Stories of Bike EP7: Romance (A '71 Triumph Tiger Story)

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11 жыл бұрын

For Chris, the talented builder of this 1971 Triumph Tiger bobber, romance comes in many forms. And, like most of us who have known romance, Chris is not one who would part with his romances lightly.
After hanging up his racing helmet and giving the dirt racers away, Chris realised he needed to keep bikes in his life.
And so, began his life as a road rider and the build of his beautiful Tiger hardtail that would also later bring him solace.
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Update:
Unfortunately Karen lost her battle with cancer on December 4, 2014. She was surrounded by her husband, Chris and her two sons Tom and Josh.
Read more about Karen here: www.storiesofbike.com/stories/...
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Пікірлер: 282

@liamvsmilou9104 7 жыл бұрын

Transcends the motorcycle and gives us a wonderful portrait of passion, vulnerability and love. Story telling at its finest.

@TerryPorterElectronics 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a lifelong motorbike rider and I'm amazed at the quality of your 'Stories of the Bike' series, which are deeply moving to me. My eyes are wet reading of Karen's passing, and I also grieve for her husbands loss, touched by the story of their love for each other. Karen left Chris with two proud sons, so in many ways, a part of her is still here. I wish all the best for you guys.

@andrewbull3537 Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head !!!! ,exactly my thoughts on this story 👍. Take care on the road mate and stay safe. Peace out ✌

@northcacalacka545 9 жыл бұрын

Chris and sons, I never knew your wife and mother, but, I could tell from this video that she was a really great lady. Our condolences to you from my family to yours. The pain that you feel now, although unbearable, will subside. You will get stronger everyday. May you guys have peace.

@lydiaquintero5929 9 жыл бұрын

I will be praying for Chris and Karen's family. Ride on Chris and fulfill her wishes. I don't know you but you can just watch this video and see how much you two loved each other. That will last forever even though she is gone now, a very rare gem.

@incantatis 10 жыл бұрын

Speachless... This crazy world definitely needs more series like this one just to keep believing in it and find happines living in it. Amazing and wonderful job done!!!

@storiesofbike 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The world IS crazy, but there are still stories like this that show why we're here for one and other.

@Iberia2Az 9 жыл бұрын

Stories of Bike .....and in the rare event someone has such a story, how does one contact Stories of Bike and get a yay or nay? Thanks in advance.

@MrLankruza 7 жыл бұрын

Bikes and horses. Best therapy ever. Keep the wind on your faces, guys.

@keepitrunning 10 жыл бұрын

I feel for them on the cancer thing, I lost my bladder to it last year and have another year or more before I can be pretty sure it'll be gone for good. Thinking about getting back on my bikes kept me going, even if it took longer than I hoped.

@IstanbulRider 10 жыл бұрын

07:01 - 07:11= Love, pure and simple!

@03bonneville 8 жыл бұрын

Great couple and great bike....nothing better than old brit iron.

@sportglidejim9001 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story..... Lost my wife to cancer in 02, my children, my bike and my biker family have been my salvation. God bless you and your family Chris

@briefcaseofblues Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bike and love story.

@niallwildwoode7373 3 жыл бұрын

I stupidly sold my Bonnie 35 years ago when I inadvertently became a dad. When/if I get enough dosh to get another old Triumph, this Tiger is the way I'll model her. Thankyou for these stories.....they're keeping me going. It's beautiful to see how people can care so much for each other.

@mcdamike 10 жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful bike, the frame is perfect, the drop and stretch is just right.

@zuccarelligianmarco394 8 жыл бұрын

I lost my father few months ago. He had cancer too. I sold his Norge but was able to keep his V35 and R65. Motorbikes were our passion, something we shared and would always talk about. I love riding my bikes, I love my father. Thank you Stories of Bike.

@eddiealvarez7584 8 жыл бұрын

touched my heart! great love story....

@ChopperProphets 10 жыл бұрын

I love this episode! My thoughts and prayers for you Chris and Karen! Thank-you for sharing your love and lives with us.

@wheeny11 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone for the great comments, Karen & I have been blown away by all the support. And thanks so much to Cam, he does fantastic work !!

@jacobmyer7481 10 жыл бұрын

These videos have all the things i am passionate about: Music, cinematography, bikes, living in the country, relationships with family/friends/girlfriend. They're beautiful, really.

@RetiredTony 7 жыл бұрын

Chris...my deepest condolences to you and your boys...truly a beautiful story of romance and honor when it comes to showing how much you loved your wife. Beautiful my friend...keep riding and God bless your soul

@rodtaylor6614 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. It's not about bikes. it's about life. We have many things to deal with in out lives. This could be one of them.

@RG-ls2db 4 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty late here but what I just viewed was was the kind of love that everyone in the world needs.

@murrayfurze 10 жыл бұрын

Rat fink took me back a ways. Love it

@ZARC921 10 жыл бұрын

I wil suggest this channel for every one because its about human stories and bikes

@OldManTupX 10 жыл бұрын

Chris, your bike is nothing short of amazing. You and your wife are awe inspiring. The hardships you have to endure have really pulled you both to new heights and I wish you all the blessings life has to offer. Stay strong and know that my thoughts are with you both!

@antony8908 6 жыл бұрын

Wow I think that is one of the most moving, tear jurking, inspiring, cool motorcycle videos I have ever watched. Thanks for sharing.

@buddybuddytymtym 10 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see a custom build I always end up wondering more about the builder's story than the bike's story. Building a bike is an extension of the soul- it's great to see such a well done film about the beautiful people behind that beautiful bike. Thanks for sharing.

@MotoDeSoto 3 жыл бұрын

😎 Nice bike. 650’s are the perfect size when you just want to go for a fun ride. Thanks for sharing your story.

@chewa1983 10 жыл бұрын

All the best for Karen! Very good series too!

@GooSe763 7 жыл бұрын

From the first minute Chris started talking I could see he carries great pain - its in the eyes

@fireball2004 8 жыл бұрын

On the off chance you read this, Chris, I wish you all the best, mate. Your story was an amazing one, and as someone who's new to the community, seeing the beautiful relationship between you, Karen and your bikes really hit me to the core and help mellow me a bit. I hope you're doing well, I hope your family is doing well and I hope you keep on doing what you and Karen loved doing. Thanks for sharing this with us, mate. Take care.

@STARCROSSEDMOTO 2 жыл бұрын

Great sounding bike, and beautiful story. Powerful legacy; enduring love.

@ferrazbrother 10 жыл бұрын

live to ride - ride to live!!!!

@inlineschool 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing story of how motorbikes become part of our life and therapy. Thank you...

@Everton4109 3 жыл бұрын

I always come back to this from time to time. Life so short. Ride hard love harder.

@lebutch078 10 жыл бұрын

great bike, great story, great people. the joy of two wheels and a loved one. fingers and toes crossed folks, stay strong and live every day for what it is Your life x

@hxgianni1 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing story, so sad she passed away, she's in a better place now; God bless!

@asdfghjkl-dv5ep 9 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful family with such hearts of gold. It's such a rarity to find two ppl who love each other so unconditionally. Rest in peace, Karen. I hope you're enjoying time well with God now.

@motorbikehorseman 10 жыл бұрын

Great bikes, but great to see two people so in love. Will pray for you both with all that's going on

@DennisKirk 10 жыл бұрын

This video series is amazing. Very moving and inspiring. Did anyone else just watch all of them in order?

@ajgeorgoulis 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with me and us. Please know that we are not mortal humans with a spiritual experience but immortal souls with a human experience. God bless you.

@ssunny.social 5 жыл бұрын

The Story telling is so beautiful here, with a very apt music in the background and the right touch of emotions. It delivers more than a couple of hours of film would. Keep making them guys! Thanks.

