I just spent a few hours with your old videos too catch up on some bits I've missed . The back story explains everything . Well impressed good stuff . I'm now pretty well caught up and looking forward to seeing Faye with her Fazer . I do love my 1000 vision . Thanks for the video keep them coming .
Hi there ok been watching some of your videos I see you ride a Honda CB 1300 I have the same bike lovely bikes got mine when I was 50 and now I am 63 it’s been off the road for a while love your videos take care both of you 🏍🏍🇮🇹🇬🇧🇺🇸☕️🍫
Lovely machine Shaun, I’ve got my test also in four weeks time after waiting what seems a lifetime. I have a mint Multistrada enduro waiting for me when I pass and have been riding my nsr 125 for a year now, can not wait to start planning some long rides soon, keep the vids coming pal.👍
That's one beautiful bike, I'm glad it all got sorted without too much drama. Your right about some people can't help voicing their opinion on other people's choice of bike, I wish they could just get on with their own life and stop trying to dictate to others.
Agreed on the sixth gear! I’ve had mine five years and still hunt for another on on top. My T-120 Bonneville ruins me for this. These could easily use the extra cog up the top end and the new ones have got it. I can’t see myself ever selling my 2007 Bol d’Or as it’s just pure joy to ride this powerful, heavy bike that can give quite a few sports bikes a fright. And when anyone starts banging on about horsepower ….. big torque at normal riding speeds is far more useful than another 50hp at a gazillion RPM. BTW - the thinking man only washes cups as required, when required …. anything else is just showing off!👍🏻
Absolutely Dave... omg people go on about bhp when in the real world its low down fat arse dragging torque that u need .... the phantom 6th gear of the cb it really really does need 1
Maybe the gear clusters will become available? Probably for the cost of the bike. It’s more of a slight annoyance than a real issue and an indication of the more you have, the more you want. Always longed for a 5-speed on the Commando, and they’re available, but that never stopped me going like the clappers anyway as a teenager. 😁 Subscribed!
Great ride out Shaun. Tried booking site but as you said fully booked. Bummer!.I'll try near the date to ask if any cancellation!.they sold out fast . Tins on tour growing bigger every day bud. Not a bad thing at all. And a big up for saying. Ride what you want to ride. Right behind you there. Regards to Faye. Take care and stay safe both...
Interesting your point about when you had the GS. What are the big differences between the Africa Twin AS and the GS especially for long distance touring as so many see to go for the GS ?
For me the ATAS is comfier as in ergonomically it just fits me better , can service it myself really easy , but tbh on long tours there's nothing in it , think a lot of people choose the gs as it's always the go to adventure bike .
@@TinsonTour thanks for the reply. Big price difference as well. Just for info had a fantastic ride through mid Wales last weekend from Newtown to Llanwrtyd Wells to Llyn Brianne to Aberystwyth. Great twisty roads and spectacular scenery. Worth a look 👍
Love your ethos, " have what you're gonna have" each to their own and never mind what anyone else does or says. I also admire your optimism, believing in what's being dangled like a carrot on a stick. We live to follow our dreams, sadly now they're being influenced by those, who now having gained the power to control us, are never going to relinquish that power. Right now, Scots who chose to go on a UK based cruise are refused entry to their homeland due to restrictions. Yet for those travelling from further afield, including abroad, travel remains unrestricted? If we don't take what we want, we'll get what we're given and that could mean Stay local for life. A ride for freedom may be required to secure a future of riding for enjoyment.
