Gorgeous grey tiger at end. Usernamekate with Herfourpaws awwwww
@TennRides3 жыл бұрын
Traffic in all major cities around the planet sucks. Nice video, Kate.
@gazoutabout3 жыл бұрын
I worked Manchester city centre as a motorcycle mounted engineer for 3 years in the 90's on a BMW K1100LT, brought back happy memories, I was based bottom end of trinity way where it meets Deansgate, Long time gone now happy memories, great video 😎
@LickyDischarge3 жыл бұрын
These commuting vlogs are you at your funniest. Really shows your brilliant sense of humour off!
@mikeball58833 жыл бұрын
I have the F900XR TE Kate used all year round bought it in September 2020 and have now put 18000 miles on it it’s a great bike I will be interested to see what you think of it 👍
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
18,000!!!! I think you're more qualified to chat about it than I am 🤣
@mikeball58833 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate 🤣
@mikeball58833 жыл бұрын
@@gpzfan5272 I won’t lie at the beginning the clutch was snatchy but as the mileage increased it got smoother so much so it doesn’t do it now as for the quick shifter I only use it from third gear upwards and find it better snicking up the box if you keep the revs constant as for down shifting close the throttle to the stop as you change down it works far better I’ve also noticed that when the chain tension is out of tolerance then the gear change is far worse with and without using the quick shifter
@justmejohn7733 жыл бұрын
@@mikeball5883 useful information Mike.
@iannolan38843 жыл бұрын
Good to see you riding on roads i use. I work round the corner from you and you’re right, the commute through town is like a game of roulette. Stay safe !
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, someone who knows and appreciates the struggle!
@dangonzalez91163 жыл бұрын
Having medium size hands, I have the same issue of not being able to reach the indicator with the clutch pulled in on my S1000R. I think they should move it to the right side and under the start switch.
@steed26133 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate, re the indicators I had a 2002 1150rt which had the old style indicator switch’s they were so so much easier! Left thumb for left, right thumb for right, i don’t know why bmw changed as like you said it can be difficult to reach the indicator switch. Stay safe Ste.
@craigyllyn3 жыл бұрын
I loved the old style. Far more intuitive than the later style. I remember road testers back in the day complaining about them. I never understood their issues during found them much better than the current style
@Hogdriver882 жыл бұрын
The traffic in the beginning reminds me of the traffic in Brooklyn, NY!
@Na5tyify3 жыл бұрын
I also suffer from an inability to operate my indicators when on the clutch. The worse place it happens is normally on a roundabout. I ride a KTM 790 so it would appear it’s not just me or one bike. Never had this issue with my Yamaha.
@ChrisMcEvoy723 жыл бұрын
Love the randomness of the chat in these vids. And YES - I'm deffo going to Motorcycle Live - missed it so much, and I can finally strut around the Ducati stand as an owner!
@BusaLad3 жыл бұрын
I'm Canadian born but my dad was Clacton born a long time ago, and watching your commuting vid's I believe im feeling a kind of connection to the whole of your surroundings. Lane filtering is not allowed here in Toronto but sitting on my Busa one day in stopped traffic I gave it a go, and wow what a rush😁. I really like your commuting videos.
@lauriew29073 жыл бұрын
weather in Manchester as I watch this 15 degrees and cloudy , good one Kate
@markjosephbudgieridgard3 жыл бұрын
Ooooooooo I joined unk on her ballsy commute home.... Always a treat really enjoyed that and bonus unkat at the end... Awsome... Stay safe princess 👸🐱💋
@marklastname56562 жыл бұрын
Just watched this, OMG you rode past my dentist, then my house lol. Well, not my house anymore, I moved in June 2021, I now live 10 miles from Caldwell Park now. I really really do not miss the Mancunian way or sitting in the car on the east lancs in winter. I do miss the Toby carvery off the 61 though. 🙏🏼
@UsernameKate2 жыл бұрын
Haha, across from the Toby Carvery now is a 'Pine Wood' place, one of those chains that do roast dinners and they do a TAKE AWAY. I kid you not! As if you're 10 miles from Cadwell Park now! Thats amazingggg. I'd book all the track days lol
@nokneedownian85213 жыл бұрын
I've just bought a bmw c400gt fully loaded i wanted something practical and I'm loving it. Not got the power I used to but its fast enough and its just so easy and comfortable to ride
@sd23053 жыл бұрын
I was going to jump into one of these Kate after selling my F800GT, but got my eye on a 1200RS which i purchased. May still try the F900XR if they have a loaner !!
