Happy Birthday Dave 🎉🎂 My list would be quite extensive too. Like you, some I miss, some I don't. The biggest change is that as I've got older, I no longer crave the adrenalin rush. Nor do I feel comfortable to safely exploit the performance of most bikes. I still enjoy my riding - maybe even more than before but my motivation for doing so has completely changed.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Philip yes the passing years do alter your perspective 😎👍🏻
@Dave-in-France
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday TBW, have a great day. Mine too - 71 this time. Started with a Yamaha TDR 125 - pass me test and moved on to : Bandit 600 then Bandit 1200, then VFR 750 - loved it, someone nicked it, VTR 1000 - loved it but supped juice, then VFR 800 - horrible to ride in windy conditions, BMW R1100 GS - loved it ! then new model with 6 speed box came out BMW R1150 GS - loved it more so I bought in addition BMW R1100S - loved it for fast touring, then BMW R1100 RT 1 - cheap 2nd hand RT to see if they're any good then BMW R1100RT 2 - brand new one. Flat twins had enough Duke ST2 - loved it, toured with it, excellent machine. Moved to France but could find a good Duke dealer Bandit 1200 special paint - 7 years of boredom, then 2009 Bonneville 100 - loved it, modded it, not long distance comfortable then KTM 1150 - fast powerful but tall, too tall, then Triumph Tiger 955i - good tourer but top-heavy then Yamaha MT-07 Tracer - good tourer, fast powerful, great on juice - why did I get rid? Then Royal Enfield 2022 Euro 5 Himalayan - Love it to bits. Amazing economy, fast enough, characterful, modable. Love it love it Love it.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Great bike list there Dave you certainly had your boxer period 😁👍🏻
@PhilipBallGarry
Жыл бұрын
🎉
@wozza59
Жыл бұрын
Over the years we all make many mistakes and wished we’d kept such and such a bike. The bikes I regret selling most are - Honda CX650 Turbo, 1987 Ducati 750F1, Bimota DB2 final edition and a Cagiva 650 Alazzurra.
@simongoodwin926
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful line up!
@jimmarshall807
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday, I nudged over 61 back in February so we're of the same (quality!) vintage
@rickh8380
Жыл бұрын
Really love how your camera is mounted. Makes me feel as if I'm riding the bike. Love all the beautiful scenery also. Take care everyone and ride safe. Cheers
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Rick much appreciated
@brianperry
8 ай бұрын
The very first motorcycle l owned was a Bianchi in 1962,.my first ride to work motorcycle., l progressed to an Ariel Arrow then a longest break because l joined the Merchant Navy. used a 'push bike' to peddle along the deck of the ship..A few bikes later including a Guzzi Lemans and a Ducati, but the bike l have always regretted selling was a BMW R100RS...l exchanged it for a Ducati 900 SS. Hindsight is full of regret...l built a Triton in the late 90's...Shades of being a Rocker all over again.. l now own a 2014 Street Triple 675...now retired in Spain, 61 years later...my motorcycle journey has been great...
@chrisweeks6973
Жыл бұрын
G'day Dave and Happy Birthday to you! That's a nice little meander down memory lane and a pretty fair selection of big bikes you've owned. Despite having ridden up to 1,800 cc, most of the bikes I've owned since 1962 have been below 750 cc, the Kawasaki Z750 L1 being the largest. Still riding at 77, currently on a Suzuki VL250LC; regret selling the Jawa 350/361 Sport that I had for 15 years and the Honda CB77.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris you have the right philosophy there with smaller engines 😎👍🏻
@hughgeeraerts738
Жыл бұрын
super video !!...took me down memory lane I was born in 1961, my first bike was a Kawasaki Z500 shortly followed by a Honda VFF 750 and then a Kawasaki Vulcan 750 ( horrible motorcycle). Then a Yamaha V-Max 145 HP, " MY BEAST" ...insane bike. Then no more bikes ... untill august 2022 when I was able to buy an Royal Enfield Classic black chrome 500...LAST BADGE 2021 only 3300 Km on the clock. ... had gone to the dealer for a brand new Interceptor but was drawn to the beautiful " classic "...quiet a difference with the V-Max 🤭...but a hoot to ride
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you…..the Vmax was insane indeed 😂
@williamtaylor874
Жыл бұрын
Good morning sir ! Many happy returns my friend 😎 loving this vid a great bike life narrative 👍 ps all the best to your good lady 🌻
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you William much appreciated indeed and will do 👍🏻
@williamtaylor874
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler cheers dave you are very welcome ! Ive been out all day on my classic 350 pottering about coffee stops fish and chip stops , tea stops brill day ive put 4900 on from new pulls like a train ! like you at age 67 lol 😂, ive had a few bikes to many to mention , but my worst buy was a Gt 1000 kawasaki ? toured Scotland on it not the bikes fault i just didn't take to it sold it at a financial loss 😂 take care dave , i am only 17 miles away would love to buy you a coffee poss meet up half way ps no pressure cheers.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Hi William give me a shout when you’re around and about 👍🏻
@AHoundOnAHonda
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Dave! 🎂Glad to hear Mrs Wheeler is making a recovery. I have an ST1300 and a Crosstourer and I've yet to find anything I'd rather have.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you….you’ve got 2 big hitters there!
