How did I end up at a ghost town dope deal?

[@NathanEntzRacing]

As soon as I saw the title I just knew it was going to be this guy 😂

[@maniar_1315]

Frs i love this guy💀

[@CudiFan224]

For real bro this guy is Amazing

[@dariusboykin750]

Fr 😂

[@goaliewholovescars]

My absolute favorite vinwiki guest

[@Meatman30000]

Came to the comments to say the same!

[@AutoYoung]

Saw the title, IMMEDIATELY knew it was Chris...

[@sleazytiki]

Same!

[@nathanex6152]

Same. I was ready

[@jamesosborn6358]

He seems to get into a ton of drug situations for someone that supposably never partakes

[@jaredlarson6769]

Same!

[@OSOKViciousTheMyth]

Lmao me too

[@dariusboykin750]

“You’re going to a drug deal in a ghost town?” “Like is this an episode of Scooby Doo?” 🧐😂😭

[@J4ygotskrilla]

Lol Scooby and Eldoopo

[@1nvisible1]

*Your future ex-wife's lawyer thanks you for guaranteeing she will get the kids and house in the divorce.*

[@J4ygotskrilla]

@@1nvisible1 It wasn’t that bad

[@JamesPancoast]

I think it's the accent mixed with the incredulity that makes that line so great :)

[@1nvisible1]

@@J4ygotskrilla *Bump it up in five years. 5:1 he's divorced and this video was presented during the dissolution.*

[@jakemorrison6198]

For a guy who doesn't partake, he sure has a lot of drug stories

[@wingracer1614]

I don't partake either but I have a couple crazy stories somewhat like this. No native americans or ghost towns but otherwise similar.

[@TheMattc999]

Right?!? 🤔🤣

[@scooterdogg7580]

cause he wants to hang with the fun crowd , most folks are scared to , nobody cares if you partake or not as long as you're genuine

[@denniss8644]

Oh he doesn't partake - this guy drove the length of California to intercept a group that had his "camping stove and first aid kit". Right . . .

[@joeboo9801]

Ever heard of don't get high on your own supply?

[@WsdeeBrown]

how is nobody mentioning the fact that this guy put 150,000 miles on a motorcycle? that's some serious dedication man

[@christophermichaels]

Thank you Chris! I've been riding over 40 years (I'm 47) and have over 600'000 miles on 2 wheels and counting. Riding bikes has been one of the best parts of my life.

[@JK-g62]

@@christophermichaels Chris...as you can tell...you have tons of youtube fans here...and im one of them. Unlike them i lived in Athens GA from 1999 to 2006. I moved up to play music full time and tour as often as i could. Do you play music at all? Just curious! Thanks for another great video brothah!

[@DasNuk]

By far one of the best story tellers on VinWiki.

[@bored588]

this guy "im not into drugs" also this guy "i have 100s of drug stories"

[@GetOffMyLog]

If he's telling the truth its because he's an artist and those circles get wild

[@bored588]

@@GetOffMyLog true, about like actors, always around that stuff so always have good stories

[@jacobwhitley5799]

I mean he's from GA so I don't doubt it

[@MAGA_Trump_Warrior]

I see the video's title and instantly think Christopher. Yup I was right...

[@mamarine81]

"Diamond's Driveshaft Service" :rofl:

[@christophermichaels]

Thank you for noticing mamarine! That shirt is on sale in the Vinwiki store if you'd like one of the first run! Thanks for watching!

[@christophermichaels]

store.vinwiki.com/products/diamonds-driveshaft-service-tee?variant=37814605316275

[@aadityatiwari2561]

I noticed it too! One of the best shirts anyone can have.

[@JustWhyFFS]

@@christophermichaels Can't wait to grab one of these

[@whiskeytangohotel6624]

Ahahahahaha that shirt is great. I saw the Scout story video about Diamond before this video and cracked up at your shirt.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Chris has some incredible stories. Makes me wanna be more adventurous

[@daddyr0undr0und33]

This is the sequel to Wild Hogs that Disney is too much of a wimp to release.

[@r.i.parthurmorgan5168]

Lmfao

[@insert-name-here3350]

I swear these titles seem like clickbait but its always true or even toned down

[@Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed]

You know it's this guy just by the titles. And you're never disappointed.

[@MrMusicfan678]

"I had gone from ventilation to Oven Mitt." 😂🤣😂

[@justinwallace9045]

Man Chris has the BEST stories. He's the kinda guy you want to just sit down and have a beer with and listen to all of them.

[@mattbeckner2427]

Saw the title, “Hey it’s going to be a Christopher story!”

[@VINwiki]

Episode 1 of our Car Trek Christmas special released yesterday. Episode 2 comes out at noon Eastern today on Tavarish's channel.

[@dariusboykin750]

Bett 👀

[@kOllinutube]

Boring....

[@BlytheToMeetYou]

So pumped for another one of his stories! My favorite guest by far 🙏🏽

[@yotafan174]

Chris is a awesome story teller.

[@JRC99]

Yup, I knew who this was the minute I saw it.

[@spoonerluke882]

I think my favourite part of the whole story is the awesome folks who offered him shelter or help fixing the bike that's some true good human spirit in action there

[@druvb9789]

Last time i was this early, Tavarish thought purchasing burnt cars was a good idea

[@jorgeantonini201]

He hasn’t changed his mind...so that doesn’t say much

[@killerrr3211]

Nice, I just got a 84 vt700c for 120$. She’s dirty dirty and needs everything but a new motor and plastics/metal trim type stuff. I look forward to working on her for a while and then maybe gaining my own worthy story ❤ thanks guys! Crew and cast!

[@kesspm]

Me: Reads video title - "Oh hell yeah, it's got to be a Christopher video!"

[@johnhung1063]

I love this mans stories. He reminds me of me ive never smoked a cigaret or even drank a beer but transported a kilo of cocaine in my truck un knowingly just trying to help someone. I always get myself stuck in odd situations i have nothing to do with.

[@farhanpramadipta1858]

now that Matt Farah has finally showed up, I think its time for me to update the list of Automotive KZbinrs and personalities who should come to VinWiki soon 1.Goonzquad 2.B is For Build 3.Cleetus McFarland 4.Samcrac 5.Emelia Hartford 6.Edd China 7.Doug DeMuro (he appeared on Ed’s 100th story) 8.Richard Rawlings & Dennis Colins (former cannonball record holder) 9. Rich Rebuilds 10. Overhaulin cast member 11. Finnegan and Frieburger 12. Andre from TFL 13. Pimp My Ride cast or someone whos been pimped. 14. Larry Kosilla 15. Hoonigans cast 16. Mat Watson & Alex Kersten 17. The Straight Pipes

[@mamarine81]

Definitely want to see Rich Rebuilds on here. He's entertaining as hell.

[@joemother1098]

Hell yea I know rich rebuilds has some funny stories to tell

[@TheMxboy199]

Uhhh regular car reviews? Hoonigans, noriyaro

[@thedistractedcanadian4355]

Really Richard Rawlings? Buddy agreed to a competition with roadkill where he was gonna drove and the car was a stock chassis and he comes with a full tube frame chassis car and didnt even drive🙄😂

[@bonezjohnson9839]

Chris' stories are always my favorite. He should write a book about all his adventures

[@joeraposa8910]

Ed is the reason I started watching vinwiki videos, but Chris is one of the greatest storytellers around.

[@DaBurt42O]

this guys the most entertaining dude ever!!

[@gnarXrad]

been hoping for another listen into the Saga of Christopher Michaels! Thank you!

[@TS-bb6kx]

I only watch certain vinwiki stories. Chris has some of the best ones I ever heard

[@MattFromWork]

"Diamond's driveshaft service" you either know or you don't.

[@evanbentzel8397]

Let’s goo another Christopher episode

[@WilliRacing]

Christopher has had such great stories and looove the way he tells them

[@ftn5546]

This particular Honda Shadow not only sounds like a Harley, it breaks down like a Harley too!

[@iamthecheese2737]

"I know it's anticlimactic, but it's a drug deal in a ghost town." I don't know about anybody else, but you're a true story teller, I'd listen to you read a phone book, and it'd still be captivating.

[@somenygaard]

He sure can tell a story, they all seem highly embellished to me.

[@iamthecheese2737]

@@somenygaard embellished or not, it's just a story. A good one. Did you hate all the bedtime stories as a kid because they weren't real? What about movies and TV? Only watching documentaries? It's entertainment, take it for face value if you enjoyed it and move on about your day.

[@somenygaard]

@@iamthecheese2737 It’s being told as a true story and that’s what makes the stories told on this channel so entertaining, for me, there is a difference between something like this and a children’s “bedtime story”. I didn’t lie to my kids about Santa either.

[@iamthecheese2737]

@@somenygaard, ok, so prove it ain't true then.

[@christophermichaels]

Hi fellas. David, I really appreciate you believing in me and Some, I can assure you that all of my stories are all true. If I was making them up I'd make myself sound a little cooler rather than always getting chased or breaking down or having my car trashed or my wife at the time being mad at me for putting us in some dangerous situation. I promise that these stories all happend the way I told 'em,. I've been fortunate to have lived 47 years of a very exciting life. Thanks for watching!

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

I had to look you up because Chuck Norris said that you were a bad ass😂

[@JLewisRacing927]

Can a series come to form like: "Adventure time with Chris"

[@willbennett7508]

We need more of this guy

[@philmakris8507]

And less of the Steve Urkel valet parking dude, no disrespect

[@willbennett7508]

@@philmakris8507 ah nah I like him

[@philmakris8507]

@@willbennett7508 why? He reminds me of that character from In living Color that Damon Wayans played the convict that uses big words incorrectly. He parks cars, c'mon it's not like he's working on the Manhattan project.

[@tmanepic]

Man I didn't even have to start the video to know who's story this was gonna be 😂 this guy is a freaking legend!

[@tkreitler]

I hope Chris has many more stories. He is amongst the best of VINwiki story tellers.

[@EdBolian]

Certainly peak Christopher Michaels!

[@egroegartfart]

I think christopher is my favorite vinwiki story teller. He is great. More more more please. 🙂

[@shawnsmith4174]

Best guest ever I would love to sit down and drink a beer with this guy and hear all the story's

[@StickShaker21]

I swear none of Christophers videos are ever a dull story 😂 love this guy

[@gundamdragoon]

It's always a great day when a new story from Christopher shows up. Not sure why but Doug got me into this channel and Chris has kept me entertained. Just such a chill dude with some wild stories. Sorry Ed. You have some great stories and always love listen to you but you just can't hold a candle to Christopher.

[@gsmith207]

Best story teller ever I swear. Knew from the title just like the rest of comments said. So awesome! My man needs to write a book

[@tyrobb9357]

Id have to say that Ed is my favorite to hear stories from just because of his voice, Chris is in second. Hes always hot some crazy interesting stories. Rabbit is third for me.

[@colinbeballin77]

Love this dude so much y’all just need to a spin off channel with him

[@DepreciationNation]

Always love a story from Chris!

[@timocallaghan4408]

from ventilation to oven mitt.. lol

[@alexfagan9555]

That gravel road they went up, must've been Titus Canyon road, its about a mile away from the street with the decaying stone buildings, there are a few small ghost towns like Leadfield out there, which is actually where the picture of the metal shack was probably from, I just did a drive through that road and further down theres a super cool slot canyon, cool how its in a VinWiki Story now

[@johnpauljansen9206]

I had a good feeling about this one. Christopher is one of the best!

[@mattmayo3539]

As a Northern California resident myself. The description of the kind helpfulness of strangers is truly spot on.

[@songsoftime6072]

I only come to this channel for his stories and Rabbits

[@GrannySingaporePVP]

Saw the picture of Chris on the Motorcycle and clicked faster than an LP640

[@travisstamp7428]

The 'Diamond's Driveshaft Service' shirt 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrHondablink]

Love the International Harvester hat!!!! Haven't seen one since I was a kid.

[@ShiftingSplits]

The title told me right away it would be Christopher!! That was great!!!

[@jale9002]

Gotta say. This guy’s videos are always a win.

[@somerandoonline5852]

probably the best story teller ever, thank you Christopher

[@drewlifts9446]

Knew exactly who was telling the story from the title 😂😂😂. Love this man

[@LEGGOMYEGGOS2]

I need one of those shirts!! If you don’t know who diamond is you’re missing out in a good short story

[@donjear2226]

He is a great story teller and has a whole lot of them! I am a little impressed with how often he seems to have walked very close to BIG trouble, but still have never really got burned. But yeah I love Chris' videos

[@christophermichaels]

Thanks Donjear. I've certainly had my share of bad luck but those aren't very good stories. I do consider myself fortunate to have had so many close calls and escaped unscathed. I've had people tell me that I must have a higher purpose. I'm still looking for that purpose and maybe its just telling the stories of these experiences to y'all. If that's the case, extra thanks for watching!

[@HellOnWheels8]

Awesome video VINWIKI thank you! This man always has some good ones! As a blessed life long biker certainly seen and experienced my share but a drug deal in a ghost town..... tops! Feels like it could be an episode of scooby for sure! 🤘TEXAS!!!

[@Sean-John]

Absolutely love christophers stories!

[@jorgeantonini201]

This guy always has great stories, One of my fav tellers on this challenge.

[@adrianbanuelos8052]

I love how his sweatshirt says “diamond’s driveshaft service” lol

[@chadriddle3517]

This guy is becoming one of my top favorite story tellers !

[@colewonsey4107]

Definitely the best story teller ever on the channel

[@bentbrimsnmullets7625]

This guy is my favorite person on the channel

[@jeffreydover]

This is one of my favorite story tellers!!! Today will be a good day!

[@lakai958]

Chris is probably my favorite story teller on VinWiki, along with Doug and Rabbit

[@HKaftermath]

fun fact rabbit has his own channel you can go watch

[@lakai958]

@@HKaftermath yeah! I'm a subscriber

[@jessepickar3297]

His little Cannonball reminded me of an experience I had last spring. I live east of San Diego and decided to take a trip up the cost in my old rusty af Buick Lesabre. About a week into the trip I woke up in Seattle with no money, I decided to non-stop drive all the way down the west coast. I did it in about 18hrs.

[@robertworsley1293]

Christopher Michaels, Rob Pitts and Ed Bolian.....absolute GOATs of automotive story telling. Fact.

[@KingIbanazzi]

Chris stories are GOLDEN

[@truckerguy1118]

Another epic story with Christopher love to listen to his stories

[@umomiekiller]

People around those parts are super nice and helpful! Alot of people rife their bicycles along that route and they are very helpful towards them!

[@rogerlamachia4630]

"They did their trip and I did mine" lol

[@TinyTurboVW]

I LOVE THIS GUYS STORIES. And it's better to be friends with the dealers and suppliers than rather than not. I know from personal experiences

[@superflo9768]

Only after rewatching some of his older videos do you realize how wild that California motorcycle trip was.

[@coltcrum4386]

You're a magnet for those situations

[@Andreas_D-Greek]

LOL I saw the title and knew it was this guy. Love his stories.

[@stewartstarling2309]

Chris you're absolutely awesome 😎 thanks!!

[@andrewhart9941]

Well there goes 13 minutes of my life that I will never get back

[@kingofsludge7262]

But do you regret it

[@ashp5406]

1.Why I'm not surprised to see Chris and his sidelocks as soon as I read the title! 2. Wife at the time --- recurring mentions in his stories @christophermichaels what's up with that man, it gives illusion with each story you were with some new companion 3. I don't smoke -- wow , for someone with so many encounters it's hard to believe... But as always amusing story ....

[@kimosabbe50]

He put "almost 150,000 miles on this bike"? I've never heard of anyone putting those kind of miles on their bike. Pretty amazing

[@inmemoryoffrancoile9274]

Hell man, I put 110,000 on a 2008 GSX-R 750 in a year, and I live in the Midwest. I bought it brand new and rode it every day, rain, shine, and even snow a couple of times. Dirt roads? Hell yeah, I took that thing everywhere, didn't even own a car, that was it, and without fail, every weekend I took off on it all weekend and put at least 1000-1500 miles on it every weekend not to mention my normal use during the week. I'd probably still have it except it got stolen and I kinda took it as my sign that it was time to give up riding.

[@mr.seanburk200]

I feel like everyone involved was buying... lmao

[@joecramer9256]

I don't know if Chris is the best Vinwiki storyteller, but he's my favorite

[@MonkeyBeamish]

I can confirm about death valley. There is absolutely zero humidity there. I was there in the middle of the summer. It was 125 in the sun that day, and it was 110 in the shade. When the wind blows. humidity is what cools you off. there is none there. It is the hottest driest wind you will ever feel. Is not fun, but is a really cool place, 6/10 would recommend.

[@ndcaynor]

This guy needs to be a spokesman for Dos Equis.

[@AJ-ej2td]

The best story teller on any channel by far....

[@Bevo_Baker]

I swear, Chris has the best stories🤣

[@jwhoa1733]

Christopher never ceases to amaze!

[@frankyb5064]

This is by far my favorite guest

[@hotwelder21]

How is it that you can know a Chris story from the title?

[@jamesstotz3412]

The best stories ever from this gentleman.

[@Xzibit9]

I love this guy. Entertaining AF.

[@MikeHarris1984]

115°-120°, that's a typical summer here! in PHX you can ride all winter long in the 60° weather, but summer comes around, you better love the heat to ride in the summer.

[@opieg7333]

Chris, some people choose the drug game and the drug game chooses some people... for better or worse you seem to have good instincts for those situations and seem to take the right path to keep yourself intact. That "f-it, I'll roll" spirit has its perks and its drawbacks. For personal security, I eventually became the "yeah you guys have fun with that, I will stay posted here" guy - if you ever do the same, just remember to not offer to be the cavalry. And they are very friendly in Ukiah, south end of the triangle and used to visitors of all types, one of the best parts of the State back then.

[@christophermichaels]

Hi Opie, thank you for the words and the advice. I agree with your philosophy and try to stay as far away from all of that mess as I can. I guess most people think I do drugs because of the way I look but I'm really kind of the regulator who, like you, who stays posted and make sure everyone gets home alight. You sound like a similar guy and I appreciate you recognizing it in me. My circle of friends are all pretty clean and my only other experiences have been the crazy car chases and in these other stories. Driving through the weed field was just an ignorant teenager mistake and the Maverick car chase was just bad luck when I only wanted to meet some girls. I didn't know my truck was a smuggler truck until I bought it and I barely knew these guys on this motorycle trip. Those experiences alone have made me pretty cautious but I suppose my "go with it" philosophy has allowed me to get into these situations. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to write. Best wishes - Christopher