BIKES and BACKDROPS - ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

[@albundy643]

I might take a picture of my bike in front of me, I'm a bit derelict 😂

[@Saddlebags73]

🤣🤣🤣 that goes for a few of us 🥴 Many thanks my friend 👍🏼

[@markb3180]

You're on to something good here Jeff, I'm sure some interesting pictures are going to be coming your way.

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you Mark. It’s nice to involve others and give reason to go exploring and take in the surroundings. I have already been sent a heap of fantastic photos 👍🏼

[@craigyllyn]

Lovely idea sir. That was a great part of the county too. Very atmospheric photos too👍👍👍

[@Saddlebags73]

thank you very muchly and thank you for the photos 🙂

[@frankysworld]

By the response from the Royal Enfielders Ireland, you might get a good supply of material. 😀 Ernie sparkling as usual, always love to see him!

[@Saddlebags73]

Inundated with great photos from your crew 🙂 I will be devoting an entire episode to Royal Enfielder’s Ireland. Many thanks Franky 🙏🏼

[@andrewshields5322]

Love the monochrome images, they look timeless

[@Saddlebags73]

I think they work well with the Enfield. Many thanks 👍🏼

[@michaellilley6725]

What a great idea SB, Ernie's looking even more ansome set against those interesting backdrops.

[@Saddlebags73]

Many thank Mr Wolf. If you have any ‘out of the ordinary’ backdrops send one along, I’d be delighted to feature it 👍🏼

[@economicalrides]

Hi Jeff, a fun idea for some viewer engagement ! 👍🏻 If I see anything interesting on my travels, I'll try to remember to take a pic and send it to you. Ruby is still much excite for your rabbit video, of course 🐕 Love to you both. Ernie is very photogenic btw. Garry & Ruby ❤🐕

[@Saddlebags73]

Hey Garry, Yes it’s nice to involve others and hopefully a few will feel inspired to go out exploring. I would be delighted to show one of your pics 😊 Ruby, I did see some rabbits but there’s also another little surprise for you. I need to ask your daddy permission to use a picture of you for the video 😉 Love to both from Twinks and I ❤️👋🏼

[@economicalrides]

@@Saddlebags73 Hi Jeffers, well, me Dad sez that I likes 'avin meself on the KZbinz cos that's where I gets me sossidges sponsored. So he sez that it's alright and I'm all for it coz it might mean I getz more famous and even more sossidges, which is a good fing obvs. Anyways, it took a lot of energy for me to tipe this and it's been at least ten minutes since I had a snooze, so I'll stop here. But me Dad says it's okay and I do too coz it might result in more sossidges eventuarly. I'ze likes bein' famous on the KZbinz, cos, well, sossidges ! 🌭❤ But I still wanna see them rabbits of yours Uncle Jeff, so don't forget. See yaz you and Twinks. Don't tell me Dad I was on his compewter, cos he might not like it, ok ? Fanks and "Sossidges !" Ruby ❤🐕

[@Saddlebags73]

@@economicalrides 🤣😂🤣 Thank you Ruby, and thank ya Daddy too. Keep up the good work :)

[@ronaldevans7944]

Hello S 73. Lovely video . I have rejoined the Royal Enfield fold once again I bought a Meteor 350 last Thursday and I am enjoying every minute. Ride and be safe Ron from Ireland.

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi Ron. Ah that’s great to hear. Something about the Enfield’s isn’t there, they somehow get in your system. I haven’t ridden a 350 but I know many happy owners. I hope you continue to enjoy the rides. All the best Jeff

[@AliasMrHackenbacker]

That's a great idea for a series. I often take an old small digital camera out with me when I go out for a ride and try to snap the bike against something that caught my eye. I have sent you a photo to use if you wish.

[@Saddlebags73]

Hello my friend 👋🏼 Ah yes brilliant, thank you. I will go into my mails later tonight. I have had a much bigger response than I anticipated, it may be a few weeks before I feature yours but I’ll get there in the end 👍🏼

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Marvellous idea Jeff. Love the thought and of course having had a BSA twin myself I really enjoyed the A50 picture. Ernie set against the collapsed tinwork was very nicely done. With so many abandoned tin mines down there you're spoiled for choice for your own backdrops but I'll have to seek out some up here and perhaps pop one down to you. Best wishes to yourself and Twinks. Peter🎉

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you kindly Peter. It’s nice to get others involved, I think. I would be delighted to feature one of yours. All contributors get a mention of course. Hanks again and all the best to you too 👍🏼 Jeff

[@christinelee9857]

This should go in the Stoke Climsland Newsletter.

