How to Do the Sturgis Rally On Less Than $500

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2021
  • Get ready for the Sturgis Rally www.jpcycles.com/?...
    The Sturgis motorcycle rally can get a bit of a bad rap and a lot of folks claim its too expensive to attend. And while things have been commercialized a bit over the years the old school biker in us keeps a few tricks up our sleeve on how to have a great time for just a few bucks. We show you how you can come out to the Black Hills and have the time of you life for less than $500.
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  • @crocketgsxr6
    @crocketgsxr6 Před 3 lety +26

    for even cheaper you can just watch live youtube videos of other people at the rally for free

  • @toddbaa
    @toddbaa Před 3 lety +12

    Everything he mentioned minus meat/ice was how I rode through all 48 a few years ago.
    Took off 3 months b/t work contracts. Camped out 90%, used planet fitness for showers, etc.
    Pack of baby wipes wrapped in Alum.Foil riding atop a Harley Trans makes for great end of day bath!

  • @ardyrides834
    @ardyrides834 Před 3 lety +14

    That's some good info...
    The campsites further from Sturgis are less expensive and still have basic amenities, such as showers. You don't need a motorhome and a toy hauler to have fun!

  • @Motorhead-y3
    @Motorhead-y3 Před 3 lety +20

    Love that your recommending to enjoy the Rally the old way. 👍

    • @sterlingcollins3077
      @sterlingcollins3077 Před 3 lety +2

      Thats the way id do it everytime

    • @Motorhead-y3
      @Motorhead-y3 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sterlingcollins3077 you mean,,,,, a P38 , new pack of socks, tent, bedroll, towel, bungies,gear?

  • @torgy3
    @torgy3 Před 3 lety +7

    Community center has been $6 for years can’t imagine it went down in price... however they provide an exercise room, towels, soap, and some basic toiletries if needed. I would recommend finding a good camping spot downtown Sturgis in one of the locals yards. Just ask those who are camping if it’s a good spot and what they offer. Most are $25 per night per person the good ones will include showers, outdoor kitchen setups, bbq grills, frig/freezer space, cups, plates, silverware etc... which can really save you money in the long run. Not to mention power to charge up your devices. A couple churches provide free pancakes for a donation for breakfast and hit up subway for $5 footlong and you can have a pretty epic trip with out breaking the bank... just my 2 cents
    This will be my 19th rally and have stayed all over the hills but for the last 6 have camped downtown. If you got a question for me?? Ask.

  • @donpet8258
    @donpet8258 Před 2 lety +4

    I like EVERY video this guy does ! Good content well edited. I do sturgis every yr for almost 30 yrs. This system works !!

  • @scottlin7876
    @scottlin7876 Před 3 lety +11

    On the bottle water issue. Maybe just buy 2 bottles of water and refill them.

    • @knightalumni
      @knightalumni Před 3 lety

      Yeah, I was thinking carrying a case of water on a motorcycle along with all that camping gear might not work out so well…the same goes for a12 pack…

  • @davypig571
    @davypig571 Před 3 lety +14

    Not having been there yet this sounds like a good plan. I don't drink so perhaps more food and or fun.

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 Před 3 lety +3

    You did good glad you posted video on Sturgis member in the old days people actually got on their motorcycles no matter where they lived and road to Sturgis camp now yuppies motorhomes toy haulers sad sad

  • @shasiceruti8994
    @shasiceruti8994 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative! Thanks for sharing!

  • @thewheel2023
    @thewheel2023 Před 3 lety

    Great info for general travel also! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ImTheDudeMan471
    @ImTheDudeMan471 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a buddy that lives there. Lots of dual sport trails. We are also ADV riders. You couldn't catch me there for the rally. I do agree on dispersed camping👍. Pack it out is the way to go all over North, Central and South America. (P.S. The grooved concrete on the highway near town sucks. It always makes me think I have a tire going down).

  • @dougfresh1341
    @dougfresh1341 Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve spent a week at the Rally for a lot less than $500. But I didn’t buy all the stuff I wanted at the JP store either. 😏

  • @owenallen5828
    @owenallen5828 Před 3 měsíci

    Great advice, thanks.

  • @shanemcmillion159
    @shanemcmillion159 Před 3 lety

    Now that some good information thank you

  • @kristinabriggs8981
    @kristinabriggs8981 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the advice! This is our first time, we are staying at a cheap hotel, but we are pretty seasoned travelers. I already have pb&j sandwiches made, we've traveled 23 states and 30k+ in the past year eating oatmeal breakfast pb&j lunch and 1 meal out per day. I drink water from random sinks or spigots, and hubby brings lemonade packets to add to our free water.. We can't wait for this trip! Counting down the days!!!
    I'll update afterwards what our actual expenditures are. Our budget is $500, including hotel which is $300, we'll be in sturgis from the 9th through the 12th.

    • @jeffdughman9741
      @jeffdughman9741 Před 2 lety

      you sound like an awesome wife and great tips, your husband is a lucky man :) Cheers from texas!

  • @HabitualFixation
    @HabitualFixation Před 3 lety +6

    That's drinking money alone 😆🤣

  • @nadewitt-yf6ng
    @nadewitt-yf6ng Před rokem

    I'm from Alaska, and I've done the rally for as little as $400, and I had the time of my life. In my 15 years of going, I have never spent more than $1600. I ate at the American Legion exit 46 in Piedmont last year, $14 for a full meal with cake and ice cream. I'm a big guy and love to eat. I never go away hungry. If you look there are lots of places cheap to stay. I do a campground in Piedmont for all 10 days at $800 for a cabin. Non rally prices $200 a week. I go a week early and stay a week late some times.

  • @larrygarrison3071
    @larrygarrison3071 Před rokem

    Thanks J&P good info.....Larry G. 🤠

  • @sopascat7
    @sopascat7 Před 2 lety

    Love the advice…Plz give a couple of more tips for the 2022 Sturgis Rally (due to high prices of gas ⛽️💰).

  • @pauhana328
    @pauhana328 Před rokem

    i dont know if youre aware of it or not, but youre one funny dude! thanks for all the tips! soooooooo looking forward to boondockin!

  • @Bluecollarfatbob
    @Bluecollarfatbob Před 2 lety

    Can’t wait for the rally

  • @BrokeDownBob
    @BrokeDownBob Před 3 lety +1

    Damn good advice!

  • @chrishunter5041
    @chrishunter5041 Před 3 lety +4

    That's the way to do it👍

  • @meinolffrenzel3302
    @meinolffrenzel3302 Před 3 lety +1

    Great support! Would love to come back again. From GY! Sie you next...

  • @mcscrottyboggerballs8358

    Getting close it’s that time of year.

  • @garyjohnson4575
    @garyjohnson4575 Před 3 lety

    Cool info.

  • @mikewalters4994
    @mikewalters4994 Před 3 lety +3

    That's some GREAT TIPS!! DO SOME MORE OF THESE TIP VIDEO'S !!! IM GOING TO STRUGIS FOR MY FIRST TIME !! I NEED ALL THE TIPS I CAN GET !! THANKS

    • @chrisb2056
      @chrisb2056 Před 3 lety +2

      Have fun, don't try to do everything your first trip ! There are way too many great rides and things to experience.

    • @mikewalters4994
      @mikewalters4994 Před 3 lety

      @@chrisb2056 thanks Chris !!

  • @hootiemac3437
    @hootiemac3437 Před 3 lety

    there it is......Nice and Smart

  • @KTMGUY95
    @KTMGUY95 Před 3 lety +3

    If I go Im stayin at your place....I need my money for those fancy IPAs!

  • @chrisb2056
    @chrisb2056 Před 3 lety

    Great video as always. My 2 cents... plan ahead and stay at one of the "big" campgrounds, save a little extra money and really enjoy the time! Sturgis is a must do!!!!

    • @b.a.lineman7582
      @b.a.lineman7582 Před 3 lety

      Couldn’t agree more… staying at the chip… this trip was paid for in February

  • @jamiehord1009
    @jamiehord1009 Před 3 lety +6

    Trucks stops and rest areas are good places for cheap showers.

  • @pcontiman
    @pcontiman Před 3 lety

    DUDE, RIGHT ON

  • @joemonroe9402
    @joemonroe9402 Před 3 lety +1

    YeeeHaw...may true blessings of light n true love keep the fine folk at j &P..amen..🍇🤴💜

  • @sundogfun7536
    @sundogfun7536 Před 3 lety

    Spot on…all of it…

  • @kenmacleod9589
    @kenmacleod9589 Před 3 lety

    Some good deets. 😎👍

  • @neildewitt2869
    @neildewitt2869 Před 2 lety

    The American Legion in Piedmont will cost you $8 for breakfast and $12 for supper with cake and ice cream nightly. It's home cooking and they have a menu for the week. Cheapest I've done is $400 and that included my drinks and shirts. I see concerts at the Full Throttle nightly. The Buffalo Chip sells 93 octane fuel, go buy it.

  • @andyb7347
    @andyb7347 Před 3 lety +4

    Add a dollar fifty to the gas price. Price of gas will be over $4 for 91 octane

    • @mikewalters4994
      @mikewalters4994 Před 3 lety

      I have never been to Sturgis, but I going this year for the first time. I have heard about all the high prices. I thought there where Federal Laws about price gouging. Especially gas prices. I live on the Alabama Gulf Coast and when I Hurricane come through, the Federal Gov. will burn people's ass for gouging. I don't see how they get away with it in Strugis.

