It's really nice to see Monica having more air time in the videos lately!

your enthusiasm for motorcycles made me sign up for a motorcycle license 💪

@BlakesPipes

Жыл бұрын

I have been motorcycling for 21 years and now souly on motorcycles. I don't own a car. You will love it or not care. It's one or the other. Have fun and be responsible. Start small and work your way up to the bike you love!

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear it, Robert! It’s a magical thing🙂🏍️🤘🏼

@Andyjenkins183

Жыл бұрын

Me as well! Cheers, Freddie!

@itsthebandit2977

Жыл бұрын

@@BlakesPipes do you ride through winter as well?

@BlakesPipes

Жыл бұрын

@@itsthebandit2977 100 percent. Snow on the ground is a day off. That might be a week or so every 10 years with snow totals here is 8 to 10 inch. Looking at moving to Tennessee maybe next year where it goes up to 12 to 15 inches and looking at off road KLR or Himalayan. I love motorcycles. What a great way to get from point "a" to "b". It is just a hobby that I love to make the life style. Have fun on your journey. 365 days a year on two wheels.

The wife and I made our first trip to the UK in May to road trip around England and Scotland. The first night of our trip we stayed in London, before we drove to Falmouth where we spent the next two nights at the Falmouth Hotel on Cliff RD. We absolutely fell in love with that area and Cornwall as a whole. The roads were a bit crazy for us Yanks but we figured it out 😮. So these videos may very well speed up our planned return!

Just before being admitted to Hospital, I watched this video and was intrigued by the Book you bought - “Roaming”. I managed to obtain a copy and can honestly say this is one of the most enjoyable books I have had the pleasure to read. Amazing adventures and photos. Having this book and eagerly awaiting your videos of Cornwall ( the “ancestral” home of my Mother’s family) certainly made my stay in Hospital less taxing. Just waiting for the Dr’s clearance before I jump back on my Himalayan. Love your work. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺👍

You two could make queuing at a bus stop interesting...

Mid 90's drove down there several times overnight in my 1964 series 2a Station wagon, camping in summer holidays with my daughter. Overnight to avoid holding everyone up! Steady 55 with the fairey overdrive whining away happily. Doing exactly the same as my dad did with me in the mid 70s. Saw my first Dax 70 outside Falmouth cinema while Jaws was the big blockbuster. Always wanted one since. Great memories. A great town and beautiful part of the UK. Now my daughter does the same thing with her children. Makes me feel quite old. Thanks for the reminder. Safe, happy travels 👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

A Dax 70 outside Falmouth cinema while Jaws was on- what an incredible visual image!

As always, a fantastic video, both you and Monica bring a different class to KZread video's. Really make my efforts look so amateurish. A 110 would add another dimension to your travels.

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

Falmouth and Cornwall looking amazing, seems to be made for the Honda Dax

I've fond memories of driving to Falmouth to go shopping with my Mum in her 1973 Saab 96 after passing my test. That was back in '85 to '87. Great to see you enjoying yourselves there. Look forward to seeing more. 😊

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh fantastic! I remember being driven in my parents’ beige 1980 Saab 900🙂

@davidbarton7463

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Used to get my Saab 9-3 Convertible serviced in Falmouth before they went under. Cornwall's a great place for those not in a hurry.

Wonderful piece of history Freddie!

Wow, Freddie. A Defender driving through the shot just after you brought that book, that's what i call attention to detail :)

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing (and coincidence)🙂👌🏻

Nice one Freddie and Monika, loving the little Honda...

What a beautiful quaint historic township, recently bought a 1971 CT 70 DAX and stumbled across your videos and thank you for the history lesson about my ancestors, all the very best from down under Australia.

Wow that was amazing about the convicts, I'm an Australian and have always imagined what it was like back then in those times. to see that place was incredible, what a find!

I've been to Cornwall a lot, it's so lovely, can never get enough. Falmouth is gorgeous. Wonderful video, thank you for sharing.

That Defender really suits you! 😉

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vicbal🙂

I had a chinese 85cc dax and put a 125 pit bike motor in it. Soooo much fun. Every ride was a laugh. Im a big man on a little bike that made the fun even more. Smiles per ride it was tops.

