SCHAAF shirts + that ONE bike I would buy... [Questions & Answers]

[@sandro5570]

Came here for the answers about bikes, stayed for the talks about depression and mental health. Stay strong, buddy.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks, Sandro!!

[@Boris-sc7pt]

Really appreciate your honesty Schaaf! One of the best attributes someone can have (in my opinion).

[@Schaaf]

thank you, Boris!

[@nickclarkuk]

That feeling of being stuck, dissatisfied but scared to break out of your comfort zone really resonates with me. I’m doing some breaking out now and it’s making me anxious . Thanks for being so honest.

[@Schaaf]

Way to go, Nick!! Wishing you all the strength you need!!

[@attilamurvai3108]

I started riding because of you a long time ago. Its really good that you are still here.

[@Schaaf]

Glad to hear that, thanks!

[@AndrewontheHusky]

Long time viewer here. Just wanted to let you know, that your videos were such an inspiration for me back in a day. I bought my CB500 because of you and I had best time of my life on it. Safe to say that I owe you quite a lot when it comes to motorcycles. Thank You, stay strong my friend!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks for sharing, Andrew!

[@t4r1k98]

Your onboard videos were probably one of the first influences on me getting interested in riding some 3 years ago, so I have to thank you for essentially getting me into the hobby. Also, thanks a lot for answering my question (the one about improving cornering technique). Will definitely take your advice on being patient with it. Shouldn't be an issue as I had to wait for two years to get my first bike lol Better to take it slow then push things too far, too soon. I'll also chip in as someone who has struggled, and still do, with insecurities and mental health. It really is mostly about learning how to best cope with those negative emotions and thoughts. Also wholeheartedly agree with you that riding is an escape rather than a solution. Its really important to deal with those issues through terapy or other means rather than bring them into an activity that is as inherrently dangerous as riding a motorcycle.

[@Schaaf]

Thank you very much for sharing :)

[@TerraMagnus]

I love the honesty about the CB500 sitting. Very relatable.

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@Neketre]

There were a lot of things that resonated with me in this video, greatly appreciate the honesty. I've been riding for around 7 years, and I also realized that riding fast on the street comes down to risk, no matter how good my turning or braking technique gets, a choice must be made. I choose to be able to ride another day! Thanks again, ride safe!

[@Schaaf]

Good choice! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrUled]

Respect for speaking openly, many suffer in silence. It takes balls to do what you do. Keep up the fight and the rides! If you make it to Vietnam, let me know and we do a ride! I'm from Europe and we share a similar story, this is where I learned to ride big bikes. I just hit 7 years here.

[@Schaaf]

Thank you!!

[@blajablaja1]

Thank you very much for answering my question about my family's trust! This is the first Q&A where a question I made is answered hahaha quite stoked since I've been a fan for a veeeery long time so thanks a lot!!

[@Schaaf]

No worries :)

[@robinkarlsson1460]

Great video dude. I love your advice on just being patient. I started riding street bikes later in life and thought my speed demon days were over, thus I my riding was pretty tame the first year. I commute every day to work and I’ve started noticing how I keep driving faster and doing techniques I never thought I would do. I was surprised by how much I gained by just riding at my own pace. That way, I always feel confident and relaxed, which seems like the best way to improve (since failing/crashing is not an option on the street).

[@Schaaf]

Thanks Robin

[@rafaelcordoba13]

Thanks for this Q&A! Your “non bike talks” always helps me understanding my own struggles better and keep a positive mindset on things somehow. And the bike talks help me to stay satisfied with my Bonneville T120 😊 and enjoy the simplicity of just riding a simple bike. Cheers from Barcelona!

[@Schaaf]

that's great!! Thanks Rafael!

[@mementomori4972]

You are directly responsible for me starting on a CB500 and buying a Street Triple 675 R three years later (RX was unfortunately not in the budget, but the R is an amazing bike too and it was in amazing condition when I got it). Did all the mods on my CB that you had done on yours (basically). Still have it and ride it mainly in the winter now, but she was a reliable companion through (almost) all of Europe...

[@Schaaf]

that is awesome! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@adr2567]

Wow, the man, the myth, the legend with a face finally. Will take time and watch the whole video for sure ❤

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot!

[@rjsalameh]

One of my favorite, if not favorite KZbinrs for so many reasons, most of which have nothing to do with motorcycles!!

[@Schaaf]

Thank you very much :)

[@4gotfactory]

Grazie per il tempo che hai dedicato a confrontarti con noi da questa parte, mi rispecchio tantissimo in tutti i tuoi discorsi, di vita e di moto!

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave me a comment :)

[@bertlzansinger]

Suprised of this video. Just know the Onboards thus far. Thanks for this open insights! I exactly feel the notion of the mental topic as a person affected as well. Just want to leave you with immense gratitude for the videos you share with us. 🙏🏼

[@Schaaf]

thank you, Bertl. Best wishes to you!

[@Sigeo1vl]

Thanks!

[@Schaaf]

That is very kind of you!! Thank you so much!! Best regards from Vienna!!!

[@Cydro12]

Hey Schaaf, just wanted to leave a little message. Some things you mention about growing up really resonate with me, and sound very familiar. I've been left with scars because of poor parenting, and am struggling with similar feeling to yours it sounds like. Therapy helps to an extent, but I think that you just got to find a way to cope with it yourself, as you surely know (which I've yet to find). You've been the one to hype me up on getting a biking license about 8 years ago now, which I then went to get. I've always been amazed of the roads you ride, and the adventures you seem to take. My favorite video of yours is the RIDE INTO PARADISE video, I've watched it so many times, and still today it'll make my jaw drop, because no way that the Netherlands (where i reside) looks nearly as beautiful as the places you visit in that video. I didn't ride further than an hour away from my home on a bike, ever, so i've never experienced the trips you seem to take. I've stopped riding motorcycles for about 5 years now due to mental and slight physical problems (which eleviate the mental problems), but like you, I want to be the guy that gets out and undertakes cool stuff, goes out to explore, take adventures, and enjoy life. Hence the reason why I'm about to pick up my new bike, purchase riding gear, and go out for adventures, as I'm tired of sitting idly by behind my computer screen instead of undertaking fun challenges. Sorry for my rambling, but in a way i kinda look up to you, although this might sound funny to you. You're a cool guy, make very cool and well put together videos, and are very genuine, in the sense that you speak out what you think, instead of hiding it, which i the easier but cheap option. Never stop pushing through buddy, neither will I !

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot mate. Indeed it is about learning to cope instead of believing it will at some point "fade away". Still a long journey ahead!! Thanks for letting me know that my videos were able to inspire you!! Best wishes for your riding revival, may it provide a lot of positive moments in your life! Speed safe!

[@gokulkrishm51]

Well well well, this QnA was much better than I expected.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot Gokul :)

[@dermaysi]

Oh, pretty nice that you have an own YT-Channel (and it's much older than the other :D ). In the last days and after watching the "Seeker Raid" again, i was thinking it would be great to see more from you and McGregor on YT. Finally the YT-Algorithmen does something right and i found the RAW-Video of the Suzuki V-Sstrom 800DE - Thanks Schaaf and good to see you here!

[@Schaaf]

I think mostly because of the different languages YT doesn't often show my stuff in recommended when watching 1000PS videos. But I'm glad you've made your way :)

[@pw9150]

Danke!

[@pw9150]

Gerne ! 🌅✨🎅

[@Schaaf]

Wow, vielen, vielen Dank!! Die Spritkasse und ich freuen sich sehr! :) :) :)

[@lucianocardoso237]

Great video, I love your work Schaaf. I wish you all the best!!! Cheers from Brazil!!!

[@Schaaf]

Obrigado!!

[@lewsellers]

Those two vids with the Blue Gold Wing.....wow......Great channel!

[@Schaaf]

Glad you like them!

[@pw9150]

Thx 🙏🏻 so much (!) for your work & input (although & specially b e h I n d the camera 💪🏻!) … we all appreciate your way of being honest with us, being yourself, not only selling some shirts or answering some stupid questions. Amazing content, hope you find some time to slow down, let the devices off & spent time with the ones you need or love 💪🏻🌅 🫶🏻 Greetings from Freiburg/ Black Forest 🇩🇪 Peter

[@Schaaf]

Thank you, Peter!

[@gwadaflat]

Hi , I think the new BMW 1300GS will make you reconsider your ranking! 😅😅😅✌🏽

[@Schaaf]

I don't think so but we will see

[@jyothishram5326]

Please make a raw sound drive on Himalayan 452

[@Schaaf]

Can't choose the bikes I get to ride

[@Obi1Fdz]

Hi Shaaf, apart from a scooter, what bike behaves good around town at low revs but the same time you want to take it for a hill/country run?

[@RuudKok]

MT-10 is nice and all, but what about the Honda Monkey? I'd love to see more wideo's of that ;-) Happy Holidays and hoping to see more stuff from you in 2024.

[@Schaaf]

I don't own one and I can't get one, sorry!! ;) Best wishes to you, Ruud!!

[@langhamp8912]

I think you staying off the centerline is excellent and safe riding.

[@Schaaf]

thanks for noticing!

[@BOT_RAIDEN]

have you ever tried CBX1000?? the engine sound lovely

[@Schaaf]

Unfortunately not

[@BOT_RAIDEN]

@@Schaaf it have a very good exhaust sound

[@jezzamarkham5285]

My shirt still looks amazing considering i got it when you first got them in stock all those years ago! It’s a pity about the little Honda but that’s life. I had to sell my CB 500 when my spine got bad enough to stop me riding, i should have kept it and thought about a sidecar or something so I didn’t fall over when i came to a stop. Too late now as I don’t have enough money to buy a sidecar let alone a bike to fix it on, C’est La Vie. A crash is a very personal thing, you don’t have to talk about it if you feel happier that way. Keep it shiny side up and stay safe my friend. 😊👍❤️♿️

[@Schaaf]

thank you Jezza!!!

[@АлексейЛогинов-ж1ц]

Hi Schaaf! I know i'm late for questions, but will you consider doing more FPV riding with body camera, like you did with GSX-750S ? It does great job at underlining lean angles. Thanks, bless your soul :)

[@Schaaf]

I dont. I honestly don't even know if 1 axis gimbals for current GoPro models still exist :)

[@TerraMagnus]

I think I was rooting for one of the BMW farters to be your “one bike” but your actual answer was a good and satisfying one.

[@Schaaf]

good!

[@dmitrypopov9197]

you have the best moto channel man

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot

[@Kreisverkehrdrifter]

Schaaf for Kanzler 👍

[@Schaaf]

Hahaha I'm trying to stay away from politics as far as possible :D

[@holybertl1064]

Hi Schaaf , no idea wo ich ein Shirt von dir bestellen kann? Wünsche dir alles leiwande auf der Welt! LG

[@Schaaf]

Die Kampagne war schon zu Ende. Irgendwann wirds wieder eine geben! LG

[@Vicenev]

I’ll buy 5 shirts just to contribute to the CB500 repair fund! Also, do you have any onboards with the VFR800? I couldn’t find any. I have a CB400SF with VTEC and it’s a great bike, thinking of getting a VFR when I get my full license.

[@Schaaf]

Nope, I never got to record one :)

[@Vicenev]

Bummer! Oh well, I have plenty of other RAW onboards to watch. Hope you are enjoying your holiday, have a safe trip and a happy new year.

[@Ko_Sandro]

ride an R7 pls!

[@dennis.lc8407]

27:23 answering how the nuda rides. I must say its very boring. The bike got too much hype from royaljordanian. To me it sounds almost the same as a normal bmw boxer engine, the power output is to linear for a big twin (and also not that much as I was expecting) and the chassis wasn’t very good for fun and sporty cornering. It doesn’t want to fall into corners and at the same time doesn’t give you much confidence. A 790 or mt09 for example are much better and way more fun in my opinion. But the nuda looks way cooler of course :D

[@Schaaf]

thanks for sharing :)

[@pin4401]

dominator raw when?

[@Schaaf]

Never :)

[@pin4401]

@@Schaaf awww maann

[@Andrea18353]

Stay strong my friend, i'm shure 2024 will carry you a lot of fun and happy moments!!! 💪🏼

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot!!

[@Wuschi2001]

Just want to buy one based on the honesty

[@Schaaf]

You don't have to, I appreciate you appreciating ;)

[@Szlejer]

I still ride with a Schaaf sticker on my helmet! Quite funny, but so far my 2021 KTM Supermoto has turned out to be far more reliable (daily commuting all year and track riding) than my legendarily reliable VFR800, which left me stranded at least 2-3 times because various electrical problems. :D

[@Schaaf]

Awesome! Yea, the Austrian singles don't seem to have as many issues as the newer parallel twins.

[@pistonburner6448]

In your next podcast/Q&A (whatever this should be called) you should do it in the same format as your ride videos: You should start with the description text popping up, and explain "I'm taking it pretty easy in the beginning" then later on a text pops up: "I'm now going to go harder..."! Oh, and the camera should still be on your body while you sit at a desk / on the sofa...maybe have a mirror in front of you so the view is actually with your face visible pretty much like now! 🤣👍🐑

[@Schaaf]

Hehehe noted ;)

[@mementomori4972]

Like an adult film?

[@pistonburner6448]

@@mementomori4972 What do you know about adult films? 😅

[@mementomori4972]

@@pistonburner6448 Do you have a specific question on the topic or do you expect me to write an essay?

[@pistonburner6448]

@@mementomori4972 Could you present it in the form of interpretive dance?

[@MrRide77]

Hi Schaaf, thanks for opening up to us, keep it up. Maybe you already said it in another video, how did you meet your girlfriend? What did you mean when you said that about your parents at around 27:00 , would you consider you had a good childhood? Thank you for sharing, take care.

[@Schaaf]

Tinder, I had 10 days in my life in which this app worked and that was enough. And well, I had a good childhood from that POV that I didn't have to worry about my financial safety etc. But vibes-wise it was a disaster since my parents were fighting for many, many years. Home was not a place of security and peace for me because I was always in a restless mood in order to immediately shut down should my parents fight again. And this restlessness is with me today and making my life quite less enjoyable :) Thanks for listening

[@MrRide77]

@@Schaaf Thank you for sharing Schaaf, keep it up, you are not alone. Take care, hugs.

[@jaffabaffa]

You had your Africa Twin crash footage online at one point, right? I would swear I've seen it already...🤔 But now I'm starting to doubt myself.

[@Schaaf]

Nope, it was never online :)

[@MrSpaha-kx7ie]

@@Schaaf somehow I also thought that I have seen it at some point

[@jaffabaffa]

​@@MrSpaha-kx7ie I am like 99% sure I have seen a video at some point in my life in which (supposedly Schaaf) rode a Africa Twin 1100 DCT very hard, hit the asphalt with his foot peg (I believe his left foot peg if my memory serves me right), low sided, and slid straight into some trees at around 100 km/h or so. I almost can't believe I am imagining this, nor can I believe someone else crashed his AT and falsy claimed to be Schaaf. Very very strange😅😅

[@UncleBobsbikelife]

Yezz finaly some tshirts😎🐑💨

[@Schaaf]

:)

[@charipri7859]

I wish I can meet u. I actuall live in Vienna. I wish u an amazing happy life

[@Schaaf]

Thanks a lot

[@NoBody-yx1gi]

what happend to the cb500 ?

