Why Bali's Custom Bikes Rust | Kawasaki W175

[@paulbiddulph7620]

Love your videos Freddie and Monica. My wife loves watching them with me. Bali is close to us, We live in Perth WA. and Ubud is our favourite place to stay, great riding from there. You do crack us up. The stuff drying out and being carried around on the bikes is the stuff that is growing in all the rice fields surrounding you. Its Rice 😅. Keep up the great work

[@SteveSeadog]

As I type, 12,000 people have watched this video and I bet the majority would now love to visit Bali. You and Monika are doing a really great job in giving us an insight into the way Balanese people live and capturing the natural beauty of the island . . . and, of course, the bikes are great. 😁

[@sanatandharma4435]

When I lived in the UK my family lived near the beach (Formby) when I was a kid in the 70s. My dad's friend owned a garage and had a Land Rover pick up model, and we all used to pile in the back of it and he would drive over the dunes and then roar down the surf spraying water all over us! Unfortunately, this was banned due to erosion and a mobile dune system. So marram grass was planted to stabilise the dunes and the driving was prohibited! I still love beaches, they are magical places, especially as the sun is setting! You are showing us some wonderful footage. Thank you so much!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Wow, this sounds like a memory from another part of the world. It’s incredible to think how quickly times change. What a fantastic memory, thank you for sharing this🙂

[@kennethszpindor1723]

It's a good job we have Mot's over in the UK with the chunk of rubber missing from the front tyre and you pushing part of the tread back don't you think of safety for you and Monica

[@keithbateman5360]

Greetings from down under. Thanks Monika and Freddie, absolutely love your work. You are tantalisingly close to Australia where our southern state of Tasmania has some of the worlds best scenery, experiences and bike riding roads. May be worth cosidering for a future adventure. Thanks again.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hello Keith!🙂🇦🇺 Genuinely this is a bucket list destination for me.

[@davegallo8790]

From Melbourne, Australia I authentically SECOND Keith's recommendation. The three greatest road trips I have EVER been on with my Triumph Bonneville T120 (in order) have been #1 Seattle to Anchorage via British Columbia and Yukon #2 The circumnavigation of Tasmania. #3 Helsinki to Oulu (Finland). In Tasmania the roads are well made and deserted, we drive/ride on the left, the scenery is AMAZING, and we even speak a bit of English! 🤣🤣🤣 Come on Freddie and Monika, you're out of excuses!!! Get down here!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@WorldGoods]

Bali looks great to have a small cc dirt bike

[@donnaaustin9835]

Thank you Monika & Freddie for showing me these wonderful places.. It was absolutely great.

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Beautiful insight to Bali and the Balinese lifestyle. I visited back in the late 90’s and it was ridiculously cheap to eat out. Enjoy your time there and stay safe.

[@markwilliamson2795]

Great video , Bali Daytona starts at 10 mins in....Pismo Beach near where I am at last I checked you could still ride on the beach sand 5 bucks and I believe you can camp there over night and 8 miles of beach...

[@teneretraveller8980]

Fabulous seeing bikes as the No 1 form of transport. How very different from the UK where it seems to get harder fir new bikers to get started every year, and where 2 wheelers are completely ignored as a congestion solution. Enjoy, looks fabulous. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

It’s so true- bikes should be looked at much more seriously as a traffic solution🇬🇧

[@henrypringle6047]

If they really cared about pollution and congestion, then motorcycles would be the best choice for our current infrastructure. Unfortunately, car manufacturers are pressuring the sale of their new electric fleets so they get government favour.

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Looks fantastic. Personally, I wouldn’t have gone ten yards up the road with that rear tyre in that state!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Nicely done Monika and Freddie! Always a great opportunity to see the world through your eyes.

[@ridewithbadjam]

I've liked this motorbike since the first year it was released. But I merely liked it, not really wanting to own it. Until a few months ago, I saw someone riding this motorbike with side bags on it, that's when I truly wanted to own it. Since then, I began looking for videos about the W175 and came across your video. I watched this video almost everyday. And now, I can say that I’m a proud owner of the Kawasaki W175. Thank you, Freddie!

