To Cornwall on the Harley Davidson Sport Glide
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- I head off on a 370 mile ride from Ipswich on the east coast of England, to Cornwall on the west, on the Harley Davidson Sport Glide.
I stop off for lunch at the biker cafe of Flatout Cafe, Hove.
The bike: 2023 Harley Davidson Sport Glide.
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- Ipswich, Suffolk
- FLATOUT Coffee & Moto Supply, 59 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BD
- Falmouth, Cornwall
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Freddie as a Irish man I can tell you the people (scammers) you have encountered are most definitely members of the traveling community. It does happen over here as well but most people over here can clock them a mile off.
what this community about?
Yep makes be embarrassed to be Irish sometimes the problems they cause with their behavior.. Gypsies (travelers) are to be avoided at all costs. Don't ever engage (especially in a pub).
@@nonsononessunooko4066 They are more commonly referred to as Gypsies. They travel from place to place and have attained a somewhat negative reputation through the years.
They are clled Pikeys in the UK.
So where are the friggin Police? Too scared?
I was surprised to discover about how deep biking culture is in the UK.
When I moved from Italy to Scotland I would've never imagined that basically everyone around me would be a biker. Yesterday I discovered the baker that is baking our wedding cake is an ex Harley rider and we started a conversation. The random gentlemen walking his dog around the neighborhood? Long time biker that offered to keep my bike in his garage when I had to go back to Italy so as not to left it in the garden.
My friendly neighborhood that basically adopted us and comes to the rescue anytime we need something? Old school biker that helped me learn the figure of 8s like no instructor could.
A random 80 years old lady outside of Lidl? You bet your ass...A BIKER!
It's amazing how deeply woven motorcycle culture is here in the UK and how, so much so that it's invisible, it's not "showy" like you'd see in other countries.
*There are no ex-riders. Just riders waiting for the next bike.*
And everywhere you go, the signature nod.
Davide , I think you missed something.
Uk is NOT a motorcycle country. This is for many reasons.
Regulations, weather, mentality .
In Britain you ride a bike mainly for traveling, is a functional mean.
Italians ride a bike to show up at the coffee bar in the central square of the historical city nearby you.
It’s a point of view.
I would say Britain is more an aviation oriented country.
@@Acarsfault *Mods and Rockers.*
9:20 bright and early 🤣 love it Freddie
I'd be there by then 😂
It’s pathetic that I class that as “bright and early”, isn’t it?😆
@@FreddieDobbs difference is you'd get off the bike looking like a GQ photo shoot🕺 and I'd look like a bag of shite 💩
Rode one of these today, absolutely loved it. Great video 👍, thankyou.
love it that you out so much effort in it to show us the great Biking culture in the UK. This Harley could be your new bike:) i can imagine that it fits you 100% driving everywhere
Thanks Toni! I really do genuinely love this bike- it’d be a fit for every type of biking I do👌🏻
The Ireland thing happened to me too in Guildford Surrey at a fuel station when I was in the daze of just having a baby 48hrs before. It was only £30 but the principal… I hate humanity at times.
It makes me so angry!😡 Sorry to hear it, Fern
Again… Police where are you, oh probably nicking someone with a load exhaust…!?
Those Irish people you were talking too in both petrol station are I would say are Irish travellers/ gypseys they are in England too and a lot of them are related
I completely agree, Joe
Thanks Freddie, you’ve inspired me to want to get a motorcycle to travel the uk. It is my goal now. See you on the road in the future 👍🏻
Yeah do it pal, certainly nothing like it. You will not regret it
if your going too ride a cruiser open face is a must, open face helmet now 23 years for me, and all weathers,🙏
I had the same lost wallet experience at services on the M1,but being the pig ignorant Yorkshire man I am I told them where to go ! Just scum no other words for them. I wasn’t a Harley fan but I must say I’m warming to this one
The Sports Glide is at the top of my list for my next bike. Nice review!
