Stafford Classic Bike Show 2022. Show motorcycles in high definition 4K & owner interviews

[@Banditmanuk]

A new video from the Bristol Classic Bike Show 2023 is now live here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2mQi52LqKihkKs

[@jaja8951]

Oh My God in Heaven! 😳😀 What a PERFECT display of GT 750’s I have never seen such a glut of MINT condition bikes as them. I had the red one and I was fortunate enough in 1977 (I think) to actually build a black one and a black GS model out of the wooden crate it came in. Clocks handle bars indicators etc Oh Happy happy days. Great video friend 👍😀

[@cloudmaker]

Thanks for that one. Very first shot and that Gold Fizzy belongs to an old school mate of mine! He's got a few bikes and has won best in show before. Not been to any shows for a few years now but always used to go to both Staffords. OWD Codgers club (34.13) was started by a couple of local lorry drivers up here Buxton/Macclesfield area. As for Ice speedway bike, there was only one English competitor doing that from Cheshire. I met him at our local bike shop when he was picking up another ice bike after having some work done. Met him again at Manchester bike show. And no I've never heard of a Vovan either. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@Banditmanuk]

Nice to hear you enjoyed the show, doesn't sound like you are far from us. We are based near Ashby de la Zouch The Fizzy has a special place in my affections as it was my first bike back in 79/80. felt so good to have independent transport as a 16 year old. Not sure I would have wanted to pilot that ICE bike, scary if you ask me! Thanks for watching and nice to hear from you

[@cloudmaker]

@@Banditmanuk First one Suzuki AP50. Had some engine work done at, might have been Jacksons but can't remember, on Wellington Rd Burton?? Written off same afternoon when a Land Rover reversed out into road. Next CB250RSA 14/08/80 new with insurance money, still got it! 🏍👍

[@Banditmanuk]

@Cloudmaker Yes, I remember Jackos. Think it's now Arnold's where I bought my current MT10 and XSR900 from. Wow, you've had your monies worth from that CB250! I went very briefly to an XS250 then the much much better RD250LC at 17 years old. Wow, did that thing shift for a 250!

[@GT380man]

@@cloudmakerI’ve still got my 1977 Suzuki GT380B. Not my first bike but the one I used daily for the longest time. Restored a Kettle 15 years ago and watched prices soar, then sag. It’s not about money anyway. You can’t buy memories or experiences!

[@cloudmaker]

@@GT380man You know I saw a GT380 outside Hatton chip shop back in the 70's and it's been on my list ever since, you know the list the one that gets longer but more unlikely to ever be fulfilled! This is mainly due to time, storage and more latterly financial restrictions, this will be closely followed by medical complications associated with old age! Although the Kettle looks lovely it was never something that I'd aspired to own but there is another Suzuki on that aforementioned list the GS550. Here is a short video that has some of my bikes in it, yes they are all Hondas! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbLlaSAg5upaNE All the best.

[@thefeelcompany]

Pops n I are watching this on the box and I just popped on my phone to say we’re loving it. Cracking job. Subbed!

[@Banditmanuk]

Such a nice message thanks. Carol & I are heading to the Bristol Classic Bike Show next weekend with the Cameras. Thanks very much for the sub

[@thefeelcompany]

@@Banditmanuk We’ll have a look over the weekend! Cheers! Pints n crisps from wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@peteramberley9952]

I'm 58 too, owned so many of them yummy bikes what a great time to be alive in the 80s

[@Banditmanuk]

Certainly was, then I bought a house with mortgage rates at 15% then kids. Then the best I could afford was a tired Z250 to get to work! Making up for lost time now though, thanks for watching the vid.

[@peteramberley9952]

@@Banditmanuk my friend bought a scorpion.bit of a disappointment compared to the 2 strokes,the kh was a hard act to follow

[@royjacques5650]

Thanks for your lovely video them 70s and 80s bikes brought back many happy memories especially the green laverda 1200 mirage it's the same as the one my boss had in 1978,79 you could hear it coming a mile away lovely sound roy, quenington gloucestershire.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Roy, I'm a little overwhelmed by the amount of lovely comments on this vid. We only normally get a few hundred folks watch our vids. Think it's called nostalgia, great memories of great times when we were all much younger. These older bikes appeal more than the modern machines (although I do love my modern MT10 Yamaha) Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment, best wishes from Carol & Richard from Ashby Leicestershire.

[@fanbatcher]

Pleasant memories of my visit to the Classic Bike show in the early 90’s. Definitely worth traveling from the USA to attend.

[@Banditmanuk]

I'm surprised you don't have a similar type show over in the USA? Thanks for watching our vid. Cheers

[@fanbatcher]

@@Banditmanuk Yes we have British and Italian bike rallies in the summertime but nothing quite on this scale. At least in New England and the Northeast, mainly because we were disproportionate large market for European bikes.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thank you, a great video. I cannot work it out though because aged 71 I can remember me & my mates ridiculing those riding Rice Burners & telling riders of them that they won't last so how come so many are still here then. Just shows you how much we knew. Mind you given one of our mates brought a Suzuki Supe Six and burnt us off the road on our Triumph Bonnevilles and BSA Road Rockets so we should have known better. I have only visited the show once and the only problem that I had was not knowing where to look as there are so many great bikes to look at. Keep those wheels turning and I am only too pleased I passed my bike test when I did as it was so much easier than it is today. If we're not careful there will be a big decline in youngsters taking up motorcycling and motorcycles will only be museum pieces.

[@Banditmanuk]

Being 13 years younger than you all I can remember on the road were Japanese bikes, hence the 70s and 80s heavy theme of this vid. Shows you how the Brit bikes lost their market share in the 70s. Was super easy to get a license back in 81, but it's got steadily harder and more expensive. It's why we don't see many youngsters riding (both my twenty something sons fancy electric cars) I think there is going to be a slow demonisation of the combustion engine and those that choose to use them, hope I'm wrong but think we're a dying breed Checking the statistics of the age demographics of viewers of this vid, the vast majority are in the 55 to 70 age group!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

@@Banditmanuk Thanks for reply. Re testing in 60s rode around the block did an emergency stop that was it. But that said all these years later I,m still learning. Re Combustion engine we are fortunate that at both our ages it's doubtful whether we will see the death of it but of cause it will die. Given the lack of infrastructure its going to take ages for these vehicles to become the norm. Big issue for me is the production & disposal of their batteries.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@2wheelsrbest327 My test was very similar, and I completely agree. Hopefully get to run my truly thirsty but amazing fun MT10 for a few more years

[@johnhorner769]

This country has a wealth of clever people in sheds and garages. Lots of time, effort and money invested in all those bikes.

[@Banditmanuk]

Absolutely John. Don't know if you watched the section where I talked to the owner of the old Indian? His friend spent 3 years restoring that bike but became so ill during that time that he couldn't ride it. All of those machines will have a story to tell. Thanks for watching

[@tojj29]

Absolutely brilliant. Really appreciate you both posting this. Brought back lovely memories. I'm the same age as you Richard, so my era too. The SuperDreams, the RD's, the LC's, oh I could go on and on. Bloody loved that, thank you. 👌

[@Banditmanuk]

Brilliant, glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@Thailandexpat]

JUST would like to say a very BIG BIG thank you for a great video of the classic motorcycle show, from an ex member of the VJMC retired and living in Thailand now.

[@Banditmanuk]

What a brilliant comment. We love visiting these shows and make the vids just for fun. It's great that it allows anyone around the world to view these events. You will find the previous two shows in the back catalogue of our vids. Best wishes from Richard and Carol

[@russellpilkington6174]

As the owner and builder of the shocker, it’s built for me, it’s mine. It’s silly fast and provokes people.most people like it, kids love it, I love it.

[@Banditmanuk]

Hi Russell as the former owner of a much loved RD250LC back in 81 I guess I was 'Shocked' when I saw the bike while filming this vid. As you've seen in the comments section it does provoke comments. I'm in awe of the engineering that's gone into building the bike, beautiful work. The theme/styling isn't for me but I admire the individuality and the craft in producing it. Over 34,000 folks have viewed now so I'm guessing the bike is quite famous. Enjoy the bike and I'm happy folks like you are keeping two strokes alive. Cheers and take care. Richard

[@johnbellamy6449]

hi Richard ,we met at Triumph Hinckley.the other week. I had a suzuki 750 kettle back in the day. fitted a watsonian g p sports side car to it and visited the tt . my son 18 months old in the sidecar and my wife on the back of the bike. it was left on solo gearing but was very flexible and pulled low down in the rev range . also quite good on fuel . nice video report ,best wishes.

[@Banditmanuk]

Hi John, I remember. Good to hear from you again. Sounds a nice combination, love the look of the kettle and they are now obviously a favourite of classic collectors. the TT is a great experience, been a few times and loved it.

[@frodoadventures]

Great vid both. We were there on the Saturday too not surprised we didn’t see you as it did get busy. We purchased a bike while we were there after saying to each other “don’t buy anything!” 😂

[@Banditmanuk]

🤣🤣 Yes it did get busy later. You know the perfect number of bikes to own is X+1, what did you splash the cash on?

[@frodoadventures]

Well I certainly know it’s always plus one 😂. We purchase naughty 1998 R1 😊

[@Banditmanuk]

@@frodoadventures wow a quarter century old flying machine! Have fun 👍

[@petethemod1]

Lovely posting, you can`t beat a screaming two stroke, the Smell of Castrol R😁So many memories come flooding back, when you see bikes from when i was a Yuff! Thanks for the posting...

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep, I feel exactly the same. Thanks very much for watching

[@RichardASK]

It was so nice to meet you and Carol, Richard. After only getting back on-line after 18 days, your video was the first I watched and I really loved it. I love the old bikes(and have a few), but for sheer blowing away of any cobwebs, the MT10 has few equals. I sometimes think, that it's a little like remembering a really pretty girlfriend you had in your teens, then you don't see them for 40 or 50 years and the reality of meeting up again, is really not at all what you expected. Possibly. even worse for them! Keep up the good work Richard.

[@Banditmanuk]

I like your analogy, and you're probably right. I have fond memories of an RD250LC, felt like a rocket ship in 81, probably be disappointed now. I've had the MT10 way longer than any previous bike, just nothing out there that really interests me. Its always nice to put a face to someone I chat to in the comments sections, been nicely surprised by the reaction to this vid and the comments. Amazed how many have watched, normally only get a few hundred.

[@billytaylor2175]

Enjoyed the video well presented I did go to the show myself but did not see any Suzuki 250 super six my first two Stoke machine and what a bike that was..

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Billy we're just amateur film makers who both love motorcycles. I don't recall seeing one myself but I've a limited area of knowledge based on late 70s on. Thanks for taking the time to leave a message, several previous years visits are in this channels back catalogue

[@tomstc]

Great video, I love a show like this And chatting to the owners is priceless

[@Banditmanuk]

Yes we enjoyed the show, those CBX lads were great; total enthusiasts.

[@fredboat]

Thanks for the video, Enjoyed. A lot of good memories. Been riddin 50+ years. Later from Texas.usa.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for watching, great to hear from Texas, I've not been riding quite that long at just 43 years. Best wishes from England

[@davidreed6817]

Great video, well done, the Honda NR750 had oval shaped pistons (some cruel Journo's said they resembled a spam tin lol) such was the size and weight meant they had two con rods per piston, the NR was Honda willy waving really, it featured carbon fibre body work and wheels long before they became common, they were £27k and limited edition when new but now I've seen examples for over £60k!!! Gorgeous piece of engineering, shout out to your lady, it's great to hear a female actually know what she's talking about and not just comment on the colour or amount of chrome, thanks for highlighting the beautiful CBX's but a shame you didn't spend any time next door with the GPz900R lad's, very friendly group with the bikes that changed the face of modern biking.

[@Banditmanuk]

Great comment /reply. I knew something about the NR750 as did my wife but not the detail you've given us. Carol genuinely enjoys her bikes, rides her Street Triple well and makes a great companion on all these show visits and tours. Love chatting to owners and will try harder with the Kawasaki lads next time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're a little overwhelmed by the views and interest on our little vid.

[@TheMatlockBiker]

Wow, that’s was fascinating to watch, together with some of the owners comments made it a special video Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and upload

[@Banditmanuk]

Glad you enjoyed it. First time editing and uploading monster high definition files. Took 14 hours to upload to KZbin! and my internet isn't slow

[@TheMatlockBiker]

14 hrs!! 😱😱 OMG I meant to mention I have a Pal who owns a GT750 which is currently being restored. We’re all waiting for next summer to see and hear him ride it

[@Banditmanuk]

@@TheMatlockBiker You need to get a camera around there and capture some of the work and start ups!

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Loved that couldn’t go this but thank you for taking us along keep up the good work 🙏

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks, was a good visit, glad you enjoyed coming along. Hope you are all well

[@RoadsOfOz]

Some beautiful bikes there mate. Loved those 2 strokes.

[@Banditmanuk]

Certainly are, some immaculate bikes and I'm especially interested in the old two strokes

[@waynecameron4911]

Thank you for posting this I really enjoyed it. The Suzuki 750 kettle was nicknamed the water bottle here in Australia

[@Banditmanuk]

Another name to add to my descriptive arsenal 👍 Great looking machines, thanks for watching

[@erichall9071]

Thank you. Really enjoyed!! Love your enthusiasm, Carol :)

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Eric, I'm one of those lucky guys whose wife shares my passion for motorcycles. She also rides her own Triumph. Thanks for watching

[@exeterrider]

Enjoyed that thanks for making it. I nearly went to this one because its much prefer to go to a show with the older stuff than the newer bikes where it can be all a bit corparate and stuffy. The shocker..... Really was 😳😳😟😟 Benelli are Chinese owned now, but half the range are still made in Italy such as the TRK which is the biggest selling bike in Italy. I just caught the back end of the 2 stroke era and only if you sent through that you can understand. Thanks for showing us around.

