Songs From The Saddle
Songs From The Saddle
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Wabi Sabi
There is no such thing as the perfect bike. Embrace the imperfection and enjoy what you have.
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Відео

How to polish bike parts to chrome like finish
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Polishing some of the fasteners off my bike to a nice shiny chrome like finish.
Play Out More
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Motorcycling should be fun, but too many people seem to suck the joy out of it.
how to reduce wind shield buffeting
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If you fit an aftermarket wind screen to your motorcycle you may experience wind buffeting around your head. here are some simple tips to reduce or even totally remove this buffeting.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Instrument Panel and Menus Explained
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A comprehensive overview of all the instrument panel displays, the menus and how to change settings on the Triumph Scrambler 1200. 00:00 Instrument Controls 01:58 Display Screens 02:30 Setting Screen Contrast 03:33 Main Screen Information 04:42 Setting Display Themes 06:03 Mileage and Trip Information 07:12 Fuel Consumption and Range 09:05 Engine Temperature, tyre Pressure and Service Informati...
My Camera Setup for YouTube Vlogging
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This is a detailed look at the cameras and audio recording equipment I use to make my UA-cam videos. Several viewers have asked me about it, so here is a full rundown of what equipment I use currently for different types of videos: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Overview 03:55 Adventure riding camera setup 12:49 Stills and off-bike camera setup 17:00 Shooting grip and tripod 19:00 Audio setup for vlo...
Marmite Bikes
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I have come to realise that some of my favourite bikes are Marmite bikes!
The EU is set to ban classic bikes
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The EU is proposing new legislation which looks set to effectively ban classic bikes and classic cars. The EU's proposed "Fit for 55" program sets out legislation through which vehicles over 15 years old will be forcibly scrapped if they suffer major breakdown or need significant renovation work.
Honda CB250N Super Dream Carburettor Refurbishment
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Refurbishing the carburettors from a friend's Honda 250 Super Dream CB250N after the bike had been sat untouched for 18 years. I stripped the carburettors, ultrasonically cleaned the parts and rebuilt them using a service kit with new gaskets, washers and seals.
Body Armour is Useless: Is Ryan F9 Correct?
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Ryan F9, the hugely influential motorcycle UA-camr recently published a video in which he said he had removed the armour from his motorcycle jacket because it is useless. I discuss come of the issues and consequences from this video.
Summer Bike Preparation
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As it is 1st April and the start of the summer riding season, here is a quick tip on preparing your bike for summer riding
Making Axle Stand Bobbins
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I decided to make some bobbins to fit on the rear swing arm of my Norton Commando 961 so I can get the bike up on axle stands. I found some old bits of black nylon in my parts bin in the machine shop which did the job nicely. This is not a 'how to' video as I do not claim to be good enough on a lathe to teach anything, but rather it is a watch-along video if you enjoy seeing such things. (I sho...
My Norton 961 gets the Stuart Bodycote treatment
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I took my Norton Commando 961 SE to Stuart Bodycote at Motorvated Ltd for a full service, some upgrades and to sort out a gearbox problem. I am delighted with the work Stuart has done. In this video I discuss the issues which Stuart found and fixed, as they will be of interest to other Donnington Norton owners or prospective owners. I hope you find this video useful. If you are seeking Stuart B...
Interview with Stuart Bodycote of Motorvated Ltd about Norton 961s
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Stuart Bodycote has gained a reputation as the man to go to if you own a Donnington era Norton 961, be it a Commando or a Dominator. In this interview Stuart discusses his time at the Donnington Norton factory, his passion for these bikes and the main issues that owners need to look out for. If you are seeking Stuart Bodycote's services you can contact him through his business Motorvated Ltd at...
Harley Rear Brake Woes
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Harley Rear Brake Woes
Why are the warning lamps on a motorcycle called Idiot Lights?
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Why are the warning lamps on a motorcycle called Idiot Lights?
Never criticise someone's choice of bike
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Never criticise someone's choice of bike
Servicing and repacking trailer wheel bearings
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Servicing and repacking trailer wheel bearings
Important Key Fob Tip for Triumph Scrambler Owners
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Important Key Fob Tip for Triumph Scrambler Owners
Harley-Davidson Clutch Upgrade
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Harley-Davidson Clutch Upgrade
Iridium Sparkplugs
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Iridium Sparkplugs
Harley-Davidson Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Fault Diagnosis and Replacement
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Harley-Davidson Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Fault Diagnosis and Replacement
Fixing Harley-Davidson TSSM Fault
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Fixing Harley-Davidson TSSM Fault
Tremors in the Tunnel
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Tremors in the Tunnel
How to access Harley-Davidson DTC Diagnostic Codes
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How to access Harley-Davidson DTC Diagnostic Codes
KTM Headlight Upgrade
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KTM Headlight Upgrade
Ryhope Pumping Station - working steam beam engine
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Ryhope Pumping Station - working steam beam engine
How to change the rear brake pads on a Triumph Scrambler 1200
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How to change the rear brake pads on a Triumph Scrambler 1200
KTM Side Stand Repair and Upgrade
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KTM Side Stand Repair and Upgrade
Stafford Classic Bike Show Autumn 2023
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Stafford Classic Bike Show Autumn 2023

