Paul's rants - 'Sorry to bother you at this time, but I just want to pick your brains' ...

Out of hours callers who 'just want to pick your brains', when they could pick up a manual and read it!

[@anilverma-un5bf]

I just couldn't stop laughing!!! Paul ....brilliant! People neither read nor make an attempt to dirty their hands....they want their jobs to be done by others....free!

[@AdrianWhyte]

People should not ask for something without offering something. I try to live that way!

[@notwocdivad]

Well done Paul, every word absolutely true!!!

[@philipturner5100]

Welcome to the world of the ''self employed'' Paul.

[@stansolley5634]

Time is money your money it's not easy earning money at the best of times. They want your customer service without paying for it simple, it's hard but don't answer in off time. Keep up the good work mate cheers 🇦🇺

[@robertboswell33]

Great rant Paul . People should respect your off time . This me first time we are living in really gets old .

[@teegee2556]

You need two phones Paul. One for work, that you leave in the workshop after work, and one that is only for private stuff. As a matter of fact, you can get a mobile phone that has two phone cards with two numbers, and you can simply turn off the "work" one and leave the private one on, so you don't need to carry two phones. You got to keep your work and private life separate....anyway, as I might have your attention now, I would like to ask you something.....naahhh just joking ;)

[@basilwatson1]

I was just about to write the same thing ! Emails are another time waster ! tons of em BUT I suppose that's business!

[@mikecartlidge5355]

Had years of that when I was in the motorcycle trade, sadly a part of being a spanner man. I would never go on a motorcycle rally for the same reason and if someone got really persistent I would say to them....have I got my overalls on?

[@anthonydexter262]

Absolutely brilliant, say it as it is.....As crisp as henshaws classic crisps....castrol R n onion

[@loftythesoftie8857]

About time I’ve been missing the ranty Welshman lol 😂

[@mickhardstaff6605]

Happens to me a lot Paul, I'm a self employed decorator . Saturday nights and Sunday mornings mostly people just ringing up for advice for their husbands ,even had people wanting to borrow a paste table or steam stripper for the weekend . Its Not on mate 😮 .

[@billykershaw2781]

Dear Mr. Henshaw, I have a flat tyre, the valve's been dodgy for weeks, I don't suppose you could......

[@peter7624]

😝

[@SLED649]

All too familiar with the “fix my bike over the phone syndrome” Paul! It’s a curse & a blessing! 👍

[@stevec-b6214]

I did some house drawings for the son in law of a bloke I new from the pub, he didn`t even buy me a pint!

[@janrablin1076]

I'm a plumber and I get the same ,sorry I had to laugh. They wouldn't like it would they

[@rodneygunn788]

My daughter had a call on Christmas Day wanting to her to fix a computer they had buggered up cause nobody has a life of there own

[@paullacey2999]

The pitfalls of being a celebrity🤣You need to get a Agent to deal with the riffraff

[@andrewslattery403]

No fuel; no compression; no spark. Any one (or combination) of these are excellent reasons for engines not starting. As for 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'...... Members of the legal profession: it's my understanding that they are happy to receive requests for help out of office hours and at the weekend and will charge accordingly (like wounded bulls)

[@chrispomphrett4283]

My knowledge was hard won by reading, researching and doing. I will always help people out when i can or want to. But, the chap who rings me frequently for bits of info, finally got it both barrels from me when he rang me while I was on holiday, when i explained i wasn't at home, he asked if anyone else could go into my workshop and look up some details about a magneto he'd bought at a boot sale....

[@michaelallen2698]

Well said, Paul the lack of manners certain people don’t have is appalling

[@bsa_brummie7775]

LOL you should continue "rant of the week" always makes me laugh. Some people no common courtesy have a good break 👍

[@shug831]

You could always rent out your magic wand at weekends.✨✨

[@danielmcneil3004]

Paul, you hit the nail on the head. Totally agree with your point of view.There are always a few people out there looking for a free ride, and thinking nothing of it. Btw, I like your idea of using the barter system, which can be beneficial for everyone involved. Thanks, and really enjoy your channel. Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@paulhenshaw4514]

Thanks, Dan!

[@jimanderson4981]

Popularity sometimes has its ups and downs.

[@pebrede]

In the pre mobile phone days, I/we would get calls, “somethings wrong with my bike, it doesn’t sound right” After a short conversation a request was made to listen to the mechanical miscreant and as these bright sparks usually did not have an extension in their garage they then with great gusto would drag the poor offending marvel into their abode and proceed to start it and rev the bag out of it to give a clear indication of the problem. Meanwhile it was our solemn goal in life to share this over the PA with our spare parts counter and see who could make the derisive snort first. What would be really sad is the poor unsuspecting owner would arrive at some point soon after with all seriousness to continue the fault finding and purchase the required parts or services Modern technology has removed the opportunities for quality jocularity to break out. Take care and have fun.

