Something Borrowed, Something Blue - BMW R850R

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024

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  • @exeterrider
    @exeterrider 2 роки тому +5

    Good to see the old girl ridden by you. I bought a extension for the screen last week, so hoping that will make it better. Characterful smooth boxer engine with good torque, and a clunky box. Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it👍wunderbar

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Great bike ER 👌🏼 The screen extension might just do it. Thanks for the loan of the bike and all your help 🙂🍻

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider 2 роки тому +1

      @@Saddlebags73 right back at ya. Appreciate your support mate💯

    • @frankysworld
      @frankysworld 2 роки тому

      "Good to see the old girl ridden by you" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Did he buy you chipper?

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider 2 роки тому

      @@frankysworld 🤣🤣👍🍻

  • @SOLOMOTOUK
    @SOLOMOTOUK 2 роки тому +2

    Hello The older BMW’s built to last you won’t find any plastic here on the dash not like eu or Japanese rivals back then.
    Has your bike all been sorted now liked there vlogs of the black witch 👍👍👍thinking of closing my channel taking it down having a right argument about uploading I record in 4k edit in 4k and only can get 1080p 60 definitely not my editing program think UA-cam are trying kill off small channels before they start now on the other hand if I was a female biker I’d get 20,000 subscribers within a month are now that’s of my chest.
    Another excellent video 👍👍👍

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it’s really well put together.
      The witch is all sorted with new callipers 👌🏼
      That’s odd that you’re having trouble with the resolution. I can only actually view vids in 1080 on my phone and tablet. I’ve started using 2.7k just to reduce the file sizes. Hope you can work out what the issue is.
      Thanks DEG, all the best 👍🏼🙂

    • @SOLOMOTOUK
      @SOLOMOTOUK 2 роки тому +1

      @@Saddlebags73 hi the phone
      See the 3 dots top right hand corner touch them your see what your viewing in press that and advance pick your revolution I can watch 21 something and 1440 that’s on the iPhone 12pro
      All my last ups only can watch in 1080 p not good takes the sharpness out of it shame cause of the cost of our expensive cameras 👍👍👍👍

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +2

      @@SOLOMOTOUK yes mine will only go 1080 max. You might find pc users can watch in full quality 🤔
      I can watch in higher res on the PC but the Cornish internet can’t cope 🤣

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk 2 роки тому +2

    So nice of Exeter Rider to lend you that beautiful machine, I suspect I would struggle with the screen, don't find many that work for tall folks.
    What's this friends new channel you talk of? 😉

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Yes, absolutely top bloke and I’m very grateful. Urgh, screens 🤷🏻‍♂️
      The new channel is something to do with handbags and nail varnish I think 🤣
      Cheers Bandit 👍🏼

  • @loicgalmiche5821
    @loicgalmiche5821 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Saddlebag! What a '"wunderbar" guy you met! Just kidding, I wonder if a German motorcyclist riding an English motorcycle would have been as much?
    Agree with your comment about windscreen, for the rest, ein Supermotorrad !
    Keep safe!

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Haha 😂
      It’s a great bike. I don’t wish to own one but I was impressed with the build quality. Hopefully my ‘wunderbars’ didn’t offend anyone 🥴
      Many thanks Loïc 🙂👍🏼

  • @craigyllyn
    @craigyllyn 2 роки тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed both of the wife- oops. I mean bike- swap vids. 2 very different yet equally engaging bikes.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣
      Many thanks my friend. It was an enjoyable experience 🙂👍🏼

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724 2 роки тому +2

    Yet again, another cracking vlog, you really are most entertaining BUT, have got so used to the cement mixer engine noise you cleverly incorporate onto your show, funnily enough actually missed it today and thought, 'more microphone problems'! Old West Country saying, ' flat twin = no noise, vertical single = sorry, what did you say?'

