I forgot this was a reinactment and started legitimately questioning how you got all that footage in a time of crisis then you reminded us at the end it was a reinactment. Excellent film.
Van is like an awesome Uncle we didn't know we needed. Stress and anxiety melts away after 10 seconds into his videos. Thank you so much Van... we are forever thankful for your uploads
Loved this video My grandma rode her Vespa until she was 73 and a few years ago she gave it to me. It’s my favorite thing in the world. I’ve learned so much trying to fix it up. It’s a little 50cc dark blue Vespa
Only a very spirited man would recreate a $0.99 hardware store "For Sale" sign by hand painting it. He even left the space for his phone number. Fantastic work van. You are inspirational.
OK I'm just gonna say it; THIS IS MY FAVORITE CZcams CHANNEL! Thank you Van! Love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Please never stop making and uploading videos. As long as you pump them out, me and my wife and daughter will keep watching. ❤
these videos have this very special nostalgic feel to them... very unique.. and very true and honest in some way. just a man doing his thing... taking us for a ride into his mind for a couple of minutes. I love it! you do that very well, Van
"I've been pushing broken bikes since I was 13..." A Feeling this spirited man knows all to well. I recently have started riding again and I am on a 20 year old Vulcan 750 waiting to push it after every mile.
l understand. I almost lost my son in a motorcycle accident four years ago. He lost a leg, his spleen, and had many broken bones. I cannot look at a bike the same way again.
I had a really bad accident where I had four fractures in my back and two in my hand. I have two permanently compressed vertebrae. It took me awhile, but I'm finally back riding. For some it's a kind of freedom that can't be captured in other ways. There is no rationality behind it. I am terribly sorry for your losses though.
My first motorcycle was a 1972 Yamaha CS5. I rode it for years...until it needed an engine rebuild, and that was beyond my mechanical aptitude. I sold it to a guy who specialized in fixing old bikes. I knew it was in good hands...and to this day, I see him riding around on it during the summer. He was the right guy to own it next. Thanks for sharing your story about the TW200.
Never wanted to own a motorcycle before this video... I've seen too many broken people come through our emergency room because of them. But how on earth does Van make me want to buy a motorbike... he is just that good!
They are a lot of fun, but to be treated with a healthy amount of respect. I'm a big believer in wearing safety gear and taking a basic safety course if you're inexperienced. Dress for the slide.
Rode a motorcycle for 33 years, had to stop for 7 years due to serious health issues. These films inspired me to buy another motorcycle even though I wasn't sure if I could ride one. Riding daily now. Thx.
My first motorcycle was a “jack of all trades bike.” A Kawasaki KLR650. By far my most favorite bike. I still have it, just fixed it up and it’s running beautifully. Going to ride it this weekend.
Couple years ago I flew from Germany to LA to visit a friend, borrowed his TW, rode over to Palmdale had a lot of fun on the trails there, rode back leaving me stranded on some highway on my way to LA because i forgot to refuel the tank. Fun times
Goggins paraphrase. there are two roads: an emaculate bike with empty an photo album or a loved bike with a life of color. Thanks for the beautiful film.
This is by far the best channel on youtube! Whatever I am doing, as soon as I see a spirited man video popup everything stops, I sit down, relax, and just absorb. Afterwards I reflect over what I have just watched and think. This is the only channel on youtube... or any form of medium that makes me do that at the moment. The spirited man is what I need in my life right now. He makes me want to create. Thank you Van! Keep doing what you are doing You are needed
I very first motorcycle is what I have now. It's the Honda FTR 223 the year 2004. It serves me well with all sorts of road conditions. My only problem with it is the chain keeps falling off when it gets too much dirt. All in all, my motorcycle lifts my spirit every time I drive it.
The fact that you hand painted a for sale sign instead of go out and purchase one says a 1000 words about your character. I appreciate you, spirited man.
I've not owned a bike for about 6 or 7 years either - every time I get the itch I see a bunch of drivers looking at their phones while driving and remember why I stopped riding.
Just spent days rebuilding my motorcycle top end. Started it for the first time a few minutes ago, now i see this on my feed. The spirit hit hard on this one.
