Reuniting my Grandfather with his old motorcycle after 60 years apart!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2020
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Enjoy this heartwarming video that I had the pleasure of documenting.
My uncle, Vince Zandbelt, tracked down, purchased and shipped my Opa's (Grandfather's) old 1956 motorcycle from Holland. He presented it to him this past weekend.
My Opa lost track of the motorcycle after leaving it in The Netherlands when he came to Canada in 1960.
When Vince was telling me the story and history of the bike I could kind of tell where the conversation was going and I had a smile from ear-to-ear. He wanted me to film Opa being reunited with his old motorcycle. I obviously jumped at the opportunity even though I knew I would get choked up filming it.
I love videos where people get reunited with their old vehicles and always wanted to film one. To have it happen in my own family was even more special. Couldn't have gone better.
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TH-cam be like : we noticed you didn't cry today, here you go..
You were overdue 😂
@@Reidzandbelt we are cry 😭 thankyou u make the man happy
Same
Dude.😂😂😂. I was in tears at least you covered it up for me
Be like.. that is so uncouth
“Is the ring larger?” I love after all that time he notices the smallest of changes. Goes to show how much time he spent with his beloved bike.
I loved that moment too. Long term memory is on point haha
absolutely - that obs surprised me too - every inch of that bike is etched in his memory.
Guys, Its something that you never forget, no matter how old you are. My first Bike was a BMW R/51/3. 500cc twin. I can describe that bike down to a tee. I was 16 when my Dad bought it for me. I rode it everywhere!
You can recognize a TRUE biker by his words.
@@davidgreve1081 my first bike a was a 2003 650l loved that thing never let me down
It's never just a car, it's never just a truck, and it's never just a bike. It's first dates, nights with the boys, cruises with the kids, road trips and races. Nights under the stars, and days at the beach.
Well said brother
His whole face seemed 20 years younger while he was sitting on the bike. So clear, so happy. Boys never grow to old to play with their toys. Bravo.
You're absolutely right...he looked like a much younger man as he sat there revving his old bike. How cool.
❤100%
cant explain the love a man will have for his motorcycle, my 95 saved my life after the war, i'll never sell it. I'll own many other bikes alongside it, but she'll always be my lady.
Can we just pause for a moment, and think about the fact that this man, who can't even remember 60 years ago, or the license plate on this bike, took 1. 1 look, in person and immediately noticed the headlight ring was bigger than normal.
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen
and some people think motorbikes are just a hobby!!
@@stevec-b6214 Even if it was what's wrong with that? Hobby is the opposite of work. If you take very long to do something at work it feels like shit. If you take very long to make something in an hobby it makes you proud you did it.
really the best thing I have ever seen on TH-cam
“Is that ring bigger than normal” that man loved his bike and knew his bike inside and out. Wonderful.
Yes that was amazing, and he was right.
Once a biker, always a biker.
''Sometimes we don't realise how good the good old days were until they are gone ''😊
-Nard dawg
You said it, too true my friend,
God bless
That is soo true
All good things must die. trick is to realize the good things times and friends in the present.
Its not the bike he is so emotional, but the memories attached with it. What a gentleman son btw!!
I dont know why i keep coming back to this video. The sons emotions shows how deep love for his father. Priceless video. Amazing!!
When he revved the bike, it didnt have to move but he was already cruising down the memory lane
Feels bro..
Wow what a good comment mate
Would it be irresponsible if perhaps a third wheel is added, so that the gentleman can ride his bike alone with his son? It just seems the right to do!!!
I dont ride and i understand the bong and the freedom
He can forget almost anything..but surely he will never forget the love...for his wife and his motorcycle. Thats is a life well lived.
And his son, what a guy.
So touching. I’m a rider myself at 68 yrs old. Boy, how your dad looks younger when he sat on his bike all smiles. I admire you as a greatfull son.
Indeed it is.
Seeing that old man on that bike reving the engine and smiling like the cat that ate the canary made me cry.... BRAVO!
Lol
One side of the story showed how loving the old man was to his family, to his children. This love prompted his family to put so much effort for the bike to reunite with his dad!!!
He literally looked at least 30 years younger when he sat on that motorcycle outside! May God Be with him always
He sure did. Thanks!
He sure did! He felt in his element, just like back in the days...
What a great present by his boys! They are an inspiration to us all. This is how we should all treat our elders!
Muhammed you got that right!
I was thinking the Same funny ...and read your comment after
Sweet comment of u.
When this gentleman is sitting on the bike, reviving the engine-look into his eyes. He’s not there...he 30 again, barrelling down the highway, smoking a stogey and going to see the woman he loves.
Incredible.
well said
so trueee...
Legend says. He is still barrelling down the highway, smoking a stogey.
I lost my Dad on Father's Day this year (2021)...one week after celebrating 50th Anniversary.
Somehow this video appeared in my 'Recommended', and now I can't stop crying.....this is the most amazing gift from son to father, and your love for your Dad and family is absolutely crushing.
Thank you for sharing this with us. Going to share this with my Mom. I know she'll want to see this.
Thank you so much.
Very heartbreaking..
I wish you and your pop's beautiful memories together remain with you forever
Don't worry Charles, I'm sure your dad knows how much you love him.
Most people don't get this. Be aware of that. Best wishes and a big hug
When I feel like a robot with no emotions, I come back to this video. Cry every time. Many tears.
Moral of the story: Motorcycles are emotions
Total freedom. The only time you can hear the universe thinking.
In 1980, I bought my first motorcycle, a new Honda XL 185. Not a powerhouse, but it got me around and I drove it for about a year before I sold it to my cousin and moved away. My cousin sold it to my brother-in-law, who then sold it to the UPS driver. The little town where my family lived was too small for a UPS center, so the driver came every day from a town 80 miles away. His name was Chris. After several years, I returned to live in that town 80 miles away, and I was delivering furniture. One day, we had a delivery to a guy named Chris, and the delivery notes said that he might not be home during the day, and to go around to the back door for the furniture delivery. As I was going around the side of the house, I saw my old motorcycle leaning up against the fence. It was completely destroyed. Only about 8 years had passed, and I was saddened to see how badly that bike had been treated. But it brought back so many great memories. Yes, motorcycles are emotions.
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@@xifengguo2544 TQ
I cry like that when I see my Harley payments.
Hahaah no kidding
Ha ha ha
🤣🤣🤣
I'd cry like that if forced to give up on Motorcycles and buy a Harley.
Lol
I've never seen a 90yr turning 30 in about thirty seconds before. Never mind my frail body, I'm going to my bike now!
Love these kinds of stories. I always cry a bit, but happily.
Hoping for your Opa's good health and that he still can enjoy his bike. Love from Sweden.
I’ve never had a car, only a bike. This got me 😭
As a 74 year old, who ended my 55 years of cycle riding just a few years ago, I can relate to this man’s joy, both in his motorcycle, and in his son’s love. Just great!
Im 19 and just pickup a city bike which I will be adding a 49cc 2 stroke to.
Looks like fun! And its rather safe, being slow
@@BasedMan well if dirt bikes count I have that! 🙏
He did his father legacy with pride and honor...
I do relate so much. At 76, still own my bike of 42 years, a 1080 BMW R65 with only 13k. Is it rather strange that one would actually talk to a bike by saying "Thank You" whenever it brought me back home safe and sound to my wife of 52 years. It is a very personal thing. I love this story and thank God for love of children like these.
I get it Dennis. At 71 I still have my '98 sporty in the garage. I dropped it when I came to a stop and my arthritic left knee collapsed on me. Can't bring myself to sell it. Maybe I'll get my knees replaced one day, right?
"You and the Bois" I'm not crying
yes yes yes yes
Somebody must be cutting onions.
You know he's a real man when he gets more excited about the Boys. Than his wife.
Even at 90 the kid hooligan was well and alive within. I felt every bit of that smile when he opened up that throttle. Beautiful family, beautiful moment. Who is cutting onions in here man?
We're a bunch of young souls full of memories stuck in an aging body
indubitably
I asked my dad, when he was in his 80's, in later stages of Parkinson's: "Dad, you want anything?" / Dad replied, as I helped hold him up: "Yeah! a new body!"
Every decade has their kids
he must have so many good memories with that bike!! ❤️❤️❤️
Rode a lot of hoes to the lake
@@alexplorebook what is the bike name
@@alexplorebook 😂😂😂😂
Half his kids probably would have been made on that bike.
You've earned it old timer. God bless.
@@alexplorebook Lol. But nah, back then there weren't many hoes. You find a girl you likeand she likes you, then sparks fly for many decades. He cool though. Might've had one hoe but that's it.
After sitting on bike suddenly he started looking so young, Thanks a lot for bringing back a good memories of his life. 🙏🙏🙏
That old man must have been a great father in order to haverst that kind of love from that man .
I now understand why I found my dad crying in the backyard when I was little. My mom had just made him sell his motorcycle.
Right, well...I don't think she did that for fun now, did she? Losing your bike sure is sad, but poverty isn't nice either.
@@Widdekuu91 true but its usually because the wife thinks its a piece of junk that takes up room in her garage, some wives can be so inconsiderate and self centred
@@JimTom.
I think you can say that about both sexes, Jimmy. Some would argue that if it isn't being used at all, then keeping it in a shared place is quite inconsiderate and self centred too.
It'd be up to the husband to rent a storage-room for his own valuables if they're too big for the house.
@@Widdekuu91 Yes youre right, but on the other hand your house is for your stuff, both of your stuff. if its sentimental or a hobby etc then by all means they have the right to keep it. Also goes both ways of course
@@JimTom.
Ofcourse you have the right to keep it.
But as soon as something (which was the case in your example) is basically a burden to both, because it isn't being used and it is too big to fit in the garage, you have to find a new spot for it.
And if you are unwilling to find a new spot or there are serious moneyproblems and you never ride it and you know there's "cash" in that thing that'll be needed to survive as humans, then you need to figure out what you want to do with it.
I'm not suggesting men or women can't be overly-dominating about other people's stuff but in a normal relationship, a woman or men doesn't have the right to decide over the others person's valuables and whether or not he/she gets to 'keep' them. You DO however, need to work out what to do with expensive items that you don't use, especially if you're in difficult times, where illnesses, hunger, poverty or rent are demanding big steps to be taken.
So yes, it's a horrible thing to have to sell your belongings, but I honestly don't think it's a normal course of events when your spouse 'makes you sell' things, like they're your parent. I am suspecting there was a case of poverty and there was a reality check that you can't eat a motorcycle.
People that don’t ride will never understand the bond between a man and his bike....truly amazing
I'm still so sad I had to sell my 1987 Honda Shadow VT1100... She was my baby, but I couldn't afford the repairs anymore...
Or a bike lovin’ Mama 🥰
God, I LOVE THIS! Thank you for sharing. My 9 year old daughter just got really nervous and asked me why I was CRYING....
You’re not alone my friend.🥲
Sweet . Tears keep falling.. ah.. THANK YOU FOR LOVING YOUR FATHER😢😢😢😍😍😍
Crying
I`m a 65 year old biker with tears of happiness in my eyes for you and your family. Love and best wishes from the UK.
Seeing him sit on his bike after 60 years, you can see time just slipping away and he's young again, remembering the feeling, the smell, everything. Very well done on the part of your family, well done indeed.
Thanks very much :)
@Aljarar Q you sound like a Trumpist.
@Aljarar Q What a cold hearted person you must be, as a motorcyclist if my family were to present me with my favorite old bike at 90yrs old even though I could not ride any more I would cry with joy too. Some day when your old you will understand. Its not just the bike, its the memories you had with your wife and children and the day rides and trips you were able to share with them. This video was touching to me , because I would have reacted the same way. I feel sorry for anybody who never gets a chance to make great memories , because if your fortunate to live to 90 years old memories and your family are all you need. Besides the fact the family now has this heirloom to pass down to remember him when he passes away. Great video.
@@jimdekorne3724 well said thank you sir
@@jimdekorne3724 Some people just don't have anything good to say probably because their own life is miserable. I'm just sorry his wife wasn't there for this. She would have been just as thrilled.
The fact that he noticed the headlight ring to be larger than the original one is fascinating as it was 60 yrs back when he saw his motorcycle last........I am a huge motorcycle fan and this video brought me into tears.....thanx for being such a great son to such a great father......loved the video
My dad gave me an Indian scout and I don’t think I’ll ever sell it, I’ll pass it down and in my will, I’ll make sure it will say “stays in the family”
Only a bike owner could know how much this means. It's like seeing an old friend that you haven't seen in years. I still have my 72 Triumph sitting in the living room. Not for sale until I die.
That's a good plan 👍
I bet your wife loves that :)
I chased down my first motorcycle after 46 years since I had last seen it, an old Honda SS50 that I bought when I was 16 years old, it was a total wreck with many parts missing but I restored it to new condition over a 3 year period, it is now mounted on my living room wall but is took down once a fortnight and run for 5-10 miles to keep it right. My pride and joy that brings back happy memories each time I look at it, not worth a lot of money but to me it is priceless.
every bikers would understand... see the smile the man have🤙
very true!
absolutely - look at that pride on his face when he revved it up. he went back 60 yrs, imagined his 'boys' behind him and his wife with him on it. he couldve held a cigar though!! lovely to see. i have my dad's 55 yr old jawa in india and its high time i fix it up again
Anyone with A heart would understand. Greatest generation ever.
