Don't worry, you're not the first sailor to be distracted by sirens 😂

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha 🤣🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️

Cheers mate, the 8S is definitely a great looking bike! It looks quality compared to the Hornet👌

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Aye, I am not a fan of the Hornet, although at least that attempts to have a sensible tail piece! 🤣

Hahaha that blip at the start, very meaty. Store the cops positions in your mind parts :P I do not miss speed vans, I absolutely hate them. I'm the same, once I see a few I assume they're just about that area. The fly screen doesn't look bad actually! Ah that was sound of him! Always nice to have a lunch bought for ye :) The beginning of warm weather always brings out loons, it's the same here which is baffling since it's nice enough to ride all year. I do think those brake lights that sense when you're just slowing are a good idea. I always remind myself to intentionally tap the brakes when I have people following me for that reason. I love that bikes are still modified a lot, whereas cars these days are generally left alone especially since it's so expensive to change em up. I think it counts! Unofficially. Haha fair enough, say hello to your aunt for us at least 😂 I'd like an 8r, reasonable to finance here so I have been thinking about it.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

BRAAP :-D Aye, TBH... that hill is known to have them near by.... sadly spoiling fun as it is a double lane road with no side roads entering it and lovely twisties along it... but the fun police say 50mph.... am not saying the reason the ascent wasn't shown is because triple figures were achieved once the plod were out of sight, no sireee :-D Hahaha I love seeing what other folk do to their bikes, especially when I have the same bike... but for me, naked bikes should be naked... but get that don't work for everyone. Yeah, them lights that illuminate when off the throttle can be a good idea, but I don't like wearing out my lights, so happy with mine only coming on when I apply the brakes. Sadly folk forget crashing hurts this time of year. I hope that riders who took a break are sensible as they get back on the road, but we all know that many will crash from pushing too hard in bad conditions with reduced skill levels. Me too, bikes are so physically integrated with the rider, if they don't modify them, even slightly, are they really one with their bikes? Ha, it is official if the GorillaBiker says so.... RESULT! :-D I had hoped to ride an 8R today, but they were all booked out, gonna get a spin on one soon though. I think it'll be too small for you though, same as the 8S, they are quite tiny.

Always good to meet new people and see their modifications.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Aye, we all have our own requirements for a bike even if under the skin of it we are all doing the same thing! 🙂

And that’s definitely a beautiful part of motorcycling the ability to make some amazing friends 😎🙏👍❤️another good watch

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Aye, just a bike in common to start with 🙂👍

Hi there, I'm from New Zealand and I too have purchased one of these 800S bikes (same colour too) after owning a 2019 GSXS 1000F. At my age (65) and back surgery I found the 1000F a bit to hard to ride but with the upright seating position and easier power nature of the 800 it makes it a fantastic bike for me to ride. In saying that I have found the 800 throttle response off the mark is almost up there with the 1000, this bike is so underestimated.I look forward to more of your videos. Cheers Pete.👍

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Hey Pete, I traded in a GSXR750 for this and zero regrets, so much comfier than the Gixer. I hope you enjoy the varied content on here mate 👍 All the best (also) Pete.

@frankensteinsgarage9632

3 ай бұрын

Peter Crookes, there would no doubt be some fantastic roads across the Tasman to enjoy your GSX8S. I would like to get over there some day.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

@@frankensteinsgarage9632 Tas looks an amazing place to play bikes from the vids I've seen! 🙂

@petercrookes55

3 ай бұрын

Good on ya. 👍@@frankensteinsgarage9632

Bike fwends aww. I made a good friend because he had the same bike as me. Hopefully I'll see the beautiful Suzuki GSX this summer.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

It'll be good to meet up mate 🙂👍

Yours looks better...Hee hee, don't tell Dean. I don't miss the speed cams and the average speed ones, are the pits. I'm loving the deep drone of your bike and there's a little whistle at times on the over run., nice. Your Audio is as sweet as a nut mate. Take care

@deanskirrow

3 ай бұрын

I agree, mines a daily so it’s all practicality for me

@davexs

3 ай бұрын

@@deanskirrow They both look great but I'm a sucker for an Akrapovic.....

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave... yeah the average speed cameras are proper killjoys

Hi Pete ! That looked like a fun spirited little ride out 👍 I do love that shade of blue, you lucky boys ! I see that I’ve missed your Roman road trail video but will watch it later today. Decent weather here today so I really need to get out and give Buddy a long awaited wash ! I should be riding a very long new trail myself tomorrow and I’m already very, very excited by the prospect ! Cheers Pete. Ruby sends licks ! 👅🐕 Garry

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Was even more "spirited" off camera haha 😇😉 Ahh brill, hope you have fun exploring Garry, I'll enjoy watching that vid when you post it up 🙂👍

@economicalrides

3 ай бұрын

@@HippoDrones 😂😂😂 Good on the pair of you ! If all goes well I am thinking of adding a somewhat naughtier bike to the stable later in the year because I have to admit that as much as I love my current bikes, I do miss a bit of naughtiness from time to time 😇 Buddy looks like new again and drone and GoPro are on charge for tomorrow 👍 Cheers Pete, Garry & Ruby ❤️🐕

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Ooo, noicee... is good to have a naughty bike! 😀@@economicalrides I wish I had the patience to clean my bikes properly... saying that, I think adv and dirt bikes look better dirty... but they also look lovely clean too!

