Spotting Fake Facebook Adverts

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Time Stamps:
0:00: Finding Parts of Rare Bikes (Honda RUNE, Honda Valkyrie Rune 1800)
3:58: Facebook Marketplace: Can it be Trusted? (BMW R1250GS, Jeep Wrangler)
8:35: Finding the Right Motorcycle Helmet
11:04: The Royal Enfield Scram 411 on a 5,000 Euro Trip
13:55: How Bike Reviews Used to Be
16:16: The Yamaha XSR 125
19:02: Bike of the Week: Harley Davidson Springer Softail

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

Freddie, in the manga Berserk, when describing the mastodontic Dragon Slayer wielded by the protagonist the author, the late Kentaro Miura, says: "That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron." This is exactly how I feel about cruisers and especially Harley Davidson...and I wouldn't have it any other way. Davide

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

Paul, if you're reading this, I'm so happy you passed your CBT and that my story motivated you. I wish you all the best in your motorcycling journey! 💪❤️ Davide, the Scottish Neapolitan

[@granty1150gs]

Do you have to have a learner plate on the front of the bike?

[@birchvand]

Hi Davide, I'm reading this! Thank you so much, you did genuinely inspire me, I was really down after the second one, your story did get me back out there. It wasn't just the indicators, gear changes were lumpy, it's all getting better though! Having massive fun on the Yamaha. Thanks again, Paul

[@birchvand]

​@@granty1150gsunfortunately yes, it doesn't look so good does it.

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

@@granty1150gs front and back

[@birchvand]

@@granty1150gs you do unfortunately, front and back

[@andrewpaton8819]

Freddie following on from what you said regarding fake accounts on Facebook market place. One of the easiest ways to see fake accounts. Is to open the advert and tap on the seller profile this will show any and all adverts they have placed. Generally you’ll see a long list of vehicles being listed in all sorts of locations where the scam seller has just grabbed images. Most of the ads all placed on the same day.

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

Very good point that I overlooked, thanks Andrew!

[@stephenmundane]

Freddie, I learned to ride in the early 80s and remember the Used Motorcycle Guide fondly -- it really was a different world. For example, at 18 years old, I bought my first bike from a dealer (a nearly new red Honda twin CB125 Superdream), leaned the basics from the salesman on the carpark out the back and then rode off into the sunset, nearly rear-ending a bus 100 yards down the road. I'd never even sat on a motorbike before that...

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Those Facebook ads i notice myself, same words about leads and encumberances, total scam, see same written text word for word on car ads too with different seller faces and names.

[@granty1150gs]

The Harley thats in the states. If you look at the handle bars, the leather hanging down are called "Get back whips. A lot of Harleys use to have them not so much today.

[@stephenmundane]

Joe Ryan has ridden a Scram around New Zealand moto camping and doing some serious off-road stuff on the stock tyres (he has skill and experience) -- if you're not going to go fast do you really need anymore...

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, 21 days - 15 countries ?? sounds like he just manage to see the roads and the signes with the country name at the borders because that is 1.4 day in each one

[@greyriddance64]

Bmw R1250GS. 2 wheels!! 😂

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

I’ve heard enough!😆💷💷💷

[@haxan6663]

I used to love Used Motorcycle Guide and the very similar Used Bike Guide. I believe that there is still a box full in the loft.

[@russellfisher3629]

Used to buy them myself back in the day great little Mags nothing remotely like these days, sure I've got a few copies squirrelled away somewhere myself, happy days.

[@llandor]

I'm so glad we here in Norway have a pretty default/standard place where people put stuff up for sale, the same place has listings for cars, motorcycles, general "stuff" into proper categories as well as houses, and it's not Facebook so everything is proper and a lot more legally protected

[@bw1376]

We have far better places to buy and sell items in the UK but some people just seem so attracted to Facebook Marketplace. It doesn't make much sense to me.

[@JC-he7yk]

There are fakes and scammers no matter the stated reliability of the Web site

[@volt8684]

@@bw1376it’s free

[@llandor]

@@JC-he7yk Oh indeed, it just seems that Facebook lack some of the basic security checks (for instance, on Finn, the norwegian site, you get a special checkmark where the seller has been confirmed to be the owner of the vehicle from the national registry)

[@richardbartlett6932]

The word 'tltle' is a give away as that's an American term.

[@birchvand]

Great stuff, thanks for putting my story in, much appreciated! And thanks for the welcome!

[@biker_dale]

I've recently bought a 1965 BSA Bantem, as it was a life long dream to own a bike from the year I was born. It's strange how I can get parts for it so easily, absolutey everything is out there to buy and it's a 59 year old bike! What bike in 60 years from now will be so beloved that you can still buy parts for it....I'm guessing not many but I bet the BSA will still be going.

[@JC-he7yk]

AI is writing those classified descriptions

[@ashleyritchie4948]

Awaiting delivery on Thursday of my new to me Sporty 883, 2004 so carb and rubber mounted engine, will be a return to biking for me in the uk, doing it now as I am disabled and may not be able to get my leg over next year ! Excited like a child ;-)

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I have had my 1999 HD Sportster 883 for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine. If the weight becomes too much for you put a lightweight sidecar on her and you will be good to go. Easy to do fluid changes no expensive dealer services. A great bike into itself.

[@BenSnowling]

Took me three goes on my big bike tests. Pesky mod 1! But I was never going to give up, and passing the big bike tests on the third attempt was the best feeling in the world. Biking for me is not just a happier commute to the office, but a freedom like no other on weekends and evenings. Anyone having doubts, stick at it, it is more than worth persevering with!

[@birchvand]

Wise words, I've only been at it for a week (leaving aside failing two CBTs in March), wish I'd done this 10, 20 even 30 years ago! Never too late!

[@ashleyritchie4948]

On the fraud, on FB market place I am seeing the exact same bike advertised by two different people in two different places, crazy, so blatent!

[@juliandone15]

What's a CBT..... I took my test in '81. Two weeks after my car test and with the same examiner. I just rode round the block on my Yam 250 The following week I got a Suzuki GS550

[@ricatiman]

Fort Nine's story of the amazing Honda Rune is well worth watching, produced by Ryan F9 here in British Columbia : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vYiJyBr56tpNE Living with the Rune means that you have to be prepared to buy another Rune for parts as needed. That's a really big commitment. Only deep pocketed riders need apply.

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

Fascinating!

[@krislyness3328]

Just got my full license at 35, picked up my 24 svartpilen 401, have a few commutes coming in the next few months then my colleagues and I are off on a charity adventure, Dublin - Milan, any advice touring so early on in my riding career?

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Hi Freddie, great episode as usual. I want to say well done to Paul for his perseverance and passing his CBT. I did the old 2 part test back in 1983 and passed part 2 second time. By 1985 I was a fully qualified motorcycle instructor. It proves that you can have a shaky start but still become a competent rider with experience. I will keep an eye out for you and give you a wave as I live local to you. Enjoy your new found lifestyle 👍

[@birchvand]

Great stuff, thanks Michael! I've been out every night since Saturday, loving every minute, especially in this weather. Cheers, Paul

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@birchvand that's great to hear! Keep going out and enjoying the bike. Drop me a message if you would like to arrange a meet up and ride out one evening 👍

[@birchvand]

@@michaelmclarney1994 great idea, thanks Michael!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@birchvand you're welcome, I'm based in Redditch so not far. Handy for an evening ride out!

[@Ilovetriumphbikes]

@@michaelmclarney1994hey Paul congrats on passing your CBT. I passed my A1 licence back in 1999. Back in 1999 your licence was automatically upgraded to a full licence after 2 years. I never even looked at a bike until 2019… some 20 years later and at 50 yrs old. 2 work colleagues were riding to work; the more I saw their bikes the more I wanted one, so I bought a BMW310 . I won’t pretend I did have a few hairy moments, but I took things slowly and only rode when the roads were quiet. Got used to riding and some 4 years later I’m riding a SpeedTwin 1200… I wish I did it years ago.. the biking community is amazing and the fun on the bike is “off the scale”. I hope you have as much fun. Enjoy every mile you travel… 😊😊 Ps, I love your bike… 😊😊

[@philiproyffe8022]

Hi Freddie, could you please explain, for us non British people, your, bike license classifications, thanks Philip

[@Ritte13]

The wind noise problem with carbon fibre helmets is nonsense,i have 2 and they are quieter than my Aria. If your helmet is too loud then it doesn’t fit you properly

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Regarding the Rune spares. My guess is that there will be cross over parts shared with the Goldwing and Valkyrie models as they look like the same engine and basic platform.

[@oliabid-price4517]

The guy on the XSR125 does look a little big for it! Good for him though. 😊

[@ianbaines9705]

Wonderful - the story of Paul and his CBT and the beautiful yellow Yamaha 125 had me smiling from ear to ear. Well done Paul - I’ll give you a nod if our rides cross.

[@birchvand]

Thanks fella, really appreciate it! Been out every night round Malvern, Upton, Martley, Ombersley, all round the country lanes and dual carriageways around Worcester, living every minute! I've only ridden 125s at Riders, but this XSR is awesome fun!

[@1960ARC]

​@@birchvand made me smile too, that XSR has to be one of the nicest looking 125 bikes available.

[@birchvand]

@@1960ARC they're great aren't they! so lucky that one came up the day after my cbt.

[@aromaticsnail]

The annual service is enough to right off the Valkyrie Rune😁....amazing bike though. I remember it being launched and how amazed I was with the press photos. It's an art installation to be kept as a center piece in a lucky person's living room

[@hectorshouse7348]

Awesome tips for Facebook adverts👍

[@Paul-pb4wv]

Paul from worcs, well done on the CBT. Some great roads locally & bike meets too. Stay safe & NEVER day dream when your out riding - concentrate all of the time - be careful 👍. I'll look out for a yellow blob if I see you I'll say hello .

[@birchvand]

Thanks fella, really appreciate it! I'll keep an eye out for local bike meets. Yep, taking it fairly easy, opening it up on clear stretches, but really just getting used to the controls still, gear changes still need to improve, practicing skow control in a bit of light evening traffic. Been out every night since getting the bike, but it's still very very early days. Scenery and all that is lovely round here, such a great feeling, but you're totally right of course, gotta keep concentration going. Cheers, Paul

[@ukvamp]

Pretty sure 'clean title' is an American term

[@markimark82]

YAVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@nikkihayes5411]

Like the Scram rider, my best touring experience was coming back from Andorra on an airhead BMW GS1200 with a failing clutch.....couldn't accelerate much and had to use smaller, slower roads back to Roscoff. A much more relaxed and scenic trip full of little coffee shops and lunches. If the bike was good, the trip would have been the usual, stressy slog up the motorway with dumbed down cuisine and scenery. So plan a bit tour on a "slow" bike and experience more life...great vlogs by the way...p.s. used to pinch my dads Cz250 as a kid...still got a scar on my shin from the weird kickstart/gearchange lever😸🏍️💨💨💨👍

[@jamesonpace726]

Ah yes, the HD Springer Softail. Even for an avowed HD um, disliker, that is 1 very cool bike & the springer works quite well, from all I've heard. You UK riders must be the best in the world with all those license rules you put up with....

[@geofwassell]

Interesting import regulations Freddie. One problem with Harleys which doesnt really get publicised very well: people will go to great lengths to steal them from you. I once "babysat" my friends sturgis in my garden shed...not because he didnt have space in his garage but simply because a lot of people in his area knew he had harleys and his empty garage kept getting broken into. The Sturgis was complete and kept covered up in my shed for around 2 years until another friend phoned me and told me that he'd bought it sight unseen and was coming round to collect it. I had forgotten it was there ( because I kept my bikes in my garage) and immediately denied that I had a harley only to be very positively contradicted . Long story short.. the harley went to my other mate and he put it on the road and shortly afterwards it was stolen. You were looking at a springer soft tail. A bit unusual. The Sturgis was another unusual model.

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

Wow!😳

[@nc30guy]

Google search the pics of the bike can throw up whether they are stolen from a legit listing.

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

Interesting- I’ll have a play around with this now. Thanks🙌🏻

[@marktorbay]

With this in mind, this evening I was on FB market place and saw exactly what you meant, I had been looking for a particular bike and this came up in my feed, I had no idea of this bike but I clicked on it (a yamaha xvs 950 bolt 2014) and the guys description was so well detailed and passion. So I now know what you mean. Psi had never heard of this bike and was very impressed. 😎

[@clivestorey7985]

Hi from Sheffield two guys locally have got Rune's. One has got 'five' and the other has got one. The guy who's got one... his bike is the best of the six. He's owned his Rune from new and its got under a 1,000 miles on the clock. Both of these individuals very rarely ride their Rune's. They do ride them but but only around once a year for each bike to bike nights etc..... They both own multiple bikes and so are not stuck for choice.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

Another advantage of an old Harley is the Evolution engine. By today’s bloated standard of 114” engines the 80” looks downright puny but it isn’t. That’s still 1340cc. Probably a carburetor so a mechanic like Joe would have no trouble working on it. The few known weaknesses of the Evolution engine have been sorted by now. The Springer was available in a blacked out, no chrome model called a Bad Boy and a Springer Heritage that in my opinion is the best looking bike Harley ever made.

