Ok officer Fillingham you have be banged to rights good and proper. At the age of 18 I was told by the time I reach 21 I will have a nice little car and will have forgotten all about motorcycles, I am now 68 years old and have never owned or wanted a car. I still own the Norton Commando I managed to buy second hand in 1971, along with the Suzuki GS850 and sidecar I put on the road in 1991 and mileage wise is on its way around the clock for the second time so I guess your summing up of the dyed in the wool motorcyclist is correct, not only is it a way of life, but life itself. Well done Stuart, a great bit of fun.

@rockyriddell8671

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Snortin’ Norton owners Rock!

@randyolan1273

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I started at sixteen with a 650triumph. I'm now 69 and ride a royal Enfield interceptor 650. Keep going sir! Cheers.

@spikemcsilver1904

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How in the world have you never owned a car? What about in the dead of winters? 🥶🥶🥶🥶

@mikecartlidge5355

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@@spikemcsilver1904 If you ride daily like I do and that is in all weather's you get used to the gradual drop in temps as winter approaches, I will ride solo's until the end of November and then the Suzuki GS 850 and sidecar get pressed into every day use which is no problem on slippery roads. I was a motorcycle mechanic for 48 years and that meant road testing bikes year round in all weather's. Now aged 68 the song remains the same as when I was 16 years old, don't want or need a car.

@davidrountree8507

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‘The song remains the same’ the Led Zeppelin reference is not lost on other riders of your vintage such as myself. Well said.

Well I guess I am a died in the wool motorcyclist because I hit 5 out of five. I treat my bike like I treat my dogs I never sell my dogs I give them a forever home and when they get sick I take him to the doctor. I have had some of my bikes going on 40 Years of my 50 years on the road. I have to say the scenery on your rides is better than the scenery on other people's channels. And on the first one to comment that's so cool.

Tell tale sign number 6 - they had a major life altering motorcycle accident and didn't give up motorcycles! In my early 20's, I was T-boned going through a green light, and my left kneecap was pulverised when it snapped the left hand handlebar on my Honda CB900F. The people at work were convinced I'd give up the bikes, then I turned up on my newly purchased Honda CBX 1000! Still have that CBX, and I'm 57...

@paulstoker7650

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I can relate to that, I'm the same age as you. I had a bad crash and gave up biking for quite a while. Royal Enfield brought out the Interceptor and I was sucked back in. Ride safe

@bpgrmds

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that's a what I was thinking of but you have it already!!! very Important one

@jimnaylor6009

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My accident wasn't especially life altering, although I still have the aches and pains 5 years on. Was back on a bike as soon as realistically possible though.

@davidklementis5913

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I luckily only had a smaller off while commuting that messed up my left hand. Was back on the bike a couple days later regardless of the pain while shifting. My hand still reminds me regularly at times 😆. I have big respect for those that have major injuries or amputation and get back on.

@tomasguerrero9622

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And how's your knee feeling now?

Well that one gave me a good chuckle at myself. Another item that I would add to the list is that the dyed in the wool types tend to be encouraging and supportive of new riders, sharing what they have learnt without being dogmatic. Cheers Stu.

Excellent Stu...to which I could add ...compulsive viewing of motorcycle videos Lol.

Yes, Stuart, that just about describes this 76yo! My 350 Jawa was the longest I owned a bike (15+ years) and I discovered long ago that playing tunes on the gearbox can be fun and also that it's more rewarding to ride a smaller capacity bike well, rather than simply open the throttle on a rocketship. I don't do group rides, though I shadow my 58yo daughter sometimes, now that she's belated discovered bikes and is learning on her 250 Kawasaki.

@williamarinder8809

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Also, age 76 here, and all five apply to me.

@adrianrouse5148

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Ahhh playing tunes on the gearbox. We used to ride through a village with a twisty uphill road . Dropping gears and matching throttle to speed with blips on each down shift . The noise through that Valley was fantastic.

