How not to be a sidecar passenger...

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Funniest and best part was him looking back nonchalantly wondering if you had fallen off yet :) You guys are the best

[@MikeOnBike360]

Yeah that cracked me up too 😂😂

[@asphalt8airborne_bulgaria857]

In Isle OF Man T.t. on British racing have this cars ,Sidecars ,this is Amazing, and very beautiful.

[@4KCookies]

I like how he checks to see if he's still there after every turn LOL

[@elizabethconnolly6978]

I've done sidecar practice passenger with my brother in the 70s on a more primitive machine wish I could do it now on those machines

[@russcattell955i]

Something magical about a 600-4 revving its nuts of with a race can. When I had a ZX-6R my wife could sit in the garden and hear me from when I turned on to the road to our village 6 km away, 3 km of easy curves,2nd & 3rd gear. A big left then straight home 4th & 5th spanking the rev limiter. 150 mph on a country road with overhanging trees felt like being fired down a rabbit hole. Why you may ask ? Well because I could & she would know when to open my beer !.

[@russcattell955i]

Most of me apart from my ageing spine miss that bike (it was a divorce present to myself) but alas in my 50th year I had to admit defeat and buy a sensible & comfortable scoot and there was really only one thing out there for me, Triumph Street Triple.

[@stevenfortier6436]

Russ, hell ya man! That is so romantic lol. I just got me 13' street Trip. 675 and that bike is my favorite one to date. Put a Scorpion can on it and it sounds sooo nice. ;). Cheers M8T.

[@0SucksFake0]

I agree Russ a 600 on full chat is hard to beat! ]

[@Delawiz]

Best story I have heard in a while

[@laurencegraham9368]

Love it! Well done for bringing attention to this sport.

[@arrongrundy.oasisdecorsolu464]

"Awe ya bastard" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fohdeesha]

Oh my Lord that was entertaining. I would kill for you guys to do a whole series on sidecar racing - there's so much to it that most people don't realize, the teamwork and just how much the passenger does for the bike. The thought of you two having a go as a team, that would be fucking gold

[@vpweber]

Jon Sands Totally agree!! Often wondered why the sport is so unappreciated... Insane levels of trust and teamwork, just incredible! The term "passenger" is highly demeaning, those athletes are amazing.

[@vpweber]

To clarify, the term passenger doesn't do them justice, they should be called acrobats or or magical shifting centres of gravity, lol

[@vpweber]

Tog Dread good point, lol.. I go to work and sit in a chair, one would think all I do is sit there, wish they'd a called it a hemeroid causing revenue generator!🤣

[@dec46]

I had my first go passenger at mallory park on 11th May and it was absolutely mental. Highly recommended for people who enjoy nearly dying.

[@typhoonsd9720]

In 1986-87 I used to be a passenger in a sidecar racing with a professional driver in races. When I was 14,15 years old. You have to climb around, and anticipate every corner. Don't forget to hold on. Yes is a very adrenaline intensive ride for sure. The driver I was with was awesome. It was an incredible and amazingly scary experience, death defying. I know the sidecar I was in was not like this because of advancements in technology.

[@kickstart88]

Had a go on the back of a sidecar twice, my reaction was exactly the same, lots of swearing and thinking I was about to be ejected. So much respect for anyone who races one of these at any level!

[@afandou1966]

Second round tap out. A mountain load of Respect for all the guys doing it for our entertainment.

[@paulthreesixty]

Funny as hell. I love that you're normal guys and don't have to hold back. Saying fucking hell round every bend is what normal people would do but you wouldn't get that from MCN

[@ghostbuffalo1]

Well done and by just sitting in, it was the safest way to go for a first time, but as Tom said when you work the bike, eg. get over the back on right handers you would have found it less tiring because you are not fighting the g forces so much.

[@gbrand42]

Brilliant! I love the "Fuuuuuuckin ell" repeated over and over and he just looks round casually to you like he's just popping to the shops. Chris would have been hilarious gong round shitting himself Massive respect to the Birchalls, good luck on the island chaps.

[@KingOfCoconuts]

Those are some fancy, fully heterosexual leathers ...

[@pags1981]

Leon 1996 motocross fluro red, Jason McGrath

[@mickeypopa]

Jason Statham in a new role: Agent Pink. lmao

[@fzswede9533]

I just love this channel ! The variety of content is just great. 👍🏻 Where else would you see a biker slung round a track on a sidecar swearing his nuts off 😂 Hats of to you Fagan 🤙🏻

[@stevemale9936]

Absolutely brilliant job, guys. I took a taxi ride with Ben Holland on his F1 outfit at Brands. He also told me to tuck in and not move. The idea was out lap, hot lap and in lap but I stopped counting after lap 5. That was when Ben thought it would be funnier to keep lifting the third wheel at Graham Hill. By the end of the session, I reckon I could touch the ground without bending. When I applied for my ACU, I included passenger. Now all I need is someone to teach me properly.

[@nc29biker]

Great stuff!! I have been on the F1 twice and I would of fallen out if I had to do another lap but it was such a rush...hats of to all those sidecar boys and girls, they are something else 👍

[@Danger_Mouse_00]

I've tried this on a day here in OZ🇦🇺 at the old Oran Park race track. I was only 18 then and had goes on several different bikes. 😁 At some points I was leaning out scraping my hip on the track and even one bloke had it on 2 wheels on left handed and me leaning out as far as I could to bring it back down. I also almost fell off but not the back but the front as I had my arms crossed over each other at the time and my glove half off. My whole body was up in the air as he braked so hard and I thought I was about to go head over heels. But did that scare me? Hell no I loved the whole day. It's one of the best things I've ever done. 😁👍

[@trevorashworth7307]

In the village where I lived we had two sidecar road racers.One of which would try the outfit up and down one of the roads.Awesome. sound and the smell of Castrol R.

[@neilslevin5486]

That made my day. Fagan its one of the small joys in life to watch you fill the togs. Fair play to you and the lads

[@TheKruxed]

Always loved a bit of Castle Combe as a pro myself A pro at TOCA 20 years ago ;-)

[@Fluffey]

They broke down outside the sulby glen hotel a couple of years ago and I chatted on a bit with them a little, lovely blokes. Hope they ace the TT and get another win or two!

[@blister4walken]

So, in summary....."Fuckin' Hell". Nice leathers :-)

[@saltyprocrastinator]

Would love to see a video breakdown of the engineering behind these machines, and how they're manufactured!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

That was the plan but everyone ran out of time... It was 4 hours home for the Birchalls

[@MikeOnBike360]

I love that you also showed the chassis of the "bike" as I was wondring how it might look like.

[@NunoMPS46]

Fascinating machines! I wouldn't dare being a passenger in one of these though... so well done Fagan!

[@leslierhodes5467]

How cool to hear so enjoyment in a blokes voice after just being scared the crap out of

[@danmorrison4528]

Always found the sidecars a bit dull - not anymore. Watching that totally changed my entire perspective!

[@sidecarbod1441]

I started on F2 then moved to F1 sidecars, I was the driver. We were always considered the scumbags of the paddock, in the end I got pushed up to a level that I just could not afford to run at and politics prevented me going back down to National level so I gave it up, I still miss it though. I run a 400 BHP Nitrous Oxide car on the road but it ain't a patch on sidecar racing! I'm glad that this vid has opened your eyes to what its like. :-) When Ben said 30%, that really was true, I could tell that he was just cruising around as far as he was concerned.

[@georgebuller1914]

@@sidecarbod1441 I have marshalled and raced and may I tell you, in my opinion, sidecar racers are NOT the scumbags of the paddock! Its just that 'normal(?!)' people don't understand why you do it - especially the passenger/monkey on the stick! ;-)

[@colinburnside8725]

I was once asked to do pillion on a sidecar with the late Jimmy Surgenor round Kirkiston for a couple of laps i refused lol.

[@FranTheGimp]

It's hilarious how the swear word bleeping only starts after 4:20, with a couple of misses here and there.

[@danrootes]

If you ever fancy having a crack on a classic one get in touch, a totally different beast but awesome fun to sit on the side of!

[@bogthing1]

Thanks! And that on a relatively flat circuit, I can only imagine the stresses with dramatic elevation change, etc.

[@LordBilious]

The Birchall brothers are brilliant. We had them as guests at our bike club, great stories to tell and really down to earth guys.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Top boys

[@LordBilious]

44Teeth They are that. Always fancied a go in the chair. I may have changed my mind now😁

[@GL-oo9kc]

Brilliant, lot of respect for anyone willing to give it a go.

[@RabidRodent69]

Love it.You guys are so honest and down to earth.

[@redlinethin]

Haha! Shame Grumble wasnt there would have been hilarious to see him on one of these shitting himself!

[@bombcrackers]

Love Gumble

[@I.Gave.Up.]

I'm terrified just watching this . I always new those were fast, but when Fagan is speechless that scares me.

[@pags1981]

Yup being that far from the ground is a mind job, closest I've been is a Lotus 7 passenger. Love those cars

[@plainclotheshorse224]

I have so much respect for those guys. Nice job again Al.

[@Mickyboy]

In all honesty I’ve never been interested in the sidecar racing but will be watching it this year without a doubt. Great vid.

[@martinbenson10]

reminds me of my pilly ride round donington park with randay mamola

[@Zanpaa]

That bike looks absolutely awesome without the fairing. What a machine. Riding passenger must be properly terrifying, I didn't realize there was so little holding the passenger on. Great video!

[@nathanpickett2221]

You brave man. Well done sir ;)

[@gnarshread]

Ever since I discovered sidecar racing I have wanted to have a go but never have had the opportunity. I now see that it is a hell of a lot harder job than I once thought.

[@arlo1219]

gnarshread clubs run charity taxi rides at a lot of meetings where there are sidecars. You pay an amount of money and you get a few laps of a circuit as a passenger

[@jediknight1294]

Try it it00 an amazing buzz, did speedway sidecar a couple of times and it's just an amazing rush I wish id. Got enough time to. Get good.

[@nyleen]

"OOooh ya bastard!" Sums this video up pretty well.

[@glock2119]

When you tapped his back he looked back like, "Jesus, this fuckin doink has blown yet!"

[@TheGodTheBadTheUgly]

Great vid, those leathers !

[@kiztime1234]

This was my exact experience... the track even has power lines running over the top. Was pretty easy and hanging off was great fun, but after a few laps I had severe arm pump and I wasn't able to tap the rider on the back to get him to stop 🤣

[@walkeristul]

I used to ride a sidecar URAL back when I was 15 and lift the sidecar up in the air and drift when turning left. Amazing feeling, but one of these....

[@CharlieTibbles]

Loved every second of this, just wish had more to watch even if it was just looking at the outfit. From being part of the sidecar racing family at club level this was so funny to watch giving the tap after 2 laps. They mentioned the long bike was quicker but that only has a 600cc engine. you should jump on a 1000cc F1.

[@diego61422]

Top quality mate, as always!!

[@hilarymillar3203]

Brought back memories I loved being a passenger, but I did it on road hill climbs.

[@dougijcw9758]

Mr Statham how would you describe that experience ... f@#£*@g hell .... priceless. Tried it once and only myself and can completely understand. Cracking video

[@andyb.1026]

I had ride on a 1000 cc Kawasaki at Mallory in 2017, 2nd lap at Gerrard's & I was done, that at 80% race speed

[@NDM_NZ]

Really enjoyed this video, bloody funny.

[@L-_beaver]

Part 2 ???

[@reophonic]

I was clinging on for dear life watching on the ipad😳 massive respect to you for having a go, lucky you had your new shrink to fit one size fits all kangaroo suit on👍🏻

[@mikeinnh9179]

Al, I was sitting here going oh s*** oh s*** too and I was in the comfort of my chair! Well done sir!

[@robber576]

And thats “only” a short version four stroke, now imagine the long lcr with a screeming tz500 engine in it.....

[@catdaddyrachel]

hahaha like 8 seconds into the ride al goes, "I've got arm pump already".

[@StuHolland]

Something I just can’t get my head around. Madness!

[@abutomtom117]

Gave it a thumbs at 0:48. Love your work

[@Ad2mny]

Arm pump lap 2, yeah I would too from squirrel gripping that tiny handle so I’d not go tumbling off the back!! Awesome!

[@BusaLova]

You can hear by the engine that the rider is actually taking it easy. No doubt that was hauling ass for Fagan but the rider can step it up to a whole 'nother level. There's nothing quite like the seat of the pants level perspective.

[@rudebwoy8]

Sounds like Fagan’s being done in by a dominatrix brass! 🤣

[@mickangel3945]

I'd love to give that a go.

[@moupy6940]

a long time ago with my cousine in England I tried side car cross, it is crazy. you have to try it my friend..... Regards from France

[@adrianrubi5012]

What sort of injuries will the monkey get when he falls out of that supertrike?

[@900daysandcounting5]

Ha ha. Did Chris choose your leathers 🤣

[@buntron163]

That was some top class mincing at the start.

[@unphoto]

Allot of merch but, the sunglasses are not in the list. What brand/model sunglasses is Alister wearing

[@189grumpy]

About the same reactions I had when I first rode in a roadrace chair

[@MrLFXproductions]

Wow! Always wondered how hard could that be. Turns out, pretty damn hard!! Well done!!

[@Bioruss]

I was expecting for him to come back and say that he soiled his leathers. ROFL

[@petery3523]

Wow! Brilliant effort, those guys are amazing 👍

[@andybowyer3602]

Excellent simply excellent always a pleasure never a chore. Love much love

[@AridersLifeYT]

3:00 onwards is 101% British.. "Fuarrrrrrrkn hell" i laughed so much. Jason Statham is a funny guy.

[@nigelcnash]

Are we there yet?

[@greganderson4401]

suprised the thing didn't wheelie

[@craigbarkerneo8117]

You are a braver man then me. I could of done it once at Snetterton many years ago and I said NO. So, well done 👍 I’m sure it was a experience of a life time 😂

[@shark73]

not sure who was screaming the loudest, the sidecar or statham . lol. well played, sir!

[@steenrumbenak]

"The little girl screaming"

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

What's the power-to-weight ratio of these things?

[@alihopley]

Well cool.Good on you man.

[@cribs4551]

Great vid. Imagine that around the TT, epic! Watched it after four pints and I was right there with you. Almost fell off the sofa at turn two 🙈😂💪

[@simon101101ko61]

The whole internet is divided...magenta pink or imperial red? What do you see?

[@mrcrowley614]

More sidecar videos!

[@space.youtube]

"Orrrhhgh, fuckinhell.! Orrhhhghhh fuckinhell, orrgh ya bastard, orghhh fuckinhell" J. Statham 24/5/2018 Hmm yes, there's something in that for all of us.

[@renegade1987]

haha, that seems like it was harder than it looks!

[@timbarry5080]

You clearly are the God of bravery

[@TheMrFunktastic2]

I mean, I shat MY pants just watching it

[@hughmacmann9022]

Chris would put his length on the back of anything 😂

[@MegaMrbutch]

44 teeth should form a motorbike and sidecar team!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Why do you think Chris pulled a sicky???

[@thesickening0169]

That.... was..... awesome! Would love a video, if ever possible, going in a little detail how those machines are built and all. What goes into them and such. Also, Fagan....... you need tighter shorts brother.

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Fair play to Statham, never get me on the back of one of those things.

[@kikishake798]

Pink is defo your colour. Looked well fit and slim 👌🏻👍🏾🤘🏽

[@sidecarbod1441]

LOL, That was an F2 outfit which are quick but an F1 outfit would have killed you. 30% effort seems about right considering how he was rolling off the throttle miles before each bend.

[@motorcyclegarage2307]

Imagine a lap at the TT - Not long now

[@tristastic]

Did someone mention the brakes?

[@spook187]

Jason Statham was also an olympic diver :P You have the figure for it mate.