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Freddie Dobbs
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Episodes (271)
How Will Electric Motorcycles Ever Really Make Sense, and What is the Future of Motorcycles?
Thanks for Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's podcast episode!_________I look at your opinions on how electric motorcycles ever really make sense, and what is the future of motorcycles._________Find me on: www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bs
What Sub £7k Motorcycle Could Entice a Sports Bike Rider Back into Biking?
What sub £7k motrcycle can get a former sports bike rider back into biking?The short list:Royal Enfield InterceptorKawasaki Z650RSKawasaki Vulcan 650Honda Rebel 500And a very appealing Triumph that you very possibly should consider!The Triumph Thunderbird Sport.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c.freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs
The Amount of Tax We Pay to Ride Our Bikes, and Can You Still Make Money on Motorbikes?
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode- your one stop motorcycle shop. www.xlmoto.eu___________I look into the help the UK government has given to motorists, and find out if there's still money to be made from motorbikes. If we're patient and hold out, can we actually turn a profit on our used bikes?___________Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Searching For a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading
I search for a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading. A bike that I can commute on, tour on, and- importantly- do some off roading on and not worry about scratching it!The Bikes in question:Ducati Desert XYamaha Tenere RallyHusqrvana NordenRoyal Enfield Scram 411Royal Enfield HimalayanDucati Scrambler 800Honda Trans Alp 700Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs
An Old Honda Shadow, or a New(er) Honda Rebel 500? And the Cost of Biking in Singapore
For 10% off at www.sizzapp.com use code FREDDIE (valid until the end of July 2022).I try to answer some questions and read through some messages, including what to pick between a Honda Shadow and Honda Rebel 500, and a new BSA Gold Star or a first generation Triumph Street Triple R.And the cost of biking in different parts of the world. Singapore will open your eyes!You can find me on:www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Electric Motorbike Ranges, Petrol Motorcycle Economy and a few Victorys
I take a look at the progress electric motorcycles are making, and why they're not accelerating in popularity more quickly. And why are new petrol powered motorcycles still not that economical?The Victory Hammer I discussed:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202206086596745?make=Victory&model=Hammer&include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&postcode=ip28js&advertising-location=at_bikes&page=1 And the Suzuki Banit 1200:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202207077552256?include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Suzuki&postcode=ip28js&model=Bandit%201200&sort=price-asc&page=1Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob/bs
Are Motorbikes Getting Too Complicated, and Do Expensive Bikes and Limited Editions Take Away From the Purity of Riding?
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode. www.sizzapp.comMy choice of 10 motorcycles that can be bought with a £44,000 budget- the same price as one high end motorbike:My choice:Royal Enfield Classic 500 (2013): £3,650Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe: £9k, 2005 modelYamaha XJ1300, £3,200, 2004BMW R1200GS 2005, £4,500Honda GL1500 Goldwing, £5k, 2000Triumph Rocket: £6,5k, 2008Hayabusa: 2004, £3,900BMW K1300R, £6k, 2010, 173hpHonda Cub, £2k, 1998Vespa GTS300: 250cc, 2008, £2k£44k totalFind me on:www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.freddiedobbs.com
A £1,100 Repair Quote Attempted By a Novice, Service Station Electic Charging Costs and Is Finance Irresponsible?
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode!I read through a few of your emails, including a novice DIY level Harley Davidson Sportster owner who attempted to take on a £1,100 repair quote homself, a Vespa on tour and the irresponsibility of taking out a loan to buy your dream motorbike.And I look into a recent article claiming it now costs more to charge your electric vehicle than it does fill up with petrol or diesel.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
No Savings and No Big Financial Outlay. Buying a Dream Motorbike on Finance. I Weigh Up the Pros and Cons
Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle tracker and rider’s mate, for sponsoring this week’s episode. www.sizzapp.com_____________________I don’t want to save up for a motorcycle, and I want my dream bike now.I take a look at motorcycle finance. How expensive is it, and could it allow me to buy a dream motorbike that’d otherwise be unattainable?_____________________Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
What Cool £2-5,000 Motorbikes are Available For Touring?
Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode!The Ride and Sons Arrow Jacket in Sand that I wore in my Euro trip is currently on a gigantic sale for below £100 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/sLQ9jxrAfter getting back from my 2,200mile Euro trip, I take a look at some £2-5,000 motorcycles that I think would be a great companion on a similar trip.The bikes in the podcast episode:Triumph Speedmaster:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205015243386?advertising-location=at_bikes&year-from=2008&radius=1500&cc-from=600&include-delivery-option=on&sort=price-asc&postcode=ip28js&body-type=Custom%20Cruiser&page=1https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202206056487579?advertising-location=at_bikes&radius=1500&postcode=ip28js&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Custom%20Cruiser&cc-from=600&year-from=2008&sort=price-asc&page=3Yamaha SCR 950:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202112220729353?advertising-location=at_bikes&radius=1500&cc-from=600&sort=price-asc&year-from=2008&postcode=ip28js&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Classic&page=4Yamaha XJR 1300:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205155720936?advertising-location=at_bikes&radius=1500&postcode=ip28js&include-delivery-option=on&body-type=Classic&cc-from=600&year-from=2008&sort=price-asc&page=1Honda Goldwing:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205276230793?radius=1500&postcode=ip28js&advertising-location=at_bikes&body-type=Roadster%2FRetro&body-type=Tourer&cc-from=600&year-from=2008&include-delivery-option=on&sort=price-asc&page=4Thanks for listening and have a great week all!:)You can find me on:www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.freddiedobbs.com
An Unpopular 1100cc Yamaha that You Should Consider, and the Ultimate Continent Crusher for £2k!
