Why I Ride Pt. 7 A Man Called 'Anything' (A Motorcycle Folk Tale)

[@scottrubie6826]

On 20th Feb this year I had open heart surgery after 3mths I bought a Pan America and did a 4days trip with some mates I’d been locked up enough for 3.5mths. It was cold it was easy going not pushing it but it was the best. All the feelings of the old road trips I did before the surgery came flooding back. Better to know an anything than be anything.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@scottrubie6826 glad you back out on the other side , I bet it felt great to be back on the road !!! My daughter had open heart surgery this year … that’s heavy old op Mate Glad you okay

[@scottrubie6826]

@@LeanIntoTheWind I’ve had 6mths now since I’ve worked and it’s getting out on the bike and doing a short trip or an overnighter that’s been good for me. Hope your daughter is doing great and feeling great about her future. They told me I need to be mindful of my mental health and getting out on the bike has certainly helped. Keep up the great work with the videos too man I find them very cathartic. That exhaust of yours is a very sweet sounding one.

[@patricktobin4708]

u gotta get all this written down - def a best seller!! ride safe👍

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@patricktobin4708 🙏 thanks 🙏

[@thehobbitable]

Another great one! Thank you for making these. Especially the last part, pure poetry once again. One thought I could not shake off while listening to Anything's story - are we not sometimes similar to this bloke, just instead of downing pint after pint, we click video after video, instead of going out and doing something "alive"?

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Good point … but you can’t ride forever, gotta have some down time . And there is nothing wrong with drinking and nothing wrong with pubs , just all in moderation.. and if you happy to spend your whole life in a pub then that’s fine , but ‘Anything’ does have an urge , just not strong enough I guess . I make these to spur myself on more than anyone else , I’m glad others enjoying them , but I make them for myself first . No one is perfect … Thanks for kind words, last 3 minutes was my favourite too . Getting hungry for next big trip …

[@Tsuyoikaratekai1998]

Thank you for sharing this hard hitting story. Procrastination (spelling) rules a lot of peoples lives....I think I have been in that trap too. My son used to work in a pub, same faces, same drinks, same BS chat. It did his head in, at last he was able to get a better job. I am now in a newish relationship Where my soulmate encourages me to live. I am now starting to slowly branch out on my Tiger. I am going to live this life, I have seen too many people die around me before retirement age. Thank you again Brother for your vids. I will let you know how my solo camping trip in the South goes end of August.......baby steps.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@Tsuyoikaratekai1998 Glad your boy found a new job … nothing worse than hating going to work and having too… Good luck with the little trip , hope you enjoy it … thanks for the kind words Best wishes mate

[@billyfinch7341]

There is a man called anything no matter where you go or where you live, where I live there is more than one, im sure you have heard this but many people exist out there but very few people live! I live on an island, bought a new bike and put over 10,000 miles on it in about a year and a half, I've done some distance riding on the mainland US, moving there soon and plan to really stretch my legs, like your style of riding and thinking the only way to see your home is on a motorcycle, wish I was there !! ride safe!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

That sounds amazing mate , keep them miles coming , happy safe travels and may good times fall upon you by the ton

[@davidbones8947]

I found you a short month ago in a past we cant go back to and fell every word im 71 and ride 1990 hd softail engine #2 her name is RAVEN she is my sanity in this crazy freaking world. we must never give up on why we ride! Go out and ride brothers and sisters it flows through our viens and keeps us alive!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

I hear you loud & clear ! Spot on , Glad KZbin brought you here . Wishing you , happy safe travels on Raven …. Best wishes

[@sportsmanjohn8143]

My wife had a life changing stroke last year and is now in a nursing home. My mum had a heart attack this week. Man, you just gotta get out and do stuff. You never know how your life can change in a split second. I've done more miles on my Harley so far this year than I did in the last 3 years, and it is by far the best therapy you can get. Safe riding, mate.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@sportsmanjohn8143 So sorry to hear that mate , that’s a double awful blow .. cannot begin to imagine what you going through . Prayers and strength to you from Lisa & I .

[@sportsmanjohn8143]

@LeanIntoTheWind Thank you so much, mate.

