Freddie Dobbs' Bonneville | Almost Done, What about my Bike?

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Join me in this video after taking on the challenge to fix @FreddieDobbs Triumph Bonneville T100SE. This motorcycle is the central focal point of his channel and has been right there with him on many adventures from all over Europe to the Sahara, across the Atlas Mountains to the local coffee shop!
In this video we finally make some progress on the CCM/BSA special getting ready for the DGR. We get a version of the exhaust complete and in place. We also tidy up some loose ends on Freddie's Bonneville. Wheels, Chain, chain guard and find more issues with the brakes.
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[@davidreed6817]

Lovely, genuine and sincere people, Freddie should be forever grateful.

[@daver3110]

You'll have spent nearly 6 months sorting this bike, getting it absolutely perfect, better than factory, sit down to watch freddies latest video of him grabbing a coffee on his 19th holiday of the year absolutely thrashing it through some muddy gorge - and your heart will just sink 😬 But then you suddenly won't care, because a used and abused bike is far better than a museum piece 👍

[@howardnunn3965]

Brilliant job Joe and Emily (3 months in fact) ! A lot saying cost wise this Bonnie was not worth the effort, you could say that about many bike/car restorations, any Bonnie is worth it

[@elementalworld]

Do not give it back to that idiot!

[@KiwiAdvRider]

Don't be silly. He'll sell it!🤣🤣

[@brodygagne7211]

Motorcycle front tires and rear tires have reversed tread directions simply because the front tire is designed to produce maximum grip under braking, as this is when it experiences the most load. Thus, the tread pattern is essentially the opposite of the rear tire tread which is optimized for good grip under acceleration.

[@jjg1962]

The tire direction is due to the direction of the join overlap. It's nothing to do with tread patterns. Racing slicks still have the same jobs to do but don't have any tread pattern; they still have to be fitted the correct way around!

[@JoshuaRoberts-kq9cs]

Motorcycle 🏍️ tyres have an arrow on them to indicate direction of travel.A rule of thumb i've always stuck to is, when all else fails read the plans and you can't go wrong.

[@rickconstant6106]

The Dunlop TT100s on my T140 have a symmetrical tread pattern in both directions, but they still have opposite rotation on front and rear, because of the construction of the tyre, and how it responds to load, not the tread pattern.

[@racheltaylor6578]

That Triumph looks brand new.Great job.It’s been a pleasure watching you restore and rebuild it.

[@TheWurks]

Thank you!

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Your stickers arrived here in Florida the other day. Emily, I shared your Peter Rabbit note with my Beatrix Potter fan wife. It was lovely and your handwriting is impeccable. Thank you.

[@TheWurks]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙏 where you planning to stick them?

[@GaryCrisp-di2yw]

Kudos to you two, Joe and Emily. I've enjoyed every moment in seeing the transformation of Freddie's Bonneville & the respect that's grown from taking on this challenge. Everyone who has supported you and supplied parts deserves a shout-out, too. The exhaust on your CCM is clean and cared for. The dents are its history . I really admire your methodical attitude and skills. 👍

[@TheWurks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joel.rundle]

I can’t wait to see the Bonnie finished, fascinating!

[@Darryl1982]

I'd love to have the confidence to work on bikes the way that you do. Great work, you both make a great team!

[@biker_dale]

Fantasic video and you are both very humble people with great work ethics and a good sense of humour. It's been a pleasure watching this series of videos. Looking forward to what comes next, but still can't wait to see both on the road.

[@TheWurks]

Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Royal Enfield 350 Bullet next…

[@andychurches7280]

After so much time, effort and expertise has been spent on the Bonny, Freddie should now enrol himself on a bike maintenance course, to make sure it never suffers any such neglect again! 😉

[@richardbartlett6932]

Some people ride em. Some people fix em. Some people ride em and fix em.

[@philipmobbs9520]

Ironic then, that he's now selling his own (expensive) Tool Rolls 🤔

[@richardbartlett6932]

​@@philipmobbs9520 he's selling them to people who want them. Where's the irony in that?

[@kevindarkstar]

​​I'm thinking that the irony is in the fact that a guy who is obviously very poor at doing maintenance jobs by his own admission, and tends to neglect the bike, is selling to others an expensive tool roll to do maintenance jobs, I'd say that has a definite whiff of irony in it 😂​@@richardbartlett693216:12

[@JoshuaRoberts-kq9cs]

​@@richardbartlett6932And some people end up with a bike that's totally rooted because, sadly, they have no frigging idea.