[@davidcolton1957]

Dad had a Honda dealership in the 60's and 70's that bike at the coffee shop looked like a custom version of Honda 90 sports bike which I had as a kid to track round the fields but strangely the model number was called C200

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you for this Dave, I think you’re the first to recognise this!🙂

[@crankybear1236]

I always loved the Kawasaki W series. Your bike has a carb Freddie. No problem in hot weather.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for confirming this. I didn’t know some new bikes were still made with carbs!😳

[@NoPrivateProperty]

32 yrs ago I took my kawasaki kz400 from NJ to Florida and rode up and down Daytona beach.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I bet that was an unforgettable trip!🤘🏼🇺🇸

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Glad that you tried the Honda Scoopy 110cc before. The Kawasaki W175 looks like a great retro but the Honda Scoopy is a family SUV in Thailand and makes so much sense and is so reliable if you do regular oil changes (every 3,000 kms) and regular CVT oil changes.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I now totally agree. I was so happy to jump back in the Scoopy- it’s infinitely easier to live with👌🏻

[@oldmanonamotorbikeinbucks7604]

to me, that Kawasaki looks like a rebadged Generic Chinese bike ...hence the rust

[@Emmartinek]

Just wanted to say that I love your videos. I just go to Bali in few days and your videos are the best travel vlogs I ever found. I love your interaction with Monika (who we didnt ever seen ;D) - love this concept), I love that you are not overstyled, overhappy influencer. Just normal man, with awesome talking skill, who loves bikes and cars. Petrolhead myself, I found my new favourite youtuber. Just do more travels! 😁

[@stevesane800]

Ohh Freddie & Monika, such beauty & an incredible sunset! Hope you’re having a wonderful time & also getting some relaxation, reenergising your minds, spirits & having fun🙌⭐️ Just great stuff❤️

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much, Steve, we’re loving every day🙂

[@Lightseekerjoben]

Goodness gracious me this has definitely gone on the bucket list, what an amazing video. You've casully filmed a vlog and put together something out of a modern Bond movie, some of the shots in this were just gorgeous. Love this channel.

[@BlakesPipes]

It makes me want to see how long it takes for me to ride on my beach before I am arrested. Lol. What a way to document your life and the places you have gone. Thank you again for sharing.

[@jhunzxengemdeleon1575]

W175 are carburated engine. Engine are originally from Suzuki gs175. Suzuki and kawasaki tied up on making sub 250cc bikes for south east Asian market. The common difference on both engine was the balancer. Kawasaki barako 175 and gs175 don't have balancer while the w175 has. The newest barako 175 was already fuel injected with the same aircooled engine. Hopping the next version of the w175 are fuel injected.

[@oblahdes]

The variety in your videos just keeps me hanging on for the next one.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you!🙂

[@jonp5641]

Great video. I read that the authorities on Bali are considering banning tourists from hiring bikes due to consistent law breaking, such as riding with no helmets, no shirts, flip flops etc and instead the travel agents will have to provide rental cars for tourists. Enjoy the bikes while you can, I don't think rental cars will be as much fun.

[@gregstretton8584]

Nicely filmed as always by Monika, Really enjoying the "off the tourist track" places, I will visit them next time I am over there. Yes, I agree with you and Keith, Tourism will slump if they bring in the bike ban. The Governor has not thought about the unemployment situation that it will bring. Great bike the little Kawasaki, it has a carb, not fuel injected. stay safe both of you, and enjoy your time on the island of the Gods.

[@sergentcolon1]

The bit with the iced coffee reminded me of Black Adder Goes Fourth, “Simply says, bugger” 😁

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , keep sweating Freddie then we know your earning your holiday , thanks Monika and spray him and the bike down all in one go . Take care and have fun .😉👍👍Magic

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m ordered to throw myself in the sea at the end of the day😆

[@arnaudmorin7413]

From green laning in the UK to beach laning in Bali, what a fantastic video! Great retro-custom bike too! Thank you for that moment of pure freedom and joy. The Governor of Bali apparently plans to ban tourists from renting two-wheelers (thanks to the drunken scumbags wrecking havoc on the roads and injuring or killing the locals in the process), so you definitely want to make the most out of your holiday there. I am already looking forward to the next episode of this Bali adventure!

[@FreddieDobbs]

So glad you enjoyed it, Arnaud!🙂 Ahhhhh I know- I honestly think this may be the beginning of the end of Bali as we know it😳

[@biker_dale]

Bali seems like a pro bike place, and what a great way to end the day, riding on the beach. Great video. Makes me want the sun over here even more now. Ride safe 🙏👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

The experienced local riders where doing some serious speeds and tricks on the sand- it was incredible to watch! I can also imagine having a proper off roading bike would be very possible to cross that river at the end🙂🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@110adventures7]

We hired a 125 Honda and rode from Sanur to Kuta, mostly on the main road but cut off down a side track and rode the last bit along a boardwalk. As we got nearer the built-up area, we were riding into thick black smoke it dawned on us later. We were inhaling someone's dead relative as there was a funeral pyre on the beach.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Wow!😳 This must’ve happened to us too- I just had no idea where the smoke actually came from!

