This one REALLY hurt | Harley Davidson FXR

[@aaronfarnsworth7653]

My criticism of past videos vs thumbnails was meant in humor and I think you took it that way. Upping the level of Cassidy tease in a following video in return. LOL A few twisted lyrics of Nickelback's 'Rockstar' for a Shadetree music video..... "Brap Star" I'm gonna trade this life for fortune and fame. I even cut my beard, Cheyleesi's to blame. 'Cause we all just a wanna be big Brap Stars. Live in double wide houses down from fifteen bars. The beers come easy and the bugs come cheap. We're all get'n heavy cause we can't stop the eat. And we'll, hang out in the dive'est bars. In the corner booth, with other KZbin stars. Every good Patreon knows we'll wind up there. Everyone is still adjusting to Cheyleesi's hair. And we'll, hang out in the parts supply With the latest dealer minion and his reasons why. They'll get you any part with that evil smile. Though, even next day shipping seems to take a while. Hey, Hey, I wanna be a Brap Star Hey, Hey, I wanna be a Brap Star.

[@fps636]

I say "RECORD IT !" with a music video at the BS GAR, with the whole Tampa gang dancing and carrying on. This could be HUUUUUUGE !!!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

A Great song Great for making Parodys for it .. Weird Al Yanovic ...

[@richkennedy3134]

You know, I bet that's what happened. Sometimes a comment that's meant to be a joke, and if you heard it, would be taken as a joke, doesn't come out right online. It's happened to me often. So I don't make them. But God bless us all

[@bandwagon240]

Never apologize for the following: 1. Being human. 2. Being yourself.

[@Torpi95]

talk about that philosophical comment from the last vid, badum tss, guess it really isnt 1 in 50. got old.

[@johnmothersell5751]

Agree 100 percent w/banwagon !!

[@bandwagon240]

@@Torpi95 must have missed something.

[@Torpi95]

@@bandwagon240 previous vid had a viral comment shade replied too about his being "philosophical" in every vid and having to explain himself. shade stated he doesnt do that and made a big deal of it. this vid just made me chuckle

[@bandwagon240]

@@Torpi95 ah, gotcha. Been busy lately and haven't had a chance to catch every vid.

[@garylsmalley]

Thanks for the kind words. Warms my heart to see your still sporting the Kershaw. The normal Joe has no idea how much work is involved editing a video or providing content that is worthwhile and entertaining! And two a week??????? I don't know how you do it and also have a regular job. Be proud of what you produce, we are! Merry Christmas from the Honda boys.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I literally carry and use that knife every single day and have since the day you gave it to me. Thank you so Much :)

[@Djdubb69]

Hey, great Videos appreciate the effort, up here in Northern Canada, riding season is short, passion of you and your bros for riding, makes winter shorter

[@hipsabad]

@@Djdubb69 Too true! I'm from Canada also but luckily ride year round, what with living on the wet coast

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@shadetreesurgeon Well Josh, I missed about 40% of your Videos.. I am a very Observant Person, I Noticed Jessica was missing but I thought it was because you had been hanging out in the shop. Also you have been including your cute Neice which will definatly increase the views. I spend more of my time on News and Polotic Channels then I do on Motorycles.. I do fast Forward though you eating segemetns ect.. Funny you said you poop does stink because you eat lots of good food.. I will tell you who's poop stinks .. Vegans and Vegeitarians.. I base that ont he fact my Mother was mostly Vegitarian not strict but mostly .. She was a famous Marathon Runner she even won the over 40 age Group "Masters Division" of the Boston Marathon in about 1983. She died at only age 69 I think it was because she didn't eat any meat or any type of Fat.. Fat actually burns fat.. It the Carboydrates like from breat that makes you fat.. You know that because of your Keto Diet..

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@shadetreesurgeon I am dambed if I do dambed if I don't.. So I went back and watched some of the Videos I missed. Near heard a word about your break up in any of them till this one.. which didn't give any details.. So am I Nosey , or do I care about your well being.. I did notice how sensative you are when you were telling how hard it was loosing one of Jessicas Dogs.. I joked so now your not living with 3 dogs and 3 cats.. I looked on a Couple of Jessicas vidoes she says she has 17 pets. My last GF is 24 years old.. She would rescue every Dog , Cat , and Raccon she found.. Here in Michigan Raccons are so overpopulated they destroy Property and spread Distemper and other Diseases.. I run over them on purpose.. I had a pair of German Shepards that killed a few of them it was their Job.. but moslty they killed and ate Woodchucks.. Then I got a pair of Jack Russel Terriers . The German Shepards were Brother and sister.. Both got hit by cars and survived and leared not to cross the road finally .. Hidden fence worked for a few years.. In 3 years the hidden fence fooled them 7 cats came with in the 3 acred boundey and got killed.. Later when I resuced two Ferrel cats.. it was a huge job to train them not to kill my cats.. long stories.. how I did that and how they did kill the cuted wildest feller kitten.. Two females .. one had no fear and I could pick her up the first time I rescued her as my dogs had just spotted her.. They were living under steel trusses under a Tree that had a hawk looking for a meal too.. The other was wild and hid from me.. I baited it with some canned cat food.. when I tried to catch got my hands ripped up .. The next day put on the leather gloves and did catch it.. This little black kitten was so wild I had keep her in my shop bathroom .. Then one night it came up crawled into my bad and slept with me and her sister.. After that she was more like a domestic cat.. I let them out side but I had to keep an eye on my dogs.. Put the cats under a semi tailer they could get up in the frame to get away from the dogs.. I needed to go to town for truck parts before 5 PM and the little Black cat was playing that I can't catch her.. I was in a hurry so I figured she could look out for herself and left her outside.. When I came home I found the dead cat.. The dogs just left her laying beside my shop .. I tell the whole story because you were so sensative aobut your GF's Dog dieing .. then I see your GF or EX GF feeding the Dog Burger King and Chocolate ect.. they dog looked to be in pretty good shape maybe it had cancer or somethng, but I see she Euthinized where it was her choice when the Dog died.. I know a biker Gal who works for a Vet .. She is more than ready to Uthanize quickly.. My Mother had a horse that needed to be Uthanize she hired the local new Vet because her Vet for years was 80 years old and no longer worked on large Animals still ran a small animal clinic.. and had to take care of his wife. who is was Obese.. He was still riding Dirt bikes near age 80.. Anyway the young Vet didn't use enough drugs the horse was not dying and suffering a lot .. My Mother had to go and get a Gun to finish the Job.. I had an older Neighbor who was retired.. he was a heavy smoker and had had bypass heart surguery.. One of his Horses died and he wanted me to dig a hole with my front end loader.. Michigan is like FL Dig about 5 feet deep and you have water.. I was practially getting my loader sutck in the mud as the hole filled with Water.. I asked my Buddy Russ if he wanted me to dig a second hole for him. He always teased me about various things and I teased him right back .. We had that sort of banter but always did .. and no one ever got hurt by it because we knew we were joking.. He survied 3 Divorces finalcially some how his Son told me.. He owned a Boat Dealership for years.. then retired and had a Car Dealers Licensed and bought used cars to sell from a nearby wholdesale Car auction.. He had Trhee Children that I had never met.. Untill after he passed away from cancer.. He smoked for years but he was a Tight Wad and he quit smoking when Cigarettes reached $4.00 per pack it seems he told me when I asked him how he managed to stop smoking.. He simply said he would not pay that much for Cigarettes.. Too bad it's not that easy for others.. The date with the Goth Girl . She is attractive.. I can't say much about her personality .. would have to meet her in person and talk with her.. If you are looking for a mate.. I supposed it has a lot to do with personality , compatability mutual inerests and goals.. You can talk ask each other questions and discusss all of that on a date.. My last GF the 24 year old who rescues every animal she sees .. lives like a Pig and never cleans the Kitty Litter.. I rode my Motorcycle 7 miles in a very cold rain to get some kitty litter for me.. Your Jessica looks like she keeps the living conditions under control .. my ex did not and I could not have stood to live in such condtions.. She lives for McDonald's food.. anyone should know enough to know that eating Double Cheese Burgers fries and coke every day will kill you.. She feeds her 6 year old son the same and ignored any adice I had about Nutrition,. Also she had and has Panic attacks just looking at my Motorcycle.. "Going back to my comment on Compatability and dating" She said when she was 7 years old she was on the back of a bike with her Father and they spun out on wet grass in their yard and crashed.. She drives a car rather fast finally got speeding tickets.. I had perfect eye sight for years.. Now not so much . She would spot a Raccon or Rabbit int eh Road before I could see and be yealling at me to hit the brakes.. I will brake for Squirrels Deer Rabits ect.. but do hit Racoon on Purpose.. Of course I could never tell her that..

[@HerTwoWheels]

Man I TOTALLY get that thumbnail conversation. It really is the MOST challenging part of being a content creator. I 100% know before I even post a video if it will preform well or not based on my choice of thumbnail and "Clickbaitey" title. What some of these viewers fail to remember, we are story tellers. Master marketers, Videographers and editors. Adventurers, accountants, managers, and graphic designers. EVERYTHING about making free content for the entire world to enjoy is the ultimate high and the ultimate low. We live our lives and capture the process for the keyboard warriors to completely dissect, belittle and degrade everything we worked so hard for. And the fact that we keep creating speaks volumes of the good and supportive community that continue to choose our mini movies. They have always, and will always be the best part of this incredibly public platform. I loved this video man! Thank you for making it!

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

My point was that when the vibe of the title and thumbnail is disconnected from the actual content, it will actually cost him views and minutes watched in the long run because people feel mislead - and I feel like that's the case with many of Josh's videos. He's not the type of guy who rides to 'get chicks', he does it because he loves riding. Well, the experiment failed, but I hope he gives it another try and maybe fine-tunes his approach.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@TheUrbanEpicure I hate Click Bait Titles .. I ignore most of Scotty Kilmores Videos for that Reason ..

[@d-lowz-no9931]

Had to stop in and say... Jess you are awesome! I follow you as well.

[@tommyv22222]

Isn’t the thumbnail actually a frame from the video? KZbin creators aren’t doing anything wrong, some viewers {and they know who they are} are getting mad because they may have thought it was going to be about women and it wasn’t and they wasted their time because their Perves even though it is the same video either way I don’t see nothing wrong if it is from the video.

[@richardsharrer7950]

This has been a gritty and ratchet ass year. Thanks for the stability of two videos a week. Sending out good vibes your way, man! So what about thumbnails. I remember the irish spring soap commercials back in the day. Even though when I use their product and Irish girls dont appear out of thin air to scrub my nastiness away for a mutual benefit, I still like the soap and I still hold on to the hope that one day it might happen. Long story short you make a great product.

[@rjallen70]

Shit man, I lost my dad and got divorced, I got drunk and stayed drunk from 1997 to 2006. I think you're doing pretty good brother.

[@me2u2aswell]

Not sure how he does it but we keep on going one foot in front of the other.

[@wongfou]

Yeah, three hardest things in my were... Getting divorced, loosing my grandmother and quitting smoking. Not necessarily in that order though.

[@brandonlewis9660]

Shade tree your KZbin videos make me feel like I personally know you. For some reason when you go on your personal rants it helps keep going with what I have going in my life. Thank you for the videos shade tree

[@J890R]

Try storing your torque wrench at 0 ft-lb. Storage under stress will throw off the accuracy.

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

I second that !!! Definitely store your torque wrench at zero .....

[@stonesie81]

Former Calibration Tech here, storing it loaded compresses the spring over time making it click early (things not as tight as you want them) so absolutely wind it to zero. Hell Britool torque wrenches are adjusted by adding or removing shims from the spring.

[@gmiller217]

You beat me to it ... although there are some that can be stored set because they don't have spring pressure until you start getting resistance.

[@a456987]

Was thinking the same thing

[@jeffleach2668]

Had to recalibrate my click type torque wrench recently when the adjuster nut came loose. I calibrated it to the center of the range which is 75 ft lbs on a 150 ft lbs torque wrench. Decided to check it’s accuracy at various points above and below 75 ft lbs. I was really surprised how quickly it became inaccurate and by how much as you got further away from 75 ft lbs. Pretty discouraging I have to say. I wonder if those $500 snap on torque wrenches are any better.🤔

[@shovelheadffej]

Best rant ever...haven't been doing it as long as you, but you were in my head bouncing around in my thoughts...spending a 100 hours trying to create something that makes $11.00 for someone to crap on..but then I remind myself it's not for them, it's for the thousands or other who say thank you, you made my day...keep doing what you're doing...shovelheadffej

[@williamirwin4154]

I look forward to Sundays with Shadetree.

[@motomeatball9841]

So do I.

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

And so do i!!!

[@chadwebb3417]

Sunday and Wednesday are my weekly highlights hahaha.

[@fps636]

You can count me in also!

[@terrybow7567]

Turned 56 yesterday. Lost my Dad to cancer 9 years ago. He was my mentor and best friend I ever had. I retired early an have been riding my bikes every chance get. Live your life the way you want and the hell with anyone who don't like it. Make yourself happy

[@kevinwilson8039]

Dude...you owe no one an explanation Just keep on being you.

[@scottg9481]

This is one of your best videos. To me its nice to know that you are a real person that deal with real shit. Good on you brother.

[@thesandman1138]

That's why I love this channel. It's real and sometimes weird, but always genuine. Life is not all peaches and cream. Keep being you.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

I have been around some 50 plus years and been into the shit several times with the military. Have learned one thing. No one gets outa here alive. Do what you love and be with those that you love. Don’t want to get too far down the rabbit hole. Be yourself and have a blast. Keep it up and be safe. 🍻

[@southernboy1162]

With all the hand movement riding down the interstate I wonder how many people get out of your way because the think your crazy?

[@dabprod]

Mike....Hey man, that's a great idea. Might give that a try next time I'm in traffic.

[@ad-hd9386]

Oh they know he’s crazy!!!

[@d-swank7599]

Just Florida man doing Florida shit ya know.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Everyone vlogs now. In the early days maybe...

[@justin.s9783]

To me there is a lot of fake people / fake news/ info out there now to the point its hard to tell what is real or not any more. i like your channel because i don't get that with your channel and those you hang with. you just tell it like it is to me. i never found your vid titles very click baity, maybe a little every so often but always in a joking way so it never bothered me. i understand stress getting you down and not wanting to talk about it or just a little here or there. its fine. i have been fairly fortunate in life. i had a fairly good relationship with my dad , not perfect though. we are both stubborn , are way is best, and so on. one year on Christmas we got into it and it almost came to blows. we didn't speak for 6 months. that was over 20 years ago i was in my 20s. we got over it. we always could talk about cars trucks , the military and so on. he was the toughest person i knew. i know a lot of people say that . i remember he got thrown off a horse . broke several ribs and got back on the horse. he wrapped up his ribs and went to work at a Freightliner parts department everyday. at his service the pastor told a story a little after he got his defibulator/ pacemaker installed my dad was carrying a table to set some stuff on. the paster seen my dad grab his chest and fall to the floor. he feared the worst , ran to my dad rolled him over . my dad said "wow that thing really works". lol. i'm starting to ramble sorry , but your all vids help me personally process and focus , dispite all the current crap going on. i get the stress making you feel emotional and that you feel like you are talking to one person . i have said this before but when SaddleTramp rolled out his touring bike he just got out of his mangled garage and seeing it was ok...idk i got emotional with relief i guess , i still do and don't know why lol. ok i went on long enough lol. good vid man, 2020 is almost over so thats a good thing lol. ride safe.

[@lukecasper3670]

Your transparency, honesty, is refreshing and appreciated. Hang in there ! 💪

[@NorthEasternEDC]

Josh man. The biggest reason why I watch your videos is because you're so real. I've struggled with depression for a long time and there have definitely been times when watching one of your videos has given me the motivation to get off my ass and do something. Of all the channel creators I'm subscribed to, you would be one of the only ones I'd have a beer with. Keep it up man. And please keep being different.

[@47MasoN47]

As another unmarried 30 something dude that occasionally had edgelord philosophical moments, man do whatever you gotta do to get by. I'm glad you've got the energy to make these videos, they're always a bright spot in my day. I personally like just listening to you talk about whatever lol. Anyway, love your work, keep riding and keep your head up.

[@mauriceearle6741]

Josh, I am an un-grownup 65 year old and your channel is my favorite. My 07 Ultra has taken a cue from the Crusty Glide and has been on the lift more in the last 3months than it has been on the road. For me riding is LIFE!!! I dont like to give advice but I always tell anyone leaving my abode, be it my wife or my 4 sons " Dont let the man getcha". That means anybody who thinks they can get in your shit. Bosses,cops,friends, dickheads of any shape. Especially neighbors. Do YOUR thing dude. I'll still be watching. Im not saying be a dick to anyone who disagrees with you just keep being you. They can take it or leave it!!! Keep the mirrored side up and your chin too!!! Peace my son.

[@RTJsims]

What’s that old saying “perfect is the enemy of good” Don’t change dude, I’ve enjoyed just about every moment.

[@Grossman77]

The whole “feels like I’m having a conversation with you guys” is 100% accurate. I feel like I know you better than people I see on a daily basis because we get a fairly unfiltered version of who you are. It’s entertaining and it’s honest. Don’t change.

[@imcrouse]

That is the most real talk I've seen. Been watching for a long time and appreciate how real you speak it.

[@alissarobertson8840]

My 1972 FLH I restored in 89 in my favorite bike. I bought a 2002 FLSTC because my wife hated the original buddy seat as she got older. I sold the 02 FLSTC and my 01 FLHRCI Road King and got a 98 FLSTF. There is no end to working on a Harley so if you don't wrench buy a Honda. (This is my late wife's KZbin account I left it that way I like to see her name) I enjoy your videos more than about anyone on here you are dam entertaining.

[@Papa_Kilo]

Josh you are a great guy, everyone has their demons within. Keep doing what you do 👍

[@tedmen1123]

I love these videos and I look forward to them weekly. To be honest, they aren’t ever about anything really specific except that there is always motorcycles. They just show you in your element doing what you love and that’s what makes them so cool. Your personality is truly unique and awesome to watch. Keep on keepin’ on man. Sending love from Texas.

[@JonathanVee]

" Existence is a cosmic joke without a punchline" hahaha love it.

[@christian_esquivel]

Josh, I love everything you create. I watched you as a pick me up in a terrible time in my life, I bought a bike and rode into the sunset of mental health and never looked back. Thank you 🙏🏻 🤘🏼!!!

[@americanvenom2757]

Zero out your torque wrench when you're done with it, you can cause a set in the spring if its stored under pressure in long periods of time.

[@fdguy62]

I'm an old guy and I enjoy your videos and the people have on them with you. You should never have to apologize because life happens and if its not happening to them they are not being honest. keep doing the great job.

[@fps636]

"I are what I are, and I am what I am" ( Popeye ) You just keep on keeping on Shade Man. There is a reason 1000' s of folk watch you ALL the time.... ✔

[@sgt_huffman9172]

Being deployed to Poland. I look forward to every Sunday evening watching your channel. I can't ride now, so I live vicariously through you. Keep your armpits into the breeze. And thank you for keeping it weird!

[@adameveritt40]

Glad you were able to get a little bit of that off your chest. We see a small portion of your life, but what we do see, we enjoy. Hope your luck takes a swing for the better, but I'll be here either way. Head up Dirtbag!

[@wesroberts8747]

Morning Josh! Never comment always watch.

[@rickosborne6521]

Hey man, just wanted to say, as a guy who watches all your vids but rarely comments, we are all here cuz we enjoy your content and feel the kindred motorcycle spirit. I enjoy your one-sided conversations. Gonna ride out on my honda from sanford to ybor and buy some beers from ya one of these days. Keep it weird

[@ryanemerson4149]

Keep being great man. Been faithfully watching every Wednesday and Sunday. Your videos have helped alot of people through there hard times. Were here for you.

[@donsaunders8855]

Josh, I believe this is the first comment I've ever made on any KZbin video. Back in June, my Dad handed me down his 1985 Harley FXSB with only 16k miles on it. It was in good shape cosmetically but needed some mechanical love as it sat for over 10 years in his garage under about three feet of misc. stuff LOL! I particularly liked your video Harley Tech Tells Me How Bad the FXR Really Is. I learned plenty from that video. I've been working on the bike over the off-season in hopes to take a ride with my Dad before his 70th Birthday so he can see the bike running in all its previous glory again. I look forward to your videos and appreciate how YOU are genuinely YOU. You will never please everyone. Do your thing and your fans will follow. All the best, cheers from Newfoundland, Canada.

[@sway0221]

Bro! For every 1 person who stops watching, I hope you gain 1000! Keep it up! You are one of the few I have followed for a while.

[@CoyoteRavine]

Josh, its because of your videos that this 52-year-old on a 35-year-old Goldwing feels just that little bit cooler. The best moto vlog around: shadetree surgeon. Keep on riding, and keep on keeping on. Keep drinking them weird beers too, I do. Cheers, and all the best from the West Coast of Canada.

[@blackedoutbandit]

I still would love to see u take the "Ride like a Pro" class. He is right there by Tampa.

[@jontiffinphoto]

Unfortunately, Motorman is a buzzkill, regardless of his knowledge and experience he’s a grumpy codger, talks shit in a passive aggressive backhanded way. I’ll suspect he doesn’t even realize he’s doing it.

[@dalekidd420]

I'm seriously considering heading down to Tampa from Canada eventually just to take Palladino's class. I honestly want to HAVE that level of handling skill in my back pocket for the moment things go completely wrong on the road. There is no question that the motor cops are unquestionably the best riders on the streets, and that's exactly the degree of expertise I want to attain... what Jerry refers to as being in the top 2%.

[@adamsimper6364]

A better cross over would be Shadetree with Fortnine or Stuart Fillingham. Feature length proportions...

[@davypig571]

It would be cool to have a class of KZbin motorcycle guys.

[@JS-qs8mo]

I just want to say Thank You. I look forward to you, Flip Na, and Cheyleesi videos. In the time we live in, it’s nice to watch real people that have real life highs and lows.

[@devinhutman3435]

Damn josh I had no idea the ads helped you, I always block them but for you and your channel only, I’ll watch your ads

[@joelee1750]

Josh... I'm a long time lurker, I've watched for at least 4 years and commented once or twice... This video is very real.. thank you for making yourself seem more real.. I hate that you have experienced so so much upheaval in your life this year... Take care.. and never think that you are "whining" in your videos... It makes us all remember that youtube personalities are people too...

[@JMKady76]

"I don't relax well", dude me either. I get angry at myself if I just sit around.

[@redorigin6115]

Man you are such an inspiration for so many people in the motovlogging community. There are many channels that started because of you and how honest and real you are. Keep being you, that's why we keep watching!

[@desolatebiker]

Hey Josh. I just wanna say that I have deep respect for you. Like it has been said before, don't be afraid to be human. KZbinrs have the right to have emotions too. I have been watching your videos for some time now and enjoy watching them. That "talking to the people who watch" thing, making it more personal is the thing that makes your content stand out to me. I am a dutch biker, living in Germany, planning to go on a vacation in the USA withing the next two years. When that happens, I am definitely coming to Tampa and give the Shame a visit.

[@TheMeathart]

I truly love these therapy sessions. Can't wait for your next existential trip across country on barf party

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

I agree. He’s a thoughtful and well spoken dude.

[@nickparris6255]

Been watching for about two years if people don't like your content they can turn it off. I for one really enjoy what you do keep it up l look forward to Wednesday's and Sunday's

[@southerndandy4910]

The FXR is is Johnny Oilseed planting oil seeds throughout the greater Tampa area roadways.

[@scherylgamez3384]

Sometimes life sucks and sometimes people suck even more, but then humanity has a way of redeeming itself and you get back in the game. Keep your head up Shadetree I enjoyed the conversation we had today

[@samjames2796]

Everybody wants perfection but no one can give it

[@5280Woodworking]

Nobody is perfect, not even you Josh, and that's ok. You're a good, genuine, real person, remember that. I love motorcycle videos but honestly the only ones I watch start to finish, every single time are yours.

[@deormanrobey892]

If you like saying "I've never met a beer I didn't like", never drink Blatz. 🤣

[@coneheadkevin3292]

Blatz is the sound it makes coming back up...

[@CraftwerksMC]

Also Tusker Lager, that shit is like some african pipe cleaner

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Don't drink Natural Light...

[@Willie_MN]

We called them "Splats" as that was what the next day was filled with, the Blatz Splats! Done forget classics like Pfeiffer & Hauenstein to get ya movin'!!!

[@gallegorider149]

Keepin it real is what you’re about so when you say “keep it weird” you don’t need to explain ... we know and that’s why we watch ... Josh, the majority of us are here because your content is entertaining, informative and no nonsense ... so in the spirit of Shadetree Dragon ... KEEP IT WEIRD!!

[@vsteel]

Come on, this is the Shadetree Army. It isn't whining, it is like a healing enema. Sometimes you just have to get the sh*t out. :)

[@SoCalCigars]

Dude...your content is awesome. I have been watching for over a year now and have turned many people onto your channel and they are never disappointed. The time invested in making content is not really known if you've never done it. It's a really time consuming process...from conception...shooting...editing...uploading...and responding to comments...its an additional full time ordeal. When doing content like you do...a glimpse into your real life...there are bound to be ups and downs. I think watching a channel like yours is a journey. Like getting to be a fly on the wall into someone else's life. So most of us go along for the ride for the good and the bad days. Keep doing what you are doing and know there are many out there that look forward to each video and are along for the ride regardless.

[@romanr.3827]

I remember logging onto AOL and the internet for the first time back in 1993 and thinking THEN that “People gonna need a thick skin for this shit.”

[@dirtydoigler2116]

I get regularly shit on, in person, for having an AOL email account as my main. Maybe the weird looks are because I'm only 22 and should know better, but I just can't get the old " *dial up noises* You got mail!" outta my head.

[@chasetherocknroll5144]

Hey Josh. Your channel has been a saviour for me through this difficult year. Shade tree time is a chance to chill out and focus on something I enjoy.... good people and Motorcycles. My Harley is still in a repair shop after a woman didn’t give way to me back in July. So this channel is my motorcycle fix. P.S it’s a shame your friend John Maxwell is time poor these days.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Good ‘Ol Sunday morning Shadetree rituals 💀

[@shadetreesurgeon]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@roadkingrob2496]

Shadetree sermons are the best on Sunday!

[@thevtadventure1062]

Man it’s not even winter yet and I’m ready to sacrifice a greasy chicken to the motorcycle gods and goddesses for some warm weather in Ohio 👹

[@phineashenshaw]

How a person sees the world is the sum of their experience or lack thereof. The worse critics are the ones the criticize shit they cannot produce. I am not a shy person, but I am also not a social person. I live a part of my life through your videos. We do some of the same things, talk some of the same trash, etc.... I always get a kick out of how you make the most out of life. No matter what is going on in the background. I appreciate you and your content. Keep it WEIRD brother!!!! Good times always prevail!!!

[@rusoul5531]

Everyone talks to themselves when they are riding maybe not out loud but the conversation is there real riders will understand what I'm saying

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

Real lawnmowers understand too. I have the best and worst conversations with myself while mowing

[@nobodymotos]

Been growing through a good bit of loss myself this year, I like your videos where you show that you get sad and have to wear a happy face sometimes. When your going through that day after day its hard to remember your not the only one going through a rough time. Thanks for making killer videos and showing no ones always happy.

[@ziyadhashem797]

all the best with your new life Bro, alike from Iraq has been added....

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Love seeing the international community of bikers showing up!

[@DonkeyHonkey]

You make so many people happy and entertained. Take great pride in that, you owe it to yourself. Thank you for what you do.

[@blackedoutbandit]

People on the highway are probably looking at u like u are crazy. Lmao love it

[@crpagan]

The hell with what people think. It’s your life, live it to the fullest regardless what anyone thinks. Love your videos and keep pushing forward.

[@biggdawgg7455]

Yo you’re HUMAN ,stop that talk of “grown ass man & making KZbin vids” Live your life for you !

[@thewickedwizard3962]

Your videos make me happy during the sad days. You have inspired me to build a crappy 80s bike and to travel huge distances on it. I hope to see you sometime. You are my favourite KZbinr.

[@joeygerwitz3644]

Dang I’m just upset I missed the drunken livestream ☹️

[@madgxsrx8436]

Long time watcher .Definitely proud too be part of the Shadetree Army! Love the videos with you Flip Na ,Chey and Weems Mo. .Hope all of you keep it interesting THE Army should keep riding & Keep It Weird! Prayers are with you all.

[@ddperformance3596]

Bro don’t keep your torque wrench set, always set it back to zero when done, recalibration are expensive

[@montanacole8968]

My dad passed away in August and I feel your stess. Much love to you buddy

[@bradhager5895]

Like Shrek said....Ogres are like onions they have layers.

[@mikeh3851]

Four words for ya, Josh. Don't stop bein' you. I can't speak for everyone, but I really enjoy your rants and raves. I think that's why we all tune in. Keep it up, my brother. It's never boring.

[@josephbrown-hineniministri1877]

Is it wrong that I listen to you having a 30 minute conversation with me, but tune out after 2 minutes when my wife has a 30 minute conversation with me?

[@dixiedoo5876]

🤣😂👍

[@davidklementis5913]

Lol, so true.

[@dixiedoo5876]

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 Well, I'm female and I feel the same way. Lol! My hubs is the talker in this family. 🙄😲🤪

[@Steve-ec6ed]

me too man. Thats because they have nothing to say and are usually bitching or asking you to do something in those 30 mins.

[@Bugalona]

I honestly like the philosophy, I think about your words a lot when I'm working on my projects. I like seeing the human side, makes it feel more like a conversation.

[@GrassRootOutdoorWork]

Hi Josh, I’m also Josh. And I’m a real Human Bean also! Also: Must have a “I liek Bike” shirt

[@icecubes_for_the_boiling_frogs]

Joshes unite!

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

I love what you do..it's REAL...I don't pay for watching anything on the net'..or any thing else..I'm 74yrs old and lucky to have a'place the crash...So thanks for being YOU..

[@Dave-Lefever]

Existence is futile, but slightly better than non-existence.

[@Perkelenaattori]

To quote a famous Finnish philosopher/skijumper/drunk Matti Nykänen: "Living is the best part of life." I'm sure it is when compared with death.

[@boondocksaint253]

Persistence is fertile. It allows you to live not just exist.

[@buttheyreinvestmentsdear3132]

Hi from Enniskillen. You’re videos keep me sane. Love the relationship you have with your niece and buddies. Thank you for taking the time.

[@ridered7394]

F that guy, to many people in the world, you can’t make everyone happy.., you do you.. P.s the fxr doesn’t leak oil it’s just sweating horsepower

[@onelooperhudson967]

Dude your channel caught my eye because I also ride a crusty, abused, go anywhere 84 fxrt with 120k + miles on it. I keep coming back because of you and your crew's content. Keep it up.

[@Road-Worthy]

Thank you for the time and energy it takes you to give me a laugh and happy twice a week this year. Keeping it weird with shadetree the best part of 2020 !

[@Road-Worthy]

SHOW US THE JIMMY JOHNS!!!

[@kylepayne9657]

I enjoyed this particular video immensely. We all need to “whine” (vent) from time to time. Keep being yourself. What makes your channel so enjoyable to ME is your positivity to almost every situation. It’s inspiring & entertaining all at the same time.

[@amber6778]

I found your videos through my husband and I am glad I did. I love your videos and love the fact that you are you no matter what. You are the epitome of being true. Thank you.

[@shanehuneycutt5905]

Hey Josh, I love your channel! Been watching for about a year now. What keeps me coming back is your authenticity and transparency. Keep the great content coming and be yourself. It has been a crapy year for lots of people. You and your family are in my prayers brother.

[@FrotoMoto]

Josh man I appreciate your hard work and love into these videos. You helped me when I was having a bad time and I greatly appreciate that. I know how much it sucks because I am going through the same thing. Your videos kick ass and I cannot wait to see another.

[@taylorlong65]

Dude I love your humility and ability to be venerable! IT SHOWS! And thats why I like your content just a little bit more than other content Creators !

[@imnotadoctorbutiveseensome8539]

only problem i have with your videos is there isnt enough of them lol. everyone struggles now and then dude, people get stressed people get down but at the end of it all things always get better. you have good friends and loyal fans. keep doing what you do

[@pumbaatim]

Shadetree, I don't comment much. I have been watching you for years. I understand what some of your long time critical viewers are trying to say. I gotta say from a family that normalized alcohalism and have a parent and grand parent that were bartenders. Trying to handle your feelings without being drunk is SUPER HARD. It takes some motivation and dedication to be able not let it drowned your feelings. I am sorry to hear all your struggles. Keep up the hard work and keep you head held high. You are a great guy and you make amazing content. Thanks for the journey. I will continue to watch and wee you evolve.

[@brucesantacory1390]

Josh, I'm an old biker and like you just like bikes, one of the Reasons i became a Shadetree Surgeon fan, to me you get it, it's about the RIDE don't matter if it's on a Harley, a triumph or a Honda, I'm a Retired Harley-Davidson Dealer Manager, Retired because i had several small strokes, but not here to whine about that, but in my way to keep busy after i got put out to pasture like you i hit the internet, and became a podcaster where i ran a classic music radio show every Monday night for almost 8 years, like your video's it took commitment to do 4-6 hours every Monday night, but we built the #2 Rated Show on the Program, but let me give you some advice DO YOU !! it's your talent and the way YOU do things that has your channel doing as well as it is, don't try to make everyone else happy cause you never will, make yourself happy with your content, seems you are doing well and have been for a group of time, So just keep doing what you're doing. Ride Safe !! and keep the shiny side up

[@jamessouthworth1699]

Dude, you are human. That's not a bad thing. That's actually one of the things I like about your videos is it shows all the same dumb mistakes we all do and it shows a lot more reality and a lot less polishing then other videos. Watching your videos is like hanging out with a friend.

[@invaderzimm7871]

Sorry you've had a rough year brother. Its been tough for everyone. I've been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer recently. I plan on making a pilgrimage to the shame in February to hang out. You've given me a greater love for motorcycles. Thank you.

[@CrystalClearNM]

I just wanted you to know I very much appreciate your videos...I bought a GL 1800 after not even riding at all for 27 years and you've helped me get over the fear of riding after watching a hundred other videos on how difficult riding a heavy bike can be...thanks again & keep em coming plz 😁

[@ethank4917]

I found your channel earlier this year, and its got me through so many sleepless nights. I was slightly interested in motorcycles before but once I found it my interest just exploded. Im piecing together a 99 Kawasaki nomad that my dad had and without watching you I would have no drive to fix it. Keep up the good work

[@ajyoung4530]

Love ya man. It means alot to me and my family to have your kind of character around rolling through the house on the days of release. I appreciate you reaching out the way do. Sooo many people are heartless now a days. You're a bright light man. Stay you and stay up. 💯💪

[@firet101]

Josh of all of your videos this one's my personal favorite you're always real with us but you went the extra mile in this one and I for one appreciate it

[@kennethtaylor6355]

Josh I really enjoy your videos and the fact your a real person. A word of advice that my grandfather told me “it’s not how many times you get knocked down it’s how many times you get up”

[@johnnygthedj]

Old bikes are the best....so rewarding. i ride a 14 year old bob...i have tried new bikes but this wheel gives me the most pleasure...Hang in there Bro, you will be centered before you know it. You have good people around you and good people that support you.

[@rusty9784]

I saw that livestream with Chey and I thought to myself, "Good for Shadetree." Looked like you were having some fun. I appreciate the Tampa Bay scenery every Wed and Sunday.