The final day with the Triumph Thruxton RS | English Village Rides

[@sergioromano4901]

that’s what bikes are made for beside putting a big smile on your face ! greetings from Italy

[@johndillon5290]

There's nothing better than the English countryside on a sunny day ❤

[@johnnyboy1586]

Very rare

[@stevezahn8056]

I just love it when you show beautiful little towns over in England Freddie. It’s just so nice. The more I look at that expensive Triumph, the more think it needs a little sport fairing. And then I think for that same price I could get a very nice fairly new Harley with a easy chair comfortable seat and big saddlebags. That just eats miles. But remember Freddie, whatever the cost of repairing the old Triumph is, it’s cheaper than both those options.

[@cezarmartins3489]

Having my Sunday breakfast watching Freddie and Monica as a pre ride ritual. That's the life. 😌

[@teneretraveller8980]

You should be sponsored by the tourist board. Beautiful. And right on my doorstep. Excellent Sunday start. Thank you. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@yvonnerahui8729]

My husband watches this channel all the time & when I'm around I enjoy as well. Loved this as I have quite a few. The village sure is gorgeous. Orford. Dream dream.

[@Trevor_Austin]

You are a great presenter and almost certainly an artist. You capture and express the essence of how you see the world around beautifully. But you don’t do technical. The “top of the engine” is a called a cylinder head. I think the job being done is that a Heli-Coil (or similar) is being inserted into your cylinder head. This involves the damaged thread being drilled out to an appropriate size and the hole being tapped (ie. threaded). An insert is then threaded into the cylinder head and locked into position. The thread on the inside of the new insert matches your spark plug’s thread. Repair done. The cost of the Heli-Coil itself is pennies. The cost of the machinery thousands and the skill of the engineers, priceless. Removing the head was a good idea as it is almost impossible to prevent swarf from the drilling and tapping process from getting into the engine. Just so long as the guy rebuilding your bike doesn’t have bits left over at the end you’ll be alright. That was a great video and I’m glad you enjoyed the Thruxton.

[@FreddieDobbs]

You’re right Trevor- my technical/mechanical knowledge is child-like😆 This is a fascinating insight regarding the work required, because a lot of people have said that it is a theoretically very cheap job… but the expertise required that you’ve highlighted- to do the job properly- is why I’m glad a pro’s doing this job for me. Thank you Trevor

[@christophertyacke6019]

You definitely produce a nice chill vibe motorbike channel. The true relaxing, decompressive nature of a good ride in the country side on some of today's and yesterday's classics. I'm currently breaking in my new 22 Z 650 RS in Emerald Green. I absolutely love it. You definitely played a part in my decision to choose this bike. I've been riding off and on since my first bike at 16 years of age on my 1971 cb 175 in gold and white. The Z 650 RS is my first brand new bike, what a joy.

[@jedw9983]

Well put 👍

[@sharronbateman6227]

Hey Freddy......lovely scenery. Two minutes from home, Mount Gambier, South Australia and you could be in identical loveliness!! Keith has a Mike Hailwood Ducati, Mille, Enfield, RD and others......Come visit!! Bring Monica. I have a Piaggio that she can borrow. I think that you'd be impressed!! Love your site!!

[@JW20236]

London is surrounded by beautiful, quaint, little English villages and towns that are postcard beautiful on a sunny day. I must visit some this summer. Great stuff as usual, looking forward to the Scotland trip.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Can't beat Blighty when the sun is out can you!!

[@lewisstredwick7616]

As always very good content , keep them coming and good luck with the repair bill 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Lewis🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Such a beautiful village, and such good video of it.

[@garyspath4580]

Thank you, Freddie and Monica! Always uplifting and inspirational!

[@HaxFilmmaker]

Very unusual castle behind the pub there too!!

[@palmyrarameikiene827]

Hello Freddie! Gorgeous greenery you walked out and about! You are real lover of nature😊

[@Sk-zo9ol]

Your presentation continues to become increasingly characterful. Transforming into the Attenborough of motorcycling.

[@imajax]

Thank you so much, for this blissful video ❤

[@mrjoneseastend]

Hi Freddie, I owned one of the early 900 Truxtons and due to my disability I swapped out the top yoke and fitted flat bars. This is the so called 'sit up and beg' riding position and made the bike very comfortable. It was fitted out with panniers and a tank bag and made a superb continental tourer, I regretted selling it but due to my excessive consumptions I got too big for it.

[@yvonnerahui8729]

Good you managed to enjoy for a time aye.

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Another lovely video in our fantastic English countryside! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@allsearpw3829]

Nice work Freddie and Monika .

[@debenhamdave4314]

Feel very lucky to live in Suffolk, Orford often on my go to places. Love the old Street Triple. Cheers Freddie and Monica

[@neilallen460]

Got myself a Thruxton 1200r today. Absolutely love it! Anyway, got home and tuned into this vid from Thailand. Cant wait to see you with the Rocket 3.

[@danedge69]

A perfect Sunday starts with a new Freddie video 😎

[@martinserjeant9399]

Great praise for my Suffolk blessed to have been born her and ride these roads every summer weekend great content

[@clivehale397]

Hi Freddie what a great film I love the suffolk countryside and like you I don't know much of it I will therefore visit Orford as it looks idyllic.....thanks for another great film.....

[@S.R.Crnt.]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel when I did. Excellent filmmaking. I almost forget I came here for the bikes.

[@lvh603]

Mis saludos Freddie, desde Chile...Muy buenos sus videos y en especial las motos triumph...Un abrazo y buenas rutas !! 🇬🇧 🇨🇱🤜🤛

[@johnbellamy6449]

nice countryside , nice coffee shop ,and a nice round up on how you felt about theThruxton . see you next time when the Bonneville returns .

[@tunes8227]

The channel and the presentation flavor here is very very underestimated. Enjoying all content. Great work.

[@fonziebulldog5786]

7:40 Oh, there was my bike. The fun Street Triple. 😄❤️👍

[@byronomahoney2260]

Nice one - thanks Freddie and Monica

[@philipchard7596]

Hi Freddie, used to live in Sudbourne, down the road from Orford,brought back memories. I live in Sweden now, but yes Orford is a beautiful village, miss certain aspects of life from there.🏍😎🇸🇪

[@weebercorey]

We're going to the UK in a few weeks on holiday from the US. I won't be getting a Thruxton but probably a T120. However, we will look for the Pump Street Bakery while we check out that area thanks to you!

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Just rolled my out of its place in the man cave were it hibernates for the winter knocked off 103 miles its a pleasure to ride. 😊

[@pintsizedbiker]

Good luck with the repair Freddie, hope all aligns and you make it to Scotland

[@kevinpollard1550]

😊 cant wait for spring miss my bikes already

[@mikerider58]

Beautiful Triumph, you can put on straight bars, leaning forward slightly can put less weight on your lower back.

[@110adventures7]

Yep, Freddie, fresh coffee and a French pastry. A great way to start a Sunday. Now off for a final polish, pack my kit on the bike and prepare for Wheels and Waves ferry booked, accommodation booked. Just hope the Speed Four and my old body are ready for this 1,200 mile round trip.

[@pleun315]

Excellent video as always, thank you Monica and Fred❤ hi from Holland 🙏

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you and hello🙂🇳🇱

[@garethevans60]

Orford is lovely. Have a great bike night on some Thursday evenings over the summer months. My nana is also buried at the church near the waterfront. Great video as usual 🏍️

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve just last week heard about Orford bike night- this’ll be a seriously classy evening. What a place to be buried- really as beautiful a spot as you could imagine👌🏻

[@newromka]

Your videos are so lovely and useful, thank you from Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@magnet2345]

Great videos. Would love to see Monica in them also.

[@kevinshaffer1047]

beautiful countryside...love the history there...i do love your video's...

[@ruahinesrider]

I have a Trident 🔱 660 now & love the triple & upright riding position & leg position.Has enough power & Quick Shifter increases performance which makes it punch well above it's weight.A new Triumph 400 Scrambler would compliment it well as would a T100-120. I hope you have your Bonneville back soon.

[@rodgersmith3215]

Excellent food there! No strings attached! 🙂

[@chrissilverhand1]

I know you're a big Triumph fan Freddie, but have you considered having a look at the new range of Nortons? Good luck with the repair, hope it doesn't break the bank!

[@FreddieDobbs]

On Wednesday I emailed Norton and asked to borrow a Commando. I’m just awaiting confirmation on if/when I can have the bike🙂

[@douglasalexander4348]

The Norton looks great also, but down on performance and up on price, and where is the back up ?

[@murrayhyde4902]

Lovely ride. Not far from where me dear mum grew up (with the grandparents) in Monks Eleigh. Muz from oz

[@plattenschielerlp7796]

Ah breakfast and Freddie, this is going to be a good day! Thank you.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you sir! Have a great day🙂

[@Fishing8136]

A classic Freddie Dobbs vid nice😎🇨🇦

[@trevorsmith8487]

Lovely. Just back from a two up 80 mile potter with Mrs Smith on our chrome Classic 500 Enfield. The SW wilts countryside is soooo quiet, hardly a car onoatnof the roads we used

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

Really excited to see your Scotland videos. I have a great deal of affection for the country that adopted me and wife when we left italy and helped us build a life we would've never be able of dreaming of back home :D

[@biker_dale]

Great ride out and such lovely countryside. I think you've hit the nail on the head, the Truxton is very good at one thing, a beautiful bike but not something the majority of people can afford just to do that one thing. But that shows where Triumph are in the market, that they can afford to produce bikes for a minority audience.

[@deanc6515]

Lovely video Freddie, looking sharp !

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Dean🙂🙌🏻

[@stevesanelli90]

Ohh Freddie, it is a lovely summers day riding type of motorcycle, but without Monika on the back sitting in extreme comfort that it is not. Together you both are super cool & a team greater than anything or any one motorcycle. Keep up the great enthusiasm & appreciate your work & efforts in bringing a bit of British history in to our lives 🙌🤙

[@jerhughes500]

Thanks for the link for xlmoto, I’ve been looking for combats, cargo pants for ages that don’t cost the earth.

[@markhenry192]

Beautiful bike and appropriate setting. You might enjoy the Cotswolds for a ride out too. Thanks.

[@andyhewitt7588]

Thanks for the video as always. By the way, most people refer to the top of the engine as the cylinder head. I hope it’s a quick and not too expensive fix.

[@willmeade8552]

that street triple colour is roulet green , lovely

[@barrybisset-smith3791]

Great looking bike, timeless classic. If you like a Suffolk village with beauty and history can I suggest Dunwich and the story of twelve churches washed away by the sea?

[@EnglishVeteran]

Orford , a beautiful English village.

[@Twinpot1962]

I must say, I enjoyed the content, in particular your camera work.

[@rjdobbs]

At last we got Freddie & Monika to visit Orford after telling them for years to visit it. It really is one of the prettiest villages in the country. The castle & harbour are also worth visiting. There again, it’s the place where we visited on our honeymoon! I will overlook the fact we weren’t allowed admittance into a restaurant in the evening because I wasn’t wearing a tie (it was 1977!).

[@AlexOnABoat]

Another Dobbs, you aren't by chance related?

[@rjdobbs]

Am indeed. His father!

[@iangrimshaw1]

Great video and love that neck of the woods. Chillesford has our favourite campsite for our small campervan. Love your vids as too many motorbike channels just show the rider; well riding; completely oblivious to where they are.

[@ivanlewellen1769]

Just subscribe. Really appreciate, how you present your information.

[@germainjico5874]

This bike is so good looking 👌🏻

[@cindycolley8982]

Freddie, you went to lovely Orford but didn't go down to the quay! The river with all the boats on is absolutely picturesque, and you look across to the iconic Orford Ness. You could have done your round up piece there. At the weekend that's where all the motorbikes park. Also the castle is gorgeous. We live close to there, perhaps we'll bump into you one day.

[@philipjarvis5979]

As a mechanic I used wurth time certs ..can be done in situe.

[@gdfggggg]

Freddie, you need to come to the Southwest ie Bristol, Bath and the Cotswolds, Stroud and all in between. The roads are sublime. There are countless backroads and little unknown villages, little churches…. I went for a blast last night on my 11 in the Cotswolds, it was sublime (apart from the damn flies 😡).

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

Gotta watch out for badgers crossing at night in that part of the world, I found lots! Tho yeah, some great roads.

[@gdfggggg]

@jeremybeltram5299 interesting. I only go out in daylight and dry for an hour or two about twice a week. There's so much to explore.

[@paulaustin5970]

Not seen all your videos 😂 so sorry if these places are in your vlogs already but Lavenham market square, Long Melford, Peasonhall where peacocks roam in the village and lovely cafe, Kersey with the ford. Finchingfield in Essex of course where bikes collect daily. Shingle street, so many more ride out hotspots in Suffolk.

[@dirkstellmacher423]

Thank you for this realy nice Video 😊.

[@timparker9235]

and a nice end to a mini series on the thruxton, a truely gorgeous bike to look at, but I'm with you, it would have to be one of many bikes, not the only bike

[@alanbrooke144]

Bloody gorgeous.

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

Freddie, the Thruxton suits you so well!

[@paulegner7653]

Freddie you really should come to Felixstowe for a coffee as it's only 25 mins from your flat . Felixstowe ferry is a beautiful place to drink a coffee and watch the sea .

[@andrewdawson5281]

Beautiful place Orford. I must make a detour and visit the Pump Street Bakery. The riding position on any bike dictates the way you ride it.

[@arnoldjrimmer6527]

Fingers crossed the Bonnie makes it to Scotland. If you are looking for interesting rides around Glasgow and the west coast, give me a shout. A classic sports bike is such a niche, but super glad triumph still have this in their line up.

[@justinputbrace4380]

I feel the need to comment when you do a quintessential British film Excellent excellent excellent

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you, sir🙂

[@garyhawksworth]

Stop singing the praises of Suffolk. I like it undiscovered

[@armfield199]

Another great video Freddie. Can I recommend my village, Easton in Suffolk? Its also beautiful and has a brilliant pub!....20 minutes from Ipswich. Keep on inspiring us to get out and ride.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ve never heard of Easton, thank you so much for the heads up. I’ve added this to my list🙂

[@volt8684]

The bonny limped u home, faithful as ever. Whatever it costs gotta save it. Depending how you have accessed the service a machined head shouldn’t cost that much, fingers x’d for u. Add in low calibration torque wrench for future plug changes Fred.

[@TimHanf-b3p]

Freddy, you probably get this all the time. You should come to the states and we ride from the Canadian border through Washington . Cut over to 101at Oregon.101 runs all the way to Baja Mexico .101 runs along the pacific, the giant redwood forest then San Francisco to Cabo then loop up to lapaz around up into

[@vigilant.]

You should own this beauty

[@Retirement_Life]

Lovely video, lovely location and what a stunner of a bike! I would also have one in my dream garage, but I’ll stick with my 1050 Speed Triple…much easier on my back! 😜

[@S735334]

The key to not getting sore wrists at lower speeds, is to use your stomach muscles & legs for support...not your wrists.. Happy travels !!

[@SigmaJAD]

You are a class act

[@brianperry]

Thank you so much for my Sunday ride through the English countryside, something l haven't done for a very long time. Stepping out early morning on my Lemans Guzzi in 78, swinging along the country roads of North Essex and Suffolk...l believe your analysis of the Thruxtons use is correct... A Second bike for Sunday mornings as its uncompromisingly in the Cafe Racer class.. As for the Triumph Street Triple 675. it is the in my opinion the bench mark of all three cylinder bikes within that genre.... but then l'm biased because l own a 2014 Striple 675R. Thanks again for the my ride. ...Motociclistas, el ultimo de los espiritus libres. Saludos de España

[@FreddieDobbs]

A Guzzi Le Mans in the 70s whizzing around Suffolk and Essex- I have a glorious vision of this in my mind! Sending my best over to España👋🇪🇸

[@brianperry]

@@FreddieDobbs So do l Freddie.... l have to visit KZbin to relive it now...

[@adam-qf2vz]

Hey freddie, lovely start to a sunday thanks. Its a pretty bike for sure and one of my mates has a 1200 thruxton rs(faired)and its a lovely fast but lazy bike. easy to ride but hard on the lower back and wrists.I prefer (for a blast out) my Z900RS which you correctly described as a thug in a suit. But of all my bikes ,my go to is my Triumph 1050 Sport. It does nearly everything so well. Fast ton up riding, any bends as fast as you like, comfort. easy two up riding. All with ease. Thanks for the video. class as usual.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I was having a very similar conversation last week Adam; what’s the bike one uses most? 90% of the time it’s the most comfortable option. I totally agree with you

[@supercrazysane]

Changed my lower clip-ons on Friday (Lings Triumph of Watton) to standard risers (and I have a fairing). Rode 4.5 hrs on curvy roads back to Richmond (South West London) no wrist pain at all, perfectly fine to amble about on the smaller back roads at low speeds and was still fine on the M4 (70 something) into Richmond. For luggage I switch out my single seat with cowl for the Triumph comfort (pillion) seat and simply strap Kriega bags on the back. So there is some versatility, all depends on what style and distance of riding (Unlike my old GSA 1200 I can carry luggage but not two weeks worth and a tent 😂). Edging closer to being the perfect all rounder for me now. 🙏🤓😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very useful to hear this. Closer to T120 comfort, but with the added bonus of more power and dynamics👌🏻👌🏻

[@saddle8bag]

Great bike. Got one myself. Just did the 55k mile service on it this afternoon. Built like a tank. Near indestructible. Now about the "stealth," someone's got to tell me where today's bikers got the notion that making themself blend into the the pavement by painting everything black is a good idea. Y'all not have cars on the road? They claimed they never saw us as it was before we started painting everything in black or some drab military hue.

[@daverieder8810]

Freddie I love your casual vibe, your insightful reviews, and your fantastic content. But you have to fix your duck feet while riding 😊. Tuck in your heels man.

[@mikehopgood8795]

Your videos are great, easy to watch. Maybe you have a connection to Triumph or Royal Enfield, buts let be honest you put a Norton Commando alongside a Thruxton and its like shopping in M&S or Tesco. It might have more BHP but it does not have the soul, character and looks, and thats why we buy bikes....

[@waynethomson9728]

Hi Freddie, surprised you've not mentioned the Speedtwin 1200, same engine as the Thruxtonmore relaxed riding style superb handling more focused riders will upgrade suspension, that's personal choice such a perfect option to the Thruxton? keep it going with videos, a little more focus on servicing might be helpful👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

I must try the Speed Twin 1200!

[@guzz1jon]

Well that made very pleasant viewing. I do understand your comment about stopping to look. In February I moved from St Albans, Hertfordshire, to a very picturesque part of Cambridgeshire. When I walk, or cycle, anywhere around here it also takes me 'twice as long to get there'; I don't think there is anywhere in the world that I'd rather be than in the English countryside. As for riding a motorcycle - I haven't ridden my Moto Guzzi V7ii for nearly two years because the roads around St Albans and surrounding areas have become too full of agressive, and impatient, (mainly) car drivers. The driving here is altogether more relaxed, so I'm thinking of trading the Guzzi in for a new Royal Enfield Classic 350 or, maybe, a used Bonneville. I'm almost seventy now, so Thruxtons etc are not for me these days. Good luck with your Bonneville, and I look forward to your adventures north of the border. I'm sure it will be fantastic. p.s. Don't forget 'Annette'. 😄

[@danwild1175]

Great video, really enjoyed it! Orford looks like a lovely place. Hope you can sort the boneville before the Scotland trip

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much Dan🙌🏻 It’s starting to look quite unlikely the Bonneville will be fix Ed, so I’m looking at back up plans now🤔

[@Tommy-Atkins]

@@FreddieDobbs so here’s a question then…if you could have any choice of bike as the “back up” what would it be? 😎👌

[@ianseddon9347]

On the positive side - when the head is back on the Bonnie her valve clearances will have been done - so good for another 35k miles 🙈😂!

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@@FreddieDobbs I think you should ask Triumph to loan you a Speed Twin.

[@dodgerboe]

Ah a set of bar risers and the comfort seat option and you’ll be saying goodbye to the Bonnie….

[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

that thing is so you, freddie

[@piyalkarmakar2370]

You are a Hollywood material bro... Anyway exceptional channel.. need millions of subs.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it, thank you🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@piyalkarmakar2370]

@@FreddieDobbs Btw.. I bought my GT650 mister clean after watching your review. LOVE that bike.

[@Tommy-Atkins]

Bike vlogger and tourist guide…epic stuff Freddie…the camera work is spot on …you must have a fabulous film director sidekick ( well done Monika 😉👌)…..ps is that a White DMD helmet of some kind that you are donning?…got the gear run down but not the lid! 👍😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Tommy!🙌🏻 You’re spot on- and I should’ve mentioned the helmet too- DMD Seventy Five helmet with the DMD Seventy Five visor

[@saxon-mt5by]

@@FreddieDobbs I thought for a minute that was Monika riding the Thruxton!

[@leeandjancruise]

Never been on the East coast of England look lovely and peaceful, were off to the Cotswolds this morning with an over night stay to celebrate our anniversary, in the Cupra though not on the bike, we expect crowds of tourists, plan to visit Diddly Squat as well.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Happy anniversary Lee and Jan! I must visit Diddly Squat- enjoy it🙂

[@leeandjancruise]

@@FreddieDobbs We managed it, very very busy and to be honest we were somewhat underwhelmed, anyway box ticked.