You forgot our best ever motorcycle speedway champion Ivan Mauger.
@redmondusedmotorcycles69772 күн бұрын
Love these interviews!
@SeanDring4 күн бұрын
Nice work. A bit more about the bike, geography, geology etc. and I think you should take a can-am thingy for a ride. I've heard (via 44 teeth) that they're a lot of fun. They convinced me that it may be worth looking at (eventually). Take one on the same route and see what you think. When ever I was trying out a bike, I always had the same loop to check it out. If I ever get up there again, you can rest assures that I'll not be giving any hand signals (except maybe mana wave).
@KiwiMoto724 күн бұрын
lol- thx Dringo. I did a proper review on this bike a few weeks ago, so this one was less planned. Still to be convinced about Trikes! You need to come and visit me sometime!
@JohnnoandGuyTheDirectors4 күн бұрын
I own a 950 SP here in NZ. After owning a Husky 701 I'm finding the Duc is a sports bike on stilts. Not really a Motard but ridden quickly it's super rewarding. Love your work. Keep it up.😀😀
@KiwiMoto724 күн бұрын
Oh for sure. The new Hyper 690 is a better comparision to the Husky i think. I'm glad you like the content - thx!
@DB-so8zc5 күн бұрын
Great video with commentary and beautiful scenery. Subscribed. It is on my bucket list is to come ride the PNW. I have a 20' 1000sx that I purchased used back in March of 22' with 6k miles on the clock. Just rolled over 32k miles after weekend adventure of 1100 miles. I really enjoy the bike as it is comfortable for me at 61 yoa and has enough poke to make ya giggle when you wick the throttle. I have a Suzuki SV 650 track bike that is a riot. Not a 600 supersport or a liter bike but I'm just chasing lap times. I'm slow. I'm going to try and make a trip out to West to MT, WY, UT, ID, SD in June of 25'. I like the PNW content so ride and post when you can. Ride safe Sir.
@KiwiMoto725 күн бұрын
@@DB-so8zc thx for the feedback and the comment! I’m so glad that you love yours. SVs are also great track bikes! I prefer small displacement on the track too. See you in 2025 at our local track (the Ridge) maybe!
@trip500312 күн бұрын
Just bought a 2024 Ninja 1000SX
@KiwiMoto7212 күн бұрын
Great choice! congrats!
@PaulKind3d18 күн бұрын
Gsxs was my choice. Love it. Dreamy.
@thekiwiguyusa18 күн бұрын
congrats. It’s an awesome Moto. You can’t go wrong with either.
@Fifty-one-Fifty19 күн бұрын
Crafar spinning up the 500 in Donnington around 98 was something to behold. He loved those Dunlops.
@Crimson_Strider20 күн бұрын
Great interview. Dave is my hero.
@beau21120 күн бұрын
50:00
@cliffgarrett23 күн бұрын
Great meeting you at the track!! 🏍️
@sfzx5428 күн бұрын
I've owned 54 bikes over my last 50+ years of riding, my 23 N1K is my favorite bike of all time. The OEM touring windscreen is way better than the puig in my mind and a definite improvement over stock as well. I've lightened the bike by close to 10-12 lbs with a sergeant seat and removing unnecessary crap. Lost the ugly bazooka silencer as well with a nice carbon slip on. You chose wisely in my book for sure. Less vibration in the N1K is nice too. Mine now has 10,000 miles on it and I'm loving it! Just back from a 2000 mile Colorado and Utah trip last week. The OEM saddlebags were great too, haven't had that luxury since my 2001 goldwing and 2008 FJR, but got tired of overweight bikes. Your review is spot on and you hit all the reasons I like this bike. The Michelin Road 5's are a great add as well. The second favorite is my Z900RS cafe with an Akrapovic header and stock silencer with an Ivan's magical flash and michelin road 5's, which I still own. It now weighs in at 445lbs wet. But my ninja is still the fave. Reminds me of my 97 ZX11 that I put 78,000 miles on over many years of ownership. The N1K is just so much more comfortable for a day in the saddle!
@KiwiMoto7228 күн бұрын
thank you for detailed commentary! Some great suggestions there too. I’m definitely going get a different exhaust soon, and a seat is definitely on the list too! Good to know you are Sargent fan!
