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Tuesday at Dobbs'

Freddie Dobbs

Motorcycles, adventures, stories, news, your thoughts and the lifestyle.

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  • Aug 31, 2022 · 37 min

    Buying a Motorcycle at an Auction and the Weekly Catch Up

    Thanks to XLMOTO for supporting this week's episode! I take a look at something I've never considered before; buying a motorcycle at auction. One thing I've learned; there are good deals if you get lucky! Here's the auction I was looking at: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-20th-sun-21st-august/ And I go through some of your questions from this past week. I hope you enjoy it and have a great week all!:) Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Aug 10, 2022 · 33 min

    What Sub £7k Motorcycle Could Entice a Sports Bike Rider Back into Biking?

    What sub £7k motrcycle can get a former sports bike rider back into biking? The short list: Royal Enfield Interceptor Kawasaki Z650RS Kawasaki Vulcan 650 Honda Rebel 500 And a very appealing Triumph that you very possibly should consider! The Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c.freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Aug 6, 2022 · 40 min

    The Amount of Tax We Pay to Ride Our Bikes, and Can You Still Make Money on Motorbikes?

    Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode- your one stop motorcycle shop. www.xlmoto.eu ___________ I look into the help the UK government has given to motorists, and find out if there's still money to be made from motorbikes. If we're patient and hold out, can we actually turn a profit on our used bikes? ___________ Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Jul 28, 2022 · 33 min

    Searching For a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading

    I search for a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading. A bike that I can commute on, tour on, and- importantly- do some off roading on and not worry about scratching it! The Bikes in question: Ducati Desert X Yamaha Tenere Rally Husqrvana Norden Royal Enfield Scram 411 Royal Enfield Himalayan Ducati Scrambler 800 Honda Trans Alp 700 Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs

  • Jul 21, 2022 · 35 min

    An Old Honda Shadow, or a New(er) Honda Rebel 500? And the Cost of Biking in Singapore

    For 10% off at www.sizzapp.com use code FREDDIE (valid until the end of July 2022). I try to answer some questions and read through some messages, including what to pick between a Honda Shadow and Honda Rebel 500, and a new BSA Gold Star or a first generation Triumph Street Triple R. And the cost of biking in different parts of the world. Singapore will open your eyes! You can find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Jul 11, 2022 · 31 min

    Electric Motorbike Ranges, Petrol Motorcycle Economy and a few Victorys

    I take a look at the progress electric motorcycles are making, and why they're not accelerating in popularity more quickly. And why are new petrol powered motorcycles still not that economical? The Victory Hammer I discussed: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202206086596745?make=Victory&model=Hammer&include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&postcode=ip28js&advertising-location=at_bikes&page=1 And the Suzuki Banit 1200: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202207077552256?include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Suzuki&postcode=ip28js&model=Bandit%201200&sort=price-asc&page=1 Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob/bs

  • Jul 5, 2022 · 34 min

    Are Motorbikes Getting Too Complicated, and Do Expensive Bikes and Limited Editions Take Away From the Purity of Riding?

    Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode. www.sizzapp.com My choice of 10 motorcycles that can be bought with a £44,000 budget- the same price as one high end motorbike: My choice: Royal Enfield Classic 500 (2013): £3,650 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe: £9k, 2005 model Yamaha XJ1300, £3,200, 2004 BMW R1200GS 2005, £4,500 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, £5k, 2000 Triumph Rocket: £6,5k, 2008 Hayabusa: 2004, £3,900 BMW K1300R, £6k, 2010, 173hp Honda Cub, £2k, 1998 Vespa GTS300: 250cc, 2008, £2k £44k total Find me on: www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.freddiedobbs.com

  • Jun 27, 2022 · 31 min

    A £1,100 Repair Quote Attempted By a Novice, Service Station Electic Charging Costs and Is Finance Irresponsible?

    Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode! I read through a few of your emails, including a novice DIY level Harley Davidson Sportster owner who attempted to take on a £1,100 repair quote homself, a Vespa on tour and the irresponsibility of taking out a loan to buy your dream motorbike. And I look into a recent article claiming it now costs more to charge your electric vehicle than it does fill up with petrol or diesel. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Jun 18, 2022

    No Savings and No Big Financial Outlay. Buying a Dream Motorbike on Finance. I Weigh Up the Pros and Cons

    Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle tracker and rider’s mate, for sponsoring this week’s episode. www.sizzapp.com _____________________ I don’t want to save up for a motorcycle, and I want my dream bike now. I take a look at motorcycle finance. How expensive is it, and could it allow me to buy a dream motorbike that’d otherwise be unattainable? _____________________ Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Jun 11, 2022 · 34 min

    What Cool £2-5,000 Motorbikes are Available For Touring?

    Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode! The Ride and Sons Arrow Jacket in Sand that I wore in my Euro trip is currently on a gigantic sale for below £100 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/sLQ9jxr After getting back from my 2,200mile Euro trip, I take a look at some £2-5,000 motorcycles that I think would be a great companion on a similar trip. The bikes in the podcast episode: Triumph Speedmaster: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205015243386?advertising-location=at_bikes&year-from=2008&radius=1500&cc-from=600&include-delivery-option=on&sort=price-asc&postcode=ip28js&body-type=Custom%20Cruiser&page=1 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202206056487579?advertising-location=at_bikes&radius=1500&postcode=ip28js&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Custom%20Cruiser&cc-from=600&year-from=2008&sort=price-asc&page=3 Yamaha SCR 950: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202112220729353?advertising-location=at_bikes&radius=1500&cc-from=600&sort=price-asc&year-from=2008&postcode=ip28js&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Classic&page=4 Yamaha XJR 1300: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205155720936?advertising-location=at_bikes&radius=1500&postcode=ip28js&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Classic&cc-from=600&year-from=2008&sort=price-asc&page=1 Honda Goldwing: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205276230793?radius=1500&postcode=ip28js&advertising-location=at_bikes&body-type=Roadster%2FRetro&body-type=Tourer&cc-from=600&year-from=2008&include-delivery-option=on&sort=price-asc&page=4 Thanks for listening and have a great week all!:) You can find me on: www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.freddiedobbs.com

  • May 24, 2022 · 27 min

    An Unpopular 1100cc Yamaha that You Should Consider, and the Ultimate Continent Crusher for £2k!

    For 10% off Sizzapp devices for the rest of May 2022, use code FREDDIE www.sizzapp.com _______ I take a look at a bike that was never popular, and still to this day, its desirability hasn’t grown; the 1100 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog. And I see how cheaply I can tour Europe and aim to find a £2,000 continent crusher! The bikes in today’s episode: BMW R1200RT: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205205911195?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-desc&cc-from=800&price-to=2500&radius=1500&year-from=2009&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Triumph Bonneville: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204104510804?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-desc&cc-from=800&price-to=2500&radius=1500&year-from=2009&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204014193558?include-delivery-option=on&postcode=da176ff&sort=price-desc&cc-from=800&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=BT1100&make=Yamaha&page=1 Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob/bs

  • May 19, 2022 · 29 min

    A Summer Cruiser for Under £2,000, My Sub £10k Sunday Blast Pick and a classic or a Modern Classic?

    I find a brilliant looking bike from Yamaha- the Virago 535, for under £2,000: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205055384160?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=XV535&make=Yamaha&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 And I list my top three picks for a sub £10k Sunday blast motorcycle: Harley Davidson Softail: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205085469238?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=Softail&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&make=Harley-Davidson&page=2 Indian Scout Bobber: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205145694083?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&sort=relevance&radius=1501&include-delivery-option=on&model=Scout%20Bobber&make=Indian&page=1 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204275086577?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=Continental%20GT%20650%20Twin&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&make=Royal%20Enfield&page=1 Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • May 7, 2022 · 31 min

    A 1980s Japanese Muscle Bike for Under £4k and a Very Angry Mother

    Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. To find the XLMOTO Vintage backpack, click here: https://bit.ly/3qIT4KI I read out a few of your messages, including a great story of a first motorcycling experience that went brilliantly wrong. And I search for a 1980's Yamaha VMax and cannot believe the price! The bikes from this week's episode: Yamaha VMax: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203073298526?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=V-Max&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Yamaha&page=1 Honda Dominator NX650: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284778591350?hash=item424e207476:g:v7cAAOSw6ONiYXUL Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Apr 27, 2022 · 31 min

