"Caffeine and Machine" - a short trip on the BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900

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Midlife Motorcycle Diaries

Midlife Motorcycle Diaries

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@dazzlejazzable
@dazzlejazzable Жыл бұрын
It was a pity rain stopped play! I'd have been happy sat with a drink watching all the bikes and cars!
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
It was lovely sitting in the sun for a while! ☀️ but that’s British summer time for you! ☔️⛈️😂😀
@Sandra-kc8zh
@Sandra-kc8zh Жыл бұрын
Hello you two 😊.... Nice to see you on the streets again. Everyone needs a break and you did just right. As always, nice video with great music, even if the weather was totally lousy.... Looking forward to more tours with you and more Beer o clock.... Cheers🍻🍻☺️ and have a nice Weekend 😊
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandra 😀 it’s good to be back on the road - regardless of the weather ⛈️☀️ we’re currently in Ireland getting wet instead of England! ⛈️😂😀
@Sandra-kc8zh
@Sandra-kc8zh Жыл бұрын
Ireland how beautiful 😍....even in the rain...I wish you another good trip and ☀️☀️☀️..looking forward to the video and your trip report.... have a good trip🍻 Cheers
@__jenw
@__jenw Жыл бұрын
We ❤ you!!! Come to California! Xoxo Jen & Arash
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
We ❤️ you too! On our way to Malin Head today - northern most point in Ireland. Been a great trip so far - if a tad soggy!⛈️💨 xx
@nigelprice6469
@nigelprice6469 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys I have commented twice on the video but don't seem to be showing.but glad to see you back
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, just checked and we’ve not seen any previous comments 🤷‍♂️ anyway, we really appreciate you taking the time to respond! 😀👍
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Sorry we didn’t see your comments, Nigel. Thank you for watching our adventures ☺️👍
@suebt8794
@suebt8794 Жыл бұрын
That's the back way in to Ragley! Been to many car shows there. It's beautiful X and the gardens are lovely
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue, thought there must be a bigger entrance! But it was too wet to look for anything else! 😂⛈️😀
@bloodknottrevelian3396
@bloodknottrevelian3396 Жыл бұрын
As you can see it’s not about your enthusiasm for the vehicle you drive ’n ride, it’s all about watcha got. Been there once, never again.
@nickbenfell4327
@nickbenfell4327 Жыл бұрын
Another delightful video from you two. Riding in the rain is ok if you have got the right gear!!
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Nick! You’re right, it’s all about the right gear! 😀👍☔️🥵😂
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
My mum always say’s there’s no such thing as bad weather; only bad clothing, Nick 😊👍
@johnnys5419
@johnnys5419 Жыл бұрын
What a great start on a new day. You are always good company together with my freshly brewed morning coffee. Love your videos. Always looking forward to the next one🤩
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you Johnny 🙏 we’re glad we gave you some company to enjoy morning coffee! ☕️ 😀👍
@marcoluoma3770
@marcoluoma3770 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back on KZbin. I have a buddy who says “there is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” Thanks for a fun video.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you Marco 🙏 it’s always about the right gear! 😀👍
@troopz4683
@troopz4683 Жыл бұрын
Loved the Vid as always and will watch again later 😆Hope you have more luck with the weather on your Ireland trip but the way its going at the moment don,t hold ya breath
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 the weather here in Ireland is ☔️☔️☔️ ! 😂👍😀
@dalewesson1644
@dalewesson1644 Жыл бұрын
You wouldn't be sitting in a cold puddle with a cool cover on 👍👍
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Tried it, Dale as Bri loves his but the heated seat doesn’t work with it on - can’t feel the warm through it. 😟👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
You’re right Dale! That’s why I have a cool cover 👍 unfortunately, tried it on Sue’s Tiger and wasn’t compatible with the heated seat! 😬👍
@zzrrf
@zzrrf Жыл бұрын
Gidday Brian and Sue, Great Job on the video. Yeah Pita about the weather🌧 and Pita about not being allowed to book into room🛌 early and Pita about no Food🥓🍔🥩 on site 😀But hey as long as you had a good time overall, then that's what counts. Cheers Paul, Roll on Beer Oclock🍻🍻🍻👍👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! Yes it was a real “pita party”! 😂 but we always have a good time anyway! 👍😀
@barryjones8406
@barryjones8406 Жыл бұрын
Great music really enjoyed it Regards barry
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Barry - really glad you enjoyed it! 🎶😀👍
@davidlee4966
@davidlee4966 Жыл бұрын
I am well impressed by Sue having had an XKR, Uber cool and seriously quick
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Yep, I did love my XKR, David. I’ve had an F type since then and loved that too. Bri, on the other hand, just loves his bikes 😄🏍️
@theboomerangbiker1966
@theboomerangbiker1966 Жыл бұрын
Nice video guys. Take care in the wet... Nick
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, hope you’re keeping well - loving the buffs! 😀👍
@tojj29
@tojj29 Жыл бұрын
That was a damp squid then! I've read about that place and was expecting it to have been better than that. Never mind, you live and learn. Ride safe both of you, look forward to the next one.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you - certainly was not as good as it’s made out to be 😬 won’t be going back! 😀👍
@Banditmanuk
@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын
Caffeine and Machine, style over function I think. We've been once before, more of a car enthusiast hang out. It was 'out of order' they didn't tell you the kitchen was 'out of order' before arrival, especially considering its location. Good old mid summer British weather! Good to see you both out on the bikes.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard 🙏 I think you’re absolutely right about style over function ☹️ still, we’ll know for future reference. It was a typical British summer experience ☔️☔️😂 but can’t let the rain stop play! 😀👍
@GSHants
@GSHants Жыл бұрын
Always an enjoyable watch with you two, those are the biking days we never enjoy ….sitting in a puddle, it either drips down your back to form a puddle or from the front when it’s raining that much, here’s to sunnier days to follow, shame too about the stay, hope Brian wasn’t too grumpy without his breakfast eggs…. or was it eggs in a Pitta 😊
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
When you ride bikes you have to put up with the occasional wet stuff ☔️⛈️! Big disappointment for Bri - no eggs for breakfast 😬! Thanks for your comments! 😀👍
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
😂it was pitta with everything - except eggs 🤦‍♀️😄
@jvl4832
@jvl4832 Жыл бұрын
Hello Brian and Sue, look at the bright side, after such dismal weather and mediocre place to stay, things can only get better. So nice to see you back….greetings, Jim
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! You’re right, things can only get better 👍 it’s so good to be back - currently in Ireland - loving the Guinness but the weather a little damp! ☔️😀👍
@jvl4832
@jvl4832 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries rainy in Berlin as well, luckily it is Beer ÓˋClock🍻
@BrettGillison
@BrettGillison Жыл бұрын
Hi to you both. My wife and I were travelling in the car heading south from Achill Island to Westport on the 27th July, and we are sure you were on route in the opposite direction. Hope you had a lovely time even if it was a little damp at times!! Look forward to the video!! Safe travels, Brett
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brett! We were indeed on the way to Achill Island - well spotted!😀 what a small world - we always love our time in Ireland and this time it was incredibly wet in places ! ⛈️☔️ 😀👍
@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y
@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y Жыл бұрын
I use to own an immaculate Toyota MR2 and I regret selling it every time I see one :( Great video guys as per :)
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Than you 🙏 lovely car! 👍 even if you still had it I wouldn’t recommend caffeine and machine! 😳
@talesfromthebike
@talesfromthebike Жыл бұрын
Lovely video! Good to see you 2 on the road again 💚 We hopefully bump into you on the ABR 2024 ✌🏻
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 it’s great to be back on the road- look forward to seeing you at the ABR next year! 😀👍
@trevorcollier6077
@trevorcollier6077 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you both back. I have been past C&M quite a few times but only stopped twice. I can't say I have every been impressed with the place and won't bother stopping there again. Service has always been slightly off and seems to be too focused on cars. I generally go a bit further a stop and Wellesbourne airfield.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor🙏 you’re obviously right about CandM ! Will definitely try Wellesbourne airfield next time! 👍😀
@delwilliams9042
@delwilliams9042 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you both back out on the bikes. Did my first ABR this year and really enjoyed it, already booked for next year
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Del - glad you enjoyed ABR we’ve never been but we’ll be there next year! 👍😀
@westcoast5934
@westcoast5934 Жыл бұрын
Ye're having a mixed bag of weather on the Irish West Coast at the moment, and a poor forecast for the North West tomorrow, definitely a day for the Rukkas. Stay Safe.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
You’re not wrong! ☔️☔️☔️😬 another pretty wet one - thank god for rukkas! 😀😂
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Yep, getting a tad soggy today 🌧️ 😄👍
@GJCPlumbing
@GJCPlumbing Жыл бұрын
See you ABR next year, get you both a coffee 👍
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
That’ll be nice. Thank You ☺️See you there 👍
@nigelprice6469
@nigelprice6469 Жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention how well Brian's helmet stands out in the bad weather.both myself and Mrs p wear the flo yellow helmets to aid being seen
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Yellow is always a good contrast (the brighter the better!) 👍😀
@ianroberts7195
@ianroberts7195 Жыл бұрын
Great video, most people wouldn't expect to phone ahead and check the current catering arrangements, surely it is the responsability of the hotel to inform you of any changes, another minus for customer service.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian! Totally agree 👍 customer service is really going down hill - they really should have let us know. Still, onward and upward! 😀👍
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Yep, completely with you on that, Ian. It’s a pretty big deal breaker to have the kitchen closed- particularly when there’s nothing else around. They should have at least given people the choice to postpone 👍
@leeandjancruise
@leeandjancruise Жыл бұрын
Feel for you both riding in those conditions, I pick my ride outs during favourable weather these days but at the moment it's wet wet wet here in South Wales. Ride safe.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lee and Jan 😀 we’re currently in Ireland getting wet over here! ☔️⛈️😂😀
@leeandjancruise
@leeandjancruise Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Oh eck!
@philwoods2534
@philwoods2534 Жыл бұрын
We all have expectations, but a visit for us didn't meet the media hype and reality. I'm amazed you gave it as high scores as you did......based on our experiences of course.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil - in fairness we thought the room was alright and the parking was OK but that was about it! 😀👍
@disco41
@disco41 Жыл бұрын
Stopped going there when they started charging for motorcycles to park. Many places better than C&M in my opinion. Great vid as usual guys 👍👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Yes, we think you’re right! Not going back! 👍😀
@richarddelasota1812
@richarddelasota1812 Жыл бұрын
Why, just today, while on a long and mind-numbing freeway drive, I wondered why I hadn’t seen one of your videos for such a long time - and me a subscriber and all. I get home and here you are. Go figure. 👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
The Universe works in mysterious ways Richard 🤷‍♂️ thanks for tuning in! 😀👍
@dalewintle9969
@dalewintle9969 Жыл бұрын
Cracking video as always guys , shame about the weather and I think we've all got caught out with incorrect gear at some point with the weather in good old blighty 🤷🏼‍♂️ , we went to Caffeine & Machine last year , I wasn't overly impressed tbh dint think it lives up to its hype, looking forward to your WAW trip vids 😁 safe travels guys 👍🏻
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dale 🙏 yes, we won’t be rushing back to C and M 😳! Currently in a very damp Ireland! ☔️⛈️😀👍
@stephenchapman8344
@stephenchapman8344 Жыл бұрын
Not the best of visits. Would certainly think twice about going there. 👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
No Stephen, wouldn’t recommend it! 😬😀👍
@bogusm8940
@bogusm8940 Жыл бұрын
Nice ride guys! So sorry about the weather but keep in mind, it kind of ruins it for us viewers as well. I always get a kick how hard you guys are on hotel ratings but good job to yah! 😂😂 Waiting to see you next time!!!
