Tuesday at Dobbs'
Freddie Dobbs
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Episodes (271)
Is it Worth Breaking a New Motorbike Warranty by Servicing Your Bike Yourself
Breaking new motorcycle warranties by immediately servicing your bike yourself, and a biker with 50 years' riding experience shares his tips on how to buy and sell motorcycles.__________Find me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbsWeb: www.freddiedobbs.comGot a question or story to share? [email protected]
American Bikers and American Bikes
I hear from some American insights in motorcycling, abd discuss whether bikers are ever really content with their choices.__________Find me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbsWeb: www.freddiedobbs.comGot a question or story to share? [email protected]
Motorcycle Accidents and Giving Back a Brand New Bike
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring today's episode. The one stop motorcycle shop. You can visit their site here: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM_________In this week's episode I discuss motorcycle accidents and how to deal with them, trying to give back a faulty motorcycle and a Royal Enfield over a Harley.__________Find me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbsWeb: www.freddiedobbs.comGot a question or story to share? [email protected]
Motorcycle Finance Companies Restricting Foreign Road Trips to 30 Days | Winter Planning for a Summer Trip
International riding restrictions with motorcycle finance and using the winter months to plan for a big trip!Find me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbsWeb: www.freddiedobbs.comGot a question or story to share? [email protected]
Motorcycle Modifications and a Doubled Insurance Premium
Motorcycle modifications and the appeal of getting your knee downFind me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbsWeb: www.freddiedobbs.comGot a question or story to share? [email protected]
An Old Harley or a New Enfield? | How to Make Your Bike A2 Compliant
I share the thoughts of a Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield owner- what would they pick?And what's the best way to navigate picking an A2 motorbike?Find me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs Web: www.freddiedobbs.com Got a question or story to share? [email protected]
Affording the Motorcycle You Want without Wasting Time | Harley Davidson Reliability
I discuss your thoughts on buying a motprcycle without losing years in time.And a Harley Davidson rider who uses his bike as a commuter shares his thoughts on reliability.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/@freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
A Motorbike for the Price of a Train Season Ticket
With the current issues of striking railway employees, I look at what motorcycles can be purchased for the same (or often far less!) than an annual rail pass.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/@freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Financial Freedom vs Buying a Dream Motorcycle
I discuss the often tough choice of balancing finncial freedom and the desire to purchase a dream motorcycle.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/@freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
How Bad Can E10 Fuel be for Your Motorcycle?
I take a look at E10 fuel and the issues and try to find a 55hp+ motorcycle for around £4,000 that has a low seat height.Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 on Facebook that I discussed:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/715419076672429/A video on YouTube: search for the channel “Pint Sized Biker” on YouTube.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs
Is it Possible that a Lesser Motorcycle is Actually the Right Bike for You?
I catch up with all of your motorcycle-related questions.The BSA Gold Star or the Royal Enfield Classic 350, a great learner bike and sports bike enthusiasts get there say.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
A Honda Rebel 1100...or a Sportster | What bikes for a Shorter Rider?
A Harley Davidson Sportster, or a Honda Rebel?The best bikes for a shorter rider?Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Garage Nightmares and How Much HP is Needed for Two-Up Motorcycle Touring?
To pick up a pair of the Course Raw Denim Jeans from XLMOTO (just £43), you can click here: https://bit.ly/3hKn0EEGarage nightmares- what happens behind closed doors.And how much hp is required for two-up touring?Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/@freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
How Important is Service History When Shopping for a Used Motorcycle? | And Should You Wear All the Gear All the Time?
How much emphasis and importance do you place on fully stamped service history when motorcycle shopping?Should you wear all of the ger all of the time?And a shortlist of modern classic motorcycles for a new rider!Find me on:www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbswww.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bs
The New Royal Enfield Super Meteor and Is Modifying Your Bike a Good Idea?
The XLMOTO Black November Sale has some huge discounts throughout the month. You can find the sale here: https://bit.ly/3NorXifI look into the upcoming Royal Enfield Super Meteor, as well as discuss your thoughts on the new subscription style way of deciding what optional extras you have on your bike.And is modifying your motorcycle a good idea?Find me on:www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbswww.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs
The Best Modern Classic That Can Do It All | How the Cost of Motorbikes is Rising
I attempt to help a rider decide upon the best modern classic motorcycle for a tall rider, riding 2up, with some light touring and city riding.The bikes discussed today:Triumph T120Triumph 1200 Scrambler XCHonda CB1100Kawasaki GPZ (1980s)Suzuki Bandit 650 S (injected, water cooled)Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs
A Comfortable Two Up Motorbike for Under £4k and a Beautiful Classic Yamaha for Under £3k
I search for a comfortable 2-up motorbike for under £4k and a beautiful classic Yamaha for under £3k________________Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs________________The motorbikes discussed:Yamaha XS1100 (1978 to mid 1980s)https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275483583424?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-HlkUTLeRMy&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=L7G_yHubTqK&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYBMW F800:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1696451890724573/Triumph Tiger:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1517643232032768/
Owning a Motorcycle vs the Stress of Overheads- What's the Happy Medium?
Hoday I look at the overheads of owning a bike and how that can affect our enjoyment of riding. What is the happy medium; the desire to own one's dream motorbike vs the stress of overheads?_________The bikes mentioned today:Honday MonkeyHonda GromRoyal Enfield MeteorIndian Springfield Dark Horse_________Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
The Triumph Speed Twin 900, and What Used Bike Could I Buy for the Price of a New Royal Enfield Hunter?
Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle rider's mate and tracker, for sponsoring this week's episode! _____I take a look at the newly named Triumph Speed Twin 900, as well as looking at what used bike I could buy for the same price as a new Royal Enfield Hunter.You can find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Should You Buy a Winter Hack, a Sub $7k Retro, and Does the Government Really Care About Electrification?
Use code 15DOBBS for 15% off everything at XLMOTO (minumum spend of £100: https://bit.ly/3DL7wt5______________What are the pros and cons of buying a winter hack?And do governments really care about electrification? Will it ever work?Is it now the end of the road for big capacity motorcycles?_________The bikes discussed today:Triumph Street TwinHonda CB1100Kawasaki Z900RS_________Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
A Suzuki GSX1400 or a Kawasaki ZXR1200?
Use code 15DOBBS and click here for 15% off everything at XLMOTO (minimum £100 spend).I take a look at two big beasts from the mid 2000s, and see how things have changed with their value since I last looked.And are we experiencing a repeat of the diesel scrappage scheme?Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
When it Comes to Used Bike Value, do We Value Character or Performance More?
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's episode!I take a look at what we value more in used motorbikes; character, or competency.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Written Off Motorcycles. Are There Bargains to Be Had?
Since finding out the news of my Bonneville's history, I decide to see what bargains there may be of written off motorcycles on Autotrader.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Used BMW R18 Prices, and a £5k Rival
I discuss this week's motorbiking topics, as well as your thoughts.I take a look at a the interesting used BMW R18 market, as well as a £5k Japanese rival.www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Buying a Motorcycle at an Auction and the Weekly Catch Up
Thanks to XLMOTO for supporting this week's episode!I take a look at something I've never considered before; buying a motorcycle at auction. One thing I've learned; there are good deals if you get lucky!Here's the auction I was looking at:https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-20th-sun-21st-august/And I go through some of your questions from this past week.I hope you enjoy it and have a great week all!:)Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs