Fighting my demons in a blizzard - Harley Davidson Pan America

[@danielhayes-domore]

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[@cammos]

I love your work Danny I get the feeling SHIT with all that is going on I'm A GEELONG BOY BORN AND BRED MY Dad committed suicide a few years ago and left me to find him left me homeless AND DEPRESSED MORE THAN EVER IM a t the point I can't go on I WA NT TO JOIN HIM UR VIDEOS a re the only thing that gives me that bit of hope u MAKE ME SMILE Mate thankyou

[@demoman2798]

@@cammos you sound like the strong one my friend!

[@masterlink_1]

dannny do that make a mens group ride ,(NOW) get out of your head and help others you know the drill .dont be selfish its not all about you ,but your not alone,,,,,,,, and YOUR SHOW MUST GO ON ! please lead by example ,,you use to joke about 100k subs .NOW one day at a time young danliel son lol

[@quickshoe6]

Dangme, don't do social media crap. So happy to have this KZbin crap. So we can enjoy your videos and connect with cool people from all around the world

[@cammos]

@@demoman2798 thankyou for the kind words. I have tried to stay strong and have managed to this point. but honestly my life and myself feel beyond repair and I'm only 40 years old but my life is over. I d

[@paulilling8867]

Don't be like that mate any vlog you do is a good vlog you took my mind off all the bullshit for 10 minutes even that has picked me up so thankyou mate stay strong and never give up brother 👍🇭🇲

[@toastypassenger5111]

I agree, you’re making a difference.Thank you for getting out the door and doing something! I have enjoyed your vlogs. 😎

[@carlbruhn1772]

Never apologize for your efforts. You are out there, you are trying and we are watching. Keep your head high we all have moments like your having.

[@johnphilpott4870]

Mate your showing real life moment and that’s what thousands are going through and I’m scared for my family and all of us what’s going on , there is more to this than there letting on . Don’t give up mate we love you .

[@docspiffy4507]

Whenever you say “the show must go on” I’m amazed at your perseverance. I don’t know if the “show” for you is just KZbin or not, but I’ve adopted your saying and the “show” for me is my life. It reminds me of another saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” There’s so many of us living vicariously through your wild antics. Keep up the strong work!

[@dextermorgan5893]

Hey mate don’t apologise! We all have our shit days,it gets to all of us eventually! We are all lovin your work buddy so keep on living the dream😊 Don’t ride when your not in the right headspace,it’s too dangerous! Stay safe,enjoy your rest,the bike vlog can wait! Until next time stay strong and well! Thanks Danny 👍😎🇦🇺

[@doughuntley2974]

Well said!

[@motorbikeaddict]

Danny we enjoy your stuff immensely. Thanks for keeping us entertained always. No one on you tube quite like ya.

[@newbornlog2789]

Danny man we love you and all you do keep doing you and take us along for the ride

[@lynmoore8355]

hey danny loving your videos, don;t quit you are doing great.....love Apollo Bay,

[@paulcadby6925]

Love your honesty, passion and integrity Danny. Please know that there are now over 92,000 of us right there with you. We need you ,you need us and we all need each other to keep going. You inspire me mate to live the dream 👍👍👍

[@billscott1601]

At last, someone a real person riding a Pan America, not some pro or shill Moto journalist. Danny, I can feel it every time you pick it up.

[@feltonseigler7578]

Absolutely love your blogs, so glad you are posting again. Thank you freaking awesome mate!!!!

[@pietrogilbo697]

Good to see you back to your old self swearing dropping and asking the hard questions.Best motor Vlog on the internet.Like a Boss.

[@CapmLew]

Even when you quit, we still win, dear man. Thank you for your work, and your voice for men’s mental health, Danny.

[@paulcoote3094]

Hi Danny. I feel your pain mate. Veteran with ptsd and depression here. No access to my son, the ex bailed with him to Brisbane. Living in squaller with covid restrictions and to top if off......Canberra weather (yeah hard to believe worse than Victoria). No family nearby. I do the exact same thing, harley about 20km on a road and become lost in my own mind and turn around, go home and go to sleep. Can't seem to get on top of this burden.

[@Meriwether_Biker]

Not long to go before we get our freedom back. My mental health got a tonic with planning a motorbike trip for next year in the USA, riding the Lincoln Hwy from sea to shining sea, I've got a 1975 Triumph Trident T160 stored near Seattle just waiting to be fired up. Today is a beautiful day here in the Dandenongs, I'll fire up the V-Rod for a 10km blast, that's our limit, but it's better than nothing.