[@jvsdibond1768]

brought a tear to my eye.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@jvsdibond1768 🙏

[@bryn481]

Brilliant , i need to replay this one every month just to make sure i dont slip into " anything"

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@bryn481 haha … ditto ! Thank you 🙏 mate

[@zozoa1]

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on the tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.
 He noted that first came the date of birth
and spoke the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.
 For that dash represents all the time
that they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
know what that little line is worth.
 For it matters not, how much we own --
the cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
 So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged.
 If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
 And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more,
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.
 If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile,
remembering this special dash
might only last a little while.
 So, when your eulogy is being read
with your life's actions to rehash,
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent YOUR dash

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

That’s beautiful!!! Thank you

[@Justpassingthrough68]

Bag/tent/coffee packed, bike checked, and counting hours til noon tomorrow to head off camping with friends for 24 hours. Your tale is a good reminder to us all.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Enjoy !!! I’m doing the same .

[@a1scoot]

Just returned from a 9 day,3700 mile solo ride from So.Oregon to Sturgis on my motorcycle…. Tent camping as I went. I am 67 and riding has always been my thing. I stuff more living in one year than most people do in a lifetime. Happy to be alive everyday. 👍

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@a1scoot Bloody hell that’s living ! That’s some ground covered in only 9 days .. good on you and thanks for sharing , inspiring! Best wishes

[@nicolamullings7993]

Well....that was bloody good, found myself being an anything a few years back then found a pair of bike boots in a skip that fitted me ( true story) my leathers were in the wardrobe and fitted still, needed a lid and gloves and a bike...... now, 4 yrs on I have an old sportster, tent, etc and I am off wherever/whenever. Met old friends, badgered others to get the bike on the road and now even sit and watch others on KZbin.... Thank you.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@nicolamullings7993 Great to read that … I bloody love fate !

[@jeffsnell6372]

I understand where you’re coming from Marc. Looking for adventure I left my hometown in eastern NC and headed west on a Honda 750 super sport in 1977 at the age of 20. I spent three years in Phoenix AZ working as an arborist. Two years in Salt Lake City climbing trees and rock faces in the Wasatch mountains. Two years in Plain, Washington building log homes. I was a heli logger with Columbia Helicopters in the Pacific NW and hooked cypress in swamps all over the South with the same company. I spent three years as hotshot fighting wild fires, and helped build an eighty sheet plywood press for Boise Cascade in Rock Hill SC. Along the way I hitch hiked about ten thousand miles and even hopped freight about two grand. I walked the razors edge till I was 45 living my life in reverse being influenced in my youth by something Henry David Thoreau once said: “Most people spend the best years of their life earning money in order to enjoy it during the least valuable part.” My feet have stood on some of the most beautiful places on the North American Continent and I have no regrets. At 59 I got married for the first time to wonderful lady and very soon I’ll be coming full circle as I have my eye on a 2023 Electra glide Highway King! “Lean into the wind?” Heck yeah…and lean into life as well! Love your channel brother! Enjoy the wind!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

What an incredible life , would make a wonderful book I bet , thanks for taking time to put that down . Wouldn’t mind sitting by the campfire and hearing some stories from you .. you remind me a little of my best mate Stan , he chose a path of travel for many many years and settled only in late 40s . Wow that was great first read of the morning. I’ve read ‘Walden’ , some time ago now , but Thoreau a very inspirational fella . Loved that . Also loved Desert Solitaire- Edward Abbey , Good luck chasing down that bike . Best wishes to you …

[@stephencartwright5046]

A real tragi-comedy. The joy is that at least in those few moments to and from the pub "Anything" is alone living his dream. Such is the power of the motorcycle. Another gem. 👍🙏

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@stephencartwright5046 so very true .. saw him last night , He was like ‘Where you going next’ .

[@patrickpowell7317]

When I was younger I crammed as much into my days as possible, as I’ve got older I do much less but try to appreciate things more That’s the beauty of riding, it puts you completely in the moment Fantastic video as always.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@patrickpowell7317 Thank you 🙏 Spit on there .

[@theobviouschicken]

Called gunnas here. Gunna do that gunna do this. I am one of them I freely admit it. Its not wasting time though. This anything fella you talking about. His work stops him. Like me. I can take a week off max as a self employed bloke. If i were to take more off, the bills start to rack up ruining the "freedom" of the road, the feeling of having to work even harder to make up 2 weeks or 3 weeks enters your mind and you realise you arent enjoying that extra week on the road due to the consequences. Lets call it wasting life ... which is even more saddening. Great thoughtprovoking videocast I think I will call it. 👍

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Good name , I’d not heard that . ‘Anything’ could sell one of his bikes and use the money to do a few trips though that’s the difference. I’m self employed too and up till just a few years ago could hardly ever take time off , too many bills and the kids etc So I know where you coming from , but I’d make do with weekend trips etc To get a fix … Thanks for kind words Best wishes mate .

[@theparkjunkie]

I always try to keep in mind, these are the “good ole days”… Well told story sir.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Well said .. exactly mate. Thank you

[@rimsteadsigbean5890]

@@LeanIntoTheWind No they ain't

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Time... The one thing we can't get back and the one thing we all want more of. Ride and enjoy life as much as you can. Excellent video as always!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

So true , wish you could buy it in a jar !

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks mate !

[@Leonard-kd7uj]

Hi great vid think if we have lived long enough we at sometime been a Mr Anything a friend hasnt rode since the lockdowns he said to me once the more he doesnt ride the easier it is not to the pub is his 2nd home too 4 times a week he meets his partner and they drink till close. While his bike sits and waits like hes says one day Len one day the sad thing is tomorrow niver comes ride free

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@Leonard-kd7uj so true we have all been Anything… me personally a lot back in the day but most the time due to no money .. and harder to get out when kids very young .. could not possibly have taken time off work . Happy travels to you dude !

[@ratjaw75]

We die too young. About the time we get life figured out we turn around and it's all over. But that poor guy might not ever die, 'cause you can't die if you've never lived, and to hear you tell it, he ain't never lived. Still lovin' your videos man, but it's time for me to shut the computer off for a while and finish planning my October motorcycle ride. Think I'll head west about a thousand miles, then see where I'm at and go from there. Gonna take a weeks vacation and just ride. Like you said, don't know where I'm gonna sleep tonight, but I'll have lived. Cheers!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Happy safe travels in October.. wish you nothing but good times . Cheers for kind words

[@richcolgate8929]

Hey bud Ur a Harley poet,,,,, As for anything? He’s one of many,,, I burned my Harley with a grin through the Wiltshire valley,,,, a mad grin upon my mush,,,, I feel for anything,,, takes balls to ride the unknown,,, Biker to biker 👍🙏💪

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@richcolgate8929 Good on you mate ! To know that grin , is to live ! Best wishes

[@eastcoasttrippers8744]

Great narration mate👌Wish I had your story telling ability. We have a lot in common funnily enough. I’m a muso and ride my RK and chopper with my wife Leisa over here in Australia. Also doing a bit of KZbin but different to your style. Digging your videos ✌️and yeah we’ve met “anything”. He’s in every town I reckon🤷‍♂️

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Ah thank you mate , I’m glad folks enjoying them , I didn’t know I could tell a story until I started this series…haha bloody hell mate you are me and I am you by sounds of it . I’ll check out channel tomorrow.. as well late now Best wishes

[@paulstanley3612]

Brillant. Hit the spot. Trying not to be an anything, & to encourage others likewise. The latter with mixed results..

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@paulstanley3612 happy travels!

[@blackholeson-pp9ue]

Real life authentic poetry

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@blackholeson-pp9ue 🙏

[@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat]

I tried out my Parachute yesterday. A pack with my cookset & a folding chair that's gonna remain a permanent fixture on my sissy bar. Two, three times a week I go, anywhere, now with my own coffee. Hell yeah, I hear you 😊

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat love that !

[@BikerLife58]

This one hit home with me. “Procrastination is the thief of time” is a line from a poem by English writer Edward Young published in 1742. Be wise to-day; ’tis madness to defer; Next day the fatal precedent will plead; Thus on, till wisdom is push’d out of life. Procrastination is the thief of time; Year after year it steals, till all are fled, And to the mercies of a moment leaves The vast concerns of an eternal scene. I turn 66 tomorrow and get my state pension and travel pass. I also have a motorcycle sitting in my garage for the last 6 years waiting for the day that I have time to get free. That all changes tomorrow. I’ve found a 2008 Harley Ultra Classic for sale that only has 6000 miles on it. I need to buy that bike to save it, and in so doing, save myself. Thanks for this buddy. I needed that kick up the arse. It’s time for me now.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@BikerLife58 Happy birthday for today fella … and enjoy the new chapter of your life .. happy safe travels and wish you the best !