[@simoncaddick9085]

@@FreddieDobbs I think you'll find that's stubble burning Freddie, we do / did that here too.

[@110adventures7]

@Freddie Dobbs I think where you were it's more likely to have been stubble burning than a funeral pyre. We were in a much more densely populated area, which was more accessible to family members etc.

[@stevek3636]

That odd looking Honda90 is a Honda S90 Manufactured 1964-1969. I had one in 1967.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Steve!!!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@syazabas7406]

I ride the Kawasaki 175 as well and i love how it suits anybody whether you are tall or short. I am 156cm and it fits me perfectly well. Love your vid. Fan from Singapore.

[@stevef8763]

Another great video, good filming monika. Thanks both.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Steve🙂🙌🏻

[@stevezahn8056]

Monica, wonderful job shooting the beach video, and Freddie, shades of Steve McQueen on the beach in On Any Sunday . I’ve always wanted to ride on a beach. That little brat style bike is very cool.

[@BikramSingh-eo7pf]

Nice you went to Pasut. Not a lot of tourist visit Tabanan. Its a Gem and.i hope it stays that way. Tabanan is really special. The padi fields, rivers and beach is amazing but most of all its the people. Do visit kelating beach too.

[@faisalarh]

I’m today’s old knowing a beach that can be ridden on motorcycle in Bali, gotta make sure this on my list when visiting there. It’s a shame that the bike got used and abused in salty environment, that’s the risk renting the bike. From the way I seen it in the video, the frame of the W175 was pretty much stock, they installed some custom side baggage and back baggage, slapped classic looking tire, original fuel tank, change the front fork and that’s it.

[@1990-t1j]

Cross-ply tyres! It does have a carb. Very cool bike. I have an inkling to replace my 390 Duke with a good secondhand SR400. Kickstart only. My first 'big' bike was an XT500. Great video. I went to Bali in 2001. This has made me want to go again. Not too far from Thailand. I'm sure my woman would love it. I could even rent this bike and go on this beach.

[@rhyswilliams695]

Looks like fun. You need to get one of those gopro 360 cameras on a stick. We want to see you and Monica catching the wind!

[@Santi_Mancini]

Hi mate, following your advice I went this week to Warr's and Urban Rider taking advantage I was in London for business...amazing shops and very kind people! Many thanks!!

[@pauldgardner1]

Loved the sunset beach pictures. 👍👍

[@rinisify]

First things first wanted to say that ,You and Itchy Boots are two my inspiration for moto vlogging ,traveling and all around bike videos. Thank you for that. Second. I was waiting for the Kawa video. That bike sounded pretty good ,at least in the video sound it did . I can see that Scoopy is way more efficient ,but you must admit that riding,changing gears ,sound and everything about riding a proper bike just hits more in the heart am i right? And even more with a bike at seaside ,man ,awsome. Side thing ,starting my biking season tomorrow at my country/city 😍 ( a bit chilli still out ,but its fine)

[@FreddieDobbs]

That is incredibly kind of you to say so, thank you!🙂 This is spot on; the Scoopy is more comfortable and far easier to live with, but the feeling of changing gears and being on a cool bike… priceless🤘🏼🤘🏼🖤 Here’s to the start of biking season!😃

[@neilurquhart8622]

Don’t think Freddie is in the same league as Noraly for biking adventures

[@fabiannor-tee7569]

Really enjoy watching your videos Mr. Freddie Dobbs

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much Fabian, so glad to hear it!🙂

[@therollingwheelz]

I ride w175 for couple years.....short and long journey with no problems....also i made it into dual purpose bike...and it's al good. hope you enjoy it!!

[@MrOrchin33]

It's possible rice they are drying Freddie. My wife is Filipino they dry the rice on the side of the road on mats the same way. Great video as usual as a loyal follower. I only know to well what the heat is like. 😀

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhhh thank you for sharing this- I couldn’t figure out what they were drying, but rice makes perfect sense👌🏻🙂

[@palmyrarameikiene827]

Fantastic riding on the beach! Stunning views❤ Do not think it will be allowed forever...

