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- Weirdly emotional putting this video together but thank y'all again for all the support and I hope to not let anyone down too much making this. And for everyone who wished well and hoped I was good it really did mean a lot so thank y'all a ton. I doubt I'll be retiring for forever, but for now this will be the best decision for me. Without writing a diary it did hit me I do have one topic to discuss after promising a subscriber a video literally the day I wrecked so hopefully he'll forgive me for the delay haha.
I apologize as well for the somewhat incoherent talking and general yappin', we'd all be dead of old age before I could make a video I was 100% happy with to explain this
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11 years ago a lady ran a red light and I lowsided into her front fender trying to stop. Bike came up like a catapult throwing me over the car into the opposing curb shoulder first. 2 years of surgeries to reconnect my right arm to my body and rebuild my shattered clavicle. Another year of physical therapy. For years the second I got to the edge of the driveway anxiety would consume me so I threw in the towel. I didn’t ride again until 3 years ago. The wife finally got tired of my grumbling at the site of every bike I fantasized of owning and said “just get another bike and man up to the fear”. Best sound I’ve ever heard. Now… I do my fast riding at the track and if it’s not raining or snowing, my commute is done on 2 wheels. The stress relief is indescribable. The adrenaline rush is catered to in a closed course environment and I’ve found a new appreciation for the calmer commuting aspect as well in my older age (44). Whatever you decide to do, God bless and we’re glad you’re ok.
that woman loves you enough to risk losing you so that you're happy. she's a keeper, man. congrats for your recovery, ride safe
Glad to hear you're back riding and more importantly the arm was able to get put back together. Thanks for the comment man these comments are making me feel better haha
Prayers your way brother
2 Timothy 7 🙏
Your wife is a real one! Stay alive for her! 🙏
When u countersteer through a turn do u feel like ur pushing on the bar and holding that pressure throughout the entire turn? Some say push enough then relax so the front tire can turn in the direction ur going and others feel as if they continue to push the whole turn
Hey Bro, don't be so hard on yourself. You did the right thing to take a break and evaluate your options. Good luck and take care of yourself.
Under similar circumstances, 90% of people would'nt have even considered posting a video like this. Speaks volumes for your character. Nothing but love and respect for you mate. All the best with wherever you choose to go next 💪
Speaks volumns about his character? He says he only rides to push his limits for the adrenaline dump..
And he's a social media clown who thinks he needs to announce the fact he's quitting..
@@user-xs4hn6ly2khe looks for adrenaline by riding, you look for adrenaline by trolling his comment section. Bwahahaha
You aren't letting us down bro. Thank you for everything you have taught me!
In my experience fear fades. Nothing wrong with taking a break, but I would also suggest not to fight the feeling to return if it comes back. I have walked away from a bunch of lowsides in my 7 years and had one nasty highside. So far two months and 3000 miles back into it I am feeling good, but I did have to take a few years off.
Absolutely, I think going to a psychologist would also help these fears disappear quicker and more efficiently.
@@javispiq01 They just gonna tell you to face your fears, so the outcome is the same.
1) I'm relieved to hear that you are unharmed.
2) Thank you for sharing your experience with us; I recognize that it must have been difficult.
3) Your acknowledgement of the inherent risks associated with motorcycling (currently for you) reflects a commendable level of maturity.
4) Regardless of the path you choose, please know that your contribution to the TH-cam community has been profoundly influential and inspiring.
Just glad you're alive. You are not letting anyone down. Realize that riding bikes is something that can be a big part of our life, but it doesnt need to BE our life. We are NOT the things we do. So even though it has been part of your identity, even if you choose to not ride anymore, you are still you and you are no less than before. Take care of yourself brother. Best of luck with whatever decision you make
He's not letting anyone down but himself lmfao... no one's give af.
@@user-xs4hn6ly2k 99% of the comments in this thread seem to give af.
Mad respect for the vulnerability and openness. I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you and your health and you’ve created an incredible space in such a short amount of time. Nobody is disappointed, you should be proud of yourself. I know we are.
I can relate my dude. 14 years ago it’s midnight and I’m on my way home from work on my cbr 600. 120mph over a bridge no problem I slow down to about 70 at the end of it for a slight turn and then right back in the throttle up a straight hill. I got to around 115mph at the crest of the hill and a deer 🦌 ran out directly in front of me. Zero time to even think about swerving or anything. I went over the bars and flew through the air and then slid about 200 feet and stopped in the ditch 5 feet from a storm drain. The bike sheared off a road sign like butter. I only had road rash. ( t-shirt, jeans and a helmet.) my shirt melted into my shoulder. My fiancé was pregnant with my now 13 year old amazing daughter. I’m just now getting back into it. I’m definitely taking it slow at night where wildlife could be. Hopefully one day you’ll be back. Stay safe dude and see where life takes you. 👊🏼
Please wear more gear than that.
Sorry to see you go!
You were by far my favorite and most based biker.
You are basically the only biker I’ve seen who ACTUALLY knew what they were talking about. You were truly and incredibly underrated diamond in the rough.
Still I learned a lot from you and will be forever thankful to you.
Most important is your happiness and safety.
Enjoy your time and who knows you might pick riding up again in the future🫣.
