My Latest Epic Bike Upgrades and Modifications: Garage Torque - March 2023 Update

Time for another edition of "Garage Torque", a chance for me to have a chat with you about what's been going on with my own personal bikes. Hope you enjoy this video!
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[@JBMotorrad]

In this era of over-digitalization, the "analog" pointy stick was a treat! Good show!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So glad you spotted it!

[@AussieDazza]

Being Australian , I don’t ride too much in summer as the QLD summer can be brutal. We/ I generally look forward to riding in Autumn , Winter and Spring.

[@simonchilli2088]

What a hard life😊. I'd like some of that I must say.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

😭😭Come to south florida usa in the summer. You will melt. 😁That's why I always wear shorts and t-shirt all the time.

[@chrismccallum8740]

Hi Andy great update as always with your channel. Interesting seeing your jackets and helmets in the background. I’d be interested in a rundown on your collection of gear to date as well!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching Chris and for the suggestion....

[@JezNashMusic]

Great update. Couldn’t agree more about the GS! What a fine and well-considered collection of bikes! The Queen of the Garage, though… a real beauty! +1 for the pointy stick!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@davidbevan8374]

Andy, as I've said before, this is my favorite motorcycle channel by far and I always look forward to new episodes. I actually lived in Tring a few years ago and Great Missenden is a beautiful place! Some wonderful country lanes around there. Cheers, take care and keep up the excellent work!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's very kind of you thanks David!

[@YorkshirePork]

*what about getting somebody to ride your bike somewhere and try find it with just the AirTag. I bet it works. The chances of somebody stealing it and not being within a few meters of an iPhone is basically 0. Its not live tracking but every time somebody goes anywhere near it you will be able to find it*

[@YorkshirePork]

Or you could go find Mrs Flyer if hers has got one on it

[@CODINGISEASY]

would make a cool video

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@RoryAlexander I’ve found them to be very poor, they work to a degree in busy environments but in the country where I live they are hit and miss at best (mostly miss)…

[@YorkshirePork]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I think you are missing how they work entirely. Take a scenario of somebody nicking your bike. They put it in a van and don’t realise the AirTag is there. There’s a high chance one of them has an iPhone, if not everywhere that van goes it’s pinging other motorists iPhones constantly. They get to an industrial estate where they store the bike. Other people in that area will be pinging it and letting you know where it is. The idea that criminals all live or store bikes in the countryside is ridiculous. Nobody is going to be trying to find their bike in nice countryside estates are they. Like I say a real world test of putting it on one of Geoff and dans bikes and you trying to find which cafe they are at from it or something like that would show it actually works fine especially for 30 quid it’s worth having as well as other measures

[@yorkshireperson]

I really like that you haven't swapped the GS for a newer one Andy, watching KZbinrs on brand new bikes does get old pretty quickly, I also love the used bike reviews you do with Superbike factory 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them.....and why change a bike if it's fit for purpose?

[@drmengawyong]

That’s partly because a lot of people buy their bikes on 3 year hire purchase and swap for new one at the end of 3 yrs downside u don’t own the bike ever

[@chrishart8548]

​@@drmengawyong I can see why they give them back still around £11k to keep the bike no warranty and mot's and having the old model. I can see why it's tempting to just keep the payment the same and hand it back

[@mengaw-yong2490]

@@chrishart8548 for bmw it’s easy 3 yr rental payments - I get it if u can’t afford new but buy used and a bank loan as opposed to bike finance (3% bank v 11.9% Ducati saved me £3000 in interest

[@chrishart8548]

@@mengaw-yong2490 I got 3.9% bike finance with bmw in 2014 the bank have never offered me lower than 9.9%.

[@goldwing_fuchs]

Fantastic video Andy and of course it's great to see that you are still enjoying your Wing. If you ever want to tour across Europe on it again and make the journey to a 'Winger's Paradise', we would be delighted to see you here in Germany :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool, thanks!

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Loving The Missenden Finger / pointy stick.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you spotted that!

[@martinhughes9769]

So you've been busy , Nice to see the bikes

[@robertadams4415]

Thanks for the update Andy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure....

[@mitchcornett587]

Those battery minders are a great addition to any motoring kit. I recently bought a large model that I can also use on my Toyota Corolla when I leave home for a fortnight or more. I expect to give it a go this year since my riding calendar includes an extra long journey from Tennessee to California and back. I hope I can complete the ride without a tire change. 🤞🏻

[@davyboycolon530]

I always enjoy your videos , good content ... cheers from America

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers - appreciate that!

[@martinehulme8743]

Great to hear your garage talk 🦜

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Martine....

[@Wats1984]

That pointy stick is mega! Thanks for the update on your bikes TMF.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very pleased you like it!

[@RocketMan_Moto]

Thanks for the tip about the TomTom not connecting to iPhones properly. Guess I'll be going with the Garmin Zumo...

[@martinlegrice1414]

Always enjoy the updates!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that....

[@martynlaverick3405]

Love the pointy stick! The GS is a keeper and as a winter hack it is perfect.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like my new accessory!

[@johnheaney414]

Great update, thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

I'm currently rewatching your Arctic circle trip for ideas on routes, :) Fingers crossed I get some of the same weather.

[@oliverwhitby4778]

Thanks again for being honest with your purchases and pointing out mistakes you have made hopefully it will save the rest of us some money. With apple I have found covering them in crumble putting them in the oven for two hours at about 400 and pouring on custard does not affect their performance if you get my drift. Thanks for super entertainment and advice.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...you're making me hungry!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I'm sure my previous comment made less sense than usual because it was for another video.😄😄 Your balancing out motorcycle abilities and style in garage pretty well. I've purchased four sets of Michelin Road 6s in the last year. I have never had a tire stand out soon much.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they’re good aren’t they….

[@garyhope0103]

Tks Mr Flyer for another update on your fantastic bikes. You certainly have a motorbike for every occassion. I'd find it almost impossible to decide which one to take out for a run, so it must be worse for you haha. As you said, the GS was really the bike that got most people onto your channel with your tours etc, it certainly was for me, so would be a sad day to see it go.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure would! ….but that new GS might be hard to resist!

[@reinmansmith]

Thanks for the update, always interesting. The trickle chargers I think are a must when you have a bit of a ‘fleet’ that don’t necessarily get used that frequently. Certainly if you have something with electronics/alarms which can be a drain on the battery then they save you from that frustrating ‘click’ when you press the starter!

[@ronaldthomas9396]

You should use a battery maintainer and not a trickle charger!

[@reinmansmith]

@@ronaldthomas9396 yes quite right, that is what use, just a poor choice of words in my comment 👍

[@MotoPumps]

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Small Print" v5. Nice work! Ride On! - Rob

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice pausing work....

[@Doug_Morgan]

I found the satnav on the Honda fine once I really learned all it's little tricks and quirks. The system operation isn't the most intuitive but does work well once you get the hang of it.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Two thumbs up for the small print. The Speed Twin is my favorite your earlier videos on the bike had me at the local Triumph dealer checking them out one test ride and I was sold there's now a black 2020 in my garage. Speaking of garages yours needs an extension so you can buy more bikes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re right there!

[@aidenscott71]

Love the garage craic!

[@Jonte_Goldwing]

Nice Video 👍 Ride safe 😎

[@billcotton1551]

I really love the look of the Suzuki 125! I would bet it is the tank vent on the GS. Had the same issue with a 2004 R1150 I used to have.

[@wattie1050]

Great run through of your bikes Andy , a lot to take care off 😮 with mots servicing etc then the car or cars !!! Love the Ducati , I have parted with a few bikes in the past I now wish I had kept ! Who doesn't right enough ? I enjoyed the tour of the bikes .👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@curnobullen]

I really like these garage updates TMF 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them - they seem to do well!