@ChrisDevlin-x8lАй бұрын
WOW, another cool interview with Simon. Does he ever !!! have a rehearsed answer for all the questions that come his way. Like some do. Keep up the great work Simon.
@m3hsid10Ай бұрын
Dave is an amazing person and an amazing resource!! He helped me immensely and I am truly grateful!
@m3hsid10Ай бұрын
Dave is an amazing person and an amazing resource!! He helped me immensely and I am truly grateful!
@KiwiMoto72Ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@user-nl6st8eu5xАй бұрын
a wonderful side benefit to everyone donating STUFF to the dog program, is that reducing the stuff in your life is so very freeing of the mind and soul .
@catalystreactionsbwАй бұрын
Thank you for the opportunity to chat with you and share time together. I do not get to do this very often at all - and it was a really enjoyable experience thatI am very grateful for. I hope it inspires anyone watching this video to ask questions, use the free online resources you provide and start their own personal journey into creating their motorcycle to meet their needs so they are p[ain free, not exhausted and in a crisis, have the bike perform as best it can.
@user-nl6st8eu5xАй бұрын
I did very well in my first season of racing in 1977, running Laverda 750 SFC's. I thought I had to be provincial champ, then national champ, the maybe off to the US or better Europe. what I didn't realize is that life isn't long enough for this orderly process, and that it is best to jump in at the deep end and learn FAST.
@johnernst8718Ай бұрын
Will next year be the last year for track records?
@KiwiMoto72Ай бұрын
Curious as to what the man himself has to say
@MadChaletАй бұрын
I remember Dave from a track day I did in CA ... I think it was Sears Point. I was new to track days, and to be honest have only done enough to dip my toes in (I don't have the cash flow, for one thing). This discussion was really interesting, though. I was really impressed by his ability to analyze the tire wear (on a slick, no less) to determine tire pressure and suspension settings. His commentary about the relationship to psychology was also fascinating ... I didn't know anyone was thinking of that relationship. Lastly, I really appreciate his generosity here, sharing his decades of knowledge in the interview, and apparently online with tutorials and such. Fun discussion, great guy! ✌
@87linksАй бұрын
Absolutely loved this. Simon is such a class gentleman.
@donbrashsuxАй бұрын
Such a Kiwi
@Hannes7046Ай бұрын
I have been a MotoGP nerd since 1994 and Simon is in my opinion the best journalist/expert that exists. No one else has the same overall knowledge of the riders and the bikes in my opinion. I'm looking forward the new rules which will ban the ride hight device. I was at Assen, it was more spectacular to watch the Moto2 guys fighting the machine when exiting the last corner heading to the straight than it was watching the same corner with the MotoGP bikes. The MotoGP are obviously faster, but undramatic.
@chrisferrett4586Ай бұрын
I have had a passion for watching 500cc then MotoGP since the first races I went to in the 80s and With Simon on board in. MotoGP I have learned a lot more than a lot of previous years, yes he was shakey at first but now brings a lot extra into the sport for the viewer, so relax Simon I,m sure that secure job will be there for you for many yrs to come. Also how good do we have it now with MotoGP it gets better and better each year, and I find myself looking forward to next season at the end of each season more and more. Next year to see how MM93 goes on the gp25 alongside Pecco , and also how Martin fairs on the Aprilia, thanks for inviting Simon on enjoyed that heaps.
@StefanMediciАй бұрын
Simon is a top bloke. Would be great to see him in the commentary box, like Sheene back in the day.
@nunessilva2162Ай бұрын
Simon's way of sharing his deep knowledge of the sport is unique. We're all lucky to have him explaining both human and technical sides of MotoGP. Love his interviews, tech talks and all round demeanor...
@619WISHYАй бұрын
I noticed Simon didn't really give his opinion on the racing schools when you mentioned them is there a reason for it ? Specifically YRCS you brought them up a few times but he didn't get into it. Regardless grea interview always enjoy hearing Simon talk 💯
@DavidkxfАй бұрын
Top man
@robertryan2228Ай бұрын
Awesome interview, Simon never fails to impress with his knowledge and humility. The MotoGP world is enriched with his participation. and extremely fortunate to have him.
