You took a hit financially but then again, did you really? You got some great experience, you got some awesome content with it, you had a blast on it, you got a lot of subs from it most likely, and you owned a dyna LRS with 110hp and rode it around for a while and still got over 17k from it when you sold it. In the grand scheme of failures, that’s not that bad my man. And you got an awesome story from it👍!

The badass last of the dyna's can never be a mistake..all a frame of mind...long live the fxdls

Not a fail Jon. Just another adventue. Thanks for taking time to hit us up, great to see you post. :)

I was definitely around back then and I guess I ended up sticking around!

You know that person is hustling when they mixed up days... I've been there and done it. Keep us posted bro, I enjoy your content.

That dyna was knarly! But the variety of bikes you show, plus the the journey of learning wheelies, and all your other content is what kept me as a viewer. You and your channel rock

I still have the f6b you sold me that had 2k miles on it. Got 14.5 k and love it and will ride it well over 100k it’s amazing’!!!!!! Thanks again.

Jon we're all out here doing the same thing as you......trying out things...and learning from them. They key takeaway is the wisdom gained from the experience.

Honestly I was upset you got rid of it. Just because I liked seeing you haul ass on it. Completely understand why though. I have the same “guilt”with owning it, having a family. I also live in Michigan so I can’t ride it half the year. BUT when I hop on it come spring and all my problems evaporate I know why I bought it.

Not a failure. It’s more like a learning experience. At the same time you made content rode it around. Came back with a bad ass 1k mile ride to me seems like a W. On top of that you sold it not bad if you ask me. I actually just bought my first Harley about 9 months ago. Couldn’t be happier I got the same bike you sold it’s a bad ass bike bro. Doing some videos on it on my channel Really digging those gold forks on them and the ohlins suspension. Keep up the great work 🤙🏼🤙🏼

Owning up to one’s mistakes is a valuable lesson. You make content, I watch. have a good day.

The experience will become more and more valuable as time goes on. 👍 ❤❤❤

Bro, I'm relatively new here but your stock went way up with me. What a cool journey you shared and Mad respect for not shredding a very "SPECIAL" bike🤝👍

Love the transparency on this! And also acknowledge you for ultimately making a choice that you believed in, regardless of what people on the channel may think! I once bought a 98 CBR600RR for $1600, i dont regret the buy but I had been left stranded on it over 5 times lol I was able to sell it for about $2200 but that bike left me with Blood, sweat, and tears

This bike was before I followed you but great video as usual (especially on 1 take). As usual, you keep it real. You look exhausted dude. I hope you get some relief soon!

Failures are opportunities to try again, but this time more intelligently. I love this quote and remind myself of it often. Keep hustling man, you got this! 👊🏼

I like you're standards and general outlook on life. In your mind it was a mistake but relative to what we watch others spend on motorcycles, you didn't lose much on it. I watch friends buy expensive new Harleys and put thousands of dollars into them and end up selling them or trading them in for half what they paid. You make money on lots of bikes. Your a good stuard of your money. Glad to see you posting. I've watched your channel for a long while thus you seem like a friend. Heed a warning from an old guy. Be careful to not lose site of your family working away from home so much. Obviously don't know the details but seems a bit harsh for your young ones... Hope and pray the best for you and your wife..

OG subscriber here and I remember you picking this bike up bro. Thanks for shedding some light on this cuz I was wondering why I didn't see more content on it. Stay up bro!

Two fish are sitting in a tank. One looks over at the other and says: "Hey, do you know how to drive this thing?"

I remember that bike. It's really thought to balance the wants in life with the reality of life. I have a few bikes that I dream of having. I have had a few bikes in the past but I've always bought used and pretty inexpensive bikes. After a dry spell of not having a bike for around 8 years I finally picked up a brand new bike my Yamaha Bolt. I still want an FXR a DYNA or maybe my new obsession the new Indian Chief. But for now I'll keep my dependable and affordable Bolt. It's cool we can live vicariously through you and your bike purchases. Keep up the cool content 👍

been following you because of seeing your dyna FXDLS videos!! cant put a price on great experiences keep up the great content.

Glad you were able to sell it for a relatively little loss, you basically paid like $2K to have it for the time you had it, I think that's fine. My worst nightmare would be dropping $20K on something and then having it stuck in the garage not being able to sell it for a long time.

