What Era? When & Why? | The GorillaBiker Challenge

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ahhh the Luke peeper cam. Those are nice views. It's plastic for barley or maize growing I think. Calling it a good video is a stretch but thank you :D Yer only a baby :D CBX was an absolute weapon. I did not live through that sadly...I only look old :P But I also love that time for la musica and Dance...maybe it's a 90s children thing :D I personally would like to be as far away from the Wars as possible :D Part of the 80s and such for me was less policing....lemme be a hooligan :D Hahahaha you make those scenic stops your own man :D That was some view :) Gorilla approved :D Basking sharks are sound to be fair, if they swallowed you by accident they'd feel bad about it at least :D Great vid bud, throw up a post about it on instagram there so I can share it :)

[@tomharpur9516]

Yep maize mostly and potatoes too I think.

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Pepper cam ftw! Yeah, I just learned that from the comment section haha, KZbin school! :) CBX looks savage, I'd love to have a go off one! I know you didn't live through it haha, I just said I knew you'd like to have been around then! Gorilla Approved? :o I'm honoured! Yeah, true! I've seen a basking shark whilst surfing before with my cousin. Still shat the pants haha! So weird seeing something that big in the water! I don't know how to post videos on Instagram... I'm backwards.

[@stephencartwright5046]

@@LuckyLukeRides The CBX was the aspirational bike for those of us who could only afford the CB750F........ I do remember when I rode up to Scotland on my 750 a CBX was going the same way. He kept blasting past me, but then would have to stop and fill up at the services..... Swings roundabouts and dreams.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@LuckyLukeRides KZbin school is the best school when delivered in a nice manner :D Me tooooo, haha I know that I meant I'm sad I wasn't alive back then. Words are hard mmmkay. You shouldn't be.........I am a turd :D That's claaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasss I'd love to see one up close even tho I'd probably freak :D Hahaha I meant a post like a picture :D Videos you use the IGTV app and there are a load of rules.

[@Francismoore-qq7pb]

What a wild journey to get milk. I agree with you about the 80s id love to have grown up then and you made a few great points about certain topics in todays world. Class video love the 2nd gopro angle aswell

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Wild man haha! Was a lovely cuppa after ;) 80's would've been a class era! Thanks man! I like the 2nd GoPro too! I'm going to be using it from now on.

[@triumphrider9796]

Having been a teenager in the '70's, there were many concerts I attended (and it didn't cost much either, not like today by a long shot). A few of the more memorable ones were The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Yes, Jethro Tull, Alice Cooper, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Robin Trower, Mahogany Rush, Kansas and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. And let us not forget The Chieftans! Started riding in 1971, and I still have my '73 Yamaha 500 that I bought for my 19th birthday. One big negative on early 70's bikes, though, is that stock suspension sucked, especially shocks. But I agree with you on learning on an analog bike; in fact, all of my bikes are analog. Traction control on my Daytona is the right wrist. Modern bikes are amazing, though; I rode a Ducati V4S, and the clutchless shifting (up or down) was incredible (as were the brakes, never needed more than one finger). Power and acceleration were otherworldly! I had to cancel my planned trip to Barber Motorsports Park for the California Superbike School two-day camp I'd signed up for before all the recent craziness, now I'm planning on doing it in August in Virginia, looking forward to experiencing a BMW S1000RR on a track!

[@LuckyLukeRides]

I was looking forward to your comment Mark, I knew you'd have some stories about the classic Rock bands but wow, I didn't expect that much. What a long list of experiences that I'm insanely jealous of!! I agree, older bikes must've have bad shocks, technology has helped in a big way there. Does the Yamaha 500 still run? What's clutchless down shifting like? I'd imagine weird... can't imagine it being smooth either. Sorry to hear you had to cnacel that Superbike school trip. The track day sounds awesome though! Make sure to get some footage. I'd love to see it :)

[@triumphrider9796]

The Yamaha is currently undergoing rebuild, has 124,000 miles on it (if you want to see a pic, it's in a video on 2WheeledRider's channel, one of his "Mail Time Monday" vids, I think it's #5, possibly #7 in that series; the photo is from 2009, it's the most recent one I have). But yeah, it was still running but the head gasket was leaking so I tore it down, going to re-paint or powder coat the frame and get the other paint re-done too, it'll be better than new when finished, it's getting a Race-Tech treatment for the fork like I did with the Bonnie). I've modified the hell out of that bike, couldn't afford a new one for so long, it was cheaper to rebuild the old one! I didn't even mention how many times I'd seen some bands; Black Sabbath was the first one I ever saw live, opening band was Humble Pie; a later show, Blue Oyster Cult opened. Didn't mention Rush either, but I only saw them this century! And there was one show that was the strangest combination I ever saw, the opening band was Earth, Wind and Fire (incredibly good); second act was ZZ Top (not well known then) and the headliner was Uriah Heep! The clutchless downshifting on the V4S has to be experienced to be fully appreciated; it is utterly seamless, the electronics match revs faster than you could blip the throttle! But yeah, it's an odd thing to do when you're so used to how it's normally done. I really did want to do the Superbike School at Barber, but doing it VIR was my second choice anyway, I hear it's a great track (and at least a day closer to home and only a few hours from some fantastic roads in southern VA, NC and TN). Not sure I can get video (don't have a camera), I'll have to check and see if any is provided. I know there are YT vids from the school, probably from different tracks. And somehow I never saw the Rolling Stones live (only caught them on the old Ed Sullivan Show on TV in the early 60's, he also had The Beatles on, everybody played that show back then). Never seen U2 either and only saw Springsteen fairly recently (after "Magic" came out, amazing show). I could go on but I've already rambled on!

