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Thank you for visiting TilTheRoadEnds.
I've motorcycled many places and countries over the years, including Alaska (The Dalton Highway), Norway (The North Cape or Nordkapp to the locals), Canada, Germany, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands and Ireland, just to name a few. I've ridden to the Arctic Circle and beyond in three countries and to the Russian Border and I'm not done yet!
If you take a deeper dive into my channel, I think you'll find something to entertain the motorcyclist in you...whether you ride or not.
If you do enjoy what you see, please click the subscribe button and give me a thumbs up, it would be greatly appreciated and will help me bring more videos to you...and more often too!
I also make every effort to respond to all comments. Thanks so much and I really hope you enjoy the videos.
Ride safe and remember...."Nobody cares if you show up a little late...but everybody will care if you never show up at all"
- Me
I've motorcycled many places and countries over the years, including Alaska (The Dalton Highway), Norway (The North Cape or Nordkapp to the locals), Canada, Germany, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands and Ireland, just to name a few. I've ridden to the Arctic Circle and beyond in three countries and to the Russian Border and I'm not done yet!
If you take a deeper dive into my channel, I think you'll find something to entertain the motorcyclist in you...whether you ride or not.
If you do enjoy what you see, please click the subscribe button and give me a thumbs up, it would be greatly appreciated and will help me bring more videos to you...and more often too!
I also make every effort to respond to all comments. Thanks so much and I really hope you enjoy the videos.
Ride safe and remember...."Nobody cares if you show up a little late...but everybody will care if you never show up at all"
- Me
How I Replaced the Fork Seals on My Africa Twin
It was tempting to make it look like I knew what I was doing...but to be honest, this is actually how I figured out how to do it.
WATCH SOGGY BAWS (Stevie's) CRF1000 Fork Seal Replacement VIDEO -
czcams.com/video/uPF_kqJnWuA/video.html
WATCH MY VIDEO - DEMPSTER / DALTON 3RD ATTEMPT -
czcams.com/video/tLuMFElRWqQ/video.html
WATCH MY SERIES ON THE NORWAY TRIP - THE NORTH CAPE -
czcams.com/video/7JraV8NCvFU/video.html
WATCH SOGGY BAWS (Stevie's) CRF1000 Fork Seal Replacement VIDEO -
czcams.com/video/uPF_kqJnWuA/video.html
WATCH MY VIDEO - DEMPSTER / DALTON 3RD ATTEMPT -
czcams.com/video/tLuMFElRWqQ/video.html
WATCH MY SERIES ON THE NORWAY TRIP - THE NORTH CAPE -
czcams.com/video/7JraV8NCvFU/video.html
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Dempster / Dalton Third Attempt - What Could Possibly Go Wrong This Time?
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My third attempt failed. Find out why in this one-part video. Learn from my mistakes! But the Dempster Highway was spectacular anyway!
Trinity Motorcycle Trailer - Short Overview
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I bought a motorcycle trailer for my June 2023 trip. Here's a short overview. More to come later on the trip and the trailer.
How I Trimmed My Motorcycle Windscreen and Why
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If you have a need to trim down your motorcycle windscreen, here's how I cut mine. I show you the whole cut using two different tools, so you'll know what to expect if you cut yours. Plus, you'll see how I got a real nice finish on the cut edge...almost factory like.
THE DEMPSTER ENDEAVOR Part 6
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On the long trek home, Mother Nature slaps us around a little bit and shows us who's boss.
THE DEMPSTER ENDEAVOR Part 5
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Today, we ride the incredible Top of the World Highway.
THE DEMPSTER ENDEAVOR Part 4
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In this episode we start in Watson Lake, YT and end up in Dawson City, YT. Weather conditions force us to make a difficult decision, but we're determined to find a way to make the best of the situation.
THE DEMPSTER ENDEAVOR Part 3
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We ride from Dawson Creek to Watson Lake. A ride filled with wildlife.
THE DEMPSTER ENDEAVOR Part 2
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In this episode, the road takes us from Lethbridge, AB to Hinton, AB, via Banff and Jasper National Parks. Then onto Dawson Creek, BC.
THE DEMPSTER ENDEAVOR Part 1
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After trying for three years, we finally hit the road to the Dempster Highway, not realizing what a challenge it would be trying to get there.