Cheers pal and luckily I'm probably the most street wise person i know and don't believe a single thing they dangle , as u say the powers that be will never relinquish the suppressive controlling system they have created and more to the point some of the rules/ restrictions they have come up with well ....... in the real world you couldn't make them up but fingers crossed it all eases sooner rather than later as not sure the public would put up with it much longer 👍
@@TinsonTour Thanks for your reply, many people like yourself who took the Jag hoping to explore the freedom it promised are going to be livid just like you say, but I have a feeling they expected rebellion much sooner. They will then instill Martial law and have us under even worse restrictions. I think that's why European borders are closed, to prevent us from uniting and taking back one country at a time. As a biker since the age of sixteen, some 45years ago, I can tell you the bikers of old wouldn't have stood for it. We can still rally thousands of bikers to support the Veterans, who having sacrificed their lives for our freedoms, must now be turning in their graves. To add insult to injury the only people laying wreaths last year were those who have betrayed all that they fought for. I hope for all our sakes we can turn the tables, but already we have modern bikers who have lost that old respect and sense of comradary, they also seem to have lost a couple of vital pieces of anatomy.
Great looking bike and seems to have everything I'd want in a bike. Never had chance to ride one. One of the other review videos said this bike has really bad vibration around 70mph. Anyone else noticed that?
Size of bike, always a hot topic. Went to Cornwall recently with my brother, me on my 1200 explorer him on his CBR600RR. Told me my bike too bike, but only filled up once slightly heavy but can flat foot it. He looked in agony and I was comfy as hell, cruise control helps mind. Came back by myself did 3 hrs non stop, got off to fill up then another hour not a prob. Get what and ride what you want
I know he has a lot to do with Bahnstormer but Isn't Motoline Chris's (Baron Von Grumble) dealership. Pretty sure the faired S version came with centrestand unlike the naked model.
Never a truer word said.... you can only really judge a company when things go wrong and how they deal with it. You and them are happy with the outcome and that's all that matters really. Obverse all businesses want things to go right first time but a good business makes sure that things end up right too!!
That was a good ride out, must have been a good one and a half hours, from yours up Southport way down to Formby and back home through Ainsdale area. Yeah Shaun, you have your rant about bike size, every bike is too heavey for yer if you've not, or can't get yer feet on the ground, don't matter wether you're a new or experienced rider!! My hay fever has not been too bad this year, well not yet. I only suffer with the trees, once they are done, the flowers can do what they want. Just blow yer nose, wash face and head/hair (where applicable🤔), change pillow covers regulary, to at least get a good nights sleep. Stay safe, greets S. in 🇨🇭
Yeah only a couple of hours with a short stop but a great mix of roads , as for hay-fever I'm the same usually get it until end of June ish then I'm pretty much OK after that 👍🏍
After 7 yrs of owing an XJR1300, I still occasionally search for that phantom 6th gear. But, as you say, none is needed. As we say Downunder, “fair dinkum”, it’s hard to go passed a muscle bike.
Well said about Faye's bike, when you were looking at what to buy I had a look at the 'rules' and I couldn't believe some of the bikes ruled out because of the 'lack of' power.' Not trying to tell you how to 'suck eggs' for a minute, you've done many thousands more miles than I ever have, but I check what revs it's pulling compared to the speedo and treat it like a 'gear indicator' (whatever one of them is) before looking for another gear...so as an example my old 500 single pulls (indicated) 60mph at 4K in 5th (top)...if it's over 4K at 60 then there's another cog left in the box....if it's on 'the numbers' then I'll give the gearbox some sympathy, as there are no cogs left in the 'box'. Simples.
Yeah absolutely Paul the rules around A licence bikes are a minefield , as for the gears it's just muscle memory that's catching me out not revs or road speed it's just I've been riding 6 gear bikes for 32yrs now and your foot just knows how many clicks until your in top cog so still trying to re train the old brain , same as the indicator and horn I'm always pressing the horn to cancel indicators but it'll get there 👍
@@TinsonTour Think I'd had a few too many bevvies... I was hoping to delete it before you saw it, but you beat me to it :-) I still go for 6th...and I've never owned a bike with 6 gears :-)
Nc 500 is good but if you want a good journey in scotland, do the outer hebrides, get ferry at oban to barra amd then make your way up to stornoway, some.stunning views and beaches to see.
My big gripe with my CB13 is with the high footrests even though I’m only 174 cm in height.. I got some lower adjustable pegs which lower them by 40mm. Much more comfortable.
Tbh i don't mind the peg position at all find it mega comfy but have seen on a few forums people have changed from standard ... suppose its a personal thing but for me I'd prefer wider pegs as my feet tend to rest on the edge
I wouldn’t have thought a big 4 like that with all that creamy power would need more than 5 gears .maybe a sprocket tweak for long cruising . I was always looking for a seventh gear on my old 600 bandit & that pulled well in mid range for only 79 Hp .Agree with you about the covid jab I suffer with a long term lung disease so I had my 2nd on Saturday .I reckon any one needing to do anything like going on holiday ,pub or hotel will need to prove they been jabbed ,but its up to personal choice .Suffer these days with the hey fever eyes water & nose runs even just drinking real hoppy ales .Always liked big Honda & Suzuki fours that’s a fine example,,it’s what the bike is worth to you that counts .I also like your African twin just made for adventures, You & Faye take care ride safe 👍
Yeah like u say it doesn't need 1 and my main thing is muscle memory as riding 6 gear bikes for 32yrs it's just habit to go for 6th , the africa twin is great and all the touring bike we'd ever need 👍🏍
@@TinsonTour Yea I get what you mean about gears. I had a 6 speed Bandit ,a twist & rip Maxi type auto scoot plus a 125 Honda Innova step thru cub type machine with 4 speed rotary gears that operate opposite to a standard bike with semi auto clutch .I used to have some fun adjusting from one to the other & back again .After years of riding normal 5 or 6 speed bikes with proper clutch levers .👍
lol I've had my cb 1300 for 8 years every time I go out still look for sixth gear believe me as long as you own that bike you will be looking for sixth gear
I have the z1000sx shaun 6 speed and that feels like it needs another gear. And the cure for it is down one tooth on rear or up one on front so maybe this could work on your 1300
Tbh I'm ok with gearing but like u say at the next chain and sprocket change i mite add a tooth to the front but it's only to drop the revs in 5th , done the opposite in the AT and added 2 teeth to the rear which had made 2up touring a bit more sprightly 👍
@@TinsonTour exactly what is the problem on my bike just seems to be revving to high in top gear I will deffo be doing this when I have chain and sprocket change. By the way nice bike sounds sweet
Hay fever and allergic to dead cats!! I suffer from hay fever as well. I take pills and use eye drops to make more bearable. Glad everything worked out with big H and the dealer. Hope you got everything shipshape for when Faye got home otherwise you will be in the Doghouse again!
I wondered what had happened to the link, sent it to a couple of mates and they couldn't open it, and it had disappeared. Next time your going to need a bigger campsite 😆😆 Have a great time, I'm sure you will 👍👍
Great banter on the weight/size/power debate around bikes. Picking up a VFR1200F on Saturday 265kg/im flat footed on it/170bhp, does anyone need that much power with the state of the UK roads plus speed tax cameras ? No probably not, but its available and choice plus some kind of democracy is still alive in Britain . . . .
Yes absolutely gotta make the most of the tiny bit of freedom of choice this country provides , we had the 1200x ( same engine lower tune ) and to this day still think its 1 of the best engines out there 👍
Yeah still on standard gearing and I'm more than happy with it as it is although i geared the AT up 2 teeth on the rear , yeah still meet on a weds and Sun at Southport
Cheers Andy, done the nc500 a fair few times now and absolutely love it apart from the midges, I get bit to feck even with repellant on so last couple of times we've b&b'd it
Shaun wrong bikes for me Triumph Daytona ,riding position . Pan 1100 too slow . Varadero 1000cc top heavy. CB1000R riding position but worse buy ever Crosstourer DCT good bike but far too heavy for me. Once test rode both an RT & GS hated both. Some years later traded a Triumph 1050 unbelievably for a GS , because like you others convinced me about them when I went on a tour and three riders were riding them. As I rode away from the showroom I suddenly "got it " and have loved them ever since. Just like to buy a new one now 😉 We have a great Harley dealership down here but the price of one is definitely out of the reach of my pension. Stay safe. And yes each to their own.