Dude, you are such a thinker. Prob why your riding tutorials are so bomb 😂 I havent gotten my first bike yet but definitely learned a lot from your channel. Just like the rest of the comments have already said- glad you’re physically alive and well. As far as disappointing your channel and subs goes- f%ck us bro. We’re just the internet! 😂 I appreciate how much thought and effort you and some of the other solid channels put into making content, seriously. But you gotta live your life the best way you decide you want/need to live it. Never for anyone else, us subs included. It’ll all work out bro. Car is badass btw
Glad to hear from you my bro. I wrecked in 2005 bad, 104 mph to tank slap, target fixated on guardrail and slid 350 ft within 2 ft of guardrail. Still have ptsd 19 years later, but enjoy riding with wifey. Hang in there, you’ll be back when you’re ready.
Damn man, I’m brand new to riding, about a month and a half, and going over like 95 just feels like too much, idk how much I want to get over that fear honestly
@@Upruslodol Dont make the same mistakes others do. If you want to feel the speed, try it on a track.
@@Upruslodolthe part I left out was that I was ripping a wheelie for miles. Tye reason I know the speed is because I hit rev limit in second gear. The fear you have is healthy. The more you ride the higher your speed tolerance becomes. If you follow the speed limit you’ll have a better chance of making it home. Please be safe bro.
Facts
Part of being a smart rider is knowing when to quit. Nothing but respect for you, you've done a lot of great riding videos. All the best.
A real rider never quits, he just takes a break but always ends up coming back to riding again
@@blakbear6528 Yeah I guess if you quit you're technically no longer a rider lmao
Was never here for the bike/bikes brother. We're here for you, not the bikes. Glad you're safe and doing well man.
Get a Ninja 400. It's all the bike you need for the street. You can wring its neck and it won't try to kill you. And it can corner faster than liter bikes anyway. You said you're short so it's probably a better fit for you ergonomically (I'm short too). Everybody that sees it thinks it's a full size sportbike. I get so many compliments on mine
zx4rr is the way B)
Well he did/does have a Duke 390, obviously not a sports bike but like you said it's plenty for the street. However if you push a little bike hard or a fast bike hard can still end the same way, if he was on a Ninja 400 doing the exact same thing he did with the ZX10 it would've ended the same way. After all if you crash doing 65 on a 400 or a 1000 you've still crashed doing 65, only the straights will be different
I have my 390 duke still haha, in hindsight I honestly think the I could have just as easily been in the same situation on the 390 as I was the zx10 that day and potentially in worse shape. That god damn stream of water shut down my brain harder than anything I've ever experienced, and the brakes on the duke are embarrassingly bad so even if I came around at 55 mph I wouldn't have scrubbed speed as well as I did with the zx10 in my iron gripped fear and carried more speed off into the ditch
They look so fun and not too expensive
Please take care of yourself, and you're not letting us down!! Don't be hard on yoyrself!! Health matters more than anything boss!! Always a fan and that'll never change! I'm excited to get my first bike but you make me more insightful about things in the future. Thank you so much and take as much time as you need!!!!!!! Much love brother!! 💙
I’d watch your content without street riding sport bikes. Your integrity, honesty and knowledge base. We all know the risks, and deciding if it’s worth it is a personal choice. I’m glad you’re ok, and I’d love to see any off-road/trail riding content, or even just the mustang. You deserve the traction, your channel is quality 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Respect for posting this. I think it takes more balls to choose to put yourself out there and share these kind of experiences than it does to go flat chat on a sport bike. It's not always easy being honest and real, it's refreshing to see and fwiw you should be proud of yourself for actually going through with it.
Also who you are a person is not (and has never been) determined by what your hobbies are. Even if that's how you might have looked at it previously. I guess what I'm trying to say is keep an open mind with new ideas or hobbies., because you're still you no matter what you're doing.
You made some good videos that all had a fresh perspective, even if you did waffle on a bit much sometimes. Good luck with whatever you choose to do moving forward, plenty of opportunity to improve those manual car driving skills ;p
You don’t need to feel forced to take your bike out all the time, you can just hop on it here and there as long as your love for 2 wheels doesn’t die.
I also come off my motorcycle last week, one hell of a concussion, no recollection of the accident itself, 4 broken ribs and minor (luckily stable) brain bruise/bleed. I also somehow didn’t break any of my limbs not even a single finger, and my boots also saved my ankles. Had gnarly hiccups with fractured ribs the other day, and I wanted to end it all haha.
No more being in the mindset that I NEED to ride at every chance I get, just when I want to and when the time is right.
God damn man sorry to hear that. Be careful with the ribs as well pneumonia becomes a risk depending on how much breathing is impacted
@@skyoom1 Yes, deep inhales and exhales, they gave me a small device to suck air through to aid in and getting fresh air into my system and preventing pneumonia
I’m glad you’re doing okay as well, you’ve been my go-to educational motorcycle content for the most part, you seem to keep posting videos that address problems that I have/had
Not sure when you’ll be back, but rest up and take it easy man, the brain is one hell of a unit, it deserves a rest here and there
My best advice, as someone who went through the same thing and made it out the other side, is to learn to stunt. Go pick up a 636, stunt it out, and start learning. I’m sure you can get the front wheel up but learning how to control every damn aspect of that bike brings confidence back very well in my experience
Thanks for sharing this. On 5/20/24 someone hit me on my 2024 ZX-10R and just remember being carried onto a helicopter going to the university of Louisville trauma center, and ended up with 6 broken ribs on my left side, left broken clavicle, and two broken bones on my spine.