[@Banditmanuk]

Actually I admire the engineering in the Shocker and whoever has made it has designed it to do just that..... shock. Yep thought Benelli were Chinese owned, I'm guessing you've had chance to test ride some? Yes the two stroke era is full of rose tinted smokey fond memories. You forget you needed to carry a spark plug spanner to keep cleaning it, you forget about the thirst for fuel and twostoke oil, the seizures and the rebuilds. Thanks for watching (and for being a good sport in Saddlebags crash vid 🤣)

[@exeterrider]

@@Banditmanuk ha yes I've always been transparent in my biking life. Things happen and don't want to hide anything. Yes, ridden 4 of the bennellis, I like the 502 range a lot, but the 400 imperialle was good for its time but the RE classic 350 came out and wiped the floor with it. The 752 was just.... OK but they couldn't take on the might of the mt07, cb650 etc which are better bikes for the same money👍💸

[@flatcapcaferacer]

You were a big lad even back in the day. Carol would have a blast on a RD400 or a Kawasaki Triple, she would certainly understand what you are talking about then. I loved the sound the Honda six especially when find one with a six into six but I've seen wheel chairs that handled better. 😄😄 The unicorn needs to be sold to someone and put right. When the lights go out at night a bet the other bikes are whispering about it. There were some beautiful bikes at the show, thanks for taking us long.

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep 6ft 4 and heavy doesn't make a 50cc moped go very quickly! Everyone needs to try a two stroke at some time. Would still like to own an RD350 or 400 but not that unicorn one. Bet it wouldn't take much paint and upholstery work to make it look proper.

[@flatcapcaferacer]

@@Banditmanuk I think I was 5ft 4 and 115 pounds when I graduated from high school. 😅😅

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

Thanks for the walk around, I’ve never been to that show! There’s a few bike’s there which brought back happy memories! 😁

[@Banditmanuk]

No problem, think I enjoy looking around these bikes more than the modern stuff. Like you happy memories.

[@hachewie]

That Turbo GSXR Streetfighter was so amazing.

[@Banditmanuk]

Scary if you ask me! Some great bikes there though

[@johnnygrimes0208]

Really enjoyed this. I remember many of those bikes whizzing past me on my way to work on my 1975 Gilera Enduro! I could only dream of owning one as a spotty 16 year old! Keep up the great content ❤

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks appreciate the watch. Yep great times. Loved my RD250LC, might even get my fake LC out today for a run if it keeps dry.

[@karengill8234]

Super video lovely to see the classic bikes some of which I have owned over he years however disappointed not to see the AJS 7r I had on the road in 1967 and much later the Norton F1. Many thanks for sharing. ……..

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for watching. It's just about impossible to show every bike there. I suppose I'm drawn to the 70s and 80s bikes that I craved as a young guy. I will keep a look out for the AJS next time we're filming at the classic bike show.

[@Saddlebags73]

It’s a no to the rainbow bike from me 😂 same goes for the over patriotic Union Jack bike. Each to their own of course. But there were some real beauties there 😍 I’d love a blast on an RD500. Tom Cruise rode a GPZ900r in Top Gun. I had one many moons ago. Although I was told recently he was on a 750 stickered as a 900 because he was too short. Not sure how much truth there is to that. I thought they were the same apart from the cc. Smashing video, you two. Thank you 👍🏼

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep I agree, classic bikes look better stock but I can still appreciate the work that's gone into these custom bikes. Can imagine you on an RD500! Disappearing in a cloud of blue smoke. Thanks for the top gun update and thanks for watching cheers

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah yes, that beautiful blue smoke 😊

[@jasonwood6100]

Great video, nice Benelli 6 cylinder bikes, funny that at the correct angle, the back of the clocks look like the word “TIT”. 😮

[@Banditmanuk]

😳😳 when I watch again I'll have that comment in my head now! (Update.... yes you're right 🤣🤣)

[@davidcook380]

Absolutely brilliant

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks David

[@JohnG11000]

Thanks for sharing guys enjoyed that, I started riding in early 75 on a Garelli moped, one bike i would love to have again would be a 75 Kawasaki S1C 250 loved that bike,as for the Honda six i was never a fan of that particular machine, once again thanks for sharing.

[@Banditmanuk]

Sounds like you have a couple of years on me. Any motorised transport beats walking or pedal cycle. I thought it was amazing to be mobile. I moved onto the RD250LC and I'm sure like your Kawasaki it shifted. All could be on L plates then as well!

[@kevinstenner8836]

Big thank's for the look round.

