An Eight Hour Round Trip to the North Coast of Bali | Royal Enfield Classic 500

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Freddie Dobbs

Freddie Dobbs

Жыл бұрын

An eight hour round trip on the Royal Enfield Classic 500 from Seminyak, Bali, to the north coast of the island.
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The bike: 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 500
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Locations:
- Bali, Indonesia
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@thefrenchbullet4246
@thefrenchbullet4246 Жыл бұрын
Nice one and glad you like the 500 😁 I went on a euro-trip on my Bullet 500 last year, and preparing for a new one, leaving at the beginning of may from France to Turkey, and then heading to the north (Finland, Sweden etc) Approximately 10,000km. Wish me luck 😅. I'll be posting weekly videos on my channel! Cheers from Normandy, France 🙃
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Wooooow, this is incredible!! What a trip😃🤘🏼 Please do share your channel name and the best of luck
@laurentvenet2758
@laurentvenet2758 Жыл бұрын
wow this is great, I just susbcribed to your account, I m looking forward to look at your trip, I always looked after the Bullet 500 but never took the plunge. My XSR 700 is great and reliable but gosh the 500 Bullet is like a story from the past, though the price of it is high vs what you get. Cheers from France.
@FATBOY692011
@FATBOY692011 Жыл бұрын
Ooh sounds very interesting. I'm subscribing to your channel.
@thefrenchbullet4246
@thefrenchbullet4246 Жыл бұрын
@@laurentvenet2758 I'd say the XSR and the bullet would fit nicely together 😃 Two different bikes with different riding styles. The bullet is about cruising in the back lanes at 80 to 100 KMPH. The low torque is fun. Try one, tu vas voir c'est addictif 😁
@thefrenchbullet4246
@thefrenchbullet4246 Жыл бұрын
@@FATBOY692011 Thanks! will be posting starting from may 😁
@44444444119
@44444444119 Жыл бұрын
Love ya stuff. First in Bali 1976 and been riding bikes there since. First wear shoes for gods sake and get going early ... this 12.30pm start stuff is a recipe for disaster. But I like your eccentric approach to it all.
@olethorhermansen5696
@olethorhermansen5696 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for your dislike of loud pipes! In so many other motorcycle videos the reviewers are always foolishly complaining that the stock pipes are too quiet, it's nice for once to see someone who doesn't like excessive noise.
@ourhudlathome8885
@ourhudlathome8885 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, it's really just a attention seeking behaviour, in reality they make little difference to performance, just irritate the he'll out of many locals.
@anthonyharding5
@anthonyharding5 Жыл бұрын
@@ourhudlathome8885 couldn’t agree more.
@anthonyharding5
@anthonyharding5 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more
@Pebbzor
@Pebbzor Жыл бұрын
No earplugs? A necessity according to me.
@capcohan931
@capcohan931 Жыл бұрын
I have a Thunderbird 500 in Matte Black which is the Meteor 350's predecessor and its factory exhaust is just perfect. It gets loud enough to get you giggling when you go high in the revs. It's a proper rumble and sounds unlike anything on the road. For some reason it sounds a little different from the classic, even though they have the same engine. The TB has a low, deep, thump at idle and low revs that no other bike offers anymore. It's a priceless possession for me and I can't imagine myself without it, quite honestly.
@joecutro7318
@joecutro7318 Жыл бұрын
Great adventure, even better experienced vicariously maybe. I have been on similar dawn to dusk adventures in foreign lands and it is always a relief and sometimes not short of a miracle to get back to base. Glad you and Monica made it there and back safely. Thanks for sharing your journey and passion for adventure. 😊
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
This is exactly the feeling Joe. At the half way point, wondering if we’ll ever get home- it just seemed so far😳 Really glad you enjoyed it🙂
@davidperkins1765
@davidperkins1765 Жыл бұрын
Riding back in those conditions with the glare of so many oncoming headlights must have been an absolute nightmare, hats off to both of you. What a contrast to the ride there, which looked like a true adventure!!
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I had to lift up my visor for 80% of the journey back because it was a smoked visor- it was fairly hellish squinting the whole way back😆
@rogerelwynjones1366
@rogerelwynjones1366 Жыл бұрын
Great content as usual Freddie, keep it going!
@ourhudlathome8885
@ourhudlathome8885 Жыл бұрын
We rode up to Lovinia on a 125 about 10 years ago, it really was 4 seasons in one day. Stayed up there a few nights, the nightlife was really good, far more laid back than Kuta etc.
@billiegaming6858
@billiegaming6858 Жыл бұрын
We all need an Enfield in our life..to enjoy the lush beauty of nature..we all need this throughout the journey of our life.. In this rush world we need this kinda machine..Let's cherish the journey with this magnificent machine
@mondo2417
@mondo2417 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Freddie , Monica, i enjoyed your trip in comfort.
@johnratcliffe4105
@johnratcliffe4105 Жыл бұрын
Really relaxing style of vlogging guys. Always to the point and realistic.. You make even the most mundane stuff interesting. Love you two, could listen to you all day, you're brilliant..😉👍
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much John, delighted you enjoyed it🙂
@sylviamoulton5202
@sylviamoulton5202 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Freddie and Monika for taking us with you on your journey ,love how you're honest in all the details you tell us .., good and bad , keep up the good work 😊
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sylvia, really glad you enjoyed it🙂
@denisg4288
@denisg4288 Жыл бұрын
Freddie,you often seem to start late in the day for long trips. Why not leave at 8am or 9am?
@5tevieb954
@5tevieb954 Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’d do Denis
@diverhose
@diverhose Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for sharing your adventure. The footage was great!
@nickduffy8482
@nickduffy8482 Жыл бұрын
I don’t even like driving a car at night on roads I’m familiar with, but the Classic 500 at night, in the rain, with mist on unfamiliar roads, with lots of glaring headlamps semi blinding me all the way, oh no, no, no! Kudos to you both for such an adventure and hopefully you both took the next day off and had a well deserved massage. Sunday morning with Dobbs and of course Monika, is one of my favourite institutions. Thank you both for another great episode.
@richardsmith5249
@richardsmith5249 Жыл бұрын
I've had days like that, back when I was young and headstrong. Nowadays, I'd have found a hotel for the night.
@christianb.4726
@christianb.4726 Жыл бұрын
I'm becoming more and more convinced that gentlemen aren't made, they're born. It seem's to me, you are a "born gentleman". Best wishes from Germany
@willeel3750
@willeel3750 Жыл бұрын
The footage was indeed worth watching and entertaining as well as informative. I've been riding over 50 years and my own opinion is loud pipes probably don't save lives as well as loud colors and a good loud horn.
@johnbellamy6449
@johnbellamy6449 Жыл бұрын
Freddie and Monica . All your adventures are interesting . I enjoyed every minute . now that my wife and myself are in our 70 s its nice to be able to experience your travels and you do it all so well . many thanks .
@paolobali7942
@paolobali7942 Жыл бұрын
...how much I love Bali.....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@stuartdenty3163
@stuartdenty3163 Жыл бұрын
Great viewing once again Mr Dobbs! Thank you both
@marknankivell4533
@marknankivell4533 Жыл бұрын
The missing a few beats is water getting into the electrical plugs and spark plug lead connecting to the coil. My previous bike was a classic 500 and each time it got wet I had spray WD-40 on the electrical plugs around the engine or the engine would misfire.
@Argo-F-Ur-Sef
@Argo-F-Ur-Sef Жыл бұрын
Great video. My first long bike ride years ago was in Texas and we didn`t plan for rain and had no rain gear. The day we had to come home it rained cats and dogs. We were able to find some PVC rain gear in a small town grocery store and used duct tape to tape our sleeves and leg openings tight. It was our first rain riding and was 4 hours home. Made for great memories. ;-) The RE 500 is a classic and I`d love to have one some day in EFI though.
@bernardbusch6729
@bernardbusch6729 Жыл бұрын
Well done Freddy, very enjoyable. I was in Bali in 82', we were advised to AVOID riding bikes due the CORAL used in road surfaces. They said you fall off and you get an injury which NEVER HEALS, like a bite from an Australian 'Blue Tongue' Lizard, Naturally we ignored the advice.
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Wow! I hadn’t heard this about coral in the roads, but I am reading an incredible book about Bali in the 70s and 80s- it was veeeeery different back then (in a good way). This does sound like the level headed attitude to danger; politely nod at advice and carry on regardless😆
@BlakesPipes
@BlakesPipes Жыл бұрын
Bad days make great stories. You didn't have much to show with the destination, but knowing your journey and seeing the hard ship you went through, just made me happy. It's those times you live through that makes a story of where you went. And you were together and she was apart of that. Nice!
@FilipKrygsman
@FilipKrygsman Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable and awesome video, even if it is just the footage from the ride itself. Loved watching that fascinating landscape and villages.
@lynnbroadhurst4807
@lynnbroadhurst4807 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed today's video, great adventures that you and Monika are having! It's good to come along 😊 Very brave of you travelling back in atrocious weather.
@antonfloyd77
@antonfloyd77 Жыл бұрын
Love your Love for Bikes!!!
@Stephen58
@Stephen58 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, we’re in Bali right now, looking forward to going to some of the places you have visited
@shaunlambe7072
@shaunlambe7072 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Enjoyed this from start to finish. Glad you showed the ups and downs. Thanks for the entertainment!
@biker_dale
@biker_dale Жыл бұрын
I'm the same as you Freddie when it comes to loud pipes, I love to set off for work and no one knows I've gone. Great ride and a challenging one on those roads or pavements 😁 but you got back safe which is good to see and we got to see a little more of Bali. Two weeks to go isn't it, how time has flown for you both.
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
On the greasy roads I was very happy to have the low powered Classic, although it hated the rain and kept cutting out😳 In fact just 11 days left now- I can’t believe time’s flown by so fast
@mihaimihai9254
@mihaimihai9254 Жыл бұрын
What a great beautiful experience, Freddie! The thing I like most at this old school bike is the fact that it can be ridden on almost all kind of roads no matter if it isn't an GS or a Africa Twin. This is about what a real bike must be and this why I like your videos so much! That's for the simple fact that you show to the people that they don't need to spend a fortune for an all round motorcycle! God bless you!
@therealunclevanya
@therealunclevanya Жыл бұрын
My Arma used to make Mae Goreng and Nasi Goreng when I was growing up in Singapore. It is delicious and simple meal.
@kaizen2049
@kaizen2049 Жыл бұрын
Time to take a trip down beautiful bali! Thanks for taking us with you!
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kaizen, I hope you enjoy it🙂🤜🏼🤛🏼
@mauriziobali8840
@mauriziobali8840 Жыл бұрын
Nice ride you had today. I'm surprised at how long it took. 8 hours in the saddle. Wow. Singaraja is only 85km from Denpasar and the roads are good. See you took some detours from the main road that would be interesting fun. The mosque you were talking about is at Lake Batur (Mount Batur) is halfway mark to the north of Bali. Enjoyed the vlog. Look forward to your next one.
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Good to hear an experienced insight into the roads and mosque, thanks for this, Maurizio. I thought Google Maps must’ve taken us a slightly weird way. I was surprised to see some freshly made roads closer to the north coast🙂👌🏻👌🏻
@mauriziobali8840
@mauriziobali8840 Жыл бұрын
@@FreddieDobbs the Indonesian President Jokowi open the new road in early February 2023. Now it is faster to get to Singaraja Buleleng. Last week I did in 1 hour 40 minutes. I did leave early 9.00am. Not much traffic. Great ride.
@garytilley3217
@garytilley3217 Жыл бұрын
A nice bike and wonderful adventure. Did you try kickstarting the Enfield? We had a trip in Vietnam similar when we were riding down all these back roads, unsealed, potholed & tipping it down. It took forever to get to the waterfalls that were a tourist attraction. We found a highway to get home and only took about an hour. These trips will be great memories for you.
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I never managed to kick start it because I stupidly had the clutch pulled in (I only understood my mistake the day after giving the bike back😳). I can completely imagine this, as I think it was only 30 miles as the crow flies from north to south of Bali for this trip😳
@SleePurh
@SleePurh Жыл бұрын
Classic character for a classic bike - nice way to see the island in style despite the accurately pointed out volcano erupting pipes - one of the very few dampeners to experience in Bali.
@lucyoliver7202
@lucyoliver7202 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this and am glad you posted it. Thank for letting us look around with you. It's why I watch. Thanks again.
@markcamilleri7362
@markcamilleri7362 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely video Freddie and Monica. You make them in such a way that I feel I'm really on site . Keep it up.
@Bruce-fd9lm
@Bruce-fd9lm 5 ай бұрын
Awesome video!! Thank you. Glad you guys made it back ok. Riding that long in the dark, ugh!! Im a retired expat living in Thailand. Was thjnking of going to Bali later in rhe year but heard its now so overcrowded And expensive. Probably go to Hanoi instead. And do rhe Hai Giang Loop again. Awesome riding up north by rhe Chinese border. Always someplace cool to go. Happy New Year everybody and ride safe.
@overlander123
@overlander123 Жыл бұрын
What an adventure, Monika must be the best pillion. Safe travels.
@stuartjgarland
@stuartjgarland Жыл бұрын
That was a long day, well done, amazing Freddie and Monika, thank you!
@JoeRadman
@JoeRadman Жыл бұрын
Freddie - another incredible video. As always, you make the motorcycle and the experience the star of the show. Fantastic music, amazing views, and of course your passion for motorcycles. Cheers from Canada
@oblahdes
@oblahdes Жыл бұрын
Completely interesting and delightful plus the 360 with Monika. You 2 are such troopers. I just can't believe some of the narrow residential roads and driving in darkness with the rain.
@SteveTopper-if9dg
@SteveTopper-if9dg Жыл бұрын
Wow, what an adventure, keep them coming Freddie
@danfischer9504
@danfischer9504 Жыл бұрын
I just found out about your channel recently and i have to say that i absolutely love watching your videos since then. Your presence and commentary in front of the camera and Monikas camerawork are just perfect. Keep up the good work! Greetings from germany!
@Be_Here_Now
@Be_Here_Now Жыл бұрын
Ear plugs, Freddie! For both you and Monika. You really can lose a lot of hearing very quickly, from a combo of the loud pipes and the wind noise. Studies show you can have hearing loss in less than one hour! So save those ears and use some kind of plugs. Foam plugs are cheap, and I have found that swimming ear plugs also work very well.
@ianrobertson9968
@ianrobertson9968 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your trip,that Insta 360 really gives an impression of how crazy the roads are there 🤩
@BladeRicsi
@BladeRicsi Жыл бұрын
Freddie, for me this journey of yours is one of my favorite. I putted on to my bootlist Bali.
@kenstaroz1536
@kenstaroz1536 Жыл бұрын
What a thoroughly enjoying vlog. You guys just nailed it. I can feel your trepidations and heightened concentration the whole trip back riding in the rain and darkness. Keep up the amazing storytelling 👍 👍 👍
@backontwowheels9469
@backontwowheels9469 Жыл бұрын
Your content is never atrocious. Have you ever thought about leaving a bit earlier in the day 😂
@alanspence1716
@alanspence1716 Жыл бұрын
An outstanding film and story, thank you. Even the music was great! So much atmosphere of Bali. What a trip, and you went down some "interesting" places! Superb vlogging.
@teneretraveller8980
@teneretraveller8980 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to hear how the classic 350 compares to the original. Good set of panniers, too. For my travel luggage I use a pannier liner from my old E28 givi set. Fits perfectly for airline carry on luggage, and straight into the panniers of what we hire. Will be doing it again in Greece this year when we do some island hopping on a hired Honda. Safe happy travels 👍
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I’d have to pick the Classic 350 over the two. I used to have some Gigi luggage- it’s built to last💪🏼
@jockstrapp2752
@jockstrapp2752 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on loud pipes Freddie. 10/10 for stating this. I have a Bullet 500 and Harley...I am finding that the Bullet 500 is my first choice more and more! Love the channel!
@fazerhomer
@fazerhomer Жыл бұрын
Hi Freddie ! what a nice trip and bike ! I love South East Asia and Royal Enfield and Triumph !😀😀🤩
@copper6600
@copper6600 Жыл бұрын
A very nice and interesting video,thanks for taking me along.🍀🍀🍀
@WyreForestBiker
@WyreForestBiker Жыл бұрын
Well done both, I could feel your pain but you kept a brave face! It was like a marathon (warm) version of a 4 hour trip I had from Swaffham in your neck of the woods back to Kidderminster in the W.Mids ... we were 2 up on a Bonny and the rain was biblical for the entire time! We had to sit in a hot bath to regain any feeling in our extremities! My big mistake was taking of my sodden glove to fill up at a petrol station half way back ..I couldn't get it back on without drying my hand with the hand dryer in the toilets giving me agonising chillblains in my fingers!
@frankmorris2603
@frankmorris2603 Жыл бұрын
Love your style of vlogging Freddie and Monika. On a winner. 👍
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank🙌🏻
@jamesdspaderf2883
@jamesdspaderf2883 Жыл бұрын
I bought the Classic 350, December 2022 since when she's been a garage queen (heavy winter snow state). The low power option was a purposeful decision. Now the weather is in the 70s. I had it out only twice, for inspection sticker duty. And yes, a 'comfortable' bike. I hate to imagine the 500, if she's a less comfortable precursor! Kudos on this mammoth road trip. I wouldn't want that traveling chore in a car, much less a bike. Also those 4:34 false negatives (*neautrals*) must suck! lol
@ericmagnusson1990
@ericmagnusson1990 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Hats off to you and Monika
@cber5077
@cber5077 9 ай бұрын
I recognized some of the sights on your way north, but I couldn’t tell where you stopped. I have a house in the north, so I could have advised you that it would be a long drive :)😂 Also note, you had your rain coats on backwards. Locals wear them back to front.
@JLOSTAFF1
@JLOSTAFF1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff Freddie. Too much for me now! Well done. 😊
@andrewrussell6238
@andrewrussell6238 Жыл бұрын
It was Very Interesting, Bali is Beautiful , Thanks for sharing the Journey !
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it🙂🙌🏻
@laurentvenet2758
@laurentvenet2758 Жыл бұрын
great channel, oh by the way, your english is just awesome for a non native speaker, I love your narration and having the mistery of Monika never appearing but enduring your passion. Coming back under the rain and the cold with poor front headlight maybe must have been an adventure to remember. cheers from France.
@jasonmulligan9061
@jasonmulligan9061 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the amazing content Freddie & Monika 🙏🏼
@hoylej69
@hoylej69 Жыл бұрын
Well done to you both, great trip. When Monica said "that looks like rain" before heading back in the dark. Oh my, I was hoping you'd say you were staying the night and travelling back in the morning. #hardasnails
@stevef8763
@stevef8763 Жыл бұрын
Brave stuff freddy, few beers needed after that. Thanks for sharing.
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Definitely!🍻
@user-on3nt3tz6k
@user-on3nt3tz6k Жыл бұрын
Hi Freddie, again a Nice video, have Fun.
@MrJpb2000
@MrJpb2000 Жыл бұрын
These are truly the best videos 👊
@MalcolmStaines
@MalcolmStaines Жыл бұрын
Brilliant and very atmospheric video really enjoyed it.
@GeeBeeMike
@GeeBeeMike Жыл бұрын
Hi Freddie Been a subscriber for a while now and really enjoy your motorcycle adventures with Monica who does an excellent job of cataloging all you both do. I picked up a Battle Green Classic 500 last year and it’s been customised into a kind of scrambler/bobber. It looks like some long forgotten WW2 military scrambler. Very Steve McQueen and I love it. Your welcome to take it out anytime. Beautiful bikes and I’ll never part with mine. Watching your bike adventures has made me change the way I think about biking in general. I’ve gone from tracking Fireblade’s and am now focusing more on the classic cruising style of riding together with my Mrs who enjoys days out on the pillion as much as I do riding. Really like the way you tow the triumph behind the Fiat and made me also realise why bother with miles of mind numbing motorway riding just to get to destination, just tow the bike behind the car and then let the real adventure begin. Was wondering if you’ve ever considered taking the Rocket 3 for a test ride? I’m seriously thinking of adding one to the stable along with my other bikes. Would love to see your review of the beast just with some two-up sedate cruising. Be well the both of you and ride safe.
@goingwildagain
@goingwildagain Жыл бұрын
Freddie you should try a Cbf1000 on a tour really smooth quiet with good power enough for 2 with luggage. The Honda surprised me so much I bought one. Great vlog
@MrUled
@MrUled Жыл бұрын
The north part of the island actually had some beautiful spots and it's much more quiet and less touristy. Worth a night or two. The cooler temperature and the fog on the mountain of bali was for me, An absolute highlight. In less than 30 mins ride you go from boiling hot and crowded streets to cool, twisty mountain roads. Perhaps if you prepared a bit better you'd also get more enjoyment out of it. You are absolutely right ofcourse that Google maps is wildly inaccurate with travel times in bali, you must at least double the estimate to get closer to a true number.
@stevesanelli90
@stevesanelli90 Жыл бұрын
Ohh Freddie & Monika, loud pipes are bloody annoying. Especially on a classic little bike. What happened to the battle green bike? Loving your adventures & coolness of the both of you⭐️🪐 The new Classic 350 is a fabulous motorcycle. I love mine to bits❤️ Not powerful, but there is no need too!🌈
@jean-pierrefernandez2460
@jean-pierrefernandez2460 Жыл бұрын
no cross country z900 😪 just messing around freddy, the enfield vibes better on the jungle tracks may He keep you, and the lady safe
@johnalleman1134
@johnalleman1134 Жыл бұрын
I’ve really enjoyed the more recent Bali stories. Those earlier ones looked like driving and living in hell! It’s been nice to see the other parts of the Island and the different bikes you have ridden.
@johanswede8200
@johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын
I am on Koh Samui, Thailand. Been here 3 months. Leaving tomorrow. I am never going back to the tropics. Why: 1) Far to many people. 2) Extremely dangerous traffic driving a bike. Saw 2 dead people on the street. Accidents and ambulances non stop. Young Thai men drive with a deathwish. No rules are followed. 3) The humid heat. It is like living in a sauna. Being Swedish I dream of fresh air. 4) Air pollution due to people burning things. Mostly farmers I guess... Being here you need a scooter. Without it you are stuck and sweating like a pig. But...the more accidents i saw...the more depressed I got. Luckily I didn't see any injured children. But there must be horrible bike accidents with children...being in front of the adult driving the bike the children must...Well, think for yourself. I am staying in Europe in the future...
@chrispekel5709
@chrispekel5709 Жыл бұрын
​@@johanswede8200 you'll be back 😂
@johanswede8200
@johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын
@@chrispekel5709 No.
@drippingout6154
@drippingout6154 Жыл бұрын
​@@johanswede8200 air pollution really depends where you stay tho, just classical European complaining carbon footprint to developed country 😂
@johanswede8200
@johanswede8200 Жыл бұрын
@@drippingout6154 I am Swedish...take a look at our Carbon footprint...Smallest in the World where real winters exist.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o
@user-sw2lv3zp6o Жыл бұрын
Useful panniers. I don't like very noisy pipes or overly quiet ones. Tricky alley with the drop into the water to the left. You think you've got a problem being a vegetarian. I am allergic to hen eggs. It makes eating out a right pain. 16:59 Nice dash. Looks quite dangerous in the dark. Good day out. Very good video.
@leeandjancruise
@leeandjancruise Жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery Freddie, would liked to have seen those bats at the roadside market though and the kids all waving at you probably saying "I think the albino is lost?" Your reaction to a plate of roadside noodles, love it. Great footage and I can appreciate your experience as you drove back on those dark, wet, cold unfamiliar roads, lifes good, ride safe both.
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I’m almost certain the children were laughing at me and not with me😆 Those noodles tasted like gourmet food, I was so hungry
@robmcsenior6282
@robmcsenior6282 Жыл бұрын
Great video Freddie, I’m really enjoying this series. 💍
@radisetyanto6562
@radisetyanto6562 8 ай бұрын
Like you came to Bali is verry beutiful
@palmyrarameikiene827
@palmyrarameikiene827 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how it's come that driving is on the left side though Indonesia was Netherland's colony? Freddie and Monica always wishing only the best for you both!
@chrispekel5709
@chrispekel5709 Жыл бұрын
Malaysia and Singapore was British, and Thailand is also on the left. Australia and PNG are also on the left. I guess they followed the neighbours?
@coynecolm
@coynecolm Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ☘️
@eddiemizen3703
@eddiemizen3703 Жыл бұрын
U take the ruff with the smooth ,Monica the little trooper u both did well ✌️
@stevezahn8056
@stevezahn8056 Жыл бұрын
Well Freddie you are truly the king of the road in Bali. That little 500 looks like a full touring Harley on those unbelievably narrow roads. Riding in the dark, in the fog, and rain on unfamiliar roads with never ending traffic. Ya that proves it. But it’s queen Monica who was smart enough to bring the rain costs . So out of everything you’ve rented so far, is the RE your favorite? Or the Kaw
@seanmiller598
@seanmiller598 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your adventures. I'd recommend a few days in Lombok if you get the chance.
@ronaldswafford4724
@ronaldswafford4724 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Tennessee
@ashpunting
@ashpunting Жыл бұрын
I've just been looking at prices for the Royal Enfield 350 and it in my price range snd tell Monica I love her music choices blasting through my surround sound and I can't believe they still carry baby's on the bikes
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Go for the Enfield Ash, you will not regret it🏍️❤️ Thank you from Monika!🙋🏻‍♀️
@ashpunting
@ashpunting Жыл бұрын
@@FreddieDobbs cheers Freddie
@chriswheatley7774
@chriswheatley7774 Жыл бұрын
Hi. great ride 👌. It's allways rains when I ride there , plus cold 🥶. U should try the gado gado. It's a great vegetarian meal 😋. Thanks for the vido .
@ThirdMonarch
@ThirdMonarch Жыл бұрын
Surprised Monika isn't at the point of: Freddie were no longer doing Moto KZbin things hahah what a journey
@faisalarh
@faisalarh Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe my eyes when you guys taking a village road and ends up in very narrow back alley, google maps are terrible finding the road to the destination when selecting motorbike as the primary vehicle, they also responsible to many lost drivers ending up in the corn/palm fields, get stuck in the ditch on a paddy field etc, mine was responsible for taking me to narrow alley only proper for a two traffic of motorcycle whilst driving the rental Suzuki Wagon R. As the vegetarian food, we had one of the best options such as tempe, tahu/tofu, gado-gado and pecel (Indonesian style salad with a peanut paste), gudeg (famous food from Yogyakarta), urap and sayur asem (sour soup) etc, you should try those in warungs near you, beware of the spicy one though.
@fidelcastro9579
@fidelcastro9579 Жыл бұрын
I can see why you love Royal Enfield so much. What a quality machine. 🤦🏼
@rumrunnersden4359
@rumrunnersden4359 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel Freddie and Monica! In terms of quality where do you put the 350 vs the Interceptor? Would love to see a video of an interceptor revisit in the future.
@robertadams4415
@robertadams4415 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed it very much
@1mikefrost
@1mikefrost Жыл бұрын
I thought that was my personal parking space at 2.06. ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I had to re-watch this😆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@1mikefrost
@1mikefrost Жыл бұрын
​@@FreddieDobbs 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@5tevieb954
@5tevieb954 Жыл бұрын
😂
@alandavies1054
@alandavies1054 Жыл бұрын
The journey back in a car would have been challenging but on a motor bike ? I’m glad you and Monika made it back safely…looks like you needed a large scotch after that 😂 stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I’d say 80% of that journey back was properly unpleasant😆 This is very true🥃
@NoPrivateProperty
@NoPrivateProperty Жыл бұрын
I would have found a place to sleep in the north and made the return trip the next day. There must have been a place to camp. I'm sure the monkeys would have provided early wake up calls. Really enjoy your content F&M!
@roverchap
@roverchap Жыл бұрын
That is the stock exhaust pipe, not an aftermarket. It is pretty noisy, one of the reasons I sold my 2015 Classic 500 and bought the new Classic 350, which is not much slower and a good deal quieter.
@roundgarage
@roundgarage Жыл бұрын
Again, a great video, love the insta 360. In England, they have cricket Bats..🤣
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
I feel more comfortable around the English version😆🏏
@malinski9458
@malinski9458 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, could you please post a map of the route you took? Love your bike adventures, keep up the great work 😎
@FreddieDobbs
@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it🙌🏻 I forgot to save the exact route, but it was from Seminyak up to Buleleng with Google maps. The route worked well, apart from two very slight detours🙂👌🏻
@mauriziobali8840
@mauriziobali8840 Жыл бұрын
If you want to Google map. Type in Seminyak to Singaraja. (Not Buleleng. Buleleng Regency is a big area in the north of Bali) 85km takes around 2.5hours going direct includes stopping for lunch or a coffee. Great roads can do 70kmp to 90kmp easily.
@pawelkaa334
@pawelkaa334 Жыл бұрын
Great !!!!! Thank you :), and one question ? the rear wheel is 18 " or 19" ? ( in mine Efi it's 18" )
@ShahrulAzwanSahbudin
@ShahrulAzwanSahbudin Жыл бұрын
15:02 fried instant noodle, or indomee goreng
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