This is why your first car should be a MOTORCYCLE

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This is why I think your first car should be a motorcycle. Yes, there are drawbacks to having a motorcycle only but the wins are huge. Car insurance can be astronomically expensive, car maintenance is expensive and if you're on a very tight budget it can be hard to find something that gets halfway decent gas mileage. With motorcycles you don't even have to pay insurance but if you do its very affordable (for most bikes) and your dollar goes WAY further on a motorcycle than it does a car. I think young people should take note of what the rest of the world does and look at a motorcycle as their first mode of transportation instead of a car. Till next time weirdos. #shadetreearmy

[@scooter79rs]

When people ask me about motorcycles being dangerous my response is "safer then my first car".

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Fair point!

[@666dynomax]

People who say this have never driven a bike of any kind, think they're safer in a truck, and probably bike on the side of the road with no helmet and think they're safe

[@dylanburdi6582]

im 17 and pay 250 a month on minimal insurance for my 10 year old base model honda civic, but pay $10 a month for full coverage on my 2015 yamaha sr400, it really is a joke

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s so ridiculous!

[@crazyvideos2495]

Damn @DylanBurdi try 650$( liability) with driving class discount im getting a bike 🏍 #Washington DC

[@tavannahbanana]

Dylan Burdi that’s depressing

[@scottfree8848]

I insure a Harley. 108 dollars a year. 05 wide glide. 97 Dodge Ram. 178 a month. Not a dually, not a hot rod. Insurance will pay 1500 bucks for the truck. In about 10 months the insurance was 2 grand.

[@scottfree8848]

So your 25 now. Go get you a 10 year old Harley. Keep the miles about 20k and add that bike to your import portfolio. You'll find yourself liking the Harley for what it is and you'll love your other bike for it's thing.

[@johnhenrydocholliday5804]

Man...I was depressed for like 1 month know,I was feeling so useless and like a loser...I swear by god that after this video I wanna live again. Thanks man 😢❤(no homo)

[@jakemuntja]

I live in England and ride through the snow😂😂😂ride all year round

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I dig your style man :)

[@jakemuntja]

shadetree surgeon is scary at times😂

[@crazyvideos2495]

What type of bike do you have

[@kerrygreen4661]

Your will is unstoppable my guy 👍🏽😂

[@brianmccann666]

Cheap cars are trashed. Cheap motocycles can be almost brand new.

[@oliverallen5324]

God Damn I love you. Your bit on “I’m worried about the other guy.” That rugged self reliance this country was built on is bereft across the board and I hear that shit all the time. Thank you for manning up and calling it like you see it.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yup. A little bit of personal responsibility goes a long way

[@HardwiredMoto]

Holy shit dude, you just said SO many things I've been ranting about for years! We gotta have some drinks together when I make it back down to Florida! 🍻

[@bearCreature]

Hardwired Moto did you have your drink?

[@HardwiredMoto]

@@bearCreaturehaha no 😕. Tried hitting him up when I was in Tampa for shows, but I guess he was just too busy. Never heard back 🤷‍♂️ Oh well, there's always next time. No hard feelings 🤙

[@tocaracer8066]

bro I haven't laughed this hard in a while. I am 19 and I've been riding my big brother's motorcycle for a month now. I am loving every bit of it.

[@familyguyfunniestmomentson8073]

I started college and I also bought my first bike a 87 rebel for 800, 2 years ago. As my main form of transportation I love riding and I love the money I save. Best decision I've ever made in my life. (Buying a bike is also smarter than going to college)

[@camdenbrisco4677]

Dude, thank you for this video! It breaks down perfectly what I’ve been trying to explain to people for years. I rode a $900 Honda nighthawk 650 daily for three years. I even rode in the snow every winter. I also recently sustained multiple broken bones and lost my new cb500x due to getting knocked off my bike while splitting lanes. Nobody understands why I still ride. They just don’t get it. You do tho! Keep it up big guy!

[@osidec3959]

Camden Brisco where did you pick up that $900 bike.

[@cheatdeathproc]

My two rules that I live by on a bike (and in a car too). 1. Assume no one can see you. 2. Assume everyone else will do the wrong thing. Ride/drive accordingly.

[@csmith29581]

I find when I'm riding, I am more aware of what is going on around me. There are way less distractions such as phones, radios, other people and all of the technology shit that's supposed to make things safer. I also find that your visibility is way better than in a car. I wish I could ride all year round but Canada doesn't let me.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I feel the same way dude!

[@Proper282]

$55/mo for my 1200 here in SoCal. Still cheaper than my 04 Acura with the same coverage. But the joy in get commuting on the bike+ fuel economy is worth it in spades!

[@J0M1E8X]

Dude, this actually helped my decision on whether getting a car or motorcycle. Just turned 18 and planning like crazy to get a job and move out. Might not get a motorcycle straight away and honestly might have to work with a bicycle until then, but this helped a lot (just gotta ignore the parents when I do lmao)

[@braedonstewart868]

How you doing bro? I hope things are looking good for you a year later

[@the.orlandogonzalez]

​@@braedonstewart868I'm in the same situation as him I'm going to get a motorcycle aswell

[@whalley1390]

This made me lol multiple times. Here in Ontario Canada I pretty much ride year round and we get roughly 20 cm of snow every winter. And insurance is much MUCH more expensive... but that part of the life baby! Great video!

[@n4zou]

My first "Bike" was a Sears Allstate Moped my Dad dragged home for me. He pulled out of a dumpster. I had it going 2 hours later. When I turned 14 and could get a Motorized Cycle License I had a Yamaha Twin Jet 100 ready to go. When I turned 16 and no longer had a restricted motor driven cycle license I had a Kawasaki 500cc triple 2 cycle bike I had rebuilt and ready to go. I never owned a car up to then, and never wanted one. Over the years I've owned all kind's of bikes and all kind's of vehicle's but mostly trucks to help out with buying, selling, and trading motorcycles. My Wife never liked my motorcycle life but put up with it. When I retired she informed me that because my retirement money would be cut back I needed to get down to one vehicle. She was attempting to get me to sell my bike. 2 week's later she was stunned to find I had sold the truck. First thing she asked was "what are you going to do if it rains?" I responded that if it was really bad I could stay home because I'm retired. Then I said, think about it. No more truck payments, no more truck insurance, my bike cost $1,200 plus $300 in parts to repair, and insurance is $50 a year. She gave me a weird look and stormed off. After a few hours she had calmed down and admitted I was right. Then she traded in her car and got a truck because of all the things that needed done that I could do now that I'm retired.

[@ashchackal6172]

Or they try to get you to sell your radios ...

[@dracphelan]

You are so right when it comes to finding the right dealership. Last year I stopped at a dealership because one of their used bikes (Super Tenere Dad Jeans for $7000). I spent 15 minutes just trying to get someone to talk to me. I gave up. They were more interested in talking to each other than talking to me. A week later I picked up what is basically the same bike for the same price from another dealership which was more than happy to help me.

[@ElvisRocking1]

My bike was actually my first car lmao, so weird to say but it worked out. I only pay $55 for insurance. I couldn't do a $400 car payment.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Exactly!!

[@libertyroads7342]

When I was 19 and working a minimum wage job in CA, my only transportation was a Suzuki Katana 750. I even rode it in snow once. But now that I can afford to have a car and a bike, I use the car for groceries or to avoid dust storms and ride the bike the rest of the time. Even doing that, I still save money on maintenance and gas. Great video!

[@adventuresof_baldy]

Again words of wisdom from Mr Shadetree. Ok ok I'll move to Florida and bring my bikes with me. I'm surprised the motorcycle companies don't actually advertise more both on radio and tv. Be a great way to tap into a younger market which is Harley's problem

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Dude please do! Everyone loves you down here lol

[@dknight1221]

Baldy 613 actually I just took the MSF class and went through the Harley Davidson riding academy and everyone in my class was in the mid twenties and younger I felt like a tribal elder and they kept asking me questions and I was like hey! I'm 46 years old never road a day in my life,always wanted to but I don't want this to be a bucket list item that probably never gets addressed because my Mom and Dad both died in 2016 5weeks apart and my mom prior to meeting my dad road in her twenties she always tried to encourage me when I was older to try it because I could even have a dirt bike as a kid we were so poor coming up.But she was a free spirited woman and I was a free spirit musician so this was a bond we shared that I want to continue. I digress Harley at least in the Northern part of the U.S. where I live is gaining traction in the market.

[@dknight1221]

Michael RedCrow I owe it to all riders beginning like myself to be honest with myself and with others. I did the 1st day in the classroom and the second day on the range about 2hrs.45min. into I was so winded and exhausted we had to walk the bikes multiple repeated times up an incline the same incline you use to establish the friction zone..... forward and roll back exercise. What was killing me was straddling the bike engine off and repeatedly Fred Flintstoning the bike up and down the hill. I make no excuses for myself I am easily a hundred pounds over weight and I was honest I stopped and spoke to the instructor and withdrew from the class. I will return in sixty days I left the course. I drove away with my tail between my legs.But on my way I ended the pitty party JOINED A GYM AND STARTED STRETCHING AND DOING CARDIO THAT SAME EVENING. Stopped making excuses it's true YOU MUST BE in Riding Shape. My local Harley Davidson Dealer has been totally supportive of my decision I told them I don't want a refund I want to finish and they were ok with me coming back as long as I do it this season . My fellow classmates were awesome I'm 46 and I was the rookie 0 riding experience and yet they were all encouraging me and rallying around me and the one Girl in my class looked like she wanted to cry when I said I don't want to risk my safety or you guys safety not being ready.

[@dknight1221]

Michael RedCrow Thank you, you are to kind,that means alot considering how this is a lifelong dream and I became very upset feeling like I had passed my prime for being able to do it.

[@simonheller5657]

Such a perfect video to hype me up. I'm buying my first decently sized bike tomorrow, and I can't wait!

[@GhostCuete369]

How’d it go?

[@simonheller5657]

@@GhostCuete369 Swimmingly. Two years and 15'000 miles later, I'm still on the same bike and still hyped!

[@GhostCuete369]

Simon Heller hell ya

[@elijahbutterfield4869]

I just started riding finally after wanting to since highschool. I've got a 2016 shadow phantom. And I love it. I've heard they consistently get 55 mpg if you keep your foot out of it. 😁

[@IchibanMoto]

yup..... it's snowing here right now

[@mikeessary7691]

I am 46 years old. I'm well past this point in my life but I decided to watch this video anyways. Hands down the best vlog ever done by anyone. Don't ever change Shade. This video took me back to when I was 5 years old and looking at motorcycles through a window of a place that was closed.

[@Dragoninja833]

I'm so jealous of you man. I live in New Hampshire and its in the 30's and 40's this week. I JUST WANNA RIDE MY BIKE!

[@4-n52]

I just broke out my summer jacket yesterday. Lived up north in my youth so I feel for you guys up there. The Shadow was going to be my first bike until I saw a VT-1300 sitting there calling my name. Not the best beginner bike but it was a good choice for me personally. That said I think the Shadow is an excellent first bike.

[@Balint.T.Siklosi]

SO FUCKING TRUE about safety. The dangerous drivers can be spotted from distance most of the time, and a seasoned biker can tell what bad move they will do even before they think about doing that. Riding patient and paying attention on your surroundings can make riding a lot safer.

[@heimatliebe116]

Same goes for an experienced car driver.

[@MakoVette]

This, exactly this! :) I got my son a used Sporty instead of a beatermobile for allll the reasons you entertainingly nailed to the tree. He's now in the USAF and has a car he bought on his own, but he learned to ride before he learned to drive. He's a lot better car drive than most guys his age because he rode first. Preach on Brother Shade!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

My first form of transportation was my dads old Kawasaki ltd550 when I was 18 haha 😊👍🏻

[@toxic_slushy1427]

SALTxTHExWOUND ur channel is nice the invention with licence plat was helpful 👌👌👌

[@CelticRider84]

1984 Kawasaki 440 LTD that I bought off my mechanics class teacher for $150. We worked out a 'special circumstances', so I could take his class twice and rebuilt the bike from the frame up throughout the entire school year in time for summer. By the time summer came, all I needed was.. replacement signal (front left), two mirrors, and a fresh battery. Not bad for 16 year old high school chump.

[@untonyto]

beautiful bike i think. your dad set the bar high right off the start

[@eefneleman9564]

My two cents, form The Netherlands. Keeping in mind I'm an older guy (nearing 50) and only got my license (obligatory) in 2010: so far I've only owned two bikes, both the first and the current a 1984 Honda VF750F. I bought the first for €600, put around 30 or 40000 km's on it and ruined the engine at around 90.000 km. I bought the second for €400, not running. Fixed it up IN THE SHOP TO TEST DRIVE IT! Took me about an hour. They brought it from the other side of the country to me (ok it's a small country, I know). Kept all the parts except the frame of the first bike, for spares. Put around 50000 km on the current bike. It's now at 107000 km. It's a Honda. Maintenance is easy. Fuel economy could be better, but V4's apparently always consume a bit more. Insurance: €107,40 per YEAR. That's with collectivity discount and not crashing discount (probably another name for that in English). I was able to get a full Krauser set of hard luggage for this bike for almost no money. It is dirt cheap. Also, riding a motorcycle full time will in the end make you a better driver on any vehicle, because you learn to drive defensively and anticipate other peoples mistakes. Or you die.

[@JoHnSapla7LordSapla9]

Damn in the US insurance companies are getting P-P-P-PAID!

[@paulmorris6914]

Great video and great points all around!! I’m 45 and recently I got back on 2 wheels after being off of a bike for 25+ years. I spend soooo much less on my bike than I do driving my full size Silverado 4x4! Still have the truck, because I own it completely! I can’t go hunting on my bike... but for every day riding and commuting the bike is what I take. The benefits of a bike are too numerous to cover in one video. Great job and on point!

[@tehclefty5317]

You might’ve changed my mind... might actually make a point to get a motorcycle when i turn 19.... perfect points.

[@oaasun3451]

I love how you still talk with your hand while riding hahaha. love your channel! its (in my opinion) the best moto-volg out there! long live tampa punx also!

[@XPsychowaffleX]

My first street bike (i've been riding dirtbikes since i was 6) was an FZ1 that i bought a month after my 21st birthday. R1 engine but a 10th of the cost for insurance. Cost me 2900 bucks. Rode that sucker 23k miles and it never left me stranded. Traded for an R6, which i loved, but cost me 3 times the insurance for a third of the coverage. Way too expensive. Sold it. Lucked across a 2013 Triumph Street Triple R. THREE MUTHAFUCKIN GRAND. Low Milage. Full coverage insurance for less than shit coverage with my R6. Just gotta keep your eyes out and scanning the classifieds, you just gotta be persistent! Cheers man! Love the video.

[@ANDREWHarris86]

Holy shit insurance is way over priced in the US, in New Zealand its roughly $60 a month for full coverage car or bike

[@roberta7734]

thats because everything is a business, everything is designed to squeeze every penny out of you

[@donaldsoncole3095]

Wow. I felt like I was watching the History Channel. You really went the distance on your passion! Good analysis for beginners concerning the REALITY OF MOTORCYCLES !

[@drewcasseday]

Just joined the channel, but probably one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Keep up the great content!

[@VincentsVariety]

I live in north Carolina, finally got warm enough to ride, starter on my 2005 vtx 1300 went out, got it towed, fixed, and I'm going to ride it everyday now! I've been riding through your motovlogs for the last 3 months lol

[@getmartincarter]

Your best video since ‘ The Triumph Bobber ‘ - my Norwegian riding buddy and I have been looking at buying bikes in the USA and riding for three months then selling : your video at Tampa Triumph was most informative

[@coyote102076]

That is a very unique, and TRUE thought! I never really thought about it. Great vlog!

[@spoetnik1494]

I pay 10 dollhares a month for my supermoto insurance in belgium

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Nice!

