The fact your narration is normally delivered in such a gentle, measured tone made the line _"My first thought was those _*_fucking_*_ thieves had revved the engine to hell and back"_ all the more powerful and relatable to the feeling of impotent frustration and violation one experiences after a burglary. Especially on your own property. Great story and a great outcome!

@DigitalJeremy

Жыл бұрын

I'm here for the SAME reason...that really stood out. Sure glad he got them back at all, let alone in mostly great condition.

@catsandcrafts171

Жыл бұрын

Same, I rewound and put on subtitles, I didn't believe what I heard! I well understand that frustration and anger. I said a lot worse whenever I've been robbed!

@williamwilliams8145

Жыл бұрын

Been there, felt that.

@BadlydrawnBen

Жыл бұрын

Iv watched all Brady's video's I couldn't believe the F bomb 🤣

@donkeim434

Жыл бұрын

I thought EXACTLY the same thing. I mean, this is Leon's dad!

Hearing you call the guys assholes made me giggle like a kid who hears a respected adult swear. 😂I'm so happy you got your bikes back. Hope you updated your locks and maybe put up some cameras.

@mindcraftyD13

Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking that he needs to put up some cameras on his property. Some deranged person may try to steal Leon.

@LivingMyBestLifeIAm

Жыл бұрын

Hope you didn’t miss the F bomb that made me giggle lol

@keithtarrier4558

Жыл бұрын

Me too... but being an Aussie, and other than "the correct situation" I swear like every second word!! haha... overall, so glad he got his bikes back, and those 2 or 3 swear words are just a tiny bit of the anger we all feel to those "thugs and a$$holes!"

@kimfoster6755

Жыл бұрын

@@keithtarrier4558 100% No shame in swearing. This situation would have had me dropping bombs all over the place. It was just funny because he's usually so proper and innocent in his videos about Leon. 🤣

@HappyMinds1

Жыл бұрын

yeah he needs to make a video assuring us (and the thugs) that the place has better security and a undisclosed amount of HD video cameras pointed in every direction. No one should take something that does not belong to them.

Glad you got them back and there was no serious permanent damage to either of them. You were VERY lucky. Hearing 1978 referred to as "vintage" is making me feel old.

@carolleenkelmann4751

Жыл бұрын

You think '78 is bad. I'm not going to tell you may vintage. Funny, I never think of myself as being old until I try to climb a Mountain.

@j5nephews558

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you! I was vintage in 68!!!

@maggienelson4437

Жыл бұрын

it really feels weird being the same age as old people ...

@j5nephews558

Жыл бұрын

@@maggienelson4437 I remember when I thought 30 was ancient!

@iamcuttlefish

Жыл бұрын

Age is relative! You're still just as young as you feel inside.

Before watching the video, I’m going to guess Leon got them back for you as a thank you! How sweet!

@chalky_white

Жыл бұрын

He was like 🦞 I'll pinch your a$$!!!

@tcschenks

Жыл бұрын

So it was a good idea to move Leon after all in case someone broke in and trashed his tank while Brady was living elsewhere.

@Lexor888

Жыл бұрын

Ha, I knew I identified the voice right... immediately checked the channel and expected to find Leon videos (but I forgot about my blocktube-extension that hides watched videos). When the footage of that crimescene showed aquariums I had to check the comments... and I was right!

@allthumbs3792

Жыл бұрын

Awfully glad to know your bikes were recovered and I hope the other losses were insured. Good sleuthing too with your drone! Don't know a fig about motor bikes but I recognize the passion for the things you treasure.

@Hannah57293

Жыл бұрын

detective leon 🕵🦞

Glad you got them back, Leon should be the only one pinching things around there!

From lobster and cats to bmx bikes and cave explorations Brady you're such a talented man and an inspiration in all senses, I'm so glad I came across your channel it is indeed a blessing. Wish you nothing but the best, thank you for so much wholesomness, hardwork and inspiration.

@jmarie3040

Жыл бұрын

I love how his channel is just him sharing his hobbies and passion projects with us.

@jldldr3933

Жыл бұрын

Razgriz PFP owo

@silverschmid4591

Жыл бұрын

and the koi. don't forget about those.