[@michaellissow543]

You're alright, mate. I look forward to watching your vlogs and so do thousands of others. You touch peoples hearts because you're real. People can relate to that. So, ride on my brother from another mother. Shout from California. FLHTK 2019.

[@twostroke999]

we all had one of them days mate ,just remember your never alone , not with 100k subs !

[@RamblinAround]

It's nice to see you out on the road, being as free as you can be, given the circumstances.

[@PeterN911]

Well Danny, I don't think anyone has Test Driven the Pan America in so many modes / types of terrain like you have.... or dropped it as much 😂 Chin Up mate. Good to have you back.

[@officialWWM]

If HD were smart, they would have paid him to ride it from one end of the country to the other to launch it! Talk about a missed opportunity!

[@nobodyinparticular709]

@@officialWWM spot on... Danny is the best real world adventure tester that HD could have

[@officialWWM]

@@nobodyinparticular709 Yep, I reckon the first thing he would be asking for is some kind of handles to make it easier to pick it up, lol.

[@302BAGGER]

Danny you are a badass and a continuous inspiration bro keep killing it!!!

[@davemagee]

Well my favorite Aussie when all is said and done you will look back and never wonder what should you have done. You have done so much brother and given so many people a great laugh and your honesty is how it should be. I've riden all my life ups and downs but we all know the pleasure we feel in the wind. Your a good man Danny. One day I will make it over the ditch after lockdown. All the best my brother from NZ 🇳🇿

[@fps636]

Classy music, classy countryside, a classy bike, and a extroidinary classy guy! Always looking forward to more of whatever your doing...

[@gershwinbowers3233]

Feel your pain Danny but you not alone , I always have a good laugh watching your videos ,fellow biker ,very similar story.

[@jeffklein9738]

I love your blogs and videos Danny! Awesome support for you from the United States!! God bless you!!

[@derekhaas6201]

You made the right decision for yourself the vlog is for us but they are also for yourself head up brother you go a lot harder then most “bikers” and if anyone on the comment section doesn’t know watch Nepal when Danny rode to Everest and tell me he’s not one hell of a biker don’t let this wear on your mental you did a bang up job mate we love ya brother

[@tonydoc903]

Love the latest videos. Try not to be down too much Danny your riding bikes in paradise 👍👍🙌🙌.

[@alanfrazer3291]

Chin up brother ! You give a lift to more people than you will ever know. Take some comfort in that at the very least.

[@diamondjoebloggs119]

Have been following you Dan for a while now , you’ve shown us Australia and other parts of the world like a a lot of us have never seen it before .HD bikes being ridden in weird places. Drone shots that top pros would be proud of . Got yourself into some real situations some of which have really lifted my spirits. Thank you and get well asap.

[@byrondodge5075]

Love that feeling of needles hitting the face with a sweet open face. I feel ya pain! Great video, with pure honesty in difficult conditions.

[@shaddowboxer6795]

Sorry? Wait what? Danny your no.1 you come first my man! Look after you! Forget the vlogs don't apologise and everyone should agree with me, we love you Danny

[@ramblingrose6604]

So sorry you didn't enjoy the trip, but at least you can share it with those of us who aren't even allowed out of town !!! Love your vlogs . Keep em coming !!!

[@Doomstrader]

Thanks for being so transparent , I am your age and size and I can imagine how much effort that took. I want to ride the pan America but with a 29” inseam I was intimidated This is true reality show and I for one appreciate it.

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Danny we love what you do and the honesty you give us. I love riding too and some days i just can't be asked. We know you won't quit, but just do it when your in the right frame of mind. your content is always good and meaningful. Stay Safe

[@Justin-qb4gz]

All your vlogs are GREAT Danny. A lot of us have subscribed to many channels on KZbin but your channel is one of a kind and a favourite. Always look forward to your videos coming out. Thanks for your many hours of effort. 👍

[@thelifeofdan5768]

An adventure has no boundaries. Weather certainly wasn’t ideal but you took us places I know I will never see, on a bike I will never be able to afford, for that I thank you and envy you. Your alive, your strong and blessed with a life of adventure. Chin up Daniel!

[@nerdymoto4353]

Hi MDB, Great and honest videos, please keep them coming. They are called adventure bikes, not holiday bikes, or Sunday arvo bikes. It’s the journey that makes it an adventure, not the destination, and not whether it is ‘successful’. My tip - embrace the rain, ice and sleet. Tell Mother Nature to give it her best shot. Riding in terrible weather is still riding. My enjoyment and satisfaction totally changed when I stopped fighting to keep warm and dry. Embrace the weather, accept the cold, and remember that nobody every found enlightenment in a warm bed with a full stomach. If success is defined as keeping warm and dry you will be defeated at the first drop of rain. Dress like you know you will get soaked and frozen, and you can ride through anything.

