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I have this issue with my gaff, bloody path is so narrow.

Great video Matt and it’s strange how similar we are, both work wise and buying that wrong size bars, I bought bars for my bonneville which were too big and had to purchase another one 😅.

Alternative option - leave the wall as is..... But lay something like a scaffold plank in just the central portion or similar on raised plinths the full length of the alleyway, with just enough height to take the bars above wall height !!

Good luck with the new job. Don't worry if you can't exchange the bars, you could still fit them. Am I right in thinking that on the Thunderbird, you have individual bar risers bolted through the top yoke? If so, you could just change the risers for ones that accept one inch bars. That would also give you the opportunity to fine-tune the bar height to exactly where you want it. Just make sure you get one inch diameter risers, not the more common 1⅛ inch (28mm) ones. Otherwise, you'll be back to square one!

I get imposter syndrome, but now i just think ill keep taking the money until im found out 🤣🤣🤣

Imposter syndrome.... a certain qualification I hold in my trade, means assumes I'm time served in something else closely associated. However, over the years I've picked up plenty of knowledge in this particular line of work and get a lot of recommendations. I've never claimed to be anything I'm not, and never lied to anyone. I even go to jobs and rectify work carried out by so called trained people, and regularly get jobs done that these people can't. Still feel like one day I'm going to be ' found out ' purely because I've learned from experience rather than been trained at college or something. Is that imposter syndrome? I'll be booking my lasagne soon mate 😂 How's the running going?

What are the dimensions of the packed tent without mattress and sleeping bag?

Most people in adult life are just winging it Matt. Some are just better at hiding it than others. It's all about self-confidence. Best of luck in your new role mate 👍👍

Funny dance routine in your opening sequence 😂

Love those old Goldwings, they make really nice beefy cafe racers and sound great with the flat six. I've got one of their dummy fuel tanks, because the fuel goes under the seat I think and the 'tank' is a storage compartment, long pre-dating the NC range. My previous mechanics were just throwing it away in their scrap pile and were good enough to let me take it, and I'm eventually going to put a backing board on it and some hooks, and it'll be wall mounted in my garage, when I get a garage, to hold keys or something.

I relate a lot to this Impostor Syndrome thing, and I thank you for sharing your experience! I wish I could tell you 'do this' or 'don’t do that,' but unfortunately, most of the time, it leads me more to procrastination than to fighting back. I wish you the best of luck with your new job and any other projects you have in mind.

I'm the guy that bought the Fazer 😀. It's a great bike and I'm really happy with it. Matt was a total gentleman to deal with. He even delivered the bike to me!! (Only across Bristol, but super generous!). I was already a fan of his videos, but am now a subscriber and recommend him to others. He's one of the good guys! 👍🏍

So your Thunderbird don't have a imposter syndrome 😛

Looking forward to seeing the Tbird with the new bars fitted, glad your all good too mate.

@02:00 Some one is dancing to Fame in the background. i think 😅😂🤣

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Looks awesome Mark, great review 🎉, looks like it can go some.. thanks for this on such a cold ❄️🥶 day xx

I’ve been looking into starting my bike journey at 37 I learnt to drive a car at 17 I don’t know how much the younger ones are paying for insurance but personally speaking for a 125 on a cbt my insurance quotes are coming in at £1000 per year and I don’t live in a high crime area plus locked away in garage.

Hi guys just got carpuride yesterday sending it back after watching this video the sound of a parallel twin is music to my ears

Hey! Just found your channel. Being a similar age and thinking about some biking adventures, this is just what I needed to find. Thank you. Keen the videos coming and ride safe.

Good luck with the running. Are you on Strava? If so, what's your account name? I'm getting back into running over the next few days too. No end game like you have (with the half and full marathons) but it'll be great to hit the road again, and get progressively fitter. What you call Harbourside used to just be called the Bristol Docks, up to when I left Bristol in 1983 (to join the army). The Arnolfini was the place to go in those days. Is it still there?

My other bike is a Honda CB1100. I purchased the Shotgun to fill that hunger for a lighter twin. It’s a beautiful bike. I have so much fun riding it. Thumbs up to the guys that build it.

Thx u for this good exploration from rus:) Useful and interesting video, im subscribe and think about buying shoutgun at spring time

KE 175 I had one too excellent bike for on or off road. Used to round the cows up on it in Cornwall, I have a pic.

Goldwing 😉

It needs to chop here and there to fit my preferences. But it looks sharp and settle compare to Interceptor in terms of built quality. Good value and reliable engine.

Same here bud I have the same T bird, I've just moved from Kent to Queensland oz, I said i would never sell her, so she's on the boat making her way here, probably cost me more then she's worth to be honest but gave up a lot to get here including a few bikes but I couldn't bring myself to leave her behind, I can't wait to get out on the roads here, I'm itching to get out and was also thinking of a big brother for longer trips with the Mrs so I've been looking at the thunderbird LT or commander, My challenge this year is to get fitter and maybe stick some videos up on UA-cam of my journey if I can get the confidence to do so , Keep up the good work mate loving the videos, 👍

I will be interested to see what you do with it.

