I love that. "You only live once. So you might as well buy a motorcycle." That was my train of thought too. I was 28 and came across a video on youtube of a Vulcan 750. Never rode before but loved the way it looked, sounded and the way the person in the video talked about how great it felt to get out and ride. I did the MSF and later that week got a Vulcan 750. I'm 45 now and have been through a couple of bikes since. I've had a V-Star 650, a Vulcan S, a Z900RS Cafe and now as of yesterday, a Honda Fury. Been riding so long that I can't imagine life without it. A motorcycle is your friend when no one else is around, an adventure buddy when no one else wants to go somewhere and a therapist who always listens when the rest of the world is too busy.
I grew up in a rural area and rode other kids dirt bikes on the road. My older brother had a motorcycle also. Then in ‘79 a friend and I decided to get motorcycles. Years later I taught my two boys how to ride before they took the state trooper course. Great memories.
I’ve never owned a bike. Bikes were forbidden by my parents growing up. During my adulthood I never even consider riding or getting a bike. This past week I randomly decided to take the permit test. Good news, I passed which is my first step towards the motorcycle world.
That's amazing news! Similar to me! I have just done 10.000 km on my XSR 700 and am now switching to the Tenere 700. Make sure to really learn how to ride safe by watching some of the tutorial here on youtube. Also, get really good gear please.
it is pretty much the same for me. no one in family etc. then one day i just wondered and a year later i feel like i can ride all day.. unfortunately cruisers,choppers are so unknown in my country. hoping to have an indian like yours one day.. and roads are amazing there.. loving your channel..
I came across your RU-vid video and I saw your Indian Scout Bobber and I said if I get a Motorcycle I’m getting a Indian Scout Bobber so I found a 2018 Indian Scout Bobber and bought it I’ll never forget what you said you only live once might as well buy a Motorcycle so I did thank you so much for sharing your videos
Seen a coworker drive up to work on a R6. I knew I had to have one (this was 20 years ago). Ended up selling it when I went back to school & been off a bike for a long time but came across (ricky not so martin) on his bobber & I knew that was my next bike. I love this thing.
I literally got into motorcycles this past weekend, I’ve always liked them but I just discovered the Indian Scout Bobber and now I’m obsessed. Gonna plan to buy one in the next year and I can’t wait. Thanks for the upload.
I had to get to Heathrow on time for work. The motorcycle enabled me to filter passed the traffic and be on time. 15 years of that in all weathers led me to stop riding and have a break. I decided to get a motorcycle for fun only and have found a new enjoyment. What is different after a 10 year break, is the clothing is better and there are more female riders. All great news. Thanks for the video.
I'd never owned a bike and was too poor in my youth to even indulge in the possibility of such a luxury. But in my mid-40's and fresh off a painful break-up, I watched a Progressive Insurance commercial one night and fell in love with a maroon metallic smoke bobber ridden by the actress. I could hear my ex's complaint ("You never follow through with anything!") in my head and impulsively placed the order the following day, enrolled in an MSF class, and anxiously waited 5 months (!) for my 2021 Scout Bobber ABS to arrive. I regret waiting so long to buy one, I love riding her every day after work!
Maybe like 10 years ago my buddy convinced me to take the class with him because he didn’t want to do it by himself. He bought a bike and then sold it a few weeks later because he decided it wasn’t for him. I spent some time riding friends’ bikes around for a few years and never got one. Then last year I was riding an e-bike around and it made me want to get a motorcycle. Last year i finally got one of my own and I really wish I had done it sooner.
I've always been into motorcycles. Grew up riding dirt bikes and 3 wheelers. Rode a Katana for a bit in the Army. Became a father, sold the bike and let life get in the way. Fast forward many years later, my son traded in his jeep for a Harley and seeing how it helped his mental well being reawakened that desire to get off my bicycle and get a motorcycle, so he and his "old man" can hit the road on two wheels. I'm subscribing to your channel because 1) You only live once...you might as well ride a motorcycle. And 2) Indian Scout Bobber is my dream bike!
it all began when I got a scooter for daily commuting and just getting around town... a scooter is a really common transport here in Indonesia. As time goes, I began having fun with it and decided that I want to get another bike with a clutch and a manual transmission
I happen to come upon your channel and started watching your videos and I love it keep it up you are doing a great job with the videos and I hope you do more riding videos
I was the rebel of my family I guess. Always loved motorcycles but finally got my lic when I was "middle ageish" . Never could afford to before. Bought my first bike a few months later a old Vstar and loved it. Hope to upgrade in the next year or so to an Indian.