I miss riding more then I do walking. My first Enduro, and last, was a Yamaha 225 XT. I lived in Florida at the time and I would ride 30 miles to work, and back, along the ocean route A1A. It was pure bliss...You brought back fond memories...Thank You; Spirited Man.
First motorcycle was a 70's Yamaha 80 I bought with grass cutting money when I was 12 or 13 (well money saved from working and a little fishing gear horse trading) - I rode that thing for 3 years in places I shouldn't have (across suburban back yards and green space parks in my neighborhood) to get back and forth to work at Burger King when I was 15. That little dirt bike ran great even in the winter with a foot of snow on the ground pulling my buddies on sleds. When I turned 16 and got my first car I sold that Yamaha back to the kid I bought it from for $150 but threw in the parts I'd bought to do the tune up it was due for. I really do believe every first time rider should start on "dirt" and before they hit puberty but after they can read directions to fix things when it breaks.
My first motorcycle was a Vstrom 650 at 24 years old, all from my previous jobs money. After 10 years a rode 147k miles on it and was an amazing bike. I just sell it 2 months ago because she need more a more rides and I couldn't give that now. I Wish everyone this feeling. Liberty when riding two Wheels.
Just came across this quote this morning a few days after watching, and it reminded me of this video. “They’re not like cars, with a body that rusts out in a few years. Keep them tuned and overhauled and they’ll last as long as you do.” Robert M. Pursing - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Hi Van. I’ve owned 8 motorcycles over the years. First bike was a ‘97 Yamaha fzr 600. Had 2 FZR 600’s, 3 Honda’s: CBR 600 F1, CBR 929RR, RC-51. 2 Yamaha R1’s: ‘07, and ‘12 and lastly a Suzuki sv 650. I was literally just talking to my wife today about getting a TW200 to put on the back of our camper when we get it, and she’s super excited to learn. So ironic. Loved the video! Take care and keep the rubber side down. 🤙🏼 - Charles
When i was a kid, my legs couldn't sit flat on a big boy motorcycle, so my dad found an old stingray chopper bicycle and welded a frame extension on it and fit a little pedal start two stroke 80cc engine on it so i could ride just like him. That was my first motorcycle.
The TW200 is an absolute legend of a bike. The only regret I've ever ever had with mine is that I sold it. It's the perfect bike for beginners and anyone else who appreciates it for what it is. If you're considering it... get it. It's the purest example of a motorcycle I've ever ridden... and I miss it every day.
"Sometimes you eat the bar. And sometimes the bar, well, it eats you" As if I didn't already love you enough Van. Every spirited man should have a few Big Lebowski lines on hand, ready to go.
While I like being in the position to throw money at my difficulties these days, I do regret that I didn't appreciate my efforts and the decades i spent stretching for value in the moment. It was a period of growth and creativity that I wished away. Learn from Van, kids. The life you are living right now has good in it.
Love the idea of riding a motorcycle, but I’m so damn uncoordinated I’d probably get myself killed. Another great video Van. Please be sure to film when she finally get a new one! Would love to see her back on the road with a big smile on her face.
So hard to part with an old friend. Adventure bikes develop a personality, and after so many exciting experiences they become a trustworty, dependable partner. Godspeed T-Dub!
Zen and the art of... oh never mind. With my TT250 I discovered that when it ran out of gas there would still be a little bit remaining on the other side of the tank so I could easily lean it over and it would flow across to the outlet side, giving me enough for another 5km of riding.
After the home-made mini-bike phase, I had a 60cc Yamaha mini-enduro when I was 10 yrs old and it was perfect for learning how to shift, etc... A few years later it was on to a Suzuki RM 80, then 125 then 250.
Thank you, Van! I look forward to every episode and find myself thinking about you, your channel, and the philosophies you discuss a lot in daily life. Can't say that about many others, so thank you!
When the motorcycle was put up for sale, I cried a little inside. My first motorcycle was bought in October last year. It's a 125cc Honda. Does the job, love it to the mood and back.
You are so great at storytellig that I almost cry because it touches me right in the Heart! Thanks for Sharing all those small stories with us! Excuse my english, i'm from Québec. Have a nice day!
I'm really loving how we're getting to know Isabel the person via "Isabel as experienced by Van." Reminds me of Tom Waits singing of "my tiny Victorian rhubarb" - how unique we are when viewed through the experiential lens of that one person. 💜
Yeah they look great. I was eying a van van ever since but I think a tw200 with a fat front tyre a d in speed block yellow and black will do the trick nicely!
First Motorcycle(Currently Working on still). Is a 1988 Kawasaki Ninja 600r. Remember the Risks of Being a Motorist. Don't do it just to be cool. Once you get on one you won't want to get off. Always look and be Very Attentive. Bikes are no joke. But a fun way to get around. Don't be afraid either to ride one. Be smart with the choices you make and Enjoy the Ride Brother/Sister.
I decided to get licensed a year ago today, and my old man decided he's ride for the first time since his big wreck in the 80s. It's become the thread that holds our relationship together, though the constant chiding about my "little" 700cc tourer while he rips around on his Goldwing means things are just about the same between us after all. Wouldn't have it any other way.
My first motorcycle was a Honda Magna 750. I lied to the guy by telling him I had the proper endorsement on my license. In fact, I didn't even know how to ride, I just needed to be free! I Googled how to ride a motorcycle (2008), got the basics down... when I bought it, lol, I rode out of there in first gear. I rode for more hours than I remember. Miss those days.
That was f'n beautiful, man. And while I'm sure you aren't out looking for recommendations, I can't help but give one, anyway: Husqvarna FE350. It was my first ever new motorcycle, after decades of used and busted. Got a 2018, and man, the thing is pretty magical.
Mine was a 2 year old Lexmoto Michigan, massive bike for a 125, riddled with electronic issues, spent ages rewiring and fixing issues and I used it for 2 summers before I had to sell it as I was moving across the country and really wasn't practical to bring it, I will get another bike eventually!
I bought my first real (not scooter) bike 2 years ago a honda ft500 ascot. The thing was turd with many issues but ran well enough for me to find out i like riding off road more than anything. So I bought an xr350r but it needs love and I want to ride so I also got a klx300r it runs great and I've gone out on it every weekend and as many work nights I can. I love this hobby.
As most kids into bikes nowadays my first motorbike was a little two stroke pocket bike, good for learning basics, aswell as putting me into two strokes👍
When I was 15 I saved up my Canadian loonies and toonies and bought myself a TW 200. It was my first motorcycle I loved it to death literally. I rode it from Toronto to Tobermory to Quebec. it broke down I would have to walk 5 km sometimes to the closest gas station. I’ve even rolled into the Harley dealerships and the kind people agree to fix my dumb ass bike, and they would never believe how far it got me. with one very small cylinder it was amazing and even when it was time for me to sell it I struggled because it was my first bike and I had so much fun with it. PS:I love the videos keep up you’re great work
I love this because it shows how beloved used motors may have been in a previous life. Van once more expressing a nostalgia the rest of us can't quite find the words for. Also it is just freshly different from the rest of CZcams's intro motorcycle stock.
Honestly, I just bought one last year, and I love it. And it’s hardly my first bike. My first bike was a 1968 Honda z50 hard tail. And yea, in the next almost 50 years, I’ve had a few bikes in between....
With every episode, I feel like I’m getting to know Van a little better. Mostly unrelated, but while watching this I can’t help but think of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Pirsig.
I'm in the middle of this video. I find it so interesting. I've been there before. I had to push my bike 550cc for two miles. Up hills, down hills. My chain broke. Nice video man.
