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Dreams; that is what we live for and it is our purpose. If we forget, we gel into nothinglessness and live for nothing. I cry every time I see this commercial. It is on my toolbar so every morning I remember what my purpose is on this earth for this short time.
In the end, dreams keep,us going, and motorcycles keep the dream alive. When we get on a bike and twist the throttle,we’re propelled forward in more ways then one. When that guy pulled on the throttle in the video I could feel it. Wow. It just lifted up my day.
This chokes me up everytime I watch it. Anyway, reminds me of my big trip alone from Edmonton to L.A. on a Honda CX500 in ’78. Aaaah! Gave up riding a couple of years later when I got married ’cause I thought I should ‘settle down’. Heck with that, think I’m gettin’ another bike. “I don’t wanna a pickle, just want to ride on my motorsickle – Arlo Guthrie.” But I still like pickles.
Arlo: So glad to see people out there remember Arlo…….. I miss u and your dad’s music…. still downloading it…. go for it!
Right on Bro! I rode my 1971 Honda 350 SL from Cali to OK – TX and back in 1973, 2 yrs after the “Nam”… what a trip!! I remember that
Arlo Guthrie line… love it! Good luck…
Mark
All ads cant be like this is the feds in the US want everyone to be a victim, and vegetate on the gov’t tit!
I think you missed the spirit and message in this uplifting video.
Your comment is totally unrelated and full of anger
Why is that message angry? Statements of truth just are. The government does not promote pro-active health, because it is in the pocket of big pharm. Why all the pill pushing instead of other measures? Healthcare packages do not include preventive or pro-active health procedures/practices, or promote goals to get one healthy and support those activities. People will be healthier in the long run; it is obvious that our entire healthcare system is not focused on this. ObamaCare will make it even worse.
Dreams are nice, but what about faith?
Suezeene, I suggest you take a valium and return to graduate high school…like others have said, your comment has nothing to do with the video…and it’s an unthoughtout comment to boot!
The purpose in life is to dream dreams and bring such as that are right for you, to fruition. I have been starting the classes I teach over a 40 year span, what ever the subject: With “why are you here and what are the goals in your life.” Unfortunately, it is all downhill after that.
I’ll be 81 in a few months. Haven’t ridden in about 5 years. Maybe it’s time to start again.
I think I’m in better condition than some of the guys in the video.
Turned 50 this year. Two years ago I was talked into buying a M/C by a friend. I have put over 25000 miles on it through Louisiana, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Best thing I ever done. Too many memories with too many friends and family to mention here. If you are thinking about doing it, stop thinking and DO IT!!!!
I just turned 75 this year & I think you have to be a bit older to appreciate this ad & what they are saying. I got tears thinking of deceased wife & the few short years, maybe its time to find a sports car and go for a drive.
Splendid, I take my freinds and try new andventures soon
I do not want to make any moderation
In a small, almost insignificant way compared to these 5 youngsters, I know how these men feel.
I turned fifty in 2011. I decided I would run in, and finish, the 2011 Honolulu Marathon, almost exactly 25 years after I last ran it as a “stud” 25 year old grad student.
That’s what I told almost everyone. My real dream? To finish one second faster.
Well, I didn’t finish one second faster.
My tweet to my supporters around the world says it all:
“It’s official—I finished The Honolulu Marathon just over 12 minutes FASTER than I did as a grad student! I am in better shape now than 25 years ago! 50 rocks!”
I know how the motorcycle gang in the short film feels…ALIVE!!!
La vida es un regalo y es sólo una, disfruta cada momento de cada día de tu vida ¡¡
I am 71.
I have lost a spouse, best friends, and soon, my only brother.
I am living with a woman who is 79.
We talk about the substance of this film regularly.
You are never any younger than you are at this very moment.
Go.
Do.
Be.
Cool…time to quit talkin’ and start doin!’ Am 62 this year, ride to work on a nice sized bike and go riding on the weekends, in Thailand. Dangerous to ride in Asia, but more dangerous to sit and wish…and never do. Get your ol’ lady out there, live a little before you don’t! After this, we’ll all be dead a very long time…Bless you!
And this is why I ryde a Spyder….!!!!!!!!!
Because we can!
As I move into my golden years, this has so much more meaning. DREAM with a capital D R E A M! Don’t ever stop!
Best film (Commercial) i have ever seen….thats what it is about folks…BIKERS and DREAMS….we will find ours….WILL YOU?
Very provocative.When I read these kind of comments I always wonder about the Dream of those left at home .
But in England this would be far too long as a Commercial
What? Do the English have short attention spans??
Amazing that a commercial can provide such sage advice. My wife and I both had bouts with cancer. We’re in our late fifties. We’ve been talking about going to Europe for years. I finally put my foot down this year and said we’re going and we’ll figure out someway to pay for it. I cashed in all my miles so we’re flying 1st class and are taking a 2 week cruise when we get there with some days on each end to enjoy London and Rome. We’ll be living.
I haven’t ridden in years. I really loved it too. Even riding in the rain for a short while was fun. The commercial is the best I have ever seen, it makes want to ride again. Was that James Coburn narrating?
(always) makes me feel like I’m flyin.
