Holy shit dude! Thanks for the shout out, it's so awesome to have a dialogue about the philosophical aspects of riding. Loved seeing this video of how you started out! It's always good to demystify the early days.
I always rode bicycles in the NYC and one day my father himself a motorcycle 1990 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 for commute to his work. And I decided why not and try it out. However, it broke exactly when I decided to ride it. So I had to postpone it till my father could fix it. After a while I stopped waiting and started fixing it myself. After fixing it, it finally started. I felt so good after making this bike working. Then when my father checked it, he let me ride it. He told me the basics, and I started learning. I'm still riding it , and made already 4000 miles on it over two seasons.
@@Theillestrator1050 He just gave it to me. He still owns it, but I mostly ride it. I'm not like a fanatic biker or something, I just use it because it is practical in NYC, easy to park, and can get through traffic. In addition, in our family we need two vehicles, and at the moment we have only a car and a bike.
Yeah man. I'm a fairly recent sub, but I wanted to go back and watch the older videos. It's fun watching this story again with more entertaining illustrations.
I got my first motorcycle when the April winter struck in Scotland. All I could do is stare at it for weeks. The brand new battery managed to die and I had to push start it on my first proper ride. But oh my god did it feel good once I got going.
Oh noooo, I can imagine the anxiety. Atleast you had the knowledge of how to push start early on. I remember walking the bike 2 miles because it didnt have enough power to start. I only realized much later that if the lights have power you can push start it. Great workout lol.
I remember my dad buying my first bike for completing the MSF course when I was 17, it was about a month since I had ridden and the course was the first time ever riding. No one in my family ever rode, so it was all up to me. Luckily I didn't stall and I remember when I hit my first pull off from a red light going like 30 mph and I just started fist pumping because I was so hype, the feeling was amazing. I bet I looked dumb tho lol. My second bike I bought myself after saving almost every penny from my delivery job, and it was a Ninja 650. Never rode a sport bike, or a bike that powerful before, almost died a few times, but man was it a memory I'll never forget.
Lol, my first bike was a 2013 Suzuki AX100, at the age of 12 that was fire, now my parents helped me buy a 2018 Honda XR150L feels pretty good and i can really relate to your story
@@Theillestrator1050 man, 1,000,000× better, I've been watching your videos from probably 10 months ago, I've belled you because your videos are just ABSOLUTLEY FUCKING DOPE MAN (mich love from your biggest from the land down under).
Lol The "I cant believe I sunburned" again. I remember the first time I got really sunburned watching Dota2 in the park here up in Seattle. XD Your story is pretty entertaining, glad to hear it. I'm starting on a squirly little electric I built myself. Scary as all hell on a tiny converted bike in traffic but it's fun and puts a smile on my face. Can't wait to a big bike.
Hell no. I'm getting a 2018/2019 Fat Boy. I wanna hear the roar and feel the torque of a monster VTwin. Edit: One of the biggest reasons though, is that Electric's range is too limited. I wanna be able to travel long distances, so i need the range/convenience Gasoline provides.
lol, almost what i did with my bike too. permit test, course, then bike. when i showed up home the look on my mom's face was the same look she gave me when i told her i wanted to be a mechanic and not a lawyer. good thing i wasn't kicked out that day.
lol Me getting a DRZ400SM will help it but not really buying it to convince my parents but because I like supermotos and convincing parents will be a bonus.
Great story of your bike intro. One of my buddies bought a basket case Honda 305 and some parts. We put it together in his front yard on the lawn, lost uncounted bolts in the grass. Think we pushed it up the hill about 20 times trying to get it going before we figured out the ignition problem. That's what I learned on and later bought an SL350 Honda, rode it to Colorado.
Dude your videos are always so sick. I know this has been said a million times, but you deserve more subscribers. I wish the best for you and I hope more people find your amazing content! Also face reveal at 1:00????
Yeah that's me, I've shown my face on IG and I had an older video that I did with my face out a while ago but I privatized it. I try not to show it too much but i'm not opposed to it every so often lol. I do it subtle because too many guys have made a big thing out of their face and that just makes people ask to see it all the time lol.
Patrick Kroese haha we are the 600ish cc starter bikes, I've got a Yamaha FZ6R and a Honda Shadow 500. I wouldn't have minded starting a 250/300 but I'm glad I have some more power now.
- The illestrator - there's never been a better time to find a great middleweight bike. The digital resources like fb marketplace/craigslist are more accessible than any previous platforms and the bike options are much better looking to boot 😂😂.
Getting my first bike in a few months, a Suzuki DRZ400SM and it will be winter by the time I save up for it but I'm not letting mother nature stop me. I'm paying cash for a brand new one. This is the best medicine I can have as an escape without drinking, doing drugs or smoking that can cure the amount of depression I'm having by working so much, the initial stages of depression moving to a new country (I moved to US from Bangladesh, a country located east of India) not having a social life or friends and having a serious crush on a girl that left me. I can still live and enjoy my life without relying on friends and can just go out whenever I want, ride and forget the hard part of life for a while. Sure, it won't replace the feeling of that girl leaving me, in fact I don't think anything in this world will ever replace it, not even winning a billion dollar and I will never fall in love with another girl the way I did with her (of course it's possible to like another person but I doubt it will come close to the first "real love" as cliche as it sounds) but it can at least help masking and fading it. My dad used to ride a 80's Honda back in my country when he was a police officer and I guess that's what got me interested into motorcycles. Fun fact: Honda is basically the nickname for motorcycles in my country just like coke is the nick name for sodas in many places including mine. To me it's insane to even think about emptying out the bank account with whole year's savings working a minimum wage job 40-50 hours a week for 7-10 months and not having a life. But when you've been planning for this moment for your whole life and it's not just something you got into a few years ago just for the sake of having a hobby, it's more like opening up a new chapter in your life that you will look back in the future.
The great thing about bikes is that you'll pick one up and start to attract people that ride. I mention in the video that I didnt know anyone who rode bikes which is why I had to take the classes....nowadays I can get a bike in an hours notice if I ever need one from any of the great people i've met. The bike will definitely bring you joy on the ride, and working on the bike/modifying it will bring you a sense of purpose in the tough mental times where you just need to do something productive and not think about the bad, but life itself will bring you kin
+ - The illestrator - Thanks, that really lightened up my mood and it's a big positive thing. It definitely is one of the best hobbies that lets you interact with people in the real world and make friends easily just because you share the same passion unlike other hobbies like video games which does the exact opposite, not go outside and only make friends online who you probably won't get to see in person (as much as I love video games, especially racing simulators).
You should definitely consider a used one. It's not like the drz400 gives you any extra bells and whistles for being newer since it's still the same old tried and true carbureted 400 suzuki has been. running for ages.
I'll tell you who you are, Mr. Aye: You're the guy aware, always, when what you do isn't better. And then *you act*. Right there, you've walked free of the herd. And you've seen to go there by yourself? You earn our salute.
Been riding (UK) since aged 16 in 1989.. always had a sport bike until 6 years ago when I sold my Blackbird.. I also love a quick car and that’s been my thing since.. well since 2 weeks ago when I bought a ‘99 Honda Fireblade.. now that old excitement has returned! I think the RS is going to be sold so I can buy a few bikes I’ve always wanted.. Life’s short, gotta do the things that make your soul dance and smile :) Binging on your vids dude.. excellent 👌🏼
The old one was so cringey in comparison lmao...but some of it I reused as you can see because alot of the screenshots I used, I dont really have anymore beyond the video file itself
Oooooooooh, you have a VFR? I wanted a VFR for the longest...forgive me but I think if I ever owned one I would shamelessly straight pipe it and ingrain that sound into my soul!
Damn I feel so left behind! I rode cub 50cc when a I was 15 until 17 just because is the only legal motorcycle I could (I live in EU) and now I ride a cub 90cc modified to 130cc and I am 18 and a half and I have to wait 2 years to ride my dad's yamaha XV 250 Virago.
Awesome story man! I know how it feels to have a bike you can't ride. I bought a brand new (probably not the best idea) cb500f two weeks ago and I don't even have my license and I haven't taken the MSF course yet (which is mandatory in Canada)! FML Can't wait though. Cheers man.
I started riding in ‘92. Many years later, having a mid life crisis, I purchased a 2012 Harley 103ci Street Glide. My mother helped me get my first bike and she went with me when I got my Harley. We both signed up for the MSF, her because she’d never ridden and me for the discount and overall improved skills. Of course I rode my Harley to class and yeah, the other people in class were fairly blown away. Having said that, I hate that bike and now ride an ‘03 CBR954RR and we are very very happy together 🤷♂️😂🤷♂️
Great vid! My first sports bike 1994 was zx6r rev her out the first night on the clearview, sold it the following week. Its amazing how far they come from jetting your carbs with a pipe to send your ecu out😄 its like counting cash to swipping a card.
Great video man love your channel my first bike was a yzf r125 around 15 hp i could throw the bike in every corner and its a blast now i own a 750 shiver from aprilia
You know, I don't think they even sell the R125 in America. I have never seen that bike in person and I like those upside down forks. A guy I went to school with had a Shiver but he graduated.
First I said, I’ve seen this shit already but then it said 9 hours ago...? A state of confusion. But I said let me check because my dude is legit! I’m from NY to currently living in pa but just seeing home, the first video was very satisfying. When I compare the two, your editing has definitely evolved. You are the next Morgan freedmen, God lol!!!! Dog your editing is all that. I send your videos out to all of my peoples, but like you said, “ it better not take another month”. Part two I need it. Buell! Buell! Buell! 🤘
I started out on 125cc Chinese bike because I just wanted something to drive me from A to B and on my country (Colombia) yo don't pay taxes for bikes under 125cc but then I realized it was to slow, then after six months I purchased a ninja 250 2017 model, basically same as the Ninja 300 but with less engine displacement, its been a really fun experience and since I'm in a big city, traffic tends to be a pain so having anything with more cylinders it would make you be in first gear all the time so for now I'm happy with it. Btw I've been watching your videos for quite some time and you really put out great quality content, keep it up man.
I can definitely relate when it comes to traffic but I love having the power to overtake and jump ahead when at stoplights so I prefer a faster bike. I tend to take off hard from stoplights because I want to get away from the cars behind me. But I know you're probably saving alot of gas with the 250 lol. Thanks for watching
@@Theillestrator1050 yeah, the thing is I was able to to test drive a Ducatti súpersport which is 900cc and now I definitely want a bigger bike, like you said, getting away from cars at a stoplight can really save you lots of headaches, I will finish with this bike for maybe a year or so and then I will get something bigger, like a 2009 r6 which is like five grand second handed, I definitely though 250 was enough but after being able to ride a high cc bike it's like yo know a completely different video altogether.
BRO, your editing skills are 1,000,000 fold better then when your started, keep up the good work brother, love form your boy in the land down under, (Australia) fuck your shit is funny as fuck & informative AS FUCK, I love it, keep you good & your gonna go far man, real fuck far. I just...words can not explain, it's just IDK, I FUCKING LOVE IT.
Saw m13->went to check out his videos -> saw his video with his son saying goodbye to his doggo being euthanized -> I cried like a little baby. Thx for the emotional trip
Good video as always reminds me It's only been a year for me. I been through so much with my first bike. I had my first crash on it. It has gone through so much transformation. I feel like it's at its peak form, but that's it no more modifications, just sticking to regular maintenance. Already set roots with my first bike or first vehicle (never owned a car) but time for a new bike, but not this year probably.
TOMOS Racing TT. You probably seen some in Brooklyn. Best first bike ever because you don't have to sell it to make room for your second bike hehe and it helped me get my M endorsement.
I've shown my face on IG and I had an older video that I did with my face out a while ago but I privatized it. I try not to show it too much but i'm not opposed to it lol
Great video! Im tottaly apposite. I live in a smallish town in the UK and the public transport sucks too. Not because of smelly people but because of lack of transport itself. Got my full motorbike license 2 years ago and been riding BMW F650 nearly every day. I do own a car as well. Keep these videos coming! PS. I've visited NY at the beginning of the year and had taste of your public transport lol
@@Theillestrator1050 First 2 days I stayed in the hotel in Jersey city which was in a rough area. Then stayed in a chain hotel in Flushing where I was the only white guy in a whole neighborhood. Brighton beech was also cool place to spend a half day in. Ny is great. New York traffic isn't :)
@@Theillestrator1050 It was my first bike and thought of it as a beginner bike. Bought a Aprilia Tuono. Which was great just a little too great (huge step foreward) and since then I have owned 4 more. I always just miss that first one.
Judging from how the brake fluid reservoir is sitting, those handlebars look like they were rotated forward a bit, perhaps to stretch out the feel of handling them while riding. Did you end up keeping them at that angle, or rotate them backwards?
This is how I got my start. So I've been wanting a bike for years and finally had the money to get a 03 Honda shadow spirit 750. Called up the local dealer (since I knew I wouldn't be buying something that needs work) asked them if they had it still and they did so the next day I went and got my permit, got the bike immediately after and now have had it for over a month and have my riding test Friday
@@Theillestrator1050 yea haha and thanks man! The reason you didnt have to do a ride test is because you did the MSF course. I'm still gonna take that as well but probably after winter and each state is different when it comes to the riding test
I remember when I took the MSF course it was the middle of December and we had to go back to the classroom and wait for the ice to be cleared off of our lot. I dunno if that would be better or worse than July lol.
Hahahahaha 😄. I love your rambling storytelling style. Great video, and I can't believe how easy everything is in the USA. Learning to ride a motorcycle / get a licence in the UK is difficult and expensive as hell. No wonder it's unappealing to young people.