[@CurtisL8.3066]

CHEAH 👌🏼

[@freedom24v86]

Yea its the same price here in the pnw of the usa hahah For 80s ujms also even a 1000cc suzuki costs 15$ a month Msf is required in my state so it saves alot too

[@endomobo359]

I pay £600 a year on an xr125l I got for $900... I fucking hate insurance companies.

[@terrybruce2343]

Unfortunately I live in Virginia so I got to have a car. Even better for where I live I need 4 wheel drive in the winter. But my motorcycle insurance is only $15 a month.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yeah you guys got it rough up north!

[@jazbeasley8249]

WHAT INSURANCE DO U HAVE

[@GM99MG]

Good video piece dude, and you're right I does make sense. Here in the UK as you so rightly pointed out, it is expensive and that's down to the amount of motorcycle thefts these days. (Wish I was out there) . Ride safe and keep it real 😉

[@danbailey1229]

My Senior year of high school my 125 Kawasaki was my only mode of transportation. The bike was $550 brand new and the insurance was $50 for the whole year. I commuted to work on it until it snowed. Some of my best memories.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Awesome!

[@osidec3959]

550 new? Where at G.

[@roberta7734]

@@osidec3959 probably meant 5500

[@gregvanduyne2133]

Good video man! My first bike was a 600 CBR. $1200. Like how you are trying to open people's eyes! Keep it alive!

[@mountaineermoto8808]

Vlogs helped me a lot. Me personally I'm a truck driver make a little under 800 a week after bills . I picked my goal Harley soft tail low rider I think around 1650 after all the extra.I put aside 550 a week for a year had 27k cash. Did my endorsement test walked into Harley told them what I wanted. Put down the cash and walked out. sad part is most people can't save I won't finance a car or motorcycle. I have good credit form cards. But will only finance a house but I'm fine with apparments

[@trantem]

I moved out at 18, bought a 1996 nissan altima pos and put most of my paycheque towards it for the next few years. It was awful. If it didn't snow half the year I'd ride my bike all year round. I'm glad you can ride all the time in your part of the world.

[@ChrisD_GTR]

i couldnt of said any of this better myself! awesome message in this video!

[@pcontiman]

love hanging with shadetree, even if it's just vicariously😆

[@kennetknudsen7042]

is it bad that i only have owned scooters and motorcycles, and never a car aka CAGE? :-D

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Not at all, I love it!

[@moneyman64]

cars > motorcycles

[@cazador3863]

Honestly you need to get both. What are you going to do in winter?

[@brandontejeda1922]

@@cazador3863 wrap up and go

[@untonyto]

you are my new role model

[@1320Exotic]

I lived in ElPaso, Tx and road daily, also Lawton, Ok. and road daily. Currently live outside of Atlanta, Ga. and ride 90-95% of the time. My motorcycle is my main means of transportation, agree with you completely. Keep On Keepin On

[@jonathandyer9643]

6:58 I just started riding this week..my 250 is forgiving to learn on. Might have been in trouble a couple of times but my bike is easy to handle. Lol riding in the elements. Got a liner for the cold, vents for the heat..and a rain suit if it's really pissing down. To much good advice to comment on it all, keep safe and enjoy the road ✌

[@BerthaAdv]

Shade Tree, watching this video made me realize you are half the man you use to be! Looking fit and trim. Keep up the great work and thanks for always entertaining video!

[@Big-A-Russel]

Hey I spent a decent amount of money on my Chief Classic it was a deal I couldn't walk away from. Theres nothing wrong with sharing who you do business with especially if they are good!

[@DatelessPiano]

Oh great Shadetree Surgeon, hallowed be the name, your wisdom knows no bounds.

[@revhead806]

Great video Josh 🤘🏻 . ‘‘Tis the season for springtime riding.

[@johnhamilton165]

I live in NC. I've been thinking about selling my car for some extra money towards a bike. But it gets pretty cold down here in the winter.

[@ashtonpistulka1441]

All time favorite video that you have man that rant is priceless and so true!!

[@Night_blade258]

This video is really good and even 5 years later it still stands to this day

[@SABCRAZY13]

Scooter Power!!! Great Weather Shadetree!!! KUTGW, good advice

[@downshift83]

love this perspective!

[@MrChaiguy]

Great video man, thank you for showing how far your $$ goes with a bike.

[@renniesmith8073]

I'm getting ready to send my step son through the msf course and get him a starter bike for all the reasons you mentioned! I live in Florida also (fort Walton beach area)

[@SoDakTwisties]

Dude, we're like a month behind for riding season in SD. We've been having a blizzard every weekend, lol. 4 feet of snow drifted in front of my garage yesterday. Shit sucks!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s horrible man, I’m sorry!

[@joeleverett8728]

I pay about as much a year for liability on my Ninja 300 as I do per month on my car ! Well spoken Shadetree!

[@AimlessMoto]

Just bought a 2014 Thruxton with 2k miles for $5300... can't complain!

[@Lownewulfe]

LOL a Sisyphus reference...dude you're seriously one of the most clever and watchable cats on YT. "Sex, motorcycles and a tie between cheese and beer." Brilliant.

[@jackwagonjim6255]

The man certainly has his priorities in order! That exactly how I rank them. ;)

[@Pal3rid3r67]

Absolutely great narrative. Love it!

[@Bando909]

I own 2 motorcycles. A 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 and a 2006 Triumph Sprint St 1050. Both bikes with full coverage costs $367 a year. Gas every 150-200 miles varies from $5-12. Oil changes and coolant changes are around $40 DIY of course. Its a no brainer, I bought the KLR in 2015 with 900 miles on it for $3,600 and the Sprint in 2017 had around 4,000 miles and paid $2,800 for it. Craigslist or Facebook marketplace is where the deals are at. And if your willing to do the basic maintenance yourself its stupid cheap. In Chicago were just on our last weekend of bullshit weather we've got a couple of days above 50 degrees. We're just starting to pull our bikes out. Great video as always SS

[@Xtroll1738]

Good Video. I agree although currently I live in Michigan but that hasn't stopped me from putting about 1800 miles on from November until now. Yeah, there's been a lot of days I couldn't ride like the last couple days but if the roads have been clear and it's above 40, I'll head out on the bike. Of couse it's also been down in the 20s a few times on the way home. One night after watching a friends band, I had to wipe the frost off the seat and it was 26 degrees for the 10 mile ride home. Still better than being in a cage.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s dedication right there 👌🏻

[@richardsharrer7950]

I live in south west Florida. Having a bike is almost a must down here.

[@hipsabad]

hey southern friend, FYI: we ride all year round up north here in western coastal Canada---and better yet, most of our roads have curves!

[@bikerbobcat]

I had NO idea about the insurance thing in Florida. Holy chrome. Seriously mind blown, thinking about how younger me could have moved to Florida at 18 and got my M endorsement instead. The money saved alone vs what I was paying for car + insurance in MD/DC/VA would have covered rent. Damn. Time machines. Kudos for consistently supporting a small business. My Shadow 2003 Shadow 750 is my first and so far only bike. I love it.Very forgiving to ride, super easy to maintain. Granted I'm 38 now but I'm paying $100/yr for insurance. Good vid. Damn. ...Edit* OH YEAH! The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is like $5k brand new. Cycles of Silver Spring near me is the Enfield dealer for the DC area and they've got that WWII looking military green machine.

[@rbattson7171]

This bloke is having fun on all these bikes, I, m having fun watching him. It's my day off... Time to get the triumph out. Fck yeah. 🧐😁

[@jantje155]

Im a 21 year old guy from the Netherlands, Europe, don't own a car. I ride a bobbed and fully blacked out Shadow 600 and pay something like 30 bucks per month for it. For that amount of money and the shitton of fun I have "not perfect" actually is fucking perfect. Personally I've been really passionate about bikes since I first saw OCC on tv when I was like 4 years old but I encourage every young person who might not be as much into bikes as I am to just go out n buy one. It's WELL worth it.

[@jantje155]

Aside from that, doesnt matter where I go, Im always the guy "makin' an entrance" as they say.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Fucking awesome man, I dig your style!

[@jantje155]

shadetree surgeon thanks man! Love the videos by the way, keep up the good work ✌✌

[@huyked]

Hey Jan, could you video and upload a bit of your bike for us to see?

[@jantje155]

sorry that it took me a while but here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZjUo3uJmtmierM

[@TechnMoto]

Great motovlog I’m up north still waiting for temps to get above the 30s. My old ass doesn’t do well in extreme cold lol

[@timostrom5710]

mopeds. i got a tomos targa for 200$ in 06. it's been crashed, hit by a car, stolen, and ridden under water. i've probably put about 500$ into it in parts over the years. no insurance, no reg. regular DL. georgia is very nice about "49cc" bikes. even when you put 70cc kits on them. it's gotten me to work over 1000 times. on time even. also, i learned a lot. i ate a reed screw and blew it up once. i rebuilt it from it's base components. i put the bearings on the crank shaft. i learned to tune carbs on that bike. it's really actually paid for itself many times over if you put a price on the knowledge i gained maintaining and modifying it.

[@buttnaked]

When I got my first car when I was 18 my insurance was $98 a month. 92 5 speed Camaro. And it was red haha. Farm bureau. this was only several years ago and it never went over 130 a month

[@GreatEgret]

Personal responsibility!! Fuck yes!! Safety on a motorcycle is is the motorcyclist's responsibility.

[@mikeeger7581]

Thanks keep up the great videos. Shadetree

[@thanatosworld8863]

Love my Honda Shadow Phantom, handles great on the road even if it is raining and filling the gas tank is a lot cheaper.

[@jackdeth470]

Good Morning, great video! Would enjoy seeing more of you riding other bikes and doing reviews. The dealership you went to, had a nice selection , go back and do some more reviews. Keep up the great videos!

[@rolandpotter479]

Jeez the rain in Florida in the summer is like the monsoon in India!! Good luck riding in the summer rain.

[@CGR89]

Got back into motorcycles a few years ago, started with a Kawasaki Vulcan S. Bought it used with a couple miles on it for a little over $5k. If I didn’t get bit by the ADV bug I would have been comfortable keeping that thing for a long time (though if I had seen that $5k triumph tiger I would have had a really tough decision between that and my Africa Twin). Even if $5k is out of someone’s price range, you can get low miles 250cc bikes in good condition for a couple grand all day. It might not be a racebike but it’ll get you anywhere you need to go and give you great MPG on the way there. Totally agree on the personal responsibility for safety, everyone expects someone else to keep them safe nowadays but they’re not willing to do anything to protect themselves.

[@smithplayz1564]

Ur HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂. You also bring up a lot a good points about why a bike is better than a car, I’m 15 and will have my license next year (after I wait 6 months after my birthday) and I want to get a Honda grom but my mom won’t let me and says I’m getting a car as my first vehicle (I want to show her this video to help convince her).

[@ramonmartinez4639]

im stuck in the car money loop rn in 21 and was stupid enough to go for a brand new car :( love your blogs btw

[@HardRockFairytale]

My first and current motorcycle is a 99 Suzuki ls650 Savage. Ive had it for four years. I live in one of the biggest cities in Denmark, 24 years old and studying software engineering and i pay 244 dollars a year for my motorcycle. Obviously i cannot drive during winter here in Denmark. But public transport is advanced and good here, and the bicycle takes me where i want to go in the city. Love my bike and cant wait for March to come to get the bike out and rolling again! 😎

[@bobbypowell6578]

I only lost one day of riding this winter here in Northern Virginia. I guess we are too close to DC to have snow; so much hot air coming out of that town... I ride year round as long as the bike starts and the roads are not iced over.

[@flyinggyros9745]

Thanks for the laugh. Been riding for 50 years now. Couldn’t agree with you more.

[@Vulcan_Tech]

I went to this Triumph shop. Yes they are very helpful.