Stuart, I have committed a great motorcycling sin. After fitting out my beloved Royal Enfield 650 interceptor with many after-market parts. I finally relised that I would have to sell it. Now it belongs to a nice young man who I am sure will take great care of it. I still have all the photographs. So what prompted the sale, not my riding ability but something that has crept up over a period of time. My fitness has wained somewhat over the past two years and I was finding it difficult to reverse into our garage as I couldn't sit on it to reverse it. A couple of times it nearly got away from me and if it had fallen it would have damaged my partner's car which could have been a catastrophe. The reason it has come to this is my age. I'm on my eighty-fifth trip around the sun and it is typical that as you age you lose strength something you younger guys will have to face one day. So what to do? I don't want to give up riding as it has been part of my life for the past 69 years. So I made a list of what requirements I wanted. A much smaller bike not comfortable. Something I can maneuver easily and won't fall over. A machine I can enjoy riding. So the hunt was on. I ended up at the Yamaha dealer really nice guy and very helpful. I tried pushing a few bikes around but my upper body strength was not there as it use to be. He said try this, "what does it weigh" he said, 239kg do a circle in the car park in reverse. I did OMG I don't believe it, so easy. OK go for a ride and see what you think. Except for the slightly heavier steering, it went around corners as if it was on rails. It was a very comfortable ride. Lovely big seat and the overall finish was outstanding. I couldn't believe I was falling in love with this bike. So what was it? Yamaha Tricity 300cc. At my age, it ticked all the boxes and hopefully, I can keep riding for some time yet. Stuart, if you ever get the chance to ride one do so. For what it is It's no slouch. It is like driving an auto car and can be ridden on a car license but I don't recommend anyone buying one who is a none motorcyclist without some training. Two point nine liters to the 100km is not a bad economy. That equates to 31.5 miles per liter. I don't think I would have shown any interest in this hybrid bike if I hadn't ridden it. As I turned into my drive my partner beamed a smile and said that looks like a very safe option. I might join you as a pillion sometimes. Ummmmm, What have I done a nice peaceful ride destroyed with girl chatter in my ear!!!!

@ry491

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I am almost your age ... 82 . I have ridden since I was 16 . I had the same problem SD you . One day I saw a Honda Rebel 250 advertised . I tried it and it was amazing . Very low centre of gravity and very low seat height . I can now enjoy my riding without the fear of dropping it as I negotiate the garage etc . So comfortable and easy to ride too . Let's hope we both enjoy riding for a long time to come . Best wishes to you my friend ..

Sat giggling to myself watching this video as I identified myself In so many points!🤣 Been riding for nearly 35 year's and can't see me ever stopping, take my interceptor out on every chance and will always choose the bike over the car when the weather allows. Motorcycling definitely has a connection to the soul! Ride safe everyone and enjoy the Last remnants of summer ☀️

Stuart, you have described us to a T. After reading some of the comments here, I realize that I am in good company. My dad forbade me to get a motorcycle at 17, so of course I got one anyway and kept it at a friend’s house until I felt it safe to bring home. Fast forward 45 years and I am still addicted to riding. I ride nearly daily and in most temperatures. When the Chicago weather is just too cold, I get my fix by working on my bikes. Cheers to all of those equally afflicted.

Yep…this definitely hit home with me. I’ve always considered myself unusual to drop everything & rush to the window to check if my guess as to what motorcycle is passing by! Only enjoy riding alone at a comfortable pace to truly enjoy it & see my bike as part of the family! This really made me smile whilst at the same time assure me that I’m not on my own!

Never really considered myself a "dyed in the wool..." anything, but your insights on what makes "my" type of rider are quite solid. Am now in my mid-70s and frankly don't ride as often or as far as I used to but you managed to remind me of why its been an enduring pastime for me...

New to the channel Stuart. I check all the boxes. I am a retired police officer, 76 years young and still riding my old 2010 Harley-Davidson Ultra classic. Riding since I was 18. Started with BSA 650 thunderbolt, a couple of goldwings and and now Harley as I road them on Toronto Police, Ontario Canada. Love your videos so far keep on rocking keep the black top down.