[@sonnyday6830]

That bloke is one person I never want to be, I try and get out there on my bike as often as I can and as far as I can. Cheers for the very sad tale

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@sonnyday6830 Thanks 🙏.. keep grabbing handfuls of those opportunities and you’ll keep smiling eh ! Best wishes

[@panyanci]

You sir have an amazing talent for story telling. Proper thought provoking and inspiring. My new favorite channel

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@panyanci Much appreciated , very kind . Best wishes

[@gimlet61cotswoldlad38]

We all have had someone that sat on the same stool at the same bar from Friday to Monday morning, when they go back to work. Mine, was a man that wore a leather bike jacket and at times bike boots, he was always interested in where I had been, as I used to call in for a brew at my local before getting home. I would give a run down on distance, the people and what occurred on the run. While supping my pint, I would overhear him recounting my trip to others This would supply him something new to talk about, I didn't mind but did feel a little sad that he seemed never to experience personally the things me, yourself and others take for granted. Keep putting it out there and ride safe. 😎

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@gimlet61cotswoldlad38 That’s a mad story .. but yeah I can see that .. I knew a guy called ‘Harley Dave’ mechanic, I was in a band with him for a while , in the ten years I knew him , he was in the middle of finishing his own chopper a 1971 Harley , it was 75% finished and never changed in ten years He often talked bout riding and rides he’d had , but in the whole ten years I never saw him ride , even a customer bike into the garage , or round the block to test Nothing … he start drinking bout midday And by 7pm be pretty gone 7 days a week , lived on a microwave burger from the off licence pretty much daily . Took me years to notice he never rode , He moved away in the end Think he was 58-59 , but heard he died 6 month later , Never did get a ride in … before he went . Weird , could never make him out

[@howardandrews2911]

Worn another set of tires out man! Pure poetry, thanks brother.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@howardandrews2911 Ha same here , new ones went on Saturday.. that was an ouch ! Best wishes dude

[@trailsandtires1457]

My dad and I rode across North America a couple of years ago. Every gas stop, every coffee stop and every little town in between we met that guy. The guy who used to ride and one day he's going to buy another bike and go on a big trip too. It's sad to know that those guys are never going to but that bike and take that trip. Another great video my friend.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Wow what a beautiful trip that must have been , good on you . And I can so imagine that , when ‘Anything’s see a bike loaded up on a journey it’s a bloody magnet to them , they are drawn in because it’s a living dream ….. can literally hear those conversations… Great you did that with your dad too ! Incredible. Best wishes

[@UncleLongbeard]

it is really surprising how many of mr anything's are there on this planet

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

So true

[@scottmears7490]

My mom played that song. As a child I cried. Only as a man did I realize she was pouring her heart out due to the death of “Daddy”in a plane crash, teaching, when I was 3. He was an RAF pilot. The the sky was his road his Love was flying. Music and Bikes are my Songs of freedom and happiness Thanks, and my Love goes out to Megan ❤️ may she find her way ✌️

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@scottmears7490 beautiful and sad story … amazing tune . Them Pilots made of strong stuff . Thanks for sharing Scott , Meghan doing great 👍

[@schpinky2567]

Hello. I love your story telling. A man called ‘anything’ is heartbreaking. I ride as often as possible and find you inspiring. Thanks.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks so much for taking the time to say . Good to hear . Happy safe travels and good times to you !

[@ricardosalcedo2824]

fantastic story telling

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@ricardosalcedo2824 Thank you 🙏

[@grahambarber2766]

In the words of Trainspotting...... 'choose life' There ain't no rewind button!! Another inspiring video! 👍🏻

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thank you mate ! Bloody love that film

[@andybaynes5778]

As always a tale well told , and gratefully received. You challenge us with your stories and encourage us to live 👍

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@andybaynes5778 Thank you 🙏 Andy that’s good to read ! Best wishes

[@panam13stx]

so bloody true in every word from the little anything inside to the full silly anything we know

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks !

[@larsbhd.]

Thank you for your touching story, its dark outside and work is done, i had one beer and i Go down to drive some miles on my motorcycle. Peace everyone.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@larsbhd. Have a great ride !

[@MrEmoor]

Keep them coming, bud. You’re a natural story teller. And your camera work is top notch, too.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks mate . Much appreciated

[@glasgowharleyrider]

'Life is what happens while your busy making other plans '

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@glasgowharleyrider 🤘

[@jasonwright9555]

Another gem! You've such a great way with words Mark! Every video is just an inspirational kick in the ass!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks Jason … as much as a reminder to myself that for anyone else .. but great it’s reaching other like minded folk.

