When Henry met Andy - Part 1

If (like me) you're a fan of "The Motorbike Show" then this video is for you! A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to meet the brilliant Henry Cole in his cracking Cotswold shed complex to have a mooch around his bikes and generally have a chat about all things motorcycle - what a lovely bloke he is too, very generous with his time and fascinating to talk too - I hope you agree! Stay tuned for Part two of this series soon!
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[@teneretraveller8980]

Top watch. The BBC can shove their licence, I'll watch this all day long. Happy travels

[@gixerloon]

Me and a mate met Henry at the NEC a few years ago, he couldn't spend enough time chatting about bikes, what a top bloke, and a true enthusiast, the Motorbike Show is a breath of fresh air on an otherwise turgid viewing platform.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed - lovely fella!

[@ragerider6283]

Really enjoyed this. He's a right character that clearly lives, breathes & genuinely loves bikes. You could literally spend years chatting to him about all things motorbike & never scratch the surface.

[@mark3863]

Wow thanks for that, absolutely love Henry’s stuff on TV, and to see him in an unscripted impromptu situation there’s no pretenses he’s genuinely a nice guy. It’s was great to be there with two bike boffs going over that awesome collection 👍🏻 Brilliant.

[@sleepindragon179]

His own shed is better than the sheds he visits on the show. Mind you no real surprise there I suppose.

[@ajkolb2746]

Totally agree.

[@mark3863]

I always wondered what happened to that bike they designed for Norton, wow they actually produced a limited number and sold them all👍🏻

[@palantir135]

The great Henry Cole. I love his World's greatest motor ycle rides and other programs. What a lot of bikes he has. Every week another bike to ride.

[@mark.e.p]

Top bike chap is Henry. Must have been the easiest interview ever, he just loves his bikes and has a story for everyone of them, more of a story about Norton now!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes top fella.....

[@3_of_freedom603]

"Now listen right..." two motorcycle media icons, drinking tea and chatting bikes. Brilliant! Keep up the awesome work Andy, Atb, Ben.

[@carlarthur4442]

TheGreyMan_UK ! Yea it's enough to make you put the kettle on and join them, great gear no frills it's what you want , it's a matey feel good whatever the weather.

[@3_of_freedom603]

@@carlarthur4442 absolutely. ☕

[@zippybiddelli700]

having met henry his enthusiasm for bikes is such that you cant get a word in ......suited me top man

[@Endurorodzndubz]

Cold start lever, sounds like the old decompression lever, you get on big singles, so the starter can spin the engine fast enough to start it.

[@scottmitchell6371]

Excellent, it's always great watching and listening to people that are passionate about there hobbies. 💕

[@Miata822]

Great meet-up. I'm now suffering garage envy. At five bikes and my wife's car my garage is absolutely stuffed.

[@sleepindragon179]

Agreed. Henry Cole is the sort of guy who says " oh I've got a few old bikes in my garage". And then opens the doors and there is twenty plus absolute beauties sitting there. Love it.

[@sanclewphotographic]

I do not usually comment on the videos very much, but the video with Henry Cole as just made your channel hit new heights, Henry is such a fantastic guy, fascinating to listen to with his knowledge and experience of riding all over the world I could watch him all day long, cannot wait for part 2, brilliant, regards.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks - stay tuned for part 2 on Saturday!

[@Cubrider]

I've met quite a few bike celebs and hands down Henry is the nicest one of them all.

[@open_water2411]

I’ll watch absolutely anything with Henry in. Thanks MF, I just love those bikes and no doubt at all you would slot right into one of his shows too. 👍

[@norriemasson4080]

Thought for a minute it was going to be a lot of noise with you both talking over each other however it turned into a fantastic video WELL done Andy look forward to part two and the new bike reveal

[@motodevcam]

I love Henry Cole! Shed and buried is by far the best programme on the TV!!