For 10% off Sizzapp devices for the rest of May 2022, use code FREDDIEwww.sizzapp.com_______I take a look at a bike that was never popular, and still to this day, its desirability hasn’t grown; the 1100 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog.And I see how cheaply I can tour Europe and aim to find a £2,000 continent crusher!The bikes in today’s episode:BMW R1200RT:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205205911195?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-desc&cc-from=800&price-to=2500&radius=1500&year-from=2009&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Triumph Bonneville:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204104510804?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-desc&cc-from=800&price-to=2500&radius=1500&year-from=2009&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204014193558?include-delivery-option=on&postcode=da176ff&sort=price-desc&cc-from=800&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=BT1100&make=Yamaha&page=1Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob/bs
A Summer Cruiser for Under £2,000, My Sub £10k Sunday Blast Pick and a classic or a Modern Classic?
I find a brilliant looking bike from Yamaha- the Virago 535, for under £2,000:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205055384160?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=XV535&make=Yamaha&include-delivery-option=on&page=1And I list my top three picks for a sub £10k Sunday blast motorcycle:Harley Davidson Softail:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205085469238?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=Softail&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&make=Harley-Davidson&page=2Indian Scout Bobber:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205145694083?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&sort=relevance&radius=1501&include-delivery-option=on&model=Scout%20Bobber&make=Indian&page=1Royal Enfield Continental GT 650:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204275086577?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=Continental%20GT%20650%20Twin&advertising-location=at_bikes&include-delivery-option=on&make=Royal%20Enfield&page=1Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
A 1980s Japanese Muscle Bike for Under £4k and a Very Angry Mother
Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. To find the XLMOTO Vintage backpack, click here: https://bit.ly/3qIT4KI I read out a few of your messages, including a great story of a first motorcycling experience that went brilliantly wrong.And I search for a 1980's Yamaha VMax and cannot believe the price!The bikes from this week's episode:Yamaha VMax:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203073298526?postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=V-Max&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Yamaha&page=1Honda Dominator NX650:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284778591350?hash=item424e207476:g:v7cAAOSw6ONiYXULFind Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
Helping With a First Big Bike Purchase, and a Simple Bike that Now Commands Big Money
I do my best to help two bikers pick their first big bike from a selection of modern classic and cruisers.The Proworks Custom Bike Stand I mentioned in this episode can be bought from XLMOTO.com and is only around £30: https://bit.ly/3q34JDMFind me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
The Coolest Modern Classic/Cruiser Motorcycle For £4.5k, and the Best ULEZ Compliant Motorcycle for under £2k
I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next!What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500.Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbsThe Motorcycles Discussed Today:Sub £2k:Suzuki Gladius:https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-gladius-sfv-650-a2-compliant/1430334015Kawasaki ER6 N:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265637511153?hash=item3dd93abff1:g:hYkAAOSwMcxiSYorHonda CB600F Hornet:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640543643?hash=item3dd969059b:g:5O0AAOSw7F9iVVr0Sub £4.5kHonda VT750 (Honda Shadow):https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184770827?advertising-location=at_bikesTriumph Speedmaster:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572595?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Triumph&model=Speedmaster%20865&page=1Suzuki Intruder 800:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572461?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&make=Suzuki&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=Intruder%20800&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Honda CB1100:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203163634878?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&model=CB1100&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=Honda&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Kawasaki VN900 (Kawasaki Vulcan):https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184771620?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Kawasaki&model=VN900&page=1
The Coolest Modern Classic/Cruiser Motorcycle For £4.5k, and the Best ULEZ Compliant Motorcycle for under £2k
I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next!What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500.Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbsThe Motorcycles Discussed Today:Sub £2k:Suzuki Gladius:https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-gladius-sfv-650-a2-compliant/1430334015Kawasaki ER6 N:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265637511153?hash=item3dd93abff1:g:hYkAAOSwMcxiSYorHonda CB600F Hornet:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640543643?hash=item3dd969059b:g:5O0AAOSw7F9iVVr0Sub £4.5kHonda VT750 (Honda Shadow):https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184770827?advertising-location=at_bikesTriumph Speedmaster:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572595?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Triumph&model=Speedmaster%20865&page=1Suzuki Intruder 800:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572461?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&make=Suzuki&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=Intruder%20800&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Honda CB1100:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203163634878?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&model=CB1100&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=Honda&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Kawasaki VN900 (Kawasaki Vulcan):https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184771620?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Kawasaki&model=VN900&page=1
The Best Commuter Motorcycle For Under £2,000 and the Best Modern Classic/Cruiser for Under £4,500
I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next!What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500.Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbsThe Motorcycles Discussed Today:Under £2,000:Suzuki Gladius:https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/suzuki-gladius-sfv-650-a2-compliant/1430334015Kawasaki ER6 N:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265637511153?hash=item3dd93abff1:g:hYkAAOSwMcxiSYorHonda CB600F Hornet:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265640543643?hash=item3dd969059b:g:5O0AAOSw7F9iVVr0Under £4,500:Honda VT750 (Honda Shadow):https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184770827?advertising-location=at_bikesTriumph Speedmaster:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572595?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Triumph&model=Speedmaster%20865&page=1Suzuki Intruder 800:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204124572461?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&make=Suzuki&advertising-location=at_bikes&model=Intruder%20800&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Honda CB1100:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202203163634878?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&model=CB1100&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&make=Honda&include-delivery-option=on&page=1Kawasaki VN900 (Kawasaki Vulcan):https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202204184771620?sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=da176ff&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Kawasaki&model=VN900&page=1
The Search for an Imminent Classic, Sub £3k Adventure Motorcycle
After having so much fun on a 1990 Honda Transalp, I task myself with finding a very soon to be classic adventure motorcycle for under £3,000.It has to be over 20 years old (because I want something close to classic teritory), it must be reliable, and I must feel confident that it can take me around the world with confidence.Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
The 1980s Honda CB900; A Very Handsome Bike that's Just About Affordable | My Favourite Bike For Under £2,000
I take a look at the Honda CB900 from 1979-1984, as well as see what other classic Honda's from pre-1990 are available.And I try to find the best motorcycle I can for under £2,000!__________________________Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's episode!__________________________Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs
The Bike that Broke the Gentleman's Agreement, and a £3k Italian Thoroughbred from a Defunct Company
The Italian stallion you may well have forgotten about; the 2000 - 2005 Cagiva Raptor! This is a bike every bit as good looking as the Ducati Monster of the same era, yet with a £1,500-£3,500 price tag as a used proposition. Surely an imminent classic??And the bike that broke the gentleman's agreement; the 1200 Triumph Daytona 1220. The 147hp beast that can be yours for...£2,500!__________Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode! www.xlmoto.com__________Find Me On:www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.freddiedobbs.com
A Hidden Treasure of a BSA and the Royal Enfield Scram 411
In this week’s episode;I share your thoughts on the current state of motorcycle prices- are they getting to expensive and evolving beyond a point that we want?And a BSA A65 that’d been left for 38 years, only to be uncovered as a very limited edition Lightning model from 1965 (one of only 200!).And I take a look at the Royal Enfield Scram 411- a bike that’s generating a lot of interest!Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
A Hidden Treasure of a BSA and the Royal Enfield Scram 411
In this week’s episode;I share your thoughts on the current state of motorcycle prices- are they getting to expensive and evolving beyond a point that we want?And a BSA A65 that’d been left for 38 years, only to be uncovered as a very limited edition Lightning model from 1965 (one of only 200!).And I take a look at the Royal Enfield Scram 411- a bike that’s generating a lot of interest!Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs
A Special Edition Buried Treasure BSA and the Royal Enfield Scram 411
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's podcast episode! For 15% off all 2G Sizzapp devices until 27th March, use code "FREDDIE15". www.sizzapp.com ____________I share a fascinating story of a BSA A65 Lightning special edition that was left for 38 years and has just recently been confirmed as one of the limited edition original bikes!And what motorbike's the right one for you? I share a rider's predicament.Have motorcycle manufacturers started to go too far with innovation and technology? Was the sweet spot actually a few years ago?And I take a look at the Royal Enfield Scram 411.____________Find Me On:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/fdobbs
The Royal Enfield Classic 500. Why It's One of the Soundest Motorcycling Investments You Could Make
For the XLMOTO Course Kit Bundle Sale, whereto can buy a pair of riding jeans and leather motorcycle jacket for under £80, click here: https://bit.ly/3MwzUB2(Valid until 27th March 2022)After falling in love with the Royal Enfield Classic 500, I take a closer look at owners' thoughts on the bike, as well as its viability as a used proposition.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.instagram.com/dob.bswww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs
An MV Agusta for Under £4,000 and Giving Up Motorcycling After a Crash
I take a look at the 2000-2006 MV Agusta Brutale 750. A bike you may not have considered before, but it looks like a very good used proposition!And the new trial noise cameras coming into play in France that could be be the start of things to come.And Triumph's new Royal Enfield Meteor rival is well under way! Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbswww.instagram.com/dob.bs