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Hahaa, the usual racquet will commence in good time.
      Very kind DD, thank you 😊 👍🏼

  • @jasonpascoe6989
    @jasonpascoe6989 6 місяців тому +1

    Im having trouble with wind buffeting.. ive lowered my seat to the next level which is slightly better but still pretty rough once your past 50mph. Ordered a different screen but cannot see how it would attach to the bars as there really chunky and not round also clocks are in the way of the mounting points. Next step is im going to try a windsheild spoiler to make the screen even higher than it already is in hope the wind goes over my helmet

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  6 місяців тому +1

      It sounds counter intuitive but sometimes a cut down/short screen is the best fix. Cleaner air is much more bearable than buffeting. I had terrible buffeting on a Himalayan. I tried a spoiler/extension which helped slightly, but in the end I resorted to cutting the screen down just enough to shield the clocks and that was the end of the problem. Worth considering if the spoiler doesn’t help. You could always ride it without the screen to see how it feels. Best of luck 👍🏼

  • @HarleyThrottleJuice
    @HarleyThrottleJuice 2 роки тому +1

    No wonder you’re having GoPro issues, that was a decent storm that you got caught in recently.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Yea, that would do it 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @roadstrom
    @roadstrom 2 роки тому +1

    The older BMW'S are tanks my RT 1150 is beautiful to ride and the screen is quite as a mouse

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      I was very impressed with the build quality. If I were a few inches shorter I would have been tucked nicely behind the screen. The RT’s look like amazing tourer’s 👌🏼

  • @EpicAdamMotovlogs
    @EpicAdamMotovlogs 2 роки тому +2

    Exeter Rider is only 4 foot tall so the screen is perfect for him. Very nice of him to lend you his bike & get you involved in a couple of his videos. He always avoids me when he's down my way. Can't think why.

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace
    @RRRRefuelRideRace 2 роки тому +3

    I rode some BMWs and they provide a unique experience. With the older ones you have a feel that they are strong and made to last. It is clear that you had fun. :) I would have too. Thanks for sharing this and I hope that your Enfield will "recover" soon. You got my like.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks RRR!
      I was very impressed with the build quality and it was a pleasure to ride 🙂
      And yes, thank you, the Himalayan is all good now 👍🏼

    • @RRRRefuelRideRace
      @RRRRefuelRideRace 2 роки тому +1

      @@Saddlebags73 Fine. I am glad that everything is good.

  • @TheRhythmicBiker
    @TheRhythmicBiker 2 роки тому +2

    I can’t imagine a world taken over by yourself and Exeter rider 😅 he’s a very nice chap, nice to see someone help out in a time of need 👏 looks like you’re certainly enjoying yourself on it, it definitely looks the business considering it’s age 🤘great video pal, hope you’re well 🤘

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      I think we could make some positive changes 🤣
      Yea, he’s genuinely a really nice bloke. And I did enjoy a go on the Beemer. I was a boxer virgin up to that point.
      Many thanks Rhythmic. All good here and hope you are too 👍🏼

  • @jannerfox9292
    @jannerfox9292 2 роки тому +1

    Good video my friend, Devon looks so nice that you would think it was Cornwall 🤣 I dropped a BMW GS out to a mate it was not a comfortable ride, possibly it was the dark glasses and false beard so not to be recognised. 😎🤣

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      To be fair, it was so close to the border that half of what you could see, was actually Cornwall 😊
      Well, you’ve admitted it now, so the disguise was pointless 🤣

    • @jannerfox9292
      @jannerfox9292 2 роки тому

      @@Saddlebags73 🤣🤣

  • @woongtv-naturehealing273
    @woongtv-naturehealing273 2 роки тому +2

    Hello, my friend.
    long-time no see
    Wow! It's a motorcycle riding video that gives me so much fun and admiration.
    I'll watch your video until the end because it's fun.
    Have a happy and hopeful day.
    👍👍👍

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Hello my friend 👋🏼
      Thank you 🙏🏻 very much appreciated.
      All the best 🙂👍🏼

  • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
    @EpicMotorcycleAdventures 2 роки тому +2

    Those older Boxer engines are pretty bullet proof and I like the way they rock from side to side on tick over. Great vid, and good of Exeter rider to help you out like that.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      My first time on a boxer. Well impressed with the motor and the build quality in general.
      Yea, bloody nice chap is ER 🙂
      Many thanks 🙏🏻

  • @KODEGREY
    @KODEGREY 2 роки тому +2

    How cool of Exeter to help you out like that!! And you get to keep his bike for a week!! Sounds like a Win Win to me!!
    Good video Saddlebags!!