@damiantuttle1348
Жыл бұрын
19 is that it ! Christ I'm on 116 since 1986 😂
@philthorpe4549
Жыл бұрын
You don't hang on to 'em long do you Dave?! I've been riding for close-on 47 years and had 15 bikes, as best I can remember. I'm not a move it on type - they're not just transport, they're mates and I get too attached to them to let them go. So much so that several of them I've kept, unridden, to this day. Because I kept my bikes so long I'd get offered pitiful trade ins and there were times when I just thought no, you're not having my old faithful for insulting money. (The discount on new bikes for no-trade-in helped) Favourites? The X5 Suzuki, the Bonneville (kept) the GPz900R (kept), the ZX636 and the Aprilia RSV Mille Factory R. Worst by far was the Ducati 747, about as reliable as a pound shop watch! Happy Birthday to you Sir.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Phil I guess I’m always searching for that perfect final bike 👍🏻
@cockneycharmer5683
Жыл бұрын
I got rid of my st1300 far too too heavy now have the nc750x dct and I love it
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Great bike Nc 750 👍🏻
@andrewdyson4255
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Dave, loved hearing about your biking history. The leg over first one was an early Goldwing and the old Suzuki would be the A100. Like many old 2 strokes they took some right stick
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy spot on yes early Goldwing….I remember Goldwing was 1000cc and Silverwing 500cc (before it became a scooter that is). I remember Jungly’s wing think it was 1100?
@PhilipBallGarry
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler saw an old Goldwing a few years ago - when it was a naked flat four. It looked (and sounded) superb 👌
@peteb2304
Жыл бұрын
I started riding last year on an Interceptor 650 and, like you, found that it just wasn't enough for longer high-speed trips. My solution was to buy a used R1200RT which filled that gap very well, but now I wish I had a smaller bike (maybe even a scooter) for running to the store and other little errands. It never stops, does it? I'm going to stick it out with the Interceptor, though. It's chuckable enough and I don't want to take a pipe on resale. Happy birthday, Dave!! 😊🎂
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Pete yes the illness never ends 😂
@sh4nds1
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had loads of bikes, I can only afford one at a time and can never find the perfect one but I really miss my 2001 ZX6R only bike I’ve really regretted selling. Now got a BMW G310R - love it for my age now, light and nippy - just wish it had 10 more HP…
@davidskaggs9914
Ай бұрын
Love the 890 KTM adventure. Never cared for top boxes on my bikes. I've owned them but always took them off the bike due to top heaviness and looks mainly. Aprilia Capanard and Tiger 800XR and now 2024 Honda Transalp...i figure if i cant get by running the side panniers, i should probably just take the pickup truck😂
@npr1300A8
9 ай бұрын
Nice pic of you on the GL1000 Goldwing, Dave. Love hearing your story of your bike ownership. I owned 14 bikes from 1980 to 2017.
@thebingleywheeler
9 ай бұрын
Yes Paul and I still have the addiction 😂
@npr1300A8
9 ай бұрын
@thebingleywheeler It's terminal. I'm still a biker even though I don't ride anymore. My driving reflects my skills gained on two wheels. Every driver should have two wheel tuition imo.