@andrewbull3537 Жыл бұрын

This story broke my heart , love of a man to his soul mate .the triumph hardtail is a lasting memory of Karen, my thoughts are with you Chris. Take care 👍.

@spongebobjones5104 10 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching these stories of bike videos over and over. Its sort of like the petrolicious channel, just awesome stories about humans and machines, and the tales of both.

@muniznick 10 жыл бұрын

True Romance, wishing you the best. And on another note somebody is cutting onions in this house.

@prathameshacharya9739 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video..not gonna lie, I had tears in my eyes to read rest in peace Karen..it's really amazing how passion for something makes you feel about somebody you never met, somebody you never knew. I really wish he keeps on riding. Rest in peace Karen :)

@TheAmitkumar2010 2 жыл бұрын

Why bad things happen to good people only is beyond my knowledge. God bless this family.

@0616ko 9 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by this series of videos and this story in particular. Condolences Chris to you and family for your loss.

@derekcollins1972 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike and beautiful family.You are doulble lucky my friend.I am rebuilding my 68 bonneville rigid and hope to be riding again soon.Good luck and enjoy.From Nova Scotia,Canada.

@makdatty 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing touching story and amazing bike. All the best from over the ditch.

@aymanalsamaray8531 10 жыл бұрын

God bless you both and keep you together for long long time to enjoy this true love

@GBraddock2010 10 жыл бұрын

Damn, thats true love right there

@arcotelo5336 6 жыл бұрын

I pray for happier times ahead for both of you and the rest of the family...

@judsonl8990 7 жыл бұрын

My heart broke at the end when I read "rest in peace, Karen"... What a beautiful couple. Ride on, Chris. God bless.

@eusouoAlex 8 жыл бұрын

a beautiful family portrait thank you for the great feeling and sensibility...

@anzesvetlik 10 жыл бұрын

Every episode catches the meaning of someones life. Beautiful!

@speed-shop33 10 жыл бұрын

Caren and Chris I truly wish you all the health and happiness in the world. I will pray for you and I know you can beat this. I feel for you both and I hope that all works out in the end. Chris Awesome bike my friend. Best of luck down the road.

@petergiecold2269 10 жыл бұрын

A story that made me cry at one point... hope everything turns out okay for Karen! You both stay safe!

@motomike14 9 жыл бұрын

Inspiring, passionate, and heartbreaking. Stories such as these with interesting and real people are so invaluable to the motorcycle community as well as the world. Live life with passion. I hope Chris continues to build! Condolences...

@joe_riva 8 жыл бұрын

It's really an awesome story to tell, brought me to tears. Chris's Triumph is great, but the story that comes behind it is much more awesome. Thank you for sharing.

@stevekolaczewski1949 10 жыл бұрын

I love the free spirited karma .lm going to do some road tripping myself after all of 40 yrs riding time to see more of this country on my Victory CC Thanks!!!

@g.g.6362 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting comment on fragility. Surely to experience true love,you have to allow yourself to be vulnerable,to trust,risk being hurt etc. The rewards for such courage and mutual understanding is what I've had the pleasure to watch here. Beautiful and inspirational.

@hirocksonowal 3 жыл бұрын

This channel needs an OSCAR for bringing this kinda stories ❤️. All contents are soo pure 💧

@IstanbulRider 10 жыл бұрын

what a lovely bike, good job!!

@mitchelldelmar9682 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the love. Strength to you always.

@MemoriesOfStuff 10 жыл бұрын

Brought me to tears. What great people

@MyBottletree 10 жыл бұрын

If you ask me it's a compliment :-) I wish you two all the best in life. I came for an easy inspiration for my own bike, and left with one smiling and one crying eye. Didn't expect this. So really; thank you.

@humanconnectionflores 5 жыл бұрын

I also love riding, when am on my bike every thing seem balance around me.how I wish I had friends like both of you.your story touched deep into my heart,I hope your love continue to to heal each other.much Love from Florida

@glasgowharleyrider 5 жыл бұрын

God bless and huge strength to you all from scotland . Keep going and keep loving x

@bullymac68 10 жыл бұрын

What a great series this is and what a beautiful and touching story. Good luck with your fight Karen.