I can probably tick off 4/5 of those Stu. The only one I fail on is that I've had too many bikes. I think I've settled now though because my biking journey through life has finally aligned with my current choice where previously, for many reasons the bike I've chosen hasn't quite been the best fit. But that's my error and at least I've helped keep the industry going 😁👍

@peterstimpfle9424

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I'm 100% with you on that one. In the last few 15 years I have had to many bikes that I sold on for some little reason or other. Lesson learnt, I'm down to 2 now whi h are staying 😀

@touchthebacon5447

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I'm in the same boat I've have 8 or so bikes and I've finally settled into one that I absolutely love and can't see ever getting rid of, i may add more to the collection some day but this one will probably be around until it falls to pieces.

@stevied6286

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@@touchthebacon5447 trouble is these days you are lucky to even get a test ride let alone one long enough to really appraise a bike's comfort as was the way with my Meteor 350..the forward-set riding position ( at first) feels fabulous but places my not- insignificant weight directly onto the base of my spine without the ability to support weight with legs, knees & feet..the day after any ride of 100miles or more had me struggling to walk..I think that the problems and costs that dealers have to overcome to get you a test ride long enough to know if a bike is suitable or to point out potential problems a rider might encounter and suggest alternatives, shows a somewhat lacking approach to true customer-service and those people who live close enough to dealers who really care about these aspects are very lucky indeed and these dealers deserve great credit as what we love about a machine doesn't always make it the ideal choice, but we seldom know until we part with the hard-earned!

Very good points Stuart and I guess I fit the mould. My most enjoyable times on a bike are solo rides and when I can get the best performance out of the bike by the most efficient use of the gearbox. It’s not about speed taking risks, it’s simply enjoying the ride. Cheers, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

And here I've been thinking all this time (65 years old) I was the oddball. Turns out I seem to be in good company and not so odd after all! Mr. Stuart, you are a blessing and an asset to our motorcycle community and for me, your videos continue to add to the enjoyment of being a motorcyclist. Best wishes for your continued success.

Love the video. I’m approaching 70 and Recorded 5 out of 5. I love to ride on my own at my own pace. Thanks for the therapy I thought there was something wrong with me 😀

That's me right there . I got my first motorcycle when 15yrs old . An Ariel Red Hunter. I'm now 65yrs old. And only recently sold it this year. I sold it running registered and with a Current warrant of fitness. I only sold it bcos I believed the person I sold it too could maintain it better than I could. I now have an Interceptor and a Himalayan. I don't do wheelies or stoppies. I just love two wheels.. including my Ebike

@ruahinesrider

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My mates dad is 67 & HIS first road bike at 15yo is a 1953 Ariel Red Hunter 350 & has a twin port head & still got it & rebuilt it & is road legal. Also got 6 other bikes too including a home built H.R.D 840cc single Rotary hoe engine in a Ariel frame mated to a 3 speed gearbox HE built in the early 80's.

@peterbell5556

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Ruahines rider. Mine was 1953 VHA 500.

@ruahinesrider

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@@peterbell5556 Nice👍.A 350 Red Hunter Cub 350 was for sale for 12k NZ 🇳🇿 recently.

I'm a new rider, I like your perspective about motorcycles. All my friends in the group have this perspective who got bigger cc and powerful bikes, They were laughing at me because i got 250cc motorcycle but still i didn't care and bought it at the end. I've been dreaming about my bike even before i got my license, I've done few lonely trips with her, the feeling of wind and freedom it's so much fun. Trying to keep her original, caring for her, doing the maintenance myself. it's really a bond like you mentioned.

Oh the joy of that perfect downshift, complete with a little pop and crackly grumble on the overrun. Spot on Stuart.

You said so many things I agree with in this vid. Best fun I have had is riding my MZ TS150 up a steep twisty hill, wringing it out in the gears, using the megre brakes. All below 30mph, but with a smile on my face.

