Thank you Freddie and Monika for my Sunday morning ‘fix’, always a great way to start the day. I’m not sure about the whole Harley Davidson love affair, or at least not for you and Monika. You both have a very unique ‘style’ that you bring to your work and it is a huge part of what makes you both so appealing. You don’t need to buy into a product to get style because you already have it. To me, HD’s never look at home on the beautiful winding mountain roads that we have all over Europe, they look overdressed, overweight and we’ll out of their element. Where they do look at home is on the oversized highways and city strips of the US. I know many will disagree, but for me they look like they are always trying much too hard to say “look at me, I’m so stylish” and by doing that they become the exact opposite. True style is subtle and always understated. The Fiat 500 exudes style, particularly with 200K on the clock! Keep up the great work F&M.
I have an 883 iron and been part of our chapter for a few years now. I walk in to every fortnight to go for a BBQ day trip. Have a few friends guys and girls. It’s a nice club. We have a big cafe and pool room
You're right about Biker Cafes, in Spain they are quite sparse when compared to Englaterra! There is a large biking community in Spain who do meet up on weekends and Holidays. You will have noticed that we acknowledge each other when passing. It being easier because it's the clutch hand we use. The Ace Cafe and/or the 59 Club were quintessentialy British lifestyle hangouts of the late fifties and the sixties Rocker era ...
I’ve definitely noticed the huge love of biking in Spain. I love waking up on a Saturday/Sunday morning and watching dozens of bikers heading out into the hills for the weekend!😀🏍🏍🏍
I realise that this is a two month old video, but here goes...... Great video Freddie and Monika as ALWAYS!!! And on your point at 0:45s, I have visited over fifty countries on five continents and sadly I have still not found ANYWHERE that has the wonderful biking and cafe culture that London has with the likes of the Bike Shed Moto in Shoreditch and Bolt Motorcycles etc... We have nothing like that sadly, down here in sunny Australia. My biking friends and I usually just go to regular cafes, but often to the disapproving looks of the pretentious coffee snobs in Melbourne, Australia. Very sad. I am very envious of the London biking and cafe culture. Much respect to the Brits for this!
I'm not much of a vlog person but this is the kind of vlog I can get down with, because this is just a very normal day thing to do. Check out some new rides, get a bite to eat, talk about how we like to ride. Good stuff mate.
Love biking and most bikes, but i cant get in to HD , what do poeple see in them , but thats what biking is all about to each and every one of us of its all different , i love whatching all types of vids
Me too BUT having said that I became a bit obsessed with the HD V-Rod; all aluminium, chrome and long & low….never bought one though as a bought a silver Honda VFR V-tech; still got it after 20 years…..fantastic machine!
Great to see you enjoying Spain. I lived there for 6 years and in my opinion, it’s a great lifestyle there and it’s my favourite biking country. After 22 years of riding nothing but Harleys, this year I changed to Triumph and I love my Tiger.
Freddie! I know you appreciate a bike for its soul and character as much as I do. I feel confident saying that the older Sportsters with the evolution engine and BMW airheads take the cake. But nothing compares to the idle sound, idle shake and transmission pang of a Harley!
Hi guys Great Sunday morning viewing as always. Have to say part i like about you visiting restaurants bars coffee shops is you trying the food, it's always good to know if it's any good. Keep up the good work.
I just looked at a Nightster yesterday. I’ve recently been very attracted to the whole Triumph and RE lineups, but I must say that I see the attraction to HD and the showroom experience you get when visiting a dealership. All of that chrome and rock and roll really is emotional and plays to the little kid in me. I get it. I get it.
Freddy, I get it, I rode a Sportster S and a Nightster a the ABFestival, and went from “I’m definitely not interested” to “well that was interesting” and on to “I could definitely see myself on a Harley” in about 45 minutes…… You’re right about the appeal, it’s more than the bikes, it’s a style thing, and HD’s just have “it”. Cool coffee shop as well.
Love the 500 updates. My wife’s Fiat has an oil change every 12 months at its MOT and it’s a cracking little motor. It’s not done the mileage Freddie’s has…it’s on 55k…but we love it and when we swap it we will have another. Stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧
The only intimidating thing about a Harley is the price, love the spoiler, how well Monica knows you Freddie. I've had 2 Harley's and wouldn't have a 3rd, they just aren't value for money but I do love the sound they make. Yes you were correct about the one percent originating from an AMA comment in 1947 in Hollister. Great video, caught it early I'm up to go to the NEC Motorbike show today.
Very interesting hearing from a former Harley owner Dale- thanks for the input🙂 Have a fantastic time at the NEC show today- some very interesting bikes will be there!😀
My wife and I hired an Electra Glide in Los Angeles for a 3 week tour. The bike weighed 350 kilos before any luggage,rider and passenger got on. I can tell you it certainly was intimidating especially on the gravel parking areas they have over there. I'm 5ft 8 and when it was rolling along it was great but maneuvering at slow speed was very tricky indeed. Maybe I should have rented something else
In addition to the 99% you should try the Paddock Motard Bar and the Barba Rossa Beach Bar. By the way actually in the diamond patch it will be written “1%” too
Freddie, I totally get the Harley thing. I've had lots of bikes over 40 years, and a few Harleys. I keep going back to Harley because there is just something about them and the way they make me feel. I've recently traded my 21 plate t120 black for a 10 year old HD dyna switchback and am loving it. Go for it .
One of our favorite places is Pop’s in Roswell Ga. U.S. it’s a coffee joint and Triumph dealer in one. Anyone traveling through Atlanta should check it out.
A fact I learned recently, the only Ace Cafe which is actually really profitable is the one in Lucerne Switzerland. They are also completely independent and not part of the whole Ace franchise. Such a shame that some of the others have already closed again, it could have been a awesome chain of cool biker hangouts.
I didn’t even know about Ace Cafe until this video - thanks for that 😎. Between that and what I’ve seen of the bike shed and the others you’ve shown, UK has definitely the coolest moto culture imo..
Morning Freddie. I went to the motorcycle live NEC yesterday and felt exactly the same having been on the Harley and Indian stands. However the new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 had a similar effect. I can't wait to ride one. If it rides as good as it looks I will have to have one.
Ahhh Paul, I’m delighted to hear from you and your impressions of the Super Meteor in the flesh! And glad I’m not alone; Indians and Harleys are so so special😍
Ahhh Paul, I’m delighted to hear from you and your impressions of the Super Meteor in the flesh! And glad I’m not alone; Indians and Harleys are so so special😍
Hi , the green one with the seat and Monika on the back , with crash helmet and a parasol , in hand . That,s style . Keep thinking and ride in style , you dudes . Take care and thanks for your video .😃👍
Feeling a little flat, over all my usual yt channels, didn't know what I wanted....aaaand Freddie Dobbs turns up on Suggestions. 2 brewskis and I'm tingling. Fulfilled.
ha ha loved. monikas response. looks like a nice hangout for a coffee. was really sad when Ace cafe closed doors as it drew a good biker crowd along with car enthusiasts. spent a fair few hours there although it didnt really manage to capture the vibe of ace london.
Ahhh you managed to visit Ace when you lived in the area! I was curious what kind of vibe it was when it was open. I hope you’re having an incredible time with the bro!😀
Ahh I thought the 99% was that ‘we are not a 1 percenter’ ie. Not the rich. Top facts Freddie, thanks. That PanAm custom was really cool, reminded me of a classic GS. Looked a good HD, worth a visit. I do the dark chief etc gives the HD soft tails a good run. That Diablo super sought after.
Glad you liked the 1%er background- I only found out because I was told by an Irish biking club member when I was learning to ride! The modded Pan Am had an old school vibe- I liked it🙂👌🏻
As I mentioned before I envy the bike culture in the UK . The closest thing we have where i live ( The Jersey shore } are bike nights at certain dealerships and bars . I have had five Harley's over the 50 years that I have been riding . I now ride Indian only because it's a comfort thing for me . But i do have to say Harley's are a work of art on two wheels . The new Indians are real beauties but they are not the same . Thank's to you and Monica for another great video cheers
They do some of the best showrooms, I wish more dealers did the same make it an experience you don’t want to leave, we are lucky to have so many biker hangouts in the U.K. I could see you looking at the carrot cake while talking about the 99% 🥕 🍰 good choice 👍 I’ll be checking out Indian at MCL tomorrow 👌
Lots of beautiful Harley's at the NEC motorcycle live event yesterday. I, like you, long for a speedmaster to pair with or replace my bonneville. However, I can't help but be drawn in by the Harley's. I'm also over 6ft and feel I look a little big on the speedmaster. Whereas when sat on a sport glide or the like, their size feels more appropriate. Like you point out, the low seat height makes them feel manageable. That said, you would need feet forward controls to avoid your knees being up by your chest.
If you want a Harley and think of Monica on the pillion it's got to be a bagger. I'd go for a low mileage used Road King. Comfort and style without all the uneccessary junk saving a bit of weight. You'd get a good one for around £10,000.
☆Harley Davidson☆ The most iconic motorcycle brand on earth. You've already had a go on a rks and loved it. Your only here once mate....treat yourself and Monika.💥🏍
Got my name down on a speedmaster chrome (apparently making them for 1 year only) so cannot wait to get some cruising in. ACE cafe is a definite visit on it now that I am back in the uk. Although a sticker may have to go on a pannier. To be honest i am kicking myself for not getting stickers from the places I rode the tiger while working in Europe.
HDs look nice and tough but on the heavy side. I tend to agree they fit more on Stateside highways, but then I'm an accident about to happen on a bicycle. Yes the shop looks like a toy shop , I pause the vid and admire all the bikes (the cake too) you and Monika film.
Not a Café, but a Restaurant is integrated into a Harley Dealer in Germany. Quite famous for their custom builds, in case you happen to be around :) . It’s Harley Davidson Thunderbike
Freddie you are so right. I’m from Newcastle but live in Ohio USA there’s a Harley Dealer here but not any good for hanging out. There are 0 biker hang outs here. I’m thinking about opening one myself
There are some biker cafes near where I live. You have one adjacent to the Indian dealer in Alicante where you see new Indians and a lot of interesting used Harleys. There’s a great cafe next to Mel’s Custom in La Nucia and another one in Altea.
Mate in the first minute of the video you were "so channelling Steve McQueen" with your look and all on your Triumph.... I dare say that legend has got your back!
