This motorcycle is FLAWLESS!! David Mann Chopper Replica by Weems Motor Co

[@davidtyler2901]

I am the executive director of Forgotten Angels and a motorcycle rider myself. When Jared contacted us to let us know what he was doing, and offering. I couldn't believe it. He is an absolutely incredible bike builder, and an ever better person. Can't even begin to thank him enough!

[@jaredweems8759]

David, we are gonna make sure the motorcycle community know who you are and how to help!

[@mickehusse6278]

Men like you both makes this world a better place. Awesome builds of an awesome man to an awesome organization. ❤️❤️ and respect from 🇸🇪

[@wayneroberts1988]

Wow

[@deckerhand12]

The name slipped my mind the builder talked about this bike and your Organization on a podcast. I pray this brings in a good amount of funds to help kids who age out of foster care. I’ll am going to ask my motorcycle Ministry to donate at our next meeting

[@YogisCycleService]

Thats awesome, love the cause.

[@daved299]

Weems got heart. The kind of guy you hope will live forever.

[@jetdoctn]

To say that Mr. Weems has talent is a gross understatement. Beautiful work.

[@waynehollard]

A beautiful chopper created by a man with a beautiful soul. Massive respect

[@ecrusch]

There is absolutely NO-WAY I'd park that thing anywhere that I couldn't keep a constant eye on it. It is BEAUTIFUL! Man, nice job Weems ! Weems, you are automatically put on my family's prayer list! Thank you brother.

[@xcronex]

What a humble man helping an awesome foundation

[@IKDMITCH]

My hats off to Weems! That guy is awesome for what he’s done and is doing.

[@CraigSmith568]

What an awesome cause. You hit the nail on the head when you said this guy just won the internet.

[@BigBlocksOtherStuff]

Awesome, those Triumphs are totally badass. Thank you Mr. Weems for your service. I am a fellow Army Veteran myself. 10th Mountain , Climb to Glory Brother.

[@RobbOnTheRoad]

Not all heroes wear capes... some of the greatest people have scuffed shoes and tattered jackets. Much love for Weems and what he is doing.

[@joyride1403]

I was the first of 3 adopted out of 13 foster kids. My parents loved each and every kid. Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@8707brad]

Airborne All The Way!!!!! 82nd Veteran watching love the channel man.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Mr Weems is living proof that there are good people out there everywhere....most of them fly under the radar and do good works with no fanfare or recognition.. An example for us all..pay it forward and help someone out when you can.

[@brohawktmrg5285]

You r not a Harley Channel...U R a Motorcycle Enthusiast Channel and that is the best kind Mr Surgeon 👍🏼

[@Schnot]

Have a feeling this isn’t going to be the last time we see Weems on the channel. Seems like a super awesome guy! Thank you for your service Weems!

[@jde9095]

fully agree

[@skirwan78]

As a Vet, a father, and a rider, I'll say Weems is a man amongst men. This episode really moved me, thanks for doing this. Please do a video when the raffle comes around I would love to throw some money towards it and the Forgotten Angels.

[@tonybrossman7198]

The world needs more people like this dude.

[@HerTwoWheels]

I'm a girl and I'm watching! You can 100% count me out for the casting call though haha!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

What a sport! 👍🏻 I’m gonna come see your channel.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂😂😂 see ya at born free (I wish)

[@crankyoleguy3246]

Why Two Wheels, you make a good car hop.....

[@HerTwoWheels]

@@shadetreesurgeon Bwahahaha!

[@ryanjimmy8759]

Youd be great for the blond in the print

[@Leonarco333]

The big difference between a good builder and a master builder is that master builder is a true genius who has elegant solutions to problems that the rest of didn’t even realize were problems until looking over a master artisan’s work. It’s truly mind blowing.

[@nostrem82]

That, that's awesome world needs more people like that...and builds gorgeous bikes 🤘

[@janzienkiewicz5295]

You know it takes great talent to hit a target no one else can hit, but this amazing guy hits targets no one else can even SEE !!!! And they call these people genius 👌brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼

[@coyster530]

what an awesome dude there aren't many people like that left in this world 👏

[@jamesparsons5212]

That is so awesome. The story, the build, and the fact you are recreating the painting. Keep the rubber side down.

[@alissarobertson8840]

I am 10 year medical retired Army 19D20 cavalry scout and 79R20 Recruiter. Cool bikes.

[@cloudyclayton-youvebeengam7614]

Thats such an awesome thing to raffle that off, my aunty works for a charity here in England who supports children thrown out of there homes and they live in a communal home where they get help to learn how to look after themselves and get any other help with education and work. Such an awesome thing to do

[@scottrubie6826]

this is what i love about the the motorcycle community that there are guys quietly going about their business doing good things in the community in contrast to the adverse things reported. helping young adults find their place in this world is the job of every good man to show young people they can be who they are without fear of critisim or ridicule. more power to Weems Motor Co Tampa and others doing similar good work.

[@Rick-Williams59]

Awesome video, looking forward to more on this guy. Mr. Weems is a rare person to meet. I thank him for his service, in the military and civilian life.

[@BoDean52]

One of my favorite videos of yours, what a guy that dude is. Thanks for sharing brother

[@partlycloudy9443]

Well it started out to be a crappy day, then a new shade tree video popped up..there really is a God! 😁

[@wingerm1]

I feel like I just found the Shadetree/Weems/Forgotten Angels origin story. Awesome!!!

[@JamesRussle365]

Wow so you're finally gonna start the triumph chopper build!

[@Markotto09]

Great video. People like him give me faith in humanity.

[@DeusVult1775]

What an awesome dude. Faith in humanity restored. I hope this vid helps boost his business. Thanks for sharing

[@lionelrc2016]

That blue triumph bike is a thing of beauty.

[@dalekidd420]

That man is one in a million.

[@leejo5462]

This is probably my favourite shadetree video. Well done shadetree 👍👍

[@billcotton1551]

Chopper is beautiful! Takes me back to reading "Easy Rider" in the 70's.

[@brettallgood6541]

Dude... I'm blown away Very cool This is what it's all about We need more of this in this day and age

[@Strat3jakit88]

As a 32 year old that aged out of foster care in the tampa bay area and got told good luck im glad to see theres a program like that so they dont have to go through what i did. Glad to see theres people who care. Thanks Josh from another Josh

[@jaredweems8759]

Josh hit me up if ya ever wanna grab a beer, hang, and talk life!

[@Strat3jakit88]

@@jaredweems8759 would love to

[@mattthegreeter9074]

What a bike, what a builder, and what a GREAT cause!

[@twotiretirade4624]

Forgotten Angles , what a cool organization. This dude rocks!!!

[@nimbul1rides]

Far out, what a bike and what a dude, restores a bit of faith in humanity!

[@Thefuturelooksbright13]

A great show for the books. Thanks for the opportunity to see that beautiful bike.

[@AtownBurns]

Yyyyeaaaahhhh! Been waiting for this chopper build!!!! Hellllll yyyyeaaaahhhh!

[@davehowie03]

Don’t let the “Shadetree is just a Harley-Davidson channel” guys bug ya man. Haters gonna hate. Those is us who know, know.

[@andypants1000]

Total triumph simp. I think it comes from the fact that the local dealer is really nice to ol shadetree

[@c0dy1287]

I'm here cause I thought the Kawasaki history video was funny 😛

[@gpgstudios9813]

Whoever said that had to only watch like three of his newer videos though. Most of his content has nothing to do with Harleys lol

[@dh63610]

What an amazing story and human.. If only we all realized this journey is temporary and we never know when it's going to end, people might be a little nicer and kinder to those who's timeline of life is harder.. Props to Shadetree for being the person he is as well.. great video and even better example of kindness we all should try to emulate.

[@robertwatson39]

Josh, I’m sorry but I can’t leave a “like” for this video, because I loved it. Yes a 63 yr old saying he loves a video. Back in the early to mid 70’s when I first got into bikes my 2 mates and I would buy the Easyrider mag for two reasons. The David Mann paintings and the great stories. This was all triggered for us when we went to the cinema and saw Easyrider. I also loved Triumphs and still do, but not so much the modern stuff. I owned a couple of Triumphs a 750 Trident and a 750 Bonny. As soon as I saw that bike then the picture it was built from brought back so many memories. Thanks for doing the vid and thanks to you for wanting to check Mr Weems out. Being ex military myself and being medically discharged made me feel closer to him. Thanks again Josh from Down Under.

[@SABCRAZY13]

Damn, 1952... Amazing dude. 🙏

[@OlManRonin]

This video is the epitome of why YOU have the BEST KZbin Channel on the Interweb! What a cool guy Mr. Weems is, let alone the bikes! Great job YET AGAIN Josh.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Kind words, thank you man!

[@ZippoVarga]

Jared.....The definition of what we all should aspire to be. Nuff Said! Zip~

[@Kevin_747]

Polished Triumph engines give me wood. I grew up in KC. My brother worked at Wild Child's Custom shop and David Mann did painting and art work there. Met David when I was 14 along with several El Forasteros. I'm sure they had a big influence on my lifelong motorcycle habit. Beautiful work Mr Weems and thanks for your service. 10 years U.S. Navy here.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s so awesome!

[@V-max97]

David Mann lives on through his art. I think Billy Lane said it best when he said that, “David is the Norman Rockwell of the motorcycle world.”

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yes!

[@Wooley689]

David Mann gave us all so much to dream about. Very sad he died broke and people had to donate for his lady to be able to pay for his funeral.

[@timbayliss4153]

@@shadetreesurgeon Dear Shadetree, This message is from your would be friend, who you don't mind being the former enemy, as an ex car driver. I have answered my question now, regarding certain Harley Davidson motorcycles. What I should have asked you though, is what does FLHR mean, which I have now found out, means Frigging Long Haul Rider. Could I ask you though please, what is your opinion, if I haven't asked you already, regarding whether the Kawasaki models are death trap bikes, as I have been told, it is possible to get killed doing ANY speed, riding a Kawasaki, and a friend reckons a friend got killed on one, just doing a steady 20 mph? Thank you.

[@jakeposson3880]

What a cool guy military, bike builder, beer drinker, and a charity donator. That’s respect thanks for your service man.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Weems is a amazing person for doing that for the young people who have aged out. Weem You Rock!!!!

[@bepponabuco7389]

Whoa, your best video ever !!! 😎 I'm proud of you, son.

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

This was a great video. I’m glad you introduced us to this man.

[@getmartincarter]

Don’t forget the beloved Triumph Speedmaster 865 ! So sad when the Speedmaster was sold

[@jimmyporath7613]

Thank you for your service brother! Veteran myself

[@jdl_chrome]

You and your "family" have brought me out of a bad place mentally. I have a lot going on and it's hard to find breaks to just breath and relax. But your videos and the videos of your friends take me away to a much better place. You guys always make me want to get on my bike and just go. Again thank you.

[@timothyprice1916]

Back in the day when someone said “chopper” you didn’t automatically think HD. If you wanted a chopper you chopped what you had, Triumphs, Harley’s and Japanese bikes. If you look through old magazines and catalogs it wasn’t as Harley centric as it is today. I rode a chopped BSA, my buddy’s rode Triumphs and Honda’s one guy rode an Indian when it would start.

[@clarkbabin9799]

My neighbor was from the Philippines and worked on everything you can imagine and even built carts like the shriners ride and worked on cars but mostly bikes. I've seen a chopper or two of evrykind roll out their garage. I did learn a little but should've learned more if I would've been thinking of it when I was a kid.

[@frankd2056]

When I was young it was BSA , Triumph, Norton. That's what everyone wanted.

[@Babybugex]

BSA..I love em ..My old man said it was an acronim...... Bastard Stalled Again...LOLZ

[@ecrusch]

So true, Tim.

[@vetta17]

I'd love to take a bsa or triumph and chop it.. but I think the reason you don't see them, well in my area of Canada, your hard pressed to find a triumph or bsa that's not restored to original condition.. when you can find un old hd sportster or whatever for cheep and they are everywhere

[@ssmit80]

That dad's bike is cool. I have my dad's 4runner, and I get to thank him every time it snows. Miss you dad.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

That dude was awesome yes I had goosebumps too. 👍👍

[@battlechris8463]

I can tell it makes him happy to see other people happy. That's a stand up guy for sure. This bike would be perfect at Wheels Through Time!

[@jimpion]

This. Is. Your. Best. Video.

[@tbibrokenproductions550]

That is freaking awesome he built that bike from a painting and raffling it off to help others that says a lot about him. In this time we need more stories like this in the world.

[@Mrdrivereight]

What a great guy. Great bikes. Fantastic video shadetree! Maybe yall can help him with the forgotten angels program at the Brapstar garage.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

That passenger 'seat" on that rear fender is hysterical. Just about big enough for a cornhole. Such a beautiful bike though!

[@JohnOBiker]

Dude that is a beautiful bike, love, love love it. I also love his shirt being a Christian biker myself and national pres of a Christian motorcycle club. Tell him badass bike & shirt from Houston, TX - JohnO - Prodigals Redeemed MC

[@motomark9736]

Making a photo of the painting I can't wait to see that with the real bikes and girls !

[@shadetreesurgeon]

For real, I wish I could be there filming it

[@motomark9736]

My cousin has a tapestry hanging in his bar of a rider in the desert of his for the last 40 years I've always admired it I can't remember the name of it

[@Marcus_972]

Ok just finished the video and wanted to say I’m so amazed by what a good dude he is raffling that bike off for charity. Just wow

[@martyportersr7008]

What a wonderful man and a true gift to his community. It’s people like Mr Weems that keeps my faith in men alive. God Bless him!

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Dude, I’ll always ride any Triumph!!!! Especially, a chopper. So freaking amazing, absolutely in love with this paint job!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Me too man

[@BikerBabeBeth]

I think I probably would of wrecked on the other Triumph bahaha 😂

[@crankyoleguy3246]

There is a lot of nice people in the world, they just don’t stand on a soap box and shout it out. Thanks Shadetree for giving this gentleman and Army Veteran (Only Army) the recognition he deserves...

[@parabola4528]

What a rad dude! Its great to hear people helping others and showing their love for awesome bikes!

[@equilshift]

Purest substances in the universe: 3) Fluffy bunnies with floppy ears eating lettuce 2) The look on your dog's face when you come home early from work 1) Josh's giggle when he gets on a new motorcycle

[@daveco1270]

Out of those three bikes, I'd take the red and white 1966 Bonneville. That thing is beautiful. All of them are really nice. I love those pre-unit Triumphs too. That one looks like the one Brando was on in The Wild Ones.

[@MichaelHersman]

Weems sounds like an amazing guy! Glad you brought him to the world's' attention!

[@jasonwilt6681]

Guys like him help to restore my faith in humanity. Was having a bad day, but watching this video really helped put a few things into perspective for me. Great video as always - thanks for the boost!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

It made me feel the same way man!

[@engir63]

I would take the 52 of all those. David Mann was one of two influences that made me a biker when I was young the first (this is going to show my age) was Fonzie as a child in the 70's and then when I got older and was moving more into bikes I found Mr. Mann in a magazine and was totally blown away all I wanted to do was live that life, traveling the roads on a chopper

[@steviegenoski9977]

Thanks bro. It really helps me to see there are still some selfless good people in the world. Great video.

[@SL3315]

“Let the people know the facts so the country will be saved”. Thanks Shadetree for letting us know about Weem . What an extraordinary person. Keep it weird.

[@rjay4019]

Huh???? I'm a broad and watch/love your channel. Lol. I even have a t-shirt from Dumont's Tavern (bar) that Mann put in one of his paintings, of a couple chicks pushing a guy on a bike in front of that bar. The bar was in East County, San Diego. It used to be so fun at that place. It (Dumont's) was even featured on a "Renegade" tv show episode. Lol. But those bikes and love for how things were is awesome. Thank you for sharing this. Also what an incredible and genuine man that Weems is. 👍💙🙋✨

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s awesome! I love how Mann’s paintings were so often of real places and real times in the biker world

[@oldpolak5203]

I loved it when Weems called the bike babe to get it to start , that showed a true bike lover . I'm jealous of you Josh you get to meet the coolest people .

[@christophaustria4775]

Impressive! The bikes, the guy, his mindset. How beautiful! Allerhoechsten Respekt. Wow!

[@Rider_2013_]

Great video! Your right, I'd want rainmaker!!

[@tedzirbes6713]

My first bike was a 1954 Triumph basket case in 1970, wish I could get it back. Thanks for the memories 😎✌️( still riding, I have 2 Harleys now)

[@brianheffernan8982]

That was a great video, Josh. Thank you for introducing me to Weems. I will be buying a ticket. You have a great week, my friend.

[@conradrose7048]

Wow ! What a genuinely nice dude, and what he's doing to help those who have had a not so nice start in life, is just so cool, you don't get to meet many people like that, the man is a star.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Agreed!

[@specialed5098]

Haha yeah you newbies never tickled a Amal carb. Brings back memories of my days of points and condenser, carbs and kick start engines great video

[@kylefrye6265]

What an incredible thing not just the motorcycles but the People, keep searching and you will find the answer in your heart! Thanks for sharing such an awesome story!

[@larrygonzales821]

Sweet! So you gotta ETA start time on your Thumper? And what a great builder. Nice to hear there are still people that care about our fellow humans.

[@shanestewart488]

What an amazing man. How humble was he when Josh sang his praises!! I think I need that bike here in Australia. Great work guys

[@dixiedoo5876]

My hubby has a really cool 60's era triumph in his old shop and he's been threatening to finally rebuild it. It was chopped in the 60's, It's the real deal with a peace sign welded into the frame, coffin gas tank, long girder front end and king and queen seat. I've loved it from the first time I saw it 25 yrs ago.

[@e3rleblanc422]

Stunning!! I’ll admit I’m super jealous you got to meet Weems and see this bike in person before Born Free! Thanks for the excellent entertainment man!

[@razzrasmussen5773]

One of the best videos ever. Please show me more. He seems like a great guy and nice bikes. Going to his Instagram. Loved his shirt. Be blessed.

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

Best Video for several reasons...Praise God/Jesus for such a loving gesture...helping those in need. If we all help in a big or small way...evil will be defeated with Love.

[@seanmccaul3034]

Man, you have showcased a lot of great bikes on your channel, but these two Triumphs are at or near the top of the list. Thanks for showing them off! Great video.

[@TJ4774]

What an awesome dude. Ain't too many solid guys like that around anymore. I hope he comes back on the channel sometime

[@lamagra413bbpd3]

Awesome video Josh! Thank you for sharing a great story about a truly unique individual. The bikes were excellent also!

[@DeadVersiontv]

That is one amazing person dude we need more people like him in this world. How inspirational to have such circumstances happen and to not let it get you down and to give such positive energy I mean truly an amazing person