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Had a Shuberth a few years ago, I did the same, took it out to clean it, and it was totally useless afterwards, it never worked again……

Just been to dentist on mine got piss wet cold and had to take two chains with me

I think that the testing regime hit the sweet spot of common sense training and testing when new riders aged 17 and over had to undergo CBT before riding a 125cc on the road unaccompanied and then take a theory and practical test to gain an unrestricted full motorcycle licence. That would have been back in 1990 if I recall correctly. Some people might argue that the leap from a 125cc machine to much larger and more powerful bikes was too great but I would disagree. For one thing, most young riders couldn't go straight out and buy a litre plus bike due to prohibitive insurance costs, so there was usually a cushion and a semi forced level of sensible progression onto the really big and powerful stuff. It is undoubtedly true that "Generation Z" are not made of very stern stuff to begin with and are afraid of their own shadows a lot of the time but that has been the fault of the system to a large degree. The notion that "motorcycles are dangerous" dissuades a good percentage but modern technology also ensures that they spend more of their lives living in a virtual world than they do the real one - what passes for interaction with other human beings for them is ever more frequently done via screens, so even the social aspects of a hobby or interest don't hold as much sway as they did in years gone by. The testing regime is most definitely a powerful dissuader and let's be honest here, it was designed to be. The establishment has always had a dim view of motorcycles and obviously a lust for control. Government overreach, if permitted to go unchecked will flourish - as the condition of our nation proves only too well. It seems obvious to me that the ridiculously protracted and costly modern licensing laws were a very deliberate attempt to dissuade people from riding motorcycles and squash its appeal entirely. Apparently, it has gone some considerable way to doing so. There will always be exceptions of course, but most youngsters, even if they start out on two wheels at age 16/17 will reject the challenges and costs associated with motorcycles and opt to try and get a car licence which presents far less obstacles to be overcome. For people who have never known anything different from the "participation trophy" mentality, there is bound to be far less interest or desire in the sense of accomplishment that comes from earning the reward for effort, perseverance and work. Anything that does not come in the form of instant gratification soon loses its lustre for a great many people nowadays. Add to that the ever increasing costs of buying and running a motorcycle, certainly larger ones, and it all begins to become less appealing to a modern young customer base. The notions that we may all have held and still hold, regarding the excitement, freedom and joy that motorcycling can and does provide, just does not hold the same sway in the minds of the modern audience and is therefore no longer of such significance. It's all rather sad, certainly from our perspective but we've had our time - personally I'm glad I had mine the way it was but the past means nothing to the youth any more, indeed, they are encouraged to believe that everything and anything that happened before they were born either didn't happen or was just "bad" and best ignored or vilified. I'm pleased to say that my son who has just turned 16 is keen to begin his two wheeled journey - he has had an introductory lesson with a local training outfit and will be heading off in March to take his CBT - in the meantime he will be spending time with me as a pillion to get a feel for the biking life. At 17, after further training on a school 125 he will hopefully be taking his theory and practical test and ditching the Leper plates so that his own first bike which I will purchase for him, will not have to sport them for too long. As an instructor of several decades myself, at both beginner and advanced level, I will also be keeping a watchful eye on him whilst we enjoy some father and son time riding together. Will it stick? Only time will tell and the decision will be entirely his. I'm happy to both encourage and fund it whether the bug bites or whether it doesn't and I'm glad he wants to try and to experience new things before rejecting them out of hand, just as we have always encouraged him to do.

New licence holders are being insured off the roads.

Errrr yeah test is to long, to complicated, a lot of it not relevant to everyday riding, and bloody expensive, youngsters need “pretty well” instant gratification, and have anyway lost the need to do for themselves, and to take risks, and definitely don’t want to be uncomfortable, Bikes are to expensive, and anything aspirational Ducati, MV, some BMW’s etc etc are completely off the scale, it’s stacked against them the motorcycle industry is coughing up blood as its target market or if you like the older person with disposable income are getting older and less inclined to ride, outlook is pretty pants really glad I’m a biker from the early 70s and still riding today it has been the best of times, …. Pete

You Brits used to be stinking rich when you benefited from being in the EU. You could afford two cars and some bikes. After Brexit you are not stinking rich anymore. You still enjoy the aftermath after Brexit and can afford a car or two but not luxury bikes. In a while you will be poor and will need to sell your car and get a bike again. Don't worry! It will be fine. Bike dealers will come back and car dealers will close. Japanese and Chinese bikes don't leak oil on your tiles as your stinking British bikes did on our tiles in the sixties. You are lucky!

Motul 5100 is not completely recommended for this Tiger....better use a fully synth 7100 Motul Oil...for a few more pennies.....

Try a spud....chopped in half ?

At 47 my wife did a CBT passed her test on a 125cc then was restricted to 33bhp for two years. After that she could ride anything. ...I passed my test on a 250cc twice round the block even wore my helmet !!!!!( Not compulsory). Then could ride anything..but that was in 1968.