Freddy have you ridden the Heritage Classic. I just traded in my 2017 Street Glide for a 2022 Heritage. I was so surprised with the lightness and the handling of this Heritage. It is the sweetest cruiser/light touring bike that I have ever ridden and I have ridden a lot of bikes over the 45 years, that I have been riding. I owned my Street Glide special for over 5 years and only put 8.2K's on it. I plan on doing this amount on the Heritage in 2023 alone. I have several bikes and might sell my 2018 sportster now, because it is a redundant bike now.
You'll have to get yourself a leather vest and some chaps for automatic entry into the HD community. I don't share the love I'm afraid. It just seems to be all about money. Big money, for heavy chunks of steel which can be comprehensively out-performed by European and Japanese bikes at half the price. An Electra-Glide or Road King for a touring holiday across the US I can understand (HD might sponsor you and Monika to do this - would make a great series) but the rest of the HD brigade seems a bit pointless. I imagine COVID killed off the Ace Cafe Barcelona, as it has so many other businesses. Good film, even if I don't often agree with you, I still enjoy your work! Good luck.
Ohh Monica Monica forget about cats just embrace the beauty that is the motorcycle 😉. Wow what a shop ! Freddie I get it my friend I am an old guy now and am exactly the same if I was there I would find it so tempting to come out with a bike and there is a real danger I could throw caution to the wind and buy one .I have a bike and a project but still need to finish on a Harley 😁. This is without doubt my favorite channel guys gotta be said .Your very correct a diamond is ONLY worn buy an MC member without doubt and that is as it should be .👌👍
I visited a Harley Davidson showroom recently in Aruba, thing is I can't remember there being any bikes on display, just tee shirts and other tat, I mean accessories.
Remember the old saying, Triumph are a great motorcycle company who make nice T shirts. Harley Davidson are a great T shirt company who make nice bikes. 😉
Great episode Freddie and Monika! Have you ever been to Fred Warr’s on the kings road in London. Similar vibe, but they go to another level on customisation. Another grizzly Sunday morning brightened up by your channel.
It's funny you saying you think it's strange to want to go to a Street Glide from a Bonneville, Cause I did the exact opposite, I actually swapped my 2016 Street Glide Special for a 2020 Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins. 🤣🤣
Freddie, great vid. I live in America and love the European brands BMW, Triumph, Ducati and Moto Guzzi. Here Harleys are a dime a dozen. I owned a xl1200r. It was a fun bike but was overpriced. If I lived in Europe maybe I’d be more keen on them. Keep up the good work!
Hi Freddie I think Harley Davidson made push bikes in their early days so selling them again is possibly a nod to their roots in a way. Great video as usual thanks
I inspect and MOT test Taxi's in the UK , most are showing 250 to 450,000 miles so you may have plenty of driving miles left. City driving is a lot harder on a car than long distance runs.
Germany has several biker hangouts but with some connected to pubs with food and some to cafes. I’m amazed how you guys manage to keep both your slim figures after eating all those cakes! Freddie, why don’t the pair of you rent a Harley for a week (at least a weekend!) when the weather warms up next year ? That’ll help fulfill that childhood dream, at least it’s off your list for the time being. A few years ago there was a Hells Angel documentary on German Tv where in one certain chapter there was only one guy with a motorcycle license. They move mainly around on American pickups and cars over here was stated. Those wonderful features Monika and you create are helping me get through quarantine, Big hugs and best greetings;-)
That’s strange, I’d have thought there’d be a perfect set of conditions for good biker hangouts out there!!?? Wow! My 2011 Twingo is just shy of 130,000 miles and l thought that was high! Excellent to see you getting the use out of your Fiat!
I was amazed too, but biker hangouts really aren’t a thing here as mud as they are in the UK. Someone said that we need hangouts more in the UK due to our weather, which I do get😆 I love the Twingos- 130k is vfr eat mileage💪🏼💪🏼 I bought the Fiat four years ago on 128k miles- I did not think it’d feel just as strong 70k later😳
Great video, I thought the RE Super Meteor 650 was on your Christmas shopping list! 😀 Don't forget the Bassella Motorcycle Museum about 2 hours north of Barcelona in the mid Pyrenees, great biking roads! 👍
Completely understand Freddie! Currently nursing a shoulder injury after my new RE Classic 350 red and chrome (Ruby!) decided to throw me off!! ☹️ Fortunately at only slow manoeuvring speed!!. Good job I had recently fitted engine bars, ironically from the Kawasaki/ Enfield dealer in Colchester. Great people. Will get back on her soon. Great video's both of you. 👍
Great video Freddie. I think Monica needs a Harley. Give that woman some riding comfort. You got to be careful in the Harley dealership. They will take that old Triumph in trade quick. Bob it out and put it on the showroom floor.
I can sort of see the appeal re the Harleys, a couple of their bikes look good, that new sportster for example and they are very good on the whole community thing.
Funny it was the coffee that convinced Monica to go..LOL..Harley does market themselves well..but...they are expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, and expensive to repair..my favorite was the Softail Slim..but will stay with my Bonneville...at 65 I can still pick it up off the ground..I would not try that with a Harley...as always...excellent video...love the music!...
Buy one. This life is not a dress rehearsal for round 2. Lunch breaks. Sadly, the British culture now demands meals are often taken at your desk or on the hoof. Wrong. A refreshed and re energised worker is a more productive and happy worker. How very short sighted so many uk employers are. Good watch, thank you 👍 Happy, safe travels.