[@matthewoliver9055]

Liking the highly technical piece of pointing equipment 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So glad you spotted it!

[@denlsgoulden2307]

Nice diverse collection, envy your space. My garage is only 26ftX9ft, and as well as an old car I've got an Interceptor, Honda's 500 four, 400 four, CB250 K2 and BSA C15, plus bench, bike lift and a lathe. Got a good shoe horn 🤔😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow impressively fitted in...

[@mikehorton8603]

Interesting what you said about the Honda nav system. With my ATAS I find it easy to link up just in the right order comms on, ignition on, then link the USB in last.

[@carlb9009]

Really nice review. Regarding the Triumph oil leak: They used to say “if it’s not leaking oil, it’s out of oil”

[@captainaverage721]

I'm at work so got captions on, amazing how many iterations of Flyer is generated

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@tonycurley2643]

Great update

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@jasonk7072]

The AirTag comes into its own when you’re out and about. I try to park up in a busy area when I’m out and in this circumstance it’s close to lots of iPhones so if I want to check it’s where I left it then there’s loads of opportunity for it to broadcast its location. I have a Datatool tracker as well (the AirTag is in my luggage) and of course it’s not as good as the Datatool but it’s not bad when you consider it’s price. If your expectations align with its capabilities/limitations then an AirTag can be a decent tool.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes maybe, so far I've found them pretty rubbish in most scenarios (including trying to track my bags coming off an aeroplane at heathrow which you would think would work well)....

[@robedmunds7163]

some talcum powder in a puffer blown on the underside of the engine will reveal where the leak is coming from (clean the area first) Bit of thread sealer on the sump plug is a good idea if it weeps a bit.

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Interested to see all the fleet of motorcycles you have . I agree with you on ownership if the Ducati it's a thing of beauty and a work of art it must be a joy to have . Also loved the pointing 👉 stick lol brilliant 👏 😂😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you spotted it….

[@MarkATaylor]

Lovely collection of motorcycles Andy and for me, perfectly acceptable to own a Ducati Panigale just to (mainly) look at. Good to hear the GS remains bullet proof as well.

[@steventhomson8387]

Great episode Andy on your bikes. How lucky you are to have all these choices. I have by BMW S1000R sports but would love a Honda CB500X for touring and its fuel range capacity. Love your GS and the Goldwing in particular.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@ozzyg82]

That 899 is definitely a keeper - aging like a fine Italian wine 👌🏻

[@johnlenart597]

I chuckled at the comments about the little pointy stick. I think we all have more toys than time to properly enjoy them. I have a 12' kayak not used in 2 seasons. This year it'll come out for sure. I'm sure there will be some sore muscles to address afterwards. Lol. Maybe some more exercises now will help with all my toys. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🚣‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Toys that keep you fit are the best ones.....

[@martinburns342]

Great video Andy. I have Road 6's on my Triumph Tiger GT Pro. Have done 6000 kms on them so far and love them. I used to have Tom Tom but it was rubbish so slow a plan to use. I now have a Garmin XT, fantastic GPS. Connect phone and headset to the GPS , then able to control music and phone through it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one Martin...

[@marc123work]

I have heated gear, and a wire coming out of the front of the seat to plug in. I kept it short as to not get in the way, but this stopped me standing up so the solution I had was this. Lengthen the wire from the seat, wrap it around a 12mm Allan key then heat it with a hairdryer. After that let it cool and it ended up like an old telephone wire, thus keeping it coiled but expandable for standing. Only a small tip but might be helpful to someone 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great tip!

[@tinks43]

Nice little catch up, as you say top boxes aren’t pretty but serve their purpose 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they make so much difference to the usefulness of a bike....

[@nickpappas4133]

Always enjoyed your videos and trips, thought I was a subscriber but apparently I wasn’t but I am now. Keep up the videos and ride safe.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome aboard!

