Want to win this Honda Blackbird? We're pulling a ticket from our current "TEAL DEAL" Road King raffle this Tuesday at 9pm LIVE! All tickets bought still enter you to win the road king! Be a bad person doing good things, 100% of ALL proceed directly to charity rafflecreator.com/pages/47938/the-real-teal---harley-davidson
I own A Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird in Black of course and would never sell it, ever. I would recommend anyone taking a Bird sport touring any chance you can. My last run burnt up a rear S22 Bridgestone and was well worth it. You meet the nicest people on a honda, truly
I'm told the blue ones are faster.....hehehee (mines blue) but agree with you 100% such an incredible beautiful ride whether it's hanging off on the mountain twisties or just gently cruising around - she's a perfect ride for what ever your days mission is.
Blackbird was my bucket list bike ever since a brief ride back in the late 90s. I say 'was' because 6 months ago I bought a 2005 Blackbird with just 11,000 km on it. The thing about the BB is not the power as such, it's the smooooooothness of how it gets the job done.
I’m not crying you are 21:57 😢 what Dave and Cindy have done for the world is enough to make any man share true tears of happiness ❤ I never cried watching a TH-cam channel but iv cried theee times watching this channel. And im man enough to admit it
Josh, what you do makes a difference, even if it seems like a small difference on the grander scale, you are making a massive difference on a individuals scale, please don't stop doing what you are doing, what you do matters.
Watching this makes me cry, but not because of feeling sadness, but because there are people who have the luxury of not caring, yet they care so much and dedicate their life to the purpose of taking care of the forgotten. I am a parent to a teenage son, who is extremely rebellious, who doesn't take advantage of everything I have provided for him to be successful. Who fights against every word I say and who is not accepting and revelling against any help to finish high school. Some kids have it all and they choose to fight against those who love them, these kids had no one to love them, yet they strive to make a better future for themselves. That is something I will never understand. I struggle every day to teach my son values and discipline. Nothing works. But I am glad there are kids outthere who came from nothing and want to improve. Kudos to those who care. Because I know what it's like to care so much.
Man, I've been a long time viewer, back when you had less than 10,000 subs, and always loved your content. I would love to have a beer and shake your hand or even get a big hug from you if you're into that. I have never felt so connected to someone over the internet. You're such a humble and real person and you're doing some amazing work spreading the word. I've finally decided to donate to the cause and have put some bucks away just to help this cause. This will be such an amazing benefit to society as a whole. I hope this works out and more people see this amazing video.
I love this program to help Foster Care kids. We have opened our home for years to help foster children and the need is so very real. Thank you for leading this charge. Edit: I got to the ridiculously tragic story part. Heartbreaking.
TBH.. I will go a couple months without watching and then binge watch to catch up for the past few years.. I have watched the meets and cookouts ect that you do for "Forgotten Angels" and didn't really know the history or mission of it.. MAN!!.. you touched me today, hearing the serious pain and your love you have for others was super eye opening for me.. You have my respect, and I would love to help you all out and thank you for what you ALL do!!
I sincerely hope they raise enough for the down payment on the house. I work with teens and can say people like the Forgotten Angels crew are needed more now than ever.
Worked as mechanic at a Honda dealer when the CBR 1100 came out , totally astonishing bike , comfort , build quality and performance is amazing . id say even today that most bikes cant touch it .
I have an 03 bird. I used to commute from Kissimmee to Tampa everyday on it. Shes got 100k+ on the clock and still runs 170 in the drop of a hat. I have tried multiple different oils at the same time. Ran it on old two stroke jetski gas. It will not die
Dear Josh and David and Cindy, I love the idea for the house so yes i've got a ticket but if I be stupid lucky for once the Blackbird goes back to David so he has a chance to drive.
I owned one in 1997 when it was new. Then again revisited another 1997 in 2013 and sold it in 2015. Just WOW. That motorcycle will lift the front wheel at 120 mph.
Back in 94' I was a punk 17 year old working construction with 1 goal- a Honda Hurricane but lusting over the Black Bird... I bought my beloved CBR1000F but have yet to feel the loving embrace of a Black Bird. I just entered the race for my chance to indulge in her dark beauty, wish me luck!
Josh, I know you're always thanking us, but let me thank you. There's always less fortunate than many of us, and sometimes we get too consumed in our own little worlds to take a second and remember that organizations like Forgotten Angels exist, but could always benefit from our assistance. What I can donate may not be much, but I'm happy to help when I can. So, thank you and thank Cindy and Dave and everyone involved there with all that you and all of the other weirdos do. ("Weirdos" said with the utmost of respect and used as a term of endearment!)
Josh - I've never been to forgotten angels but with all you've talked about it, i wondered why women were not involved. Now i know why, and i sincerely hope they can get that house to help young women. Its a very touching reason and I hope all the best for Dave and Cindy to get this off the ground.