Great video Stuart. Motorcycles are more than hobby, to me its a way of life.

Absolutely nailed each point, which is why your channel is the best. Only someone who relates to bike ownership can understand. My wife is jealous of my 2 wheeled GF.

One more very wise and also nice and very likable video. To listen to Mr. Fillingham in his pronounced English is always a joy for a non native speaker here and had so far never been a waste of time. I mean, thats a real compliment, right?

I’m a fairly new biker so too early to say which ones might apply to me! Although, I chose an interceptor over high power bikes, so guess that says something! Great vid Stu!👍

A couple points: I can never understand how “regular” people can ignore hearing and looking at motorcycles. I hear them in the distance and imagine the bike: a Harley rider, a squid on a sport bike. When I bought my Kawasaki Turbo years ago, I sat in the garage for half an hour, moving the chair every few minutes to see it from another angle. I own just three bikes now and am always looking on Craigslist or Cycle Trader for the next bike or scooter. I read in Bike magazine that owning seven bikes is the perfect number. My lovely and practical wife disagrees. So it goes.

Always love you're ride across the Moors. A country, sometimes lonely road, just a bloke on his bike, his own thoughts...you cant beat it....I've been riding since 1962...So I guess I encompass variations of your list during that time. I bought a small Yamaha in the mid seventies for commuting, this was purely an economic decision. However, riding home one evening I stopped off at a local dealer cupping my hands over my eyes to look at a Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans standing in the front window... I was smitten, I swopped the Yamaha in the next day ( with a wad of cash) for the Italian Stallion.... to hell with small commuting bikes!!.Since that time I've owned a few bikes. Still work on them myself if I can and ride the Spanish countryside as much as possible..... never get bored riding a Motorcycle. At 76 its one of the great pleasures left in life...Los Motociclistas son los Ultimo Espiritus Libres

@karlsquire8148

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Ok, so I'm from Canada, can I ask what are Moors?. I don't know what you call them but I love the roads Stuart Rides.

@petera1586

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@@karlsquire8148 The moors, in particular the Yorkshire Moors near to where Stuart lives is an open area of flattish high ground generally covered in heather, sparsely populated with small villages rather than big towns and normally inhabited by grazing sheep that will quite happily cross the single track roads in front of you just because they can. The foothills between the moors and the lower land are called the Yorkshire Wolds.

@karlsquire8148

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@@petera1586 Thank you Peter, that does describe the scenery on his vids. Looks beautiful. Karl Squire

A Bike is like a good pair of boots. They become part of the fabric of life.

So true Stu, so true. Not only changing gears on low to mid capacity motorbicycles, but riding so smoothly from corner to corner that no a hint of oversteer correction is discernible. I recollect that near 50yrs ago the quickest rider of our ‘riding family ‘ shared with us that smoother riding is the basis for a faster point to point time. I do declare that Guru Stu’s mesmerising smoothness (as demonstrated in this and all other rides) is something from which we can all learn and aspire to.

Bang on Stuart. For me, riding a motorcycle well is like a form of meditation. I feel better, my whirring mind settles, and for the duration of the ride and some time afterwards, the cares and worries that are getting me down, evaporate away.

Dear Mr. Fillingham your channel rocks!

@stuartfillingham

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You rock! Thank you sir!

Great list. I probably score 75 to 80 overall. I do most of the things you describe--stop to ogle parked bikes I have my preferences but I like them all. Lately I've been taken with the small displacement bikes, like the classic Suzukis. I'm a child of the '50s and '60s. So that very much informs my taste in bikes. I've probably owned a few more motorcycles over the years than I should have or needed to. I just sold my Harley. I'm 70 and it's heavy. I'm thinking about a RE 350, or possibly a Vespa. When I was younger I could totally tell the sound of a Triumph vs. a BSA vs. a Harley vs. a Honda 350 or 450. The overhead cam is easy to hear. Sort of a gurgling noise. Anyway, where I live now is inundated with small scooters. Thanks for another great video. And the background visuals were great as always.

I love it. I agree with everything you said and while watching my neighbor headed off to work (on his bike), I had to pause and take a listen.... I bought my very bike only last month. I knew i wanted something small, and all manual, no fancy controls. I want to be able to connect with the machine. This was to become my road partner, my therapist. Never ridden one before. Just got my license. I cannot wait for the new memories with my new friend.

Stuart, thank you for this entertaining video, it made me chuckle and also thoughtful. You are spot on with your assessment of the true bike which I consider myself as part of. There is no better harmony than a biker, his bike and the open road. It feels good to know that you are out there and understand the true values of a biker, may I say that you seem to be the only one. There is so much garbage information on KZread and all are contradicting each other. All the strength to your arm sir. 💪

Bloody hell Stuart, have you been spying on me, for the last 50 years? Very thoughtful, enjoyable video.

Great video! I have to confess that I’ve been through that “upgradeitis”, searching for bigger and better - and in recent years have always ended up dissatisfied and a little out of love with motorcycling after more than 40 years. The bigger the bike, the less work you can do yourself, so I’m now a 3/5. However, thanks to your channel and sheer damn common sense, I now own something I would have thought unthinkable a couple of years ago - a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650! It’s a proper bike, reminds me of my past Hondas (400/4 and 550K3) but much better handling, real character and perfect for me - I have to use the gearbox again, it sounds like a bike should sound, and it makes ME very, very happy, which as you say, is what it’s all about. Keep the videos and insights coming, good old plain sense and a terrific channel!

Well said Stuart, most of the old guys I meet out on theor bikes exhibit most of the traits you described.

What more I can say...you nailed it yet again. I've been asking myself many times throughout my life as a rider what are the genuine signs of a true motorcycle rider and our dear Stuart answered brilliantly. Couldn't thank you more Stuart. Great video!!

"It doesn't matter how slow you're going, as long as you're fast enough to stay upright" ❤️

Never before has anyone described me so perfectly. Thank You,Sir 😊

Stu, if you wouldn’t tell me to take your video with a pinch of salt, I would think I’m a pure next level motorcyclist. I fill in all of those tell tale signs! 😁 Thanks for the video!

And some days, I leave my Kindle in auto for the videos Stuart puts out. Loved this video again.

Reaching that state of oneness with the bike is a rare thing. For me, it was a 1990 Suzuki GSX-600F. 89,000 miles - I miss it still. This video is a gem of wisdom. Thank you sir 👍

The gentleman's sausage and scissors quote has had me laughing so much i needed the toilet for a s#iT... keep up the good work 🤣🤣🤣

I smiled at your light-hearted take on the topic which also got me to assess if I'm next level and what actually is next level. It's likely that many riders do enjoy the speed and the added skills that speed demands. They maybe had a 50cc 2 stroke and ported it and added some microns to eke out an extra hp or 2...later they got a 250 and did a big bore kit. Meeting up at the butty stop, and when asked, telling people how they got holes in their jeans from knee downs at roundabouts when in truth it was all the kneeling down whilst fiddling with different jets. Cracking the ton and when and where to try it. Moving on to bigger and faster bikes and either getting better at riding or getting better at falling off...usually both. Wheelies and skidding and getting the rear end to lift. Little jumps over hump-back bridges. Repairing broken fairings. Taking road bikes off-road is silly but so much fun...until it isn't. Riding to race meets and getting to do laps of the TT mountain course. Loading up the sportsbike with camping gear and pillion....That sort of thing. Now I've only done some of those things (I got into bikes 25yrs ago by accident) but what I previously mentioned was commonplace for many people that grew up through the 70s and 80s. Those petrolheads of then are still petrolheads. An old school friend that lives up the road loves his big GS with it's cruise control and cornering headlights...so many headlights...and accessories and mahoosive aluminium boxes and who am I to think that he's not a dyed in the wool next level bike rider. He goes everywhere on it and some of the places visited are simply the best the world has to offer. Stories aplenty. Me? Well I found myself on my uppers with no transport until my uncle said 'do one of those CBT thingies and you can use the old XL125'. Was in my mid 30s and became a bike rider. 2 years on that XL (loved that bike...fell in love with everything) another 2 years on a Honda CG125...learned how to pass the tests then moved onto a 1980 Honda CB250RS (me and my daughter went everywhere on that gem of a bike... did the servicing and fettling together...top bike, great times). Sold the 250 to the son of the original owner...a tale in itself and 14 yrs ago got myself a Ducati ST2...still ride it..a brilliant machine and put 50k on it. I then ...as it occasionally happens in life...had some money and being a fan of racing bought a MV Augusta F4 1000. Blimey what a piece of work. So glad that I experienced that amazing machine. Toured on it...a 190bhp crotch rocket! Loved it for the 7 years I owned it. I love all bikes...and scooters. Orwell may have written 2 wheels good 4 wheels bad (citation needed) yet It's cheaper and easier to have a car these days, but I can never see myself being without bike. I'm not into it for the kicks per say or the camaraderie, which still exists like when the rear brake locked solid and a chap pulled over and helped me out ...or when I gave a lift to a lad that ran out of petrol and ran him back with some fuel...or when..well you get my drift. Point being...there is no point...there are no points to be scored. If you ride a superbike and don't know your JIS from your Philips and overtake everything in sight that's fine by me. They're enjoying the experience. Same goes for the young Herberts trying to wheelie their scooters on industrial estates or the tweed coat types with their hipster beards catching flies wearing piss-pot helmets. S'all good because they're just as relevant as the rest of us and sometimes just as silly occasionally downright dodgy road users. Riding motorcycles is just the best thing you can do with yer undies on. Thanks for the video.

Excellent video on a treacherous subject. After 55+ years of motorcycles I guess I'm guilty of at least a few of your criteria. At one point in my life for about 6 years the only form of transport I owned was a motorcycle. I have had one of my current motorcycles for almost 40 years. The comment about the "gentleman's sausage in the hands of a madman" caused me to almost spew my beer in a most ungentlemanly way. Thank you!

you are so right , when I am plopping around on my Enfield 500 classic with a Hughe smile on my face , I am free of everyday life and enjoying motorcycling , that's what it is about don't you think . thank you for the video it's a support for my kind of motorcycling .

Yes to all 5 points Stuart! I live now in Bangkok that apparently has the most motorcyles per head of population in the world, 96% I believe. I still ride to town everyday and on occasional long trips every month or so. Been doing this since I was 18 years old and now going on 68 years old. I will continue to do so for the forseeable future.

That altered state of consciousness that only a solitary ride produces. I've read where some riders call their bikes 'The Mistress' or 'My Therapist'. Nothing like a twisty road to straighten out your head kind of thing. I've always enjoyed your waxing eloquence about that nearly indescribable state of Bliss one experiences properly riding motorcycles. Safe rides and good health Stuart!

Nailed it to the T, guilty as charged in an attempt to follow and keep up with the Jones' forced me to swop my beautiful NC700DCT for a CBF600S with an exhaust that leaves me searching for Paracetamol after a midsized journey, all this because it offered me 40km/h more in a straight line. I now no longer have the comfort and silence of cruising wether short commutes or long distance trips in the tranquility provided by that same motorcycle, not to mention every other topic hereby articulated so concisely. I now wait for the opportune moment to add to my collection the Sportstourer I've always wanted and keep my CBF600S as my character filled bike for noisy group occasions. I've subscribed to your channel and believe entirely on the fact that your gracious videos will not just uplift my motorcycling future as well as promote my own KZread channel but position me in the direction it ought to really go. My well wishes and continue with the good show. Regards from South Africa particularly in Gauteng an aggressive motorcycling world and culture.

Hi Stu, I'm loving the change of pace!

Your a dam genius sir. Especially on #4. I have been riding now for 35 years and have owned 5 bikes in that time. I can have the crappiest day ever and within 30 mins on the bike it turns into the best day ever. Congratulations on a brilliant vid.

"All motorcycles are fantastic motorcycles". Truer words never spoken. Great thoughts Stuart!

Lovely scenery! Wise words. Thank you mr Fillingham!

Thanks Stuart, always good viewing. I think your observations are pretty spot on and I can identify with a few of them

I admit to making the wrong choices too often, and then selling on. But when I found the love of my life, she will never be sold. I do ride videos, mainly in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, on my Interceptor 650, and now Classic 350. These bikes are fitted with the best gearboxes I have ever known (44+ years of riding), easily coping with those steep inclines with very tight bends which you mention. When the mood takes me, I get a wriggle on. Even when in the car, or campervan, if I see a bike either coming towards me, or spot one in my mirror, I always wind the window down to hear it. It’s in my blood, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks for sharing, and for the gentle ride on the B6255, love that road.

Always loved the sound of mono/bi/tri cylinders, not so much multi rocket ships or what I call screamers... However, my dogs and knees prefer a four wheeler, so now I "ride" a 1000cc 3 cylinder Suzuki, but a Vitara! Thus, my love for sound and vibrations of the engine remains somewhat fulfilled... Love to you all and wish you happy roads.

My dear late father who was a class 1 police rider drummed into me it’s not speed it’s progress that’s important , I’ve never forgotten this !

According to the gospel of St Stu! and as a 5/5 person I am with you. Charming video, roll on Friday. Thanks mate👍

Your reason no.5 speaks to my heart. Goes for car driving too :)

Excellent video, and every point you made is valid in my experience. I'm about to share this with several of my friends. Keep them coming

Yes, another great video! I have always ridden small capacity bikes because they are the bikes that sound and feel like a real motorcycle to me.

Started 1976 Suzuki AP-50, now enjoying several Kawasaki's, Honda and fore all my Himalayan. Life long passion.

I can think of a few, they tend to choose two wheels over four when given an option and they enjoy riding in all weather conditions as long as it is rideable. I do like riding with my buddies, but we ride at our own pace an have fixed assembly points on the way. I also did a 1400km solo ride on my Meteor 350 and enjoyed it. Although I tour on my interceptor 650 wanted to see what it feels like on the 350. Even I like to clean my bikes my self and have picked up a lot of points from your videos. Thank you and a great video as always

I loved watching!

Spot on Stuart, I guess you have read my diary. Big thanks for an awsome insightful video!!!

Nice one Stuart. I have not been riding for years like some people but it feels like you have been inside my head, scary.

You are doing just right Stuart. Keep at it.

Afternoon Stu, Favourite comment was the gearbox segment of your 'podcast'; agreed, wholeheartedly.

I have been following your stories with great joy. This time you have outclassed yourself. Congratulations. Thank you, Zoran

How very true on all 5 counts, Stu. Great vid.

Aye Up Stu, another very enjoyable video, I found myself chuckling about the part when a motorcyclist looks for a bike out the window or passing in the street, I used to get ribbed by my kids when out walking or even in the car when I spotted a bike and commented on it, in hindsight I hope my awareness of bikes rubbed off on them to become more aware when out and about even if they don't become bikers themselves. I find I still do these things even although I'm not riding at the moment, I guess it never leaves you and I'm constantly thinking what bike I'll get when I can return to riding, I am of the same mindset as you in that a small to medium capacity bike would be best and that's why I loved my RE Interceptor 650 so much, the size and dimensions were a perfect fit for me and I'd love another one. Thanks for the always entertaining content, keep the shiny side up!

My partner says I qualify on all counts ! ..I ride a 1971 moto guzzi 500cc single ....and I love it it is not fast the gear change is ....interesting ! But it suits me

I enjoyed this film. Not as much as i would have / will for watches but still a good watch so thank you. It never ceases to amaze me how many people must watch your channel & then get upset because you aren't doing the output they want but are too lazy to do. It's your channel, not theirs. 🤦🏻‍♂️

I'm 65, been riding since 16 and have owned 37 bikes. My mother described my infatuation as a passing phase!!!! Just did a 200 mile round trip ride to a desolate little town named Sayward ( Vancouver Island) and got an amazing 75.3 mpg on my enfield 650 and that was in the 70 to 80 mph range- incredible.