@pujapete3665
Жыл бұрын
most memorable bike was my first...fsie sixteener special.£180 on the road
@stanleylawson9015
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Dave, you have really had some big bikes there
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stanley I daren’t think how much I’ve lost over the years 😥
@jayneteale9782
Жыл бұрын
Character is what makes a bike ,i tour on a highly tuned road glide and have just rebuilt a t140 for the dales they both put a smile on my face
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
A Road Glide wow that’s one awesome machine I must try one at some point
@russthebiker
Жыл бұрын
Thats nice an early Goldwing GL1100 with a Pantera Fairing, providing you rode them far and fast and changed the oil they lived forever, the petrol was in the frame, and the petrol tank contained all the wiring and plumbing, unfortunately, lots of middle aged blokes used to buy them and potter about trying to impress people, the same way they do with big powerful cars, the engine being liquid cooled then filled up with emulsion, because the same sort were too tight to pay for servicing, well I hardly do any miles old boy !!, and the next thing, the crank rumbled, and it was scrap money, I had a neighbour who bought four like that, but was a toolmaker like my father, he got the cranks rebuilt, and then ran one for 25 years flat out , all over Europe, never let him down, smooth as silk , The Goldwing must still be one of the best motorcycles to travel on I reckon you should try and borrow one for a few days
@melfzs
Жыл бұрын
Morning Dave, Happy birthday! and glad the missus is getting better 👍, great selection of bikes and history there , cheers 🍻
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s very much appreciated 😎👍🏻
@simonbowen6653
9 ай бұрын
Firstly, a rather belated happy birthday. I've never owned but have always had a soft spot for the Pan European. For me the Classic 350 is the most comfortable bike around. I didn't get on with my old Interceptor but my riding buddy loves his. Royal Enfield are consistently improving the quality of their bikes, the new Hymalayan is a good example and the Shogun looks interesting. My 2018 T100 ticks all the boxes for me but you never know.
@thebingleywheeler
9 ай бұрын
They are a real quality workhorse 👍🏻
@markfranks1329
Жыл бұрын
A belated, Many Happy Returns, Dave. That was most enjoyable. Thank you for sharing the history of your two-wheel acquisitions. You certainly have had many fine machines, some of which I too have owned. Bikes are a bit like old girlfriends. The good ones are loved and lamented, the bad ones, well, less said the better.😅 I also parallel your childhood memories and can also recall the furore surrounding the Apollo 11 Moon landings. Everything just went space mad that summer of '69. 'Send off 5 Cornflake box tops and get a free map of The Solar System'.😂 The TV just seemed full of Patrick Moore and James Burke imparting their knowledge of all matters celestial. Good one, Dave.👍 Oh, almost forgot: February 15th, 1971. Decimalisation Day. Remember that funny looking seven sided coin that said 50p on its face and was worth '10 Bob'. Cor!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark thank you yes those Apollo years were amazing though we had to watch in black and white! Yes I well remember decimalisation and the ten Bob bit which came out 2 years before to soften us up….prior to that my pocket money was half a crown😁
@markfranks1329
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler 2' 6d? Lucky you! I got 2' with maybe a thru'penny bit thrown in if I was lucky.😄 Catch you again mate. 👍
@Fernando90054
Жыл бұрын
What a big travel through bikes experience 👍🏻 I had some similar impressions. I love the boxer engines for their reliability. And after a lot of Japanese bikes, KTM and Triumph, In the present I’m sticking to what is faithful to me. BMW bikes. Had a Yamaha MT-01 for thirteen years, but all the others I don’t regret to let them go. What a ride man! Thanks 👌🏻
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
I do love the Yamaha MT01 awesome bike
@stuartbourne5135
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday. I started in 1982 with a Suzuki TS50ER, then it was Suzuki GT 185, followed by a Honda 250 Superdream which were everywhere at the time. Then it was a Suzuki GSX 400 Four, BMW R80ST, Honda CBX 750F, Kawasaki GT750, Honda VFR 800FI, Triumph ST1050 Sprint and finally an RE Interceptor.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stuart much appreciated that’s quite a bike selection I do remember the Superdreams being everywhere 😎👍🏻
@ffs5532
Жыл бұрын
Mr B..."more videos on the pan coming up"...😂... excellent montage with commentary to match ... thoroughly enjoyable video
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really nice of you to say 😎😂
@simonchilli2088
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday young man. The bike in Guernsey is a Goldwing. Silverwings were a touring version of the CX500.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Ah yes they were and thank you
@mikerider58
9 ай бұрын
That Pan European is one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen 😍
@thebingleywheeler
9 ай бұрын
Thank you it must be the most mint 20 year old bike I’ve ever come across
@johnharris7353
Жыл бұрын
I luv bike talk so I enjoyed this a lot, you chaps over there make us colonists look like amateurs . I'm in St Louis
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you John 😎👍🏻
@cerealtiller
Жыл бұрын
That Honda you sat on as a Teenager was a Honda GL1000 Goldwing ...it looked like the Rickman Executive version.....C/W Rickman Fairing and Lester Mag Alloy wheels. worth a Fair bit now.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really interesting 👍🏻
@sussexbikerpillion
Жыл бұрын
So happy with my recently acquired Enfield 350 the definition of character. Can see that becoming a favourite. Recently got a st1100 on a punt bid with 28k on the clock for under 1k rubbish home paint job but mechanically perfect ex engineer. Does the long stretch jobs aplomb. Agreed the V 4’s where the best bikes made by Honda bar the C90😂
@paulelliott6655
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Dave. Only 3 weeks younger than me. just counted the bikes I had. Starting with a Raliegh Runabout Moped at 8 years old. I have a 6 week old 765R and tomorrow I pick up a 1200 Triumph Tiger brings me up to 18 never thought it would be so many
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Triumph Tiger that’s a beast Paul 😁👍🏻
@paulelliott6655
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler Bought the 765 for me and then the other half shows an interest so this is for two
@frankmarkovcijr5459
Жыл бұрын
I have many bikes in my collection but I don't ride them all.The ones I ride l ride for decades like my Sportster for 25yrs and 400,000 mi on the original engine except for the stater at 250,000 mi.
@peterberris119
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Dave, have a brilliant day and many more miles under yer wheels to come.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter really appreciate that
@richardatkinson633
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Happy Birthday! 69 yo myself, just reserved an RE Meteor 350 - to date only 9 bikes, a Lambretta LI 150 as a 16 year old for 2000 miles, a Triumph Cub for 2 years, a Yamaha YAS1 125 2 stroke twin for 5 years (wonderful, nothing nothing nothing crikey far too much, nothing!) Kawaski Z400 twin, 12,000 miles and the best bike I've ever had, Yamaha Serow 225, Honda 750 Africa Twin (fantastic), Ducati 750 Sport (Carb icing up to 60 degrees F!), Ducati ST2 (Fantastic), Honda VFR 800. Didn't regret any of 'em!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard great list of bikes there 😎👍🏻
@barrydaly7174
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday TBW! Many healthy and happy returns.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Barry much appreciated
@thesilverfoxtravels6653
Жыл бұрын
Many happy returns🎂. That was a very interesting collection of bikes you’ve had. 👍
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Nick much appreciated mate 😎👍🏻
@daveallen8824
Жыл бұрын
In the States, that Yamaha was called a Vision.
@Volksplane1
Жыл бұрын
I thinks it's safe to say, you like most bikes and want to experience them by owning.😅 Lovely hearing your views, great video
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much appreciated
@npr1300A8
9 ай бұрын
Wow, you're definitely an advanced rider, you changed bikes whilst riding!! 🤣
@crumblymal8479
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting selection there TBW I remeber the XZ a friend of mine bought one my goodness it was a terrible starter and on the whole all round bad and you don't see many around now 😉.I do like the XJR's not least because I have the earlier 1200SP version which has turned into a bit of a garage queen these days since I am now a bit long in the tooth but all the same I do plan to use it more ( the best laid plans and all that ) . You have had some great bikes though and it maid a very good watch cheers 👌👍.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for that really glad you enjoyed it 😊
@bigred8438
Жыл бұрын
1976 Honda GL1000 Gold wing
@stevecoppin4278
Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Dave , im pleased Mrs W is on the mend , that first bike is a gold wing , brilliant video this took me back mate , my first bike was a suzuki t250j then yamaha rd 350 then kawasaki z400 & the last was a honda vf500ii loved this one so take care & ride safe
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve much appreciated Kawasaki Z400…class! 👍🏻
@arthurramm8664
Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable, thank you for sharing those experiences with us. Looking at your bikes suggests you are probably one of the leading experts in teh world on large bike luggage. Another video subject perhaps? Cheers
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Arthur…good idea! 😂
@Snapper2110
Жыл бұрын
Honda at 3min 47 looks like an early GL 1000 Gold wing, one of the early flat4 cyl engines ComStar alloy wheels. Good list of bikes. I had 40 odd years of bike riding and had about 12 bikes, I kept them 4/5 years usually but some I kept as second bikes. Never had more than 2 bikes at a time, and none more than 750cc. Back problems put paid to my biking in 2012, no bikes since then, and I do miss it. Never mind I get my kicks out of your type of videos.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you really glad you’re enjoying the content yes consensus is early Goldwing 👍🏻
@yellowperilbiker
Жыл бұрын
Dave, was 75 in May and to date owned 744 bikes. Only ones i really did not like were the odd ones i lost a lot of money when sold, either due to a repair and/or a faulty description when purchased. Have only 4 bikes now. Would gladly ride a Honda 50 if that was the only bike available, and hopefully we can hold back the eco warriors a bit longer, else that Will be the only bike available! Be very aware.....