Feared I’d eventually grow out of it and sell my six bikes, but now after 40 yrs of riding, I ride more than ever, enjoying the experience more than ever.
Its my obsession.
FJR1300
GPZ1100
GS1100ES
GS1100E
CBX1000 http://youtu.be/0k46dJZuQiI
GSX1300R
AMEN…the BEST Obsession!
Way to go, Josh. Nice find.
Let’s ride.
Never thought of myself as a motorcycle mama, but this video made me
cry today – another Valentine’s spent alone, divorced 18 years – message
is clearly there is something inside each of us that can make out heart
sing and spirit soar…I will spend the rest of the day and week thinking of
dreams instead of disappointments.
The best commercial ever!!!
It expresses the inexpressible.
I rode bikes for most of my life–I know where they are coming from.
I am now past 77 years.
I am now 76 and have been suffering from Arthritis for more years than I can remember. Last year I was told that I had Myeloma a cancer that can not be cured, it destroys the bones and makes them weak, so life is going to be very boreing. I started riding bikes in 1955 when in the RAF but not for a very long time since. Last year I bought a 125cc bike off eBay, it is all I can manage to hold upright but that old feeling comes back when I can ride it. It is not the speed, just doing it! Wonderfull….. Bernie Cambridge, England, UK.
Makes one feel young again, doesn’t it Bernie? Man, nothing too much better except for the love of a good woman…I’m blessed to have both! Keep riding, Brother…
I am now 76 and suffering from cancer and arthritis. I started biking in 1955 when in the RAF but not done much in recent years but last year I bought a 125cc bike off eBay, it is all I can manage to afford on the pension. Like the guys in the video I get that wonderfull feeling again when I ride it. It’s not the speed but just doing it! Wonderfull….Bernie, Cambridge, England.
I am now 66 and still ride a bicycle lots. The experience is the same for me as it has always been for the past 38 years riding. With only two ways out of this town, I can always count on a feeling of discovery and adventure, and any time I dream, it seems my bike brings that dream more into focus, and invites me along. Great ad!
You get but one of these things called “lives”- you live one or you don’t. You do things or you don’t. Your life is made interesting in direct proportion to what you actively participate in. It is not about money and extravagant vacations,it is watching a game with your friends, sitting on the beach with your kids,going to the movies with the wife…..or not. You don’t have to fill up every hour of every day with appointments but if all you do is just get up and breathe for another 24 hours everyday,month after month, year after year….What’s the point? Call somebody on the phone-tell them you want to go parasailing, fishing, bodysurfing, eat at a bbq joint, grab a beer, throw rocks, shoot fireworks- it doesn’t matter just do something! Life rarely comes with a two minute warning.
George: You said it well.
Another idea is to call someone one the phone today and, if the circumstances aten’t right for doing a physical adventure, just tell them how glad you are they are your friend. Lifeis about enjoyingand sharing enjoyment
Amazing,
On a video about Remembrance and Love, the majority of the comments are about motorcycles ! Naming brands and models. Oh my ! Riding a Bike or Sports car isn’t what life is all about. No one has made a comment about the real theme. Some of the comment seem to equate the End of Life and Jumping onto some kind of Whizzer. My gosh, Watch the video again and this time ..forget the bikes. They were only a Means to an End..
Good comment Ralph.
I didn’t even bother to read the comments. This is a wonderful commercial about what life is all about – north or south, east or west. Life with purpose, regardless of age, makes the time well spent. Thank you SO MUCH for introducing me to this wonderful film.
In 2004 our children were out of the house and I got back into motorcycles
after 34 years. As in the commercial, I have met new friends, have gotten into
great shape and never feel as free as when I ride. My best friend and I ride licensed 450 KTM Dirt bikes and explore the Pacific Northwest forest and the high
desert. What a wonderful experience. Keep riding
ya, I hate emotional manipulation from people selling me something. I am really opposed to this. Events can’t make you sad and depressed, it’s how we look at events that cause that. Events can’t take sadness and depression away either. This is just a company saying something like money will make you happy, and lots of people with money are sad, and lots of people without it are satisfied. It’s self created. I really dislike advertising that manipulates people emotions for profit. Whether it’s a bank or a cigarette company or a country preparing to go to war, I think it’s ruthless and callous and predatory. Also there is no evidence that we need a purpose in life in order to be happy.
I rode with these guys, see Motorcyclist Magazine April 2012. I am taking 10 age appropriate Americans back with me for a ride in Taiwan with the Dream Riders this year.
Thank you, Josh….
I’m as old as these guys and have always hated, loathed, despised motorcycles — they’re noisy and dangerous. After seeing this commercial I may have to go out and buy one. Beautiful!
Let me tell you about the sadest person I know. ME , At 71 I have no dreams nor wants and while I have all the money I will ever need, I wish I could find a dream.
Several years ago after watching fishing videos of our wonderful lakes in the interior I went out and bought a 14 ft. boat and outfitted it with all the good stuff.
It sits in my yard and I have been in it precisely three times. I have nobody who fishes and lost 16 people I know since November last.
For those of you who have dreams, enjoy them, nuture them and try and fulfill them. I am still working on having some. Without dreams you exist not live.
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