For a man his motorcycle is not just a vehicle. Men are emotionally attached to their Motors.
Im speechless , what a wonderful thing to do for your father. That man musthave been a very good and caring father to you when you grow up.
ok, so the tears started when he saw the enlarged photo of him and his mom. I'm stopping it until my wife goes to bed. Then I'll finish watching it, with a tissue
This video brought me tears. Thank you so much for turning this into a video. So lovely to watch his response.
I miss my grandfather so much! 😌
I was in tears too
This is just awesome.
me too
me too
മച്ചാനെ 😘
God, I miss my dad...
I'm grown man and this had me in tears, when he sat on that bike and rev it up, I can only imagine what was going through his head, remembering rides with the boys but I think he imagine having his sweetheart on the back all the good times, wow
Well, here I am, a 32 year old swedish viking, crying like a baby. Well done guys! That brings a lot of memories im sure!
@@endroholic7161 lol - you're a 19 year old nothing.
@@awiesozial who hurt you child ?
@@endroholic7161 arayan you mean you are German and hitler
@@voltgaming2213 No, I mean I'm Indo Aryan from Iran
@@endroholic7161 WTF😂😂😂
Who else wanna see him riding that bike 🤧♥️♥️
Yeah, just with installed side wheels to make sure he'll make it safely.
Those 240 people who unliked must be out of their mind.
If this video doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you're not human.
lost my dad August 2020, i still have his old motorcycle from back in the day, he took my mom on her 1st date on that bike, it is in pretty bad shape right now, now i am inspired to do a restoration video of it and dedicate it to my old man. thank you Reid for this video.
Thanks Mario, good luck 😊
update us buddy
I just subscribed on you. I hope you can make it real. Good luck man!
I have subscribed 😊
It's a family heirloom now
Just a fabulous thing to do for your Grandfather, congratulations.
Thank you very much. It meant the world to him.
u and your brother should take a picture together, then the son of u and ur brothers and so on for generations. that would be nice.
Fabulous lol some one likes coming in the back door
not father?
his father,not a grandfather.
What a wonderful gift for a wonderful older gentleman. One can tell how much he was loved by his family! May his memory last forever with those whose life he touched.
He easily looked 25 years younger once he got on that bike! Beautiful story, made me so emotional.
i'm 60 and still have my first car. my kids fight over who is going to inherit it. i tell them i will be buried in it sitting behind the wheel. i can understand this mans emotion when he sees the bike. thanks for sharing this moment of joy.
Haha not a bad idea 😂
What's the car? :)
@@Mr_Fancypants torana LC GTR
"I wish she could see that" pierced my heart, and decided to treasure every time left i have with my wife.
He got up and took that first step; going back 60 years in that second.
the moment when he seen his bike the joy in his face was like meeting a old friend and to see him back on it brought a smile to my face .......................ty
He loves that bike, but you can tell his true love. His reaction to seeing his wife with the bike told me the story. I imagine the love for that bike is a reflection of the memories he had with his wife during that chapter of his life. Beautiful video, thanks for sharing.
Eyes were feelin' a bit dry at the start of this video... well, got that sorted now!
Yeah, my eyes became wet too
Is it just me or did he look about 10-20 years younger when he had the hat on and he was sitting on it while it was running? After such a long life lived, to have such a highlight come so late in life… he must’ve felt like a kid again and been overjoyed beyond words. I’m pleased this was documented. What a wonderful story to share.
One of the most admirable qualities of human life is that not age nor deformity can ever take away someone's ability to express pure joy. At 90 years, you can tell he's lost some of his articulation...and yet you can still feel the joy in his voice.
Joy is timeless.
The look on his face
He remembered when he was back in time.
BEST EVER
My grandfather died when I was 7 at age 60. This guy looks like he is in his 40s or 50s and still to this day got his grandfather. Amazing. I envy him for his privilege of having living grandfather ;) May God bless them both
It isn't often there is something on TH-cam which is so incredibly touching as this video. Thank you for posting it.
I’m not crying, you’re crying!!!
The 39 people who gave this video a thumbs down should be ashamed of themselves...there is really something wrong with their brain.
Mostly just jealous and angry at the world, can only feel pity for them!
Some people are just nasty personalities
He raised a great caring family,,, like many families do.. hope he enjoys those feelings again on his Motorcycle...
I totally agree, it was a beautiful thing to do, fantastic, he was 21 years old again, when he sat on his bike, brilliant..😁👍
They are morons.. Mentally not stable..Bloody...
The moment he started revving the bike he looked 30 years younger.