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right buddy 👍🏻
@DonaldGreig
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. Definitely agree on the Royal Enfield’s but I’m a fan of the BMW boxer engine. I do think it has lots of character - but that’s what makes motorcycles they way they are - we all love two wheels and it would be terrible if we all liked the same stuff! 😎
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Wise words buddy 👍🏻
@ReferenceFidelityComponents
Жыл бұрын
Interesting stuff and takes me back. Never knew about Pan’s chocolate swingarm (bearings). Always considered them too lardy and unwieldy. Road the big K which I really liked. My first big bike was the GPZ 500s which I really enjoyed than at 21 I bought an R100RT which I loved. Chopped it in for an FJ1100 after several years and thousands of miles. Went on to own many more, perhaps beating your 19 bikes and have come back to a big boxer, this time a beautiful R1200RS which I love riding. Great power, fantastic handling and impressive build quality. Always regret selling my big GSA so glad to be back on a big boxer. The one bike I’d live to try is the new V100 Mandello. Looks superb and really appeals.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Yes the Mandello is impressive as will be the adventure bike version I’m sure 👍🏻
@terryomara9403
Жыл бұрын
Great Story
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry 👍🏻
@yourplumbingpal1225
Жыл бұрын
This was wonderful, thank you. What a range of bikes.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you you’re most welcome
@TheZanshen
Жыл бұрын
Great job mate
@nounoufriend1442
Жыл бұрын
My list BSA B25 , Triumph tiger 90 , Honda CB750 , GS550 , GS750 , Kawasaki Z250 , GSX600 , GSXR750 , Yamaha YZF750 (still stuck in garage unused for years should really sell it ) Royal Enfield 350 (old type) 1955 Matchless G3ls (still got it and ride it ) . Then went looking for cheap s/h RE interceptor but came across cheap scruffy Thruxton 1200 that's now become my latest bike , far to much power for me in my mid 60's but enjoy riding it and love the look of it . Just forgot I have Velocette Le (noddy bike) not on road but runs n rides
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thruxton would destroy my shoulders 😂
@nounoufriend1442
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler Clip ones are not that low , higher than the Vincent flat bar had on my Enfield , its just hanging onto them Thruxton is a torque monster 😆
@insatiable_mind
Жыл бұрын
Goldwing for sure
@josephmcdermott1338
Жыл бұрын
Well done dave many more birthdays to you I think the picture of you on your first big bike as a lad might be a honda 1100 gs wing 1300 pan lovely bike enjoy regards joe ireland
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Joe yes consensus is Goldwing 1000 or 1100
@redzed40
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday mate..hope the good lady recovers soon
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers that’s very much appreciated 😎👍🏻
@223Sako
Жыл бұрын
The XZ550 struck me as a cracking bike at the time.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I thought until I rode it 😂
@MrJpb2000
Жыл бұрын
Another great video thank you…👊😎👍
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers most welcome
@daveb2340
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday! Get well Mrs. Wheeler!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave 😎👍🏻
@iancharlesworth3654
Жыл бұрын
My you have had some bikes in a short timeframe. Good choices throughout mind. I own 5 and have stopped going to bike shops anymore because the TEMPTATION is too much. 2 really need to go but its hard to find the right time. Enjoy yours. Till next time. 👍👍👍
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Ian yes it’s an addictive thing I know the feeling 😂
@hobnob15
Жыл бұрын
Honda ns400r my first bike and one of many I’ve regretted getting rid off, in my defence all I’ll say is “life” always got in the way 👍🏻 good news on Mrs Wheeler on the mend 🙂
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you yes life does get in the way of biking 😂
@johnrocker2986
Жыл бұрын
Feeling most of your purchases are self gratification purchases as few last very long and the money spent is massive.
@simonbowen6653
9 ай бұрын
Aren't all motorbike purchases self gratification? I know mine are.
@johnrocker2986
9 ай бұрын
@@simonbowen6653 No most buy with forethought not gratification, thats for weekend warriors who think they impress.
@Teuchteronabike
9 ай бұрын
@@johnrocker2986can't agree. Most of us are weekend warriors due to the fact that we work all week and in the UK cannot rely on using our bikes to commute and arrive at work in a fit state to meet other people. Bikes are a personal choice, usually a secondary mode of transportation, are purchased for fun/de-stressing at the weekend and for enjoying the commute to work when weather permits. No point in buying a bike if it doesn't make you happy. That's what cars are for.
@simonbowen6653
9 ай бұрын
Totally agree, I think someone completely missed the point. Cars you buy with head, bikes you buy with your heart.
@Teuchteronabike
9 ай бұрын
@@simonbowen6653 concisely put.
@markpercy4277
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Dave, we share 2 bikes in our motorcycling history, l currently own a Kawasaki Z1000SX which like you l love and l had a Triumph Sprint ST 1050 which l loved but got stolen. That was a good video about your bike owning life so far, who knows what's next on that list 🤔😂👍
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark I so miss my z1000sx
@stephenbrown1143
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Dave, have a great day.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Stephen much appreciated
@mariuss.6607
Жыл бұрын
Bikes I've owned: 14 HD Dyna Lowrider 03 yamaha fz01 05 yamaha vmax 13 HD vrod muscle 14 yamaha super tenere 09 aprilia tuono (current) The most loved one was the vrod! The least loved one was the vmax. The most wanted would be the r9t and has always been on my shopping list as #2.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
R nine T beautiful bike but needs to be a bit bulkier for me
@simonbertioli4696
Жыл бұрын
Yup...most enjoyable...maybe l could encounter my life with bikes to you...some day.. If you have an email address...pass it over. Simon a Brit in Spain 👍 Old one now...but still able to play..😂 Good little interesting video...
@Grumpy-Goblin
Жыл бұрын
Belated Happy Birthday, you've certainly had an interesting bike history and generally you can see the links and then out of the blue comes the Royal Enfields which is super interesting as clearly Tourers/sport-tourers seems to be the running theme with the odd adventure bike thrown in so the Royal Enfields seem a bit of a curve ball but we all have our likes and dislikes and sometimes they don't necessarily fit with our practical thoughts. I got rid of a CBF1000 and a Cb500X both very practical for a Bonneville which some were surprised at but it speaks to me in a way that the others never did and it still does everything including touring.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike and yes the Enfields sort of came from left field
@AscotTradingGroup
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you much appreciated 😎👍🏻
@frankmarkovcijr5459
10 ай бұрын
I wish the TRI Rocket 3 was 1/2 the weight,1/2 the power and 1/2 the price. I can't deal with a 800 lb motorcycle 🏍️.
@mickdawkins5756
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Mr wheeler hope you have many more
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mick 👍🏻
@howardbuckley3430
Жыл бұрын
Hello there. Firstly, I hope that you ,your wife, family and friends areall well? I passed my bike(categoryA)test in 2014 and went from a little, learned légal 125cc Hyosung, to riding my very nice 1986 BMW K100 that cost me just £208.00 to insurance it for the year! Okay; so, I've been driving since passing my test in a car in 1994, so, was hardly new to being on the road!! And, I too used to own a Honda ST1100P that was actually an ex-police bike and I can fully agréé with you about the comfort and power from it, as I used to get funny looks from people as I could set off from stationary to join the motorway, and the 'wee beastie' could get to over 70mph before leaving the sliproad and joining the main carriageway, and that was only in first gear!!! However, I found out in December 2018, that if you suffer à stroke whilst riding à motorbike, it doesn't end well and, seven months later, I eventually got released from the hospital, but was left disabled and my bike was written off!!!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Hi Howard really sorry to hear that you had a stroke and the situation in which it has left you. The ex police bikes were always a good buy….usually high mileage but well maintained…hope all is well with you best it can be 👍🏻
@brettroman3218
Жыл бұрын
Much enjoyed Mate!…no shortage of variety hey?
