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2 ай бұрын

For Neil Zarama, motorcycles have always been a constant in his life, from his youth growing up in Colombia, to building his first Triumph chopper in the Central Valley of California, to his humble garage in San Francisco where he builds a knucklehead for Born Free 2024. Despite his battles with mental health and depression, he radiates a sort of positivity and optimistic nature propelled by a powerful work ethic shaped by his adopted father, the only one he ever had. He discusses the importance of working with your hands, his reconnection with his Native Chiricahua Apache roots, and the value of a long ride on a chopper. I am honored to share his story. Salud.
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Timestamps:
06:07 Intro
14:09 Born free build 1946 Knucklehead
36:05 Kick starting Panhead
1:24:05 Working in Silicon Valley
2:11:10 Whirling Log and Arrow (Jewelry)
2:37:11 Chiricahua Apache Roots
3:15:16 Native history, instagram censorship
4:16:14 Childhood in Colombia
5:11:19 A tribute to a father
6:25:02 Chopper life
6:42:08 Neil’s choppers
7:18:19 Nothing like working with your hands

Пікірлер: 70

@jeroencornelisse 2 ай бұрын

Every video worth a watch (more than once)!

@TheMotorcycleArchives 2 ай бұрын

I have to pin this comment

@midnightmc3096 29 күн бұрын

Another superb production. Great filming and editing of the long version. These films are similar to Chopper Prophets' sit-down interviews some years ago and very insightful and enjoyable. From southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅

@TheMotorcycleArchives 27 күн бұрын

@@midnightmc3096 very grateful for such a powerful compliment. I haven’t seen Chopper Prophets yet, thanks for putting me on game 🤝

@markblundell9461 Ай бұрын

He is so right when he says , “ if you build it, you know what’s wrong and how to fix it”. Wise words for all those thinking about building a bike.

@KennySolos 2 ай бұрын

Oh maaan.. love that cozy place and to be inside working on them bikes must be fun. The vibes are there for sure!✌😎

@SquarewhiteTV 2 ай бұрын

Hands down the most criminally underrated motorcycle channel on KZbin. Amazing stories and shot with care and passion, legit each new drop should be an event

@TheMotorcycleArchives 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this comment, it means a lot. I put my heart in this project.

@joshuamoore5980 2 ай бұрын

I second that fully. Top-shelf for sure. 🙌🏻

@JonathonBoucher47A 28 күн бұрын

He would be an awesome guy to meet and talk with.

@TheMotorcycleArchives 27 күн бұрын

Neil is seriously the coolest guy

@anthiber 2 ай бұрын

Neil is one of the best guys out there. Much love my friend!

@TheMotorcycleArchives 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely my friend!

@rodya_malverde 2 ай бұрын

Saw his bikes at last years chop show in Stockton. Absolutely beautiful machines.

@pastorbobncc365 2 ай бұрын

I'm from SF currently in Sacramento, love the old bikes my current bike is an all original 1974 Ironhead, have a blessed week my friend

@TheMotorcycleArchives 2 ай бұрын

Dude I love ironheads. I have an 82 and it’s such a fun machine. Appreciate you man!

@Doomzday831 2 ай бұрын

Man I can say these videos are good for my mental health! Thanks 👌

@mechashiva8328 2 ай бұрын

I have one of his necklaces. He's a very underrated silversmith; and you're a very underrated videographer.

@sqd37l 2 ай бұрын

I would love to see more of the jewelry. Looks really nice.

@mmotorcycles9497 2 ай бұрын

Really cool bikes. He nails the tiny details

@TheMotorcycleArchives 2 ай бұрын

His born free build is going to be INSANE

@gaydes1012 2 ай бұрын

that dude is badass

@yomikep 2 ай бұрын

This is awesome.

@kbangfpv6226 2 ай бұрын

Brother living your dream is priceless keep enjoying life my friend

@d.h8414 2 ай бұрын

This vid is dope! Thanx for all uploads 🙏🇸🇪

@JuanMalagon-xl4bu 2 ай бұрын

Amazing men! I am from Colombia and you are welcome, it’s really beautiful to listen to your story.

@ReelRidersPodcast 2 ай бұрын

Once again I really enjoyed listening to the raw interview before watching the edited documentary. It's really interesting to observe the story and edit decisons you've made. Looking forward to the next one.

@johnlennon8653 2 ай бұрын

Great bike and a great person. You’ve done yourself well.

@TomOhawk2 2 ай бұрын

I very much like your film. Awesome. Peace from Ireland.

@thomashammerschick5924 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Neil is awesome!

@fearsomename4517 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful machines. Keep the rubber side down!

@bfmchalfdead9804 2 ай бұрын

Another awesome video

@brettdelmundo 2 ай бұрын

Another great video Nate! Keep it up!

@noahlillywhite 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video, this type of stuff is awesome.

@TheMotorcycleArchives 2 ай бұрын

thanks Noah, I appreciate you bro! Youre cinematography work is awesome btw!

@fldaniel7 2 ай бұрын

That one was an amazing story and some beautiful choppers of course 👍🏻

@shrederyoungblood69 2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@benderbender1233 2 ай бұрын

🤙

@chikor1974 2 ай бұрын

The worst genocide in human history and it is still going on... we must never forget our roots, our history. Thank you for bringing it to light

@GiancarloBenzina 2 ай бұрын

Genocide is a ongoing human phenomenon, since existance of the human race. There’s no single root, more common roots shared by all humans.

@sqd37l 2 ай бұрын

where is it going on?

@2nuts4cars 2 ай бұрын

@@sqd37l In Quebec Canada the GOV is still forcibly sterilizing Native Women...

@NotLeftarded1 2 ай бұрын

They're saying the same thing in Canada too but that's a strange definition of genocide where the population has only increased every year since 1867. Gfy red supremacist first nationalist xenophobes original haters of emigrants.

@TheTonystearns 2 ай бұрын

@chikor1074 exactly and it’s being erased

@alexkeller7033 2 ай бұрын

Legend❤

@kai-rides-moto 2 ай бұрын

I love how he is able to display all the wrong stuff that happened in history and can blame people without offending them directly. Really great. Really humble.

@chrisaguilar7582 2 ай бұрын

LOved it

@NotLeftarded1 2 ай бұрын

In Canada more than 50% of them signed their own children up to go to residential schools. Many were orphans with no parents to be found that didn't get permission to be put there.