glad to see that today Social Media has made things far more efficient. Progress!
Agreed- and people often had to travel for hours to testify against the accused. A scary time.
And a very fair point re social media!
The man (Ass) probably threatened the people
Irony…👀🧐😎😜
Very apt was not just the 6th Commandment "Thou shalt not do murder" on the church wall at 11:00, but maybe even moreso the 9th Commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
One of your best videos yet! The filming, the editing, the narration, the content particularly in Harwich… all fabulous! As a proud American, I was in awe and I am very grateful that you made it to Harwich and gave us a tour and found Captain Christopher Jones’s house. Very very cool.
Great choice of music as well..
Monika is so patient with you.LOLOL..patient and tolerant..LOL..to funny..LOL
Yup, forgot my disc lock once before .... prevented it happening again by using a short bit of thick rubber tubing that fitted snugly over the shaft of both my lock key and my ignition key individually - when not using the lock the tubing lived on the lock key, when I wanted to use the lock I'd have to take the tubing off the lock key and put it on the ignition key .... then when coming back to the bike I wouldn't be able to use the ignition key because the tubing was on it which would remind me instantly that I needed to remove the lock ... take the lock off, swap the tubing off the ignition key and back on to the lock key and away ya go. Never forgot it again 😉
I like this- I have some of this tubing from an unused spare key so will do this!🙂
Reminds me of an uncle who used to be responsible for the key to the local scout and community hall. People would borrow the key then forget it was in their pocket and not put it in a drop-box. He solved it by attaching the key to a building framing nail-plate complete with spikes and all painted bright red. Not one ever forgot it.
I used to ride my Norton Commando from West Wales to Harwich in the 70's to catch the DFDS to Bremerhaven. Never took much notice of the town. I was just glad the old dog made it ! 🏴
I have a glorious vision in my mind of this Mike; a Norton racing through the English countryside with a ferry to catch. Fantastic!
you can get a disklock with a reminder cable that you put on your handlebars so you won't forget. Another great video thank you Freddie and Monica
These videos are perfect.
I've been interested in following my passion for these bikes finally now I'm 31 and can justify it.
Your channel and the Bonneville have certainly convinced me to do it - so thanks!
Greetings from Sidcup, Bexley.
I’m delighted to hear it!! Welcome to the wonderful world of bikes🙂🏍🤜🏼🤛🏼
I'm in New Zealand and all I ever knew of Essex was from reading UK Car magazine in the 80's and 90's. Essex was all about blonded hair, turned up collars and white Escort XR3i's.
Fantastic episode. Love it. ❤️
My brother pulled away with his disc lock still fitted, BMW R1100SS Boxer Cup Replica, £1600 worth of damage. Ripped off carbon fiber Fender and the whole left side. He refused to use a disc lock after that! Now, I use one all the time, but have the glowing lead attached to my throttle so I don't forget it's there !
Noooooo!! That is so painful!😳💸 I’m going to have to do the same- buy one with a throttle attachment. I keep doing it🤯
Bond, Freddie Bond. Yes this was great, the history, the filming and the brake lock/ battery dilemma . Again I say no matter the focus there is always something to capture your attention , Monika's laughter included.
Freddie & Monika, thank you both for another perfect start to my Sunday morning. You are doing so much for the Essex tourism board and showing parts of the country that are often overlooked. You make a great team and have a style that is unique to TH-cam vlogs and has created its own genre.
Hugely appreciated, thank you Nick🙂
The randomness of seeing that same red Lea Francis turn up in a 'Marc Travels' video where he is leaving the ferry behind it riding to visit the UK... on an electric bike.
Great opening shot: two mugs for coffee. Monica is with you, that‘s all I need to know!
Monika & Freddie, Just Love the Video. I am from New Jersey, USA, My Husband is from Essex, England and we live in Canada
What a trio! All my best to you both Donna🙂👋🇨🇦
hello good afternoon Freddie best regards to you and Monika and thanks for your history classes 😃
I have to agree, The Mistley Thorn is wonderful place to eat and the roads out that way are a delight...
