London Life | Lunch at Pistons and Cups Motorcycles

[@briansamuel5113]

Brilliant vlog as ever, Freddie! It's been great being here for 6 weeks, promoting my book - and looking forward to promoting yours as well!!

[@kaizen2049]

God! I love this calm relaxing day in a life vlogs ❤ feels like I'm there, amazing as always

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Kaizen, I hope you enjoy it!

[@martinbguk]

Loved that guy you were talking to in the cafe. Lovely bloke

[@adrianimm6850]

The B-roll footage with jazz music at the end is really calming. Beautiful work, Monica & Freddy 🍂

[@stuartmoles843]

As a Londoner I flipping love riding around London on my motorcycle, I think the concentration allows you to forget everything else going on!

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

I used to visit Richardson's in Ripley (Surrey) when it was a combined florists and motorcycle shop. That was an unusual retail combination.

[@Theophilus1968]

Wonderfully charming music and cinematography of London. Very nicely done. Thank you.

[@mikerider58]

The music 🎶 at the beginning while you rode through a Mist covered London was absolutely beautiful 😍 as was the rest of the video. Extremely interesting 👌

[@ColinCarFan]

Yes, what was the music?

[@tomoates8568]

@@ColinCarFan the piano piece is "Miika's Journey" by Lama House

[@mikerider58]

@tomoates8568 you have no idea how much l appreciated that link, thank you so much ❤️ Being a double cancer patient can be seriously stressful and this type of music 🎶 helps me relax. Thank You

[@NickStaib]

So pleased to see you visit this cafe Freddie. I've been an advocate of this place since recognising the passion and attention to detail of its two Persian owners. On my last visit I mentioned (kindly) that the quality of their cutlery was disappointing... When I returned yesterday, it had been replaced by much better quality knives & forks, with which to enjoy their perfectly cooked eggs benedict and bacon!

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s so good to hear👌🏻 And I totally agree- the quality of food and coffee is top level

[@bernardlesperance742]

Love the colour of your fridge !

[@BikerMomRideouts]

Lovely video and great music.! Brian's a lovely chap. Bike crime here in the Republic of Ireland is off the scale also... !

[@vevey75]

Superb vlog Freddie, you have a talent for bringing everyday life to the screen.

[@spikodemiko5514]

I’ve been to Grenada twice and loved it. That guy was great to hear 👍

[@CHuzz7777]

You make London look as equally fantastic as it is horrendous. Probably about right.

[@travish3130]

Your story telling puts us right there with you. It’s brilliant

[@rollllinstone]

Had no idea about your connection to Richmond, how cool! I’m getting married there, 6 months tomorrow with our wedding reception in Richmond Park up at Pembroke Lodge! Also, just passed my Mod 2 today 🎉 so cannot wait to cruise around my favourite part of London through the park! Nice video Freddie 🙏👊

[@robhives6996]

Stunning footage of the maritime museum et al.

[@paulyflyer8154]

Wonderful. The best you've made for years.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Paul🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@philipphan1320]

This is what biking is all about, exploring new places and chatting with likeminded folks. Thank you for taking us on this journey!

[@adnanlatif9007]

Excellent video London is just so beautiful

[@biker_dale]

I love the cafes for bikers, just chilled places you can talk bikes and enjoy a good breakfast 😋 I'm glad I don't have to travel through London every day!! I like to visit, but always glad to head home.

[@esr243]

I am a Belgian who’s very fond of London since the late 60s. So much that I went to university there - War Studies at King’s & living in Paddington. Like you, I still love the big city and its people, then & now.

[@kieron1966]

great video, great guys Freddie, what a treat to bump into a couple of weather worn geezers.....fab

[@HABERASAFI]

There was something about this video that made it shine strong, something about the footage of London sreets with the background music you chose. Absolutely loved it❤.

[@roadsridesandbeyond6502]

your videos are very very soothing...from content to music, everything is just spot on...thank you!!❤

[@saralou7084]

It has been probably 27 years since I saw London, and hand on heart, I can honestly say, I don't miss it, especially it's traffic, one Iota.... When I lived in Manchester I used to do Courier work, which involved running to London, and it was always a nightmare, I dread to think what it's like now some 27 years later. Here in Alabama where I now live, if you see more than six cars in a line, it must be rush hour..... 😀

[@guyrose2239]

Thanks Freddie...another great watch...enjoyed after a long hard day!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you enjoyed it, thanks Guy!

[@DiscoFang]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful shots of the streets, buildings, traffic, people, vibe, pulse of London.

[@trailrunnermike]

Hey Freddie, I live on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, not far from Grenada. We have about 48,000 people and about 110,000 when you add the three main islands together. Same issues with finding a bike and parts and shipping costs, however the duties and imports related fees are nowhere near as high as 80-100%. Maybe 10-25% depending on the country of origin and the weight of the bike. I have been successfully using People Like US for a year since you mentioned it. Incredible concept! My wife says PLU is genius and gives me all the credit. I told her Freddie is responsible. Now I’m off to dive into Bond films. I get some of the most excellent guidance watching your channel. Many thanks to you and Monikia for these terrific videos!

[@TheElderlyBiker]

Freddie, I used to commute from central London to Barking many moon ago. Then moved to Blackheath and thought nothing about going for a drink over on the far West of London. Those were the days - Traffic must be a nightmare now but I do miss it! Loved the interview...

[@paramarky]

I lived in London in the 80's riding my DT175 MX. Most days I was either a) riding on the pavement as the road was chocka, b) getting knocked off or c) being chased by the rozzers. (for no reason i'd hasten to add). Happy days of big hair, big collars, yuppies and no mobiles phones. Stay safe Freddie D.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I love it😆 Glorious days!!

[@mattdog1982]

Yuppies and no mobiles? I thought they went hand in hand😂

[@paramarky]

@@mattdog1982 True enough, but house bricks, so not that "mobile"

[@sebastiendesousa3378]

I remember Mr Samuels (man from Grenada) so well. He lived in Zimbabwe for a stint and I was at school with his two sons.

[@johnriley8713]

Great place! Freddie does it again....

[@silkycherry]

Brilliant content Freddy ❤

[@BritBikeAdventures]

Another nice little vlog from Mr Dobbs. Cheers

[@barrywalle9207]

Loved the vid. Love London in small doses. Lucky there are still some landmark buildings, things do change in the bits in between.🙂

[@glenbear1972]

Another great one Freddie! Thanks!

[@charlieverity5405]

Lovely stuff

[@trevorsmith8487]

I drove almost that same route/distance across London a few years ago and i took me from 9am until 1.30pm. Oh the joys of running a business 😂 Much nicer watching you do it freddie 👍🏼

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve done this in a car too- it’s maddening😆

[@racheltaylor6578]

The bike is looking great Freddie.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliant that you can find these little hole in the wall places!

[@franzkrsnagovinda9565]

Thanks for showing your rides in London, greetings from Mex. !!

[@MarkThacker-gk6xj]

Good choice of headphones and films Freddie. 👍

[@andrewiansummers]

Pure class video Freddie, as usual.😊

[@WheezyAK]

A Kingstonian here! In the 90s, used to commute from Kingston to Finchley, on my ultra-reliable Kawasaki GT550. Couldn’t do it now.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I love Kingston! Such a brilliant part of the country 🙌🏻 I’m sure the Kawasaki made the journey a bit more pleasant ⚡️

[@stuartneal700]

The Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden. Not lived in London for 25 years. It was one of my favourite watering holes 😊

[@grahamdraper665]

Reading the Gentleman's book at the moment,a birthday gift from my wife thanks Freddie for the tip.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhh fantastic, I hope you’re enjoying it:)

[@peevee5588]

Please - for the the love of your favourite deity, please turn off frame smoothing on your tv! 😂 lovely video!

[@stectom]

Fabulous chill jazz guitar music towards the end of the video. What is it?

[@shelbylacanilao541]

Freddie, I really love your videos. I hope you dont get tired posting this inspiring rider lifestyle videos til you can’t ride no more. I appreciate you and Monika for the videos you guys show us. Keep it coming, my family loves it, we are straight from Arizona, USA. 👍🏼👌

[@sebastianbolt7886]

Very interesting episode. Will take a trip there one day. Great channel. Ahh LONDON ❤️. hope it remains magical, since I left 10 years ago not hearing good things but still my birth and spiritual home. 💂🏻Salute. I♥️London. 🇬🇧

[@simond5208]

There used to be a Kawasaki dealer in the '70s on the other side of the Upper Richmond Road - anyone remember it? It was gazing into the window at Z1s and KHs with my Grandad that started my love of motorcycles. A Christmas present of a toy Polistil KH750 lead me to the inevitable first bike....a KH250. Thanks for the memories.

[@davecarrera]

I lived in Kingston for a while in the 90's. Kingston Mill anyone 🙂fun times

[@FreddieDobbs]

Oooo I spent many many nights in the Mill😀

[@davecarrera]

@FreddieDobbs so did I. Most of which I can not remember lol.

[@tarragonadreamin]

Brutal?! There didn't seem to be any traffic at all? Great to see the Bonnie back!

[@leeandjancruise]

Good to hear the guy talking about Grenada, I wasn't sure if I'd been there so had to check my photos and yes I have, twice actually.😆 One thing that I remember now is the large number of imported Japanese used SUVs being used as taxis, don't remember seeing any big motorcycles but many of the Caribbean islands have Harley Davidson shops selling tee shirts and the like but don't actually sell the motorcycles.

[@FreddieDobbs]

What a brilliant insight! 😀 I was amazed at how small Grenada is - its population is smaller than Ipswich!

[@theposh1970]

I agree with the buzz of London; lived there many years ; however Paris also has something about it which is neck and neck with out great Capital.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve never spent any more than one night at a time in Paris. I need to spend some time there🇫🇷

[@theposh1970]

@@FreddieDobbs Perhaps the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Paris? That would be an interesting episode.

[@splodge57]

I love Paris, the Seine, Montmartre, its sights and art galleries but it doesn't have the buzz, vibes, and diversity of London.

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Hi Freddie, long time no see. I’ve always wanted to ride my KTM through London but I worry I will go up a street I am not supposed to . Safe travels

[@canturgan]

The last proper motorcycle repair shop I know and still use is Chasbikes in Kennington They do MOTs and very conveniently open 7 days a week.

[@FunWithAJ]

2 things Freddie. 1. You're mentioning of all of these bike cafes suddenly opening rings true here in LA as well. Of course the LA bike shed but Deus Ex Machina, motoring club, carnnasour, I'm freaking loving it I even have a porsche + cafe pop up this weekend lol. It's a great time to be a coffee drinking biker lol. 2. Which jacket are you wearing in this video? Belstaff Brooklands? Or a Merlin? Thinking of picking one up but would love the advice of someone like you who I follow.

[@Howard1776]

It’s a Belstaff. 30% off at the moment in the Uk - that includes those trousers you took a shine to Freddie!

[@stuartmoles843]

What a lovely chap you talked too, would have enjoyed that over a cuppa

[@44444444119]

Nice video. & nice part of London too. Here in Northern Australia we know that an hour or so away a new imported motorcycle will cost 4 times it will here. Weird when you consider the Indonesian average wage. Back here, for some reason, those keen on vehicle robbery and Toyotas by far, stay away from, you guessed it, motorcycles. Sitting here on my balcony I'm almost feeling ... smug.

[@sidsivanandam3410]

Great video as always mate! 😊

[@olethorhermansen5696]

When it comes to motorcycle taxation, Grenada sounds exactly like Denmark, we also buy one bike and pay for three. If only we could share their weather too...

[@johnbellamy6449]

nice relaxing viewing Freddie .

[@darrenwaller7407]

Great video content Freddie. Can I ask how you find the king and Queen seat. Also what pannier bags and fixings are you using. Thanks Darren

[@Howard1776]

Hepco & Becker

[@ArthurClarke-r6e]

Hi Freddie, that’s The Upper Richmond Rd, East Sheen. Back in the ‘70s, opposite where you were, was Geoff Dodkin’s Velocet, where I bought my first bike. Mr. Dodkin, ex-racer, taught me how to ride it. There was also a Yamaha dealer about 4 doors up, towards Richmond. I’d like to say that my first bike was not a Velocet, but a Honda. That part of the world has a lot of good memories for me.

[@FreddieDobbs]

What a fantastic insight! This is a little snapshot in history- I need to see if I can find some photos online of the old Velocet dealer 🙂 glad this was a little trip down memory lane

[@m2menuiserie540]

@@FreddieDobbs Please, Freddie. It's spelled Velocette. They made everything from the humble LE Noddy bike (watercooled, horizontally opposed twin) to the fire-breathing Velo Thruxton. Only high priests of the occult, of whom Geoff Dodkin was one, knew how to adjust the Velocette clutch. PS As a student at Kingston Poly in 1972, living in a condemned house near Richmond Park, I owned a brand new Kawasaki 750 triple. In those days, bike theft was almost non-existent.

[@sebarosca]

I like this style of video ✨👌

[@gazb6176]

splendid vlogs Freddie 👌 "chilled"

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Gaz🙌🏻

[@jaredmotopnw]

I miss London. Flights are so EXPENSIVE from the US.

[@splodge57]

I've rode around London for 50 years on motorbikes, scooters and a variety of bicycles. There's always so much to see and do, the knockers need to get out more. I wouldn't park the bike on that narrow pavement, you willl end up with an £80 fine.

[@blossomspringpublishing1429]

Hi Freddie, have you been back to Tenerife yet? I really enjoyed your videos when you were there. You mentioned recently you and Monica were going there soon.

[@kernow..exp.]

Personally Freddy I like riding in the countryside

[@jeffwatson4908]

Happy memories of walking around central London. And the night life….London was awake when the rest of England was sound asleep. Two friends bought Bonnevilles in London to tour Europe. Rode them to a friend’s to spend the weekend with and ready themselves for the tour. Chained them in the side yard to a drain pipe. Woke up the next morning and they were gone. A London street gang of six monitored certain bike shops and when seeing fancy new bikes leave they would follow them to see where they went. How was that known? Having good insurance my friends secured replacement bikes and left on Tour. When in Austria a month later they got a call from the insurance company who said they had retrieved one bike. Apparently one of the gang members liked the bike so much he bought it from the other 5 guys. Who subsequently stole it from him. Not knowing who stole it he called the cops!

[@mrcintheuk4641]

London. Hmm. I was born and bred in the swamps of Neasden (as described by Spike Milligan) but moved into the suburbs when I was 27. Commuted my entire working life into London using a motorbike. I believe the quote by Samuel Johnson of “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” is now defunct when it comes to living in London.

[@RobinBassett]

Very good film.

[@Leef3477]

Freddie, I love the red fridge and sofa. I think the fridge is a Smeg from looks, but where did the sofa come from. Just now thinking to comment after watching for a year or so thinking how nice it looks and wondering where it came from haha.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s very kind of you to say so, we actually bought both of these 10 years ago and they are such good quality that they both still perfect. The fridge is smeg and the sofa is red chesterfield sofa bed from DFS 🙂

[@Leef3477]

@@FreddieDobbsthank you. I might have to deck my place out with some red statement pieces such as these 😊

[@PhilC184]

A touch of the RJ’s there, filtering through London. Different soundtrack, though. 🫨

[@RichardParsons65]

It's Dishoom 😁

[@stewartnorton6386]

Great video as always....did you mean Dishoom when you put the restaurant title up ? 😂

[@mattdog1982]

Great episode Freddy. What a shame the uk has a reputation for bike crime

[@Geekontourwheels]

Man Monica is picking some fabulous music for your videos!! Please ask her for the names?

[@TIWNA851]

Sounds like we need to see Freddie in Grenada 🤷‍♂️

[@purasangrethrash]

Freddie here in Uruguay happens the same thing, everything cost 3 times more than in the states. So i know how bad it is, like Grenada. So if i want a harley davidson Low Rider S it would cost me like 60000 USD.

[@FreddieDobbs]

WOW!😳

[@m.f.m.67]

When I flew into the UK two years ago for a 10-day bike rental, London and all the major cities were completely off limits due to the bike theft problem. Every rider I spoke with had a bike theft story. I was astounded. Sad the authorities won't address it in any meaningful way.

[@Gurra_Gforce]

The gentlemen's story on getting a bike to Granada reminds me of ordering from Freddie: Swedish customs charge me for more than the stickers worth. And held it for 4 weeks for some reason. Brexit and all of that.

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is so annoying, huge apologies! We’ve recently (about two weeks ago) changed our delivery company for stickers, so this should be sorted now. Our tool rolls are all shipped from Belgium so they’re ok, but I didn’t realise the stickers would attract customs. We cover any customs duties, so just ping us over an email to [e-mail] and we’ll reimburse you 100%:) If you do have the customs form with receipt, please do attach that (if you’ve binned it, no problem). Thanks🙌🏻

[@ianhalliwell8604]

I've just taken delivery of my new Kawasaki Eliminator 500 and got rid of the GoldStar so no more tales of my woes with the GoldStar. I have to say some of the criticism' aimed at me and you were so ill informed it made my blood boil especially from the likes of Stewart Fillingham who intimated my bike was possibly rusty and probably left outside. Never mind you know what they say about empty vessels, but thanks for all your support.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Massive congratulations on your new bike Ian!!! 🙂🎉 the Eliminator is a brilliant choice. I also didn’t understand why some people were questioning it, because this is your first hand experience. I’m delighted you’ve got a new bike and I absolutely loved the fiery debate - I really appreciate you sharing your story (as do many many others)

[@russellfisher3629]

Some KZbinrs don't take kindly to criticism, especially the ex copper variety 🙄

[@sebastianbolt7886]

@@russellfisher3629 🤭

[@trevorsmith8487]

Some people will do anything to protect/justify their choice of motorcycle and/or brand and Mr Fillingham is most definitely one of those! I listened to about ten minutes of his totally unresearched or unsubstantiated conjecture on your story before I cut my losses 😂

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Thanks Trevor, I used to be a subscriber to SFs channel but after listening to that crap i immediately cancelled it. I'm sure he won't be bothered and neither am i.

[@Moorbs]

You need to turn motion smoothing off on your TV, Freddie!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for this- reading up on it now

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Can’t agree with you on the ‘love’ of London Freddie I hate the place even tho I was born there over 60yrs ago I certainly hate riding or especially driving into central London & your right about concentration levels as you certainly would get a headache the last time I was in Central London was about 2yrs ago & as for Bike theft it’s totally out of control in London(&it shows in high insurance prices!) there isn’t a day goes by you see youngsters on stolen bikes tearing up the road Na stuff London! Good video tho

[@JohnTanner61]

Did you know it is illegal to park on the pavement (almost) anywhere in London!

[@ahmed.salleh]

Freddie, have you ever reviewed Thornton Hundred Motorcycles (Evo Bobber)?

[@shedtune81]

That'd kill my wallet, having a Starbucks that close to me 😂

[@stevezahn8056]

That was a nice one Freddie. Watching filter thru the London traffic just makes me cringe. There is no way you could do that here in America. You would get shot. But on the other hand we don’t have bike theft as bad as you guys do. England looks like a cool place. I’ll get there one day.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Haha yep I know it looks crazy, but it’s incredible how quickly you get used to filtering in London. If it was illegal in London then no one would get their food orders on time from the delivery riders 😆

[@seanbennett1137]

No one else gonna mention how ludicrous you've got to be to watch James bond first thing in the morning 😂

[@yardenl1998]

Hi Fredddie, i would love to know what helmet and goggles are these. Thanks!

[@Howard1776]

Exklusiv Rage

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hi Yarden, it’s the Exklusiv Rafe Shiny Black (with the Exklusiv goggles). I love it and have had it for five years

[@yardenl1998]

​@@FreddieDobbs Really appreciate it. Thanks Bud! Have a lovely weekend.

[@BronsonBronson-x2r]

Keep in mind that the bikes speedo is aprox 10% slower then indicated.

[@johnnythefox9830]

So where are you riding from? Thames mead way?

[@5tevieb954]

Grabbed a tea? Are you ok mate? 😂

[@kieron1966]

Silver Renault Fuego in the Bond movie at 0.56sec , i bet Freddie has no idea what one is........thats the 80s for you

[@ariouredy6064]

Hello, What helmet brand is your helmet? love your channel, keep it up

[@Howard1776]

Exklusiv Rage

[@Mike-jm5wt]

GoldenEye is the best Bond movie but that motion interpolation was cranked up to 11 and triggered me as a videophile 😂