At my age,(75) you will have learned that hard life lessons will be hitting you at all life stages. Getting the help you need at those times is critical to your well-being. I have tried to get tickets for almost all the bike raffles, but sometimes my financial wizardry won't allow it. These tickets are not for winning the bikes, because I know that I am probably the most unlucky person. A drawing of 2 tickets, I would lose. This is the most worthwhile project I've ever been interested in. It's also the only group l am willing to trust to do this.
Hi John I'm over in Wales UK and do a lot of mountain riding and at all the bike stops you meet lots of older riders, I've met a few in their early eighties and still riding powerful bikes up in the mountain twisties - I ride a Blackbird XX and they are truly rider friendly, so good luck and if you do win please ride her.
If I could afford to buy a ticket I would, and if I won I would refuse the bike and tell David to keep it. I did what I could, and shared the video in hopes that maybe someone buys the ticket that puts you over the edge to buy the property. Love how much you support Forgotten Angels and hope everything turn out for the best❤
I own a 98 VFR800 with the gear driven cams. Brilliant bike. The BlackBird is a different animal, equally as iconic. Don't discount the pre-vtech VFR's. David does enough for other people, he needs to do something for himself from time to time.
I have a 98 myself. Haven't ridden since my first kid was born (no time or money) but I can't make myself get rid of it. Wonderful engine. Really turned me into V4s.
I ran into a guy in the high desert in California twenty years ago on a Blackbird who was riding back to LA from Reno. Paniers and a Corbin seat was all he needed to road trip on it I've wanted one ever since.
Very personal story to me on so many levels. Save who we can, we are the humanity. It’s us. Not the million or billionaires. Not the politicians. It’s us. The regular dudes and dudettes taking care of us. Just scraping by is good enough. Not in it to win but I know all the military minds out there know about honor and selflessness. Purpose, motivation, and direction!
Aw, Brother. That was a great video full of good, heartfelt hope for Forgotten Angel's and all the young folks they help. I hope you get the house, so it helps young mothers. I hope this gets bigger and bigger every day. You're doing great things. Keep it up, and mo powa to you - each and every one.
One of my coworkers had one of these, he raced a semi down an off ramp and lost. IT was a gorgeous bike, he hung up his riding gloves after that and traded them for drag racing. His wife may or may not have had something to do with that choice.
I hope to make it to the campout one of these days, coming from as far in western Canada as can be it's a long ride... But mark my words! One of these days, I, undoubtedly, WILL make it!!!
I had lost interest in your channel awhile ago but randomly decided to revisit and honestly this is a cool video. Relaxed and informative. The embellished chopper guy stuff aint my lane but to each their own. Keep it up dude 💪
An amazing video and cause. The bike is truly amazing too. I’ve owned two, unfortunately my second is off the road at the moment and I need to change that. I’d like to say that out of all the three bikes in this group that the Blackbird has the looks and the other two was only able to be faster by increasing the engine size. And not being that much faster. I wish you all every success in your mission it’s a great cause.
Remember getting to sit on one as a young teenager it belonged to a very wealthy neighbour with lots of toys, For a few years now Blackbirds have been very low money bikes in the UK I mean £2500 would get you a really clean one with luggage ready to tour. Really hope you guys can get the money together for the house.
I owned a Honda 1991 VFR 750 Interceptor. I love that motorcycle for a total of 3 months. Then it was stolen and recovered totally trashed. Dealer totaled it saying it had 6,500 dollars worth of damage. I only paid 6,700 for it. Told well you can’t build one part by part for what you can buy one. Take care bud and ride safe.
i had a red one just like that. i do miss it from time to time, i daily rode it for awhile. even got caught in some light snow once. i have an 05 dyna now. guess i got old.
If I win the Blackbird, I will be donating it back to David.. After a few weeks to ride it.. lol.. As a 90's kid (born 81).. I had this bike on a poster in my bedroom as well, and dreamed of the speed, but my first bike was a new 06 cbr600r, delivered to me out of a pickup from a dealer in Michigan with huge discounts in the back of the old Auto & RV magazines that we all used to look at for the used market, at least we did here in Indiana/Midwest.. then in 07 had to upgrade to the cbr1000rr, so I could ride 100+mph wheelies, lol.. Still own it to this day, but it usually receives about 200-300mi a year. Its sat like that ever since I rode a friends Harley..This was 2013.. I made fun of them for years, dogged them as being old, slow, overpriced.. Within 90days of that first ride I got a 2010 street glide used with only 3500mi and still own it to this day as well.. It now has 60k miles, it was stock for a year then s&s cam, air cleaner, & v&h pro pipe.. Then at 38k miles I replaced the top end to 107 cu inches at 10.75:1 comp, big ported heads, big zippers cam, s&s throttle body & inj, new legends shocks front and rear, new 21ft & 18rear Kruesi wheels, new SP Concepts 2into1, all new risers & protapers foot controls & boards, ect.. I was wanting a new bike, but kept my old trusty, and spent about $13k on building it to a modern looking beast, the old twin cam sounds like a race car since going high compression & hi lift cams, made 126hp/135tq.. so better than a stg2 M8.. or equal to a 24 stg2.. My dealer only wanted to give me $7500 for trade on it last year, and with trade was still going to be over $30k for the 23 street glide ST.. its been paid off for 8yrs and not cost me a penny so I kept it spent $13k modding it, and have an amazing 2010 bagger, thats one of a kind and bad ass to ride.. and epic 07 CBR1000rr.. Two legends in the biking world to this day IMO.. They both make me smile every time I enter the garage..
Such a wonderful answer on the living situation between a boy and girls you are so correct on that that would be an atomic bomb waiting to drop. Thank God you guys all got that figured out. That is wonderful. Keep doing what you’re doing. Josh been here since day, one with this whole David thing and the kids it’s amazing what y’all do💯❤️
Had one, it was my 1st sport bike. Fun. Heavy 1997 so, carbs. As I got older the riding position began to be a pain. I had enough projects, so I sold it.
I've never tried a Blackbird, i did test-ride a BMW K1200S in like 2005 or 2006 and i swore to myself i'd never have one... Same formula, inline 4 with 1200ish ccs, 165ish hp, 100ish foot pounds of torque, very similar weight, very similar ergos (sport touring with an emphasis on sport) and it's a freaking rocket ship. Why did i swear i'd never have one? I was doing 220-230 kph or 135-140 mph on a very short swedish on-ramp onto a 67 mph two-lane road with no buffeting, no drama, just ooooodles of acceleration. On a test-ride. I was 21 or 22 back then, i'm 40 now and barely able to control myself on my 110 hp boxer 2005 R1200ST. Did you know the R1200ST does power-wheelies in first gear without clutching? It sure does! Get to 5000 rpm in first, let go of the throttle or finger the front brake and then give'r, sure enough, front wheel rises like a full moon in august! I shouldn't know that, now i'm doing it all the time =D Remind me to change the oil in the hub and lube the splines on the drive-shaft this winter...
I bought a 2007 K1200S about 8 years ago when I was in my early 50's. 167 hp with 95.4 lb-ft torque. You are correct, they are a freaking rocket ship. It was the most stable motorcycle I have ever ridden at speed. The Germans might not know how to win a war, but they definitely know how to build motorcycles. A year and a half in to owning it came the moment I realized it was more bike than I needed. Some young lad on a 600 something decided he wanted to race, so I obliged. Doing about 120 kph (75 mph) in 6th gear I just rolled on the throttle. He got about 3 bike lengths ahead of me when the Beamer woke up and I was gone. When I took a glance down at the speedo I was doing 275 kph (175 mph) and still had lots of throttle left to play with. Common sense kicked in and I eased up on the go fast grip, and called the dealer the next day and traded it in on an R1200R. Several bikes later I'm currently riding a 2023 Street Glide and a 1994 R1100RS.
Josh, you are such a genius reminds me of pinky in the brain. I love it. You’re an honest man you keep people in suspense you do it the right way bye reading shit that you’ve learned from books I can tell you’re not dumb very smart man. I love it. Please keep up the great content and videos and your channel and I wish you and your family and Shaylee and Dave and Sydney and all the kids they have to try to help out nothing but greatness👏💯
I so hope that you guys can get that house and do that for young women that's amazing thing .people really do need help nowadays it's very hard growing up. Especially when you have no support. You really touched my heart I hope this all works out for you guys it's amazing what you do I really wish that I had the extra money to try to win that motorcycle.
The Blackbird will forever be in David's circle of friends even after it's Won in the raffle! You might go visit it or the new owner might come down to a camp out in the years ahead! 👍
Hey Josh, I wish that there were more Cindy’s and David’s in the World. With this fucked up world it fantastic to see not only those 2 people, but the whole Shadetree Army out there pushing back. Living in Australia we have the same problems as you guys, but no real help for especially the babies having babies. The story about the young lady who was murdered really pulled at my heart strings and I could see it effecting you in the video. Both you, Chey and Cammie ( what a babe ) are doing good things and over the yrs since you found out about Forgotten Angels you have changed as you found something to invest your heart in. Proud of you BFAM.
There is Rob and hear in Australia we are getting the ball rolling on securing the property and networking with modular tiny home builders to supply hempcrete homes that are easy to build and bushfire retardant as well
I had planned to buy more raffle tickets for the cause anyway, and the bonus of winning a very cool bike doesn't hurt. I often daydreamed of some way of helping the abused or lost young women or men of our area on a large scale but haven't figured it out yet. Fentanyl and meth continue to plague our area, and the dealers continue to recruit young people with the tool of addiction. I will leave on a positive note. I am blessed to have 2 very cool bikes and even know my past I have had Softail's and may have rode OPH like a dyna or Road king. I hope to buy a Road King soon. Josh again you are a true Knight or Soldier for the cause and hope my wife and I get to meet the amazing Dave and Cindy one day, as well as the Shadetree army of Tampa Bay.