[@columbmurray]

Who writes like that ? Foreigners. You could also point out little telling mistakes in English , 'in garage ' not ' in the garage.'

[@brandywell44]

I saw two adverts for my old bike using my sale photographs and in locations that did not match the person I sold too. You have to be careful and perhaps ask the seller for a verifiable updated video or photograph. Both of these fae sellers wanted me to re enquire using another social media.

[@alfiehazeldine6375]

As far as I'm aware a NOVA registration only costs £55. So a decent bit less than £300

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Same in Australia with fb marketplace, My best advice NEVER 👎 GIVE A DEPOSIT prior seeing the item .

[@V-wo8np]

Wow, Ryan the Harley guy really is full of...... himself, isn't he.

[@andrewhayes4246]

Here on the isle of wight we are lucky enough to have a vibrant bike scene and at our Ryde bike night there is a silver Rune there most weeks. The owner rides it like any other bike!

[@leeandjancruise]

To be honest Freddie I can't share your enthusiasm for Harley Davidson, so what do I ride? A Ducati.

[@WorldGoods]

Always check their marketplace profile to see if they are selling anything else at dodgy prices

[@ogasi1798]

every ad i see on fb i think is fake or some sort of scam, terrible really but that is the impression the place gives me

[@14biscuits]

Well done Paul, looks like a Garabaldi helmet too (I've just bought one of them!)

[@birchvand]

Thanks fella! It is Garibaldi, went for that one for the simple retro look, ec2206, and it fits nicely. Tried on half a dozen at Sports Bike Shop in Birmingham, definitely fitted the best, very comfortable. Cheers, Paul

[@everydaybiker]

Re honda rune.... simple solution, you need a 2nd, donor bike

[@stephenhuskisson2230]

there are so many fake adds on facebook now its a mine field , its time facebook got there act together and sorted it

[@leeoflincoln7062]

Good episode Freddie, thank you for posting.

[@acmdv]

8:19 A "Lien" is a legal term that is not commonly used in this country in relation to motor vehicles, a more common term would be "Outstanding Finance".

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

Thanks for confirming this- I wasn’t 100% sure what was meant by this

[@2WheeledShenanigan-gs7cl]

@@tuesdayatdobbs Over here in the States every state is actually different but for the most part are all very similar, a lien or lien holder would generally be required on the title of the vehicle, if there is an outstanding loan that was financed then the bank or finance company would be listed on the title as the lien holder. I live in VA and years ago the bank would retain the title in their possession and once paid off they would sign and notorize the title effectively releasing the vehicle and then mail the title back to the owner. Today most everything is done electronically, the DMV will actually retain the title in their system and when the bank releases their lien or "hold" on the vehicle they will notify the DMV to remove them from the title, next the DMV will mail the title. There are lots of terms used when talking about titles, a "clear" title typically means there are no lien holders, ie: someone else that may have an interest stake in that vehicle if someone defaulted on a loan.

[@chrishart8548]

That guy looked massive in that XSR125

[@birchvand]

Ha! That's me, I'm 6'3", that's always going to be a problem with a 125. Lots of people recommended the Honda Varadero, but they're not that common. The XSR 125 is fairly big for a 125 I think, a decent seat height. It doesn't look quite so small under me in real life, I think the picture has done something, foreshortening. Cheers, Paul

[@marksmith8663]

Fb marketplace almost unseeable with scams

[@jamier1705]

Hi Freddie, thanks for sharing my trip on the Scram, hope it may have inspired others to just go for it. A fully loaded GS is undoubtedly a fine machine and a marvel of technology but if you don't have one don't let that stop you. Ride safe.

[@markheath007]

@jamier1705 can you share the route you took please?

[@jamier1705]

​@@markheath007. Harwich to Hook of Holland. Reims France. Selesat. France. Interlaken. Switzerland. Mandello del lario, Italy.(moto guzzi factory and museum)Portoguaro, Italy. Pula, Croatia. 2 day stop over. Bihac, Bosnia. Kovin, Serbia. Cartisoara, Romania.(Transfagarasan highway). Bran, Romania. (Draculas Castle) 2 day stop. Timisori, Romania. Budapest, Hungary. 2 day stop. Brno, Czech. Skull Chapel, Poland. Saupsdorf, Germany. Wimmelburg, Germany. Bielefeld, Germany. Hook of Holland. Harwich.

[@markheath007]

@@jamier1705 thank you so much!!

[@RobertAdams-wd6pt]

Congrats mate happy trails

[@Sidney-Holiday]

Great mic. See you next Tuesday.

