The End. Why I Stopped Harley Wheelies...

For the longest time, learning the art of Harley Davidson Wheelies was a big part of this channel and my life. However, that has changed in the last few years and today we're discussing what happened.
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[@richardsmith5738]

I feel you. Motorcycles are my thing too, I have several but life takes over. I still ride for mental health. But it's good to reasses and change direction. Keeps life moving forward. good luck in whatever you decide is next.

[@killacoiler1707]

I have had many chapters like your Harley-wheelie chapter that have gone the same route. As we mature we tend to see things in a different light and those things we once seen as important no longer warrant being on our list of priorities. I put aside my street machines to ride MX with my sons. I let go of my stock cars to be able to spend more money and time with all of my kids. My daughters never got into the MX scene but they liked 4 wheelers and the Go-Karts so it was still fun stuff. Sports, martial arts, skating, BMX freestyle, you name it if they wanted to try it then it became a family event. Don't think that you abandoned anything because you chose to realign your time with a growing family; look at it more like you put it on hold until you can pass the torch. I wouldn't sell your Dyna if it were me, I would keep it around for when the itch needs scratching and then when the time came, I would pass it on to my kid. You can be passionate about family and when the timing is right share your pass-time passion with them as well. The beauty of 2 wheeled motorsports is that they are gender neutral and family friendly. I know several families that all ride and play in the dirt together and when the children get old enough I know they will ride together on the streets as well. The best MC to be a part of is your own family made one because there is no pack greater than your wife and children. Just my opinion.

[@spartanx169x]

I watch your channel, because you seem like a guy I would be friends with and hangout and talk bikes, not because of the stunts. There is a lot of good content to be made that does not require stunts. A change is not bad, it will be what you make it. Keep an open mind, stay humble and chill, and your channel will continue to grow. We will be watching. :)

[@greatbigeye2506]

Wheelies on heavy street bikes really impress me. My only experience doing wheelies was on a 250 2 stroke dirt bike in a field 23 years ago. It was also my first experience on a motorcycle. Accidental wheelies, power wheelies with ease. I wasn’t bringing the front wheel all the way up but wow was that fun until I almost dumped it and freaked myself out. Got my first street bike that year.

[@jaynedoe1959]

I think you are quite good, advanced even, in your ability to wheelie a big, heavy, Harley, but honestly, I`m more impressed with your mindset & maturity in your priorities in putting your family ahead of an adolescent dream. A great dream, don`t get me wrong...that you have made a reality! Good on You.

[@idriveaxj5670]

You're good by me dude. Take care of yourself and your family, we'll be here for your next video. Im curious as to whst you want for that Dyna though lol.

[@Jonn1969]

Family first bro!! As we get older in life ! We respect life alot more!! Did all my crazy stuff on Dirtbikes, quads, rocket bikes, done with all that ! Enjoy riding my 05 FXDC , and the scenery, and peeps I meet !! Riding period is freedom!!

[@pshizzledizzle]

I found this channel years ago when I was looking to buy my sportster 72. And continued watching for years. When you bought your fxdls, I knew that was the next bike I wanted. I eventually picked one up and built it the way I wanted. This channel has always influenced me, and I've always enjoyed it. I understand as we get older, our interest changes and other hobbies get put on backburners, it's happens to me all the time. I wish you the best bro and I hope you have fun on your mtb journey. 🤘🤘🤘

[@MeanOldBastardBikerBob]

you have alot of hobbies.....my advice to young fathers....DONT EVER GIVE UP YOUR HOBBIES...wish you and your family all the best .....don't forget about number #1,,, I'm off on the vrod to the beach I learned to ride at .....👍🟥🍁🟥🏍

[@bc5407]

I used to do hard Enduro singletrack with a wr250r I had got to the point where it just consumed too much time and me and a buddy realized that we had just as much fun if not more on a mountain bike plus got our exercise in less maintenance less cost and got to slow down and smell the roses . So yeah passions change often times for the better

[@tonyswirtz6612]

I started on the street and walked away from harleys learned to ride offroad recently cam back to harley and still ride offroad as well but not fully immersed in either. You are so talented I think u should think long and hard about selling ur dyna. They are very hard to replace. Just park it and forget u own it. I guarantee you'll wanna do it again!

