Ah! Thank you so much for the kind words Tim! I loved this! Thank you for sharing with us, I would have NEVER guessed you worked for the circus for bit. Very cool to get to know more about you, thank you for taking on the challenge, and exceeding expectations! PS. Congratulations on being clean & sober!
Thanks Amanda, I am so glad you tagged me as one of your three, I had fun with this video. Also I meant what I said your videos are great and you are very talented! PS. Thank you, that means a lot to me 😀
Don't often comment on a video, but I felt compelled. I am a patreon supporter. Your videos have inspired and informed my own journey. I appreciate the easy going friendly nature you display. After watching this most recent one that revealed your substance abuse struggles and your now life of sobriety, I want share my similar story. I became an alcoholic as young man who didn't stop until I was past 45. I recently celebrated 17 yrs.sobriety I wouldn't have seen if good people did not help me. Life is as good as I make it and part of that is motorcycle travel,camping and adventure. Love to meet sometime on the road if you come back around New England. Let me Know.
Thanks for your comment Michael Plette! Also thank you for supporting on Patreon, I really appreciate that! Congrats on 17 years, that is truly incredible and a miracle I am sure. Thank you for sharing your story with me, it's good to get to know you a bit. I would love to meet up sometime, I will let you know when I am in your area again. If you every end up near Phoenix let me know! Thanks again, and safe travels!
I'm in a similar boat. Just turned 45. Took my last drink a little over a year ago. Cliché I know, but I wish I'd quit 20 years ago. Been all over the place on my old VFR. Now on a big GS and dying to get out west. Now way I could've done this while still drinking. Congrats my friend!
I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 10...I’m 67 now and I sincerely appreciate your videos Tim. You have a incredible talent about sharing and communicating your knowledge of so many things. I learn something new every time I watch your channel. God Bless You My Brother and stay safe.
I really admire your story and how motorcycling has transformed your life. The is nothing better than wind therapy. Keep strong and stay the path/ The Woodlands, Texas
I love how RUclips is recommending some older videos that I may have missed. This is awesome! Nice to put the pieces together how it all kind of started for you. Congrats on the now 8.5yrs! You’re awesome!
This might be the appropriate ahah moment to inform you that you’re still in the circus😎 Some 46 years ago I felt the Arizona desert calling from Indy. Be not afraid to share all with us Mr. Collins, all of us are recovering from something. The wise man learns from his mistakes. The wisest man learns from others mistakes. Always remember, the world is a better place with you making a difference. Don and Travis 😎👍
I knew you had a some kind of tech background when I watched your how-to on electrical accessories vid. Awesome story brother. You're now living a dream, one could say. I know I do. So kudos to you. The drive for true freedom will always win. I too, trained in the vehicle service trade early on (automotive) and quickly found that despite my love for autos/trucks/bikes, crawling around in shop in hopes to make my way up, wasn't what I was really about. So, I moved on also and became truck driver. I've traveled in each of 48 States over the past 15 plus years and it's been amazing. I'm local now, but the desire and excitement to explore will never leave me. And, there is certainly one endeavor that remains and that is to further see this country without the interstate system, on a bike. I drove (car) from Wisconsin to Phoenix in April and took the back way through Colorado, the beauty of that ride only motivated my passion for motorcycle travel further. The sights are amazing. I can only imagine what Yellowstone, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, etc could be like to experience on two wheels as well. So, I am drawn to vids and channels like yours as I research and prep for when the time is right to go. I definitely appreciate what you share because your info is good and very topic specific. Invaluable. So thanks for what you do and please keep the good stuff coming. Your audience definitely welcomes it. Awesome stuff.👍 Also, 26 years sober.
Thanks for your comment! I can relate to the shop life, truck driving seems like a better fit for someone that needs new excitement often. This country's back roads and secondary highway system is quite extensive and beautiful. Colorado is a great state, lots of good motorcycling roads. Glad you have found some value in my channel, that means a lot to me. Congrats on 26, that is truly amazing! Safe travels my friend!
Thank you for sharing about being sober. I've had my struggles with drugs and alcohol and getting clean was one of the things that has motivated me to start my first moto adventure. Thank you for your videos and what you are doing, keep em coming!
Thanks Tim for sharing things about yourself. I can totally relate to the therapy of a motorcycle. Nothing better than a quick ride to your favourite lake or hiking spot, but especially the day you leave for a bike trip you have planned for months to take away the stresses of life .
cool, BMW mechanic, OK that probably what i expected, joined the circus, bit of a surprise there.but the alcohol and drugs thing that was a jaw dropper, but hay, i'm not criticizing, i'm applauding you for coming clean and staying clean and dry for 7 years. im not a drinker but i was a smoker for most of my life and iv;e been off the smokes for 3 years now so i know how hard it is to give up a bad habbit. congrats
Thanks dan james! Congrats on quitting the smokes, I quit those last year. Saves a lot of money to put in my gas tank! Thanks for the great comment, ride safe my friend!
It’s always good to get to know people, I find that the more you know about a person the better you can understand and relate with that person. I’m glad to see you were able to escape your dependency problems, and I hope you continue on your path of happiness! The circus surprised me, I didn’t see that one coming! In watching your videos, I can tell that you have a lot of knowledge about motorcycles, that will always work in your benefit when traveling, knowing how to troubleshoot and fix a problem with your bike is huge! Thanks for sharing this video about yourself!👍👍
Thank you for your comment Alberto! The circus thing always surprises people when I tell them that. Absolutely beneficial to know about the mechanical side of your motorcycle, definitely comes in handy. Thanks again, ride safe my friend!
Your videos are excellent ! They were invaluable in preparing for my 3 week solo motorcycle trip around Mongolia last month. Had a wonderful time and got back safe and sound. Thank you for your efforts in creating this content and sharing your life with us.
Thank you Booth Karl, that must have been a wonderful adventure through Mongolia! Glad everything went well and you returned safely. Thanks for your comment, safe travels my friend!
