The end of the journey | Jthornley12's Last Video

[@TheRCBiker]

After 12 years it's now time to wrap things up here. Thank you for supporting me on the journey, getting me to 100,000 subscribers, and for enabling me to make great memories.

[@cramerbeller4698]

You the reason i have any knowledge in the hobby. Started 15 years ago with xtm xcellerator. Withing a few month it grew old and i gave it away. Now i have a 9 year old son who wanted a nitro car . Last year i bought my exact xtm back from a buddy and found ur channel to help with tuning. Since may 5 2020 i have built 14 new nitro cars . Thank to you i have the knowledge of the hobby . Thanks man

[@abhishekkuksal5700]

Are you going to sell your hobby toys now?

[@ipperurc5216]

All the best to you! It's normal that things change. That is life.

[@hypercriticalone]

Wow. Sad to see you go, you are one of my original subs. All the best, please stay in touch by email. Thanks for all you did, God bless.

[@yellowduckmarc18]

All the best in the future dude. Thanks for all your help with my petrol rc car.

[@RcObsessive]

So, we lost a GREAT youtuber who i actually learned a lot from :( Thank You My Man and Wish you ALL THE BEST JT...

[@ylizi6324]

I think that we have "lost" is a little bit of an overstatement though...

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for the support, all the best :)

[@Djdean-ns8fm]

Who else is here today looking at these videos

[@barrysrcdump3557]

NO! NO! NO! You've been an inspiration and so helpful. I sold brushless cars and bought nitro because of your videos, You'll be really missed. Thanks so much for everything you've done. 🤝

[@grandmasteryoda8588]

This channel has inspired me to get a nitro and it when he quits YT it’s gonna be like ultimate Rc when he quit

[@alantaylor353]

@@grandmasteryoda8588 I know.. Bummer.!

[@bradleymilton9372]

Lol its a.man with toys cars grow.up he's moved on so.shoukd.u

[@uenko]

wow man, you've helped me alot, it's been an education, damn it's sad but all good things do come to an end. All the best 😓

[@danisantos3255]

hey mate. hope you're well. seeing the ansmann virus 2.0 on the bench ruined me. that was my first rc and it was the reason i found you, over a decade ago. seeing you come back during the pandemic was very emotional at the time since i also got back to working with my nitro rc. i stopped but just now bought a used inferno neo just like the one you got and i'm back here. thank you from the bottom of my heart and i believe i will see a new upload on this channel some time in the future :) cheers!

[@benmitchell853]

Only just saw this as your videos have been popping up in my feed again. I used your channel to help tune the first nitro I got 10 yrs ago and am still casually in the hobby. It's a real shame to see you go but I get it, the YT landscape has changed so much and it seems like a real grind these days. Take care my friend and don't be afraid to let us know how life is treating you from time to time.

[@coleyoung373]

Thanks for all the time, effort, content and knowledge you've given me and everyone bro!!! Wish you all the best in whatever you do! Cheers and good luck!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@VintageCR]

Well spoken and a massive 12 year milestone, i still look up to you, and you have my respect for all the content you have given us over the years. May the future be bright and delightful :) Godspeed!

[@alilee6152]

So sad you have left. I have wached so many of your videos You have inspired me to start the hobby

[@alantaylor353]

Hey.. THANK YOU MATE.! I just want to tell you this before you go... You helped inspire me to get back into RC last February.. I was sitting in hospital for a week going through a severe alcohol detox treatment... I knew that I needed something to focus on when I got out & your channel was one of the ones I watched.. I'd actually been admitted to hospital because of a failed suicide attempt & while I was there the Doctors convinced me to stay in & go through a detox. I didn't want to... But I eventually agreed.. When I told them that for the last 4 years I didn't ever get up, washed & dressed, nevermind leave my house to do anything or see anybody except for the Tesco driver once a week & that all I did was drink, feel sorry for myself, drink & sleep & drink some more.. I was basically ordered to find something to do, something that I would enjoy, that would engage my mind & imagination & preferably something that would help me meet people.. I remembered loving RC as a kid, even though I personally only ever had a cheap 1980s Nikko, I used to volunteer as a track marshal at the local RC club in the late 80s. I did it for about 3 years & I loved just being around the cars, Kyosho Ultimas/Optimas, Mardave Meteors, etc, etc.. They were like F1 cars to me.! Anyways, I remembered that & then started watching YT channels.. And I'm so very glad I did because it's been 17 months & I'm still sober.! I'm getting professional treatment & medication for my PTSD & depression & I try to get out at least once a day... Even if it's just for half an hour. I've actually become just as addicted to RC as I ever was to drugs or alcohol.! 😜! But it's a bloody good addiction.!! All the money I've saved has gone into my hobby, at last count I had 22 cars, 2 planes, 1 helicopter, 2 drones & 3 boats... Brushless & nitro.. Large & small.. Cheap & expensive.! That's THIRTY RCs in 17 months.. And I'm not slowing down either.! If I'm not running them, I'm fixing or modding them.. If I'm not running, fixing or modding them I'm researching & online window shopping for them.! Yes.. I absolutely love this hobby... And because of this hobby, I'm enjoying life again.!!! RC helped save my life.!! I just wanted you to know that you have played a role in me turning my life & health around for the better.! I'm sad to see you go but I totally get it, it's a heck of a lot of work running a full time channel, I know I certainly couldn't do it. It's easy for us, the viewer, to watch a 10 minute video & not appreciate the hours or even days that went into making it.! Never say never though, eh.. Whatever you go on to do I wish you great success & happiness. THANK YOU VERY MUCH JTHORNLEY12.. AKA.. THE RC BIKER.! 😜 Stay safe, stay cool & STAY RC.!! 😜 👍🏾 👍🏻 👍 🙏 ❤️ 😜.!

[@sunilrathod677]

Man.. I found you and lost you in just a week! A phenomenal legacy and channel for knowledge transfer. Wish you all the best. Ps love that kyosho inferno in the foreground of the video!

[@wakenbake4i20]

Wow bro i just got into RC and your videos helped start my first nitro rc i bought second hand non running. Gonna miss you bro ❤

[@007donut5]

I feel old man . I remember the day this video came out 😢

[@madaxman72]

Just got in to nitro and your content has been invaluable. From no idea to reasonably proficient in no time, all thanks to you. Well done. All the best.

[@kevin92952]

Omg I literally can't believe you're finishing now especially after your awesome comeback last year. I've loved your video's so much over the years you've been such an inspiration to me and I'll really miss your vids. All the best Josh for the future ✌️

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks Kevin, I see the last comeback as the grand finale :) Thank you so much for the support :)

[@duke666master]

you helped me a lot with my first car, it was 10 years ago... I accidentally came across this last video of yours and I'm really sad now ... greetings from Serbia,stay strong

[@Layton_RC]

Damn man I have watched you since 2011 so its sad to see you go. Godspeed on your future endeavours.

[@lifewalker808]

Thanks man. I just started in this hobby and I'm so glad to come across your channel. Clear and easy to follow instructions and informative content. Sad to see you go. But I'm sure the vast content you already made serves as good reference nevertheless for me and other RC newbies alike. Cheers!

[@omegagaming6486]

It's really sad to see you go but at the same time I'm happy to know that you were able to make so many beautiful videos and to have realized your dreams in the hobby. Good continuation to you from the French West Indies

[@Musiquence]

Sad to see you leaving man, but I totally get it. I just recently bought a nitro RC and found your channel looking for info on the subject. Lots of good stuff here, so thank for producing this and sharing your enthousiasm and knowledge. All the best in whatever crosses your path! Cheers, John

[@JeffreyWalder]

I remember coming across your channel in the days of sqirrelod Long time ago, i still love my tq hyper7 thanks for the memories Regards discosurf Sydney Australia

[@Tigercatflyboy]

Thank you so much JT for all your absolutely brilliant videos/tutorials, you got me into nitro cars and without all your vids I would be totally lost, you are definitely the best, calm, informative and very knowledgeable, good luck to you and I hope whatever you do it gives you great pleasure. All the best, Dave .

[@shadows7694]

I must say thank you so much you showed me how to work on my rc's and helped everyone else as well,it's sad to see you go.i really enjoyed watching your videos.

[@marcogarofalo6343]

Good job man. You know when something fun becomes a burden it's best to knock it on the head for everyone's sake. You've been fantastic along the way thank you kindly 👍 and merry Christmas.

[@youtubeviewer9523]

all the best man, thanks for inspiring people to get nitro and helping them learn it so easily through your amazing tutorials, you will be missed greatly. BTW I was sad to see this news on my birthday

[@boxingmma6458]

All the best mate been watching for a couple of years

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you

[@theNeathBoy]

I found your videos back in about 2013/14 when I bought a Nitro car and was looking for some tips, you were a young kid then. You’ve produced get content over the years. I wish you all the best!

[@Blair-zq8jm]

90% of my nitro knowledge is from you I couldn’t thank you enough for how much you have helped my with nitros I wish all the best for you and your family from the bottom of my heart thanks

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad to help!

[@charis.s]

This man deserves an award to be quite honest. And with what you said, i couldn't agree more.

[@jace4873]

I must say it's sad to see you stop posting you have inspired me and taught me lot about rc and your part of the reason why I love this hobby and started racing but good bye and I wish you all the best on your journeys beyond youtube.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :)

[@podwas]

As newbie to RC cars you've been my go too for info. Your videos are fantastic to anyone needing help with all aspects of keeping and running an RC car. I'm glad you've decided to keep the channel as I need the info 😀 Enjoy the next chapter in your life 😀

[@Frankenfinger73]

Without you I wouldn't be going to my first bike intro lesson tomorrow and my cbt on the 17th December. Thankyou doesn't seem enough xx

[@fazekansas2266]

I honestly looked up to you when I was a kid and you got me into the hobby all the best bud

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

Bro thank you so much for all the amazing content you really kept our nitrogang going !,we will miss your videos .hopefully soon we can see a video or 2.

[@charis.s]

Yeah...

[@bmhits5162]

Sad to hear you are leaving the rc channel. in anyway, Thanks you. from Singapore.

[@Myhobbies85]

Respect ✊ I’ve been this way with other hobbies. I used to fly rc planes and helis, it’s been a 5 years gap and now I want to return to the hobby but also get in to cars for my 2 children. Although I have not got anything yet, your videos have been an inspiration and educational point for me. Good luck with every you are doing now

[@Ratchet_effect]

Josh you have been such an inspiration & helpful to a lot! of people. Myself included, I had a few breaks and 50yrs later I'm still very much into RC With you leaving at a young age, I feel you'll get older and the nostalgia will kick in & you'll return one day. Feels like I lost a family member T.B.H. 😥 What ever road you take now & into the future Youngman. I wish you the best! may your journey be filled with good times & many more great! memories.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :) The videos will still be here and the channel will live on. My interest in it will never die, but it's the video side I can't see returning - but who knows for the future :)

[@guinnessdublin4669]

Like others will miss your video posts which have helped me out & especially through lock down, was hoping for a nitro meet up which you mentioned at start of first lock down! All The Best For the future my nitro friend! 👍🏻

[@davidgibson1279]

Just started getting into the hobby very recently and very quickly came across this channel, finding it very informative taking into account all levels of experience. You have quickly became my go to place for all things RC and with that said sad to see you go, however totally get it, life moves on with new ventures and responsibilities. Hope somewhere down the line you return to the RC world, however for now take care and all the best to you in the future Cheers

[@edwardss100]

Wishing you success in whatever you do in the future. Your videos helped get me into nitro rc and helped me a lot with it. All just in the last few years. You’ve already achieved a lot and helped and inspired a lot of people for a young man! Incidentally I was thinking of learning to ride a motorbike the other day and found you had a video for that as well! All the best pal

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :)

[@downunderdan5132]

Thanks for everything you’ve done for the hobby. For me, you’ve helped diagnose my way through nitros and I continue to love them. All the best in your future endeavours and perhaps you’ll be back with another channel focussed on your new endeavours? Cheers from Oz! 👍😀😎🇦🇺

[@TheRCBiker]

Potentially Dan, who knows! Thank you so much for the support :)

[@owenjenkins5828]

Really going to miss your videos mate, I've been watching you since day one and wouldn't have taken the hobby up if it wasn't for you. I shall continue to watch back your old videos as they still help me out to this day and I love watching them. Thanks again for the uploads and all the best for your future ambitions.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :)

[@charis.s]

It really is sad to see him go after all the help we have received and so we owe him a lot 😔😢

[@statices8185]

You got me into nitro rc I won’t forget that thank you for all the knowledge you given me about nitro rc have a good life my friend!

[@bobdude2360]

Thanks J for all the very helpful rc information you have giving me man. God bless you on your future endeavors and have a great Fourth of July man and and peace out and God bless.

[@TheRCBiker]

You're welcome, thanks for the support :)

[@romper4444]

I just discovered your alternative content to what type of rc's I see here in Canada, and I'm sad to see that it's over! But we all grow up don't we. But the good news is there's a 1000+ videos for me to check out! Safe travels

[@northerncarpfreaks5081]

That was a sad moment 😢 you will be missed thank you for your content over the years god bless

[@HeliModTRC]

I hope life always offers you good things. You have a lot of effort and help in this hobby. I'm so sorry you ended the channel...

[@mikey9512]

Sad to see you go but all the best for the future. Thank you for all the guidance your one of the best. 👏👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :)

[@SuperHATCH11]

Literally only just came across your channel as I'm having problems with my nitro car with no forward drive, one of your vids gave me the solution. Seems like a great channel all the best

[@KayezTP]

I was just wondering where he had gone to. All the best going forwards man!

[@samwilliams6]

Thanks mate . When I first started with rc cars your videos were some of the first I learnt from . I was just looking up videos because I'm back into the hobby now and you came up so I clicked on your channel again and saw this . Thanks man :)

[@brandonbentley8532]

I was bit of late subscriber but have enjoyed all your videos! Well done mate!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for your support :)

[@yatool0073]

All the best👍

[@mcnitro874]

Mate no joke you have single handedly guided me through my hobby for the last 8 year I Wana say a massive thanks for all your hard work and videos all the best with whatever else life has in store for you bro 👍 we

[@mcnitro874]

PS please let us know if your selling any cars 😀

[@James-T-RC]

I literally grew up with you. You’re a big reason I’ve started my own RC KZbin journey now! Sad to see this video. Thanks for everything ☹️

[@charis.s]

NO PLEASE! It just can't all end now. You literally brought me into the hobby and helped me SO MUCH with your tutorials. Well, i guess it was a nice journey where we all learnt everything we needed to know but sadly it comes to an end... Regardless, God bless you! 🙏

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :) The videos will still be here and the channel will live on

[@jessiedivaful]

Thank you for your help you’ve got me to RC cars 🚗 told me so much

[@charis.s]

@@jessiedivafulYeah same... 😔

[@DYLLY0456]

Damnnnn man so sad, I learned everything I know about rc cars from you. All the best mate

[@imaqbool2530]

Honest and much needed info from RC Biker. Nobody delivers such good content clearly and without bias. Only wish you had a model shop as plenty would come to buy nitro`s. From the 100,000s who watched you vids but didnt sunbscribe you were always there with sound knowledge. Yes, Best in your life and may your kids (when they do arrive) appreciate your legendary RC Nitro stature and they look after your all your RC Cars. Top man RCBIKER! God bless

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks so much for your support :)

[@BassBaritton]

Thanks a lot for the information you provided. I have enjoyed this hobby over the years because of you. We haven't met, but you're like my friend. Thank you so much for your hard work and contribution to this hobby.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks so much for the kind comment & support :)

[@mikesp3535]

All the best, it's been brilliant and so helpful.

[@TheRCBiker]

Great to hear!

[@patrickturri]

Thank you for al of the videos. This was one of my favorite channels. Good luck in wherever the next part of your life takes you.

[@marcowerner8739]

Thanks man. You taught me a lot and thank you for helping me firing up my first nitro buggy :).

[@RcOffroad9513]

Thanks for all your efforts in all you videos! Good luck in your future endeavors!

[@ylizi6324]

Thank you for the memories! Thank you very very much.

[@nervousrider5469]

Nooo. I've only just discovered you! Best wishes to you Josh. ❤

[@fraserdavidson2366]

Thank you for all the videos. Has been very inspirational and at times greatly helpful. Wishing you all the very best on the new path you have chosen. Good Luck

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :)

[@michaeltsigkos2281]

Hopping you ll be always strong and healthy dude.... You did a great job here.... Thank you for the great advices

[@norbertdobrotka9366]

Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us over the years, you are awesome! 🙏👏🙌

[@TheRCBiker]

You're welcome, Thank you for your support :)

[@SEC0NDTW0N0NE]

I have just come across this vid. Sad but at least he let people know. 9 years ago he was one of the KZbinrs who got me into the Losi Mini 8ights. The best video he ever done was when he was showing a RC boat and he crashed it into a buoy. That’s the video that always sticks out in my mind. Good luck!!!’

[@scotty1004]

I remember being stuck with something a while back I think it was a tuning problem, I commented on 1 of your video's and you replied, I did as you said and it sorted my problem out so thanks for that.I have enjoyed watching your video's for a while now, you always reminded me of a very young Jeremy Clarkson lol just the way you are when explaining things ! Anyway all the the best for the future buddy 🖐

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :)

[@jamesslater7940]

Thank you for all the content brother. May the future be bright for you.

[@norfolkandchance9298]

Many thanks for all you have done. Never say never though…..who knows what the future holds?

[@darrenandrews699]

Thank you so much for your videos, when I got my first Nitro RC to be totally honest, i was clueless. Your videos guided me so much and realised your guidance was insperational and so helpful. I wish you the best of luck for the future and thank you once again.

[@TheRCBiker]

So glad I've helped, Thank you for your support :)

[@charis.s]

Yeah man same... Its so sad seeing him end this awesome journey 😢

[@MrSkeedle]

im not sure exactly when it would have been. but estimated probably 10-11 years ago i was watching your videos. i was in primary school. i remember watching you and ali with nitro cars and ended up getting myself one. what a hobby it was. i didnt have the money to get into it much, but ive had a few cars and they are a bunch of fun. but as with me, ive moved on. you are a completely different person 10 years down the road. thanks for all the videos and good luck with your future endeavours!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks so much for sticking around for so long.

[@claydrummer05]

It's nice to have a legitimate sign off, a lot of youtubers fake doing it for views or just stop altogether! Best on your journey

[@joeddejohn]

I'll miss your channel. Thank you for your videos and replies. All the best. Still thinking of getting back to nitro sometime even though the HPI Pulse 4 6 is retired. Subscribed back in 2012.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@joeddejohn]

@@TheRCBiker my response is not any justice for this channel. Hope to write more soon on the weekend outside of working hours. Thank you for the comeback.

[@gillian9178]

Sorry to see you go man, you have to do what is best for you & your family. Take care & best wishes for whatever you do in the future.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@WuDidit412]

I learned alot about my nitro carb tuning from you thanks man… ima watch it again.

[@joshdupont2209]

I have recently about 6 months or so started watching your videos after wanting to get into nitro now thag I'm making my own money and remember the fun of my dad having one. Sad to see yiu go. We will be here of you want to come back.

[@reconplanb]

Can you tell me what fuel I should use to break-in My nitro buggy? I have the kyosho inferno 3.0

[@Baker_1911]

Any 20% nitro works for breaking in. Bones brew, VP racing nitro fuel, Traxxas top fuel, that’s what I use. But anywhere between 20-30% is recommended.

[@reconplanb]

Thanks I appreciate your help

[@alagnianos]

Thanks for being open in your decision and thank you for helping the rc community out many times! I wish you all the best!

[@hardcorefishermanofhull7438]

Thank you very much for all the videos and content you created you really help me out with this channel I really like getting into drones cars but I really enjoyed it so thank you very much take care in your next venture and be lucky

[@TheRCBiker]

You're welcome, Thank you for your support :)

[@kevinward4777]

Hi Josh Real simple one how do you stop a nitro car from running? Also I think its ideal is a bit fast hiw do I tune up down? if possible

[@charis.s]

How to stop: You either block the exhaust pipe(be careful though the exhaust pipe is hot) or you pinch the fuel supply line(the one going from the fuel tank to the engine). Tuning tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jEqqupac-lg7M

[@all2kx]

I just reach and start falling in love with your content and now find out that 😢life is a 💩 hole sometimes but I understand respect and love ❤️

[@ForzaAtlantaraK15]

IT S BEEN A GREAT HONOUR MY GOOD FRIEND!!! GOD BLESS !!

[@charis.s]

2009-2021 Κρίμα... 😢

[@anthonyhalcomb2659]

Thank you very much for the help with my rc cars and all the best in your next things that you do

[@julioe.9743]

Thanks for all your videos it’s been a lot of help! Wish u the best!

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@sluitermelvin]

One last question how do i know that im using the right Nitro percentage for my car ?

[@LighterMonkey]

I can actually answer that 1 for ya. It mainly about what type of engine u have an heres an example - race engines like novarossi, reds, o.s.,werks engines kind of need higher %( like 30) u dont get as much life out of them as u do with a basher engine an tgey need that higher% to get the most performance out of them as u can. An a gd example of a basher engine would b like lrp's an most stock ones that come with a nitro. An a gd example would b i had 2 kyosho 25's i put 20% in 1 an 30% in the other they had the same performance an the 1 with 20 lasted longer. An says for instance u have a offbrand nitro u definitely dont want to use higher % go with like 20 an as far as what brnd i would say just dont use traxxas anything else like nitrotane, strike team those are gd. Hope tgat helps

[@sluitermelvin]

@@LighterMonkey i have An Tamiya

[@markward5149]

Gutted you have been an inspiration, and made things that felt impossible and frustrating at times possible witch in return as led to bashing fun. All the best mate. I no one thing your videos will always be watched

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :) The videos will live on forever, until KZbin ceases to exist!

[@josesrcs719]

Best of luck mate.... I deff inspired me to getting my first hpi 4.6 truggy and I broke it in ur way.... be safe and best of luck

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@neil4322]

So sorry to see you go, you have inspired us all with nitro buggies content. I for one made a decision to go nitro and avoiding the usual route and have not regretted it. I wish you well. Thanks.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@kevinj5293]

Josh I have enjoyed watching your videos for the last few years when I bumped into your channel. All the best take care 👍✌

[@nes-artnes-art3013]

Thank you for your hard work bro. You motivated me to buy nitro cars and drive nitro cars on the races. THANKS AGAIN YOU BRO. 🤝👍👍👍

[@est-y4i]

It's your chance, don't give up, you can come back

[@JV-RC]

Cheers man. You had a good run! I wish you the best in the next chapter of your life.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you for your support :)

[@kerryhollister7411]

All the best fella, your vids have helps so much over the years.

[@paulrice1277]

Good luck mate. Thanks for all the videos and tips.

[@adamgarber9063]

Best of luck friend, your channel helped me with my first nitro RC many years ago, something I still enjoy to this day

[@noahjenkins9799]

Thank you for your great nitro insight, without you I wouldn’t have bought my hpi trophy 3.5, my hpi savage 4.6 and my ftx torro. You will be missed 🤘

[@junebugrc3015]

Best of luck my friend I purchased my first nitro truck because of this channel thank you for the tips and lessons in RC Nitro you gave us throughout the years

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you so much for the support :)