This video is a response to the challenge set by Shadetree Surgeon to list our five favourite bikes you can no longer buy (New).
Obviously it is my subjective opinion so feel free to disagree, be triggered or even totally loose your mind – which ever please leave a comment and contribute to the debate.
Allen Millyard is a bike builder I respect greatly, please visit his YouTube page and subscribe to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4hbNBjmdvXONmcxcLSNhg
Shadetree Surgeon set the challenge at the end of his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG32jG2H4_w&ab_channel=shadetreesurgeon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLI4cvHIAb0
A ride in the countryside on my new (to me) Triumph Speed Triple 1050 on a sunny day and a discussion about the important choices on bike bits - and interesting interaction with the darling public - enjoy :)
Gromtroopers channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8UNMi-3lCK3WlOrhCsDFw
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylR5_jRvceg
Here are five ideas for the Motocamper in your life
Here are the links for the items mentioned in the video - they are not affiliate links and I have no conection to any of the products mentioned
Big Blue Solar charger
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BigBlue-Charger-Digital-Ammeter-Motorola/dp/B01EXWCPLC/ref=asc_df_B01EXWCPLC/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309902997323&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11293944255661185910&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007346&hvtargid=pla-559948254148&th=1
US: https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Foldable-Waterproof-SunPower-Compatible/dp/B01EXWCPLC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Thermacel
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=thermacell&dc&ref=a9_sc_1
US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=thermacell&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Spada Over boots and Gloves
https://www.spadaclothing.co.uk/product-category/clothing/waterproof-oversuits
Omni-Cruise
http://www.omni-cruise.com/
Helinox Chair One
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=helinox+chair+one&crid=2DFV0BW1DFPG5&sprefix=helinox+one%5D%2Caps%2C173&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12
US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=helinox+one+chair&crid=KCHY1G9FXLJX&sprefix=helinox+one%2Caps%2C239&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvD8iKc8O5I
A non magnetic tank bag system - my first impressions and installation.
This system is the ideal solution for bikes with plastic tanks or where the rider does not want the bag in contact with the paint work or the bike.
I paid full price for this item and was not asked by GIVI to review it (like anyone would ask me to review stuff ?)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjL9k46SADs
A spin up the NC500 on my Triumph 1050 speed triple to have a "Not a Rally" with some friends - chillin and drinking some beers.
We were joined by a "world famous rock star" who insisted on his identity being kept secret ?
Thanks again to Hayley and Christian for a brilliant weekend, and thanks to everyone who let me use their photos in the video.
#NC500
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx1tgITBw2k
This video looks at the common causes for Taps, Ticks and Pops made by Kawasaki Vulcan motors and some of the ways I have found to stop them.
I’m not a mechanic by any means - but I am sharing the information I have collected whilst working on Vulcan engines over the years so it may help someone else out there.
The music used in the background is : A New Orleans Crawfish Boil by Unicorn Heads
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUZtDCf1pBg
The perils of a cold winter - will your trusty motorcycle wake up from its hibernation , its always a tense moment every year !
This is the start up of my ratbike chopper which has sat for three months through the shittest bit of the winter.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTTpPZHLbZQ