Why I Stopped To Help This Police Bike!

[@jb1876]

Great to see someone driving normal and safe, great example to young drivers well done.

[@biker1k]

Thanks jb. As an IAMS qualified and registered LGV and Psv instructor I see some shocking driving/riding on a daily basis and I will always endeavour to pass on any knowledge I have to help improve driving standards.

[@masonmolina9269]

@@biker1k as a younger rider i really appreciate your channel I wish more young riders saw your videos you defiantly deserve a lot more keep up the great work

[@biker1k]

@@masonmolina9269 thanks Mason it's always nice to her when someone appreciates the effort and if you can learn from what I do and it makes safer riders that can only be a good thing

[@metalwraith3134]

As a 21 year old CBT rider (hoping to be on the Deauville 650 I bought by next year) this hits wonderfully, a lovely video of Devon as well, I used to go to Dawlish from Essex at least once every two years when I was a child, you have filled me with excitement to get the A2 course completed and go on some tours with my mates :-) you've made my day.

[@biker1k]

Thank you! This is why I do these videos for comments like this. If this inspires you and gets you on two wheels I’m calling that a win! Good luck with your test..you’ll never regret it

[@metalwraith3134]

@@biker1k you have encouraged me a lot my friend, thank you so much 🙂 I will be booking an A2 the moment I get my TX125 running, as I have been riding a Honda Vision 110 around for nearly 2 years now and I am not confident at all with gears yet.

[@edwardsalmon5955]

Just found this channel and god had I wish I’d found it sooner. You have taught me to ride safer just by you enjoying your ride. Stay safe out there man

[@biker1k]

Thank you for your comments they are much appreciated and I hope you continue to learn from them and keep. Improving your own riding style

[@deckgun31]

It’s March 2021, I’m in Michigan, and I can’t wait to get back on my Goldwing. 132 miles in the sun and fresh air. What a great day for a ride. Thanks for the video!

[@biker1k]

Hi Tom thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the video. Happy riding

[@Bazza.baz224]

Couple of years ago I saw a broken down bike on motorway hard shoulder and stopped to see if I could help. It was a black Kawasaki Z1100 with a battery so flat it couldn't turn over the engine, and because the carriageway was uphill, he couldn't get enough speed up to bump start it alone. Two of us together pushed this monster up the hard shoulder fast enough for the rider to dump the clutch, get the engine to fire, then clutch in and rev it hard to keep it alive while I ran back down the hill to get his helmet and my own bike. It was then that I saw the 3M reflective sticker (white on a white helmet) saying POLICE. Pulling up beside him and handing his helmet over, I noticed POLICE in black embroidery on his black leather jacket. Sneaky. I kept his bike revving while he put on his helmet and gloves. "I owe you one mate" were his final words before he tore off.

[@biker1k]

Well done you... To me it don't matter if he is a police biker he is a biker and we should all stop and help fellow bikers in times of need.... Thanks for your comments

[@stevendavenport364]

Real bikers. Good riding, and looking out for others. Nice one boys.

[@biker1k]

Thanks fella

[@nickviner1225]

Thank you for taking me back to some of my old stamping grounds that I have not seen since I left to live in Australia in 1972. I had forgotten just how narrow Devon lanes are.

[@biker1k]

Your welcome and glad it took you down thru memory lane. The lanes are a bit narrow for sure but it's great biking country down in Devon

[@longjonwhite]

Top tip: To avoid extreme annoyance get everyone to fill their bloody tanks up BEFORE meeting up.

[@biker1k]

Good tip but it's only a small annoyance hehe thanks for watching

[@longjonwhite]

Nice vid. I am a 70 year old “one k er” myself ! Just had my anti covid jab no.1 let’s hope we can all get back to biking around freely again soon. Best wishes, Jon

[@biker1k]

@@longjonwhite thanks for your comments John and hope your keeping safe with all that's going on. Show us yours then John what did you get for 1k

[@longjonwhite]

I was trying to make it read like “wan-k-er” Haha! NOW I get it, your bike only cost 1K ! I somehow missed that first time around, what a great buy! I admit my 2008 GS 650 twin cost a bit more than that, I was gonna go to France last year...... I guess a lot of peoples’ plans got cancelled, or at least postponed.

[@biker1k]

@@longjonwhite haha yeah this covid thing has decimated lives and practically stopped most hobbies. I was supposed to be going on a deauville owners West Wales tour but it got cancelled too oops sorry postponed!!

[@derekbradley5130]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video and am extremely envious. Am now 87 and not had a bike for a while but still miss it.

[@biker1k]

Derek I am glad you enjoyed it and if I can help you relive some memories I certainly will. I enjoy working on my bike as mu h as I enjoy riding it but there is no better feeling than going for a ride on a lovely day with good mates even if you have nowhere to go and are just out for the ride...

[@derekbradley5130]

@@biker1k Couldn't agree with you more. I presume that you are living in Devon but watching one of your other videos did I notice a slight accent from my part of the country? - the North East (although now living in West Norfolk).

[@biker1k]

@@derekbradley5130 Well spotted fella left the North East early 80's to join the navy then spent many years in West Wales and been in Devon bout the last 5 yrs

[@derekbradley5130]

@@biker1k That makes me more envious of you. I did National Service in the Royal Marines and started my working life in the North Riding Constabulary (as it was then) and then transferred to the Metrpolitan Police (you can see why I was interested in you stopping to 'help the police officer'). Oviously, now long time retired. Best wishes.

[@biker1k]

@@derekbradley5130 haha small world I now teach royal marines out of Lympstone to drive trucks

[@PrdtRsic]

I need to get out there, I have raced motocross since I was 5 until I was 32. I joined Army and got my HGV class 1 licenses and now drive professionally for a fuel tanker company. There is a certain comradery between fellow bikers and HGV drivers and we understand each other I have noticed, especially me being a biker. Long overdue I got my full bike license, with a means to ride with my father who was also a biker naturally and had a Yamaha VMAX. Unfortunately he passed away before our plans to ride to Scotland as father and son. He left me his Yamaha VMAX 1200. I want to ride in his honour now I miss him so much. He really taught me how to ride and race motocross as an ex motocross rider himself and I won many races from his nurturing and teachings. I'm 38 now but I want to keep his VMAX for sentimental purposes but also want another bike. I need to get out there for him. Seeing this video has really gave me the kick up the ass I need. I love it. Thank you.

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comment. Being a ‘Pongo’ I can forgive you for that as an ex sailor but having your dad’s bike and not riding it is sacrilege sir!! Just bite the bullet and get out there and ride the vmax. If your local to Devon I’ll go out for a ride with you. HGV driving and motorbikes somehow seem to go hand in hand and lots of truckers are bikers too. They way I teach people too drive HGV is so similar to how people are taught to ride bikes as in the forward planning and awareness skills required to survive the other shall we say road users instead of idiots out there. Keep both the bike and the tankers shiny side up and one day I’ll catch you in the flip flop

[@nyrmk1]

Gorgeous countryside. Lovely. Thanks, mates.

[@biker1k]

Thank you

[@VaeVictisXIII]

Getting my license after lockdown, direct access, can't wait for the rides!

[@biker1k]

You will love it

[@gordonwheeler6630]

You can not bet it 🏍🏍🏍

[@rmzxr4194]

Hopefully you are still young and fit enough when lockdown ends.

[@rubyshoes1032]

Whoo good luck, did mine recently and was well worth it, the freedom and joy in riding is unbeatable, find a group to ride with too, fun and experienced riders to learn from 😎👍🏻

[@memybikeni9931]

Old comment, did you do and get it ????

[@philip2010uk]

Never been in to Marta backs. When on one with a friend in 1978 It was bmw. Thanks for sharing this video on KZbin it was nice to go out another rod we you free leads or wrekonize lot of the roads. Hope you're all keeping safe look falls to properly watching another one Bye for now

[@biker1k]

Thanks for watching... Glad u enjoyed it

[@davidlewis1680]

Wow , I enjoyed that , you guys are great . Thought I was on the bike myself at one point?? Might get my husband a bike now , Joan x

[@biker1k]

Hi Joan.. Thanks for your comments. This one slipped by me so sorry for the late reply. Do it.. Get a bike for the hubby you will love it Or even get your own bike and let hubby buy his own 😂

[@bazra19]

Well done Keith, you are the only who kept his position at all times, I'd be right pissed off riding behind the other two

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comments... We have had several comments from several IAMS and ROSPA assessors and examiners and most have a different opinion. What was it that would p*** you off that others have said was near perfect

[@bazra19]

@@biker1k I just wouldn't like to be riding behind them they were all over the place while Dear old Keith just sat there as steady as a rock, I could ride or drive behind him all day.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Loved it. The Kaw GTR 1400 is my next bike. Currently have a Pan European ST1300 (States side). Get down to Aberystwyth some time!! You'll love the Welsh hills.

[@biker1k]

Is the gtr any better than the St??. I lived in Haverfordwest for many years I love the Welsh roads thru Aberystwyth over to brecon fantastic roads

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

@@biker1k Yeah it!s 100 better!! ;-). Realistically not much but it's probably newer than mine. Actually I'd prefer the ZX14R sports bike. Same engine but different gearing and weight. Would be great for all the twisties in California!

[@biker1k]

@@GodzillaGoesGaga and I'm guessing the weather's a tad better in califirnia than West Wales too 😂

[@K2shadowfax]

1. No good deed goes unpunished! lol 2. Inter-bike comms - it works a treat, makes for a much better ride, and is a great aid to safety. Stay safe!

[@biker1k]

Thanks for watching... We had bike comms but unfortunately we all have different systems so was no good lol.. Why can't all Bluetooth comms work together??

[@scootyman2974]

Really enjoyable video and subscribed! Wish I could find a group of people like yourselves to ride with that don’t feel the need to show off and race all of the time. I applaud your riding skills and hope I can be somewhere near as good in the future. Best regards

[@biker1k]

Thanks for subscribing and glad you enjoyed the vids. It's all about having fun safely for me!

[@peterjones6220]

Well done lads nice video, we are a similar group of 4/5 advance riders doing similar trips and all have interphone communication so we can all talk and help each other on the ride !

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@markfox1545]

Amazing how often accident blackspots (the official line is they only site speed cameras at accident blackspots) are on straight fast flat roads where it's safe to exceed the totally arbitrary speed limits, isn't it....?

[@biker1k]

No argument from me fella...

[@motodevcam]

Great ride! Looks like a comfy seating position!!

[@biker1k]

Thanks they are great long distance machines... Certainly more comfy than Fred on the gsxr 😂

[@nightofthe8765]

You just can't beat a day out on a bike in lovely sunny weather. Could ride for miles in a day and never get bored with it.

[@biker1k]

You certainly can.. Its my happy place. On 2 wheels, out with good mates destination unknown.. Thanks for the comment

[@goldbonny9673]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks. If only all bike rides could be like this. But for our vehicle choked roads these days. What was the background music used? Loved it. Good choice.

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comment.. That music has divided opinion. Some like it others hate it and I can't remember for the life of me what it's called lol

[@goldbonny9673]

@@biker1k Challenge accepted. Went searching with 'SHAZAM". I'm of an age that has six decades of eclectic musical taste. Of your music compilation to this vid. 06:40 to 09:58 is 'Eternal' by Marin Hoxha & Caravn. 10:03 to 14:20 is an instrumental version of 'Faded' by Alan Walker. Both of these would be classified as electronique. The mood of these two pieces in particular perfectly suit these sections of your ride.

[@biker1k]

@@goldbonny9673 haha challenge won!!

[@meruliouslacrimens5154]

Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable ride, perched on your shoulder👍👏👌

[@biker1k]

You are very welcome sir...Thank you

[@KentishTT]

Good video; nice responsible riding. This is what biking is all about. I can’t wait to do my DAS so I can ride my Speed Triple. I’m an ADI too 🙂👍

[@biker1k]

Good luck on Your direct access. It's good for us instructors to put ourselves in the student seat again too... Allows us to show empathy lol

[@KentishTT]

@@biker1k Yes, I use a lot of bike training techniques now with students. “Drive 10 seconds ahead of the car” being one example. As an ADI you know how difficult some things can be to our students but it really does reinforce what a learning curve they’re on when you start to ride yourself. I’m quite late to riding at 51 & hadn’t previously ridden at all. It’s very addictive though!

[@biker1k]

@@KentishTT and as a result you will be able to aid your students with techniques to calm the nerves etc as we all get nervous on test days. At 51 you are at a nice age to start riding... You will have that mature attitude that a safe and competent rider needs and you will also know your limitations too. Best of luck mate and enjoy your 2 wheel adventures... Its a blast

[@Fubar_The_WEF]

If you thought those were near misses don't come here to Bogota. It will scare the pants off you, it did me, but I've now been here for 3 years and I've got used to it.

[@biker1k]

I've driven in the balkans and that's really scary too... Let's call it poetic licence lol. Thanks for watching

[@stuarthenry1911]

What a lovely day for a nice relaxing ride out. Enjoyed the video and the price of the bike. Keep riding safely

[@biker1k]

Thanks Stuart glad you enjoyed it

[@shortangrybloke]

Very enjoyable video, am watching Jan 2021 and its snowing outside !

[@biker1k]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Why not watch bike videos if you can't ride in the snow

[@85042016817]

Hi mate looks like you having a great time, maybe I will catch you one day when I do my license, it was long time since I had a bike, unfortunately there is always something more important. Stay safe and hopefully see you soon

[@biker1k]

Hi Bart all I can recommend is do it mate you'll love the freedom and the lifestyle it gives and its a great escape after driving trucks all week

[@MegaMidds]

Nice footage of what looked like a pleasant rideout. Your 'They're all out today' surprises me how you found a need to mention a couple of cars cautiously creeping passed the giveaway lines. Obviously had one of the oncoming vehicles hit them they would have been classed as pulling out in front of oncoming but there is no way they were anywhere near to pulling out in front of you. Perhaps if drivers were less in a hurry and allowed people out more there wouldn't be the need to creep beyond the lines. As said though nice footage :)

[@biker1k]

Good point well made sir and thank you for your comments

[@johnbateman3244]

Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed. I've come back to bikes after a 35 year break and love it. Decided on a 400 Burgman which I find really comfortable to ride and more than powerful enough for me. Hoping to get out this year if this damn lock down is eased. Take care 💙❤️👍

[@biker1k]

Hi thanks for subscribing and glad you are enjoying the content. I also looked at maxi scooters before deciding on the deauville and I narrowed the search to either a Honda silverwing or burgman 400. Great machines and so practical. Yeah the lockdown has put a dampener on rides out but hopefully once we get past easter we can start enjoying biking again. Ride safe nd enjoy and if your travels bring you down Devon way give me a shout...

[@johnbateman3244]

@@biker1k Will do if I'm down that way but I am based in Lincolnshire so a bit of a run for me. I was looking for a Silverwing or the Burgy 650 but I got a 2018 AN400 and well impressed with it so far.

[@biker1k]

@@johnbateman3244 should last you many years John. They are quick bikes too and a lot of people rate the 400 over the 650.

[@charlesharrison2248]

Nice ride,be great to get out again,nice scenery.

[@biker1k]

Roll on No more lockdowns... Thanks for your comment and yep it was very nice scenery

[@Twowheeledturbofan]

Nice video of you guys just enjoying a lovely ride on a lovely day. Makes a change from some of the lunatics filming silly stuff. Thanks for posting 👍

[@biker1k]

Your welcome and glad you enjoyed it

[@gaurakshvernekar8961]

11:48 bois

[@ttjbiggunner2025]

Thanks I was hoping yo find this comment

[@lewishayes9228]

I still find it strange watching videos on roads that I have ridden so may times myself. Working out where you are and if it's sequence .... keep up the great content.

[@biker1k]

Thanks Lewis they certainly are great roads

[@joannelouiserodriguez5966]

KZbin popped up your video was chilling with a coffee enjoyed it lol subscribed to yea

[@biker1k]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it

[@tomgreaves8986]

I grew up in teignmouth and live a few miles out now but love riding my bike all year round here it’s so much more convenient than a car.Shame all the grockles clog up the roads in the summer but if your ever in teignmouth on a Tuesday night there’s a bike night at the train station.

[@biker1k]

As a non native some would say I'm a grockle lol

[@biker1k]

I have been to teignmouth bike night and will defo try to get down again... What do you ride?

[@biker1k]

@david edbrooke-coffin nice ill kepp an eye out for you fella

[@tomgreaves8986]

@@biker1k I’m still waiting on doing my full license so stuck with a 125cc Honda xr currently (red and black 07plate) I didn’t mean to badmouth the grockles as I love it in the summer just need more care on roads in general sometimes

[@biker1k]

@@tomgreaves8986 2 wheels Is 2 wheels Tom we all gotta start somewhere. some of the best times have been on small capacity bikes

[@chem599]

Hahaha yes mate we get it that your a safe, sensible, straight up, no speeding and little to no overtaking kind of rider 👍 lovely views and bet them roads would be great to ride in summer.

[@biker1k]

Youmay be surprised mate but there is a massive difference between making progress and being reckless. And yeah the roads are stunning in Devon

[@rroberts2355]

What a beautiful ride I was riding pillion with you all the way.

[@biker1k]

And your welcome anytime sir!

[@Jackdaw5]

Nice relaxing video. I'm a big Deauville fan. I'm on my third (one 650 and two 700s) and have covered about 200k miles on them, mostly long distance commuting and a bit of business. Now retired (early) and looking at other bikes but so far I've not found anything as comfy or practical, especially as we're hoping to do a bit of two-up touring. I really wish Honda still produced them as I'd buy another like a shot. There's rumours of a new NT1100 coming with the Africa Twin engine, but that'll no doubt be too bloody expensive, and perhaps a bit far removed from the original idea - especially as it won't be a shaftie anymore. Guess I'll hang on to DV No.3 for a while longer.. :-)

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comments and I couldn't agree more they are amazing bikes that can do it all and all of it in comfort. Why Honda don't come up with a new deauville that matches the original concept instead of the much rumoured 'deu-twin' idea.

[@richarddubuc9727]

do you ride with your high beams on during the day ?

[@biker1k]

My yellow lower lights are on during the day as are the small round daylight running lights either side of the headlight but no my headlight is off

[@Silverback0687]

Leisurely ride there, nice weather, all good if a bit Roger Upright does IAM.

[@biker1k]

It was just a nice little ride out mate we were not trying to max out lean angles. Thanks for your comments

[@ProfMoose]

Half watching while on phone call... Glance up and think - That's Kingsteignton Tesco's station! Nice to enjoy the view without worrying about the other idiots trying to kill me.

[@biker1k]

It certainly was kingsteighton... Glad you enjoyed the video

[@t1hocan]

Good stuff bro, myself I’ve gone back to an old tpot katana an lovin it, 👍

[@biker1k]

They were cool bikes then and still are.. Love a katana Thanks for your comment

[@Steve200300]

Sitting here with a cup of tea ☕️ watching you guys on a ride out beautiful day beautiful bikes. Times like this when I miss my Ninja 600R and ZXR 750

[@biker1k]

Thanks so much for the comments... 2 nice bikes you had there. How come your riding now? It was a great day out with great mates and great bikes... Roll on when we can do it again.

[@Steve200300]

@@biker1k haven’t been riding bikes for sometime now due chronic illness. Unfortunately it’s cars for me. I had two CBR 600 as well. But you know when you ride different bikes you end feeling at one with a bike and that bike for me was the zawasaki ZXR 600R .

[@biker1k]

@@Steve200300 good choice.. Sorry to hear your not riding any more andsorry to hear your health isn't so good. At least you still have memories mate

[@Steve200300]

@@biker1k Yep your Sure are right there mate , some really great times and memories . When I watch videos like yours I’m wishing I was back in them days. Do you remember the Honda CX 500 I think it was my mate had one hell it weighed a ton it was a tank on two wheels. I remember the days seeing Yamaha RD500 and the RG 500 Gamma two stroke rockets 🚀 back in the days. 😀

[@biker1k]

@@Steve200300 I do remember the cx 500 but I never had one. The closest I got is a cbx 750 with the 2 square headlights

[@chrisdean9448]

A lovely surprise to find a, three, responsible riders for once. In my experience of driving on UK roads most, if not all bikers, are idiots with no control over their throttle or speed. Nice to see an IAM rider. I had never heard of IPSGA before. I will try that when I'm driving. I don't ride bikes any more, they were only small ones when I did ride!

[@biker1k]

Thanks Chris very kind of you to say so. IPSGA is the fundamental of advanced riding and driving but it does take some practice to get right. Have you ever considered doing your advanced car test with IAMS Roadsmart it is not that costly and is a massive achievement

[@Nightcrawler666]

Chris Dean, if your ever in Weston super Mare pop in to our clubhouse & let everyone know you think most Bikers if not all are idiots. Be great to see you.

[@chrisdean9448]

@@Nightcrawler666 No thanks I don't want to be mince meat! I just want more bikers to stick to the speed limit and learn control of their throttle.

[@blueteeth.spooker]

@@chrisdean9448 just bikers? Or... road users. There are reckless idiots on 4 wheels too.

[@bewildered5444]

You lads were doing well keeping to 60, looking at that road!

[@biker1k]

It’s a well known spot for police and cameras…once bitten etc Thanks for watching

[@dudeonart8492]

Great vid but can't say I agree with comment at 5:22. Ride for your own best view at all times not forgetting safety and stability!

[@biker1k]

Wise words just for me being staggered aids my forward view. Thanks for your comments

[@amico1357]

you guys are great WELL DONE

[@biker1k]

Thank you

[@callumdean]

Curious to know why alot of riders ride staggered in groups

[@biker1k]

My understanding is that it increase your braking distance between riders ie if you have to brake you can tide past the staggered rider in the front of you as opposed to riding into them

[@iceman95590]

I enjoyed the ride. I live in Torquay, no bike now, wife wont allow it as I am 70 and have doggy hands & legs. One can dream.

[@biker1k]

Hi Mike sorry the wife says no!! You are welcome to join me for more rides and seen as your in torquay and I'm newton abbot I guess your gonna recognise some of the local roads too.. Thanks for your comment

[@mrramer6213]

Police or not it’s a biker! Bikers look out for each other!

[@biker1k]

That is my ethos too …thanks for watching

[@mrramer6213]

@@biker1k not a problem brother!

[@moonshinepz]

nice channel, glad I found it 👍

[@biker1k]

Thank you glad you are enjoying it

[@davepeters4251]

Name of track around 7min mark please.

[@biker1k]

Eternal by Martin hoxha I believe from memory

[@manwithnoname6580]

Two speed cameras within that short stretch of road....Don’t tell me it’s not all about revenue collection. Got no time for those idiots. D and C are among the worse for this.

[@biker1k]

You may be right sir!

[@kimbee2604]

Good guys stopping when one is behind. Biker rule 1 👍👌 greetings 💃🏍️💃

[@biker1k]

Always look out for each other... Its not hard is it

[@seamushenry3407]

Not a bike person but I love the whole journey great content, and of course the west country makes the difference it reminds me of Ireland and the people are very similar

[@biker1k]

I've spent a bit of time In southern Ireland and I agree they are both very scenic. Thanks for your comments

[@neilhowarth3300]

There was a few occasions where your panniers were over the double white lines just saying

[@biker1k]

Maybe so but with no immediate danger

[@neilhowarth3300]

@@biker1k yes but it’s not to IAM standards. and that would be a fail. plus it’s illegal crossing any solid white line in the centre of a road

[@biker1k]

Thanks Neil for pointing this out. We all develop some bad habits and this is one I must address. According to rule 129 of the highway code it states that ( except for a few exceptions) we must not cross a double solid white line. Is it not a mute point to say that although my panniers may have crossed the line my bike wheels had not and therefore I had not actually been in contravention if rule 129 as it states that you shall not cross and my wheels had not crossed. Not looking to be argumentative just seeking clarity. As a HGV instructor I have to teach my students to be ready to cross solid white lines when exiting a minor road for example and to do so with extreme caution but if that's is the only way we can get a 60ft plus vehicle out of a minor road then that is acceptable. I am aware that rule 129 says we can cross solid white lines when turning into a drive way etc but would my panniers crossing the white constitute a breach of this rule if my tyres, the contact patch I have with the tarmac, is still on the correct side of the lines.

[@neilhowarth3300]

@@biker1k thanks biker 1k. I am observer for the iam I was just pointing it out as it common mistake by a lot off riders with panniers on I look at it as a brick wall. would you ride that close crossing the white line at junctions turning on to a road is a exception cheers neil

[@clifficus]

@Neil Howarth, your not the only qualified observer watching this, Biker1k was just about perfect with the exception of a few minors, one being forgetting the 2 second rule even when riding staggered, Red and Green since 1988 and ROSPA gold.

[@MarcTNL]

LOL ! @ "It must be an age thing, pre-booking comfort-stops"

[@biker1k]

It's true though mate

[@Marie579]

Trust me the “comfort breaks” increase with age, I speak from experience!

[@DanielA25584]

Hello from New York. Enjoyed your video! What is the name of the song at timestamp 10:05? Please and thank you.

[@biker1k]

Hello new York this is England hehe It is just a generic royalty free soundtrack I will give you the name later once I get home. I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@biker1k]

Faded by Alan walker is the song you requested

[@DanielA25584]

Thank you!

[@biker1k]

@@DanielA25584 your welcome buddy

[@ivyboyz70]

hi graham its ivan i see u work for mt trainin do u every go into fergusons transport in plymouth i drive for them and b4 lockdown use to have a guy in there and few of ur wagons parked up... was that u...

[@biker1k]

Ivan I do. Its not my normal base but I cover for Kevin the Plymouth Instructor as and when

[@samsvids171]

Love the vid, but as someone else has already posted... the music is a little distracting. Honda Deauville... one of my ideal bikes.

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comments glad you enjoyed it and my apologies for the music 😊

[@FebruaryFG]

I think the music tempo is alright tbh

[@biker1k]

@@FebruaryFG thank you

[@mrdg1523]

I flipped through the video and thought why don't you just go by a little Vespa and go the the beach sailor?

[@biker1k]

And why would I do that then

[@mrdg1523]

@@biker1k It's the correct tool for your job.

[@biker1k]

@@mrdg1523 except I don't like vespas

[@daviddunn5072]

enjoyed the video nice riding skills i am waiting for new hip so biking on hold might have to buy a scooter and become a mod lol

[@biker1k]

Hope the hip op goes well. Nowt wrong with a scooter lol. Thanks for your comment

[@handsfree1000]

Could have been done for loitering. 😅

[@5tr4nge75]

Holy shit, this video starts in good old Newton Scabbot.

[@biker1k]

It does...

[@paullee6663]

I'd like to think the lads on bikes that got 'caught' after you stopped to check he was OK got off lightly. (Unless they were being stupid of course when there is no defence) Deauville for a Grand...that's a sub from me.... I'll check out some of your other vids now....

[@biker1k]

Thanks Paul I hope you enjoy

[@bikingwithgrantygrant779]

Are you part of DAM? Just saw ispsga and was wondering. My partner and I are and live in newton abbot

[@biker1k]

No sorry I'm not.. Fairly new to Devon and not got round to joining a local group. Have heard some good things about DAM though

[@bikingwithgrantygrant779]

@@biker1k ok cool. Yeah definitely worth a look, it is a really good group.

[@biker1k]

@@bikingwithgrantygrant779 I teach hgv and psv and I use IPSGA a lot in my day job. Are you a member of dam then?

[@bikingwithgrantygrant779]

@@biker1k yes I am a member of DAM. I passed my test back in 2019 and my other half is trying to get her test done, but with lockdown her test was cancelled recently. Its a really good group, we are quite active here and have lots of group rides, when we are allowed out of lockdown.

[@Juna-Moona]

I would like to meet u I know that area well in Newton abbot and that

[@biker1k]

Always up for a meet... Suggest a time nad date weekends are best for me

[@Mr.M1STER]

There is no feeling like hopping on the bike on a warm sunny day.

[@biker1k]

Very true... that's why we do it... Thanks for commenting

[@rmzxr4194]

Sunshine and a few other bikes around you, does the heart good. 👍

[@biker1k]

It certainly does fella glad you enjoyed the vid on these dull winter days

[@usafvet6766]

Really liked the Connie 14 ! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@biker1k]

Of course they are known as the Concourse over with you guys aren't they.. Great bike I agree

[@usafvet6766]

@@biker1k I have a 2017 Concours 14 with a Area P No Limits Exhaust and a Ivan ECU Flash. And yes we call the Concours ,. Connie 14 over here. and she is fast. ! 👍👍🇺🇸

[@alecjefferson6993]

Waiting for the Sun to come not a hip. !!

[@V4zz33]

Haha, the only speeding ticket I've got was from a biker tripod operator... when I saw humans I was coming around the corner I just waved at him me knowing well I have sinned;))) it was a proper hello there wave not flipping him off.

[@biker1k]

Haha yeah they can be a bit sneaky sometimes... Thanks for watching

[@V4zz33]

@@biker1k Oh yesss...;)) My only issues are in town speed limits. If it's 20, then you can do 30, no harm... If it's 30, then it's no way I'm not doing 40 because the road is good enough. Exception to this rule of mine: schools, play grounds. I got caught in town. Have a lovely riding season!