I first got into bikes at age 10, after playing Full Throttle on PC. It wouldn't be until 25 years later that I'd get my first bike, tho. Now I know I'll grow old riding...
Great stuff! Got into it because of my 2 buddies getting bikes back in 2002. In my family i was the first and been riding since. My cousin finally got into it 5 years ago and now owns 2 bikes himself! We always go to our CA twisties riding those sick canyons. Best meditation ever!
I’m kinda in the same situation as you, except I’m 38. I just decided that I want to ride a motorcycle. My dad rode Harleys when I was younger but he hasn’t had one for a long time. I used to work at Harley to get him discounts on parts. I’m watching all the videos I can now, will take the MSF course soon, and Friday I’m going to hopefully order my Scout Bobber. My husband already has a Bobber but he doesn’t have a license yet either. We’ll take the course together. I love his so much. I found you by looking for videos of the bike. You are so right, life is too short. I’m very nervous though! I can drive a manual, I ride a Vespa around the neighborhood, but putting the shifting with the balancing seems like a lot!
Well, my uncles wife had a can am spyder 3 wheeler, so I took it for a spin. After that I was hooked! Bought a rolling thunder chopper and a street glide. I have worked my butt off in life and felt it was time to reward myself. It was the best decision, I love being on 2 wheels! Not to mention all the MC’s here in Texas was another factor.
I am a 58 year old man who just bought an Indian Scout 60. I did it because my 93 year old aunt told me the story of my father (who was a very good person so this story is so out of character for him) had an Indian motorcycle when he was in high school. One day..a few weeks before graduation, he rode up the front steps of his highschool, into the building, down the hall and out the back door. Because of that he wasn't allowed to walk at his graduation ceremony. I loved the story so much, I decided to buy an Indian and learn how to ride as an homage to my Dad.
I got into motorcycles growing up because where we lived there were dirt trails all over the place and so many other kids had dirt bikes, that I had to have 1 as well. I worked odd jobs and saved my money till i could buy a used dirt bike. My parents were not getting me one, so it was up to me to come up with the money. That Kawasaki dirt bike was my first and last dirt bike, but I have had 4 street bikes in my life so far, the latest one being a Victory Gunner.
As a kid I always loved getting motorcycle toys at the store . My friend had those little mini Honda’s rode that a few times. Years go by and I put riding one on the back burner until two months ago when I turned 40. My roommate has a 2016 Honda shadow 750 and he kept hinting for me to get on it . The first time it was scary cause I thought it was super big . He taught me on that . Two months later I ride everyday and I love it.
I arrived late to the game but been on four wheelers all my life, parents had Harleys….so yea there it is! I also work at a motorcycle museum so that kinda helped……
I didn’t grow up with dirt bikes, or four wheelers or anything like that. But when my beautiful fiancé decided to buy a Honda Shadow phantom, I was a bit nervous and scared to ride. I ended up learning and getting my own bike the very next week. 2004 Honda shadow aero. Now I have a Harley 1200 sportster. And my MOTORCYCLE license! One of the greatest feelings in the world. Wind therapy!
In the 80s, when i was a little kid, one day my dad just come home with a Honda CX500 and that was it. I wanted one. After almost 40, I finally got one.
I was 52 when my wife's uncle who rides an adventure bike stopped over. I said man that's cool and he replied you want to learn how to ride? I said yes. I didn't know this guy used to race motorcross, for the next week i rode about 300 miles on single track dirt trails in a CRF 230. I fell about 100 times and learned to control the bike on dirt, sand now roads, across creeks you name it. 2 years later and I have a Svartpilen 401 and go all over with it. I always drove stick shift cars so getting the idea on gears and clutch was not hard. By the way I did the same thing you did with front brake but learned to crank the throttle forward when braking.
