Hey Sam, Yeh man still riding. Literally just got back from a ride out and saw your comment. Haven’t got the virago anymore, never got round to doing a vlog on it. As you can tell I haven’t done a vlog for a long time. Back in 2017 personal times were tough and I just lost my way with vlogging. Hopefully get back into it sometime. Thanks for watching ✊

Hey man, thanks for watching. It could do about 65mph and a bit more with the wind behind ya✊

Alreet mate, hope ya well. I actually tried to do a vlog last week but when watching it back it was breaking up every few seconds. Haven’t figured out what’s wrong. Not sure if it’s the GoPro or the laptop 🤷‍♂️ Got a few a did a couple of years ago that I haven’t edited yet so I’ll get round to looking at those and see if it does the same. I’ll do my best ✊

Hi Ryan mate. Yes I would recommend it in a heartbeat. I loved that bike and I regret selling it every time I recall the awesome rides I had on it. At the time I was very narrow minded in wanting a big bike after getting my DAS license. But to this day I wish I still had it. It was so unique with the the mileage for its age and the pinstripe decal. If I ever come across it again I would buy it back. Hope ya manage to find one mate and I hope it brings you as much joy as it did me. Thanks for watching fella. Tcrs ✊

Cheers dude. That ride was a while ago now but I remember it like it was yesterday. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching mate ✊

Hey Johnathan, Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗 That’s awesome that you are on the path to getting on the road. You’ll love it. It was sooo hard to explain the feeling you get. It’s something you have to experience and you’ll never forget it. I can still remember this ride as if it was yesterday. Yeh man get it recorded 😜 I’ve had fun recording my bike life journey, it’s great to look back on. I haven’t done a new video for a long time now but hopefully will get back into it again, life gets in the way 🤣 Good luck mate with your cbt, I’m sure you’ll be fine and you’ll never look back. You’re joining a great world where you’ll meet the best, bikers are friends for life. Thanks for watching mate and enjoy the ride of your life ✊

Cheers. Yeh it was very unique and it actually covered the whole bike. It started on the back mudguard and went all the way to the front. Thanks for watching.✊️

Hi mate. Yeh all good here. Hope you’re doing well and Merry Crimbo ✊

@@Doticaster Thank you. I'm okay thank you. I've had more planned surgery in October so recovering from this. I'm a long way from riding again but hopefully I'll be there one day. I'm missing Cumbria badly. All the best.

@@npr1300A8 good to hear your recovering well mate. Keeping the positive thought of looking forward to riding again will keep you going. Yeh man its nice this time of year round here, when you get that crisp bright morning and no wind. Hope you have a Coolio crimbo mate. All the best .

@@Doticaster Merry Christmas to you too.

Hey Ivano. That's awesome that you're getting into biking. Yeh man, your mate is right, stay away from anything that's not a big brand, especially anything Chinese!! In my opinion the Dragstar is the coolest looking. My second choice would be the Virago, then the Marauder and lastly the Rebel. All good bikes though and bullet proof. Try and find one with low as possible mile on the clock and find one that's been well looked after. For me, I would also try and find one that hasn't been modified in any way, try and find one that is all original. A good one will last you for years. Yeh man, its getting a bit cold now, not too bad with all the right gear on. But its easier to learn in the spring weather. Hope you manage to find the perfect one for you. Welcome to the brotherhood dude. Tcrs fella✊️

@@Doticaster holy crap dude, didnt realize you will react right now😂😂 thanks a lot friend, just now im talking to that friend, he said the dragstar is pretty cheap and that for the learning purposes virago is the best for him. We would say for ex that virago is a mustang, gsxr is a lambo and dragstar is like a truck judging by its stability and etc. Does a year of the used bike matter a lot? My friend said that it doesnt, that newer bikes that are fucked up are worse then a garaged used bike. Also, should i have a windshield? Does that matter a lot or what? In my opinion its good, because at speeds like 90 and 100 kmh you dont have to hang on your bars like a horse without the windshield. Hope you reply to this too. Legend.

Pardon me. He said dragstar is pretty expensive, atleast in my country.

@@ivanokriletic2428 No worries, I always try and reply. It comes down to personal preference in the end mate. For me the Dragstar is the king, its bullet proof and I found it has the best centre of gravity. The bikes you are looking at are all very similar. It depends what appeals to you. Age doesn't really come into it. Its the condition and how many miles its done is what you should keep a look out for. As I've said they are bullet proof but you want one that's been well looked after and preferably garaged. A windshield is a good idea for any long trips you plan on doing. It keeps you warmer when cruising and the flies away. If you can find one that comes with saddle bags, even better! Tcrs fella✊️

@@Doticasterthanks mate. I dont know from where are you, but i hope its okay to use metric system? I have 70 kilograms and 170cm is my height. Im not really sure if i should look for motorcycles based on my height and weight, and i also wanted to ask about honda shadow 125. It look pretty heavy and im not sure if it is that way, but on the other hand maybe it isnt? I have a lot to do before buying a motorcycle, and im not even sure if i can go for the license now, or on november, when its my bday. Im not sure if i can do it because the cold weather is coming soon and if you look you will see that i dont have anything lmao. Helmet, gear, license, bike, nothing. Im kinda sad that it will take a long time before i could do all that, because its also pretty much expensive, everything. Still thanks for the advices and one more thing, what do you think about kawasaki vulcan AND eliminator 125? And what does tcrs mean?😅

Cheers dude. Seems like such a long time ago, but I remember every second like it was yesterday ✊

Lol yeh man. It can be pretty grim up north to. It’s come in handy many times. Glad you found the review useful, thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching. Tcrs fella ✊

Awesome mate. Is it the exact same bike or one like it? Yes mate they’re are getting hard to find especially a good one. I’m sure you’ll have many happy days on it✊

Doticaster i have an yamaha dragstar 125 cc and a 2000 model, btw thanks for the support im sure it’s a great first bike

Einar no worries dude. It’s an awesome first bike. I wish I’d have kept mine to be honest. You’ll have a lot of fun with it. Tcrs fella ✊

Doticaster thanks!😊 i’m quite nervous because it looks like such a big bike ya know🥶

Einar Don’t worry mate. When you get going you’ll realise it’s very light and manoeuvrable and agile. Practice your slow riding whilst applying a bit of rear brake and your confidence will grow. ✊

Lol all comments are very welcome old or new. Yeh the Xv was in great condition, but sadly no I don't still have the bike. I wish I did, I should never have sold it. Haven't done a vlog for a while now, 2016 to 2019 were very difficult years for me and I haven't quite got my energy back to go and do a video. I'll be back , one day.. Yes due to the virus it's difficult at the moment. Tcrs stay safe fella ✊

@@Doticaster Yes! 👍😁😎😷

Coolio dude. Glad I convinced you. Riding off road is awesome fun, but there's something about the feeling of the open road that you just can't explain. Go for it dude. The bike was the Dragstar XVS125. Lovely to ride and great to get started on. To this day I wish I still had the bike. They are becoming hard to get hold of. Good luck to you mate, hope you find the bike for you. Tcrs fella ✊

Hey dude. Yes, most definitely. If its the cruiser route you want to go then this is prefect for getting you going and really not just for beginners, it would last you a long time. A lot of people move on to bigger bikes but still keep the smaller ones as they are so easy to ride and a lot of fun. Because they are so light and easy to ride they give you a great start in your bike life journey. The only problem is they are becoming hard to find and the for reasons mentioned above the prices are rising. Good luck in your journey to a bikers life. Hope you find one, search all the sites. I found mine on ebay. Thanks for watching fella✊️

Doticaster thank you 🙏🏻

Jawnitor no worries dude. If ya need anything else just shout out✊

Iain Taylor alreet. I was 38 mate. Started road riding late in life. But first threw my leg over when I was about 6-ish. Thanks for watching ✊

@@Doticaster cheers dude. Was asking because I'm a similar age and playing with the idea of doing my cbt too

Iain Taylor Dude.....Do it!!! It’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make and I mean that honestly. You’ve watched the right video. Remember the feeling I tried to put into words. It’s the most weird but awesome feeling you can have and you can’t put it into words. You can only feel it. Once you get on two wheels, you’ll meet the best people in the world. Start going to bike nights and rally’s. Join your local MAG group. Do those three things and you’ll make friends that will do anything for you, help you with anything. It’s a brotherhood. Anything you want to know mate just ask and I’ll maybe see you in a field one day. But at the end of the day mate, do it✊ A car moves the body, a bike moves the soul✊

stephen scott lol yeh it’s a good’n in’it. Take it easy fella ✊

stephen scott lol yeh I remember that cackle. Yeh man love to see that. Thanks for the sub dude ✊