[@sirtonymayo1468]

Wow nice riding makes me want to get a bike again but I'm sure the wife will think I'm having a midlife crisis lol

[@biker1k]

Never too old fella but must obey the gaffer 😂

[@rubyshoes1032]

Nah, never a midlife crisis if you never fully grew up, just an extension of youth, that's my excuse for my Ducati monster at 42 🤣🇬🇧

[@bren106]

@@biker1k Right, never too old. I bought a bike when I was 63 and hadn't rode one since I used to tear around fields as a kid. Cursing for not doing it years ago. Decided on doing a DAS when the CBT was due for renewal last April and then the world had a little hiccup in 2020.

[@biker1k]

@@bren106 good on You sir... Enjoy and be safe. Thanks for watching

[@tjteknik1]

So the police actually use laser/radar from behind in England? It gives you time to break in time. Opposite of the Swedish cops - always hiding in bushes as shooting at the front...

[@biker1k]

They do both here.. Ggrr

[@tjteknik1]

@@biker1k That's very rude... No manners for a gentleman :)

[@biker1k]

@@tjteknik1 The simple solution is don't speed but where is the fun in that 😊

[@kimholland9316]

Enjoyed the video but wouldn't sound of bike be better than the awful music?

[@biker1k]

Thanks as you can probably tell I'm quite new to this editing lark and I'm learning as I go. I'll take your comments on board for the next one. Thanks for taking the time to comment I really appreciate it!.

[@blueteeth.spooker]

@@biker1k hi biker 1 - I, too, enjoyed the video (I'm in Dorset, me brother's in Devon, so it was nice to see familiar roads.) But.... I must agree with Kim - awful music, especially that plinketty plink detritus at 10:05 - which somebody else commenting earlier, liked enough to ask you about it. Each to his own taste, of course, but that piece I've heard on a hundred other videos - to the point where it has now become excruciating!!!! I mean no offense to you biker 1, and thanks for putting the video up - anything to encourage more people to discover the joys of motorcycling is a good thing, and I appreciate that much thought will have gone into this vid. Often, though, silence or ambient sound serves better, whether it's a woodturning video or a biking one. Choices choices. Thanks all the same, and happy roads and rides when the blinking lockdown eases 👍👏🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@biker1k]

@@blueteeth.spooker no worries fella every opinion is just that and we all have one. Thanks for your comments and I hope you keep watching

[@neilhamill318]

Proof that a 650 can be a good touring bike.

[@biker1k]

Most definitely

[@eefneleman9564]

Nice ride, but you guys really weird me out driving in the wrong side of the road like that. Too bad the cops also always know when to grab the lasergun.

[@biker1k]

See that's where your wrong... We drive on the correct side of the road here in little old blighty it's you fellas that are doing it all wrong haha. Thanks for watching and your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@eefneleman9564]

@@biker1k at least on a motorcycle the steering is always on the correct side!

[@biker1k]

@@eefneleman9564 that's true I've yet to see a left hand drive motorbike hehe... What part of the world are you in Eef.. I'm guessing US somewhere?

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

can't find one that cheap, what site did you pick it up on, my honda c90 cost more. lol.

[@biker1k]

Thanks for the comment

[@kimbee2604]

Nice color the gtr1400, husband had a grey one. 👌

[@biker1k]

Stunning bike for sure Kim. Thanks for watching

[@kimbee2604]

Now he has a honda super blackbird xxl and a super tenere 1200. I recently changed to a tiger sport 1050, anybody some tricks for me to pick up my bike? As a lady this could be more challenging than for most guys. 😎

[@biker1k]

@@kimbee2604 You have yourself a nice garage there. Here's hoping you never need to pick it up but there are a few vids out there on how to pick up a dropped bike and some done nlby ladies too

[@garysoutham4368]

Bit of advertising for MT

[@biker1k]

No such thing as bad advertising lol..

[@timevans2086]

You appear to enjoy riding a touch too close at times.

[@biker1k]

Your not the first person to say this Tim and we have had a discussion with some fairly senior IAMS and ROSPA people all with varying opinions. All I will say is in my defence we are 3 experienced riders who ride together a lot doing many miles a year in this formation and we have never had an issue but that's not to say that it's not something we could work on. Thanks for your comments

[@rickwakelin1725]

Looks like a nice day out on the bikes , I hope I'm wrong but watching your visor I didn't see ANY lifesaver??

[@biker1k]

I sincerely hope you are not right. As an instructor I am forever banging on about blind spots and the importance of checking... Regardless thanks for Your comments and for taking the time to watch

[@Senegal01]

Good video, but y'all drive on the wrong side of the road, and who ever marked the the roads must have been drunk! LOL have a good day mate.

[@biker1k]

That's just how we roll over here fella hehe... Thanks for your comments

[@strokenumber3]

Why?

[@biker1k]

?

