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Tuesday at Dobbs'
Motorcycles, adventures, stories, news, your thoughts and the lifestyle.
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Episodes
Tuesday at Dobbs'New Motorcycle Prices in 2017 vs Their Used Equivalent in 2023
I look into how much motorbikes cost six years ago, and how much they've depreciated six years on. And there's a brilliant deal on brand new Kawasaki W800s at…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Death Bed Regrets and Finding Time for Motorcycling
The importance of following one's passion, whatever it may be. Tips for finding time for motorcycling, and how taste in motorcycles changes over time. And a…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Are Valve Clearance Checks Essentia | The Honda CB1100 or the Bonneville T100
In this weeks episode, I discuss whether valve clearances are an essential part of maintenance- especially considering the huge price to have the checks done…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A £3,500 Future Classic and a Yamaha XSR700, or a Very Cheap Ducati 848
I take a look at an 1100cc Japanese motorcycle that's now 24 years old and could be a future classic. And what to buy; a Yamaha XSR700, or a discounted Ducati…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Worst Motorcycles You've Ever Owned and Younger Americans' Views on Harley Davidson
This week, I go through some of the worst motorcycles you've ever owned, and I hear from younger Americans' views on Harley Davidson, as well the huge…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Why Moto Guzzi's Special and an Entire Motorcycle Outfit for £500
Welcome to Tuesday at Dobbs', the weekly motorcycle chat. This is the newly re-named show in place of The Freedom Machines with Freddie Dobbs podcast. I look…
Tuesday at Dobbs'An £850 Continent Crusher and a Do-it-All Cruiser
This week, I take a look at a bike that'll take you anywhere, for under £1,000. And what cruiser motorcycles are there that can be used as a commuter and also…
Tuesday at Dobbs'An Extremely Left Field Adventure Bike You May've Never Considered, and Sell or Keep a Future Classic?
For the entirety of March, XLMOTO have their Course Kit Sale, where you can pick a leather biking jacket and riding jeans for just £90! You can click here for…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Good, Competent, Smart Motorcycle for £3k | The Factors that Define Our Motorcycle Purchasing Decisions
The factors that define our motorcycle purchasing decisions. And finding a good, competent motorcycle for £3,000. The bikes in question: BMW GS1150 (£2,850 on…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Is it Worth Breaking a New Motorbike Warranty by Servicing Your Bike Yourself
Breaking new motorcycle warranties by immediately servicing your bike yourself, and a biker with 50 years' riding experience shares his tips on how to buy and…
Tuesday at Dobbs'American Bikers and American Bikes
I hear from some American insights in motorcycling, abd discuss whether bikers are ever really content with their choices. __________ Find me on: Instagram…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Motorcycle Accidents and Giving Back a Brand New Bike
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring today's episode. The one stop motorcycle shop. You can visit their site here: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM _________ In this week's…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Motorcycle Finance Companies Restricting Foreign Road Trips to 30 Days | Winter Planning for a Summer Trip
International riding restrictions with motorcycle finance and using the winter months to plan for a big trip! Find me on: Instagram…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Motorcycle Modifications and a Doubled Insurance Premium
Motorcycle modifications and the appeal of getting your knee down Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcast Facebook…
Tuesday at Dobbs'An Old Harley or a New Enfield? | How to Make Your Bike A2 Compliant
I share the thoughts of a Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield owner- what would they pick? And what's the best way to navigate picking an A2 motorbike? Find me…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Affording the Motorcycle You Want without Wasting Time | Harley Davidson Reliability
I discuss your thoughts on buying a motprcycle without losing years in time. And a Harley Davidson rider who uses his bike as a commuter shares his thoughts on…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Motorbike for the Price of a Train Season Ticket
With the current issues of striking railway employees, I look at what motorcycles can be purchased for the same (or often far less!) than an annual rail pass…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Financial Freedom vs Buying a Dream Motorcycle
I discuss the often tough choice of balancing finncial freedom and the desire to purchase a dream motorcycle. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com…
Tuesday at Dobbs'How Bad Can E10 Fuel be for Your Motorcycle?
I take a look at E10 fuel and the issues and try to find a 55hp+ motorcycle for around £4,000 that has a low seat height. Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 on Facebook that…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Is it Possible that a Lesser Motorcycle is Actually the Right Bike for You?
I catch up with all of your motorcycle-related questions. The BSA Gold Star or the Royal Enfield Classic 350, a great learner bike and sports bike enthusiasts…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Honda Rebel 1100...or a Sportster | What bikes for a Shorter Rider?