@bassism 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Wonderful people.

@redpilllense7125 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this story really pulled on my heart strings.....😥 What a BEAUTIFUL bike!!!!!

@alphalux 10 жыл бұрын

What an incredible story, and a beautiful couple.

@rickypurdy2898 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing story simply awesome, I hope the both of you ride forever

@Katana1100s 9 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Karen. My sympathies to Chris and the family.

@rusco88 3 жыл бұрын

one of the best short stories in youtube... it's got all the elements, cinematography, music, the true to life story... I pray that Chris has found peace after Karen passed away. ride on bro... and I wish Stories of Bike would someday again post new videos, thank you

@scruffyvampire 10 жыл бұрын

beautiful just beautiful, made me think of my own garage widow ,who puts up with a lot. then rides up back of me smiling. Great vid.

@MegaTdon 10 жыл бұрын

Great bike, great unexpected story guys. Even though I don't recon you need it I wish you all the best of luck.

@bsviky 9 жыл бұрын

It's such an amazing story!! Could'nt stop my tears

@Ayzill 7 жыл бұрын

This is so powerful! One thing is that they have a sad, but also beautiful story. The other thing is how you manage to capture it with this video! After watching this I had tears in my eyes, as well as a smile on my face. So powerful to watch.

@The_McPorkchop 10 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to you and your family

@davidrusev77 10 жыл бұрын

I don't normally like bobbers but that is one rad fucking bike, I love it!

@greenslade76 10 жыл бұрын

wow this put tears in my eyes

@EarlOfMischief 7 жыл бұрын

after having seen this video. when came out, for different reasons, today I revisited and reviewed it: so sad to find out about Karen... only comforted to see the love that surrounded her and the certainty of the moments lived to the full. My deepest condolences too the family. Keep riding

@mtbsydney 8 жыл бұрын

Legends. Two great people.

@InmoRealty 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. This is my favourite of all the episodes. I hope they beat cancer and spend many more years together. How is Caren doing?

@storiesofbike 10 жыл бұрын

Karen is still fighting on. She had some good news later last year, but is back onto the chemo at the moment. I still hope will all my heart that she beats this.

@leonardbonyeau833 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story and God Bless you and your family!

@UdonFarang52 7 жыл бұрын

great story,wonderful people!!

@hachewie 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing story. Damn cancer. RIP Karen. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@robofthewest 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very powerful. I'm glad they got to share a passion.

@MCBCest 5 жыл бұрын

So amazing to capture these memories.

@shotgunsurgeon23 10 жыл бұрын

My favorite episode so far, honestly teared up near the end with the talk of cancer and her saying that she hopes he'll still ride should anything happen.

@johnDukemaster 7 жыл бұрын

Strong film, beautiful and yet so sad.

@TheSoundLab. 8 жыл бұрын

Touched my heart, Great story.

@CletisVanDam1 10 жыл бұрын

Best wishes Karen & Chris. Thanks for sharing your story & your lives.

@orangelion03 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and moving. Chris: hope you are well and living life as Karen would have wished. I lost my wife to cancer two years ago. One of my riding mates lost his wife to cancer a month later. We all supported each other during those difficult times. We ride on. I now have a wonderful woman in my life, grateful to have found love again. She loves to ride on the back of my GS and we hope to ride many more years together. But as we both know, there is no guarantee, and we make the best of the NOW. Love and peace to you mate.

@tadpoles10 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing such tender moments of your life. Hang in there guys sending hugs to you both from the UK. atvb t ..

@inmotionphotog 11 жыл бұрын

Cam, you have absolutely outdone yourself. You couldn't have told the story of Chris and Karen, two of the SCR family's most wonderful and beautiful people any better. It filled me with such emotion, that the tears just wouldn't hold back. Love you guys!