@nikbearАй бұрын
Amazing interview, Simon Crafar is an absolute 5⭐️ legend, surely he's got more stories for a second interview? ❤ 👏🍻
@KiwiMoto72Ай бұрын
Will add it to the list!
@rememberitsallagameАй бұрын
Simon - He's a gateway drug!! to enthusiasm, love for learning and life in general - hell I even love dogs now
@AussieKawimanАй бұрын
Thanks for this interview,Camped and rode dirt bikes with Simon and his mates in the 90’s early on his career and was a down to earth bloke,didn’t know much about him then but knew straight up he was one of us. Great to see him as he is.🇦🇺👍
@adrianmedforth3033Ай бұрын
Simon Crafer. Top man
@ChamprubyАй бұрын
This was annoyingly edited. Just show the full interview.
@KiwiMoto72Ай бұрын
This is not my day job. I'm not a professional editor. I do this stuff for fun, and the interview is largley uncut. Thx for the feedback.
@ChamprubyАй бұрын
@@KiwiMoto72 Fair enough. I'm just saying I would love to have heard the full interview. That's all.
@adrianng986Ай бұрын
Hey Simon, didn't you also ride for Lucky Strike Kawasaki (with Aaron Slight) in Malaysia?
@erskasuurland5518Ай бұрын
....probably the only person who could take mother Theresa's crown for being a bloody brilliant person. If your going to have a man crush Simon 'Yoda' is your man
@andrewmorgan81Ай бұрын
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Simon at the last two races in Malaysia. You won’t meet a more approachable and affable person, his on screen persona is exactly how he is in the flesh. Fantastic guy!
@Mechashiva76Ай бұрын
22:22 I lol'd :D . awesome interview. so proud of what kayla is doing in MA. I mean, this is just a "learning" year, but she is progressing fast. Hopefully we get to see some more standup wheelies this year :)
@andreweckersley5707Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff. You know it's good content when it doesn't feel like an interview. Just a couple of kiwi lads having a yarn.
@KiwiMoto72Ай бұрын
chur Mate!
@colinm1325Ай бұрын
From a previous vid with Simon where Mick Doohan said to Simon, "damn you, l had to risk everything". Talking about Micks quali lap at Assen to get pole. Simon has immense knowledge and is wonderful to listen to and learn from. Thanks to you all.
@brucef2174Ай бұрын
Loved the interview, your commentaries and work you have contributed over the years. I remeber you and Andrew Stroud in the early 90's at Timaru levels having an awesome battle. It was the first time I saw proper talent live which reset my expectations on what you can do on a bike. FYI, :) I bought a tyre from you for $60 during the meet which you forgot to send me as it was still on your bike at the time... I am sure you have comletely forgoten by now 30 years later 😆. This is a shameless plug for anything signed in compensation. 🤣
@PaulDewey-fe9uiАй бұрын
Top bloke!!!
@philsaunder9690Ай бұрын
Legend! Video chopped to bits but I’ll go through that to watch Crafar!
@RogerBadgerDSFlyerАй бұрын
+1, I love having Simon on the MotoGP commentary team. So much knowledge and such an eagle eye for detail. Only just learned of his ADHD. My son has it and he’s got some serious mind talent. Capacity to notice and absorb detail… hyper focus. It’s a gift. Thanks Simon. You’ve been a legend for decades, on and off the bike. Maximum respect.
@paulocesarcosta3083Ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@zinny54Ай бұрын
Cheers! Good interview and some great insight to some of his evolution. Glad he survived the MotoGP commentary introduction. Best thing on the commentary, great technical and racing brain and no runaway gob. Keep doing it Simon.🚲
@janiceclayton3538Ай бұрын
What a fantastic interview!! Simon is an absolute gem!!
@cruzilla6265Ай бұрын
ADHD gets a bad rap from normies. That's too bad because we have a lot of deapth to the way we live our lives. It makes me SO happy to see Simon being himself and how much he's loved. We are definitely more than our diagnosis but its refreshing to see ADHD in a positive light.
@KiwiMoto72Ай бұрын
Great thoughts and i am 1000% with you as a highly functioned ADHD dude myself :-)
@thurstonhowelliii9501Ай бұрын
Simon's insight/commentating in MotoGP is invaluable. I've learned so much from him. The way he can break down information for us fans is unmatched by anyone past or present.