    • @terrybloom9758
      @terrybloom9758 Před 3 lety

      @@mikewalters4994 they do it on the hotels but not only for the Rally but any car show or other events held in the area.

    • @nonethelessfirst8519
      @nonethelessfirst8519 Před 3 lety

      @@mikewalters4994 it's not price gouging it's biden American gouging.

    • @mikewalters4994
      @mikewalters4994 Před 3 lety

      @@nonethelessfirst8519 how can it be Biden, when it been going on for many years. Biden has not been President but 6 months

    • @nonethelessfirst8519
      @nonethelessfirst8519 Před 3 lety

      @@mikewalters4994 gas prices weren't this high 6 months ago, what's your point mike?

  • @JohnDoe-mx3vg
    @JohnDoe-mx3vg Před 3 lety

    Well that excludes me I thought me going for less then 500 included ride,room an board looks like I am not going again this year 😅

  • @65BAJA
    @65BAJA Před rokem

    No fire. As in no camp stoves either or just no camp fires?

  • @rgh622
    @rgh622 Před 3 lety

    Great info! Do you know if there is a map somewhere we can look at that outlines the free camping? I'm looking for something that takes all the requirements you laid out into consideration. Thanks for the Vid Patick!

  • @Dylabong420
    @Dylabong420 Před 2 lety

    I'm not going to lie I feel like when I was younger there are a lot more things we could do. Now it's $25 just to go on a trail. I used to just ride my dirt bike out into the middle of the woods and go camping with the fire 🤷‍♂️

  • @deafsturgis90
    @deafsturgis90 Před rokem

    There no English for cc for deaf it been other countries languages I don't understand I am full biker deaf. Let you know fix it thank you

  • @nicholaskennedy4310
    @nicholaskennedy4310 Před rokem

    Get Vid! Will I get mauled if I show up on my Kawasaki C-14?

  • @vinriffic
    @vinriffic Před 3 lety

    How do you find the disbursed camping?

  • @thevtwinwanderer
    @thevtwinwanderer Před 3 lety +1

    another tip for bathing, if you have a plant fitness or anytime fitness membership, ride down to Rapid City and go to your gym and use their shower.

  • @mattbrown1865
    @mattbrown1865 Před 3 lety

    It did it

  • @williamhornbostel1674
    @williamhornbostel1674 Před 3 lety

    What if I need a front tire? Best place?

    • @jpcycles
      @jpcycles  Před 3 lety

      J&P Cycle store on Lazelle st .
      Or - www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-tires

  • @rogershipman3578
    @rogershipman3578 Před 3 lety

    Shower!?

  • @jameslyons1661
    @jameslyons1661 Před rokem

    🏁👍🗽

  • @brandonmacon3317
    @brandonmacon3317 Před rokem

    Not too mention water is more than beer

  • @dougharitopulos9288
    @dougharitopulos9288 Před 3 lety

    What our dates for the rally this year

  • @mikaldene7146
    @mikaldene7146 Před 3 lety +1

    I dont drink and I got medical Marijuana card so is it cool or not to partake?

    • @rgh622
      @rgh622 Před 3 lety

      Good question!

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 Před 3 lety +1

      not yet but private property is private property!

  • @jakebulgarian7319
    @jakebulgarian7319 Před 2 lety

    If your drinking a 12 pack a day….GET TO A MEETING!

  • @brianellinger6622
    @brianellinger6622 Před 2 lety

    I did before I got here 4yrs ago

  • @4tech69
    @4tech69 Před 3 lety +3

    The only time I will go to Sturgis is when THE RALLY isn't there.

  • @robertrodriguez2412
    @robertrodriguez2412 Před 3 lety

    Man that is hardcore! What about toilet paper?🤣🤣🤣

    • @umberct
      @umberct Před 3 lety +3

      Be a man. Use your hand.

  • @55scooterdude
    @55scooterdude Před rokem

    I did it for less than $ 500 staying at a campground with showers for $20 a night

  • @danielthatcher5345
    @danielthatcher5345 Před 11 měsíci

    You could skip a day here and there on the showers and go to Burger King instead.

  • @cmmhelmond
    @cmmhelmond Před 3 lety

    Do you a deal, anything over $500 then you pay it ...... anything under $500 I will buy stuff from shop ....... 👍 ......... I live in the Netherlands by the way 😂😂😂😂 ... estimated cost of going to Sturgis .... well about $12000 😢😢😢😢. .... Maybe one day 👍 thanks for the engine mount by the way, well happy 👍

  • @redseaford9426
    @redseaford9426 Před 3 lety

    Then your bike breaks down and you only have 100 dollars left to try and fix it or get it home lol

    • @jpcycles
      @jpcycles  Před 3 lety

      If your counting on your bike to break down on a trip, you should use the trip money to fix your bike.