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Yea what a bloody legend eh 🙂
      Many thanks Kode, much appreciated 👍🏼

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker 2 роки тому +1

    Exeter Rider's a real gentleman to people he likes, he lets them borrow their bikes, films with them... He even mentions their channels in his videos!
    🤣🤣🤣
    That's a very nice bike! Seems very solid and quality, quietly competent and efficient.
    Being "only" 5'9" (according to Ayse Rides 🤪) I rarely have problems with screens. Advantages of being a shorty 👍
    I'd love to hear more about this new channel you speak of.
    Lovely roads indeed 👍

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      He’s a darling 🙂
      Yes I was impressed with the quality of the old beemer. And it was so quiet I kept thinking it had stalled when I rolled up to junctions.
      5’9” eh 🤪
      I’ll plug the new channel when it’s up and running. I’m looking forward to it.
      Thanks Noob 🙂👍🏼

  • @HarleyThrottleJuice
    @HarleyThrottleJuice 2 роки тому +1

    I bet that high screen made a difference?!

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      The screen was terrible for me 😢

  • @paulstredwick
    @paulstredwick 2 роки тому +2

    It took me a while to "get" Boxers but I'm hooked now. Glad you bonded with it so quickly. I think ER found a gem there. Very kind of him to help out like that.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Yes this was my first time on one, and I was impressed with the motor and build quality in general. Great bike and yes he’s a thoroughly nice chap, despite what they say about him 🤣

  • @MRmUIREND1
    @MRmUIREND1 2 роки тому +1

    Some feedback. Poor content, poorly delivered. Viewers do not want to watch a screen driving along a country road.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Thank you! If I need to borrow his bike again I’ll whip the screen off 👍🏼

    • @MRmUIREND1
      @MRmUIREND1 2 роки тому

      @@Saddlebags73 Trust me, that won't affect how interesting it is. You seem to lack understanding what interesting is. Perhaps this youtube thing isn't for you.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      🤣 love that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @frankysworld
    @frankysworld 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad you put this one up - it just shows what a wonderful community there is among the content creators. I'm quite the RE fanboy, but I wouldn't diss any other brand - what draws to the life style is the type of people you meet. Exeter Rider sounds like a really decent guy for helping you out and that is what its about. Will drop him a sub for that 🙂

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Franky. Yes he’s genuinely a really good bloke. Heartwarming isn’t it.
      I did enjoy the experience of riding the BMW, and it is very well built. It does however, lack the character of a Royal Enfield 🙂👍🏼

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely job SB, definitely seems like a very relaxed torquey bike for everyday use.
    BMW do like their idiot lights though, don't they ? What on earth are they all for ? I count about 9 of them ! Or is that just "Devon spec" ? ( sorry Exeter Rider 😂 )
    Did you end up welding up that screen stay for him ? I never did hear how that turned out.
    ER is a legend for lending you his baby and giving us the opportunity to enjoy you enjoying riding something different ! Thanks to him from all of us too ! 👋
    Thanks for another lovely, thoroughly entertaining video señor SB !
    Cheers buddy 👍🏻
    ER

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      The lights are reminiscent of a Christmas tree. A very well built Christmas tree 🤣
      No he didn’t send me the screen stay. He splashed out on a new one. I don’t think he trusts me 🤷🏻‍♂️
      Yes it was incredibly kind of him. Helped me out of a pickle and lent me his bike, which was a pleasure to ride. Top bloke 🙂👍🏼
      Many thanks El Otro 🙏🏻 All the best to yourself and Ruby 👋🏼

