Motorcycle Island | John McGuinness takes Glenn Irwin on a TT tour [Ep1 Part 1]

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2 жыл бұрын

#MotorcycleIsland is a new series bringing you the best that the beautiful #IsleofMan has to offer - from the stories behind the #TT to the very best roads, cafes, and places to visit away from the road racing. This 32-mile-long and 14-mile-wide jewel in the Irish Sea is like nowhere else.
In this, the first part of the first episode, BikeSocial's Michael Mann acts as part taxi driver, part interviewer as Honda Racing's 2022 TT pairing of 23-time winner, John McGuinness, and newcomer, Glenn Irwin join him for a lap of the 37.73-mile Mountain Course as Irwin looks to soak up as much of McGuinness' experience as he can. Then they play darts.
Look out for the second half which contains the remnainder of the lap plus an interview with Havier Beltran, Honda Racing's Team Manager, about his team transform the road-going Fireblade into a TT competitor.
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@matthewwatkins1854 2 жыл бұрын

First time seeing John's new mouth livery , shiny and white, nice.

@oliw3664 2 жыл бұрын

I just love Glenn’s humble enthusiasm. What a top fella. Best of luck to both.

@kgb3410 2 жыл бұрын

Just like to say I'm so glad to have been able to witness the living legend Mr John McGuiness MBE ,so humble and amazing bloke

@andrewmullen4003 2 жыл бұрын

Well done John MBE, much respect Sir, and great to see you helping out young Glenn, who is a top lad, too, been following you both for years, have a good one fellas.

@dg8062 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many laps "the man" here has around here at speeds us mere mortals could only dream of? God, what a legend, what a treat!

@forddriver8827 2 жыл бұрын

John has done 50,000 miles at race pace at the Island over his career. (Your Man) 'Yer Maun' Joey Dunlop, would have done many more as he raced multiple classes many times. RIP Joe, Robert & William.

@Stu-SB 2 жыл бұрын

@@forddriver8827 "Yer Maun"

@stevenpalmer3891 2 жыл бұрын

@@forddriver8827 John reckons he's done over 55,000 miles around the island, equal to twice and some change around the 🌎 I wonder if that included all the practice laps or just race laps 🤷‍♂️

@hazzaj9414 2 жыл бұрын

Glenns a breath of fresh air! Anyone doubting his potential watch his Superbike highligts at the NW200

@paulrothwell7441 2 жыл бұрын

Saw John in colne at the muni bout 2 weeks ago , on stage with dean Harrison and whitham ! Really good night ! Mc Guinness is so funny and seemed apprehensive about this years TT . All top brave men and I can’t wait for may / June 😀👍👍🏍🏍

@forddriver8827 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing the course at 40mph highlights just how many obstacles and dangers you miss going flat out. Glenn has the right mentality for this I think. I remember his NW200, 100% commitment. Love your teeth Hollywood John! Best of luck to all riders, hope Davo Johnson does well and all the best to Bruce Anstey, maybe another Classic TT in '22.

@jeffholmes8092 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to all the TT riders can't wait to see them in action. John Mc is a top man and has a few more TT wins in him. Glen could not have a better team mate and mentor than John.

@user-nt9nd7xm5f 2 жыл бұрын

“Brake when I feel it” love that McG that should be on a tee shirt ! I know we all have to move on but it still grates how Honda dealt with Johns NW crash. Hope they treat him with the respect a legend deserves, nicest fella and what a TT rider. Think Glen has humility and talent to do real well over the next couple of years, ride hard just don’t bin it. Roll on June see you all there 🏍💨✊

@jiboo6850 2 жыл бұрын

and we should call it the TTee-shirt. 😂

@robbikebob 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Two great blokes. I absolutely love road racing and can't wait for the next part. I've missed it so much over the last couple of years. Fingers crossed for a smooth, great 2022!

@ARBAN30 2 жыл бұрын

Special breed these geezers...top notch

@FC-pf2xv 2 жыл бұрын

Isle of Man and McGuinnes, just two legends!

@96BxelA 2 жыл бұрын

John is such a legend. Great video.