[@seth_iwant_toride]

70’s rock and roll🤘🔥 have a great day Luke and thanks for sharing

[@rebelcountyrider3286]

As soon as you mentioned the 1940s I thought of Steve McQueen trying to escape into Switzerland on the Triumph t60 in the great escape 😂 It would have been class to see some of the big bands from the 70s and 80s when they were only starting off

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Hahaha, that's exactly what I had in mind! It really would have been a privlege! I feel like a lot of the music from the era got better in time too!

[@ThePonkster]

I was a teenager in the 80 and lived in the Midlands( England) - it seemed like we were the epicenter of Heavy Rock - a great time a place to be a "Rocker"

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Yeah man, what a place to have been! Must've been a great time to experience it all from the beginning! :o

[@Zedhead_]

That field you were talking about, that farmer grows all Tescos bags for life. 👍👊

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Haha are you serious yeah? That's a random thing to know!

[@Zedhead_]

@@LuckyLukeRides Lol nah just joking, pretty sure plastic doesn't grow in fields. 👍👊

[@LuckyLukeRides]

@@Zedhead_ Haha, I'm some moron. I thought Tesco Bags was some mixed vegetable bag you get in Tesco...

[@Zedhead_]

@@LuckyLukeRides Nice thought buddy, great vlog by the way, really enjoyed it. Take care and stay safe. 👍👊

[@kensmk2escort]

The plastic field is Corn on the cob (maize). The spot you stopped is overlooking Inniscarra Dam. You can drive into it got get up close to the dam wall. Cool spot Retroford Magazine used it as a photo location for my car and it's a nice background for photos

[@LuckyLukeRides]

That's interesting man, learn something new everyday! Oh yeah? I was looking it up but all I see is barriers near the dam. Is there a certain road? :) Would love to go see it!

[@kensmk2escort]

@@LuckyLukeRides ya easy to get there I live down that way.. I'll dm ya on Instagram

[@LuckyLukeRides]

@@kensmk2escort Sound man 🤟

[@Lar308]

I agree about the late 70's early 80's as regards music at least. I was 20 in 1979. Not so sure about motorbikes back then though. I love the modern tech of the present day bikes, helmets and gear. Heated grips, abs, built in sat nav and bluetooth helmets. Its a lot safer and more comfortable to ride in bad conditions these days. I became a garda biker in 86 and my first personal bike in 1990. The gear was useless and you suffered in bad weather. Even in 2000 when I bought a new Suzuki Bandit 600 the gear was still not up to much and rider aids were unheard of so its a lot better now.

[@ciarandunleavy3134]

Some interesting stuff there luke. You mentioned war times and bikes. My partners first bike was a royal Enfield. Not an old one but anyway, still cool bike. Was a kick start. Nearly broke her back kick starting it. I learned to ride on it. The history behind them is interesting. They made a 125cc one during WW2 that was nicknamed the flying flea because they parachuted them into war zone areas and used by the soldiers. Made 🤔😂

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Cheers Ciaran! :) Yeah, Royal Enfield have a fine interesting history. I've never started a kickstart bike by the way, would love to try one :P Flying Flea, that's brilliant! Was just looking it up there! I know the greenish/army colour was for army purposes but I actually love the colour too haha! Wonder if there's any for sale?

[@ciarandunleavy3134]

@@LuckyLukeRides yea was great too have a kick start. Something raw and basic about it. One off the old army ones would be cool

[@MotoDragon]

So basically you're a grandad in disguise 😂 great video and tbh I never thought of the music! 70-80 was just the god era for music! Great response, little worried about you wanting to be around during 1940s 🤔

[@hachewie]

The late 60s early 70s music is my favourite era by far. Then there’s the late 80s early 90s grunge and prog rock and funk rock that was mind blowing. Primus, Tool, Chilli Peppers to name a few.

[@LuckyLukeRides]

100% man! Good point about the early 90's. I love RHCP :)

[@colezahm7956]

When do u think your new logo will be done?? Love your content man!