Im crying my eyes out! Dear Dad really loved his bike, what a great gift and precious son you are. ❤🇦🇺
*Having seen his motorcycle 60 yrs later, brought that adorable grandpa back to life.. what a beautiful story to share*
Something about his wife not being there is what made me cry. Seeing them so young and him remembering the good times he shared with her. I don't have a girlfriend or anything but not having someone you love so much be there anymore must hurt. Great video!
Thank so much 😊
When he got on that thing he wanted to GO!. You never really get old, just your body.
I really appreciate the effort his son has did. The feeling and the look on his Dad was priceless. That way you know you did well raising the children and it’s tells you he was a good Dad.
DAMN! I couldn't hold my tears. I can imagine if I'm him, because I love my bike so much.
The way he walks towards his bike 😭
Man.... dad raised his kid right. Spot on man. I can only hope to give back to my father all the things hes sacrificed. Absolutely spot on man! My love to you and the fam
Thanks for the kind words.
3:55 GET READY FOR WATER WORKS! damn that was wholesome.
Been riding since the age of 12 am 63 now and still ride they will bury me with my bikes great story
This made me cry so much 😭😢
Happy you could connect with it
I couldn't keep it dry either. So beautiful!
Same
When his dad was walking towards the bike I almost cried too. A tier went down for sure. Amazing story
Its Incredible how you can lietrally see him remembering his old days
crazy eh??
@@Reidzandbelt ye
I swear, you could see the years melting away from your grandfather's face as he sat and revved up his old bike. There was even a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. I wonder what he was thinking. You are a wonderful grandson for giving him back a load of great memories.
I am overwhelmed myself with emotions flowinggggg through my eyes. I am literally smiling as I am typing this comment. I don't have words!!! I am just happy!
A million dollars won't give this happiness
true of course, but it's better to cry in a mansion than in an apartment :P
Some people think motorcycles are a hobby... I never saw a hobby bring people to tears after 60 years. He has true love for that bike.
Cuttin' onions here. How awesome is this. I grew up in a motorcycle home- no kidding, mom packed diapers for me in the saddlebags.
thought i was cutting onions, tear ran down my cheek, then i realised..a tears of joy not sorrow.
Such a lovely thing to do for your dad. My dad rode a motor bike every day, starting from aged 18 as an army dispatch rider during ww2, until the day he retired aged 65. As a 20 year old riding with him, I struggled to keep up with him, on a bike twice as powerful. Now 35 years later , the bikes are gone and so has my dad but the memory of our rides together are as fresh as yesterday. You created such a special moment, truly priceless.
A man, the love of his life, the boys, and his motorcycle. This is happiness.
I'm a sarcastic, stoic, sassy New Yorker and here I am bawling like a baby.
You're a good Son... thank you for making the Gentleman HapPy 😊🧡
Greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🌴🇸🇦
Why does an inanimate object bring such joy? It is because of the memories - good times, bad times, success, failure, defeat, triumph - all of it rolled up into a hunk of metal formed by a craftsman and used by someone who appreciates it. Thanks for sharing this special event.
He so came to life when the conversation started, and as each piece, picture, and finally the bike itself, there were a lot of traces of a young man back. I so wish more people honored the elderly in this fashion. We're not very good to our senior people these days.
He lost thirty years in the final of him revving the bike ❤
I like the respect of the people not in the shot...
Plot twist: After cranking it up, he popped a wheelie through the parking lot, hit the road and hasn't been seen since...
I'm quite sure I saw some old guy on a motorcycle just like this not longer than one month ago, speeding down the road here in Europe. I think he had a cigar in his mouth, kinda strange.
@@mariuszw9665 You're right. Saw him here in the UK a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't he know we're in lockdown?
Looks like he don't care lockdown
Coronavirus scare of him
Dude.. I've seen him in Malaysia.. Beating all the youngster at a wheelie competition.. Strange..
I just watched him running away from the cops in Victoria BC......giver! She looks great
For people who truly love motorcycles, it's not just a machine or a means of transportation. Freedom. That's what a motorcycle truly is.
You let him sit on that bike every day and he will start getting young. 🙂 That smile at the end is priceless.
Oohhh boy you just made his day brother.... Love from 🇮🇳India... Love his reaction.. Once again proof that a man can cry for his bike no matter what ❤❤❤❤❤
So happy for him . We should never forget our elders and bring them the joy they deserve ....
That was really touching
I don't want to get old, I just want to help others feel as good as he does forever
That's truly wonderful. My wife gave me a Triumph Bonneville America for my 50th. birthday.