[@jamesthompson5552]

I love the Morgan & Morgan ad before the video... shadetree surgeon.. for the people. And pets;)

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂😂😂

[@rkh004]

Great video. Every point you made was mine when I got my bike. I really don't see any reason to ever buy another car

[@rocket3me695]

I actually just visited that exact dealership a couple days ago! They’re right next to my house. Very nice people in there! But I got lured to the Harley dealership in the same lot and bought a v-rod from em haha!

[@henrywes2628]

I do like those triumph tigers. Such good all around bikes.

[@rubbers3]

Great video, especially for people who can ride all year. I, living in Poland, was not really able to ride since mid October and only for the last 4-5 days it's been getting reasonably warm to ride (last Saturday was official season start in my city). When I was 20, I finally got enough cash to pass my driving license. After that I wanted to buy a car - something small and cheap, like a early 90's Fiat Tipo, mid-90's Ford Scorpio or GenII VW Golf. I had around 2.2k PLN (655USD) and all of those cars would cost me around 1.1-1.5kPLN (330-450USD) to buy and the cheapest one to insure was 1.6k (477) for a Daewoo Tico, which would cost me around 800PLN (238USD). If you don't know what it is - it's a beer can thin sheet steel box with a three cylinder 800cc engine making 41 horses with a max speed of 88.8mph. Sooo... I paid 1450PLN (430USD) for a 50cc motorcycle, a 2010 Romet CRS Supermoto, which would cost me 130pln (39USD) to insure per year, AND I would have insurance history that would give me discounts later. Now, being 23 I'll start saving for a 125cc engine to swap it in (which would give it similar top speed of that Tico xD), since if you have car license for over 3yrs you can ride 125cc motorcycles without additional driving licenses (and for me those 3yrs will be in December). And when we're talking about it... There are THREE DIFFERENT MOTORCYCLE LICENSES HERE. There's A1 - up to 125cc, 11kW and 0.1kw/kg, which you can make if you're 16 or older, there's A2 - up to 35kW and 0,2kW/kg, which you can make if you're 18 or older and a full A - every bike, but to have that license you'd have to be either 24 or have A2 for over 2yrs. And there's also AM for mopeds up to 50cc and with top speed limited to 45kph/29mph which you can make if you're 14, but it's also included in every other driving license category. Overall, prices seem to be different here, compared to what you got in the states (esp. insurance and used vehicles), but with minimum wage of 1530PLN (456USD) per month and average earnings are between 1.8k and 3.5k with median income of 2.5k (554, 1051 and 745USD respectively, that's 6648, 12612 and 8940USD per year) well... It's tough. And to give you a few indicators - regular gas is 5.29USD per gallon (5,69 for premium), base price for a 2018 Honda CB650F is 10 184.96 and base price for a 2018 Toyota Corolla is 17 242.96USD). I don't even know why I wrote all of that. I guess I just find it interesting how in different countries different commodities cost in relation to wages and currency. To you 10USD is pretty much the same as 10PLN for me, but for me 10USD is 35PLN and for you 10PLN is 3USD. Weird.

[@cheap_biker641]

I've had quite a few bikes and I haven't spent over $4000 on any of them. 2001 softail bought with light lay down damage was $2800. I put $1000 into it and it's perfect again. '88vlx600 $1000, '83 vt500c $850 (the bike in my profile picture)and even got my lady a scooter for $300. All running and riding. If only Minnesota weather would cooperate! Great vid by the way.

[@knerdrider]

I can’t ride year round here - it’s SNOWING right now!!! - but I agree completely. I’m a big Honda Shadow fan. I ride a Shadow ACE 1100 myself. But that Street Twin sounds sweet!

[@DavisMahavis]

Loved the motorcycles are dangerous, life is dangerous rant! Rock on Shadetree!

[@coreypierce4888]

I have a motorized bicycle that is $130 for the engine kit and add that to the bike. But it gets 150 mpg and can go 35mph. I can show it to you at the next race if you are there. No insurance and no registration.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Nice! Great person mover!

[@jeffsanphy1226]

No insurance, no registration and no pu😾😾y!! Haha.

[@RidingJapan]

fun fact, you can lose your drivers license back home if you get caught intoxicated on a bicycle back home xD.