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@@joebloggs1583 I’m just happy that mine is now closed, paid, and now the bike is officially mine. As I said in the video, it might be ok for some if you treat it as a kind of rental. Lessons learned and now I owe nothing… Great feeling ☺️

@@SloboloboVFR as the bike is technically not yours any mods are done at a loss!! For me I got sucked in by having my first new bike for only £100 a month! Still… Worked out in the end. I seriously doubt I will do PCP again. For many though it’s a great choice… New bike or car every 3 years with a low monthly payment.

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm Ive mostly known business execs that do it. New flash car without paying through the nose and always with the latest model.

@@SloboloboVFR yeah… It used to be a business related thing and tax break!! It’s now spread in this form to the great unwashed to keep us permanently in debt. Still, like I said in my waffling video it does suit some people. For me though a bike is like part of the family so need to own its ‘soul’ 😁

My VFR750 also did that!! Replaced everything and it’s been good for the last 10 years with no issues!! Sure does seem to be a Honda issue though!

Thanks for the comment mate… I’ve been told that I should ditch the connectors completely and solder directly. I’ve also been advised by a few to to upgrade the Reg/Rec to one from a 2000 R1 as the one I used might fail. Although that’s a bit of a minefield as I’ve been given conflicting advice on many different models of Reg/Rec. The voltage at the battery is good and the Stator is running as it should but I will do this upgrade soon. I’ve ordered a battery voltage meter to mount on the bike so, until I make the upgrade, can keep an eye on how the battery is being charged and how it’s performing. I’m just glad the battery didn’t blow my bits off when it boiled…

@@user-fv1576 Hope you get good weather mate… You know you can’t trust weather forecasts 😊

@@markdickason4458 cheers mate 😊

@@markdickason4458 The only thing that was a pain was that using 2 mics put it at left and right. I had engine in one ear and voice in the other. Then after ‘googling’ I found out to change my editing software from duel stereo to duel mono! Problem solved and I have 2 controllable channels in the middle!

@@markdickason4458 glad I could be of assistance mate ☺️

The bright side to an exceedingly depressing situation!! Will BumbleBlade ever get bored of making me cry? Will BumbleBlade ever get fed up with draining my bank account? I mean damn... This time BumbleBlade tried to blow my man-bitz off 😅

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 🤣🤣🤣

@@SloboloboVFR ahahahha BumbleBlade Burns Unit!! That should have been the title 🤣 But yes… Could have been a lot worse!! I should have googled “hot bike rotten egg smell” before I stuck my face an inch from the battery 😅🔥💥

I’m gonna check out ultimate rectifiers for a better one. Many have told me the one I got won’t last.

@@MrJunf thanks mate… Big learning curve! Getting there slowly 😊

I’ve only had good experiences but seen quite a few negative comments… I guess it all comes down to what the customer is after.

@@matthewjames4268 OEM is the way… To think that some idiot threw away the handlebar internals still shocks me. My rear shock also needs changing as it’s both rusty and leaking.

Things are allowed to break under warranty... Gives that tight ar*e Phiilip something to brag about!

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm it was like a race between you both to completely refresh your bike 😜

@@andrewparson it’s a race 😄

I’m afraid I don’t know of any others.. Sorry mate

Might just be how the shop is managed as I've had the opposite experience at the Milton Keynes one.. Or maybe I've just been lucky.

The new Glasgow store is the same absolutely rubbish, order online better in Jand S store old stock

@@philipbassett5129 actually happened to me once in Milan… Yes, in a City! The Deer had escaped from somewhere and I hit it with the Bike! Ended up covering the poor animal, to keep it warm as it was still alive, with a bike cover I had with me and called the Police.. They eventually sent a 24h vet (was 2am). The Deer made a full recovery which was fantastic… My bike on the other hand needed a little tlc! Scared the living daylights out of me I must say… Funniest thing was when the ‘Carabiniere’ said that in 30 years he had never seen an Englishman and a Deer in the part of Milan!! 😁

Crikey, my wife is from Milan and we’ve been there many times and I’ve never seen a deer or even heard anyone mention deer. I’ve seen a few Englishmen, however 😁

@@philipbassett5129Wow... My wife is Pugliese but we lived in Milan for 20 years! We still have our house there... I hit the Deer near the San Raffaele Hospital heading towards Vimodrone. Police thougt it might have escaped from a reserve in Monza.

I've only ever been to this one so can't compare... However I would avoid riding to reading anyway... My experiences are so far good with the Milton Keynes one but I guess we avn all be unlucky sometimes.

@@johnterry804 thanks mate… Knocked me out big time! 9 days later and still feeling it… 🤒🤧

​@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nmCovid still about. I managed to bring it back with me from holiday in Portugal.

@@SloboloboVFR spot on mate 😄🤘🏻

I told her they are like baffles and might fall out 😁

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm or seat cowls 😅 #spoiler-alert

Appreciate the kind words mate 😊

@@baddzgarage9982 cheers mate… Bike is a stunner!! More in love with it everyday (when bits don’t fall off)! I often ride through Bicester when heading up to the world famous Super Sausage Cafe 😃 As for the roads… There are some amazing places to ride round here but we are not safe from potholes entirely! Some are like moon craters.

Fixed it… The Neutral Light switch was sticking!! Cleaned it with a generous amount of WD40 and now works perfectly ☺️

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm Thanks, I'll give that a try! 👍

@@Peter-Alexanderit’s a bit of a fiddle to get to. I carefully removed the cable and removed the switch. I them have it a really good lube and clean and all good. I’ve also ordered a new one just in case but haven’t had the need to fit that yet.