[@MaxUtley]

Excellent when Freddie is swearing and taking the piss - Joy

[@kevinshaffer1047]

folks there use their motorbikes for everything...i would way to nervous to try to carry half of what they do ...LOL..ya...the salt air there alone will rust everything...it raised havoc with my 79 Bonne when i was stationed in San Diego CA...would love to ride on a beach one day....excellent video as always...

[@FreddieDobbs]

Four people on scooters is fairly common here!😆 I can imagine this on a ‘79 Bonneville. Even this Kawasaki is probably no older than six years old, but the sea air (and water) have already ripped through the lower quality parts (rear light etc)😳

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

Watching your MotoVlogs in Bali is so relaxing, Monika's music choice is spot on, as specially Cody Francis - Mountain Air, hope there are more episodes before you move on,.. The government in Bali have plans to stop tourists riding motorcycles due to the high amount of accidents and fatalities, that's fine if you have a good hotel booked near the beach but may cause problems if you want to tour the scenic hills and valleys like you are, Hey keep up the good content and go for it while you can both.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Keith, really glad you enjoyed it🙂 I think this plan is completely unworkable- I predict tourism will drop off a cliff immediately

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

Totally agree with you, not the same enjoyment in a hire car or taxi,.. Must thank you and Monika for listing the Cody Francis music in your last episode, ask Monika if she has listened to any of Martin Hall's music, There are two great tracks that would blend into your relaxing footage called (On a wire & All the lovers)... Added Edit,. Also in Epidemic Mix (Franz Gordon's, Song for Johanna & Lullaby for Charlie).

[@hanlonclive]

Thanks Freddie and monika for another brilliant video. Best wishes from sunny Dublin.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you🙂👋🇮🇪

[@paultomlinson3436]

Funtastic and great vid. Wish we'd found that beach...bugga. just read also about the potential restrictions on bike hire for tourists. That will suck for sure. Love the custom kwak. Looks great to explore the island on. ❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

I almost can’t believe the ban will actually happen… but it really does look like it may do😳

[@shaunlambe7072]

This video is so good! Especially at the beginning talking about the tyres and the key 😂

[@shaunlambe7072]

Also, I’d say Honda C50 and C200

[@dbtrailseekers4140]

I'm waiting for this vid because of that W175 bike you wanted. Great vid, great bike!👌

[@karenwiltshire4311]

Fantastic ride along the beach reminds me of riding along the beach in Daytona for bike week stunning views

[@richardscott5529]

Love the kracker F&M x

[@spannerworks1]

Fred What a magical video and love the sea sand shots ! Amazing camera work ! Warm regards to Monica Richard

[@TheArtdecovampire]

What a lovely looking little bike. Looks like my old Mastiff. Lot to be said for a well appointed small machine.

[@pleun315]

As always your video is much appreciated ❤️ keep it going please 🙏 greetings from the Netherlands

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much- sending you all my best🙂🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@lynnbroadhurst4807]

Great video Freddie and Monika. 😊

[@OmarDenarzi]

Thanks a lot Freddie for your continues posting sucha mazing videos, Really appreciate it buddy.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much for watching, Omar🙂

[@HONMONSTER]

Wonderful. Lovely filming Enjoy.

[@kaizen2049]

The bike you wanted, can't wait to see where it goes

[@kevinbarry9672]

Yes your W175 has a carby. and the little Honda (not the stepthrough) is a CD 90. Glad to see your wearing sneakers instead of those bloody filp-flops.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

That Kawasaki is a gorgeous little bike!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Isn’t it- elegant retro looks. A proper timeless classic😍

[@abmeight08]

Gorgeous looking bike. Pure retro vibes.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Isn’t it! I was amazed to find out that the W175 only came out in 2017 and it’s still made and sold as a carb’d bike!😳

[@abmeight08]

@@FreddieDobbs We SEA people doesn't really care about the carb engine, as long as the bike is cheap. Especially in this small

[@bibbage271]

Looks like you and Monika are having a great time. Hope you have insurance for 175 as normal holiday insurance only usually covers up to 125cc, take care. 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is a very good point!

[@Theophilus1968]

What a stunning country.

[@A861967]

I wish we had the W200 series in Oz we only get the W800, looking good 😊

[@FreddieDobbs]

They’ve got the styling spot on with all of the W bikes. The W800 is always hugely under appreciated in the UK because we love the Bonneville and Interceptors so much

[@robc907]

Pretty sure that was a Honda Cub. I think by Honda Hunter you might mean the CT series in 90 and 110. We call them a Postie bike here in Aust cos Aust Post bought them for post deliveries

[@Fallen608]

Hahah I actually own this exact bike in Thailand. Such a pretty little thing, great around town bike.