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @richardbowden6068
    @richardbowden6068 День тому

    I have a 79 T140E which I have owned for 31 years. I've made quite a few mods but have tried to keep the original looks. By the way your bike was made with electronic ignition, Lucas Rita system, but it wasn't the most reliable so most have been replaced with modern electronics. Great bikes to ride and your videos are great also.

  • @jurbroek8117
    @jurbroek8117 2 дні тому

    Had some loose wires from the previous owner that I wanted gone. (the positive was disconnected, but the negative was still attached, and it didn't look good having an old, rusty connector hanging out from behind the cover) I, and presumably my neighbours, were quite surprised by the blast of sound when I uncoupled the negative pole. I managed to get the useless stuff out the way and reconnect everything, but this video would have saved my ears some trouble. Good to know for next time though.

  • @corvus400
    @corvus400 2 дні тому

    Cool motorcycle and setup!

  • @gopalashetty3592
    @gopalashetty3592 3 дні тому

    Very sweet English accent may I know where is this from

  • @jakelynch257
    @jakelynch257 4 дні тому

    if one of the screws from the stator has been lost but replaced with a bolt would it still work?

  • @qivarebil2149
    @qivarebil2149 4 дні тому

    A complete waste of time and money. You forgot the most important part! 😆

  • @chipm2544
    @chipm2544 4 дні тому

    Nice & clean now. Thank you for sharing. Just washed my adventure gear from KLIM. Getting ready to tackle Cape Town to Victoria Falls on moto. Cheers from USA 🍺

  • @luismancilla7815
    @luismancilla7815 5 днів тому

    I love your accent, Where are you from?

  • @micwell2247
    @micwell2247 5 днів тому

    An accent coupled with an engine...LOL yeah

  • @gianluccacasarottoveneri8952
    @gianluccacasarottoveneri8952 5 днів тому

    hi...sorry if I take the liberty of giving you some "practical" advice...the closure of the bag should be much closer to the corner...preventing the wind from lifting the left corner of the bag. Ah...but the bag was already like this! It's very annoying when you go. Standing still it's perfect.

  • @IainLong-q1i
    @IainLong-q1i 6 днів тому

    Well highlighted Simon, very disturbing, yet more attempts at control.

  • @TimMcLaughlinMusic
    @TimMcLaughlinMusic 6 днів тому

    Did you find that removing the snorkel was useful?