Sk11 is my postcode - that made me laugh, oh gosh, and that volvo, shocking bodywork 😆

Fun fact, I worked on the refurb in the Falmouth Weatherspoons. We wrote a letter, folded it up nicely and put it inside one of the upstairs over bars (the frames that hold the beer glasses). Hopefully one day someone will find it 😆 Infact, it was me who noticed you at St Michaels mount with your brothers, back in the summer 😎

Dax Hair was hilarious 😂. People smiling and waving could be because of the Honda but I suspect it’s something else. If there were an award for the cutest couple on the internet, you two would win! In the US it was never called the Dax. It was the first bike I ever rode! In 1969. I’ve been riding ever since!

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so!🙂 Oh wow, you must’ve ridden it in the very first year of sale- fantastic!!

I've seen corn on a cob plenty. Never even heard of corn on a wall. I am intrigued to say the least. Love your energy and extremely jealous of the Dax. Congrats on getting one. If only they would make it to the states. Still hopeful. But beginning to think we won't blessed with the opportunity to buy one here. Safe and continued happy travels. Thanx for the share of the sweet new score.

Great video as always Freddie. Cornwall is truly stunning!

This Australian is very grateful to many times great granddad, for getting caught with his informally acquired hogshead of yeast. I doubt if he ever found it so, but thanks to him, his descendants live in a tropical paradise.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Very well said!🙂🇦🇺

What a wonderfully relevant read too. Falmouth is a glorious place, I have many fine memories from holidaying there when I was a young adult

Ohh Freddie what a fantastic adventure you both experience & smiles on your faces. Beautiful town In Cornwall.

Enjoy the Defender mate, I have owned 5 and can’t get enough, greets from Switzerland

Love this.. the ambiance is brilliant.

Cornwall lovely. Good choice. Rode my gs1000 around there in 1984 !

Lovely vid Freddie. We often go to Cornwall and Devon but have never been to Falmouth so looking forward to seeing much more of the town in your upcoming stories. 👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks Jonathan!

I'm so looking forward to the long sunny days and getting around our lovely country again in the warmth. Great video and another slice of British history revealed, great stuff. Loving the little Honda, they certainly do make good bikes. I wonder how you will be when you come to hand the Defender back 😢

Such a cool video guys. Honda is just nailing these wee bikes. I sat on a new Monkey last week in NZ (cos kiwi) and couldn't believe how comfy and big it felt. Then there's the Grom. And the Dax. And if you want to travel the world (or green lane etc) there's the CT 125...now that's a legend. And again guys, or should I say Monika, gorgeous shots and brilliant editing. No scenery there for too long and lovely changes. This is c;lassic. Thank you both.

What a cracking little bike looks like you and Monika had loads of fun 👍🏻

I've only recently found this channel but I've gotta say I'm hooked.👍

Great video - thanks :)

Thanks

If a true local told you Freddie then I’m sure it’s true! My ancestors were Bristol Pilots out of the little village of Pill, Somerset..you’ll pass it as you drive back over the m5 Avonmouth Bridge. There’s a great account of some Pill Pilot boats waiting in Falmouth for shipping heading for Bristol…a local man offered out one of the Pill men who had a reputation as a good fighter.. they met on the quay at 16:00 and stripped to the waist and went at it.. the Pill man knocked the local down after a battle and turned and asked the crowd if anyone else would like to try! Nobody stepped forward so they all went back to the Pilot inn for a good old drink up! The Pilot was Alfred Ray of Pill from the same family as James Ray who piloted John Cabot’s Matthew to sea in 1497! Anyway, I just thought I would put this as you said a nice part of the history of Falmouth and I was only reading this story the other day.. keep that landy safe and ride careful.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

This is INCREDIBLE!!! It’s so good that these stories somehow haven’t been lost in time. I’ll save this🙂

Glad to see you have a real Defender and not the god awful thing they are currently selling. Wish Honda would release the Hunter Cub in the UK as well.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I did hope Land Rover kept the simple, agricultural ethos, but they went ultra premium and extreme high end. It feels like they’ve left a huge gap here for someone else to fill- in come Ineos (I’m very curious about their replacement to the Defender!) The Hunter Cub- YES!!!

Cosy is always good! 😻that Volvo is probably Sam Lovegroves from Shed and Buried!

Much like your Porsche Wallet story, I always wanted a Jaguat. I bought a Jag Key Fob to constantly remind me of my destiney but, then came the Wife and Kids and the Jag dream was put on hold....! I'm now retired and have, along the way, invested all my time and money into Bikes. So..., that was the dream that was! PS, that fob has long since been replaced with a BSA one.

Thanks for another interesting video

Glorious!

Your little trips about make me want to go back to England once more. We used to rent cottages in Cornwall and Dorset and miss the walks and cream teas.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I haven’t had a cream tea on my trip here yet- I will rectify that this weekend🙂

As an Aussie I share your enthusiasm.

Hi, Yes Falmouth is a magic place , stay in that archway apartments one below from the penthouse and no lift . Then twice by the Maritime museum , one place we have only stayed and did not use the car , catch a boat to Turo , boat trips out to sea and visit other bays . Advise go early or late season when the kids are at school . Magic all the way F. M. Thanks for the video .😉👍👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

It’s a stunning part of the country🙂 We’ve visited a few different bays now- picture postcard stuff🤩

Always love the fun facts! I fully understand getting carried away with things, I’m exactly the same. I have a Porsche flask which my gf takes the mickey out of me about. Still no Porsche 😆 Great channel, thoroughly enjoy it 👍🏼

Brilliant video, and the first bike my wife has said 'I like that'

That bike looks like a hoot to ride. Great little bike to get around a small town at any age. If there are saddle bags that could fit on it, perfect. 👌

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

It is ridiculous fun! One little pannier on the left would be perfect👌🏻👌🏻

Great video. I love Cornwall. Fun seeing both of you on the Dax. My step son has a little Benelli TNT125 that he's still not let me have a go on yet. I reckon it would be a right hoot with Lisa (Mrs SteveW) on the back for the 2 mile journey from our house into town for a coffee one day!

I'm always searching for new Dax video's, what a breath of fresh air to see one that's not in spoken mandarin or something 😅 and in UK even better, I went to look at a Dax in the flesh the other day, but the bike shop had it's only one behind a glass window inside the shop behind a glass window 🤦‍♂️, couldn't even walk around it, I really want a Monkey bike, but the Dax has the two's up function (which I'm also glad your video showed) which is soo much more practical, great video thanks..

About time you had a Honda ❤

A perfect video. The DAX, glimpses of the mysterious Monika, all enhanced by LoFi beats. - just superb 👍.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Allan🙂

Great video ,the big blue van looks to be based on a Bedford TK most probably....

@1mikefrost

Жыл бұрын

Took my HGV 3 on a TK in 1976 !

A red Dax is the way to go, that would be a hoot around here!

It's always good to get a notification that you've published a new video. It's been a while since I've been to Cornwall but I think I need to plan a trip (motocamping) this year. (Can't go too long without indulging in an authentic Cornish pasty!!) Not sure about the onion bhaji pasty though. 😛 Enjoy the rest of your trip.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I think I’ll be doing exactly the same this summer🏕️🏍️ Thanks Steve🙂

Big smiles from Monica on the back of the Dax

Nice video , interesting explanation relative to the roots of Australia and a beautyfull pending dream bike yet, as my grandpha used to say, " always u learn something new one,always" kindest regards from Argentina, ( apologize my writing)

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Your writing is superb👌🏻👌🏻 And wise words from your grandad!🙂

What a stunning location

Hi from Australia. My mothers side of the family can trace ancestry back to Cornwall. Though not convict stock. We were there in 2010 on Holiday. Thanks for showing us again. Cornish pasties are very popular here.

Great video man keep it real be safe

Never been to Falmouth, but it sure looks a nice town... plenty of character!

Yet another great video 👍 I love Cornwall…especially Falmouth…so many great eateries and cafes. I can’t decide if Falmouth or Mevagissey is my favourite place in Cornwall…I love them both for different reasons. Myself, my wife, daughter and Labradoodle are down there for a week in August ( after a Med cruise and a stag do in Benidorm 🍺)can’t wait…stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧😎

I think you need to visit Australia, especially the rural towns… and experience how we use our vehicles etc for everyday use and not for posing as thenUK does….. the 4 wheel driving will amaze you I think 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Put one of Monica's mum's cats in a carrier on the back of the Dax you'll have a friend fornever. 😁

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I would love to try this!😆

Hi Freddie, fun trip in cold January. Had a Waterstones gift card from Christmas burning in my wallet, so just spent it on the Roaming book, looks very cool and interesting. Your Chanel is bad for me, my REC watch just arrived with the Steve McQueen Triumph interior! Good job my wife doesn’t watch. Have a great trip both of you.