[@RoyalEnfieldfahrer]

Such a nice couple. Great skills and she's as sweet as a cream tangerine and Montelimar. Beside having a very nice voice and a even better giggling. Cheers

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@salsavillo9991]

Nice to see you"re a Black Sabbath and Tony Iommi fan.🤘

[@IamLegion]

Freddie's Bike is legendary, and it's worth saving, I Hope your channel gets more attention like Freddie's channel. Time Enjoyed spending is not wasted Time.

[@dhc8guru]

Fish pie and lamb shanks! What time should I arrive for dinner?

[@My_bike_and_me]

You two are a breath of fresh air, just love the videos👍

[@TheWurks]

Thanks so much!

[@kdsowen2882]

"The gift that keeps on giving" .... love it Dave nz

[@gerardcullen5131]

Well done Joe and Emily great job triumph looking fantastic looking forward to the revel

[@davidginn8448]

Another great wee video, I have really enjoyed all aspets of this series abut Freddie's Bonny. Your technical skils are very impressive, I'm looking forward to the big reveal in May and what a bloody great job you and Emily have done to get this far. Thanks for all the trouble you go to to bring us these video's ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@akm.awesome]

I have really enjoyed this build. I was brought over through Freddie's channel but now I'm staying for the banter 😂 (Just bought stickers. Planning to take one to BSMC LA!)

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal, please send us a photo on insta when you do…

[@bobbluesbarker]

Love the videos and especially the banter between Joe and Emily! That CCM looks sweet! I'm in the process of rebuilding the carbs on my missus' 2004 T100 Bonneville. What a joy this has been! Setting the float heights to a tolerance of 2mm by bending a metal tab! If I have to remove the float bowls and floats one more time I swear I'm going to put a match to it! 😂😂😂

[@TheWurks]

No matches pal… thanks for commenting. How you getting on with it?

[@neilbicknell8029]

Fantastic work Joe and brilliantly supported by Emily...The bike is looking superb - have thoroughly enjoyed this series - look forward to seeing you guys and the bike at the DGR

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal, definitely come and say hello. Its gonna be quite the day!

[@robmance1611]

It’s looking so good!

[@Erwin70000]

You two make such fun, informative and entertaining videos! Keep it up!!

[@TheWurks]

Thanks so much!

[@ThatBobGuy850]

Another great video, Joe! I can only echo what everyone else in these Comments have already said: It's been a pleasure watching you and Emily go through this restoration. Great seeing her on camera, too ;) I know that Freddie will be forever grateful to you two. He gave you a worn-out wreck and he's getting back a brand-new bike! Can't wait to see it all back together. (Oh, and those Sportster shocks keep triggering me. I own a Sportster and seeing them on a Triumph is just...weird.)

[@TheWurks]

We didnt fit the sportster shocks in the end got a very low mileage bonneville set in great condition for £20

[@kendag2823]

Just back from a bike trip in USA and my sticker was waiting for me. Love it and really enjoy your channel..

[@jamescostello2558]

So excitement!

[@happytoo10]

Awesome work you two 👍

[@TheWurks]

Thank you 😁

[@allanapplin250]

Another good video. Ah "The Tyres are on opposite ways" comment!! lol ... Simplest way to explain to people is that Acceleration only comes from back wheel. Deceleration is mainly from Front Wheel. Primary jobs are opposite. :)

[@TheWurks]

Great point!

[@ianseddon9347]

I hope Bonnie doesn’t get nicked when it returns to the Badlands of South London. Thank you for so many great, entertaining and inspiring videos. I ought to get my T100 (1969) out and fix it up!! 🙈

[@TheWurks]

Yeah it better be kept safe! ‘69 T100 now that could make for some great videos 😉🤔🤔

[@ianseddon9347]

Is that an invitation? Unrestored oily rag runner not used for about 5 years!

[@user-iu4ly6rv9j]

I have really enjoyed this series and your calm and matter of fact presence. A nice treat with all the usual hype most places . Thanks ! I have a classic Thruxton and new classic Continental GT here in rural USA so figured I could not tell you thanks in person !

[@TheWurks]

Awesome, thank you! Your bikes sound right up my street. We will keep making them if you keep watching.

[@dirkdiggler5164]

Joe , you gave this bike a much more thorough work-over than I ever would've thought at the onset! Kudos, I enjoy classic bikes and the British bike culture is great. We just don't see videos likes these, about so many great bikes, coming from the States youtubers

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal, we endeavour to keep them coming!