@mickydebargos 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get over there on the 29th of next month. 16 blissful days 🇮🇲🏍🏁🔥

@missingmac7104 2 жыл бұрын

John you are a great legend and a good guy , so we don't want to lose you for not wearing a seat belt❤️🦂

@ArthursMam 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. Looking forward to watching the whole series. We're just back from the island and the excitement is building for the TT. Can't wait to be there for the racing

@DB-so8zc 2 жыл бұрын

What a great first part of an epic video. John is an absolute gentleman and so humble. Glenn, a great rider in his own right already, is fortunate to have John for a team mate and mentor. I'm stoked about watching the TT this year. Loved the out takes at the end! Top notch BB! Cheers from the US!

@martybartfast 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank-you for providing this fabulously informative material. 👍 🏍

@fionnp 2 жыл бұрын

Still can't get my head around McG going back to Honda. Hope he does well and is back to his best. and best of luck Glen in his first; a great racer with all the right ✅ 👍

@petercleeland6478 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant Michael. Great insight into the challenges and skills of two amazing riders .

@Sirmellowman Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this lad, like hes one of my favorite people in the whole world to follow. but god I hope he retires. I want nothing more than for him to achieve his goals but I'm just terrified something is gonna happen to him. hes made it so long in the most dangerous sport and I just dont want to see another legend lost to this course.

@karlwalker1771 2 жыл бұрын

Loved The Video And best Wishes to The Riders And LEGENDS For The 2022 ISLE Of MAN TT :) The Mountain Is my Favorite part of The Track:) GOD BLESS ALL CONTENDERS!

@gaylenescott1317 2 жыл бұрын

How interesting and will thought it to get an experienced exceptional Racer with a novice... And such good attitudes... Really awesome to learn here... Thank you from South Africa.. An avid TT fan

@yzfr1carbon 2 жыл бұрын

Had John sat on my bike in Plymouth a great guy ✊👍🇬🇧

@TS-1267 2 жыл бұрын

,,,✨...MBE NO LESS.. WELL DONE THAT MAN.. WELL DESERVED INDEEDY.. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE T.T.. IT'S BEEN TOO LONG...✨,,, 🏁🇺🇦🏁🇺🇦🏁🇺🇦🏁

@2wheelsrbest327 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant looking forward to the next one. Craftsman teaching an already great apprentice I would say.

@cecilwilson5442 2 жыл бұрын

Stay safe and have a good welcome year Glen,, going to be a great year from Belfast Northern Ireland,, to all the competitors and people who make the TT what it is biggest of respect,, glad to see John back on the Honda again,, like jam on toast 😋😋😋😋☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

@ljuborajictt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and TOP Team 👍🇮🇲👍 Greetings from Germany

@Jestersson 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the TT and all the road races. Hope the blade gives them a good safe ride.👍

@BahnstormerUK 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. What an amazing race !

@redleadervfr-v4906 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it can’t wait for the next one

@davidhardstaff8110 2 жыл бұрын

John's a top bloke a legend and an ordinary bloke all in one. John if you ever need me to push that bike up them stairs with you again I'm there.

@movem1 2 жыл бұрын

TT Legends. Thank you guys for making this series!

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

There'll be plenty more... in theory

@aeror115 2 жыл бұрын

These riders are our super heroes on the legendary TT races!!! Ride safe and enjoy the race life

@JH-AFC1886 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait!! One step closer

@sc2320 2 жыл бұрын

big john and the talented Mr irwin kid time to fly the Boyz yemann #tt 22 💯💪

@philipbyrnes7501 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent appetite whether that was simply well worth the time to watch, go Johnny, go lol

@shubr66 2 жыл бұрын

Back to bikes and the TT after a lifetime of years , how the hell do you remember a track 37 miles long ?

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Great question, I think that from John's perspective, with 99 starts and no end of practice laps, parade laps and putting up with journalists driving them around, it becomes second nature. Perhaps that's the difference between a pro racer and the likes of you and I!

@lescrawford7882 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear some honest chat, without all the Secret Squirrel Stuff (can't say that?) Well done guys, brillant interview!

@08dangler 2 жыл бұрын

That was class 👏

@robertbowden1445 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!

@showmetoursapp7689 2 жыл бұрын

Balls of steel

@paulyflyer8154 2 жыл бұрын

Isle of man week, Cheltenham Festival, Ryder Cup...these are all pure theatre but real and what life is all about.