[@Banditmanuk]

No problem it's a big thanks for watching

[@hamborg2]

It’s the Voxan Roadster. The Roadster was the first bike created by the French motorcycle company. It was presented for the first time in Paris, in 1997, being the masterpiece of Sacha Lakik. The first machines were seen on the street in 1998.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks, really appreciate the update 👍👍

[@hamborg2]

Thanks for the video. A lot of awesome bikes there😍🥰😊👍

[@grahams6690]

thanks for the walk around, I have the gt550k 2stroke.

[@Banditmanuk]

You are welcome Graham, I keep telling Carol that we need to find space for a two stroke in the garage. Miss the sound the smell and the powerband. Thanks for watching our little vid.

[@greensocks4507]

'Talk about 2 strokes' . Love them . Great to watch these lovely old bikes.I wonder whether my Honda would have fitted in . Probably not shiny enough. CR500R never ridden, zero hours. Been in the cellar since new for the last 21 years. Thanks for posting.

[@Banditmanuk]

Glad you enjoyed the vid. I'm sure the CR500R would have fitted in, I just showed a snapshot of what was there. Thanks for watching

[@woooster17]

Beautiful bikes here, so much shiny Crome on display.. My love of bikes starts with the early 90s, so my garage has a few from that era squeezed in 😎👍🏼

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for watching, there's always room to squeeze another in the garage 👍

[@theoldman9709]

Thank you for sharing great video and brought back a trip down memory lane. I did enjoy riding the 2 strokes, my mates had the RD 250 and I had RZ350 Yamaha's at one stage.

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep loved my RD250LC, great times

[@paullee6663]

Thanks for showing us around Richard. Ah the memories..... my mate learnt to ride on a KH250!! I wasn't envious at all....(on my RS100) 🤣 That gold Laverda was stunning.

[@Banditmanuk]

I loved my early two strokes, we had some great daft times as young lads racing around. Agreed the Laverda, well all of them looked superb

[@paullee6663]

@@Banditmanuk I happened upon a Rolls Royce Meet Up in Withypool (Exmoor) in the early '80's and there was a guy on an 'orange' Laverda Jota, immediately I was a 'fan boy' 🙂

[@paullee6663]

@@Banditmanuk I never had or rode a quick two stroke, worse thing I ever did was sell my DT175 as it was worth peanuts when they changed the law for learners to 125's. Absolutely the best fun ever on single track roads in South Devon (Kingsbridge area)

[@Banditmanuk]

@@paullee6663 I had a DT175, it was a bit of a wreck even then. I had it as a field bike to use around my very understanding father's farm. I was probably around 14 at the time but over 6ft even then. Mates and myself used to buy old MOT type failures like C90 &50s, saw off the exhausts and plastics. Probably wrecked loads of bikes now considered to be collector's pieces

[@paullee6663]

Mine was brand new when I bought it, I rode it up from South Devon to the West Mids on a mixture of the A38 and the M5!!!😲 It was much quieter then especially on a Sunday 🙂 It took me nearly all day! Everyone said it would never make it, that it would be seized solid before I made it....yeh right.....never missed a beat even starting from 'hot'.... Always wanted a 'Kettle', but too tall and heavy for me, one of my mates had it's smaller brother the 380gt great bike.

[@richardpearson4248]

Absolutely fantastic video thanks stay safe 🇬🇧👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Best wishes from Carol and Richard

[@lancerbiker5263]

Loved it ! So much nostalgia. The Kawasaki 500 triple was the first full sized motorcycle I rode at age 14. Presently have a 1983 KE 125 with 3000 miles in my stable. I also love the 2 strokes 😎 Daily rider is a Meteor.

[@Banditmanuk]

Brilliant, just the reason I make these videos. Love hearing owners stories (loved listening to the CBX owners, we chatted for ages off camera) My wife Carol fancies the KH 750 triple, don't think it's a good introduction to two strokes for her 😉 Thanks for watching cheers

[@lancerbiker5263]

@@Banditmanuk Good to hear. My wife owns a 1983 CBX 400 Custom. Try finding info on that one !

[@Banditmanuk]

@@lancerbiker5263 Had to Google that! Guessing it was a Japanese only grey import? Interesting bike👍

[@hachewie]

So many beautiful machines.

[@Banditmanuk]

I think its one of the biggest classic bike shows in the world

[@Darkvisor]

really nice video. love the CBX1000 =D

[@Banditmanuk]

With you on that, love to ride one. 👍

[@Darkvisor]

@@Banditmanuk have you ever done that? I haven't but always wanted! =)

[@Banditmanuk]

@@Darkvisor No but if those CBX owners that I interviewed are watching, it would make a great video. I live in hope.

[@Darkvisor]

@@Banditmanuk haha

[@walk6932]

Thanks for that, good walk around.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for watching cheers

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

This is a heavy dose of motorcycles. Wonderful. From 2-strokes to massive 6 cyl bikes. From 350 cc to more than 1000 cc. From the Yamaha RD350 to the original Suzuki Katana to the Kawa Z1 and also the magnificent Honda CBX. I also like some unique Italian brands like Laverda and Moto Morini. Who knows how many bikes were there? :) p.s. By the way... the DJI makes very nice videos as I see it here. Just keep up you two. Here goes my like.

[@Banditmanuk]

One of the biggest classic shows in the world, certainly some great bikes on show. Always good to hear from you Gregor

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@Banditmanuk Worth a visit for sure. :)

[@paulheptonstall52]

Great video looking forward to next brill 😊

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Paul, appreciate you watching

[@glennhilton4567]

Really liked your vid on a wet Monday afternoon

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks, appreciate you saying. Still throwing it down here sadly

[@droitwichblue]

5:52 The dealer in Worcester would have been John Skellerns on Bath Road.

[@mikeymike3240]

Awesome video guys, you should have shown more of the Suzuki gt250k, cause i have the first candy apple 🍏 green version from April 1973 and she’s still in the shed lol Ps…..please spend a bit more time on the Suzuki two stroke stand next year and any other stand that tickles yer fancy 😮

[@Banditmanuk]

That's brilliant, I hope she occasionally comes out of the shed. I've had one or two comments saying I looked at every bike apart from the ones they loved, the vid would have been about 3 hours long if I filmed everything. Hopefully it's a nice snapshot of what was there, thanks for watching.

[@nicnak4475]

Rather have an electric bike and be very virtuous ! 😁 Back in the day I had a Super Six Suzuki lined up for my 16th birthday, I had my red licence in my hand and after four long years of waiting I was ready ! ........ Then Barbara Castle the transport minister put the min age up to 17, I had to send the licence back and wait another year ! 😭 Lovely bikes and great video, thanks for posting ! 👍

[@Banditmanuk]

I'm not sure you will see thousands of people gather to view electric bikes in another 40 years, don't see them developing into collector's items. It was FS1E then RD250LC for me to start with. Think they changed the L plate law very soon after to restricted 125s as max for Ls as so many of us lads were crashing their near 100mph 'learner' bikes. Glad you enjoyed the vid, the organisers did a great show. 👍

[@nicnak4475]

@@Banditmanuk I was lucky enough to get hold of a Garelli Monza Rekord, a very limited tuned version of the Rekord, I think it was the fastest of the sports peds, made a great induction roar as well 😁 Then on to a Suzuki Hustler T250J, poor thing got thrashed to death ! Keep up the great vids mate and keep smiling ! 😁

[@greywolf9292]

What a fantastic show, every conceivable make and model on display 👍 I loved them all apart from the " Shocker" it made me sick to my stomach to see a cherished relic so distastefully remodeled 👎 This brought back many memories and just when I thought my own first bike hadn't made an appearance? At about 33:55 just before the Heart beat cop bike, there she was the Puch M50 Sport. It was actually my second bike but my first one was little more than a push bike with an engine and had a pint pot for a petrol tank, the Raleigh Wisp. Boy did I get some ribbing over that one 😂

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for the kind words. So many bikes on display it's difficult to just feature a few but glad you spotted your first bike. As for the shocker, think it's designed to do just that shock. Guess owners can do what they like but for me it doesn't deserve its place on the stand. It's a bit like me putting my Fake LC XSR on the LC stand.

[@russellpilkington6174]

I built that bike, butchered a 1 owner uk matching numbers bike too 👍

[@greywolf9292]

@@russellpilkington6174 Your a brave man admitting to that, please though save it for gay pride events, it's too shocking for most of us classic enthusiasts to stomach.

[@russellpilkington6174]

@@greywolf9292 only gay if you pushback.

[@russellpilkington6174]

@@Banditmanuk the LC club asked for it to be on the stand, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, it was never meant to be. It’s still an LC only it has more than twice the power and gets thrashed everywhere. Look beyond the unicorn and it’s engineering at its best. Most of the bikes there are never ridden, now that’s sacrilege in my eyes. I’ve restored standard stuff, still do. But I like different, if I don’t like someone’s creation, I can walk past, I don’t feel the need to comment.

[@alphamailplus]

Fantastic show, I'm about the same age as you ! same era same interests !

[@Banditmanuk]

Glad you enjoyed it. Was a great era for bikes in the late 70's and eighties. Hopefully Carol and I will be taking our cameras to the National motorcycle museum open day in Birmingham tomorrow so hopefully will have a vid up on that in a few weeks. Appreciate you watching. Cheers

[@trevorphillips3055]

Voxan were a french manufacturer founded in 1995 they went into liquidation in 2009.

[@Banditmanuk]

Well I guess that's why I've not seen one before. An interesting looking machine but must be difficult to keep on the road with availability of parts. Thanks for letting me know.

[@chrisbutlersmith9970]

I enjoyed that and keep up the good work. 👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@chrisbutlersmith9970]

Your welcome and I could smell those 2 strokes which brought back alot of memories. Merry Christmas to the both of you . Regards Chris .

[@mellowr1]

Mark built that RD700LC. He also built a 550 triple lc I think it was. Very talented man👍😎

[@Banditmanuk]

Its brilliant, I applaud his engineering excellence 👏 Must be a wild ride!

[@theriderdtm8650]

Thanks for the review ✌🏻😊

[@Banditmanuk]

No problem, thanks for watching 👍

[@sf940477]

Don't know if anyone commented on the Voxan they were French. I seen one getting raced at the nw200 about 2005 I think.Really enjoyed your vlog thanks 😊

[@Banditmanuk]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the update on the Voxan, I've never seen one running

[@iansians6703]

Nice presentation, lots of familiar bikes from the past that I recognise and owned at one stage, very nostalgic. Just wish the commentators wouldn't ask a question at the end of every sentence, seems to be a British habit.

[@Banditmanuk]

We are just amateur film makers sharing some of our tours and visits. Certainly wish we could present better but ........ No one's ever mentioned about asking a question at the end of every sentence, is that a problem? 🤣 Sorry

[@neilwiddison6529]

Wish I had gone looks a great show.

[@Banditmanuk]

It was really good this year Neil, got very busy in the afternoon after I finished filming. Much prefer this show to Motorcycle Live at the NEC with all the new stuff.

[@UrgetoRide]

0:34 haven't aged a day my friend ! 😋

[@Banditmanuk]

Ha ha a stroppy moody teenager then, greying overweight 58 year old now! Haven't lost the Urge to ride though 🤣🤣

[@cabovermike]

Nice walkabout video, you can do it all again in a few weeks ,.oct 2023, one omission from this video ,(and i did see one) was the gold honda cb750k2, shame on you !,.maybe next time , cheers.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks 👍. We're there again soon, I'll keep a look out👍 Cheers

[@leeandjancruise]

Enjoyed your vlog, didn't seem too busy since my last visit in 2015. I always wonder with the age of these owners what will happen to the bikes in 20 to 30 years time as there were few young uns present?

[@Banditmanuk]

We got to do most of the filming early and it did get really busy by midday. You make a good point and I honestly don't know. I do personally know some young motorcycle vloggers who are passionate about motorbikes but sadly I fear we are a dying breed.

[@jeaneturner215]

had a purple 750 h2 in 1982 with 1900 miles tony

[@Banditmanuk]

Arr my wife's favourite classic two stroke. Keep telling her I think she would find it scary as she's never experienced a two stroke powerband. Beautiful machines indeed

[@nockianlifter661]

Voxan are French bikes. Road tests of the time were very impressed by it.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for the info

[@crumblymal8479]

Aww guys memory lanes ville I loved the GT750's I did have one for a while and it was so smooth just a great ride would love to have one again too, those were the days 😋.CBX I never hankered after one just because of the overall size like the Kawasaki Z1300 ,as for the LC Yam OMG I could forgive the seat it's kitch but the headlamp case and clocks absolutely not and as for the falix symbol on the front noooo awful the rest pretty ok .OMG guys the Z1's were my dream even now, for me they just don't date the closest I got was the Z650 and that was a great bike too .The KH 500 was a nice bike swapped mine for the Z650 had a KH750 for a while but the engine was past it's best, swapped my GSX 750 ET for that bit of a mistake there because that was another good bike mine was in the red .As for the dream that version was better than the first incarnation with the more rounded tank it was awful a friend of mine had a blue one and my god how slow was that . The Gs1,000 I swapped my Z650 for and that was a big mistake it nearly did me in it had been played with by it's previous owner Trever Nation when he was still club racing and Christ did it go I lost it accelerating down the Andover bypass when there was a massive diesel spill all over a complete lane of the carriageway 😵‍💫. The Benelli' were basically a complete rip off of the Honda CB500 4 engine but did look nice though never road one either . OMG I have written a book here gotta stop sorry guys !! great watch with my coffee on a Saturday morning so wish I had gone to this one but didn't even know it was on great watch as ever thanks putting it out much enjoyed .😊👌👍

[@Banditmanuk]

😂😂The CBX lads I talked to said the same about the Benelli engine. Hopefully I will get a Benelli owner in the comments to tell us how wrong we are! Great to hear about some of your bike history and always good to hear from you. Best wishes Richard

[@cecilwilson5442]

Suzuki GS 1000 £800 ,,at 18 £1500,,my CBX 1000 at 19 one bike test in 1987 , remember at the time gpz900 was out gsxr 750 and 1100 out ,, so they were the new big thing,, price now scary pants 🩳🩳☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland,,my K6GSXR 1000 cheaper than a 250LC 😁

[@Banditmanuk]

I missed out on some of those early big capacity bikes mortgage, kids and no money. Wish I could have bought and stored some of those late 70s early 80s bikes, the amount they're going up in value it's better than money in the bank. K6 GSXR still a great bike 👍👍 Good to hear from you in Northern Ireland and thanks for watching

[@yellowseven48]

Crikey John Kocinski !!

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep!

[@yellowseven48]

@@Banditmanuk last person I expected to see at a bike show in the north of England

[@Banditmanuk]

@@yellowseven48 All the way from the USA, apologies that I didn't record all the interview

[@stevewallace853]

I seem to remember the NR750 being £38k...when a house wasn't much more

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep my first house was £40,000 in 1990! Thanks for watching, appreciate it 🙏

[@davidfellows3176]

Shame you missed out the whole section devoted to Moto Guzzi as you discussed what time it was?

[@Banditmanuk]

Apologies David, just about impossible to cover everything at the show. Also due to how KZbin's copyright law goes if anywhere had music playing we couldn't use that footage as it gives us a copyright strike against the channel. Thanks for watching, hope it was at least of some interest. Richard

[@jeaneturner215]

rd 500 im 70 years old favorite tony

[@Banditmanuk]

Nice, only ever got to ride the 250. Richard (just 58)

[@mevcarter6664]

Voxon is from France I believe.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Mev, several viewers have been kind enough to update me. Many thanks and thanks for watching

[@thegit8698]

Does anyone watching these videos read classic motorcycle mechanics? My favourite bike mag

[@Banditmanuk]

Well I hope so👍 I will pin your comment to the top of the comments so folks can answer

[@woooster17]

It’s just a little before my time.. I had my first bike in 1989, a Honda NS125F. I have read the magazine a few times, but the only magazine I subscribed to now is Practical Sportbikes. I have a collection of ‘90s & early ‘00s bikes. Stunning bikes at this show though 👌🏼

[@thegit8698]

@@woooster17 yes that is a very good magazine. The bikes featured in these magazines are more my era, I used to read back street heroes and street fighter

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

Amazing. You spent the least amount of time on the bikes I would have spent ALL of my time on. Completely avoided several of my favorites. Still a good video though.

[@Banditmanuk]

I'm so sorry, there's so many bikes and as I'm a paying visitor to the show I look at the bikes that interest me. I try to make the show every year so what your favourite bikes?

[@jeaneturner215]

put fast by gass pipes on it tony

[@RobertBardos]

33:40 editing should include audio mastering and level control.

[@Banditmanuk]

Just giving the reality of being there. It was louder. In a sea of nice comments there's always someone who moans. It's uploaded for free, filmed in my own time, I paid to go in. Some folks!

[@jeaneturner215]

fast by gast ...tony

[@jediknight2350]

bikes are great but there even better when you use them lol.

[@Banditmanuk]

Agreed, most of the owners we chatted to did actually ride their bikes. Obviously some are show ponies but I guess it's saving them for the next generation to appreciate. Thanks for watching

[@jediknight2350]

@@Banditmanuk pointless the next generation wont be allowed to ride them it will take all there carbon footprint for a year yuuup thats the madness thats coming.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@jediknight2350 A slightly depressing thought but I understand what you mean. You will probably have to pay a huge tax to even start up a two stroke!

[@markholroyde9412]

CBX6s "in shows" LOL, let me know if you want to see one being ridden for quarter of a mile in a vertical position...what they were made for....to be used LOL, the "C" was a right lemon😂

[@Banditmanuk]

Think the title gives it away, it's a video about a classic bike show. Why so negative?

[@markholroyde9412]

@@Banditmanuk "Crusties" with disposable incomes making shit un-buyable for the folk who REALLY ride stuff, half of those folk have prob never even been near the red line....scared to use any of it LOL.....trailer, show, trailer, home

[@Banditmanuk]

@@markholroyde9412 I chatted off camera to those CBX owners. They all ride. The one with 100 miles on is being kept in perfect condition by not being ridden. He has another which he does ride. He's ridden them since they first came out, probably ridden more CBX miles than anyone out there. Honestly its a bit sad you make assumptions about folks you don't know or have never met.

[@markholroyde9412]

@@Banditmanuk Ive met most of them back in the day, I was the outcast who rode them like they were supposed to be ridden, this shit never sees past 5000rpm, I know that, I raced mine in the Ultimate Superbike championship.....in 1989 . Been there, done it all on CBX6s. ...anyhow, must go get the polish out and get it off the trailer LOL.