[@ianlonsdale7021]

Nice video ,its like Holland but with small motor bikes and scooters. So want to go there.

[@joemabry9643]

Magical indeed. Thank you.

[@bernardyu6211]

Always enjoy watching your video, its nice to see you wearing gloves while riding but shorts is no good for me. I moved to live in Kuala Lumpur from Essex ( not too far from where you live). Its hot here in Malaysia just like Indonesia but I always wear engineer boots or at least ankle high boots for protection, its hot but better safe than sorry. I have burnt my leg once from a steaming hot muffler while touring in France on Route Napoleon . anyway excellent video and keep up with the good work.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Bernard and your advise is very level headed and correct- appreciate it🙂 What a lifestyle switch from Essex to KL- fantastic!!

[@crumblymal8479]

Nicer bike to run around on guys and the tyres seemed to do a good job but ooooh that's not good for the bikes especially if they aren't hosed down pretty damned quickly afterwards . I would guess the air is also a bit on the corrosive side it being a humid island and all . I was a little surprised not to see anyone on a surf board or firing a jet ski about 😉 though great watch guys 👌👍

[@3dgphoto]

Another great video. The bike reminds me of a Mutt. And that beach... Wow!

[@jamesnoake1]

Freddie & Monica you guys need to check out a Kawasaki W800 or W650.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I need to find a W800 to test back in the UK! I’ve wanted to test one for two years now

[@mjotd8670]

Imagine doing that on Brighton beach? lol....strange rules but looks fun!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Haha yep- no chance😆🇬🇧

[@primemarketing7218]

wow pasut beach there's alila soori resort there where kardashians stay while in bali

[@nealeburgess6756]

I doubt that Honda is 1960s for 2 reasons. 1, it has an ovehead cam engine (certainly they used pushrod engines in the early 60s), and 2, because it has a disc brake.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ah… well spotted!

[@ursjungo5896]

Interestingly, the Governor of Bali has just announced that foreign tourists will no longer be allowed to rent motorcycles, but only cars. This comes as a result of the increasingly unruly behaviour of these tourists. Enjoy your scooter whilst you still can!

[@georgezissis9244]

Locals drive motorbikes on footpaths and tourists are the unruly riders. It’s like all the plastic wrappers that wash up on the Bali beaches that was blamed on tourism. During Covid lockdown, no tourists in the country but the plastic rubbish still came.

[@Banditmanuk]

Yep just reading the same article. Tourists blamed for unruly behaviour! Looking how the locals ride, I'm amazed there's not more accidents. Make the most of the riding Freddie

[@michaelpopelka1483]

I have enjoyed all of your travels and adventures but this one does not fill me with a desire to be there. I thought Arizona in summer was hell but it looks like combining heat with humidity makes Phoenix seem absolutely balmy😄 enjoy the rest of your vacation.

[@WhiskyStuff]

Thanks. Bali trip cancelled.

[@johanswede8200]

Koh Samui is heaven for bike rental. The police interfere in Phuket. Not so on Koh Samui. How I know? I am on Koh Samui right now❤

[@HippoOnABicycle]

I love the look of that bike, it's like a little baby bonneville.

[@GlennO1961]

Truly magical ride on the beach 👍✌

[@Munter1]

lt looks like a very interesting place, l love seeing what the locals carry on their scooters it wouldn't supprise me to see someone carrying a pig or goat on a scooter, clearly it's the only transport the family would have and why it seems completely normal to carry mum dad and a child or two on one. l'm not sure l would trust that Kawasaki as much as you Freddy, l used to restore 1930's Morris cars and the tyres that were fitted to the cars looked exactly like the ones fitted to the bike you've hired, and looking at the condition of that back tyre it looks like it was made in the 30's, also being a car tyre l wouldn't go leaning it around corners. That said it looks like your both having a great time together happy days.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I think the vast majority of locals here have no car and totally rely on little Honda Scooters for everything🙂👌🏻 The tyres did have a cool retro look, but a few people have said they wouldn’t trust them!😳

[@gazb6176]

great video mate, u lucky man wish I had my time over again, id do your job.👍

[@theradiantknight9771]

Absolutely love the Kawasaki W series. Would really like to own a W800 one day. Great video as always Freddie. Random question, but what’s the brand of the shirt you’re wearing? Heading to Dubai soon for a trip and I need lightweight shirts 😂

[@mikerider58]

Again music fantastic 👏 beautiful sunset 🌇 Freddie, l need to know the name of your black leather jacket so many weird ones online, hard to work out good from bad.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hi Mike, of course- it’s the Frank Thomas Patrol. Only about £170 and ridiculously heavy duty!