Yeah i hear u , I loved our crosstourer but like u say its a heavy old unit , its also great people like and fit different bikes , friend of mine has a tenere 1200 and loves it but i find it really uncomfortable so suppose its horses for courses and yeah would love a go on a fully loaded HD but way above our pay grade 👍
I just spent a few hours with your old videos too catch up on some bits I've missed . The back story explains everything .
Well impressed good stuff .
I'm now pretty well caught up and looking forward to seeing Faye with her Fazer . I do love my 1000 vision .
Thanks for the video keep them coming .
Cheers Tony and yeah faye really likes the fazer just gotta get the wheels turning a bit more now 👍
Another great vid Shaun. Makes me grin when I see you playing on roads that I’m familiar with
Stay safe
Ian
Cheers pal always nice to see familiar stomping grounds 👍🏍
Hi there ok been watching some of your videos I see you ride a Honda CB 1300 I have the same bike lovely bikes got mine when I was 50 and now I am 63 it’s been off the road for a while love your videos take care both of you 🏍🏍🇮🇹🇬🇧🇺🇸☕️🍫
Thank you so much for the comment it's very much appreciated 👍🏍
Lovely machine Shaun, I’ve got my test also in four weeks time after waiting what seems a lifetime. I have a mint Multistrada enduro waiting for me when I pass and have been riding my nsr 125 for a year now, can not wait to start planning some long rides soon, keep the vids coming pal.👍
Excellent stuff John and fingers crossed for your test let us know how u get on 👍
Great whinging Shaun !! lol Love a whinge myself
Haha I go off on a proper rant sometimes but usually delete that from the vid 🤣
'Killijams' love it. Great vid as usual
Haha i tickled myself with that 1 🤣
That's one beautiful bike, I'm glad it all got sorted without too much drama.
Your right about some people can't help voicing their opinion on other people's choice of bike, I wish they could just get on with their own life and stop trying to dictate to others.
Honestly David some people just can't help themselves 👍
Beautiful bike sir. Love the nakeds. I love the torque of the big capacity bikes awesome. Love the vids thank you
Yeah absolutely the torque is the main attraction 👍
Agreed on the sixth gear! I’ve had mine five years and still hunt for another on on top. My T-120 Bonneville ruins me for this. These could easily use the extra cog up the top end and the new ones have got it. I can’t see myself ever selling my 2007 Bol d’Or as it’s just pure joy to ride this powerful, heavy bike that can give quite a few sports bikes a fright. And when anyone starts banging on about horsepower ….. big torque at normal riding speeds is far more useful than another 50hp at a gazillion RPM. BTW - the thinking man only washes cups as required, when required …. anything else is just showing off!👍🏻
Absolutely Dave... omg people go on about bhp when in the real world its low down fat arse dragging torque that u need .... the phantom 6th gear of the cb it really really does need 1
Maybe the gear clusters will become available? Probably for the cost of the bike. It’s more of a slight annoyance than a real issue and an indication of the more you have, the more you want. Always longed for a 5-speed on the Commando, and they’re available, but that never stopped me going like the clappers anyway as a teenager. 😁 Subscribed!
Great ride out Shaun. Tried booking site but as you said fully booked. Bummer!.I'll try near the date to ask if any cancellation!.they sold out fast . Tins on tour growing bigger every day bud. Not a bad thing at all. And a big up for saying. Ride what you want to ride. Right behind you there. Regards to Faye. Take care and stay safe both...
Cheers Frank and yeah no doubt there will be a few cancellations so fingers crossed 👍
I'm here all week... ! 😆 love it 😊
Haha classic 🤣
Hope I can still book it next month, planning on bringing the missus, her dad, and his friend .... 3 bikes, 4 people xD
No harm asking pal 👍
Hi Shaun
I have a have a 2003 V-Strom and I installed a back rest. It really helps with the back issues. Just a suggestion. Love the videos. 👍🙂
Cheers Jim I need to stop slouching as well as that's what starts it all off 👍
Interesting your point about when you had the GS. What are the big differences between the Africa Twin AS and the GS especially for long distance touring as so many see to go for the GS ?
For me the ATAS is comfier as in ergonomically it just fits me better , can service it myself really easy , but tbh on long tours there's nothing in it , think a lot of people choose the gs as it's always the go to adventure bike .
@@TinsonTour thanks for the reply. Big price difference as well. Just for info had a fantastic ride through mid Wales last weekend from Newtown to Llanwrtyd Wells to Llyn Brianne to Aberystwyth. Great twisty roads and spectacular scenery. Worth a look 👍
Yes was up there a few weeks back its a lovely place . 👍
That's a lovely bike I had a Z1000J in the 90s could only touch the floor on tiptoes when the bike was stopped 😁👍
Yeah tbf pal I'm like that on a few bikes I've owned as even though I'm 6ft I've not got the longest legs 👍🏍
Awesome looking bike & sounds fantastic m8 never ever seen the carasoule that empty what time was that when u got there.
Cheers pal i usually try and get there for 8am as not a lover of it when it's chocker
Love your ethos, " have what you're gonna have" each to their own and never mind what anyone else does or says. I also admire your optimism, believing in what's being dangled like a carrot on a stick. We live to follow our dreams, sadly now they're being influenced by those, who now having gained the power to control us, are never going to relinquish that power. Right now, Scots who chose to go on a UK based cruise are refused entry to their homeland due to restrictions. Yet for those travelling from further afield, including abroad, travel remains unrestricted? If we don't take what we want, we'll get what we're given and that could mean Stay local for life. A ride for freedom may be required to secure a future of riding for enjoyment.
Cheers pal and luckily I'm probably the most street wise person i know and don't believe a single thing they dangle , as u say the powers that be will never relinquish the suppressive controlling system they have created and more to the point some of the rules/ restrictions they have come up with well ....... in the real world you couldn't make them up but fingers crossed it all eases sooner rather than later as not sure the public would put up with it much longer 👍
@@TinsonTour Thanks for your reply, many people like yourself who took the Jag hoping to explore the freedom it promised are going to be livid just like you say, but I have a feeling they expected rebellion much sooner. They will then instill Martial law and have us under even worse restrictions. I think that's why European borders are closed, to prevent us from uniting and taking back one country at a time. As a biker since the age of sixteen, some 45years ago, I can tell you the bikers of old wouldn't have stood for it. We can still rally thousands of bikers to support the Veterans, who having sacrificed their lives for our freedoms, must now be turning in their graves. To add insult to injury the only people laying wreaths last year were those who have betrayed all that they fought for. I hope for all our sakes we can turn the tables, but already we have modern bikers who have lost that old respect and sense of comradary, they also seem to have lost a couple of vital pieces of anatomy.
That bike sounds epically effortless.
Happy travels
Honestly it's proper turbine smooth I'm made up with it
Great looking bike and seems to have everything I'd want in a bike. Never had chance to ride one. One of the other review videos said this bike has really bad vibration around 70mph. Anyone else noticed that?
Absolutely not the bikes silky smooth throughout the range , I've rode 3 of these and never felt even the slightest vibe .. needs a 6th gear though
Size of bike, always a hot topic. Went to Cornwall recently with my brother, me on my 1200 explorer him on his CBR600RR. Told me my bike too bike, but only filled up once slightly heavy but can flat foot it. He looked in agony and I was comfy as hell, cruise control helps mind. Came back by myself did 3 hrs non stop, got off to fill up then another hour not a prob. Get what and ride what you want
Ohhh yes it's a subject that will live on for many years to come , these days comfort is my number 1 priority 👍
Exactly that's why I love my triumph. Great comfort for a 52 year young biker lol
That's a beautiful bike. Love the classic retro look.
Cheers Steve I'm made up with it 👍
Well said Shaun.glad your enjoying bike.had a cbf1000 done in same colour as yours.enjoy👍🏍
Absolutely made up with it Kelvin 👍
I know he has a lot to do with Bahnstormer but Isn't Motoline Chris's (Baron Von Grumble) dealership. Pretty sure the faired S version came with centrestand unlike the naked model.