Congrats on the sobriety, thanks for sharing. Love the channel. My favorite so far is Baja. Lived in Mexicali for 4months while working and San Felipe stole my heart.
Appreciate you sharing the sobriety story. That's real, I think all of us that ride find the therapy we need on two wheels. Glad it worked for you. Keep up the good work! Very much like the post! Good info!
Thank you Tim . Every time I see your new videos I learn something about you like working at the Circus, BMW Mechanic, Alcohol and drugs . Man you are a beauty and I know that the real beauty is always under nit the surfers. So much encouragement and inspiration to me. I am so exited of all you have accomplished Good on you brother and keep doing what you're doing! Stay safe. Regards from down under Australia.
Thanks as always Michel, always great to see your name pop up in the comments! So glad you enjoyed this video, I hope to meet you one day when I get to Australia or if you ever make it out this way. Thanks again and be well my friend!!
The old time rider that mentored my beginnings always called his motorcycle "the sanity saver." He was the calmest, most unflappable guy I've known for years, but I have been lucky to have met several even keeled people.
Glad Amanda provoked this! Judging from your comments and those of other viewers your addiction battle and recovery are giving encouragement and inspiration to others... Good on you for that. May God bless you in staying sober.. always remember that others believe in you and inspire you. That knowledge should help you along the way.
The 3X3 is something we all should do. I only got drunk once in my life, but that lasted about 30 years. I have changed because of my girlfriend LuWanda, and have also focused on my motorcycle. I like your story and your approach to life! Ride on, brother!
You, Amanda and Rosie Gabrielle get me out on the road. Thanks for that. Had a quick overnight a few days ago. Woke up with a coyote barking at me in the middle of the night. Barking like a dog! Never had that before. Thanks again.
Congratulations on your sobriety!! That is a HUGE accomplishment. Glad getting out on your motorcycle has been part of that healing process along with just being out in nature. The circus? Wow very interesting, I'll have to check your book out and those channels. Thanks for sharing :)
Hey Tim, thanks for sharing! I just recently found your channel about 2 days ago, and I must say you're doing a great job capturing your audience with your content! I'm actually an MMI Phoenix alum as well, graduated in 2011: Honda, Yamaha, BMW! Just wanted to tell you, I love your work, and its definitely given me that last little nudge I needed to get the wheels turning on my own moto travel and photo journal dream. Safe travels and I look forward to following your adventure.
Has been many times in my life that I found myself down in the dumps emotionally and my bike was my salvation. From pounding a trail on a dirtbike as a teenager to cranking up the wick down a long straightaway on my old Shovelhead to escape the fact that my world was crashing down around me a few years ago. I honestly have to give my bike credit for being part of what kept me alive, as well as what damn near killed me a time or two, LOL. Whether it's riding or wrenching there is definitely something therapeutic about motorcycles for those of us who get it, and there is no more immersive way to travel that I've found. I am lucky enough to have Yellowstone National Park in my backyard, so I've been through it many times, and I always tell people they can go through YNP a million times in a car, but they haven't experienced it until they've done it on a motorcycle. It's just a completely different world on 2 wheels out in the open and it has helped me clear my head of debilitating negativity many, many times. So happy to hear that same concept has kept you sober and helped you to turn your life around so that you can share your adventures with the rest of us. Congratulations and safe travels.
Thanks raginredneck93. I can totally relate to that. YNP is great and I agree, there or anywhere doesn't count in a car because you just aren't getting the full experience if you aren't on a bike. I'll have to let you know the next time I am in that area, love Yellowstone, maybe we can ride through together. Thanks for the awesome comment, safe travels to you too!
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself in this video Tim. I have friends and family in recovery...respect them all for putting in the work. Hitting the road tomorrow for a two day solo camping trip in the Sierras...clear the mind and soothe the spirit. PS: Pedro Mota's stuff is excellent and I will be exploring Amanda's page.
Forty Times Around We did! Camped at Dome Rock, got in some gravel and dirt roads, even rode through a cattle drive! Loved it so much we are heading back up that way in October before they start closing the roads for winter. Thought: how about hosting a page where your subscribers can post pictures of their adventures?
Awesome, so glad to hear you had fun. Excellent idea! I love that and I will put together a page for that, probably a private group on FB. I'll keep you posted! Thanks!
Wow Tim, Pretty great things to know. My family and I sold everything we owned a couple years ago and traveled the county with our truck and 5th wheel toy hauler. We brought along our bikes, and that area was one of my favorites. Acadia was gorgeous. Whats more nuts is some friends that live literally a few blocks from there took us to that park where you filmed this. They live right around the corner. We met these friends at Rawhyde in CA of all places while traveling.
Thanks Tim! From now on your already great vids will have a higher level of richness to all of us. I know from experience there are times and places to share about recovery, and the way you did it was totally cool. We help each other, and stay accountable, in both directions! Keep on trudging the happy road!!
You are an amazing inspiration Tim! I love your videos and your positive attitude. I have been riding for over 36 years now and have taken multiple trips over the years. Keep-on keeping on...Congrats on 7 years of sobriety...Take care buddy and many safe travels! Mike J.
@@FTAAdventures Hi Tim! I'm happy for you! Glad to see that you got your stuff together! This summer I had a niece overdose on heroin and die. Sad story and all too often story these days. Your story has a much better ending! I have a question for you: What does forty times around mean? Best wishes
Great video Tim, I to have been sober for 8 years. Your right, it’s definitely spiritual. Love riding in the dessert. It’s my favorite place to ride and camp. May your guardian angel be one step ahead of you. Thanks.
Very brave video buddy, congrats on your sobriety, I can relate, motorcycles have been a very calming influence on my life as well. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Tim, cannot imagine what went into your mind to select the three things, but you raised the bar! Inspirational all the way. Oh God, this is Sunday!
I would of never guessed after watching your videos that you had a problem like that. Good job getting your life together Tim. Thanks for sharing, it would be great if you were to share more things about yourself as you feel led.
Thanks Bob Van Dick! I take that as a compliment that shows how far I have traveled from where I once was. Thank you very much! I will be sharing more about myself through future videos, the response I received was really awesome!
life is full of ups and downs and you have battled your demons. It sounds like this channel is your life. safe riding and keep going forwards. All the best Ride safe Tony
Thank you for sharing! I’ve watched many of your videos and saved the non adventure ones for last. Lol. I should have started with this one! You’re such an inspiration.
What I love about riding is it forces me to be in the moment. If you let your mind wander too much it can be dangerous, so riding forces me to be present.
Cool story Tim. I live in Southern Indiana and I've actually gone to the Ringling brothers circus once when I was very young. ( 61 now, so that was way before your time with them ) I realize this video was a couple years ago. Hope all is well with you and your life. Take care,,, looking forward to seeing your new content.👍👍
Thanks Tim for sharing and congratulation on your sobriety. l'm glad to say l can't relate to that! l have heard it can be pretty hard to stay on the straight and narrow! l've been riding motorcycles of one type or another since l was six but haven't done much camping. l'm reaching retirement soon so hope to enjoy some camping in the near future. You inspire my sense of adventure. Thank you.
Definitely connect with what you said in the video. I always manage to figure out a lit of things when i have some helmet time to myself . Definitely not easy to talk about the difficult things in your life but great that you do.
Hope you had fun in Portland. I can't wait till next year when I make my way up there. Hopefully the next time you're there, you can take the ferry to Nova Scotia.
Thanks for the comment! I had a blast up there, so beautiful there. I wanted to go further north and explore more but time was short, I will definitely check out the ferry next time. Safe travels!
Wow, a carnie, Too cool. Congrats on a sober life, no dout the best decision in your life! I've been riding MC's, street (HD) and dirt, since 18 yo. Will be 69 in a few days, am so blessed to still be tearing it up! Good video and keep on riding!!!
Thank you for your comment Larry! It was definitely the best decision for me. Happy birthday (within a few days I think?) That is awesome you are still tearing it up, that is great! Safe travels my friend!
I enjoy your channel and tips. Its nice to hear tips from people that appear to be giving honest reviews based on their experiences! Keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing three things we probably didnt know about you. I'm sure it was not easy. Wishing you many enjoyable and safe travels!!
I havent taken many long trips yet, but would like to start next summer. I'm 56 now, and just got into street riding about four years ago. I follow people like you to get as many tips as possible. Thanks again for the great info you provide!
Hey Tim, I started watching your videos about 3 months ago, super impressed with the content and I enjoy your product reviews. Congrats on your sobriety. I too have been sober for a while (24 yrs) and have found riding to be a great release. I have a 98 Softail and in may purchased a 10 ultra classic. As a result of your videos I have been gearing up for adventure this summer I did the San Juan islands trip camped and island hopped, was awesome. I live outside of Portland Oregon. (Beautiful country). If you are ever out this way hit me up we have an extra room. Keep doing what your doing, it's great. One day at a time! 😃
Thank you Jason! I really appreciate that and congrats on 24 years! That is incredible, seems a lot of sober people have found a similar affect from motorcycles. I am so glad you are gearing up for some adventures! That is a great area you live in, I love it up there and I will definitely let you know when I am in the area, would be great to ride around that area with a local! Ride safe my friend!!
Great Video Tim. Yes it's nice to know a little bit more about you personally. I too have been sober for 24 years. Recovery is great and motorcycling has been a healthy way for me to get centered. Look forward to more videos from you and I will check out the other channels you suggested as well. I'm trading in my ducati hypermotard for a KTM endure. Let the adventures begin!
Tim if you get back to Maine try to do the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. Look it up its an awesome trip great views and the people up there were awesome. I've read you book, truly glad you turned things around. It. Thank you for sharing.
Another great video. Congrats on 7.5 years. It's not easy. I have 3 questions, what's the biggest mechanical break down you have had to deal with? What's the most mileage you have ridden in a day and do you edit your videos while you are on the road? Keep it up I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks Pat! I appreciate that very much. Those are 3 great questions! I would like to answer those in the monthly Q&A that I will be filming in the next few weeks. It will be out soon after that so make sure to stay tuned for it. I really do appreciate the comment and questions, safe travels my friend!
Hey Tim.. Namaste from a rider in India.. Started watching your vids as you came across as an easy going and genuine person.. That last reveal came as a bolt out of the blue and put the person you are into perspective.. Congrats on staying clean and hope to meet you on the road some day..
Aw man! See? I was gonna tag you in the challenge and I started looking through all our videos and thought, "Meh.. he kinda stays on 'brand'." I second-guessed myself out of it. No worries. Good video! I have to get up to Maine and Rhode Island to finish out New England. I should have hit them when I was up there. Just didn't work out that way. Should be quite the climate difference from out west, no?
All good, that was a fun challenge, I am glad it made its way around to me. I don't blame you for thinking that, I am going to try to open up a bit more in future videos, it was nice to see the response it got. Maine is great, I love the rocky coastline up there. Very different from AZ, first when I got here it was the humidity and then it's been cold and overcast the rest of the time. Very, very different LOL. Thanks for the comment Chris!
I thank God everyday for the miracle of you getting sober. You are now living your dream. I am so proud of all you have accomplished. I love you so much and am so happy for you.
Great video, I really enjoy your channel, and I’m inspired to do some motorcycle travel. I appreciate this video as it allows us to connect with you even more. Keep up the good work with your sobriety!
Thank you very much! I was grateful for the opportunity to connect with everyone a little better through this video, glad people seem to be liking it! Thanks again, be well my friend!
Congrats on the sobriety, my dad has 35 years and still goes by One Day at a Time. I think yours should be One (tire) Rotation at a Time! Seriously though good for you, I wish you many more years.
I would say you have a job in the motorcycle world today. I found I like refurbishing jeeps and motorcycles. Surprised you don't have a motorcycle build. Something cheap and old. Need to get working on my old wagoneer so can go up north camping come next summer. Its fits the 5 kids with the 3rd row. Looks just like the one in the movie The Great Outdoors. Planning on buying property up northern Michigan. So hopefully will get some camping and travel in next year.