Hey dude, yeh I often wonder that myself. She went to a dealership 70 miles away from me so no idea. Now I'm in position to be able to run third bike, I ve always said if I see her again, I'll buy back. Just hope she's under cover, dry and warm and being looked after if the opportunity ever came up. I've actually got a search notification setup on certain bike sites and eBay. Ya never know, lol. Tcrs fella ✊

Yeh dude, I love the aroma. Whenever I'm at the motocross I take deep breaths, lol. Tcrs fella ✊

Cheers dude. Yeh she'd do 64mph, that's what remember getting and 70 down hill with the wind behind you. But yes you did need a bit of a decent run after you got to about 50-ish, needed plenty of road left to get her further, lol. But like I've said, not interested in speed what so ever. I enjoy sitting armchair like, able to take in the scenary as you mentioned and enjoy the ride. If you go to fast you miss all that. Tcrs fella ✊

Alreet fella. Kinda answered this in my previous reply, lol. Even though this was a later choice it's purely for the ease at which she cruises fully loaded up. Just makes the ride more pleasant. I tried rallies on the 125 and yeh it took all the gear and got me there. But the strain on the bike was too much plus the constant gear changes fatigued myself. My mate has the 250, nice bike and yes Mr Britsniper, sooo much fun. Tcrs fella ✊

Alreet dude, how goes it. Yeh Cherry was an awesome bike loved it to bits. I've said in many of my vids speed is not important to me at all, just riding and cruising along. She was a stunning example and yes I wish could have afforded to keep the bike. But at the time I was doing a lot of rallies and charity rides and it was just too much hard work for the wee girl being fully loaded up with enough gear for the weekends away. So I had to go bigger for what I was going to use the bike for. Plus doing hundreds of miles fully loaded up wasn't good my own well being either, it was very stressful on the body. Sweet the ybr is nice machine, it's what I did my cbt on too. Yeh your right the prices of the XVS has gone up a lot in the last few years they've very sort after. Which is understandable, they're good bikes that will run forever. Thanks for the sub Tcrs fella Stay safe Dotty✊

Awesome dude, she does sound sweet. I loved mine. Still wish I'd kept it, I'll be buying it back if I ever see it again. I'm sure you'll have many "coat hanger in mouth" miles ahead of you. Thanks for watching. Tcrs✊️

Yeh man. She had a awesome look to her. My only regret is selling it on. If I ever see it again I'll buy it back. Thanks for watching ✊

Ha, Niceone. Do it man, it'll be the best thing you'll ever do. The freedom is real and so is the feeling. Listen to the voice 😜 Thanks for watching and good luck ✊

The gear shifter is the main reason I sold the bike, not forgetting the hard seat✊️

Hey Gary. There's no real science to it all. The pocket is basically a stuff sack. The method I use is I grab the ends of the legs and literally start stuffing it in. Dead easy mate. Thanks for watching fella. Tcrs✊️

Doticaster yep that worked but is a bit lumpy. Done it tho go me. :) thanks for the advice pal.

No worries dude. Let's hope it stays dry tho eh, lol🤗✊️

@@Doticaster Have you got to pull the bag inside out? There zero instructions or anything. Didn't even realise it was there until i watched this video. Edit** I just tried and it ripped.

@@NikiHunwick Hi Nick. Yeh mate. The should be a strap inside that fits round your waist like a bum bag. So that should be on the outside after you’ve finished stuffing it in. Hope that helps mate. Thanks for watching ✊

Hey Echo dude. Thank you so much for your concern. Not going to lie, the last couple of years have been difficult and it all came to a head round about when I did the last vlog. I then just had no motivation, plus I've couldn't afford the internet so I had to cancel it. Haven't got it back yet. But life has turned around and I can now see light at the end of the tunnel. Many things have changed since my last vlog. So hang in there dude and you have no idea how much it means that you and all my other subs have stuck with me in the absence. I plan to come back as soon as I can. Take it fella Abysinya✊️

Niceone fella, good on ya. The Vulcan is a great bike and I can tell why you're hooked. I don't have mine anymore I'm afraid. I kept it for a year but I then traded it for something else. I haven't done my reasons vid or any vid for that matter for a while as I don't have the internet at the moment. It would be a great first bike for you. I did love mine but there were just a few things that didn't make me keep it. The seat was one reason. After about 100 miles or an hours riding it did feel a bit uncomfortable. You can get better seats for them tho. I also had trouble getting boot around the gear selector but that won't be the same for everyone. Take it out for a good ride and try it out properly. In a nutshell they are a great bike. They've got all the toys and gadgets and they are fast and handle great. If you get on with it, it will last you a long time. Thanks for watching mate. Hope it all goes well for ya. Anything ya wanna know just ask. Tcrs✊️