@Screamifyoumeanit 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the 'dynamics' between the three of you... The Legend, the 'Newbie"... & the poker/influencer/presenter?

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I've been called many things but never a 'Poker'! Cheers, MM

@malgal8972 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.!!

@Extremegaz25 2 жыл бұрын

TT2022 will be the best thing since sliced bread, two years of restrictions to -full throttle, on the pipe, rubber laying down, adrenalin pumping, action. If you've never been to the isle of man TT, you surely haven't lived, there's nothing that can prepare you for the rush you'll get when the first few bikes past you at full chat, a few feet away, its guaranteed to take your breath away, like nothing on earth. Safe racing guys, let's have a great TT.

@paramarky 2 жыл бұрын

As a 20 year TT Paramedic, I wish the new boy a safe first TT and JM the same on probably his swansong year. (especially on a make of bike that nearly did for him)

@leeandrew2682 2 жыл бұрын

that colorway is absolutely stunning and nostalgic reminds me of the good ol screaming 400cc hondas

@kawi704racing 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait

@cuchcuch414 2 жыл бұрын

quality viewing lads well done.

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series as much.

@gaylenescott1317 2 жыл бұрын

I dream of being able to be there in person to see all this for myself....

@threethrushes 2 жыл бұрын

Legend.

@Rolandhoek 2 жыл бұрын

Disappointing to see John not using his seat belt, but love the chat, Can't wait for the racing.

@susi-emily 2 жыл бұрын

Us 50 yr olds can't get used to wearing seat belts in the back. I'm so used to front seat belts (my dad installed them in the front of his '56 Morris Minor in the 70s) that it feels unsafe to not wear one, but back seat is the exact opposite for me.

@myponyzuli 2 жыл бұрын

Drove past them at the Creg! Stared at the bike and didnt realise who was with it!

@01menyou 2 жыл бұрын

One with his head restraint up and seat belt on and the other without. Going to be shock for the lad.

@user-mv1zu6cp9b 2 жыл бұрын

Honda is the made legend's and history👑👑👑

@AuProspecting-Scotland 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope John wins this year, safe race all.

@randyfender6122 2 жыл бұрын

I get that "brake when I feel it" comment. Though I was never near John's level, I did tend to only have a "braking mark" on the main straight, or other braking straight into a tight corner places. Best way I could put it is i braked when I had to to get the angle right. Maybe that doesn't make sense to others, but it worked in my brain, and I almost never got out braked.

@fastmmw 2 жыл бұрын

MBE sooo well deserved

@mikearmstrong2488 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@Jeff_Klein 2 жыл бұрын

First time I’m seeing the new HR-V actually

@paulmcdonough1093 2 жыл бұрын

i have never been tt i live in liverpool not far from isle of man always wanted to go

@46danz 2 жыл бұрын

Is the TT 2022 on or not?

@mountaindevil70 2 жыл бұрын

John's so badass he doesn't need his seatbelt

@MRR-qv3bw 2 жыл бұрын

@12:17 my screen name is the answer to the brand you are talking about😂😂😂 Those are the longest 600 miles I've ever ridden and every mile was completed under A DREADFUL 9000 RPM LIMITER!

@simonrodgers9105 2 жыл бұрын

superbbbbbbbbb

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@TheSweetasanut 2 жыл бұрын

In a car speechless 😩

@Jay-zc7iq 2 жыл бұрын

I love John to bits but ;I’m go stick my neck out here ) he looks like he doesn’t want to ride , can’t blame him there old riders & bold rider but no old& bold riders alive , stay safe John /Glen thanks to all Marshall’s too safe event all

@philhawley1219 2 жыл бұрын

What is thumb braking? Please tell me.

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, thanks for the question. Instead of using your right foot to push down on a lever traditionally (and obviously, given that it's your right foot!) in front of the right-side foot peg, some racers prefer to push a lever situated underneath the left-side handlebar, with their thumb. Others use a bicycle style pull lever on the left-side handlebar. Mainly it's there to control the amount of wheelie or even in short cirrcuit racing, the rider can apply plenty of throttle mid-corner but control the application by feathering the rear brake lever. Hope that helps. Thanks, Michael

@ToddDavey 2 жыл бұрын

John mentions upcoming turns so early, the corner he's discussing isn't even in the frame when the camera pans forward

@philhawley1219 2 жыл бұрын

That is forward thinking at 185 mph.