@themayorofdipshittery36463 жыл бұрын
Always a joy to watch Kate 😂👍
@johncourt95803 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate, I always enjoy your commute vlogs, I love your humour, and seeing how a pro handles heavy traffic! Having never visited Manchester. I find the sights interesting.🌹💗🌹
@OntarioAndrews4153 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting/sharing. Cheers!
@patchthesinclair58963 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kate, enjoyed that!
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! 😊
@derbyshireruralrider93982 жыл бұрын
These roads remind me of what I don’t miss about the area having been a student bar Salford many years back
@UsernameKate2 жыл бұрын
Aye, it's not ideal! I do not miss that commute!
@benmillward50283 жыл бұрын
I'm going on 4th can't wait see u there
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
See ya there!
@davidwatson12253 жыл бұрын
Fun and relaxing vid. Thanks
@cellardoorpaul3 жыл бұрын
Just done a 5 day das course on the f750gs and found the same with the clutch and indicators. Not very natural at all.
@kevincopeland62453 жыл бұрын
Going to the bike show on the 7th it would of been great to of met you and Foggy, loving the commute home videos ride safe 😄👍🏍
@stephenchapman83443 жыл бұрын
It’s just not the dream is it ? Love it. 👍
@erwindenengelsen81443 жыл бұрын
You and your vids are awesome! Keep it up and stay awesome 💪
@seajCharleston3 жыл бұрын
So how many gas stations did you fly by while on reserve? :-)
@thewoodster86073 жыл бұрын
That XR is a bit rattly? Can't believe the noise it makes. Noisier than my 1250. Great vids BTW.
@LowkeyAnnie3 жыл бұрын
Love your outlook of life, you're a very entertaining vlogger. Ride safe 🏍💨 Annie from Oz 🇦🇺🏍
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Annie!!! I hope you are well 😊
@LowkeyAnnie3 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate hiya, Kate. I'm well, hope you're also. I love your vlog, keep up the awesome content, it's so enjoyable listening to a lady riders point of view, who also has a funny sense of humour! HooRoooooo till next time, ride safe... 🏍💨💨 Annie 🇦🇺
@johnboy51563 жыл бұрын
Where is your cardo packtalk?
@richardbell61053 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to some of the new content. I will be at the bike show on the 4th. Looking forward to it. I think it is going to be mega busy as we have all been stuck inside because of covid. :)
@andrewd75863 жыл бұрын
Here I am in regional Victoria, Australia & I whinge coz it take me under 10 min/7km/4 miles to get to & from work in a car each day! 🤣 But I certainly hate going to Melbourne & riding through their “normal” traffic!👿💪🏼😂 Nice little vid Kate! And you are right with BMW’s fuel range. Yep when it says EMPTY, it is!🤣 19C is hot? Yeahhhhh…..🤭🇦🇺
@UrbanoModa3 жыл бұрын
this channel works well with a Walls Viennetta, and a big bottle of Lucozade. because random comments are the funniest? Loving the Landrover gangster comment, made me laugh. Hope all is well.
@motocoemenel3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kate. got any opinions one this? im looking at a 2017 (17 plate) R1200GS TE, only thing it doesnt have is a top box. looks wise, its showroom, seems the owner rode it only on the sunny days in 2018/19 as its only got 1500 miles on the clock, and kept it in their living room the rest of the time. price is an absolute steal. What should ring alarm bells about a 4 year old BMW, with 1500 miles on the clock, only 1 service book stamp and priced at a little over 10k?
@B0M0A0K3 жыл бұрын
Thumb extension?
@georgewatt3543 жыл бұрын
Made me laugh that your thumb couldn't reach the indicator switch, makes me at only 5"7 feel big😀
@reddog81453 жыл бұрын
Why do you go that way home, it seems to be a long way around. I go right at the lights from Williams along by pass and through the town to the 602, onto the 60/61 and off where you get off. Just seems quicker, I may be wrong though. I’m not sure about the nec this year, coved is still a big thing, I’m still thinking about it at the moment. Mainly because I don’t want to pass it on to others if I was to catch it.