[@peetee5229]

Great vid, Henry is the man watch all his vids and just read the book, some life he’s had, You need to have a meet with Guy and Sam next or Alan, 👍

[@bigt4241]

What is Henry in so I can watch it? I don't usually watch TV at all because it's usually rubbish but this is interesting.

[@stevenhill6214]

That was 23 minutes of bike chat excellence! Henry Cole seems like a really nice geezer on and off screen and i am really envious, i would love to go there. Bet you could have stayed there all day...both schedules permitting of course.

[@bearonatinybike]

Did he just use his Brough Frickin' Superior as a tea stand?!

[@r6ymy]

That was Mavis, his Norton mongrel

[@bearonatinybike]

r6ymy Ah. Phew.

[@MrIzzyStewart]

Brilliant TMF cant wait till next episode Henry is a real gent, his shows are always fun, entertaining and like yourself informative, Thanks

[@Bass.Player]

Neat stuff! What I found interesting was the garage door opening mechanism, particularly the pivot and spring.

[@Scout7336]

Digging through some old videos. I didn't even know who Henry Cole was. Thanks for the education.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@biggles50405]

Part 1 of 300. Great video, wonderful to watch two bike fans having a great natter about Henry's bikes and his passion for motorcycles. Looking forward to seeing many more. Thanks TMF.

[@christopherdevries1969]

You could talk with him for hours and still haven't heard it all. Brilliant 👍😊.

[@wjb2]

fantastic fantastic, can’t wait for next episode. So great to see Henry is Henry and not just a TV version of himself.

[@garys4756]

Great video and you cant beat seeing a couple of bikers talking about bikes and drinking tea. I met Henry Cole a few years back at the bike show at Excel arena in London. He's a top bloke in my opinion 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure is!

[@ianseddon9347]

That was excellent- what you see is what you get! Thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@motogroover2789]

Being an Australian, I've got no idea who this bloke is, but geez I absolutely enjoyed him immensely. I was happily surprised at the end when the words "to be continued" came up. Im in for more of a treat! I've got a real lot of time for people like this. Love the passion about motorbikes in his voice. Really mesmerising. Thanks Mr Flyer, really enjoyed this one! Cheers groover ;-)

[@markbright7845]

Never tire of Henry Cole.

[@jamesosborne4132]

Very Enjoyable , such a simple laid back format - 2 Chaps talking about Bikes ( some people don’t “ Get “ Henry and put him down but he’s got nothing to hide and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a Fellow Bike Enthusiast , his Book tells all ) Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a great read that, thoroughly recommended!

[@densdens7969]

Henry wouldn't be my favourite but I see him in a different light. Top guy , could listen to him all day. Well done TMF

[@cp4512]

What a lovely bloke

[@BlackThor15]

AMAZING TMF, I'm an Henry Cole fan and adding him to your channel was really spot on, what a great video, like many others you post and I follow constantly, you should feel real proud of this one!!! Well done, cant wait for part 2 and btw congratulations for your new bike, she`s a real beauty!! THANK YOU again for this jewel, Pls keep it up and stay safe out there!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words - part 2 coming on Monday!

[@Banditmanuk]

Really enjoyed that, Henry comes over better unscripted than on his TV shows. I've met him and he is a genuinely nice guy. There is one of the Henry Cole bikes in Norton's showroom, it is a great looking bike. We have the Norton Atlas on order, no sign of production starting even though predictions were made at the bike show of July August delivery. Patience required I think.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, that was always going to be the issue with those wasn’t it - still I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait!

[@Banditmanuk]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Blimey you start work early!

[@Gethsemanes]

Excellent part 1 Andy, it's the only time I've ever wished you'd took someone to hold the camera for you. What a garage, I could just sit there quietly and feel bliss, Henry and his team have such an eye for detail, love the old petrol pumps, I remember him finding one of those on his old shed show. I bet you enjoyed that day massively, pig in mud day! thanks for sharing and bring on part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andysatch9150]

Not seen this guy before (presume it's a sky show.?), but I have to say, what an affable character. You can smell the enthusiasm at a thousand paces, and no pretentious bollocks that I could register... very interesting to watch.