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Your bike and your money it goes without saying ... But your bike will love you so much more if you run it on Super-unleaded fuel... Run it for a month on 97/99 octane super-unleaded fuel ..You won't go back to 95 octane regular fuel I promise you...I think it is about 10p a litre more expensive... A mere £1 on a ten litre "Top up"

[@biker1k]

I used to run it on super unleaded for one tank then unleaded for one tank. Didn’t make much difference really. I guess if it was injected it might but not so much on carbs

[@Benjay1975]

riveting video and amazing music

[@biker1k]

ooh i hear sarcasm in your response

[@waynerenee3809]

You're riding on the wrong side of the road.

[@biker1k]

Jeez... You think haha thanks for pointing that out to me note to self... Must try better... Hey buddy thanks for taking the time to watch and comment it is very much appreciated

[@briantheminer]

A missile better than stopping 😏 But yes, I see your good intent 👍

[@biker1k]

Play nice sir hahaha

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Sorry no mate . Wheelchair bound for 20 years .

[@biker1k]

You could always bolt an engine to your chair 😊... Best of health and I hope you keep enjoying the vids too mate

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

@@biker1k thank you buddy . I get called dozer as I was slow but nearly unstoppable playing rugby Dozer being short for Bulldozer ...

[@biker1k]

@@doozerakapuckfutin a rugby man eh... The game of gentlemen... I lived in Wales for many years and you can't live in Wales and not. Like rugby

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

@@biker1k I watch as much as I can when ever I can ... still

[@Addy29plus5]

Trying to recoup all that furlough money

[@biker1k]

Oh you cynic haha

[@Addy29plus5]

@@biker1k 😂👍😁

[@johnpartridge7623]

A decent Video but could have been better without the crap music it's better to hear the ambient noise.

[@biker1k]

Thanks and your not the first person to say about the music lol

[@johnp1657]

That wouldn't Keith Funnell would it lol

[@biker1k]

dont think so

[@tonycain314]

Why did you say bloody speed cameras, that cop probably spends a lot of his time sitting through the postmortem of numerous dead bikers and is trying to stop any more by preventing excess speed. I know I,ve done it.

[@biker1k]

Because as I'm sure your aware what is does is cause all motorists to slow down excessively. As a hgv driver for over 35 yrs doing 2.5 to 3k miles a week I've seen the aftermath of excess speed too and as an advanced motorists I seldom speed (note I said seldom). I now teach people to drive all classes except cars and I spend my life sayung slow down watch your speed

[@yuk-erkmckirk9277]

Tiny little country like england and luggage bags big enough to travel around australia without stopping at a laundromat. They obviously aren't quick release ,why go on such a short ride with all that shit hanging off the back. Is the sink and kettle in there for a cuppa tea on the roadside, wtf.

[@biker1k]

Thanks for your comments. The honda deauville panniers are fixed and are not removable so we don't get a "let's remove them" option

[@beansontoast4106]

Fair play mate and yeah u rite bloody speed cameras haha touch wood got clean licence:)

[@biker1k]

If I was a bit more cynical I would maybe think they are more a cash generator than a road safety tool??? And my licence is clean too

[@beansontoast4106]

@@biker1k hell yeah they defo make a lot of cash and at the moment bit of a shame considering key workers and all !!! Crazyness man u be safe man well done too

[@equaliser2265]

Old man on a super bike, come on know your age limitations.

[@biker1k]

Hehe I'll let you him that... He is only early 40's I think he may argue he ain't dead yet

[@vic5594]

I'm 63 and ride my 2300cc 150bhp Triumph Rocket III regularly You're only old when they lower you into the ground in a box

[@biker1k]

@@vic5594 well said that man

[@jimross623]

Video was OK, but spoilt by some of the worst royalty-free “music” I have ever heard! It must be hard for your mates to hover around 60 mph on bikes just itching to do 100 mph+. There were a lot of police around Devon/Somerset/Cornwall. They mustn’t have anything better to do.

[@biker1k]

I'm guessing your not a fan of the music then... Legal limits were observed as its the law. You may have a good fun ride at 100mph+ but you won't do it for long on public roads before you get banned or worse... Dead.

[@jimross623]

@@biker1k I agree with you, and I would only go those sort of speeds on track days, or on autobahns, but slow speeds on a GSX1000R are very uncomfortable for the rider (wrists, legs, back etc). That’s why your video shows riding with hands off the handlebars. I assume “ram” was an automated spell-checker! ;-) I rode a Suzuki GT185 in the 1970’s, two or three Honda CB250’s, a Suzuki GT250 in the 80’s, a Honda CBR1000F for 4 years in the 90’s, followed by an ST1100A Pan European for 16 years, and I have a clean licence, so I’m not a teenager anymore. Be good, and if you can’t be good be careful! When lockdown ends I intend buying a 2021 BMW R 1250 RT, so I expect I’ll be on motorways using its Active Cruise Control.

[@biker1k]

@@jimross623 haha I hear you Jim. The guy on the gsxr1000 was not comfy for sure. The BMW r bikes are stunning and unfortunately out of my price range .. weep weep. I was more of a kawasaki man back in the 80's doing pretty much all of the gpz range before buying my first Honda in the 90's which I have stuck with pretty much ever since. Keep riding fella and keep it shiny side up