I Tim, I hope all is well. Yes, getting old sucks. I just turned 62 a short time ago. I recently retired but will still work part time. I can get by not working but the truth is I didn’t safe as much as I should have plus working part time will keep me sharper and will likely be beneficial in the long run. The important thing now is that time is precious and must be enjoyed. My wife said this to me when I retired she said let’s make the next ten years the best of our lives!! Tim, I just wrote an article in a regional motorcycle magazine titled Marianne and Ginger comparing my new 2023 heritage classic with my 2015 Honda Shadow Aero. I think you might enjoy the read, where can I sent you a copy of the magazine. Final thought you can always change the name of your channel to Me and my Shadow and other Bikes. Because we all want and need two bikes. I actually have three bought a 2004 V-star 1100 that I’m repairing! Keep up the quality work, I enjoy your videos and appreciate the time and effort you put in these videos. Enjoy the ride and your time!! As Jim Morrison says none of us get out of here alive!!! GO BILLS!!!
I say keep the name. It doesn't have to be from the name of the bike but rather you and YOUR own shadow. Double meaning💥 Everyone has a personality on UA-cam. Anyone can talk about motorcycles, but people come back for YOUR opinion or thoughts. Keep it going! Also, I agree with time flying by the older you get. I've always said the more responsibilities you have, the faster the time flies. Take care!
Yeah, I don't think that a name change is going to happen. I honestly believe that doing that would do more damage than good. You are also correct about our time and responsibilities. The more we get, the faster it goes.
I remember riding my first motorcycle, a hyosung 125 cruise, yeah, a 125cc cruiser, going to college there was this street where the sun would hit me just right and project this long interesting shadow of me and my motorcycle. I like the name of your channel because it's not me and my Honda Shadow 750 Ace, it's just me and my shadow. You could even make a video walking, talking about nothing related to motorcycles, and it still would be you and your shadow.
enjoy what your doing and just take it one day at a time,im 64 and it does feel like days are going by faster,maybe because we have more time to think about it as we get older,when working we did not think about it.
Tim, i turn the BIG 60 in November and, I'm the baby of f the family.im starting to notice that i forget thing's. Im looking to move back up to Michigan asap! Doug
I enjoyed my shadow aero a few years ago. I now ride a Honda ST1300 and love it. It's great in the highway and you can often find them inexpensively on marketplace. Shadows are great reliable bikes though and I sometimes wish I didn't sell mine for in town rides.
I agree with others, the "Shadow" doesn't have to relate to the motorcycle. Personally I wouldn't change it. The channel name isn't what necessarily "pigeon holes" you in a certain niche, the UA-cam algorithm does. It just so happens most of your videos are on the Honda Shadow so UA-cam pushes them to people looking for Honda Shadow content. Obviously the content of the video matters but from what I understand the two most important things is a good video title and good thumbnail.
A year to a five year old is twenty of their life in memories. To a sixty year old that is only 1.6% of memories in one year. Also the kids brains store many more visual snapshots of memories of that year so the sixty year old not only has 1.6% percent of memory making up the year but many less snapshots of that year got stored so it plays back much quicker and less of it when going back over the memories.
I like the name and the bike I'm in love with my Shadow , but that dosent stop me liking other bikes or talking to people about their favourite cycle . As for time since I've retired I have no concept of time I just go with the flow big family so always something going on . Keep the name but I'm bias .
Overwhelming response so far has been to keep the name as is, so you are definitely not alone in your opinion. The name stays the same. Family is so important and you are spending your time very wisely. Moments to cherish, that's for sure.
If you want to change your channel name, I will still be subscribed. The best part of riding, is riding with no particular place to go, and no hurry to get there.
@7:00 try two birds with one stone by still using honda shadow content and other bike content with comparison videos. You can test ride other bikes and give the comparison in your opinion to your Shadow, this will create tons of content, keep it mixed up, and also let you search for that ultimate bike that fits your style and needs...while also giving us ideas on what our next bikes could be.
@@meandmyshadow7839 I've actually be curious about the newer ones, how much they differ from our older models. I'll have to keep my eye out for that video 👀
who's saying that the shadow has to refer to the honda shadow, a shadow caused by light is under you, a part of you, same as a motorcycle, keep the name, switch the shadow(bike) 😉 Being i guess what some would call younger, I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with time speeding up, its quickly but slowly getting away from me... Less time to do things then it seems like i use to have to do things, maybe its the energy levels going down, who knows...
Great point on the channel name, thank you!!!! As far as time, it's definitely a mystery to me that I'm not qualified or intelligent enough to figure out. All I know is that I'm truly grateful for what I have.
My daughter lives south east of Dallas. If I ever make a trip to see her I'll send you a message and see if we can meet up. That is if your interested of course.
I know. Branding is so important, and if you change your channel name, it can really affect it. I am not as worried about new subscribers as I am with confusion to folks that already follow.
I Tim, I hope all is well. Yes, getting old sucks. I just turned 62 a short time ago. I recently retired but will still work part time. I can get by not working but the truth is I didn’t safe as much as I should have plus working part time will keep me sharper and will likely be beneficial in the long run. The important thing now is that time is precious and must be enjoyed. My wife said this to me when I retired she said let’s make the next ten years the best of our lives!!
Tim, I just wrote an article in a regional motorcycle magazine titled Marianne and Ginger comparing my new 2023 heritage classic with my 2015 Honda Shadow Aero. I think you might enjoy the read, where can I sent you a copy of the magazine.
Final thought you can always change the name of your channel to Me and my Shadow and other Bikes. Because we all want and need two bikes. I actually have three bought a 2004 V-star 1100 that I’m repairing!
Keep up the quality work, I enjoy your
videos and appreciate the time and effort you put in these videos.
Enjoy the ride and your time!!
As Jim Morrison says none of us get out of here alive!!!
GO BILLS!!!
I would love to read it. My email is meandmyshadow1966@gmail.com. If you need an address just hit me up there.
Thanks for the great comment.
I say keep the name. It doesn't have to be from the name of the bike but rather you and YOUR own shadow. Double meaning💥 Everyone has a personality on UA-cam. Anyone can talk about motorcycles, but people come back for YOUR opinion or thoughts. Keep it going! Also, I agree with time flying by the older you get. I've always said the more responsibilities you have, the faster the time flies. Take care!
Yeah, I don't think that a name change is going to happen. I honestly believe that doing that would do more damage than good. You are also correct about our time and responsibilities. The more we get, the faster it goes.
I remember riding my first motorcycle, a hyosung 125 cruise, yeah, a 125cc cruiser, going to college there was this street where the sun would hit me just right and project this long interesting shadow of me and my motorcycle. I like the name of your channel because it's not me and my Honda Shadow 750 Ace, it's just me and my shadow. You could even make a video walking, talking about nothing related to motorcycles, and it still would be you and your shadow.
Excellent comment about your first motorcycle, and thanks for the great point about the channel name. Excellent comment, and thanks for watching.
enjoy what your doing and just take it one day at a time,im 64 and it does feel like days are going by faster,maybe because we have more time to think about it as we get older,when working we did not think about it.
That's very true. I guess as we get closer to the end of our lives, we do think about it more. Honestly, this is an excellent point. Thank you!!!
Also, great advice!!! One day at a time!!!
Tim, i turn the BIG 60 in November and, I'm the baby of f the family.im starting to notice that i forget thing's. Im looking to move back up to Michigan asap! Doug
Michigan would be good. At least you have family there.
I enjoyed my shadow aero a few years ago. I now ride a Honda ST1300 and love it. It's great in the highway and you can often find them inexpensively on marketplace. Shadows are great reliable bikes though and I sometimes wish I didn't sell mine for in town rides.
Also I haven't seen your videos in some months, I like your new camera setup, looks clean brother 👌🏼 ride safe
Yes, honestly, that's why no matter what else I get, the Shadow is going nowhere.
Thank you. It has taken a while to dial it all in. I'm glad that you like it!!!!!
I like riding my shadow I got a 2001 model 2001 model 20,000 Mi runs good
Congratulations on your Shadow. I believe you will have many years of awesome riding ahead!!!
I agree with others, the "Shadow" doesn't have to relate to the motorcycle. Personally I wouldn't change it. The channel name isn't what necessarily "pigeon holes" you in a certain niche, the UA-cam algorithm does. It just so happens most of your videos are on the Honda Shadow so UA-cam pushes them to people looking for Honda Shadow content. Obviously the content of the video matters but from what I understand the two most important things is a good video title and good thumbnail.
Understand and agree totally. Thanks for the input.
A year to a five year old is twenty of their life in memories. To a sixty year old that is only 1.6% of memories in one year. Also the kids brains store many more visual snapshots of memories of that year so the sixty year old not only has 1.6% percent of memory making up the year but many less snapshots of that year got stored so it plays back much quicker and less of it when going back over the memories.
Thank you for the excellent explanation that makes a lot of sense.
I like the name and the bike I'm in love with my Shadow , but that dosent stop me liking other bikes or talking to people about their favourite cycle . As for time since I've retired I have no concept of time I just go with the flow big family so always something going on . Keep the name but I'm bias .
Overwhelming response so far has been to keep the name as is, so you are definitely not alone in your opinion. The name stays the same. Family is so important and you are spending your time very wisely. Moments to cherish, that's for sure.
If you want to change your channel name, I will still be subscribed.
The best part of riding, is riding with no particular place to go, and no hurry to get there.
I agree 100 percent on the best part of riding. Not the destination, it's the journey. I appreciate your support and your comments.
@7:00 try two birds with one stone by still using honda shadow content and other bike content with comparison videos. You can test ride other bikes and give the comparison in your opinion to your Shadow, this will create tons of content, keep it mixed up, and also let you search for that ultimate bike that fits your style and needs...while also giving us ideas on what our next bikes could be.
Excellent idea!!!
Go test ride a new Shadow, show us what we missing out on in Australia. Curious what it's like.
You have read my mind. Trying to set it up for next week.
You guys still have yamaha bolts too yeah? Another one they stopped here.
No jap V twin cruisers here currently.
@@meandmyshadow7839 I've actually be curious about the newer ones, how much they differ from our older models. I'll have to keep my eye out for that video 👀
who's saying that the shadow has to refer to the honda shadow, a shadow caused by light is under you, a part of you, same as a motorcycle, keep the name, switch the shadow(bike) 😉
Being i guess what some would call younger, I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with time speeding up, its quickly but slowly getting away from me... Less time to do things then it seems like i use to have to do things, maybe its the energy levels going down, who knows...
Great point on the channel name, thank you!!!! As far as time, it's definitely a mystery to me that I'm not qualified or intelligent enough to figure out. All I know is that I'm truly grateful for what I have.
My daughter lives south east of Dallas. If I ever make a trip to see her I'll send you a message and see if we can meet up. That is if your interested of course.
That would be awesome!!! Definitely love to meet up. Just let me know when.
Don’t change the channel name, I did with my small channel and regret it!
I know. Branding is so important, and if you change your channel name, it can really affect it. I am not as worried about new subscribers as I am with confusion to folks that already follow.
Wait until your retired. Months are only two weeks long if that.
Dang man!!!! All I have to say to that is YIKES!!!!!
1st hahaha
You win!!!! Congratulations lol