Unfortunately the bike is a total loss so I bought a new ZX-6R cause the 10 wouldn’t be back in stock until 2025.
First accident I’ve ever been in after 30 years of riding motorcycles,
It’ll be a few more months before I can ride again, but I understand it’ll be a while before I feel %100 comfortable riding again.
Thank God I always wear full protective gear because I wouldn’t be here if not. I can honestly say my Arai helmet and full Alpinestars gear saved my life.
I absolutely loved my all black ZX-10R, and you’re right it is kind of embarrassing.
Thanks again for sharing your story and hope you fully recover:)
holy shit brother. wishing you the best on the recovery.
Once you start losing hobbies life becomes pointless.
Hey man. I'm a midlife crisis beginner rider (now on scooter, no big bike license yet), and your channel gave me so much. And this video, while sad in a sense, is a somber reminder of what type of hobby motorcycling is. Your collection of videos should be a recommended learning material for riding schools, for real.
I'm looking forward to follow your journey, wherever you go. (A dedicated GoPro review video is almost a must at this point, though!)
I wish you didn’t bash the track like that. Cost of entry is high no doubt. But you can learn so much on a track day it’s unreal. 350$ for knowledge and a feel you get nowhere else is a small price to pay. The organization you went thru must have been wack. I’m sorry your track experience wasn’t what it should have been but I pray anyone who reads this comment; please go to a track day. It’s unbelievable what you’ll learn about you and your bike. And that might save your life on the street. Do what makes you happy brother. All the best
Tbh you can do it on supermoto pitbikes at a kart track for a fraction of the cost, same skills. Nowadays people tend to start on grand prix circuits on litre bikes with road suspension and tyres and pay a fortune to toddle around.
Should have specified as well going to a track isn't just a quick trip up the road for me haha, 6hr drive south to the only track that has consistent public days and the rest 2-4hrs that have days 2-3x a year each. The track day fee is just the beginning of the cost
Definitely agree it teaches a ton and is great for really learning how to ride safely and fun as hell to not have to look over your shoulder if a cop is there, but the cost is so high for many and for the younger guys especially I try to not sell it as a must to be a real rider like many do. You get out what you put in, and many like myself don't enjoy it as much as it ends up costing in time and money or do it and learn nothing only to call themselves a track rider. Also when you live near and spend a lot of time at the tail and famous roads people travel to most develop an eye roll to the word "track rider" cause we've all met our fair share of arrogant guys travel over with their 30k decked out track bike talk down on others or up on themselves for a local kid on a dual sport to keep up with him hahaha.
@skyoom1 yeah and the thing aswell is to REALLY improve at the track you have to be prepared to crash. Then with that comes more costs and potentially injuries. Any kart tracks near you? A little 140cc on a kart track is where it's at. Another option is going away on a track holiday once or twice a year. Make a trip out of it - go somewhere for a week or two and have 4 solid days on track. That's what I do and I'm a sensational rider 😎
But MX and supermoto/gokart tracks seem generally way cheaper. And then there's some places that do flat track lessons for much cheaper than a track day at a big tarmac track. I guess superbike track days are for kinda rich people. I wasn't comfortable to go on a decent pace last time I went on a sumo track, and the heaviest bike I've been on was maybe 320lbs, so I dunno if buying a used super sport to flip after doing a track day would make sense.
$350 is just the entry fee. Don't forget to include new tires every[other] event, oil changes, brake pads, transport fees... it all adds up; but with that said, nothing else compares 😀
My first crash 11 years off then second one 14 years. Just got back on.
Thank you for the video. I was afraid something had happened since the chanel was quiet.
I truly wish you recover fully and have pleasure with confidence to ride once more.
HUGE respect man. I recently found your channel as I started doing research on transitioning from a cruiser to a sports bike. Your advice makes a lot of sense, it’s mature, and full of sense. Will keep following you and hopefully you figure all this out
Once a rider always a rider bro.. took a break myself from 2wheels now after 6-7years I’m waiting for my plate for my r6.. feeling back hyped like I used to be when I was younger
Thanks for the videos Skyoom. One thing I noticed in this video is that by your own admission you were cookin down that road. In your super sport bikes for beginners you mentioned specifically that speed limits are your friends. Especially after a fall or injury you should really go light and take it easy for awhile. Train or ride when you want to, never feel obligated to.
You also touch on it here, but when ou have a strong interest in something and much of your day and free time is dedicated to that interest you can get burnt out mentally and physically without even fully realizing it. You also can get too comfortable to the point that pushing the limits doesnt feel like its really pushing.
Take the time you need to get yourself right mentally and if you decide to return to road riding maybe try different disciplines. Maybe get an older super sport so you have a position youre familiar with without the modern supersport HP and the crazy drive they have that makes you feel like you need to be going faster when youre already pushing 100.
Maybe give track days another chance as an avenue to push speeds in a safer , more controlled environment. I know theyre crazy expensive but its just money and if its something that helps you be happy go for it.
Best of luck and hope to see you back around at some point.