@feelincrispy7053

Жыл бұрын

One of those rare instances where the algorithm actually did its job rather than pushing garbage content

I'm so glad you got the bikes back! For us, it wasn't bikes, but we lost £14K of clothing we imported from a small designer in Toronto. The detectives were wonderful, they knew exactly who did it, because he was just a local addict who routinely stole stuff. However, they also knew the fence, and went to bust him. Sadly, our stuff was all gone, except for one of our holdalls, that we'd described to a tee, including small tear at one end, and the guy's wife had several of our garments hanging on the bedroom door, still with OUR labels attached. She said she bought it from 'some guy at the pub carpark'. Long story short, we never did see any of our stuff again, we trawled through markets and 2nd hand fairs, and shops, over 4 cities, but it was a long shot, and never saw a thing. We did get the few items from the house returned, probably about £300 of the £14K. It destroyed our business, and more crucially, it destroyed our passion for our business. My partner at the time said instead of feeling pride when he spotted people wearing our stuff, he just felt suspicious. Thieves don't give a shit about how deeply they affect peoples' lives. For you it was years of investment in your bikes, for us it was years of building up a business and reputation across Europe. I'm pretty sure even if the stuff was returned to us intact, we would have still felt violated, angry, frustrated, victimised. I fucking hate thieves.

@NerdilyDone

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, thievery is awful for the economy and a stable culture. It ruins everything for everybody.

@c0mpu73rguy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my grandfather’s garage was broken in the day he was burried and all his vehicles were stolen. The local police just laughed at us and told us it wasn’t their problem. You’re pretty lucky you were at least listened to.

@catsandcrafts171

Жыл бұрын

@@c0mpu73rguy That is horrendous!!! What a horrible thing to happen!!! I'm so sorry you and your family endured that. Our police were great because there was a spate of thefts in the area and they knew and hated the guy who was organising it. I cannot imagine the added anger and frustration from not being listened to and feeling that at least something was being worked on behind the scenes. :(

Glad you got your bikes back. I remember my dad running down a thug to get my stolen Mountain Bike back when I was a kid. I saved so much paper route money for it. He basically made a citizen's arrest on the guy. They had changed stuff on my bike too. So weird to get something back that is so familiar but so foreign at the same time. Your video made me feel good. Thanks for that :)

That's your good karma coming back to you for saving Leon, Brady. It's almost a miracle you got both bikes back. Big respect for your proficiency at restoring vintage bikes and your care of Leon. Two happy endings. I love your channel 👍❤️⚔️🔥🐴

@flyingcheff

Жыл бұрын

And, 2 happy beginnings!

I think one of the most surprising things in this story is hearing the police doing their job and being successful at it. Glad you got your bikes back.

@pglen6042

Жыл бұрын

We don't get all the success stories so I agree. Happy for that PR, too.

@dmac7403

Жыл бұрын

Actually both departments were 💩 first department couldn't figure it out and couldn't make the connection,and the second set let one get stole again and it could have been both instead of having him come pick them up immediately,typical lazy police officers not wanting to do the paperwork ,so let them sit 6 more months in the weather ....glad he got them back though.

@danime35

Жыл бұрын

And then had the bike stolen from *them*. They did a good job finding the bike but that was most surprising to me.

@jd9351

Жыл бұрын

Why is that surprising?

@iambadatnamingthings3547

Жыл бұрын

All the police hate, they’re doing the best they can you know but they’re still only human

I remember when I worked at a restaurant back in the late 80s one of the coworkers there was trying to sell an expensive Charvelle guitar for a mere $150. Coincidentally the next day some of my friends in a band mentioned how their $1500 Charvelle guitar was just stolen. So I helpfully pointed them to the culprit. It was pure luck and I could imagine the guitar could’ve permanently disappeared. I hope the vintage price of your bikes caused the thieves to be charged with grand theft, plus damages. But…hearing about all the meth heads and the incompetent prosecutors in the area where I live (Southeast Missouri) they will probably plea-bargain out and not serve any time.

