Riding Through Heavily Flooded Roads to a Unique Motorcycle Village!

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7 ай бұрын

I headed off to TTT Motorcycles in Sudbury, but had to content with a river that burst its bank and completely flooded roads.
TTT Motorcycle Village is one of the most unique biker spots I've visited- with a collection of classic motorcycles, new bikes, cars, a cafe, and other quirky touches throughout!
Some of the bikes: Triumph T120, vintage Triumphs, Suzuki GSX1000r, Ducati 916, Kawasaki Z900RS, BMW RnineT, Laverda, Harley Davidson, Honda CB750, Royal Enfield Bullet, Suzuki Bandit 1200...
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@14biscuits 7 ай бұрын

Your cavalier approach to things like flooded roads is equal parts impressive and bonkers 😂

@PeterNolan-009 7 ай бұрын

As an Australian, where we have flood waters across roads on a regular basis, I think it's one part impressive and 9 parts bonkers! LOL!

@Fake-moon-landing. 7 ай бұрын

Fully bonkers..

@blacksquirrel4008 6 ай бұрын

Prophetic words

@hectorshouse7348 8 күн бұрын

This could damage the bike!

@mplsmadman 7 ай бұрын

After watching you plow through the water, I'm putting that on my 'not to do' list. Keep up the good work!

@FreddieDobbs 7 ай бұрын

I realised my stupidity about 15 seconds in, but it was far too late at that point!

@s.crambling3795 7 ай бұрын

Did it on a Triumph Street Scrambler. The last bow wave near knocked me off, but great fun!

@kevindarkstar 7 ай бұрын

@@FreddieDobbscertainly not one of your better ideas Freddie, it's a motorcycle, not a boat 😂

@dazzab1066 7 ай бұрын

Hey Freddie.. 🫣 dohhh 🤣 too fast matie.. But love it ya kept on going.. Keep it UP 😊

@Lookup2Wakeup 7 ай бұрын

The new exhausts got a good washing out ...... 😳

@WreckingCrewHR4K 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Freddie!! You have just passed level one of your advanced aqua adventure course, I am in absolute fits of laughter, cheered my day up no end, you certainly know how to film good content and great entertainment, expect this episode to get record views,... That Motorcycle Village Shop and it's collection of classic bikes must be one of the best I have seen in quite some time, well done all involved, took me back to the good old days of the sweet smelling Castrol R and the ding ding ding of high reving two strokes,... More of the same Please,... OAP Wales UK.

@FreddieDobbs 7 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it, thank you🙌🏻

@GlitchingGecko 7 ай бұрын

At least your chain got cleaned... first time for everything!

@arnoldjrimmer6527 7 ай бұрын

Classic content. 🎉 Freddie on this bonneville take on stuff most GS rider will never dream of. First north Africa, now flooded road. What a star 🌟

@allseeingotto2912 7 ай бұрын

I’d certainly try it on my GS .

@WreckingCrewHR4K 7 ай бұрын

Riding through floods is quite common where I live on the mid Wales border, It floods here at least twice a year, I can safely say that my BMW GS is very capable of travelling through nearly two feet of water in complete confidence due to its high snorkel, so if you have purchased a GS and come across a flooded road, Go for it like Freddie, just don't follow a vehicle into it as you may have to stop, that's when the problems start,...OAP Wales UK.

@lunadelarochasobral3336 7 ай бұрын

Watching Freddie going through all that water on a Bonny, while so many GS owners just use them to go as far as their local coffee shops, brings out the diverse ways people choose to experience their motorcycles.

@Fake-moon-landing. 7 ай бұрын

@@kayoedowner6711More than most, a charmed life.

@shmac96 7 ай бұрын

As someone born in the early 80s and as an eventual teenager who could drive in the 90s, I can attest that there were a few motorcycle shops like this where I grew up in SE Texas; Beaumont and South Houston specifically. They were usually some sort of older industrial work building being reused as a very mom and popish motorcycle store filled the smell of everything that comes with motorcycle old and new standing side by side. Love it! Thanks for sharing!

@theporridgeking569 7 ай бұрын

OMFG! I had no idea such an amazing bike place existed and less than 2 hours from my home. I’m going there ASAP, many thanks for revealing it Freddie 👍🏻

@mrjoneseastend 7 ай бұрын

TTT Motorcycles only left Bethnal Green 3 months ago. Very sad to see them go, Andy and the boys were always welcoming and helpful. Bike shops like this don't exist anymore in London but as soon as winter is over I'll ride up to Sudbury to say hello.

@majordelays4909 7 ай бұрын

This place looks amazing

@1edsel1 2 ай бұрын

TO SAY YOUR A TRUE SPIRIT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT THATS FOR A RAINY DAY EXPERIENCE !!! THANK YOU !!!

@roblaw3541 7 ай бұрын

Watching you taking a stanley knife to your petrol tank was painful. Watching you go through that flood was the funniest thing I've seen all week. Only you freddie. Cheers for that 😂

@rokhnroll 7 ай бұрын

Bloody hell Freddie your as mad as a box of frogs!!! that water was a lot deeper than you thought. Bike sounds glorious with the new pipes.

@louisjones2653 7 ай бұрын

This reminds me of my time living in Hawaii, in fact the frequent flooding was one of the reasons why I put a scrambler exhaust on my Bonneville. It's a lot of fun riding through all that until you're stuck with wet pants for the rest of the day. Cheers from the US!

@RobLittleuk 7 ай бұрын

Loved the floods, shame about the church, I distinctly heard Bowie singing hope that doesn’t cost you and fantastic walk around that bike place - seen someone else do something similar possibly TMF - your friend!!

@johnalleman1134 7 ай бұрын

Everyone hates a know-all….. but shouldn’t you have driven slower through the floods? It looked brilliant ploughing through there like a torpedo boat and I really enjoyed it - so thanks for taking one in the name of entertainment! Cheers Freddie - keep the great vids. Good thing Monica wasn’t with you! Ps… who needs a defender! 😅

@FreddieDobbs 7 ай бұрын

My thought process was that if I lose momentum, that may be more dangerous. Of course I speak with close to zero experience, so am very open to the fact I’m probably wrong😆

@fallinginthed33p 7 ай бұрын

There's an infamous road in the UK that gets flooded periodically. It has a sign showing that cars shouldn't go through when it's flooded. Most out of towners barrel right through and destroy their engines by hydrolocking in deep water. On the other hand, on a bike, just make sure the water level doesn't reach your air intake. Don't slow down too much and never stop, to prevent water from entering the exhaust.

@Alex-mj5dv 7 ай бұрын

Possibly - but if you lose momentum and have to put your foot down .. well, trench foot awaits you! Part of the lovely nuances of biking! But yes - a steady, consistent speed is required. In cars and vans, most people go in far too quickly and the resulting bow wave is what cuts the engine out.. it’s rarely due to water entering the exhaust.

@nockianlifter661 7 ай бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs If you’d got water in your air box you’d have been in big trouble. Slow and steady through water. Cause as little wake as possible. The additional back pressure in the exhaust system just reduces power it won’t cause any harm.

@Fake-moon-landing. 7 ай бұрын

@@FreddieDobbsYou are lucky, look up the word hydrolocked.

@andrewonmyway8184 7 ай бұрын

What a great vid. Freddie. I needed cheering up today and you certainly hit the spot. Bravo to you for not falling off!

@keithkeller6509 7 ай бұрын

The wheel bearings and chain will love the dunking. :-)

@benkelly2190 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Freddie! Love the water ride, extremely entertaining, it’s what you do best!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@stevefleming4450 7 ай бұрын

Freddie... you sir, are a bone fide lunatic.. I never thought I would see someone bow wave a Bonneville. Fair play mate. Rather you then me. 😂

@MrCerddoriaeth 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video Freddie, I have a Kawasaki Z900 RS and I definitely would have turned back rather than risk those floods! Great to see that classic Kawasaki Z900 from 1976, what a gem. 👍

@evian8176 7 ай бұрын

This comment refers to the algorhythm to support your videos. #8 Greetings from Zurich

@jamesstanbridge9211 6 ай бұрын

Cold wet and no doubt miserable and still able to pull off an off the cuff history lesson - bravo!

@jc4778 7 ай бұрын

I’ve driven past this place numerous occasions and thought it wasn’t very big and not bothered going in 😂 I shall be paying a visit very soon!

@TheD7035 7 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie, Sometimes a journey decision is made for what ever reason and riding through a flooded road deeper than we thought happens! Keep up the good work. Dave PS Hope your camera crew were as forgiving!!😊

@otaupdate3151 7 ай бұрын

Blimey, those bikes may be old but the prices certainly aren't!