[@mbrunskill]

Nice to see the union jack the correct way up 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Phew!

[@precisionc3656]

I’m back home (from Scottsdale, USA) in Chesham, Bucks. So I’m going to be looking out for you on the roads this weekend !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Don't look too hard - I shall be skiing in the Alps....

[@nathanhenry.]

I really love the look of your Interceptor. I know it was a headache getting the work done, but it looks great.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks very much - I'm very happy with it....

[@maskedavenger2578]

I once thought it was a good idea to build up a collection of bikes ,but found bikes need to be ridden ,as standing around is not good for them . Seals tend to go as they get stuck to output shafts & clutch push rods & can damage under start up ,& fluids can decay & cause internal corrosion on internal parts . Manufacturers like BMW & triumph use their punters to finish testing their bikes ,in the hopes they don’t get too many call backs ,before the warranty runs out . That’s why they have to charge a high prices for their bikes , to cover the fancy carpeted car like showrooms ,the punters waiting coffee lounge areas ,& loan bikes ,while they fit yet even more bodges ,that they should of had well sorted before making them available to the public . The way I see it ,if you are paying the kind of prices BMW & Triumph are overcharging ,their products should be 100% perfect with no need for recalls or after factory bodges ,

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fair enough....

[@FreddieDobbs]

That VERY interesting regarding Apple Air Tags. I wodered what the reality would be like!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great in theory, not great in practice is my experience (didn’t even work that well when I tried tracking my bag through Heathrow with one and it doesn’t get much busier with iPhones available than there!).

[@ianwilson2064]

Another great video Andy. Having had to pay for new Rosso’os on my 899 because of flat spots (my899 has done less than 900 miles) I would strongly recommend putting her on axle stands. 😀👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes good call - I do at least move the bike around on a regular basis so hopefully that won't be an issue (thanks for the reminder to pay attention though).....

[@bsmukler]

The Road 6 tires are great. I’ve even done a few track days on my 1250 GSA just for fun. I have AirTags on my bikes and, as others have mentioned, it’s not so much about where you live as it is where your bike goes and/or is parked away from home. The trackers are great for that. I was one of zillions whose luggage was left behind last summer, and I could literally see exactly where my bag was in Schiphol, including where it was moved after that on the journey to LAX. On my bikes, the app consistently alerts me that, e.g., my R1250 GSA has been left behind (meaning I’ve parked and walked away), and the positioning is very accurate.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not in my experience!

[@PCERules]

Interesting chat, I've installed a Garmin socket on my Multistrada so I can use my Nav 6 (other bike is a BMW). I know you have to service the screen on the Garmin units, but the integration is far better. The hub system sounds similar to running the Nav 6 on the Goldwing. Repeating earlier comments but next biker scran... take the 899 and show up the lads!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I am thinking about that - will see how my back feels on the day!

[@Desertfox170]

Love your Enfield and triumph BMW never ever but loved your mash review good job

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks! 👍 ….I think!!

[@1001Ralf]

I live in a similar climate...a wee bit more harsh even. I find ACF 50 does wonders to prevent corrosion. Apologies if somebody has already mentioned it.

[@HippoDrones]

I know the feeling with having a bike that is more of a garage queen, my Moto Guzzi V7 is exactly that and although it is an absolutely unique motorcycle after the custom work I've done to it, I am probably gonna sell it this year to free up some cash, same with a few of my other bikes as they just don't get used enough. You have a wonderful selection of bikes to ride there Andy. I'm just going through getting my bikes back on the road.... had to MoT 2 of them last week, still got to MoT the V7 and the CB100N, but had to charge the battery on the V7... should have followed your example and plugged it in to an Optimate.

[@WDM54]

Nice report on your bikes! 👏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks! 👍

[@WDM54]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Did like the pointy stick as well! 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So glad you approve!