@Drmcclung

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wasn't very far away in neighboring Arkansas where the meth heads got my MINT '93 Shadow 1100 AM Classic and absolutely destroyed it before I got it back. I'm a grown ass man and cried a little when the cops showed me where it was and what had been done to it

@Aleikey

Жыл бұрын

@@Drmcclung Honestly I don't blame you, that's just devastating..

@Drmcclung

Жыл бұрын

@@Aleikey It really was devastating. Was a fully original mint American Classic. And to this day I have no idea how the hell they got it out of the back of my truck, through 3 separate locks and carried a 780lb cruiser half a mile down the road where the hub luck & cable lock were found cut off. A month and a week go by and I get a call from Garland County Arkansas asking me another 10,000 questions, finally admitting they'd found it. TWO MILES from where it disappeared. With no paint on it, tank dented on both sides, the handlebars hanging down by the cables, bald rear tire (so they'd been riding it; for a while), pipes cut back, it was a shit show. And they made me pay $200 to get it out of the impound lot they took it to. So I think the county knew more than they were letting on just because I was an outsider from out of town up there to ride the mountains that Spring

@flyingcheff

Жыл бұрын

@@Drmcclung sounds like the typical law enforcement integrity

@Drmcclung

Жыл бұрын

@@flyingcheff absolutely typical for Hot Springs & Garland County, so I found out the hard way

I saw the video appear on my phone, and immediately heard Liam Neeson's voice: "I have a particular set of skills, and a very hungry lobster...I will find you and feed you to him!" So glad you got them back, Brady!

Came for Leon, stayed for bikes 😁

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching some of the other content. ✌️✌️✌️🦞

@AlEtteso

10 ай бұрын

Same

You could easily be a voice actor. Consider contacting Motel 6 to rekindle their interest in "leavin' the light on for ya" since Tom Bodett departed 😂😂😂

You were so lucky to have gotten both back. My son in law had his motocross racing bike stolen out of his driveway. He lives 5 mile outside of town. It's been over 5 years now so he will never see that bike again. This happened in Wyoming in a town of less then 5000 people. So happy you found yours.

@gohawks3571

Жыл бұрын

☹️☹️☹️

@gohawks3571

Жыл бұрын

☹️☹️☹️

Back in the day when I didn't have an attached garage, my bike was parked inside my house. It looked just fine in the dining room. I'm glad you got yours back.

@monabale8263

Жыл бұрын

functional art on display

@1coketogo554

Жыл бұрын

LOL- I used to know several guys who kept their bikes in the living room because - well because you know. I'd forgotten about that. Makes me happy to remember them. thanks

Those are beautiful bikes. I'm glad those thieves were not the violent type (they ran instead of attacking you that night). The way you focused your energies on solutions is admirable. And once you got your bikes back, the way you undid as much of the damage as possible was beautiful to watch. It's obviously in your nature to heal/restore animals, plants, and things around you. I believe this is the best a human can achieve. We need more people like you in this world.

Those two bikes are absolutely gorgeous! After the obvious and loving restoration put into these bikes, I'm sure you're proud to have them featured in a magazine article! I also had one of my motorcycles featured in a motorcycle magazine...... It was a 1976 Yamaha TT500 Thumbs up to you Brady!!

I have no words to say about how sorry I am for this for the invasion of your property or home. NO one should feel unsafe inside their own sanctuary. I am glad you got the bikes back. "Thugs" was the correct word. 👍👍👍 Hi to Leon. Glad he is OK buddy and you all too

@sirdudebrian4026

4 ай бұрын

No kidding, Brady is such a good dude who does so much good for nature he doesn’t deserve that crap. Those losers will get theirs.

Came for Leon, stayed for vintage dirt bikes. 🤙

You’re such a great storyteller, Brady. Thanks for sharing this one.

Wow this hits hard and makes me so happy. When i was 15 someone stole my '78 yz125. never got it back. loved that bike. worked all summer cutting lawns to get it.

I'm a girl in my late 20s who found you through Leon. I have no interest in bikes or cars or any of that stuff but I'm all caught up on your cat and lobster content, so now I guess I'll binge some motorcycle vids! I just can't get enough of your narration. I really enjoyed this one and I'm glad you got your red bikes back!! Huge respect to you for your talent, your kindness to animals, and the way you share your perspective.

