Why don't all car enthusiasts like motorcycles? 

Hi Art! Thanks for reaching out, nice to hear from you! I appreciate the compliments and the feedback. It's always a bit "dicey" to do bike content, because I know it doesn't resonate with everyone, and the views certainly bear this. However, the good news is that I also got a lot of positive comments from yourself and others, and I want to branch out a bit, do more content about "gearhead" related things, mostly cars, but occasionally other things. I don't want to be a "z06 channel" or even just a "corvette channel". I much prefer the freedom to cover a bit more broadly, other things in the gearhead world. It'll always be mostly car focused, but I think branching out is good for everyone, and I'm slowly getting to the point that some people watch the channel for me, more than specifically what topic I'm covering. I know for me, if I like a creator, I enjoy watching pretty much anything they make, even if the subject isn't my exact interest or cup of tea. You don't know how much I appreciate supportive comments like this, it really makes my day! I hear ya on the bikes and safety, and I assure you I stay as far away from others as I can when I ride, and have myself had plenty of scary situations happen. The good part is that by always riding super heads up, with all the gear, and respecting the bike, the road, and others, I've had very few close calls, and hope to keep riding for a long time. Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by! -Fred

Hi Bill, I was really hoping that's how people would see it. When I've made bike videos in the past, they've gone over about as well as a lead balloon. BUT, I am going to try to branch out a bit in the car world more often with my videos, instead of being so Z06 centric all the time. I'll still cover the major stuff, but most "car people" are interested in a wide array of things, so keep an eye out for more fun content like this! I'm not chasing views, so even if these videos don't perform well, I'm going to make the videos that make me happy. What I've found too is that over time, videos that aren't so news/specific car centric tend to do much better in the long run than the Z06 "news of the day". In contrast, the Z06 news videos do great for about a week, then drop off sharply, kind of the inverse. The good news is I don't chase views, I do what interests me, and what I think people will enjoy. I view my work as a mix between entertainment, news, and a "video editorial". Lol, sorry to ramble, but I really really love hearing feedback, and am pleased that what I'm doing resonates for you. :) Have a great weekend, and thanks for the encouragement and kind words! -Fred

Hi Thereissomecoolstuff! Yikes, that must have been scary. I've had my fair share of scares like that on a bike as well. Oh you got a Thing! Those are awesome. I'm with you, that some of the more interesting or minimalist vehicles out there are very close to the fun of a bike, but with better protection. If/when I hang up my leathers, I definitely plan to get some small little open top roadster (in manual). There's something so great about the open air and cruising around. Have a great weekend, always nice to hear from you! -Fred

My dad hung up his leathers a few years ago after a lifetime of riding (Harleys mostly), for the same reason. No regrets though, and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to ride with him as much as I did. :) Have a great day Sully! -Fred

Thanks Bill! :) It's funny, when I was going through my folders of old pictures to "find a few riding pics", I sorta had forgotten how much I used to ride track before I got the C7. Probably 4-6 events per year, every year for almost a decade. As skilled as I am as a car driver (I'd rate myself as intermediate on track), on a bike it's all muscle memory, and I have much deeper experience to pull from. Was a lot of fun, and I tried not to overdo it or seem like I was boasting about all the experience I have. Was a great trip down memory lane, and the pics are pretty great. Actually makes me look like I know what I'm doing! Have a great day! -Fred

Hi Juan! Those are great bikes, but totally agree with your points. The most fun I can think of on a bike is corners and hills. I'm sure at some point I'll hang up the leathers and just stick with cars, but for now I still have that itch. :) I have a new bike coming this week or next, and am excited to try it out next Spring! Have a nice day! -Fred

Hi Terry! Thanks for sharing, and I am with you. I do feel the open top experience in a good car is at parity with riding a bike much of the time, especially since you can close it back up if the weather turns, you get cold, or don't want as much sun. Great approach to get away from LA, and go out on Sundays, I take a similar approach myself to stay away from the masses. Have a nice day! -Fred

Hi John, That is a super point, kinda kicking myself that I didn't think of it! Especially hear in new england as you stated! I've seen potholes that would take off the front wheel on a bike (much less a car too!). One other area that I thought about (my wife even mentioned as I was planning out the video), but decided not to mention was stereotypes and groups. I love bikes, I love the enthusiasm and fun, but one thing I can't stand, and dislike with every fiber of my being are people who are super opinionated on bikes (or cars for that matter), and are rude or mean to anyone who doesn't like their (brand, make, model, vibe, etc..). I won't name an example of that here, but you can imagine there are a bunch of different groups in the bike world, and some are very open, while others are incredibly judgy, childish, and awful. I've had enough bad experiences with groups like that that I can easily see how it would turn away new riders or prevent someone from even wanting to be part of motorcycling. It's a big part of why I don't generally associate with many motorcycle groups, because I can't stand the drama and the judging. But I digress.. I will say too that it gets harder to make the compromises to ride the bike, when cars (and Corvettes especially) are just so darn good. :) Have a great weekend and thanks for reaching out! -Fred