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 in fairness, the room was fine but the overall service/ catering wasn’t - still, you can’t win them all! 👍😀
@5coaly
@5coaly Жыл бұрын
We've been C&M twice. The 2nd time they were refurbishing the downstairs so no food or drink on offer ! If you like thar sort of thing, check out the Cotswold Motor Hub near Bibury. Nothing worse than a soggy undercarriage! 😂 They could have offered you somewhee to change. 🤔 July weather has been pretty dismal this year. Enjoy your Ireland trip. Hope the weather is better there.🙏 Xx
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
We won’t be going back! We’ll definitely check out the Motor Hub 👍(“soggy undercarriage “ 😂) - in lovely Ireland at the moment - extremely soggy! ☔️☔️☔️😬
@5coaly
@5coaly Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Oh dear. 🌧 I susepct if you'd gone to Europe you'd have been roasting on the bikes! 🥵 Not sure what's worse!! TBH it's not great weather here in the Cotswolds either at the mo. Dark skies and windy. Look forward to seeing your Irish adventures! 👍🏍 Ride safe. Julie xx
@michael1061
@michael1061 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video sue , a disappointment at caffeine & machine and a soaking not what you deserve after your efforts to please us viewers . One good thing is i wont bother to make the trek across from north Essex . Thanks again Sue & Brian
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Aww, yep a disappointing visit to Caffeine and Machine, Michael but I guess an occasional soaking goes with the territory when on a bike 😄 We’re getting even soggier in Ireland ⛈️😄🏍️🏍️
@jerrydavis2001
@jerrydavis2001 Жыл бұрын
hi both, although i ride/tour most of the time in rukka gear i would never go without my scott ergo pro water proofs. They are the best by far and they give you a two layer protection system for those totally nasty weather days. ride safe!!
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
We could do with those over here in Ireland, Jerry 🌧️🌧️😄👍
@Jules750..
@Jules750.. Жыл бұрын
A another enjoyable vlog
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you Julian 🙏 😀👍
@crocksontherocksify
@crocksontherocksify Жыл бұрын
Not good service, not offering you a place to get those wet clothes off! In the Cotswolds in October and going to check this place out. ( Don't think I'll bother staying ) Thanks for the informative Vlog. Oh, early bird tickets for Abr booked 👍
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Pop in for coffee but unless they’ve got the kitchen fixed - I’d eat before you go 😉👍
@twowheelstouring482
@twowheelstouring482 Жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed the weather changes soon, ive started wearing my winter gear again!! Dont blame you for canning the ride early but no waterproofs!!!! Amateur! 🤣🤣🤣
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Didn’t need waterproofs when you Rukkas! we had our rukka bottoms in the panniers but didn’t have time to change 😬 - sadly, Sue’s jacket wasn’t goretex - but it is now! 😀☔️
@richardho5955
@richardho5955 11 ай бұрын
Beer is life! Ride safe, cheers! 🍺🍺🏍️👍🇿🇦
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Richard! 😀👍
@M4BoarBiker
@M4BoarBiker Жыл бұрын
Fantastic to see you guys out and about. Love your vids, pity about the weather but this is the uk.. lol As a proud owner of a Triumph Tiger 900gt Pro I vote for more tiger in these video's .. ha, sorry Brian. I would love the extra tail lights that the GS seems to have. Nice touch.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Hi fellow Tiger fan! ‘Red’ is holding his own in Ireland as we ride through four seasons in a day⛈️💨☀️So glad I bought my GT pro - love it more everytime I ride it 😄👍
@tdog2225
@tdog2225 Жыл бұрын
Bit of a dismal trip, but heh! never mind. The ride was an experience and you had fun. A soggy bum is never a good feeling. I dont think I will be looking to stay over at the hotel after the poor customer service. That counts for everything. Be safe.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right - the ride was an experience! 😂 and we definitely wouldn’t recommend staying over at C and M 😳 - still a ride’s a ride! 👍😀
@derbyshireruralrider9398
@derbyshireruralrider9398 Жыл бұрын
Always carry waterproof over trousers !