I am glad you got the two bikes back. I remember my 1970's Honda 250 Elsinore. Loved that bike. It was my motor cross race bike.

WOW, Brady! You're incredibly lucky in getting them back! Vintage bikes like those can go for a cool penny or twelve to the right (wrong) people. Hope you've stepped up your security BIG TIME. 🙂

Hello Brady, I am so glad you got your bikes back, not many people understand the passion and dedication that goes behind restoring a vintage bike, it can take years sometimes to fish a project, thanks for posting your video,,all the best for the New Year, cheers from Aussie Land

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Hey sergep yeah you are so right,… it’s more than just losing a bike you bought at a dealership,… it’s the personal sweat and time,… lost. Happy New Year from Georgia, USA. ✌️✌️✌️

I love seeing peoples passion in restoring historical vehicles. My Pop restored his 1971 Plymouth roadrunner that he owned since he was 18. we would go to car shows with her and he had so many trophies in his garage. I have very fond memories of growing up with that beautiful car and I'm sad we had to sell her. Sadly in 2020 my pop passed from cancer and since he was gone we had no one to take care of the car anymore and we couldn't just let it sit in the garage. She's been sold to someone in Ohio so I dont get to see her anymore but I hope he's being taken good care of, I miss that car and my Pop.

I won’t lie. In my heart of hearts I was hoping you were hiding in the shadows as they were cleaning you out and leapt out and threw Leon on them, who dispatched them readily! Sick ‘em Leon!

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@nyccollin

Жыл бұрын

@@BradybrandwoodInstall AirTags!

@AlEtteso

10 ай бұрын

Yes pinch them in the sack Leon

I live in Rutherford Co NC, i literally keep my bikes in my house & have a couple of real nasty dogs. It’s literally every week around here you hear of bikes or atvs getting stolen. So glad you got yours back!

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it was so wild they were found there. I lived in Shelby for a while as a kid. Glad you watch yours closely. ✌️✌️✌️

Wow!! I was looking for Leon updates and found this amazing story. You really lucked out. We were robbed and my dad’s antique Simplex was stolen. Over the years we’ve been cleaned out 4 times. We had the bike in an old building that had no windows. They managed to get in anyway. Glad you got yours back.

I am an avid YZ collector, primarily '74 & '75. The thought of somebody stealing them puts me into homicidal rage. I'm so glad you got them back!

As much as I would be pissed off about my bikes being stolen, I would be twice as pissed about my tools. My tools are an extension of my mind and hands, they help me create, problem solve and serve me well. “ Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world “ Archimedes... Glad you recovered your bikes.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Bill, you are so right, and some tools can have a sentimental value also, passed down to us, or given to us as gifts years earlier

I am fan of restorations and this is one thing that I'm always worried for the people I watch, to have all the time, hard work, money, all the blood, sweat and tears, the frustration to just be stolen, I am so thankful you got the bikes back. I know some aren't as lucky.

I'm so glad you were reunited with the beautiful duo. It's awful that they were treated so badly - If you haven't please upgrade your security to keep everything safe! I'd hate for anything like this to happen to you again.

So glad you got your bikes back. I imagine it's the drugs that makes these kind of thieves so incredibly stupid. I had a scooter stolen from a race track. The kid was a stoner, and left an easy trail of breadcrumbs to follow... he bummed some gas off of someone for the scooter, then tried to borrow a helmet from someone close enough to the trailer park he lived in that the guy was able to point me to the trailer park, I was able to find the scooter, knock on the door, and have a few strong words with the kid's parents. They were thankfully embarrassed for their kid's behavior. I could sense your frustration, and applaud your determination in getting your bikes back, after working so hard to restore them. I lost a pit scooter, but if it were one of my motorcycles, I don't know how calm I could possibly be about it.

Life has some mysterious paths. I am a Leon fan, and I think that Leon's luck on being found and saved by you is less than one in million. You recovering your bikes, and over than that in a good state, is also one in a million. Maybe "The Guy" that plays our odds above us showed some appreciation! :) Best regards!

