Freddie Dobbs' Bonneville | Where's My Bike?

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 blow the Bonnie apart, have a Christmas day in February curtesy of Ultimate Twin Performance and a special visit.
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[@huguesdepayens1070]

This is Freddie’s forever bike, after this he’ll never get rid of the Bonnie and he’ll never forget the kindness you’ve shown him Joe. I can imagine Freddie & Monika telling their children stories about how Joe saved this Bike.

[@louisjones2653]

Freddie’s Bonneville has seen and done more than most bikes in its time and certainly deserves a second life. It’s been across Europe, on Tenerife, into the Moroccan desert, and did a brief stint as a submarine in England 😂

[@matthewf4402]

I think its both surprising and brave that he's done such epic trips with so little knowledge, all part of the adventure I guess. 😁

[@smeagle17]

Spot on!

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Thanks! You guys are great together.❤ Freddie: “Fantastic! And this thing here, what is it?“ Joe: “It’s a wheel”. Freddie: “Oh that’s really interesting. And in essence, what does it do?” Joe: “It goes round”. Freddie: “Just fantastic!“.

[@petewarby7158]

😂😂😂😂

[@joeboonmusic4004]

All of the massive snobs in these comments sections are so toxic, it's unreal. Not all of us want to be mechanics, some of us just like riding and travelling on bikes. I work on a computer for work, but as soon as something goes wrong with a piece of gear, I need help from someone who knows the ins and outs. Snobbery in these subcultures is such a barrier to entry, some of the condescension in the comments is insane... for a guy who has only ever produced high-quality content and been a genuinely wholesome human being. God I hate 'social' media.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@Peter_Interceptor_650 Totally true. I started watching this series to learn more about bike maintenance for when I get mine, but you're right... it's a KZbin thing, nothing more!

[@LtD973]

Freddie didn’t seem too happy about being told he can’t use his Bonnie on underwater coffee trips anymore.

[@tonywright8342]

Yes I thought that also. I think he shouldn’t do this. If you can’t take it through water forget this mod.

[@neilfields5914]

I’ll bet this chap will get some work after this rebuild. You can’t beat someone with dedication

[@davidmartin6265]

I loved the moment when Joe is trying to explain the extent of the repairs needed and all Freddie can say is he has never seen it cleaner... oh Freddie...😂

[@andrewhayes4246]

😅😅😅

[@stewarthunter8793]

yeah, and aftrr all that clever, slow and methodical work had been carried out......reslly freddie, REALLY!

[@leon0]

Come on ... Freddie was excited about the MOSFET too.

[@Jupitersonlyson]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MorningNapalm]

Ahhhhh, that's unfair :D They do discuss the extent of the work at length.

[@blacksquirrel4008]

That time lapse is a lot more impressive than most non-mechanics would realize. The lack of back-tracking, trips for tools, etc. Is something I’ve never managed as a shade tree mechanic.

[@Bonnie_robbie78]

Brilliant as ever. Freddie is a very lucky man having you do this. I love a good survivor story.

[@stevecambers3190]

Sounds like the place which attempted the original 'repair' on the the plug thread, doubley failed. Because not only did this not work, but they also put the cam timing out. Furthermore, they also took an age to locate the head gasket, & then alleged this bike needed a new engine. Shocking. Hats off for you being so polite, & skirting around these facts 😊

[@DizzyWombat]

Another example of how crucial it is to have some mechanical understanding of how these things work. You don’t need to be a mechanical expert but putting complete faith in any garage without understanding tends to lead to these sort of situations

[@richardbartlett6932]

Kingdom never said it needed a new engine, that was the south London triumph specialist who also said it was uneconomical to repair which if it was a real world remodel it wasn't and isnt

[@volt8684]

@@richardbartlett6932the cam timing wasn’t out before they had it and they supposedly fixed the thread. I agree they couldn’t have repaired it and it needed a new engine the way they work but they charged him for zilch and waited a very long time

[@reinmansmith]

Freddie was so lucky that you got in touch…. Great to see the Bonnie in good hands rising to ride again better than before 👍

[@darrylredmill4376]

Freddies complete naivity to motorcycle mechanics etc is brilliant

[@neilurquhart8622]

Brilliant? Or stupid?

[@longjonwhite]

Be fair, he almost managed to identify where the spark plugs go.. 😁

[@PatrickWhitaker-ls2cs]

Wouldn't know a torque wrench from a stick of celery

[@leon0]

​@@neilurquhart8622he wants to learn and understand but is coming from a low base of mechanical understanding. Nobody is born with that. I'm lucky to have built my passion for bike mechanics over forty years. It's an obsession with me actually, from the first"failure' I had so the age of 17. My bike stopped. I thought it was very broken. My mate turned the petrol tap onto reserve for me and said "try that"... Vrooom. It was a huge moment of wonder and had sparked a lifetime of passion for engines. Let's support Freddie as he encounters this new world, rather older than I was when it all started for me.

[@LostYogi]

I just love that the chief mechanic (Emily) joins in and you guys got this time together❤

[@Martyntd5]

"I do sometimes wade" 😁 Gotta love Freddie, he's a one-off. Bless him, the guy has no idea what he's getting ...seems to like the new steering wheel though. 😆 Seriously Joe, great job and I'm proper jealous now. With the recovered compression, the stage 1 tune and that new raspy pipe, Freddie's gonna have a sweet bike.

[@richardbartlett6932]

The sheer confusion then realisation on Freddie's face that when Joe said "no wading", he meant "Freddie that means you, no wading " was a joy😂

[@billrothwell7139]

I said it onFreddy’s channel this morning ,people like you and Emily are few and far between ,I am so glad you met up with each other 👍

[@Jupitersonlyson]

Freddie is truly blessed to have a new bike for just paying for parts!!!! Good souls

[@stevebolton8471]

Lovely to see Emily working on the bike with you.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Emily probably knows this Bonneville's insides better than Freddie.*

[@rumbeard8688]

Not enough mechanics/bike builders like you out there. You turned "it's broke and nothing more than scrap." from "professional" shops, to "yep, let's do this." and all of us die hard enthusiasts are loving it.

[@oneln]

I watched FDs version earlier and felt that this would be a repeat. So glad it was from a completely different perspective. Excellent to watch.

[@TheWurks]

We tried our best! Thanks...

[@simondavies9315]

Great video. I applaud Freddie for sticking with this project when all the advice was to scrap the bike. He has placed so much faith in Joe who has repaid Freddie over and over again with quality work and now we look forward to some enticing upgrades. The finished bike could be even better than when it first came out of the factory. Well done guys.

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@_Just_Some1]

Cannot wait to watch Freddie’s first ride after all the hard work.

[@liampattison5830]

I don’t know how poor Freddie missed your wind ups 😂. “No more wading.” He really missed some of your humour. Great video all three of you

[@DeiseRebel]

It’s great to see the comparison to the common rider and the master mechanic, the gulf is huge and as someone in Freddies position myself viewers have to understand some aren’t mechanically minded and take it easy on the criticism of Freddie’s mechanical knowledge. Keep up the great work Joe absolutely loving it.

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Was anyone else nervous that Freddie was going to scratch that dining table other than me and Emily ? Phew !

[@kdsowen2882]

He's definitely not 'the-sharpest-pencil' Dave nz

[@JIMWSMITH]

This is becoming a fantastic series, and find myself waiting for the next upload . Freddie looked alittle overwhelmed 😂

[@TheWurks]

More to come!

[@iancharlesworth3654]

You've created some interest here pal, from the YOU TUBE public. Not so much for FREDDIE but also yourself. 10 out of 10 for me pal. The only way to do something is the ONLY WAY. RIGHT FIRST TIME. Best of luck and DO FREDDIE PROUD. FOREVER will he be in your DEBT. THANKYOU. 👍👍👍

[@andrewgateway]

This is the most gripping channel on KZbin at the moment. Well done 👍

[@TheWurks]

Wow, thanks!

[@smeagle17]

So cool to be a part of this small community, greetings from Madrid 🌍 🍻

[@jktl1000s]

Have you seen itchy boots??

[@roviwoteap2375]

Great work Joe… and Emily! I just hope Freddie appreciates all the hard work you’re putting in to getting his bike back on the road, and that he looks after it.

[@TheWurks]

I'm sure he does!

