Hi Martin, Thanks for taking a look at my video and telling your bike story. I too used a Honda Express that my mother had but never used. It was useful for a period of no bikes when I swapped my CX500 for my Hillman Avenger which then broke down. It was a surprisingly good bike which was able to be threaded through traffic easily and in some comfort. Honda knew what they were doing. However it did look a bit comical with me in my full face helmet, leather biking jacket and motocross boots. I too took off to France for an adventure, but using my CX500 not the CB200. In case you haven't seen this the story is also on my channel. As you said, great times. Vince

@@starbase. You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed my video. Vince

Hi Richard, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your insightful comments about your own engineering experiences. I only briefly experienced these issues through my family but fully understand the pride and comeraenderie the workers shared. Vince

Hi Ade, Thanks for watching my video and your comments about your bikes and your CX500. I took a look at the video you posted on KZbin. Your bike sounds just like I recall from the days I had mine, clearly beautifully maintained. Keep up the good work, you've earned yourself another subscription. Vince

Thanks for your kind comment. Obviously you are a person with great taste. Vince

Hi Fred, Thanks for watching. Glad it bought back some nice memories. Vince

Hi Kawasaki... Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your comment. On my Honda. Keep riding, Vince

Hi Clinton, Thanks for watching my video and your comment. Your car must have looked great in the orange. I believe that was the colour they used on the Hillman Avenger Tiger, the cherished top spec sports model, along with matt black stripes. I also used Cibié products, a couple of years before my Avenger I replaced the standard headlamps of my Honda CB200 motorbike with a more powerful Cibié replacement. If you are interested in that I told that story in another video. Vince

Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my video. I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck with your new car. Vince

Hi Mary, Thank you so much for taking a look at my video. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Plus thank you for your subscription. Sadly the video you saw was the only one I have made with the Aygo so you will not find another about the camera system. However I hope you can find something else in my videos to amuse you as much as the car video. Good luck with your new purchase, I hope it goes well for you. Vince

@@vinceunlimited 😘

⁠@@vinceunlimited. Thank you for taking the trouble to reply Vince. I played your video again before I went to collect my ‘new’ car. I am so glad that I did because, thanks to you, the interior was not the challenge it could have been. I was already familiar with so much of the dashboard and controls. I look forward to catching up on your other videos - what a wide range of subjects! 😂.

Hi, thanks for taking a look at my video and your thoughts. I wanted to do a real world test of the system so only used what I had to hand, my TV and Apple devices plus my father's more dated Android phone and PC. The speeds would have been closer to the Toob potential had I been able to use hard wired [network] connections. As you noticed the differences in the download and upload speeds were determined by the actual equipment but even so were as impressive as I have seen on my devices with the possible exception of a 600mbps+ download twice seen on my iPhone, once at a friends house who had a Virgin cable network and also once, surprisingly, on the London Underground when they temporarily opened it up for all to use. Vince

Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your comment. I have not ridden a Silver Wing myself but the seating position and handlebar sweep should help with the top heavy weight. Plus I guess the smaller custom style tank would be less heavy than the high mounted behemoth on the standard CX500 like I had. Good luck with your classic purchase but take it easy at first, given your op. Should be a comfortable cruiser for you. Vince

Thanks, I'm just glad that I am able to turn a genuinely frightening experience into entertainment. Vince

Hi Caz, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your comment. I suspect most CX owners felt that way. The bike has a habit of getting under your skin in a good way. Mocked by only those who don't really know them. Vince

Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your comment. I certainly heard the term used many times as a child then as an adult. Personally I never attended a kindergarten [pre-school] so cannot vouch for that experience. Vince

Hi Mark, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your comment. We all remember the better days but imagine being restricted to about 40mph everywhere now. However the low fuel consumption would be welcome. Vince

Thanks for watching my video and for your kind comments. So many people had or lusted after some great sound systems, it seems you were one of them. I am preparing the next in the series, which will show how my system developed so keep checking back to see when I get this sorted. Please consider subscribing if you want to keep up to date. Thanks, Vince.

Hi, thanks for watching my video and your comment. Actually the X7 was introduced in 1979, about a year after I had the Yamaha. I mentioned the X7 in my Honda CB200 video and the fact it may not have reached its advertised top end speed but it certainly was one of the fastest when released. No doubt seemed even faster with the addition of the L plate, although technically slower due to extra drag. If you haven't seen my Honda CB200 video I think you might like it. Vince

Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your thoughts on that first toy car. I believe you may be correct about it being a convertible and certainly Austin and MG made these styles of car at the time. It might have even been a Jaguar SS100. I think only those who have this same model will truly know. Vince

@vinceunlimited Yes indeed, plus the style of car is a bit before my time. Cheers for the reply 👍.

You're welcome

Thank you for watching my video and your kind comment. Vince

Hi Jensen, Thanks for taking a look at my video. I am glad it was of use to you. You're not alone, many do not know how these complex systems function so cannot make use of them fully. Will we ever see smartphone and motor systems learning at an early age so everyone can get the best from them? Currently we only learn by chance encounters when we spot others doing something. This is one reason why I made this video and you can see from the view tally this has been welcomed. I hope I have another new subscriber now. Vince

@@vinceunlimited you have gained a new subscriber Vince

Thanks. Look out for some eclectic videos to come and enjoy my current collection of videos and playlists already published. Vince

Hi Mike, Thanks for watching the video and for your comment. I could interpret your thought of 'very enjoyable' to either your experience with the tube team or the video content. Either way, I'm pleased for you. Vince

Hi Keith, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your question. The simple answer is no because the Eastleigh Works has always recently been a maintenance depot, not a supplier of new stock. The tilting trains that you refer to were of Italian construction built for the West Coast Main Line in 1999 and operated by Virgin Trains, later Avanti West Coast. The only link was that at one point the Eastleigh Works were part of the huge Alstom Group whose Italian arm made the Pendolinos. Regarding who thought up the idea of tilting trains you have to go back to the 1930s in the USA. British Rail did try out their Advanced Passenger Train which tilted in the 1960s which only briefly entered service in the mid 1980s. Tilting trains are now widely and successfully used throughout the world. I have no idea how many people get sick on them. Vince

@@vinceunlimited ; i did not mean to imply that all tilt trains make people sick. i was referring to the British Rail's APT tilt train that made people sick due to the tilting being too extreme coupled with being run on tack that had too many tight curves. The APT had a lot of other issues. I believe British Rail Engineering (of which Eastleigh was one of its facilities) was involved in its design and construction, along with an army of outside major conponent contractors. We have tilting trains here in Australia - as far as I know nobody gets sick on them. The British Rail APT seems to have in terms of design faults and the reasons for the faults something in common with the Western Australian Government Railways initial set of electric commuter trains, which were much faster than their previous privately built diesel trains. Introduction in service was considerably delayed, as testing showed vibration was so bad engineers thought passengers would literally be frightened. Why were they so bad? Because the track was upgraded by one contractor, the train bodies were designed and built by another contractor, and the bogies were designed and built by the WAGR's own equivalent of BREL, known as Midland Workshops. All three claimed their part was fine - the vibration must be due to the other two. However, the vibration was eventually eliminated in the cabins, but track wear is higher than it should be. The government solved the problem properly by shutting down Midland Workshops, thus ensuring future trains get purchased as complete units from one supplier. it never works out well when government departments try to be private companies.

It's true governments should excel at governing not being quasi-business operators. It is a shame that so often in rail there are stories of failed operators requiring emergency government intervention. Some may point to lack of funding but in many cases poor private management has contributed. Rail workers often reminisce about it was such a better system under the old BR with rail, safety, rolling stock and maintenance all under the same umbrella. However that service has long since left the station and there would be huge complications in re-energising such a major move with no guarantees of future success. What is needed now is trusted and well run regulators without government influence and working in the interest of the system.

@@vinceunlimited : Basically, it is true that governments should stick to governing - setting the rules and enforcing them, and not be in the business of supplying product or service. However, in most countries, things like railways, electricity generation, telephone service, water, were natural monopolies. They were natural monopolies because the cost of providing is approximately modelled by cost = A + Bx, where A and B are constants, and x is the number of services provided (train rides, connection to electricity, whatever). Historically, for railways, electricity generation, phone, the A is very large and the B is very small. So you need a very large operation to get economy of scale and in most countries, only governments could get the vast funding required. The opposite is things like retailing newspapers or providing haircuts. In these cases the A is very small and the B is large, so there are no economies of scale. So you get lots of Mum and Pop small businesses doing that. In most countries, the phone service has been divested and privatised, as advances in technology have reduced the A, though the main reason is political nonsense. In the USA, the markets are so huge, there was no need for their government to step in - it was big enough for companies to get finance and obtain economies of scale even in big-A businesses. Do you know what is worse that a business that is a government owned and run department? It is one that has been converted to private and sold off or run at arms length. Their workers still work in a public service culture - the Government Stroke, but they loose their way, and capital becomes expensive - nobody can borrow money cheaper than the government can. Especially when they have been privatised due to government mantras such as ""competition lowers prices"" and not on the facts. Competition only works with small-A-big-B products or services. In most advanced western countries, rail could not and cannot survive post-war without government subsidies or assistance - simply because road transport is cheaper. Not energy efficient - a B-double truck needs a 500 kW engine and can haul 60 tonnes, whereas a 3,000 tonne train only needs a 1000 kW engine - but it is cheaper. However, things like big Australian mining companies that ship ore from their mine sites to their ports by the megatonne, running several-kilometre long trains several times a day, rail does pay for itself.