[@jonallen4017]

Many a true word spoken ………nice video, thanks .

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@jonallen4017 thanks 🙏 mate

[@danielcarroccia1042]

Brilliant bloke 👏 ❤

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@danielcarroccia1042Much appreciated

[@thepollenjock]

A fantastic story and a stark reminder to live out your dreams. I hope “Anything” does their trip. ❤

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@thepollenjock I hope that too .

[@MrB1967]

Another beautiful piece, mate. Poor old Anything.. it's probably worse for him, he's managed to partially look up, at least. But that just means he knows he's missing out on something.. better to not look up and remain ignorant like everyone else? It's bliss, they say. But not for everyone. I'd go insane confined in that pub. Thank God we have freedom, distant horizons and the bikes to bring them to us. Ride safe pal, keep leaning in ✌❤🏍

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@MrB1967 So true , I just hope he figures it out soon .. but I think it’s got him to deep

[@eh3460]

All across the world, middle aged men are sitting back in their chairs like they have been punched in the guts. Ouch...

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@eh3460 🤣 crying here !

[@SeanPopple]

Inspiring stuff Mark ❤

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@SeanPopple Thanks 🙏 mate

[@ISPMOTO]

Great story Mark, I’ve known a few “anybodys” in my time. My philosophy is “I’m not here for a long time, I’m here for a good time” Not always possible to live upto that but I strive for it everyday. Love to you both, IanP

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@ISPMOTO A great Philosophy Ian . Brilliant mate ! Our best wishes back at you .

[@nicholasparkin6979]

So true my friend. Thank you.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@nicholasparkin6979 🙏

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

We all know an anything, Im glad its not me........... epic tale

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@MINTCUSTOM5 cheers mate ,

[@thebackbefore]

Thoughtful & inspiring as always! Thank you for making these videos; they feel like a beacon of light within some dark times. Peace from the East Midlands.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@thebackbefore Thanks 🙏 for that .. it’s a reminder to me as much as anyone else .

[@palstuart6891]

Love this one but they are all equally amazing ☕️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@palstuart6891 many thanks 🙏 mate Best wishes

[@ScottNelson-nk4sx]

Well said, and very true.

[@saltybiker252]

Astonishing dude ✌️👊

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@saltybiker252 Thanks mate

[@RJVEK]

Simply brilliant

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@RJVEK thank you 🙏.

[@RJVEK]

@@LeanIntoTheWind I’m looking for a female name beginning with B for my Bonnie- I’d be delighted for you to suggest one! I suspect I’ll keep saying ‘I’m out on the Bonnie’ but a name would be great!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@RJVEK Haha Bonnie sounds great, But I bet there is a lot of them , There’s no way another man can name another man’s motorcycle… I couldn’t possibly attempt to . Good luck with it …

[@colinbreeze2814]

Another great one. Cheers👍

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@colinbreeze2814 Thank you Colin

[@Ron-kn1fg]

Wow. Very profound, a beautiful take on life, and the little time we have. Shared with our families and friends. But this makes time more precious, so dont waste it. Don't be your own prisoner " ride free "

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@Ron-kn1fg Thank you 🙏 bud !! Happy safe travels to you

[@kenw1295]

Nice one, well look out for him next time I pass. Love Itchy Boots

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@kenw1295 haha you do that .. itchy boots is incredible force of nature ! What a woman

[@iandeumayne-jones1557]

We all know a Mr and or Mrs Anything. Who talk about what they're going to do, but never do. Before long, they're too old, too sick or even more scared. Which of course is perfect really. Because now they have that gold plated excuse that they now can't do it!. At 20 years old I finished my 5 year apprenticeship on a Thursday and on the same day, I resigned to ride a small Honda XL250 around Europe for just over 3 months. My foreman Mr Anything, ask me what europe I was going to travel around!? I said the one with France in it. I've never since had the patience or time to listen to a Mr Anything again. Be happy and safe, but never dull Mark. Love your stuff.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@iandeumayne-jones1557 Ah brilliant story ! Just love that .. good on you . Just leave and make it happen

[@hobbs7ly]

keep living the life your living and keep inspiring people as you are my man,another great video all the best to you n your family

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@hobbs7ly Very kind of you David . Thank you & our best wishes

[@johnyoung6498]

Well done Lean into the wind, some great editing in those last 3 minutes. Like catching glimpses of you in your promised land. Cheers man