[@MaxBrauns]

And there he is, our boy Freddie, fresh off draining the trans alps batt, coming by to his bonnie's lord and savior Joe the Wurks haha. Great episode, very funny to see Freddie bewildered by your mechanical savy and the "witchcraft" that you performed on the bonnie! 👏💯👌

[@joeljorgefernandes8513]

It was very amusing to see Freddy's reaction when he entered the workshop and didn't see his Bonnie... 😂😂 This episode is brilliant, from the astonishment of not recognizing his bike, to his return to childhood opening Christmas presents with his eyes shining 🎉🎉. Lucky Freddie... I can't wait for the next episode. 👍✌️

[@chriserskine585]

I hope he's getting you a drink, probably a yak milk double chai latte though😂❤❤, great work your doing👍

[@TheWurks]

Thanks... if its one of those he may have to keep it ;P

[@stephencox1955]

Just needs the engine on the dining room table 😂

[@johnratcliffe4105]

Joe, Freddie.... Absolutely brilliant.. This is the most I've ever enjoyed You Tube... Two really decent blokes bouncing off each other.. It gives me such a feel good buzz.. Respect you guys.. Absolute class in every way....👍😉

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@weemsmotorco]

Moving Right Along!

[@ianseddon9347]

A great watch - fine engineering plus a narrative story makes for great videos. Thank Joe!

[@nicolaf970]

Another brilliant video from Joe, Freddie is gonna have one great Bike to ride at the end of the project. Thanks for saving his bacon 🥓 and the Bonneville.

[@greybrawn]

Ok Joe i think we have just seen your secret...? Emily working hard in the background haha ! Well done both on another informative video and a shout out to Ultimate twin performance... Keep up the good work.

[@TheWurks]

No Secret, she is the hardest worker here for sure!

[@michaelpina1858]

Thanks Bro!

[@ratjaw75]

I can't believe how excited I get when I see another installment in this repair saga. It' s not even my bike but I'm so happy to see every little problem identified and a repair plan made just knowing when it's all done the bike is going to sound and run so sweet. Keep up the good work my friend; you have an enthusiastic fan in the US rooting for you and Freddy both!

[@johntruman6571]

Really looking forward to this. Pleased that Chris (UTP) is getting some coverage. That's where my bike is currently.

[@tedcase9175]

Well what a grand pair you and Emily are but your enthusiasm and knowledge abounds, you know triumphs and you know your stuff it is clear from your confident approach, I love it, well done a long time since I have seen such professionalism well done

[@toddparker6807]

Well done Joe and to your Mrs. Very nice of both of you to help out Freddie 👍

[@robertlindstrom540]

Great to see that bike saved from the scrap heap, too many end up there and often just due to bad maintenance. But not this time!

[@clivehale397]

Hi Joe well done for helping Freddie out as I think you have worked out yourself he's not too mechanically minded but at least he is up for saving the triumph as well as you ate ...Great next stage film...😊😊😊

[@redbarron7293]

You Sir…….are a Knight in oily overalls saving the day for the hapless Freddy……a fantastic series and I’m glued to every update. Your knowledge and skills are something I can only ever dream of achieving.

[@garyyoung9956]

what you are doing for Freddie is such an uplifting thing to see in a world that people just don't care, credit to you.

[@MorningNapalm]

I hope this was the best advertising for your skills and your channels you could have hoped for. That was a lot of work!

[@billferrie6178]

After subscribing to your channel to watch you sort out Freddie’s Bonnie, I didn’t realise you were going to be such a tease😂

[@TheWurks]

It’s not entirely intentional…

[@Jagshemasher]

@@TheWurks LOL 🤣 - you do realize that if you get it working correctly again people will be beating a path to your door to have you work on their Triumphs.

[@kdsowen2882]

@@TheWurks I bet you say-that ...to All The Boys Dave NZ (just kiddind --well-done mate )

[@geraldsilveira8369]

A tease your videos are and yet, I can't wait for the next one. Keep up the good wurk!

[@rjvnfer2149]

It’s not a tease, the bike is just a mess and he’s trying his best to sort it out.

[@smeagle17]

I see myself in Freddie and I think he represents a large portion of folk who just live to ride bikes but unfortunately never spent the time to learn the mechanics.. Maybe one day.

[@leemetson]

Glad you added the wading clip, he seemed confused about the wading comment you made. This video sprung to mind straight away. 😂😂

[@snatch709]

Great Video interesting to see an expert at work witha Triumph

[@PeachesB]

You guys need to open a bikers destination, with workshops, cafe and merch… Freddie-joe sounds like an awesome bike brand. 👍🏼🇬🇧👍🏼

[@TheWurks]

Maybe one day!

[@volt8684]

That really would attract everyone

[@weebercorey]

Been watching since before the beginning. This is like a soap opera for men. I love it! Can't wait for the next one!