Harley Davidson does marketing and branding better than anyone in the business. They know their customer base and know how to appeal to their emotions. People get HD tattoos for heavens sake. My brother stopped off at a dealership last week to look at some bikes out of curiosity and they sent him home with all sorts of complimentary HD branded goodies. You get the high end retail experience that no other companies can compare.
Thanks- it’s from Throttlesnake and it is leather (the same company that make the yellow gloves that I usually wear). It’s just a small company but their products are very good🙂👌🏻
I love the harleys with the drag bars and by the way I own three electric bikes one looks like a cafe racer with the fat tires and I couldn't take my eyes of that Carrot cake 😋
These electric bikes look very tempting- they’re so stealth👌🏻 A cafe racer electric bike is exactly what we need in the market, I love the sound of this!😀
I own a Harley Street Glide Special, and it’s a total de-stresser from the pressures of modern life. Harley’s are expensive to buy, but they keep their value extremely well if you buy the right model. I never thought about it, but Freddy is right about the contrast with the UK. I think its because here in Europe the environment is universally more biker friendly, whilst in the UK you ride to a specific destination that you know welcomes bikers.
Ahhhh Peter, I’ve spent so much time this week looking at the Street Glide Special online- I love it!😍 They look so perfect for huge journey, but second hand bargains do not exist- the residuals (as you say) are incredibly rock solid. This is a very good point re biker bars- I completely agree with this
That Harley with the high front mudguard at the beginning is stunning. What are the jackets and pants you're wearing, Freddie? I'd like a piece of that cake.
The most reliable, toughest car I’ve ever owned by a huge distance. I couldn’t find any service history mentioning a clutch, gearbox or anything- to the very best of my knowledge it is all original. I bought it on 128,000 miles and nothing major has gone wrong at all and it still genuinely feels just as good as when I bought it🙂
Hi Freddie! I hear you about biker culture places. You should really check out Hermanus biker bar in Bruges, Belgium. Maybe even make it into a motorcycle trip for the distinguished gentlemens ride next year. Feel free to send a pm and I’ll hook you up with some good places to stay in and around Bruges (totally worth a trip).
You've gotta get that lil' 500 up to 250'000 miles, then you can talk about a 'quarter million miles'!!! Wow, that is 402'333 km where I live.... incredible! How big is that little engine?
Good one Freddie! I rode to Guildford Harley yesterday and met up with a couple of mates to look round the bikes and have a coffee! It’s the Fatboy for me!! 😀 oh and yes, please stop eating in shot! 🤣🤣🍰
Great video again guys 👍 Freddie change the bike you keep talking about it , I don’t think you will be satisfied until you do , you only live once go for it 👍
Thank you Freddie and Monika for my Sunday morning ‘fix’, always a great way to start the day. I’m not sure about the whole Harley Davidson love affair, or at least not for you and Monika. You both have a very unique ‘style’ that you bring to your work and it is a huge part of what makes you both so appealing. You don’t need to buy into a product to get style because you already have it. To me, HD’s never look at home on the beautiful winding mountain roads that we have all over Europe, they look overdressed, overweight and we’ll out of their element. Where they do look at home is on the oversized highways and city strips of the US. I know many will disagree, but for me they look like they are always trying much too hard to say “look at me, I’m so stylish” and by doing that they become the exact opposite. True style is subtle and always understated. The Fiat 500 exudes style, particularly with 200K on the clock!
Keep up the great work F&M.
You're right Nick. I've had a Harley Dyna for years. It's an on and off thing. I tend to use my v strom all the time !
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Beautiful looking tractors .
Haha, yes they are!😆😍
True very agricultural machines, and sound like it too, and from what I have heard leak oil,and often breakdown.
No they don’t leak oil or break down anymore. Dam I miss that.
I have an 883 iron and been part of our chapter for a few years now. I walk in to every fortnight to go for a BBQ day trip. Have a few friends guys and girls. It’s a nice club. We have a big cafe and pool room
You're right about Biker Cafes, in Spain they are quite sparse when compared to Englaterra! There is a large biking community in Spain who do meet up on weekends and Holidays. You will have noticed that we acknowledge each other when passing. It being easier because it's the clutch hand we use. The Ace Cafe and/or the 59 Club were quintessentialy British lifestyle hangouts of the late fifties and the sixties Rocker era ...
I’ve definitely noticed the huge love of biking in Spain. I love waking up on a Saturday/Sunday morning and watching dozens of bikers heading out into the hills for the weekend!😀🏍🏍🏍
I realise that this is a two month old video, but here goes...... Great video Freddie and Monika as ALWAYS!!! And on your point at 0:45s, I have visited over fifty countries on five continents and sadly I have still not found ANYWHERE that has the wonderful biking and cafe culture that London has with the likes of the Bike Shed Moto in Shoreditch and Bolt Motorcycles etc... We have nothing like that sadly, down here in sunny Australia. My biking friends and I usually just go to regular cafes, but often to the disapproving looks of the pretentious coffee snobs in Melbourne, Australia. Very sad. I am very envious of the London biking and cafe culture. Much respect to the Brits for this!
I'm not much of a vlog person but this is the kind of vlog I can get down with, because this is just a very normal day thing to do. Check out some new rides, get a bite to eat, talk about how we like to ride. Good stuff mate.
Morning Freddie & Monika. Your well used Bonnie looks well cool compared to those expensive Harleys !
That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you Mike🙂
Love biking and most bikes, but i cant get in to HD , what do poeple see in them , but thats what biking is all about to each and every one of us of its all different , i love whatching all types of vids
Me too BUT having said that I became a bit obsessed with the HD V-Rod; all aluminium, chrome and long & low….never bought one though as a bought a silver Honda VFR V-tech; still got it after 20 years…..fantastic machine!
Love the Van Halen music in the backgroud !!!!!!
It was perfect for the vibe of the place- impossible not to at least bop along😆
It was perfect for the vibe of the place- impossible not to at least bop along😆
It was perfect for the vibe of the place- impossible not to at least bop along😆
was perfect for the vibe of the place- impossible not to at least bop along😆
Great to see you enjoying Spain. I lived there for 6 years and in my opinion, it’s a great lifestyle there and it’s my favourite biking country. After 22 years of riding nothing but Harleys, this year I changed to Triumph and I love my Tiger.
Freddie! I know you appreciate a bike for its soul and character as much as I do. I feel confident saying that the older Sportsters with the evolution engine and BMW airheads take the cake. But nothing compares to the idle sound, idle shake and transmission pang of a Harley!
Hi guys
Great Sunday morning viewing as always. Have to say part i like about you visiting restaurants bars coffee shops is you trying the food, it's always good to know if it's any good. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Malcolm, I’m glad you like the food/drink element🙂
I just looked at a Nightster yesterday. I’ve recently been very attracted to the whole Triumph and RE lineups, but I must say that I see the attraction to HD and the showroom experience you get when visiting a dealership. All of that chrome and rock and roll really is emotional and plays to the little kid in me. I get it. I get it.
Freddy, I get it, I rode a Sportster S and a Nightster a the ABFestival, and went from “I’m definitely not interested” to “well that was interesting” and on to “I could definitely see myself on a Harley” in about 45 minutes…… You’re right about the appeal, it’s more than the bikes, it’s a style thing, and HD’s just have “it”. Cool coffee shop as well.
Haha I love this Stephen- I’m glad you feel the same. Pure character and ridiculousness rolled into a beautiful package😍🏍👌🏻
Love the 500 updates. My wife’s Fiat has an oil change every 12 months at its MOT and it’s a cracking little motor. It’s not done the mileage Freddie’s has…it’s on 55k…but we love it and when we swap it we will have another. Stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧
The only intimidating thing about a Harley is the price, love the spoiler, how well Monica knows you Freddie. I've had 2 Harley's and wouldn't have a 3rd, they just aren't value for money but I do love the sound they make. Yes you were correct about the one percent originating from an AMA comment in 1947 in Hollister. Great video, caught it early I'm up to go to the NEC Motorbike show today.
Very interesting hearing from a former Harley owner Dale- thanks for the input🙂
Have a fantastic time at the NEC show today- some very interesting bikes will be there!😀
My wife and I hired an Electra Glide in Los Angeles for a 3 week tour. The bike weighed 350 kilos before any luggage,rider and passenger got on. I can tell you it certainly was intimidating especially on the gravel parking areas they have over there. I'm 5ft 8 and when it was rolling along it was great but maneuvering at slow speed was very tricky indeed. Maybe I should have rented something else
Very interesting- that is a colossal weight once fully loaded up😳
The whole ambience there looks great.
In addition to the 99% you should try the Paddock Motard Bar and the Barba Rossa Beach Bar. By the way actually in the diamond patch it will be written “1%” too
Freddie, I totally get the Harley thing. I've had lots of bikes over 40 years, and a few Harleys. I keep going back to Harley because there is just something about them and the way they make me feel. I've recently traded my 21 plate t120 black for a 10 year old HD dyna switchback and am loving it. Go for it .
One of our favorite places is Pop’s in Roswell Ga. U.S. it’s a coffee joint and Triumph dealer in one. Anyone traveling through Atlanta should check it out.
A fact I learned recently, the only Ace Cafe which is actually really profitable is the one in Lucerne Switzerland. They are also completely independent and not part of the whole Ace franchise. Such a shame that some of the others have already closed again, it could have been a awesome chain of cool biker hangouts.
I didn’t even know about Ace Cafe until this video - thanks for that 😎. Between that and what I’ve seen of the bike shed and the others you’ve shown, UK has definitely the coolest moto culture imo..
Morning Freddie. I went to the motorcycle live NEC yesterday and felt exactly the same having been on the Harley and Indian stands. However the new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 had a similar effect. I can't wait to ride one. If it rides as good as it looks I will have to have one.
Ahhh Paul, I’m delighted to hear from you and your impressions of the Super Meteor in the flesh! And glad I’m not alone; Indians and Harleys are so so special😍
Ahhh Paul, I’m delighted to hear from you and your impressions of the Super Meteor in the flesh! And glad I’m not alone; Indians and Harleys are so so special😍
Looking over a Harley Lowrider while Van Halen plays in the background. Love it 😎
Hi , the green one with the seat and Monika on the back , with crash helmet and a parasol , in hand . That,s style . Keep thinking and ride in style , you dudes . Take care and thanks for your video .😃👍
You’ve got Monika’s attention with this!😀🏍⛱
Amazing Freddie - thank you
Feeling a little flat, over all my usual yt channels, didn't know what I wanted....aaaand Freddie Dobbs turns up on Suggestions.