[@alexferreira6100]

I can relate to this pretty well. In 2021 I completed in a powerlifting competition where I finally squatted 500 at 175 pounds. A goal I was chasing for a while. Afterwards I set other goals like benching 400 where my previous max was 365, but I haven't been able to stay consistent enough in the gym to keep up with that level of athleticism. Trying to juggle time with friends and family and riding, just makes it seem like working out for 2 hours 4x a week is getting in the way. Not totally ready to give up on powerlifting but at the same time I feel like I have other interests that I want to invest more time in. Like learning to wheelie my grom and dyna. Happy for your growth man, some people never experience that and it's something to be proud of.

[@WiscTJK]

Always keeping it real and you need to prioritize your family!

[@anthonydimichele837]

Long ago I had to decide wheter or not to stay in Graduate School for English Literature, or follow my heart and take the path of becoming an artist. I dropped out of Rutgers U. to the chagrin of everyone who knew me. If I had it to do over again, I would do it the same.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great job with the wheelies! Thanks for documenting it all. Yes, better sell the Dyna but keep the Sportster!

[@JohnonUtube68]

Change is inevitable. Handling change with finesse and a plan of how best to integrate it into the ‘new normal’ is a juggling act in which many drop a ball or two. Well done for seemingly getting it right. Hope that you, Jackie, and family are all doing well.

[@deathscythehell7937]

I've ridden motorcycles since I was 11yrs old. At one point that's all I wanted to do, racing motorcycles and so on. But once I had my kids I realized that I needed to be a father first and motorcycle racer second. Sometimes life steps in and changes our priorities, started a business then a second one. Once my kids were grown I figured I'd get back into it, but I just didn't have the desire. I still ride but now it's for the fun, to be honest I don't really miss it either. I have more fun with my wife is on the back and we're just riding around town. I hit the track from time to time just to refresh my skills, other than that I'm good.

[@FXFBS23]

Those donuts are most impressive. Respect. But when you know it’s time to go, you know and feel it deep down. I’ve been there in other pursuits in my own life. Good luck man

[@maxx6990]

Also wanted to give send love to my step father Terry(bounce). He ignited my passion In Harley’s! He was an og angel, went to Sonny’s funeral and kinda of reverted back to his club life but was to sick and weak to do the things he was in the 60s. Loved the stories of the power and respect they had back then. True og rip

[@HarryNoze]

I was obsessed with riding 2015-2018. 2018 had a minor accident, the bike was totalled but insurance gave me decent money. $7.5k. I thought was done so I spent on something else. 8 months later spring 2019 I was obsessed again and everyday since til this minute.

[@trippontwowheels]

Howdy Jon!

[@ForewarnedLongAgo]

I stopped wheelies on the 1200 after front bearings fell out!

[@holdfast4588]

I’ll stick around for what’s next! Hopefully some MTB?

[@Forever1wheel]

Priorities change man nothing wrong with choosing a different direction as long as its what you wanted to do

[@Merc399]

bro you satisfied your need for external validation and now youre ready to be a real person for your family! nothing wrong with that AT ALL my man! the person you were before will end up being just a shell of who you become dude screw the scene go be with your family

[@50Krwy]

Life happens, we get a few years older, priorities and obligations change. At least you're able to recognize your priorities, there's a ton of dudes out there who are diehards and the family takes a back seat. I used to flip bikes and classic cars/trucks all the time, now I just want to chill on my time off, or ride my KLR off road which has less than half the power of my FXLRS. Still have a blast and commute on 2 wheels. But got older and would like to enjoy something other than working all the time

[@RedEmpire36]

Got out of the stunt scene and back into dirtbikes, never looking back. Moving to Prescott to be able to go everyday.

[@MrRourk]

Hell just ridding in AZ is a stunt. We have way too many bikers killed in this state!

[@Watching_tv115]

Check the stats on KY. We don't even have a helmet law.

[@micjr21]

From what?

[@MrRourk]

@@micjr21 use a search engine

[@brandonmacon3317]

Unknown Industries 🤙... Original OG's🤘 Family first everything and everyone else second.

[@tonyswirtz6612]

Hey Jon I think ur sportys pinging might wanna tweak timing or run better fuel

[@Jonathan-L]

Hi Jon, I hope the hot weather isn't hurting you guys there at this time of the year. Best wishes from the south west coast of the island of Australia.

[@joshuarogers9086]

Sold my first bike and was fine with it. 9 months later, I bought another as I found myself longing to ride again. Do what brings you happiness as life progresses.