As an older beginner you really inspired me to respect riding and my limits. Riding an Aprilia RSV Mille as my first bike. Cheaper than the RS660 I was thinking about getting and similar power delivery, the 660 is probably a little quicker even, Mille more top end but not by a lot.
In a way track is expensive. But not more expensive than going twice over the speed limit and crashing a brand new bike. In a way track is cheaper for your mental health too.
Maybe i am overly critical, but... speed limits are there for a reason. Over that crest could've been a parked car and then another car coming from the opposite way. What then?
I loved listening to your thoughts. The information you have shared overtime is something extremely valuable. You will never be a "let down" in my eyes.
To comment on the crash, i had a similar experience. I cooked a turn too hard and went over a ditch. Miraculously me and the bike were unscathed aside from small scratches and broken ego. Since then i had to convince myself that i needed to restart and gradually practice everything that i have learned. The reality of riding in my opinion is that we have to sharpen not only our technical skills, but our mental strengths as well. One of the wisest words i have heard in this community came from Gixxer Brah, and that was to always have a mentality of "I WILL come back home" and that your words hold weight.
Whatever path you may choose going forward might not feel normal, as thats how it usually is with change. But if you do or dont depart from riding, I wholeheartedly understand, and support your decision.
Just remember, dont beat yourself up.
I wish you the best and hope you spend your time in the way you feel best no matter what others think or say about it. I love your content because you taught me how to ride when I just started in May. I’ll miss the videos but thank you for all the knowledge you’ve passed down already. Please take care of yourself and I’ll keep watching anything you post.
Good luck to you and thanks for the videos. It is the right thing to do for you and those you care about. I have learnt a lot from your instruction and will continue to reference them - be happy.
Hey man, do what you got to do! Happy to hear you are doing well! And I really respect and appreciate the honesty man!
I'm a 19 year old who's been riding a 600. Started on a 250, worked my way up and would say I'm a proficient rider. That said, I've been having the same debate with myself. I know if I sell my bike now, I will be very sad to lose that part of me, but very honestly I can tell you that I make dumb decisions nearly every time I'm on it, I just can't help myself as an adrenaline junky. I admire a lot of the videos you put out and the emphasis you had on really understanding how to ride, and doing it proficiently. I have also had a moment or two where something weird has happened and my brain shut off, I just got luckier then you. It's a tough call to make, but at the end of the day making it home is the most important. Looking at some cool cars currently to see if I could be okay losing a bike for at least a few years until I'm a little less impulsive. Thanks for posting this and being honest with your followers. I may have to make the same call before I make a serious mistake.
God I wish cars were less expensive right now though, there's nothing I can find that doesn't suck for the value of my $5k bike...
I waited to ride now in my 40s. I knew I was knuckle head in my youth. My cousin whos in his 20s already ran from multiple cops out of fear and getting a ticket, its not worth it if lack self control 😅
I get where you're coming from 100% man and appreciate the comment
Gotta hunt down the miata my friend for $5k shes gonna be rough buts its the only way 🏎️
You can find RX8s for fairly inexpensive. Not as easy to work on as the RX7, but also can be found for under 7k.
maybe just get a slower bike? doesn't have to be all-or-nothing
I would get a $4000 pickup truck or bike carrier for current car and a 250 2 stroke dirt bike, or trials. Or build a 400 for stunting
Glad to hear you're ok man and I'm sure your family feels the same way! In the end that's what matters! Love the car and I'm sure OG people will stay to see it! Time heals all wounds even if it scars. Maybe try getting into autox with the stang and make videos on it like I do! It's cheap and super fun, with a lot of skill and competition baked in. The community is amazing, you'll gain confidence, control and really master manual. Show people what the new s650 can do in the corners. You might just find a love for it! I haven't seen any videos on how the stang can handle corners, so you might just take off in the car community too with it. And maybe someday you'll want to get back in the saddle and merge the car and bike community together. Don't be so hard on yourself! You got this man! Hoping to see you post again!
Dude, I was just thinking about you earlier today. No video's had been in my feed for a bit and was wondering what was going on. Anyhow, about to watch the video now.
A lot of respect for you for staying honest and keeping your integrity in a hard time like this one. Glad you're still in one piece after the wreck, and don't worry about youtube and what will others think. It's your life and you're the one who's going to pay for the decisions you'll make. With so many things you can do in life just take your time and you'll figure it out!
no ones gonna hate you for making this decision. collectively we will miss you a lot and the bike content. you helped me learn so much as a new rider and still make me want to push to improve. I appreciate all you have done and hope your channel continues to grow and hopefully some cool car content in the future. stay positive and keep dreaming man we love you.
I started watching your channel when i bought my first bike after wrecking my dads bike. I hope you find peace with your crash try not to beat yourself up too much you're only human. Youve been a wonderful teacher and thank you for the bike vids.
Sending love man. Really inspired me
Yo thank you brother for your transparency. Been riding and had an accident where I was stuck at home for a few months and the level of awareness you're speaking from is resonating. }
There are so many things you talked about in this video that I wish most new confident riders, could hear.
the comeback is always greater than the setback. look forward to what the future has in store :)
For what its worth, your tips and perspective were/are very, *very* helpful for new and experienced riders alike. Whether its retirement or a long break, I hope to see more videos from you! You are a good vlogger
These videos you've made are an incredible reference for me dude. Thanks for putting a great reference out there for all experience levels to watch and then watch again. God bless brother.
Do what you need to do for you, man. I've implemented so much of the information I've learned from your channel into my riding habits. This is easily my favorite biking channel. Wherever you go from here (or hopefully come back to TH-cam) wishing you all the success.
Sad to see you'll be off the bikes, in the short time I've been subscribed ive learned a good amount from you. I appreciate the honesty and it's refreshing to see someone be so transparent about things that happen in life. Would love to see you continue dropping content, especially now that you have dark horse you gotta give us something!
Sorry to hear about your second crash. You're not letting anyone down. Thanks for all the content!
Really enjoy watching your videos and being educated on riding in such a detailed and descriptive level, honestly haven't seen any other channel that comes close. Sad to hear news but I respect your decision and hope all goes well in the future.
Thanks for sharing and being honest with your audience and yourself. I know a few guys who have taken a break from riding; a rapid sequence of crashes combined with a decline in enjoyment in daily riding. Really glad you're okay after that crash, it sounded like it could have been so much worse. Really sorry about your ZX-10.
So glad you’re back and well! I will stay subbed for the radical honesty. Hope to see more videos, even if it’s non-bike related. 😊
Brother...Thank you for updating us. lots of love..would totally be interested in you making non-bike related content...
also one thing I had heard somewhere, many times the wreck themselves happen when we lose our train of thought and more often after a near miss. you'd be surprised how often the accident happens on the turn immediately breaking someone out of flow
I had similar feelings about fast riding when I was younger, I still loved riding but knew it wasn’t sustainable long term so I got more into off road riding and eventually the grom stunt scene so I could learn to wheelie. I still ride now just within my limits and closer to what’s reasonable behavior for the street, nothing crazy as I’m not about that life anymore. I’d say say learning to wheelie made me love riding again as I got to focus all my energy there, it was nice to really feel a sense of control and learn something I thought I’d never be able to do. If you continue riding made you could do the dirtbike thing, hopefully you can still find enjoyment there. If not just pursue the car thing or anything else that makes you happy. Life is short so enjoy what you can while you can!
Hey, you aren't letting anyone down. Thank you very much for all the videos. Sometimes when I go through a turn, I hear your voice in my head "maintenance throttle, maintenance throttle" until I get out of the turn. :) I am pretty confident that you have helped a lot of people! Sharing the truth about what happened shows your character. We are all human and we always going through something and it takes courage to talk about it! Please don't close down the channel, I share your counter steering video to all the new riders I meet at meetups. Take care!
First of all, Im glad you are ok! Relatively new sub here, and I applaud you for your courage to have the transparency about your recent wrecks. It happens man, but I think you're going about it the right way. Take a step back and evaluate, take some time to think, figure out where you want to go. "You do you" as they say. I think with some time and healing, you'll know what direction to go🤘
Fair play to you brother. I'm just back walking after breaking my leg on my bike.
I got pinned under my bike and couldn't lift it myself. Thankfully there were people around who could help. I can't have that happen on a back road in the middle of nowhere, so it's very much looking like I need to give up biking.
It's a tough call to make, but likely the right one. As we get older our priorities expand and we can't hyper focus on bikes anymore, riding becomes less of a singular focus in our lives and more dangerous. Knowing when to move on is key, and two wrecks in quick succession seems like a pretty good sign from the universe to me.
You're not letting anyone down man; you're doing what's best for you and that's all that anyone who loves you could want 🙂.
I'm glad you've got a fun car to play around with, hopefully that helps ease the transition. Me, I'm going to have to try and wring as much fun out of a little 1.2 liter hatchback as I can 🙃🤣
Stay safe brother!
Woke up and saw this video. Just found your channel the other week. as a new rider, you have left me with a vast ammount of information and i appreciate that. Dont be hard on yourself for this decision. Its what is best for you in this moment. I do look forward to future videos should you decide to make any. In the mean time ive got a sizable back catalog to watch. Thanks man, much love.
Dude, big respect for posting this. The honesty and perspective here is invaluable for new riders, or for those of us who still remain in the game.
I really enjoyed your content, and your channel gaining the traction it did is a testament to your love for riding. Unfortunately, life happens. I had kidney failure at 32 and gave up riding. I'm back at it now five years later and I'm very thankful I can experience the joy of riding. But make no mistake, riding is a dangerous game and not for everyone.
Best of luck to you in your future endeavors. Take care dude!
If you keep posting content il keep watching ! regardless if its bikes or not.
I like your humble and open approach to all the topics you discuss.
Bro! Much respect and love from Sweden! All your videos has resonated with me deeply. Your tips and tricks when it comes to riding are the same as I use when riding, felt so familiar when i heard you say it!
When it comes to crashing, i did the deed last autumn. Went on an unknown gravelroad and kept my speed down because… and that wasn’t enough, got caught out by a sharper-than-expected left turn and in the ditch i went. Got the bike repaired this spring and have been riding. That ”fear” you describe is an ever present thing when i go out riding these past few months, and it’s led me to slow down alot, even on known roads and in general. Crashing cuts deeper than most realize i guess. My plan is to switch from a sports-naked to a scrambler style bike instead, to naturally keep the speeds in check and hopefully get even with the knot in the stomach!