Yeah he sorted it out , centre stand was an option but I've got it here as prefer the look without it 👍
What camera do use buddy ?. I have been looking at the drift ghost xl as it has a 8 hour battery life
Just a couple of drift ghost s and a gopro hero 5 , battery life on the xl is great 👍
I can understand why you wanted to keep it. It is absolutely stunning looking bike and sounded so smooth. Some people need to mind their own beeswax .
Honestly mate some people just can't help themselves.. what happened to live and let live 👍🏍
Hello Shaun
Glad to see 🏍️sorted
Regards Tony Knowler 👍 from Spain.
Cheers Tony I'm over the moon with it ... wish we where in Spain 👍
Never a truer word said.... you can only really judge a company when things go wrong and how they deal with it. You and them are happy with the outcome and that's all that matters really. Obverse all businesses want things to go right first time but a good business makes sure that things end up right too!!
Yeah to many knockers pal but all in all it was a pretty painless transaction given the circumstances 👍
@@TinsonTour good, I’m pleased for you it looks a beautiful bike
Good vlog dude,
Liking the bike more n more,she's a stunner.
Like it that much am looking out on line for maybe .
Anyway ride well ride safe.
Tony
Cheers Tony and at the moment it's my go to bike as its so easy and comfortable to ride 👍🏍
@@TinsonTour why is it the only one with an MOT ?
Sorry lol
Haha luckily the africa twin still doesn't need it's 1st mot yet but that's due in Sept so that's 3 bikes to remember as well as the cars 🤣👍
That was a good ride out, must have been a good one and a half hours, from yours up Southport way down to Formby and back home through Ainsdale area.
Yeah Shaun, you have your rant about bike size, every bike is too heavey for yer if you've not, or can't get yer feet on the ground, don't matter wether you're a new or experienced rider!!
My hay fever has not been too bad this year, well not yet. I only suffer with the trees, once they are done, the flowers can do what they want. Just blow yer nose, wash face and head/hair (where applicable🤔), change pillow covers regulary, to at least get a good nights sleep.
Stay safe, greets S. in 🇨🇭
Yeah only a couple of hours with a short stop but a great mix of roads , as for hay-fever I'm the same usually get it until end of June ish then I'm pretty much OK after that 👍🏍
After 7 yrs of owing an XJR1300, I still occasionally search for that phantom 6th gear. But, as you say, none is needed. As we say Downunder, “fair dinkum”, it’s hard to go passed a muscle bike.
Haha yeah it's just habit isn't it 33yrs of riding 6 gears then suddenly having a bike with 5
Well said about Faye's bike, when you were looking at what to buy I had a look at the 'rules' and I couldn't believe some of the bikes ruled out because of the 'lack of' power.' Not trying to tell you how to 'suck eggs' for a minute, you've done many thousands more miles than I ever have, but I check what revs it's pulling compared to the speedo and treat it like a 'gear indicator' (whatever one of them is) before looking for another gear...so as an example my old 500 single pulls (indicated) 60mph at 4K in 5th (top)...if it's over 4K at 60 then there's another cog left in the box....if it's on 'the numbers' then I'll give the gearbox some sympathy, as there are no cogs left in the 'box'. Simples.
Yeah absolutely Paul the rules around A licence bikes are a minefield , as for the gears it's just muscle memory that's catching me out not revs or road speed it's just I've been riding 6 gear bikes for 32yrs now and your foot just knows how many clicks until your in top cog so still trying to re train the old brain , same as the indicator and horn I'm always pressing the horn to cancel indicators but it'll get there 👍
@@TinsonTour Think I'd had a few too many bevvies... I was hoping to delete it before you saw it, but you beat me to it :-) I still go for 6th...and I've never owned a bike with 6 gears :-)
Bikes lookin great 👍 I do exactly the same on my bike lookin for that 6th gear nice one . : )
Haha thanks Malcolm .. yeah muscle memory after riding 6 gear bikes for 32yrs it's taking some getting used to 🤣
It's great to take a ride out & clear your mind... Focus on something else for a while... Loved the vid. N.