[@csipi89]

Ok, than let's start a vote about a new cb500 video: 1 like = 1 vote Lets say if this post get at least the half of the likes of the video than schaaf will resurrect the cb500. ..if reaches the likes the qty of the video than he will make a video abou the resurrection too ..if it doubles, than we will know how "long" is he :D (..just joking xD) Cheers! :)

[@Schaaf]

I guess Little Honda remains asleep ;)

[@csipi89]

​@@Schaaf Nooooo :D

[@volt8684]

I think the cb500 has had its day with you. I totally understand why it stays in the garage. It may be worth getting the carbs off and cleaning them and ready for the future. The longer it’s left the bigger the problem. It’s less than an hours work

[@volt8684]

Hey schaaf thanks for your honesty. So many sufferers of mental health problems. My parents generation didn’t seem to suffer this despite enduring a war as children. I often wonder why the population are suffering. Is it diet? Is it the world in general? I stay away from any media except you tube. I totally agree on older bikes feeling alive. When I lived in Spain my neighbour who was around 50 and Belgian , rode a dominator mainly on one 😅. He was an ex Moto cross champion. Even going to work from stand still was on one wheel

[@siddharthsharma8940]

First time seeing your face!

[@Schaaf]

Hope it's not a shock :D

[@borisjelzin9162]

Hallo Schaaf,Algorithmus Moin aus Hamburg. `Habe da etwas und möchte das du wirklich ehrlich bist: *"Was ist die Antwort auf alle Fragen?"*

[@Schaaf]

1337, bin Generation Counter-Strike

[@TehWulf]

maaaa, i fühl mi grad bissl schuldig, dass i dir damals ned 10 Minuten auf da Nuda Probefahrt gegönnt hab 🙃

[@Schaaf]

ah, dann hätt ich das Ding wahrscheinlich kaufen müssen, besser so :D

[@cybr600]

Glad to see you came out fine from a fatal accident. But my friend, motorcycle should not be ridden the way you ride on public roads. I know you always say you don't like this type of comments because 'we' average riders, dont understand your process but regardless how confident you are in your skills, still a public road is not a place for it. You also promote this type of riding to new and young riders.

[@Schaaf]

I have nothing against these comments, thanks for sharing

[@PhilippVoegtli]

