I Have a Winge | Cafe Run out on the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro 😂

[@FreddieDobbs]

I do love a rant video! Enjoyed this

[@ivor1957]

you've certainly got the knack of making people feel depressed

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Great video Nick and thanks for the shoutout 👊🏽 We’re with you about Freddie and as you can see, we watch your good self too, and increasingly fewer others. I mainly otherwise watch car and camera channels tbh. What beautiful villages and countryside in this video! All the best my friend and love to the family 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate you tuning in but my life is more switching to Boat stuff these days. A little more work to do and then I’m off in June to take her to the Mediterranean over a month at sea and so looking forward to it. Cheers 🍻

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@ That sounds great! How long would it take to sail to the med?

[@MOTOUK1]

​​⁠at over a thousand miles, only sailing during day, I will allow 3 weeks taking in the French coast and harbours, Spain and Portugal on way. Possible to do in 10-11 days if night sailing but I’ll stick to days.

[@NewRiderDiaries]

Great video, literally every point you made I was nodding in full agreement 😂 Missed seeing your videos pop up, but enjoying life and filming on your own terms is much more important! All the best 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Many thanks and appreciate you tuning in 🙏👍

[@Kevimoto]

I couldn't agree more, Nick. I'm in Canada and we've got some very serious issues here too, many of which are directly caused by our government. I avoid watching/listening to the news. I find I'm much happier. Sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss. I've got many more years behind me than I do ahead of me, so in my twilight years, happiness is #1 for me. I couldn't agree with you more about the TFT on the Tiger. So many people complain about the lack of info on the home screen. For me, less is more. Why on Earth does anyone need to look at an odometer all day? It's like watching grass grow. 🤦‍♂️ I've ridden several other bikes with TFT screens and I find them far too busy and distracting. Being able to customize the screen is brilliant. The Tiger is a fantastic bike and I believe it is overlooked by many. Many times I hear KZbinrs list off examples of big adventure bikes, it's almost always BMW, KTM and to a lesser extent, the Honda Africa Twin. Rarely do I hear Triumph mentioned, or even Ducati, for that matter. Ride on and live life, Nick. Cheers. 🍻

[@logangodofcandy]

The tiger 800 has higher compression, revs higher, and hits Max torque at much higher RPMs. It is a higher stressed engine that generates torque and HP at much higher RPM. The difference is pretty much like comparing the twin 1200 high torque to the high power. Sport bike tune, vs all around tune. Scrambler 1200 has the best tune of the three.

[@mum-0217]

Great rant ,I think you told it as it is. Lakes always seems to look good what ever the time of year. I do like Freddie's Channel and I also watch Bankrupt Pensioner quite often. Anyway, good to see you back out again on the Tiger and hope to see a few more winter trips but just take it easy especially if there is ice around. 🙂🥶

[@fuglbird]

Heated grips and heated seat? I'm 66 and never needed that. How old are you?

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Great to see you back on the road Nick. 🙏

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Dave 👊

[@mum-0217]

Good to see you back out again, it's been awhile.

[@jockrocker666]

Great too see you out on the big cat Nick, we gotta get out and enjoy life.

[@ingolfursnrjakobsson6743]

🤣 Hahaha your winter is like my summer.Greetings from northern Norway 🇳🇴

[@MOTOUK1]

👍

[@peterhobbs7609]

The new tiger 800 reminds me of the Yamaha fazer from early 90s, or maybe it’s just me!, good to see you on the big tiger Nick

[@exeterrider]

I'm with you 100% with the government mess we're in, we need a massive change., the UK just dosent work anymore 😢 As you know I like the VOGE brand, and I have ridden the BMW f900 and that also has the Chinese engine.... But it really feels like a Chinese engine. I like BMWs alot but they are not as reliable as people think. The new 1300 has had lots of issues which shouldn't happen with a 20k bike. VOGE for me if they get their ducks in a line could be really good.... But the fact is getting their ducks in a line is e where many Chinese brands fall down. I got some grief for having a pop at CF moto, but the facts and what I was talking about is coming into light and people are seeing my points in reality. Good to see another MUK vid. Hope all is well with you and yours. Steve👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Steve hope you’re all good 👍

[@splodge57]

I don't care how good or cheap I wouldn't buy a Chinese bike, I would feel no pride in owning one. And I've felt a lot better and had a smile on my face since Wednesday morning.😂😊

[@marcuslilly2028]

I went to Arnside on my speed master yesterday. I always look forward to your videos and I don't mind that they are not so frequent. Just make sure you keep on enjoying it. Thanks.