Thanks Eli! I think you might be right about that actually. I want to build a bike, it is a bucket list for sure. The problem is I am not planning on being stationary for much longer so that is on the back burner for now. The wagoneer sounds great, bet you will have some awesome adventures. northern Michigan is beautiful from what I have seen. Safe travels!
That is all good. #3..... good for you bro that is awsome!!!! I dont really have words for how good that is for you. I only know you from watching your channel, but i think you are a really cool dude.
Thank you! I appreciate that very much. You too, been watching your videos lately, really enjoying them. Did you see that part of this video where I tagged you to do the same? No pressure, but I'm kind of looking forward to seeing your 3 by 3 video... 😉
Nice work Tim. Another great video. Well done Sir. I would like to make one correction please. Due to advancement in technology and increased complexity of today’s motorcycles, the skilled men and women that repair our sophisticated machines are called Technicians not mechanics. Thanks. Ben.
I ride '04 honda vtx 1800. started in '83 on a Yamaha ts250 sober, then honda500, then honda550, then honda750 then honda1100, now 1800 oh the history,,, on to new futures😁😎😎😢😎😎😁 thanks for your sober mellow nature
very nice to hear abit about you .. I watch all your video's but don't comment to much as you have a lot to read through haha .I love motorcycle camping and some of your hints are great .. have you ever seen the soup can stove .. I am going to try it and see how it works have 2 sizes of cans to try .. I have a small channel but I enjoy it .. take Care from Northern Ontario Canada
Hey Tex Rider, glad you decided to comment on this video, now I can watch your videos too, just subscribed. I have never seen the soup can stove, would like to know more about that though. Thanks for the comment, ride safe up there in Canada!
Ah! Thank you so much for the kind words Tim!
I loved this! Thank you for sharing with us, I would have NEVER guessed you worked for the circus for bit. Very cool to get to know more about you, thank you for taking on the challenge, and exceeding expectations!
PS. Congratulations on being clean & sober!
Thanks Amanda, I am so glad you tagged me as one of your three, I had fun with this video. Also I meant what I said your videos are great and you are very talented!
PS. Thank you, that means a lot to me 😀
Don't often comment on a video, but I felt compelled. I am a patreon supporter. Your videos have inspired and informed my own journey. I appreciate the easy going friendly nature you display. After watching this most recent one that revealed your substance abuse struggles and your now life of sobriety, I want share my similar story. I became an alcoholic as young man who didn't stop until I was past 45. I recently celebrated 17 yrs.sobriety I wouldn't have seen if good people did not help me. Life is as good as I make it and part of that is motorcycle travel,camping and adventure. Love to meet sometime on the road if you come back around New England. Let me Know.
Thanks for your comment Michael Plette! Also thank you for supporting on Patreon, I really appreciate that! Congrats on 17 years, that is truly incredible and a miracle I am sure. Thank you for sharing your story with me, it's good to get to know you a bit. I would love to meet up sometime, I will let you know when I am in your area again. If you every end up near Phoenix let me know! Thanks again, and safe travels!
I'm in a similar boat. Just turned 45. Took my last drink a little over a year ago. Cliché I know, but I wish I'd quit 20 years ago. Been all over the place on my old VFR. Now on a big GS and dying to get out west. Now way I could've done this while still drinking. Congrats my friend!
I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 10...I’m 67 now and I sincerely appreciate your videos Tim.
You have a incredible talent about sharing and communicating your knowledge of so many things.
I learn something new every time I watch your channel.
God Bless You My Brother and stay safe.
I totally get the spiritual nature of motorcycle adventures. God speed my brother.
That is awesome! So cool to find out other people get that aspect from adventure too! Thank you for the comment, that is really great!
Probably one of your best vids. It gives insight and purpose to all your other vids.
Thank you Beaverpuncher! I appreciate that, safe travels!
Dude that's some deep honesty but I am glad your living your dream stay safe
I really admire your story and how motorcycling has transformed your life. The is nothing better than wind therapy. Keep strong and stay the path/ The Woodlands, Texas
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate that. I agree, wind therapy is wonderful. Ride safe my friend!
I love how RUclips is recommending some older videos that I may have missed. This is awesome! Nice to put the pieces together how it all kind of started for you. Congrats on the now 8.5yrs! You’re awesome!
This might be the appropriate ahah moment to inform you that you’re still in the circus😎
Some 46 years ago I felt the Arizona desert calling from Indy.
Be not afraid to share all with us Mr. Collins, all of us are recovering from something.
The wise man learns from his mistakes. The wisest man learns from others mistakes.
Always remember, the world is a better place with you making a difference.
Don and Travis 😎👍
I knew you had a some kind of tech background when I watched your how-to on electrical accessories vid. Awesome story brother. You're now living a dream, one could say. I know I do. So kudos to you. The drive for true freedom will always win. I too, trained in the vehicle service trade early on (automotive) and quickly found that despite my love for autos/trucks/bikes, crawling around in shop in hopes to make my way up, wasn't what I was really about. So, I moved on also and became truck driver. I've traveled in each of 48 States over the past 15 plus years and it's been amazing. I'm local now, but the desire and excitement to explore will never leave me. And, there is certainly one endeavor that remains and that is to further see this country without the interstate system, on a bike. I drove (car) from Wisconsin to Phoenix in April and took the back way through Colorado, the beauty of that ride only motivated my passion for motorcycle travel further. The sights are amazing. I can only imagine what Yellowstone, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, etc could be like to experience on two wheels as well. So, I am drawn to vids and channels like yours as I research and prep for when the time is right to go. I definitely appreciate what you share because your info is good and very topic specific. Invaluable. So thanks for what you do and please keep the good stuff coming. Your audience definitely welcomes it. Awesome stuff.👍
Also, 26 years sober.
Thanks for your comment! I can relate to the shop life, truck driving seems like a better fit for someone that needs new excitement often. This country's back roads and secondary highway system is quite extensive and beautiful. Colorado is a great state, lots of good motorcycling roads. Glad you have found some value in my channel, that means a lot to me. Congrats on 26, that is truly amazing! Safe travels my friend!
Thank you for sharing about being sober. I've had my struggles with drugs and alcohol and getting clean was one of the things that has motivated me to start my first moto adventure. Thank you for your videos and what you are doing, keep em coming!
Thanks Ben!
Thanks Tim for sharing things about yourself. I can totally relate to the therapy of a motorcycle. Nothing better than a quick ride to your favourite lake or hiking spot, but especially the day you leave for a bike trip you have planned for months to take away the stresses of life .
Thanks for your comment Blair Lindsay! I agree, love the feeling of leaving on a big trip! Ride safe.
cool, BMW mechanic, OK that probably what i expected, joined the circus, bit of a surprise there.but the alcohol and drugs thing that was a jaw dropper, but hay, i'm not criticizing, i'm applauding you for coming clean and staying clean and dry for 7 years. im not a drinker but i was a smoker for most of my life and iv;e been off the smokes for 3 years now so i know how hard it is to give up a bad habbit. congrats
Thanks dan james! Congrats on quitting the smokes, I quit those last year. Saves a lot of money to put in my gas tank! Thanks for the great comment, ride safe my friend!
It’s always good to get to know people, I find that the more you know about a person the better you can understand and relate with that person. I’m glad to see you were able to escape your dependency problems, and I hope you continue on your path of happiness! The circus surprised me, I didn’t see that one coming! In watching your videos, I can tell that you have a lot of knowledge about motorcycles, that will always work in your benefit when traveling, knowing how to troubleshoot and fix a problem with your bike is huge! Thanks for sharing this video about yourself!👍👍
Thank you for your comment Alberto! The circus thing always surprises people when I tell them that. Absolutely beneficial to know about the mechanical side of your motorcycle, definitely comes in handy. Thanks again, ride safe my friend!
Your videos are excellent ! They were invaluable in preparing for my 3 week solo motorcycle trip around Mongolia last month. Had a wonderful time and got back safe and sound. Thank you for your efforts in creating this content and sharing your life with us.
Thank you Booth Karl, that must have been a wonderful adventure through Mongolia! Glad everything went well and you returned safely. Thanks for your comment, safe travels my friend!
Also a friend of Bill , 31yrs sober and loving life with clear eyes
I've been watching your vids for a couple days, great info thanks and stay safe
Thank you, you too!
Congrats on the sobriety, thanks for sharing. Love the channel. My favorite so far is Baja. Lived in Mexicali for 4months while working and San Felipe stole my heart.
Appreciate you sharing the sobriety story. That's real, I think all of us that ride find the therapy we need on two wheels. Glad it worked for you. Keep up the good work! Very much like the post! Good info!
Thank you very much! Well said, and I agree we do find the therapy we need on two wheels. Thanks for the great comment, be well!
Thank you Tim . Every time I see your new videos I learn something about you like working at the Circus, BMW Mechanic, Alcohol and drugs . Man you are a beauty and I know that the real beauty is always under nit the surfers. So much encouragement and inspiration to me. I am so exited of all you have accomplished Good on you brother and keep doing what you're doing! Stay safe. Regards from down under Australia.
Thanks as always Michel, always great to see your name pop up in the comments! So glad you enjoyed this video, I hope to meet you one day when I get to Australia or if you ever make it out this way. Thanks again and be well my friend!!
Motorcycles have always been therapy and calming for me in life as well, keeping riding be safe!!
I totally get that, such an amazing part of riding!
#motorcycletherapy that’s my jam!
The old time rider that mentored my beginnings always called his motorcycle "the sanity saver." He was the calmest, most unflappable guy I've known for years, but I have been lucky to have met several even keeled people.
Glad Amanda provoked this! Judging from your comments and those of other viewers your addiction battle and recovery are giving encouragement and inspiration to others... Good on you for that. May God bless you in staying sober.. always remember that others believe in you and inspire you. That knowledge should help you along the way.
Thank you very much my friend, I'm glad she pushed me to do this too. Ride safe!
The 3X3 is something we all should do. I only got drunk once in my life, but that lasted about 30 years. I have changed because of my girlfriend LuWanda, and have also focused on my motorcycle. I like your story and your approach to life! Ride on, brother!
Hey Tim, glad you got tagged for this thing, thanks for sharing. I’ll definitely be checking out those other channels.
Thanks 21broadway, glad you enjoyed this video. Hope you like those other channels, I get a lot out of watching them, all great people and creators.
You, Amanda and Rosie Gabrielle get me out on the road. Thanks for that. Had a quick overnight a few days ago. Woke up with a coyote barking at me in the middle of the night. Barking like a dog! Never had that before. Thanks again.
I appreciate that! Glad you got some time in the wind! Ride safe!
Great story Tim. Share your life and things you overcame more often. People need this very much.
Thank you Luis, will do my friend.
Congratulations on your sobriety!! That is a HUGE accomplishment. Glad getting out on your motorcycle has been part of that healing process along with just being out in nature. The circus? Wow very interesting, I'll have to check your book out and those channels. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you tinabeane! Glad you enjoyed getting to know me a little in this video.
Hey Tim, thanks for sharing! I just recently found your channel about 2 days ago, and I must say you're doing a great job capturing your audience with your content! I'm actually an MMI Phoenix alum as well, graduated in 2011: Honda, Yamaha, BMW! Just wanted to tell you, I love your work, and its definitely given me that last little nudge I needed to get the wheels turning on my own moto travel and photo journal dream. Safe travels and I look forward to following your adventure.
Thank you my friend, that means a lot to me. Hope to see you on the road, safe travels!
