I think I just BOUGHT Leno's $120k Custom V-Max

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[@edwinpruett6627]

Glad you decided to go ahead and let the other person pay for a losing investment. Many years ago I got wrapped up in a eBay bid on a turbocharged hayabusa. I wanted it so bad but near the end of the bid a new bidder popped up and started a bidding war with me. I felt that this was a set up from the seller and began to feel uncomfortable. After several bids over what I originally set as my limit I decided to stop and allowed the other bidder the win. But within 5 minutes of the winning bid the seller messaged me saying that the other guy didn't have the $ to purchase the bike, he'd be willing to sale it to me at my last offered bid. To me, that confirmed that the other bidder was a friend of the seller and was there to drive up the purchasing price. I told him to keep his bike and haven't got involved with online purchasing since.

[@redrider0151]

Yep....you were up against a shill!! No doubt about it.

[@karl53133]

Glad you don't bite I'v seen this many times on eBay myself.....

[@sonnycalzone7784]

You were bidding against the soda machine lol

[@TrojanHorse1959]

@edwin pruett, Great job of shill busting, they got what they deserved.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Smart move holding your ground and figuring out what was likely the sellers scam.

[@Lexx1976]

"I'm not a collector, I just haven't sold anything I've bought" -Jay Leno

[@tjeepdrv]

Yeah, Jay Leno has said he's never sold a car or bike that he's owned.

[@jameshendrix2349]

Would you like to buy my fecal matter???

[@Godhorse6969]

sounds like a hoarder

[@brushcountry6361]

It’s legacy

[@benjy6358]

he did never sold anything, he only gave it to charity, by auction it off..

[@doorguru168888]

The guy that bought it can now boast: " I bought Jay Lenos bike AND out bid Bikes and Beards!!

[@BikesandBeards]

Lucky him lol, or he might be cursing us for making him spend so much on that bike

[@haroldcotten1840]

Bikes and Beards were smart and made you pay more than it's worth

[@Iherb7365ket]

It’s a sweet bike and it being Jay’s Bike is really cool however I think would kept my cash , you could have built your own for less. Just my opinion.

[@daveco1270]

The guy that paid 120G's for that bike did it because it was for charity and he could write some of it off.

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

Yes. Just like Leno can.

[@ronlheureux7623]

Yeah, It would seem that Shawn doesn't understand the "charity auction" concept of generously overpaying because it's tax deductable.

[@MyDyerMaker]

I believe his business expense would count the same way.

[@warhamsterful]

@@ronlheureux7623 Looking at the comments it seems a few people don't get that.

[@soulfly3438]

exactly. its so weird people thought it was worth that for some reason

[@antonpetrov8103]

Looks so much like it was the seller bumping the price up. Was bidding on a Kawa Z1000 one day at a local internet auction here in NZ. Was prepared to pay $5.5 to 6K. Someone else bid $6500, I decided to let it go and guess what, once the auction was done...within minutes the seller proceeded to make a fixed price offer to me))) Told them to get lost.

[@mr.solitude3352]

An SRK limo pick up at the airport is a class act. Better spent money than buying the Leno bike. Personally, I like hearses because of their cargo space, but you might scare some customers away if you picked them up in one.

[@mcearl8073]

Mr. Solitude I wouldn’t say that’s better money. Limos are kind of silly to be honest. I’d imagine they did it more for the laughs than anything. Something like a nice Tahoe would be better IMO. Or something custom. I like the hearse idea more. Depends on the clientele though I suppose.

[@richardknight5548]

I have no intentions of ever riding a motorcycle but still love your channel. Living vicariously through you. Thanks!

[@thedaily30]

Get a bike, Richard. You won’t regret it.

[@dominicgentile866]

You guys are awesome convinced me to get my bike license keep putting out great content, God Bless

[@ScoobyShotU]

Good luck dieing on two wheels lol 😆 but in all seriousness all the best hope u have many motorcycle adventures

[@tyschultz3959]

You versus are an amazing touch to your videos thank for being amazing

[@bustinyanutz4195]

Leno is super rich and he wouldn't pay that for a V-MAX

[@Hateme021]

He’s a motor head, has dozens of cars and bikes

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

That bike smoked my SuperDuke-1290-R , he passed me at 130mph like i was standing still!!

[@46GarageUSA]

Buy a new van before you blow cash on a celebrity bike lol 😂

[@BikesandBeards]

That van of mine is the best. Which one are we talking about ?

[@charliepatterson9321]

The funniest first 3 minutes of any video I've ever seen of yours !!!!! I'm thinking hell Caleb I look at cool things I can't buy all the time but I don't get paid for it , and BOOM Sean chimes in and says Caleb should be working !!! I fell off my bike laughing

[@howardrossell2771]

Love these guys no foul language. And just great content. 👍 family involved awesome.

[@Nat-O]

It's like watching motorcycles and going to church at the same time I love it

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

Never mix business with pleasure. You would have lost thousands selling that V-Max.

[@itsthejdquest]

Glad you didn't pay 30k for that thing. That is a bath waiting to happen.

[@soulfly3438]

sadly the bidders were confused and seemed to think it was worth the charity auction price.

[@johndelahoussaye6895]

He takes a 30 k bath on Leno then makes 60 K on youtube content

[@neilouellette3004]

With Bring A Trailer Auctions, they knock out any possible sniping with the clock resetting at 2 minutes with every last minute bid made. Obviously this happens when the auction clock is at 2 minutes and under.

[@mikeeger7581]

Oh,and being subscribed from the beginning to both channel and click bell and like every single video!🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@virada630]

Hey man new here, not really a bike guy but i like ur content and u being truthful. So I’m in.

[@samweiss477]

You guys are great I love working on bikes and I love my beard keep doing great work 👍

[@andersonbeers5615]

15:40 "just got a package the mail lady just got here" then in a very masculine voice "Hey how you doing"

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

This is great content!!! Love 💖

[@donaldalexandee9555]

Not long got a gz250 bobber for a starter bike cheers for the motivation through your videos

[@enemay]

Haha I got startled when the baby start rolling in the shot, funny.

[@codacreator6162]

Bought by a dude that wanted to own it. Seller/flipper NEVER gonna beat the guy that wants to keep it because he isn't looking at margin. It's a collector thing.

[@glennwilson8192]

Love the show my 1100 st 1997 happy riding

[@johnkennedy5117]

How did I miss this first time round what a brilliant episode

[@600rrcbr7]

Bro I want your life lol. That’s it I’m opening up a motorcycle shop.

[@BikesandBeards]

Do it !!!!

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Shawn is successful because he busted and busts his butt and loves what he's doing. Most don't have what it takes to be successful in the small business game. You'll never know unless you try I suppose.

[@600rrcbr7]

lessdeth69 lol I was joking but I get what you’re saying. I dont think you can just open a dealer and be successful in a year. Takes years of commitment unless you have a ton of money to start with. To me it’s a pipe dream. At least in this stage of my life

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@@600rrcbr7 never a pipe dream bro you gotta have faith and go for it but if you do it work hard and be prepaired to struggle for a little while and i believe you would be successful in the end, good luck and god bless

[@600rrcbr7]

Scott Trepanosky amen brother. Appreciate the kind words. Have a blessed weekend my dude

[@billslutzky256]

Great opening line, when I woke up this am..................perfect opener

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

Looks like I forgot to give the vids I watched a thumbs up so now I have to go back and watch the vids all over again.............yessssssss!

[@megajay7065]

Great video Sean and co. Remember that there are wants and needs. Wants are things you desire. Wants are things you need for survival! There is one exception to this rule though. 'Does it run on petrol' lol ;) Am getting the Boxter s 3.2 next week with a pro fitted upgraded exhaust bsystem and sportscats. Will send you a vid of it to SRK if able sometime soon;) Got my eye on a cheap Bobber as well since the Harley 1600cc went ;)

[@BikesandBeards]

And then theirs content lol

[@megajay7065]

@@BikesandBeards Yep. Always keep your side of the street clean, what goes around comes around and treat others like you want to be treated yourself ;)

[@megajay7065]

@@BikesandBeards I think I will leave the Bobber till next year because I have enough vehicles myself, but now way in your league lol ;)

[@kfbn5009]

Love your content !!

[@tonylinardi3089]

That was awesome to watch!!