[@turbobink2244]

This IS a great Vlog. Fearless riding, superior production quality, cool bike. …and, we all should learn how to express what we’ve been feeling. I know many who have used our machines and toys for some form of therapy.. you’re a sharp cookie. Thank YOU!

[@agrocoop3710]

The bike might be heavy Danny,but your real strength is dragging us all through our bad days with you,Thankyou,cheers Coop🧙‍♂️✌

[@RoadglideST117]

No apologies sir, you give it hell like no other! Thanks for everything you put out there….many wouldn’t have the courage. James, New Hampshire…USA

[@dreamon220]

As a bike enthusiast and a volunteer fireman the one incident that sticks in my mind was the time a motorcycle rider crossed the centre line around a corner head first over a Isuzu bighorn nosedive and scraped his face along the road we turned up to the call he was still alive just and had his face grated like a cheese grater along the road he was wearing a half face never will I wear a half face helmet after witnessing this dying mans last moments. Each to their own enjoy your bike and life until the end my friend.

[@malcellison8831]

Absolutely right 👍👍

[@NewarkDevil66]

Obviously the motorcyclists fault for crossing the center line. Sounds like the half-helmet saved his life.

[@doughuntley2974]

@@NewarkDevil66 According to the post the man didn't make it.

[@thatwelshman4518]

@@NewarkDevil66 he said dying mans last moments, don’t think the piss pot lid saved his life bud. Heard a few horrific stories, full face all the way for me. Can always take the visor off and wear glasses if you don’t like being shuttered in.

[@NewarkDevil66]

@@thatwelshman4518 Ok, didn't read far enough but my point remains valid. He died from crossing the center line and slamming his motorcycle into an oncoming car, not from scraping his jaw on the road.

[@Azzow15]

Never thought u would get it out of that rut good work. Great to see the videos again. Awesome. NEVER GIVE UP

[@nickskolsky2560]

He never quits … THE SHOW GOES ON !!! ❤️😎🤙🏼

[@tygoonfamilytygoon1842]

MDB I just want you to know personally you are a great inspiration. When you said you never give up and continue on the journey was awesome. I suffer from depression and just wanted you to know please keep making videos. You may not know it. But your changing lives, and I thank you

[@peterfogarty8320]

Danny the glass is half full mate, look at the positives and keep looking. There are plenty of unfortunate souls around the globe that would happily swap places in a heartbeat. Lockdown, living alone, rain etc. won't last forever - What your doing is making a difference and helping others so keep up the good work and you/we need to see more of Parry and Colin!

[@scottminshall6420]

Daniel, I have watched a bunch of videos on the Pan American and I must say you have by far given it a proper beat down and shown what its like on the trail. Sorry about the depression you and your countrymen are facing and dealing with. It feel bad for all of the people who are having to deal with the lockdown B.S. Well I hope things get better soon down in Aussie land, keep the videos coming! Thanks from the states in Arizona.

[@luckymaster68OU1]

It’s always a great vlog when we can watch you! Refuel your spirit and then we will be here like we always do to watch your incredible content. Cheers from Portugal!

[@miekelrose6135]

Bless you for making me laugh in a difficult time for many. You definitely have no idea how much it means to watch your vlogs! Ride safe and be well.

[@jemmaleenicol8668]

Lift your head up Danny thinking of ya mate keep ur head up you got some proud fans here

[@davidellis4416]

Another great vlog Danny, I have had depression for 49yrs, I know what it's about, my roadking keeps me sane, goodluck mate

[@wmp282]

Keep your chin up Danny and we appreciate your videos and love watching I’m not a motorcycle guy at all but I love your videos thanks again from Victoria, 🇦🇺

[@raymondadams5261]

I struggled for years and didn't know why. I have multiple health problems and my wife has been struggling for years with her health in a battle she is losing. I finally decided I needed help with the self condemnation, the negative thoughts and the fear that I felt. I am one of those that has made a career fixing other peoples problems but, I struggled with not being able to fix my own, heal my wife. There were and are days I just want to crawl in a hole and never come out. When I am unable to cope with my demons or talk with a therapist, I ride. I don't get the opportunity to ride as often as I want but, my bike gives me the opportunity to escape the hell that I feel my life has become. You can get on the interstate and scream at the top of your lungs and no-one hears you and it is incredibly relieving. I feel your pain. I too fight the demons inside me. Watching your blog encouraged me to seek help. If I could afford to, I'd come down under and we could ride. Not to perpetuate the growth of our demons but rather help pull each other out of the mire and just ride. If you come to the states, give me a call, we'll ride.