Always a feel good factor watching you....even the thought of an onion bhaji pasty....

Ditto seeing Monica's smile!! Great vid again. Enjoyed it pre-work. Been meaning to ask, are you a Tractor Boy?

i just saw the DAX hair salon you drove past on your DAX bike! clever!

Monika and Freddie, Honda say “You meet the nicest people on a Honda”, just like you.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David🙂

Who decides on the background music? It’s so cool, keep up the good work Monica your camera work is brilliant

I think that is a great looking little bike

I've never ridden a Grom, Monkey or Dax but I kinda want to now. I had been thinking about a Classic 350 as a (town commuter/pop to the shops bike) to accompany my Himalayan. But one of these might be a fun alternative. The Dax also has echos of my very first bike, which was a Honda ss50. Another joyful video Freddie and Minika✌️

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

The Dax and the Classic 350 share the same incredible feel good vibes👌🏻👌🏻

nice video and very nice bike!

Once in a while get a 3rd to film. It will be a huge hit.

Small bore life is Soooo much fun we have 2 Groms in our house His & hers they have been all over the UK & the IOM TT many times, i have a superduke gt & a gen1 triumph 675 daytona both great bikes but the Grom gets the most use epic little bikes

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating to hear from someone with both big and small bikes, and the Grom gets the most use! I now absolutely understand this🖤🏍️

I think that old blue Vauxhall van was an ex-mobile library.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh this does make perfect sense

Love Cornwall, we have a caravan overlooking Kennack Sands about another hour on from Falmouth and often potter into Falmouth on the Enfield Classic 500 for some civilisation. Really looking forward to seeing what you get up to for the next couple of weeks. We're off to Tenerife shortly and I have hired a bike from Easy Riders and plan to spend a couple of days on La Gomera after watching your excellent vids on your trip, many thanks for the inspiration.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow Trevor- Easy Rider and La Gomera!! I promise you it’ll be an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!🙂

@trevorsmith8487

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Freddie, Ive hired bikes before in the canaries but not on Tenerife and not for a week, should be a hoot. Enjoy Cornwall you two and safe travels 👍

enthralling watch guys, thank you - when you showed the magistrates court and showed that bridge across the road I thought you were going to say that if found guilty you'd be hanged from that bridge 😄

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I think (although I may be wrong!) that many convicts were given the option of death of to be shipped off to Australia!😳

Just visited your channel a half hour or so ago itching for a new video - funny coincidence!

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I hope you enjoyed it, Matthew🙂

Bribing to not get kicked from the channel. 🙏 Ron 😀

Getting "scot brown carpentry" vibes from the b roll footage

Nice one Dobbs, that book looks good, ill have a look for it 👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Highly recommended, Andy! Roaming: Roark’s Adventure Atlas

@andygrayson7485

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Many thanks, just bought a Moto Guzzi v85, its your fault, rained and snowed everyday since ! Keep up your good work 👍

I wanted a Dax back in the seventies. I may just make room in my garage now to squeeze one in as a 2nd bike.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE how true they’ve stayed to that original styling. I will genuinely consider buying one too🙂👌🏻

On another note….. I’m m just watching the “Last overland” series , Singapore to London” … have you seen it Freddie, a trip like that would be up your alley I would think ?

Many a good tale to be told about Falmouth #home

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I’m hugely enjoying learning about it!🙂

Aaah, Falmouth. Love that place. I used to live in Penryn and it was the weekend destination for me and my partner. Later, I worked at the University, so I know it well. Funnily enough, I reckon I know the owner of the Blue van and possibly even the Volvo! Small world eh?

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Haha yes it it a very small world!

Monica injoying the ride on the back 🤣

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

She found it surprisingly decent!🙂

What a good looking bike. it's like a retro classic custom of Philippine's Honda XRM 125.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

It’s fantastic hey!🙂

Those Enfield Bullet photographs look so cool in the the Roark's Adventure Atlas .