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@johnyoung6498 Thank you mate , really appreciated.. I loved the end Got me excited, looking forward to our big trip in late Sept to Spain As I wrote that last 3 min I just wanted to pack and go . These films are to feed me haha

[@KevinShoulder]

Great poetry man! There are many that love the life and there are some that love to ride more.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@KevinShoulder too true . Best wishes

[@robertbrightwell3799]

Oh how true this is , life is rushing by at an alarming rate and there’s no time to ponder, or you’ll miss it . Very deep bro, and all so real.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@robertbrightwell3799 🙏 as long as we know … we winning , thanks man

[@camouflage962]

Thank you very much for this deep and meaningful video - memento mori ! .... Intended to travel the Arctic again with my FLHRXS this year... no it has to happen next year... it has to, .... God willing to let it happen...

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@camouflage962 Good luck with that . That sounds incredible mate .

[@clemfandango9534]

Just what I needed. Thank you.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@clemfandango9534 🙏

[@roddyhankins8642]

Brilliant mate you are a great story teller love the comment pork scratching and brandy Thankyou for uploading

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks mate … I’ve never understood pork scratchlings haha

[@oddf3llow]

I became friends with an “anything” that I used to chat with at my local bike night. He passed away in October 2022. He used to do a few local bike rides, but nothing serious. Over the 3 years that I knew him, we became best mates, and instead of just doing the local bike night once a week, we began to ride every day. It started with me, pushing him to ride more, & longer distances too. In the end, it was him pushing me. He was a lot older than me, so I knew we wouldn’t ride forever, but I was hoping for another 10 years maybe. I was trying to plan a ride around Ireland (his ancestral home) when he became ill. They said he’d have 2 years, turned out to be 4 months.

[@oddf3llow]

Anyway, I’m happy that he found his love of riding before it was too late. And even though I’m sad he’s gone, I’m glad to have been a part of it.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@oddf3llow that’s a heart touching story mate , that’s so good you had that time and with a little push it got momentum… to go further . Tomorrow promised to no-one . Sorry for your loss .. and best wishes to you

[@matthewprice4206]

Well that’s just made me question my whole bloody existence 😒

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@matthewprice4206 Deep .

[@tankcrowe7668]

I call them bar to bar bikers, not really motorcyclist as much prefer the latter term. You are right, its an all too common trap. Drove a beer delivery truck for a couple of years when i was young, drank a case a day everyday , saw the same people in the same bars every delivery i made day after day. Decided to just quit one day ,i was entering the trap, I think often how fortunate I was to notice the trap begining to close before i got out, whatever hand was involved that made me just loose my taste for it all. I can remember every glorious klunk of that Harley tranny as it awakens the sound of the next new gear or the downshift that releases an imediate growl to whatever is slowing me down on my way. I call them tank to tank riders....the motorcyclists...could be anybody that was fortunate enough to avoid the trap. Thanks again....Tank.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@tankcrowe7668 love the little insights into the life of Tank! Brilliant..

[@adrianbullen3458]

We all know someone like that, we just have to make sure we don't become him.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@adrianbullen3458 it’s impossible to go through life without wasting time at times , but he is extreme : If we are conscious of it , we are at least making good things happen when we are able to.

[@TheThinkingandTheDoing]

Beautiful and haunting tale. I'm a bit guilty of being anything as of late. Dreams of grand travels seem to fade as life grinds the edge of the knife that was once used to trim away the superfluous flourishes of life. Thanks for the inspiration-do ride safe and of course carry on. ✌🏼

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@TheThinkingandTheDoing thank you man… what a beautifully written comment . Best wishes to you from us both .

[@markshawreflections850]

Just watched your video Mark 👍 just as im about to go for an evening ride into the hills near me. Im a anybody and a somebody 🙄😉 tonight ill be a somebody 🤘 FTW , cracking video 👌

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@markshawreflections850 Thank you Mark , enjoy the ride … Much appreciated

[@BFrank-qi1gq]

Great series. Cheers mate from Austin TX

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@BFrank-qi1gq Thank you 🙏 Frank

[@Fitz1300]

Outstanding. Thanks for what you do.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

I appreciate that! Best wishes

[@waltermatthews1155]

Sweet vid, poetic truth bombs👍keep it up fella.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@waltermatthews1155 Much appreciated.. best wishes

[@stefanomonte-t9z]

Your run of why I ride videos are an inspiration ❤

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks mate !! Filming pt 10 tomorrow.. in Spain