@faisalarh 6 ай бұрын

TTT Motorcycle Village definitely a place to go for me when visiting England on the motorcycle. I’m watching this video after seeing your Bonnie damage suspected by previous outdoor storage and wading the floods

@stevesanelli90 7 ай бұрын

Ohh Freddie, that is insane! The poor polished & detailed Bonneville is trashed😉 Such an incredible day’s adventures! So thank you 🙏⭐️

@jameshastings1793 7 ай бұрын

I do love your videos, Freddie, but sometimes you do the maddest things! Tank badge project, no protective gear (yesh, yeah, I know I bang on) and now ploughing through deep water! Lucky your poor old Bonny is still running! Be careful, Pal, you'll be needing a new bike at this rate. that said, you do make me giggle and with the state of the world right now that's a definite positive!

@B0M0A0K 6 ай бұрын

'Two things are infinite: the universe and the human stupidity.' Having watched the videos that come after this, I sincerely hope it was the best coffee you ever tasted. It certainly cost you enough.

@barryrussell8431 7 ай бұрын

Good morning Freddie, Great start to Sunday, thanks for uploading. TTT looks great & I can imagine your excitement when you first entered the building. The flooded roads: Bravado combined with a little tomfoolery = 🎯 Made me smile & really pleased you made it to terra firma ... Keep doing what you do. Have a lovely day and look forward to seeing your next video.

@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips 7 ай бұрын

Nice one Freddie, who needs 'RAIN MODE' 🤣. If you are looking for a nice contemporary bike cafe with some unique bike builds & clothing, take a look at Koti in Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds. A nice ride out with some beautiful yellow bricked thatched cottages along the way 👍

@robertpewsey8931 7 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie, so pleased you enjoyed TTT, don't think you'll find anything like it down in Kent. Also nice to see Borley, it's where I was born in '63. My dad is buried in the churchyard there, my mum still lives in the village. It's actually in Essex, the bridge over the Stour is the border. You were only a mile from where the peasants revolt began at Liston. Also the whole area features in Lovejoy. Hope to see Monica and you back in Suffolk before too long. All the best.

@alexandercoll4863 7 ай бұрын

25:41 new/stock exhaust sound great freddie!

@cityslickerbass 7 ай бұрын

Just love your positivity Freddie!

@aussiebikerdude6563 7 ай бұрын

Well that’s off my bucket list 😂😂😂😂

@WiziWes 7 ай бұрын

Love it, crack on and get stuck in. Come hell or high water 😂. Well done Freddie for keepin it real.

@moxy909 7 ай бұрын

Brave or daft but very entertaining 😂 glad the trusty steed made it through

@aussiebikerdude6563 7 ай бұрын

😂

@neilurquhart8622 2 ай бұрын

PLAIN STUPID!

@homesteadpickers 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy these small trips around the country hosting us as if we are there with you in person. Thanks for your work Freddie.

@rushigalande1 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful. The songs, roads, bikes buildings. Everything is wonderful. Missed the boat to come to uk and work for few years. Would have been beautiful to see the cars and bikes.

@andrewpaton8819 7 ай бұрын

I think others may have already told you Freddie. You don’t need to worry about water entering the exhaust. The only time you’ll have a problem is if water can enter the air box. Then it can be drawn into the carbs and the engine. Keep up the great vlogs they put a smile on everyone’s face. 👍👍

@pneumaticman5927 7 ай бұрын

Loved this, Freddie. I once did a 10 hour ride from New Mexico to Breckenridge, Colorado in a March monsoon. It rained the ENTIRE WAY and included ski mountains and river crossings with water well above my ankles. To add to the fun, my wife was on the back and it was a brand new BMW R 1250 RT. It got bitter cold in the mountains. But there were a few good things I took from the trip… I learned that the bike is a lot better than I thought - it never once felt unstable. I also learned that good rain gear is the difference between a hospital trip and making the entire trip. (Albeit cold and irritated with the buddy that talked you into it).

@mickdukes2732 7 ай бұрын

Hats off Freddie. Your a brave man😅.

@AntGeezer 7 ай бұрын

Lifting your feet up definitely stopped you getting wet Freddie….Brilliant! 🤣🤣

@JamchesterBoozle 5 ай бұрын

Freddie you big legend....I'm tempted to go home BUT, I've come to far now. Priceless 😂😂😂😂

@BradtheNomad 7 ай бұрын

Another great episode! And nearly 30 minutes!!! Love it!