@stevenpalmer3891 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to see Glenn taking it all in but trying his best to look like he isn't fased

@TessaTickle 2 жыл бұрын

"hey John, let's have a ride along the circuit at 100 mph slower than your average lap speed on the bike"

@ross7968 2 жыл бұрын

What part of Scotland is that Glenn fella from?

@julianthornton9076 2 жыл бұрын

THE PART WHERE YOU HAVE TO WALK THROUGH A BLOODY GREAT PUDDLE TO GET TO

@JohnWDoyle-hm2xs 2 жыл бұрын

JMcG and No Seat belt.... lol.... At least its a bit slower than he's use to lapping here....

@timoschneider7030 2 жыл бұрын

Glen is half wearing the seat belt, John isn't bothering at all! Hope the rozzers don't see this lol

@davidfennessey2727 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine telling john it’s dangerous to drive around the Isle of Man at 40 MPH with no seat belts!!

@murraycharters6102 2 жыл бұрын

Pardon my ignorance but what is a thumb brake. Never heard that expression

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Murray, I've tried to explain to another who's aksed the same, so here it goes: Instead of using your right foot to push down on a lever traditionally (and obviously, given that it's your right foot!) in front of the right-side foot peg to operate the motorcycle's rear brake, some racers prefer to push a lever situated underneath the left-side handlebar, with their thumb. Others use a bicycle style pull lever on the left-side handlebar. Mainly it's there to control the amount of wheelie or even in short circuit racing, the rider can apply plenty of throttle mid-corner but control the application by feathering the rear brake lever. Hope that helps. Thanks, Michael

@murraycharters6102 2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks for explanation Michael

@normandate7696 2 жыл бұрын

Monday 6th June 2022 and a THIRD rider is killed named as Davy Morgan, This makes THREE deaths so far which is the average killed each year from 1980 - 2022, How much longer can the deaths go on in the name of motorcycle sport?

@TheSudsy 2 жыл бұрын

and the Southern 100

@andrewerskin5560 2 жыл бұрын

Should be Sir John

@paulprescott7913 2 жыл бұрын

How long has the mountain course been 32miles ? Ah that should have been edited out that bit.

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

The reference is to do with the Island's dimensions, the Isle of Man is 32 miles long and 14 miles wide.

@paulprescott7913 2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial thank you 😊

@benny1ism 2 жыл бұрын

Take it nice and easy Glen

@benny1ism 2 жыл бұрын

And john do what u do best. One more senior trophy!

@andremac4040 2 жыл бұрын

fireblade formula one gonna be awesome. HONDA V BMW V KAWASAKI V SUZUKI V DUCATI V YAMAHA MOTOCROSS MAYHEM ON BEACH...😃

@ianyams 2 жыл бұрын

Put your seatbelt on John 👀

@roberthamilton19 2 жыл бұрын

No better teacher

@sixtysecondsofstephens2386 2 жыл бұрын

5 3/4 miles shorter this year 32 miles he said.

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

32 miles long and 14 miles wide: the dimensions of the Isle of Man 👌

@sixtysecondsofstephens2386 2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial great video, can't wait for the next one.

@crimzikk 2 жыл бұрын

Mcpint

@dimisK 2 жыл бұрын

20 minutes with John McGuiness on a CAR!!!! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Becasue we couldn't afford a helicopter.

@dimisK 2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Just joking 😎 Great video!! We are waiting for more! Thanks👌👍

@HercUles33 2 жыл бұрын

A guide in the back seat. 🤦‍♂️

@marinoopen 2 жыл бұрын

Americans like me need subtitles please

@kennypool 2 жыл бұрын

Speak English

@wl660 2 жыл бұрын

Did you mean “write English”? 😂

@4duck4duck 2 жыл бұрын

no offence, but bikers can never wear a seatbelt properly🤓

@royhullah1850 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see John and Irwin talking. Cant help but say john NO SEATBELT. IRWIN INCORRECTLY WORN SEATBELT !!! Driver NOT concentrating on his driving, a very bad example to all that watch.