Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This weird 1970s French motorcycle had a 1300cc Citroen engine. Formidable!
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BFG 1300cc, la moto française - Becanes & bielles histoires
youtube.com/watch?v=zpVqlYapg8Y&t=312s
La BFG, une moto Géniale ou Grotesque? - Moto Magazine
youtube.com/watch?v=0iQ72H3urrY
Citroen BFG 1300 - Pentti Danbom
youtube.com/watch?v=V6Wt1neYuxg
Les 40 ans de la marque de moto savoyarde BFG célébrée en chartreuse - Savoie News
youtube.com/watch?v=_AaWELNjFgo&t=4s
Projet BFG Racing - Moto BFG 1300 suralimentée à 0,5 bars - Swan White
youtube.com/watch?v=IppIyrlvLPs
Citroen Motorrad BFG mit GSA Motor 1. Testlauf - J R
youtube.com/watch?v=kC6UkOCf4jU&t=1s
BFG Owners Club
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#classicmotorcycles #1970smotorcycles #motorcycles #BFG1300
This weird 1970s French motorcycle had a 1300cc Citroen engine. Formidable!
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Here's the link to my previous video about the Shifty 900:
youtube.com/watch?v=47L8wRz0rJI
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youtube.com/watch?v=O938bhISeP0&t=477s
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BFG 1300cc, la moto française - Becanes & bielles histoires
youtube.com/watch?v=zpVqlYapg8Y&t=312s
La BFG, une moto Géniale ou Grotesque? - Moto Magazine
youtube.com/watch?v=0iQ72H3urrY
Citroen BFG 1300 - Pentti Danbom
youtube.com/watch?v=V6Wt1neYuxg
Les 40 ans de la marque de moto savoyarde BFG célébrée en chartreuse - Savoie News
youtube.com/watch?v=_AaWELNjFgo&t=4s
Projet BFG Racing - Moto BFG 1300 suralimentée à 0,5 bars - Swan White
youtube.com/watch?v=IppIyrlvLPs
Citroen Motorrad BFG mit GSA Motor 1. Testlauf - J R
youtube.com/watch?v=kC6UkOCf4jU&t=1s
BFG Owners Club
https://www.bfg.asso.fr/?page_id=119
#classicmotorcycles #1970smotorcycles #motorcycles #BFG1300





![The Strange Saga Of The Indian Motorcycle Company
The history of Indian Motorcycles has more hairpins than a canyon road! For a while this iconic American marque was even owned by the Brits! In this video Wobbly Phil looks back at the last 125 years of Harley-Davidsons closest rival.
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Credits and links:
1924 Indian Scout - Darryl White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe-zHYq77R4
1928 Indian Ace V8 Motorcycle - Antique Motorcycle Club of America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Uic-r-dOw
1929 Indian Four 4 - MotoTouring World Wide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNrXUSk jw&t=30s
1947 Indian Papoose - Rogers Vintage Iron Garage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqMltsGVeZk
First Start 1970 Floyd Clymer Indian Enfield 750 - Green eye motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKiOHrLMWGg
Indian FTR sound [RAW Onboard] - Schaaf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSxlG7Da118&t=37s
Is It Really That Crazy? Indian FTR 1200 - Jons Moto Garage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyM5D_vDQAA&t=9s
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: The Owners Perspective
00:37 - America’s First Motorcycle Manufacturer (1901)
01:22 - The Hendee & Hedstrom Era: Racing Success
01:47 - Birth of Icons: The Chief and the Scout
02:16 - The Dupont Merger & WWII Years
03:54 - The British Connection: Brockhouse & Royal Enfield
04:44 - Speed Records & The Worlds Fastest Indian
05:39 - A Period of Uncertainty: Fraud & Failed Resurrections
06:13 - The Polaris Era & The Launch of the FTR
07:08 - The Current State of Indian & Ownership Reflections
08:05 - Closing Thoughts & FTR Ownership Videos
#IndianMotorcycle #IndianFTR #MotorcycleHistory #ClassicBikes #3Phils #BritishBikes #BurtMunro #indianchief The Strange Saga Of The Indian Motorcycle Company](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f8RfOqiegRk/mqdefault.jpg)
![Two Motorcycles I Wish Id Never Sold - And One Im Glad I Did!
Three motorcycles - a Norton Commando, a Kawasaki ZZR1400 and a Triumph T100 Centenary Bonneville. Which two do I regret selling, and which bike was I happy to dump?
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Video Chapters
• [00:00] Intro: The Regrets and the Reliefs Wobbly Phil introduces the common riders dilemma: the classic bikes we miss and the ones we couldnt wait to see the back of.
• [00:40] A Quick Update & Business Trips A brief note on why this weeks video is a bit shorter and a humorous clarification regarding private islands and bankers.
• [01:10] Keeper #1: The Norton Commando The story of Phils beloved 90s purchase, the struggle with mechanics, and the smooth, torquey ride that made it a favorite.
• [02:10] The Heartbreaking Sale Reflecting on the financial necessity of selling the Commando in 2008—a decision Phil still regrets today.
• [02:35] Keeper #2: Kawasaki ZZR1400 A surprising entry: the modern sports tourer that replaced a stolen Honda and delivered train-like grunt and 0-60 in 2.6 seconds.
• [03:20] Speed Limits and Bum Pucker Moments Recounting a high-speed motorway realization and the challenges of maneuvering a 600lb beast at low speeds.
• [04:36] The Dumper: The Bikes That Had to Go Honorable mentions for the underpowered Royal Enfield Continental GT535 before revealing the true winner (or loser).
• [05:01] The Regretful Buy: 2002 Triumph Bonneville T100 Centenary Why this special edition was a massive disappointment, from being outrun by delivery vans to its lackluster 790cc engine.
• [06:33] Closing Thoughts on Modern Retros How the early Hinckley Triumph experience soured the brand for Phil, and an invitation for viewers to share their own keepers and dumpers.
Credits and links:
Norton Commando pure sound - Classic Moto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW11BjFi1P4&t=87s
ZZR 1400, 2006 Acceleration - Istvan Szabo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sIYIjmXYBM&t=1s
ZZR1400 ZX14R high speed ride 2 - rolandsv8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE3fWl2KwAE&t=116s
Kawasaki ZZR 1400 fra 2008 - MN Motorcykler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US6uZzfT-6g
BSA Ariel 3 - Walk Around and Short Ride Out - Motorcycle Fettlers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD02hIfd1As&t=41s
Triumph T100 Centennial Edition Cold Start - HCA BAT TRIUMPH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE5zRR5WFX0&t=5s
#classicmotorcycles #classicmotorbike #vintagemotorcycle #1970smotorcycles #1970s #motorcycling #oldmotorcycle #triumphbonneville #zzr1400 #zx14r #nortonmotorcycles Two Motorcycles I Wish Id Never Sold - And One Im Glad I Did!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f9R2HRGTv_U/mqdefault.jpg)