Got my license back in 2014 but just recently picked up my first bike at 49. Bikes just caught my attention for some reason. No one else in my family rides or even in my friend circle.
I got into motorcycling last year due to my Can-Am. I was in the moment too. Plus a few of my relatives were getting theirs as well. So i said screw it I might as well. Now I m in the process of getting a dirt bike to learn how to ride a two wheeler. My ultimate goal is to get an Indian motorcycle. I m more leaning towards the Indian Chief. For me it is a step by step process.
1979 Suzuki GS 550 was my first bike. Bought it off of my boss. Carburetor needed to be cleaned so took it to motorcycle shop. And learned off of it and gave it away. Fast forward 15 years. My coworker wanted me to get a bike so I can go ride with him and tried to finance one but had bad credit so I said screw it. Than was out and about with wife and kids and decided to go check out some bikes and got approved but not for the bike I wanted but a smaller one. Got my endorsement off of it and traded it in and bought a touring and traded that one in for another touring and now me and my wife are going to ride up to sturgis this year just for the experience of it.
Currently I am in the process of getting my A1 license at 33yo. I used to watch RU-vid motorcycles channels since I was a student. I wanted a bike but could afford only a very old Honda or Chinese crap. 3 years ago, when I could afford xdiavel, A1 rules appeared in my country, it means if you want to ride A category, you should ride A1 for two years or get a B car licence, then pass motorcycle driving test and get full featured A. I was to lazy to pass B category because it takes like 3 or 4 month here, and + 1 month for motorcycle driving school, not like in the US. So I bought an 11 inch electric scooter, perfect torque, 85kmph max speed, and I was happy to ride it with no helmet on. Finally I realized that 70 kmph on the electric scooter feels thrilling, especially if you hit even a small bump on a road, while on a motorcycle it is a relaxed law abiding speed. I like machines which you want to ride not only to get somewhere but to get some fun. Like your Indian scout for example 👍
Very nice bike! Stay safe. I got into bikes because of Covid, being a pillion a few times n mid life crisis (well a way to get out n see the country maybe go camping). P.s I'd wear a protective jacket. Just did my first tour in🏴. Trust me you come off on these roads you are in trouble.
A 70 year old co-worker learned how to ride and I said if he can learn then I could. I was 30 at the time. My funny story is I forgot to put the kick stand down in my garage and I had the bike on top of me. Love the videos. 😎👍🤘
my story: I've wanted to ride motorcyckles since I was about 10 or 11 my grandfather used to take me to some hells angels meet-ups and what not, really peaked my interest in them, also made me really love the cruiser bikes as well. Finally got my class A (big motorcycle license in europe, 600ccm and upwards) when I reached 30. I've had good connection with a club I know since I was around 17, and got a membership 6 months after I took my bike. not the most interesting story, but there it is :P love and respect from One Too Many MC in Norway
Hey, I always wanted my own bike as a kid and my parents would never let me because it was really dangerous in South Africa so I road off-road as a trade off. My late grand parents used to ride Harley’s and the old BSA’s and triumphs so I always wanted to have that vibe! What helmet are you wearing by the way?
A buddy of mine was motorcycle police and got me into riding, my wife will never forgive him cause I spend to much money on my bike, and am always looking to get more lol
You opened trottle not because of position of lever but because you don't know correct way to use it so it never happens in that way. You should use to turn your wrist towards around gas grip and never use to pull lever with only fingers. In this case you will close the gas and brake with only one movement and that situation will never happens again. If you don't believe me just try to put your arm in a position of imagination steering, then relax your wrist and fingers and then clench your fist litely. You will see that you wrist will make "open trottle" movement. Also it would be better to put 2 fingers on a lever for almost all time of riding to: 1. Prevent "autotrottle" in case when you need to put your fingers on it, 2. To begin braking faster in emergency case. 3. For better trottle control.