Love the Helmsley Stokesley road. It was quite hairy the other day in the wet and covered in pine needles. That bit past Chop Gate is really pretty. I spent a few hours with Mrs C walking the hills there looking for some standing stones in 40C heat not too long back. She wasn't happy when we got home after not finding them and realised they were just near the car park in the country park.

The testing system is abit of a nightmare in my opinion.i passed my test in 1995,im 46 now and my 9 year old daughter and 8 year old son both come out on the back of my tiger 900.they both want to ride bikes,and i just bought a zx6r that needs doing up for 300quid. Theres cheap bikes out there if you dont mind not having all the toys!

I am 60, I have two 125s. I would love to pass my test but the testing system puts me right off. I think after two years riding on a cbt you should be able to remove the L plates on a 125 not repeating the same test again. Then a further road test only on a larger bike to get your full licence!

Anybody else remember Latham’s when it was a green shed selling maggots, fishing tackle and permits?

I love that bit of road, then on through Hawes and down to Ribblehead viaduct.

I was one of those who you were chatting with up on the bridge,canny chat it was. As for bikes,prices and people wanting them. I've talked to quite a few down in the city who are after a bike but they've generally been the college kid ages and good luck to them,had a few say they had bikes in the past but the majority are too busy on their phones these day's all wrapped up like they're in Antarctica whilst worrying about getting a bit of muck on the primarni shoes. Can we blame kids though if it's a choice between car or bikes licences as most will go straight to a car with all it's comforts as well as being able to buy a decent car for the price of a bike. I think the utter stupidity of the test situation doesn't help either as there was absolutely nothing wrong with the old scheme,a ride around the block and a few questions.It's beyond time it was changed back.

Young folk seem to be averse to danger. Lots of mental health issues and anxiety. If your too anxious to go outside its unlikely your gonna get on abike and yeet yourself into the horizon.

Bikes stopped being cheap "get you to work" transport that appealed to younger people and hooked them, and instead became expensive weekend toys for an ageing demographic that younger people don't want to be associated with. The bike market has been propped up by affluent old men rather than enthusiastic young ones. Game Over.

Hello. Where did you buy the side bags mount?

The government doesn’t want motorcyclists so legislators make it as expensive and inconvenient as possible they want car drivers as there much easier to price off the roads.😐👍

Lack of young people coming thru 18 -25 yr olds cant afford it never mind the lessons. The average biker age is 54 and they are getting older bad knees chronic illness. The industry is going to change to an online model otherwise it will be non existent if they keep it up. They need to invent a heated visor.

I've never used pinlock. When I had a full face helmet (years ago), the visor closed with a press stud on either side, if I left one stud undone, it didn't mist up, regardless of the weather. At that time, I had a white helmet and wore a Dayglo yellow Sam Browne belt over a black jacket and I used to ride in all weathers. Quite a few drivers suddenly slowed down when they saw me in their mirrors on a dark blue Triumph 3TA! I always thought that was really funny because they can't have looked very hard.

People are struggling to pay inflated energy bills and buy food which grows evermore expensive, nothing left for buying motorbikes never mind all the expense of getting through the ridiculous licensing system. It would be unusual but maybe somebody would be honest enough to admit that the over-complicated training/testing system is designed to discourage people from riding motorcycles. This is a shame when you think of how carbon dioxide emissions could be reduced. I'm just a bit further northwards from you in Northumberland.

Expense, no exposure on media hence no interest for young people. The weather, where would you rather be over the past few days, car or bike? The bike market is set up for rich " born again bikers" and or those that wanted a bike when they were younger but never did. Motorcycles have become a hobby, like golf or fishing etc. The motorcycle market is chasing the money, the best bike for you is the one that you haven't yet bought.

Big bikes are way too expensive now, a car is more important to most people, the bikes are toys but not many can afford a £20,000 toy. When you rode through Hett you were about half mile from my house.

There are a load of reasons why motorcycles are dying, the test regime is just one of them. I’m not one of the foil hat brigade but the government really don’t care and in their drive for a safety culture where we all live to 110 would like to see the back of motorcycles. As you say biggest reason is cost, why would you want a bike when you can sit in a warm car, cheaper and carry on texting 😂

Young people can’t get off the phones long enough to get interested in anything !

Pin locks never seem to go back in right most times better getting a new one although sometimes fitting a new one doesn’t go to plan either, bit like a screen protector one chance or throw away and start again. Of course that could just be me being hopeless at fitting them.

No. It's not the tests. It's the economy. Young people don't have the opportunities previous generations had. Or the income to be able to afford the motorcycle life. And it's not the "they don't work hard enough" BS.