Coolio cheers mate. Yeh I remember that ride like it was yesterday. Love little ol Cherry. Awesome bike and you wouldn't regret it if you do end up with one. So much fun to ride and once I got rid of the L plates everybody always thought it was a big bike. They were always shocked when I told them it was only a 125. Get on eBay and start looking😜 Thanks for watching dude✊️

I have done exactly that. Bought my 125 on eBay, quick CBT and I'm away - and having just such fun as you are in this video.👍👍

Coolio dude. That's awesome, chuffed for ya mate. It's the best feeling in the world isn't it. And I bet when you've tried to explain the feeling, you can't,lol. Enjoy it mate, more great times ahead for you. Tcrs fella✊

Yeh man. Getting hard to find a good one these days. The old ones, round the age of mine were awesome bikes. Thanks for watching ✊️

@@Doticaster 15 bhp too. They had it all man. Your lucky to get 9 nowadays without a King's ransom.

Check out the new AJS cruisers. Yes, they are made in China but their quality is really good. Also, their newest “Highway Star” has got twin cylinder 125cc engine.

Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video. The way it made you feel is exactly the reason why I've stuck to that setup. I see it as the "real POV" Thanks for watching fella✊️

Cheers mate. Yeh the sound the engine makes on these is great, nice and throaty for a 125. My 1100 Virago sounds great. I too regret selling the 125 Dragstar. I loved the bike, wish I hadn't sold it. Hope you manage to get yours soon mate. Tcrs fella✊️

@@Doticaster 1100 Virago... magnifique. Je n'ai que le permis A1 en France ce qui me permet de rouler qu'en 125 et en voiture Mais même en 125, j'ai découvert un truc génial que je n'imaginais pas avant d'avoir essayé (d'ailleurs j'avoue qu'à l'époque je n'aimais pas les motards ), y a rien de meilleur que de rouler avec un bon temps, en écoutant le moteur, la liberté ! et maintenant j'adore les motards et les motos !

Yes mate, totally agree. The feeling you get when riding is unexplainable, but the best feeling in the world and bikers are some of the best people you'll ever meet. It's a brotherhood. Don't be in a hurry to get a bigger bike, enjoy your 125. No matter what size bike you have you can still only go at the speed limit. It doesn't matter what you ride, all that matters is that you do ride ✊️

@@DoticasterVous avez raison, j'habite une région où la guerre a fait des ravages, c'est en Lorraine. L'année dernière je suis tombé sans le faire exprès avec beaucoup de motards ( toutes des motos styles custom/Harley) alors que je visitais un ancien fort de la guerre 14/18. et bien ces mecs et nanas ne se connaissaient pas tous mais ils étaient tous très souriants. J'ai discuté avec certain d'entre eux devant leurs motos et c'était des mecs sympas et intelligents. Rien à voir avec l'image que je m'en faisais avant de connaitre, c'est dingue comme on peut être con parfois !

Yes most bikers are great people and will do anything for anybody and we always look out for each other. ✊️

Cheers fella. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching. Abysinya✊️

Cheers fella and coolio on passing your cbt, welcome to the brotherhood. You won't regret getting a cruiser mate, comfy, practical and lets face it they are just cool and you'll look cool on it. Shame about you not having a gate, I guess that means you'll have to leave it on the road? It'll be reet with some quality chain and disc lock. Tcrs fella✊️

Doticaster thanks mate appreciate the welcome, I have a front garden and will have to get the bike locks and thinking of a bike shed but I’ll have to save first, but thanks again keep cruising man and ride safe

No worries dude. Shed would be good. Get some Thatcham or Oxford disc lock, chain and ground anchor and you'll be reet. ✊️

Cheers mate. Glad you liked the review and vid. Wow, you've got an amazing bike history there. You won't be disappointed with the Vulcan S. You might want to test the seat out though, lol. It's my only real complaint about the bike. It's ok for a hundred mile or about an hour. But after that you definitely need to stretch your legs. I'm going to do a 1year ownership review for my next vid. Haven't had the time due to life issues recently hence the lack of recent content. Thanks for watching. Tcrs fella✊️

Hey dude. I'm in the uk, so the indicator is in "miles" (mph). Glad you enjoyed the vid. I'm hoping to do many more, I've had a dry spell due to personal issues, but stay tuned dude. All the best mate✊️

