Twitt-Face and a Lorry

I know BaronVonGrumble would technically not exist if it wasn't for social media - but these are my thoughts on the matter.
The opening Lorry near miss could have been a disaster - No lorry then BIG BLOODY LORRY!
The guy in the Merc at the end.. well - i was kinda in the wrong, but these things happen and his aggression was not really worth the situation.
Still, its good to be back on the GSXR.
Bike: GSXR1000 K7
Camera: Drift HD and Drift Microphone
Twitter: / baronvongrumble ...if you're into that kind of thing ;)

[@Creating_Cameron]

I fucking love when you call dudes "Young man" Keep up the good work man!

[@suckabia]

You got him to back down, with his girlfriend in the car. Good work Baron.

[@Mtbjitsu]

That dude in the car was an utter cnut. People like that infuriate me. I loved it when you called him "young man". Keep posting video's, they are excellent. Even my wife is watching now.

[@pedazodetorpedo]

No he wasn't at all, he was in the right. The biker was in the wrong lane, driving carelessly and inconsiderately, he got in the way of the car and then sped off in the wrong lane, he comes far too close to other vehicles and then wonders why they don't like it. He basically has no respect for any other road-user, making him the "cnut".

[@ScentedCandles14a]

Le Ténia I would typically agree with your assessment but Baron is a lad and more to the point, on a motorbike he can very quickly and easily pull away and get in front of the car, so he isn't causing a blockage or getting in the way at all. I think the lanes in those sorts of areas are a fucking nightmare to begin with and if a biker has room to manoeuvre around and split the lanes to get in front of slow-moving cars then that's his prerogative. Plus, fuck pikeys.

[@Mtbjitsu]

It's different on bikes. Even if the baron was in the wrong,did he have to be so aggressive in his demeanour? If the driver finds out who his mother is, she'd be disappointed.

[@ScentedCandles14a]

Baron doing what he did had no effect on that car. The only reason he was even next to Baron was because he ragged out off the line to try and 'give it a go'. If someone does something and it doesn't impede you or inconvenience you, then why do you care?

[@Mtbjitsu]

ScentedCandles14a the 'he' I was referring to was the driver of the car. On re reading maybe that was unclear. Just to clarify, I am pro baron and anti arsehole in car.

[@TheSarcasticEngineer]

Christ, you pissed off a lot of motorists with this one. It amazes me how comfortable people will piss themselves off with just about anything- and claim they're concerned for your safety while doing so. If they wouldn't do it then you definitely shouldn't be. If people didn't have so much luxuries they wouldn't lose their mind because someone on a bike is filtering, they'd have bigger problems. But most of them don't have problems- or they might have the odd problem in an otherwise relaxed existence and so that they have no idea how to be passive with stress. Simple facts: Bikes are more fun. Bikes are less expensive. Bikes are just damn right quicker from A to B when you know how to cut through traffic. I also saw one comment saying bikes will die out because of a lower life expectancy of bikers. Shines through, just how narrow of a field of vision these people have. Living to be 85 is some sort of achievement now? So you can bask in the joy of your completed task while someone else wipes your arse for you because you can barely walk anymore. (y) Sounds bliss. You're not going to make it out of this life alive. And just because you see something as a massive risk, doesn't mean there aren't people who know how to negotiate those risks and do so all the time.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Reads like...my mind set...ride safe! FUCK THAT!!! I DON'T WANT TO LIVE TO 80!!!!!

[@RobFiler]

"Hey, listen young man" :) Outstanding.

[@pos8014]

I could not agree more with this, I really hate being available 24 hrs a day, we cannot escape anymore, I insist that my wife and I turn our mobiles off when going on holiday with the kids, but even then you feel like you're doing something really selfish and bad, like you're giving everyone the middle finger for the week or so, such a sad world we live in now I think, I miss the 80s man, when u could actually go out all day and not worry about if someone needed to call you, don't even think we had answer phones back then, those were the days.

[@chrisroberts5391]

you know barren, i love people that kick off with you for looking at them.. oh so i cant use my eyes now can I ?

[@KikuchoSan]

Im right there with you on social media being such a fucking distraction. You cant go anywhere or do anything without someone pulling there phone out for fucking instagram. No one can just sit and enjoy something for the experience they have to rub it in every ones faces online. it really bums me out.

[@wobeck]

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.