[@davidn1562]

Great job, nice winter hobby. I been working on old 70's bicycles for the winter here in Texas, for sure Not the same as a motor bike but kept me busy.

[@TheWurks]

Very cool!

[@marchettejw]

I've been here for the premiere on the last few videos but it was such a nice morning that I took my Royal Enfield Interceptor for a quick out and back.

[@TheWurks]

Gotta ride them while you can!

[@RobertAdams-wd6pt]

Joe you are right it's not wrong

[@PaulTomlinson-rs7wk]

amazing job Joe and Emily and look forward to seeing it looking dapper on the DGR. given his adventurous track record not sure how long freddie will keep it as shinny 🤩🤣

[@luddite6239]

So close! Another cracking instalment. Bearing in mind the state of the discs and pads, it's surprising that the bike passed its MoT with no advisories, especially as the test for the year before had actually flagged up the worn discs and rear pads, which obviously hadn't been changed in the meantime. Looking forward to the startups!

[@TheWurks]

Yup very near!

[@davidoldroyd6795]

I have a resto ongoing Wish I had the skill and knowledge you have Haynes manual always makes it seem easier than it turns out to be !

[@TheWurks]

What bike you restoring pal?

[@andrewbull3537]

I dont want to be rude but ....if freddie dobbs spent as much time on looking after his bike as he does on holiday his bike would be pristine !.😁 Excellent video and excellent camera work (had to say that ,i didn't want your missus kicking the sh*t out of me 🤣) Peace out ✌️

[@howardmann5634]

Looks brand new top job

[@310765]

I like your guitars 😁👍🏼

[@biker_dan]

Simple rules. The rear tread pattern always runs.and points in the direction of travel as it is the drive wheel. the front tread always runs the opposite way as it is the free turning wheel.. Keep up the good work mate

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@acmdv]

11:00 Thanks for answering that question, I thought I was going mad seeing the tread in the tyres going in the opposite direction to each other..

[@TheWurks]

No problem

[@MsDenver2]

The thing with tyres is the modern ones have more Sicilian in them so although the tred may worry you about leaning in the wet they are very good compared to older tyres which had a heavier tread but did not grip as much. The thing is ride more in the wet so you develop more feeling on how the tyres are working, rem😢motorcycle tyres are softer than car tyres so trust them.

[@TheWurks]

Every days a school day! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I love my BSA C-15 250 singles. I have 4 BSA C-15 250's in both street bike and dirt bike versions. My Triumph TR25W is a good little bike. Fast enough for me in the dirt. I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years and I have had my Sportster for 25 years. Old bikes rule!

[@TheWurks]

What a collection!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@TheWurks Thank you.

[@freemenofengland2880]

I saw one of your great stickers in the USA. Not sure what state, but my GF knows, Alaska.

[@TheWurks]

Thats fantastic, we are fascinated by the idea of them being all over the globe now…

[@B0M0A0K]

Damn! I was on Shetland last week and if I had thought about it I could have grabbed a sticker and placed it there. Probably about as far North as you can get one of those stickers without going to the Faroe Islands :-( Orkney in September so maybe try something there?

[@russelllocke7180]

Great job, respect to your skills & work ethic.

[@TheWurks]

I appreciate that!

[@juliysmith4598]

Good one bud!

[@jamesstephen7640]

Just noticed you are a queen fan as well as a biker great combo don't know if you saw them live I saw them early seventies in Dundee and at live aid you have good taste my friend by the way the bikes are looking good pity you have to give it back to Freddie he will just trash it ha ha

[@open_water2411]

I saw them in Glasgow in 1979. Something I’ll never forget.

[@TheWurks]

Thanks buddy!

[@user-mu5xy9nr8d]

You to work really well together, not sure what you’re do next but really enjoy it

[@TheWurks]

We have a 350 Royal Enfield Bulletin lined up.

[@user-mu5xy9nr8d]

@@TheWurks I’d be very interested 👍

[@mikerider58]

Fantastic bike .

[@weemsmotorco]

I wish I could be as good as you!

[@TheWurks]

Thats too kind! Thanks pal 🙏

[@nickaxe771]

Excellent....hope to see you both at the DGR.

[@TheWurks]

See you there!

[@nickaxe771]

@@TheWurks What sort of time is the unavailing Joe.

[@TheWurks]

@@nickaxe771 it will be 9am GMT on May 19th

[@robertpewsey8931]

HI Jo and Emily, been following the progress on Freddie's bike and am amazed at the lengths you go to, to make sure things are "just right" One question, what happened to the 'Safe Start' fitting? Did I miss it? I've invested in one for my 2911 Thruxton, but was waiting to see you fit one before doing mine.