Cheers pal yeah a nice steady solo ride does wonders for the mind 👍
Good video. And yes sun and the big H. Love that bike great bike. 👍
Cheers Guy made up with it 👍
@@TinsonTour yes great bike. Mine died other day electrics and put me in mind do sell as is repair as not sure now. 🤔
If its a cheap repair get it done then get rid 👍
@@TinsonTour yes that true but love it lol. Love hate relationship lol.
Haha bit like marriage 🤣🤣🤣
Nice machine Shaun. Classic
Cheers pal really happy with it 👍🏍
Nc 500 is good but if you want a good journey in scotland, do the outer hebrides, get ferry at oban to barra amd then make your way up to stornoway, some.stunning views and beaches to see.
Yeah don't mind the nc500 but i prefer to go off piste a bit , funny u should mention oban as that's where my mates checked into yesterday
My big gripe with my CB13 is with the high footrests even though I’m only 174 cm in height.. I got some lower adjustable pegs which lower them by 40mm. Much more comfortable.
Tbh i don't mind the peg position at all find it mega comfy but have seen on a few forums people have changed from standard ... suppose its a personal thing but for me I'd prefer wider pegs as my feet tend to rest on the edge
I wouldn’t have thought a big 4 like that with all that creamy power would need more than 5 gears .maybe a sprocket tweak for long cruising . I was always looking for a seventh gear on my old 600 bandit & that pulled well in mid range for only 79 Hp .Agree with you about the covid jab I suffer with a long term lung disease so I had my 2nd on Saturday .I reckon any one needing to do anything like going on holiday ,pub or hotel will need to prove they been jabbed ,but its up to personal choice .Suffer these days with the hey fever eyes water & nose runs even just drinking real hoppy ales .Always liked big Honda & Suzuki fours that’s a fine example,,it’s what the bike is worth to you that counts .I also like your African twin just made for adventures, You & Faye take care ride safe 👍
Yeah like u say it doesn't need 1 and my main thing is muscle memory as riding 6 gear bikes for 32yrs it's just habit to go for 6th , the africa twin is great and all the touring bike we'd ever need 👍🏍
@@TinsonTour Yea I get what you mean about gears. I had a 6 speed Bandit ,a twist & rip Maxi type auto scoot plus a 125 Honda Innova step thru cub type machine with 4 speed rotary gears that operate opposite to a standard bike with semi auto clutch .I used to have some fun adjusting from one to the other & back again .After years of riding normal 5 or 6 speed bikes with proper clutch levers .👍
4 years of riding CB1300 and still looking for 6th.
Your would have thought I would have learned by now.
Haha no doubt I'll still be searching for 6th in 4 years time 🤣
lol I've had my cb 1300 for 8 years every time I go out still look for sixth gear believe me as long as you own that bike you will be looking for sixth gear
I used to slouch pre knee blowing out and bike accident but now my leather jacket is that tight it acts as a back brace 😁😂😂
Haha slouching is my main cause for starting the aching off . Need a girdle 🤣🤣
@@TinsonTour eat cake 🍰 it's certainly worked for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi there!!!!! can you help me to change front turn lights? Someone broke one of them in my workplace... Thanks
The full piece or just the lens ?
I have the z1000sx shaun 6 speed and that feels like it needs another gear. And the cure for it is down one tooth on rear or up one on front so maybe this could work on your 1300
Tbh I'm ok with gearing but like u say at the next chain and sprocket change i mite add a tooth to the front but it's only to drop the revs in 5th , done the opposite in the AT and added 2 teeth to the rear which had made 2up touring a bit more sprightly 👍
@@TinsonTour exactly what is the problem on my bike just seems to be revving to high in top gear I will deffo be doing this when I have chain and sprocket change. By the way nice bike sounds sweet
It is a lovely looking bike, classic lines. 👍🏻💙
Cheers Paul 👍
Hay fever and allergic to dead cats!! I suffer from hay fever as well. I take pills and use eye drops to make more bearable. Glad everything worked out with big H and the dealer. Hope you got everything shipshape for when Faye got home otherwise you will be in the Doghouse again!