I tick about 4 of the 5 boxes for sure... Thanks and keep 'em coming!

motor cycling is great to relieve stress it is a bond between you and your machine you concentrate on the ride all negative thoughts go away you can call for a cuppa find like minded people have a chat look at other bikes and know you are part of a huge club its so good to be a motorcyclist still love it at 68 years old it keeps you young in the head great fun paul

Spot on Stewart `describing my husband xx

I very much enjoyed this video and was able to relate in so many ways, thank you 😎

Love watching your videos Stuart. you never fail to cheer me up Thank you

I remember the battle against the horror that was compulsory leg protectors! I bet a lot of "newer" motorcyclists have never heard of that battle that was hard fought and hard won and now seldom spoken off!

You need to grab a cuppa and get into the garage just to give it a good coat of looking at.. If it's got two wheels and an engine somewhere in between, it gets my vote..scooters too! Great video as always!

Brilliant as usual Stuart.

A masterful video as usual Stu, you can take your tongue out of your cheek now, love it.

Oh again! Lovely list of characteristics. I am newbie to biking, but I am definitely the one who is described in the first point. It was indeed fun listen/watch.... ❤️

The visuals, music, the lessons. Just put a smile on my face. Thank you Sir

OK, this ranks in my "Top 5 Faves" of all your many brilliant videos! Bravo! I loved every insight, and #5 on gearboxes - and *skillful riding* more broadly - was frosting on the cake. (Btw, your B-roll was gorgeous, too!) Please keep up the great work, and All the Best from Kentucky!

Stuart, WHO TOLD ON ME! You truly know what your talking about. I was laughing all through your points because you were dead on. Only another biker would know. Ride safe my friend.

Got my first motorcycle - a 250cc - in 1985, and rode her into the next century. My next - a 650cc - came in 2004, and I had to leave her behind when I left the country to move back home. My next was a 500cc in 2018, followed by a 350cc in 2021 - and I still have them both.

The guy in the tweed jacket. Remember the belstaff tweedy looking jackets. I have one as a gardening jacket. More holes than jacket. I started age 12. James 150.. still riding 55 years later. I don't care what as long as it puts a smile on your face.. soft spot for old off road bikes.

You are SPOT on! Wow. I agree 100%!

There is one other tell tale sign is when you are sitting down watching a movie and a motorcycle is being ridden and the sound effect attributed to the said motorcycle is completely wrong, my family just wait for me to kick off about it…. Thanks for sharing Stuart and keep up the good work…

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Ah yes its not just me then!

Points are bang on, not just in motorcycling applies to life in general. 👍🏽

Perhaps not so much of the home mechanic but absolutely that's me and has been for the last 46 years.

Except for maintenance (unfortunately I can’t do it by myself because I ‘m clumsy, impatient and bad tempered with my clumsiness), your criteria for defining the art of enjoying motorcycling are totally aligned with mine.

Perfect list:-) My wife and I agree, I am pure dyed in the wool.

Bang on ! Nice holidays

Just purchased the Orient Bambino after watching your review on said watch, beautiful vintage styled time piece…love it

Nice Video ! I like youre point about grop-riding ! Grettings from germany

Thanks Stuart, I always ride alone and I've got three bikes that I've been married to for between 20 and 30 years. For a long time I was a bit embarrassed to openly admit this because I thought it made me look a bit dull, now I know that this makes me (even a little bit..) 'next level' I don't feel quite so ashamed about it !!..

Excent and thought provoking. Ticked almost all of the boxes, even starting in the early 70s. Failed dismally on #2. Lost count around 50, but it was never about having the latest and greatest, just about having. So many I wish I had never parted with but that's life.