A Harley Davidson Sportster, or a Honda Rebel? The best bikes for a shorter rider? Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Garage Nightmares and How Much HP is Needed for Two-Up Motorcycle Touring?
To pick up a pair of the Course Raw Denim Jeans from XLMOTO (just £43), you can click here: https://bit.ly/3hKn0EE Garage nightmares- what happens behind…
Tuesday at Dobbs'How Important is Service History When Shopping for a Used Motorcycle? | And Should You Wear All the Gear All the Time?
How much emphasis and importance do you place on fully stamped service history when motorcycle shopping? Should you wear all of the ger all of the time? And a…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The New Royal Enfield Super Meteor and Is Modifying Your Bike a Good Idea?
The XLMOTO Black November Sale has some huge discounts throughout the month. You can find the sale here: https://bit.ly/3NorXif I look into the upcoming Royal…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Best Modern Classic That Can Do It All | How the Cost of Motorbikes is Rising
I attempt to help a rider decide upon the best modern classic motorcycle for a tall rider, riding 2up, with some light touring and city riding. The bikes…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Comfortable Two Up Motorbike for Under £4k and a Beautiful Classic Yamaha for Under £3k
I search for a comfortable 2-up motorbike for under £4k and a beautiful classic Yamaha for under £3k ________________ Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Owning a Motorcycle vs the Stress of Overheads- What's the Happy Medium?
Hoday I look at the overheads of owning a bike and how that can affect our enjoyment of riding. What is the happy medium; the desire to own one's dream…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Triumph Speed Twin 900, and What Used Bike Could I Buy for the Price of a New Royal Enfield Hunter?
Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle rider's mate and tracker, for sponsoring this week's episode! _____ I take a look at the newly named Triumph Speed Twin 900…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Should You Buy a Winter Hack, a Sub $7k Retro, and Does the Government Really Care About Electrification?
Use code 15DOBBS for 15% off everything at XLMOTO (minumum spend of £100: https://bit.ly/3DL7wt5 ______________ What are the pros and cons of buying a winter…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Suzuki GSX1400 or a Kawasaki ZXR1200?
Use code 15DOBBS and click here for 15% off everything at XLMOTO (minimum £100 spend). I take a look at two big beasts from the mid 2000s, and see how things…
Tuesday at Dobbs'When it Comes to Used Bike Value, do We Value Character or Performance More?
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's episode! I take a look at what we value more in used motorbikes; character, or competency. Find me on…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Written Off Motorcycles. Are There Bargains to Be Had?
Since finding out the news of my Bonneville's history, I decide to see what bargains there may be of written off motorcycles on Autotrader. Find me on…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Used BMW R18 Prices, and a £5k Rival
I discuss this week's motorbiking topics, as well as your thoughts. I take a look at a the interesting used BMW R18 market, as well as a £5k Japanese rival…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Buying a Motorcycle at an Auction and the Weekly Catch Up
Thanks to XLMOTO for supporting this week's episode! I take a look at something I've never considered before; buying a motorcycle at auction. One thing I've…
Tuesday at Dobbs'How Will Electric Motorcycles Ever Really Make Sense, and What is the Future of Motorcycles?
Thanks for Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's podcast episode! _________ I look at your opinions on how electric motorcycles ever really make sense, and what…
Tuesday at Dobbs'What Sub £7k Motorcycle Could Entice a Sports Bike Rider Back into Biking?
What sub £7k motrcycle can get a former sports bike rider back into biking? The short list: Royal Enfield Interceptor Kawasaki Z650RS Kawasaki Vulcan 650 Honda…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Amount of Tax We Pay to Ride Our Bikes, and Can You Still Make Money on Motorbikes?
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode- your one stop motorcycle shop. www.xlmoto.eu ___________ I look into the help the UK government has given…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Searching For a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading
I search for a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading. A bike that I can commute on, tour on, and- importantly-…
Tuesday at Dobbs'An Old Honda Shadow, or a New(er) Honda Rebel 500? And the Cost of Biking in Singapore
For 10% off at www.sizzapp.com use code FREDDIE (valid until the end of July 2022). I try to answer some questions and read through some messages, including…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Electric Motorbike Ranges, Petrol Motorcycle Economy and a few Victorys
I take a look at the progress electric motorcycles are making, and why they're not accelerating in popularity more quickly. And why are new petrol powered…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Are Motorbikes Getting Too Complicated, and Do Expensive Bikes and Limited Editions Take Away From the Purity of Riding?