A Quick Taste of the Recent DEMPSTER Trip - Africa Twin / V Strom
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This is a very quick overview of our June 2022 trip to The Dempster Highway on the Africa Twin and The V Strom. Featuring some of the challenges we faced along the way. Full episodes will follow in the near future.
Shelf Road on the Africa Twin
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My last ride (Phantom Canyon) was a shelf road. This ride was another shelf road, actually called Shelf Road and was every bit as spectacular.
AFRICA TWIN - First Adventure Ride
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After owning this 2018 Africa Twin CRF 1000D with DCT, for 18 months, I finally took it out on its first adventure ride on Shelf Road in Colorado. Watch this video to get an average, everyday Adventure Riders thoughts and opinions about this bike. Thrilled or disappointed?
PHANTOM CANYON - A Shelf Road
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Phantom Canyon is one of my favorite rides in Colorado. It's full of stunning scenery. I thought it was worthy of it's own video. If you're in Colorado, add it to your bucket list. Click on the video, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
AFRICA TWIN - New Mods and Changes
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My Africa Twin came with a whole bunch of great modifications and accessories when I bought it, but I've made a few changes and added a few more accessories since then. Here's a quick look.
First Ride - Africa Twin - Automatic Transmission
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First Ride - Africa Twin - Automatic Transmission
Alaska - How I Did It Then...And How I'll Do It Next Time - Part 3
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Alaska - How I Did It Then...And How I'll Do It Next Time - Part 3
Alaska - How I Did It Then...And How I'll Do It Next Time - Part 2
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Alaska - How I Did It Then...And How I'll Do It Next Time - Part 2
Alaska - How I Did It Then...And How I'll Do It Next Time - Part 1
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Alaska - How I Did It Then...And How I'll Do It Next Time - Part 1
The whole reason to ride is freedom. If you're dwelling on technology gadgets when you ride then you just don't get it.
Great job, man! I have thought of doing this a few times but didn't have the guts to do it. Everything you do seems to turn out very well. We are overdue to talk.
Thanks friend! I was anxious to try it myself for a long time. Finally decided...what the heck, I've got a spare windscreen so I went for it. Some things I do, don't turn out so great. Luckily, this one did. Yeah, we need to catch up one of these days. Always appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. Thanks Greg.
This is a great video, thanks for taking the time to capture all the camera angles while in motion. Looks stable enough. Could you comment how well it would carry ONE bike similar in size to your Africa Twin? I have only one bike, a Vstrom 650 (500lb wet). I read somewhere that the independent torsion axles work well with a single bike loaded to the side (not the center). Did you try it or have any thoughts? Also, how much space (footprint) did the upright trailer take up in your garage floor? I never thought about it until I saw your video but I might have room to put it to the side (rather than in front) of the car! Thank you again for taking the time to make this video
Hi Jim, I've hauled one bike on the trailer before, but in the center. In an earlier advertisement, they claimed it was safe to haul one bike on the side, but it just doesn't feel right to me. I think that physics would eventually catch up to me. But I tend to be overly cautious. I'm not sure of the actual footprint the trailer took up in the garage, but I can tell you - I have a two car garage...the trailer was stored upright in the front right corner of the garage against the side wall, my truck was parked next to it and I still had room to the left of the truck for an Africa Twin and a V Strom, with room to walk in between the truck and the bikes. I'm sure the dimensions are on their website. Keep in mind there is a steel support tube welded to the back of the trailer when it's folded that keeps you from storing it upright. But I just cut a hole in a small pallet to clear the tube and just raised the trailer upright onto the small pallet. It worked great and was very easy to raise and lower the trailer onto and off of the pallet. It was also very stable, with no chance of the trailer falling over. I recently sold the trailer...not because there was anything wrong with it, but because I figured I didn't need it anymore. If you haven't already, I highly recommend that you watch my Dempster / Dalton video - czcams.com/video/tLuMFElRWqQ/video.html . It will show you an issue I did have using the trailer on my trip up to Tuktoyaktuk...and how I fixed the problem, but it was too late, the damage had already been done. Watch the video and it may change your mind about the trailer. Thanks so much for the comment and watching. If you have any other questions, feel free to send another comment. I'd be happy to help further if I can.
Nice job, great info in video
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.
Do they allow knives ?
When I was at the Canadian border, they asked if I had any weapons and I told them I had a survival knife and they said no problem. So I think as long as it's not a type of weapon meant for self defense, you should be ok. No pepper spray either (unless it's actual bear spray...that's allowed).
I lived 16 kilometers from the start of the Dempster Highway but I've always been curious: which is the better drive? the Dempster, or the Dalton? I have a feeling it is the Dempster, but many Americans seem to like going up the Dalton for some reason. not all that many have done both, so as you have, I am curious. :)
Unfortunately, I can't answer that fairly...I've only been as far as the Arctic Circle on the Dalton (twice). I did hear that not far north of the Circle, it's spectacular. Since I have gone all the way to Tuk on the Dempster, I have to admit, it was beyond spectacular. Especially Tombstone Territorial Park. Another advantage to the Dempster is you can ride right up to the Arctic Ocean shoreline. On the Dalton, the only way to actually see the ocean is to sign up for a guided tour bus. And Prudhoe Bay is just a huge industrial oil field. And Tuk is a sleepy little Inuit village. I know it's unfair, but I lean towards the Dempster. I think the big draw for the Dalton, is it's a good excuse to ride through Alaska. Which who can blame anyone, Alaska is amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
Thank you that was very well done! Myself and a bud are heading to Deadhorse the first week of August from Riverside Ca. Your insight and video is very welcome thanks again!
You are very welcome and have fun on your trip...which will be very easy to accomplish (having fun that is). Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. It's greatly appreciated.
Excellent! I haven't watched all of your stuff, but have you encountered any mosquito issues in your travels north? Do you prepare for that?
Hello again Mike. I hope you stick around and watch more videos. To answer your question, yes, I have encountered some mosquito issues on occasion in certain areas. The one that stands out in my mind the most was Yukon River Camp on the Dalton Highway. I did prepare for the flying critters. I brought a mosquito net to put over my head and I brought some mosquito repellant wipes, but it was never really so bad that I had to use either. Thanks so much again for watching.
Very well done! Gosh, I'm really enjoying your videos. I'm certain it's a mountain of work putting them together, so thank you so much.
Thank you. I truly appreciate it. It is a lot of work...but fun work. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for posting this video great work.
You are very welcome. But thank you for watching and commenting.
Great vids!!!!! Just began planning a 30 day ride from key west to deadhorse next May/june…..planning to pass through some parks on way. Thx for all the great info
Thank you. I hope some of it helped. You're going to put a lot of miles under your belt on that trip, but I'll bet you'll really enjoy it. And you'll have lots of memories to look back on. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Enjoy your trip.
Enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome. I enjoyed putting it together. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Jigsaw with a proper blade is the way to go for sure. Whats more important with the blade is the angle and direction of the teeth. Need to make sure blade is clearing the plastic as it goes.
I completely agree after experimenting with the Dremel also. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@donkeydiehard879. What direction would you use…up?
How long did trip take ?just curious as I live in Colorado as well
I left Denver on June 8th and returned to Denver on June 29th. I averaged approximately 350 miles per day. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@TilTheRoadEndsthanks.. looked at ferry from west coast or shipping bike but that. Seem pretty pricey .. $3800 to ship a bike from Denver to anchorage 😳
@@rlpatton1970 I considered shipping my bike on my Ireland trip and then my Norway trip too. The pricing is insane...and I worked for years in the shipping business and those prices were even with a discount. It was cheaper just to rent, which is what I did. But then I got yelled at by the owner of the rental company for going too fast on his bike, as he tracked me with his GPS. The only time I was speeding is when I was passing cars...but I passed a lot of cars! 😁 If you've got time to ride your bike all the way up to Alaska, do it. The ride is awesome all the way from Dawson Creek up.
@@TilTheRoadEnds Not bad....
True...a huge gathering in Tuk last year. Even a Ural with a dog .
Nice! Thanks for watching.
Bit late to the party but just done mine with a tennon saw but slowly and sand papered down the edge after , looks professional 🤣🤣
It's truly a project that's not as difficult to do as it looks. Thanks so much for the comment...and watching.
So glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Thanks for all three videos. Great info.
Hope I helped...at least a little.
No copyright infringement here huh? I bet kendon is excited about this
My firk seal is leaking & im far from the auth dealership. I hope I'm able to replace it woth the help of tour video.
To me, it was very important to keep all of the parts organized. That was half the battle. Good luck! Thanks for watching.
First I am not a fan of Kenden trailer... had 2 of the and glad they are gone... Second, Never tie down a bike with the suspension compressed... Put soft ties around the tubes just above the fender mounts.. then crank down... the bike will be able to move with the bumps and you will have no damage to the seals... Been trailering bikes for over 35 years and never had any damage... when you tie down higher, the bikes move and the straps loosen. Sorry about your 3rd attempt... dont give up !! As for me leaving July 8th from Key West headed to Prudhoe Bay !!
I had a guy really beat me up badly in the comments saying, it's IMPOSSIBLE to ruin the seals by compressing the forks. I had to disagree with him, because I've seen it happen so many times. Then he beat me up again when he replied to that comment. I went into this trip knowing full well of the dangers of compressing the forks too much and I was very careful about that throughout the trip. But those roads between Whitehorse and Dawson City were just brutal. It was like 350 miles of giant skateboard ramps. Thanks for your input.
That is an awesome video!!!
Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. However, I do have to give some credit to Mother Nature - The lighting was perfect, the temperature was perfect the foliage was green...and all of my equipment was working properly! But again, thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment.
Sorry to see the 3rd fail. A friend of mine and I rode the Dempster and Dalton from Houston in July 2023. We both suffered fork seal failures on the left forks of our Triumph Tiger bikes. His failed on the Alcan torn up mess early on near the Alaska border. Mine failed on the first day on the Dempster after riding the Dalton. I am sure that my friend's fork was completely empty by the time we hit the Dempster. He reported that the bike handled a little strangely on the Dempster but we both completed the trip back to Houston without serious issues. You can ride a bike with one failed fork seal! Further, I rode my BMW K1600GTL over 2000 miles with a failed rear shock. Had to because BMW had no replacement available in the world at the time. I pogo-sticked the remainder of the ride while exercising caution on rough roads and curves. Bottom line: You can ride a bike with failed shocks if you exercise due care.
I'm very interested in the feedback you've given me in this comment. Thank you very much for that. I think the information I got from the two professionals in the motorcycle industry during this trip, who strongly suggested that I don't ride the bikes up the Dempster, didn't understand how much time, effort and work that went into getting that far into Canada in order to ride the bikes up to Tuk. I think if they did understand, they may have suggested to just take it easy and you might be ok (as you mentioned). I believe in their minds at the time, it was just me calling and asking their opinion about riding with leaking forks and them saying "just get them fixed first" without understanding the full scope of the situation. But even though they didn't say these things, they made me feel as though if I rode with the blown seals, I was gonna' crash and die or the bikes would cost me thousands to repair if I did it. Before I made the call to them, I was about 95% sure I was going to ride the Dempster with the blown seals anyway. I should've just kept the phone in my pocket I guess. It's kind of frustrating to think about it, but what are ya' gonna' do? Congratulations on the success of your Dempster / Dalton trip. It's well deserved and quite an accomplishment. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and the comment. Take care.
This video was incredibly fun and entertaining! Thanks Terry.
Thank you very much Hector. I really appreciate you staying in touch with my channel.
Hi Terry, Why haven't you uploaded new videos? We miss your stories. I hope to see a new video from you soon. Greetings from Monterrey Mexico
Hi Hector, I haven't done any trips since this one - Dempster / Dalton. I prefer not to upload any videos, just for the sake of uploading a video. My latest was the Fork seal video, which I see you have already watched (seeing your comment). I do have several videos I need to re-edit and re-upload due to copyright issues. Those are also my least watched videos too. So maybe clearing my copyright infractions will breathe new life into them. Hopefully I'll get back on the road and see what trouble I can get into again. Thanks so much for your interest.
I have no resources to do your trip nor the right motorcycle for it but out of sheer respect for the quality of the videos and production I subscribed. It always annoys me some chick can start a travel channel look cute and have 2 million subscribes when this content is much better.
Sorry for the late reply. I can't tell you how much I appreciate that generous comment. It really made me feel good and inspires me to continue doing my videos. Even though watching that cute chick with 2 million subscribers is a little disenchanting and kind of takes the wind out of the sails of my small channel. Many, many thanks to you. I hope to continue to earn your respect for my channel.
Leaving for Prudhoe Bay on June 22, 2024 from Calgary, Alberta. Come join us, brand new riders here so will benefit from your experiences.
Sorry for the late reply. I really appreciate the invitation. I probably won't be doing any big trips this summer, but thanks for asking. I'm pretty sure you and your buddies are gonna have a great trip anyway! Enjoy. Thanks for watching and commenting too!