[@LRD90]

You’re a lovely couple, and a brilliant vlog, Freddie is so very lucky you took on his bike. Can’t wait to see your next video. Cheers

[@TheWurks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@andrewhirons398]

I echo the several comments praising both Joe’s continuing work ( with Emily), but also the boss at ultimate twin performance for his generous support too!

[@arideinthecountry]

What a SUPER FUN episode. Joe!!! So cool what you are doing here…. Freddie said it best “This is a proper Project”!!!! Wow, so cool to see you fix a bike that is so special to someone. I can tell you are enjoying it too! Thanks for sharing it with all of us

[@TheSizzlingBadger]

Great work, so nice to see things being done properly !

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 👍

[@EpicTyme]

Great job on the Bonnie, so pleased to see she will once again grace the camera with her presence. The one upgrade I think you've missed however and really need to be considered before the bike goes back to Freddie is a good quality and fully fitted out wash and polish kit.

[@radicalcartoons2766]

I've been watching Freddie & Monica since early 2020. Freddie reminds me of the mate of the narrator, in Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, on their trip across America. He knew nothing about the maintenance of his bike, but luckily was travelling with an expert mechanic. Kind of like Freddie is now!

[@jonwright490]

I see this as a real opportunity for a custom build not just a repair.

[@nickaxe771]

All mega interesting....great to see Emily in the garage with you....looks like she has been spannering for some time.

[@ianfutcher1518]

I envy guys with such mechanical expertise

[@user-pm8gw3gp4x]

Outstanding video. Since you have started the Freddie videos…. each one gets even more interesting. It is amazing what you are doing with Freddie’s Bonneville. Look forward to the next one.

[@luddite6239]

What a great thumbnail!

[@antw3565]

I really enjoyed the Christmas segment. Like being a kid again.

[@hisseygyaltsen8565]

Man i wish my Bonnie was pampered like this. love the enthusiasm on the project

[@Timjacks01]

Great to see you doing this for Freddie. Keep up the good work 😊👍🏻

[@control1922]

I can’t wait to see this bike when it’s done. These videos are brilliant.

[@chrisdowns3725]

Can't believe ive got to wait 2 days 😂😂

[@nikitis13]

That is a heap a of Triumph goodies right there fella's... You lucky man Freddie, you're essentially getting back a much better bike than a brand new factory standard model. All that gear is what Triumph engineers would have given us if they could have bypassed the nanny regulators. You're going to absolutely LOVE IT! 🙂 You'll be astonished at the difference and never want to part with it.

[@riotofmyown]

Freddie won the lotto finding you! 🤩

[@brockcamps4972]

I enjoyed when Freddy said he couldn't recognise his spark plugs.

[@ThatBobGuy850]

Well dang, Joe, you seem to have bit off more than you thought you were going to chew with this one! It seems like you do a lot of work on that bike after hours in your spare time. Did you know that this project would become so complicated and involved? Anyway, as always, thank you for helping Freddie out. God love you and Emily - she must be a saint! I think that what appeals to us about Freddie is that he is not some slick, know-it-all, ridden-'em-all, jaded professional motojournalist. He's just an average guy, like a lot of us, but with such a tremendous, unbridled enthusiasm for motorcycles. I just wish he had better luck with them. Fortunately, he has friends like you. Love your channel!

[@banditman1200s]

Well done this triumph a legend on Freddie’s channel 👍🏻

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

Best series on at the moment ( that's high praise as OMOB/'lean into the wind' is a close thing!) 👍🏻

[@neilurquhart8622]

Freddie likes the boxes and shiny things obviously. Hope he’s taking in all the new parts and what they do, and in future will look after his Triumph🤪

[@user-wd9bc7fp5t]

I’ve done the same tune on my thruxton, you won’t be disappointed, it’s now the bike Triumph should have sold👍

[@G3A3]

Freddie needs a snorkel added to his bike🤣😂

[@robmance1611]

So good to see all the problems being addressed and resolved it’s going to feel like a whole new bike for Freddie, you’ve done well to find each other and figure out how to progress loving it!

[@Ilovetriumphbikes]

Guys… very exciting times ahead.. can’t wait to see the next update.. 😊

[@FATBOY692011]

Can hardly wait for the next video. That bike is going to be such a smooth machine once more. Fantastic work.

[@unconditioned_ride]

Great watch and an education, thanks and I'm hooked for the next and the final results, a complete Bonnie reborn......

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

Hey Joe don't be concerned about the alterations you have to make to your house, stick with Freddie and you will soon be able to afford to purchase the house next door.