[@awacruizer]

I bet David's gonna come riding in just as he's making his U-turn. The show must go on!

[@doughuntley2974]

That would be hilarious!

[@ThePat1962]

You're some man for always choosing the road less travelled by.. And that last track was a crazy choice.. But that's who you are and that is one way to constantly test yourself.

[@dmitrykhramov1832]

You lifted plenty of spirits 💪 And it is a great vlog ! 👌👍✌️

[@Chewwy1973]

Many years ago Danny I learnt that you can carry your weather within and you do a very good job of that even though you have clinical demons - keep challenging them and as per normal you’ll win!

[@neilsbaker9790]

Another great video thoroughly enjoyed it and love the bike !

[@paulgoolsby6120]

You’re doing a fine job. Buck-up Boss. The show must go on!!

[@claudiauivel6561]

Never quit and stay strong, positive and healthy in those weird times. We all are in it. You are unique and ifollow your adventures with lots of laughter and admiration :-)

[@SilverfoxJB]

Never apologize, you bring pleasure and comfort to so many people. And you takes us on amazing adventures. Danny you are an amazing guy. Full faces helmets for the win. Riding in the rain with an open face helmet is just awful.

[@ADVScott342]

You do what it takes to do you Danny we all have these moments no apology ever needed you have given me countless laughs, inspiration and motivation thank you Sir👍

[@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek]

Can’t wait to see more adventures rides with this Pan-Am Dan! I hope you bought and traded in your R1

[@13_Cowboy]

Hang in there Danny! I’m in the same boat. My Harley is one of the few things that helped me through the lockdowns with isolation, solitude and depression.

[@matybecket]

Cant wait for more future vlogs, you got me back into riding. I bought my cruiser because of your vlogs. And you have given me inspiration to travel on a bike. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@TheCuttz1984]

I went and bought a Harley Davidson road glide after watching alot of your video. Riding takes my mind of the noise. I appreciate you and your up loads mate. I know how you feel Victoria isn't the place to be ATM

[@robertmaynard5372]

Good Onya Danny Lad, thank You for you know not what you GIVE Mate to those Struggling and Trudging through Their Muddy Trails in Life , Keep Well, Believe in Yourself, and it's effin Brilliant to see the Danny I Love, 🇦🇺🌈🗡🛡👌🦍...Cheers Mate...

[@harrellfelty5049]

I wish that you would not give up and go home, but I understand what you're going through. If I had any words of encouragement that will help you to push through the only thing that would come to my mind is what you always say living the dream. You have more guts than a lot of people in this world you're willing to stick your neck out and succeed no matter if it means failure. Thank you for the videos that you produce I enjoy watching them. No matter what you decide may God bless you in everything that you do.

[@niallmurray9725]

The show must go on! 🤟 love what you do, and it can’t be easy filming and picking up the bike all the time 😉 Keep going 🙏

[@justinturner4850]

I like you Danny. I live in Hawaii USA and the lockdowns have been shit, but I can’t fathom how difficult dealing with Australia’s lockdowns would be. And hell, if I had to pick up that bike 100 times in the mud I’d be pretty miserable myself lol. I wish you had better tires on the bike and better weather, you probably woulda had much more fun. Anyway, I really enjoy your channel and just know that a lot of people like you and appreciate your efforts🤙

[@stewartstone3389]

Your blogs have more than one side to them always a good vibe whatever rain or sunshine your living the dream.

[@markdunbar8219]

Just watched your compilation of rides you nutcase 🤣 at the moment I ride an African twin adventure sport and I’d have trouble riding where you took the Harley realy enjoyed your adventure I’ll be looking for more as they made me smile so much 😁…hey bud don’t get too depressed many thanks for your blog looking forward to more…greetings from the Uk 🇬🇧👍🏻😁

[@paulroper9919]

Such an honest appraisal of the way you feel at any given moment but I think I know there is NO quit in you so I suspect there will be more vlogs to come from this trip! At least I hope so.....!

[@johannacollins1130]

You did good! They are always good vlogs Danny even when you're miserable. Rest up .

[@brokenmarbles70]

These videos are so well done love watching them ty Danny, I know those days all to well all you can do is do you. thanks again Danny

[@richardmorley7439]

I've looked after my sick mum for a few years now she passed away there were so many times were I thorght it was to hard but now I just got my life back but finding it hard getting back to life but watching you has been inspiring I ride my nighttrain it helps love nz

[@garycoutts6821]

Hang in there brother you got this

[@strominalong4596]

Hi Danny, it is an honest vlog of how you feeling. No apologies needed, we watch you for your honesty. Ride safe.