Has been many times in my life that I found myself down in the dumps emotionally and my bike was my salvation. From pounding a trail on a dirtbike as a teenager to cranking up the wick down a long straightaway on my old Shovelhead to escape the fact that my world was crashing down around me a few years ago. I honestly have to give my bike credit for being part of what kept me alive, as well as what damn near killed me a time or two, LOL. Whether it's riding or wrenching there is definitely something therapeutic about motorcycles for those of us who get it, and there is no more immersive way to travel that I've found. I am lucky enough to have Yellowstone National Park in my backyard, so I've been through it many times, and I always tell people they can go through YNP a million times in a car, but they haven't experienced it until they've done it on a motorcycle. It's just a completely different world on 2 wheels out in the open and it has helped me clear my head of debilitating negativity many, many times. So happy to hear that same concept has kept you sober and helped you to turn your life around so that you can share your adventures with the rest of us. Congratulations and safe travels.
Thanks raginredneck93. I can totally relate to that. YNP is great and I agree, there or anywhere doesn't count in a car because you just aren't getting the full experience if you aren't on a bike. I'll have to let you know the next time I am in that area, love Yellowstone, maybe we can ride through together. Thanks for the awesome comment, safe travels to you too!
Definitely do that! Maybe I could direct you to some of the local flavor that you may not have experienced yet. Probably not, but be fun to try, LOL.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself in this video Tim. I have friends and family in recovery...respect them all for putting in the work. Hitting the road tomorrow for a two day solo camping trip in the Sierras...clear the mind and soothe the spirit.
PS: Pedro Mota's stuff is excellent and I will be exploring Amanda's page.
Thank you! Have a fun and safe trip, that area is great for motorcycling. Safe travels my friend!
Forty Times Around We did! Camped at Dome Rock, got in some gravel and dirt roads, even rode through a cattle drive! Loved it so much we are heading back up that way in October before they start closing the roads for winter.
Thought: how about hosting a page where your subscribers can post pictures of their adventures?
Awesome, so glad to hear you had fun.
Excellent idea! I love that and I will put together a page for that, probably a private group on FB. I'll keep you posted! Thanks!
Forty Times Around Ride on!
Congratulations on your soberversaries! My hat's off to you, sir.
Thank you very much Randy! I appreciate your comment very much. Safe travels!
Wow Tim, Pretty great things to know. My family and I sold everything we owned a couple years ago and traveled the county with our truck and 5th wheel toy hauler. We brought along our bikes, and that area was one of my favorites. Acadia was gorgeous. Whats more nuts is some friends that live literally a few blocks from there took us to that park where you filmed this. They live right around the corner. We met these friends at Rawhyde in CA of all places while traveling.
Thank you! That sounds like an awesome adventure!! Small world. Funny how things connect like that. Ride safe my friend!!
Thanks Tim! From now on your already great vids will have a higher level of richness to all of us. I know from experience there are times and places to share about recovery, and the way you did it was totally cool. We help each other, and stay accountable, in both directions! Keep on trudging the happy road!!
Thank you so much! Ride safe and be well my friend!
You are an amazing inspiration Tim! I love your videos and your positive attitude. I have been riding for over 36 years now and have taken multiple trips over the years. Keep-on keeping on...Congrats on 7 years of sobriety...Take care buddy and many safe travels! Mike J.
It's awesome to hear stories about people bettering themselves! I enjoy your videos thank you for sharing!
Thank you Bike Ryder, I appreciate that and I am glad you enjoyed learning a little about my story. Safe travels!
@@FTAAdventures Hi Tim! I'm happy for you! Glad to see that you got your stuff together! This summer I had a niece overdose on heroin and die. Sad story and all too often story these days. Your story has a much better ending! I have a question for you: What does forty times around mean? Best wishes
WOW, who knew? 1 and 3 are incredible, and 2 was guessable. Thank you for sharing the easy and tough to talk about.
Great video Tim, I to have been sober for 8 years. Your right, it’s definitely spiritual. Love riding in the dessert. It’s my favorite place to ride and camp. May your guardian angel be one step ahead of you. Thanks.
Thank you David Mccallister! Congrats on 8, what a miracle! The desert is a great place indeed! Thank you and you as well, safe travels!
Congratulations on your sobriety and on having the courage to share, as well as chasing your dreams. Good on you bro.
Stay safe,
Ride on.
Thank you very much! I was a little nervous about this video, so great to see all the supportive comments like yours. Ride safe my friend!
Very brave video buddy, congrats on your sobriety, I can relate, motorcycles have been a very calming influence on my life as well. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Tim, cannot imagine what went into your mind to select the three things, but you raised the bar! Inspirational all the way. Oh God, this is Sunday!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this video!
I would of never guessed after watching your videos that you had a problem like that. Good job getting your life together Tim. Thanks for sharing, it would be great if you were to share more things about yourself as you feel led.
Thanks Bob Van Dick! I take that as a compliment that shows how far I have traveled from where I once was. Thank you very much! I will be sharing more about myself through future videos, the response I received was really awesome!
life is full of ups and downs and you have battled your demons. It sounds like this channel is your life. safe riding and keep going forwards. All the best Ride safe Tony
Thank you for sharing and all the videos. I don't miss them!
Thank you Jeremy, I appreciate that very much! Safe travels.
Thank you for sharing! I’ve watched many of your videos and saved the non adventure ones for last. Lol. I should have started with this one! You’re such an inspiration.
Thank you Russell, that means a lot to me!
Tim, what an amazing life story. Thanks so much for sharing! 👍
Thank you John! Glad you enjoyed that.
God bless you. Thanks for sharing. Peace!
Awesome Tim. Just awesome. Really respect your candor and contributions. Your videos are great.
Keep rollin brother...
Thank you very much, that really means a lot to me.
You too!
What I love about riding is it forces me to be in the moment. If you let your mind wander too much it can be dangerous, so riding forces me to be present.
So true Wayne! Thank you!
You are a very special person. Thank you for sharing. Wonderfully done.
Thank you Eddie!
Very brave video, big respect and I have to agree that motorcycles are a great therapy! Stay safe and keep doing what you're doing!
Thank you very much! Nothing better than wind therapy!! Ride safe my friend!