[@mar0364]

I’ve learned more about my 2016 T100 watching this series you’re doing with Freddie.

[@glennmarks2975]

Great work Joe great to see a proper mechanic who knows what he is doing , bet Freddie is so pleased

[@TheWurks]

Thanks!

[@TheYorkie1954]

nice to see your glamorous assistant Joe

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 👍

[@Shinysideup]

So looking forward to this, Freddie’s reaction was priceless.

[@bonnie2020]

Great job! Cheers from Germany 🇩🇪

[@GeeBeeMike]

That replacement cylinder head is the kicker. Without it the whole bike is either scrap or needs a complete engine. What a great bit of detective work and generosity from the supplier to get it to you. Well done to both.

[@maskedavenger2578]

The original cylinder head could have been repaired . You don’t junk a cylinder head just over a knackered plug thread , or even a if it’s had a poor heli coil job .

[@luddite6239]

​@@maskedavenger2578You haven't seen the head have you? So you don't have all the facts. Before you start calling into question Joe's expertise and judgement, I suggest you await the upcoming video in which he explains why the old head can't be economically repaired.

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@luddite6239 I was under the impression that the head was only being junked for a poor spark plug thread . If so it’s perfectly repairable . I have owned & ridden & serviced, rebuilt & repaired motorcycles from single to multi cylinder for over 50 years. I have never seen anyone junk a perfectly good cylinder head ,for just a knackered thread that includes even a knackered heli insert thread .

[@volt8684]

Fred’s talk reminds me of the motorbike show where Henry Cole says to Alan Millyard “WE”are going to do this and that. This is Fred and Joe except Henry probably does a little bit more😂😂

[@milabaigar]

Freddy you look so happy you got a Woody ! 😂🤣

[@mikedugdale281]

I asked my mate Chris if his 2003 model thruxton engine has had a rebuild and it hasn't needed one and has never been out of the bike and has never had any problems. Not too shabby for a bike in the Aussie bush with 600 000 km under its one owner belt !

[@bananabrooks3836]

Mrs Wurks, "Oi, Mind the wallpaper!"

[@karenwiltshire4311]

A great video., brilliant to watch this resto, you guys are fantastic

[@markhinde6187]

What a great fix and improvement of the bike, I have a feeling this one will be Freddie's keeper after all this, great work Joe

[@neilurquhart8622]

Maybe…IF (big if) he has learnt to look after his bike so he’s able to continue his coffee shop trips!

[@Donkaestner2634]

really nice job 😉

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 😁

[@alokkulkarni78]

The safe start is something i have been looking for, a friends bikes engine had this issue and as Joe said the starter locked up and took out a chunk of the internal engine assy and we were all scratching our heads what must have caused it and triumph india never gave an explanation, thanks for clearing this out Joe, respect.

[@GB.49]

Blimey Lad! Merlin on Bikes!! Damn Magician!!! Graham.

[@TheD7035]

The dynamics of the relationship between there two of you are very good in my opinion and makes for excellent informative content / and suspensful watching. Possibly there are similarities to Million Dollar Bogan, Danny Hayes who appears not to know a lot about mechanics but has travelled the world on a motorcycle and Colin at Geelong Harley.Keep up the good work Joe and Freddie.

[@Theorangeman.]

Its part of the family, its a labour of love. Theres an attachment, it must be fixed

[@aromaticsnail]

This series has been a bit bitter sweet: seeing the amazing work done to bring this Bonnie back on the road and imaging how many others are now scrap metal because economically it wouldn't make sense to do such a big repair

[@simoncaddick9085]

How much is circumstance? i.e. London "affluence" with an identical model in great condition sat unsold (and I'll challenge *why*?), in comparison with out of town make do, mend and repair (in this case, add meticulously keen enthusiast, with a keen eye for improvement) and how much is the disposable society disease? We'd all like one of these yeah? Maybe this is the start of a little of that, insisting the care is lavished on something quality worth the bother. -We certainly have a better idea of the workings, prat falls and general problems to rectify on misbehaving examples now, don't we? Thank you Joe.. ..in fact, thank you *all*..

[@simoncaddick9085]

In fairness to all (and that's important), I don't think this T100 was heading for landfill and would surely have lived on in one form or another..

[@simoncaddick9085]

..And who before now had heard of Ultimate Twin Performance?

[@brianwells5258]

Great job.... The bike is in the right hands to get it sorted..👍 Excellent series..,enjoying following along.. BG.