Nothing but respect for calling it quits when IT doesn’t feel the same anymore. You’re admirable for choosing to tell your story in this world of hoon-riding channels that’ll probably get someone inspired and eventually killed. How is not wanting to die because of riding (it’s inherent risks) a thing to hate? You’ve found your breaking point, pushing beyond that might’ve gotten you killed.
Even though we don’t know eachother, and you might not see this, i’m happy you’re here with us bro, take care! I’ll look forward to anything you post, be it gym, cars, or reviews of mountainbikes.. 🙏✌️
/Joachim
Awh man, why did I get a weird feeling you wrecked cause you been gone for a bit 😫 I’m glad you’re ok. Not disappointed you had an accident I’m happy you’re here to talk about it. I hope you stick around, I like listening to you. I appreciate your honesty. 🌹
man, new biker here.
learned so many from your videos, gonna keep rewatching them i guess!
all the best
Thanks for being so honest and having the power to step back and look at it like this, amazing. As a relatively new rider hearing from experienced riders about their own challenges like this is so useful. Thank you
Hey brother, I'm glad you're okay and doing your own thing, and taking time to recover.
You've helped me tremendously as a new rider at the start of the year. I've definetly learned a lot with you during these past few months. Don't ever give up, but do take your time with your recovery. We'll always be here to support you, just like how you've supported us to become better riders from the bottom up. I hope you recreate that fire in you to keep riding again in the future. You got this bro.
Take care brother. Ride and drive safe.
Just keep vlogging, man. Your knowledge is there, and from this video, you can tell your love is there, and with time, your love will grow, and you'll probably want to get back on a bike in the future. I started watching your video of liter bike is streetable, hah. I was going down your videos, and like 6 videos, I'm seeing your gsxr went down and then now this video. I was barely getting into your channel and liking the content. You're not letting anyone down, and you have to do what you have to do it's understandable. Be safe and hopefully you start figuring your way back to bikes.
Hay man, glad to see that you are okay. You haven't let me down, in fact I respect you for owning what happened and being honest with yourself and us. If you've tried riding slow and it just isn't your thing but you still really enjoy talking about and discussing all things motorcycles maybe you could make a motorcycle podcast and\or make your channel into a news\discussion channel for all things two wheels, just a thought. Anyway whatever you decide to do I wash you good luck and success.
Godspeed my friend. I can hear the pain in your voice, I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision
Thanks for posting.. I’d been wondering where you went to. Sad to hear what happened. If you don’t post again, you’ll be missed! But it’s your life man, so take some time and do what’s best for you. Take care ✌🏻
Still the realest mc-channel on here, even without mc:s😊
Do whatever you feel like doing man.
You have a knack for gab.
I will personally always recommend your excellent work so far to any rider that needs it.
But just so you know, if you decided to make videos about bee-keeping or stamp-collecting - I'd watch that too.
Stay healthy son.
Hey man. I can hear in your voice this is emotional. Happy you're ok more than anything. Dont worry about letting anyone down on your channel because who you really have to live for is your loved ones and especially yourself. If you have to give this up to preserve that then so be it
Ive been riding slightly less than a year, since last August, but i love it so much that its become a part of my life, and to the annoyance of my friends, a large part of my personality.
So what you said resonates with me, honestly it scares me. I like riding hard, i like trying to improve, practice, gain confidence. I dont enjoy cruising at 45 in a 60, i like twisty roads and summer breezes and pushing my bike. Some of what you said felt the same as i feel. I understand the identity crisis and confusion you must be in part experiencing, because if i felt it was time to give motorcycling up, id be feeling that way myself. And honestly, thats why what you said about losing the love for it, and becoming afraid of it, and feeling like its no longer worth it honestly scares me. Ive never wrecked. I've been through those kind of corners ive underestimated though. I hope if it ever does happen, maybe id go through some classes or track instruction to get back on it and not lose it. I hope one day if you still love bikes, you find a way to enjoy them again.
Regardless of what happens, this is just way too many words to say that i wish you good luck and good health, and nothing but happiness. Stay safe brother. ✌️
Dude… NOOOO!!
IMHO your voice, narration, storytelling ability has the TH-cam it factor. It’s very difficult to capture an individuals attention, especially when there is a million “how to videos” but after I watched one of your uploads, like, subscribed and notified…
I've been riding for over 10 years now, 5 of which on racing track. I started riding on track after I almost killed myself crashing into a car because of ending up on the opposite lane. It took me a shitton of mental strain to break the fear and learn how to ride properly. Since then I'm riding two bikes- cbr600rr solely on track (mostly kartings) and I daily s1000rr on the streets. I crash once per year on average due to track riding. As counterintuitive as it sounds, I really recommend going on track, ESPECIALLY after a big crash like this. You will learn more in one session on track than in one season of road riding and will rebuild your confidence in no time. Some of the skills you'll gain will surely come in handy on the road and will save your ass more than once. Stay strong and get back on that horse. As I like to say it- Recover, rebuild, repeat :)
Brother thank you for everything! Learned a lot from your channel and I understand your pain, the sadness and the doubts you have. I think thats what makes sportsbikes so special is that your so connected to the bike and it gives you so much, but everything can be taken away from you with one mistake. So please dont lose that love that you have for sportsbikes and I hope you overcome this conflict.