I have been riding motorcycles since I was 17… I’m 27 now and planing on buying a Honda CB 350cc, my first proper bike since I’ve been riding only small 125cc
Such a great motorcycle to work on to! Upper engine rebuild is not hard on that but I can understand you not wanting to put your time into it. Best to get her something new and very little miles and hours
The first bike I had was a 125cc dirt/street bike. From there I went to a 500cc Kawasaki street bike, then when they first came out jumped to the Honda V45 Magna, and a V45 Interceptor...which I sold because I was going over 100 mph and didn't even think it I was. So I went back to the Magna. I have to say I enjoy shaft driven, water-cooled bikes better than chain or belt driven ones. My hair dresser used to go to Sturgis and Murtle Beach on his Harley, right out of the Military, then it got stolen...he then was coaxed into a Honda dealership with a nudge from myself, and he came away with an Aspencade and said his kidneys made him do it. Whatever one chooses...it should be reliable and not something one is constantly tinkering with like an Alfa Romeo or Triumph car. When used as a daily driven mode of transportation, it should never be the source of pushing or stranding, when we are interconnected as we are in the modern idiom, it's important that we don't let the other team members down, with constant calls of "my vehicle broke down."
I like the TW Some manufacturers have tire sizes that are available but limited to a few brand name replacements, like “Bridgestone Trail Wing”. I think I would rather have Dunlop’s
Suggestion for a new Spirited Motorbike for the Spirited Lady - The RE himalayan 400 is a beautiful bike that perfectly goes with the Spirited mans philosophy of being a go anywhere do anything workhorse ! Hope the tw200 gets all the love it deserves from its new owner!
Spirited Man Sweatshirts spiritedman.com
Significant jump in production quality!
Pleasure to watch!
Make colors other than white. White ends up dirty AF. I don't own any white clothes for good reason.
black hoodie, please.
My first motorcycle was a spirited bicycle..
Mine too :-). And my second, third and fourth.
I don't give a spirited fuck bout bikes but that sounded funny 😂😂
Goddamit lol
with a clothespin holding a playing card in the spokes for the engine sounds...
Wasn’t everybody’s? ;)
I forgot this was a reinactment and started legitimately questioning how you got all that footage in a time of crisis then you reminded us at the end it was a reinactment. Excellent film.
I also forgot that it was a reenactment and thought it was a vlog until I saw your comment
@@sushisamaou I thought it was a vlog until I saw this response to a comment.
in the start only he said it was re enactment...
That was the best advertisement for a used bike I’ve ever seen.
Van is like an awesome Uncle we didn't know we needed. Stress and anxiety melts away after 10 seconds into his videos. Thank you so much Van... we are forever thankful for your uploads
I agree.
Van and Casey are the best storytellers on CZcams. Period.
The classiest advert for a second-hand motorcycle that I ever did see.
They're the best, period.
Beau Miles is up there!
@@chowly I've not heard of Beau Miles before. I'll look him up. Thanks for the heads-up!
Loved this video
My grandma rode her Vespa until she was 73 and a few years ago she gave it to me. It’s my favorite thing in the world. I’ve learned so much trying to fix it up. It’s a little 50cc dark blue Vespa
I'm selling my 50cc right now for the same reasons that Van selled that bike.
Only Van would hand paint his own "For Sale" sign.
I thought the same. Lol
He and Casey. The Neistat Brothers
This is the most accurate video of what it's like to own a motorcycle, that I've ever seen :)
Queue the motorcycle repair series. Excellent.
Wait you think?
@@smashyrashy No way. He's selling it and buying a nice new bike, hence him mentioning that he's over fixing them.
@@ArbitraryLifestyle thats what i thought
nope.
Found the guy that comments before watching, or either didn't watch the whole video
Only a very spirited man would recreate a $0.99 hardware store "For Sale" sign by hand painting it. He even left the space for his phone number. Fantastic work van. You are inspirational.
You look and talk the way I imagine the author of zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance
@@helpfulcommenter and hermetic
lol I was just thinking of that book when I watched this
good book. I think van is more creative and 'romantic' then the author
I noticed the shots of you walking, and appreciate how much extra time and work it would've taken to set up the camera each time.
Camera on RC car.. It catches up with you.
Think of the extra miles Casey used to run when filming his daily vlog lol.
OK I'm just gonna say it; THIS IS MY FAVORITE CZcams CHANNEL!
Thank you Van! Love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Please never stop making and uploading videos. As long as you pump them out, me and my wife and daughter will keep watching.
❤
Both neistat brothers put so much effort in making a video. Legends!
He doesn't upload as much now I noticed
@@AaronBallvideos he uploaded 😉
these videos have this very special nostalgic feel to them... very unique.. and very true and honest in some way. just a man doing his thing... taking us for a ride into his mind for a couple of minutes. I love it! you do that very well, Van
"I've been pushing broken bikes since I was 13..." A Feeling this spirited man knows all to well. I recently have started riding again and I am on a 20 year old Vulcan 750 waiting to push it after every mile.
after losing a few close family members to motorcycle accidents, this spirited man never had a first motorcycle. he is too scared.
l understand. I almost lost my son in a motorcycle accident four years ago. He lost a leg, his spleen, and had many broken bones. I cannot look at a bike the same way again.
yeah man, even I'm too scared to get one. I know it never gets too fast with me.
I had a really bad accident where I had four fractures in my back and two in my hand. I have two permanently compressed vertebrae. It took me awhile, but I'm finally back riding. For some it's a kind of freedom that can't be captured in other ways. There is no rationality behind it. I am terribly sorry for your losses though.
My first motorcycle was a 1972 Yamaha CS5. I rode it for years...until it needed an engine rebuild, and that was beyond my mechanical aptitude. I sold it to a guy who specialized in fixing old bikes. I knew it was in good hands...and to this day, I see him riding around on it during the summer. He was the right guy to own it next. Thanks for sharing your story about the TW200.
I hope spirited Casey is doing good. Haven't seen him in a while.
funny you say that... he just uploaded today
@@AlpsLifee Sadly, it's just another paid video
@@billypilgrim1 That its paid doesnt mean its bad tho
@@stefanvanbeek7973 exactly! And people forgets that youtube content creator is a profession now.
Guess your sleeping
Never wanted to own a motorcycle before this video... I've seen too many broken people come through our emergency room because of them. But how on earth does Van make me want to buy a motorbike... he is just that good!
They are a lot of fun, but to be treated with a healthy amount of respect. I'm a big believer in wearing safety gear and taking a basic safety course if you're inexperienced. Dress for the slide.
@@kennethmonson I used to work at a race track. Guys in full leathers hardly got injured. You would watch them bounce across the tarmac.
@@kennethmonson guys coming into the ER after just wearing a helmet almost always are super messed up
Rode a motorcycle for 33 years, had to stop for 7 years due to serious health issues. These films inspired me to buy another motorcycle even though I wasn't sure if I could ride one. Riding daily now. Thx.
My bicycle at School was spirited, it disappeared like a spirit when I left it outside a restaurant more like stolen 6 years ago. :_;
A spirited stealer snatched your bicycle ;)
This spirited man is a true artist!
Could not agree more!
@@bizzleboy240 :)
The TW's first gear is like a tractor. Will take you up anything.
My first motorcycle was a “jack of all trades bike.” A Kawasaki KLR650. By far my most favorite bike. I still have it, just fixed it up and it’s running beautifully. Going to ride it this weekend.
I love your channel, Van. Your movies make me appreciate the beauty and struggle of life. Thank you for sharing your art.
Couple years ago I flew from Germany to LA to visit a friend, borrowed his TW, rode over to Palmdale had a lot of fun on the trails there, rode back leaving me stranded on some highway on my way to LA because i forgot to refuel the tank. Fun times
Goggins paraphrase. there are two roads: an emaculate bike with empty an photo album or a loved bike with a life of color. Thanks for the beautiful film.
This is by far the best channel on youtube!
Whatever I am doing, as soon as I see a spirited man video popup everything stops,
I sit down, relax, and just absorb.
Afterwards I reflect over what I have just watched and think.
This is the only channel on youtube... or any form of medium that makes me do that at the moment.
The spirited man is what I need in my life right now.
He makes me want to create.
Thank you Van!
Keep doing what you are doing
You are needed
I very first motorcycle is what I have now. It's the Honda FTR 223 the year 2004. It serves me well with all sorts of road conditions. My only problem with it is the chain keeps falling off when it gets too much dirt. All in all, my motorcycle lifts my spirit every time I drive it.
The fact that you hand painted a for sale sign instead of go out and purchase one says a 1000 words about your character. I appreciate you, spirited man.
Haven’t owned a motorcycle in sometime but always get the bug for another after watching videos like this. An adventure bike is my type.
I've not owned a bike for about 6 or 7 years either - every time I get the itch I see a bunch of drivers looking at their phones while driving and remember why I stopped riding.
Just spent days rebuilding my motorcycle top end. Started it for the first time a few minutes ago, now i see this on my feed. The spirit hit hard on this one.
My first motorcycle was in 1974 Honda 550. I have a few similar pictures of it sitting on Sullivan Street covered in snow.
Bump start that TW. It's amazing how long it's lasted
I miss riding more then I do walking. My first Enduro, and last, was a Yamaha 225 XT. I lived in Florida at the time and I would ride 30 miles to work, and back, along the ocean route A1A. It was pure bliss...You brought back fond memories...Thank You; Spirited Man.
First motorcycle was a 70's Yamaha 80 I bought with grass cutting money when I was 12 or 13 (well money saved from working and a little fishing gear horse trading) - I rode that thing for 3 years in places I shouldn't have (across suburban back yards and green space parks in my neighborhood) to get back and forth to work at Burger King when I was 15. That little dirt bike ran great even in the winter with a foot of snow on the ground pulling my buddies on sleds. When I turned 16 and got my first car I sold that Yamaha back to the kid I bought it from for $150 but threw in the parts I'd bought to do the tune up it was due for. I really do believe every first time rider should start on "dirt" and before they hit puberty but after they can read directions to fix things when it breaks.
1981 Honda CX500D. favorite video yet. Keep motorcycle content going!
My first motorcycle was a Vstrom 650 at 24 years old, all from my previous jobs money. After 10 years a rode 147k miles on it and was an amazing bike. I just sell it 2 months ago because she need more a more rides and I couldn't give that now. I Wish everyone this feeling. Liberty when riding two Wheels.
this is so zen, I could watch this for two and half hours. Filming in California must be magical.
I like how he drives right past Casey at 1:15
😂😂😂
🤣🤣 man running it’s gotta be Casey!
lol
Just came across this quote this morning a few days after watching, and it reminded me of this video.
“They’re not like cars, with a body that rusts out in a few years. Keep them tuned and overhauled and they’ll last as long as you do.”
Robert M. Pursing - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
That music just works. Keep telling these stories, Spirited Man. Each one is like a lesson on how to do it.
Hi Van. I’ve owned 8 motorcycles over the years. First bike was a ‘97 Yamaha fzr 600. Had 2 FZR 600’s, 3 Honda’s: CBR 600 F1, CBR 929RR, RC-51. 2 Yamaha R1’s: ‘07, and ‘12 and lastly a Suzuki sv 650. I was literally just talking to my wife today about getting a TW200 to put on the back of our camper when we get it, and she’s super excited to learn. So ironic. Loved the video! Take care and keep the rubber side down. 🤙🏼 - Charles
When i was a kid, my legs couldn't sit flat on a big boy motorcycle, so my dad found an old stingray chopper bicycle and welded a frame extension on it and fit a little pedal start two stroke 80cc engine on it so i could ride just like him. That was my first motorcycle.
The TW200 is an absolute legend of a bike. The only regret I've ever ever had with mine is that I sold it. It's the perfect bike for beginners and anyone else who appreciates it for what it is. If you're considering it... get it. It's the purest example of a motorcycle I've ever ridden... and I miss it every day.
You're having fun your new cameras, very cool to see!
"Sometimes you eat the bar. And sometimes the bar, well, it eats you" As if I didn't already love you enough Van. Every spirited man should have a few Big Lebowski lines on hand, ready to go.
While I like being in the position to throw money at my difficulties these days, I do regret that I didn't appreciate my efforts and the decades i spent stretching for value in the moment. It was a period of growth and creativity that I wished away. Learn from Van, kids. The life you are living right now has good in it.
Love the idea of riding a motorcycle, but I’m so damn uncoordinated I’d probably get myself killed. Another great video Van. Please be sure to film when she finally get a new one! Would love to see her back on the road with a big smile on her face.
If you can balance a bicycle, you can ride a motorcycle
So hard to part with an old friend. Adventure bikes develop a personality, and after so many exciting experiences they become a trustworty, dependable partner. Godspeed T-Dub!
Zen and the art of... oh never mind.
With my TT250 I discovered that when it ran out of gas there would still be a little bit remaining on the other side of the tank so I could easily lean it over and it would flow across to the outlet side, giving me enough for another 5km of riding.
This one might be my favourite so far. Your content is a breath of fresh air, thanks for sharing Van.
Loved my TW, wish I'd never got rid of it! Never enjoyed my bigger bike as much. I thing 90% of TW owners had that rack, still have it in my shop.
After the home-made mini-bike phase, I had a 60cc Yamaha mini-enduro when I was 10 yrs old and it was perfect for learning how to shift, etc...
A few years later it was on to a Suzuki RM 80, then 125 then 250.
I've always lovingly called it the "Training Wheel" 200...such an easy bike to learn on...
Thank you, Van! I look forward to every episode and find myself thinking about you, your channel, and the philosophies you discuss a lot in daily life. Can't say that about many others, so thank you!
Same.
The lines do stay with you. Amazing writer among other things.
When the motorcycle was put up for sale, I cried a little inside.
My first motorcycle was bought in October last year. It's a 125cc Honda. Does the job, love it to the mood and back.
This spirited man started riding motorcyles in 1972. It was a Honda CT-70. I sold my last bike in 2015.
You are so great at storytellig that I almost cry because it touches me right in the Heart! Thanks for Sharing all those small stories with us! Excuse my english, i'm from Québec. Have a nice day!
I'm really loving how we're getting to know Isabel the person via "Isabel as experienced by Van." Reminds me of Tom Waits singing of "my tiny Victorian rhubarb" - how unique we are when viewed through the experiential lens of that one person. 💜
The TW200 is such an underrated bike. I've wanted one since i first saw one
Yeah they look great. I was eying a van van ever since but I think a tw200 with a fat front tyre a d in speed block yellow and black will do the trick nicely!
First Motorcycle(Currently Working on still). Is a 1988 Kawasaki Ninja 600r. Remember the Risks of Being a Motorist. Don't do it just to be cool. Once you get on one you won't want to get off. Always look and be Very Attentive. Bikes are no joke. But a fun way to get around. Don't be afraid either to ride one. Be smart with the choices you make and Enjoy the Ride Brother/Sister.
My latest is an ebike with motorcycle tires. All the fun, no noise, no gas, no gas station. If the battery dies you pedal it home.
All that .... and recording from different angles ... damn ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I decided to get licensed a year ago today, and my old man decided he's ride for the first time since his big wreck in the 80s. It's become the thread that holds our relationship together, though the constant chiding about my "little" 700cc tourer while he rips around on his Goldwing means things are just about the same between us after all. Wouldn't have it any other way.
My first motorcycle was a Honda Magna 750. I lied to the guy by telling him I had the proper endorsement on my license. In fact, I didn't even know how to ride, I just needed to be free! I Googled how to ride a motorcycle (2008), got the basics down... when I bought it, lol, I rode out of there in first gear. I rode for more hours than I remember. Miss those days.
My first motorcycle had playing cards clipped onto it, to make that "whrrrrrrrr" sound when I pedaled. 😁🚲🚴🏼♀️
That was f'n beautiful, man.
And while I'm sure you aren't out looking for recommendations, I can't help but give one, anyway: Husqvarna FE350. It was my first ever new motorcycle, after decades of used and busted. Got a 2018, and man, the thing is pretty magical.
Mine was a 2 year old Lexmoto Michigan, massive bike for a 125, riddled with electronic issues, spent ages rewiring and fixing issues and I used it for 2 summers before I had to sell it as I was moving across the country and really wasn't practical to bring it, I will get another bike eventually!
1983 XL200R with 1980 miles, favorite purchase ever
I bought my first real (not scooter) bike 2 years ago a honda ft500 ascot. The thing was turd with many issues but ran well enough for me to find out i like riding off road more than anything. So I bought an xr350r but it needs love and I want to ride so I also got a klx300r it runs great and I've gone out on it every weekend and as many work nights I can. I love this hobby.
