The Bonneville's a Write Off! | My Autumn/Winter Gear Picks

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I disover a very alarming truth about my Triumph Bonneville's history!
And afterwards, we head home and I show my Autumn/Winter motorcycle gear picks. These are my favourite personal pieces of gear that I recommend as the weather gets colder.
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Partners:
QUADLOCK:
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My Usual Bonneville Quad Lock setup: Wireless Charger, Vibration Dampener, Handlebar Mount Pro, iPhone Case, USB Charger
SIZZAPP:
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HOOD JEANS
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The highest safety rated motorcycle jeans
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Locations:
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- Breakfast: Cult Cafe, Ipswich, James Hehir Building, University Ave, Ipswich IP3 0FS
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My personal motorcycle: 2010 Triumph Bonneville 865cc (the base version)
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Gear for the Day:
The se are my favourite autumn and winter motorcycle clothing picks:
Motorcycle Jackets:
Belstaff Brooklands Jacket (£525 new):
www.belstaff.c...
Used Belstaff Jacket::
www.ebay.co.uk...
Ride and Sons Arrow Jacket (£123 currently):
www.xlmoto.co....
Triumph Beck 2 Jacket (£350):
www.triumphmot...
Garibaldi Heritage Jacket (£125):
saltflatscloth...
Motorcycle Waterproofs:
Fuel Duster (£150):
www.urbanrider...
Weisse Waterproofs (Now only do a £60 or £90 all in one version):
www.weisecloth...
Motorcycle Trousers:
Hood Jeans SK11 and K7 (£190):
www.hoodjeans....
Motorcycle Boots:
Furygan Melbourne (Range from £117-220)
www.mandp.co.u...
TCX X-Blend:
X-Blend 2 now out at £190
£120-170 for 1st edition
www.urbanrider...
Styl Martin Yu’Rok (£215):
www.urbanrider...
Motorcycle Gloves:
Racer 1927 Gridder 2 GTX (£86)
www.racer1927....
Triumph Gloves
Rev'It Over Gloves:
Something like these: www.bikestop.c...
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- GEAR AND MORE: www.freddiedob...
- PODCAST: Freedom Machines With Freddie Dobbs
- FACEBOOK: / freddiecmdobbs
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- Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
- John Runefelt: Can I Hold You Again
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[@FreddieDobbs]

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[@stav2002]

No thanks, doesn't look like you had a fun time.

[@gazpitchy]

@@stav2002 Aye ill just ignore it and ride around in happy ignorance haha :P

[@DiscoFang]

Do I get more than 10% discount for spell-checking CarVertical's App? At 3:52 it says "Now Checking: Scrape-yards"... I guess scrap-yards do a bit of scraping.

[@AGINGGRACFULLYBIKER]

The write off thing is nothing! A vehicle can sustain damage and there can be zero loss in value depending on the quality of parts and reputable garage competing. Let's face it someone can drop a bike off its stand and write off the bike, ride the bike and enjoy it 😉

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[@GeraldGarcia]

What I love about this channel is how genuine, authentic, real, this couple is. No an ounce of pretense.

[@mantarayal]

Me too...they're charming, lovely, and honest. And some of Freddie's fails are hilarious!! And remind me of.....me!!

[@Benwheatleys]

I'd love a relationship like theirs

[@frederickacerra7766]

absolutely

[@CavalierNTX]

👀🤢 I got some cool stuff you can buy that'll make you look even more authentic than what Fred can pull off. But I'll cost more than you can afford. If you're sincerely interested though I could set up a low interest repayment plan. All the best. Yours truly.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you Gerald🙂

[@michaelhayward7572]

Write offs in the West generally are all down to labour costs, and lazy insurance companies, basically a big con.

[@MrWibbleman]

132000 km is 82000 miles so someone thought it was in km and changed it to the miles equivalent.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Sometimes being written off can be misleading,as the official costs can be higher than the bikes worth,labour,parts etc.as long as the frame and other parts are fine nothing to get upset about,besides that you have been riding the bike and it’s been fine🤔

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Gerry- appreciate it. I was a bit shocked, especially as there’s very little on the Bonneville to break (no expensive fairings etc)😳

[@Hemispheres1977]

Spot on, I had my old SV650 stolen it was 15 years old. As every lock had been damaged (ignition, petrol cap and seat). also, a dent in the petrol tank. The price of new, genuine parts exceeded value of the bike, it was a category N. Even though the bike shop could repair it for a few hundred pounds not using genuine parts and not replacing the tank but repairing it.

[@DanTube2010]

I agree, it sounds worse than it is. The words write-off (category N) sounds dramatic but if it has been repaired correctly it should be fine.

[@MaaZeus]

Yup. Last last spring my Suzuki Marauder got written off as in a round about a car failed to see me and crashed in me. The speeds were slow and the bike just has a broken mirror, blinker and dented and scratched exhaust. Insurance company wrote it off because original parts are no longer available (and if found somewhere, expensive as hell) even though technically all could have been fixed in few hundred euros by aftermarket parts. So, insurance company bought my bike for Copart auction and now I drive an old Triumph Speedmaster.

[@davidklementis5913]

100% agree 👍

[@saxon-mt5by]

Looks like the Fiat's mileage in 2019 was down to someone needing new specs! I am quite sure the 87,000 reading should be 137,000 which would fit with the previous and subsequent year readings. As for the Bonneville's Cat N status, that is just down to the insurance company considering it not worth the repair cost. For example, if you damaged the wing of the Fiat and tried claiming on your insurance then it would be a Cat N write-off because the insurance company would price up the cost of a new wing plus labour and paint which would be more than the £600 'book value'; get the repairs done at a decent repair shop by salvaging the original wing and you would probably only pay a couple of hundred pounds.

[@garmit61]

If you buy a Fiat you're in a game of Russian roulette

[@barryobrien1890]

13 can look like 8 from the wrong angle in poor light

[@DiscoFang]

@@barryobrien1890 If the MOT tester was into his 50's and couldn't find his reading glasses. Watching car dealer review channel here on YT he always does a CarVertical check and it seems every third car or so has a fat-fingered mileage entry at some point in it's life.

[@jimmymac9388]

It's disappointing the seller didn't let you know that it was a write off but on the positive side it must have been cosmetic damage which was by the looks fixed.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Disappointing ? no, it's tantamount to fraud!

[@peterconnell3162]

Insurance companies willl normally „write off” a mototrcycle if the repair cost is over 60% the value. It happened to me on a 14 month old VFR800i because the OEM parts from Honda were so expensive. You probably overpaid for the Triumph, but it looks fine, and you are enjoying, it so its only money!. It’s definately worth checking the history before buying any second hand vehicle.

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Dude, you had me so worried! You should have said "WAS" a write-off and that'd have been clearer. I thought you'd had a horrific accident!

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[@track67]

As always, a really stylish video production, plus a lovely warm interaction between you both. On a weekend shrouded in sadness, you have really made me smile. Good luck to you both. You deserve it.

[@davethornewell7417]

Great vlog as always. The Fiat mileage was most likely to have been incorrectly input by the MOT tester, as this is the only time that it appears on government databases (when I worked in the motor trade I occasionally came across inconsistent figures, if it appears more than once, I would be suspicious, unless the lower figure carries on, which would signify a speedometer exchange). Your insurance company should be able to check on the insurers database to check what damage was reported for the Bonneville

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Dave- I’ll follow this up🙂

[@MrMichaelfalk]

the mileage on the fiat went 50000 miles up in 2 month 2019-09 to 2019-11 - so clearly an error.

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[@wafflehammer4725]

Ah don't worry about it, I've had cars where the insurance wrote it off cuz I had to drive old bangers all my life and they sit in that curious position where the car itself is cheap however finding parts is uncommon. That's usually where a write off happens, the vehicle isn't beyond saving, it's just not worth the labour and parts to the insurance company.

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[@stuartking]

I believe the previous owner is supposed to mention that it is a write-off (even cat n), I also believe you are also supposed to declare it to your insurance company, because failing to do so may invalidate your policy.

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[@cristhianarriagada1453]

Great video. Your bike is special, it's a survivor. I recommend cleaning the boots with baby wipes. The leather will look like new.

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[@robedmunds7163]

OEM parts and main dealer price are so expensive it is easy to reach that category for just cosmetic damage

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[@derekf7194]

Great advice Freddie I to got a fantastic eBay bargain a bellstaff tourmaster pro for £180 couldn’t believe my luck keep up your fantastic work

[@stuarthull5706]

I have Hood Jeans and TCX boots 🥾 and they are both fantastic quality and price. I prefer full textile Weise Outlast and Oxford waterproofs over the top if absolutely chucking it down with rain. Gloves Knox make the best Winter gloves worth every penny as are Oxford Heated Grips!

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[@zrx1100zz]

Something I always mention too my friends when they're buying a used car, motorcycle, boat etc...... Is generally you're buying somebody else's problem, you need to make those people understand that you'll buy that problem off of them for the right price 😁🥃

[@gustaf3]

In reference to the Bonnie's report - I wonder how different the look on your face would have been if you NOT have been on camera. More like 🤬, 👹 or 😡 instead of 😧. That said, I wouldn't dare change ANY of your presentations - that's your (and Monica's) charm: honesty, humor and good taste.

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[@roverchap]

Vehicle manufacture date has always shown as 1st January whenever I have used CarVertical. That means they don't actually know the date, it's just in that particular year.

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[@volt8684]

Should mandatory for dvla to record it from insurance companies. Also recorded on mot. Another money making industry, this info is available so the dvla should record it piublicly. Mileage mistakes are common with mots and I always check its right when I get an mot.

[@markwilliamson2795]

Oh man ! I feel for you and Monika bro...seems two of those jackets and two pairs of boots cost more than your Triumph and Fiat together ! No matter it's ok...My old 2008 Chevy Venture stealth camping Van here in Calif cost me 2 thou 4 years ago..had 2 thou in parts put on her and she has been very good to me...maybe I will add a Royal Enfield and a enclosed trailer to haul bike around in to the mix..your reactions about the Triumph and Car (and waiting on Monika's Mother ) and Monika's laughter are wonderful medicine to me...Thank you so very much...

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[@jimmycakes7158]

I sold my bike not long after a crash on a roundabout, a few scratches and the forks were slightly twisted, got a mechanic to go over the bike and give me their opinion and apart from the forks which he corrected he said the bike was fine. I sold the bike in confidence and if the buyers asked I'd tell them the history of it but if they don't why scare them unnecessarily

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[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

I had an sv650s from 07 that was a cat d write-off due to a crash causing belly fairing damage. The bike was fully repaired by the oem dealer and I got it from fleabay for £1600. I sold it 3 years later for the same. Best value bike I've ever owned. If not precious they're a brilliant way to save money.

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[@pm8465]

Check your insurance . If Cat N has not been declared when arranging insurance it can invalidate the policy.

[@frederickacerra7766]

I have never heard of this app . It's really a comprehensive report much better than the Catfax reports the car dealers give you when you are car shopping . I don't know why Fiats get such a bad rep . I owned one for three years and never had a bit of trouble . Anyway another enjoyable video

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[@AlexOnABoat]

I've just got to add - Freddie buy some shoe polish, those poor boots need some tender loving care. As for waterproofs, I'd thoroughly recommend the Nano Plus jacket and overtrousers from Tucano Urbano. No, they don't look brilliant, but then what waterproofs do? But they're so lightweight and they pack so small, about the size of one of those little cans of Coke they sell you on an airplane, that you can hang them off the belt if your jeans, push them into the pockets of your stylish, but not waterproof riding shirt or even squeeze them under the seat of your Triumph, and have them with your when you need them. And isn't that the point of waterproofs? To get you where you want to be dry.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Brilliant Freddie , poor old Bonnie!!, never mind!I’m sure it will go on for ever

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[@JensAddictions]

The Cat-N write off is not something to necessarily worry about. I know someone who had a much newer bike (2016) knocked off its side stand, it scuffed up a few of the farrings and snapped the clutch lever and broke a couple of indicators. The insurance company deemed it a total loss! Seems like it doesn't take very much to write off a bike.

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[@markbaron8946]

Freddie don’t worry too much about it. I’ll be honest, with the cost of triumph parts it doesn’t much for them to be a cat N write off. I dropped mine (exactly the same as yours) when it was less than a year old, all cosmetic scratches and dents (non on the frame) and it was close to being written off then! They are built solidly, so much so I rode it home from Scotland before it was repaired. You’ve ridden your bike for long enough now to not need to worry about it. Just enjoy the ride!! 👍👍

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[@kevinbarnbrook4728]

A bit risky laying all that clothing on top of the Triumph, the wheels might fall off under the weight. The bike looks in excellent condition, so it sounds like something minor damage for the write off, it could simply be damaged paintwork.

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[@MrG61-u9k]

The seller should always declare a write off to the buyer, if they don't then the buyer can sue for damages as it always effects retail values, your insurance should of picked this up as its recorded but if they haven't you need to declare it to them.

[@richard9444]

What if the seller doesn't know ?

[@MrG61-u9k]

@@richard9444 Yes I should of written "sells knowingly"

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Cliff, I’ll have to give my insurer a ring this week🙂

[@GARdotETH]

I thought by law if you sell a vehicle write off, you must make it known to the buyer that it has been repaired to a roadworthy condition. I bought my bike and car as repaired write-off and got my last MT-09 Tracer near £3000 cheaper than in the shop :) My car was a repaired write-off and I've now had it 8 years! A little Aygo. You can get some great deals if you look, but make sure they are repaired by legit garages and not cowboys.

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[@leecrutcher4360]

As someone has mentioned, they can be misleading. My bike was damaged by someone ramming me up the rear, which just happened to be in Brighton of all places 🤔. It was only a small amount of cosmetic damage, broken break leaver, cracked light and a loose fairing and his insurers claimed it was a Cat N write-off, because after that small cost and the labour from the approved dealership it took it over what they claimed the bike was worth. I still have the same bike 2 years later running absolutely fine after having to go through my insurance instead to actually get it fixed. They also told me that if it is fixed by one of their approved garages I don't have to legally claim it's ever been in an accident when I come to sell it.

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[@whisperstravels5908]

So, your Bonny has some character to match its well aged patina. Nice.😉

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[@benrawson007]

I thought the Bonnie sounded awful in your last video.

[@bernwebb1539]

My boot of choice are non biking but offer brilliant protection, they are...gasp...Skechers, I believe they are called Sargents, around £80, WATERPROOF, BIG THICK SOLES AND SUPER COMFY FOR WALKING. I can vouch for ankle protection after being rear ended on my ol dearly departed BMW1100RT and having her lay down on me! Next for me are winter gloves, probably in a gauntlet style, I am tired of ice cold shafts or air going up my jacket sleeves!!!!

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[@ElliotDooleysmith]

Thought I would give Car Vertical a try. Tested 3 bikes, all came back with no issues. 16 and 14 year old bikes, I also tried it on my 2 year old Tiger 900, they didn't find anything, so little information in fact they just gave me the credit back, which was nice of them.

[@denisg4288]

Hi Freddie Two brands I have come to think as go to are Merlin and DXR. Superb quality, safety and reasonably priced. Regards Den

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[@akhilshah2157]

Not being pretentious is your super power love ❤️

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[@maskedavenger2578]

When it comes to motorcycles ,it’s what they are worth to you that really counts . Unless the bike handles like a pig on roller skates ,any damage will have been cosmetic . As the Triumphs are overpriced ,it wouldn’t take much cosmetic damage to have one written off . The owner at the time has obviously bought the bike back off the insurance company & tarted it up with parts sourced from places like the bay of evil at lower than new prices . I wouldn’t worry too much about the bikes used worth . By the time you have racked up more mileage & the bikes engine is old knackered burning oil ,the bike is going to be worth less used value anyway . The difference in the used value of your Bonnie & one of similar condition & mileage by then will be negligible . From what I can see ,you had your moneys worth in fun and adventures on the bike already .

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[@revjimmyjam3611]

Maaaaate... I recently got a pair of TCX Fuel WP boots in vintage brown colour. They are so nice and comfy straight out of the box, and look fantastic. I do think I possibly could've sized down one size, but they are still so nice regardless.

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[@stewieDM]

Cat N classification encompasses all non-structural damage, such as body panels, lights, and the infotainment system. As with Cat S cars, Cat N vehicles can be put back on the road but they do not need to be re-registered with the DVLA

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[@mikecribdon152]

Freddie, you are not alone! I bought a Yamaha Diversion from a so called 'reputable garage' back in 2011. Wasn't until I traded it in a few years later I got told by the garage I was buying my new bike from that the Divi was a write off. Completely knackered the trade in value. I will never buy a vehicle again without doing a proper check like you've done on this video.

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[@kev403]

So has this motivated you to pull the trigger on a new bike?

[@cliveomahoney4096]

The only thing you need to know (or I would) is why the bike was considered uneconomical to repair and what had to be done to it to repair it. It's a big difference between a dealer and an individual (who is willing to put in the time) to consider what should be a write off. You must have a service history for the bike - find out. Anyway, as the main reason for this vlog is lifestyle, you should feel grateful that you have a bike that's not landfill and someone has taken the trouble to repair it. Have a think......

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[@aeroplod]

Did I see another UK change of ownership in 1/2019 between the damage report and your change of ownership? If so, the person from whom you bought it may not have any knowledge of the damage. Nevertheless, it's still a great bike and worth keeping as a second bike when you get your Harley!.

[@stevezahn8056]

Freddie bikes are like women, they all have a past history, and they carry some baggage. Don’t ask about the past. Just live for now. Love them for what they are don’t try to write them off or sell them .

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[@fallinginthed33p]

Warm, funny and informative banter between you and Monica. The bike might be a write-off but it's still the gateway to adventure.

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[@chrislark5855]

Freddie, but how much is the Bonneville worth???? You riding gear is probably worth more than the car and bike together 🤣.

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[@Drive_Camp_Ride]

Ok....thats the Car and Motorcycles history checked.......please just dont check Monica's history Hahahah!!!

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[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Freddie and Monika, my bike was a Cat N write off, the previous owner never mentioned it and I only found out when I was going to trade it in for a new bike, the dealer did the check and showed me the report, the damage was non structural and cosmetic only. The bikes value dropped to around a £1,000 less even though all the repair work has been carried out so your bonnie still has value, it's just less value....

[@SMSBJM1981]

My guess is that it was low sided at mild to moderate speed. Purely cosmetic. New pipes, respray, replaced mirror, turn lights, bar ends.

[@WyreForestBiker]

As you said ..a guess !

[@steve-wu7jp]

Looks like the Bonnie is a keeper after that history 😀

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[@chrisa1963]

I'm very surprised that your insurance company didn't say something when you insured the Bonneville. I bought a salvaged car some years ago. While my insurance company is was still happy to charge me full whack to insure the vehicle, I was told, should it it get written off again the insurance company will give me little or nothing as a previous owner has already been paid for it. Insurance companies won't pay out twice on one vehicle. As you say, "Do your checks".

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[@niborski2997]

Hi Freddie, put some Leder Gris on your boots, it will not only revitalize the leather and stop them splitting and cracking, but it will also make them more waterproof.

[@ferrynator15]

Hi Freddie! I started watching you for a couple of weeks now and I really enjoy it! If someday I have some extra money to get a motorcycle. I really want a Bonneville now to make small road trips! Thank you and Monika for your hard work!!!

[@gonzalez.2974]

Love your vids, there is a peacefull vibe on them and i just love it. Can someone explain what writes off means, thanks. Cheers from Argentina !

[@ed.barker7069]

Ramon. It's when the insurance company decides that it will cost more to repair the Bike than the value of the Bike if you sold it just before the crash. Most serious written off Bikes are scrapped and can't be used again but sometimes they let you buy the Bike back and you can repair it yourself.

[@gonzalez.2974]

@@ed.barker7069 thanks man!

[@allanhughes7859]

Its always best to be ignorant of all negatuve issues. I tried to do a check on my wife. It came out great but after several years of owning her I found many many faults !!! The milage was defo out of the room. The general condition fell short after only a few years very dissapointing I did look at an earlier model "the mother in law" that was full of rust and very dangerouse in my opinion but a lot of folk said the later model would be better ?? Sadly not the case I have tried to get rid but not a single interested party tried Ebay to no avail even stood her on the road side "FREE TO GOOD HOME " Still no takers !!! So I have now laid her up in a shed and just bring her out on sunny days as a classic A classic you should not get !!! I am sure one day she will come into her own and be worth something ?? If she gets to read this I am Dead meat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! L.O.L..............

[@IrishBog]

It’s good that you didn’t find out until after years of use. You’ve gotten a lot of value out of it. Wouldn’t want to have discovered right after purchase

[@allseeingotto2912]

Very easy to write off a motorcycle, ridiculous new parts and dealer labour prices see to that .

[@pggp273]

I always check a vehicle before buying. If you bought from a dealer you will have some recourse

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[@SurpriseMechanics]

I bought a project bike last year and I realized that I completely forgot to check the VIN. Can’t believe I forgot to do that. Just ran the VIN and luckily, I wasn’t lied to. Clean title, no accidents/thefts/tampering. Not sure why I missed that. Lol

[@TNTgamer333]

It was great to bump into you both at the Copdock Motorcycle show recently. You're both just as handsome in real life!! Keep up the good work (I'm the bearded bloke with the Tiger and VFR).

[@dgbourdon1325]

Dude, sick for ya......but lesson learnt eh! Now, Garibaldi jacket, want one, can't get one!

[@DB1956]

Looking at that Brooklyns jacket... I think I can see that one of the arms has been replaced - who did you you buy it off?

[@misterborntodrill4167]

Hang on, wouldnt the insurance company already know when you bought insurance. Love the channel but I think there is a bit of acting there Freddie 😅

[@FreddieDobbs]

All genuine, you have my word. Re insurance- no idea at all (nothing’s ever flagged up)🙂

[@alan1340]

Great video with awesome detailed information. Nicely presented with a professional style.

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[@murraeblair-park4344]

Freddie and Monica I have watch loads of your videos and this one of the best coupled with you trying recreate life as ton up kid from the Ace cafe. Your reaction should tell everybody the need to check is imperative when buying a second hand vehicle, I would re negotiate the terms of the vehicle check app sponsorship as they are unlikely to get a more genuine example of what happens when you don’t check the history. Keep up the great work Murrae

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[@ChancellorBeeHaw]

hey fredd, not sure if it’s different over where you are, the code for a type N write off can mean that it was damage due to a burn. Which actually shouldn’t detract from your bikes value if the parts that were burnt were removed :)

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[@TheArtdecovampire]

I have a 3 series which has 150 000 on it. Its worth about 800 quid. I wouldnt swap it. I'll cry when she finally dies. If it works, and it's safe, I don't care. I'd never buy a vehicle as an investment. I'd just drive it. Lol

[@FreddieDobbs]

I really like this attitude, and I completely agree!

[@oblahdes]

I still love the Bonneville. But as you said knowing that report I would have shunned it ( but it's passed MOT so good). Love the gear even though I don't ride a bike, if I wore it in a supermarket here, the Swat team would be on top of me in an instant. Monika needs to model some more , yes you are photogenic!

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[@biker_dale]

Great review of kit, it's getting colder and wetter, time for me to upgrade some of mine. I wouldn't be too worried about a category N, I've seen a bike written off with scratches before because they say they'll have to change the panels rather than touching it up. My Guzzi was a Cat N, I saw the pics, it just needed a new ignition barrel. If you're happy with the work, it shouldn't really matter.

[@andypandy4987]

The Cat N should be stated on the V5 registration document .

[@tobyey9134]

Shoutout to Monika's mum for her excellent parking skills

[@andrewsoldan6050]

mileage can drop if you drive in reverse for a while, normal ;)

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[@stevesanelli90]

Too bloody funny Freddie! It’s still a classic to you & your subs! You are both extremely funny!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Steve!🙂

[@matthjas67]

You really do need to stop spending soooo much time polishing your boots bud!😉

[@ktmmark]

Cat N is nothing to worry about (as it's against value of the bike at the time so 8 years old) just damaged exhaust and tank would probably enough

[@amglover4361]

Probably it was dropped and suffered minimal damage

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very interesting, thank you Mark!

[@simonhaile9710]

Ref the fiat mileage, nothing to do with miles Vs km?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I don’t think so (although I may well be wrong!)🙂

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Hi Freddie Another fantastic video fella. Yes I had a shock when I bought a motorcycle. I found out after I bought my Harley davidson 883 sportster custom that it was a import. It was a 2009 bike. But didn't actually get registered with the DVLA till 2018. You live and learn. These vehicle check sites are worth every penny. Thanks for sharing.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very interesting, I’ve definitely learned my lesson Paul!🙂

[@MOTOUK1]

Haha I couldn’t have put my boots on my tank 😬😬😲 great video as always shocker with the write off notice but repairable and repaired. Question would that not be written on your logbook V5 ? Love all the gear you choose mate! You have an eye 👁 Just back from a Moto camp trip 🏕 another epic night and this time with my daughter! Ciao

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[@Jean-de-lune]

Any non-serous residual damage to bike or car that would exceed the vehicle's scrap sale value means it will be written off but like your Bonneville is probably fairly easy to repair and still safe enough to ride on (subject to a passed MoT). Just insurance companies protecting their profits! So apart from your dicky ignition switch probably nothing to worry about, so looks like it still has along life in it like the Fiat (which is amazing at close on 200,000 miles). Ironically the Fiat has not been written off!Min you if you had to replace it, it would cost a sight more than its estimated value!

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[@jacksonsystemslimited]

Usually when mileage has been tampered with its the MOT Tester being fat fingered, for example my car had an MOT back in 2018 at 131,000, which it failed, upon retest the mileage was input as 13,000 and submitted.

[@IceAce1]

While the gear is somewhat an urging reminder I need to get new (95-100%:) waterproof stuff, I really appreciate your reasoned opinions and description, as well as the effort you put into the reviews, links, etc. Nonetheless the best buy from this video clearly must be your Fiat 500. What a trusty, sturdy little car. Good looking and waterproof too. I hope it continues to serve you well, just as the Bonnie.

[@kevinshaffer1047]

you would have to sell the Fiat and throw in a few pounds to buy the Triumph winter jacket..LOL...Have bought all of my motorcycle jackets used off of Ebay...let the original owner soften up the leather for me..great video!...

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[@gerrymcivor374]

The insurance company probably wrote the Bonnie off because of the cost of items like tank, side panels and exhaust. Didn't Performance Bikes magazine famously have a brand new Suzuki RG 250 on test which fell off the side stand in the car park before they rode it. The fairing was broken so it was written off because the cost of repair was so expensive.

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[@johntheaccountant5594]

The Bonneville was written off by the insurance company because the cost of repair (parts and labour) was more than its value after the crash.