    Helping With a First Big Bike Purchase, and a Simple Bike that Now Commands Big Money

    I do my best to help two bikers pick their first big bike from a selection of modern classic and cruisers. The Proworks Custom Bike Stand I mentioned in this episode can be bought from XLMOTO.com and is only around £30: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Apr 19, 2022

    The Coolest Modern Classic/Cruiser Motorcycle For £4.5k, and the Best ULEZ Compliant Motorcycle for under £2k

    I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs The Motorcycles Discussed Today: Sub £2k: Suzuki Gladius: https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-gladius-sfv-650-a2-compliant/1430334015 Kawasaki ER6 N: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265637511153?hash=item3dd93abff1:g:hYkAAOSwMcxiSYor Honda CB600F Hornet: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640543643?hash=item3dd969059b:g:5O0AAOSw7F9iVVr0 Sub £4.5k Honda VT750 (Honda Shadow): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184770827?advertising-location=at_bikes Triumph Speedmaster: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572595?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Triumph&model=Speedmaster%20865&page=1 Suzuki Intruder 800: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572461?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&make=Suzuki&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=Intruder%20800&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Honda CB1100: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203163634878?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&model=CB1100&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=Honda&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Kawasaki VN900 (Kawasaki Vulcan): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184771620?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Kawasaki&model=VN900&page=1

  • Apr 19, 2022 · 33 min

    The Coolest Modern Classic/Cruiser Motorcycle For £4.5k, and the Best ULEZ Compliant Motorcycle for under £2k

    I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs The Motorcycles Discussed Today: Sub £2k: Suzuki Gladius: https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-gladius-sfv-650-a2-compliant/1430334015 Kawasaki ER6 N: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265637511153?hash=item3dd93abff1:g:hYkAAOSwMcxiSYor Honda CB600F Hornet: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640543643?hash=item3dd969059b:g:5O0AAOSw7F9iVVr0 Sub £4.5k Honda VT750 (Honda Shadow): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184770827?advertising-location=at_bikes Triumph Speedmaster: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572595?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Triumph&model=Speedmaster%20865&page=1 Suzuki Intruder 800: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572461?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&make=Suzuki&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=Intruder%20800&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Honda CB1100: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203163634878?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&model=CB1100&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=Honda&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Kawasaki VN900 (Kawasaki Vulcan): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184771620?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Kawasaki&model=VN900&page=1

  • Apr 19, 2022 · 33 min

    The Best Commuter Motorcycle For Under £2,000 and the Best Modern Classic/Cruiser for Under £4,500

    I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs The Motorcycles Discussed Today: Under £2,000: Suzuki Gladius: https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-gladius-sfv-650-a2-compliant/1430334015 Kawasaki ER6 N: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265637511153?hash=item3dd93abff1:g:hYkAAOSwMcxiSYor Honda CB600F Hornet: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640543643?hash=item3dd969059b:g:5O0AAOSw7F9iVVr0 Under £4,500: Honda VT750 (Honda Shadow): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184770827?advertising-location=at_bikes Triumph Speedmaster: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572595?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Triumph&model=Speedmaster%20865&page=1 Suzuki Intruder 800: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572461?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&make=Suzuki&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=Intruder%20800&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Honda CB1100: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203163634878?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&model=CB1100&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=Honda&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Kawasaki VN900 (Kawasaki Vulcan): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184771620?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Kawasaki&model=VN900&page=1

  • Apr 11, 2022 · 35 min

    The Search for an Imminent Classic, Sub £3k Adventure Motorcycle

    After having so much fun on a 1990 Honda Transalp, I task myself with finding a very soon to be classic adventure motorcycle for under £3,000. It has to be over 20 years old (because I want something close to classic teritory), it must be reliable, and I must feel confident that it can take me around the world with confidence. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs

  • Apr 6, 2022 · 32 min

    The 1980s Honda CB900; A Very Handsome Bike that's Just About Affordable | My Favourite Bike For Under £2,000

    I take a look at the Honda CB900 from 1979-1984, as well as see what other classic Honda's from pre-1990 are available. And I try to find the best motorcycle I can for under £2,000! __________________________ Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's episode! __________________________ Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs