Isle of Man TT 2023. It's brilliant to be back and going fast! Road racing BMW s1000rr Aprilia RS660

[@peterjons3954]

Great stuff Dave! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. You sir, is what the TT is all about. Have a safe and great TT!

[@Crazeeetwins]

Have a safe week team, keep us updated , keep it lit ✊✊

[@irisgardener4141]

My laptop has gone from university workhorse to dedicated TT footage player in the space of one week. I know which I prefer! Have a fabulous fortnight - I think it'll be your best!

[@oli5412]

Hahahaha literally exact same with me

[@JayGee6996]

Yes my work week is going to be terribly unproductive next week, how many places can I find to hide 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@Billy2w]

Great stuff Dave, for anyone interested in the TT your channel is essential viewing. Best of luck for the TT fortnight and I'm looking forward to seeing you break the 120 mph lap!!

[@isleofmanttraces4289]

THIS is the Greatest Show On Earth

[@joshrawlings2621]

Wicked Awesome Preview to what’s Ahead. You’ve got that Steve Parish & Guy Martin personal way about ya. Go hard & stay upright on the blacktop…🏁

[@90dfender]

I love your honesty, Stay safe keep it pinned and enjoy it, from what I have already seen your doing really well.

[@leejackson2969]

Really enjoyed last years TT series Dave, looking forward to this years!! Ride safe and enjoy it! 👍

[@Pablo__D]

Dave - I feel liked I've been mugged and woken up with a coat hanger surgically implanted in me gob!!! Your smiles and excitement are contagious mate....... What a start to TT 2023 - the best weather you could ask for, the bikes in tip top condition, already going faster at the start of practice this year than end of TT last year with a fantastic team and support setup - what more could you ask for...... Good luck to you and Martin. You can tell he's excited and up for it - he spoke more freely to the camera than he has ever done ;-) Keep it up - can't wait for the next update!!!!

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks for watching and we'll try to keep the coat hanger going

[@Pablo__D]

@@obsession_engineering Cheers Dave!

[@martindeoliveira5128]

After finding this channel last week - the KZbin algorithm gets it right sometimes apparently- been waiting for TT updates. Thanks for making effort to get through editing and uploads while dealing with all the craziness that is the TT. Good luck to you and Martin 💪🏻

[@TheOriginalCoda]

Really stoked for you guys. Great to see you're able to do this as well as BSB, and fantastic to see Franco being involved like he's part of the family. I'm rooting for Obsession this year, I want to see you all take trophies, more so than the 'front guys' 🙂Shame there's not much coverage of your lot on TT plus, so these uploads are gold. Cheers and wishing you all the success this year!

[@stevesane800]

This is awesome Dave! Great to see Franco & Matt there for PR & to experience the incredible individual efforts ⭐️👌

[@steveball2307]

Just love the really tight family atmosphere in the garage..

[@ColinHanna-e3v]

Great behind the scenes videos as usual keep them coming 👌👌👌

[@mrmushman133]

Awesome Dave and gang. Getting us inside the workings of the TT is brill. Im a racer ( solo, supermoto and F1 sidecar) but have only spectated the TT so I have extreme admiration for all you road warriors. Have a blast !

[@erikmannerfelt5963]

This is great -as always! thanks for sharing with us Dave. I desperately need one of those obsesssion t-shirts, you should put up a webshop!

[@rnp1181]

How you find time to create these great videos and get them out so quickly is something else with everything else you have to do. As someone has already said your channel has become essential viewing. Love the humour, the detail you share and the chats with others. Looking forward to the rest of you and your teams TT 2023.

[@michaelhill2787]

I have been glued to your channel for a year and this is awesome. Good luck O.E. team 👌🤞🏻👍🏻🏁

[@Morris12211]

Great to see you guys at the TT Keep up the fantastic work 👏

[@jimarillo]

Go Dave. The best channel at the best event. Bikes are fun

[@davidash1008]

Fair play man, no doubt TT is stressful enough without putting content together too! Great stuff, have an awesome, fast and most importantly safe TT. Mad respect. 👍

[@troywee4774]

most excellent dave - thanks.

[@keithrock939]

All have a beautiful race day and a safe journey God bless ❤️

[@DiagolonRider]

it's awesome to see you guys at this year's TT...i just subbed to TT+ and started watching yesterday! good luck and ride safe and fast! lol

[@andyh1917]

Nice vlog Dave, good to see you buzzing & hope that the improvements in lap times continue the more laps & practice you do this week. All the best you & Martin. Ride hard but keep safe ✊ Look forward to more vlogs. Respect to the Obsession crew 👍

[@togwilson]

Fantastic video. Please keep them coming. Stay safe Dave 👍

[@maxtrap1947]

Be safe Dave. We got our ferry tickets and house reserved for TT 2024. Hoping to see you race next year.

[@abccba3903]

8 laps on day 1 is a huge effort, great job!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Good luck Dave. Looking forward to future video's.

[@MrYamaDuc]

Have a great time Dave and Martin.

[@jamiepallant9100]

Really good insight to what the guys lower down the order are up to. Thanks to the KZbin algorithm for bringing me here, I'll be following your progress through the TT. Have a great tome and stay safe.

[@astreet339]

Thanks mate! Cheers 🍻 from the States in Tennessee

[@bigdarbs19]

Fantastic, keep us updated, this is super interesting content.

[@howardrathbone2120]

Have a great time at the TT, the set up looks awesome this year, much better than just the back of the van, no wonder your faster! Cheers H in Oz

[@kevinslater150]

Another great video Dave , good luck at tt stay safe pal 👍👍

[@paulgill7660]

Milky HEROE AND A MANXMAN LIKE ME THE JOB YOU HAVE NOW IS GREAT KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE, GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP PAUL

[@ianwoodvine5558]

In a world where the nanny state and elves and safety ruin EVERYTHING its amazing to have an event like the TT. Brilliant vid, the weather looks like its going to be brilliant for the whole event. Hope everyone stays safe and have a fantastic ride 🏍

[@davetalton6939]

Good luck to you and the team Dave, keep it pinned mate!

[@richardchown1344]

Great to meet and chat with you at TT this week. Cracking time on the big bike tonight - awesome work Dave and team. Keep chipping away Martin. Your dream of a TT start is within touching distance. Great content as always👍👏👏👏. Rich

[@boostaholic7116]

Good luck Dave enjoy and stay safe 👍

[@stephenbeamis1151]

Brilliant just loving seeing the prep side of the racing that little supertwin looks awesome must be a massive difference between your two bikes just can't get my head around how quick the big bikes are 😊

[@ShaneMonkman_SUP]

Another really insightful vlog, thanks. Looking good out there and the lap times are coming. Stay safe.

[@DeathsStalkerRVT]

Great video. Looks like your having fun. I hope the weather hold ;-)

[@pedge66]

Excellent, looks like you’re all having a great time, thanks for sharing

[@strobegaming4981]

Great vid love it keep doing what you do god bless you

[@MotoGoato]

Cracking stuff ... thanks Dave. Hope you have an awesome fortnight on the Island!!

[@gingergimp1]

Brilliant as usual Dave. Have a fab safe fortnight. Can’t wait for the updates.

[@mattmid7012]

Enjoyable as always. Have a safe one. Hopefully you might get on the TT plus coverage at some point although they do tend to stick to the big teams.

[@motocalifornia]

love it Dave!! keep cranking!!

[@simonjohnsmith5106]

Always enjoy watching these vids , best of luck all 👍

[@Dave326121]

Loving it Dave, keep it smooth and can't wait to see those lap times coming down The bond you and Franco have makes the video even better Maybe get him out next year ???

[@stevesvids]

Top Tip. Your neck may benefit from a fraction more sight line through your visor. All helmets give different sight line when tucked in making you force your neck back. Try a test by putting a cloth or two on top of your head to lift sight line a fraction. It can really help if you're having difficulties. Never did that myself but was given that info by a fellow racer. You never know till you try. Ohh yeaghh.... so dam jealous. 😂 You are living the dream. Enjoy every second. 🙂👊😎👋

[@BassBombBoogieWoogie]

Excellent as usual Dave, prefer watching your vids than TT+ ..... nice to see you giving chase to Michael over the mountain the other night 😆 Have an awesome TT guys..

[@obsession_engineering]

Ah, that was Martin not me. He got the education

[@alanraven7539]

great vid really enjoyed that stay safe.

[@stuartrobertson8851]

Great start to the TT and really looking forward to your excellent vlogs of the journey. Good luck. 🏆🏆

[@paulallen3905]

Aup Dave...fantastic insight into the first day,Wish I could be there to watch you blast around the circuit...but all my so called friends have left me behind,like they also did last year. I was wondering how much the total bill is for the hole time you are there at the TT... thanks for time putting these videos together, great stuff and “do well”

[@obsession_engineering]

I've not totted it up yet, not sure I want to either 😂

[@JayGee6996]

@@obsession_engineering probably best you don’t 😂 I guess as a ball park and ignoring the bike costs it’s going to be a minimum of 15k for fuel/tyres/parts/travel/accommodation/food/entry/str!?£rs The more comfortable and competitive you want to be the more it will cost preparing the bike then refreshing it afterwards etc. I guess there’s probably other hidden costs like insurance, getting family over there. I guess the actual answer is you don’t care as it’s awesome and worth every penny 😁👌

[@MDHGames]

Oh fantastic, was hoping for some more TT vlogs this year! Good luck Dave!

[@MDHGames]

Also love Rob's little addition to the tent, I approve🤣

[@kawi704racing]

Best of luck.

[@am3197]

Dave thanks so much for taking the time to speak to us. The boys said it was their favourite part of our trip meeting you, Martin and Franco. Hope you have a great week. When you are back and have had time to relax the boys have asked if there’s an chance to buy OE branded T-shirts. We’d happily buy a couple from you. Happy riding 🏍️🏆

[@obsession_engineering]

Hoping to have some merch online soon

[@stik_uk337]

Best of luck to you all & stay safe.

[@stevedrane2364]

Fantastic. . I am excited for you. . 👍👍

[@davidsampson3537]

Well done Dave safe riding.

[@mr.lobster2517]

Nice vlog! Love the channel! Wishing you both best of luck 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RustyVanDoor]

Looking trick this year, see you next week.

[@missydee6085]

It's great to see you're both happy & fast, Dave. Who'da thunk it? Keep it going folks! 👍

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

Going well Dave 118.946. . Well done! Stay safe, and have a great week.

[@fishyfish06]

Good luck guys. Great vid again Dave. 👌👌👌

[@martinowl]

Good luck & Hope everyone stays safe

[@okie-rider]

Franco's comments about you riding the bike were hilarious! Poor Gary, hope he's studying the corners!

[@tonymcmahon7717]

Best of luck Dave and Martin!!!👍🏻👍🏻🏆🏆

[@KW-LAKES]

keep safe and stay fast

[@pasha12343]

Great , good luck with it all 👍🙂

[@paulgill7660]

Good luck boys and girls stay safe Paul 💓 💙 🙏 greetings from Douglas

[@andykeast8920]

Stay safe Dave. Just switching on the TT pass now on the website to watch Q2. Wish I was there. Best of luck no. 39

[@odoublegfpv701]

I hope all goes OK

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

Crazy to see how fast all the guys are going on the first couple of days of practice, with quite a few in the 130's already. I hope this year will be super-fast and everyone gets through safely.

[@stephenanderson4603]

Brilliant 👍👍

[@knopv]

..."I have a little bit more respect for you now..." - that made my day 🤣

[@joshuaman1126]

Great video…🏍💨

[@Vtwin_Superbikes]

Let's go OE! VAMOS 💪🏼

[@barry5138]

Have a good TT Dave. Between Obsession Engineering, Milenco and Bathams for best looking bikes. Rutter has some nice gear

[@johnpaice8481]

Hi dave can I ask were u got your big red oil light and bracket for your twin please , love your videos great combination of tech and fun ..

[@obsession_engineering]

That's the ignition switch 😂

[@stekwack]

Best of luck Dave will try and find you in the paddock. Got over yesterday and got 2 laps in windy corner is ace😂

[@flyingdutchy01]

Even Franco's there! good lad! keeps you guys sharp

[@hilbilchillbil]

Awesome

[@insanebilly]

Kybosh racing are they there this year.

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes! Richard Wilson is riding

[@brianboys9015]

Shit hot. Wheres Lee ?

[@obsession_engineering]

Lee??

[@brianboys9015]

Lee Johnston I havent seen a video from him in ages. I hope he is all right

[@mattnorth7516]

Pleasure to meet you in the paddock yesterday Dave, have a safe TT and bring it back sunny side up!! P.S: Let me know if you want to get rid of the R1😉

[@CrewGuyPJ]

Great vid, thanks for taking us along! Remembering the twin was down on hp at the 200, is the new air intake the 'fix all' or is it getting you a percentage back? All the best DH and the other lads...have fun and kick ass!

[@obsession_engineering]

Ah, I didn't have my twin at nw, the BMW was a few ponies short, but the TT is less critical of absolute power so it's not a problem here

[@CrewGuyPJ]

@@obsession_engineering thats right, it was the stocker. my bad.

[@philhare8810]

Are you selling any Obsession engineering merch Dave?

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes, nearly run out in the paddock but will have some on the website soon

[@flyingdutchy01]

Be safe out there and have an amazing time!

[@suzukikawasaki5165]

Great video thanks for taking us along. What brand tires are you using on each bike?

[@obsession_engineering]

Both me and Martin are running Dunlop's

[@jakebradley1688]

Did I spot a 525 chain on the twin? Just curious

[@obsession_engineering]

No, 520 Tsubaki race Pro chains on all the bikes

[@jakebradley1688]

@@obsession_engineering oh OK. Just looked a tad bigger to my eye 😂 thought you might be putting heavier duty ones on for the tt just in case

[@darrenscully6959]

Enjoyable watch, but im wondering who these lads are, full names, where they are from etc? Would love to follow them through their TT journey, just stumbled onto this video hence my lack of who they are

[@obsession_engineering]

I'm Dave Hewson There's also Martin Morris riding And helping are Rob Farmer Matt Bainbridge Franco Bourne (our superstock bsb rider)

[@darrenscully6959]

@Obsession Engineering thanks very much, I will be searching and rooting for you all all week now that I can put a name to you both. Take care and wishing you both some success, even if it means health and a trouble free/injury free week. Good luck from 🇮🇪

[@0x7FFFFFFFFFFF]

I like how the leathers get progressively more insect splattered after each session haha

[@harryblox760]

Anyone here purchased the TT + platform that had it last year? This is the first time I've purchased it (i know its only the 2nd year) and wanted to know if they had the cameras on the bikes for the actual race days? So far with practice and qualifying its been only aerial views and a few angles on the road which isnt amazing compared to how it was originally with the rider view, behind and a rear facing camera as well as the speeds, rpm and g force showing on screen. I appreciate that there are teething problems with something only in its second year, but keen to know if it was worth the fee and if we get good footage. Cheers.

[@JayGee6996]

Interesting question, I can’t actually remember if it was a live feed from the bikes or if it was just used post race in highlights. Do you have access to the 2022 TT+ content? I’ll have a poke about on my account tomorrow and see what footage is used

[@harryblox760]

@Jay Gee Yes, mate, I bought the TT + for this year. I'm just hoping that they're saving those angles for the races as opposed to qualifying, etc. I really hope that they do have that as it would be a shame to pay 20 quid and not get all of those shots that are the reason we watch it. Itv4 is doing coverage, too, so maybe there will be a different setup.

[@harryblox760]

@Jay Gee sorry, no I don't have the 2022, just this year's.

[@harryblox760]

@Jay Gee I've just seen that I can watch 2022 on the TT + that I bought for this year and they did have all the angles then. Hopefully they are the same foe this year. 🤞🏼

[@presstodelete1165]

The difference from last year is night and day. You seem to have smoothed out so many of the non bike/track rinkles everything so less manic, save more energy for the tarmac has got to be the way forward.

[@obsession_engineering]

Changes had to be made, and it's all positives 😁

[@nicholasmooney9611]

How many tt have you participated in already ?

[@obsession_engineering]

This is my 15th year

[@dinos8557]

My nerves can hardly stand watching this race, I couldn't imagine riding at speed on those roads. A tip of the hat to you and all who dare race this TT. I'll have the antacid handy and watch for you. Where can I find more info on your twin? I'm a newer subscriber.

[@obsession_engineering]

There's a 'new toy' playlist for building of the twin

[@JayGee6996]

Glad to see you grinning like a Cheshire Cat again 😁 Stay safe and sod the videos if you need to stay focused, KZbin can wait! Or perhaps pimp out that bsb lad and pretend it’s media training 😂