  • @jamesa6272
    @jamesa6272 6 днів тому

    Definitely need to do this so thank you for the video. Both my front and rear calipers are not releasing. Rear doesn’t feel like it’s applying or releasing 😢

  • @1234567marks
    @1234567marks 6 днів тому

    Fillingham had a bad experience with his air cooled Bonneville and is so incredibly biased against anything Triumph now it’s laughable , it says more about him than the Triumph brand I’m afraid. I test rode a 1200 scrambler X last week, it’s utterly brilliant, I’ve owned over 70 bikes and currently own 9 , for me the scrambler 1200 is there most enjoyable bike I’ve ever ridden, in fact I should be taking ownership of a very nice 1200 XC on the 8th of July, one of my current bikes is a 1200 Thruxton, it’s terrific but the scrambler, at least for me, beats it hands down, well done Triumph 👍

  • @Focal_Paradox
    @Focal_Paradox 8 днів тому

    They don't need to "ban" them, they will just make them so expensive to own, ride, fuel, insure and tax, that only the ultra rich will be able to afford to use them on private land.

  • @Focal_Paradox
    @Focal_Paradox 8 днів тому

    Be careful, t's very easy to argue yourself into a car.

  • @sidsod1616
    @sidsod1616 8 днів тому

    We're not in the European Union, they can shove their ban where the sun dont shine. As for repairs people will still get them repaired, they just won't take them to the garage, and find someone who will fix it on the QT for cash in hand ,who's to know ? The garages will lose out, jobs will be lost and the tax man won't get his vat .

  • @Numbie9527
    @Numbie9527 9 днів тому

    what is the button battery number ?

  • @zhy5238
    @zhy5238 9 днів тому

    Thank you this is very helpful, btw how do I take those 2 rubber pins and lubricant them?

  • @grego10r
    @grego10r 12 днів тому

    im washing my klim jacket and pants 4 cups of this nikwax from the bottle and 4 cups of waterproofing all u need Don rinse after waterproofing stop the washer and take it out outside let it dry and drip its best way to do it trust me on that

  • @nbowling10trio
    @nbowling10trio 13 днів тому

    Buell should've been continued all this time in partnership with hd. Horrible mistake. Hd could've very easily upgraded their roadster sportster with Buell internals. They choose the minimalist approach of doing only what necessary to get by thank God for Polaris challenging hd sales with Indian line up

  • @MikeO303
    @MikeO303 13 днів тому

    I just started having this issue, and I'm going to swap out the sensor. Hopefully, it works. Thanks for making the video 👍

  • @samuelwragg8615
    @samuelwragg8615 14 днів тому

    We're not in the Eu so it doesn't apply

  • @andrewwynn8227
    @andrewwynn8227 15 днів тому

    We are not in the EU.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 16 днів тому

    Seems like a weird design with that dowdy washer on the inside of the fork. How do you know it's in place when you put the bolt back in? I've got a minor leak around that allen head and I figured I'd take it out, maybe put a new dowdy washer on. Looks like in order to do that I'll have to pull the fork off. I was hoping I could just take off the bottom fork cap, remove the wheel, unscrew that allen bolt and replace the washer.

  • @nickg2431
    @nickg2431 16 днів тому

    Im in a classic bike club in greece,as far as we know there will be a registration system for all classic bikes,you can ride it every day

  • @alliride1741
    @alliride1741 17 днів тому

    Link for bolt nav connector ?

  • @JesseLaneSimpson
    @JesseLaneSimpson 18 днів тому

    The motorcycle looks great the display for odometer, speed and gear looks too small for my aging eyes. They need a larger screen or traditional gauges with larger text on it.

  • @richroselli2599
    @richroselli2599 19 днів тому

    So a spot of tea & a good informative video should have anyone up and running again! Great job thx!

  • @xveganx
    @xveganx 19 днів тому

    Very useful, thank you

  • @peterreed8543
    @peterreed8543 19 днів тому

    I wear full face no matter what,I understand both full face and open face would protect well but I always get insects on my rides some are pretty big and my visor always needs a clean after a ride

  • @lanctermann7261
    @lanctermann7261 19 днів тому

    Buy it for life.

  • @lanctermann7261
    @lanctermann7261 19 днів тому

    Government as we know it is a hindrance to life in most countries. The waste from battery manufacturing and disposal is way worse than from petroleum.