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Excuse my ignorance, but what happens when you contact FB fraudster ads? Do you meet with them and they hold you up or at gunpoint or what?

[@juricaabc1807]

Usualy they ask some money in advance I guess.

[@rlw85]

I’ve just got back from Scotland and there was three Honda 90s with a D on the number plates

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

WOW!

[@ArthurClarke-r6e]

Harley Night Train would be the one

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

I think AGV do a few (among a few others- I think)

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Yes they always say “ you have a Shoie or Arai head 😂😂😂

[@CHuzz7777]

Wore an Arai for ten years. Despite being really happy I went for a Shoei that was on offer. Felt great in the shop but after 40 minutes I had a headache that wouldn’t quit for 24 hours. Sold it on eBay at a loss and bought a new Arai. Lesson learned although other people with different shaped heads will have the opposite experience.

[@trailingarm63]

Loved the Used Bike Guide, it championed used bikes the way I do today (but nobody listens because everyone seems to want PCP deals rather than stump-up the cash). Obviously the mag didn't get much advertising because it wasn't flogging new bikes. Regarding dodgy ads on Facebook or E-bay, remember, if it looks to good to be true - IT IS! Importing old classics is fine if you're prepared to strip them and rebuild them when they go wrong - and they will, never doubt it. Paying garage labour rates to maintain them could bankrupt you.

[@redmed10]

Facebook marketplace makes no money for meta or whatever its called. That's why they allow fraudulent activity on there.

[@richardyardley5127]

Great video Freddie as always and giving a lot of market insight that very few channels cover. I'd be tempted too by the Harley and it isn't even 'my type' of bike. Loads of bang for your buck there 🙂

[@DavidcCbrider]

I ordered my Gopro 9 complete with microphone and didnt receive anything £300 down the drain and you have no protection . Facebook stop allowing adds from companies the claim to be the real deal . If you want to allow them to advertise then offer us your cunstomers some protection. Its a free for all at the moment . Very bad website management .

[@bearwolffish]

The beauty of the Valkyrie, really is in the eye of the beholder. But hey don't ever let me yuck your yum, if it's your thing. I still think the 20 year old DRZ is the best looking bike in its class.

[@nickyfield137]

Used Motorcycle Guide was a great little mag with entertaining and useful stories and reviews over long term ownership

[@johndaniell887]

I'm sure.goldwing parts.will fit

[@skymningforelsket1302]

Who makes helmets out of 100% carbon fiber shells?

[@iggyzorro2406]

go for the Harley, Freddie - you know you want to

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

It is also easy to get a headache from riding an R bike, you sit very bent forward and use a lot of force to hold your head up. Here in Spain, we meet at the "gestor" with papers and cash or that the money has been transferred to the gestor in advance. If you have checked/had the bike checked, it is pretty much impossible to defraud/be defrauded. As "everyone" who owns HD dismantles them every winter, new paint, new style....Frame is probably the only thing that is possibly original, but not sure...They can't be satisfied with the bike then.

[@volt8684]

Yes a legal transaction in Spain, in uk a free for all and ownership on a piece of paper from dvla who still haven’t gone back to work after covid

[@JC-he7yk]

Your dream bike should also not be a nightmare. My dream was what cheap , easy, fun, affordable frugal, reliable bikes are there.? And then made whatever was available my dream 😂

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

I love this😆

[@chrisdowns3725]

Marketplace scammers usually have hundreds of different adverts. Often with the same description. I saw a bike the other day advertised as having ice cool a/c

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

🤣🤣

[@vinnylee878]

Tut tut,wrong again, 1950's

[@dirkdiggler5164]

People can get parts for Vincents?

[@stevesanelli90]

Ohh Freddie, not a 30 yo Harley! It would end up looking 60 years old!

[@tuesdayatdobbs]

True!😆

[@bankruptpensioner]

yet another great video 👍

[@stevezahn8056]

You see Freddie, this is why I love Harley’s. Unlike the Honda Rune, you can get parts all the way back to the 1920’s. Can you image having an old Harley as your dream bike and being able to ride that bike for real, not just a living room piece to look at. Hell my old 1963 Panhead had a 6 volt Farmall tractor voltage regulator on it. Same one Harley used. Can’t do that with a Honda. You can’t buy parts from the local Harley dealer but the parts aftermarket is huge. And Freddie, as a springer owner I’m telling ya if you can get and evo springer buy it.

[@russellhill7683]

You're face expression,,,reminded of the camping shop,,, before you reconsiderd😂