[@hobbs7ly]

that's the great bit about being a biker we all have so many stories connected to being around bikes the scene etc that helped shape us into who we are

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

So so true ! That’s why when we get together there are so many stories flying around huh ! Best wishes

[@hobbs7ly]

@@LeanIntoTheWind deffo n likewise take care sir

[@silversun371]

Brilliant

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Thanks

[@alexvale989]

Just stumbled across your channel…. Thank you sir 🎉

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@alexvale989 Cheers mate !! Best wishes

[@stanleylawson9015]

There really is no time like now

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@stanleylawson9015 boom 💥

[@markmoffett6813]

Such an AWESOME short film. So inspirational. Thanks again 😊

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@markmoffett6813 Thank you 🙏

[@pederellis6889]

❣

[@kidda74]

My best mate of 30 years is an 'anything' if it wasn't for myself pushing him he'd be the guy in the pub 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Keep pushing mate , that’s what friends are for

[@raab3555]

Hi,,loving the channel.Q for ya,what have you done too enhance the sound of your bike?i had a 2021 RK 107 and got rid after a week just didnt feel any soul or barky rumble with it,,the previous owner had a set of s@s pipes on it he ghought it sounded great wtf,i ride a shovel and an evo,have i been spoiled?youf old chop wzs an evo,,,whats your ghoughts man😊

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@raab3555 it don’t sound anything like my old evo that’s for sure .. my old evo has straight through pipes .. woke the neighbourhood! My RKS .. had Vance hine mufflers That’s all but it’s really mild , It sounds better on video because microphone is on sissy bar .. so picks up really good , no one bats an eye if I ride by it’s utterly civilised. But I will address that at some point , but all money at moment going on trips I think good pipe on these bikes is ‘Two brothers shorty ‘ and that’s what I’ll probably get .

[@raab3555]

Cool thanks for that yea i still fancy an evo RK carbed but those specials look tha biz in blzck man,ive put a set of paughco 2 into 1 pipes with fishtail on my 75 flh it does bark😂great chznnel,pop in if your back up in scotlznd,spare room here.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@raab3555 I bet it barks ! Sounds good man . Real kind of you many thanks 🙏 All goes well back in Scotland early next year

[@raab3555]

Cool im in a beautifull part o the country here about 20 miles short o fort william,ideal base camp.you n yours are welcome.guitar,camping,harleys rock man.🤟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@raab3555 great location for sure !!! 👌

[@pfoster7467]

OMY I am…Anything

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

He would never realise .

[@eduardomonteiro1656]

I am the anything guy....

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@eduardomonteiro1656 Well , maybe writing that comment is a turning point. ?

[@nobodyshero200]

Cool

[@CROWOLF87]

"my Old Man Was Born to Rock He's Still Trying to Beat the Clock." Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers You Don't Know How it FEELS

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@CROWOLF87 ❤️ TP!!! 🤘

[@wd502]

Anything goes, the sequel 😂

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@wd502 That is Absolutely Golden !!! I’ll take him just to make the video so I can use that title!!!

[@CROWOLF87]

Chicha Libre - El Borrachito Band-Song

[@Creativehealing444]

Wow! Anything can happen! Somebody like you, will make it possible...but maybe not just yet 😂 Thanks once again for sharing the magic of life ❤

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Haha .. nice one , but nobody’s business

[@Creativehealing444]

@@LeanIntoTheWind 😆

[@coogie99]

Unfortunately there are two types of people , people doing and people talking about doing , the lesson is be a doer 😎🤘

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@coogie99 amen 🙏 to that

[@chr11sf]

👍

[@MarkDaleADV]

Sad, but hilarious, and I could have written that either way round. Serious question, is there a point where you can have ridden far enough? I'm not sure.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@MarkDaleADV Cheers mate … That’s a really good question… I’m unsure I’m qualified to answer. But I think if they find my lifeless body one day and my face is wearing a smile … I’d be close enough .

[@thegaff1888]

You are a motorcycle poet. You need to write a book.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@thegaff1888 🙏 thank you dude .

[@paulie338]

I can't work out how to direct message. Ping me if you can bro?

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@paulie338 you can’t direct message on KZbin. [e-mail]

[@charlesmorris8491]

Show him this video!

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Nothing could get him more than 50 miles from that pub .

[@moody9931]

Fuck me that was some good shit.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

@@moody9931 🙏