2 brewskis and I'm tingling. Fulfilled.
ha ha loved. monikas response. looks like a nice hangout for a coffee. was really sad when Ace cafe closed doors as it drew a good biker crowd along with car enthusiasts. spent a fair few hours there although it didnt really manage to capture the vibe of ace london.
Ahhh you managed to visit Ace when you lived in the area! I was curious what kind of vibe it was when it was open. I hope you’re having an incredible time with the bro!😀
Ahh I thought the 99% was that ‘we are not a 1 percenter’ ie. Not the rich. Top facts Freddie, thanks. That PanAm custom was really cool, reminded me of a classic GS. Looked a good HD, worth a visit. I do the dark chief etc gives the HD soft tails a good run. That Diablo super sought after.
I agree the customised PanAm looks better than the pig ugly standard! Great engine in them but still a million miles off a GS imo!
Glad you liked the 1%er background- I only found out because I was told by an Irish biking club member when I was learning to ride!
The modded Pan Am had an old school vibe- I liked it🙂👌🏻
As I mentioned before I envy the bike culture in the UK . The closest thing we have where i live ( The Jersey shore } are bike nights at certain dealerships and bars . I have had five Harley's over the 50 years that I have been riding . I now ride Indian only because it's a comfort thing for me . But i do have to say Harley's are a work of art on two wheels . The new Indians are real beauties but they are not the same . Thank's to you and Monica for another great video cheers
They do some of the best showrooms, I wish more dealers did the same make it an experience you don’t want to leave, we are lucky to have so many biker hangouts in the U.K. I could see you looking at the carrot cake while talking about the 99% 🥕 🍰 good choice 👍 I’ll be checking out Indian at MCL tomorrow 👌
Spot on- the dealership experience is so important to creating the overall feel of a brand.
Let me know what you think of the Indians and enjoy MCL!🙂
Nice place, I was there a few years ago. My brother lives in the neighbourhood. Let do that again brother.
Lots of beautiful Harley's at the NEC motorcycle live event yesterday. I, like you, long for a speedmaster to pair with or replace my bonneville. However, I can't help but be drawn in by the Harley's. I'm also over 6ft and feel I look a little big on the speedmaster. Whereas when sat on a sport glide or the like, their size feels more appropriate. Like you point out, the low seat height makes them feel manageable. That said, you would need feet forward controls to avoid your knees being up by your chest.
Really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work ! Cheers Neil from Thailand
Great looking dealership.
Great cafe, expected to see the Fonz come walking in.
So did I😆
If you want a Harley and think of Monica on the pillion it's got to be a bagger. I'd go for a low mileage used Road King. Comfort and style without all the uneccessary junk saving a bit of weight. You'd get a good one for around £10,000.
☆Harley Davidson☆
The most iconic motorcycle brand on earth.
You've already had a go on a rks and loved it.
Your only here once mate....treat yourself and Monika.💥🏍
Got my name down on a speedmaster chrome (apparently making them for 1 year only) so cannot wait to get some cruising in. ACE cafe is a definite visit on it now that I am back in the uk.
Although a sticker may have to go on a pannier.
To be honest i am kicking myself for not getting stickers from the places I rode the tiger while working in Europe.
That soft tail standard is so fricking sweet.
HDs look nice and tough but on the heavy side. I tend to agree they fit more on Stateside highways, but then I'm an accident about to happen on a bicycle. Yes the shop looks like a toy shop , I pause the vid and admire all the bikes (the cake too) you and Monika film.
Not a Café, but a Restaurant is integrated into a Harley Dealer in Germany. Quite famous for their custom builds, in case you happen to be around :) . It’s Harley Davidson Thunderbike
The Thruxton was a special edition done by Triumph a few years ago to cash in. Wife has a tricked up 05 Thruxton carb.
My kinda woman ! excellent choice of audio, Monika🥰
That prolonged closing time in Spain is the "Siesta" time that i'm sure everybody has heard of.
Fred you have to ride husqvarna vitpilen 701. I think you'll enjoy it.
Ok 👍👌
Freddie you are so right. I’m from Newcastle but live in Ohio USA there’s a Harley Dealer here but not any good for hanging out. There are 0 biker hang outs here. I’m thinking about opening one myself
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika
Thank you Jason!🙂
There are some biker cafes near where I live. You have one adjacent to the Indian dealer in Alicante where you see new Indians and a lot of interesting used Harleys. There’s a great cafe next to Mel’s Custom in La Nucia and another one in Altea.
Thank you Eric- I’ve saved this👌🏻
Thought there was an Ace Cafe near Barcelona Airport!!
Mate in the first minute of the video you were "so channelling Steve McQueen" with your look and all on your Triumph.... I dare say that legend has got your back!
That’s very kind of you to say so!🙂
Freddy have you ridden the Heritage Classic. I just traded in my 2017 Street Glide for a 2022 Heritage. I was so surprised with the lightness and the handling of this Heritage. It is the sweetest cruiser/light touring bike that I have ever ridden and I have ridden a lot of bikes over the 45 years, that I have been riding. I owned my Street Glide special for over 5 years and only put 8.2K's on it. I plan on doing this amount on the Heritage in 2023 alone. I have several bikes and might sell my 2018 sportster now, because it is a redundant bike now.
