I'm actually pleasantly surprised, so many adv bikes are regarded highly but you rarely ever see anyone actually buying them. Meanwhile the 800DE seems to be really popular. That's good as I'm hoping they'll release a more advanced edition with tubeless tires and cruise control :)
Congrats to Dickie. Beautiful bike for a cool dude or should I dare say cool old dude. haha. It’s nice to see two good friends having a blast. Thanks for sharing. Tony.
Happy new bike day Dickie. Hello to Dickie's mum. I remember Shotover and the White Horse from being a youngster, a ride out when we visited nan's at Oxford. B reg Mini traveler with me and my brother sat in the boot, days long since gone by 😊
Thanks John.. Must of been a sixties thing putting the kids in the boot 😄.. My mate used to sit on a biscuit tin in the back of Morris Minor Traveler 😆…
5 to 1 isn’t compression it’s a gentle squeeze. Hello Dickies mum. When we had a go on a mates bike the only question was “where’s the gears” and the answer was usually one down three up unless it was a Beezer then it was one up three down. Technical stuff.
Nothing beats that new bike feeling. Only had it twice myself but remember it very well. Second hand bikes are great too but seeing single digits on the mileometer cant be beaten.
@@WiltshireManOut of interest, what road was that you were riding before you stopped off to admire the vistas? Reason I ask, is because I’m moving down to Wiltshire soon, so will want to explore new roads, and that one looked particularly spectacular.
Congratulations to Dickie on the new bike. Two beautiful bikes there, plenty of good fun in store for you two lads on future rides out. Respect to Dickies mum on her age and cooking skills. Her generation is very precious and must be looked after. I’m sure Dickie is looking after his lovely mum. Great film, thank you. 🍻👍👍
Oh yes you can bet you last penny, Dickie puts him Mum at the very top of his agenda, she is a wonderful person, bright and sharp despite her age, still cooks and cleans and does some garden work too, she hardly ever stops. That generation knew the hardships of the past and they are as you say very precious
Congratulations Dickie!!!!!!! You did a great job choosing your new bike. Now it's time for the new bike shenanigans starring Sandy and fellow Suzuki man Dickie. Have fun and stay safe you guys! See you on the next one.
Nice one Dickie it looks a beauty. Not sure if they do it now but the brand new cars I bought in my younger days all had a full tank of petrol so was surprised to see he needed to stop to fill up. But I guess each country has their own ways of doing things. Safe travels. Ken.
I suspect a Dicky endorsement is quite the coup for Suzuki. I’m 71 now, 55 years of riding. One of the rarely spoken about advantages for those in advancing years is the ease at which a bike allows a rider to stand on the pegs. Sure a Goldwing is armchair comfortable, but an “adventure” bike that can be ridden while stretching out is magic.
I remember the good old days when the salesguy said: "here's your keys, and it's one down & all the rest are up". Times have changed, now it's all buttons, menus, modes.
Always like a midweek motorbike vid. Cant go wrong. Reckon that 800 is about the best size of engine which will last and last. look forward to more of your touring vids. thanks for sharing.
Another lovely video, thank you so much. I preferred you having the one camera on the bike. You get to see where your going all the time rather than going backwards with just trees whipping by.
Lovely dear old Mum there, bless her. My Mum was also born in 1934. I like the gold wheels. Lovely ride out, I used to really love dragons hill, and always felt 'something' there... You wouldn't think that is summer with the spits of rain and heavy grey sky! Dickie looked like a contented soul with his new wheels.
Hi Bry, Dickie's mum is proper old school, a really great cook and she hardly ever sits down, always on the go despite arthritis etc and she's sharp. Dickie is always laid back and easy going, you'd find him very easy to get on with. He's been reading your books too:)
Well done Dicky hope that you enjoy your new toy. Far more practical and versatile than all the bigger adventure bikes. I found that the 650 was ideal for me on the French trip. These bikes can be used to get to your destination and ride the smaller roads that is not fun on BIG bikes especially negotiating narrow lanes and gravel roads - car pars etc.
What a lovely new bike Dickie thanks for sharing this with us love the colour scheme the wheels especially. Have lots of fun guys and stay safe. The lemon drizzle cake looked amazing one of my favourites.👍
@WiltshireMan you let me know in advance sandy and I'll do my best to appreciate your presence with dickie and give you the watering hole & food top up you Deserve 🍻 it'll be my pleasure 👍 I've just got back from the STATES didn't manage too meet up with Amante and compare our collection ? Loved the 86° weather while we were there though 🙌🇬🇧🇺🇸🍻👍
Congratulation on a new bike too your frind. If its a propper suzuki nothing's gona fall off so l guess he is gona have this bike forever. Great video. 🇳🇴☕
When I see your bike videos, I get tempted to get back in to motorcycling. However, I’d be in hospital before long. I’ll stick to hiking, cycling and camping. Good stuff
Lovely bikes Sandy, I'm sure Dickie will enjoy some great adventures on his new 800de. It reminds me of the last bike tour when I rode on a BMW F850GS in South Africa,
Congratulations Dickie on the new Bike. looks great. as did your Mum's lemon cake. I could smell that cake from here in New England!. Good times ahead on the new bike and safe travels too! Thanks Sandy for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS
That 800de is a fantastic bike, i had one last Friday for the day while my 1050xt was in for service, its safe to say that i will be adding one to my garage. ride safe Dickie and enjoy. ps don't ride it Sandy or you'll want one!
Very jealous! That 800DE is a lovely bike. I rode one earlier this year and you don’t feel the weight. Lovely shots of Wiltshire too, that I sometimes forget.
As a lancashire lad I'm not gunna lie we got abit of a language dialect but what a bloody great vlog that was from start to finish good stuff there fella
Looks like a lovely bike. I’m sure he’ll have lots of good times riding that. You look like you are both in the same team colours with your yellow bikes
Dickie is his own man, he likes what he likes and there's no changing him, he does have a selection of head gear including closed face helmets but prefers to wear what he wears:)
Been riding with an open face helmet for 49 years John… Must admit I did wear a full facer when riding the 1290 super duke as my spectacles had a tendency to blow off my face 😄
As soon as you pulled into the Suzuki dealer, i guessed it would be the 800DE Dickie bought. Always been a fan of the V Stroms and i'm on my second 650. Not rode this new 800DE yet but i have test rode the new GSX-8S and its a cracking engine that Suzuki p twin.
Hi Jeff, I have be warned not to test ride the 800DE cos if I did I would end up buying one:) Gotta stay with the 1050 for now, still a great bike with a bullet proof motor
Very nice bike that, thanks so much for sharing a sneak peek of it. The styling reminds me of the Super Tenere. I'm thinking of dropping my Himalayan for something with a bit more poke. Suzuki could have the answer!
I'm keeping my Himi Oscar as it's a bit of a mule and I don't mind it getting a bit dirty but if I was just going to run one bike then the Suzuki 800DE Vstrom would be my choice, it is a real nice bike and competes very well against others in its category
Nice bike Dicky Congratulations Enjoy, you seemed to be flat footing it well what sort on height it and while we are talking data what bhp we got 🤔 can’t what to get a closer look 🏍💨. M
I love the different perspective you Brits give us being on the other side of the pond. Even seeing the Esso stations which are Exxon over here now. Be curious what fuel cost are over there ? I burn 87 octane in my 2017 v strom. $3.80 US gal . Is that 99 octane you put in the bike?
So thats would be like us paying $8.30 a gal if my bad math is right. Now I know why you take bicycle trips too ! Well if its any consolation,you get to ride in some pretty cool places and I love the scenery over there.
Two blokes with bikes having a natter in a garage. Paradise.
Absolutely:)
Kudos to your mum. That looks like great cake. My mum is 87 and still going strong too, Dickie is spot on with what he says about their generation.
I'm actually pleasantly surprised, so many adv bikes are regarded highly but you rarely ever see anyone actually buying them. Meanwhile the 800DE seems to be really popular. That's good as I'm hoping they'll release a more advanced edition with tubeless tires and cruise control :)
Thanks for sharing that video with us Sandy .. loved it !!
What a nice guy Dickie is !
You two guys just bounce off each other, great friendship.
Dickie is a great friend, and a genuine good guy. Everyone loves him
Got me there Sandy, I really believed Dickie was joining us in the 125 gang. 👍
Lovely new bike, must complement Dicky on his lovely immaculate looking front garden to 👍👌
His Mum does a bit of gardening too
Lemon drizzle cake, you just can’t beat it. Oh nice Bike Dickie. Looks the nuts!
It's a real nice bike Andy, Dickie is very happy with it
Congrats to Dickie. Beautiful bike for a cool dude or should I dare say cool old dude. haha. It’s nice to see two good friends having a blast. Thanks for sharing. Tony.
Duckies mum is georgous. Love the harley!
She's a lovely person. Proper old school
Happy new bike day Dickie. Hello to Dickie's mum. I remember Shotover and the White Horse from being a youngster, a ride out when we visited nan's at Oxford. B reg Mini traveler with me and my brother sat in the boot, days long since gone by 😊
Wonderful memories though John, thanks for sharing that
Thanks John.. Must of been a sixties thing putting the kids in the boot 😄.. My mate used to sit on a biscuit tin in the back of Morris Minor Traveler 😆…
5 to 1 isn’t compression it’s a gentle squeeze. Hello Dickies mum. When we had a go on a mates bike the only question was “where’s the gears” and the answer was usually one down three up unless it was a Beezer then it was one up three down. Technical stuff.
Hahaa :)
Welcome to Team Suzuki !
Wow, Dickie's Mum, looking fantastic for 1932 vintage, doing very well.
She is an exceptional person, really sharp and on the ball
Nothing beats that new bike feeling. Only had it twice myself but remember it very well. Second hand bikes are great too but seeing single digits on the mileometer cant be beaten.
It's nice having a new bike Bill, I think Dickie will be putting a lot of miles on this bike. I doubt he will ever sell it
Always a great day... “new bike day!” Well done Dickie, nice bike you got there and bulletproof too.
I think he's going to really love that bike
@@WiltshireManOut of interest, what road was that you were riding before you stopped off to admire the vistas? Reason I ask, is because I’m moving down to Wiltshire soon, so will want to explore new roads, and that one looked particularly spectacular.
@@roviwoteap2375 That was the road upto Uffington hillfort, easy to find and a nice ride with great views
@@WiltshireMan Thanks. 👍
Here’s to Health and many miles n smiles on the new bike Dickie, thanks for sharing Sandy
What a nice couple of blokes you two are…Congratulations to Dickie 👍👍
Congratulations to Dickie on the new bike. Two beautiful bikes there, plenty of good fun in store for you two lads on future rides out. Respect to Dickies mum on her age and cooking skills. Her generation is very precious and must be looked after. I’m sure Dickie is looking after his lovely mum. Great film, thank you. 🍻👍👍
Oh yes you can bet you last penny, Dickie puts him Mum at the very top of his agenda, she is a wonderful person, bright and sharp despite her age, still cooks and cleans and does some garden work too, she hardly ever stops. That generation knew the hardships of the past and they are as you say very precious
I think that bike's going to be one of Suzuki's best sellers . . . . and with very good reason. Hope Dickie enjoys it.
Suzuki have put a lot of thought into that bike Steve
Happy new bike day to Dickie . the mighty strom still looks good Sandy.. 👍
Mighty Strom is still a great bike too. Hopefully many more adventures to come on that bike:)
Well done Dickie and thank you for sharing the day with us Sandy.
Your welcome Paul
Congratulations Dickie!!!!!!! You did a great job choosing your new bike. Now it's time for the new bike shenanigans starring Sandy and fellow Suzuki man Dickie. Have fun and stay safe you guys! See you on the next one.
Hopefully we will get in some nice moto camps before the winter sets in Terry
Thank you 🙂👍
What a grand lady Dickie's mum is! Tea and cake. Splendid!
Nice one Dickie it looks a beauty. Not sure if they do it now but the brand new cars I bought in my younger days all had a full tank of petrol so was surprised to see he needed to stop to fill up. But I guess each country has their own ways of doing things. Safe travels. Ken.
These days there's just fumes in the tank:)
I love how mum popped in to make sure you two weren't into any mischief!
Yes she was keeping an eye on us:)
She does 😂
I suspect a Dicky endorsement is quite the coup for Suzuki. I’m 71 now, 55 years of riding. One of the rarely spoken about advantages for those in advancing years is the ease at which a bike allows a rider to stand on the pegs. Sure a Goldwing is armchair comfortable, but an “adventure” bike that can be ridden while stretching out is magic.