I was in Dawson a couple of weeks after you after having ridden up from Alberta and all over Alaska. I rode the Campbell on my way back. It is indeed a great ride. I returned south from Watson on the Cassiar Hwy. Good thing, because the Alaska Highway washed out east of Watson the day before I headed south. Someday I will go back up and do the Dempster. (In Alaska I rode the Dalton up to the Arctic Circle.) BTW, I ride a Harley Softail.
I've been curious to get someone's opinion on the Campbell highway. I was very curious to hear what we missed out on. Interesting to find out there was even more destruction behind us as we made our way back home! Congrats on doing all of that on a Harley too. I have a couple of friends who rode the Dalton up to the Circle on Harleys and said they'd never do that again. It beat their bikes to hell. Thanks for the information and taking the time to watch and comment.
@@TilTheRoadEnds The Campbell was easy the day I did it. Sunny and dry and the gravel was mostly well packed. So I long as I stayed in a car wheel track I was fine. Probably averaged 80-90 kph. It's 370 km between Ross River and Watson so extra fuel was needed (at least for me.) I think I saw 6 or 8 vehicles in that whole stretch. The portion of the Dalton to the Arctic Circle was no problem -- just had to slow down for some rough stuff but there wasn't a lot. I also did the Denali Highway on that trip and some parts in the middle were gnarly rough. That was the worst of any of the gravel I did that trip.
Great video, I am getting ready to cut down an aftermarket one for my DR650 and the thought has been daunting. This doesn't look bad at all.
I have to admit, I felt it was very daunting myself, but I was determined to do it and found it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Thanks for watching and commenting...and good luck, but I don't think you'll need any luck.
Does is this trailer able to hold the bikes in the choke properly while you strap them down? or do you have to use the kickstand as well?
In one of the advertising videos, a person claims that the chocks will hold the bike up before you strap it in. However, I never tried it. It was easy enough to just put the kickstand down and quickly connect the straps. Sorry, I know that doesn't help with your question.
that's cool having motoz gps both bikes with rears in different directional installations.
You have a very keen eye. The tires were supposed to be install in the 100% dirt direction on both bikes, but the shop messed up and forgot on one of the bikes. I didn't realize it until after I got home about a week after installation, so I just left it. They are great tires. Thanks for watching and commenting too.
I kinda feel the same tried both directions actually. I have the tire 50/50 installed and churned all the way up to Tuk from Orange 🍊 County. I'm glad I used fork sleeves after reviewing common issues of that road. Good video thanks Terry.
@@woodburymoto5267 I'm glad to hear you had a successful trip up there. That was one of...if not THE dustiest roads I think I've ever been on. There were times when I couldn't see anything in front of me. Fork sleeves...a great idea. Again, thank you very much.
What is the “spot” device on your bike attached to the windshield?
It's a GPS tracker with SOS. I can set it up so select people can also keep track of me in real time if I want. It can even be set up for the public to track me also. But that might be a little strange! It can also send prewritten messages to people I select. I'm really happy with it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
I rode to the arctic circle up the Dalton on a BMWR120rt from Seattle. I made it all the way to Coldfoot north of the Arctic circle and spent the night. I talked to two riders on dirt bike that had tried two days in a row and couldn’t make it over the pass due to 2 feet of snow. I knew my street bike would fail too so I headed back to Seattle. I guess I failed on my first trip too. It still was an amazing journey riding all over Alaska. I’m always in it for the ride not the destination. Thanks for the video, it was still nice to watch
You're very welcome. As I've mentioned in prior videos. you still feel a great satisfaction when you get home after a "failed" trip and realize it was still a lot of fun. Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch. It's greatly appreciated.
Just a tip.... if youre nervous about doing this and have a an old visor laying around, use the visor to test your cutting methods. 😁
Heavy taping the edge when sanding will help prevent abrasions on the viewing service too.
Excellent idea. Thanks for your input.
@@SheppC42 Thanks for adding that idea.
Nice vid Terry, i didnt get the warning and just found out you uploaded it 2 days ago. Thanks also for the link to soggybawsmoto, might get handy in the future. well done on another excellent and honest video.
Thank you so much for sharing these with us!
You are very welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!
Terry; another great (and entertaining) video. I think it is always more fun taking on a repair like that when you have a buddy there to help!!
Thank you so much. That is so true! I really appreciate you sticking with the channel.
Hey Terry good video. Clear you're conscience 😊 Gotta admit though we couldn't have done that job without Soggybaws video. He's the man.