Cool story Tim.
I live in Southern Indiana and I've actually gone to the Ringling brothers circus once when I was very young. ( 61 now, so that was way before your time with them )
I realize this video was a couple years ago. Hope all is well with you and your life.
Take care,,, looking forward to seeing your new content.👍👍
Thanks Tim for sharing and congratulation on your sobriety. l'm glad to say l can't relate to that! l have heard it can be pretty hard to stay on the straight and narrow! l've been riding motorcycles of one type or another since l was six but haven't done much camping. l'm reaching retirement soon so hope to enjoy some camping in the near future. You inspire my sense of adventure. Thank you.
Definitely connect with what you said in the video. I always manage to figure out a lit of things when i have some helmet time to myself .
Definitely not easy to talk about the difficult things in your life but great that you do.
Thank you Jamil Siddique! Helmet time can solve a lot of problems in life or at least put some better perspective to them. Thanks for your comment!
Wonderful to get to know you Tim, wish you the best and keep up the excellent videos.
Thank you very much Terry Clair!
Hope you had fun in Portland. I can't wait till next year when I make my way up there. Hopefully the next time you're there, you can take the ferry to Nova Scotia.
Thanks for the comment! I had a blast up there, so beautiful there. I wanted to go further north and explore more but time was short, I will definitely check out the ferry next time. Safe travels!
Born and Raised in Nova Scotia, Great riding roads and things to do and see are endless
Great to learn alittle bit about you, great inspirational channel in general.
Thanks for sharing 👍👍. Just subscribed to you. Motorcycles are awesome, glad you're sober !
Thanks David!
Wow, a carnie, Too cool. Congrats on a sober life, no dout the best decision in your life! I've been riding MC's, street (HD) and dirt, since 18 yo. Will be 69 in a few days, am so blessed to still be tearing it up! Good video and keep on riding!!!
Thank you for your comment Larry! It was definitely the best decision for me. Happy birthday (within a few days I think?) That is awesome you are still tearing it up, that is great! Safe travels my friend!
“Keep Coming Back” it a “One Day at a Time” thing sort of like motorcycle riding!🤪 34 years here!
Congrats on 34 years! Ride safe my friend!!
I enjoy your channel and tips. Its nice to hear tips from people that appear to be giving honest reviews based on their experiences! Keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing three things we probably didnt know about you. I'm sure it was not easy. Wishing you many enjoyable and safe travels!!
I havent taken many long trips yet, but would like to start next summer. I'm 56 now, and just got into street riding about four years ago. I follow people like you to get as many tips as possible. Thanks again for the great info you provide!
Thanks Karl! I appreciate your comment very much. Good luck with your future adventures and safe travels my friend!
Thanks for sharing your recovery with us.
Thanks Deb Dettman, I appreciate your comment.
Hey Tim, I started watching your videos about 3 months ago, super impressed with the content and I enjoy your product reviews. Congrats on your sobriety. I too have been sober for a while (24 yrs) and have found riding to be a great release. I have a 98 Softail and in may purchased a 10 ultra classic. As a result of your videos I have been gearing up for adventure this summer I did the San Juan islands trip camped and island hopped, was awesome. I live outside of Portland Oregon. (Beautiful country). If you are ever out this way hit me up we have an extra room. Keep doing what your doing, it's great. One day at a time! 😃
Thank you Jason! I really appreciate that and congrats on 24 years! That is incredible, seems a lot of sober people have found a similar affect from motorcycles. I am so glad you are gearing up for some adventures! That is a great area you live in, I love it up there and I will definitely let you know when I am in the area, would be great to ride around that area with a local! Ride safe my friend!!
Great Video Tim. Yes it's nice to know a little bit more about you personally. I too have been sober for 24 years. Recovery is great and motorcycling has been a healthy way for me to get centered. Look forward to more videos from you and I will check out the other channels you suggested as well. I'm trading in my ducati hypermotard for a KTM endure. Let the adventures begin!
Thank you Alonso! Congrats on 24 years, that is incredible. Congrats on the new bike too! Thanks for the comment, ride safe my friend!
Seems the Truth has set You Free!!! Bless You for service of inspiring us to put more miles on an MC and become better people!!😎😎😎🌟
Thanks my friend! Ride safe!
Tim if you get back to Maine try to do the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. Look it up its an awesome trip great views and the people up there were awesome. I've read you book, truly glad you turned things around. It. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Bob, I will definitely check that out next time! Thank you so much, I am glad too, life is much better this way. Be well my friend!
thanks for sharing Tim! If you ever want to throw some knobbies on your bike come up to WI. We will knock down some trails. Stay strong my brother!
Thanks Todd Shaw! I will take you up on that one day, would be great to ride together. Safe travels my friend!
More power to you. You inspire lot of
People 🤗
Another great video. Congrats on 7.5 years. It's not easy. I have 3 questions, what's the biggest mechanical break down you have had to deal with? What's the most mileage you have ridden in a day and do you edit your videos while you are on the road? Keep it up I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks Pat! I appreciate that very much. Those are 3 great questions! I would like to answer those in the monthly Q&A that I will be filming in the next few weeks. It will be out soon after that so make sure to stay tuned for it. I really do appreciate the comment and questions, safe travels my friend!
Hey Tim.. Namaste from a rider in India.. Started watching your vids as you came across as an easy going and genuine person.. That last reveal came as a bolt out of the blue and put the person you are into perspective.. Congrats on staying clean and hope to meet you on the road some day..
Namaste Balakrishnan R! Thank you very much, I really appreciate that. I hope we do cross paths one day, thank you my friend, ride safe!
@@FTAAdventures Forgot to add the great content to my comment!!
Thank you.
Congratulations on being clean and sober 7.5 yrs! Keep it up!
Tim, way to go man, thanks for the great videos. Congratulations on your sobriente.
Thank you Austin! That means a lot to me. Ride safe!!
Tim, your videos are excellent, but this one is in a Class of its own.
Thank you my friend!