[@LS-ck3bt]

Thought it was you we passed yesterday. The four BMW bikers 😊 All the Best

[@MOTOUK1]

Awesome 🙌 thanks and good to see you all out

[@LS-ck3bt]

@@MOTOUK1 every weekend 😉

[@ReesGates]

Great video and reflection on life today Nick. Did you get the blind spot mirrors fitted as extras as I don't think they are standard on the Rally Pro?

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 I fitted the explorer mirrors on my Rp as I liked the look better. The blind spot does not work As I don’t have the radar on back

[@gazb8667]

I occasionally ride through my childhood neighbourhood and like you have great memories which evoke feelings of the past. Pubs, nights out and the like. Good to have those feelings but feel sorry for my kids as as you say younger people today just don't seem to cut loose like we did. Crack on my friend, happy riding and maybe I'll run into you around the lakes lanes.

[@Bitwobbley]

Top whinge Nick. It does you good to have a good whinge now and again, and I agree 100% with your whinge😎. Great to see another of your videos and looking forward to the next one, when you get the chance.👍

[@triumphthunderbird1]

Agree with the vast majority of your rant, except the Tiger 800. Not for me but, I am pretty sure it will do well. I think your Rally looks better Pro - I like the dash too (and use the same settings). Averaging 56mpg which is a bit better than my Rocket at 46mpg.

[@SzczęśliwyNikt]

Hello Nick I was trying to find how to take off the seat I can’t find on YT any chance to make a short video how to do it? Thanks you in advance I have 2023 Tiger 1200 rally explorer

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 no need for a video, put the key in the key hole on left side of bike, turn and lift front seat from the rear of it, should lift and slide off. The rear seat there is a latch plastic black under rider seat

[@SzczęśliwyNikt]

@ thank you so much Nick,hopefully we can meet somewhere in UK roads I based Milton Keynes Regards Rob

[@Happydays-d9p]

A great reflective Vlogg. 😊😊

[@andrewshore262]

Found myself saying, we did that, more or less all the way through your vid although I substituted my fathers with car with my older brothers motorbikes at roughly the same age 14/15 years of age. I’m around 10 years older than yourself and since being your age, through to my age I have picked up one or two health issues (they’ve definitely taken their toll on the old body) so my question is: My 1200 GT Pro (I believe) is a bit of pig to get it up on the centre stand, when you’re refuelling which technique do you use,sit on the bike, get off the bike side or centre stand? Good vid enjoyed it, and agree with you 💯👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi and thanks for tuning in. So I just use the side stand and get off the bike to fill up. Most petrol stations here now are asking bikers to get off the bikes to fill up. Cheers 🍻

[@robg9379]

Not too much of a whinge Nick, I think I could of gone on longer 😂🤣. The world has certainly changed & not for the better especially the last few years!

[@chriswharrier3571]

Can't go wrong with a good rant. As with many countries, we've been living beyond our means for many years and just increasing borrowing, but at some point, we need to pay it back and that means our children picking up the tab. I live 30 miles from Hinckley, and my Tiger900RP was made in Thailand. Like it or not, labour is cheaper in the Far East. Many mainstream manufacturers are utilising facilities out there to keep proffits up and costs down. It will be interesting in the coming years on how the market plays out many of these big expensive bikes are financed on PCP and to a degree rely on a second hand market for the retuning vehicles.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yep we all need a rant sometimes 🤣 cheers 🍻

[@terrybrooks7140]

The mallard tea shop in cartmel does an amazing Cumberland sausage sandwich 😁

[@johngarrity7777]

Nice catch up! 👍🏍🏍👍

[@rahjr65]

Nick, your helmet, is that the Arai XD-4? What’s your thoughts on it? Thanks

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes, one of my best helmets. Great fit, not noisy either

[@Banditmanuk]

I don't agree on the Tiger 800. I think it's great that manufacturers are thinking about price. If they don't, there is going to be a Chinese/india takeover. Yes, some premium features are lost, but I would suggest there will be fewer and fewer people out there with 20K + to splash on a new bike. (Especially if our government keeps taxing us to death)

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Richard, we don’t have to agree and always great to hear what people think! I’m concerned for the 900 tiger as the 800 Sport engine has more horses, so just wondering where their development is going.

[@logangodofcandy]

Say, that's a nice bike

[@MOTOUK1]

That’s a nice bike

[@johnstonstewart9683]

I have to watch Freddie, he's got balls ,he's interesting but his motorcycle knowledge is scanty....

[@FreddieDobbs]

And thank you for the shout out:)

[@MOTOUK1]

😂 your very welcome 👍 hope you are enjoying the sun. ☀️

[@spodbod1100]

Never cark it in Cark!