[@TheWurks]

Hi Robert, no you haven’t missed anything. I will be fitting the safestart this week and recording the whole thing…

[@bren106]

Spotted the Pete and his bus sticker on your cupboard door.

[@TheWurks]

Yeah love Petes channel! Hes great…

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Great job guys. The Reverend Joe lays hands on the bikes and they are healed, amen brothers and sisters! I've got a 1969 Triumph Tiger that insists on moving all the oil from the tank into the sump if I leave it for a few weeks. Can the Rev Joe say a prayer for it or recommend a fix? Im all signed up to the local DGR thanks to you two. Cheers.

[@TheWurks]

Thanks buddy. I sure can recommend a fix. Sounds like the return side of the pump the springs tired or the ball bearing isn’t seated well. Has the same issue with the T140 we just finished. My friend Jared Weems did a great video on rebuilding a triumph oil pump. New springs and ball bearings and follow what he does: 3mins3s into this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoSyl557drugi6csi=4iTpqq-dSee88p24

[@KillickGreenieRN]

@@TheWurks Thanks Joe, I'll check put the link and get stuck in. I'm taking the bike on the DGR iso I'll order up the parts and crack on after that. Really appreciate the response mate.

[@TheWurks]

@@KillickGreenieRN No problem pal

[@tedcase9175]

Thank you Joe and Emily, great video again really enjoyed watching the pair of you, just wondering is this your full time job or what do you actually do, thanks again NW biker dude alias Bay Bimbler

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal, no it’s not our full time gig. I do work in Engineering though.

[@peterhobbs7609]

What you guys have done is simply legendary, what a journey we have all been on, albeit you guys have done all the hard work!

[@paullewins9445]

I've got an SE, and have found a lot of info on the models a bit contradictory. My Owners handbook lists the Bonneville range (2001 to 2015) as Bonneville, Bonneville SE, and Bonneville T100. From that, I'd say Freddie's is Just a "Bonneville". The SE is identical, apart from Chrome tank badges, brushed alloy engine cavers, twin clocks, and SE on the side panels. The T100 has polished engine covers, Chrome tank badges, rubber knee pads, twin clocks, spoked wheels, and T100 on the side panels. Could be wrong though.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

52 hours that's more than $5,000 just for the labor. I hope Freddy appreciates it.

[@peterconrad2159]

Frank, since he’s paying, I’m sure he will!

[@TheWurks]

To be clear he’s not paying for labour…

[@MentatOfDune]

​@TheWurks - I love how you're tracking the hours though. It shows clearly how the bike was not economical to repair but if you have the skills to do the work then it needn't be scrapped.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@TheWurks l forgot about that. Still l think he should pay for 1/2 of the labor. Some of what you had to do was from neglect like the brakes. He can't treat the bike like a 🚗 car. That's unsafe. Love your CCM. Cool 😎🆒 bike.

[@310765]

Be good if you could tell us about your guitars and gear 😁👍🏼

[@TheWurks]

When I find the time I may well do…

[@AbzScotland]

👍

[@1mikefrost]

Tread pattern is like that on my Dunlop tyres. Arrows point the right way tread patterns are opposite way. 😮

[@paullewins9445]

When I fitted my new Metzler Roadtech 01 tyres. I checked the rotation arrows a few times, as they are the same as the ones on Freddie's...tread pattern in opposite directions. I wondered if it's something to do with opposite forces. The rear is being driven, but the front is being pushed... although I still can't work it out in my head lol.

[@Fishing8136]

Can I come round for LAMB SHANK😎🇨🇦

[@delukxy]

I'm having fish pie and broccoli for tea. I'd be happy to follow it with lamb shank as the meat course!!

[@parasinthephilippines]

So no cake 😢 Then you strung another week

[@billbike4662]

Awesome BSA ! Couple of questions without trying to offend.., have you been successful without rubber mounting exhaust and does the swing arm clear exhaust when airing it out off jumps ( potholes)😬? Really impressed by your attention to detail 👍🍻!

[@TheWurks]

Yeah engine is rigid mount so rubber mounting would put all the stress of the vibration focused at the head joint.

[@maxw576]

I just mounted those tires on my sons bike. My son also thought I mounted the front backward. I showed him the arrows. It's not intuitive.