    • @redseaford9426
      @redseaford9426 Před 3 lety

      @@jpcycles no one PLANS on it happening, it just does lol

  • @Screenwriting
    @Screenwriting Před 2 lety

    #1 tip: Don't get covid. Got covid 2021 and my hospital bill from Sturgis and Rapid city was $130k. Tends to put a dent in your budget.

  • @ObamaoZedong
    @ObamaoZedong Před 3 lety

    12 pack a day? Bro the first step is admitting you've got a problem.

  • @soggybiscuittrucking5460

    You also have to worry about wildlife

  • @angryguy67
    @angryguy67 Před 3 lety

    Everywhere in town raises prices for rally.

    • @jpcycles
      @jpcycles  Před 3 lety +4

      No they don't, I live in Sturgis.
      =Patrick

    • @angryguy67
      @angryguy67 Před 3 lety

      Yes they do, so do I. Ive worked here before, after, and during rally. I know, and i know locals would agree.

    • @dakotasun6207
      @dakotasun6207 Před 3 lety

      @@angryguy67 The Grocery Mart does not raise their prices.

    • @angryguy67
      @angryguy67 Před 3 lety

      @@dakotasun6207 i will agree with that. I love them.

  • @jamesharold4983
    @jamesharold4983 Před 3 lety

    I guess all your money went to your Harley. 🤔🙄😳😉

  • @camarors91
    @camarors91 Před 3 lety

    So you can’t!

  • @davidmiller6981
    @davidmiller6981 Před 2 lety

    Don't go and you still have your 500

  • @trevorjones7450
    @trevorjones7450 Před 3 lety

    I don't drink anymore, so that isn't a problem. Boondock Camping? Is there anything else?? BoooYaaa!!

  • @deadbeatcupcake
    @deadbeatcupcake Před 2 lety

    Haha $3/gallon.
    The good old days.

  • @monkeyCmonkeyDoo
    @monkeyCmonkeyDoo Před 3 lety

    Back packs do it for free.

  • @brandonmacon3317
    @brandonmacon3317 Před rokem

    Even with all that covered. Ide kiss yo arss if you only spent 500$. It would cost more than 100 at a descent restaurant just for 2 😅 cmon yall. Love these guys don't get me wrong but....

    • @jpcycles
      @jpcycles  Před rokem

      I literally break it down in the video. No you cant spend $100 at a restaurant, you have to make sandwiches from the grocery store. It's laid out dollar for dollar in the video.

  • @Liveharley1
    @Liveharley1 Před 3 lety

    I can do it! But the wife puts it to me like this, that bitch better have a shower, toilet, and a king-size bed with AC! lol Now your next video can be? "Happy Wife Happy Life" how to bring the wife for under thousands of dollars. lol

  • @rhainsdaily8159
    @rhainsdaily8159 Před 3 lety

    Who are you trying to BS?

  • @dejonsmall9886
    @dejonsmall9886 Před 3 lety

    I'll save a lot more by not going. I've been biking since 1969 and have on desire to do Sturgis. The main reason is that I've never seen a video of the rally showing a Black person. For this reason I won't ever go there. I've been to other rallies with no issues, but Sturgis isn't on my bucket list...

    • @guilastocker8051
      @guilastocker8051 Před 3 lety +1

      Of course there's been many people of color. Be an example, check it out. Before you judge.

    • @BrokeDownBob
      @BrokeDownBob Před 3 lety

      Go ahead and go. I do believe the Buffalo Soldiers will be there.

    • @guilastocker8051
      @guilastocker8051 Před 3 lety +1

      I have meet some of those guys, great bunch. As
      I'll bet you are. I've ridden since 1972, tattoos and t-shirts to prove it. The world is changing sooo fast. Let's explore all possibilities,
      I've never been to Apollo's theater, but would love to see it.

    • @qthebikeahaulic
      @qthebikeahaulic Před 3 lety +4

      Its taken me about 10 minutes to think about how to answer your concerns. Please reconsider coming to the rally. You will feel welcomed and part of our larger bikeaholic family. The rally for me is different every time. So much to see and do in a beautiful part of our country.

  • @TuaDeezNutz
    @TuaDeezNutz Před rokem

    who lives like this?

  • @TuaDeezNutz
    @TuaDeezNutz Před rokem

    if you can afford a harley you can afford to stay in a hotel and eat good food