[@jamesfoo8999]

I was born in the same year as you, and I think similarly to you, and I think this "constant bombardment" and love/hate relationship for tech/social media etc, is because of our generation. We grew up playing marbles, toy cars, out on bikes with mates (or whatever you did, it wasn't internet/games machines like today's kids), but computers and the internet came as we were still in our younger years so could pick it up fairly easily. So we're conflicted, on one hand we love the modern tech and embrace it, but on the other we hate it because we spent most of our childhood without such a constant and deep association - human freedom of some kind which we now lose and are (quite literally) tied or forced to manage these things (we've almost enslaved ourselves to it). Yeah, passwords, 10 outlets to remember to log in to and check for messages, tweets, emails, etc. I wonder if humans in 50 years time will actually do anything other than update each other and check each others updates. Today's generations just take it as a given - that's what life is about to them. Hmm, I love tech, bit of a geek in some ways, but I also hate the "grip" it has on us all. All the best mate :)

[@smokinrogers6402]

Dude all your videos are awesome and very funny! I completely agree with your views on social media. I removed myself from Facebook over a year ago and it is extremely liberating. How is your commentary so clear under the helmet? What are you using? Cheers.

[@GrumpOldGit]

Hi Baron, brilliant vlogs, can I ask what set up your camera is (resolution etc) and also what editing software you use. Appreciate your busy but would really help me out. Cheers, ride safe.

[@notwocdivad]

That is one of the pleasures of getting out on my bike, not for work but just following your front wheel to see where it takes you! Up here in Northumberland there are hundreds of miles of country roads with very little traffic, great for losing yourself for a couple of hours. I feel sorry for those who have no open country near to them to do the same.

[@skila86]

After watching this you make me want to get on my bike and get the ferry to Spain and tour around by myself.

[@engasal]

yo Baron, what camera, mic and helmet do you use to make these videos? the sound is amazing!

[@VespaNuman]

Not only the best motorcycle vlogger I've come across, but probably the best youtuber. Get rid of all the other social media, but please keep your youtube channel!

[@TheMickvee]

I do not own a mobile phone and have never tweeted or facebooked or indeed, played a game. I don't think I'm missing much.

[@1000archangels]

youve missed with the game point

[@Ricardo-sj9fd]

Are you Robert Webb ?

[@cisium1184]

When Merc Guy said, "You looked at me like, you know...what?" You should have said, "You mean like the way I'm looking at you now?"

[@LickyDischarge]

The end to this video made me love you even more than I already did. My new favourite KZbinr 😍

[@keelanmunn2054]

11:30 you made the most valid point in the history of mankind. just because they have twice as many wheels doesnt mean that they deserve to be on the the road twice as much.

[@Harlin67]

I travel part of that route on my commute and noticed recently that the bus lane after Robin Hood lane, has a left turn just before you turn off the A3, and some muppets like to sit in the middle lane, then take the left without slowing down, so I now slow down/speed up there (as much as I can on my YBR..). Just a learners tip ;p

[@allout241]

"Apart from porn, that's pretty good". Hahahaha!

[@pchowardltd2437]

What did you say bloody hell for at the tipper lorry at the start? They had absolute right of way, you pulled out into their road.

[@select899]

Its nice to listen to someone with a brain talk about things we take for granted

[@iDiZZZZYHD]

Funniest vid yet! btw, what were the traffic lights for at 7:50 ?

[@entoptika]

I love the end of this video. It deserves an entire separate upload all of its own.

[@dominikvereno3783]

I just love how you handled that "young man" in the merc; perfect

[@ireneblumenfeld1893]

XD I know you are not like that, but I'd love to see more road rages from you. So well executed.

[@TwopintTilbs]

What did you say in the *beep* at the end with the twit face? ... so funny though :)

[@swimmerthon]

Where do you plac your external mic baron? I can't seem to get mine right it's either too far away n just picking up wind noise or so close it sounds like iv got a mouthful of marbles

[@wolfy7947]

such good points there mate im not a fan of the internet it has made some the snobs they can be, im also wondering what bike you have and can you recommend any, but agree with you all the way

[@BritishGamingNetwork]

You must be the first person on a bike to admit they were wrong, well done. And you are right about facebook and twitter stuff.

[@schweinhund227]

Good Waffle ! You are so right about Social Medias.... its over rated ! Be safe on the roads ! We want more of those videos....

[@TheAncientBiker]

This is the third one I've watched, brilliantly entertaining and indeed informative.

[@KristianKumpula]

I hate the social media too. It's so full of pointless shit I don't give a fuck about.

[@identiticrisis]

Nice '09 model Shiver from 6:30 onwards, looked like you were ogling it when looking in the mirror at the Merc. :)

[@MrSqual8016]

Love your comment, comments, driving, keep in it on if you like, cheers

[@albertwright5525]

You said to that dweeb you want to pull over and talk about it, and he said no, that is because he is spinless and uses his car as a weapon.