It’s a very good bike👌🏻 Next video will be the full review
What always makes me chuckle is how people say Harleys are slow, but in real world terms I’ve never felt a lack of ooomph and as you say , perfect for top gear mile marathons. That would be a lovely route to go on, a change from the dreaded M5 l usually do
100%. I find the Sport Glide fast- effortless power everywhere💪🏼💪🏼
I always enjoy your videos Freddie, your enthusiasm is infectious and a joy to watch.
Your videos are so good, makes us viewers want to get on our bikes and roam..... BTW that Sport Glide suits you, just get one!
I have always like the look of the front end on the sports glide without the fairing.
The triple trees and headlight, forks and handle bars look terrific.
Buying myself a sport glide, I love the UK summer , all 3 days of it LOL
The a lovely way to spend Sunday morning watching this with a coffee before I jump on the Himi and go to a classic car show down by the beach in Paignton 👍 Great video 😎
Loving the music. Video makes me want to don my waterproofs and snorkel and get on my bike.
Thanks Andy! This was definitely needed yesterday🤿🏍️
Just last month me and my friend did our first tour on our bikes down in Devon and Cornwall. Mine a Cbf600s my buddy on a 1996 Honda Magna!
The roads down there were amazing. lovely twists and rewarding destinations. The A306 Got a good heavy blast all the way down!
Tents on the back and no set plans. Torquay Dartmoor, Tintadgel, Newquay , Penzance and back.
Spent the last night back at a hidden spot in Dartmoor that we passed at the beginning of the journey. Bikes either side of the camp, cigars lit, watching shooting stars.
Makes life.. Lively.
This was a beautiful antidote for a windy afternoon. Thank you. You really are doing the Harley justice.
I once got scammed in a supermarket car park, two young women said they had run out of petrol! I gave them a £5, enough to ease my mind if they were genuine but not so much if they were liars (I suspect the latter). Always over-looked the Sport Glide as a bit pedestrian in the looks department but now watching you ride one I can see how beautiful it is. I ride a 107 Low Rider, the engine is a joy as you highlighted. Thanks
107 Low Rider has much nicer looking wheels. Add some panniers and you're good. The Low Rider 107 is a great bike on the used market, but I'd say that even those have crept up in price in the last couple of years.
@@Jonathan-L Yes, wheels are lovely. I got a good deal on mine in 2019. Amazingly second hand price is more than when new! However, no reason to sell, as the HD dealer said when I brought it, " they are all the same, just different handlebars"! 😉 Thanks.
Great video..... I came from Italy 25 years ago: I thought it was too cold and wet for riding a motorbike, I gave up on riding. Fifteen years later, I clearly got used to it and I bought my first bike in the UK. And now I ride my Sport Glide every time I can!!!! Spor on about the bike: it is about "grunt", or torque, always available. Not the top speed, just the power to get up and go whenever is needed!!
A great start to the day! 👏👍😀 looks like you had a great ride, despite the scammers! 😡 Enjoy your time in Cornwall, already looking forward to seeing the Triumph arrive👏👍😀
It was a glorious ride🤘🏼
Thanks Anton- the forecast looks decent next week to fully enjoy both bikes🏍️🏍️
Enjoy seeing how well your channel is doing almost as much as I enjoy your videos. Fantastic as always.
I think a road trip around Ireland should be on the cards, who knows maybe you might run into the guys who stole your laptop 😂
I seem to attract these characters. Funnily enough we’re dog sitting in Ireland so my parents can visit family in Ireland. I will head over there soon🇮🇪
@@FreddieDobbs Google these cliffs, called the Slieve League Cliffs, northwest part of Ireland I visited a couple of years back, really amazing
This will be my second trip, so looking forward to it. Anywhere you would recommend to visit?
