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Freddie Dobbs
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Oct 31, 2023 · 33 min1970s Japanese Motorcycles Selling for Huge Money. What's the Next Big Thing?
In today’s episode: Kits for converting fuel injected motorbikes to carbureted- this is a thing. Are modern day mechanics now just parts fitters? £30,000 for a 50 year old Kawasaki, and future classics. Bikes Discussed: Kawasaki Z750, ZRX1200R, Suzuki gt750, Yamaha RD400, Yamaha RD350, Triumph T100, Royal Enfield Meteor ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 0:36: Facebook Marketplace 3:37: Converting Injected Motorcycles to Carbs 6:34: Are Modern Day Mechanics Just Parts Fitters 11:25: Your Bikes (Suzuki SV650X, Royal Enfield Meteor, Kawasaki W800 21:48: Hugely Expensive Old Japanese Motorcycles (Yamaha RD400, Suzuki GT750, Kawasaki 750) 28:00 Bike of the Week: Kawasaki ZRX1200
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Oct 25, 2023 · 29 min£4,000 Extra Trade-In Value from Shopping Around | Old Hondas Not Even Worthy of the Scrap Yard
In this week’s episode: Americans have fallen out of love with Harley £4,000 extra for a part ex, just by shopping around Facebook Market Place scammers Carbureted Bikes: The Conclusion Honda Gold Wings Not even worthy of the scrap yard Police motorcycles- success stories Bike of the Week: Honda Varadero XL1000 Bikes Discussed: Honda Varadero XL1000, Suzuki Bandit, Honda Gold Wing, Triumph Bonneville T120 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:04: America’s Fallen Out of Love with Harley Davidson 2:50: The Value of Shopping Around (£6k to £10k) 5:20: Facebook Marketplace and the Scammers 7:05: Carbureted Bikes: The Wrap Up Argument 16:45: Worthless old Honda Gold Wings 20:22: A Police Motorcycle Success Story 24:20: Bike of the Week: Honda Varadero XL1000
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Oct 17, 2023 · 38 minAre Carbureted Bikes too Difficult to Live With? | £3,000 Lost in One Mile
In today's episode; How usable are carbureted motorcycles, losing £3k in one mile, old Honda Goldwings for £800, a police auction for a Kawasaki and BMW RT ending in two days, and two Honda workhorses for under £2k and BMW GS prices on the used market Bikes discussed this week: Honda CBF600SA, Honda CBF600, Kawasaki ZZR1400, BMW GS1250, BMW R80, Harley Davidson Pan Head, Royal Enfield Hunter ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:20: Old Honda Goldwings in North America from £800 4:09: Tech Phobia (intercom systems) 6:10: German Bikers 10:15: How Usable are Carb’d Motorcycles? 15:55: BMW’s Longevity 21:29: Police Auctions 29:27: What You’re Riding 32:30: Bike iff the Week: Honda CBF600SA
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Oct 11, 2023 · 35 minBuying Motorcycles from Police Auctions
In today's episode; Motorcycle shopping at police auctions, German biking, an old Honda that’s made in the US and a 200hp monster for £3k! Bikes discussed this week: Suzuki GSF 650 (Suzuki Bandit), Vespa 300 GTS, Kawasaki Z900RS, Triumph Bonneville, Honda Gold Wing, Kawasaki ZZR1400 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 0:48: Police Auctions 7:47: Used Motorcycle Prices 10:35: Scottish Garage Goals (Kawasaki Z900RS) 11:22: An Insight into German Biking 17:19: When Did the Proper Bonnevilles End 21:06: Old But Gold (the Honda Gold Wing) 27:18: Triumph Off Road Riding Experience 29:27: Bike of the Week: Kawasaki ZZR1400
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Oct 9, 2023 · 35 minIs the Used Motorcycle Market Starting to Correct Itself?