[@pokerec]

"Why don't we pull over and have a chat" "I don't want to" I bet you felt like Chuck Norris :)

[@davidunwin5667]

Your comment"no lorry then BIG BLOODY LORRY!" How near to you does he have to be for you to see him? You were exiting what looked like a service station,he was indicating,so whats the problem? Was he supposed to have given way to you?

[@TheShire400]

The best consumer is one that doesnt think advertising affects them

[@TheMotorick]

There are over 100 brilliant sound bites in this video alone. I'm going to spend the rest of my life digesting them. Cheers!

[@Xaerin]

I already liked the video about half way through then after that ending I went to like it again and couldn't! Excellent footage sir!

[@latana151]

Did you find out about the Olympic lanes if 2 wheels are allowed?

[@Nitro159er]

I recognise the Robin Hood roundabout/lights on the A3 at 1:19 !! Brave man riding that close to those drivers :)

[@Lycanbrew]

Felt so amazing when I deactivated my Facebook account, twitter is bullshit! This is a great vlog and I understand where you're coming from sir.

[@lightfoot256]

I keep coming back just to listen to that end part; Love it. You definitely can talk the talk Baron! Have been riding for just over 9 years now (and also have a GSXR, but only a k4 600) and in cases where somebody cuts me up or nearly knocks me off I'm usually too angry to have a calm conversation with them; most of the time I just shake my head and carry on. Keep up the videos.

[@TomJenkinsTJ95]

how long does it take you to get to work, what time do you leave in the morning?

[@someone1771]

The way you dealt with the guy at the end was spot on. Too many motovloggers are aggressive, mouthy and spewing macho from every hole. At least when they know they have a camera on.

[@OliverFJS]

Hand resting on the top of the wheel. The mark of every skilled driver. "You don't wannu? *bleep bleep bleep*"

[@JamJamOnWheels]

That lorry bit was nearly as scary as the twit's mono-brow

[@curlyblakeybiker]

Whenever I go abroad with mates i try to book hotels without wi-fi just to get away from it all, other days i just can't be arsed and i ignore everyone, it's lovely!

[@TheeDrunkunMunky]

The "big man" turned into the little man when you said "ok.. lets pull over and have a chat" haha.. Nice work, loved it =D

[@FragnDragn]

I always end up watching videos like this when my bike is broken down.

[@gringebag]

Is it legal for bikes to ride in bus lanes now then? or is it just London?

[@EddieMorley159]

love the way you bleep the times you say Fu*k until the last time at the end

[@jordanswayze4800]

The greatest solution to people's addiction to social media is to just stop and read. I might go on my computer twice a day, and periodically on my phone throughout, but for the most part I just occupy my time with reading its so fulfilling and it makes you smarter!

[@ShortieLeeroy]

The hardcase at the end.Don´t look at people like dat!! Nicely done BVG.

[@Mathewmartialart]

"i stopped and let him past!" your telling me you had a choice lol

[@Iftihussain]

Baron, well said about social media which has had an opposite effect, and a disconnection from reality of people who are attached to these.

[@CHRacingHusqvarna]

Excellent. Come and join up on PH and find the full details on the meet, be glad to have you.

[@StevenAustralia]

Good stuff. I never really feel disconnected unless I also leave my camera gear at home too. I love the guy at the end.. "Like, what, like like, you gimme look like what what you doin you like like what like...."

[@iainrae92]

Why did you skip out Hammersmith, after the Bridge?

[@vegas2004]

Best way of winning an arguement with someone is to patronise them-"listen young man!". Brilliant!

[@randomrides]

After watching all these video's I wanna say well done and hope you continue the same here or via 44 teeth. I started watching for tips on filtering etc and learned much much more. I hope one day to have half the confidence/experience you have. I'm not so much into the newer bikes (I ride a 1200N bandit 55plate K4) so the street scenes/filtering, idiotic road users and touring are most relevant esp when putting the world to rights! Thanks for all this, well done.

[@Hackerproo]

Hey Baron is it normal to argue with people while driving motorcycle? I've seen this in a lot of videos..

[@flingading]

"Listen young man..." and I spit took. Cheers for that.

[@JoeDougieDouglas]

Awesome video mate! First time I have ever seen you're videos. I look forward to seeing more! subscribed!

[@879doogie]

great video. "you want a piece of me?" "you talkin' to me?"...that guy is no robert deniro. ride safe, man.