Ugh, I've got about a decade on you (maybe), but the Honda CBR1000F Hurricane was the speed wars from the late 80s and my first "This is WAY too much motorcycle for me." moment... I really shouldn't drive faster than I can think. ;) But man that's a gorgeous bike.
Love the Super Blackbird, so classy yet stealthy, to be named after the SR-71, so cool in a way the Busa is not, albeit the latest gen looks a bit more XX. 8)
😂I remember when these came out. Price was too high for me. I ended up buying the Suzuki RF900R which was plenty fast for me. It was actually like 937cc gixxer derived engine. wish i had kept it for my speed fix😂
I was 18 in 97’ I had Nighthawk and worked a construction job to stash some cash (few other things as well) I was blown away how flipping scary this thing was! Yeah went with 600 CBRF3 which also was bad machine for its day but yeah they had Makuni Carbs. I think that thing may have weighed 450 or so pounds and was fast. Oddly enough I picked up a HD FXDL in 2002 and I still have that. Yeah but that Blackbird was a bad machine. All that power and I think just a shade heavier than my 600.
I have one of these (owned for about a year) It’s amazing. There are fast-er bikes, that’s for sure, but it’s smooth and comfortable - and plenty fast. Far faster than I’ll ever never. Smooth, sounds great, amazing wind protection. It’s so well rounded and such a quality machine. I was glad to meet/own my hero. Worth it
The "Bird" is the word; I live in the UK, if I bought a ticket to your raffle could I leave the bike at Davids and say come across the pond once a year and go touring on it? I owned a bird for a few years myself and regret selling it.
Flip is the legend your right there Shady. shared, supported and enjoyed brother Australia will have this soon too as the same social disfunction exits hear as well and like you I believe it would be crime not to at least attempt something Hear in the land down under
I been watching your videos for awhile now! I always wanted to buy a ticket but situation never been good . I pray my donation helps. I know it's only one ticket but I do tell alot of people about the cause! Keep it man I hope one day to make it to camp out!
I grew up with posters of Harleys on my wall. I do like all bikes, but the heart wants what the heart wants, and mine wanted a Harley. Having said that. That is a bad ass bike. I'm buying tickets.
My association with the Blackbird is a friend who is a beautiful blond Swiss Italian girl had one. She has heterochromia, one blue and one green eye...
Want to win this Honda Blackbird? We're pulling a ticket from our current "TEAL DEAL" Road King raffle this Tuesday at 9pm LIVE! All tickets bought still enter you to win the road king! Be a bad person doing good things, 100% of ALL proceed directly to charity rafflecreator.com/pages/47938/the-real-teal---harley-davidson
I could not say hi in the chat it was not working for me, it said the chat was disabled, so hi
The raffle link still says "Real Teal" H-D
@@philipkuriger3420 yup! We’re pulling a ticket from that raffle for the blackbird. Every ticket bought still enters you to win the road king
Josh, shared immediately! Still need to connect with someone about donating my motorcycle 👀👍
Imagine you are riding at 100mph , and someone goes past you like your standing still, that's what 200mph is.😮😂😂
I own A Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird in Black of course and would never sell it, ever. I would recommend anyone taking a Bird sport touring any chance you can. My last run burnt up a rear S22 Bridgestone and was well worth it. You meet the nicest people on a honda, truly
I'm told the blue ones are faster.....hehehee (mines blue) but agree with you 100% such an incredible beautiful ride whether it's hanging off on the mountain twisties or just gently cruising around - she's a perfect ride for what ever your days mission is.
Blackbird was my bucket list bike ever since a brief ride back in the late 90s.
I say 'was' because 6 months ago I bought a 2005 Blackbird with just 11,000 km on it.
The thing about the BB is not the power as such, it's the smooooooothness of how it gets the job done.
I’m not crying you are 21:57 😢 what Dave and Cindy have done for the world is enough to make any man share true tears of happiness ❤ I never cried watching a TH-cam channel but iv cried theee times watching this channel. And im man enough to admit it
Josh, what you do makes a difference, even if it seems like a small difference on the grander scale, you are making a massive difference on a individuals scale, please don't stop doing what you are doing, what you do matters.