Haha was running round like a mad man making the bed and doing the dishes to get a few brownie points 🤣🤣
I've got two Hayabusa's Shaun, both 1st generations, which I personally prefer, great bikes. You'd love them !!!!
Always wanted to get an early busa but a garage etc is gonna be needed as done for space now 👍
I wondered what had happened to the link, sent it to a couple of mates and they couldn't open it, and it had disappeared. Next time your going to need a bigger campsite 😆😆 Have a great time, I'm sure you will 👍👍
Honestly mate wasn't expecting that kind of response for it 👍
I go up to strathpeffer on the 24th for 6 days with my mates and the wife's 3 bikes doing some of the nc500 Shaun
Ohh excellent have a great time 👍🏍
Hay fever just kicked in also in the last week or so.
I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
This last 2 weeks its started on me 👍
Try haymax..... It sorts me out
Great banter on the weight/size/power debate around bikes. Picking up a VFR1200F on Saturday 265kg/im flat footed on it/170bhp, does anyone need that much power with the state of the UK roads plus speed tax cameras ? No probably not, but its available and choice plus some kind of democracy is still alive in Britain . . . .
Yes absolutely gotta make the most of the tiny bit of freedom of choice this country provides , we had the 1200x ( same engine lower tune ) and to this day still think its 1 of the best engines out there 👍
@@TinsonTour see you around J&S Northwick some time 😁
My ninja 650 is 193 kgs I think its light Shaun I bought it never took test ride on it
Yeah once u get 600cc and above nothings really light, i think the fazer is super light which suppose against the AT and cb1300 it is
Yep. Hayfever just kicked in :( Enjoy the vids 👍
Cracking bike 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers I'm made up with it 👍🏍
Mine felt like it needed an extra gear i put a bigger sprocket and the gearing is much better.
Nice looking Bike pal would check the sprockets are standard people are always swopping them about ! do they still have Bike meets at Southport Pier ?
Yeah still on standard gearing and I'm more than happy with it as it is although i geared the AT up 2 teeth on the rear , yeah still meet on a weds and Sun at Southport
We are doing NC500 next year , get everything prepared . Can't wait 😁 great video and big H looks mint
Cheers Andy, done the nc500 a fair few times now and absolutely love it apart from the midges, I get bit to feck even with repellant on so last couple of times we've b&b'd it
Yep, there's no such thing as a light bike, some are just not as heavy as others.
Haha love it Frank and spot on 👍
Refreshing.
Thank you 👍🏍
Shaun wrong bikes for me Triumph Daytona ,riding position . Pan 1100 too slow . Varadero 1000cc top heavy. CB1000R riding position but worse buy ever Crosstourer DCT good bike but far too heavy for me. Once test rode both an RT & GS hated both. Some years later traded a Triumph 1050 unbelievably for a GS , because like you others convinced me about them when I went on a tour and three riders were riding them. As I rode away from the showroom I suddenly "got it " and have loved them ever since. Just like to buy a new one now 😉 We have a great Harley dealership down here but the price of one is definitely out of the reach of my pension. Stay safe. And yes each to their own.
Yeah i hear u , I loved our crosstourer but like u say its a heavy old unit , its also great people like and fit different bikes , friend of mine has a tenere 1200 and loves it but i find it really uncomfortable so suppose its horses for courses and yeah would love a go on a fully loaded HD but way above our pay grade 👍
handsome looking the bike of course
Haha isn't it just 🤣
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That bike you have is a beaut mate
Cheers Keith I'm made up with it 👍
Beautiful bike I would have done the same kept it
Cheers Geoff yeah was 50/50 at 1 point but they did the job rite 👍🏍
Big H look’n good
Cheers Norrie 👍