@stevebolton8471 7 ай бұрын

The problem with deep water is that you have no clue what has been washed onto the road under water. See the recent Rufford Ford videos where a massive tractor and trailer dragged out two large concrete barriers washed into the road. Well done for surviving that though and great to see you out on the Bonneville again.

@duncanmcnaught8922 6 ай бұрын

very entertaining Freddie, especially you stood there in wet Cloth's! you definitely walk the walk, and not talk the talk. Keep up the good work. keep on Biking.

@Jaffa1951 7 ай бұрын

Great video, Freddie. Loved the bit where you were riding through the flood - Excellent. Was just about to phone TTT Motorcycles and buy that Z900 - Then I saw the 1 in front of the 2,500. At first glance I read the 1 for a £ sign. Wishful thinking!! or, more likely - What was I thinking?

@Lookup2Wakeup 7 ай бұрын

Where's Monica? Legend has it that she was last seen riding pillion entering the flooded road ..... 😮

@UKPete 7 ай бұрын

Great video, Thanks for taking one for your KZfaq channel viewers and getting soaked going through the flooded roads. I was shouting look at the XT 500's I could see in the background but unfortunately you didn't show them, next time maybe. TT Motorcycles looks a brilliant bikers place to visit and and buy your dream bike.

@coynecolm 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant brilliant brilliant ✅🤘

@kevinshaffer1047 7 ай бұрын

now thats love...lol...taking a bath with your Bonnie...LOL....gives new meaning to "liquid cooled"..lol...there were alot of classic bikes there that would look great in my garage..another great video..stay dry my friend..LOL...

@douglassmith2562 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video, excellent camera work, editing and production and the content was brilliant! You're the man Freddie 😁

@paulbolton8699 7 ай бұрын

What a cool shop. Sounds like a trip when it's warm...and not wet. Braver man than me.

@5tevieb954 7 ай бұрын

Morning dances with motorcycles 😂

@FreddieDobbs 7 ай бұрын

I thought this was going to be the last dance!😆🌊

@ChancellorBeeHaw 7 ай бұрын

i chuckled a lot when you swung your feet up and out of the water

@timparker9235 7 ай бұрын

one word - magical!

@allynhughes257 7 ай бұрын

An amazing find, Freddie. Really enjoyable to watch. Thanks

@RE650NZGraeme 7 ай бұрын

Z900 with quad exhausts thanks! What a tour of eclectic bikes! Thanks for sharing!! Going through flooded roads, keep your speed down, less chance of electrics getting wet - it's still a British bike! And you won't get so wet your self. The bike will get through - its not about the exhausts getting flooded - they will always push the gases out, just worry about the electrics and you getting wet... and also - worry about your chain getting oil washed out and needing maintenance afterwards.

@drost582 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful place to visit! I could get lost in there for days. Great video, thank you.

@lord.onk99 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed Freddie, cheers.

@strangelyinteresting 7 ай бұрын

I think I'm a bit precious about my bike, watching you go through the water made me wince. Bravo 👏

@garryclarke-kray4071 7 ай бұрын

Blimey Freddie I can’t believe you took your bike through the water , I thought you would flood the engine for sure , great motorcycle shop with a vast array of bikes that Honda cb 750 was a special bike

@essexboydave 7 ай бұрын

Good job you lifted your legs up “it made all the difference😆” I’ve never heard of TTT motorcycles but it looks like a good place to go visit

@stephensalt6787 7 ай бұрын

What you needed was the front mudguard off a Royal Enfield classic. A proper job.

@timothybrockbank7474 6 ай бұрын

Some lovely stuff there

@andrea0307 7 ай бұрын

Bet Monica freaked when she watched what you’d done ploughing through all that water! 😂 What a risk taker! Glad you got through it and all was ok? 👏 👏

@ScottNelson-nk4sx 7 ай бұрын

Good video, thanks.

@ThePatcarolan 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic content. A bit of lunacy, beautiful scenery, history and bikes..Brilliant . I'm inclined to think that Ducati you loved is quite Frankensteinish. Eye of the beholder etc. 😂

@Butlers_Bike_life 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video, what a place TTT Motorcycles is, bike heaven !!! Defiantly wouldn't have ridden through that water, think you were very lucky there. Going back for a second watch, that showroom, is breath taking. Keep up this fantastic content !! 👍

@cbrider726 7 ай бұрын

One of your best streams . I must pay that shop a visit . Thanks you have made my sunday

@andrewcarswell8019 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video, loved looking at all the bikes, TTT Motorcycles what a great place to visit.