I think that's the same here in the UK. Rail freight is a more profitable service and far less subsidised than people moving. However if rail fares reflected market conditions main commuter routes would be cheap but local and remote services rendered unaffordable.

Hi Nick, Thanks for taking an interest in my video. You are welcome to put it on your group page. I do not use FaceBook anymore so have not put this video on that site myself and am unable to check if it is on the site anywhere else. I do not mind if you direct your viewers to my KZbin video itself the link of which can be found at kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3XRm3yseNKVh9E or even to my general Rail Related KZbin videos collection at kzbin.info/aero/PLKfB1CzjYz1VBz6CCsQt7pmEMZgot1cAV A credit to my KZbin site at www.youtube.com/@vinceunlimited would be welcomed. You will be aware that I am not the © owner of the content itself. It was made for Eastleigh Works by Resource Base Productions and I acquired a copy. As it was not available on KZbin at the time, plus I thought it of interest to many, I posted it for others to see. I have no idea whether Resource Base Productions still exist and as you will know the old Eastleigh Works changed corporate identity a few times itself. Check out my video description for more information. Best wishes to you and your group. Vince

Hi Tarbortoncrey, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your comment. This video was not a SM promo it was just a brief record of a trip we took. This is a common use of KZbin video shorts. I am pleased with the way I put together the limited footage that I had and the editing techniques made you think it was indistinguishable from a promotion. Thanks, Vince

Hi Nini, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your comment. I am no expert on all the idiosyncrasies of the various Aygo models and trim levels but it is common on a lot of makes that SatNav was an extra that had to be specified by the first buyer of the car. In some cases SatNav can be retrofitted but this would likely be expensive so most opt for using a TomTom type device or their Smartphone. Hope this helps, Vince

Hi Phil, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your comment. You said 'old' Gilera 50 in 1982. How old was it? You also mentioned it was loud, perhaps the exhaust had been worn or tampered with. Was it a Touring or Off-road model? Vince

Aw, thanks for your kind comment Alfonso. I try to do my best to make them well and make them watchable. There are a few more in this series to come so keep watching. They will get more interesting too. Vince

Hi Ademola, Thanks for watching my video and for your kind comment. I'm glad the video has shown you at least one extra feature. Vince

Oh, very good. Glad you are drenching yourself in my videos. Thanks for splashing out on a comment. Vince.

Hi Julie, Thanks for taking a look at my video and for your comment. You're right, the works required so many different trades employing so many people. Vince

Hi Enoch, Thanks for watching my video and your comment. I never rode a SS50 but was informed of this by my mate, Dave. I don't know the speed they could actually reach in the day with skinny little teens riding them as no-one had accurate speed clocks. No doubt, nowadays, chubby sixty year old enthusiasts riding rebuilds of their former mopeds may get reasonable performance by virtually blueprinting their engine rebuilds but I doubt the originals ran out at near 60mph. what speed do you reckon they made in the day? Vince

Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your question. The car was registered in 2018 but the model variant was originally introduced in 2014 as the second generation Aygo [model designation AB40]. Vince

@@vinceunlimited thanks for ur reply sir Vince. 👌

@@vinceunlimited compare to kia picanto 2015 which of them do you think is better? So much confused between that 2 cars 😞

I have not had the chance to try a Kia Picanto so can only assess it on its size and specification. It was introduced as an entry level model just as Kia was starting to prove they can make good cars so I am sure it is very competent. However it was very much built to a price so check the specifications as the Aygo is likely to be better equipped. A 2015 model year Picanto would be the facelifted second generation model which improved on the looks of the first gen car and initial second gen release. There are a number of options such as a 3 cylinder 1 litre engine or a 4 cylinder 1.25 litre, manual or CVT automatic gearboxes and three or five door combinations. As with any car this age buy the best one you can afford from a reputable source. In conclusion I would recommend getting either the Toyota or Kia based on what you like yourself. Sit in them, ask for a test drive and see what your heart thinks. Vince

@@vinceunlimited thanks for the advice Vince will definitely test drive those 2 cars before i decide. 👌

Hi David, Thanks for watching my video and sharing your story. Your Dad certainly trod his own path. My wife's cousin had a sports car bought for him by his parents to wean him off of his beloved bikes. That would have been a more common stance. Sorry to hear about your loss of friends on bikes, thankfully I never experienced that and I often wondered whether that would have altered my thoughts about biking. Mind you some did crash badly and one actually ended in a skip! Good that you learnt defensive driving, this is an underrated benefit from bike riding. Hope the leg isn't too sore. Vince

Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your thoughts on vintage equipment. Of course when I had this system it was far from vintage. In fact all brand new. I agree that some things from this period have stood the test of time and some comments I have received confirm this. I understand what you mean by the detriment to build quality from mass market supply during the early 2000s due to customers preferring cheapness over quality but thankfully there are still some manufacturers that are producing good components with high grade materials and craftsmanship. But vintage stuff does still compete when it comes to style and ambiance. Vince

Hi Chris, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your comment. I'm intrigued by the phrase 'got taken out of my life'. There sounds an interesting story there, I'm sure. You should tell it one day. With your love of the car it should make a great tale. Vince

Salut Lola, Merci d'avoir regardé ma vidéo et pour ton commentaire. Bonne chance pour en trouver un bientôt. Vince

I was asked by a neighbour to help as it was her son that was making the film

Hi, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your comment. I took these shots at a show in the mid 1980s. Unfortunately I don't have details of future air shows, other then the usual internet searching. Cheers, Vince

Hi dangomez, Thanks for watching my 'very old video' and your comment. The video is still popular today as it is will always be relevant even if the model itself gets older. The car should be ideally suited to the type of driving you describe as it is a modern car with a suitably sized motor for its overall weight. Good luck in finding yourself a suitable car. And at least you will be able to go back down the inclines efficiently as well. Vince

Most at the works were railway fans themselves so would understand what doing something to help you would mean. Thanks for watching the video and your anecdote. Vince

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed my video. Vince

Hi Victor, Thanks for taking a look at my video and your kind comments. It's nice to hear that I have an international audience. Enjoy your day, Vince

@@vinceunlimited thanks Vince. Good life😃👍👍👌

Bonjour Alain, Merci pour votre commentaire. Pioneer fabrique toujours du Hi-Fi qui est disponible, y compris les produits Home Cinema, la mise en réseau, les composants individuels et les haut-parleurs. Bien que ce ne soit plus aussi courant qu'avant. Vince

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Hi Michael, thanks for taking a look at my video and your comment. One and a half Gilera's for ten quid. You wouldn't pay that nowadays, even in Stroud. At least £25 each 😀 Vince

Thanks for watching my video Tony and for your welcome comment. Vince

Hi Tristan, thanks for taking a look at my video and commenting. I don't recall a RS version without pedals. I presume still 50cc but was it the gearbox that allowed it to go faster or do you know if the pedal versions restricted the moped in some other way? Also what speeds did it do? Vince

@@vinceunlimited Hi Vince I don' t think it was just the gearbox (V5 as opposed to V4 designation), these were a good deal more powerfull, maybe european spec, there were some reports saying 7 hp but that being italian horses of course,.I would suspect a healthy 5.5-6 bhp It was good for mid fifties on a good day and it was quicker than standard fs1e's and could just get past AP's but there was one bike that it wouldn't get past , and that was a Garrelli Rekord, and he was a heavy chap. There was a very quick Fantic Cabalerro in the area also but we never went head to head even though I used to snoop around the streets of Gravesend looking for him. Fun times. Having said that the electrics were primative and it used to slow down a lot when hot maybe I didn't have the premix right or wrong grade of spark plug. I would have it again in a jiffy but it was stolen and burnt. Sad

Just to add Vince I have just seen a Gilera touring 7hp 5v on you tube , you should see it a silver machine (mine was red same as yours.

@@tristanyseult Hi Tristan, Thanks for the info. It must have been an impressive machine to get that performance, beating the best that the Japanese could squeeze out of their highly strung production machines. Interesting to hear about the Garrelli as well. I guess the electrics were the weedy 6v systems they used then.

@@tristanyseult I'll look out for that

Thanks Tony. Wish you well with the Shadow. is this your first cruiser?

@@vinceunlimited no i had one 20 years ago ,i never road once ,had it for 1 week and it got nick from back yard when i was working a way was insawed tho , a freind went bacnk rupt and he owed me monys so i took the bike because he had no cash ,then took it back and put it in my back coverd it in junk etc ,,lots of locks etc took whells of etc ,some one must of seen mee wheeling it in my yard,,,i said to my selth after it got nicked il get another one one day ,,

@@tonycoombes2281 It's never too late

Yes, the TS185. My brother let my wife and I gave a go on his bike and we ended up buying one. Similar in many ways to my original DT175

@@vinceunlimited i had a oarange one 185 ts ,i menshoined it in one of your blogs i think ,that was my all time favett

@@tonycoombes2281 I'm not surprised it was a favourite

@@vinceunlimited i coverted it to a rm moto cross very small reg plate little lights etc kept the tank the same because i love d it putt biger shocksetc etc had it raced up ,loved that bike good days had a couple of crashese on it just pck it up straiternd handle bars and of i went ,,,,ps hospital with smshed nees etc

@@tonycoombes2281 It's surprising what we put our bodies through for our hobbies

Thanks for sharing. I'll share the full story of the Kawasaki in due course but I've a couple of other bikes to get through first.

@@vinceunlimited coooollllll