You need to take a trip to Tamarit motorcycles in Elche, they do some seriously good customs.
Wow- I just googled this! Saved to my list, it looks incredible. Thank you🙂
@@FreddieDobbs if you want to buy me one I won’t say no!
A great viseo as always.
You'll have to get yourself a leather vest and some chaps for automatic entry into the HD community. I don't share the love I'm afraid. It just seems to be all about money. Big money, for heavy chunks of steel which can be comprehensively out-performed by European and Japanese bikes at half the price. An Electra-Glide or Road King for a touring holiday across the US I can understand (HD might sponsor you and Monika to do this - would make a great series) but the rest of the HD brigade seems a bit pointless. I imagine COVID killed off the Ace Cafe Barcelona, as it has so many other businesses. Good film, even if I don't often agree with you, I still enjoy your work! Good luck.
Nothing like your chaps in the wind 🤣
Ohh Monica Monica forget about cats just embrace the beauty that is the motorcycle 😉. Wow what a shop ! Freddie I get it my friend I am an old guy now and am exactly the same if I was there I would find it so tempting to come out with a bike and there is a real danger I could throw caution to the wind and buy one .I have a bike and a project but still need to finish on a Harley 😁. This is without doubt my favorite channel guys gotta be said .Your very correct a diamond is ONLY worn buy an MC member without doubt and that is as it should be .👌👍
You Don't need a new Harley just a new Exhaust on the Triumph and a side Panel lol
I have no comeback- you’re right🙂
@@FreddieDobbs that rattly TEC exhaust certainly needs binning lol.
I visited a Harley Davidson showroom recently in Aruba, thing is I can't remember there being any bikes on display, just tee shirts and other tat, I mean accessories.
Remember the old saying, Triumph are a great motorcycle company who make nice T shirts. Harley Davidson are a great T shirt company who make nice bikes. 😉
Great episode Freddie and Monika! Have you ever been to Fred Warr’s on the kings road in London. Similar vibe, but they go to another level on customisation. Another grizzly Sunday morning brightened up by your channel.
Ahhhh I’ve heard of Fred Warr’s but have never been. I’ll definitely visit when I’m back, thanks for the tip🙂
Yeah, pretty sure Warr's is the oldest HD dealer outside the US.
It's funny you saying you think it's strange to want to go to a Street Glide from a Bonneville, Cause I did the exact opposite, I actually swapped my 2016 Street Glide Special for a 2020 Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins. 🤣🤣
Freddie, great vid. I live in America and love the European brands BMW, Triumph, Ducati and Moto Guzzi. Here Harleys are a dime a dozen. I owned a xl1200r. It was a fun bike but was overpriced. If I lived in Europe maybe I’d be more keen on them. Keep up the good work!
Hi Freddie I think Harley Davidson made push bikes in their early days so selling them again is possibly a nod to their roots in a way. Great video as usual thanks
I inspect and MOT test Taxi's in the UK , most are showing 250 to 450,000 miles so you may have plenty of driving miles left. City driving is a lot harder on a car than long distance runs.
Wow! I have heard the black cabs are incredibly long lived- amazing😳💪🏼💪🏼
@@FreddieDobbs These are just your regular ford mondeo peugeot partner type cars. oil and filters are the key.
Germany has several biker hangouts but with some connected to pubs with food and some to cafes. I’m amazed how you guys manage to keep both your slim figures after eating all those cakes!
Freddie,
why don’t the pair of you rent a Harley for a week (at least a weekend!) when the weather warms up next year ? That’ll help fulfill that childhood dream, at least it’s off your list for the time being.
A few years ago there was a Hells Angel documentary on German Tv where in one certain chapter there was only one guy with a motorcycle license. They move mainly around on American pickups and cars over here was stated.
Those wonderful features Monika and you create are helping me get through quarantine,
Big hugs and best greetings;-)
You and your coffees.
Get a couple beers in ya!
That’s strange, I’d have thought there’d be a perfect set of conditions for good biker hangouts out there!!??
Wow! My 2011 Twingo is just shy of 130,000 miles and l thought that was high! Excellent to see you getting the use out of your Fiat!
I was amazed too, but biker hangouts really aren’t a thing here as mud as they are in the UK. Someone said that we need hangouts more in the UK due to our weather, which I do get😆
I love the Twingos- 130k is vfr eat mileage💪🏼💪🏼 I bought the Fiat four years ago on 128k miles- I did not think it’d feel just as strong 70k later😳
Stunning video and music Freddie and Monica as usual 😊🍰☕
Thank you Sylvia!🙂
Freddie, wonderful as usual. What is the music you have playing along to your video. Xx
Great video, I thought the RE Super Meteor 650 was on your Christmas shopping list! 😀
Don't forget the Bassella Motorcycle Museum about 2 hours north of Barcelona in the mid Pyrenees, great biking roads! 👍
The problem is my list gets bigger by the week, Peter!🏍🏍 Thank you for this- I’ve saved this museum to my list and we hope to go this week🙂
Completely understand Freddie! Currently nursing a shoulder injury after my new RE Classic 350 red and chrome (Ruby!) decided to throw me off!! ☹️ Fortunately at only slow manoeuvring speed!!. Good job I had recently fitted engine bars, ironically from the Kawasaki/ Enfield dealer in Colchester. Great people. Will get back on her soon. Great video's both of you. 👍
Great video Freddie. I think Monica needs a Harley. Give that woman some riding comfort. You got to be careful in the Harley dealership. They will take that old Triumph in trade quick. Bob it out and put it on the showroom floor.