Jon, I agree with others that it wasn't a failure, for look at all the experiences you got to have and the great content you got to make with that amazing bike. Heck, just to ride it back from Austin to your home would have been a great adventure in itself. I know you have been busy, and sometimes life is that way, but we are here for when you are able to post more great content. Ride Safe my friend!

Learned so much from your channel. Experience and living it is what counts, as long as you enjoyed it, it ain't a failure, maybe slight overshoot, but you still had fun owing it. I'm on my 4th bike, a street bob. I broke even only on the Street Rod, sold for less on the other 2, but not regretting since I now know exactly what they ride, money well spent. I'm eyeing a XL1200 to learn tricks.

Most of my bikes are cheap as fuck but when it’s all said and done I’ll have probably put another 6k easily into my most expensive bike, which was about 6500 used. All in mods/upgrades. I’ll never sell it, as I’ve spent what it cost new on it at this point. But I did it knowing I never would sell it even if I sold every other bike. Keep on keeping on brother John, great to see you still trying to inform and entertain us on your work grind!

Nothing wrong with what you did. You got the dream motorcycle, you had fun with it. You scratched that itch. Don’t worry about it will be another one.

I wouldn't be watching if it weren't for that bike. I have my own now and am lusting after the old school v-max because of your channel. Thanks for the content Jon and taking risks.

Got hit a few years ago in Tempe at Curry and Scottsdale, now looking to get back into riding.. great videos man.

the real advice is nice. Not the average “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” youtube dude. Most people can’t live like all the Instagram and KZfaq personalities. Live within your means

DUDE! you owned the dream bike. 300 bucks a month cost. Not bad and like every loss I've experienced on the money side.....I don't have to do it a second time unless I want to. Dig the channel.

I bought a used, almost bone stock (they replaced seat and added passenger pegs, sub 10k miles) 2016 FXDLS somewhat recently after starting on a XL883C. It was THE bike that that got me interested in motorcycles in the first place, and thankfully it's been a good fit so far. I don't do any stunt riding, but do a lot of cruising, occasionally 2-up, but don't yet have much interest in a full-on baggers yet.The power is a blessing for my use, but I can absolutely understand why it wouldn't make sense if you want to stunt with it though; it's just too much for that, too expensive too. It took me about 4 years to pull the trigger on, but that's a blessing as I had several other bikes considered that, in hindsight, would not have been a good fit for how I ride. I remember finding your channel a while back because of the FXDLS, but happy that you've focused on what makes you happiest; not what's just the hotness. I love the FXDX too and the Sporty I had really made me appreciate the carbed bikes.

I was in the same boat, tried to justify a used FXDLS with 1500 miles at 17k. Drove out with a trailer to bring it home, after riding it, i honestly couldnt spend that much. I bought another Yamaha Bolt, was super happy, then found a 08 Street Glide ULTRA CHEAP, and built a 'performance bagger.' I dug your videos, kinda why I was looking for a FXDLS. I have to be true to myself. Im cheap AF, I rather build a cheap bobber and cruise it than buy a 15k 'nice' bike. Live and learn my guy.

I think I remember that video, you asked the seller about how the bike handled during wheelies. The seller never attempted any stunts, but the whole build screamed wheelie factory. $18k is a lot of mulah, I had buyers remorse with a $4k bike. I would've lost sleep for days, making payments just doesn't hurt as much short term.

Dude what about some skateboarding content to mix it up? The best parts of life I think come from overcoming adversity. You seem to be good at that! Hopefully you get back to the family soon.

Respect for doing that long ride on the dyna

I feel ya man. I always get something in my head and decide I need to get it but I end up not even using it. Then it’s like I can’t get rid of it fast enough so I can get the next thing I can’t live without. It’s crazy.

Definitely not a mistake, but an eye opening learning experience. Love your channel!!!

thx Jon glad to see you back..... I got one everything is cool but it’s a heavy f**ker to handle tho🍺

OG sub. Bike looked wicked but I never could wrap my mind around the price of the bike man, especially when you've had such rad bikes at less than half the cost of this one. Live & learn!

Your mistakes and my mistakes are very different haha. I hope to make mistakes like you one day haha.

I clearly remember the day you bought the bike and posted the video. I thought you bought a great bike but for the wrong reasons. that's a bike you keep and cherish, not stunt and wheelie. But you did make great content with it, probably made a little scratch from your youtube videos with it, and had a great adventure. I think you are being way too hard on yourself calling the whole experience a failure. You learned from it, therefore, it was not a failure. we are all fallible humans that make decisions with our hearts and not always with our heads. done it more than a few times myself. you and the kids are all fine, Jackie stood by you the whole time, and you are all still a family. It's just a bike. They come and go. let go of your thoughts of it as being a failure, and remember the fun. I've been watching you since early in your youtube career. keep being you and it'll all work out. Peace!

Ayyy Jon’s ALIVE 🤟🏼

I absolutely loved that motorcycle. I have a buddy with one and he’s always trying to convince me to buy it from him. It’s my favorite Harley, but I can’t justify buying a $17K to $25K motorcycle just to have fun on. I like it, but that being said, I have a Vulcan S that I have a blast on!

I got a 2016 FXDLS a year ago, it's still hard on my finances monthly but I don't regret it whatsoever! Thousands and thousands of dollars spent already on upgrades

Nice Build 😎⚡️🤙

I'm not sure how the stars aligned, but I just bought a slightly-used 2017 low rider S with only 950 miles from my local HD dealership. Total cost after taxes & fees was $17,675. Performance-wise it has Vance & Hines pipes on it and that's it. I'll be getting the 117 bolt-on kit installed next month so looking forward to it.

Started following you because of that bike man. Made the exact same mistake you did and buying it for the same purpose. Realized that mistake after watching this video hahaha jk, kind of... 🤦‍♂️ I've got the drz to rip on and fool around with. I'm moving to Italy and already looking at the insane price tag Italians will pay for an FXDLS. So maybe it wasn't a financialy poor decision, we'll see. Either way, it's a journey and I'm having fun. Good to hear from you!

The issue was the release of the Softail low rider S. People thought the Low Rider S was done forever. Then, 2 years later they brought it back and all the Dyna low rider S that were going for 20K+ just sat unsold. People still think their Dyna Low Rider S are a rare great bike, but the softail version is just a better bike all around.

I was hoping you would put the stabilizers on it.

Jon, I understand my FXDF is becoming cost prohibited. I love my mods but now the threat of a potential loss from my own desire to have fun just don't make sense. I feel ya bro. Get some rest ya look a bit tired...all work n no play is a killer....Peace

you just talked me out of the new ‘21 CVO FLTRXSE ive been considering

For my nineteenth birthday my dad gave me a Honda magna that was my grandpas. It had sat wasting away since he passed away in 2007. Having never wrenched or ridden before I had dreams of fixing then modifying it into a badass daily rider. Fast forward two years through hundreds of hours of wrenching and thousands of dollars worth of parts and I thought I had finally gotten to the finish line. After putting a just couple hundred miles on it it developed what appears to be rod knock. After losing my job a couple weeks ago I’m all out of money to perform the major overhaul required to save it. All this is to say that motorcycles can give you the highest highs and the lowest lows. So don’t sweat the dyna mistake. Maybe me and you both will get rich enough to thrash a $20k bike one day.

I hear everything your saying brother you are very humble and that's why you are blessed. Excuses are common and frequent opportunities are rare. You did what you had to do. I wish you would have held on to it. You didn't have to ride it into the ground. Come on that is a flagship bike. Like you said it attracted people to your channel. The Lord works in mysterious ways. I do feel you though because I have that anxiety with my bike and you know the story of how I got it for cheap and I am building it on the dirtball.

found your channel due to the Low Rider S

I’m into vintage drum sets and own a few. I found someone with my same last name that builds drums, thought it would be soooo coooool to have a kit with my name as the make of the drums! It was a mistake, in hindsight I should’ve only had him make a custom snare for me... no reason to get a full kit, especially as big as I ordered it! 26” kick, 14x14 tom, 16x16 floor tom. Learn from mistakes like you said.

That was a rad bike, that was around the time I started following you. I Prefer my 5k beater Dyna to shred on that way I don’t feel bad if I scratch it.

I did a similar thing back in 2018 with a 2018 TRD Tacoma. I saw everyone doing rad shit with them on KZfaq and IG, bought one and was pretty much instantly disappointed because at the time I lived in a place where I had to spend 3+ hours on pavement to find any dirt/trails. Expectations are complicated, but that was an $8k loss when I traded it for a 2015 STI.