[@stuartclayton5618]

My two favourite motorcycle champions. Watched this in the small hours after getting in from work here in the US. What a treat. Can't wait for part 2. Keep up the great work TMF. You're going from strength to strength.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Stuart - part 2 same time on Saturday...

[@StevieGstar]

One of your best vlogs yet Mr TMF .. great work .. been a great watch this morning over my weeabix..

[@Lyingleyen]

Went just as well with my continental muesli. (Y)

[@TeslasSecret]

@@Lyingleyen... And my tea and toasts. Loved this one to bits.

[@marksupachip8443]

Must agree one of your best yet was a great watch, thanks

[@davexs]

Fantastic what a treat, well done for getting Henry to speak off TV, so to speak. Very interesting character and an obvious passion for bikes and the bikes OMG.....Aladdin's cave indeed. Well done. Lovely Jubbly

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it Dave!

[@RevBombUK]

Excellent video Andy, Henry is such a fantastic character and what a fantastic opportunity to meet him he's so down to earth exactly the same as Guy Martin and so full of knowledge. Onward and upward with your channel you'll be on TV soon, as long as its not Reality TV.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Didn't do Foggy any harm!!

[@LambChopRides]

Great stuff TMF love it! Very interesting interview

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers chopsie!

[@Moonfleet41]

Congratulations mate, What a fantastic Gig... and what a great bloke. !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a top geezer it turns out - much like yourself Del!

[@mikedeamer4837]

Thanks Andy, really enjoyed that and I'm looking forward to the next instalment. Please don't be so British, we all swear, so please don't block the expletives it adds to the originality of the video. We all love Henry Cole as he is. I'm sure all your 100,000+ subscriber's won't mind.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

....trouble is KZbin does!

[@RebelRides]

That's a good trick that, always buying the same colour bike. I've got a couple of customers who do the same thing. One always buys a black cruiser and the other a black sportsbike every couple of years (and has a private plate he keeps swapping over). 😂 Nice to see Henry behind the scenes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Ooh nice idea with the private plate!

[@kimkimkim8]

Henry Cole, love to meet him, always seem so down to Earth. 😉

[@sjg6074]

Dare I ask how many parts this series holds? Brilliant watch, what a nice fella. Also reminded me of when the wife knew I had three bikes but didn't have a clue what I had. Told me I wasn't to change again as she wanted a holiday that year. Did a deal on the quiet, sold the oldest one for something newer and all was ok until my eldest lad, aged 7 at the time, grassed me up cos he noticed a new number plate. Asked me why I didn't have the other one he learnt off by heart 🤫🤫🤫 To late... Mum heard 🙄

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I hope you gave your lad a good thrashing after that.....

[@pbrobotspbrobots1710]

henry is a leg-end in his own time, a day hanging out with henry would be a great day in anyones life. loads of tea bike chat and mucking around with bikes.

[@trevorphillips3055]

Really enjoyed this vid, great to see Henry in a different light. The title made me chuckle too. Look forward to part 2. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I was quite pleased with that I must admit....

[@guyemmott4009]

Just brilliant!! Can't wait for part 2.😀

[@russelllocke7180]

Really interesting, what a collection of eclectic machines. Looking forward to the next.👍🏍🇦🇺

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned!

[@gazzabeck9560]

Absolutely fantastic TMF, Henry is awesome, could listen to him all day long. Thanks for sharing.

[@highlandriders9696]

A nice change of vid TMF. Adore Henry and all he does so nice to hear him talk so passionately and know it's not scripted or pushed by sponsor marketing. Looking forward to part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it - Part 2 due for upload on Monday!

[@chargeuk6083]

Brilliant - like two boys in a sweet shop -- more more more

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

More on Saturday!

[@paulturner46]

The quickest 23 minutes, 1 second I've ever known. What a fascinating piece of KZbinry. Henry's knowledge of bikes is amazing, and you matched that knowledge too. Very impressive. Keep up the excellent work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Paul!