  • @garethchew3019
    @garethchew3019 20 днів тому

    good evening, love the scrambler and love the videos. its made me want to try making a few videos. I took 6 of us to Wales last weekend and got some footage. if you get chance take a look at them and give me some feed back. cheer buddy

  • @bjschellenberg
    @bjschellenberg 21 день тому

    I wanted to watch a video on helmet safety not listen to your preaching

  • @Rlo-
    @Rlo- 21 день тому

    Hands down buell Ulysses is the best motorcycle I’ve ever ridden. Owned numerous jap bikes, triumph, 69 fl for 35 years, Ducati multistrada,currently 4 guzzis and 2 buell Ulysses. The Ulysses is the best

  • @thomasatwood484
    @thomasatwood484 21 день тому

    I have the Klim Badlands Pro just like yours but in Large. The venting is superb. That rear zip takes some practice to do up. I sometimes just zip them together before putting the pants on if I know I’m heading out all day. The Badlands Pro pants by the way are superb for venting and fit. I wish the lower cuffs were easier on/off over my bigger boots. You missed several more pockets btw 😅

  • @nazriyusof6490
    @nazriyusof6490 23 дні тому

    A very simple and easy motorcycle. I rode from Johor Malaysia to Phuket Thailand. Very relaxed and has its own feel.

  • @ThaiLifeChronicles
    @ThaiLifeChronicles 23 дні тому

    They should not be mandatory but if you don't wear your insurance shouldn't have to pay out same as seat belts

  • @geddstock
    @geddstock 23 дні тому

    Just bought a caburg jet open face after years of full face. Went for a ride and immediately noticed how much more Vision I had, Then went back to back with the full face the difference is massive. For backroad and green lanes the open face with visor will do for me..

    • @CarstenBitzhenner
      @CarstenBitzhenner 10 днів тому

      Found out that many of the closed helmets by Bell allow a vision close to that offered by a jet helmet. Would always go for a flip-up.

  • @Fernando90054
    @Fernando90054 24 дні тому

    That’s very true. We have to make the bikes our own first. Half of the path is concluded. Then we embrace the less positive points and deal with them on a satisfying perspective. No wind shield can be a good thing to ware better protective gear, better helmet, better jacket and better boots, just to give an example. Not having a big windshield can be a blessing, on a hot summer day! Not having a windshield can give a more accurate notion of the speed, which is relevant when riding a bike👌🏻

  • @jasonstuart787
    @jasonstuart787 25 днів тому

    Hi mate. Just wondering which os base you use? The universal or dirt bike base?

  • @simonwilson1211
    @simonwilson1211 25 днів тому

    You say " The bike is a perfect fit" Do you mind telling me your height! Thank you.

  • @SameSh1tDifferentDrain
    @SameSh1tDifferentDrain 26 днів тому

    Have you still got it?...I'd like a modern Norton but scared by the Donington bikes

  • @iandeumayne-jones1557
    @iandeumayne-jones1557 26 днів тому

    What is perfection and how do we recognise it? Discuss. Whilst you're discussing it' I'll just ride one of my classic Guzzi's and enjoy an old, imperfect machine built by enthusiasts.

  • @richardho5955
    @richardho5955 26 днів тому

    Absolutely Simon, and embracing life with its imperfections makes us who we are…motorcyclists! 😃🏍️🍺💪🇿🇦

  • @philrulon
    @philrulon 27 днів тому

    Motorcycles, like life, are fraught with problems. The work arounds are part of the journey. Indeed, the solutions contribute significantly to the satisfaction.

  • @FritzysGarage
    @FritzysGarage 27 днів тому

    I couldn't agree more with you Professor. Thank you for your videos, sharing wisdom and content. I am just re-starting up my channel and you are inspiring me. I also have a Scrambler 1200. I think it is one of the best bikes even with some of its minor imperfections. Absolutely love it! Great quote from Mr. Fallis, thanks for sharing.

  • @markmiller7103
    @markmiller7103 27 днів тому

    You drop this right when I needed it THANK YOU

  • @leslietait9028
    @leslietait9028 27 днів тому

    Can I ask what size tank capacity you used to clean the carbs in and the make of the ultrasonic cleaner