[@Saddlebags73]

🤣 I’m not sure how interested the local population would be in my whiffle waffle 🤪

[@BlakesPipes]

Great idea. I too have gotten back into photography in the last 6 months. Found out my phone takes good pictures. But not good at zooming 😂

[@Saddlebags73]

How frustrating that after spending heaps of cash on a decent camera, many hours learning how to use it, then taking better shots with my phones camera 🤣 If you have an out of the ordinary backdrop behind your bike, I’d be delighted to feature it. And if you don’t, maybe a reason to go exploring. All the best Jeff

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

I haven't been in the KZbin frame of mind either. Usually I watch your videos the second you publish 😮 I did plan on making a video today but life got in the way. This is better than the pics you send me privately 😢

[@Saddlebags73]

If there’s a lot going on in life YT just has to be given a break. Some things are more important. Life does get in the way, but that’s okay 👍🏼 First time you’ve complained about the private snaps 🧐 Why not make a vid about finding something unusual to take a photo of your bike in front of, for good ole Saddlebags 🤪 You might have fun looking and I’m sure you’d come up with something good 😊

[@warrenhumphries1371]

Wosson Sbagsy boy? Ernest looking spanking maert. Lovin' the backdrops. I'll have to get help from the tech team to assist with a contribution ! Geddon Pard and DFD.

[@Saddlebags73]

Hello Wassa me ole boody. Thank you kindly. I’d be delighted to include one of you ‘out of the ordinary’ pics. Good luck with the tech 🤪 Cheers Pard, DFD 👍🏼

[@stevenwatling3160]

Thanks for your channel. Ernie always steals the show and would make any scene interesting!

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you kindly. Yes I agree, Ernie is the star ⭐️

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Morning 73, what a great idea derelict places, post boxes and things nice xx

[@Saddlebags73]

Hello my friend 👋🏼 Thank you muchly. I’d be delighted to feature one of your photos if you have anything out of the ordinary 🙂 All the best Jeff

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

@Saddlebags73 might have one or two in mind 😃

[@theoldman9709]

Interesting idea, some great photos and I was wondering how you were going as we had not heard from you for a couple of weeks. Hope everything is well, all the best.

[@Saddlebags73]

Oh thank you sir. All is well, just been a busy time with life etc. Hopefully back in the swing of things now. Thanks again and all the best to you 👍🏼

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

I love a good back drop Jeff Il find one 😊😊 good one we all like looking at bikes from a distance especially with a great back drop Phil

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you Phil, it’ll be good to have you involved. It’s nice to include others and maybe I’ll inspire a few to go exploring 😎 All the best Jeff

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

@@Saddlebags73 No problem Jeff I’ve already sent one the triumph I have loads really but it’s not about me so I think you hit on a good one here all the best Jeff Phi

[@Saddlebags73]

@@-old-school-motorcyclesltd I picked your mail up just now. Much appreciated, thank you :)

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Funnily enough, I've just done a pic of my BSA and added some special fx to make it look like it was done in the 60's. Vlog on that (and other stuff) to come on my other channel, but I might send you a sneak preview.😉

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah very nice! Of course my level of photography is pre-school but it’s all about exploring and taking notice of the surroundings. I would be delighted to show your photo but don’t let me steal your thunder. Thank you CMD 👍🏼

[@wsmv]

Great videos and love the photos, I always feel awkward taking photos when there's people around because if they don't have bikes they don't understand that we see them as artwork.

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank e kindly WSMV 🙏🏼 The dear lady seemed somewhat perplexed by the idea of taking photos of her tumble down shack. She mostly spoke about how she’d been trying to get her other half to sort it out. Very difficult to concentrate on composition under such circumstances 🤣

[@markhutchings8281]

Ideal gives me a reason to go and hunt for somewhere to get a shot now!😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@flapjackphil4513]

(Preferably upright!😉)

[@davidhawkins120]

@@flapjackphil4513🤣🤣🤣

[@Saddlebags73]

@flapjack 🤣🤣🤣

[@Saddlebags73]

Yes Mark, exactly. I like to get others involved and part of the idea is to get people exploring and taking notice of what’s around them 👍🏼

[@markhutchings8281]

@@Saddlebags73 that Flapjack fella isn’t my friend anymore!🖕🏻🤣🤣

[@Motoramblings]

This is very cool!! Something to strive for on future rides!!

[@Saddlebags73]

That’s it Patrick. I hope to inspire a few to get out exploring and to take in the surroundings 😎

[@Motoramblings]

@@Saddlebags73 it will work!

[@hachewie]

Photo sent. Great concept. I hope you are well mate.

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah thank you mate, I’ll pick it up later today. All okay thank you Chewie 🙏🏼

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Lovely video as ever..and a nice idea for the bikes and backdrops. Is it Enfields only..? . Cheers, Steve.

