I'm sorry to hear about the shoulder... Just thinking about your comment for more surgery, I bet your subscribers would love to hear from you "with or without your riding... You could update on your surgery, update on your favorite kit, bike maintenance, biker scran (even if you don't ride) just chatting with the guys... Don't go radio silent, we'll miss you :). In a manly kind of way!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Aww thanks Jim - will see what I can do….

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

4 ай бұрын

Well said Jim. I'm sure I'm not alone in viewing 'The Missenden Flyer' as more than just a guy on a bike....

@J1M1F

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m sure Andy could visit bike shows and other bike related attractions/sites whilst he can’t ride to keep the channel ticking over.

@peterwilson8039

4 ай бұрын

TMF, you should do a video on those 'Hellfire' caves, while you're incapacitated. That sounds like it would right up your alley. 🙂

@michaelmclarney1994

4 ай бұрын

I second that! Sorry to hear about more surgery and I hope you get fixed soon. Please keep going with whatever content you can manage, and if you can't, I look forward to normal uploads as and when. Your health comes first so take care and take things easy 👍

As a 51 year old southerner, I can't recall another winter so endlessly wet and miserable. I know we're well used to it in the UK, but we've had low pressure over us since October which even for us is exceptional. It really has been utterly awful. Sorry to hear the shoulder is still bad - double (or is that treble) misery. Really hope you get a result with it soon.

@stevesteve1965.

4 ай бұрын

So true, same comment as mine.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers for that!

@paulyflyer8154

4 ай бұрын

Cloud seeding is all the rage now. Just look up. I was in Zurich for 5 days in February and 3 days last week in Finland. Clear blue skies and no chemtrails. I come back here and it's like noughts and crosses up there.

@dreamcrusher112

4 ай бұрын

I remember last winter being impressively dry. So bored of rain!

I’d say take all the time you need, your health is more important. We will be here waiting. Good luck with it all mate!

I am always happy to see the British countryside. It's so beautiful and you are a lucky man to be riding there, even in rainy weather. Thanks so much........Sal : ) in Cha-am, Thailand.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

I love riding in Thailand too!

Looking forward to having you back in action! Good luck on your recovery!

Best wishes for the shoulder recovery. Loved the Japan tour. Mrs Flyer is a legend! Pls say hello.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

She says hello back….

Get well soon, and I enjoy your cycle news roundups too, so don't be shy.

A great little vlog, and what an amazingly sounding bike the Diavel is. So sorry to hear the shoulder isn't doing what it's suppose to be after your 1st operation, and wishing you all the best for the next step. You take as much time as needed sir, your health is far more important. Just put as much or as little content as you feel or up to doing, I'm sure it will good, interesting and fun.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Gary - willco!

Love these blogs, Andy. Lovely part of the world there with some fascinating history. You gave us just enough to pique our curiosity to find out more. I discovered that the chalk excavated from the Hellfire Caves was used to make that bit of A40 between West and High Wycombe! Despite the ongoing saga with the shoulder you still managed to make a wonderfully uplifting vid full of the joys of spring. We’ll be gutted to see you go off-air, if it comes to that (though obviously not as much as you’ll be), but us Missenden Flyers will be rooting for you and wishing you the very best for a speedy return. Here’s to better weather and light at the end of the caves.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Jez!

Thanks for posting. Hope your next operation resolves your issues and you are back riding pain free in no time.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

You and me both!

Such a lovely bike! You hit the nail on the head (for me) ref the touring vlogs! I can't ever imagine paying the high cost of those long distance tours ie Canada or Japan so I didn't watch much of them. I plan to ride much more around the UK so would defiantly be interested to watch anything you do in the UK. Very sorry to hear your shoulder is still bad....that's a real bummer. Fingers crossed it gets sorted soon.

Thanks for another interesting video and good luck with your shoulder!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I’ve never been a big Ducati fan, probably because there are no dealers near me. But, I went to a dealer this past weekend and saw the lovely Diavel. The very accessible seat height makes me think I need to get one! Thanks for the video, Andy, and good luck with your shoulder surgery.

Really like all your content but the tours are my favourite - good luck with the shoulder mate.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

Hey man, if you do have to take a few weeks off, just make some videos about gear and such. Another great video here where you just talk about what’s on your mind. I mean bike reviews are great, but we get to know more about you and where you are over there and what it’s like over there. A lot of us Americans will probably never see this stuff even if we were to visit Britain. Just probably the tourist stuff. With videos like these, we get a tour, so to speak, and I love it. I was in Spain from 92-97 in the Air Force and I always loved to just ride around and explore the Country and my kids loved hearing about it. Wish I had a bike camera back then so I could have shown them what it was like. This is great! Still adding you to my prayer list for your shoulder. Get well soon!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Will do what I can but even videos off the bike need editing (which is difficult with your right arm in a sling!!)

@Kornholeeoo

4 ай бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer That’s true. Well we won’t forget you if you do have to take a sabbatical. Just wanting you well again my friend!

Guess I’m one of the oddballs that loves touring vlogs. You’re right in there with Richie in Morocco or Itchy Boots wherever she ends up. Love the British Isles and Ireland as well. Supplies me with dreams. Thanks so much.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Wow thanks!

Another enjoyable vlog thank you. Camera quality and sound are spot on. Hope your next shoulder op does the trick for you. I mainly watch your vloggage on tv so I tend not to comment too often. However, suffice to say I really enjoy all your content.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Richard - appreciated!

Really sorry to hear about the shoulder, hope they fix this time - you need to be able to ride! Good luck

Top man Andy excellent video as usual wishing you all the best as regards to your shoulder fingers crossed you get it sorted soon

All the best on the opp Andy, be good to see you all back together, Chops’y. Teapot and rest of the crew remember watching the plane vs bikes episode you guys done was brill, recon really boost your KZread channels 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

You can always keep some garage chats in the bag for when you can’t ride Andy, maybe a video of you showing how you go about cleaning your bikes maybe bike checks before you ride, maybe some fashion segments showing off your kit, or even another live stream with Mrs F. 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips - the trouble is even these videos take editing and that's tricky with my right arm in a sling!

@BumbleBee-qe8kc

4 ай бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer just keep them raw then Andy, there is to much editing and filtering goes on on social’s, or you could just use Mrs F’s right arm. 😜😂

Wish you all the best Andy with surgery. Hope you make a quick recovery - can’t have you off the channel for long!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hopefully the shoulder will get fixed, fingers crossed. I have really enjoyed the fly away tours, the fact I'll probably never go one dosen't matter. It's refreshing to see these places through the eyes of a fellow biker. Also we all watch plenty of content on bikes we can't afford or will never own, so why not tours. Great content, try not to be away too long, you'll be missed.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Scott - appreciate that - just waiting for a date for the second operation now….

i wish you good luck with the new upcoming surgery , get well soon and keep us posted

Bloody joys of getting older!! Hope docs can fix it, hoping to get my red Diavel out from hibernation next week, brill bit of kit!! Echo other comments keep content going even if can’t ride!! Cheers Martin/Suffolk

RAF High Wycombe was my first unit out of training way back in the day. Great video as usual.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks

Sorry to hear about your shoulder issue. Best wishes for your next surgery, I’ve followed you for years from oz and ride a Triumph Sprint purchased from new in 2012.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Ron appreciated!

Saved the Japanese tour series for my hip surgery recovery if I can’t ride at least I can watch you and Carol on tour 😊

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Good luck with the surgery!

Wishing you the best on your surgery and recovery my friend

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you

Health is wealth - channel will still be here when you’re back on fine fettle fella.

Good luck with the next shoulder op. Hopefully you'll be able to make a few garage videos. I enjoy watching those and learning a bit more as well! Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Best wishes on the shoulder Andy. We’ve all grown very fond of the channel. Can’t imagine you going dark, we’ll muddle through if necessary.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Brad - appreciate that!

I know you’ve put out at least 2 videos a week for at least the last 4years on Wednesday and a Saturday if my memory serves so your consistency is legendary. Hope the op goes well, enjoy the R&R, we’ll all be here when you get back 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for that!

Sorry to hear your shoulder has improved with the operation Andy. I've had both my shoulders injected in the past and know what discomfort it can bring. I hope you get it fixed properly (soon). If you need time to recover, I'm sure folks would understand. You've been a constant presence and it must take a considerable time and effort to do, so take it easy and come back as and when you can! All the best, Alan.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Alan!

A great ride around the Chilterns. The standout is telling viewers where you are.... I live locally (HoT) and I always try to figure the "where". Please keep up the full disclosure! It also adds so much to the value of the on-board footage. N

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Glad you think that! Must get to HoT soon!

We have had the same miserable winter up north that you describe here ... only colder! I've hardly been out motorcycling this winter as it's been either freezing cold, blowing a gale or lashing down. Sometimes even all three! Very sorry to hear about your shoulder and hope that you get it sorted out once and for all.

Great video TMF, hope that shoulder gets sorted mate.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Beans!

Andy - definitely an improvement in video quality. Many thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Good to hear

Hi Andy, I think you are right with regards to the long distance tours. Out of reach for quite a lot of us, however your European tours have been great, especially the Norway trip. Pop over to Europe with Mrs Flyer on the Goldwing again, always good trips. Good luck with the shoulder operation this time. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin - and yes, shoulder permitting a Wing tour to Europe this year would be just the ticket!

Thanks for sharing Andy, a lovely day for it and a lovely area. I hadn't realised where the name of the Hell Fire Club started. There is still a Hell Fire Club, which I only know about because a biker friend of mine was a member. And yes all sorts of things do go on there I understand. I promise that is a friend and not the 'I'm asking on behalf of a friend', haha!

I'm so glad you had the chance to ride the Ducati Diavel V4 again. I love the design, the 4 pot missile launcher style exhaust, the rims design and of course that amazing engine. I'm not a fan of naked bikes, but the Diavel V4 and the new 1390 KTM Super Duke definitely tick all the boxes for me look wise. Not cheap, but there's nothing out there that looks like it. The Triumph Rocket 3 maybe another, but that's just a monster! Cheers

I grew up on Cryers Hill where you first started the video mate, nice to see the old area :)

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cool! Where are you now?

Nice vlog, good to get out on the bike. I managed to get out on my scooter in this mild winter but if it's too wet a visit to the art galleries or a historic house is always nice. And since your Japan tour I'm reading 'Shogun,' a great story of early 17th century Japanese culture. You can't beat a good book.😊

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

You’re right there!

Once you’re patched up and back as the ‘bionic man’ I agree entirely with doing some tours to show off the great riding roads and areas we have in the United Kingdom. I had a fantastic week last summer riding around the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, fantastic riding roads/beautiful scenery and very little traffic. I can thoroughly recommend the ‘Fat Lamb’ Pub as a base, run by petrol heads/classic car fans in a wonderful spot for exploring the area. So much variety ride on our doorstep there’s no need to travel very far 😊

Godspeed on the shoulder recovery, Andy! You will be accompanied by the thoughts of 261,000 subscribers on that journey. 😇

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I really enjoyed seeing my local area. I'm looking forward to getting out on my Triumph Scrambler, after 6 weeks and few opportunities over this very wet winter. Take care with that shoulder! Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Have fun!