I remember the good old days when the salesguy said: "here's your keys, and it's one down & all the rest are up". Times have changed, now it's all buttons, menus, modes.
Always like a midweek motorbike vid. Cant go wrong. Reckon that 800 is about the best size of engine which will last and last. look forward to more of your touring vids. thanks for sharing.
Perfect sized bike Oz unless your 6ft plus like you:)
Another lovely video, thank you so much. I preferred you having the one camera on the bike. You get to see where your going all the time rather than going backwards with just trees whipping by.
Lovely dear old Mum there, bless her. My Mum was also born in 1934. I like the gold wheels. Lovely ride out, I used to really love dragons hill, and always felt 'something' there... You wouldn't think that is summer with the spits of rain and heavy grey sky! Dickie looked like a contented soul with his new wheels.
Hi Bry,
Dickie's mum is proper old school, a really great cook and she hardly ever sits down, always on the go despite arthritis etc and she's sharp. Dickie is always laid back and easy going, you'd find him very easy to get on with. He's been reading your books too:)
another great vid sandy and a cracking new bike for dickie
Isn’t that odd it’s double the cc of the Bennelli yet lighter good job , lovely bike Dicky 👍🏍
Yes the Benelli is quite a heavy bike but also a cheaper bike
In!! From Texas no less.
Well done Dicky hope that you enjoy your new toy. Far more practical and versatile than all the bigger adventure bikes. I found that the 650 was ideal for me on the French trip. These bikes can be used to get to your destination and ride the smaller roads that is not fun on BIG bikes especially negotiating narrow lanes and gravel roads - car pars etc.
It's a good bike Colin and has Suzuki build quality too. They rarely fail to proceed these days:)
So l am not the only one who does hand signals as well as indicating. Who doesn't like a new bike days. Best wishes all. Alex norfolk
Best color too, beautiful! DR BIG is back!
They reckon that don’t they..We’ll see if it measures up to the legend..👍
What a lovely new bike Dickie thanks for sharing this with us love the colour scheme the wheels especially. Have lots of fun guys and stay safe. The lemon drizzle cake looked amazing one of my favourites.👍
Thanks Dave
Thanks Dave… The drizzle cake is the best 🙂👍
Nice one Dickie.
The V - Strommers!
Haaha Yes the V Strommers:)
Looks like a better choice of bike Sandy 🙌👍happy new bike Dickie 👌
Its a beautiful bike Martin, we could be heading up your neck of the woods soon, maybe we can pitch our tents in you back garden?
@WiltshireMan you let me know in advance sandy and I'll do my best to appreciate your presence with dickie and give you the watering hole & food top up you Deserve 🍻 it'll be my pleasure 👍 I've just got back from the STATES didn't manage too meet up with Amante and compare our collection ? Loved the 86° weather while we were there though 🙌🇬🇧🇺🇸🍻👍
Bikes and cake, Dickie's a lucky chap. I hope his V-Strom bring many miles of smiles 😀
Great bikes those vstroms, they've passed the test of time.
Yes they have Simon, especially the old V configuration of motor
The Wiltshire man gave it away at the start ‘I’m going on MY V-Strom to Dickies’ 😄 Enjoy the new bike Dickie 👍🏻
Thanx for the that mate I really enjoyed watching stay safe Nev from Australia
lovely bike Dickie, nice video Sandy.
Thanks John, I think Dickie is happy with his new bike
What a lucky lad. Well deserved. Lemon drizzle cake, outstanding. Great episode Sandy. Thank you. 15:44
Enjoyed watching
A couple of canaries in the fields having a great time. Nice bikes guys. Bushyboy Oz.
Hahaa yes Canary colour schemes:)
Was a bit yellow 😄.. Couple of beacons a top of white horse hill
two mates two bikes brill guys !
Congratulation on a new bike too your frind. If its a propper suzuki nothing's gona fall off so l guess he is gona have this bike forever. Great video. 🇳🇴☕
Cracking video again !. I thought why would you buy a 125 , but he was lying LOL . Lovely bike he bought.
Congratulations Dickie 👍👍
Thanks Mark 👍
Bought this same bike a month ago. Love it!
