To be fair Tom I wasn't moaning about money - I was just pointing out it's quite difficult to make it on KZfaq - I made mine elsewhere. May I direct you towards the small print at the start of the video here? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZaDacWLquCZnJc.htmlsi=RYHJgL2DVnTE20Lv&t=2 you may be interested in points 1, 3, 5 and 9 - all the best!

Obvious troll is obvious.

Jealous methinks!

hahaha yeah well jealous of not being able to ride a bike properly . He is taking the piss out of all you mugs who actually watch his videos. You are funny @@geofftoscano6804

Mr Flyer, Sir, well said!

Bang on!

I 💯% agree with you, do whatever makes you happy & you’ll never feel like you’ve worked a day in your life. Well so they say 🙈

Definitely priceless if your happy in your job. Ps if you were blonde blue eyed and had a nice smile and rode around the world you'd be minted 😂

@@terrybrooks7140 yea, puss-in-boots is quite the enigma ! She does well....OTOH, so many do that, results in a "MEH" effect. Such is life.

Thanks for this. I often wonder what KZfaqrs make. A lot of ‘work’ for not much pay, but I totally agree with @col1600 and others… If you love what you do, it’s not work. And we get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. You may have done this already, but if so, I haven’t seen it… a video of what editing equipment and software you use. And maybe a quick look at your process. I’ve made a few videos over the years. They always turn out fine, considering that I don’t know what I’m doing. Every time I do one, I have to figure out how to do everything all over again - I’ve done so few. I’ve recently purchased a tutorial for iMovie, so am in the process of actually learning to edit. But I doubt I’ll ever do what you’re doing. I really don’t want to work that hard. I love to ride, travel on my bike, take photos and videos. One of these days I’ll sit down and put an edit together. Anyway, this didn’t start out to be a novel. Sorry for rambling. My wife and I enjoy your videos. Judy, especially loves your tours, as do I. Keep up the good work.

This!!👍

Thank you guys!

Fourth quality: straight to the point.

👍👍

Thank you Scott - it’s people like your good self that make it so enjoyable and worth doing.

Thanks 👍

I agree. To be as transparent as Andy is about his YT earnings isn't something most people would do. This might not be of great benefit to Andy (aside from a few views) but it will be for wannabe YTers. Hopefully this kind of altruism adds a bit to the pleasure you get out of producing so much great content Andy. It's a shame YT can't measure and monetise based on the quality of and the value people get from posts. If they could you'd be earning what you deserve (i.e. a lot more). Please don't burn out like other YTers we've heard about, ride safe and generally take care of yourself and those that you love. (Blatant plagiarism of @TeapotOne at the end there!).

This is exactly what and how he is and we love it the way he is. :)

Thanks, will do!

u lied about the minimum wage @@TheMissendenFlyer

Thank you Steven - it’s having lost (what seems to be) a lot of friends to cancer over the years that is part of the reason I went this route. Thanks for what you do, huge respect 🙏

@@TheMissendenFlyer Looks like Australia is calling!

My pleasure!

haha i'm the same age with pretty much the same experience as apprentice, manager owner etc, even to the point of being somewhat driven by fear of failure lol, except that i was passionate and loved my work building a business, couldnt wait to get out of bed, but yeah getting out on my bike for a day is one of the things i really love and what it's all about. when my dad retired he said it's a poor man that can't fill his days doing what he loves when he retires, and i pity those with no drive, nothing to look back on and nothing to look forward to, there's so many, but never been me, and i love it when people ask if i'm having a mid-life crisis coz they dont understand the thrill. GL.

I appreciate that thank you - I’d love to ride down under….one day!!

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, please come on down to Australia. I have been watching avidly for 5 years or so as well, and just a week ago to the day I bought myself a Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, complete with panniers and top box. This is a step up from my 300cc scooter and I am now ready for some longer trips!

Thank you Darren - appreciate that!

Will do! ...sadly KZfaq doesn't fund all my toys!

@@TheMissendenFlyer It reminds me of the calculation where n= the number of bikes/kit/guitars you own and the desired number is n+1.

His triumph is 14 years old, his BMW is probably about 10 years old.

In music it’s called GAS , Gear Acquisition Syndrome , basically the afflicted …lust after hardware that is related to their passion / hobby . It’s the thrill of the chase , doing the research on the next guitar, the next bike , the next helmet . Going to the bike shops , watching the you tube reviews , dreaming of the latest and greatest piece of hardware . But one thing I know ..we are seldom satisfied . That’s why shows like this are great , you can experience the thrill of someone showing you how great the new bikes are , instead of on a whim going for a test ride and having to sell a organ or two to fund the new purchase . I gave up drinking , smoking , betting a few years ago …have two great bikes , and have spent a third of what I wasted money on in the past . Motorcycling like music is pure . So good on this bloke , for doing something he loves .

Cheers Ray - and that’s exactly why I do this rather than get paid three times as much for going to an office for meetings, looking at spreadsheets etc….

I was a freelance project manager in sales and marketing….

@@TheMissendenFlyer PM work always pays well…if you’re good, which you clearly are! I’m guessing that creative experience came in handy too. I hope your channel grows to great levels, as it deserves. There’s a lot of rot out there, and yours is excellent.

I appreciate that!

Wow, thanks Norman - it’s comments like that that make it worth doing!

It absolutely is a real job, and a very good one... but it's like anything where you are self employed, you need motivation and to stick with it... and you need to be good at what you are doing. Most result in failure or giving up before it happens. What you do need is enough money to survive on to get you through the time where you build the business in most cases. If you already have a 9-5 job, that doesn't allow you much time to focus on the other part. That's just my opinion on it all.

Wow, thank you!

Wow thank you!

Cheers Kevin - my basket has a number of eggs in it that are nowt to do with this channel ;0)

That is awesome!

Wow, thanks!

Harry Metcalf of Harry's Garage and Harry's Farm breaks it down into which country has watched most videos, and how much he gets paid.

That Guitar woman who does covers & her own stuff did a very detailed video on how much she gets from YT

Thanks 👍

gcos- : Well said sir/madam/enter your pronoun here 😁. A very astute comment added by you my friend. I'm a retired (male 😂) that was unexpectedly widowed a few years back. Regular tv is generally rubbish, so riding my Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in the country lanes of Hampshire (UK) and viewing KZfaq videos are about the only things in life I get enjoyment from. Although I don't religiously view TMF posts I do enjoy those I do view. 'Posters' such as Andy help to make my life bearable. A big thank-you to Andy and to you for recognising Andy's valuable contribution to the enjoyment of others (Whatever alternative assessment a few others may make !).

I very much try to Graham - it's why I don't go to bike launches or "media days"

That’s very kind of you…

Yes as I noted I used to have a good salary - I paid off my mortgage etc before I started KZfaq

@@TheMissendenFlyer Don't you own an aeroplane too?

@@LandyVlad_Rides No I don't...although I do fly one regularly.

Yes there are costs associated with making YT videos for sure, but I do try and minimise them!

I'm sure he has other income sources.... No one makes an extravagant living moto vlogging

@@shubhromu I’m sure he does mate 😉

Just being able to deduct VAT etc on purchases of things you’d already buy is quite bright. All of a sudden that bike is what, 20% off? Combine it with sponsors input and the fact that you’re (hopefully) having fun riding and going on tours with the mrs…happy days. It’s not about income, it’s about expenses.

Very interesting.earning a lot of money is great but if you are not happy not worth it. You are doing something you enjoy and you get the chance to deal with people like us!

He has clearly worked very hard to be where he is today. Good luck to him! Makes great videos... sensible reviews and very engaging! ❤

Thank you Frosty!

I do have a couple of sponsors, Patreons and so on but earn way less from them than I do the KZfaq adsense revenue I talked about here. I may make another video on that if it's of interest?

Yes I may make another video on those elements….

@@TheMissendenFlyer I think it would be interesting, but I can also understand you not wanting to reveal this, as people may then go "ahhh he's pushing that one because he gets affiliate revenue". I personally don't believe you're that kind of youtuber, never had a porblem with anything you've suggested (infact, that visorCat was the best accessory I've ever bought!). Are you still sponsored by speedoangels? I need one for my new bike and thought I might get one of theirs via your link.

No I'm not....

Yes that is for sure - doing something I enjoy is more important to me than making loads of money at this stage of my life.

Wow thanks very much!!

Thank you for that - and yes, all the usual downsides of being self employed are there of course!

KZfaq is not my only income and it certainly doesn't pay for my trips abroad, my bike collection, my flying hobby and so on - I also own and run another (unrelated) company with my wife and have investments and assetts that are nothing to do with my KZfaq business. I do have a couple of sponsors but earn way less from them than I do the KZfaq adsense revenue I talked about here. All the best and thanks for watching!

Really appreciate the honesty, unfortunately not many people are nowadays

i always enjoy your content. but there is plenty of people doing youtube with 30k subs making a living it always baffles me how they can fly around doing content.

I’m not sure people are making a living with 30k subs….

well they are hence why it baffles me 🤷🏻‍♂️

That is amazing to hear - thank you!

Wow, thank you Tim that’s very nice of you.

Wow thank you very much - not sure I'll ever reach a million subs but I'll keep on trying!

Wow thank you!

Yes I have considered that in the past, an interesting benefit!

My pleasure!

Thank you james - so sorry your biking was ended that way :0(

I'm so sorry to hear about your leg, occasionally I have someone with a prosthetic leg on the back of my bike, (they really hang on!)... I wish you the very best...

I appreciate that!

Wow, thank you!

My pleasure!

My pleasure - thanks for watching!

Thanks, will do!

Much appreciated

Correct!

Well done....

Thank you Adam!

I completely agree.....more to life than ££

Thanks - I try too but it's getting very difficult - I've spent over 5 hours so far today just reading and answering the comments on this video (and it's only lunchtime!!) ....I'm not complaining though.

You are so welcome!

I appreciate that thank you!

Good man Jim - I applaud your great taste :0)