This Video Will Make You Buy a Dual Sport Motorcycle

I think this video can be seen as a bit of a 1 million sub special as it's sort of a recap of many things, but I think it's also much more than that so I have left the title as is. The other option for the title was: "Solving First World Problems with expensive toys"

P.S. I know I spoke about a potential sub-channel. But I decided, at least for now, that there won't be a sub-channel at all. I thought about this a lot and after finally managing to become realistic I have realized that there's no way I can do two good channels, I'll just dilute everything. This channel has always been a product and reflection of my passions and interests and if these interests and passions change slightly then the channel should reflect that. So what will actually happen is that I'll just drop 2-3 good motorcycle-themed videos per year on the main channel instead of 12 garbage ones on a sub-channel. Hope that makes sense.

P.P.S. Brock was a bit of a sex offender now that I think about it...

P.P.P.S Most of the video was filmed in Northern Portugal. The parts with the NX250 are in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A special thank you to my patrons:
Daniel
Pepe
Brian Alvarez
Peter Della Flora
Dave Westwood
Joe C
Zwoa Meda Beda
Toma Marini
Cole Philips

#d4a

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I think this video can be seen as a bit of a 1 million sub special as it's sort of a recap of many things, but I think it's also much more than that so I have left the title as is. The other option for the title was: "Solving First World Problems with expensive toys"
P.S. Brock was a bit of a sex offender now that I think about it...

[SoulTouchMusic]

you never see bikes parked in front of therapist offices!

[СергейИванов-млж]

Finally beach episode of my favorite anime

[GuagoFruit]

At first I learned about engine balance, and now I'm learning about life balance. Internal combustion really is the solution to everything.

[MicraHakkinen]

That's exactly what driving a bike felt like for me. I often described it in Dutch as "verstand op nul, blik op oneindig", which roughly translates to "mind at zero, vision at infinity".

[natthaphonhongcharoen]

The video can't make me buy anything because I don't have money

[FudFst]

Planning to buy my first motorcycle this year, at 35, soon 36. Life long childhood dream might finally come true!

[chrisohagan]

I love your non-mechanical videos just as much as the engine stuff. Turns out your philosophical ramblings appeal to me in extreme. Thank you

[billyk]

YES! One of the happiest times of my life was riding dirt bikes (1982 Honda XR100) through "undeveloped" areas with my buddies in the early 80s. We had sooo much fun and felt completely free. "I Don't ride my bike to win races, nor do I ride to get places. I ride to escape this world. I ride to find peace with myself. I ride to feel free, and I ride to feel strong..."

[josephrockey]

Unbelievably relatable. It was as if you set down a Cliffes Notes of my state of mind, then and now. I have been “shopping” motorcycles all winter, I now understand the reason for it.

Not only an engine guru, but a “fisher of men” as well. You’ve helped me understand my mini bike racing engines and their physics, and why I want something else now, too!

I like your channel the way it is, an extension of yourself, not just another motor channel. We come here for you!

[marwood]

I went through this last year. I took 2 weeks off work and “finally, ran away”. I packed by bags, booked ferry from Dover to Calais and just drove across Europe. Alone. No plans. City to City. I ended up 3000km from home in a city called Iasi in Romania. Honestly, the best 2 weeks of my life. The only time i actually felt free.

[gbauto]

I can relate to everything you've said. I began my mechanical 'fix' on trail bikes as a youth, so motorcycles and then fast cars have always been a constant companion. I agree that plonking along on my KLX dual-sport is one of the most enjoyable times I've ever had. Thanks

[IoRobot_]

Wow, the first half of the video was almost philosophical... though, I think this is an amazing video and one of the best (even if rarest) things of the internet, getting to somewhat know a stranger and his story and how he feels about it... reminds me of the old YouTube days... and you seem like a genuinely nice person, for the way you explain yourself and think and reason! Anyway, I agree that off-road bikes are one of the best feelings in the world, even if I can't afford to keep one right now, it's an alway present thought, and can be very liberating to do things just for the passion and pleasure they give you.

[thestonegateroadrunner]

Our longings are so similar yet we all think we are the only ones suffering.

[leslieaustin]

Well, I passed my bike test in the early 1960s, got rid of my ‘last bike’ in early 70s, and hankered after another till in my 70s I bought a cheap Chinese one. Now got a 32 y.o. Yamaha trail bike, plus a little Honda to work on and modify, and I’m a satisfied 77 y.o. A lot of sense in this video so thank you for it. And congrats on 1M subs, I’ll add mine to the total. Les in UK 🇬🇧

[fabriziopiantamar]

Hi. I'm Brazilian, I'm very interested in cars and understanding how they work, and that's why your videos came to me. I really liked it and I won't miss one. Today's episode was different, but oddly enough, it was the one that touched me the most. Your story often seemed like mine, how you felt and thought since you were a child (even though I'm much older than you). Your videos inspire me, and today's even more so. If on the one hand, at the moment I can't afford to have a motorcycle right now, this video made me rethink a lot of things about what I want in my life. Thank you very much for your work and for sharing your experiences with us.

[vuzinski]

I'm 24 and i have that adventure itch, because i tried it and it made me so happy. one year later, I bought a Honda CB500X and just went through a gnarly mountain climb with it (while carrying a passenger) I'm so happy. I will never forget your first video when you first got the CRF300. Have fun D4A! Also, you should try motocamping!

[thereeven]

You're not alone in your way of thinking. I'm glad I'm not alone either. And the funny part is that I began feeling my life was going somewhere when I started doing things the way 8-10 year old me thought it should be. It was a very painful process, because I began this change kinda late, "rules" strayed me from my true self for several years. The result? Today I'm the family's "black sheep" that everyone is fond of. I changed my life in a way I once thought (or I was told...) it was impossible. And it is still changing, still in motion. And I love this motion. It is really a relief knowing I'm not stuck in a 9 to 5 routine. I hope everyone that can relate to this feeling to have a wonderful life. And if you feel that you're not there yet or feeling lost, I have something for you: Never ever forget the things you promised to yourself.

[crazypj]

You were wrong when you said it wasn't educational or informative, it was both to anyone looking for something but don't know what.
Glad your having fun, I was lucky enough to start riding off road age 11 in 1968.
Even though we had no money and quite large family, I had friends who had bikes that needed fixing kinda regular.

[manuellongo]

All very true. I am now 61, but at just 18 I went round the island of Sicily (about 1500 km) on a 125cc trials bike (a Honda TL125 - look it up). It was slow but I was in no hurry. The point is that I enjoyed it and it felt like the world is an open book. Granted, today the world is very different but a motorcycle is still an experience like no other at a pretty affordable price.