As you said, it's the cost, not only for 3 tests, but the cost of the bike too. What's the average cost of a bike now £10 to £15000, for a nice bike. Bonkers really. This is why RE are doing so well, decent looking bikes, at a sensible price. I love the new 650 RE Classic. Enjoy the NEC when you go. 👍👍🏍️🏍️

I wouldnt depend on the orange or yellow hi viz jackets to be seen, even better is the 3M Diamond reflective tape you can put on your helmet and bike.

Winter riding is always a challenge, I used to commute 120 miles twice a week by motorcycle back in the late seventies when heated gear ,such as it was then, next to useless, the modern kit is brilliant not that I commute now, carbon elements and guaranteed for lfe(Keis), one of my favourite items for colder weather riding are Salopetes, keeps the midriff and Kidney area cosy. Thanks for the video which gives us a gentle reminder about winter woes on a motorcycle, have a great Christmas and all the best for 2025. Cheers

Pleased to see your Quad Lock phone mount wobbling on the dampener, mine does the same - I was starting to think mine is too loose!

Great video, XCP clearcoat or ACF50 are great products but they do burn off, I use Autobrite engine protectant which is especially good on the pipes as it slowly burns off, it's good for about 5 decent journeys. Anyone else with a tip or two, I'd love to hear them. Always learning. Cheers

could you make a video or suggestions where to use ACF50 in weak spots from rust, oxidation. thanks

Better off with a hi-vis pink jacket, as its a colour that doesn't occur in nature. The hi-vis yellow can blend in with certain backgrounds, and because of its high use it's a colour that we unintentionally ignore in our subconscious. Plenty of studies about it, which are very interesting to read.

I have a R&G Shock Tube that during the winter months I spray ACF50 onto and then put around the rear shock of my Tiger 1050 Sport. It just keeps any salt and crud off of the shock until I take the tube off in the spring.

hi Gordon.great video.enjoyed the views ..still working through your backlog mate old dave

It’s a tough one do you try to make a little money or do you not. Why not make a little profit from your hard work it might not fill a tank of fuel but it might get you a coffee while you are out.

Hi Gordon..I'm still here going through your back catalogue adventures. Personally I like your touring videos (Northumberland/Yorkshire. / and any north east videos..adverts..I don't get any mate .must be something on my setting. (Family set this up .I'm old fella no idea on tech) monetized. I don't think I would .it's as you say YOUR enjoyment. So no restrictions. Thank you for all your efforts mate I am enjoying them .and will continue to support a local lad ... ride safe..old dave..sunderland...

Dropped mine at RTTW 2024 with my daughter on the back while stationary. Same side, similar damage although broke off the pillion foot peg bracket. Crash bars not bent as I managed to take most of the energy and lay it down gently but of coarse once beyond 10 degrees off vertical there’s no stopping it. Now always wary of its top heavy characteristics. This tiger will bite if you’re not paying attention.

Hola, buen vídeo pero tengo una duda: en marcha ¿has notado si las alforjas se mueven con el viento? Gracias

Did you delete my other comment about how much beard meets food makes? I wrote a massive comment.......its about £80k a month.

Seems to me an alternative way to cash in is to get sponsorship and do reviews and include that in your videos rather than advertising? I have no idea Im just thinking from what I've seen on other channels without advertising

It's all about content creation now. And earnings. What happened to just doing videos for everyones pleasure.

I only watch youtube on my PC with ad blockers. I have never even seen an advert. So youtube gets no revenue from my viewing.

omg you have a triumph. Cafe racer. I no ive got a Virago 535. but im so into the cafe racer look. I've even got a 59 cafe racer leather jacket. I've got so many motorbike jackets I sould really do a video of tham all. 🙏

Well, you are doing better than me, same sort of sub number, you are more consistent than me. I tend to focus on "story" as well, which takes a horrific amount of time. Monetised on Decenber 2023, yet to hit £60. Sitting about £40. Ive struggled on latest prodution, which i will release on Friday, life just got in the way. Other priorities. Those who attenpt to make a living from it generally have other revnue streams, such as tours, sponsorships, other business/investmnents. But heck, if you dont try you'll never know. We've done well getting as far as we have. Its well.known that most give up by now. Ride safe 👍

thanks for all the info, think ill stay happy with my very small channel , with all hassle that comes with a big channel and being monitised, new sub🙏

Recognise Bishop Middleham, i used to live there. Must be local to me riding those roads. I'm nowhere near being monetised and adverts still play on my videos, which does P me off. I've stopped trying to get to the point of monetisation, and just do it for myself, but its a bonus if people watch.

Big fan of UA-cam, huge annoyance from UA-cam adverts. If you could do a crowd-source funding project I bet you could raise more than your 7-month earnings. e.g. if you had a £1 donation from 10% of your subscribers you would have £139 (as of time of typing). This would potentially exceed your earnings from UA-cam (still taxable though). Then you get to continue your hobby, we (subscribers) get to keep viewing your content without ad interruptions, and you get paid the same or more. Seems like UA-cam is not a competitive business model for the avid hobby vlogger (hobvlog). Come on UA-cam, do the maths and compete.