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Too much for my own good 😂
@Kevin97587
Жыл бұрын
I have also gone through a number of motorcycles in a search of what is and isnt for me. Owned 2 harley davidsons, decided that that 'style' just didnt match me anymore. Had a BMW 850 GS, i found it too heavy/big changed to a yamaha tracer 900GT, didnt like the sporty nature of the bike changed to a nc750x DCT since i wanted to try the automatic, i found it boring and missed shifting so now i own a 2023 transalp 750. And i finally feel like this is my longterm motorcycle, its everything i want and been looking for. Sometimes its just trial and error
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to demo the new transalp at some point
@squiddly-diddly
Жыл бұрын
If you can..get a test on an FJR1300... I believe you'll ditch the ST for one... I've had ST's, Beemers, big naked retros, Big bandits....have recently acquired an 03 FJR..was out all day this past Monday for 500km...just love it...oh, am 65...👍
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
I’ve test ridden more than one FJR1300….great bike but not for me I just find the engine a bit boring if powerful
@ivor1957
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had about 25 bikes and the FJR1300 was best by far
@robertadams4415
Жыл бұрын
It looks like a Gold wing
@jefflambert8603
Жыл бұрын
CX500 the Maggot. Not a looker But Took me on My First Trip over The Channel to France & Germany
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Def not a CX500…..they were lateral V twin…great bike though 👍🏻
@wltrlg
Жыл бұрын
Such a relief Im not the only one with a long list of bikes owned 🙂
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
It’s an illness 😂
@wltrlg
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler i hope to find some rest now with my T120 Jet Black Bonnie 😂
@samtuck6400
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Sam much appreciated
@mikerider58
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Dave, great video as always. The Honda is absolutely amazing and those Royal Enfield bikes are a smart choice.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike very much appreciated
@ianhughesroyalenfield
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday. I think at the last count, I have had over 40 bikes in 45 years of riding. Admittedly a lot of them from back in the day, were sheds, either self destructing or as with a couple, being written off, but have been through a few. Only a handful of regrets, believe it or not, trading in a little Honda CB400 SuperFour for a Suzuki 1200 Bandit, being one of my worst decisions 🙄. I remember when the Yamaha XZ550 was released, and thought it an odd looking thing, which was only made for a short while. We found it hard to believe they could produce such a thing after the brilliant and beautiful XJ550 😳, but it was around that time, they were coming out with some odd bikes, the XT550 being another. I think, somewhere on my channel, there is a photo compilation of some of my old bikes, plus library pics for reference.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ian yes the xz 550 was a strange beast and like you say not a patch on the xj models….I’ll have a look at that compilation
@ianhughesroyalenfield
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler the clip has my old LC on the thumbnail.
@ianmcdiarmid4563
Жыл бұрын
400/4's were something special weren't they?
@ianhughesroyalenfield
Жыл бұрын
@@ianmcdiarmid4563 definitely. That smooth engine, with a lovely exhaust note. Not that mine stayed quiet for long, courtesy of Marving, and Marshall. 🙉😂
@ianmcdiarmid4563
Жыл бұрын
@@ianhughesroyalenfield Dunstal!
@johndaniell887
Жыл бұрын
It is an early gold wing
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Spot on John
@pujapete3665
Жыл бұрын
never had a bike i never really disliked or got something from.
@mickdawkins5756
Жыл бұрын
It's a goldwing
@caroldave4037
Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂wow i too owned xz550... in very same colour your pic is the only other one ive seen... i new so little about it.... it was only when i got it home i realised it wasnt a v4 😖(4pipes🤡).... ps darnt say how many bikes ive had since 1989.....!!!!!!!!!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
😂 I think you’re the only other person I know who had one!