Right? It's really a wonder how exactly the laws have remained so relaxed. I dont want to jinx it, but I almost expected some states to change to a class system like Europe. Oh, also I saw your comment get featured in a thunderfoot video recently....It was trippy lmao, I was like "ohh shit it's Ian o.O"
@@Theillestrator1050 😄I know! Thunderfoot! I did the same thing "Oh, that's me" 😄😁. There's a fantastic true crime channel called 'Deadbug says' (very highly recommended incidentally - it's as unique as a channel could be, and the production values are out of this World) and he's great with shout out to his subscribers, but I was caught off guard by that. It's great that you interact with subscribers - it adds to the community feel, and it suits your easy going style. Regarding the test situation - it's prohibitively expensive, and the tests are difficult. Obviously motorcycles can be dangerous, but there's a disparity between the driving test and the motorcycle tests. I kinda agree with the fact that younger motorcyclists are limited to what they can ride, but it should be exactly the same with cars.* In the UK if your parents can afford the insurance, you could drive a Lamborghini at 18, and that can't be right. In fact when I was a lot younger I knew a guy who was insured to drive his Dad's Lamborghini for his 21st birthday. It makes the fact that American young people often ride illegally all the more baffling - you alluded to that in your video, because you've gone about it the right way. *I'm not even going to attempt to explain the UK test system, but you'll find it online if you're interested - the DVLA website will explain it. Nice talking to you again - stay safe and keep it the right way up✌️
Can't wait to get my first bike this year. Thankfully im getting my car license soon and i wont need to sit a written test again. Awesome story though!
At least where I'm at in the US, you still have to take the written permit test because it is difficult and it's an endorsement on your driving license. So that makes two written tests and two driving tests I had to do haha
When was your first accident? My first and second accident happened within 24 hours of each other, and the second involved my girlfriend rear ending my dyna in her car.
The beginning stages are unforgettable I'll remember them forever
Sometimes its funny to think about how far you came right?
Holy shit dude! Thanks for the shout out, it's so awesome to have a dialogue about the philosophical aspects of riding. Loved seeing this video of how you started out! It's always good to demystify the early days.
Dang, loving the narration style brother!
Glad I found ya
I always rode bicycles in the NYC and one day my father himself a motorcycle 1990 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 for commute to his work. And I decided why not and try it out. However, it broke exactly when I decided to ride it. So I had to postpone it till my father could fix it. After a while I stopped waiting and started fixing it myself. After fixing it, it finally started. I felt so good after making this bike working. Then when my father checked it, he let me ride it. He told me the basics, and I started learning. I'm still riding it , and made already 4000 miles on it over two seasons.
Did he straight up give it to you? or do you plan to buy your own motorcycle
@@Theillestrator1050 He just gave it to me. He still owns it, but I mostly ride it. I'm not like a fanatic biker or something, I just use it because it is practical in NYC, easy to park, and can get through traffic. In addition, in our family we need two vehicles, and at the moment we have only a car and a bike.
I had a 93? 92? Vulcan 750, Vulcans are solid bikes.
@@motomedicnyc it is a good bike unless you are not doing carbs on it
Zoft275 hahaha yea tell me about it lol
Need me some more of this illestrator content
*Gets back to editing immediately*
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This commentary has me smirking thinking back purchasing my bike and my first ride. Exactly the same thoughts.
Great video...can't wait to hear the rest bro! Ahhh the suspense...ya killin' me man! 😅👌🏼
Yeah man. I'm a fairly recent sub, but I wanted to go back and watch the older videos. It's fun watching this story again with more entertaining illustrations.
You are the consummate story teller, my friend. Our stories couldn't be more polar opposite.Thanks for sharing.
I got my first motorcycle when the April winter struck in Scotland. All I could do is stare at it for weeks. The brand new battery managed to die and I had to push start it on my first proper ride. But oh my god did it feel good once I got going.
Oh noooo, I can imagine the anxiety. Atleast you had the knowledge of how to push start early on. I remember walking the bike 2 miles because it didnt have enough power to start. I only realized much later that if the lights have power you can push start it. Great workout lol.
Origins story.... Got this feeling like the set up for the first act of a superhero movie 👍
In part 2, I tell the story where I got an X-ray for a wrist sprain and it gave me xray.....VISION lmao
Great watch! Looking forward to the next one :)
You are so good at telling stories, really nice video
Thanks, this one was hard to make entertaining because half of it isn't on film so I had to basically fill the time with GIFs
I remember my dad buying my first bike for completing the MSF course when I was 17, it was about a month since I had ridden and the course was the first time ever riding. No one in my family ever rode, so it was all up to me. Luckily I didn't stall and I remember when I hit my first pull off from a red light going like 30 mph and I just started fist pumping because I was so hype, the feeling was amazing. I bet I looked dumb tho lol.
My second bike I bought myself after saving almost every penny from my delivery job, and it was a Ninja 650. Never rode a sport bike, or a bike that powerful before, almost died a few times, but man was it a memory I'll never forget.
You have a great channel, glad I found it. Thanks for sharing this story, really interesting how many different ways we all found 2 wheels.
Thanks for the support
Ayy good to see a new vid up my dude . Be safe out there
I really dig your videos!!....Cant wait for part 2....Keep up the great work!!
Thank you!
Lol, my first bike was a 2013 Suzuki AX100, at the age of 12 that was fire, now my parents helped me buy a 2018 Honda XR150L feels pretty good and i can really relate to your story
Watched the original one, you have gotten really good with your videos.
You did? That's dope. I watched it back myself recently as was like "what the hell is this!?" 😂
@@Theillestrator1050 man, 1,000,000× better, I've been watching your videos from probably 10 months ago, I've belled you because your videos are just ABSOLUTLEY FUCKING DOPE MAN (mich love from your biggest from the land down under).
Disregarded my spelling as I'm drunk AF (half a bottle of scotch) & it's 11:30P.M here.
Lmfao thanks man
Lol The "I cant believe I sunburned" again. I remember the first time I got really sunburned watching Dota2 in the park here up in Seattle. XD
Your story is pretty entertaining, glad to hear it.
I'm starting on a squirly little electric I built myself. Scary as all hell on a tiny converted bike in traffic but it's fun and puts a smile on my face. Can't wait to a big bike.
When you get a big bike, are you staying electric?
Hell no. I'm getting a 2018/2019 Fat Boy. I wanna hear the roar and feel the torque of a monster VTwin.
Edit: One of the biggest reasons though, is that Electric's range is too limited. I wanna be able to travel long distances, so i need the range/convenience Gasoline provides.
Oh man the good ol days with that intro 😂. My f4i is my only mode of transportation. I basically only wear pants all year round cause of it lol
Throwback right? You gonna throw any vlogs up here soon?
You're killing me smalls. You've got a knack for the story and a passion for 2 wheels. Keep it up, shiny side up.
Thanks man! I enjoy your channel a lot. Wish I could ride with you man. Peace!
Dude I love your videos, man. Your humor is amazing, and you never belittle anyone for their interests! Keep up the good work!
#DDFMcrew
lol, almost what i did with my bike too. permit test, course, then bike. when i showed up home the look on my mom's face was the same look she gave me when i told her i wanted to be a mechanic and not a lawyer. good thing i wasn't kicked out that day.
Lmfao, she eventually warmed up because I specifically bought a slow as shit bike and not a crotch rocket.
same, got a sportster instead of a sport bike, but that yamaha xsr900 has been calling my name lately, lol.
lol Me getting a DRZ400SM will help it but not really buying it to convince my parents but because I like supermotos and convincing parents will be a bonus.
Mah boy illestrator, good video man
Great story of your bike intro. One of my buddies bought a basket case Honda 305 and some parts. We put it together in his front yard on the lawn, lost uncounted bolts in the grass. Think we pushed it up the hill about 20 times trying to get it going before we figured out the ignition problem. That's what I learned on and later bought an SL350 Honda, rode it to Colorado.
Buying my first bike in NYC and your description of the subway had me rolling!
when i took my motorcycle safety class every single person had been riding dirty for atleast a year before getting a license. this was in CA.
Nice lol, does Cali require that you have a permit when you take the class?
Great video bro....thank you.
Thanks for peeping
Dude your videos are always so sick. I know this has been said a million times, but you deserve more subscribers. I wish the best for you and I hope more people find your amazing content! Also face reveal at 1:00????
Yeah that's me, I've shown my face on IG and I had an older video that I did with my face out a while ago but I privatized it. I try not to show it too much but i'm not opposed to it every so often lol. I do it subtle because too many guys have made a big thing out of their face and that just makes people ask to see it all the time lol.
And thanks for the kind words
Your thumbnails are unique. I like them.
Thanks, I try to use the same eye catching color scheme
I addicted to these kind of videos from you the quality level is so fucking high
Loved this. Spot on. #bikelife indeed :)
Thanks for watching man, I know it's like a broken record but we gotta ride again XD
Reminds me of my experience so much, right down to watching M13s motovlogs back in the day. Another outstanding video my dude
Yes! Finally! Been waiting for this video for so long.
Damn dude thats a cool story, I bought my first bike in 2015 95 cbr f3, learned to ride from UA-cam and still riding her till this
day
LoL the first bike I wanted as a bigger type of bike. Instead I got a SV650 I still have
Patrick Kroese haha we are the 600ish cc starter bikes, I've got a Yamaha FZ6R and a Honda Shadow 500. I wouldn't have minded starting a 250/300 but I'm glad I have some more power now.
@@Kystifyable wait till you see part 2. That's one of the bikes i was looking at heavily for bike number 2
- The illestrator - there's never been a better time to find a great middleweight bike. The digital resources like fb marketplace/craigslist are more accessible than any previous platforms and the bike options are much better looking to boot 😂😂.
Getting my first bike in a few months, a Suzuki DRZ400SM and it will be winter by the time I save up for it but I'm not letting mother nature stop me. I'm paying cash for a brand new one. This is the best medicine I can have as an escape without drinking, doing drugs or smoking that can cure the amount of depression I'm having by working so much, the initial stages of depression moving to a new country (I moved to US from Bangladesh, a country located east of India) not having a social life or friends and having a serious crush on a girl that left me. I can still live and enjoy my life without relying on friends and can just go out whenever I want, ride and forget the hard part of life for a while. Sure, it won't replace the feeling of that girl leaving me, in fact I don't think anything in this world will ever replace it, not even winning a billion dollar and I will never fall in love with another girl the way I did with her (of course it's possible to like another person but I doubt it will come close to the first "real love" as cliche as it sounds) but it can at least help masking and fading it.
My dad used to ride a 80's Honda back in my country when he was a police officer and I guess that's what got me interested into motorcycles. Fun fact: Honda is basically the nickname for motorcycles in my country just like coke is the nick name for sodas in many places including mine.
To me it's insane to even think about emptying out the bank account with whole year's savings working a minimum wage job 40-50 hours a week for 7-10 months and not having a life. But when you've been planning for this moment for your whole life and it's not just something you got into a few years ago just for the sake of having a hobby, it's more like opening up a new chapter in your life that you will look back in the future.
The great thing about bikes is that you'll pick one up and start to attract people that ride. I mention in the video that I didnt know anyone who rode bikes which is why I had to take the classes....nowadays I can get a bike in an hours notice if I ever need one from any of the great people i've met. The bike will definitely bring you joy on the ride, and working on the bike/modifying it will bring you a sense of purpose in the tough mental times where you just need to do something productive and not think about the bad, but life itself will bring you kin
+ - The illestrator - Thanks, that really lightened up my mood and it's a big positive thing. It definitely is one of the best hobbies that lets you interact with people in the real world and make friends easily just because you share the same passion unlike other hobbies like video games which does the exact opposite, not go outside and only make friends online who you probably won't get to see in person (as much as I love video games, especially racing simulators).
You should definitely consider a used one.
It's not like the drz400 gives you any extra bells and whistles for being newer since it's still the same old tried and true carbureted 400 suzuki has been. running for ages.
I'll tell you who you are, Mr. Aye: You're the guy aware, always, when what you do isn't better. And then *you act*.
Right there, you've walked free of the herd. And you've seen to go there by yourself? You earn our salute.
Bro I knw what u mean after I started to follow your UA-cam I bought my ninja 250 now I am trying to get my gxrs 600 still on a learns permit tho
Honestly I would PAY TO WATCH THESE VIDEOS, YOUR ARE A GOD AMONG MOTO-VLOGGERS.
Thanks, that's some high praise!
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THANKS GUYS! :D
My favourite channel by far. Love your work dude. Great editing, structure, content & delivery.
Been riding (UK) since aged 16 in 1989.. always had a sport bike until 6 years ago when I sold my Blackbird.. I also love a quick car and that’s been my thing since.. well since 2 weeks ago when I bought a ‘99 Honda Fireblade.. now that old excitement has returned! I think the RS is going to be sold so I can buy a few bikes I’ve always wanted.. Life’s short, gotta do the things that make your soul dance and smile :)
Binging on your vids dude.. excellent 👌🏼
I'm glad your from Brooklyn like me, and I'm especially glad you kept it real. Keep up the great work.
Stand up, we need that representation lol
Great video
Bruh seeing your advancements in editing is seriously impressive
The old one was so cringey in comparison lmao...but some of it I reused as you can see because alot of the screenshots I used, I dont really have anymore beyond the video file itself
I absolutely love your videos, they're such a great thing to wake up and a great start to the day. Keep it up man! :)
Thank you sir!
First run is always the scariest, you did good getting it home lol
Your a great motto vlogger. Love all the different style of videos and subjects you cover. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the support
The subtle editing is fantastic. You actually edited "minimalist mindset" to fit perfectly on Meghans clip 0:36
Resonate with that first point to the highest degree.
Can't even wear out my fro anymore
I watched your first video...all the way through too, but even that one was entertaining cuz ur such a good story teller keep it up 😄
Great video man, i just picked up my first big bike yesterday, beautiful fz 07 now i'm waiting to take my license
Ive ridden one of those bikes, They're very nimble!
You are a masterful storyteller and a wonderful speaker
Loving your vids! I ride a sv650 currently and a vfr 800.... love your 1000 tho...
Oooooooooh, you have a VFR? I wanted a VFR for the longest...forgive me but I think if I ever owned one I would shamelessly straight pipe it and ingrain that sound into my soul!
Welcome back sir
Why thank you sir
Great story man , we all start with similar story’s and hardship ,, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
#DDFM crew supports you!
you are a great narrator. very skillful. you are going to blow up and remember I said so.
Man I knew the minute I listened to your voice I knew you were from NY also lol. Hope to run into you in the city sometime, love your videos 👍🏻
Great job my guy
Thanks for peeping
The dino and cake cup clip had me in tears.🤣🤣🤣
Damn I feel so left behind! I rode cub 50cc when a I was 15 until 17 just because is the only legal motorcycle I could (I live in EU) and now I ride a cub 90cc modified to 130cc and I am 18 and a half and I have to wait 2 years to ride my dad's yamaha XV 250 Virago.