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanky kindly Steve. Any bike, just needs to be different, interesting, unusual etc 😎 Look forward to yours 🙂 All the best Jeff

[@lipglosshelmetsandhim]

Cool idea, I shall be entering my steeds.

[@Saddlebags73]

Excellent! Any angle will do 😉

[@lipglosshelmetsandhim]

@@Saddlebags73 hmmm, yeah, i think i have something!

[@RoyalEnfieldersIrelandJBN]

Thank you for the mention me ansum. Some pretty video.

[@Saddlebags73]

Not at all, Janner. Thank you kindly for the photo - just the ticket 😎

[@jimsadler8704]

Sounds great, SB. I wonder if my local Lidl's would make a good backdrop?

[@Saddlebags73]

Can you park by the bins? 🤣 Thanks Jim.

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

I like the shorter content. It fits my old man attention span. Ernie looks so sharp it puts me to shame. I just can't keep My Royal Enfield looking good.

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you MAMRE. In fairness, Ernie doesn't do the miles that you do.

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

@@Saddlebags73 VERY Sorry I got carried away sending you my fav pics, there are so many.

[@Saddlebags73]

@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield No need to apologise whatsoever. That’s what I’m asking for 😎 I’m guessing they have been sent to my other email address. I will pick them up tonight if I have time 👍🏼 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Man I would totally lost in those hedgerows and tight village streets.

[@Saddlebags73]

That’s often my aim 🤣 I always end up somewhere I recognise but it’s fun trying. Thanks FC 😎👍🏼

[@simonchilli2088]

That house reminded me of the house on the Led Zeppelin album their forth one.

[@Saddlebags73]

I’ll have to look that up 👍🏼 Thank you kindly 😎

[@RoadsOfOz]

Might have a photo for you. Will have to see if I can find it. An old abandoned house in the country.

[@Saddlebags73]

I’d be delighted to feature it, that’s just the kind of thing I’m looking for, thanks ROO 😎 Funnily enough, the first day I was out taking pictures, I was looking for a derelict house I know of. Sadly it had been knocked down and farm sheds had taken its place.

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

I reckon you might be onto a winner there Jeff. TAYM does something similar on his channel and its very popular with his subscribers. Anyway, should be fun if you decide to run with it.

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah I cannot compete with TAYM, I believe he is a wizard. Itll be my slapdash style 🤣 It does seem quite popular and I’m being sent new photos so it could well continue. Many thanks my friend 👍🏼

[@exeterrider]

Good idea, you have me thinking

[@Saddlebags73]

That’s partly the idea. Get people involved and get them out exploring 🙂 Thanks ER 👍🏼

[@marktorbay]

No 4 candles pics here though buddy 😅

[@exeterrider]

🤣🤣@@marktorbay I can only take 2 anyway : )

[@paulstredwick]

I thought about taking a photo of my beast next to one of Dorset's most historic erections. Then decided I couldn't be a*sed to push the bike a mile across farmland to Kingston Russell Neolithic stone circle. So I've sent you something less interesting and much less effort. Good to have you back.

[@Saddlebags73]

@@paulstredwick I wasn’t sure where you were going with that 🤣 Yes roadside is far easier. Much appreciate the photo, thank you kindly Paul 👍🏼

[@turningwheels2584]

If you could only have 1 bike in the garage which would it be??

[@Saddlebags73]

Ooofff! That’s a tough one. Of the bikes I have now I suppose it would have to be the V-Strom for practical reasons. Although I’m sure selling Ernie would lead to severe depression 😬 So if it came to the crunch I may have reevaluate my life style.

[@turningwheels2584]

@@Saddlebags73 haha yes it is a tuff one, I'm asking as i have a benelli trk 502 and looking at a 2018 royal enfield bullet 500 on Saturday.... I miss my himalayan. I can only have one bike due to space. It's only for pleasure but i do go on 800 mile camping weekends a couple of times a year. If i get the bullet which i love by the way i would have to loose the benelli which i also really like..... Aaaaarrrrr 😂

[@Saddlebags73]

@@turningwheels2584 I went to the west coast of Ireland from Cornwall on my Himalayan last year. My mate accompanied me on his Classic 500. Neither bike missed a beat. A Bullet is perfectly capable of touring….motorways are a slog, but pick your roads, make it about the journey 🙂

[@turningwheels2584]

@@Saddlebags73this is what i wanted to hear! Motorways were a slog on my old himy that i owned for 6 years, hey, it's a bit of a slog on the benelli but not as much...... Just gives me an excuse to get off of the motorway! Thanks for your feedback.