A big thanks for you both.The places the music the whole of it was just magic.Can only hope there will more like this on the way.This has really made my day.
Looove old cinemas and theaters/operas.
Always a serene atmosphere.
Three words... Disc Lock Reminder.
If you (people generally) don't want to shell out £3 for one or maybe you think they look too unsightly, just get something that you can see when you sit on the bike to remind you to remove the lock.
They have saved me from embarrassment more times than I care to remember.
Very good idea re something I can see when I sit on the bike. Thanks Stuart🙂
Dammit you beat me to it.
Not that I'm competitive. 😁
@@FreddieDobbs A yellow tag that you keep on your keys when the lock is on the bike and with the lock when you're riding
Or buy one with an alarm (probably a bit more expensive). As soon as you pull the bike straight and/or roll a little, the alarm will sound. Also gives a little bit peace of mind that if someone fiddles with your bike, you or other will here the alarm. And hopefully interfine. I've got an Abus one, really happy with it. Edit: looks like you had one with an alarm...?
Disc lock cord Freddie.. mine is bright yellow and impossible not to be seen! Easy mistake to make if not
That Lea Francis can in fact seat four; the 'boot' lid opens to form the backrest of another pair of seats (known as dicky seats) - note the two steps on the back mudguard to allow passengers to climb in!
We call them rumble or mother in-law seats in the U.S. Nice car!
I can’t believe I overlooked this🤯 That’s brilliant!
That pattern of body is called a ‘doctor’s coupé’ ! I presume it keeps the children and infectious patients out in cold!
@@ianseddon9347 Doctor's Coupe is a term usually used for a fixed-head coupe (usually without the dickey seat but with a rear compartment for the doctor's bags), this is a drophead-coupe, sometimes referred to as an all-weather coupe.
I also noted the UK label on the back rather than the old GB. That car clearly gets regular and recent usage on the continent too.
Hi Freddy, you need to get a disc lock reminder one of those spring cords from disc lock to Handel bars to remind you have left your dislock on . And Freddy you need to get your electrics shorted and stop using the screwdriver to start the bike
Brilliant , not what I expected but it was so interesting.
Not just about lovely biking roads in Essex but a history tour too
Well done Freddie and Monica.
I am loving these posts, the mix of history, promoting local business, and that cabin, to die for, great work Freddie and Monica, loving your content!
Ah man this is so awesome, I am manningtree born and bred, (well born in colchester but always lived here) and its so cool to see you in my hometown, cant believe i found your channel only recently since getting back on 2 wheels but absolutely love it freddie, hope to see you around one day
I put the little pouch for the disk lock over the ignition so I cannot put the key in until I remove the pouch, which reminds me to remove the disk lock.
I've done that with a disc lock.
That's why you get the stretchy cord thing.
Put it through the lock and then around your handle, reminds you that it's there when you get on your bike.
I’ll be buying one of these today🙂👌🏻
Thank you
Freddie & Monica. We thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. The content, photography and style were exceptional. Well done.
We have followed you both for sometime and always look forward to your productions.
David & Michelle. Cheshire
Nb David on a BMW R100RS Motorsport 1978 with 20500 original miles 👍
Michelle as pillion
Thank you David and Michelle!🙂
What a bike- the old BMWs get more special as the years go on❤️🏍
Sending all my beat up in Cheshire🙂👋
An absolute ‘Tour de Force’ ! Great cinematography, great subjects, great ‘script’. Thank you both for a lovely Sunday morning treat. Good luck for the drive to Tuscany - you make me ever more envious, but I’m sure you’ll have a great time and no doubt make some delicious vlogs!
Maybe the ever loyal Bonnie deserves a new battery!
Thank you Ian!🙂 I really should try a lithium battery before heading off🇮🇹
Nice one, Freddie. Loved the history; one of my ancestors (Bonner) part owned/captained the Mayflower before Captain Christopher Jones. Small world. Keep it up, both of you - really enjoy these.
One of the best videos on the topic of the Manningtree Witches (who recently had a memorial opened). Good work Freddie!!! 05:37 Behind you there is the Red Lion pub where Hopkin's first victim was allegedly dragged out by her hair. Elizabeth Clarke was 80 years old and crippled.