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm Well done! Thanks for even more info! I already suspected the switch and the previous owner as well. I only have this wonderful bike for a couple of weeks 😁

Thanks mate.. Really appreciate the kind words!! My goal is to one day be as good as you. My original edit was 46 minutes long! Had to remove the swearing which brought it down to 15 minutes!! 😁 Why is it that the easiest of jobs always seem to turn into the biggest flaff??

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 🤣 30 minutes of swearing, you should make a second channel for that 🤣

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It's incredible how what is always supposed to be an easy job turns into a 2 day nightmare 😆

I kept thinking about hairspray but wrongly thought it would make it more sticky... Oh well, all part of the learning curve. OEM all the way 😊

@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm it does when it's dry, it's another reason I've used it in the past, keeps them in place. Should really use grip glue, I suppose, but I never have.

@@twowheelsquirrel I they slide off I'll give it a go... I see the logic: Lubricant to get them on and then go sticky to stop them moving. Got a blister putting them on so they should be ok.

I also believe that someone removed the internal wights in an attempt to 'bling' the bike! Your journey also sounds like quite a lot of work and moments of 'what is the problem' just like mine! Rusty Fuel tank was fun LOL With mine it's a case of everytime I think I'm there something unexpected pops up... The positive side to working on these old bikes, as you know well, is the massive learning curve though. Thanks for the great comment and hope you are now enjoying you RRV as much as I am :)

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm I actually do, is my trusty workhorse, and yes, I learnt a lot about those girls. Very reliable once fixed. My other bike is a 929RR, and I'm afraid to tell you that I kind of dislike EFI, even though is far more powerful and responsive. Last bit pending on my RRW is to replace the brake disks (still good thickness according to service manual), and may be the clutch basket, as is kind of rattling. The 900 is still flawlessly working after 1 year of "continuous improvement" process. I know mine is not going to be showroom condition, for sure, but hell yeah! that was a journey matey. BTW, I used a italian product named Tankerite, which sorts out forever any rust in the tank, if things goes south on yours, please give it a try.

@@MrJunf Interested to know what you why you prefer the RRV? Looks? Power delivery?

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm I think yours and mine have the same engine (RRV and RRW is about position, brake disc size and cosmetics). Power delivery is FAR smoother on 919s, the antiwheelie and throttle control body system (a.k.a.: your wrist) doesn't need to work as hard and precisely compared to a ride on the 929. Torque wise, I feel the same on both, is about raw power when you push it, 929 pushes really hard from 8K rpm (yeah, 20-25 bhp more are there), however while cruising throttle feels snatchy. Regarding the looks, well, I was born in the 70s, so the 919 is kind of scratching some itches, you know what I mean 🙂

@@MrJunf So I guess the gist of it is that unless you are doing stupid speeds, which is 8k onwards, the RRV/W (yes same engine) is a slightly more composed beast with the same wonderful low down grunt! As for the cosmetics... Same here! The 919 just looks sooooo good! Still has that old school look which we love so much.

@@mattridge5986 thanks mate… Getting better everyday ☺️🤘🏻 Maybe I should get matching racing leathers and a yellow helmet as well 😁😁😁

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 😂 go full bumble ....

@@mattridge5986 🤣🤣🐝🐝

@@mattridge5986 I'll be the life and soul of any bike night... Need to get some little Bumble-Wings for the suit 🤣

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm knee sliders that look like wheels....😂

@@andyking05 my clutch shit itself there on the 2nd lap😕

Great track and sorry about the clutch… What bike?

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 1997 Yamaha R6. Still have it

I take my son on mine and hope it’s memories that will live with him long after I’m gone… Your Dad sounds like he was a great person. Thanks for the kind prayers. Take care my friend 🙏

Was the hospital free? If so ‘Bonus’ 😁

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm yes but broke my ankle so bad I couldn't ride it for six mths , couldn't change gear . The next visit was a drink driver that broke 4 of my ribs . It didn't hurt until I'd pulled my mate off him

@@nathanfrost5210hope you’ve now made a full recovery mate?

My thoughts exactly... Seem slow and heavy but then when in the right range become a rocket!! I'm in love with it 😊

@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm as for the screen, keep it if you like it! It's your bike fella, I had a tinted one on mine but it'd vibrate and but at certain rpm and drove me insane. Swapped it back in the end.

@@twowheelsquirrel It's an odd one... Hated it sooooo uch now love it soooo much!! Matches my yellow socks LOL Still, can be changed at any time...

@@AshRowland 🦸🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

@@andrewparson slowed down to the speed limit 😄

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm better to be safe mate 👍🏻🤣

@@andrewparsonI also digitally removed the dodgy overtakes and oncoming lorries 🚛 #demis😂

@@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 😅

@@nickmaclachlan5178 Let’s hope Bike Nights continue to grow in popularity! They are a fantastic social event. Great way to share a passion. Sure beats football and the associated trouble. No alcohol involved… No fighting at kick out time! Just pure passion! Coincidently, this particular Bike Night was organised by the (small rural) town as a charity fund raiser for the Air Ambulance. As for your incorrect observation that most ‘em are asshats’ are there to cause mayhem…I think you’ve been watching too much TV! Regarding the increase in ‘Karens’ and their cute little High Viz Vests? They’ve always been there, always will be, and good luck to em as it obviously gives them purpose in life. As for the lemmings, there will always be a few idiots but 99% are law abiding members of society. Actually, judging by how most of the locals drive (usually an SUV), in these small hubs of idyllic privilege, normally without due care and attention would lead me to observe that the ‘asshats’ are often those that live there. They may own the houses but you do not own the roads! Good day Sir…