Vosges war tour preview + winter bike plans + general motorcycling update! | VLOG

[@keithinch34]

I don’t ride or drive and really enjoy both channels I am autistic with an interest in transport

[@davidstiglitz4341]

I always nod, but get pissed off when i don't get a return nod.

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Yes nod and good to see you back

[@timrodierides]

Thank you sir!

[@jmulroy1]

Always love your War tours. Very interesting areas I will never see. Keep ‘em coming.

[@timrodierides]

Thank you! I need to get editing again...

[@CrouchyOnBikes]

Looking forward to the tour and war history videos Tim 👍🏼

[@markpalmer5545]

Always nod! It’s a nice polite thing to do. Love the videos

[@jeremybyth7991]

Hi from Down Under Tim 🇦🇺 Love ya vids, even the rambling ones like this one... lol. Can't wait to see the 5 parter you've got coming up. Just sold my Speed twin 1200 and purchased the new Rocket 3 storm with the blue/black matt paint, both partially on your reviews and recomendations as it happens. You're never wrong, and never pull any punches in your critique mate and what I'm fast figuring out, as you reviewed, is that this 180hp animal is a surprisingly amazing multidimensional bike to ride... and as it turns out, to live with on a day to day basis. Enjoy the approaching winter as we drench ourselves in the southern sun for a few months. How about a shout out to the viewers from the colonies in an upcoming video. Cheers Jeremy from Brisbane

[@timrodierides]

Thanks so much Jeremy! I’m loving the Storm - I can’t stop riding it. It’s like a funny joke that doesn’t wear thin… it just keeps making me laugh. And it’s actually useable as a real bike with proper suspension and brakes! I’ll try to shout out to the colonials next time I’m out filming

[@Floyd-df2uq]

oh good... more war stories. As a motorcyclist with a keen interest in history especially the two world wars, I thoroughly enjoy your historical style motorcycle videos. I have been thinking of getting a Goldwing just so that I can tour parts of Europe with my son in comfort.

[@BrendanBaxter-md4vk]

Just back from 2 weeks in Spain & Portugal, 2 up with the Mrs & She was telling me off for not nodding/waving at the scooters & L Plates, but my instructor (from nearly 30 years ago) said you have to earn your nod by passing your test! Very much looking forward to the tour stuff, got a spare week late April/Early May for a trip & that area is a possible depending on the weather.

[@robg9379]

Been nodding since I started biking in the early 80's. I do notice now though not as many nod back!☹️. Great blogs Tim can't wait for the tour bids at Christmas 🏍️💨

[@01101729]

Harley riders never nod back 😂

[@cottenham]

Love the war content of your tours. One day I will get out there on my bike.

[@timmo3351]

Hopefully you keep the markers in the upcoming trip series, where you tell us how far to skip to get back to the bike bits! 👍🏻

[@marcusrichardson3472]

Very much looking forward to the tour and world war series, and super happy it’s over Christmas. A present I actually want… I occasionally nod, depends where I am. Not during my slog of a commute through central London unless it’s an interesting bike or I’m feeling jolly

[@dalemeadows225]

Nodder checking in

[@robmance1611]

Good to see you Tim, looking forward to the tour series, if I see you out there I will nod at you. I like the Rocket a LOT more than the Harley!

[@timrodierides]

So do I…

[@craigmcneill3273]

Looking forward to the series at Christmas already. Have been inspired to head to the Vosges next may after your last vids. Ferry booked! 👍🏼

[@timrodierides]

Amazing. I might book a speculative Eurotunnel for June…

[@byjingobob]

I like to have some motorcycle travel content on the long dark winter nights to look forward to the next summer. Keep taking the vitamin D and stay happy!

[@timrodierides]

Thank you! I like the escapism too...

[@alechopkins6545]

Do enjoy the travelling war tours, keep em up 👍🏻 Still thinking of the Korean war tour on the car channel?

[@timrodierides]

I am still hoping to do that, I just need to harass Kia more…

[@alechopkins6545]

@timrodierides good luck with hassling kia 👍🏻 Here's hoping will go ahead as it sounds like be an interesting tour 👍🏻

[@willhorsley2105]

Yes, going to motorcycle live on the opening day and yes I nod to other motorcyclists but not scooter riders as most of them are Deliveroo riders and they do not seem to like nods.

[@cottenham]

Always nod but Harley riders just look straight ahead.

[@Dan-56]

Those of us who ride on the right side of the road usually acknowledge oncoming riders with a little “under the left hand grip” wave 👋 or ✌️. Although I’ve noticed that many Harley riders have a non functioning left hand 😆, unless of course they think you’re on a Harley too. Winter is when we ride here in the southern US, we “hibernate” in mid summer to avoid being stewed in our own juices 🥵. Looking forward to your tour videos 👍!

[@01101729]

We nod in UK and Harley riders never nod back either😂

[@patrickwestwood6749]

I had a multi V4S for nearly 3 years and loved it, traded it on a Multi Pikes Peak and it is gone after 8 months - it is just a big compromise, not a sporty bike not an adventure bike. If you want a sporty upright bike stick with the MT or get one of the other supernakeds. Just my 3 pennies worth ....

[@timrodierides]

Ooo interesting. That's good to hear - I had heard a few people who were slightly underwhelmed by it. And it's a lot of £££ to be underwhelmed by! Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it.

[@reverendhoover]

I nod and wave to anyone on two wheels except delivery food riders. I even waved to a Police motorcyclist the other day but, unsurprisingly, he didn't wave back. I'm also looking forward to the NEC this year and have gone for a very long time, though I hate the expensive car parks and high likelihood of getting sick after the event. I make sure to take vit C and hand sanitizer.

[@adambhoyroo9719]

Hi Tim glad to see a new video, I would not bother with the NEC instead go to EICMA a much better show it makes the NEC look a village fair 😂

[@timrodierides]

I wish I had the time to get over to EICMA, I've got to do it one year

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

Knock knock, the grand tour is calling...

[@timrodierides]

I've a horrid feeling they'll be on the look for people with millions of social media followers to take over the reins :(

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

You can have my v4 pikes peak, Tim. It would be expensive to ship from Utah, but at least it's loaded with everything under the sun and then some.

[@timrodierides]

Are you enjoying it or not really?

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

@@timrodierides eh, it's much better with 200/60 rear and lowered front forks in the triple tree for improved front end feel, and steering stabilizer to reduce oscillations, but still lacks front end feel and engagement/involvement/visceral feel that nekkeds have much more of, fast and capable, but there's no running away from the weight and size in tighter stuff. The akra system also makes the right foot ergos awkward and makes my toe sliders meet the pavement earlier than they should unless I do something weird and very uncomfortable with my right foot, the engine isn't as lovely as my tuono was, I wish it was a bit more exciting to rev out and sounded better when not going hard (the induction roar at high revs and wot is great, but I don't get to experience it all that often), the quick shifter and the shift lever itself are hot garbage, clunky, and high effort. Nice on the highway (with a big windscreen), too big for filtering around town, nice when I'm tired thanks to adaptive cruise and blind spot, and nice for phone integration/nav/music + all the heated things when it's colder. It just doesn't make me want to ride purely for fun, and it's too expensive for me to not be the only bike since it makes me want a separate fun bike. Love the top box for commuting, never really use my panniers, or tank bag, or tail bag, never have a passenger either, so I would be fine with something smaller. Patiently waiting for more info on the new super duke gt and rc990 in November.

[@MrB1967]

I've gone off MCL - even the importers are starting to lose interest. Much better day out at the Stafford show, it's cheaper and a much better experience all round. With the bonus of the Bonhams auction too.. Not so good for new models though. Next year: trip to France to meet up with a gallic Triumph owners club, another run to Luxembourg with my newly licensed son (who now pays his own way, it's revolutionary) and a trip to Goa later in the year to hire an old RE and channel my inner Freddie Dobbs. A few long weekends (I'm forming a strange attraction to Durness for some reason) and the odd camping trip in dear old Blighty. I'd love to chuck an Alps trip in too but it may be a bridge too far. We shall see. I love this time of year, thinkng about next season. Trouble is bloody Christmas gets in the way, then the three hours of cold short daylight for six weeks. Humbug.

[@timrodierides]

Tell me more about this “kids paying for themselves” concept?! I feel I’m 16 years away from this happening

[@MrB1967]

It's truly a revolution. He even tips up a few hundred quid a month to the housekeeping.. which covers about 25% of his feed bill...

[@stewy62]

Looking forward to your recent European tour videos but we have to wait until Christmas? I remember reading an article in the 80’s posing the question are you a nodder, a waver or a flasher ? Flashers died out once it became mandatory for headlights to be on all of the time. I acknowledge nearly all two wheelers I come across but I draw the line at Mods on scooters. Most bikers around here (Northants) wave or nod back, except of course for Harley riders.