As most kids into bikes nowadays my first motorbike was a little two stroke pocket bike, good for learning basics, aswell as putting me into two strokes👍
Life is more interesting through the spirited lense.
You make things hit different, Van.
When I was 15 I saved up my Canadian loonies and toonies and bought myself a TW 200. It was my first motorcycle I loved it to death literally. I rode it from Toronto to Tobermory to Quebec. it broke down I would have to walk 5 km sometimes to the closest gas station. I’ve even rolled into the Harley dealerships and the kind people agree to fix my dumb ass bike, and they would never believe how far it got me. with one very small cylinder it was amazing and even when it was time for me to sell it I struggled because it was my first bike and I had so much fun with it.
PS:I love the videos keep up you’re great work
Isabel.. I like it when you call her my baby mama, common wife etc etc
I like that the spirited man is all about sustainability. Selling it to someone who has more time and tools ❤️
This has become so rapidly my favourite channel on youtube
I love this because it shows how beloved used motors may have been in a previous life. Van once more expressing a nostalgia the rest of us can't quite find the words for. Also it is just freshly different from the rest of CZcams's intro motorcycle stock.
Holy crap your gas prices are crazy as hell. Here in CT we are $2.95 for regular $3.60 for premium at the current time.
my 91 tw200 sitting in the garage. you made me wanna ride it
Honestly, I just bought one last year, and I love it. And it’s hardly my first bike.
My first bike was a 1968 Honda z50 hard tail. And yea, in the next almost 50 years, I’ve had a few bikes in between....
Here's to the TW200, cheers! You had a great run, saw lots of places!
Not sure HOW many times I have suggested a TW 200 for first time riders, but I ALWAYS recommend a dual sport !!
These videos inspire and encourage me a lot Van. Thank you for making them.
With every episode, I feel like I’m getting to know Van a little better. Mostly unrelated, but while watching this I can’t help but think of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Pirsig.
I'm in the middle of this video. I find it so interesting. I've been there before. I had to push my bike 550cc for two miles. Up hills, down hills. My chain broke. Nice video man.
And now in 4K. Amazing job again
I have been riding motorcycles since I was 17… I’m 27 now and planing on buying a Honda CB 350cc, my first proper bike since I’ve been riding only small 125cc
Such a great motorcycle to work on to! Upper engine rebuild is not hard on that but I can understand you not wanting to put your time into it. Best to get her something new and very little miles and hours
Wow I noticed the difference in resolution and compression immediately with this episode. Looks really good!!
I knew if i looked hard enough a TW would appear on this channel
The first bike I had was a 125cc dirt/street bike. From there I went to a 500cc Kawasaki street bike, then when they first came out jumped to the Honda V45 Magna, and a V45 Interceptor...which I sold because I was going over 100 mph and didn't even think it I was. So I went back to the Magna. I have to say I enjoy shaft driven, water-cooled bikes better than chain or belt driven ones. My hair dresser used to go to Sturgis and Murtle Beach on his Harley, right out of the Military, then it got stolen...he then was coaxed into a Honda dealership with a nudge from myself, and he came away with an Aspencade and said his kidneys made him do it. Whatever one chooses...it should be reliable and not something one is constantly tinkering with like an Alfa Romeo or Triumph car. When used as a daily driven mode of transportation, it should never be the source of pushing or stranding, when we are interconnected as we are in the modern idiom, it's important that we don't let the other team members down, with constant calls of "my vehicle broke down."
I like the TW
Some manufacturers have tire sizes that are available but limited to a few brand name replacements, like “Bridgestone Trail Wing”. I think I would rather have Dunlop’s
Suggestion for a new Spirited Motorbike for the Spirited Lady - The RE himalayan 400 is a beautiful bike that perfectly goes with the Spirited mans philosophy of being a go anywhere do anything workhorse ! Hope the tw200 gets all the love it deserves from its new owner!
Thank you Van!! Getting a bike again
Your movies are inspiring. Spirited Van!❤️
LOVE the moto cycle shots!!
This is how I feel about selling my first bike. An old friend, out to pasture to find joy in a different way every day.