[@nickc-s3675]

Great video very relaxed style of interview of Henry and nice to see behind the scenes of his place. 👍🏍😎

[@joshnnik]

Simply great, in the world of motorcycling this could be the best connection you’ve made.

[@atthesummitMTBskills]

He comes across as such a genuine bloke that just loves his bikes and great to see his personal collection. Great vlog and looking forward to part 2.

[@Freedommonk]

Good video that lad, thoroughly enjoyed it, looking forward to next episode. 👍🏼

[@fraserbull5314]

Outstanding TMF, bloody outstanding. Cool bikes!...and Henry Cole is a legend and a really interesting to listen to..

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it!

[@frodoadventures]

Brilliant. I’d loved to of been in there chatting too......looking forward to part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Adrian, coming on Monday....

[@malcopopolo44]

Great video. Henry can certainly talk lol. Had to watch twice as to much to take in. Fantastic collection and envious of his garages. Well done TMF! A great coo. Looking forward to part 2

[@MadOldBiker]

Two of my favourite people in one video !!! whats not to like ??????? Love it !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Paul!

[@MadOldBiker]

@@TheMissendenFlyer - Can I be your cameraman ? looks like your arm needs a rest!! lol

[@matthewkimpton4865]

Wow, I love all your videos and I have followed you since day one. I messaged you last year and you gave me some great advice on my Scotland tour on my s1000r with just my bike for company. I moved to Canada with work a few months after that and I look back on that trip with such memories. Thanks for giving us bikers something to look forward to 😎. I have to say I'm slightly jealous of Henrys collection. Ride safe - Matt k

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Matt - appreciate your kind words!

[@leetrevarthen]

I could sit and listen to you two, chat about bikes all day. Great vlog mate. Can't wait till the next one.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Lee - part 2 due on Saturday....

[@BigDave1965]

That was brilliant, found it by accident believe it or not I had just put his book down (nearly finished it) and thought time for some KZbin. Great interview 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it Geoff!

[@hanthil5068]

Brilliant !!! love your blogs and especially Henry Coles enthusiasm for all things motorcycle.... what a great combination, can't wait for the next episode.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it!

[@hedgehog3900]

What a character,you've set me on a catchup journey now as i knew nothing of this man or the tv work. Lovely relaxed natural "interview" that was more like a good crack amongst mates that haven't seen each other for a while. Nice one TMF.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Hedgehog, I’m glad it came across like that. Henry has a knack of making everyone feel like mates!

[@HippoDrones]

Great interview and actually showed Henry as a different person I had perceived from TV, which was really nice. He has a wonderful garage..... [comments continue next vid]....

[@leejuneseven]

Absolutely love Henry and this shows how genuine he really is. Fantastic video as always mr TMF 😎👍👍👍

[@robertsedu]

Great video. Loved the bikes and the conversation between Henry and you. Can never get enough of looking at and talking about classic motorcycles.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*I've seen this guy. He's from Find It Fix It Drive It with Sam on public television.* So he's an actual bike guy. Wow.

[@bretsnow5058]

how cool is that love Henry's shows when we can get them in Australia

[@moupy6940]

I'm from France and unfortunately I don't know that guy. What a super cool dude !! and what a garage, like a dream to me....thanks TMF

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You know him now!

[@alexanderhopkins2807]

Henry Cole would do anything to get on tv and is a proper ponce.

[@nickturnbull4302]

All your vlogs are great but every now and again you hit the jackpot. Fantastic I love Mr Cole.

[@mattsheen6031]

Well done Andy, superb video! Talking bikes with tea and a legend! Starting to get quite envious of your gig!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Was a lot of fun this I must admit....

[@stepheneldridge6998]

That was great TMF, just a good chat between bike-minded people. I'm pretty much a solitary rider but occasionally it's great to connect with people who have the same passion for all things motorcycle....Cheers, Steve

[@melsparks3477]

Its a good day when you can have breakfast with Henry & Andy ! Cheers from Canada !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers!