I think the wild atlantic way is what ill do. 👍
@@rustycan6966 hey Rusty, yes I would recommend Cliffs called the Slieve League Cliffs at the north west of Ireland, these cliffs are just as spectacular as well advertised cliffs of Moher if not even better and less tourists
Stunning bike fingers crossed the weather keeps good for the rest of your videos look forward to watching them
Spot on with mentioning the temperatures in Europe. I think we’ve got the prime real estate now.
One thing I do love about Harleys and mine were the same, is the fuel range, it does make them a serious contender for anyone wanting a touring bike, regardless of the image and all that, just looking at pure bike apeal. I can see your love for that bike growing and rightly so, it does suit you. Looking forward to seeing the video on the Rocket and whether it can turn your heart from the Harley 😁
aka Pikees, Cockney rhyming slang for “do as you likees”
Easy like Sunday Morning vibe , great video . Enjoy Cornwall , looking forward to seeing more .
I used to visit Hove regularly.
Excellent road video. All along the coast to Cornwall is a great idea.
Nice! I found this Sunday's video , we have rainy and wet day too...
Brilliant Freddie! Thank you!
Freddie, we’ve recently moved to the area and on your recommendation I took my bike to Kingdom Motorcycles for it’s MOT. Unfortunately they found that my front 5:01 wheel was damaged, probably a pot hole, so it failed. They couldn’t have been more helpful, although I had to get the repair sorted myself, they went the extra mile in other ways for me. I do hope your Bonnie gets sorted quickly.
I now recognise some of the places you visit.
Don’t worry, I’m not a stalker!!
I have been addicted to your vlogs lately due to your detailed explanation on bikes. My first vlog was the one which you reviewed the Honda Rebel 1100. I am liking this one with Sport Glide. I am also happy to see my country Kenya being represented. I hope you enjoyed our coffee. You should visit Kenya one day. Much Respect!
blimey im glad i caught this one early. phenomenal video freddie. Seems like the bikes great for adventures such as these, great power and effortless relaxation (plus looks stunning)
It’s made for rides like this, Rhys. It’s a phenomenal bike💪🏼🏍️
@@FreddieDobbs Absolutely! thank you for demonstrating the truly unique feeling every rider gets when using the right bine, for the right type of ride.
Morning Freddy, my sportglide arrives end of month. First trip, NC 500. Then after the break in service, 2 week trip around coast of Ireland. Cannot wait.
Surprised you did'nt put the fairing on for the review!!!!
Excellent video. I am looking forward to watching more about your trip in Cornwall.
Love the shots the ride alongs!
I enjoy many aspects of your videos, but a special mention today about the music. It's always really well selected and I loved how you guys used Gutter Gator (Benjamin Kling) in this episode. If youre on the road and spot a guy on a silver and black Guzzi with a yellow lid - give me a wave. Great work, thanks.
Perfect timing for me Freddie! Im planning a 5 day trip from here in Wales to Cornwall in September after the kids have gone back to school. I've not only deliberated over the route but also whether to take my lovely Bonneville Speedmaster or the more practical GS. I think you've made up my mind..the Triumph it is. I've decided after watching your video to stay near lyme regis the first night and then trace the south coast. I'll continue to avoid talking to Irishmen too. Thank you!
I went out yesterday early 28 c up in mountains 36 c , engine heat and hot air not so comfortable, buy hey who cares when your out and about 💪🏼 ride safe Freddy
Great video again Freddie. It's good to see the biking community really thriving at the moment, because I remember 15 years or so ago I didn't used to see many other bikers around this area but that's all changed now.
Best ad for a cruiser I've seen in a long time. Almost makes me want one.
Yeah, thieves and scam artistes are all over Southern Europe. Best to grow a thick skin and do your best to ignore them.
"9:20 now so it's bright and early". Hmm, I think we have different definitions of bright and early! 😂. This Harley appeals to me, apart from the eye watering price.
Wow. I loved this!
Vintage helmets? I remember wearing them in the 70s and 80s, awful things. Give me a modern day Shoei in a plain colour. Comfortable, quiet, great visor system and the best protection.
Harley looks superb. Enjoy the trip !🏴
Good to see you’ve brought the HD down to the best part of the country and my home turf! I will look forward to the comparison between the HD and the Triumph 👍
Those are some "70s" era looking helmets, definitely retro.
I usd to "commute" from near you in Suffolk to Port Isaac when my parents were alive regularly on my Norge, and my Spada before it........6 hrs and a lovely run. But for a whole day trip yours looked wonderful! A 250 mile range on the Guzzis was bliss............
Such a beautiful bike and Cornwall is always a great trip. I'm off to Wales tomorrow on the triumph street twin for 9 days of riding, camping and hiking. Weather is looking a little wet but will just have to make the most of it. 😂
You must love GB when there are so much shops,stores,bars who are motorcycle related 👍🏽👍🏽. I wish it was the same in NL….🤦🏽♂.
Nice trip long the coast roads Freddie 👌🏽. ROEG helmets and clothing is Dutch from Groningen . Roeg means in Grunn (Groningen) dialect rough, just saying😉.
8:00 helmets wise, I can suggest you to check "Origine" they are an Italian company that makes this kind of style and the quality is very good; the majority of them are made out of glass fiber and some of them in carbon fiber. They also have some open face ones.
Btw great video, as always
Great video and as you mentioned with the heatwave across most of Europe the UK and Ireland would be more favourable but then in Ireland at the moment we have nothing but rain. Seen nothing like it for July. I too love less tech and powered bikes majority of the time but then when you do go to the other side for a portion of the time it is nice having that extra power on tap. Look forward to the rocket 3
Good to see your garage, like mine and everyone I know, has a random single tyre lurking in the corner!
Love the vid Freddie, nothing better than a long ride out and to a stunning part of this country, the flat out cafe looks a must to stop at in hove , the Harley does look a nice long haul bike , very neat, never had a Harley , riding a triumph 1200 scrambler and mostly had adventure bikes , maybe a test ride of the Harley might be on the cards , look forward to the next vid with the rocket , cheers 👍
So true- long days in the saddle are brilliant🤘🏼
I need to try and borrow a 1200 Scram- it’s been three years since I rode one and was the last press bike I borrowed before starting UA-cam.
Your welcome to borrow mine as long as your insured ? I live in the Cotswolds and I’ve got the chrome edition 👍
Great trip, you folks live in a lovely part of the country. But my spidy-senses are tingling having watched this, and this weeks Tuesday’s at Dobbs’s. My guess is you’ll buy one of these Harleys but a few years old at a 30% discount to new! 👍
Glad you made it safe to Cornwall. There’s a great bike meet at Marazion on Tuesday evenings. A meet then a cheeky McDonald’s. Also try Portreath, always a bike spot in beach car park
Definitely keep the HD...perfect bike for year round riding
100k's not far off, Freddie. Wholly deserved -- really enjoying the content.
Keep up the fantastic work, and I can't wait to see more of your exciting adventures on two wheels!
Thank you so much!
Harley soft tails are surprisingly good handling bikes.
Sending this on Wednesday 26th July, had 883 Harley also triumph bobber, traded both in for new triumph speedmaster witch I love beautiful bike, do you enjoy the Harley to the speedmaster enjoy your stay in Cornwall , Devon lad myself also beautiful part of the world
Top of the morning to you, Freddie. Excellent as always. Slán.
“9:30 bright and early” 😂
Fantastic Harley Freddie ... & Thanks for the Awesome UA-cam Content Too, 💯⭐🧡👍... Ps, 🍀
Thank you🙂🙌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs Awesome Freddie & Monika, gotta be in the top 10 out of all the UA-cam channels ... from a Premium user for 7 years with over 1000 filtered quality channel subscriptions ... fabulous production & content every time from you, thanks again 🧡
Love the video and the trip! The bike looks better without the small batwing fairing! Either way it doesn't help with the wind
Retired expat living jn Thailand.