If you get layed up, maybe a podcast or two! Always enjoy the magazine updates too. All the best with the shoulder.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good luck with your shoulder, hope the recovery is swift. I too have a dodgy shoulder (& knee come to that), but for fear of living ever after under the 'scalpel of Damocles', I'm reticent to subject myself to the surgeon's joy. There's loads of content you could publish without being on a bike - news, garage stuff, general bloggage, gear, bike mods/maintenance etc....., so please keep it coming - unless of course you fancy a break, which under the circumstances would be understandable. Some touring would be most welcomed upon your riding return & I like your ideas - maybe even some European stuff - get yourself down this way (Comumidad Valenciana, Spain), not often tread by UK bikers, but well, well worth it - I'll give you some pointers!!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips - the trouble is even these videos take editing and that's tricky with my right arm in a sling!

Praying your shoulders get squared away; multiple surgeries are not for the faint of character. This winter here in Michigan, USA, has been up and down. 60s F one day and then 20s F the next. Unbelievable range of temperatures. I love the vlog type of videos and share the exact reason you ride - it's therapy for the soul. I don't always rip around at full tilt, but that adrenalin burst is thrilling. I've recently lost my father, so getting out when I can on the bike is entirely necessary. (My dad was a biker and a Harley-Davidson rider.)

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your dad Scott....all the best mate.

I commented on your review of the BMW R12nineT that I appreciated BMW had avoided the use of plastic yogurt pot hydraulics and well done Ducati for also avoiding them on the Diavel. To my eyes both bikes appearance is much improved with the styling of the hydraulics, which after all are in your view on every ride. Top marks for the new camera setup, picture and audio spot on. Best wishes for a better recovery from your shoulder problems, please keep your viewers updated, we all worry a bit 🤕

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul!

Good luck with the shoulder and great that you will be doing some UK tours

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

That's the plan!

Hope you get your shoulder sorted mate, wishing you all the best

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

Very sorry to hear that shoulder isn’t cooperating Andy. Best wishes for round 2 so you’ll be right for the Summer. Urge anyone to watch the Japan tour series with Mrs Flyer along. Fantastic every one.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

So sorry your shoulder operation has not gone as hoped, I can't imagine Wednesdays and Saturdays without a bit of TMF, but maybe a YT holiday might do you good. I personally would quite enjoy non bike videos just as much as the bike ones, perhaps you and Carol could go on day trips to interesting UK places and film the trip, the British Motor Museum, city tours, ABR, maybe I am mad but the two of you together are great.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you David, thank you!

Hope you recover well, I've riden the v4 too and agree with everything you said, what a weapon. My only issue was I was 25k short of the 25k asking price 😢 the closest I could get at a more reasonable price was my MT10 😊

The weather looks lovely there when the sun is out. I have had the opposite problem with too much sun. It's been an awful hot summer here, and it's been difficult to find the motivation to put on riding gear when it's 35 centigrade and 90% humidity. I feel a bit guilty I have only had my bike out twice over the summer, but now it's cooled down and I can ride without being sunburnt and drenched in sweat I am back out and loving it, especially cutting through the traffic on the way to work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Where are you John?

@johnalees99

4 ай бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyerBrisbane, Australia. We have had a hot wet summer. Been bloody awful.

Nice, Lovely day for a ride. Round some classic bits of England. Just contemplating insuring the bike for the season and hoping we are done with the snow at lower elevations. Still got lots of wind and rain. Hope the shoulder gets better, make sure you let it heal up. In the mean time maybe you can fly give us a weekly bike news update or drive to meet your pals for some scran. Unfortunately I'm grounded. Fortunately I can still ride.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that John - here’s to summer coming soonest!

Naphill! I know it so well! The in-laws used to live there, and father in law used to work at the RAF. Beautiful area! Many a time have walked through the woods to Bradenham and on to West Wycombe. The in laws neighbour used to live in Church Lane. Ahh.....memories.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cool

Nice one Andy , crappy news about the shoulder .!!!sorry to hear that ! I'm sure you can keep some clips coming !!bike news a bit more often , do a wee clip of your camera stuff mounts , mics etc some maintenance light stuff in your garage .Keep it up .😁👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips - the trouble is even these videos take editing and that's tricky with my right arm in a sling!

Hi Andy, great blog and what lovely weather. It’s done nothing but rain here in the Western Pennines since October! So no biking and no golf - how will I survive!! I know, holidays abroad and that’s been our bag with bike hire (Singapore was great fun). Sad to hear about your shoulder - just get it fixed, Andy. I got my right shoulder pinned almost twenty years ago - and touch wood - I haven’t had a problem since, aside from initial physio to get range of movement back. Anyway good luck with it. Once you’re back, and from my perspective, do your tours! They are relatable as they show people and places one might not normally see and with bikes. Yours aye, Alan

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers as ever Alan - good to hear from you again!

i'm ooop north and really fed up of the weather. i did enough riding my bicycle in the rain as a youngster, and these days must have gone soft in the middle coz i just can't be bothered, but i did venture out recently coz i just couldn't wait to ride my new bike that was sat there with 1 mile on the odo saying 'go on you know u wanna', anyhoo i suppose it means theres more to look forward to when it finally turns. GL with the shoulder op.

What a lovely bike and a beautiful day. I do hope the operation goes well , I haven’t had any further treatment on my shoulder because the surgeon promised it would be great after the first surgery, though I do try and improve it my self . Look forward to seeing Carole on her motorcycle 👍🏍️

@MsDenver2

4 ай бұрын

It might be a good idea to have your biking buddies in your studio while you’re recovering, you could have a good banter and we could send some questions in ?👍🏍️

Good luck with the shoulder!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you - next operation middle of April!

Appreciate all the content, I’m saving for a bonneville, one day!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

You'll get there - thanks for the super-thanks!!

Don’t miss Northumberland and the Borders for your tours, some of us are lucky enough to live up here. Hope the surgery goes well, after two spine ops I still get arm issues but I just stop more on my lovely Ducati😀🏍.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

I’ll get up there again at some point Ian! Sorry to hear about your back….

Good luck getting your shoulder fixed. Up here in Yorkshire I'd also describe this winter as being endlessly wet. Sure we flirted with some snow a couple of times but we're talking a few days in an entire winter. I think my bike will be on the road for the first time tomorrow. There's nothing to enjoy about riding when it's dark and wet in my opinion and I don't take my bike out when there's salt on the roads either. As for the Diavel, it's more bike than I need and definitely more bike than I can afford!

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Fair enough - let’s hope the weather improves soon!

That car park at 13 mins in is a great dogging spot

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

I’ll take your word for that!!!

@davidz8

4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@@TheMissendenFlyer

@sidwilson9556

4 ай бұрын

How does he know that ? 😱

I really like these informal ride and chat vlogs, very enjoyable. I meant to ask you about your garage after the GS luggage video in that I could see some sort of exercise contraption taking up valuable motorcycle space ! I was curious if you have been extending your already palatial residence in order to accommodate your magnificent collection 😂???

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

I wish!!

Great video 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

Good health to you, TMF. I'd be interested in learning more about you as a person and your other interests outside of motorbikes.

With such beautiful weather I hope you made time to repair the roof leak over your garage. 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Not yet!

Stunning bike Andy prefer it in the red though!!! Sorry to hear about your shoulder take care 🙏

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great review, as always. I'm 63 and just bought new Triumph Tiger 660 Sports a few weeks. However I have developed neck and shoulder problems. So not getting out much as a result. ☹ Hope you're op goes well and you're on the road soon.

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you...

HAA, West Wycombe, hell fire club, WOW, takes me back near 50 years ago, not changed a bit really, I could could tell some stories about, my early days there, often at night, on top of the hill.. with a friend or two, say no more ahahha. And Yes it was the ex - priminister.. , used go up into that ball at one time.. You also went to Stokenchurch, you were only about 500mtr s from my old house. its all memory lane for me, as well as biking stuff. Been in Bulgaria now for near 20 years..

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Very cool!

Yes… Shoulders are a difficult fix. I have a buddy dealing with the same issue after a bike accident. I’m hoping for the best for you both.🏍🇺🇸🇬🇧

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for point 11. It wasn't easy.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Great job!

Good luck with the shoulder follow up. Don’t worry, we’ll still be here when you get back. Maybe some Freddie Dobbs style vloggage in the interim to fill the gap?

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Trouble is videos need editing and without a right arm that’s tricky….

Hi Andy Got to agree with you and the statement of biking being good for the soul and helping your mental health, I’ve suffered mental health issues in the passed and after passing my bike test at 56, which was 12 months to the day my dad died it has definitely helped me with my mental wellness and long may it continue 👍🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Sorry hear about your dad Stuart, glad we concur!

@StuartHep

4 ай бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks Andy I’m just about to treat myself and pick up my second bike this afternoon having purchased a 2019 Yamaha MT09SP just a thought about the future bikes you would possibly show on the channel and thought if could you try and get the 2024 version of the MT09 for a review have a fantastic week keep up the good work love the channel 👍

ANDY,,, Zen and the art of motor cycling... Stay well.

Hi Andy, I’m confident the 260k plus subs will understand if you have to step back from YT for a while after your impending shoulder op.. might even be a nice break for you... wishing you well and Carole too. Atb, Alan.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Alan - yes I'm sure that would be the case, I won't be going away for too long if I do have to take a break....

That’s why I moved to Oz 17 years ago, ride my bike anytime of the week 👍👊

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Lucky man!

I know what you mean about the weather here in the south. I have been on garden leave since January and was hoping to get some riding in. I have spent more time cleaning the bikes than riding them. Not sure what your shoulder problem is. I had a rotator cuff repair 3 years ago and it was 6 weeks in a sling and then physio for me. It was worth it though. Good luck and don’t rush the recovery. Your patience will be rewarded

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Originally ihad a subacromial decompression - removing a bit of shoulder blade and collarbone etc but alas caused me now to have a frozen shoulder - which will fix itself in 2 years but is agony - another operation called a scapular release should sort that a bit quicker.....fun eh!

Sad to hear that Black Beauty is going back to the stables, equally sad to hear about your shoulder Andy & having to go back to hospital for more surgery 😒. Hope all goes well Andy & a speedy recovery, looking forward to seeing you back on the road with more adventures on the fantastic bikes 🏍️🙏

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Andy!

Yeah great blog video chat I am looking forward to the Kawasaki on tour when the shoulder drama permits sorry to hear still have issues very depressing but hopefully a short blast will get your sprits up when the sun comes out and use Mrs flyers bike for lightness and get the drone up and show us the lovely country side.ride safe stay well and good luck with operation tell them it’s under warranty no fee ha ha

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Sadly my warranty expired about 53 years ago!

Hope you get your shoulder sorted out, not a situation anyone would enjoy. Your musings about your weather reminds me how Oregon and England are the same: Similar size geography and same weather. Hope you can have another go at the Diavel at another time later for a more in depth review. I like it.

Why the tours get fewer views is beyond me. They are an amazing eye opener especially the Norway, Japan and Alaska tours.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Chris!

Sorry to hear about your shoulder, Andy. I agree with the other comments regarding alternative videos while you are recuperating. Perhaps something with Mrs Flyer explaining what an excellent patient you are etc.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

He he - the trouble is videos need editing and that’s tricky with an out of action right arm…

@derranstokes8760

4 ай бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer I can see a new video series in which TMF teaches Mrs. TMF how to edit videos using (insert editing software of choice).

Hi Andy. Another great blog. Sorry to hear that your surgery hasn't been as successful as hoped. As a all year around rider aswell the weather does take the shine off of it, and I too look forward to the brighter and warmer days. Can I request that you try the BMW S1000R. I've watched your previous review some years ago and having owned both versions I think they have improved. While I'm on a roll, there is a new biker cafe called 'The Chopper Shop' in Bristol. Keep up the good work and all the best for your next surgery.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Always good to hear from you…

We’re having a glorious spring day tomorrow and I’m going to ride my bicycle. First grow some ‘bottom flesh’ (as we say here in the Netherlands) (make your bottom getting used to sit on a saddle for a long time so it won’t hurt) before I’m making a longer motorcycle ride. It will be the only nice day of the coming weeks because the weather will become colder and wetter again. You will have to be very careful with your shoulder for the rest of your life and make sure you don’t overload/overstrain it; especially after surgery. The first few times you do, it won’t that hurt that much but then inflammation will be at its peak again and it will take very long before that decreases and you may hope the inflammation stops. I have experience on this 😢. I had surgery on both shoulders and for ten years everything was fine. But then I had to move my old fridge because I had bought a new one. The day after I almost cried of pain. Only now, a year later, I can say my shoulder is hurting a lot less. I hope the best for your shoulder surgery. I did a special program to strengthen the shoulder muscles without overstraining them. Training with weights of about 1-2 kilograms, no more. More exercises with light weights is better than less exercise with heavy weights. Build it up slowly.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice - enjoy your ride tomorrow!

Got rid of my 2015 v-twin a few years back and regretted it since. I'd sure like to try the V4!

Ah mate, sorry about your shoulder injury. I hope the second op goes well. 🙏🙏

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Be well Mr Flyer.

Another operation and extended downtime? Say it ain't so, Mr. Flyer! Best wishes for shoulder improvement and more fair weather riding. Your videos from Blighty are much appreciated by this Yank. While you're recovering, maybe you can ride pillion behind Mrs. Flyer. ;-)

I hear ya. It’s going to be 19c here in Calgary on Sunday but I just had full hip replacement yesterday so not going to be on the bike for a while. Aging is not for the faint of heart.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Best of luck with the recovery….

A x pro footballer put me onto marine collagen to help with joint pain and they have helped me, might be worth a try Maybe a get the builders in after your operation so you have some content. A Norway tour could be fun

Let's hope it's second time lucky for the shoulder. Just an idea, you could always ride pillion behind Mrs Flyer whilst recovering. Could be a fun series of videos.

This winter has been truly depressing with the wet weather, every time I've been out on the bike its come back wet, filthy and in need of a clean 😞

Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I am my self struggling getting back to motorcycle drivning. If you are after your operation capable to test drive cars, I would love to see them.

Good luck with the shoulder, you’ll have to send Mrs Flyer out to do reviews if you get grounded! 😂

The Diavel has never really appealed to me, plus it's so expensive, I just think there are far better choices for fun to be had. I can relate to the depression when unable to ride. So far we have had 3 false starts to spring, each time temps dropping to below -25C, plus snow again after it warms up again. Last week I had a long drive home, every road was closed after I joined it, blowing snow, blizzard conditions, 1.5'-2' of soft wet snow. It was so bad that the journey took 2.5 extra hours over normal and I had to pull 4 different families out of deep snow and a couple of ditches, there were cars and trucks strewn everywhere. Usually my mood starts improving, after the sun is out for a few days, I can smell spring and I begin to get excited for my first ride of the season, then more crap weather and spring seems so far away again, it's a roller-coaster. Sorry to hear the shoulder is still farkled, hopefully take 2 will give you some relief 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 ай бұрын

Crikey! -25c!!!

@ScottB-NE

4 ай бұрын

Alberta, Canada perhaps??? 🇨🇦 I’m visiting Calgary just now and the temperatures last week were chilly 🥶(& that’s from a Scotsman!). God vid TMF - Nice bike - too expensive for me! Wishing you good luck with the post surgery recovery. Hope you get your upper suspension sorted fully this time! 😉🤞👌💪👍