9 years and I finally know big mans name haha
Watching this makes me cry, but not because of feeling sadness, but because there are people who have the luxury of not caring, yet they care so much and dedicate their life to the purpose of taking care of the forgotten. I am a parent to a teenage son, who is extremely rebellious, who doesn't take advantage of everything I have provided for him to be successful. Who fights against every word I say and who is not accepting and revelling against any help to finish high school. Some kids have it all and they choose to fight against those who love them, these kids had no one to love them, yet they strive to make a better future for themselves. That is something I will never understand. I struggle every day to teach my son values and discipline. Nothing works. But I am glad there are kids outthere who came from nothing and want to improve. Kudos to those who care. Because I know what it's like to care so much.
Man, I've been a long time viewer, back when you had less than 10,000 subs, and always loved your content. I would love to have a beer and shake your hand or even get a big hug from you if you're into that. I have never felt so connected to someone over the internet. You're such a humble and real person and you're doing some amazing work spreading the word. I've finally decided to donate to the cause and have put some bucks away just to help this cause. This will be such an amazing benefit to society as a whole. I hope this works out and more people see this amazing video.
Agreed. Josh is a good man doing great things with Forgotten Angels.
I love this program to help Foster Care kids. We have opened our home for years to help foster children and the need is so very real. Thank you for leading this charge. Edit: I got to the ridiculously tragic story part. Heartbreaking.
I’m so proud to have a fellow Florida Dirtball working for such a worthy cause. Not to mention, we both share the same first name.
You're called "Shadetree" too?
TBH.. I will go a couple months without watching and then binge watch to catch up for the past few years.. I have watched the meets and cookouts ect that you do for "Forgotten Angels" and didn't really know the history or mission of it.. MAN!!.. you touched me today, hearing the serious pain and your love you have for others was super eye opening for me.. You have my respect, and I would love to help you all out and thank you for what you ALL do!!
I sincerely hope they raise enough for the down payment on the house. I work with teens and can say people like the Forgotten Angels crew are needed more now than ever.
Worked as mechanic at a Honda dealer when the CBR 1100 came out , totally astonishing bike , comfort , build quality and performance is amazing . id say even today that most bikes cant touch it .
I have an 03 bird. I used to commute from Kissimmee to Tampa everyday on it. Shes got 100k+ on the clock and still runs 170 in the drop of a hat. I have tried multiple different oils at the same time. Ran it on old two stroke jetski gas. It will not die
Dear Josh and David and Cindy, I love the idea for the house so yes i've got a ticket but if I be stupid lucky for once the Blackbird goes back to David so he has a chance to drive.
I owned one in 1997 when it was new. Then again revisited another 1997 in 2013 and sold it in 2015. Just WOW. That motorcycle will lift the front wheel at 120 mph.
Back in 94' I was a punk 17 year old working construction with 1 goal- a Honda Hurricane but lusting over the Black Bird... I bought my beloved CBR1000F but have yet to feel the loving embrace of a Black Bird. I just entered the race for my chance to indulge in her dark beauty, wish me luck!
wow... you and especially Dave and Cindy really does make a difference in this world and to alot of people... blessings from Sweden...
I'd say the GPZ900 was the bike that started it but no doubt the Black Bird was a beast.
Josh, I know you're always thanking us, but let me thank you. There's always less fortunate than many of us, and sometimes we get too consumed in our own little worlds to take a second and remember that organizations like Forgotten Angels exist, but could always benefit from our assistance. What I can donate may not be much, but I'm happy to help when I can. So, thank you and thank Cindy and Dave and everyone involved there with all that you and all of the other weirdos do. ("Weirdos" said with the utmost of respect and used as a term of endearment!)
The Blaster Master soundtrack in the background really drove this video home!
Josh - I've never been to forgotten angels but with all you've talked about it, i wondered why women were not involved. Now i know why, and i sincerely hope they can get that house to help young women. Its a very touching reason and I hope all the best for Dave and Cindy to get this off the ground.
You have to appreciate the mowing efforts on this property
At my age,(75) you will have learned that hard life lessons will be hitting you at all life stages. Getting the help you need at those times is critical to your well-being. I have tried to get tickets for almost all the bike raffles, but sometimes my financial wizardry won't allow it. These tickets are not for winning the bikes, because I know that I am probably the most unlucky person. A drawing of 2 tickets, I would lose. This is the most worthwhile project I've ever been interested in. It's also the only group l am willing to trust to do this.
Hi John I'm over in Wales UK and do a lot of mountain riding and at all the bike stops you meet lots of older riders, I've met a few in their early eighties and still riding powerful bikes up in the mountain twisties - I ride a Blackbird XX and they are truly rider friendly, so good luck and if you do win please ride her.
If I could afford to buy a ticket I would, and if I won I would refuse the bike and tell David to keep it. I did what I could, and shared the video in hopes that maybe someone buys the ticket that puts you over the edge to buy the property.
Love how much you support Forgotten Angels and hope everything turn out for the best❤
I own a 98 VFR800 with the gear driven cams. Brilliant bike. The BlackBird is a different animal, equally as iconic. Don't discount the pre-vtech VFR's. David does enough for other people, he needs to do something for himself from time to time.
I have a 98 myself. Haven't ridden since my first kid was born (no time or money) but I can't make myself get rid of it. Wonderful engine. Really turned me into V4s.
I ran into a guy in the high desert in California twenty years ago on a Blackbird who was riding back to LA from Reno. Paniers and a Corbin seat was all he needed to road trip on it
I've wanted one ever since.
Very personal story to me on so many levels. Save who we can, we are the humanity. It’s us. Not the million or billionaires. Not the politicians. It’s us. The regular dudes and dudettes taking care of us. Just scraping by is good enough. Not in it to win but I know all the military minds out there know about honor and selflessness. Purpose, motivation, and direction!
Aw, Brother. That was a great video full of good, heartfelt hope for Forgotten Angel's and all the young folks they help. I hope you get the house, so it helps young mothers. I hope this gets bigger and bigger every day. You're doing great things. Keep it up, and mo powa to you - each and every one.
That’s My Favorite Motorcycle
Jesus man... I am crying here. Hope they reach their goal. Sound like a wonderful cause.
One of my coworkers had one of these, he raced a semi down an off ramp and lost.
IT was a gorgeous bike, he hung up his riding gloves after that and traded them for drag racing.
His wife may or may not have had something to do with that choice.
David loves motorcycles and motorcycle riding in my opinion, but he don’t get attached. That’s the difference of keeping or doing the right thing.💯🙏🏽
Epic bike.
A “two handed claymore”!
I hope to make it to the campout one of these days, coming from as far in western Canada as can be it's a long ride... But mark my words! One of these days, I, undoubtedly, WILL make it!!!
I had lost interest in your channel awhile ago but randomly decided to revisit and honestly this is a cool video. Relaxed and informative. The embellished chopper guy stuff aint my lane but to each their own. Keep it up dude 💪
When my grandad retired he bought himself a blackbird as a gift to himself.
I’m not crying- you’re crying …
All right - we’re all crying !!
Happy to help !
My God bless forgotten angels! May you receive the funds that are needed to achieve your goals! God bless!
An amazing video and cause. The bike is truly amazing too. I’ve owned two, unfortunately my second is off the road at the moment and I need to change that. I’d like to say that out of all the three bikes in this group that the Blackbird has the looks and the other two was only able to be faster by increasing the engine size. And not being that much faster.
I wish you all every success in your mission it’s a great cause.
Remember getting to sit on one as a young teenager it belonged to a very wealthy neighbour with lots of toys, For a few years now Blackbirds have been very low money bikes in the UK I mean £2500 would get you a really clean one with luggage ready to tour.
Really hope you guys can get the money together for the house.
I owned a Honda 1991 VFR 750 Interceptor. I love that motorcycle for a total of 3 months. Then it was stolen and recovered totally trashed. Dealer totaled it saying it had 6,500 dollars worth of damage. I only paid 6,700 for it. Told well you can’t build one part by part for what you can buy one. Take care bud and ride safe.
The high-speed performance war started in 1984 with the GS 1150 ES
i had a red one just like that. i do miss it from time to time, i daily rode it for awhile. even got caught in some light snow once. i have an 05 dyna now. guess i got old.
Well Done Shadetree Surgeon! 👏👏👏👏👏 The Kira Aderly House is a great cause and totally deserving of yours and our devotion.✊👊
If I win the Blackbird, I will be donating it back to David.. After a few weeks to ride it.. lol.. As a 90's kid (born 81).. I had this bike on a poster in my bedroom as well, and dreamed of the speed, but my first bike was a new 06 cbr600r, delivered to me out of a pickup from a dealer in Michigan with huge discounts in the back of the old Auto & RV magazines that we all used to look at for the used market, at least we did here in Indiana/Midwest.. then in 07 had to upgrade to the cbr1000rr, so I could ride 100+mph wheelies, lol.. Still own it to this day, but it usually receives about 200-300mi a year. Its sat like that ever since I rode a friends Harley..This was 2013.. I made fun of them for years, dogged them as being old, slow, overpriced.. Within 90days of that first ride I got a 2010 street glide used with only 3500mi and still own it to this day as well.. It now has 60k miles, it was stock for a year then s&s cam, air cleaner, & v&h pro pipe.. Then at 38k miles I replaced the top end to 107 cu inches at 10.75:1 comp, big ported heads, big zippers cam, s&s throttle body & inj, new legends shocks front and rear, new 21ft & 18rear Kruesi wheels, new SP Concepts 2into1, all new risers & protapers foot controls & boards, ect.. I was wanting a new bike, but kept my old trusty, and spent about $13k on building it to a modern looking beast, the old twin cam sounds like a race car since going high compression & hi lift cams, made 126hp/135tq.. so better than a stg2 M8.. or equal to a 24 stg2.. My dealer only wanted to give me $7500 for trade on it last year, and with trade was still going to be over $30k for the 23 street glide ST.. its been paid off for 8yrs and not cost me a penny so I kept it spent $13k modding it, and have an amazing 2010 bagger, thats one of a kind and bad ass to ride.. and epic 07 CBR1000rr.. Two legends in the biking world to this day IMO.. They both make me smile every time I enter the garage..
