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Too old for a Dyna, too young for Gold Wing.
Motorcycle content for those of us in the middle with a splash of self-deprecating humor.
Motovlog, test rides, gear reviews, travel documentaries, etc...
I wrote a children's motorcycle book. For each one sold, I donate one to a local children's charity.
www.crunchmoto.com
Instagram @crunch.moto
Current rides:
2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 BMW R1200C
Previous rides:
A couple Sportsters (1998, 2002, 2004,) a Street Glide, a pair of Softail Standards (03 and 05,) a Dyna, a '75 FXE Shovelhead, a BMW R1150RS, and a '76 BMW R60/6.
Motorcycle content for those of us in the middle with a splash of self-deprecating humor.
Motovlog, test rides, gear reviews, travel documentaries, etc...
I wrote a children's motorcycle book. For each one sold, I donate one to a local children's charity.
www.crunchmoto.com
Instagram @crunch.moto
Current rides:
2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 BMW R1200C
Previous rides:
A couple Sportsters (1998, 2002, 2004,) a Street Glide, a pair of Softail Standards (03 and 05,) a Dyna, a '75 FXE Shovelhead, a BMW R1150RS, and a '76 BMW R60/6.
Dalton Highway on a Harley: Plans, FAQs, and Advice for riding Alaska's Haul Road
In July 2023 I completed the Iron Butt Ultimate Coast-to-Coast ride from Key West, FL to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, AK.
In this video, I explain how I planned for the trip, answer frequently asked questions, and share advice after riding a 20-year-old Harley-Davidson Road King Classic on Alaska's Dalton Highway aka the Haul Road.
In this video, I explain how I planned for the trip, answer frequently asked questions, and share advice after riding a 20-year-old Harley-Davidson Road King Classic on Alaska's Dalton Highway aka the Haul Road.
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Part 7: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: The Dalton Highway on a 20-yr old Harley Davidson Road King
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Part 7: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: The Dalton Highway on a 20-yr old Harley Davidson Road King This episode covers the entire length of Alaska's Dalton Highway, aka the Haul Road, aka the most isolated road in America. Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay,...
Part 6: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: The Alaska Highway on a 20-yr old Harley Road King Classic
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Part 6: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: The Alaska Highway on a 20-yr old Harley Road King Classic This episode covers the entire length of the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Fairbanks, Alaska including wildfires, wildlife, and terrible road conditions. Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Cla...
Part 5: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: Canadian Rockies, Banff, AB-93 Icefield Parkway, Jasper
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Part 5 of the Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Ride along as I raise funds and awareness for Promising Pages, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children and providing them with access to books. Visit CrunchM...
Part 4: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: Great Lakes Region and Canadian Plains
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Part 4 of the Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Ride along as I raise funds and awareness for Promising Pages, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children and providing them with access to books. Visit CrunchM...
Part 3: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: Back of the Dragon Tazewell, VA & Ohio 555 (Triple Nickel)
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Part 3 of the Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Ride along as I raise funds and awareness for Promising Pages, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children and providing them with access to books. Visit CrunchM...
Part 2: Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: Leaving Florida Keys on US1 & a visit with Blockhead Moto
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Part 2 of the Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Ride along as I raise funds and awareness for Promising Pages, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children and providing them with access to books. Visit CrunchM...
Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip: Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
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Part 1 of the Ultimate Coast-to-Coast / America's Longest Book Drive: 7500 miles for 7500 books on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Ride along as I raise funds and awareness for Promising Pages, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children and providing them with access to books. Visit CrunchM...
Motorcycle Trip: Exploring Virginia & West Virginia
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Harley-Davidson motorcycle trip exploring the beautiful back roads of Virginia and West Virginia including: Back of the Dragon (Rt 16) in Tazewell, VA The Talon (Rt 60) in Gauley Bridge, WV Hatfield McCoy Mountains, WV Chief Logan State Park, WV New River Gorge, WV Greenbrier Valley, WV Charleston, WV CrunchMoto.com Instagram @crunch.moto Music licensed on Soundstripe.com Back Road Summer by He...
Scorpion EXO AT950 Motorcycle Helmet Review
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Grand Canyon Double Crossing: Rim to Rim to Rim
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Two adventure-seeking ultra runners attempt the Grand Canyon double-crossing (Rim to Rim to Rim) in 1 day. Follow along as we start down South Kaibab Trail at 4:43 AM, cross the Colorado River at Bright Angel Trail, enjoy lemonade at Phantom Ranch, and ascend the North Kaibab Trail. We managed across rock slides, flood-damaged trails, and several trail blowouts before facing the decision to tur...
TCX Street 3 WP Riding Shoe | 1-Year Review
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This is a review of the TCX Street 3 Water Proof Riding Shoe / Motorcycle Boot.