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Don’t they! Pure good vibes and exactly why I love Enfields; simple, rugged and stylish adventure spirit🙂

@blrmotorcyclesinc.

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs So tempting to go buy an old Enfield😀

Great video again Freddie, and Monika, I've been living in Cornwall for a couple of years now - trouble is my bike's an RF900 - which is ok for many things but a bit awkward in some parts of Cornwall. If you could take the Dax up to the King Harry ferry and across to then take the road through Philleigh (Roseland Inn - great pub), via Ruan Lanihorne so as to take the road alongside the Fal to Lamorran and then on to St Michael Penkevil this last bit of road is quite a challenge on my RF - especially with wet leaves on it - and I'd really like to hear your views on how the Dax delivers (you can then carry on up to Tresillian and back to Falmouth via Truro). Great countryside is a nice bonus. This weekend (28th/29th) high tide is 10am (Sat) 11am (Sun), so it looks its best there - you might like to take a picnic along Many bike bloggs are about motorway vs town vs B road countryside but round here some of the roads are physically awkward on some bikes, especially at some times of year, so this could be the most useful bike test to date.... Just a thought, as you are down here for a few days...... Keep up the good work Glyn

Love Falmouth and whole area, lucky enough to have sailed a lot in that area one of the most beautiful places in the uk esp from sea. Some crazy wealth in properties you would never see from the road. I rode a honda monkey bike when I was 15 in a field and we made a jump only about a foot high. Think it was predecessor to dad. Did the jump and frame split causing bike and human severe pain😝😊

I don't know whether it is still there but there used to be a really nice cafe playing really good music that also sold vinylbetween you bookshop and thwe magistrates court.

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be in town tomorrow so will go and try to find it, thanks Rupert!

Hi Freddie the Defender looks good on you it suits you, man ✌🏽

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash- I am agonising over that loan application!😆

@NoPrivateProperty

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs do not take on debt. that is how they take your freedom

Beautiful area there and thanks for the history peek Freddie...Love that smile on Monica was it the Everybody Wing Chung tonight shop at 4:30 in that put that there or the DAX hair shop goodies ?...lol...That Dax bike is a cool little putt putt....

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Definitely the Dax grooming salon- I couldn’t believe the chance!😆

Love the little Dax, and very disappointed these (likely) aren’t coming to Australia. PS where do you get those great shirts from? I actually really like them

Welcome to kernow I am a local and when you return give us shout I know Cornwall better than most folks

Falmouth my home town.

Now that's what I remember as a Monkey bike back in the 70's Freddie it looks exactly the same as the ones I seen around at that time .Such a great place to visit and rain or shine you have to great vehicles to use how good is that ,and when you own the Defender Freddie you could have a Dax in the back just incase of some nice weather especially since Monica fits so well on the back ideal for winter/ autumn breaks .😉👌👍

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad Honda kept the styling so incredibly true to the original👌🏻 I have literally just spent the past 30 minutes explaining to Monika how the Dax will very easily fit in the back of the Defender!😆

@mantarayal

Жыл бұрын

They still do the Monkey!! I sat on one last week in New Zealand. Very cool. And they also do the Grom. Check them out on YT mate!! And the Cub etc etc. Honda rules these wee bikes.

Still coming....bravo both.....Dax n a Dax hairdressers to booT

One of the many things l enjoy about your videos Freddy is the little snippets of history about the place that you visit, this one about the law courts and the steps leading down to the water was very interesting, are they the very steps or have they been replaced? lf not you were walking on the very steps the convicts would of walked on. As other people have mentioned the little Honda Dax were about in the 70's but were called them monkey bikes or pit bikes, though l would be very careful where you leave it parked as it would only take one person to pick it up and throw it in the back of an estate car or small van or any van for that matter. l'm guessing the purchase of a Defender is now getting closer Freddy?

@FreddieDobbs

Жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoy the little history snippets🙂 Ti the best of my knowledge, th steps and alleyway are unchanged since the convicts would’ve walked down. I’ve been agonising over the Defender- do I have the guts to actually click “apply” for the loan application. I’m close!

@Munter1

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs You only get one life Freddy, l also agonised over buying my dream bike 22 years ago a Honda Blackbird for £5,000 and l'm so glad l did, take my advice Freddy and go for it, if your buying from the people that lent you the Defender your sure to get a good sound Landy.