[@TheWurks]

Indeed, i was out when the comments started coming in. I was certain it was correct but had to go to the workshop as soon as I got home to check 🤪

[@Richard-pe4cx]

does freddy watch these instalments i hope he does

[@upchuckchops]

I’m sure I missed something, and I’m sorry, but where can I purchase a sticker? I would love to put yours next to my Weems sticker on my toolbox. Great content. I really enjoyed following this build.

[@TheWurks]

Hey pal, sticker purchase link is In the description of our most recent videos. Thanks for commenting and the kind words. Was great to meet you at FA pal, we talk about that weekend often.

[@upchuckchops]

@@TheWurks thank you! It was a great weekend.

[@user-eg7uw9ls4o]

😀👍

[@volt8684]

One thing missing. You need to rewind the mileage😂😂 it’s almost new

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I think the BSA/ CCM singles are great bikes. Shame that they CCM leak oil so badly 😢.

[@dannywhite132]

Honestly at this point feel like Freddie shoukd give you the keys because you've basically built the bike from scratch

[@TheWurks]

I would be lying if I said I havent developed an attachment to it.

[@johngibson3837]

Hey up you two i made a comment about red Marley and asking if was like drag racing on dirt as didn't seem to have a hill,another video popped up a few days later showing the end of the track and yes it is a hill climb so wanting to apologize for my comment, nice looking CCM what year is it

[@TheWurks]

No need to apologise, we were too busy chatting to people to climb the rest of the hill 🤣. The bike is 1970 engine is a mash up from 71-74

[@nuppy.9117]

10:06 the water is not going in front of you! is going out the side don't forget the tyre is still spinning you cant stop time!

[@luddite6239]

That CCM is looking very trick. Is the swinging arm pivot position adjustable?

[@johngibson3837]

Those cam's are the chain adjuster's, often called snail cam's

[@walttanner5813]

Emily is a cutie pie, must be 27. You lucky man. Onto a question putting a Bellmuth on my 2014 EFI Bonnie, do I need a remap?

[@tomomotouk]

I wondered if you could share your knowledge on how to go about fitting a bates style headlight (ie smaller) on an air cooled Bonnie? Please really want to do the conversion but don’t know what it takes to do it

[@TheWurks]

I’ll take a look into this and record something pal.

[@tomomotouk]

@@TheWurks absolute legend! Love the videos you make and it’s helped me learn so much about my Bonnie with that thank you

[@raybrensike42]

So what is the difference between motors in a Speed Master and a Speed twin? Valve sizes? Cam? Combustion chamber shape? Compression? Intake manifold? Can a Speed Master motor be affordably modified to be completive with a Speed Twin?

[@TheWurks]

Not sure pal, in presume you’re referring to the watercooled 1200 range? I’ll have a look into it…

[@ianhalliwell8604]

I only hope Freddie doesn't take it through a foot of water again and looks after it, for a change.

[@TheWurks]

Water is off limits now!

[@markc7469]

Compression pedal? Do you use one?

[@TheWurks]

No pal

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Why is the horn facing backwards? On the BSA/ CCM l mean?

[@johngibson3837]

It's to reduce the chance of water getting in

[@TheWurks]

Precisely…

[@billconnor103]

Is that front tyre on the wrong way round

[@TheWurks]

Yeah it’s correct.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Brake pads are cheap. I changed them every 60,000 miles.

[@RyanFlee]

Freddies is not a T100. Triumph had a few changes in their naming convention, which makes things slightly confusing, but at the time Freddies Bonnie was build, there where three Bonnevilles (+ scrambler, thruxton and speedmaster/america) on offer. The basic Bonneville, the Bonneville SE and the T100. The T100 was the poshest of the three, with a different handlebar and switch gear as well as different wheels (spoked wheels instead of alloys). And the T100 had some rubber gators around the fork tubes. And a tachometer as well as a speedometer. Freddies Bonnie hasn't any of these "upgrades" that made the T100, well, the T100. So it can't be a T100. Nevertheless, awesome work you two have done to save Freddies Bike! Can't wait to see it back in action.

[@basilwatson1]

I want to do that " DGR " ride and that DGR website isn't the best I signed up for the tokyo ride but its just around a boring bit here in tokyo So then I tried to see if there were any other rides around japan Could I get the details could I fk To get to the tokyo one I would have to leave the house at "oh fk me " in the morning stupid!

[@riotofmyown]

Freddie’s channel is a how NOT to guide for bikes and travelling. This channel is a how to.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Are the Michelin Road Classic tires good in the wet?* If anyone has experience with this please let me know.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*A watched motorcycle never restores.*