All the love and support to you brother ❤
Glad to hear you're okay, man. This is the reason I've been so hesitant to get into biking. It only takes one second of hesitation or one mistake
Sorry to hear man glad you are OK though.....Had a friend who crashed couple of years ago an experienced rider, there is this quote he said "There are two types of riders, those who has crashed and those who has not crashed yet"
Sorry to hear about the ZX-10R, but that new S650 is beautiful. Take the channel how you want but just know that your videos are super informational so continuing in that path would be great.
Please keep doing videos because i really love watching you you are a honest and nice person even if its not about motorrcycels i would love see more contend of yours
Do what is best for you, first and foremost. Your videos were very informative and educational. Full of common sense and real world facts. Hope you get back in the saddle! Be safe & be well!!!
First, I dig the Mustang! I'm glad you're OK. I've enjoyed your content. 'Good judgement on where your head is and what that means. Take care of yourself and find what's fun.
good to see you're alright. i got a shitload of vids on my watch later list and somehow i watched your most popular vid fully on the 1000cc, and subbed lol, interesting personality and all that, i think a lot of viewers will need that. i passed my msf with the best score recently and pretty happy about that, i probably liked seeing how you move the clutch or something.
the thumbnail of this video looks like the risk is being a good blue helmet rider and the reward is a bad helmet rider looking at each other lol. not sure if that's coincidence or intentional but i guess the risk/reward can be the same for any hobby.
I was JUST wondering why I haven't seen anything from you in a bit. I'm a new rider (since April) and have learned a bunch from you... Glad to hear you're ok! And definitely take time to get "unshook".
So sorry to hear about your 2nd crash :-(. Glad that you’re mostly ok once again !
Thank you for the testimony, it made me realize : whenever you feel that it is no more worth it, you just have to move on :)
Wise move, there is no bravery in pushing beyond our own limits while not enjoying it anymore.
What bothered me most in your video : you don’t have your gloves on 😂
Hopefully, they were in the thumbnail ^^
Wish you all the best !! Thanks again for all the content you made.
I’m a brand new rider. You have some throttle control advice I’ll never ever forget. You were right. It helped me SO much. I meant to come back and thank you. I’m sad I never did. I wish you all the best dude. I’m here for the car content if you post it. Your ride sounds siiiiick. Thank you again for all of your bike content. Riding lessons etc. that helped me a LOT and I know I’m not the only one. Don’t forget you touched some lives in that way ❤
I high sided my first bike. No fault of mine. I was very lucky I was able to miss my buddy by about 1 inch. But hit a patch of salt still on the road. I did have to take 6 months but it was before gap insurance. But the 6 months were helpful on what risk I’m willing to take. I still ride but on the road I don’t push the limits. I would say that it made me respect the Machine more. What ever you decide. Time away will help. After not riding due to kids that counted on me to be there. 20 years later I’m back riding. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks so much for sharing this super personal and honest take on riding, especially at such a point of uncertainty in your life. I'm so happy there's an amazing community to support you, hope it all goes well, and if anyone says you're letting them down, they are wrong!! GoPro are the real letdowns here, you are a star.
Oh man you are not letting us down nor do we hate you for taking a break. You are among my favorite motorcycle channels. You ride just like i ride, to push my limits further and get that adrenaline going then going home. Staying true to yourself and overcoming the pressure of this social media or any family stuff or whatever, is what is really important and respectable. From the deepest part of my heart I say this I wish you good life moving on :)
Have you tried seriously picking up stunting on bikes?
I was exactly the same as you in terms of only riding for adrenaline and speed and feeling it was getting out of hand until i startet seriously stunting.
Much lower and more controlled risk and honestly even more adrenaline than speeding/riding hard.
No matter what you decide to do godspeed brother all the best for your future🫡🙏.
Yessir that's actually why I bought the 390 haha. But it never scratched the itch I was looking for, dirt is currently what I'm leaning toward really putting some time and effort into
I was literally about to ask where you went yesterday. Do you man. Hope everything goes good for you. If you get back on, the whole community has your back.
I was a car geek before i was a motorcycle geek so keep making videos on your stang :) (I drive a CX5 now but I used to have an FK8 Type R... loved that thing so much but it ate my body up so hard and I just wanted a much less involved way of getting around)
I'm glad you're OK though. One thing I appreciate is my anxiety when riding - because it keeps me safe. Sure I can go around corners at faster speeds than posted, but I don't chase the top. I don't want to find my bike's limits. Sometimes I wonder why I don't ride a cruiser, but I just like how sport bikes look. I'm glad my GSX-8R splits that line between sport and touring.
Adrenaline is great...when it's controlled. Because of my anxiety, too much adrenaline registers as a danger source for me, so I ride in a way that's fun... but measured.
That being said... I hate the hot weather, and can't ride in it once it's past 86 or so. Heat intolerance causes me to lose focus so I just take my car when it's hot. And although my CX5 is nice and comfy and A/C is amazing, no commute to work or back is remotely as enjoyable in my car as it is on my Suzuki.