You must have loved riding those bends from Mistley to Harwich.
Taken me back to the 70’s I went to secondary school in manningtree thanks Freddie 👍
Loved this vid. I started watching you because I love motorbikes & travelling. Now you add history lessons too. As a history graduate (almost 40 yrs ago) can I thank you & Monika for creating the perfect package of escapism.
PS I liked that the trike could use its exhausts as tyre warmers 🤣
Thanks Freddie and Monica for the fascinating tour and history lesson. Really enjoyed that. Hope the Bonneville is back in shape wit a new or newly charged battery. Cheers, Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan, really glad you enjoyed it🙂 I think I’ll be buying a new battery this week
In aviation, things which MUST come off before flight have a wide red ribbon of fabric attached
which flutters in the breeze and is obvious and easily visible to flight and ground crews.
Lovely sceneries , hot bike, good songs and also cool knowledges ! Can't ask more ! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼What a trip !
Hey Freddie, do you think when the pilgrims left for America they remembered to put the key in the ignition, take off the disk lock and keep the battery charged.
🤣🤣
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika
Thanks Jason!🙂
Motorcycle life hack: connect your safety lock once in place on front wheel brake with a stearing bar with (I do not know how to properly describe it in english), but it's a kind of flexible line in a bright color. It serves as a reminder that your safety lock is on the weel. Line is in bright colour so you always see in when coming back to the bike. You get it off the bike with security lock and keep those two together ready to use next time.
Thank you Michael- I know exactly the kit you’re describing🙌🏻🙌🏻
This was absolutely stunning! What a fantastic episode and the history was incredible! We actually go to Cape Cod (MA, USA) every year for vacation and just got back last week actually. We normally stay in Eastham so it was so funny hearing that all those towns came directly from the UK (I had a feeling they did prior)! Cape Cod is such a beautiful area and if you ever make it over to the USA, I would highly recommend checking out all the history from this side of the pond! Thanks so much again for this incredible video - great job to you both! Ride safe and be well!
Fantastic to hear from you!🇺🇸 I must visit the area so I can link up the story, because I found it beyond fascinating. Thank you and ride safe🙂🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@FreddieDobbs Careful Freddie, with that feeding your patented boundless enthusiasm PLUS being in the land of Harley you'll surely explode!
Done the same with a week old bike in a bike shop car park, yes in front or about 50 people, fortunately no real damage, just to my pride....
It’s a painful experience (both for pride and the horrible metal on metal crack)😆
Same here with the disc lock, now i use the reminder cable that mine came with and hey presto, no more forgetting!
I’m so glad you forgot your disc-lock! Don’t feel so bad having done it twice myself 🤦🏻♀️
Good video,I would advise getting one of these plastic spiral cables when fitting a disc lock just to remind you😉
Just got off the boat at Harwich. Never new it gad so much more. And we go regularly for fish and chips!
Small portable cover for your bike on your travels. Goes everywhere. Keeps the weather off, and is another layer of security. Goes over the seat when I strap the bike down on ferries.
Good one
Happy travels 👍
Once into the old Gatwick town, there are so many nice little streets🙂👌🏻 I really do need to start using a bike cover. I just get lazy actually taking it with me🤯
Excellent as always Freddie. Between your commentary & Monica’s filming talent you should be on mainstream TV.
The Xena disc lock with a reminder cable the wraps around the throttle & clutch has saved me making the same mistake 🙂👍🏼
Thanks Lee!🙂
As an American, that was a fantastic video, very informative and incredibly interesting. Thank you for a sneak peak into the genesis of the colonies and eventual states.
Y’all are awesome! By far my favorite channel on TH-cam. I love that Monica doesn’t edit out the mishaps. Keep up the amazing work by both of you.
What a power couple you guys are. It struck me that apart from just getting my fix with motorcycle adventures how you have that perfect symbiosis down by both being great storytellers with each of your areas in each production.