[@karenallen5208]

I crashed on my 2018 Speedmaster, which is a cruiser version of the Bonneville. The tank was toast and it had a very minute scratch on the engine. The insurance company totaled it. We were very upset by this; just because there was a tiny scratch on the engine the insurance wrote it off? Yes, with a very tiny scratch insurance will write off the motorcycle. This is just wrong.

[@ed.barker7069]

@@karenallen5208 some insurance companies will allow you to buy the written off Bike off them at a cheap price. You can then do the repairs yourself.

[@karenallen5208]

@@ed.barker7069 That's a wonderful idea, except the insurance company wouldn't allow that if the bike was financed. In our case, the bike was financed and then it was between the insurance company and finance company. Thanks for the insight.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhh this is another dynamic of the argument I’d never considered (re finance company owning the bike)

[@karenallen5208]

@@FreddieDobbs My boyfriend bought the bike for me brand new; I personally would never have financed it. So the finance company and the insurance companies are in control and we had no say-so at all. Maddening!

[@MrTrek164]

When it comes to boots I use Ashman high tops super light ,instant comfort ,ware all day on and off the bike ,great hiking boot and 100% water proof,oh and anywhere between 45_ 95 quid depending on spec .

[@barryconway]

Ah man. I know about thumbnails and 'tease' headlines, but don't do that to fellow bikers on a Sunday morning! I thought that you'd pranged, and felt sick for you. Insurance "write-off's" - what b*ll*cks. They were heading that way with my beauty, but we settled on a sum, and I got the work done - it's fine, genuninely, actually, rideably fine. Rogues.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very interesting- it’s a polarising subject (half thinking a write off is insignificant, and half thinking it’s very significant). Appreciate the input🙂

[@revjimmyjam3611]

Aight Freddie. That means it's time to scrap the Bonney and get a new Indian Chief (the new cruiser, not the older bagger unless you want a bagger. You want a bagger don't you?). 🤣🤣🤣😂

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[@stephenfleming7056]

Agree on the quality and value of the TCX boots, bought pair of street ace I think it was for trips that I was going to be walking about a bit, certainly more comfortable than walking in heavier bike boots and they actually turned out to be 100% waterproof as stated. The Bonneville was probably a cosmetic wright of and uneconomic to repair to the insurers. things like petrol tank, headlights, seats, engine casings can be expensive, especially from Triumph, so the bike was repaired with parts of ebay or such.

[@racheltaylor6578]

Checked my Street Twin records today.No issues at all so that’s a relief.I did buy it from Triumph used.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s the best way to guarantee a good history I think (buying from a main dealer) as I don’t think they’d ever sell a written off bike. I’m delighted yours has a clean history Rachel!🙂🏍

[@WyreForestBiker]

It's a legal requirement for ANY garage to declare its status... has been for decades .

[@JJ-SH]

A cat N write off isn't necesssarily a sign of anything serious; it just means the insurance company deemed it to be more expensive to repair than the bike was worth. On a sports bike a new platic panel to replace a cracked one could be pushing a grand before labour etc. Replacing it yourself with a second hand part could be a hundred or so. Obviously yours doesn't have too much plastic, but it still could have been something trivial yet expensive - would be interesting if you can find out.

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[@michaelevans1658]

The lobster claw gloves are the best in winter ,had a pair ten years .So is the Bonnie going Freddie ? Used prices on Bonnies high at moment ,saw a 2013 model with 3,000 miles on £5,700 .

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[@iancharlesworth3654]

Don't worry Freddie. It's PASSED its MOT's under your ownership so that should be ok. SHOULDN'T it ? 😭

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[@stevenjonestriumpht1207]

Just Bought a second pair of TCX Hero in brown. The lining of my TCX boot fell apart. I've had them over 3 years and wear them 95% of my riding time. I ride all year. Love the TCX boots.

[@FreddieDobbs]

They’re brilliant, although sorry to hear your lining fell apart! I love them and would definitely buy another pair when the time comes🙂

[@stevenjonestriumpht1207]

@@FreddieDobbs Lining falling apart because I wore them too much. Best boots ever

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