Good bike culture here. Do f have all of those cool eating places, unfortunately.
But weather always warm. Good roads, plenty of scenery.
Ride safe.
I own the Roeg Chase in that great vintage white colour. Had a look at a lot of retro style helmets and personally feel that this one is the closest to that vintage Bell star from the 70s and 80s that looks so cool. Love the Roeg.
Great video Freddie
It's easy to work the weather out in the uk, the kids start summer holidays and Europe has a heat wave
What do we get rain rain rain ☔
I was feeling very sorry for families starting their holidays here in Cornwall. It rained every single second of the day yesterday and was genuinely cold.
just found your channel. Love it👍
Great vid. Really enjoyed it and liked the style👍
Freddie, keep your eyes out for the Urban Rider (London) sales. I've no affiliation, but i picked up an open an full face Roeg helmet at enticing discounts. Of course, other sales outlets may be offering the same, so just a heads up.
Good video and love the scenery. Not sure I'm as enthusiastic about a Harley and that thumping v twin. I had a 1800 boulevard that I bought brand new, half the price if a Harley, probably more reliable too. Unfortunately the name is what you pay for.
I had a lot of cruisers but must admit I prefer my Goldwing. Still got a Yamaha Bolt and KTM 1290 super Adventure S both v twin bikes. But for touring that 6 cylinder boxer engine in the Goldwing is just unbeatable..
I've looked at this exact bike in grey. I'm already riding a 21 Heritage and I love it (but the spoked wheel has punctured too often)...also the Sports Glide is over 30kg lighter and I'm getting a little older. But I reckon I'll need to sell privately as HD asking for €5,400 to change.
Hate to hear about these Irish travellers ripping people off. They don't try it as much here in Ireland as we know them straight away .
Fuel range is something you don't think about until you begin to travel. Being able to ride all day ( 300 miles is our usual distance) at steady speeds is a godsend, especially in Southern or Eastern Europe where so much shuts on Sundays.
Good watch.
Safe, happy travels 👍
Agree. I swapped from a Tenere (getting on for 300 mile range) to an antique Goldwing and now have to stop around 175 miles. Annoying.
Nice One Freddie, like the look of that HD, if your still in Cornwall (23rd July) and fancy taking a look at a bike at the opposite end of the spectrum that I have just spent weeks refurbishing, a CBR400RR that I imported in 1996, feel free to get back and we can meet up over a coffee.
You’re right, we’re really lucky in the UK with a great biking culture. 😊 To be honest, I wouldn’t mind trading a little bit of that for a few more sunny days! 😂
I may also be will long to consider a trade, too😆
Really cool bike. So much better than the royal enfields as an all round bike. We just need better weather in the uk.
Great vlog Freddie. Enjoy
Have you ever thought of just having a nice cup of Tea instead of coffee?
No. And I honestly don’t know why. It’s always the same with me- I just go into auto drive: “oat milk latte please”😆
Absolutely love your content Freddie and the way you present. How do you manage to do these trips alone without Monika to look after you, I do worry sometimes. You won't want your bike back after having these two in the garage.
Love your videos. Wish the weather in Bath was a bit better at the moment. I am desperate for an adventure.
Got to love scamers. I wrote that down for a video for me to tell. Thanks for the memory. Enjoy the water life for a couple days.
I was stuck in traffic heading into Worthing and was sure it was you filtering through… I did think what’s Freddie doing down here? But this great video explains all👍
Back in the late 1960s I lived in San Francisco and had a BSA Spitfire Hornet. My best friends had a Harley Sportster, and we used to ride together a lot. He would joke with me and say that I should always ride in front of him because English bikes vibrated in such a way that parts would fall off and he would have to stop and pick them up. I got back at him and said that I could always tell where he had parked because there would be a large pool of engine oil on the street or on the sidewalk.
