Triumph Hardtail Chopper/Bobber Showcase And Ride Reaction. And Some Scenery.

This Friday, something completely different.
A quick showcase of a friends Triumph hardtail, at Davidstow airfield, shot with the dji mavic mini. A short trip to find Statton stone circle, where we found some stunning scenery, and again the drone came out of the bag. Followed by my reaction to riding the bike. I got a little excited so I'm afraid I was talking nonsense most of the time.
I found it quite hard to ride, but mainly due to the bumpy road surface. Whenever I hit a bump whilst accelerating, I was sliding back on the seat. And because of the riding position, you can't support yourself with your feet or knees. You just have your hands to hang on with.
I owned a TL1000 for several years, so I know how much respect some bikes need to be given. But this is on another level.
I'm sure there will be many disputes over whether it is a chopper or a bobber, but to me it really isn't important. It's gorgeous and sounds out of this world.
I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to both film, and ride this work of art. It was quite unforgettable.
I'm afraid I don't know any details about the bike, but if there is anything you wish to know, I may be able to find out from the owner and get back to you.
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[@ladyjrider666]

What a beauty! Gotta love a hardtail (I've never ridden springers). It's a chopper baby... As a famous actor once said. 😂 Ride safe, LJ

[@Saddlebags73]

Yes it’s gorgeous, and definitely a chopper 🤣 Thanks LJ, take care 👋🏼

[@stuartv-e8161]

Loved the film footage... Great video. I like the looks of the Triumph but both bikes look nice next to each other ....I just love the looks of the Royal Enfield Bullet and Classic's. Keep safe. Bye stuart 🙂

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi Stuart, thank you sir. Both very different, and both gorgeous. Thanks again and take care 👍🏼

[@kevinedw2002]

Ooh... archaeology and bike reviews - two of my favourite things!

[@Saddlebags73]

I’m glad you liked 😊 I don’t like to blow my own trumpet, but check out my ‘rides through time video’. I’m no archaeologist, or historian, but it might be up your street 👍🏼 Thanks for watching (another one)

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video the bike looks and sounds fantastic looking forward to next video stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@Saddlebags73]

Hey Richard. Thanks very much! Yes, a gorgeous bike 👌🏼 Thanks for watching again, take care 👍🏼

[@wsmv]

Stunning video and sound quality. The bobber/chopper looks the business. 👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you sir! Yes it’s a gorgeous bike. Quite a privilege to have the opportunity to shoot and ride it.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Cracking video, i got a 1982 Z650 Hardtail Chopper last year, absolutely love it, like you say the riding experience is like no other, cool but very raw, got to respect the bikes limitations, my bike doesn't even have indicators so need to use hand signals, because it's an inline 4 you have a load of carbs right at your crotch, rides surprisingly well though, looking forward to runs to the coast in it in the summer (west coast of Scotland), fitted electronic ignition to it over the winter so hopefully it will be reliable.

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you kindly! A whole new world for me, as I’m sure you can tell. Awesome experience though. Found your channel and will follow to see. Starting up is a learning process by the looks of things, and good exercise. Look forward to watching you ride to the coast 👍🏼

[@iRidetas]

'Ken oath that is nice mate! I love the 865 aircooled triumph. I have a 15 speedmaster, but that takes it next level. Nice one, really awesome! 😀❤👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks for watching Tas! It’s stunning isn’t it. My first time riding anything remotely like it, and got quite excited 😆 It was almost like learning to ride again. Thanks again 👍🏼🍻

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

Great looking bike & really well made video. Also randomly, I saw an airfield around that area on Google maps & wondered what it was, now I know

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks mate! Coming from Devons second biggest motovlogger, that means a lot 😊 I have another vid that starts off here, up in two weeks. It’s a cool place to shoot 👍🏼

[@Psycrow11]

Both bikes are sweet

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi Psycrow! Many thanks 👍🏼

[@rakkup7572]

Hell yeah that was dope

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks! Awesome bike eh 👌🏼

[@rakkup7572]

Beautiful absolutely

[@UncleLongbeard]

long time ago I built a chopper on that engine but I didn't went hard tail. I went with the swingarm and 3cm suspension travel, lol :D Brilliant bike anyway, made with taste

[@Saddlebags73]

A little suspension would be good in this part of the world. Even a measly 3cm 🤣

[@UncleLongbeard]

@@Saddlebags73 that was the idea - not to die on the biggest potholes... just the small ones ;)

[@Saddlebags73]

Pah 🤣

[@humptydumpty9177]

Proper job.

[@Saddlebags73]

Boody 😊👍🏼

[@pikebobstar2033]

Top job. Low, Lean and Loud. To me it's a Bobber. As in "Bob job" stripped back and nothing fitted that's unnecessary. You do get used to them but you have to really concentrate and be on your metal. To me, after having my own Bobber for 11 years it was just not fun to ride anymore. My classic 500 is a totally different proposition. Relaxing and easy to ride. Gorgeous machine though👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Hey Pike. I had a feeling you’d like this one. Absolutely stunning bike, but definitely demands a lot of respect. I was a bit too over excited to make much sense whilst riding it ha. For me it’s a show piece, I couldn’t ride it daily, but I could look at it forever. Yep the Classic felt like a rolls Royce after riding this one 👍🏼 Ride safe Pike!

[@yodareriderbikechannel641]

Good evening! Triumph is cool! A sound is good!

[@Saddlebags73]

Ydr Tko Hi! Thanks for watching. Yes a beautiful bike 👌🏼

[@stephenfleming7056]

Beautiful looking bike, I have a Triumph America, bit more comfort, don,t look as good as that though.

[@Saddlebags73]

It's gorgeous isn't. I could look at it all day. But unlike yours, I couldn't ride it all day.

[@FostersPets]

What a machine!

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi, it’s stunning isn’t it. Thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@biker1k]

Your cinematography is on another level. Credit where credits due.. The hard tail triumph is stunning just one question... Did you get me some cheese from Davidstow while you were there mate 🧀😂

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks that's very kind. And yes it's a gorgeous bike. Ah sorry mate, I'll try and remember next time :)

[@andyc750]

bike looks good, video is really good as well, bike is certainly not a chop though, bobber for certain, no extended forks or tall and thin front wheel

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi Andy, thank you very much. If it were my bike, I’d say it was a bobber. But it isn’t so 🤐 🤣

[@MrG-ce6tb]

Big thumbs up to you man that is a nice-looking bike keep safe catch you later

[@Saddlebags73]

Hey MrG. Yea it’s gorgeous. Thank you and take care!

[@MichaelDisney]

What a great day out! It's definitely NOT a bobber though - agreed. That bike sure looks like it was built to last and nothing would ever fall off it... Thanks v much. P.S. your Classic 500 rides like a dream.

[@Saddlebags73]

I’m going to remain impartial on the chopper/bobber debate 😉 I was kind to not show the bike disassembling itself...or I’m saving it for an out takes vid. All thanks are to you, that was a cracking day out. Classic 500’s, as much as I love it, run of the mill in comparison.

[@MichaelDisney]

@@Saddlebags73 It's too late to be impartial Bob. And you was lucky it was only the gear lever that fell off! Was a cracking day - for vertebrae! But seriously, it was a fantastic ride and the stone circle and surroundings were amazing to behold. Your 500 just seemed so easy to ride and dead comfy too. Brakes were sharp and similar in feel to ones on the Interceptor I tried. Maybe I'll get a proper bike soon.

[@Saddlebags73]

🤣🤣🤣

[@exeterrider]

I've ridden a few of those HT engines. They have superb power and rarely need to get above 3rd gear on them around town and on the A roads. I must admit my lower back wouldn't like those bumps on that one! !

[@Saddlebags73]

It was so hard to ride on a bumpy surface. The riding position leaves you in a death grip on the bars. Normally you’d grip the bike by the foot pegs and knees, but that just isn’t possible. This bike demands a lot of respect. But it was so exciting. So exciting in fact, it was hard to talk anything but nonsense when riding it 🤣

[@apmikalogran]

I wonder if I can change the seat of a triumph America and put one of a triumph bobber

[@Saddlebags73]

I’m afraid I couldn’t advise you on that. I really know nothing about these kind of bikes, other than they’re beautiful. Good luck 👍🏼

[@cornishreptiles]

I saw this at a bike show (Wendron) last weekend. Nice bike.

[@Saddlebags73]

He’s made some subtle changes since this video, and it’s looking really good 👌🏼

[@cornishreptiles]

@@Saddlebags73 what was it originally? A Speedmaster/America?

[@Saddlebags73]

@@cornishreptiles it’s a custom build from scratch I believe. I’m afraid I couldn’t tell you any more than that.

[@cornishreptiles]

@@Saddlebags73 when i was looking at it I was trying to figure out what the engine and tank was. I think it’s too small for something like a Thunderbird and I don’t think it was a modern 1200 engine because it didn’t look like my Speedmaster 1200 engine. I’m looking to build a hardtail chop but I haven’t settled on a bike or engine yet, I just can’t make my mind up. Fentland frame options look nice, there was three hardtail Triumphs I saw at the show last weekend

[@Saddlebags73]

@@cornishreptiles this was a Fenland build I think. I’ll see if I can shed any light on the matter, and get back to you.

[@peterfallows6802]

- good’n

[@Saddlebags73]

It’s a beauty isn’t it 😍

[@rockinronnie6666]

Hi there I have a hardtail t100 I’d like to fit the springer front end can you tell me which front end and how it was fitted or put me in touch with the guys who did it please. Thanks Ronnie

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi Ronnie, I wouldn’t have a clue I’m sorry to say. The owner bought the bike already built so I’m not sure he could tell you either, but if I can find out I’ll let you know. All the best 👍🏼

[@Saddlebags73]

The bike was built by Fenland Chopper’s. They have a website. I hope that helps.

[@ghst67]

Hi. I'm currently converting my '07 T100 to a hardtail (Bobber? Chopper? Chopper sounds cooler doesn't it?) I've very interested to know more about that build, particularly the springer. It's not easy to fit one to a modern Triumph. Is there more info on that bike? I was very jealous watching you ride both of those beauties. I'm looking forward finishing mine up.

[@Saddlebags73]

Hi 👋🏼 My friend doesn’t like it being referred to as a ‘Bobber’. He says “I don’t bob”. But I definitely caught him bobbing on a few occasions. Your project sounds awesome. I’m really sorry, but I can’t help you there. My friend bought his already built. There must be info somewhere on KZbin, surely. I hope you find what you need, and good luck with it 👍🏼

[@MichaelDisney]

It was built by Fenland choppers on their own frame and springer forks. I'd say chopper, since bobbers bob from their suspension. "Chop" used to refer to chopping the frame for a hardtail where I come from. Maybe I should take the sprung seat off and replace it with a bit of foam to remove any further doubt. Good luck on your build.

[@Banditmanuk]

It looks lovely but its definitely a bobber. Great drone work, just remind me, what drone do you use?

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you sir! It’s a mavic mini. Great little drone, but I seem to be constantly told to land immediately due to high wind.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@Saddlebags73 we filmed with our Mavic Air on baggy point Croyde bay and I remember it saying land immediately due to high winds

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah maybe not just a Mavic mini thing then. I need to have a poke around that area at some point.