Awesome bike but completely understand where you are coming from. Did a similar thing bought a brand new Kawasaki Vaquero with plans to do all these long trips (three kids) lol should have known better but live and learn.

Este Vato is all grown up now, crazy how we need to convince ourselves to do what we know we're doing anyway.

Greetings from Nogales Mexico 👍

I was around when you had it, I thought I preferred the Grom better. 🤜🔥🤛 Thats just me though.

Lowrider looks sick but your purple bike and you bonded. Like you can tell that bike was looking for you. This video was perfect timing I made a CPL bad buys on my last two bikes the first one I did flip however but today has been a shit show we will see what happens with this bike

Crashing the $20k fxdls doing stunts when you have a young family to take care of would have been a mistake. But then crashing even a "cheap" bike would be a mistake when you have a young family that depends on you. Maybe the lesson is even deeper than you took it. Priorities man, you gotta stay safe for your wife and kids. Jumping off roofs and falling off skateboards is not "adulting". Yes I'm a boomer, but I ride an fxdls and subscribed to your channel due to that bike.

I’ve had many motorcycle failures unfortunately. I try to flip bikes but can’t ever quite fix them and so I hang onto them for way too long. Then the one bike I did sell went for quite a bit less of what I really wanted. It was a Suzuki TS 250 that I sold to a guy from Rocky Mountain ATV. I’m even featured on one of their videos 😉 Great guy! I just should’ve been smarter 😂 I was just going to take whatever I could get so I could buy a proper road bike! 🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂

That's one hell of a bike!

Completely understand. I paid 27k for a street glide few years ago. I live in central Ky, so the weather isn’t favorable to ride every day. I won’t ever pay that much for a bike again. Maybe never over 10k either.

It was a super sick bike, but I dig the purple more.

Dynas are cool bikes if they're done club style.

Jon would you consider your 2000 FXDX your favorite bike to drift .. by the time we saw you on that bike you looked like a Pro ..I never learned to do donuts or drift get me a class with Dom_829 ;) But I love doing wheelies .. the only time I've come close to 12 o'clock scared the bejesus out of me. GSXR 600RR for me is a very controllable balanced wheelie machine 5TH gear at 100mph hardly any RPM just crack the throttle it comes right up & you can ride that forever. I've tried to wheelie my Road King but that is a lot of weight, I'd hate to come down on the side. Probably have as much dinero invested in that Road King as Thorne did in the 2017 Dyna and no way I'm drifting that beast. I've seen people do it.. but no .. I will probably never be able to get that money back out of it. It will become a piece of garage furniture before I take a loss. I see you took your skateboard with you ..get a little trailer and throw the Grom on it.. That hotel room just doesn't sound right without your helmet audio and a V-Twin thumping in the background. I am amazed by yourself Jon's Moto Garage, Blockhead, Shadetree Surgeon and so many more.. ya'll keep me entertained while I'm stuck in Iraq .. RK Bro looking for Dyna

bought a brand new iron 1200 but wanted to learn wheelies so now i have to spend more money to get a dyna street bob to do it haha

Iron butt challenge on the ultimate dyna bro bike, epic.

Oh yes I re dat vid. That HD was a Rad Machine for sure! I re thinking that it was too expensive and too nice to be doing wheelies and burnouts and such. Too risky and too expensive repair costs if you drop it. Ride On!!!

I can definitely relate 😆 Try $65k on my 2014 Bagger But I've owned it & enjoyed it for now 4 years

Wasn’t around back then, but I did come to your channel when I was looking at dynas, that purple fxdx was a great bike don’t know if you have sold it by now

you made me buy this exact bike i feel the same way when doing sketchy stuff but fuck i love it

You don’t look like your sleepin much homie remember to take care of yourself 👍

Cool video, but I'm a tad worried man... you're in a hotel and you're eyes seem a bit.... off Hope you and your family is good 👍👍

When I was in grad school I used a student loan to buy a 2002 RC51 SP2. Fucking awesome japanese v-twin with so much torque. I threw a ohlins rear shock in it, a few years later it was stolen and I will be paying off my student loans for the next 10 years. Now that was a stupid mistake.

LOL and here I was babying my 01 FXDX that I paid $6500 for because I thought it was a lot of money for a motorcycle. Damn dude. I know you also paid 10k for that DX you have. Man makes MY pockets hurt lol

Was definitely around and you and that bike are the reason I ride today, but not only ride, but ride a Harley man! Can’t see myself on anything else man! Thanks man for the inspiration

Hey man i have a drz400sm right now but ive really been thinking about getting a harley. Probably not a dyna but a sportster for now and set it up like a dyna (ill probably buy one already set up how i like) but anyways, i was wondering which would you say is more fun and better. Which one do you find yourself using more

Your soul is healthier brother. Maybe you took a hit financially but I believe you both feet planted firmly. Warmest Regards D

I'm in thr like exact same boat. 13,5 for a 17 street bob and I prolly have close to 20k in it and want to stunt, but at this point... wayyy too much money into it. I'll stick with burnouts and rollers.

I forgot about the swingarm that was sweet

The LRS Dyna is amazing, mine is anyway 😃

I discovered you because of this bike. A little back story on me, had a very brutal divorce followed by a very long contentious custody battle. Spent THOUSANDS in court and legal fees. I told myself that after i paid off all my legal debt, I will be treating myself to a motorcycle. (I know how to ride). Fast forward, I originally was obsessed with the scout until i started reading more about the Low Rider S. I decided to make the plunge and purchase one in a few months, but just like you, I’m trying to justify the price. My question to you is do you have any other regrets about this bike. Please share.

That is what's commonly referred to as a, " Money Pit."

That was the coolest Dyna I ever seen. For $17.5K I could buy a brand new ZX10..

Bro you’re hella funny. Your putting way too much on it. It is a rad bike and you got a killer deal on it, especially considering all the work that was put into it. You literally could’ve kept it and the value would only gone up honestly you could’ve sold it and profited a couple grand. No joke, there is one right now at SF Moto in Redwood City it is bone stock with 5000 miles on it a is nd they are asking $27,000 for it. which is fucking insane. I’m sure they won’t get that but still It is crazy what people are willing to pay for that exact bike. Everything that Thor did to that build was fucking on point. Literally from the cams, to the seat, to the fucking handgrips, Everything looked great, until you went and threw on those ugly ass hard bags LOL joking. I do have a similar story myself. I lived in San Francisco and I have been following you for a couple years now. Shortly after you got that bike I jumped on an airplane and flew to Imperial County which is pretty much on the border of San Diego and Mexico. The gentleman I bought the bike from also owed money on, so there was a lien on title. I purchased the bike from him and then I rode it back . Although it was not nearly as long of a ride as you the whole experience was fun and I learned a lot. I just didn’t have as much of a distance to ride as you I rode to LA and then my cousin threw it in the back of his pick up truck and gave me a ride to the Bay Area.I have had the bike for sometime now and fucking love it. I have almost sold it a couple times because I also have kids and at one point needed the money but I sure am glad I did not sell it I backed out of the deal at the last minute and literally flaked out on the guy LOL. Honestly you did great you got a great deal on the bike, had tons of fun on it, got tons of use, taught people a lot, I know I went on there and watchedvyour videos over and over and learned a lot about the bike I was about to purchase. Not to mention if I had not watched your videos I know I would not have gotten on the plane and gone that distance to pick up that bike you definitely inspired me to go on a trip to buy the bike and ride it back🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️❤️❤️

I found your channel back when you bought the Sportster 72 And I ended up buying one not too long after that and I love the low rider S videos that bike I want now haha Hopefully if I get one it's not a mistake. Lol

Not a failure a mean experience bro

That was a mistake?

No regerts Bro, no regerts!

Me. should I get a sportster and potentially outgrow it or should I get a softail standard or lowrider S and potentially get more bike than I need / should spend on..... watching this video didn't exactly help my anxiety around big purchases rofl. great video / content btw always enjoy your honesty.

Could always have a second go.....this time twice as expensive with the LIvewire

I remember this bike I would kill to take it for a rip!

I saw a failure yesterday. Code brown didn't make it in time.

I’m pretty sure I overpaid for my sportster but I just really wanted it. I had my old motorcycle stolen and always wanted a Harley so I just bit the bullet.

Cool story

comment for the algorithm. i remember your video riding back from TX. save your money, stop working so much bro. enjoy your kids, wife, and youth. you can work life away when your erections quit. rubber side down; ride fast, live dangerious, then be still and reflect.