Test rode the 800de back to back with the Transalp. Much preferred the Suzuki……nice bike.
The DE is getting some great reviews
Great bike, luvvely colour, like the wheel colour too!
When I see your bike videos, I get tempted to get back in to motorcycling. However, I’d be in hospital before long. I’ll stick to hiking, cycling and camping. Good stuff
Saw dickie in calne today sandy tell dickie it was what waved at him in calne hope you had a nice day Saturday
Yes he was there Mike, I couldn't make it as had family commitments
Congrats Dickie! Thanks for letting us tag along with you both!
I've got Whittlers on the bench Dan
@@WiltshireMan Guess I need to start planning a visit to the UK 😁
Thank-you Dan 👍
A good time had with good friends☺
A fantastic new bike. And Ukraine blue and yellow too.
Hats off to Dickie's mother, the queen of the lemon drizzle cake!
Fuk Ukriane
Congrats Dickie! Suzuki really hit it out of the park with this bike. Love the way it looks.
Reckon so Bill.. We’ll see how it fares 👍
Lovely bikes Sandy, I'm sure Dickie will enjoy some great adventures on his new 800de. It reminds me of the last bike tour when I rode on a BMW F850GS in South Africa,
Didn't know you was a biker Kerri:)
Congratulations Dickie on the new Bike. looks great. as did your Mum's lemon cake. I could smell that cake from here in New England!. Good times ahead on the new bike and safe travels too! Thanks Sandy for sharing. de Ellis WA1RKS
Thanks Ellis and yes that cake it was lovely, Dickies mum always has some cake ready to go:)
Thanks Ellis.. ‘Tis very good cake 😄👍
That 800de is a fantastic bike, i had one last Friday for the day while my 1050xt was in for service, its safe to say that i will be adding one to my garage. ride safe Dickie and enjoy. ps don't ride it Sandy or you'll want one!
Thats the trouble David, when it comes to motorbikes I am weak...I must stay strong and keep my big V Twin, its a lovely bike:)
I couldn't agree more, there's so much to like about the big v strom, I definitely won't be parting with it .
A great feeling getting a new bike and you totally conveyed this Sandy - Thank you 👍👍
Dickie is very pleased with his new purchase James
well done guys. lovely episode. all the best with the new bike Dickie. Please dont get it dirty too soon!
Had it on a few trails yesterday up around Aldbourne.. Not to much mud though Mike..👍
Great content and a beautiful ride😉😎👌 Very decent of Dickie to allow you to film his big day🤣🤣
Congratulations to Dickie, and many miles of happy riding. Very good looking bike. Cheers and stay safe, Dan 🏍✌️🇨🇦
Thanks Dan 👍
The model U is stunning. Dickie would love Matts wheels through time
You cant go wrong with Suzuki motors especially the GS, DR and v strom. I have a DR650 of 1996. Very good bikes especially off road.
Very jealous! That 800DE is a lovely bike. I rode one earlier this year and you don’t feel the weight. Lovely shots of Wiltshire too, that I sometimes forget.
I'd love one Pete but my Vstrom 1050 is still such a great bike too
As a lancashire lad I'm not gunna lie we got abit of a language dialect but what a bloody great vlog that was from start to finish good stuff there fella
Thanks Man thats really kind :)
@WiltshireMan absolutely no problem I'm subbed and good luck
A dirty bike is a happy rider 😂
Thats true enough
Good video the cake 🍰 looked lovely
Looks like a lovely bike. I’m sure he’ll have lots of good times riding that. You look like you are both in the same team colours with your yellow bikes
All Suzuki yellow Neil:)
Nice utility bike ,you can’t go wrong with a Suzuki ,never had one break down on me ,in over 50 years of motorcycling 👍
Happy new bike day 🎉 Have a word with Dickie about his choice of headgear. Even a flip front worn open wouldn't look so bad.
Dickie is his own man, he likes what he likes and there's no changing him, he does have a selection of head gear including closed face helmets but prefers to wear what he wears:)
Been riding with an open face helmet for 49 years John… Must admit I did wear a full facer when riding the 1290 super duke as my spectacles had a tendency to blow off my face 😄
Looks like a nice bike to ride. Very nice styling.
I do love your videos Sandy. Congratulations dickie
Thankyou:)
Hope you enjoy your new bike dicky. I hope you enjoy it.I recently picked up my new transalp .be interesting to compare.
Thanks Bob 🙂
looks class
Nice one dickey, push all the buttons 🤭😂👍♥️😊
KTM talk 😆
I think Dickie's happy Marcus but he has laser eye's and will pick even tiny faults out:)
What a day !!! Starts with home made lemon drizzle cake new bike pickup then ride out 👍🏻 very good bikes them Vstrom's ATB 👍🏻
You could say it was a "Perfect day"
Dickie, you're infamous! Apart from paddling out of Bike Treads, a nice smooth ride! 😂
Twas new and there were obstacles 😆
@dickieMintCycles
Still got your skills from the Instrucor days. 👍
You mean losing people .. Not as in dead but just wondering where they’d all gone 😳😆
Nevermind the bike, more cake required!
Yes:)
Happy new bike, Dickie. Interesting that he said it was lighter than the TRK.
Yes, quite a bit lighter and twice the power almost
Feels a lot lighter than the TRK ….Mind you the TRK-X is a very tall bike probably too heavy..
Top Heavy!
As soon as you pulled into the Suzuki dealer, i guessed it would be the 800DE Dickie bought. Always been a fan of the V Stroms and i'm on my second 650. Not rode this new 800DE yet but i have test rode the new GSX-8S and its a cracking engine that Suzuki p twin.
Hi Jeff, I have be warned not to test ride the 800DE cos if I did I would end up buying one:) Gotta stay with the 1050 for now, still a great bike with a bullet proof motor
Enjoyed immensely
Thanks Steve
Very nice bike that, thanks so much for sharing a sneak peek of it. The styling reminds me of the Super Tenere. I'm thinking of dropping my Himalayan for something with a bit more poke. Suzuki could have the answer!
I'm keeping my Himi Oscar as it's a bit of a mule and I don't mind it getting a bit dirty but if I was just going to run one bike then the Suzuki 800DE Vstrom would be my choice, it is a real nice bike and competes very well against others in its category
NIce bikes, good choice, happy happy
He certainly is happy Graham
Nice bike Dicky Congratulations Enjoy, you seemed to be flat footing it well what sort on height it and while we are talking data what bhp we got 🤔 can’t what to get a closer look 🏍💨. M
lovely English chaps
lovely English country ride
got my Vstrom 800 coming in 2 weeks!
Good luck with the new bike
They’re a great bike, on a completely different level to the old 650.
Not that the old 650 was a bad machine.
Happy chappie....... 😀😀😀
Sandy, I guess the E5 is 5 percent ethanol???? We only have 10 percent in states, and sometimes we can find non-ethanol for big $$$$$. dit dit.
Looks a cracking bike that new 800, will you boys be taking them on some dirt tracks?
I wouldn't personally, we both have Himalayans if we want to do some off roading
you cant keep up the secret when its in the title 😆
I put it in the title because if anyone does a search for the Suzuki 800DE it's more likely to be found
I love the different perspective you Brits give us being on the other side of the pond. Even seeing the Esso stations which are Exxon over here now.
Be curious what fuel cost are over there ? I burn 87 octane in my 2017 v strom. $3.80 US gal . Is that 99 octane you put in the bike?
I try to use 95 or above fuel. Over here in the UK we pay around $12.76 per gallon, our gallons are slightly more than yours but not by much.
So thats would be like us paying $8.30 a gal if my bad math is right. Now I know why you take bicycle trips too ! Well if its any consolation,you get to ride in some pretty cool places and I love the scenery over there.
I'm so glad the Benelli has gone. As I said a year ago I had nothing but trouble with mine I hated it ! Much nicer bike enjoy 😊
Dickie just wanted to give an underdog bike a try and got bit....bits started falling off
The bike was ok.. A Chinese man forgot to lock tight a few bolts .. My problem was you couldn’t get replacement parts.. I waited 3 months for bits…
@dickieMintCycles yep me too, rear brake caliper pissing fluid was my last straw !
Hi Sandy,always interesting and entertaining to listen to the chat between you and Dickie.Does Dickie have his own you tube Chanel.?
Hi Jimmy He doesn't have a channel at the moment but I am encouraging him to start one
Oh your making my mouth water yum yum😊
good aul mum