As much as I love the Leon videos, I enjoyed this one very much as well. You’re a great storyteller. I’m glad you got your bikes back.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video, yes, I was seriously lucky. ✌️✌️✌️

Born in '68, this story had my emotions excited as I grew up right next to an old strip pit where bikes were humming at all hours. I got my first 125 at 12 and had so much fun!!! As happy as I am for you I was also a bit disappointed that Detective Brandwood wasn't the one who located your bikes, lol! I know, it doesn't matter...they're back in your hands now, Peace.

So glad you got these bikes back! You were so lucky. Many stolen bikes, cars, etc are stripped, painted, sold to never be seen again. 💜

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was afraid these were going to be stripped down and parted out fast.

Beautiful bikes, the red engine, and that 2 stroke tone of the 250cc is just pure joy!!!!

Watching the moment they stole your bikes was very sad, but hearing about them coming along a second time right after was just infuriating! I can't even imagine what it must have felt for you that morning. I know I would have raged so hard! I wish you could have gotten all of your stuff back. But gotta be thankful that you are safe and sound and got your wonderful restorations back. Pleeeeease put up some cameras and alarms! Love your videos!

You bring good feelings to strangers you will never know from sharing your adventures with Leon. Thieves bring misery upon themselves by their selfish deeds. Glad to hear this story has a happy ending you really were blessed.

Great story! I love the emotion in this video! When I was 5 I got my first Honda 50 with the clutch. At 6 it had to be rebuilt due to me not checking the oil. I learned from that even that young. I ran it every day and at the age of 8 it was stolen never to be seen again. Heartbreaking yet I moved on but will never forget. Even at 45 years of age. Thank you for the wonderful videos! You make me smile!

Dude I came across your channel by accident. I first watched the video of you saving the lobster you had me hooked because I love animals and I’ve always wanted to do that with everyone I see great job the next video I watched was this one and I’m a motorcycle woman so I’m hooked I’m so glad you got your bikes back I hate thieves you seem like the kind of guy I would love to hang out with

It was jarring hearing you swear, lol. I’m sorry this happened to you, dude. I had a break in when I was going through a rough period, and the police were no help whatsoever, they essentially laughed it off and said good luck. I ended up needing to settle things outside of the constraints of the law to get my stuff back, so I’m glad you had a better experience.

Such beautiful bikes. I'm so glad you got them back.

Thanks for sharing your story, wonderful to get closure on this. The world is a messy place and sometimes we get affected by the chaos.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

That is very well put. Thank you.

So glad you got these back and so many were willing to help. These old bike are so cool great restore.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

Hey Brady , I really enjoy your videos. You sound like a great human being. Glad you hard work paid off. Leon is lucky to have you as a caregiver

Maybe train Leon as a guard lobster? Seriously though, I’ve had old Hondas - my favourite was a CJ360, and I can totally understand your love for them.

I'm so glad you got your bikes back I was afraid you wouldn't. Having those pictures and serial numbers recorded really helped to prove they were yours too. My apartment was broken into 3 days after Christmas and they stole everything. The only thing that was recovered was my TV because I had the serial number recorded in my owners manual. Now every time I make a big purchase the first thing i do i take pictures and write down serial numbers. I grew up riding motorcycles, my first was a Honda 50 then a Honda 70 then a Yamaha 125. I rode dads Yamaha 250 and his 360 also, man those were the days. Dad and I rode together along with friends we camped with back in the 60's and 70's and went to races. I liked riding in the powder puff races the best. Our friends got into trials bikes and we had a Bull Taco also. That's awesome your bikes are from '78, that's the year I graduated high school. Those were definitely great times. I really enjoy watching your videos about Leon also. Sorry this is so long but you reminded me of some really great times growing up.

Kudos for working with those older 2 strokes!!! Cool bikes.

This man appreciates everything he has.

wow and I thought this were just a Leon channel! Thank you so much for saving these vintage bikes! I just finished restoring my 1987 Kawasaki KDX 200. F the people that stole them from you but so happy that you were able to recover them, most stolen bike stories don't end this well! Tread lightly my friend

I love a happy ending! Glad you got both of them again! Back in 1978 I took my girlfriend for a ride on my 1973 Honda CB350F. We stopped at a pizza shop for lunch and when we were done eating, we went out to the parking lot to continue our ride and found our helmets sitting neatly on the asphalt of the parking spot we had used. The bike was gone! I called the police, of course, who told me that the bike was probably already at a "chop shop" in pieces to be sold off. They said they'd look for it but that chances were that I'd never see it again. They were right. I've had many others since then, but I miss that bike. Btw, I'm currently restoring a 1988 Honda VT800C. Hopefully, none of the replacement parts I buy come from a "chop shop"!

I SOOOOOOO HATE motorbike theft. Life long bike rider here. Even worse anyone restoring a bike, all the hard work etc and it then gets stolen!!! DAMN!!!!!!! Oh no, the RM too!!!! A$$holes!! SOOOOOO good to hear you got them back. Those 2 bikes are EPIC!!! Thank you for restoring and keeping history of dirt bikes alive! *How about the vintage arcade game machines in with your bikes at the Police station/area?? ** I had a bike stolen once too. It was so close to an engine rebuild... the engine blew up1km from my house!!! I wonder how far the thief had to walk home after that! I so miss the paper magazines, even in Australia news would be 3 months late but better late than never.

I'm so glad you were able to get your bikes back Brady. What a great video....thanks for sharing your story! 👍🎄❤

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Cindy! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

@cindydifatta9012

Жыл бұрын

@@Bradybrandwood Thank you for replying. It makes us feel like we are friends with our favorite KZreadrs. Looking forward to your next Leon video too. 🙂 Happy Holidays Brady! 🎄👍🎅

Wow man you did a great job restoring them! They look great!

Your channel is so full of interesting things, I'm really glad I have found it. Your two vintage bikes are greatly restored, hats off. Shame you couldn't get your Suzuki parts back. I had the chance to own an old bike (Suzuki RF 900 1996), I restored on my own it as much as I could and did a 4000km road trip with it (2500 miles~). What a blast it was. It was an ugly and it was worth little money but I worked on it with all my heart and passion, and if I could, I would have kept it as long as possible. I couldn't imagine the frustration of all this work being stolen for drugs. Glad you had them back !

Hey Brady (great name btw) so glad you got your bikes back. My dad has an old Honda dirt bike that hasn't run in years but I remember riding it as a child and just having so much fun with it. Hearing yours come to life and that old two-stroke engine "ring-ping-ping" noise they make brought back many happy memories. Thanks so much for sharing.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Brady! Thanks for checking out the video. Cool name. 😀

Glad this ended well. I know the pain. I got to the shop one morning and one of the garage doors was open and instantly I knew I had been robbed. The thieves backed a pickup in and cleaned me out. Put me out of business. It took a couple of weeks and a butt load of money to get back to where I could resume business.

I am shocked you were able to get the bikes back. So much of our property is being damaged and stolen today and no one ever seems to get caught. I’m glad you had a happy ending.

My grandfather had a Honda CT90 my sister and I grew up riding on, and eventually drove around the yards. Doing a google search to find one like it, all the ones these days are beautifully restored. I hope whoever has it now is restoring it, and I'm so thrilled you got your bikes back!!

I'm a Leon fan because he's just so cool and I love his (and your) story. Those dirt bikes are really nice and I'm glad you got them back in one piece after all the time and money you put into them. If a 1978 is vintage, I must be one too. LOL!

So glad you got your bikes back. Being the victim of a theft like that can be really difficult to deal with. It was great to see you turned a bad experience into a good video. :)

Sharp looking bikes - happy to hear you got them back!

My 7 year old 12 year old and 15 year old were listening to your every word. Glad you got them back and could share such good fortune.