[@MOTOUK1]

You don’t make sense

[@spodbod1100]

@ is the second hand bike market on its arse just in the UK you think? Im surprised you dont know the term cark it marra

[@nickbrown1973]

Triumph...I always saw the 850 Sport as a kinda cheap shot at cornering part of the market that didn't want the 900 yet reused much of that platform for an easy win. The 900 range is underpowered compared to its peers in my opinion and the 1050 was what people actually wanted to be continued rather than the 850. Had they done those things, an upgraded 660 sport makes sense...but as things stand I agree with you

[@Rinkydink73274]

I totally agree best thing I've done lately is stop watching the news/current affairs and I feel a lot better for it..

[@MOTOUK1]

Agree better for your mental health. I once lived overseas and never opened a newspaper or watched U.K. tv for 6 years. Best years of my life 😂😂

[@paullee6663]

@Rinkydink I stopped watching the news in 2020 and feel much better for it too.....Best not to stress over things you can't control IMO...... Things changed during COVID and it seems some things are never going back to what we once considered 'normal'.

[@tompayton84]

Best thing to do not watching any news 👌. I just don’t want to know or hear about anything. No news is good news and ignorance truly is bliss.

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

What do you mean Nick you only watch 2 channels and not watching mine 😂😂.. only kidding ofcourse ! Yes the Governments making businesses cut back and jobs are and will be going, they’re bloody clueless 😒 Trump that should be interesting 🤔 going forward anyway take care and look forward to seeing your next vlog whenever it is All the best phil green

[@MOTOUK1]

🤣🤣 just watching less these days. Cheers Phil

[@exeterrider]

@@-old-school-motorcyclesltd what are you doing here? Traiter. 😱🤣

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

@ 😂😂I good to see you’re content miss that 👍 not done any videos myself really for a while too busy and can’t be bothered most of the time lol 😂

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

@@exeterrider lol 😂 I only watch the quality KZbinrs Steve,😂

[@MOTOUK1]

@@exeterrider😂😂

[@vevey75]

Nice to see you out and about. The UK desperately needs growth which isn't going to happen. I work in the city of London and its the worst job market in 20 years layoffs everywhere. The UK is on an unsustainable fiscal trajectory due to the real growth rate of the economy, which should exceed the real interest rate and with debt to GDP over 100% this really matters. A larger deficit will overshoot the government predictions (OBR has confirmed) and in the coming years, this is going put inflationary pressure and will result in higher interest rates. Don't get me started on the green taxes and net zero commitments from the UK. UK has the highest energy prices of all G10 economies and commercial electricity prices are 4 to 5 times the level in France, so no wonder the UK cannot manufacture at scale. I was hoping the government would reduce corporation tax and increase the personal allowance with no more tax rises!!!!!

[@logangodofcandy]

UK has a lot of waterfront property. You should be exporting power from nuclear

[@robertwall8516]

Oh My God So boring...

[@MOTOUK1]

Go somewhere else then please

[@bikegeist]

It's always a disappointment when someone turns out to be a Trumper.

[@michaelfernandez379]

Glad you spoke out on this! So disappointing. I thought Nick was kind, soft spoken, and down to earth...he's just another bigoted F'ing jerk!!!

[@shakespearetiger800XR]

You never stop talking! Why didn't you show us just how easy it was to turn the 1200 around in that tight walk way? Why didn't I ou get a job as a teenager and buy your own trails motorcycle? Thanks for the tiger nice roads you had as a child.

[@paullee6663]

@shakespearetiger Really? MotoUK has over 16K subscribers and has posted over 540 videos. How many subscribers and how many videos have you posted?? For all that I thought that 'alleyway' looked a bit tight too.... 🤣 (I'm pretty sure he had to pay for his first bike himself)....I had to sell my 'push bike' and work in a supermarket from 13 years old to pay for my secondhand SS50 🙂 I had to get a bank loan (guaranteed by my Dad) to buy my first 'proper' brand new motorcycle... a Yamaha RS100 🤣🤣🤣 (1976) (Cheaper road tax and insurance) 👍 RSM8

[@kevingullick1596]

Triumph owners looking down on Chinese bikes,dont be fooled by the union jack logo on your tiger 900/1200 many made and assembled in Thailand, are Thailand bikes better made than Chinese bikes, possibly,but British made they ain't 🤷

[@MOTOUK1]

Not looking down just stating the obvious, my opinion of what I’ve seen so far. 😄

[@logangodofcandy]

Is Thailand a communist regime with concentration camps wherein they genocide uyghurs or other ethnic groups? China does.