Welcome back to Cornwall, I managed a great ride to Sennen Cove today and the along the stunning B3306 Through St Just to St Ives, probably the best biking road in Cornwall. Enjoy 😎
Not a fan of the retro helmets, personally (and certainly not open face, I like my face where it is; already went down once and watched the pavement scrape past the visor on my full face which was destroyed and scraped to crap; I'd be disfigured had I gone with an open helmet). I love having great ventilation in my helmet, not to mention an integrated sun visor you can just flip down with your thumb, or flip up with a quick button press if going into a tunnel and needing better vision. Retro looks are fine, retro feature set is some bullshit. 😄
Brilliant
We saw you earlier today in the left hand lane at the tesco roundabout in Truro!! 😊
As someone who owns 3 HDs, my view on the newer models is that they are plagued with electrical issues. I’ve got a 2015 FXDB. Looks great, lovely to ride. After 8000 miles throttle position sensor failed. 12000 miles crank position sensor failed. Now with 24000 miles it’s again off the road with an electrical issue - possibly needing a new BCU (£550 + labour). Yet my wife’s 2010 XL883 has minimal electrics and just keeps going. In UK we also suffer from poor dealership coverage, which means getting repairs done can be a waiting game, and independent garages (and many claim they won’t touch HD) are usually so booked up, it can be months of waiting. I do like HD, but I’ll stick with the older ones.
Another favourite traveller crime is the laptop in a bag scam. They pull up beside you and show you a high quality laptop or similar in a bag. Even let you see it working and haggle a price. You’ll go to the cash point, handover the money, take the ‘laptop’ and they speed off. It’s only then you find you’ve paid hundreds of pounds for a bag containing a couple of bottles of water. 👍
8:02 hi Freddie, I have been riding the Roeg Peruna gen I lid (the enduro styled one) daily for over a year now - it is a great quality helmet in general, the only downside I can point is that only cheekpads are removable and therefore easily washable. apart from that, it is extremely comfortable and I love it both around the chimney an for longer trips. cheers from Poland!
Nice one Freddie. Your videos really do just make a guy want to get on their bike drink coffee and eat sausage rolls!!! 👍😊😁👌 Cheers Dan
I’m delighted to hear it! An empty bank balance as a result of gorging, biking and coffee😆
9:20 am bright and early! 😂😂😂 It’s almost lunch time 🤦🏻
Cracking bike. Wish i'd kept mine..
awesome my home village of chideock in west dorset @ 11:10
Excellent video! I’m curious, why did you leave the fairing off for this long ride? Primarily for aesthetics or have you found that the fairing and screen do not make a significant difference and thus, leave them off and enjoy the better look?
Also, the bike really suits you!!
Just returned from cruising the western Med, never saw a cloud for two weeks and with temperatures approaching 40 degrees C. Been home for three days now and it's not stop raining on and off here in S. Wales and there's more rain forecast, in fact the wife switched on the central heating for a while yesterday. I'm itching to get the Honda out but it's not going to happen just yet looking at the forecast.
Like the look of the Harley but I've never considered one, the Triumph Rocket? Now I'm looking forward to seeing you ride that one, looks to be one hell of a machine as I recently saw one in Mumbles west of Swansea. Ride safe Freddie.
Riding in the rain is great. Obviously you need a rain suit or similar to stay dry; being soaked to the skin is nasty, obviously. But it sure is a great cure for sensory deprivation, all those scents you pick up, and so on. There's no such thing as bad riding weather, just bad riding gear. 😄
@@KimmoJaskari Done all that and have the scars to prove it, I'm at that time of life now where I ride only in favourable conditions.🙂
I’ve had exactly the same story in a services car park. I told him his story was so dodgy even if it was true I wouldn’t be giving him any money…😢 nice sport glide trip btw.
Surely also, that’s the time you actually use the fairing on the front??