So glad you got your passion projects back! There is an adage that luck is when preparation meets opportunity... definitely true in your case. Your diligence in pursuing their recovery, including your hours of outreach to the legitimate BMX community, is potentially the reason that you were the statistical anomaly in stolen bike recovery. It is a rotten shame that the rest of your workshop couldn't be recovered. One thing that startled me watching your bikes rev was the constant stream of smoky exhaust that the tail pipes emitted. That sure was 1978 - back before pollution and health concerns forced limits on particulate emissions! Away, the world that we have left behind....we were lucky to have lead taken out of gasoline! This video did make me sharply nostalgic for cars from that period I loved.. my first one, a new 1974 Honda Civic in orange, the first year they were imported from Japan, or the 1974 BMW 2002 tii I bought used 10 years later. Those cars had no air bags, shoulder belts, catalytic converters or cushy suspensions. They were mechanical and could be repaired by an owner in his backyard. You felt the road as you were driving and could use the manual transmission to slow the car and spare the tires. You do an excellent job of telling all of your stories! Your calm, measured and informed delivery makes me actually care about topics which might normally not interest me. May your burglary deterrent strategies all be successful in the years to come! And so glad Leon made the trip well. Change takes him a while to overcome.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for the enjoyable read. Yeah since those bikes are old cylinders I tend to run a richer fuel/oil when I crank them,… so they do smoke a bit more.

What an amazing story. I am so glad you got them back. I am a vintage woman and restoring things you value becomes a labor of love.

Glad you got them back and they weren't too destroyed! Would love to see a second channel from you about restoring vintage bikes and whatever else you restore.

Awful to have your bikes stolen. So happy you got them back. Thanks for the fascinating videos of Leon, caves etc.

Brady YOU are definitely A Renaissance Man!!! I'm so sorry this happened to you. You are right we have this beautiful world to enjoy and live in; but indeed we do have waaayyy to many NumNuts. Peace ☮

What about the 1989 RM250? Were you able to get all of those stolen parts back? I wasn't sure if the parts were still in the tote you found. Super happy to hear that you got your bikes back!

My guess is the thieves were afraid of Leon…

Oh man! I can't even imagine the pain and relief of this ordeal! I'm so sorry this bs happened, its a fuped world... These bikes are just as much of proof of love as Leon, as long as you have the that intent everything bad will have a happy ending even tho there's scratches along the way

So glad you got the bikes back! I learned how to ride dirt bikes on a little 75cc Honda that looked a lot like them. I’d park those beauties by my pillow at night from now on.

You were very lucky to get them back !

Very glad that you got your bikes back Brady! I did watch both of your resto vids. It’s a dam shame that people like those thugs exist. But one thing for sure we didn’t create them. I’m sure you’ve upped your security and hope something like this never happens to you again!!

I'm so happy you got your bikes back! I'm a heroin addict in fourteen years of recovery. I'm grateful that your bikes help lead to a sting that not only got your bikes back, but drugs off the streets and dealers in prison. My heart goes out to addicts. I hope you can talk to them, and hope get through to them. They don't have to be stuck in that cycle. I'm grateful that you're such a compassionate, empathetic human. I own Pizzazz Piercing and Tattoo in Gainesville, FL now. If you're ever down this way, swing by!

These bikes are clean af. Good to see you got them back. Kind of a miracle, like the cops said, normally stolen vehicles disappear off the face of the planet thanks to some chop shop or being sold, bought, and sold again by shady pawn shops and random people.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that’s what I thought was gonna happen Immediately, they would get broken down and parted out.

So happy you got them back but for me I would be quite upset that someone was messing with them like you were. I pray for you to never have to go through this junk again.

Oh Brady! I am SO glad you got those beauties back! Those sound like my childhood, haven't heard that in a while....it felt good. Looks like it's time to plant some cameras, eh? Because I'm betting those junkies told at least one friend about your place. I wish you and the Fam a VERY Merry Christmas and a Festive Holiday Season! May your cranberry sauce have chunks of orange and walnuts, your toesies be warm and your hearts full of Joy! Pass a pet around to the kitties and toss a whistle out the door for the wild birds from their friend Betty!

I'm so glad I came across your channel. It was recommended to me on KZread. I'm also very happy that you got your bikes back.

I am damn proud of you for not only restoring those beautiful bikes, but getting them back! So many people go through that… and just give up and cut their losses. That’s what pos thieves always assume the people they take from will do. 🤘😉 Right on brother!

@engste678

Жыл бұрын

I doubt the scumbags even consider the victim. Lucky to see the bikes again. The Arabs chop off thieve's hands. Bike thieves deserve to lose a foot too ! Lets see em steal another bike then.

@TheOfficial_InsaneStang

Жыл бұрын

@@engste678 I 100% agree!