[@Barrenchats]

I got to deliver a GTS to a customer because the Viper wouldn't fit on a flat deck or a tow truck.. lets just say driving a well over 500 HP Viper with Can Am spec drive train at 115 Kph for an hour is very very hard.

[@hellishgrin4604]

Anyone know how much HP and torque an 09 FZ6R has? I’ve read anything from 66-67hp with ~44lbs of torque @ ~8.6k, but there are several conflicting sources saying about 78hp @ ~11k

[@joshuawaddell6640]

"Lan Smith" Pretty sure that was Ian, with an i. 😂

[@irishrider7324]

Another great video 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@spencersizemore1212]

Hey Sean first comment love you guys love what you do keep the good videos up prayers for you and all the guys

[@mikeeger7581]

However,,,no matter what I still feel like you are an awesome dude I love your two channels your philosophy, and will continue to watch and support your family!!!!!!!!

[@gregatron4528]

Shaddap

[@mikeeger7581]

KMA

[@SteveBlues87]

They know you're bidding, they know you want it. You're bidding "Against the soda machine" lol

[@randychapman2340]

Love your vids boys. If you find anything a fairly handy old 64 year old Vietnam era Marine can fix up let me know. Got time, got tools, got experience, but also got 3 ex wives and very little money. Got a 94 Intruder, and a 95 Vulcan to trade and a small furniture repair business in Tennessee. Dont need nothing fancy, maybe you can find an old shovel head for an old jarhead....if you can let me know.

[@wadewatkins8864]

Your. Crushing it bro.stay humble.

[@SuperBence1]

I think I just waisted 15:26 of my life 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@SportbikerNZ]

Bummer. I had great entertainment for 22:45

[@684avatar]

You can always unfollow.

[@rpmfreak9150]

Man I thought you were probably going to miss your Viper, I haven't personally drove one myself, however my family has owned and operated one of the biggest cross country heavy equipment and anything else with wheels recovery and delivery/on site repair services in the Southeast u.s. region, My Grandfather started it over 60 years ago with a one bay gas station and one wrecker, now there's 3 different locations with well over 20 employees, anyways back in the day City Dodger had one of their big semi trucks stuck in their parking lot, somehow both the drive axles broke through the asphalt and sunk, well the guy on the phone told our dispatcher that the stuck tractor and trailer belong to the Dodge Racing team so I insisted that I do that job myself, I must say I wasn't disappointed because when I pulled up to the scene they were taking a Dodge Viper out of the back of the trailer it was the same color as yours, that Driver put on one heck of a show and that was the first and only time that I saw a live drifting show and oh I fell in love with that Viper. Good luck brother thanks for all of your videos.

[@Tn19895]

What job does Caleb perform exactly? I’ve never really seen him sell or do anything?

[@BikesandBeards]

He is the GM he does basically all of the sales and finances

[@fivespeed3026]

I set a timer on my phone and check the bids a couple minutes before the auction ends. I only place a bid if the price is still reasonable and I submit it a few seconds before the auction ends. This way I only bid once and there’s no time for a bidding war. The auctions that add 2 minutes to counter your bid are BS, I wouldn’t bother with them.

[@robmauldin3025]

Y’all are awesome with letting kids be there!!!! Respect for you and your channel

[@fstarockaburns425]

awesome man im considering trading in my current ride and look around for a vmax!!

[@_type1rider]

Haha! "Holy Depreciation Batman" 🤣

[@justinclark6422]

This guy is so kick ass I love all his videos

[@Scottish_Viking84]

Nobody paid $120k for that bike, Leno had that bike built for charity, and then donated $120k at the auction, because no one bid on it. Leno never actually owned it or rode it, it even stayed at the builders shop after the charity auction. But their plan of dropping Leno's name worked and jacked the price up on a $10k bike.

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

you're finally able to buy his bike? Kool.

[@howardrossell2771]

Maybe not. You got it my man. Love all this. Family oriented. 👪

[@corysexton3970]

But you had fun doing that that was such a great moment bsing with people calling them out

[@kennethjohnson6223]

I've decided that the only choices for me in bikes is either 2001 Aprilia RSV Mille R or 2011 Ducati 1198S ; . )

[@marcum5711]

Just want to say I love your channel glad to see and hear god in your videos iv allways dreamed of having a bike and I just got one it's not the best shape wish I had something better but I think god everyday for giving me the opportunity to have one and keep me save. God bless you

[@joygernautm6641]

Do you have any videos of you guys riding an arch?