[@chrisnapier6623]

Love the Garage Torque. I have a speed twin which has been parked in the house since December, for security, or at least that's what I told the Mrs...Funnily enough, little drip of Oil too.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Interesting......

[@nploates]

Just read The Small Print V5 and I appreciate Item 10!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice work on the pause button....

[@daviduns2196]

That pointy stick is some of your best work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@123rtheo]

Thanks Andy great garage review,just doesn’t seem to be enough time to ride all the bikes even if your retired like me. 😮 love the pointy stick😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So glad you noticed my new prop.....

[@lifesjourneyat50]

I agree with you on the AirTags...not very good...sometimes you just can''t get rid of a bike...just keep it!! the Mrs is starting to take up bike space...hahah!!! Always have to have a GS in the garage...Nice job!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulfowler6665]

Enjoyed this update on your bikes and Lamb Chops went through his 5 bike collection this week too which was great. I currently own 3 bikes and looking at a 4th even though the 3 I have don't get ridden anywhere near enough 🤔 collecting bikes is a bit of an addiction with some people for sure. 🙄

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Chopsy pinches all my best ideas...he'll be reading MCN to you next....

[@paulfowler6665]

Maybe he can read the racing section to us. 🤔

[@MikeTheBike01]

Enjoyed that thank you. Pick up my Wing 01/04 so hopefully my new Cardo system will enable Apple car pay and I won't need an additional St Nav after all! Keep well, Mike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should be OK - enjoy your fabulous new bike!

[@veeken777]

Morning mate. The crush washer can be backed up with a nylon standard kitchen tap washer, the Red one's for about 5p brother. Or a bit of plumbers tape. A cheap hack from my RD350 days. 🤣

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good tip!

[@ezbron]

Great video, great catch up talk on the bike family!! One talk on helmets one day? your helmets, why and suggestions for us, one video idea for the bag?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

A few have asked that…not sure it would be that interesting but will think about it!

[@eman19487]

Enjoyed the video, regarding the Triumph oil leak, I have a 2011 Bonneville 865 SE which I bought 3 years old with 2,300 miles on it, it`s now done over 21,000 miles and does not leak a drop of oil and it`s not even needed a very expensive rear suspension replacement either.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good for you! Thanks for watching!

[@4tech69]

Love my Road 6's.

[@glyn829]

Hey Andy great garage there 👌 I have my bikes on the optimates to but they're in the roof spars with the charge cables hanging down keeps em out of the way 👍 nice film regards Glyn

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great idea!

[@roscodog441]

Got two things in common with you one is the interceptor (bog standard) and two the pointy stick 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Every garage should have a pointy stick.....

[@simonchristie4117]

Pointy finger stick! Brilliant 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you noticed it....

[@robertwhitemoto]

burdened with a Texan accent, I could listen to you talk all day :) Cheers from me and my horse! Love my GW floorboards but you are right they are not much of an improvement, especially as it tends to get very close to the back brake pedal.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I love a Texan accent - swap?

[@cozydram1]

very enjoyable

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewdyson4255]

Glad you didn’t get on with Apple tracker thing and Tom Tom , footboards ( not in a nasty way) but it’s nice to hear something you don’t like. It’s good to hear some honesty. Great video

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching Andrew!

[@KarlyBoy]

Andy, in terms of any kind of Bluetooth connectivity, it’s always advisable to use the bike as the Hub for connectivity, the BMW GS is the same, pair your phone to the bike, pair your headset to the Bike, and your GPS to the bike, works every time 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Certainly works on the wing!

[@nigel47]

Great vid as usual. Had an oil leak on my 2020 speed twin in the same area. Try unplugging the electrical connector on the rectifier (where the oil is leaking from) as you may find the plug is full of oil. If it is mine was rectified as a recall from my local Triumph dealer in Oxford. Hope it helps.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I shall check that out....

[@pastorfred3460]

Love this channel! Have you done a gear review for your garage? I'd love to hear about all the jackets!