I started my own journey to get my bike license this spring which in Sweden is not an easy task i should add. Last week I finally got it and this channel has been a continuous source of both inspiration and resolve throughout. I look forward to content to keep this and other northerners make it through a long and bikeless winter. All the best Freddie and Monika and thank you!
Congratulations on getting your licence! Must be hard not being able to ride through the winter. Is it any easier getting new bikes over there?
@@lilynorthover8378 thank you! Yes in the autumn there tend to be price drops on some new and used bikes as well. For instance, today i bought a Kawasaki Z400 '83 in quite good condition for €900.
Nice.
My old yamaha bike does have those rough starts aswell. I need to make absolutely sure I turn the key with the lights off, most of the time thatll do the trick.
Great video. Loved that Lea Francis, it's actually a 2+2 the boot opens up to reveal the seats.
Hello Freddie I'm delighted to see you and Monica back in England and again making excellent videos. This video like all the previous videos had my attention all the way through. Just one thing though. Could you please describe the motorcycle gear you are wearing just like you used to in the earlier videos. I don't know if other people are interested like me or if it's me being a bit sad but I like the gear that you wear and would like to know which brands to look for the next time I need some gear. I look forward to the video. Thanks
Hi Martin,
Absolutely- I’ll start adding this back into the videos again🙂
17:11 This is exactly why I wouldn't use disc locks. I would forget them and break something.
Another wonderful day out ! Thank you both .
Fascinating content Freddie, boosting the Essex tourist board , with the wonderful Art-Nouveau cinema, I have an identical illuminated Smiths clock ( 39.05 ) bought off eBay a few years ago !.The Lea-Francis car is what is known as a Doctors Coupe and the ' boot ' is actually a dickey seat for 2 extra passengers seated outside - note the steps on the left back .
Live close by in Hertfordshire, often pop across the “border” for a bimble. Great content wonderfully filmed by Monika, makes you realise we should all make more of our local areas
Thanks Stuart!🙂
Excellent video, clearly well researched with wonderful content 👏🏻
Thank you🙌🏻
A mate of mine forgot his lock was on, fell off and broke his pelvis. I always have a bright yellow string from the lock to my handlebar but I still managed to nearly come a cropper on one occasion. Love the videos - those are a lot of my old stomping grounds! You need to find Grayson Perry's house as well - thats also on the peninsula.
Love the videography....class 👍
Thanks!🙂
What an outstanding vid guys, ty. Loaded with history and food for thought!
Po Velnių! su kiekvienu nauju video vis labiau ir labiau džiaugiuosi muzikinio takelio parinkimu ir nuostabiu redaktoriaus ir/ar jūsų abiejų skoniu. Ne gana to, kad patys video yra labai šilti ir informatyvūs, o dar papildant juos tokia skoninga muzika jie tampa dar įdomesni ir apsikritai... netgi laukiami... bravo, šaunuoliai, taip ir toliau!
Čia Monikai skirtas komentaras😅
Loving the videos, got my full motorbike test tomorrow then freedom will be mine once again!
I hope the test went well, Tobias?!?🙂🏍🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
@@FreddieDobbs thanks! Passed module 1 today, got module 2 later this week. Think I'll get a trimpth street twin, thank you for your content, it reminded me of why I love riding so much.
@@FreddieDobbs I passed and freedom is mine. 😉
Thank you so much what a lovely video on my soon to be new home of Harwich and lovely history facts of Harwich, Manningtree and Mistley wonderful
Another super video, really enjoying all that you two make. You didn't detail what the main course was at lunch at the Pier. If you did I apologise but we've watched it twice and didn't pick up on what it was. We've eaten in Harwich many times en route to getting the overnight boat to the Hook but never at the Pier. To be honest we are usually so rushed we normally end up at Skippers on Garland Rd. Super fish and chips. Not in the same league but it would hold us until we got back to the UK. We've been doing the same trip now for over 40 years. By motorcycle and by car. Keep up the good work.
Excellent stuff Freddie and Monika, love the history of our country....
Excellent video Freddie and Monika!
I believe that your starter switch just needs a shot of contact cleaner, maybe clean the contacts with fine sandpaper or something similar and Bob's your uncle!
Love your videos from India. Great quality.
Well done Freddie, Monika, possibly the best one yet and that is saying something!
Hugely appreciated, thanks Denis!🙂
Brilliant vlog from you both again this Sunday morning, so well filmed, narrated and edited. Thanks both, ride safe.
Another fantastic video Freddie, love the History.
As for the Key 🤭don't worry Fella, I won't even tell you the stupid things I've done. We have all been there.
I always use a lanyard on my bike hooked round my clutch lever to remind me the locks fitted.
Really enjoying your tour as an Englishman having lived in New Zealand for many years, great style and taste in music
Thank you
I love the music you chose too blend with your videos 👍🏾💯
Born in hullbridge. Parents moved us to alberta canada. Love 🇬🇧.
Brilliant Freddie & Monica, not likely to visit Essex from Liverpool but you never know.
Freddie I think you need to buy a disc lock reminder strap that goes from your disc lock up to your handlebars. It will prevent you forgetting to remove the disc lock.
Freddy thank you for another stunning episode. Monica what spectacular Videography!
I badly warped a disc on my
CBR900RR with a disc lock. Thankfully it had two discs, so I was able to just remove one caliper and wedge some wood into it to stop the pistons popping out.
Nicely done- I don’t think I’d have been that quick thinking to come up with that, if it happened to me!
This is unusual story's...what a Sad time they had been through....
I said it before..this channel is Unique ...💯
Thank you Freddie.. this episode was a little Sad one to me...but I value it, maybe one day you'll find way to write ✍️ all the traveling story's in a book 👍🏻
Keep it up 🥇
Amazing history, one would imagine it being more prominent. Well done 👍👍
Thank you for sharing this with us. Hope you two made it home safely too.
Great Sunday morning viewing as always guys
Come on Freddie it's about time you give the bike some TLC
This is true- tomorrow is tlc day!🧼🏍
Yep, when I first got a disc lock, I forgot it was on, rode two inches and then "got my knee(s) down"! 😩
Rather than leave a reminder on the bike (that could get removed), keep an elastic band or small elastic hair band on the disc lock, then when you lock the bike, wrap the small elastic band around the bike's ignition key. 👍
BTW, great video and nice to see you doing a bit of research these days instead of just winging it! 😅
gotta say this was a fantastic video. motorbikes-history=splush
Hi Freddy, concerning the block brake disk protection, usually there is a neon colored cord that motorcycle accessories shops sell. One end fixes permanently to the the block disk security device. Other end hooks to the handle bar. It serves as a visual reminder when you going to ride that you have something attached and that needs to be removed first.
That was great. I am a big fan of the Witchfinder General film and I do recommend you go to Lavenham where it was shot. Loved the history in this video and especially enjoyed the Electric Palace at the end. I used to be a film projectionist so this was fascinating. Thanks for a brilliant Sunday morning.
I’ll find this film online and watch this. Thanks Robert🙂
The Bonnie has to go Freddie, it's driving you round the twist 🤣
Great video as ever.
Some good historical knowledge we never learned this in school Sir,fredrick you two always know where they serve the best food and who picks the backing tracks 🎶
I genuinely had no idea about any of this until researching the are- I couldn’t believe the amount of history in the area🤯🇺🇸
Another great video both and very interesting history. I cracked a front mud guard on a street triple once riding off with a disc lock on in a family dinner car park 😩. Since then I clip my ignition key to the disc lock key until I’ve removed the lock and the ignition key is then taken off the clip. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
So painful! This is my turning point to finally learning my lesson
Love your channel
Love how humble you are - most would have edited out the mistakes, but it makes this channel so different (and better!)
You missed "Thou shalt not bear false witness" re: 10 Commandments as regards to the witch trials
Cabin is a real treat. Gonna check it out.
Amazing video once again, keep these coming 👏
great video freddie, the car brand they call leaf, style is doctors coupe
Fascinating video, thank you so much.
What an interesting excursus you did ! As a former teacher of history I enjoyed it very much! First I saw that terrible pond where " swimming test" took place. Thanks a lot!