Dude love ya videos man you seem like a cool brotha..... educational n funny
Awesome story man!
I know how it feels to have a bike you can't ride. I bought a brand new (probably not the best idea) cb500f two weeks ago and I don't even have my license and I haven't taken the MSF course yet (which is mandatory in Canada)! FML
Can't wait though. Cheers man.
I started riding in ‘92.
Many years later, having a mid life crisis,
I purchased a 2012 Harley 103ci Street Glide.
My mother helped me get my first bike and she went with me when I got my Harley.
We both signed up for the MSF, her because she’d never ridden and me for the discount and overall improved skills.
Of course I rode my Harley to class and yeah, the other people in class were fairly blown away.
Having said that, I hate that bike and now ride an ‘03 CBR954RR and we are very very happy together 🤷♂️😂🤷♂️
Great vid! My first sports bike 1994 was zx6r rev her out the first night on the clearview, sold it the following week. Its amazing how far they come from jetting your carbs with a pipe to send your ecu out😄 its like counting cash to swipping a card.
I know right? I rebuilt the carb on the rebel but I don't wanna touch an FI system at all myself
Amazing first half!!! Keep it up!!
Thanks for watching, I plan to drop part 2 this week no matter what
Great video man love your channel my first bike was a yzf r125 around 15 hp i could throw the bike in every corner and its a blast now i own a 750 shiver from aprilia
You know, I don't think they even sell the R125 in America. I have never seen that bike in person and I like those upside down forks. A guy I went to school with had a Shiver but he graduated.
WHERE’S PART TWO ALREADY!!!!!!!! Lol great videos man, love this channel
Lol thank you
First I said, I’ve seen this shit already but then it said 9 hours ago...? A state of confusion. But I said let me check because my dude is legit! I’m from NY to currently living in pa but just seeing home, the first video was very satisfying. When I compare the two, your editing has definitely evolved. You are the next Morgan freedmen, God lol!!!! Dog your editing is all that. I send your videos out to all of my peoples, but like you said, “ it better not take another month”. Part two I need it.
Buell!
Buell!
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Lol, thanks for the praise. Yeah when I watched the old one recently I was like "What the hell is this!?" lol
I started out on 125cc Chinese bike because I just wanted something to drive me from A to B and on my country (Colombia) yo don't pay taxes for bikes under 125cc but then I realized it was to slow, then after six months I purchased a ninja 250 2017 model, basically same as the Ninja 300 but with less engine displacement, its been a really fun experience and since I'm in a big city, traffic tends to be a pain so having anything with more cylinders it would make you be in first gear all the time so for now I'm happy with it. Btw I've been watching your videos for quite some time and you really put out great quality content, keep it up man.
I can definitely relate when it comes to traffic but I love having the power to overtake and jump ahead when at stoplights so I prefer a faster bike. I tend to take off hard from stoplights because I want to get away from the cars behind me. But I know you're probably saving alot of gas with the 250 lol. Thanks for watching
@@Theillestrator1050 yeah, the thing is I was able to to test drive a Ducatti súpersport which is 900cc and now I definitely want a bigger bike, like you said, getting away from cars at a stoplight can really save you lots of headaches, I will finish with this bike for maybe a year or so and then I will get something bigger, like a 2009 r6 which is like five grand second handed, I definitely though 250 was enough but after being able to ride a high cc bike it's like yo know a completely different video altogether.
I bought my first bike two months back, a Yamaha FZ6. Only reason was because of gas and traffic..plus it's fucking cool!
BRO, your editing skills are 1,000,000 fold better then when your started, keep up the good work brother, love form your boy in the land down under, (Australia) fuck your shit is funny as fuck & informative AS FUCK, I love it, keep you good & your gonna go far man, real fuck far. I just...words can not explain, it's just IDK, I FUCKING LOVE IT.
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#DDFM supports you keep it up man
Saw m13->went to check out his videos -> saw his video with his son saying goodbye to his doggo being euthanized -> I cried like a little baby.
Thx for the emotional trip
My guy, that face mask fire G 👌🏼👀
I'm on my Bozo shit lmao
Wow, doing anything in the NYC area sounds like a real pain in the arse. I have visited a few times but got to "escape from NY".
Oh yeah, everything is close.....yet so far.
Good video as always reminds me It's only been a year for me. I been through so much with my first bike. I had my first crash on it. It has gone through so much transformation. I feel like it's at its peak form, but that's it no more modifications, just sticking to regular maintenance. Already set roots with my first bike or first vehicle (never owned a car) but time for a new bike, but not this year probably.
What bike do you own?
TOMOS Racing TT. You probably seen some in Brooklyn. Best first bike ever because you don't have to sell it to make room for your second bike hehe and it helped me get my M endorsement.
1:00 wait isn't this kind of a face reveal. best motovloger out there!