@multitrubshaw 7 ай бұрын

You complete nutter! Much respect and love the channel.

@banzobeans 5 ай бұрын

Awesome motorcycle shop.

@malcolmrowland6438 7 ай бұрын

Morning Freddie I would be like a kid in a candy shop Lol. Great viewing from my balcony in gran canaria this morning

@FreddieDobbs 7 ай бұрын

It’s an incredible place, Malcolm! Please don’t rub it in🏝️☀️ Have a brilliant time!🙂

@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 7 ай бұрын

Another amazing insight into motorcycles along with the British countryside, thoroughly enjoyable viewing and what a find TTT Motorcycles is.

@rickjones507 7 ай бұрын

the old Riumph is looking good there buddy.

@shaundewar7397 7 ай бұрын

Is no one going to mention the Dalek in the coffee shop 😂

@kraftykarper3667 7 ай бұрын

Wow! What a ride, and what a great motorcycle shop! After watching this i dont think i'll complain about a few drops of rain. Your videos are inspiring Freddie.

@martyb2641 7 ай бұрын

Freddie ! life on the edge, brill !

@deanlima4456 7 ай бұрын

Same happened to me 2 weeks ago in Somerset!Coming home from work on my Triumph Rocket!Bow wave over my head!Made it through and thanked bike for getting me home😅😅😅

@stevefleming4450 7 ай бұрын

That place.. wow.. oh and the new exhaust.. sounds great. 👍🏻

@sinorman231 7 ай бұрын

your luck held out in those floods,,, TTT looks like a cracking place to spend few hours,,thanks for video,,

@streetbob883 7 ай бұрын

Freddie, I can't stop looking at your rumph . Just sick a piece of black wrap tape over it and double side tape the tank badges over it.

@philipwoodacre1644 7 ай бұрын

i have done the floods like you. it's an adventure you have now done !!!

@arnohak6964 7 ай бұрын

Great show! I have truly enjoyed it 👍🏼 from the sub-bonnie to that great place full of iconic bikes... lovely ✌🏼

@geoffluxon3194 7 ай бұрын

So good 👍😁 top notch 👏

@roadsweride_pt 7 ай бұрын

What an amazing hidden gem 🙌🏼👌🏼

@rickparkinmoto 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic bike 'museum' where all the exhibits are for sale! I must get down there someday (preferably AFTER the floods have subsided).

@barryjmarling 7 ай бұрын

TTT is a truly amazing place,been there a few times now,always absolutely amazing selection of bikes,so well worth a visit.

@willyrackham2957 7 ай бұрын

Great content on this one Freddy ! Loved the ride through the floods ...i must visit TTT motorcycles...kudo to the bonnie never faltered ...years ago there wasnt ..adventure bike you took whstever bike you had ....and had your adventures ....just you were doing on your bike great to see .

@henryhartley9993 7 ай бұрын

Nice one Freddie, TTT motorcycles is one place i would love to visit, well worth the drenching you took.....😊

@tonycollins2394 7 ай бұрын

Crazy but compelling watching, yep you’ve got me hooked on your channel. Who needs television any more.

@johnrochelle4860 7 ай бұрын

Another great video Freddie, love the channel, keep them coming 👍👍

@michaelwatts224 7 ай бұрын

Freddy you have to go visit Andy Tiernan Classics in Framlingham sometime - you would be gob smacked; like stepping back in to the 50s. Please take a look on line. Andy is a great guy also.

@MrVulcan1963 7 ай бұрын

Gotta love Freddie trying to qualify for a boating license. Looks like the bike did great-top man.

@BoatingBiker 7 ай бұрын

Now having seen your footage on the fabulous TTT Motorcycles, your aquatic adventure seems fully justified., Great vlog!!

@Kevb69 7 ай бұрын

Almost a Triumph submarine 😊

@darrenhall6509 7 ай бұрын

How good is your bonnie, brilliant bike. Almost unstoppable!

@c.a.g.1977 7 ай бұрын

Owww man, those floaded roads had me on the edge of my seat, wondering if your bike was going to stall! So glad you made it, safe and sound, and wet... TTT looks more like an absolutely amazing museum!