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
I do that occasionally but the traffic can be absolutely hideous...bus lane is much quicker although I never officially typed that 😅
@reddog81453 жыл бұрын
Oooo naughty Kate ……
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
🤫🤫🤫
@5tevieb9543 жыл бұрын
They are called ‘healies’ 😂… how much quicker is the bike than the car do you reckon?
@tomandrews30793 жыл бұрын
Well done Kate .try a Friday evening in Dublin city traffic 😱 aww were is the bike show ?
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
I cant imagine that's much fun!!! The bike show is at the NEC in Birmingham 👍
@billycaspersghost75283 жыл бұрын
I visited this Dealer to look at an R9 Pure ,earlier this year. Traffic was awful.Put me off.Didn`t buy the bike. Good dealer though. Dave B. did me a nice video of the bike. Bought one from Jeffries in Rotherham.Near home. Don`t like it much. Guess I`m just a Guzzi boy at heart.( Well at 62 "boy" is a stretch ,but men never grow up my better half says) Waiting for the V100.
@HippoDrones3 жыл бұрын
I ordered my tickets for Motorcycle Live yesterday, can't wait, get to hang out with one of my best mates I don't see enough of as he moved to Chester. We make a thing of it and grab a hotel so we can get on the beers for the show, gonna be epic :D
@garyshuttleworth34593 жыл бұрын
i'm also enjoying the temperature, but this is Manchester it won't last, nice vlog, any news on new 2022 Bmws?
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary, all the models and 2022 colour options are on the website 👍 was there anything specific you were waiting on?
@garyshuttleworth34593 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate any new rumours on a new GS 1300?
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
@@garyshuttleworth3459 nothing official from BMW. If it comes, I reckon it'll be next year 👍
@garyshuttleworth34593 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate are you allowed to do a rumours video, reckon it might do well
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
@@garyshuttleworth3459 good idea but that's the only rumour I know so it would last 30 secs 😫🤣
@markbaker52213 жыл бұрын
Going to NEC Bike Show but on the 8th shame would loved to have had a chat
@SouthWest-jj8yu3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t face that traffic everyday, live in rural Scotland where two cars constitutes a traffic jam👍
@jasonwoods68893 жыл бұрын
Where you in London today ?
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Nooooo :)
@jasonwoods68893 жыл бұрын
There were about 10 GS’ at the front of Buckingham palace. All men apart from a blonde girl that looked very much like you. They were filming .
@jasonwoods68893 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate There were about 10 GS’ at the front of Buckingham Palace. All men apart from a blonde girl that looked very much like you. They were filming.
@deanharris93313 жыл бұрын
That commute home is a free for all. LOL You're not the only one who can't get your thumb to reach the indicator switch.......I have to semi lift my hand off the grip to activate the switch too! 🤣 What a lovely welcome home visitor . Is that a British short hair? Great video again Kate ....Keep safe out there. 👍😊
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
I'm just waiting for the comments jUsT hOlD tHe BaR cLoSeR tO tHe InDiCaToR but it's just not natural to us is it!! 🤣🤣 yeah, he's a British Short Hair called Jasper ❤🐈⬛
@deanharris93313 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate LOL totally agree....you know someone is just waiting to say that! What a lovely lad Jasper is.....the bestest friend anyone can have.
@chema15463 жыл бұрын
hello good morning Kate I don't like the 900 too much I prefer 1250 but hey you have it complicated now that you are no longer in Europe cordial greetings from Valencia 🙏 Spain
@BikerandBits3 жыл бұрын
Try commuting in London, just watch out for scooters that are 2 up, they like to knock you off your bike then steal it 😱
@CaiStroudHD3 жыл бұрын
Given how short you are you always seem to manage somehow with these big bikes, gives me hope for my future on motorbikes, even 125s now are stupidly tall, my 2018 cb125r is like 820mm can just about tip toe 😂😩(don’t have a bike anymore as it was stolen)
@johnelmslie69223 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate ,Hows the xr for seat hight? Is there a low option as I'm a small guy haha
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
There is a low chassis version! It's really quite low!!
@justmejohn7733 жыл бұрын
Hey 🐊 , hearing your comment on not being able to reach the indicator switch made me wonder how Mike would cope reaching the switch, since he decided to try to stop a lawnmower with his finger!
@1050cc3 жыл бұрын
Fokkin hell gurl that's a bit of a narly commute. Nearly as bad as A14 of a morning 😄 but... all worth it to see that sweet cat 😏🤗
@motogordo19033 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived in Manchester, I’d buy all my bikes from you.
@Detourrider3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate nice little video l quoted your name didn’t get any discount. Don’t matter thou got decent price anyway 🏍👍
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for trying and for the feedback! I dont have an official code or anything but its been working for some so who knows 🤷♀️
@spikeccx3 жыл бұрын
If you had time it would be cool to do different city commuteing Bradistan is interesting that is NO RULES
@blackiesmisadventures34133 жыл бұрын
How come your phone isn’t connected to your Coms system 🤔 be a lot easier 😘
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
I like to ride and not take calls so its very rare I will answer 😌
@frankvanleeuwen29433 жыл бұрын
I like your cat....🐈
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Jasper likes you too 🤣
@pabloharding83233 жыл бұрын
I got very worried at 2.39 because I thought that car nearly pulled out on usernamekate!
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
You think you were worried? Try being me in that moment 🤣💩
@pabloharding83233 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate glad nothing happened! And keep up with the great videos
@adiohead3 жыл бұрын
I want rollerskate shoes!
@marcbrasse747 Жыл бұрын
You know the infotronics war has gone too far if the wonderwheel keeps you from properly blinking.
@sherelyngarcia18333 жыл бұрын
honda tmx supremo 2021 Philippines 🇵🇭
@stephentams89403 жыл бұрын
What’s happened to the nav cover Kate? 🤥
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
People use the navs and forget to put em back on 🤣
@stephentams89403 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate hope you got a good stock in then? 👍
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentams8940 they're all safe and sound 🤣
@stephentams89403 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate phew!!!🤣🤣🤣
@chrishart85483 жыл бұрын
You were loving that girl with roller skate shoes weren't you 😁
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Enthralled 😱
@MightyMouzMoto2 жыл бұрын
Your bicycle lanes up as part of the sidewalks is an awesome idea! There's no such thing here. If a bicyclist decides to ride in traffic during rush hour, you get to be stuck behind them until u can get around them. 🤦 I ride my bicycle on the sidewalk.
@vim14713 жыл бұрын
I thought you quit the motor trade and working as a postie ?
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Huh? 😅
@MrDjsmiley1003 жыл бұрын
Would you like to organise a ride in a group or solo if you want to
@johnbrown42803 жыл бұрын
"Pisch" by the way,,,,🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Sharpey76.3 жыл бұрын
ended the video before the fuel run out ;)
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Noooo haha house ain't that far away 😂
@bikersbeyonduk59933 жыл бұрын
R u doing the ring of respect
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
All depends on work buddy :)
@dondle23 жыл бұрын
Surprised you don't use a headset on the helmet to answer phone calls on the move.. I use a cheapish Senna unit, and it gives me great pleasure to answer the phone and say fuck off cos I am busy living the dream and riding my bike. !!!
@Greggspies3 жыл бұрын
He's a good guy GR
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Hes lovely 👍
@murdocampbell48583 жыл бұрын
Commuting up here in the Highlands is easy-peasy. Handlebars and mirrors are higher than the sheep’s heads so you can whang straight through them without any worries. And if you do come a cropper the woolies give you a nice soft landing. Couldnae be boathered wi’ all that car / van / wing-mirror, weavy-swervy cac (Gaelic for shit) 🐏🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
@Nick_of_Time3 жыл бұрын
Same sort of thing here in Aussie. Filter around the cattle, dodge the tumbleweeds and duck if the ‘roos are high enough. Riding in the bush is easy, but I reckon Manchester would kill me.
@murdocampbell48583 жыл бұрын
@@Nick_of_Time Loving it! That’s the life 👍
@grossi463 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does it sound like you saying "Bike share" instead of sure 🤔. Must be the Manchestooorrr accent 🤣🤣
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
Gonna start saying Shu-er 🤣🤣🤣
@grossi463 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameKate 🤣🤣
@peter76243 жыл бұрын
You would have been better off on a scooter Kate, say a Burgman 400..
@UsernameKate3 жыл бұрын
I often commute on the C400X but I had a day off and was doing a vlog on the F900XR :)
@grachoderunwiderstehlichen3 жыл бұрын
~4.30min at this time the architecture of the building on the left side remember me about the Transrapid Story 🚝 ;boring!!! ...better we watch you Kate on E-Bike's ,fuel-cell or Petrol