Baron Von Grumble

[Tribal Chestnut]

Mastodon2 said:

What makes you think he is a pillock? He seems like a pretty decent guy to me.

Generally he is interesting to listen to, but some of his carrying on can be a little cringe-worthy at times.

[Fred Leicester]

New preview vid up from the Isle of Man. Looks good!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXze6cqyOg&fe...

[jackh707]

Credit where credit is due, that's a beautifully edited video.

So I take it he's moved up a tier into motorcycle journalism by the looks of some of those clips?

[Salgar]

jackh707 said:

Credit where credit is due, that's a beautifully edited video.

So I take it he's moved up a tier into motorcycle journalism by the looks of some of those clips?

He clearly has access to the raw TV feeds somehow. I wonder if he's doing some work for a 3rd party too, he can't have that access just for his youtube channel surely.

[DrDoofenshmirtz]

It must be something to do with his KTM stuff?

[jackh707]

Come a long way from greenlaning on a gixxer thou.

[Mastodon2]

Salgar said:

jackh707 said:

Credit where credit is due, that's a beautifully edited video.

So I take it he's moved up a tier into motorcycle journalism by the looks of some of those clips?

He clearly has access to the raw TV feeds somehow. I wonder if he's doing some work for a 3rd party too, he can't have that access just for his youtube channel surely.

He mentioned on Facebook and at the end of the video, the trip was a Dainese / AGV effort. He was given a Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak edition for the trip, and an AGV helmet. I suppose people know and care who he is, he's a great brand ambassador as he's just an ordinary bloke and being seen at an event like the TT is good publicity.

I don't think he has quit his day job, but I reckon he probably gets help via his contacts at Fast Bikes mag to get access to things he may not have been offered otherwise. He did talk a while back about "something big" maybe coming off for him, looks like he might have made good on his ambition, well done to him.

[Tall_Paul]

That is a fantastic video, great editing.

I'm sure I heard on one of his vids that he works in/owns a media company, so already has a background in this sort of thing, good on him Looks like it was a hell of a trip.

[MoelyCrio]

Beautiful to watch.
Even if my real world ran at the same speed as those clips, I'm still not sure I could react as fast as they do.

check out the counter steer for the right as Guy Martin comes off the bridge.

[BaronVonGrumble]

Hey chaps,

sorry ive not been on here as of late, its all been a but busy!
so, first things first.. KTM.
I genuinely LOVE that bike. I understand how it could look about having to "say nice things" about it, id be the same. But truly, its a cracker of a bike.. If overpriced. Which it is. If this could be manufactured to a price point of £11k, i don't think many would buy the beemer over it. It feels like a 'proper bike', the twin feel, nice noise, and actually REALLY easy to ride. Its not a "beast" that its been marketed at. Its polite, solid, buttery smooth on the throttle and a hoot to ride. Turn the electrics off and you will have a handful to take care of but even with them on, you can still leave darkies out of the corners. Good tc system.

TT. thanks for the kind words on the edit, i loved that place, first time ive been. Dainese got on touch and asked if i wanted to go with them.... I know I'm a tit sometimes but only a true tit would say no.
so they gave me the touring gear and AGV lid (they own AGV interestingly) and off i went. I sourced the Pikes Peak from Duc UK on the basis the vids would get views. Fair enough i feel, plus that think is a handful, a heavy handful but super fun with the full termi system on!

so yeah, its all good. I know I'm going to cop some stick for "selling out" but i promise, its never as glamorous as it seems, bloody hard work in fact! BUT, it means i can get access to areas not everyone can. Dainese are a large sponsor of the TT and therefore i was allowed to use the amazing course footage st by North One, the guys that have the rights to EVERYTHING on the course. Even if you upload a vid from some field of a bike going past, they have the right to pull it. If they wish to...

so yeah, it seems to work for me if i can get places i could never go, eg i got yo spend 10 mins with Guy Martin, James Hillier, Conor Cummins which is all recorded and will be part of the series.

so i hope you guys agree its a good thing, but please do let me know your worries and fears of me being a prick. I'm basically testing the water to se if i can indeed make a real go of the channel. I'm nit the type of person to stay where i am, i like trying to push things. But hey, if it breaks, so be it. At least i gave it a shot!

cheers

[BaronVonGrumble]

Oh, and excuse the typos above, this is from a phone and i cant be jizzed to go and edit it all... You know what i mean..;)

[Charger500]

Mate, keep doing what you’re doing, all entertaining stuff… you must get a st load more positive feedback than negative so I wouldn't even bother replying to the dheads that are trolling about...

Good for you the landing the long term test and the TT… I’d stop apologising about it all and just get on and do what you do… nothing wrong with showing you’re appreciation of milking it, bloody hell I would (and do) where I can!!!

Good on yer, keep at it…

[Fred Leicester]

It's all double bloody good Baron - I'd tear someone's arm off to have had that access to the TT, and bearing in mind watching your vids is the nearest I'll get to it, I'm more than happy with putting up with the odd hashtag here and there! Fair play to you - wish you all the best in making a go of the channel!

[steve954]

If selling out is getting to do the stuff you do then I'm currently for sale @ £4.99 open to offers.

[Jado]

Brilliant TT vid, can't wait to see the full thing

[egor110]

who gives a fk if your kissing ktm's dutch ass, as long as the videos are interesting and more importantly funny i'll still be watching.

when's the next series of peep show

[treehack]

I think it's fking that excellent you have gone from uploading your videos of a daily commute whilst giving a very random commentary on your thoughts too blagging cool st like this and becoming a web celeb.
Top marks Mr Baron, wish I'd thought of it!!

[Efbe]

BaronVonGrumble said:

Oh, and excuse the typos above, this is from a phone and i cant be jizzed to go and edit it all... You know what i mean..;)

should have taken the KTM round Donnington 652 times or something

[gwm]

I like the realness of the vids, so no offence to BvG but I'd rather he still had a day job too to pay his bills than become a professional vlogger (or whatever its called).

I'm surprised you reply to some of the arsey comments, as there will always be a minority that will criticise you regardless of what you're doing.

[theshrew]

Baron - the only thing I have to say is get more vids out. fk all on TV so might aswell watch some helm messing about with something I'm interested in.

The vids have got better quality but less frequent lately still look forward to watching.

If I'm in Bad mood ( quite a lot lately ) if all else fails I know I've never attempted green laneing on my GSXR