That's a bucket list bike. Will definitely be getting a ticket. Great vid as always homie.
Such a wonderful answer on the living situation between a boy and girls you are so correct on that that would be an atomic bomb waiting to drop. Thank God you guys all got that figured out. That is wonderful. Keep doing what you’re doing. Josh been here since day, one with this whole David thing and the kids it’s amazing what y’all do💯❤️
Had one, it was my 1st sport bike.
Fun. Heavy 1997 so, carbs. As I got older the riding position began to be a pain. I had enough projects, so I sold it.
vfr clipons make a huge difference.
I've never tried a Blackbird, i did test-ride a BMW K1200S in like 2005 or 2006 and i swore to myself i'd never have one... Same formula, inline 4 with 1200ish ccs, 165ish hp, 100ish foot pounds of torque, very similar weight, very similar ergos (sport touring with an emphasis on sport) and it's a freaking rocket ship.
Why did i swear i'd never have one? I was doing 220-230 kph or 135-140 mph on a very short swedish on-ramp onto a 67 mph two-lane road with no buffeting, no drama, just ooooodles of acceleration. On a test-ride.
I was 21 or 22 back then, i'm 40 now and barely able to control myself on my 110 hp boxer 2005 R1200ST. Did you know the R1200ST does power-wheelies in first gear without clutching? It sure does! Get to 5000 rpm in first, let go of the throttle or finger the front brake and then give'r, sure enough, front wheel rises like a full moon in august! I shouldn't know that, now i'm doing it all the time =D Remind me to change the oil in the hub and lube the splines on the drive-shaft this winter...
I bought a 2007 K1200S about 8 years ago when I was in my early 50's. 167 hp with 95.4 lb-ft torque. You are correct, they are a freaking rocket ship. It was the most stable motorcycle I have ever ridden at speed. The Germans might not know how to win a war, but they definitely know how to build motorcycles. A year and a half in to owning it came the moment I realized it was more bike than I needed. Some young lad on a 600 something decided he wanted to race, so I obliged. Doing about 120 kph (75 mph) in 6th gear I just rolled on the throttle. He got about 3 bike lengths ahead of me when the Beamer woke up and I was gone. When I took a glance down at the speedo I was doing 275 kph (175 mph) and still had lots of throttle left to play with. Common sense kicked in and I eased up on the go fast grip, and called the dealer the next day and traded it in on an R1200R. Several bikes later I'm currently riding a 2023 Street Glide and a 1994 R1100RS.
Your an amazing guy God bless you and your fallen angles group much love 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.
Josh you just made me tear up dude Love you brother!
Awesome, i had a black CBR 1100XX Blackbird back in 99 🤩
Josh, you are such a genius reminds me of pinky in the brain. I love it. You’re an honest man you keep people in suspense you do it the right way bye reading shit that you’ve learned from books I can tell you’re not dumb very smart man. I love it. Please keep up the great content and videos and your channel and I wish you and your family and Shaylee and Dave and Sydney and all the kids they have to try to help out nothing but greatness👏💯
I so hope that you guys can get that house and do that for young women that's amazing thing .people really do need help nowadays it's very hard growing up. Especially when you have no support. You really touched my heart I hope this all works out for you guys it's amazing what you do I really wish that I had the extra money to try to win that motorcycle.
The Blackbird will forever be in David's circle of friends even after it's Won in the raffle! You might go visit it or the new owner might come down to a camp out in the years ahead! 👍
Oh. Em. Gee.....
I am glad you shared this story, ShadeTree!!
Hey Josh, I wish that there were more Cindy’s and David’s in the World. With this fucked up world it fantastic to see not only those 2 people, but the whole Shadetree Army out there pushing back. Living in Australia we have the same problems as you guys, but no real help for especially the babies having babies. The story about the young lady who was murdered really pulled at my heart strings and I could see it effecting you in the video. Both you, Chey and Cammie ( what a babe ) are doing good things and over the yrs since you found out about Forgotten Angels you have changed as you found something to invest your heart in. Proud of you BFAM.
There is Rob and hear in Australia we are getting the ball rolling on securing the property and networking with modular tiny home builders to supply hempcrete homes that are easy to build and bushfire retardant as well
I had planned to buy more raffle tickets for the cause anyway, and the bonus of winning a very cool bike doesn't hurt. I often daydreamed of some way of helping the abused or lost young women or men of our area on a large scale but haven't figured it out yet. Fentanyl and meth continue to plague our area, and the dealers continue to recruit young people with the tool of addiction. I will leave on a positive note. I am blessed to have 2 very cool bikes and even know my past I have had Softail's and may have rode OPH like a dyna or Road king. I hope to buy a Road King soon. Josh again you are a true Knight or Soldier for the cause and hope my wife and I get to meet the amazing Dave and Cindy one day, as well as the Shadetree army of Tampa Bay.