@jfro5867
Жыл бұрын
19 bikes is an amateur, I’m on number 58 I think. Not at all proud of it, I shudder to think how much money I’ve wasted. I honestly think I’ve had a mental problem. I’ve just had my current bike a whole year and that’s a good start.
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Wow 58 that’s some achievement…..it’s only money 😂
@jfro5867
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler You exhibit all the same traits as me, buy a tourer, buy a classic, buy a big bike, buy a small bike. Spend a small fortune kitting them out with panniers, crash bars and other tat. Then trade at a big loss. Convincing yourself the ‘next’ one will be THE one, the keeper. Trust me the perfect bike does not exist. I wish you well, step away from the event horizon, I fell in……..
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
I’m trying very hard 😎
@vancuy
Жыл бұрын
Great footage, which camera are you using?
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
GoPro Hero 10…..manual settings
@Plough78
Жыл бұрын
What's your all time favourite.... 🤔 or is that a question you can't answer... 🎉
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
If I could have just one of them back it would be the Kawasaki 👍🏻
@stuarthunter7559
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber from Ilkley 😊
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stuart great to have you on board 😎👍🏻
@gwynnromano5881
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday 🎈
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
Жыл бұрын
Ex-police: you must be ashamed with how the Met are shaping up nowadays. I think it's a Goldwing. The Pan European was a good bike. I used to really want a Rocket lll Roadster. I test rode one. Superb ride. I preferred the GSX 1400 to the XJR1300. I had an R1100GS for 14 years. Failed gearbox at 50,000 miles but only one breakdown at around 75,000 miles. I had a KTM 950 Adventure next. Very reliable. The Crosstourer looks good. I, too, am into more traditional bikes now. I'm a big admirer of the Urban G/S. That would have fit you better. I think Boxers do have character. I'd like a Goldwing Bagger. Interesting that you took a risk with another KTM. I don't share your enthusiam for REs. You must have spent some real cash. Why not? 1990 [Nick J]
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always been ashamed of the Met as they bear no resemblance to provincial forces….that said the vast majority of their rank and file are good and brave people. I was tempted by the Urban GS
@russthebiker
Жыл бұрын
The Met have to deal with a different demographic and type of person than most provincial forces,, if you pop down, look for the Guys in Grey, you will be hard pressed to spot them, I have had the pleasure of speaking with a few of them, they can ride the wheels of their machines, and big City traffic, along with nutters, yoots wielding blades, axes and choppers, drug dealers in BMWs with blackedout windows with false plates and carrying a Skorpion or a VZ 58 or having a Baikal shoved in your face !!! and the odd Islamomong wanting to blow himself up, honestly its a scary world, and most of the met bravely face that with just an ASP !!! @@thebingleywheeler
@chriskarn4718
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't have a KTM as a gift LOL. There's too many horror stories, esp here on KZitem!
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
😂
@russthebiker
Жыл бұрын
it is like going on the piss with Katie Price and Harvey I am informed !!@@thebingleywheeler
@dannyvan5792
Жыл бұрын
a lot of bikes , whits do you prefeur ? whits wan dit you te most miles ?
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Most miles on K1600.... Favourite Kawasaki
@dry509
9 ай бұрын
What year ST1300?
@paulmowbray2978
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday mate
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul
@thelonegr00ver
Жыл бұрын
wheres that location?
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Yorkshire dales
@russthebiker
Жыл бұрын
Gods Own Country, and I live in the Cotswolds !!!!, I used to love working up that way, it has a vastness like the wild west, and I found the people are so friendly , and the food was amazing, I still lust after that Barnsley Chop I had for lunch 30 years ago @@thebingleywheeler
@Peter34736
Жыл бұрын
happy birthday
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Peter34736
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler you're welcome
@steveclark..
Жыл бұрын
Do you still think that the moon landing were for real?
@thebingleywheeler
Жыл бұрын
I do….and that the earth is a globe not flat
@steveclark..
Жыл бұрын
@@thebingleywheeler There's more than enough evidence that proves that they didn't land on the moon. Like with the word conspiracy theory, the whole thing about the earth being flat were made up by the CIA to make critical thinkers look draft and for the sheep not to investigate JFK, 911 and certain wars etc.
@borderlands6606
Жыл бұрын
Stay away from motorways and dual carriageways, and motorcycles make more sense, especially middleweights.
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