Glad you got these beautiful bikes back. I hope you've got much better security now. The crimes today are out of control.

I have Blink Security Camera on my Bikes. Glad you got yours back.

great job getting them back. I too had a theif break in and steal my quad, when it was 4 mnths old,and got it back. I lived in a farming area similar to yours. One night a 13 year old boy, who had previously done the same thing, cut a hole in my chain link fence and stole my new blaster. woke in the morning and called the sheriff, made a stolen vehicle report. 2 days later i got to lookin outside the fence, and noticed tire tracks and vans shoe prints. I followed them for about 3/4 of a mile till they led to a certain house. i ran back and called the sheriff again , i showed them what i found, they did their work and called the next day. they found the kid and he told them he took it but didnt have it. he had left it in a corn field so his mom wouldnt find out. I recovered the bike with about $200 in damage to it

Pond scum !! that’s what I call them . We could feel your relief on getting the bikes back. I was really worried you were going to add something about them trying to break in and hurt Leon . Just writing it I feel rage . It’s weird how a lobster and your sharing with us has created this world wide following . greetings from canadan

If they stole Leon the lobster then I will be upset.

I am so glad you got your baby's back. I know the feeling i had a vintage car stolen but i got it back undamaged. I love your vintage honda's , i had a 1974 elsinore 250 and i loved that bike.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhhhh I’m glad to hear you got your vintage car back. Your 1974 250 is such a rare bike these days. ✌️✌️✌️

Really wish I had kept my dirt bike I bought new in 1972. Then I remember some of the places I've lived and realize it probably would have gotten stolen at some point too. Glad you found yours!

I don’t think I have ever heard the word “thugs” more in my life! Haha Glad those thugs got what was coming to them and you got your bikes back! 🎉

I'm glad you got your bikes back. They are really cool looking and you obviously love them more than any of the bozos who ended up with them. How long were they missing before you got them back?

Great outcome for you, a vindication of sorts. I really enjoy your films and have followed the saga of Leon from the start. Entertaining and informative, I commend them to friends and my kids watch them also. Here I see another side of your personality, the vintage bike restoration, and more entertainment to come. I have a shed full of older Dirt bikes, mostly my own from the 1970's. I regret selling so many of the bikes I have owned over the years, especially my silver tank CR125M, but you cant keep them all. cheers to you, and Leon, take care and I am happy you were reunited with these bikes.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome that you have a shed of old bikes SCR! I love the look of 70’s bikes. Also thank you for watching the channel. ✌️✌️✌️

What a tale. I've been a watcher of your vids since I discovered you CR250 build video so I was mortified to hear you tell this story. So so rare to have this outcome, glad it worked out to a decent result for you.

@Bradybrandwood

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was very lucky, and have to give a lot of credit to the guys at the sheriffs department who recovered the bikes. Thanks for checking out the video.

Glad you got your bikes back, Brady. Too bad you didn't get it ALL back, though. I don't trust ANYONE and that's why I have guns and security cameras ALL AROUND my property. I also set traps and have boards with spikes strategically placed as well. I pity the assholes that attempts to relieve me of my hard-earned property.

@troye.1309

Жыл бұрын

@@bradybrandwood.... Prize? For me? Thank you so much! What do I need to do?

its amazing to see a police that actually does its job. im from brazil and here that would never happen

@gohawks3571

Жыл бұрын

Had my car broken in at work & waited hours and hours for a rude cop to finally show up & yell at me for touching my car to see what was missing. Bellevue, WA, I worked 12 hr night shift, and she shows up after I would have been all the way home (3hr commute 1 way)🙄🙄🙄 So, you can say I'm also shocked that there are police that do their job in my country. Not that I hate all cops or something, but Seattle area cops suck (not the only situation I had to deal with...) Sorry, I guess that was a bit of therapy for me😂

I’m happy for you getting those beautiful bikes back

LOVED this story and the way you told it. 👍 you’re literally the BEST story-teller. For REAL! ☮️ from Delaware

Wait, this isn't leon

@mikeconley9590

Жыл бұрын

You didn't know? Leon's a transformer.

@pamala2112

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeconley9590 The color is certainly right 😉