[@mikerider58]

@Freddie Dobbs Thank you Freddie 😊

[@marktorbay]

Thank you ❤

[@juliomb1]

Seems like Monica gets left standing around a lot! 😂

[@robertcameron3008]

Freddie, check out Benone Strand, Co.Londonderry. Been riding and driving along it a whole lifetime for free..🏍😂🍀👍

[@stevek3636]

Have you the reports that Bali is going to ban tourist motorcycle rentals. BBC had something on a few days ago about it.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I couldn’t believe this when I saw it. The only way this’ll work is if tourists stop coming to Bali. The roads can’t take any more cars😳

[@eddiemizen3703]

Steady with the ice salad etc 😀🤣🤣 nice rental

[@FreddieDobbs]

I hope I don’t regret this… but I’m banking on the assumption I’m now immune from Bali Belly as I’ve already had it! I really hope I’m right!🤢

[@heriantopurnomo7472]

Brother ,.. ride with motorbike go to.. Uluwatu ,(beach),.. sidemen(risefild),.. Kintamani (mountain)..

[@FreddieDobbs]

Appreciate this- I’ve saved these to my list🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@peterrotermund9523]

You are simply a dreamteam❤

[@leeandjancruise]

There's something special about a beach lined with palm trees.

[@wayne5447]

Loving the life Freddie

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

I sure like that bike. Looks like what I turned my Dirtbike into. 1979 xr185 honda. I uploaded it on KZbin last year. CULT TREAD on KZbin under my name. Cheers. Enjoying the vacation with you 2. Good morning from New Mexico, USA

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’ll watch this, thanks David!🙌🏻🇺🇸🙂

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

@Freddie Dobbs I don't have your talent or charm. Lol, but thanks, Freddy. Made my day. Have a good night & Monica.

[@Ramonatho]

Hey Freddy, after all this scooter and low displacement riding, I'm wondering if you'd check out some electric scooters when you have the time. I'm currently looking at the M1PS scooter made by a few different brand names (Eahora, CityCoco, MangoSteen) and I'm curious if that would hold up like these gas scooters do.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ah yes- I think Stirling Bikes in London have a very similar thing- I’ll try and borrow one!

[@Ramonatho]

@@FreddieDobbs excellent to hear, thank you. If electric scooters are rising up to a point where they are more powerful and efficient than say, a Honda Super Cub, I may end up with one of those instead of a gas powered one.

[@Ramonatho]

Turns out Bumblebee Bikes in the UK has the exact models I'm looking at called the Sting and Stingray!

[@rolandnewbold5339]

Freddie great video

[@ravistarzl]

This lovely video is just what I was hoping for today. Thank you! How do you think a larger motorcycle would fare in Bali? If I were able to get a cruiser on a ferry, would it be a nightmare to try to ride it in that scooter-populated town?

[@FreddieDobbs]

Very good question, Ravi! Around the tourist areas of Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and also Denpassar, it’d be hell. But away from there, it’d be INCREDIBLE!! The roads are much quieter and scenery more beautiful away from the busy south🙂

[@simoncaddick9085]

@@FreddieDobbs How would Bicycles cut it do you reckon? Electric Bikes and Pedal Assist are becoming such a norm here, in all likelihood they'll replace Sickles there... I do wonder if (a) it'd be cheaper buying a bike for the duration of your stay now and selling it when (if) you leave and (b) if Scoots for Tourists are banned, if buying one rather than renting would be an option. They could just ban alcohol I suppose, or clamp down on drink driving.. ..and idiots.

[@MOTOUK1]

Ice 🧊 😮 now Freddie come on 😂

[@FreddieDobbs]

I really hope my guess that I now have immunity is right!😆

[@MOTOUK1]

@@FreddieDobbs yep hope so 😂 love the shots Monika took of you riding on that beach. I remember back when I was 16 years old I used to bunk off school and take my Yamaha FS1E to the beach and we would make a track and race our 50cc bikes against each other. I remember well a school minibus turned up full of kids from the same school and we have to hide behind the dunes. Next day in assembly the head teach asked us if we had a good day at the beach, spotted 😂😂😂

[@gypsyjessye]

Beautiful place