Yo man I was under a different name when I was asking about you before. I'm the guy that has the 2024 ZX10R like yours for my first bike. Anyway glad you're alive bro. You and a few other youtubers are the reason that I'm learning to edit my first video tonight actually. Sucks to see you go but I get it. Every time I go out I understand more and more how people don't make it back home and I ride my bike like a Grom lol. I hope you reconsider and continue to make content even if it's not on 2 wheels. You have a ton of knowledge that a lot of us would still like to learn. I hate that you crashed but, again, glad you're still around for people to talk shit about lol. Maybe post an email account for some of us that might have some questions some time. Good luck in whatever decision you make. Stay safe out there bro!!!
Thanks man and just subscribed I'll be on the lookout for the vid 🙂
Yo that was seriously so cool of you homie. Ultra appreciated!!!!
Hey man brand new to the channel but I must say, I’d be happy just watching any video you put out because of your personality. Not what you ride or drive. Down to earth sensible conversations will always trump any material in my opinion. You could be riding big wheels and I’d tune in 😂. Glad you are okay.
This really makes me think about things. I've been riding a similar amount of time, and our ideas about riding are similar too. Even though you knew what to do in that turn, you didn't, and if that can happen to you, well, I'm starting to think that I could easily end up in the same situation.
In the past I thought that by learning as much as I can from others, it'll help keep me safe, but now I'm wondering if my confidence is misplaced.
This sounds somewhat familiar and relatable tbh. Especially the part with a wreck leaving something in you no matter what, then you start noticing it and feeling like you "should be better" or whatever your ego tells you at the time. Then instead of just staying comfortable for a while and letting that fear run its course, its very easy to start pushing it because thats how progress happens right? Thats what we've always done to develop our skills, clearly we just need to get it out of our system.
I dont know, maybe im just projecting af, but it was like that for me at least. I started thinking that this was something to be overcome and that I was regressing into a worse rider, then started compensating for that and started finding myself in alot more close calls until I accepted that this newfound alarm at the back of my mind that seems to go off over the most trivial things now, is only a bad thing if I fight it. How will I ever enjoy riding again if I have to keep holding back all the time, right?
Anyway, this is very sad to hear and I really hope to see you again in some capacity. Whether its back to this thing, if its a completely different style of motorcycle that might better fit this new mind, or even if its car vlogs like this. However, you have been by far the best teacher, the most reflected and adult minded and engaging motovlogger ive seen on this platform. If this is the correct call for you, then I 100% accept that. I dont want you to feel like you need to do anything or owe anything to the community, just that if you ever decide to dip your toes back in you will be welcomed with open arms.
Thank you for everything you have given us
You're not letting anyone down. Ride your own ride, even if that means not riding. I hope you find your love of riding again, but even if not, take it easy and look after yourself.
This is going to be long winded, but I went down aug 13th 2023, in Thailand. I had on almost 0 clothing nevermind gear( wasn’t bringing my full dainese suit on vacation) I had terrible road rash that got infected, was in pain for over a month. Had to deal with a 24+ hour flight covered in gauze. I found your channel over the winter when you had around 1k, and honestly you single handedly helped me get back to the basics and help me get that fear out of my head. I’ve been riding my dream bike now (gen 2 600rr) since March, and a lot of that is due to you bringing me back down to reality and making me analyze how I was riding. if you decide you don’t want to ride anymore I respect it, because I know the fear you’re going through. However I feel as if I personally owe you a thank you. If you’re done with TH-cam, I wish you all the best man. But if you continue to upload in any capacity, I’ll support you. Glad you’re okay man, rest up 💪
Thanks for the videos you have made. several have been the best advice, even technically I have seen. When your time is ready.... come on back on the street. Otherwise you have left a mark to some of us fortunate viewers who found you. As you know, riding is a small community/club that can make a difference to the community around you. FYI: I use some of your video in teaching my daughter. Appreciate the assist.
If you find your way to the Big D.... feel free to reach out.
Life is a journey. There are no right or wrong ways... we all must find our own path. Be good|Ride better
I knew from your previous videos you were intelligent and had integrity by what you said and the way you spoke. This decision takes a man to make. Respect.
Very sad to hear about your situation man. Glad you're all right though. I'd say there's still plenty of room in the TH-cam space to make moto content without you physically riding. For instance HeroRR does some great bike history videos. Good luck either way
Just thought yesterday that you haven’t uploaded in a while and was worried if you’re ok. Glad you uploaded and good luck with your future endevours
Man i just finished the video and i feel the same way you do. after a friend of a friend laid down my 23 zx6r a month ago. I been rebuilding the bike on my own since the dude just didn’t want to pay me for the damages and I didn’t want to go through my insurance, oh well i learned my lesson and took the L on the accident. These past 2 weeks have been so confusing/ depressing not being on 2 wheels. I went off roading with my friends on side by sides in the trails and found that to be more enjoyable away from traffic and intersections. Yesterday my friend let me use his s1000rr and i just didn’t find that joy & excitement i had a month ago for 2 wheels. Im 25 with 2 kids maybe im getting old and fear getting hurt ? Idk but great video, the mic quality was great. Get a insta 360 ace pro they don’t overheat lol but make some car content bro.
Big respect for posting this. Just take care of yourself. It's only been a little over a year of riding for me, but I'm already over boomer-cruising down the road. Never really pushed it either. Risk-Reward isn't there for me to speed with the unpredictability of public streets. Which you seem to understand lmao. The only reason I get on my bike now is to ride it to some parking lot during low traffic times to set up cones and practice moto gymkhana. Stay safe with whatever you do.