[@LuckyLukeRides]

I've got it done now Cole! Just need to figure out how to make a banner haha :)

[@MDHenry4]

I don't know how you could have said that so well!

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Haha, I talk shite man.

[@JayShermanFJC]

I was alive in the 70's and 80's, was a great time to grow up. I'm definitely a cold war baby. I can't imagine to be restricted to 5 km from my house. I'm over 10k to the nearest twon. Last weekend I was able to get in a 300 mile ride up the mississippi river valley. Cheers

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Nice man, cold war baby has a nice ring to it haha! Yeah, it's 5k and only necessary journeys. You can travel outside the 5k if there aren't any shops close enough. It's strange auld times. I'm so jealous of that spin.. what's the weather like at the moment? :)

[@JayShermanFJC]

@@LuckyLukeRides Today will be sunny and mid 70's (F). Will see that for most of the next week then we jump into the 80's. Great riding weather.

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

Its nice having the modern bikes today but it was easier getting your licence in the 90s, that's not necessary a good thing though

[@Jake-pd6ct]

To be fair, getting your license nowadays sucks lol

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

@@Jake-pd6ct especially if you want to go through all the stages

[@Jake-pd6ct]

Yep if youre under 24

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Yeah, it was a hell of a lot easier. I agree with some restrcitions but disagree with others.

[@garyp610]

I love 70s and 80s music ac dc queen Pink Floyd led zeppelin and I also love heavy metal and rocking roll and if you like rock or heavy metal music try out the Irish man grey wind

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Yeah Gary man, it's the best era for music by far. Just checked out Greywind there on Spotify, not bad man! I'll give them a listen! :)

[@hachewie]

It’s not so scary here with deadly animals. Much worse in the north where there are crocodiles and Queenslanders.

[@LuckyLukeRides]

I've heard Queenslanders are the deadliest! :P

[@mrCierek]

Can you record a video about your setup and maybe one on moto vlogging - what are the tools needed etc?

[@banditBrian]

Ah that's gas another road your on I used to live on.. 11;51 old people walking lived there for 3 years 2007 / 20010 many nights pissed in that house I tell yeah. We used to get taxi drivers to being us booze, fags and vodka many an evening. I am well aware of the views there alright great bit of country side there. If you take your drone from were you stopped you might get a look at the inniscarra dam.

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Haha, I need to make a bandit_brian older house tour series! Glad you could see the old place again! :P Inniscarra Dam has been mentioned a few times now. I'm going to get the drone there soon to check it out :)

[@bernardocascais971]

Hey Bro! Can u tell me wich camera do you use for the videos?

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Hey man! I use the GoPro Hero 7 for my helmet camera. For the front facing camera I use the GoPro Hero 5! 🤟

[@bernardocascais971]

@@LuckyLukeRides thank you so much!! 🙏🏼

[@brad_Ca]

Take your Helmet off, so we can see who you really are Luke, if that is your name. 😂

[@LuckyLukeRides]

You've caught me. The front facing cam isn't me at all! :P

[@Shortbikerblondie]

My god you sound so much older 😂😂 I'm a year older than you 😂

[@LuckyLukeRides]

I've been called worse to be fair... My helmet pushes my cheeks together, that's my excuse! :P

[@Shortbikerblondie]

@@LuckyLukeRides ha good one ! I'm 26 and everyone says I've a baby face 😂

[@shaneo8088]

The plastic is for when they are doing corn stop birds getting at it

[@jackmcsweeney5510]

Ya and to attract heat to the crop

[@shaneo8088]

@@jackmcsweeney5510 aye lad was thinking that 2 but wasn't sure so

[@LuckyLukeRides]

@@shaneo8088 Jesus lads, I learned something new today haha :)

[@shaneo8088]

@@LuckyLukeRides ahahaha everyday is a leaning day 🤣😂

[@Jake-pd6ct]

Err, I did try to draw your logo but I am apparently worse than I thought and it did not look how I wanted it to so I rage quitted lol Damn you sexy Did you see the bike The Gorilla Lad is fixing up? Awhhhh I'm older than you by a couple of months. Scrub. :D I dunno Luke, some bad bad stuff happened in the 40's :P Hey, I see your chin hair ;) Just think, if you were born in the 40's, you wouldn't know me. And that would suck. So be happy! Ride safe! :D

[@LuckyLukeRides]

That's okay Jake, I know it would've been a masterpiece anyway. Yeah, I saw his SRAD. It's gorgeous! He's a real biker now. Damn you older bastard... Nothing bad happened in the 40's... :P G'way from my billy goat chin hair! Very good point about knowing you. I'm living in the best era ever. The year of the Jake.

[@Jake-pd6ct]

!!! :)

[@HippoDrones]

Am guessing you'd have been on the wrong side during WW2 if you were riding a BMW into battle? :D