[@G1100L]

I hear your pain....been there. My wife used to answer the phone and say I was out, and that they could reach at work tommorrow!!😂

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

I used to have this on a regular basis when I was a computer engineer in the late nineties and early 2Ks. It’s probably the reason I stopped and went back to conventional stuff, then on to the steam railway. Nobody phoned me to “pick my brains” about railway matters. Mind you people often ring me now about model railway things….so I’m not sure if it’s possible to win, short of throwing the phone in the river….

[@highdownmartin]

As a bluebell volunteer, it’s that sort of people who’ll ask when was this engine built? You tell them about 1908 I think. Then they correct you and say it was 1910. Like Paul was saying, if they have checked spark points carb fuel timing valves then they can bloody use KZbin and forums to find the answers themselves!

[@andrewgent5887]

First call to a solicitor is often free, subsequent calls/advice are charged for. I’d leave an out of hours message on the phone if you don’t want to be bothered after hours.

[@norsehall309]

G'day Paul, l know where your coming from I'm a Plumber and Gasfitter and l have run a business for 30 years and now I'm retired mostly, and l still get phone calls for idiots who think l work for nothing and will give advise freely, I'm not a friendly as you, your one of the good ones, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

[@georgemalkin6546]

Excellent rant

[@reganlittlewood]

How about the likes of questions such as this, on KZbin? If so, then I apologise that I fall into your category of being an irritating pain in the neck! A couple of years back I wanted an OIF BSA A65. I read what people said about them, bought a w/s manual for the model I wanted, watched a number of videos (mostly on this channel) regarding maintenance etc. The one thing I did want to know, was is there anything other than the usual things such as oil return flow, cycle parts, electronics, blue smoke etc. that I should look for. so, I posed that question on here to which you did reply and said about the end float on the crank! So thank you for that, I now own an oil in frame BSA A65 which I dear say is running quite nicely, with less than .003" end float. It's actually become quite reliable! Covered about 3000 miles now in a year and a half. It's currently Saturday morning, 10:16am here, and 11:16 pm, Friday, in Wales. But figured exactly as you described - I was not going to be ringing at some ungodly hour just to ask "Hi Paul, I'm a 30 year old looking for my first BSA motorbike, can you recommend...and... for me?"

[@jeremyparrott1636]

Paul, as I've mentioned to you, I worked in a bike dealers for 16 years. People would phone up and say " can I speak to one of your technicians please" when we said no, they got offended. Or " can I borrow some of the techs tools".....I feel your pain

[@user-mu5xy9nr8d]

Your a sought after fellow Paul & blood good at it . Iv found iv had to say to people work shop shut I open 10am tomorrow😅

[@Mr39knuck]

This rant would make for a great message on the answering machine.

[@hermangibbs8163]

Well said. Thanks!

[@geordienufc3132]

Best answer is have separate business and personal lines. I suppose you could tell them to etransfer £15 to you for the first 10 minutes of your time to do over the phone diagnostics.

[@anthonyhull2998]

When I was doing "o" level maths in the early seventies our 76 year old teacher when asked a question which annoyed him would say, " Don't suck my brain boy !!" We used to laugh like hell but the victim always went bright red, maybe you should think of something similar !

[@philmuskett265]

Henshaw's Help Line -- 100 quid an hour????

[@timothypotts4449]

Hi Paul I had an American car garage for 25 years . Like you I have had calls at all times of the day .Even as late as 10.30 at night . Most times I would say call me back in morning and 9 times out of 10 they never did. I think they must be down the pub. Its strange how you end up with a lot of frends when like you work on unusual vehicles and they all want something for nothing . I was open 7 days a week but closed at 4 oclock on Sunday , you be suprised the amount of people would turn up around 4 oclock sunday just as we were closing . The general public must think you have no other life , In my case I didnt ,I loved it but they did take the piss

[@noeldoran8884]

Hi Paul rants are also vents you need to vent , some people think so selfishly they forget others have a life outside of the bubble keep the balance mate Cheers Noel

[@user-hd6fm3eg5s]

Well said Paul,seeing as you are so busy I will take your advice and study the manual ,after all it is very basic stuff with British biked

[@thepipesmokingbeekeeper8917]

Forgot the bike vids let's get a weekly Paul's rants 🤣🤣🤣

[@thepipesmokingbeekeeper8917]

PS I've run out of petrol what do I do

[@amelierenoncule]

1.- Don't be a 'cell-phone slave'. 2.- Tell those, that deserve to hear it, that they can first pop-on-by...and Pick Yer Nose ! Popularity rests heavy on ones' shoulders...especially if'n handsome you be.

[@jjrider6758]

Surely NOBODY should EVER be pestering professionals who work on bikes for a living outside of reasonable working hours.. Isn't that what mates, workshop manuals and Owners Clubs are for ?..

[@BLUESBOYBENFIELD]

Guilty 😬

[@jackcrognale417]

Excellent

[@cbrider726]

I totaly get it . I run a small bike workshop in Ireland . Now nearly every sunday i would get some fool arrive at the house at 10.00 and want me to repair there bike . Why wait until sunday why didnt you call during the week . Answer typicaly would be that this is my only day off . My answer is SAME HERE MATE ITS MY ONLY DAY OFF . I agree with you Paul 100% . We all have a life to live so let us live .

[@basilwatson1]

Im here in Japan our ( bike shop) days of are Monday Tuesday for that very same reason, sat / Sunday are busy days and the shop opens 10 am until 7pm ( I prefer those times )

[@cbrider726]

@@basilwatson1 We all work hard to keep others happy but forget about the more important things like our familys and our mental health .

[@noonsight2010]

You can't say fairer than that. You give a lot of advice on your videos. I do occasionally ring places I order parts from or go to for servicing if I am truly stuck and the manuals are not of help. Most are of great help but I ring in work time and don't feel entitled to free aid. I've a feeling I may need to ring Watsonian Sidecars for advice fitting a new eye bolt for a mounting bracket, as one sheared; but I ordered the part from them. It is theoretically simple but I have a feeling it's going to be a pain in the backside! Just waiting for the postie now. Have a great weekend Paul and I look forward to your new videos. I must state you were great when I rang you last year regarding new swing arm bushes for my Royal Enfield. I couldn't find anyone who would fit replacements and you were willing to take on the job. I was put on to a mechanic near me I'd never heard of and he did the work. It turned out we used to be in the same motorcycle club back in the 80s but he left a bit before I joined.

[@bananabrooks3836]

He's gone all Katie Price on us.

[@paulhenshaw4514]

My man boobs are real, I'll have you know ...

[@johngriffith5231]

Paul the bloody cheek of some people is unbelievable, maybe they regard you as some kind mate or hobby guy they can just ring up anytime , i regard you as a self employed man repairing bikes maybe not in a posh showroom , that makes no difference to your skills honesty and reputation , i would not be so polite .

[@windmilljohn]

If they call, give them your PayPal account, watch the money pop in and then say how may I help 😏😊

[@tricountyautomotive9246]

I feel I maybe at the other end of this rant a bit. I don’t call as I’m in Nebraska but have messaged as I’m working on the bike because it’s on my mind at the moment and forget the time change and so forth. My apologies Paul. I’ll be more careful. I have the same thing at my auto shop, I should know better. I love it when people ask for a diag and then tell me all the reasons why it can’t be that. Grrr

[@paulhenshaw4514]

Messaging is fine, it is the out of hours phone calls that annoy!

[@witofthestaircase1]

Same to you Paul 😂

[@johnb5519]

All they have to do, is watch all your videos, and they might learn how to do it all.

[@ianbonnick7640]

What ya doing answering the phone on a Sunday to numbers you don’t know mate , if I don’t know the number I don’t answer it😂

[@stephenhepburn6374]

i think alot of people who buy classic british bikes these days dont spend the time to learn about them and get their hands dirty, all part of owning and riding one.

[@EarthFolk-bp5fm]

Hey paul i had 650 bonny that blue up 20 years ago . What do you think happened. 😂😂😂 sorry i couldn't help myself, cheers

[@fredbailey2076]

out of hrs advice thats what texts are for you can pick them up if and when you have time

[@ronniemcmurdo2016]

Think your a victim of your own success buddy. Imagine you were an embalmer and had your channel on here. You be gettin calls on how to stem up arteries instead of fuel lines 😂

[@callmeanythingbutlatefordinner]

Here's a solution; A-HOLE: "I Just want to pick your brains... Paul-God: OK., but first, may I ask what you do for a living? A-Hole: I'm an electrician. P-G: Oh great! My washing machine is acting up. Could you tell me how to repair it over the phone for free?

[@gordonsuddery4635]

Sometimes you just need to switch off your phone, Tell people to write you a letter and you can give them a price for your time. My best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️💪👍💭🤔😉😀😁🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