Indian Challenger Dark Horse in Hawaii
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2021 Indian Challenger Dark Horse Twisted Road rental on Oahu, Hawaii. Ride from Honolulu to Laie, Hawai'i. Shot on GoPro Hero 9 Black and iPhone 13 Pro Max. CrunchMoto.com Instagram @crunch.moto Music: Kapalua by Ian Kelosky Soundstripe FKW0KEYZJDLWLXLB
Back of the Dragon & Road to the Old Town Revival - Motorcycle Trip - BMW R1200C
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You shoul have taken a Kawasaki KLR650 up to Alaska. I have a 2010 Electra Glide and a 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 (a street legal dual sport bike with a 6 gallon gas tank with a 300 mile range) that I trail ride over in the Oscelo National forest in North Floida (where 75 crosses 10). I've ridden my Harley down sandy dirt roads a few times, in the mud it would be a nightmare. Next time your passing though Lake City, Fl. look me up and I'll let you ride my KLR around in the mud over in Osceola, you'll love it!
This is where it all starts ❤
Yessir
Man I love your bike what year is it? I’m saving money to buy a good reliable Harley like yours. I love how it started right up in the middle of the desert when you were eating. I will have a new Harley by April or sooner mark my comment on hood ❤
Thanks! It’s a 2003 Road King. I’m considering selling it if you’re seriously looking.
@@CrunchMoto that would be a dream come true for me. My goal is to save $11,000 by April. I’m 40% to my goal right now. I hope I can buy your bike for 11,000.
How does this seat install? Did it come with a bracket?
It did not come with a bracket.
Loved the video! WV Native here and actually live right on the Talon in Ansted, a few minutes from Hawks Nest. Glad you guys enjoyed our routes! They have been working on the roads a lot this year so should be much smoother riding next year. Stay safe!
Thanks for watching!
Great series!!! I just binge watched the whole thing. You did a great job keeping your windshield clean for us viewers!! I can’t bring myself to ride my aultra up in that soup though!! Hahahahah!! That is what BMWs and KTMs are for!! 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for watching!
Epic journey. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have a question about the dominator solo seat. Hopefully, you can shed some light on it. So i have the same bike as in your video, and when looking at the seat on the saddleman website it doesnt look like it has the tongue part on the front of the seat that would usually go in a hole in the frame just before the gas tank. So my question is, mainly, did the seat come with hardware to put it on the bike properly, or did you need to get an additional bracket to have the seat on the bike?
It does have the tongue part, but there is an additional part you need to mount the seat to the bolts coming up from through the fender. Sorry- I cannot remember what that part is called.
..been there..done that….!!! An adventure….a challenge…worth every second…!!! Congratulations for your endeavor..!!!
@@kimklim3267 thank you
@@CrunchMoto ….done it in 2018…PA…Prudhoe Bay…Key West…PA…on a BMW R 1200GSA….and I loved every second of it… About how much it cost…who cares… Trying again…next year… Again…all my respect for taking the challenge…and not giving up….👍.
How did you carry extra gas and how much?
@@jimboakastormyweather9711 I had two 1.25 gallon containers in the tour pack
Looking at using the Saddleman Dominator for my limited obviously you like it.
Cannot recommend it enough.
@@CrunchMoto great, I ride solo and been riding a Mustang. Moving from a 06 UC to the 17 Limited. Thanks for the recommendation. Enjoy your videos. Keep it coming
Rode the Dalton in 2020. Awesome scenery! Like they say the Dalton is 400 miles of dirt road and 50 miles of sheer terror. But what an experience. Biggest lesson learned: no matter the road conditions, you need to keep your speed 30-40 mph. This is fast enough to keep the bike heading the right direction. Slower, and the front tire will want to slip and slide. Seems counterintuitive and takes a bit of huevos, but once you try it, it really makes it much easier.
That’s solid advice!
Mackinac Bridge is pronounced Mackinaw here in MI
Yep- I know that now 😏
Time and schedule; these are your two most dangerous opponents. As a resident of alaska, it allows me to be more selective with my journeys. Good weather allows longer days (such as one day from Dawson City to Tuk), or short/down days (such as camping in the wilderness and going for a walk) So regardless of the moto you ride…Mother Nature is not brutal. She is just indifferent. Don’t pound a round peg into a square hole. Take your time.
I believe in making the most of the time you have. I had limited time on this trip, a lot of ground I wanted to cover, and a return flight booked. As I said, if I had more time, I would have traveled a few less miles per day and spent more time seeing the small towns.
@@CrunchMoto ...totally; I'm not casting stones. Priority of travel is different for each person. An analogy might be: some people choose to visit 5 European countries in a 10 days holiday, whereas others might visit and stay in a single valley for the same time period. Not right or wrong; different strokes for different folks.
@@andrewpeter6128 absolutely, great metaphor. 👍🏼
Just discovered this channel searching for motorcycle travel ideas. I’ve got the exact same bike! Would love to chat about some of the mods… curious how you like the bars
Thanks for watching. I really like the bars, the previous owner installed them. What other mods do you want to know about?
Great ride! Those gravel sections can seem to come out of nowhere. Hit about 100 klicks of gravel in northern Mantoba a few years ago and a rock went through the belt and cut it about half way through. But she made it home.
Oh wow! Glad you made it home
Me too, then the dealer charged me a grand to change it.
Just watched your video nicely done. Just so you know, more than a 1/3rd of Jasper townsite was destroyed by wildfire a couple of weeks ago. So you got to see it just in time.
thanks for watching, yeah, I heard about Jasper. Heartbreaking
Bike prep up that highway, get some tires built for mud
thanks for watching, The Dalton was harder than I expected it to be... but I made it.
I think you should shorten your laces
That’s a really good idea. I hadn’t thought of that
This looks like such a fun trip. I kind of want to follow your tracks. But you should have used a bike with longer range! Many bikes can do 300 on a tank!
Thanks for watching! I used this bike because it’s the one I have 😄
Well what happened at the dealership?? What was causing the diminishing fuel efficiency?
The chalked it up to excessive speed into headwinds.
I would not try to do this ride on a Harley. And I've been riding for over 40 years. The Dalton is best with a 4wd truck. You have my respect.
Yessir- Thanks for watching
Very cool! When I saw the caption pop up that stated 2003 Road King Classic, I had to pause and back up to make sure I got that right. Besides my GoldWing, I also ride an old carbureted 2002 Electra Glide TC-88 with stage 2 and always wondered how she would do on the Dalton. I don't think I would attempt it on the FLHT, but I would definitely do it on an ADV bike to your point. Kudos to you for a successful trip.
For sure an ADV bike next time.
I love milk
It does a body good!
Are you in Charlotte NC. I'm just north in Mount Airy
Yessir
@@CrunchMoto wish I had the time and money to do the trips you do
You are pushing it! Dawson Creek b.c here.
Beautiful area, Dawson Creek. I hope to be back soon.
You need to put better context. Video yourself just riding is very boring
@@reymartinez8830 Thanks for sharing your opinion. 81,000 other people disagree with you.
I've watched your cross country Ca to Fla before, just watched it again and then found this trip, love your RK, I just recently got a 99. Looking to do a long trip also, do you still have the 5 speed or is it a 6 speed? Does the 5 speed hinder you in any way? Coming from a bike with a 6 speed.
Awesome! Thanks for watching. Yes- I have the 5speed. A 6th gear would have been nice for high-speed highway cruising, otherwise the 5 was fine.
@@CrunchMoto thank you for your response! Stay safe and can't wait to see your next adventure.
Can’t believe it took me this long to find this series!! Beautiful anniversary road king! I have a 02 RK myself great bikes 💪💪
@@codystrom8708 thanks! I’m glad you found it
Outstanding series of vide, thank you so much, this has always been a dream of mine and watching this has really inspired me. Hopefully one day.
Go for it!
I can’t ride, yes I can, F it I’ll do it. 🙌🏻👍
One of my favorite lines of the whole series…. I learned how to censor words just for that line because it truly encompasses how I felt.
Those metal grid bridges, when wet, can be pretty scary.
Scariest part of the trip… until I reached the Dalton.
It seems like it can become a grind at times, but guessing you will carry the good moments with you forever. Not to mention the challenge you presented yourself with and example you set for your children.
Very true!
It seems like it can become a grind at times, but guessing you will carry the good moments with you forever. Not to mention the challenge you presented yourself with and example you set for your children.
Very true!
I am planning on going from Los Angeles to Dead Horse August 2024. (One month from now). I am on a KLR 650 (2007- Gen 1). I've done round trip Route 66 on this bike, Mojave and Nevada BDR, all of PCH Hwy 1 and Hwy 101. How do you book the shuttle to the Ocean? How do you book rooms in Dead Horse and Cold Foot? I will be traveling with a tent as back up. Also traveling with a friend on an Africa Twin.
You book rooms in deadhorse and coldfoot like you would any other hotel, directly on their websites or via 3rd party 'trip' website. They are essentially the same as large industrial work camps or drilling rig camps appearance wise but they are functionally the same as regular hotels. Book well in advance.
@@Mr_Smarty_Pants What about the shuttle bus that brings you from Dead Horse to the Artic Ocean?