In den 1960er und 70er war eine tragende Lebensmitte zu finden wichtiger, als Karriere zu machen, was sich in den 80er völlig geändert hat. Lieber Schaaf. Du bist bei weitem nicht der einzige der Depressionen hat, sondern das ist eine nicht geringe kollektive Erscheinung und betrifft meist die reichen Industriestaaten, weil trotz der Fülle von materiellen Gütern unfähig sind, einen Sinn in ihrem Leben zu entdecken und zu realisieren. Man könnte das Phänomen eine existentielle Frustration nennen. Der Mensch ist seinem Wesen nach wert- und sinnorientiert. Das haben wir alle gemeinsam. Wird diesem Wunsch nicht entsprochen, wird die Folge eine sinnleere und gequälte Existenz sein und der Zusammenbruch ist abzusehen. Der Betroffene muss für sich eine Thematik im Leben entdecken, die zu verfolgen sich lohnt. Viele suchen ihre Erfüllung in persönlichen Zielen, Karriere, Geld oder Vergnügen. Solchen Zielen wird meist alles geopfert. Sicher ist es nicht falsch zu arbeiten und Geld zu verdienen, die Frage lautet aber, wo ist mein Herz? Sicherlich kann man Erfüllung finden durch Arbeit bzw. Produktivität oder durch Sinnlichkeit, z.B. durch Beziehungen oder Motorrad fahren (Hobby) usw. Diese Sinnerfahrungen sind natürlicherweise mit Arbeit verbunden. Es gibt aber auch Sinnerfahrungen, die nicht erarbeitet werden müssen, sondern geschenkt werden. Wenn du alles prüfend betrachtest, was du mit deinen Händen erworben und die Mühen, die du darauf verwendet hast, was hat das dann alles für einen Wert? Ist doch eigentlich sinnlos, nicht wahr? Etwa so unnütz wie der Versuch, den Wind einzufangen. Es gibt keinen bleibenden Gewinn auf dieser Welt. Jeder muss eines Tages sterben und all die Anstrengungen, die man unternommen hat, um etwas zu erreichen, was nützen all die Mühen? Man muss doch alles seinem Nachfolger hinterlassen! Das Leben ist wie ein Schatten, der vorbei huscht oder wie ein Hauch im Wind, der verweht und nicht wiederkehrt, nicht wahr? Rein rechnerisch sterben 1,76 Menschen jede Sekunde. Rechnet man diesen Wert auf den Tag, sind es etwa 152.500 Menschen pro Tag, deren Leben aus den unterschiedlichsten Gründen zu Ende geht. Unsere Lebenserwartung beträgt etwa 70 bis 80 Jahre (In Afrika nur 50 Jahre). Was ist das schon? Frage: Wenn du die Kürze deines Lebens bedenkst, was ist dann für dich das Wichtigste? Nur eins: In der Selbstsuch ist kein Glück zu finden. Wer das glaubt, der glaubt auch, dass wenn er sich Wasserflaschen auf den Körper klebt, dass das seinen Durst stillen würde. Lieber Schaaf. Der Mensch hat das Bedürfnis, sich und das Leben zu verstehen, und fragt nach der existenziellen Grundorientierung, wie: Warum bin ich? Wer bin ich? Woher komme ich ursprünglich? Wohin gehe ich, wenn ich sterbe? Antwort hierauf gibt die Theologie. Wer die lebensfreundlichen Antworten der christlichen Theologie für sich übernehmen kann, versteht sich und das Leben in besonderer Weise. Er versteht sich als Geschöpf Gottes, der aus Liebe geschaffen wurde, um mit ihm in einer Liebesbeziehung zusammen zu sein. Dieses Verständnis wirkt sich sinnvoll auf die Gestaltung des Lebens aus. Ein nihilistischen Verständnis dagegen, nach dem Motto: Ich komme aus dem Nichts, werde wieder im Nichts verschwinden und dazwischen ist nichts weiter als bedeutungsloses Nichts, wirkt sich sehr negativ aus. Die christliche Auslegung von Existenz im Blick auf den letztendlichen Grund des Seins ist eine Sinnerfüllung, die nicht erarbeitet werden kann, sondern man lässt sich davon betreffen, erfassen und erfüllen. Es ist ein Geschenk. Dieses Geschenk ist mehr wert als alles Gold und Silber auf dieser Welt. Bitte nimm doch dieses Geschenk an und lass dich, so wie ich und Millionen vor dir von einem geistlichen Leben erfüllen, dass dir mehr Glück und Frieden schenken kann, als dass ein rein materialistischen Leben je geben könnte.

[@Schaaf]

Danke für den Kommentar!

[@NinjaKid1985]

Min.54 ich bin da soooo bei dir. Die Unterschiede gerade Spanien, Deutschland/Östereich. Ich finde es langsam so unerträglich mit den Neidern und Hatern auch Politisch wird alles verboten was irgendwo irgendwie Spaß macht und ich rede da nicht nur vom Motorrad. Es ist echt frustrierend und schade.

[@IRbashboon]

777 Back in 1h25min

[@Schaaf]

;) Take your time ;)

[@jakobkonradsen1248]

Why do you not just sell the bikes and let other people enjoy them. Instead of letting them sit and rot...

[@Schaaf]

Because I want to own a V4 (mentioned in this video) and because the CB500 has zero value (mentioned in this video) and the Dominator I'm still using

[@jakobkonradsen1248]

@@Schaaf Okey. Hope you find the time to get them back on the road!

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Very interesting, thanks. A lot of people report their depression reduced or went away after they switched to a carnivore diet. KZbin Dr Ken Berry, Dr Anthony Chaffee, Dr Garry Fettke 👍

[@Schaaf]

aha