Freddie Dobbs

Tuesday at Dobbs'

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Motorcycles, adventures, stories, news, your thoughts and the lifestyle. www.youtube.com/@tuesdayatdobbs

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Freddie Dobbs

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

£1,100 Valve Adjustments, Rising Interest Rates Affecting the Dream and a Dreadful Honda 09.08.2023

In today's episode; - Are new bikes needlessly complicated? - Are motorcycle warranties offering any more than our standard consumer rights? - The joy of small motorcycles - Rising interest rates affecting buying a Royal Enfield Super Meteor - Bike of thee Week: Honda XLV750R Bikes discussed: Triumph Speedster, Royal Enfield Super Meteor, Honda XLV750R, Triumph Tiger, ______________________ Please...

Motorcycle Warranties and Service Intervals 03.08.2023

In today's episode; Motorcycle Warranties and Service Intervals Chinese Motorcycles Japanese Motorcycles Bike of the Week: the Honda CBF1000 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ____...

Suzuki's Seven Year Warranty and Dependable Japanese Motorcycles 26.07.2023

In today's episode; - A dealer's insight into selling big motorcycles - A Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, to a smaller capacity motorcycle- My favourite electric motorcycles - Unbeatable Japanese Motorcycles - Suzuki's seven year warranty Motorcycles discussed: Honda Blackbird, Benelli Imperiale, Suzuki SV650 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got...

Difficulty Selling Big Used Motorcycles | Is There a Future of Electric Bikes? 20.07.2023

Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find their latest selection of products here: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM ______________________ In today's episode; - A Vespa around Africa - Problems selling big motorcycles - Electric Vehicles and is Electric the Answer for Motorcycles - BMW: the other side - The Suzuki V-Strom 650 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share...

Why BMWs Make Such Great Long Term Bikes | The New Triumph 400s 12.07.2023

In today's episode; Electric Vehicles' Progress Triumph Speed 400 and Triumph 400x Adapting a Bike for 18 Years' Ownership Why BMWs Make Such Good Long Term Propositions The Suzuki V-Strom 1050, Suzuki V-Strom 800, or BMW F850GS ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Ins...

A 1500cc Honda for £5k, and Ace Cafe Forced to Close Early on Bike Night 04.07.2023

In today's episode; - Ace Cafe Closes Bike Night Early - Loud bikes - And the 1500cc Honda Valkyrie ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ___________________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro...

Motorcycle Trackers and Security for Lawless London | Ludicrous Wait Times for Spare Parts 01.07.2023

In today's episode; - Ridiculous delays on spare part orders - Motorcycle Trackers - Cost effective ways to secure your motorcycle - The Honda Goldwing GL1000 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel:...

Road Trips and the Best Looking 125cc Motorcycle I could Find for £1,500 20.06.2023

Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. They've currently got a huge summer sale, which you can visit here: http://bit.ly/3y1yl8q ______________________ In today's episode; - Road trips - The Yamaha XSR 125 - Triumph Herald Scrambler 125 - Honda CB1300 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can...

Motorcycle Supermarkets and the Fantic Caballero 700 13.06.2023

In today's episode; - Motorcycle supermarkets - The Fanatic Caballero 700 - The Suzuki GSX1400 - Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport - Aftermarket parts for older motorbikes ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel:...

Insurance Policy Cautionary Tales and is Protecting Your No Claims Discount Worth It? 13.06.2023

In today's episode; - A sub £3,000 (newish) Retro - A £2,300 BMW - Insurance policy cautionary tales - Is the Direct Access course worth it - And a big Japanese cruiser The bikes discussed: Norton Commando 850 Roadster, Royal Enfield Meteor, Triumph T100, Triumph Speedster, Moto Guzzi V85TT, BMW R1150R, CFMOTO 700 CL-X, Yamaha VXS1300 ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your...

Riding More After Selling the Garage Queen 30.05.2023

Selling the garage queen motorcycle, a 1300cc BMW bike of the week for £4,300 and my next motorcycle shortlist. The bikes discussed: Harley Davidson Road King, Triumph T120, Yamaha Tenere 700, BMW K1300S ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Big Depreciating Motorcycles and a Must Buy Modern Classics for £2,600 23.05.2023

In today's episode; Big Depreciating Motorcycles and a Must Buy Modern Classics for £2,600 Other motorcycles discussed: BMW R18, Harley Davidson Road King, Harley Davidson Pan America, Kawasaki H2 SX, Suzuki Katana and the Yamaha Niken ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs....

The Honda CL500, a £1,700 BMW and Ludicrous Insurance Quotes 16.05.2023

In today's episode; Why the KTM 790 Duke's cheaper than the Ducati Scrambler, a lot of BMW for the money, old school mechanics are disappearing, ludicrous insurance quotes... and sensible choices. Other motorcycles discussed: Honda CB500x ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdob...

KTM 790 Duke vs Ducati Scrambler | And the Bike to Beat Increasing Motoring Costs 09.05.2023

Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. You can check out Ride and Sons new range of 1960s inspire American riding gear at XLMOTO: https://bit.ly/3ApMs8P ______________________ In today's episode; A motorcycle with great looks, has no road tax, requires no MOT and ULEZ exempt. And a motorbike for multi-day road tips for under £900! And the KTM Duke 790 vs the Ducati Scrambler. Other m...

New Motorcycle Prices in 2017 vs Their Used Equivalent in 2023 02.05.2023

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 the moment- tantalisingly close to Royal Enfields. ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagr...

Death Bed Regrets and Finding Time for Motorcycling 25.04.2023

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 beautiful Royal Enfield, and a Honda that many hope will come to Europe! ______________________ This episode is proudly sponsored by XLMOTO The one stop motorcycle shop. Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story,...

Are Valve Clearance Checks Essentia | The Honda CB1100 or the Bonneville T100 18.04.2023

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 at a garage. And a Honda CB1100 or a Triumph T100; which one to pick! ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Inst...

A £3,500 Future Classic and a Yamaha XSR700, or a Very Cheap Ducati 848 11.04.2023

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 848? And Norton's big next step. The tank bag discussed is from Wheel Borne: https://www.wheelborne.com/products/mapbagblackandblack ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or...

The Worst Motorcycles You've Ever Owned and Younger Americans' Views on Harley Davidson 04.04.2023

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 motorcycle prices in Norway. I also look at the PCP vs Hire Purchase finance pros and cons. ______________________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdaya...

Why Moto Guzzi's Special and an Entire Motorcycle Outfit for £500 29.03.2023

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 at the past week's motorcycle news and discuss your thought and stories. Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com This week, I take a look...

An £850 Continent Crusher and a Do-it-All Cruiser 24.03.2023

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 a long distance machine...for less than £5k? Also on:YouTube: www.youtube.com/freedommachines Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_freedom_machines Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast Web: www.freddiedobbs.com Got a questio...

An Extremely Left Field Adventure Bike You May've Never Considered, and Sell or Keep a Future Classic? 17.03.2023

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 the sale: http://bit.ly/3y1yl8q ____________ In this week's episode, I look into the The Buell Ulysses; an adventure bike you may've never considered. And Bali bans Foreigners from renting motorcycles and to sell or to hold on to a sure fire...

A Good, Competent, Smart Motorcycle for £3k | The Factors that Define Our Motorcycle Purchasing Decisions 07.03.2023

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 Facebook Marketplace) Triumph Tiger 800 (£3.5k on Facebook Marketplace) Honda Transalp (Autotrader at £2.5k) Yamaha XJR1300 (Autotrader at £3.5k) __________ Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcast Facebook: https://...

Is it Worth Breaking a New Motorbike Warranty by Servicing Your Bike Yourself 01.03.2023

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 sell motorcycles. __________ Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs Web: www.freddiedobbs.com Got a question or stor...

American Bikers and American Bikes 18.02.2023

I hear from some American insights in motorcycling, abd discuss whether bikers are ever really content with their choices. __________ Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/freedom_machines_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedommachinespodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freddiedobbs Web: www.freddiedobbs.com Got a question or story to share? hi@thefreedommachines.com

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