I'm not crying, you're crying!
Ugh, I've got about a decade on you (maybe), but the Honda CBR1000F Hurricane was the speed wars from the late 80s and my first "This is WAY too much motorcycle for me." moment... I really shouldn't drive faster than I can think. ;) But man that's a gorgeous bike.
When the Blackbird came out I thought it was a good-looking bike and I still think that today
Love the Super Blackbird, so classy yet stealthy, to be named after the SR-71, so cool in a way the Busa is not, albeit the latest gen looks a bit more XX. 8)
Busa has always been quite an ugly beast whereas the Super Blackbird is truly refined beauty.
I still have that goldwing if you want it and that blackbird is awesome.
Josh is giving me young John Hammond vibes.
😂I remember when these came out. Price was too high for me. I ended up buying the Suzuki RF900R which was plenty fast for me. It was actually like 937cc gixxer derived engine. wish i had kept it for my speed fix😂
Let’s go Shadetree Army. We can do this!!
I was 18 in 97’ I had Nighthawk and worked a construction job to stash some cash (few other things as well) I was blown away how flipping scary this thing was! Yeah went with 600 CBRF3 which also was bad machine for its day but yeah they had Makuni Carbs. I think that thing may have weighed 450 or so pounds and was fast. Oddly enough I picked up a HD FXDL in 2002 and I still have that. Yeah but that Blackbird was a bad machine. All that power and I think just a shade heavier than my 600.
I hope the funds can get raised for the house!
I've never purchased a raffle ticket for something like this... ever. But this is as good a time as any, I reckon lol. Cool bike, great cause. Cheers!
Naughty person doing good things for the second time in this raffle sequence, really want them to be able to get the house. Cheers!
All the very best of luck with raising the money 👍🇬🇧
I have one of these (owned for about a year) It’s amazing. There are fast-er bikes, that’s for sure, but it’s smooth and comfortable - and plenty fast. Far faster than I’ll ever never.
Smooth, sounds great, amazing wind protection. It’s so well rounded and such a quality machine.
I was glad to meet/own my hero. Worth it
Dude josh tearing up there little bit dude. Got me choked up.
The "Bird" is the word; I live in the UK, if I bought a ticket to your raffle could I leave the bike at Davids and say come across the pond once a year and go touring on it? I owned a bird for a few years myself and regret selling it.
I don't think you are a bad person at all I don't believe bad people could have a heart that big
I think I rode by right after you finished filming this video
Had already done 2 tiks..just bought another 2. Forgotten Angels is what matters.
I almost bought a pristine blackbird, but i chose the zx14 unstead beeing a kawasaki fan. But stil i really like the blackbird.
Flip is the legend your right there Shady. shared, supported and enjoyed brother Australia will have this soon too as the same social disfunction exits hear as well and like you I believe it would be crime not to at least attempt something Hear in the land down under
I been watching your videos for awhile now! I always wanted to buy a ticket but situation never been good . I pray my donation helps. I know it's only one ticket but I do tell alot of people about the cause! Keep it man I hope one day to make it to camp out!
Ticket purchased.
Good luck on the house purchase.
Blackbird with Panniers is always ready to lay it down.
Great editing. Keep on the great path
Tickets bought, hope it helps... not gonna lie, I will absolutely ride home on that Blackbird if I win it...
Shoot I just missed it 😢 not a Harley person… definitely a Honda fan
well done,lol. wish it wasnt 30 out here in Ct.bird is the word.
I would say its an aston martin 😅 busa a ac cobra, and a sl500 would be the zzr1400 😮
Sorry but the ZZR 1100 started the speed wars, Honda just wore the crown for a year. try a ZZR 1100, their induction noise is next level.
You have me in tears
I grew up with posters of Harleys on my wall. I do like all bikes, but the heart wants what the heart wants, and mine wanted a Harley.
Having said that. That is a bad ass bike. I'm buying tickets.
My association with the Blackbird is a friend who is a beautiful blond Swiss Italian girl had one. She has heterochromia, one blue and one green eye...
I don't need a Blackbird but I'd like one. I entered...Great cause.
Raffle Ticket purchased to support the cause! Done!
It's "ad infinitum" (add infinightum)
*okay watching now after work*
Great video, Josh!
Dang it Josh, ya got me all misty over here!
I really hope this becomes reality, all deities bless Dave and Cindy... Don't think i'm eligible, but i did buy a ticket =)
I love honda. My first bike was a 06 cbr1000rr