Motorcycle Supermarkets and the Fantic Caballero 700
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- In today's episode;
- Motorcycle supermarkets
- The Fanatic Caballero 700
- The Suzuki GSX1400
- Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport
- Aftermarket parts for older motorbikes
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Time Stamps:
0:00: Intro
1:30: Getting Back into Biking with a Cruiser
4:25: Older Motorcycles and Finding Parts
7:54: Suzuki GSX1400
11:30: Honda XL1000 Varadero
13:26: Motorcycle Supermarkets
17:50: Fantic Caballero 700
22:00: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport - Auta a dopravní prostředky
There is a reasonable amount of skill in maintaining a motorcycle, in the correct way, or any vehicle. I’m a trained mechanic (builder now), and there’s a reason why I did three years at college. I think you’ve been lucky with that bike, Freddie.
For the gentleman looking at the Royal Enfield, test the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone. Its fantastic and reliable. Warranty is questionable. 😅
17:24.... your face showing your internal fight, struggling and tempted on taking that finance 😂😂 I'm the same...
Count your blessings Freddie that the bonneville breakdown wasn't in the middle of morroco with the small amount of water that you were carrying at one stage. First time commenter here and just thanking you for your content, approaching mid-forties and never had a motorbike before, your adventures and Tuesday club are an inspiration to get on a saddle and ride and experience the freedom and adventures that you articulate so well - maybe my mid-life crisis but hey we're all kindred spirits on two wheels ❤
I honestly think I’d have just had to leave the Bonneville by the side of a road if it had broken down in Morocco😳 I was so lucky!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content and you’re getting into biking- welcome, Iain🙂🤘🏼🏍️
Freddie, so sorry to hear about your Trumpet breaking down, but as previously stated thank god it was not in Africa. Now without knowing the ins and out of the problem, I would guess its to do with the top end and relating to the lack of maintenance on the tappets adjustments. I truly hope you get it sorted out. With reference to old bikes, I have a 44 year old XS650. Yes will require continuous maintenance, but it is not a problem when it comes to parts. I know this bike inside and out. I understand any change in noises it makes, and hand on heart it has become part of me. I cant change if for any thing else, and i can see this relationship with you and your triumph.
Love your videos
Kind Regards
Andrew
Waiting for it every week❤
Just bought a 1993 Transalp 600 on the back of your video actually! one of the fairing tabs has snapped, and I had issues finding a replacement, so would agree that older bikes can be costly due to the scarcity of parts.
also thanks for your content, really enjoyed your Morocco series.
I had a fantastic weekend… in Ipswich !
With my Son his mother and younger Brother!
Was positively sure we would bump into Monica and yourself as we frequented ever bar, pub and coffee house in the entire neighbourhood ! Alas not to happen but maybe on another day !
Keep it up ! Love what you do
I had a Ford fiesta like your bandit. Only liked going one way. My dad used to have to tow me home. Absolute nightmare!
Sorry to hear about the Bonnie, Freddie. Hoping it comes back from the shop better than ever.
Hugely appreciated, thank you Barry!
Great watch Freddie hope the Bonaville dosen't work out to expensive /serious interesting stuff again 👌👍
Really enjoying these Tuesday @dobbs 😎
Hi Freddie - thanks for discussing my point on bike supermarkets. Another benefit I forgot to mention is that it’s a good opportunity to sit on a few bikes if you are a new rider or just dreaming of your first bike. You can sit on a bike without a salesmen looming over you or making you feel guilty for just looking and not buying. The service I had was genuinely much better than directly from Yamaha and they had a much better selection of used bikes.
On another point I know motobob used to have superbike factory sponsor his CZcams channel so they are definitely up for CZcamsrs coming to visit and even lending the odd bike for review.
Fingers crossed hope the Bonnie gets well soon.
Freddie, from personal experience of buying from superbike factory, i can best describe it as shopping in TK Maxx. You need to look for the gems amongst some of the crap. In their defence they ask crap money for the crap condition bikes and more for the better condition ones which will still be cheaper then the equivalent bike in a main dealer. The bikes get professionally detailed once bought, checked and serviced if required. Genuinely cannot fault them!
Thanks for the video Freddie.. Like the look of the new Fantic. I bought the 500 Scrambler of the back of your very review.. It’s been absolutely brilliant but the lack of dealerships in the UK does worry me. Good luck with the Bonnie 🤞🏼
The reliability with Moto Guzzi was true on older models but not anymore. Their quality has improved significantly in the past ten year
Nice 👍
World of triumph good to know starting to get hard are expensive to get Daytona 675 parts
Nice one Freddie getting to like your other channel
Don't be sad it broke down, be thankfull for all the joy she has given you over the years, be thankfull she broke down close to home and not on a trip far away! She held on just enough to brink you back from Africa, and she gave you the warning sign with the spark plug popping out. It's like they have awareness, isn't it? Think of all that, and whatever she needs to get "back on her feet" will be worth it! Good luck with the repairs!
Another great video. You need to come and visit Matlock Bath on a Sunday and see the bikes there. Would be great to meet you and have a coffee. Come for a ride in the hills of Derbyshire :)
I hope that Bonneville is an easy (and inexpensive) fix,I had a 2001 Bonneville and did have a few issues, I now have a 1975 T150 Trident which I is apparently exempt from the ULEZ zones as an historic vehicle.Always enjoy your videos and especially this one as you've convinced me not to sell my GSX1400 K2 .Good luck again with your Triumph,and I look forward to your next installment.
Hey Freddie. Hope the issue with your Bonneville is not too serious and that you’ll be back in the saddle very soon. Cheers and ride safe. Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦
The Fantic Caballero 500 is fantastic. Looking forward to testing the 700 but it would have to be brilliant for me to part with my existing 500 Flat Track - it's just so enjoyable to ride. Although on long journeys, you are right, it's not suitable.
Harry from the Isle of Wight, hope to see you at Blackgang Viewpoint in the near future 👍
Hi Harry! I remember this spot so well- I cannot wait to return🙂
I bought a used Harley with just over 2000 miles from SB factory -paid cash and have to say fantastic buying experience -albeit basic.
Loved your remarks about the the Suzuki GSX1400, but you forgot to mention the Honda CB1300, these are along the same lines, but even more reliable, also the S model has a top fairing and some with ABS. These are top bikes
Freddie thanks for mentioning the Guzzi 1200 sport , mine is a 2008 2v and gets a higher MCN owners review than the 4v . Once you get the Moto Guzzi bug a few niggles which you fix yourself are nothing compared to the absolute joy of the ride .
Good luck with your Bonnie! It had to happen just as the weather was becoming glorious.
A topic of discussion is emissions regulations for bikes and how they are increasingly effecting the way they ride (jerky throttle, increased complications for manufacturers, questionable gearing etc), all this despite the fact that bikes are the least polluting ICE transport due to the fact that we are rarely stationery for long (sitting in traffic). It would be nice to see more incentives to get people onto bikes...
Interesting that you mentioned motorcycle supermarkets this week. Last Saturday I rode from Cambridge to Milton Keynes to have a look around superbikefactory, despite online friends saying they're not to be trusted; its a finance company that just happens to sell bikes, don't expect it to be anything like a dealership, etc. Sadly only one cb500f, the bike I'm still looking for my first big bike mostly for commute riding, since passing my test I don't think that was the one. Some bikes look like new, some like they were just ridden in by the last owner and left with a months dirt on them. This was the latter and given i missed a couple of issues with my 125 that cost me a bit down the line I couldn't risk something that looked off, tho my loss is someone else's gain as its no longer listed so probably sold between then and today. Meanwhile friends ribbing me for still riding a 125 so long after getting a full licence
Sorry to hear about the Bonnie Freddie. At least it did you proud on the trip to Africa. Maybe it’s time for the dream Harley…….
Really hope the Triumph isn't a major problem and doesn't cost too much for you, given what you've done to promote the Triumph, they should give you a new engine 😉Most bikes used to be easy to fix, most bikes had cross over parts. Anyone would think bike manufacturers change bits every year to make sure they all have a life span and we have to buy new. Also helped along by these new clean air zones which also seem to be stopping older bikes from riding the city roads. I do feel for anyone living in a city that falls within one of these areas and you have an older bike.
Thanks Dale, I should hear back from the mechanic on Friday🤞🏼🤞🏼
I also feel for riders in the ULEZ zones- it’s so frustrating
Ohh Freddie, did the Africa trip kill the Bonneville 🤔 Just after getting it fantastically detailed… I think all that washing & pampering exposed the dirt & grime keeping it all together 😎 I think your cylinder head spark plug thread became cactus due to cross-threading. Invest in the correct tools & a good torque wrench. Hopefully, we see it back on road heading to the furthest cafe with Monika on the back enjoying summer ⭐️
I have been looking at Superbike factory for a few years now and they have expanded their locations a lot in the last couple of years. Walking around one there are a lot of bikes and if the one you have seen online and want is at a different location you can get it delivered to the closest one. There are some tatty ones and sports bikes that one can tell have been well-tracked but it is up to the buyer to be clever. Low mileage is the key I believe. There certainly is a lot of choice and temptations. Finance is expensive, they have rates for bad credit and good credit, and the used bike prices I have noticed have gone up at least £500 on average to 18 months ago. Good value can be found though if one wants to live for the moment.
Hi freddie, if you like Moto Guzzis have a look at the V11 sport. Better looking than the 1200 sport in my opinion and has the older 2 valve engine which is far more reliable. Ive had mine for 4 years and its been a super reliable bike and is great fun to ride. These bikes are so under rated. Hope you get your Bonnie fixed.
oh no not a break down ,was it the Plug again , hope it easy to fix and not to costly , good episode look forward to these have a great week and enjoy the weather ,
Thanks Jo! It’s a bit more serious than I thought- the spark plug thread’s de-threaded!😳
@@tuesdayatdobbs head off and helicoil the thread there is away to do without removing head ask though , you could do yourself as far as removing / replacing head , you'd need a torque wrench to retighten head bolts , if its ripped too much metal away secondhand head will be needed
Hi Freddie, I absolutely love your content and its beautiful vibes and aesthetics. You're genuinely creative, and you have a knack for this. I am considering buying my first-ever motorcycle, and I love modern classics and retro-looking motorcycles. I also want something with character that could take the bends. Is the continental gt 650 perfect for me? Would love to hear your thoughts since you reviewed it. Blessings from Los Angeles, California.
Hi Freddie,
sorry to hear about your Bonneville. Before diving into a costly repair, if possible weigh out the possibility of maybe purchasing a secondhand engine. Ensure you have someone skilled to help out .
Best greetings and wish you lots of success…
Caballero 700 Rally 🤞
Hopefully the truxton makes up for the loss! Losing a bike with that much history must suck. Much love freddie!
Thanks Sundar, it does make things much easier with the Thruxton around!😃
Hope they can helicoil the bonnie head. Take a look at the BMW k1300r, you mentioned the 1300s last week, the 1300r is a bonkers naked version. Probably the first hypernaked, incredibly fast and really unique looks.
We get our car and van ECU repaired as usually a simple circuit repair.
Last I saw was that fanatic were going to use the new Honda twin engine. I wonder what happened there.
Hi Freddie. I love your channels and you content. First video of yours i watched was the Transalp 600 when i was searching more info about Transalp 600/650 and considering buying one. I want to ask you your opinion about the new Honda CL500. I love its retro looks. Do you like it? You think its a bike that you'd like to have a ride around?
I get what your saying about the cabellero. But the XSR’s seat height is much more manageable for a new rider or a short 4rse ! I’m not sure how they compare on weight distribution.
Sorry to hear about the Bonneville, if it starts giving you problems what alternative bike would you consider? I would have thought the Royal Enfield Interceptor would be a good alternative.
Oooooo I like this; Speedmaster, Harley Softail Deluxe, Classic 350, Super Meteor, T120 and….. Norton Commando!
Sorry to hear about your T100. We all know how much it means to you, but........imagine if this had happened on your last trek. Hope it's all sorted soon.
Another informative vlog Freddie but I'd like to add my two penny worth regarding the superbike/store dealers, I tried dealing with a number of them last week, three never replied to my emails, two just weren't interested in what I had to P/X and one probably the biggest company were just so incompetent regarding my details when speaking to them I just gave up. Typical salespersons with no motorcycle ownership history, seems it's all about getting bikes out the door and selling finance packages with little to no customer appreciation.
1000 difference for the fantic vs the xsr is a bargain! Way better suspension, traction control, cornering abs, brembo, the lot
Fantic got it right with their scrambler and combined with the looks, itll sell like **** of a shovel. That cp2 700 engine is the most reliable engine made in the last 10 years (factually proven) and is a do it all engine.
Seems like a good time to buy one of the Royal Enfield 650s ...
Wonder if the breakdown to due with fuel encountered last few months. New E10 fuel is hygroscopic and like brake fluid absorbs moisture. This fuel is killing garden machinery. I would have to keep that bike after what it’s done. Get it done bite the bullet and keep for life. Make sure use fuel additive if use E10 or buy premium fuel.
If its the head, no big deal for engineer or 2nd hand head. Think you need some mechanical training without being rude. The sprockets on it look v worn but that said was still trucking. You also commented a few vlogs ago about valves. They all need some love time to tome
How about the Triumph America??? for the guy who wants a new bike
Petrol is 700g a litre, so 184kg fuelled ,for the Fantic 700...£1200 means a lot of Kedo/JvB scrambler bits for a XSR700, interesting head to head comparison?
Was looking at Superbike Factory to buy my second bike but Brexit f'd it up for importing to Ireland (were you just don't have a big market to choose from). To import a second hand bike into Ireland it'd be (bike cost + transport cost + 10% Customs Charge + Customs Agent fees) + 23% VAT. Custom Agents are now a requirement by law for non EU countries. Once that is paid you then pay VRT (vehicle registration tax) as well. Pre Brexit you'd lose the Customs Agent requirement, 10% Customs and VAT importing into the EU. I imagine these Bike Supermarkets have been hit big-time with EU sales. Surprised many haven't yet set up businesses in the EU.
Hi Freddy I had my test yesterday failed as I was riding fine but I kept getting roundabouts wrong cutting. Lanes it was very hot I think I was suffering I’m thinking about getting a husky 401 I’m tall heard they have a high seat any tips
Ahhhh bugger, sorry to hear it Paul! The Interceptor also has quite a tall seat height (noticeably taller than the Bonneville)🙂👌🏻
Any tips on how to stay cool for new riders like me with all the protection jacket I think I got heatstroke that day on my test haven’t been well since then a bit exhausted feeling a little better today
Just replaced the ecu on my enfield 500...£460. No option but to suck it up.
Freddie. Sorry to hear about the Bonneville
Thanks very much Richard🙂 It’s my fault for not looking after it well enough. I deserve this
@@tuesdayatdobbs no that's not true, you just changed the oil? (Hopefully not related) That's more than l can be bothered to do!
Although tbf you did tempt fate recently regarding how reliable it was..
These things happen and unless you specifically did something wrong it's sadly part of owning old machinery
Then again, it might be a blessing in disguise as often we are creatures of habit and most reluctant to change especially when emotionally attached
Maybe it's time to move on bike wise.. Or maybe it's not as serious as originally thought?
Fingers crossed 🤞
@@richardbartlett6932 I deserved this Richard, with my reliability comment!
And I do like this attitude- sometimes change is good, so I'm open minded to a change... if I can just mentally detach myself from the Bonneville:)
The chap considering the meteor should also consider Guzzi V7 and V9. V low maintenance, very stylish, and very easy to live with given time pressures of a young family.
My dealer utter trash
@@volt8684 crikey, good job they aren’t all utter trash.
The guys at my dealer Motech - Newcastle, UK are total gents.
I know it's hindsight but why didn't you get it checked out when it blew that plug when you was almost back from the tour, that plug to me looked terrible, personally I'd have limped it home and got it looked at.
I know, all a bit hindsight now but from experience with cars, always worth investigating why something broke before it gets expensive from experience
Thankfully your Bonneville issue didn't happen in Morocco. Hope you get it sorted soon mate
Thanks Gary, I was incredibly lucky!
The Thruxton is yours or is it on loan?
I'll be interested to hear what exactly is wrong with your Bonneville, Freddie. I hope it's not an actual engine problem. You don't hammer it, and an engine should comfortably clock up well over 100,000 miles. I don't have the same faith as you in Triumphs. I wouldn't buy one, although I love the T120.
GSX1400: superb. I used to want one. Amazing torque. You won't get any engine trouble, unless it's been abused. In fact, why don't you buy it, Freddie? On the subject of Buells, you can buy my XB12X dead cheap, if you want.
Two reasons for buying an XSR700 over the Caballero, apart from the price: the high exhaust [heat, luggage] and the tubed tyres on the latter.
Superbike Factory, Sorry Freddie, I wasn't looking at the bike, but looking at Customer feedback, may next week you could comment on them
Freddie here in the US most HD dealers refuse to service older bikes. Even the Evo motors are relegated to independent shops. Aftermarket parts are available but HD refuse to use these parts. It’s a big turn off and many expensive bikes are becoming harder to sell. No loyalty bottom line
I would take the GSX 1400 over any Harley any day of the year.
Enjoyed the show.
Head re cut the spark plugs 😮
I think this is exactly what’s going to have to happen Eddie🙂👌🏻
MCN rating everything out of 5 is pointless, no subtlety in it. Should be out of 10 at least so you can give shades of good or bad. I've always been suspicious of the grading as well, manufacturers that advertise a lot generally get good marks. That's why I prefer independent vloggers like your self.
Spot on comment Uncle 👍🏻
R I P Bonneville ⚰
Don't tell me, you have blown the Spark Plug out Again
I have- it’s now completely unridable- even for five meters
@@tuesdayatdobbs That's an easy fix, repaired many a car and motorcycle head, it can be done with the head in place if you have room above. must have done about 20 over the years. The combustion gases blowing past the loose plug will have damaged the threads.
@@ktmmark You've exactly described what I think's happened; one year ago in Barcelona, I think there was the first sign of this, when the initial gasses blew off my lead. About 10,000 miles later, and the thread completely failed
Sorry about your bike but from 50 years experience of riding bikes there comes a time, no matter what the vehicle, when every vehicle becomes unreliable. If you've had it a fair amount of time and put the miles in then it doesn't really owe you anything. Repair it if you wish for sentimental reasons but I suggest you need to buy a new(ish) bike to build a new relationship with and have confidence in for future trips.
The Bonnie has done you well but there comes a time when one must upgrade and regardless of the damages the time to change must be near? That 1200 Guzzi would be a worthy replacement and if one maintains their ride then even Italian bikes will serve you well. One more thing Freddie, didn't you make the big mistake of actually having your Bonnie cleaned? Clean ya car, your bike, even just washing your shirt to pristine washed and ironed condition and we all know the outcome; your car will be scratched in the supermarket parking lot, you'll spill tomato sauce down the front of your shirt and your Bonnie well ....we wait and see?
I dont like superbike factory only had bad experiences with them, they have so many bikes being sold so when it eventually comes to servicing yours it does not get the attention it deserves as they are so busy and the texhnicians are overwhelmed. I had to wait two months before mine arrived and after only 3 months of ownership it broke down even though it just had 6k on the clock, 800miles being me. Their customer service was poor they didn't want to help at all because the 3 month warranty finished 😅, no advice or wiggle room.
Typical service from a business with high sales and one that doesn't have to worry about making the odd customer unhappy, whats one unhappy customer out of a 1000?
I have found that smaller dealers are much better, they care more about reputation and will give great customer service as a result. They work hard to make sure you are happy and your bike arrives in great condition, and well serviced with great customer aftercare.
That's why when I buy second hand bikes I always try to get it from a family run business with great reviews, can't go wrong 😊
Freddie, just buy your self a honda and save your self a lot of problems.
Hi Freddie, sorry your Bonnie is ill.
What do you think happened to the engine?
I think the spark plug thread’s totally gone (needs professionally re-threading😳)
Shouldn’t be a problem, any decent work shop should be able to insert a helicoil.