[@pastorfred3460]

...and the helmets!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I haven't but a few have asked so maybe I should!

[@adec1044]

Hi Andy, I noticed you finally bit the bullet and bought a 'personalised plate'. Remember I suggested you do this about 2 years ago. ;). I had a repetitive oil leak on a BMW GS 310, 3 services and they never resolved the issue. I noticed that after a ride the oil level would rise (obviously) and when you put the bike on the side stand the oil level (sight glass) would rise to the over the overflow line and the oil overflow pipe would do it's job!!!!

[@chrishart8548]

I've bought 2 now personalised plates, the process is surprisingly straightforward.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I always intended to have a personalised plate on the Enfield and have done ever since I got the custom work done about 18 months ago…

[@adec1044]

@@chrishart8548 Yeah and really good price also. I paid £249 for a plate which was personalised enough for me.

[@chrishart8548]

@ade c mine were both £249 ones I got H7XRT it was £1600 a year previous but the price came down for some reason all the plates with 5 characters were over £1k before

[@Bunter1815]

You can buy a dongle that plugs into the USB socket you'd connect the phone to in order to activate Carplay that converts the connection to a wireless one over Bluetooth. I use one for Android Auto in my car, works well.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I have tried a wireless solution on the 'Wing but sadly it proved unreliable....

[@LostinDigitalShow]

My pausing skills are indeed impressive :) , great vid as always, play it back at .05 speed for TMF drunk style lol

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheet!

[@michaelarchangel1163]

Mr. Flyer, re. the oil leak under the Triumph, if you find it's from the sump bung, rather than an engine casing, try cutting out a ring of gasket paper, as well as using a new sump washer. I always change my own oil and filter, both car and bike, but have in the past found that the supposed torque settings for sump bolts have been ignored in favour of 'feel' by some mechanics, whose sensitivity was on par with that of a migraine afflicted King Kong. If that is the case for you, a slight lip may have been cut into the sump. Worth a look. Try putting some cardboard underneath to find out the source of the leak.

[@simonthomas5367]

Hey TMF! Recalls. Bloody nightmare. I had one for the hard cases on my Africa Twin. Apparently, some people hadn’t been attaching their cases properly so Honda wanted me to ride the bike to their dealership, with the cases attached, to show me how to attach the cases, so I could ride back home again and then put them back in the garage. Safe to say I filed that one in the bin.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Seems like a reasonable approach to me...

[@stephenroberts5581]

Would be good if you could do a ride out video on the GSX 125 and give your thoughts on it from both a review, and from how it compares to other 125s that you have ridden. 125s are where we all start !. I have a Bullit blu roc 125, as well as a Yamaha Fz6, and love a ride out on a 125 as it is nice to go back to basics sometimes !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I will defo be doing that....

[@MH-xd2nd]

I’m impressed you’ve managed to keep the GS for almost 10 years and aside from rear-shock-gate it’s been pretty faultless. I’ve seen more corrosion on 1-2 year-old BMW bikes so it’s good going. You can’t sell the Ducati even if you just look at it!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for that!

[@nationalinterest1]

A helmet for every day of the week X 2....by the look's👀.... Very nice !... 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...and a few more besides...

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Hi Andy, the oil leak on the Triumph could be over zealous use of chain lube. It flings up on to a hot part of the engine near the front sprocket and then "melts" on to the floor. Had a similar problem with a T120 I used to own. A good clean around the front sprocket, and less chain lube solved the problem. Initially I thought it was engine oil. Just a thought? Cheers, Jon.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers for that Jon - and great to hear from you again....

[@UncleWally3]

Similar event happened to me a few days ago; I catastrophized an oil leak, turned out to be a dribble of chain oil. That said, until I pissed off too many friends, I used to get a kick out of putting a few drops of black coffee under their parked bike followed up by a well timed “oh, oh, look at that . . .”

[@karlj1717]

I need that pointy pointer in my life 😂 it’s amazing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good isn’t it!

[@karlj1717]

@@TheMissendenFlyer it’s the best thing I’ve seen for ages !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it - might have to get that out again....

[@223Sako]

On my Bobber there was an oil leak from where the alternator power wire exits the alternator cover. It has a rubber grommet behind the cover which is hard to check since its hidden by the cover, but a few people have had oil migrate from this point.

[@dsimon9s29]

Thanks for posting. Tom Tom makes an app for the iPhone which has guided me out many spots very reliably. Have been using it for about 10 years. Prefer it over the Google map and Apple map. Using at the moment, with an iPhone 14 Pro.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes TomTom is excellent…

[@elithegreat6463]

I totally understand the need to have a Garage Queen. Just having it, to look and wax it 20x a week, is more than enough !!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed!

[@simoncarey818]

Hi, just seen your garage tour. Interesting about your speed twin oil leak. I have a T120 , which appeared to have an oil leak on the right hand side, on a intermittent basis, it looks as though it is not a leak from the engine, but excess chain grease from the drive sprocket! It appears to happen shortly after the chain has been greased and the bike driven a few miles, then parked back in the garage. Enjoy your videos, mind you would love to see you tour on the speed twin with Mrs flyer, we took our T120 to the outer Hebrides and north Scotland for 2 weeks! We have leather panniers, tank bag and roll top bag and the rack. Simon (Chelmsford)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes touring on the Speed Twin would be a hoot I'm sure - but maybe not two up....

[@mybikegarage1040]

Pretty funny how one SATNAV is great and another is not so good and you want it to go away. I updated my three bikes to a common Garmin XT. I can swap the Garmin XT off and on each bike and even swap helmets. Which have 4 different comms units. That is pretty hot stuff in my book. I use an Iphone 11ProMax and it hooks up pretty good with the satnav XT. I did have a little problem with the SENA unit in my SHuberth C4 Pro dropping out on the last ride. I will need to investigate that one.

[@liam-1403]

Reference the Car Play on the Goldwing, have you looked at a wireless car play adapter? You plug them in, and then they auto connect from that point forward

[@liam-1403]

Something like this 👆🏽

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I have tried using one but it proved unreliable unfortunately...

[@frankstocker5475]

If you are planning a trip this summer check out Southern Ireland.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's on the list!

[@grahamwalsh7237]

Lets see you do a short tour on the Ducati Andy. Two or three days in Wales maybe that would put some miles on it.

[@samhill3496]

Sometimes having just one isn't bad. You get to know it much better. I get a damn bad case of the Hevvie Jeebies when I look around and see blank parking places. Hell, that won't work. I've had five or more at once, mainly BMW's. Now I have a mix of all kinds and ATV's. Come by, we'll go riding in the mountains of east KY. Still learning them much as you are. Anything from a Honda CRF 100 to a Tenere T700, KTM 1190RC8R. and other BMW's. Now the so called garage queen KTM may not get many miles like your DUC but it is a hell of a lot of fun when I do. I wanted that bike for several years and finally bought one in Fairbanks, AK while on a work assignment. Shipped it home ($1000/one week) and absolutely love it. What's not to like about 187 RW HP. Sub 400 lbs. It takes three maybe four days to get over a ride. Kind of like throttling up the Space Shuttle. You have to settle your ass back down some to reality. So always keep the DUC. When they leave they generally don't come back easily if at all. Thinking I'm needing a Triumph Twin 1200 as well. Maybe the high buck Thurxton Ohlins equipped one. Hoping for a 1300/1400 BMW RS in the next year. Take care, be safe. It's not summer. Don'y let crappy roads catch you out. Lost several friends this time of year.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear - I’m sorry to hear that….thanks for watching and for stopping by.

[@davexs]

Good to know about the Apple airtag.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well some people seem to rate them.....just not me yet!