Bug, thank you for your videos. I like them so much. Your piece a while back on the oft heard “mid life crisis” was wonderful too. As a 55 year old who only began riding at 50 my skin would crawl when people said those words, given, for me at least, it was the exact opposite - only when I’d found true happiness and authenticity did I find myself drawn to riding - as if another outlet was needed to express my immense joy and gratitude. Thanks again for all you create and share. It’s rare. It’s beautiful. It’s wonderful. I hope you continue for some time. (On a different note, I’m currently grappling with the quandary of my 19 year old son getting into riding and me then about to do a 2,000km trip with him. He’s young with his whole life ahead. Perhaps I’m being an irresponsible dad even though it’s his decision to ride.) Stay well. Peter

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Ай бұрын

Thank you Peter. Your kid is gonna ride with our without you. Might as well make some great memories together!

What a great job. Amazing video. My dad is the reason I ride. He bought me my first mini bike Honda in 1970. I’ve been riding ever since. He also rode. But full of caution and wisdom. I celebrate Fathers Day today with a new bike I picked up yesterday. A 2024 Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin 900. At 65 years old now and riding her home some 75 miles, I felt my dad’s words of wisdom he spoke to me all those years ago. Now remember son, don’t show off, don’t let others dare you into silly things. But Dad, they’ll call me a chicken!!! Well son…. I’d rather be a live chicken than a dead Duck. lol. Miss him. Again excellent video and channel.

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Ай бұрын

Thank you, and great choice of a new bike! That’d be what I’d go for if not for the Scrambler.

I'm 69 traveling full time and was riding along the Erie Canal yesterday talking to my Dad thanking him for sharing his spirit to adventure. He passed in 2012 and I still miss him so much. Especially at 5pm, his cocktail hour, Crown Royal. This video brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for sharing. Sending it with my son, a great father, tomorrow, Father's Day.

My dad always said and still does: just do what you say you’re going to do. And a lot of the time the shortened version: DOOOOOOOO IT!

My father never rode motorcycles, and for the longest time kept me away from them as well. But I still remember the first time I purchased one (an old used 2-stroke Yamaha, that I still own) and rode it home to show it to my folks. My father walked up to me, ready to give me an earful about the dangers of motorcycles, but stopped short when he saw the glee in my eyes. He took a deep breath and just muttered 'so be it...'

I lost my dad four years ago at a ripe age of 85. He had an illustrious career as a fighter pilot in the Air Force, and he lived life to the fullest. He used to tell me that he has no regrets in life, and life in turn has been good to him. This is what I strive for. I hope I get to enjoy all that life has to offer, remain humble and thankful, and forgive and forget whatever bitterness someone may have spilled along the way. As I ride out the rest of my life, I want to be at peace just like dad was.

Just found tour channel and very impressed both my Mom and Dad rode bikes we would go everywhere together with my Uncle's and Aunties who also rode they have all gone now so it's just myself and my brother both of us are in our 60s now and my son who is now 16 is wanting to ride he has been around bikes since he was born one thing about motorcycles is it brings you really good and true friends ❤

Very happy for you sir, i recently got my triumph scrambler 400x, and the feeling i have for it is the same as u have for your scrambler

@BugMotoChannel

Ай бұрын

The 400X is an amazing bike. You're going to have so much fun with it! Enjoy every minute and don't think too much about upgrading to the 900. It'll happen when it happens. For now, go twist that throttle and know you made the absolutely smartest decision!

My father never said much about motorcycles other than they were dangerous. He didn't ride and I'm not entirely sure what went on in his mind. It wasn't until he was gone that I regretted not knowing him better. Not asking him about his life, his thoughts, what made him smile. I'm a lot like he was. Watching and listening to this video made me a little sad. And I realize my own children don't ask about my fears and dreams. Perhaps they will learn of them if they read by blog or watch my KZread channel some day...

Thanks for including my story about my dad. I'm sure he would be happy about me sharing his advice. And thanks for all the other stories you included, which were all wonderful.

Fantastic. Wonderful stories.

I enjoyed that , thank you. Mark , Perth , Western Australia.

Thank you so much for this video. I lost my dad a few years ago and I’m far from being healed from his departure. In the meantime, my mom has got dementia so it’s being some rough years that I’m experiencing. I was really sad today, but your video brought joyful tears to my eyes while I listened to other people talking about their fathers and, of course, I couldn’t help but think and remembered a lot about mine as well. Sorry, English is not my native language and thanks again, buddy, you have no idea how much this video meant to me. Much love from Brazil

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Ай бұрын

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!!

Sadly I never connected with my father, as I was the result of a teenage pregnancy....he was 20 ad Mum was 19. It wrecked Mum's career in the Royal Navy, and while he was mostly at sea, his freedom was curtailed and he took his bitterness out on me when on shore leave, while his bachelor mates had fun. I'd have loved to have had a loving Dad to learn from and share my adventures with, but I made up for it with my daughter; she sends me lovely Father's Day cards and we have long, deep conversations about everything. I feel very loved by her.

I love it. Such a great idea. I feel so lucky to know you friend! Wahoo for more adventures.

Thank you. 😊

What I love is the contrasting views, from there being no old, bold motorcyclists, to there being no risk without reward. What does this show? Probably that our fathers all have different ways of telling us they love us. Now before I go, from one father to another. Get the hair drier to those stickers on your tank and peal them off quick before the sun and the wind set the glue so hard they're never coming off, your tank will love you, and we won't have to try and work out what they say, at the bottom of the frame.

@BugMotoChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yup. I did one already but it was a total pain. Gonna get the rest of them done soon.

Beautiful stuff BUG!

Outstanding Bug! Thank you.

Wow. The best video on KZread today and maybe ever. Thank you for sharing the concept of “what did your Father teach you?” and the reply video were so heartfelt, they brought a tear while I recalled my fathers words of wisdom. Character Counts. ❤😢

Some great messages and sentiments there, my father was an airline pilot, he had an exiting and eventful life, at the end he simply died in his sleep, in sharp contrast to the 300 screaming passengers sat behind him 👍

Wonderful! Thank you so much for such a great video. This channel is unique, a balm to the soul. No matter how much the news or other media may seem to suggest, the fact is, there are an awful lot of beautiful people out there.

Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories! I hope you will occasionally have videos with this format in the future.

Life advice my dad always gives me: "It's not a race". Turns out it's also good advice for riding a motorcycle. (Except for when you are on the track!)

Great video! Well done. Really enjoyed it.

Such a different style you have and amazing story telling all together.👌

Brilliant brilliant brilliant idea. Please do more of these👍

"...so the fish won't see it." Hard to argue with that. Great job.

Outstanding...thank you!

Beautiful video. Thanks. I lost my dad 3 years back, but he always gave wind to my wings, no matter what. I took to riding because of him and continue to...

"Don't let the bastards grind you down." The most prevalent thing that my father ever said to me.

Thanks for the great video! What a great idea!😎

Great video. I am a father, grandfather, husband, friend, mentor, learner, faithful christian, bike chapter president, and lover of beautiful roads and time to ride them. My father taught me what not to do, and so I live every day trying to always be there for my family and those who need me. I am not sad. I wonder sometimes what a present father would have taught me. But I am grateful God the Father has given me all I need and helps me be all I can be for others.

Great video, thank you!

True words.

great video!

Which Bar-end mirrors do you have?

@BugMotoChannel

2 ай бұрын

They're the Triumph ones. I had them on my T120 and moved them over to this bike.

@OverEntusiast

2 ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel Thanks!