[@HP.Customs]

Gotta love a V-Max, love mine.

[@BikesandBeards]

What gen ?

[@HP.Customs]

Bikes and Beards Mine is a 04 with more mods than than the wife needs to know about. Motor has been punched out, lowered, real carbon fiber body panels the list goes on and on.

[@nitroneal48]

love your videos

[@glennwilson8192]

I haven’t seen any Honda STs 1100 about much on your show

[@richieoftampa994]

I know (if they still have it) Where you can get Billy Joel's Triumph.

[@jamesharvey1766]

how much would you have sold the bike for? please respond

[@jeremiahsmith700]

is that Josh Mayer Golf in the background with you?

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great week except sad about the Viper - time for a new project car?

[@BikesandBeards]

I already 3 other neglected project cars

[@gazza2008roofing]

That is and always been my dream bike epic

[@FakeFido95]

I got a unicorn duramax van open downpipe so fun roll by a truck or something and they just be staring

[@waynebrogdon9628]

It would be a great draw card for your shop

[@mojo8152]

you and your bro rock.

[@iainyoung2677]

Would, love to come see you guys desperate for a bike of my own you guys rock. Big shout from the good cops of Scotland 👍

[@BikesandBeards]

Heck yeah. Be safe

[@kirkjohnson9353]

Doesn't it drop in value the further it gets from "Jay Leno owns it"?

[@BikesandBeards]

Maybe ?

[@kirkjohnson9353]

@@BikesandBeards I don't know either- just a thought. I've never bought that type of item or followed the story of one. Some types of things would get MORE valuable as time goes on. Keep watching Ebay for Leno's denim collection- ha

[@davidgreve1081]

Just remember, Low miles, and it was customized by a Renowned Customizer for Jay Leno, and then donated to Charity. Just the history itself would make it really valuable. You Know the guy who customized it didnt hold back on what he did to it either.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

@@davidgreve1081 But you can't help but notice it already sold for about 80 thousand dollars less than the last time.

[@davidgreve1081]

@@kirkjohnson9353 , This time it wasnt a Charity Sale. It was just a Sale. You really need to understand between a Charity Sale and a Sale. A person could easily toss a box of toothpicks into hot boiling cinnamon and sell them at a Charity Sale for a Thousand dollars, because the money goes to Charity, not in someones pocket. Now do you see te difference? In doing that both the original price and the selling price are taken into account for write-off puropses for tax adjustment. Thats why people within high tax brackets show up to those kind of Auctions. Their money is going to a Great Cause, and is deferred from their taxes.

[@scottblackwell5789]

I sure can't find ANY VMax's around for under $13,000 and it's slim pickings at that price too.. Just no inventory around. I'd love to buy one for sub 8 grand...let me know if you have a lead on one please. Thanks, Scott

[@billalleman3658]

When things sell at a charity auction the bids often the price is well beyond the value.

[@DRocRSS2012]

Umm.. A bike customized for Jay Leno, stored not in Jay's amazing garage, rather some dude in Texas is NOT the same as it being Jay Leno's bike. $120k is a rip off in that case. IMO If this bike was purchased from Jay, then the price is appropriate

[@martind349]

If jay attended the event it is jay's bike, because charity

[@scottgrillot9156]

Im getting a Vinwiki Vibe from These videos

[@redrider0151]

While the VMax was nice, the heritage is the ony thing that made it valuable, it would be a "Collector" not a riders bike. Now that paint job on the Suzuki was KILLER!!! Throwback to SChwantz!! (Or the one Scott Russell rode at Daytona) That would have been MUCH more interesting to me!

[@daveco1270]

If I come up there to buy a bike will Sean personally pick me up at the train station? Or is that just for people buying Vipers? Would I be legally allowed to ride the bike back to Virginia?

[@BikesandBeards]

Most likely i(Sean) would pick you up at train station and yes you would be able to drive the bike back with a in transit tag

[@ahmadbismillah8172]

Did you guys ever own a Ducati Diavel and if so whats your opinion on it

[@davidryan573]

Sounds like a good week non stop but I think you like it that way, The Leno bike wasn’t meant to be.