I can sort of see the appeal re the Harleys, a couple of their bikes look good, that new sportster for example and they are very good on the whole community thing.
Excellent…. Really enjoyed that..👍
Funny it was the coffee that convinced Monica to go..LOL..Harley does market themselves well..but...they are expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, and expensive to repair..my favorite was the Softail Slim..but will stay with my Bonneville...at 65 I can still pick it up off the ground..I would not try that with a Harley...as always...excellent video...love the music!...
3:00 I thought that you were riding the Las Vegas Strip or somewhere in Beverly Hills, California.
your right about the 1 percenters accept now the wear a patch that says 1% in the diamond.
Buy one. This life is not a dress rehearsal for round 2.
Lunch breaks. Sadly, the British culture now demands meals are often taken at your desk or on the hoof. Wrong.
A refreshed and re energised worker is a more productive and happy worker. How very short sighted so many uk employers are.
Good watch, thank you 👍
Happy, safe travels.
Harley Davidson does marketing and branding better than anyone in the business. They know their customer base and know how to appeal to their emotions. People get HD tattoos for heavens sake. My brother stopped off at a dealership last week to look at some bikes out of curiosity and they sent him home with all sorts of complimentary HD branded goodies. You get the high end retail experience that no other companies can compare.
Treat yourself mate, we’re only here once!! 👍🏍🏍👍
That's a nifty looking pad on your left shoe to protect it from the gear shift pedal. Leather? And who makes it?
Thanks- it’s from Throttlesnake and it is leather (the same company that make the yellow gloves that I usually wear). It’s just a small company but their products are very good🙂👌🏻
Harleys are great bikes but that new Super Meteor is something else dude ;)
I love the harleys with the drag bars and by the way I own three electric bikes one looks like a cafe racer with the fat tires and I couldn't take my eyes of that Carrot cake 😋
These electric bikes look very tempting- they’re so stealth👌🏻 A cafe racer electric bike is exactly what we need in the market, I love the sound of this!😀
@@FreddieDobbs thanks Freddie I just love bikes 👌
That call of prayer (adhan) at the end of the video took me by surprise 😅
I own a Harley Street Glide Special, and it’s a total de-stresser from the pressures of modern life. Harley’s are expensive to buy, but they keep their value extremely well if you buy the right model. I never thought about it, but Freddy is right about the contrast with the UK. I think its because here in Europe the environment is universally more biker friendly, whilst in the UK you ride to a specific destination that you know welcomes bikers.
Ahhhh Peter, I’ve spent so much time this week looking at the Street Glide Special online- I love it!😍 They look so perfect for huge journey, but second hand bargains do not exist- the residuals (as you say) are incredibly rock solid.
This is a very good point re biker bars- I completely agree with this
I was like you back in 93, I bought a 90th anniversary HD, quickly got bored with it, now don't even give them a second look. But........
Very interesting- thanks for sharing your first hand thoughts on Harley ownership🙂🙌🏻
That Harley with the high front mudguard at the beginning is stunning. What are the jackets and pants you're wearing, Freddie? I'd like a piece of that cake.
Try the new Royal Enfield Meteor 650 cruiser.
I'm really Impressed with the milage on the fiat. Is it still on the original clutch ect?
The most reliable, toughest car I’ve ever owned by a huge distance. I couldn’t find any service history mentioning a clutch, gearbox or anything- to the very best of my knowledge it is all original. I bought it on 128,000 miles and nothing major has gone wrong at all and it still genuinely feels just as good as when I bought it🙂
@@FreddieDobbs what a motor! 😊 hope it brings you many more miles and great adventures 😊😊
Are you going to make a video on the new hunter 350?
Hi Freddie! I hear you about biker culture places. You should really check out Hermanus biker bar in Bruges, Belgium. Maybe even make it into a motorcycle trip for the distinguished gentlemens ride next year. Feel free to send a pm and I’ll hook you up with some good places to stay in and around Bruges (totally worth a trip).
Very nice
Hey Freddie how’s the traffic sanity in Barcelona compared to Sicily?
Before watching it I think I know where this is
You've gotta get that lil' 500 up to 250'000 miles, then you can talk about a 'quarter million miles'!!!
Wow, that is 402'333 km where I live.... incredible!
How big is that little engine?
Being a 1% means more than you say my friend.
Amen
We have a few biker bars in Málaga
Good one Freddie! I rode to Guildford Harley yesterday and met up with a couple of mates to look round the bikes and have a coffee! It’s the Fatboy for me!! 😀 oh and yes, please stop eating in shot! 🤣🤣🍰
A Harley dealer is a very fun (and dangerous for the wallet) way to spend a few hours.
The Fatboy’s are very good shout!
And noted😆🍰
A Harley dealer is a very fun (and dangerous for the wallet) way to spend a few hours.
The Fatboy’s are very good shout!
And noted😆🍰
Have you tried a BMW R18 classic?
Great video again guys 👍
Freddie change the bike you keep talking about it , I don’t think you will be satisfied until you do , you only live once go for it 👍