I feel your pain mate. I to looked at the Vulcan 900 when I was getting rid of the MT 09 tracer. But I watched so many reviews on KZbin on the Vulcan 900 that I was put off it for exactly the reasons you mention. If you fancied the Vulcan S you would not regret it mate. I'm sure you know the engine is out of the ninja and it certainly performs, it won't rip your arms off but if you open it up you definitely have to hang on!! It does everything really well. I've been to rallies on it fully loaded up with luggage and it was great and it's perfect for ride outs as well as just nipping to the shops on. It's easy to ride, handles like a dream. Only two things I don't like about the Vulcan S, which are, the seat. The seat is not the comfiest, after about 100mile you're ready for a break and a walk about to stretch your legs. The othe is the gear shifter lever, I find it fairly difficult to get my boot around it to change up, but I've got used to it now. And of course there is the ergo fit system which is awesome. You'll be able to get the bike to fit you perfectly. Go and have a sit and a test ride mate. I don't think you'd be disappointed. Tcrs fella ✊

About 98% of the folks complain about the Vulcan S' seat. it sucks that here in Canada most dealers won't let you even test ride any so unless I find someone around me that has one I'll have to just take a leap of faith. I'm seriously intrigued by a sport touring engine inside a cruiser's body

That's a bugger mate, it's crazy to not let you test ride. Put a call out on fb, someone might help you out. The seat is fixable, there are plenty of companies that will put some gel in it, I think Corbin is a famous one. I don't think you'd be disappointed mate if you did leap. It's got the speed of a sports bike in a comfy frame with all the tools for touring. If you don't find anyone to let you have a go, try and get to a bike show and have a sit. You'll know if it feels right. Tcrs fella ✊

Gutted for ya mate. I've had mine 3yr now and it's still great. Only time I get damp is from sweating a bit in it, lol. Tcrs fella✊️

Coolio dude. They're great bikes. Tcrs fella

Awesome mate. They're great bikes. I loved mine and wish I still had it. Tcrs fella ✊

Absolutely! I only have the permission to ride 125 ccm³ ant this is the best and most beautiful bike in this class I know. My bike is now almost 20 years old but I keep it as long as I can.

They're a great intro in to cruiser bikes and at that age it's a classic bike. Yeh keep it as long as you can. ✊️

Cheers mate. I was lucky to find the bike I reckon, especially in the great condition. The other two owners must have mainly had it tucked up in a garage. Glad ya like the vid and cheers for the sub. Tcrs fella✊️

Cheers dude, glad ya liked the vid. Yeh man gear indicator was a big thing on my list as well as a fuel gauge when choosing. I believe it started on the 2017 models that the gear indicator was inter grated into the dash. The 12v was an extra. So ya gonna go back and get one? I'm well happy with mine. Did my first rally on it a couple of weeks ago and even luggaged up she's still a dream to ride. Thanks for watching. Tcrs fella ✊

Doticaster yes I I’m going to get one but first I want to take a safety course which I will take next week. What was the out the door price ? And I will be paying cash.

Awesome, bet ya can't wait to get it. Think I they're about £6200ish. I traded in the MT for mine. Good luck with your course. Tcrs fella ✊

Doticaster yes I can’t wait !!!!!!I’m up all night watching videos on how to be safe etc. And all the motorcycle accidents, that when I drive I think I’m on a motorcycle I’m thinking something going to rear end me lol 😂 I’m more aware tho. Thank for your quick replies!

Yeh I watched loads of KZbin to find out things when I was going through it all. Sure you'll be reet. Enjoy✊️

Yeh man. 22 yrs old and not a mark or spot of rust on her anywhere. When I got her there was only 3k miles on the clock. The two previous owners must have used it 2-3 times a year. Tcrs fella✊️

Cheers dude. Definitely the kinda bike you look back at when you walk away from parking up. The magna are awesome looking to, very similar. Living the dream, it's the way forward, lol. Tcrs fella✊️

Cheers dude. Couldn't believe my luck when I found the bike. Bought it over the phone, knew I wouldn't be disappointed. Tcrs fella ✊️

Thanks wheels. She's a awesome machine. I reckon you'd fall in love if you had a bash on one. It's great that they can fit the bike to the rider so it's so comfy to ride, it's called the ergo system. Done over 1k miles now so she's all broken in and riding coolio. Tcrs dudette✊️