@economicalrides

3 ай бұрын

@@HippoDrones Yep ! Would be fun to scratch that itch from time to time, although predominantly I do enjoy riding at a slower pace and just relaxing and enjoying the ride. But I really hope that things go to plan and then I can buy something stupid in the summer 😂 🤞🤞🤞

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

@@economicalrides fingers crossed for you mate 🙂

Free meal, motorcycles can't beat that with a stick!! That section of road at the end of the video though...😯

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Haha, overall a win... but yeah, our roads are a mess currently

Looked like a fun ride for sure and I love those little towns. I do agree, It's hard finding a riding partner who is of the same mindset and skill. If you get the wrong combination it could be dangerous, boring or a night stay in the slammer😆.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Yup. I had to edit out a lot of the more spirited riding 😉😇

@BigDaveTALKS

3 ай бұрын

@@HippoDrones But of course😎

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

🙂@@BigDaveTALKS

Nice to see a Suzuki meet-up! The stock bike is fine, but I like the modifications you have made.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Hopefully we'll be more organised for the next one and get more out for it 🙂👍

Your bike looks awesome and fun.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

It really is mate 👌

Love the color , such a fun bike 😎

@HippoDrones

2 ай бұрын

Muchly

Sorry it’s taken me days to get to this video mate. Your bike does sound the business 💪 Useless and pretty 😂 Bloody police, if you saw my recent video, you know why I avoid them 👀😂 That plate of yours is massive mate 😉 I like the belly pan, would you get that on yours? He’s definitely got a good level of confidence, you can tell through just watching that you’re both good riders ☺️ Great riding, great video mate. Hope you’re well 🤘

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

No need to apologise mate, is just a silly video 🙂 I love the exhaust, it is pretty fruity in real life... possibly too fruity... if that is possible? 😀Hahaha The plate is not even full size... had to put a slightly smaller one on it to fit the tail tidy... not quite as tiny as yours though hey... 😀 The belly pan would save so much muck getting on the lower parts of the engine, but I'll probably not get one. Suzuki are supposed to do them colour coordinated, but can't get them in the UK currently, if I did get one, I'd want it in the blue to match the bike's blue paint. I like riding bikes with people like Dean, they are very predictable in what they do and trustworthy to not make silly mistakes. Ahh thanks for saying, I have lots to learn though still 🙂 Aye mate, all good ty... busy bee at work, but that is a good thing I guess 🙂

All owners' clubs have to start somewhere 😂 Would love to meet the 8S at some point. Like the colour, but would be nice to compare with my Frankie. Nice pacey ride. Lots of mud and muck in places.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

The group has around 150 members now, just need to get more of them in the same place! 🤣 Welcome to have a spin on it mate if you are legal to do so. Haha... had to remove quite a bit of the "pacey' footage 😇😉

@NooBiker

3 ай бұрын

@@HippoDrones definitely legal and even fully comp on other bikes up to £10k with my new insurance.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Shaweeet... well once the world is warmer and drier, you'll have to pop down again 🙂@@NooBiker

Making new riding buddies is always good. Yes, it’s smart to behave yourself when cops are behind you lol.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Very true on both counts 🤣

I've still not seen a GSZX-8S in the flesh yet. Quite looking forward to having a look around one. Hopefully ahead of them bringing out an orange one for me 🙂

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Well worth grabbing a demo if you can... and turning off the TC if it is good conditions

@CalmBiker

3 ай бұрын

@@HippoDronesI had that on a bike once. Takes some of the fun away 😀

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

@@CalmBiker I love TC, ABS, etc, but it has to work for me, so it needs to be controllable and switchable.

Skill fade is a proper thing, I always feel like a new rider after the winter off season.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, takes a good month or so to get back in the game if people take a break.

you got a new gang😄

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Haha... hopefully a growing one, so the next meet is a bit more than 2 bikes 🤣

That blue is just fracking amazing against the gloomy English sky!

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

It does brighten up the world 🌞👍

All blue 8S affair by hooligans😂😂😉💙💙💙

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Haha 😁

The most low key meet up I've ever seen.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Aye hahaha... I'll organise a proper one on the Facebook group once the weather warms up a bit and the roads dry out 🙂

Do you know of any CRASH BAR for the 8R?

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

I've seen some crash protection for it, but not sure if it would be counted as crash bars, and it was for the 8S, so not sure if compatible either

Have plod not got anything to do where you go riding?, no crimes to solve? No English people to arrest?.

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Not sure the community officers they use in the speed vans are utilised to solve murders and bank robberies 🤣

Same as R7 a sack of shite,

@HippoDrones

3 ай бұрын

Ta for the ad revenue and interaction boost, all helps my channel 😀