[@shaneryan9076]

I can't wait to get depressed over Christmas.. jkjk looking forward to it 🤙

[@timrodierides]

They gave their lives so we could eat too much turkey etc etc ;)

[@DontPanicDear]

It’s that fella from Channel 5 😮

[@simondepass4647]

Hey Tim, Not that I know a great deal about vitamins but I believe your vitamin D needs the K component for your body to benefit from the D. I just started taking it myself. D3&K2, I use Dr Berg"s. Also some pretty interesting viewing on it as well. Looking forward to the new Xmas content.

[@gerryryan2302]

well I’m working over Christmas this year ..but should be able to make ample time for a few vids..

[@markcostello9514]

Hi Tim. Thanks for doing the video. These keep me sane over the great british winter. Also, is that a Richa jacket you have on and would you recommend it for winter riding ? as i tend to freeze my t*ts off wearing an old RST Adventure jacket and many layers of t-shirts/jumpers. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

[@timrodierides]

thanks! It’s a Richa Armada (their fancy laminated one that used to cost £1200 but is now about £750). It has no thermal liner but is reasonably thick, and totally windproof so I can ride with a T shirt most of the year round. Otherwise I slap on my zerofit base layers which keep me very warm!

[@MrB1967]

get a heated jcket.

[@78Outlaw]

*Nod or wave 👋 ❤ 🏍️ including scooters, for we may start our 2-wheel lives on scooters and finish out on them 😊😅

[@tolob]

Ah yes, jesus day. I will be having a variety of little cheeses while I watch your video on jesus day. Can’t wait

[@stephenp4563]

In Poland, people wave. Which I like, and I do.

[@trevorsmith8487]

I love winter riding, roads are much quieter, you get togged up for cold/damp weather not hot/cold/wet/whatever and then just stay in that kit, some nice challenging conditions, places I wouldn't usually go to in winter..... bring it on. Weapon of choice, trusty Himalayan that gets cleaned almost never 💪🏼. Stop letting shiny bike syndrome cut your riding time to just 'The Season' ..... we live in the UK not Canada 😂😂😂

[@fabiena1787]

Could someone explain Triumph how to make a dashboard? They sure know how to ruin the only part of a motorcycle that you have to look at all the time.

[@timrodierides]

The one on the Rocket is one of their simpler affairs… but it still isn't exactly the last word in usability

[@ogofog9120]

When I started riding in the 80’s everyone nodded or waved … sadly not any more

[@inked-96]

Is the Multi v4 PP really a 'adventure' bike? I'd say no. More a sports tourer. Heard a fair few that have splashed the cash and been underwhelmed with it. Not what you want after splashing the cash.

[@Neutronb0mb]

The only adventure bike I fancy at the moment is…..and then KTM announce they’re releasing the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo lol

[@barryrose4850]

Tim I’m sure I saw you on a car program a couple of weeks ago but didn’t see your name in the credits 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@timrodierides]

That’s because they spelled my name Tim Roadie 😂 but yes, I was on channel 5! My mum was so proud that my name was in the Radio Times

[@damianmcnulty7663]

Nod in the summer, wave in the winter.

[@bendavies6775]

A two-wheeled roving historian 👍 Motorcycling version of Dan Snow / Ben McIntyre

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Dumb q, but do you use regular unleaded or super unleaded? And do you use supermarket or branded stuff?

[@timrodierides]

Usually just boggo unleaded - usually not from a supermarket, but that’s more by convenience than choice. On my last trip to Europe I used super occasionally because I felt fancy

[@SuperWellington1815]

Always nod and scooters Used to ride a cycle so say hello to them too Easy to get killed on two wheels-respect thing in my mind

[@haydnwalker1044]

I nod/wave to other bikers (including scooter riders) and find most people dont nod/wave back anymore :(

[@reverendhoover]

I'd wave if I saw you!

[@garysmart5341]

I always nod

[@mikkokarkkainen1924]

I don't nod but I always👋

[@Smile-3223]

What shoei helmet is that?

[@timrodierides]

It’s the first Shoei NXR

[@Smile-3223]

​@@timrodieridesthank you Tim

[@BIGGIEsmalls13]

Oooooooo, I lived in Trier, and Luxembourg around the Moselle, so I'll probably burst into tears as Brexit ruined my return.