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode. www.sizzapp.com My choice of 10 motorcycles that can be bought with a £44,000 budget- the same…
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A £1,100 Repair Quote Attempted By a Novice, Service Station Electic Charging Costs and Is Finance Irresponsible?
Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode! I read through a few of your emails, including a novice DIY level Harley Davidson Sportster owner who…
Tuesday at Dobbs'No Savings and No Big Financial Outlay. Buying a Dream Motorbike on Finance. I Weigh Up the Pros and Cons
Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle tracker and rider’s mate, for sponsoring this week’s episode. www.sizzapp.com _____________________ I don’t want to save up…
Tuesday at Dobbs'What Cool £2-5,000 Motorbikes are Available For Touring?
Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode! The Ride and Sons Arrow Jacket in Sand that I wore in my Euro trip is currently on a gigantic…
Tuesday at Dobbs'An Unpopular 1100cc Yamaha that You Should Consider, and the Ultimate Continent Crusher for £2k!
For 10% off Sizzapp devices for the rest of May 2022, use code FREDDIE www.sizzapp.com _______ I take a look at a bike that was never popular, and still to…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Summer Cruiser for Under £2,000, My Sub £10k Sunday Blast Pick and a classic or a Modern Classic?
I find a brilliant looking bike from Yamaha- the Virago 535, for under £2,000: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205055384160?advertising-location=at…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A 1980s Japanese Muscle Bike for Under £4k and a Very Angry Mother
Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. To find the XLMOTO Vintage backpack, click here: https://bit.ly/3qIT4KI I read out a few of your…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Helping With a First Big Bike Purchase, and a Simple Bike that Now Commands Big Money
I do my best to help two bikers pick their first big bike from a selection of modern classic and cruisers. The Proworks Custom Bike Stand I mentioned in this…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Coolest Modern Classic/Cruiser Motorcycle For £4.5k, and the Best ULEZ Compliant Motorcycle for under £2k
I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Coolest Modern Classic/Cruiser Motorcycle For £4.5k, and the Best ULEZ Compliant Motorcycle for under £2k
I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Best Commuter Motorcycle For Under £2,000 and the Best Modern Classic/Cruiser for Under £4,500
I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Search for an Imminent Classic, Sub £3k Adventure Motorcycle
After having so much fun on a 1990 Honda Transalp, I task myself with finding a very soon to be classic adventure motorcycle for under £3,000. It has to be…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The 1980s Honda CB900; A Very Handsome Bike that's Just About Affordable | My Favourite Bike For Under £2,000
I take a look at the Honda CB900 from 1979-1984, as well as see what other classic Honda's from pre-1990 are available. And I try to find the best motorcycle I…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Bike that Broke the Gentleman's Agreement, and a £3k Italian Thoroughbred from a Defunct Company
The Italian stallion you may well have forgotten about; the 2000 - 2005 Cagiva Raptor! This is a bike every bit as good looking as the Ducati Monster of the…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Hidden Treasure of a BSA and the Royal Enfield Scram 411
In this week’s episode; I share your thoughts on the current state of motorcycle prices- are they getting to expensive and evolving beyond a point that we…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Hidden Treasure of a BSA and the Royal Enfield Scram 411
In this week’s episode; I share your thoughts on the current state of motorcycle prices- are they getting to expensive and evolving beyond a point that we…
Tuesday at Dobbs'A Special Edition Buried Treasure BSA and the Royal Enfield Scram 411
Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's podcast episode! For 15% off all 2G Sizzapp devices until 27th March, use code "FREDDIE15". www.sizzapp.com…
Tuesday at Dobbs'The Royal Enfield Classic 500. Why It's One of the Soundest Motorcycling Investments You Could Make
For the XLMOTO Course Kit Bundle Sale, whereto can buy a pair of riding jeans and leather motorcycle jacket for under £80, click here: https://bit.ly/3MwzUB2…
Tuesday at Dobbs'An MV Agusta for Under £4,000 and Giving Up Motorcycling After a Crash
I take a look at the 2000-2006 MV Agusta Brutale 750. A bike you may not have considered before, but it looks like a very good used proposition! And the new…
Tuesday at Dobbs'Over-stretching Oneself to Buy a Bike and Limited Edition Steve McQueen Scrambler
I chat about the past week, including the GQ Car of the Year Awards. And I look at the residual values of the 2012 Limited Edition Triumph Scrambler Steve…