[@694s]

Was that Jay Leno sitting next to to you in the orange red and black striped shirt?

[@k.lamareyev4418]

When I go to auctions I don't try to pay less to save money or do bids in increments. I just start with what I'm willing to pay and leave it at that.

[@Turbo_Tractors]

Ever won?

[@k.lamareyev4418]

@@Turbo_Tractors yes abt 50/50. Recently got a big bear 400 for $680.

[@tonyclark6612]

You need a mobile welder, I live in Jonestown less than 50 minutes away, I will do any modifications that you need within my ability's that's what I do!

[@habibiranch]

You got hustled, there are inside guys making bids.

[@ronbakken2263]

The seller didn't pay 120k for the Leno Bike. He paid 50k and yes it was for a Charity Auction. The second auction. The bike was on thing a perfect custom bike with when he got it , it had 9miles on it. The cool thing was the tour of Leno's Big Dog Garage that came with it.

[@rizzorides2490]

Bro, if I lived anywhere nearby, I'd definitely be nagging you for a job! Work should be FUN! And you guys KILL IT in that category; which is 1 of the reasons for your success, that and GOD.

[@Bredaxe]

How did nobody tackle you away from that keyboard?

[@BikesandBeards]

People like to watch a train wreck

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I was thinking the same thing about him finding those things online during work hours my old company had so much internet surfing non work related that they finally wound up having one computer in a public area of our office that would allow you to go online yes they ran reports and it was a ridiculous amount of time spent on Facebook and other social media sites and that’s what made the owners change the system those that needed to research legitimate work related items could do so on the computer anyone could see what they were doing sure everyone still had email ability at their desks

[@djmorgan7176]

Do u guys sell pit bikes? Like SSR?

[@Alilretard1]

*The spelling of the van better be "Rustle" as in "Rustle My Jimmies"*

[@johncavar2914]

Does it come with his cool 😎 worn leather jacket 🧥 Ask for his jacket too I luv the J Lenos jacket throw in a tin of dubbin

[@milan1969]

Jay Leno never had this bike in his garage.

[@mr.loyal_2374]

What bikes do you have for under $2000

[@mikeeger7581]

By being subscribed watch every single video from beginning to end , sometimes more than once!!! Also I only bought 2 t shirts and a long sleeves but I’ll probably be getting more later

[@BikesandBeards]

Awesome thanks mike

[@stuartgoodwincaptainstuspa5002]

ebay bidding gets you so much of a buzz, i had a ebay buzz on this video at your expense lol best post ever

[@waynecampbell9714]

*YOU DEFINITLY MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. AS GREAT AS THE IDEA OF HAVING LENO'S BIKE IS, IT'S JUST NOT PRACTICAL IN THE END, TO SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON A BIKE BECAUSE OF WHO OWNED IT MAKES NO SENSE. THE PERSON WHO BUY'S IT MAY NOT CARE ABOUT THE HISTORY AND WHY IT'S SO EXPENSIVE. WOULD HAVE TAKEN FOREVER TO SELL IT FOR A PROFIT MORE THAN LIKELY. YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR SURE*

[@classiccarfinder]

Would you buy a cagiva mito 125

[@Slithh]

Trailer Swift! roflmao! That was good.

[@CrusaderGeneral]

Other than having JL signature, this bike isn't really worth much more than a stock 10yo VMAX, which is prolly about 10 to 14k

[@Slking507]

More like $7500...

[@brianscrivener4670]

I think that you got caught up in a bidding frenzy. I would never have went above 10G.

[@BikesandBeards]

But you may have missed a pretty good opportunity. Because it’s very clear that the v max was worth 32k

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Bikes and Beards NOT according to the book....

[@billyjack8119]

I couldn't wait to get rid of my 02 vmax. Gas tank is too small and they ride and drive like crap. At 120 mph you felt like you were on the edge of death. My gosh and they call that a drag bike thats sad. Fill the tank and reset the trip because it had no fricken gas gauge. I literary ran out of gas at 115 miles total from a fill up and flipped the reserve on happy it worked. 183 miles total that day and my rear was fried. I hope the second gens are way better. 174 hp is the only bragging point i can see so far.