When shit gets bad I get on my bike and forget the shit I hate. Been doing that for 55 years and has never failed me and I figure it won't ever.
So true, for me too, wind therapy always helps! Ride safe!
Awesome I came out of Heavy drug addiction also . I have found the true meaning of life since then God Bless""RIDE ON""
Thanks EAGLERIDER! Glad you were also able to escape that! Safe travels my friend!
Aw man! See? I was gonna tag you in the challenge and I started looking through all our videos and thought, "Meh.. he kinda stays on 'brand'." I second-guessed myself out of it. No worries. Good video! I have to get up to Maine and Rhode Island to finish out New England. I should have hit them when I was up there. Just didn't work out that way. Should be quite the climate difference from out west, no?
All good, that was a fun challenge, I am glad it made its way around to me. I don't blame you for thinking that, I am going to try to open up a bit more in future videos, it was nice to see the response it got. Maine is great, I love the rocky coastline up there. Very different from AZ, first when I got here it was the humidity and then it's been cold and overcast the rest of the time. Very, very different LOL. Thanks for the comment Chris!
I thank God everyday for the miracle of you getting sober. You are now living your dream. I am so proud of all you have accomplished. I love you so much and am so happy for you.
Thank you very much! It is amazing how different things are now!
Wow. Don’t even know you and I’m proud of you. Congrats on staying clean buddy. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Cody!
Great video, I really enjoy your channel, and I’m inspired to do some motorcycle travel. I appreciate this video as it allows us to connect with you even more. Keep up the good work with your sobriety!
Thank you very much! I was grateful for the opportunity to connect with everyone a little better through this video, glad people seem to be liking it! Thanks again, be well my friend!
Congrats on the sobriety, my dad has 35 years and still goes by One Day at a Time. I think yours should be One (tire) Rotation at a Time! Seriously though good for you, I wish you many more years.
Thank you so much Mike! Congrats to your dad, that's awesome. That is a good one, one rotation at a time applies too! Thanks again, ride safe!
Fun off-the-bike video!
looks like you're standing at the Portland Head Lighthouse, haven't been there in 45 years since I was a teen. Love Maine!
Yes it is, good eye! Maine is awesome.
Thanks for sharing all that 4 years ago. Larry in Fort Worth
I would say you have a job in the motorcycle world today. I found I like refurbishing jeeps and motorcycles. Surprised you don't have a motorcycle build. Something cheap and old. Need to get working on my old wagoneer so can go up north camping come next summer. Its fits the 5 kids with the 3rd row. Looks just like the one in the movie The Great Outdoors. Planning on buying property up northern Michigan. So hopefully will get some camping and travel in next year.
Thanks Eli! I think you might be right about that actually. I want to build a bike, it is a bucket list for sure. The problem is I am not planning on being stationary for much longer so that is on the back burner for now. The wagoneer sounds great, bet you will have some awesome adventures. northern Michigan is beautiful from what I have seen. Safe travels!
I like how you tagged smaller youtubers. That's cool as it helps people find them.
Brilliant. You’re channel has been so useful for me and now I feel like I know you a little too. Respect ✊🏻
Thank you! I am so glad you have found my videos useful, that means a lot to me. Ride safe 👊
Extremely useful, we now own the tiniest & lightest camping gear mainly thanks to your top tips and vlogs, keep up the great work and ride safe 😎🏍👍🏻
So glad to hear that! Happy to help
You just made my day!!!! / year!!! Thankyou mate! So much encouragement to upload! I will have a response asap.
Awesome! Can't wait to see your video!
That is all good. #3..... good for you bro that is awsome!!!! I dont really have words for how good that is for you. I only know you from watching your channel, but i think you are a really cool dude.
Thank you! I appreciate that very much. You too, been watching your videos lately, really enjoying them. Did you see that part of this video where I tagged you to do the same? No pressure, but I'm kind of looking forward to seeing your 3 by 3 video... 😉
@@FTAAdventures as always i watched the entire vid, thank you! I will tonight or tomorrow
Awesome, can't wait to see!!
Awesome video ! I will check out those other channels.
Thank you bradley crewe, I appreciate that very much!
Very good video. Nice to meet you. The person behind the youtube. Great respect.
Thank you Rui Aquino! I truly appreciate your comment. Safe travels my friend!
Great videos! Great content. Keep up the good work.
Thank you BlueGSA! I appreciate your comment.
Nice work Tim. Another great video. Well done Sir. I would like to make one correction please. Due to advancement in technology and increased complexity of today’s motorcycles, the skilled men and women that repair our sophisticated machines are called Technicians not mechanics. Thanks. Ben.
I ride '04 honda vtx 1800. started in '83 on a Yamaha ts250 sober, then honda500, then honda550, then honda750 then honda1100, now 1800 oh the history,,, on to new futures😁😎😎😢😎😎😁 thanks for your sober mellow nature
Thanks for you honesty! I enjoy your videos. God bless. Ron
Thank you Ron, I appreciate that! Ride safe my friend!
Thanks for sharing.
Congrats, I am glad you have overcome so much from what you said.
🙏👍
Thank you for sharing!!!!
Thank you Jman!
very nice to hear abit about you .. I watch all your video's but don't comment to much as you have a lot to read through haha .I love motorcycle camping and some of your hints are great .. have you ever seen the soup can stove .. I am going to try it and see how it works have 2 sizes of cans to try .. I have a small channel but I enjoy it .. take Care from Northern Ontario Canada
Hey Tex Rider, glad you decided to comment on this video, now I can watch your videos too, just subscribed. I have never seen the soup can stove, would like to know more about that though.
Thanks for the comment, ride safe up there in Canada!
Thanks for sharing your story, I appreciate you. God bless
Good video. Thanks for opening up.
Very cool video .... sober since April 1993. Carry on!
Thank you and congrats Kirk! That is amazing!!
I've been a friend of Bill's for 29yrs and riding for over 40. Stay out of your head. good luck.
That is awesome, congrats on 29! Thanks for the comment.