I've shown my face on IG and I had an older video that I did with my face out a while ago but I privatized it. I try not to show it too much but i'm not opposed to it lol
Great video! Im tottaly apposite. I live in a smallish town in the UK and the public transport sucks too. Not because of smelly people but because of lack of transport itself. Got my full motorbike license 2 years ago and been riding BMW F650 nearly every day. I do own a car as well. Keep these videos coming!
PS. I've visited NY at the beginning of the year and had taste of your public transport lol
Lol, Anything interesting happen when you visited?
@@Theillestrator1050 First 2 days I stayed in the hotel in Jersey city which was in a rough area. Then stayed in a chain hotel in Flushing where I was the only white guy in a whole neighborhood. Brighton beech was also cool place to spend a half day in. Ny is great. New York traffic isn't :)
I got my license in 2015 and took the course in July. My first bike was a Moto Guzzi V7. Loved it did not keep it long enough.
Why'd you end up selling it?
@@Theillestrator1050 It was my first bike and thought of it as a beginner bike. Bought a Aprilia Tuono. Which was great just a little too great (huge step foreward) and since then I have owned 4 more. I always just miss that first one.
Judging from how the brake fluid reservoir is sitting, those handlebars look like they were rotated forward a bit, perhaps to stretch out the feel of handling them while riding. Did you end up keeping them at that angle, or rotate them backwards?
This is how I got my start. So I've been wanting a bike for years and finally had the money to get a 03 Honda shadow spirit 750. Called up the local dealer (since I knew I wouldn't be buying something that needs work) asked them if they had it still and they did so the next day I went and got my permit, got the bike immediately after and now have had it for over a month and have my riding test Friday
You are taking the test this friday? good luck! I never took a state test so I dont even know what they make you do lol
@@Theillestrator1050 yea haha and thanks man! The reason you didnt have to do a ride test is because you did the MSF course. I'm still gonna take that as well but probably after winter and each state is different when it comes to the riding test
Gawd damn cliffhangers...
Lmao I hated that damn figure 8 box
I remember when I took the MSF course it was the middle of December and we had to go back to the classroom and wait for the ice to be cleared off of our lot. I dunno if that would be better or worse than July lol.
Oh I would say that's definitely worse because it hindered the class lol. The heat just made it uncomfortable you know?
Nice B-roll on this sketch!
You're awesome keep on going!
Thanks man, you got it
Hahahahaha 😄.
I love your rambling storytelling style.
Great video, and I can't believe how easy everything is in the USA.
Learning to ride a motorcycle / get a licence in the UK is difficult and expensive as hell.
No wonder it's unappealing to young people.
Right? It's really a wonder how exactly the laws have remained so relaxed. I dont want to jinx it, but I almost expected some states to change to a class system like Europe. Oh, also I saw your comment get featured in a thunderfoot video recently....It was trippy lmao, I was like "ohh shit it's Ian o.O"
@@Theillestrator1050 😄I know! Thunderfoot! I did the same thing "Oh, that's me" 😄😁.
There's a fantastic true crime channel called 'Deadbug says'
(very highly recommended incidentally - it's as unique as a channel could be, and the production values are out of this World) and he's great with shout out to his subscribers, but I was caught off guard by that.
It's great that you interact with subscribers - it adds to the community feel, and it suits your easy going style.
Regarding the test situation - it's prohibitively expensive, and the tests are difficult.
Obviously motorcycles can be dangerous, but there's a disparity between the driving test and the motorcycle tests.
I kinda agree with the fact that younger motorcyclists are limited to what they can ride, but it should be exactly the same with cars.*
In the UK if your parents can afford the insurance, you could drive a Lamborghini at 18, and that can't be right.
In fact when I was a lot younger I knew a guy who was insured to drive his Dad's Lamborghini for his 21st birthday.
It makes the fact that American young people often ride illegally all the more baffling - you alluded to that in your video, because you've gone about it the right way.
*I'm not even going to attempt to explain the UK test system, but you'll find it online if you're interested - the DVLA website will explain it. Nice talking to you again - stay safe and keep it the right way up✌️
Awesome quality content bro
Thanks for checking it out
Can't wait to get my first bike this year. Thankfully im getting my car license soon and i wont need to sit a written test again. Awesome story though!
At least where I'm at in the US, you still have to take the written permit test because it is difficult and it's an endorsement on your driving license. So that makes two written tests and two driving tests I had to do haha
Crackin me up man....
We here!!!!!🔥🔥🔥
Yerrrrrrrr
Great video dude!
Thank you!
Robble robble robble ninja 250 robble robble robble hahahahahahaha, awesome vid.
Way better than the original keep it up
When was your first accident? My first and second accident happened within 24 hours of each other, and the second involved my girlfriend rear ending my dyna in her car.
ahhhhhh, like 2 months after I got the bike. I'll speak about it in the next part.
Hey illestrator I took the msf class and I'm thinking of the Yamaha xsr700 as a first bike or the kawasaki 650