[@thechilternturbo1185]

23 minutes, perfect length to watch during my exercise bike session!

[@allenfazer]

Great video, Henry is an encyclopaedia of information love his shows! Well done keep up the brilliant content!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - will do...

[@RedlineRossi]

Damn, I didn't want it to end. Like a couple of long lost mates catching up. What a top bloke that Henry is 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a lovely bloke for sure....

[@mikegoodsell7835]

I met Henry at the NEC a few years ago, genuine bloke, easy to talk to.

[@Paul-hu3zr]

Great stuff Tmf, Henrys Tv shows are always captivating. so nice to see his bike cave and hear the backstory for each of the bikes, in this chatty and open interview. Your stock value is on the up Tmf.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words...

[@plymouthjanner8940]

Brilliant really enjoyed the enthusiasm shown by Henry. Looking forward to next episode.

[@DermotCarroll]

Thanks for sharing this! Am a fan of the TMF channel (of course!!)... and have been know to watch Mr Cole in various programs - the worlds greatest motorcycle rides was spectacularly awesome, especially New Zealand and Western Australia! .... Pity about the one in Ireland - but the wrong roads were chosen! ... You should consider a trip to this teeny weeny part of the world! If you talk to people who know - you won't find better riding roads anywhere else on the planet! .... Big claim!! .... Yup! .. Can I back that up?? .... 100%

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’m hoping to bring the Wing over later this year!

[@dsimon9s29]

Thank you for posting. Guy sounds great. He does seem to have a few bikes. Could probably spend the whole day listening to his stories. :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed you can - well worth getting his book if you want more!

[@stevesixtysix7630]

Loved this, I would say your best video to date.....not that any are bad! Looking forward to part two......keep up the good work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow thanks Steve - part two coming on Saturday!

[@browndoggus]

This is absolutely brilliant! Loving the banter, it makes me feel like I am right there involved in the conversation. I think this is probably one of your best videos TMF. Again, it is absolutely brilliant! Nicely done. You gotta love Henry! What a dude! TMF is pretty darn good here too! ;)

[@thebingleywheeler]

Brilliant stuff....legend and future legend in seamless harmony 👍🤝

[@nizzmo100]

Great content cant wait for part 2 . Wonder If they will ever sell CCM bikes In the states .

[@richardarnold3812]

Great video, two people just enjoying their hobby. Very interesting to see that Henry is exactly as on screen, nice bloke.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a lovely fella for sure....

[@cloggsy1971]

Awesome vid’ Andy. Love Henry Cole; the kinda bloke you could sit down the pub with all night chatting about bikes (& he could drive home because he doesn’t drink) 👌🏻 Looking forward to part II 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming next Saturday - thanks for watching!

[@ianmills35]

Fantastic well done sir, really enjoyed that, watched this whilst on hols in Majorca. Well done to whoever came up with the idea for that, can’t wait for part 2. 👍🏍

[@roadwarrior8560]

just read Henry's book, brilliant

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It’s good isn’t it...

[@roadwarrior8560]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes a great read, really enjoyed it.

[@ritchsuk1840]

What an ace person to spend some time with! Even as a younger viewer I really like the Motorbike show :) thank you :)

[@TheTrincomalee]

Excellent, more to Henry Cole than I realised. Really looking forward to part two.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes he’s a fascinating character as well as a lovely bloke....

[@Lyingleyen]

Wow, that was just so cool. Henry Cole finally got to meet Andy...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

😜

[@keithnisbet]

ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL great video. A very interesting diversion from the normal programming. Wonderful character, Henry! So English. Makes me want to return to my Homeland! Congrats!

[@paulowens6004]

Fantastic, love all Henry Coles stuff. Can't wait for part 2🏍️😁

[@vaperSweb]

Henry Cole biker and vaper - I have a new hero!