[@airtrifle]

baron what is a good bike to learn on? it has to be 50cc

[@roooooooory]

is lanesplitting legal here in the Uk? I've always done it but don't know!

[@robbown164]

Never stop making vids Baron!

[@BitchingBiker]

Hey Baron, when you fold your mirrors in do they become loose and wobble as you ride. I can't fold mine in because the loosen up and can only be fucking tightened with a spanner.

[@jjagot]

@BaronVonGrumble love your vids! Been watching them in the lead up to learning to ride. Managed to totally cock up my CBT today - wasn't even allowed on the road - as a non-driver and non-motorcyclist, the clutch just confuses my tiny brain. Wondered if you'd ever thought about doing your own take on a motorcycle tutorial video - Baron von Grumble's Motorcycling for Fuckwits, or something of the like? I think it would be awesome :-)

[@Crana]

his thought his merc was faster than your gixxer, how cute

[@kd84afc]

Well London held the Olympics in 2012, Those lanes were designed to get athletics and officials to the staduim during congested hours but since been removed, The zig zag lines are to tell drivers there hazard a head like a crossing and also not block access by parking there. Any other road signs you need to know about?

[@JoshsDrivingChannel]

at 10:12 before the video was cut, was the guy just about to say "don't be racist" ?

[@iDiZZZZYHD]

Unlucky man, Ive got my CBT comin up soon :/ Im confused bout the clutch as well when i watch vids.

[@mad91K]

Hello Mr. Baron sir ! Just gotta say , I love your vids man , very entertaining and enjoyable. Keep them coming. Who knows , I hope to see you on the road one day. Keep safe dude.

[@lauriejennifer]

Another excellent installment, as usual. I envy not your traffic. I do envy your wonderful personality. Nice to see a big "Laurie." The only Laurie around here is rather small. I may be spelling that wrong? ;-) The best vacations are the ones without cellphone or internet. I need another one of those. Just a book and a lake. I still use Facebook to keep in touch with friends around the world. When your college major is cross cultural stuffs, graduation is a diaspora.

[@adamfox264]

Best vlog ever!!! What you said is exactly how I feel.

[@mavericmorph5358]

It was lucky you checked again before pulling out in front that truck at the beginning. Would have been quite a mess.

[@suzukir123]

Geez... the ending caught me off guard there. You shut that guy up.

[@Granglio]

"Listen young man", "Lets pull over and have a chat shall we?" fucking epic lol

[@CakeOfJaffa]

Did you ever go 'off the grid'?

[@AnonHancock]

what video editting software do you use

[@kwikkwak77]

only just come across your vids,conversation with numpty in car was great,"hey,listen,listen young man" .Had me giggling.

[@snadge69]

Why are the "top comments" from a couple of knobs who are spreading hate? If you don't like bikes, that's fine. Then why are you watching videos on KZbin about bikes? That's like saying, I don't like homosexuals, and watching gay porn.

[@a5mith]

KZbin ballsed up the comments about a month ago. They never put it right. "Popular" comments get pushed to the top. But what we would call popular and what youtube would call popular are two separate things. KZbin has gone downhill. KZbinrs with 1million+ subscribers are planning on jumping ship. For the best really.

[@Wychrij1]

thiisssss is exactly why I love being on my bike and going for long rides! nothing to bother you! But then you stop off at a pub and you have seen you have 8 missed calls, facebook notifications and got knows what else. Hate it! lol And love the last bit haha!

[@yorkshirefazer]

love it! yet another great vid. the right lane for a bike is the one that gets us to the front :)

[@Bassiknoise]

Is filtering allowed in the UK? In Spain it's forbidden.

[@KamikazeKerr]

When can I expect a new video?

[@SteveCardiff]

Good stuff mate, and great obs. Not many look left and right at a green light and check mirrors as often as you. As a biker you start with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before emptying the bag of luck, and it looks like you have. The lorry was just a blip :)

[@OversizeNeptune]

not to sure if u would call this a social network site?

[@stinkycretingurl]

this one is my favorite so far. brilliant. i wake up and check my email immediately, too, and that has got to stop!

[@HardyzSwanton]

"Wood stain is fucking wood stain, isn't it?" -BaronVonGrumble

[@requiem4sorrow]

I agree with you about our digital world. What does Lorry mean?

[@SpiderwebRob]

I left the internet/phone for a few months, When i came back i forgot 90% of my passwords XD. Great vid mate

[@CharlieBrown-ku1tz]

Hei yea nice vid but I do find it strange that you get pissed when you get told off, but still get revved up at the driver with a phone. Whats with that?