I bought a Fazer 600 as a 2nd bike recently, main bike is a 1200GS. This is my 2nd Fazer & I love it. It is a 2003 with 31,000 on it & I am sorry to 'black cat' you but I only paid £600. 😁

I have a 2008 Suzuki VStrom 650. It currently has about 140,000 miles on it. It has never had a problem other than tire changes, a new battery, and regular maintenance. It is so reliable that I can't part with it.

By the time I’m watching this I think you’ve already had 4” of snow, good timing. Last went out on Christmas Eve, bit cold then let alone now. Funny how we get attached to a machine. Love my VF (keeper) my VFR’s got 62k on it and forum members say it’s barely run in.

Nice to ride along with you this morning mate. I’m from Yorkshire but been in NZ 25 years. I have a 2003 Thunderbird. Done a few mods and love it to death. Its a keeper man ❤

Hi mate, great to see thre Tbird out again, mine is also 30 years old this year in May, make sure that battery is fully charged when starting the bike or it can cause sprag failure which on ours is an engine out and split job, Also the airfilter change is a pain but a must if its never been done like mine hadnt in 30k miles, i also did the valve shims myself which is ok to do (6 shims were very tight and out of spec causing a starting issue from cold) Now perfect. The trident 900 is a great bike (ive had one) Great video Matt, looking forward to the mystery bike 😃😎👍

Just to say you a natural commentator and I really like your new approach. I I agree with you keep the Thunderbird you will not find a better bike. At 65 I’ve learned to enjoy what I have rather than chasing what you think is better. Good luck with your marathon and your channel.

I'm Carl from South wales I had 99 sprint st it had 80000 thousand miles on the clock triple these engine go on for every I use to have 1975 t150 triple bCk in the 70s

Yep get one the Trident is awesome to ride I bought one cheap to sell on had a quick ride on it and now it’s part of the quiver of bikes it’s a 98 in blue and silver looks awesome in the sunshine ☀️

Hi Matt, that was great fun mate ,look forward to ya Bristol tour and havnt guessed what bike your getting🤷🏼‍♂️😄went to few gigs there many years ago, oh ye love bristol accent its girt lush is that what its called 😂😂

Thanks Matt, as you say “Matt talking shit” but tell you what mate, you make me smile and for that, THANKS 👍 And for the record my guess is the new bike is something Harley 😉😂

I've done landmarks Half a few times, great event. Happy New year mate.

My scentiments exactly. Love my thunderbird. Couldent sell it either. Like selling a child. Totaly over built and engineered. All the best for the half and whole marathon👍

I was born in Newport and lived there til I was 18, I've lived in Oxfordshire 42 yrs now and a lot of people think I'm from Bristol 🤣🤣

That was me asking for the Bristol English. can't wait for it 😛 Thank you very much for the video & tour 😀

Happy New Year Matt! Love your Thunderbird, can see why your so attached! I had a Street Triple 675 loved it, but wanted brand new, so in November I traded for a Royal Enfield 350 Bullet as a downsize, now 1000 miles already and completed the first service myself, I wanted something with Character, I love the trident and am only 5ft 7, I was always racing against my ego with a fast bike, so now I can commute all year round on my modern classic and get up to 75mph on the short carriageway sections, good luck with your next purchase, your lucky to live in Gorgeous Bristol, I'm Horsham West Sussex which has the South Downs to ride around, all the best Dwayne

I have a Legend. As you know it is very similar to the Thunderbird, except the Legend have a lower seat height and 17" wheels (more and better options of tyres). I think its' cheaper because they replaced the chrome on the engine parts with a flat black paintjob. The Legend is top heavy too, and I try to avoid making tight U turns. All Triumphs of the T300 family are rocksolid and dependable if maintained. Easily making over 100K miles, and sounding great doing it. Great bikes! Happy New Year :)

You’re 100% right about the Thunderbird. Not many bikes beat it. Had mine for over than 25 years now and it’s like part of the family. Like you I’ll never sell it. I have two other bikes but the comfort and pleasure riding it is second to none. Slow speed city rides and errands I do prefer my V7 Guzzi though since it’s shorter and slightly lighter. Wish you and your family have a great year.

Happy New Year Matt. Good luck with the marathon, something to be proud of. I’m originally from Cardiff and I agree that Bristol is a great city. Your Bristol accent is not strong at all, you never say ‘gert’ or ‘formical’ 😂 KE175 I had one new in 79. Awesome little bike so sorry I sold it.

As always great video lad happy new year

I live in Essex, but I have a very good mate in Weston super mare that I'll be visiting at some point. If that lasagne is still on the menu come the time I want to reserve a table 😂

I have the same issue Matt, I get tempted by other bikes and for good reason, as a biker if we could afford to have a garage full of motorbikes we definitely would. Then I do a check list and find the bike I already have meets the criteria. I just love to window shop older motorbikes as I find they have great lines and character. edit - I have an oxford solar panel trickle charger for my bike saves having to plug it in and it keeps the battery topped up nicely.

Always keep a Thunderbird charged up, low cranking speed can cause issues with the sprag clutch. This year I have owned my 2002 Tbird 22 years, in that time the best mods I have done are Hagon progresive front springs and rear shock and a floating front disc with six piston caliper. More compliant ride, better through the bends, far better braking all on the standard engine. I will never sell the Tbird. She's not my only bike now, I have a scooter for work but when I sit the Tbird it's like a comfy pair of slippers, I feel at home.🙂