In today's episode; - Are used motorcycle prices starting to become more sensible? - What’s the best motorcycle for for shorter riders? - How long after the warranty should a bike manufacturer offer a good will gesture? - The Suzuki Hayabusa at 200mph - The original hypersports tourers (the Kawasaki ZZR1100 and the Honda Super Blackbird) - 2,000 miles through Germany on a Royal Enfield Interceptor - 1970s and 80s Bikers - Bike of the Week (Yamaha XSR700) Bikes discussed this week: Honda Blackbird, Kawasaki ZZR1100, Yamaha XSR700, BMW GS1200, Royal Enfield Interceptor, Suzuki Hayabusa ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 2:50: Is the Used Motorcycle Market Starting to Correct Itself? 6:19: A Low, Light Bike 8:20: When Does a Manufacturer’s Goodwill Period End? 12:00: The Mighty Hayabusa 17:30: The Original Hypersports Tourers 21:27: 2,000 Miles on an Interceptor through Germany 29:37: 1970s and 80’s Bikers 32:15: Bike off the Week: Yamaha XSR700
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Sep 26, 2023 · 27 min4,000 Miles 2Up on a Triumph Bonneville | The Ultimate Beast for £3,500
In today's episode; - 4,000 Miles 2Up on a Triumph Bonneville - Nine days touring two up for under £1,100 - Real stories from 1970s bikers - Huge insurance premiums - Bike of the Week: The Suzuki Hayabusa Bikes discussed this week: Triumph Bonneville, BSA, Norton, Suzuki Hayabusa, MV Agusta Superveloce, Royal Enfield Classic 350 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 0:48: Your Rides 9:14: How Was Old School Biking in the 70s and 80s? 15:33: Crippling Insurance Quotes 19:48: Bike of the Week: Suzuki Hayabusa
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Sep 26, 2023 · 30 minUninsurable Motorcycles and Cutting One’s Losses With an Unreliable Bike
In today's episode; Are biker rallies dying out? Just in Time manufacturing. Will things need to change? Does it matter where something’s made? Rejected by all motorcycle insurance providers Off roading a scooter US motorcycle shows Cutting one’s losses and selling an unreliable bike Bike of the week: the Suzuki DR650 Bikes discussed this week: Suzuki DR650, Norton Commando, Triumph Tiger, Honda CBF1000 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 0:44: Changing Bikers 2:30: Just in Time Manufacturing 5:00: Does it Matter Where Something’s Made? 14:40: Motorcycle Insurance Rejected 18:32: Off Roading a Scooter 22:15: How the US does Motorcycle Shows 23:16: Cutting One’s Losses 27:00: Bike of the week
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Sep 12, 2023 · 40 minPay For Storage, or Leave Your Motorcycle On the London Street
For 15% off all Ride and Sons gear from XLMOTO, you can use code 15dob.bs and click here: https://bit.ly/3PCcTR7 . Only valid until the 13th September 2023. Thanks! _______________ Time Stamps:0:00: Intro1:10: French Emissions Regulations (Crit’Air)3:30: An Incredibly Rare BSA A65 Lightning6:42: Triumph Reliability9:14: How to Safely Store a Motorcycle with No Parking13:45: Winter Riding15:35: Airbag Vests17:49: Facebook Fraudsters20:09: Royal Enfield Issues22:02: Norton Motorcycles27:10: High Mileage Bikes29:02: Your Bikes and Rides33:37: Bike of the Week
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Sep 5, 2023 · 31 minEvery 100,000 Mile Motorcycle For Sale is From One Brand
In today's episode; - Your bikes and trips from around the world - Every motorcycle over 100k miles currently on Autotrader - Your thoughts on We Bike - The Kawasaki Versys - The Triumph Tiger 800 Additional motorbikes discussed: Honda CB1100RS, Honda Goldwing, Honda Deauville, Honda Pan European, BSA bantam D14, Royal Enfield Interceptor, BMW R1200GS, Triumph Bobber, Triumph Tigerr 800, Triumph T120, Kawasaki Versys 650, BWM F650GS ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:12: Parts from Japan 4:25: The Fiat Panda of Motorcycles 12:10: The Reality of Owning a Bond Bike (BMW R1200C) 19:40: An Off Roading Experience 20:20: A Very Small Motorcycle Lift 23:45: The Most Practical Classic Motorcycle 26:45: ULEZ 28:50: Bike of the Week
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Aug 29, 2023 · 33 minThe Ultimate Utilitarian Motorcycle for £4,000
In today's episode; - How to navigate finding parts for your motorcycle from foreign websites - Finding the Fiat Panda of motorcycles - Off roading in Wales - The reality of living with an old premium BMW R1200C - The most practical, useable classic motorcycle - A huge, tech-laden bike of the week Additional motorbikes discussed:Beta Motorcycles RR 2T 300, Suzuki V-Strom 650, Honda Transalp, Honda NC750X, BMW K1600 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:12: Parts from Japan 4:25: The Fiat Panda of Motorcycles 12:10: The Reality of Owning a Bond Bike (BMW R1200C) 19:40: An Off Roading Experience 20:20: A Very Small Motorcycle Lift 23:45: The Most Practical Classic Motorcycle 26:45: ULEZ 28:50: Bike of the Week
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Aug 23, 2023 · 34 minULEZ and Tax Busting Motorcycles | £35 Tyres | James Bond's Bike
Thanks to XLMOTO for supporting the channel. You can check out their range of gear here: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM ______________________ In today's episode; - ULEZ and Tax Busting Motorcycles for £2,500 - Your Bikes Sheds - A Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 in Wales - Why is bike servicing more than cars - Replacing a Moto Guzzi V7 iii for a BMW RnineT - Dealers Etiquette - James Bond's Bike: BMW R1200C Additional motorbikes discussed:Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Bonneville ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:00: ULEZ Busting Bikes (BMW R65 and Honda CX500) 5:30: Motorcycle Sheds 10:55: A Welsh Trip 12:10: The £35 Motorcycle Tyre with a Good Reputation 15:24: Why is Motorcycle Serving More Expensive than for Cars? 21:30: Upgrading a Moto Guzzi V7 III to a BMW RnineT 25:40: Dealer Etiquette 29:15: Bike of the Week: BMW R1200C