[@fumogeneraltrading7490]

It was a fantastic blog, thank you, you actually make a difference, Ride safe.

[@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7]

I think that you getting out there, doing whatever you can and showing it to us all helps everyone get through another day of shit. Thanks for being who you are. Thanks for sharing. Please keep doing it.

[@stevemoore3384]

Great VLOG Danny. They all are. Plenty of people right behind you mate. Hang in there bud.

[@scottyb069]

There's a few places you shouldn't take a Harley, and I think you found most of them :) The very last rides I took before selling my last two bikes were like yours too. I had never seen the sky turn green before and wondered what it could mean, I found out 10 mins later when I was battered by frozen golf balls and freezing torrential rain. T shirt and jeans, open face and ray bans on a fat boy in a hail storm. Can't wait to buy another bike !

[@MotoFaith]

Absolutely loved this series! Just saw your channel now and totally enjoyed it. I had the same issues when I rode my Tiger thru boggy mud with my metzeler tourance tires.. so I can totally relate. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@PhilipBeresford]

We all have our bad days, and the last couple months have been pretty miserable for us NSW/VIC folk. Getting out for one day doesn't magically fix that depression. Beautiful ride through the Otways, the bike was perfect for that 👍

[@SeanC1959]

Your vlogs always lift my spirits and make me want to get on my bike and riiiiddde. I can't because I'm stuck in fortress NSW and can't leave my LGA - yet. All the best Danny. :)

[@coltonupchurch4368]

Thank you for everything watch you helps me lol for real I have adhd add ptsd and what ever else they can thank of never give up never surrender .keep your head up .

[@tazzytiger3548]

Good Old Tassie weather. 4 seasons in one day. Don't you just love it!!!.. Know what your going through, as a former Tassie rider. Harley 2021Low Rider is now my sled.👍🏽🇦🇺

[@beazerthebiker]

Even a short adventure is still an adventure! A ride to get coffee can be memorable in the right situation. What we've gathered is that the pan American looks off road ready but truly is not.

[@reecebaxter4867]

Don't apologise mate, it is a great vlog, yeah you're not at the top of your game, but you still got out and went on an adventure, alot of people still aren't able to do that, you are a hell of an inspiration to so many people, we all have our off days, but those days are what makes us appreciate half an hour where we are big smiles and at peace and completely relaxed

[@donsmith3573]

Even though your down it was still enjoyable for us Danny. Your attempt was memorable mate not a failure just look at things in a different prospective

[@sonovavig5736]

Keep ur head up fella.... There are a lot of people out here that are usually full of beans and personality a plenty that have found themselves on the proverbial back foot emotionally.... Times are tough emotionally hang in there mate u are still a source of inspiration and energy for many and owning ur vulnerable side by sharing it shows we all struggle at times... thanks Danny

[@rickiekm]

I hope you have a fourth episode where you wash the bike and return it to the dealer. Should be a hoot...

[@SP-fb1qb]

Danny love your honesty , some days are just shit , I so wanted parry to jump out the bushes and help lift the bike up with you BUT hay theres always tomorrow me old mucker

[@johnciantar6239]

We all have bad days Dan we pick our selves up and push on. Love ya work you inspired me to buy a Harley and I have no licence lol. Might look good sitting in my man cave…

[@IndianaDundee]

MDB Glad to see you're trying to take a proactive approach when it comes to your deppression. Godspeed.

[@peterhannan847]

Some of your best Vlogs are when you're so open about your feelings Danny. Never give up!!

[@TheBritChief]

Thanks for the videos Danny, please take comfort in knowing that most of us (if not all of us) here are after escapism and genuinely love your adventures however short or long. But you need to take timeout for yourself sometimes bro. Love ya, man! 👍

[@airlinesecrets]

Great editing as usual buddy

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Danny

[@dancavanagh7216]

Hi Danny !! Dan from nsw !! We all have shit days some more than others!! I'm going through some hard times myself,, broken marriage!! My fault I let my depression get the better of me !! Just pushing on with life!! Stay strong mate. love your vlogs !! Thanks heaps for all you do !

[@AbbyBrian]

Nothing to be sorry about , I am just glad to see you posting more riding videos. The pan America would be a great bike to ride to Alaska. Brian

[@michaelmiller9966]

Stay strong Danny !!

[@Big-A-Russel]

Danny it was a great vlog! Thank you for posting it