[@MadAnthonyI]

I know a friend who did that on a Sportster. He's spent the last four decades paralyzed in wheelchair.

[@leonardasnedosekovas3236]

perhaps very unlucky fall, he hit something into when he fall?

[@hokebradybrent1527]

Would you suggest learning stunt riding on a grom over a supermoto?

[@adamhill2788]

Man that purple DX is a fire fire bike🤘🛵

[@thomasheer825]

Just because you can fails to make it a good idea. The Harley lube system is marginal in the first place, but when you bring the bike up like that, what little lubrication you HAD, notice I said HAD, is gone. Simply drag out a manual and look at how the Lube on a Sportster and you find that you are pulling the oil away from the pick-up. Once the tank is drained, after a short period of time, there is no oil being moved as all of it is in the transmission area and all you get for lubrication is splash from the transmission gears to the crankshaft, notice that the top end, camshaft and such are DRY.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

We did an oil pan mod to place the pick up at the other end (by we, I mean kruesinoriginals. Lol). But I hear you -- these bikes aren't built for stunting, no doubt about it.

[@maxx6990]

I definitely relate, only have 1500 miles on my 14 sportster 883. When I hit a dear going 35. It’s taken the year to just be able to use my right arm, that the clavicle was fractured in 2 places and am😂. Hopefully next year I will be able to ride. My only true way to relax and burn off some stress!! Please everyone be careful deer are starting to out nimber cars here in Pa!!!!!

[@josephfriedrich9792]

The dyna and sporty stunt bros, has me sketched out about the future used the market

[@crspcritter]

Harley mechanic said he’s replaced many engine cases broken at front motor mount .

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

At one point in my life I was contemplated starting my own 1% motorcycle gang. But then I chose to further my education by enrolling in Jr. High School instead.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

😂

[@CactusJack252]

Sell the dyna and keep the sportster. The sportster will scratch the itch when you need it to

[@cjsmith]

Just do you! 😎⚡️🤙

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yo! Long time, brotha!💯🤙

[@michaelb.42112]

I am just getting back into riding and I'd be lying if I wasn't envious of seeing all the highway wheelies, but I'm 54 now and I'm 99.9% certain I will never ride like that. It's a young man's game for the most part, unless you've been consistently doing it over the years, but I understand that it's just passions change.

[@howdy627]

Fork seals will last longer

[@tylernelson1993]

EVERYTHING will last longer. Lol

[@TrdPro99]

Our plan is not always Gods plan. That bike ride looked like a nice mental break. Beautiful day without a ton of traffic. Love your videos and your honesty. At 25 I had to put my riding days behind and focus on my wife and kids. I’m now 49 ( and holding 😅) and your videos are part of what got me back on two wheels. So the wheelies were cool but not what made me subscribe to your channel. ✌️

[@douglas9607]

I'm glad you haven't gotten hurt. All things must pass. You be ah-ight. Thanks for all your stuff.

[@jdub264]

As a whole the motorcycle community is shrinking. Economy is in the toilet, cars & houses are ridiculously priced, interest rates through the roof. People don’t have the expendable budget for toys like motos.

[@teddyrascal6305]

Breakdancing starts at 2:50. 😂

[@viperq]

A lot of people move on, that is life.

[@mckcpaul1]

Finally figured out the laws of physics, you got tired of repainting your rear fender, lmao

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

I’m not about to try a wheelie on my ultra limited. 925lbs wet weight without me. Nah. I’ll keep the wheels down thanks.

[@SVTBansheeman]

I basically quit doing wheelies on the banshee. It just isn't worth the risk. I'd like to get into motorcycle riding (sormthing like a c50) but time will tell. Until then, I'll enjoy channels like this because that's all I have.

[@bernardlesperance742]

It's called growing up. Welcome.

[@TrudleR]

cool story bro :*

[@franciscopanelli5710]

It was fun watching your progress but nothing is more important than family time, you never get that back.

[@whiteywhiterson406]

Lol I'm 34 trying to learn. Smoked my leg recently rethinking it haha

[@Aridrona]

Get a rocket

[@user-st4gq2ox8m]

Wheelies and especially Burnouts are for Squids....Love your Scoot don't abuse it. Get a shop manual and learn how to maintain it. If you want to modify it start with the Brakes.....

[@monkeyman_401]

lmao your vids used to be cool.

[@user-cc4pr8wc4w]

Eeeeer, you grew up? maybe that’s why. 🤔