@@adventurevin7600 Iirc one of the hotels up there handles the booking directly, 'Deadhorse Camp' I think. The shuttle would also have a website and phone number I believe to contact directly etc. I"ve never taken it and have only been up there for work a few times.
@@Mr_Smarty_Pants Holy crap! You've worked up there? Well, thanks for the answers. I plan on staying in Cold Foot one night before Dead Horse. Then two nights in Dead Horse and one night again in Dead Foot. I am retired Air Force so I will probably spend two nights at Fairchild Air Force Base to get some good rest and do some motorcycle maintenance.
@@adventurevin7600 ya several years ago now, winters on a rotation on drilling rigs, I wouldn't mind taking a trip back up there in the summer though one day.... maybe on 4 wheels though haha. Sounds like you have a plan....this guy put up a neat video series, was really hammering out the miles too wow, my hat off to him...and on a RoadGlide to boot.👍
I would do it on my dirt bike but not on my Harley, no way!@!
Smart choice. Having done it once, I would love to do it again but only on an ADV bike
Bike Prep: Not Much. New tires, hard bags, tour pack, gas container, change oil, dealer inspection, tighten bolts, hand protecters. Good thing you prepped for that road.
Well when you put it like that… I suppose I did prep the bike a bit
When I got to that intersection to make that right turn for Deadhorse ,, I saw two guys on adventure bikes coming from Deadhorse, they were COVERED in mud so bad you couldn’t tell what clothes they were wearing or what color their bikes were,,, I said NOPE !! My Ultra Limited wasn’t made for that and I knew I would be asking for trouble 😉👍🇺🇸
I'd never admit that kind of thing but each to their own.
An Ultra would be very difficult on the Dalton. Wise choice.
Bet they were smiling, though!
I did that trip in 2012 ,,, Fort Myers to Fairbanks 5000 miles on my Ultra Limited ,, trip of a lifetime,, hard on the bike though,, 😉👍🇺🇸
Right on!
I noticed your wearing a black helmet, black jacket,, your cooking yourself in the Florida Sun ! In this Florida heat I wear BRIGHT/REFLECTIVE Colors ,, it reflects the hot sun and makes me more visible to these wonderful Florida drivers ,, I put on the dark colors in fall when I want the sun to help keep me warm 😉👍🇺🇸
I find the Arai helmet to very well ventilated and the black jacket is a Dianese air mesh… I had no problem with either while moving, but being stopped or in slow traffic was absolutely brutal. I’m not sure color would make too much difference
Cool , I've done it four times on a Harley , first in 1979 , that was a trip for sure .. Hope to go at least once more in this lifetime .. ADV bike would be a plus ..
Cool- I’d love to do the trip again on an ADV
The room in Coldfoot @6:33 looks almost identical (the rooms all looked the same) to when I stayed there in 92 while driving hydro-axe on the Price road project. Made a lot of money there, bought my girlfriend a diamond ring, she married me, 30th anniversary this year.
Sounds like the work was worth it. Congrats on 30 years!
I live in Yuma why didn’t you just stay on the 8 from mission beach to Yuma, there was no need to get off it
I like to ride a mix of interstate and state roads.
Excellent adventure and videos!!! Just watched the series and it was epic.
Thank you
Hello. How much did you pay for bike shipping? Thank you!
I think it was $3500 but I don’t remember exactly.
I found company to transfer my bike from Anchorage to PA for $2000.
Never go through Atlanta, go around on the loops, in west palm, pick up 70 west to 27/98 south, takes you down the center of the state, ( NO MIAMI BS) 27 to chrome 997 to over seas hwy to key west. ( on the northside of key largo, you have to try Bob's BUNs)
Harriett’s is my go-to breakfast spot
What type of books are you buying?
I’m not buying books. All the money donated via the link on my website crunchmoto.com goes directly to Promising Pages and they buy books at a significant discount.
Great video I lived in AK and rode a lot The roads are not great 👍
Great scenery… questionable road surfaces 😁
Crome to 27 good choice if you take us 1 from 17st Ft Lauderdale north though west palm nice estates do it early
Oh ware a camel back down here
Agree about A1A from FTL to West Palm. Used to live in FTL myself.
Kuddos to you! I rode up to Deadhorse about a month before you on a BMW GSA, don't think I would try it on a Harley Road King. We lucked out with the weather, no rain or mud.
No rain or mud? Does that even count as riding the Dalton? Jk, sounds like a great time
@@CrunchMoto I take that back, it was raining the morning we left Deadhorse. It cleared up when we got to Atigun Pass and blue skies all the way to Fairbanks. It was so nice, we rode all the way to Fairbanks in one day.