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Aug 16, 2023 · 36 minThe Italian Bike that Shouldn't be Ridden, and One that's More Sensible than You May Think
In today's episode; - Big road trips on any bike - A Triumph Thruxton from Sweden to Wales - Group Riding at different speeds - Getting into Biking - Moto Morini Milano- the bike that can only be an ornament - High main dealer service Costs - A reliable Cafe Racer for £3-6k - The Moto Guzzi V85TT Bikes discussed: Honda Shadow, Piaggio Beverly, Honda Transalp, Moto Morini Milano, Moto Guzzi V85TT, Kawasaki W800 Cafe, Yamaha RD350lc ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Road Trips 12:40: Getting into Biking 20:50: South Africa and a Cafe Racer 25:25: Moto Morini Milano 28:00: Service Costs 32:47: Bike of the Week: Moto Guzzi V85TT
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Aug 9, 2023 · 33 min£1,100 Valve Adjustments, Rising Interest Rates Affecting the Dream and a Dreadful Honda
In today's episode; - Are new bikes needlessly complicated? - Are motorcycle warranties offering any more than our standard consumer rights? - The joy of small motorcycles - Rising interest rates affecting buying a Royal Enfield Super Meteor - Bike of thee Week: Honda XLV750R Bikes discussed: Triumph Speedster, Royal Enfield Super Meteor, Honda XLV750R, Triumph Tiger, ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 00:00: Are Motorcycles Over Complicated? 3:00: Motorcycle Warranties 13:45: Small Motorcycles 16:30: Service Intervals 21:30: Interest Rates Affecting the Dream 27:07: Bike of thee Week: Honda XLV750R
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Aug 3, 2023 · 23 minMotorcycle Warranties and Service Intervals
In today's episode; Motorcycle Warranties and Service Intervals Chinese Motorcycles Japanese Motorcycles Bike of the Week: the Honda CBF1000 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 1:00: Motorcycle Warranties 11:31: Benelli 13:40: Chinese Motorcycles 14:50: Japanese Motorcycles 18:50: Bike of the Week: Honda CBF1000
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Jul 26, 2023 · 35 minSuzuki's Seven Year Warranty and Dependable Japanese Motorcycles
In today's episode; - A dealer's insight into selling big motorcycles - A Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, to a smaller capacity motorcycle- My favourite electric motorcycles - Unbeatable Japanese Motorcycles - Suzuki's seven year warranty Motorcycles discussed: Honda Blackbird, Benelli Imperiale, Suzuki SV650 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Selling Bigger Motorcycles 8:09: A Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, or a New Triumph 400 13:02: Benelli Imperiale 18:05 BMWs 22:10: Which Electric Bike Would I Buy? 26:20: Japanese Motorcycles
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Jul 20, 2023 · 29 minDifficulty Selling Big Used Motorcycles | Is There a Future of Electric Bikes?
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find their latest selection of products here: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM ______________________ In today's episode; - A Vespa around Africa - Problems selling big motorcycles - Electric Vehicles and is Electric the Answer for Motorcycles - BMW: the other side - The Suzuki V-Strom 650 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 0:36: A Vespa in Africa 1:44: Huge Bikes Not Selling 7:50: BMW Issues 15:30: Electrification 21:36: Spanish Dreaming 24:23: Bike of the Week: Suzuki V-Strom 650
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Jul 12, 2023 · 28 minWhy BMWs Make Such Great Long Term Bikes | The New Triumph 400s
In today's episode; Electric Vehicles' Progress Triumph Speed 400 and Triumph 400x Adapting a Bike for 18 Years' Ownership Why BMWs Make Such Good Long Term Propositions The Suzuki V-Strom 1050, Suzuki V-Strom 800, or BMW F850GS ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:25: Triumph’s new 400s 4:08: Electric Transport 11:15: An old BMW GS 14:12: Retrospective Laws 20:00: Suzuki V-Strom or BMW F850GS 23:33: Bike of the Week 25:40: A Dutch Rider’s Thoughts
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Jul 4, 2023 · 32 minA 1500cc Honda for £5k, and Ace Cafe Forced to Close Early on Bike Night
In today's episode; - Ace Cafe Closes Bike Night Early - Loud bikes - And the 1500cc Honda Valkyrie ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 1:55: Ace Cafe’s Closure 5:08: Parts Supply Issues 13:43: Banning Motorcycles 18:58: Are Smaller Bikes More Fun 23:25: Motorcycle Security- Apple Air Tags 28:00: Bike of the Week:Honda Valkyrie
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Jul 1, 2023 · 35 minMotorcycle Trackers and Security for Lawless London | Ludicrous Wait Times for Spare Parts
In today's episode; - Ridiculous delays on spare part orders - Motorcycle Trackers - Cost effective ways to secure your motorcycle - The Honda Goldwing GL1000 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro and Blanket Ban on Motorcycles 4:48: Bonneville Update 11:00: Insurance 14:50: Motorcycle Trackers 19:47: Motorcycle Locks 25:24: Are Smaller Bikes More Adventurous? 30:50: Bike of the Week: Honda GL1000