  • @wsmv
    @wsmv 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video, surprised you liked zee German bike so much 🤣
    They are so good at what the do though aren't they, frustratingly good 🤣🤣👍

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Haha 😂 Yes it is sickeningly well built 🤣
      Thanks Weston 👍🏼

  • @BulletWanderer
    @BulletWanderer 2 роки тому +1

    Nice temporary bike, Exeter Rider sounds like a great guy to lend his bike! My dad's been trying to convince me to get a BMW as a secondary bike with the R850r so this is a timely video haha. Gonna go watch the interview now 😁

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Yes a bleddy nice bloke he is 🙂
      It’s a great bike and I’m very impressed with the build quality. It does lack the character of a Royal Enfield though.
      Oh, not the interview 🥴
      Thanks Bullet 👍🏼

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer 2 роки тому +1

    The instruments on this bike is quite good. Windscreens are hard to match up for everyone, it looks a bit high for me. Very nice for Exeter Rider to loan him his ride.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      The instrument panel looked great, and hard to believe it was 24 years old. With the exception of sports bikes, screens rarely work for me and they are better without.
      He’s a decent chap that Exeter Rider 🙂 Thanks Flat Cap 👍🏼

  • @handsfree1000
    @handsfree1000 Рік тому +1

    I used to have a BMW R1150R. It gave me so much trouble I was glad to get rid of it. I enjoyed it when it was working.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  Рік тому

      Lovely bikes. I don’t think this one has been completely trouble free though. The price we pay for riding older bikes I suppose.

  • @ChopperFett
    @ChopperFett 2 роки тому +1

    Dude exter is a standup guy for offering that to you. And you got to try out a new bike hahaha. Love the way the boxer motor sounds

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Yes he’s a legend 🙂
      Well impressed with the boxer and general build quality of the BMW.
      Thanks Fett 👍🏼

  • @davidoldboy5425
    @davidoldboy5425 Рік тому +1

    The best handling bike I ever owned but working on it a nightmare and spares prices ridiculous, loved it

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  Рік тому

      Yes I remember it feeling well planted. I think Exeter Rider has had a problem or two with it, but like you, he loves it 👍🏼

  • @Darkvisor
    @Darkvisor 2 роки тому +1

    I like the intro! hehe
    nice!

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479 2 роки тому +1

    Nice old bike there SB I remember doing a test day many many years ago on the BMW'S and I found the 800 (it wasn't that model) to be the best one to ride all round I think they were RT's but I can't swear to it .You are gettin some lovely sun shine down there mate looks great fun . : )

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Yes great bike. I was well impressed with the motor and general build quality.
      Ah the weather is too good to be true at the moment. Making the most of it 🙂
      Many thanks Crumblymal 👍🏼

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 2 роки тому +1

    I love hearing these kinds of things!! People helping people, the best of us. Looks like a really fun bike!! Great weather for a ride, at least it looks like it is…. Love the intro by the way as well!

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Yes he’s a top bloke 🙂 The weather has been unusually pleasant lately. I hope we don’t pay for it in the coming months.
      Thanks Patrick, all the best my friend 👍🏼

  • @jimsadler8704
    @jimsadler8704 2 роки тому +1

    A good example, SB, of how the motorcycling fraternity generally help each other out in times of need. The older Beemers are indeed stout machines something which, unfortunately, doesn't appear to be an attribute in their current range.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Yes indeed Jim. Bloody decent chap that ER, despite what they say about him 🤣
      Yes I was very impressed by the build quality of the Beemer. You would never think it was 24 years old.

  • @johndiehardmclean23
    @johndiehardmclean23 2 роки тому +1

    Hey mate, Seen you more on the livestreams than I have watched your channel lately, so I'll try & not leave it so long! 👍😉
    I've offered my bikes to folk to borrow & review for their channels before, but turned their noses up, but possibly down to the 15bhp! 😂👍
    That was great Exeter Rider gave you this & IMO another brilliant part of this MC way of life! 😎👍

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      It’s impossible to keep up with everyone eh. I appreciate you watching.
      I could still have fun with 15hp 😊
      Yes a good egg Exeter Rider is 👍🏼

    • @johndiehardmclean23
      @johndiehardmclean23 2 роки тому

      @@Saddlebags73 👍

  • @EasyRiderGreg
    @EasyRiderGreg 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to have friends that let you ride their bikes. That's very nice of ER to do that for you. What a nice day for a ride. That dash looks like some of their car dashes. I hope you get your RE back to right soon.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Yes, what a nice chap. I’m very grateful indeed.
      My bike is back and all as it should be.
      Many thanks Easy. Enjoy your week 👍🏼

  • @WhatsUpBob
    @WhatsUpBob 2 роки тому +1

    What a great guy Exeter Rider is! Folks like that are keepers!,

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      100% Bob. Top bloke 🙂
      Thank you mate 👍🏼

  • @HarleyThrottleJuice
    @HarleyThrottleJuice 2 роки тому +1

    Riding Exeter’s BMW, sweet! ✌️

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      Spoilt aren’t I 🤣
      Thanks HTJ 👍🏼🙂

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones 2 роки тому +1

    What a top chap ER is loaning you his bike, and sorting out getting yours to the dealership too! 👍
    It sounded like you very much enjoyed borrowing the Beemer, it looks a really comfy bike, bet ace at covering some miles too! 🙂

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      Bleddy hell of a bloke I tell you 🙂
      Yes I was impressed with the build quality of the Beemer, and you could ride all day in comfort. I don’t want one though 🤣
      Thanks Hippo 👍🏼

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones 2 роки тому +1

      @@Saddlebags73 haha, when you have such lovely bikes of your own, why would you! 😁

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      @@HippoDrones 👆🏻👌🏼🤣

  • @TheBlueBikeDoyle
    @TheBlueBikeDoyle 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome mate there 👍

  • @HarleyThrottleJuice
    @HarleyThrottleJuice 2 роки тому +1

    Good lord, how good is that flask holder! ✌️😂

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      I know! You want one in your life don’t you? He may whittle one up for you, but they are rather expensive 🤣

    • @HarleyThrottleJuice
      @HarleyThrottleJuice 2 роки тому +1

      @@Saddlebags73 we don’t need one here, doesn’t get cold enough! ✌️😂

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      @@HarleyThrottleJuice lucky buggers 🤣

  • @MichaelDisney
    @MichaelDisney 2 роки тому +1

    Einfach toll - Vielen Grüße!

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      I can neither agree or disagree 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

  • @allsearpw3829
    @allsearpw3829 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, that BMW is so quiet , a chap I know has had one for years and it really has stood the test of time . A real cruiser .Take care .

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      So quiet that I kept thinking it had stalled when I pulled up to junctions. Very impressed by the build quality. Thanks ALL@SEA 👍🏼

    • @allsearpw3829
      @allsearpw3829 2 роки тому

      @@Saddlebags73 How does it compare to the z900 for build and riding , would you make room for one ?

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      The Z900rs is also very torquey, and well built. Whether or not it will stand the test of time that the BMW has, I don’t know.
      As nice as the BMW was to ride, it hasn’t made me want one. It would be great for racking up miles but feels a bit sterile. The Z is more of a thrill. If I do change it, it will probably be for something like a Kwak GTR1400 or Yam FJR1300 🤔

    • @allsearpw3829
      @allsearpw3829 2 роки тому +1

      @@Saddlebags73 Sorry I had forgotten your peddle bike ride , my old age drifting to the peace and quite of the BMW , I AM AWAKE AGAIN , now for a short time .

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому

      @@allsearpw3829 🤣

  • @GoofyBastard
    @GoofyBastard 2 роки тому +2

    Once again I’ll say….having friends like that is an awesome thing!!! That bike for being an older bike looks good!

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73  2 роки тому +1

      100% Goofy. I’m very grateful.
      The bike was amazing for the age 👌🏼
      Thank you mate 👍🏼