Stevie did a good job making everything clear...step by step. If you and I can get through it...anyone can! 😉
I used that same soggybaws to do mine after we got back from alaska
Small world! Stevie made it clear and simple. Thanks so much for watching.
Thanks for reaching out Terry. I'm super pleased my wee film helped you and Kevin. It was great fun shooting my scenes for you and wondering how it would pull together. It works really well 😂 Good grief, you've had some mishaps! Norway must have hurt 😢 Ride safe pal!
Your video truly simplified the process and took the guessing out of replacing the fork seal. Thanks so much for recording the clips in this video. Maybe we can do this again in the future. I was able to get past all of my blunders on these road trips. But, I must admit, I brought that brand new iPad to Norway with me strictly for flying my drone. It made things much more difficult as far as that went. Talk to you soon Stevie.
You did it. After watching all your videos. Again. And again. I purchased a bike and contemplating June 2024 Dempster ride. Thank you for all your video’s and inspiration.
I am really happy and honored to hear that...maybe a slight feeling of guilt too! 😁 I also know you are about to experience some fun times. Many, many thanks for watching and for the great comment.. I really appreciate that. Ride safe and careful.
I am planning to ride from Toronto Ontario to Dawson City Yukon leaving June 17 on a F6B goldwing
I've been to Toronto several times (great city and huge) and I've been to Dawson City twice....what a contrast! I think you're going to have a great trip. Watch out for the frost heaves between Whitehorse and Dawson City. Good luck and have fun. Thanks so much for watching.
What month and days are you traveling?
This trip was during the first two weeks of June.
Sir - let me give you a solution to the fork seal problem you will not believe is so easily overlooked. It’s not the bumps that blows the seals. It’s the internal air pressure. You compress the air inside the forks when you compress them like this - as it’s under positive pressure the whole way. This pressure is ok while you are riding as it is momentary but extended periods the pressure will get let out - along with the oil. Either modify the fork caps to accept a schrader valve or, if there isn’t room for the schrader valve, have the cap drilled and tapped for a small pipe plug. Hence forth when you want to strap the bike down - remove the schrader / plug before loading - load, strap it down and put the valve / plug back in. When unloading - remove the valve / plug before you unstrap the bike. Once the bike is off the trailer, you just need to fully extend the fork and then plug them back up again. The forks will work as intended.
Interesting solution. I will seriously consider it if I ever trailer the bikes again. Thanks very much for the suggestion.
Nice video. Seems like all things considered you were generally satisfied with the trailer (though pondering a few mods?)
I have to admit, the trailer did basically do well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice job💪🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Outstanding! Thanks very much for doing this video.
Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it.
You seem to have missed the Lofoten Islands, truly beautiful location if weather is on your side.
We were aware of the Lofoten Islands but we were way short on time. That would be another one to add to the growing list of reasons to go back! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@@TilTheRoadEnds I enjoyed a few years ago almost 4 weeks of sunshine and hardly any rain on trip from France to Nordkapp. The weather was perfect in the Lofoten Islands, brilliant sunshine and 28C, hope you enjoy the same weather on your next trip. You must have been in shock with the cost of living, although America is no longer good value and the tipping culture is way, way out of control.
Just found your channel as I have just bought a Africa twin 🎉,anyway it’s the first time watching a bike video with music over the riding I haven’t switched off & now watching ep 4, very easy to watch & listen to your commentary, keep riding & doing what makes you happy 👍
I really appreciate you hanging in there and sticking with the videos (not switching me off). I am aware that people do click away from videos when they start hearing music, but I have a hard time leaving constant wind noise or other irritating sounds in my videos. I also try to go a little easy with the music too. But again, thanks for sticking with it. I think you're going to be very happy with your Africa Twin. I have a couple other videos that are focused just on the AT on my channel too, that you might be interested in. Here is a link to one of them - czcams.com/video/N2iQEf69vWs/video.html I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Good luck with your AT!
Great video! What month was this part of the ride?
Thank you. We arrived at the Dempster on June 8th. Appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@@TilTheRoadEnds that explains the snow I guess 😃
@@RealRonTV We had read that the two ferries on the Dempster are rarely still closed any later than June 10th. Apparently, this was one of those rare years! Figures 🙄
@@TilTheRoadEnds I’m heading that way, hitting Whitehorse on the 25th so hopefully I’ll be good to go.
@@RealRonTV My guess is you'll be fine. Good luck to you.