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
We had our rukka trousers in our pannier but got completely caught out! 😂⛈️😀
@derbyshireruralrider9398
@derbyshireruralrider9398 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries they look like trousers to change into rather than just thin waterproofs to slip on over riding jeans
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
@@derbyshireruralrider9398 they are! 😀
@ladyjrider666
@ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын
Not the best weekend, but an honest account. Sadly caterers at events seem to lead to 'out of order' kitchens. 🙄 Ride safe, LJ
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
You’re right LJ! That’s the way it seems to be going 😳 at least we know - wouldn’t recommend it! 😀👍
@AliasMrHackenbacker
@AliasMrHackenbacker Жыл бұрын
Oh well typical British summer weather! Based on your experience and others I think I'll give Caffeine and the Machine a miss, It wouldn't have hurt them to find somewhere so you change out of your wet clothes. How's Bri's shoulder holding up?I was looking to go to the ABR festival next year but I don't do tents so I'll have to find a room somewhere.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! You’re absolutely right typical British summer 😂☔️! We wouldn’t recommend Caffeine and Machine as an overnight experience but probably ok if you’re just passing. The shoulder is now pretty much healed, but it took a couple of months 😳. Apparently there are a couple of hotels/B&Bs fairly close to the ABR! 👍😀
@richandiben
@richandiben Жыл бұрын
10:00 I hope the owner of that Focus RS didn't hear you call it a Fiesta 🤣
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Oops! Soz 😬to whoever owns that beautiful Fie……I mean Focus 🤦‍♀️!😂
@neillambton4065
@neillambton4065 Жыл бұрын
Hiya, Really interesting video. Re your stay elsewhere in the Cotswolds, i can thoroughly recommend a B+B my wife and i stayed in earlier this year, and it`s 3 miles south west of Stratford upon Avon. It`s called "3 Ways B+B" at Weston Farm, Welford on Avon. My wife and I , along with her parents (my in laws) hired one of the self catering units in June last year. It was superb, and in a lovely peaceful setting. They have a B+B on site too, with 3 rooms, and we`d decided to stay for a 3 night weekend last October. Sadly, my wifes younger sister died unexpectedly a week before we were due to go, so we had to postpone it til March this year, and it was great. We stayed in the best double en-suite, with superb views front and back. If in the near future you would like to return to the Cotswolds, i can wholeheartedly recommend the place, we will be going back for another long weekend in the very near future.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Neil 🙏 it sounds like a great place 👍 it’s always good to get a personal recommendation and we’ll definitely check it out when we next visit the Cotswolds! 😀👍
@petersuffield4818
@petersuffield4818 Жыл бұрын
Hi, love watching your videos, keep them coming. Just one comment, should your hotel review section say star rating rather than 5 star rating?
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter - glad you enjoy the videos - we just call it that because we grade them out of five! 😀👍
@backontwowheels9469
@backontwowheels9469 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you visiting (nearly) Ragley Hall, which is definitely busier during the ABR festival, which I have attended the last 3 years and have my tickets for 2024. I am hoping to get a van to transport a bike and maybe sleep in for next year - fingers crossed. I have swapped the 900 rally Pro for a speedmaster chrome so I will have to look for a cheap off road bike so that I can eventually try the off road trail section 😂 Have moved recently too and try to get to the Oakley Bike night as often as possible.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Yes we nearly visited Ragley! 😂⛈️ - hopefully we’ll have better luck next year - you could have used the Rally pro for on and off road - one bike instead of two! 👍😀
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Having said that - it’s always better to flat foot a bike if you can! 😀👍
@backontwowheels9469
@backontwowheels9469 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I put the tiger in against the Speedmaster as 99% of my riding was tarmac and the other 1% would have been a mistake 😂 Although I loved it for touring, as I was working in mainland Europe I took the Tiger with me, now back in the UK, it is nice to flat foot. I have my fingers crossed to purchase an old bike to go green laneing on, to get a basic skill level off road. Not too late at 60 !?
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
@@backontwowheels9469 never too late! 👍😀
@backontwowheels9469
@backontwowheels9469 Жыл бұрын
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Hi, I saw you two this morning, on foot, as I was making my way to the office. If I was on my bike I would have stopped and said hello. Had the missus in the car, she is neither into bikes or KZbin lol
@MichaelGreene-k1y
@MichaelGreene-k1y Жыл бұрын
Do you experience any excessive heat to your legs from the radiator on you 900 GT? Reviews from other riders indicate heat issues to their legs. My wife currently rides a street twin and the engine heat is extremely uncomfortable during the summer. Looking to get her on a 900 GT but concerned about excess heat. Enjoy your videos. Thank you, Mike Greene
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Hi, there is a little extra heat from the engine on especially hot days but nothing uncomfortable. I have had a few people ask about this before so maybe it’s a common thing with the 900 but I can honestly say it’s not a problem for me. Might be with a test ride on a hot day - if we ever get one this year 😄👍
@MichaelGreene-k1y
@MichaelGreene-k1y Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply.
@brianfarrelly7151
@brianfarrelly7151 Жыл бұрын
Unlucky with the weather but still great to get out. Thumbs down to Caffeine and Machine for poor service.
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Yep, we were really disappointed, Brian - but looking at all the comments, we aren’t the only ones 🤦‍♀️👍
@richardthackham8066
@richardthackham8066 Жыл бұрын
I feel that #caffeineandMachine is for cars, Terrible service when I went, felt like they look down on bikes. Swore I would never go again but never the less gave them a second chance, this time they wouldn’t even let us in, we only wanted a quick coffee. Never going again…
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
We agree Richard! Looks like a lot of people have had the same experience 😳 - we won’t be back! 😀
@johnheaney414
@johnheaney414 Жыл бұрын
Been there not too impressed. Went for a cuppa on a Sunday afternoon and they wanted to charge us £5 per bike to park. Turned round and went somewhere else
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
That’s outrageous John😱 £5 per bike?? We’ll not be going back that’s for sure! 👍😀
@49googie
@49googie Жыл бұрын
One statement for this place " All fur coat and no knickers" !!! not a great advert for Caffeine and no machine. lol.
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
😂I think bikers see through stuff that maybe car enthusiasts don’t 😉😄👍
@49googie
@49googie Жыл бұрын
@@suegibbons2508 Indeed, but we all pay the same money and expect the same service, any wonder I travel more in europe by bike than the UK.
@trevorthorn5011
@trevorthorn5011 Жыл бұрын
Better luck next time with the weather and adventures and hotel 🏨 ride safe
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor! Can’t let the weather ruin your fun! 😂☔️😂
@robertross7782
@robertross7782 Жыл бұрын
I was interested to see your review on this establishment, having visited on one occasion and i would not rush to return, you gave a very kind opinion of your visit there.I would not have been so restrained in my thoughts, I enjoy your videos and have had similar experiences in many of the places and routes you have chosen, frankly I don't quite get how they get repeat business, safe riding , shiny side up .
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert - they certainly won’t be getting repeat business from us 😳 though, in fairness, the room was fine it was everything else! 😂😀👍
@barrycoggin192
@barrycoggin192 5 ай бұрын
You guys live nr us we are in Denton
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries 5 ай бұрын
You’re right Barry - pretty close! 👍😀
@davidreed6817
@davidreed6817 Жыл бұрын
Rubbish customer service, to not even have any sympathy for you both and not provide a room to change is very poor, I admire your glass half full attitude but I've found some of these "iconic biker locations" to be just image and gloss. Great to see you both out and about again.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks David - we think you’re right- image and gloss 😳 we won’t be going back anytime soon! 😀👍
@nigelleahy406
@nigelleahy406 Жыл бұрын
0 would be my score. They could have let yea check up early because of yea wet. Shame on them..........
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel - we agree! ☔️⛈️🏍️
@nigelleahy406
@nigelleahy406 Жыл бұрын
I would not stay there again.... KIP
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel - that makes 3 of us! 😀👍
@iancharlesworth3654
@iancharlesworth3654 Жыл бұрын
Hey you 2. In "MY WORLD" people and places get ONE CHANCE, That place failed you. I wouldn't entertain those places anyway. BAD MANAGEMENT. Least we got to see your OLD CAR Brian 😂🤣😂🤣😭👍(CHARLIE)
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, It certainly was bad management 😳 but I did love my old car! 😂👍😀
@antoneschmoak5897
@antoneschmoak5897 Жыл бұрын
👍 promo sm
@mrcintheuk4641
@mrcintheuk4641 Жыл бұрын
Yup, for me, Caffeine & Machine is everything I dislike about modern rip-off style over substance motorcycling these days. And no, I'm not a roll your own, chipped mug dinosaur.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Yep, couldn’t more - very much style over substance 😳 wouldn’t bother going again (I used to roll my own! 😂)
@suegibbons2508
@suegibbons2508 Жыл бұрын
Seems like it’s more for car enthusiasts to pop in for a coffee. Doesn’t really feel like a biker place. 👍
@lozv9974
@lozv9974 Жыл бұрын
I think that’s the worse review you’ve given, and rightly so. What a let down from Caffine and Machine, we won’t be going.
@midlifemotorcyclediaries
@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын
Yes, I’m afraid so😳 not really acceptable - we won’t be going back! 😀👍
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