I Took This Harley Off Road / Mid Atlantic BDR

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2022
  • Taking my new Harley Davidson Sportster build off road is unlike any trip I've taken before and I'm absolutely loving it!
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Komentáře • 168

  • @markrawlins2685
    @markrawlins2685 Před 2 lety +3

    Also glad to see that the BEAR didn’t stay stubborn and stand his ground but high tailed up the hill.

  • @freebird3190
    @freebird3190 Před 2 lety +2

    Rode that part of the country last June Beautiful , in 1998 I bought the exact same sporty 883 blue paint that Shad tree is on New for around 6000 rode that thing all over the west , Keep on roling boys ....

  • @rickyhawkins7407
    @rickyhawkins7407 Před 2 lety +2

    Cool idea. That looks like a lot of fun.

  • @TechnMoto
    @TechnMoto Před 2 lety +2

    Looking like a great time. Sorry to hear about one rider injured. Have fun stay safe.

  • @neilbpence
    @neilbpence Před 2 lety +2

    Had a nephew lay it down on that stretch last week. Fracture of the lower leg. He will get healed up and we will set out and conquer that trail!

  • @chrissmith7669
    @chrissmith7669 Před 2 lety +2

    The difference between can and should. lol. Love it

  • @tylerburgess7664
    @tylerburgess7664 Před 2 lety +1

    that derby cover is so sweet. Brings a tear to my eye. There's no love like that between a man and his dog.

  • @DeBa1226
    @DeBa1226 Před 2 lety +2

    Motorcycle Missions nailed it, pulling your bike together so well, if I’m not mistaken. We need to hear more from them, hopefully they can use their CZcams channel more often. I love their efforts! Be safe riding out there Adam, don’t want to mess up your shoulder.

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety +1

      You know my shoulder is better then new! I can’t believe how well that surgery worked

    • @DeBa1226
      @DeBa1226 Před 2 lety

      @@adamsandoval PERFECT! Great to be pain free!

  • @robertholland7558
    @robertholland7558 Před 2 lety +2

    Many of my favourite CZcamsrs riding together.

  • @geraldmerkel7145
    @geraldmerkel7145 Před 2 lety +3

    Yo Adam, I have always suggested to people thru my 57 yrs of Riding Motorsickle Ride your own Ride. Never force Riders out of there comfort zone. SEMPER FI You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie. Keep the Shiny Side Up

  • @troypatterson5862
    @troypatterson5862 Před 2 lety +4

    Y'all were in my neck of the woods. Virginia is fun to ride. Dual-Sportsters, fun stuff. Always wanted to do that. One day. Safe travels and thanks for what you do for us Veterans.

  • @theChestnutMtnTinman
    @theChestnutMtnTinman Před 2 lety +2

    Look’s like a load of fun on some special Maxine’s😎😎

  • @JaySorsby1
    @JaySorsby1 Před 2 lety +6

    Looks like a great time. Just a group of riders doing rider things. Of course, this trip will sharpen your steel or bend your blade. 😎

  • @brettcreech3490
    @brettcreech3490 Před 2 lety +2

    Be safe Adam.

  • @mattfire7794
    @mattfire7794 Před 2 lety +2

    Sweet!! Definitely seems to be alot of fun!!!

  • @rzuniga7114
    @rzuniga7114 Před 2 lety +2

    Heavy Duty!! 🤘🏼🥃🤘🏼

  • @hj1smith
    @hj1smith Před 2 lety +1

    What a trip and awesome testimony to the ingenuity for the Veterans at Motorcycle Missions 🇺🇸🐾🍻 Go Navy Ride Free

  • @bradleyalexander5821
    @bradleyalexander5821 Před 2 lety +2

    Dude, that was awesome. Wish me be there. Gotta pay the bills.

  • @TheHarleyRoadshow
    @TheHarleyRoadshow Před 2 lety +5

    They sure can. I just spent 3 weeks in the Australian outback on an ultra classic, trust me they can go waayyy off road 😂😂

    • @whatyoumakeofit6635
      @whatyoumakeofit6635 Před 2 lety +4

      Absolutely. Just ask million dollar Bogan or Scooter Tramp Scotty. I've always taken my bikes off road. If you look at the older models of harleys, the tires that came on the bikes were rather aggressive. Back then the roads weren't much better, if at all, than today's roads.

  • @davidmccartney7577
    @davidmccartney7577 Před 2 lety +2

    Looks like Damascus VA just out of Bristol on 58🥴

  • @JordanRay
    @JordanRay Před 2 lety +3

    It was great finally meeting you, bike was beautiful!

    • @PeterSmith-or3pq
      @PeterSmith-or3pq Před 2 lety

      you guys all , are doing it to it .il be watching the sportster summer . 🇨🇦

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr

    Great ride Adam! I’m glad you were able to make this trip up the MABDR. Looks like you had a great day on the Sportster! Ride safe brother!

  • @pennsyltuckyden9823
    @pennsyltuckyden9823 Před 2 lety +1

    So cool seeing some of my favorites together in the same video, thanks.

  • @RandysRides
    @RandysRides Před 2 lety +4

    Cool that you're sparing people the aftermaths. Looks like a huge amount of fun. :) Take care, man !!

  • @TwoWheeledHepkat
    @TwoWheeledHepkat Před 2 lety +2

    I’m kind of doing this same type of adventure except I’m rebuilding a 43 year old dual sport that I’ll be riding somewhere across this country. The main difference is, I can’t get any of my friends to join me. I guess they’re chicken!

  • @raymondrathbun8688
    @raymondrathbun8688 Před rokem +1

    Well said life is short and ridding is a great way to let go of the dally struggles in life thanks brother getting the Great American Convy going.

  • @toddstacy372
    @toddstacy372 Před 2 lety +1

    It was great meeting you and Ashley at the Barbarossa Saloon in TN as you were headed on your way for this trip. Your bike looks killer. Have a safe ride as always.

  • @2WheelsSometimes1
    @2WheelsSometimes1 Před 2 lety +5

    Between you and Josh, I've been so pumped for this to finally come out! My wife and I had a bear experience on the Columbia and Western Rail Trail up here in B.C. too. Fortunately for both of us, they were going in the same direction we were. Can't wait for the next four days!

    • @mikeskidmore6754
      @mikeskidmore6754 Před 2 lety

      I had a Deer Experience. Deer Jumped out of a corn field and ran as fast as it could in front of me. Hit the deer dead on in the Belly .. took a 50 MPH slide down the road. Broke the Deers Back .. and killed it. My friend came and got the deer with a truck .

  • @dubbeljubobby
    @dubbeljubobby Před 2 lety +1

    What a freaking good time. 🤔
    Thanks Adam! 🤙🏼

  • @switch1408
    @switch1408 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey brother that looks like a damn fine time! Looking forward to the rest 🤟🇺🇸

  • @neildewitt2869
    @neildewitt2869 Před 2 lety +1

    I take my 1974 FXRT 3 miles into the woods across two streams and a quicksand swampy area to see a buddy. One of the adventures bikes might be nice for visiting him.

  • @genebulford8636
    @genebulford8636 Před 2 lety +3

    way to go Adam looks like a lot of fun an a great ride ,hang in there an do what you do best ride my friend ride!!!

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 Před rokem

    I like the fact that there's a guy with a stock Sportster with dirt tires riding with you guys and keep it up and not falling down kudos to him.

  • @sdefiel3719
    @sdefiel3719 Před 2 lety +2

    So ... you couldn't find anyone to ride with, huh?
    Wow, I wish I were there.
    Thanks for the ride,
    S

  • @jeman022004
    @jeman022004 Před 2 lety +2

    No shame in crashing out of the ride. I road an “actual” ADV bike (Africa Twin) and crashed out last year just after Tub Run Rd. I over estimated the traction on those Jeep roads and went down quick!

  • @abyields7831
    @abyields7831 Před 4 měsíci +1

    These are true riders, wow, 😢thanks for putting this video together.

  • @joematthews5141
    @joematthews5141 Před rokem +1

    So glad to see all the support your getting for the Convoy. Being a Veteran this is a very noble event. Keep getting it my Brother+😎

  • @tomflourre611
    @tomflourre611 Před rokem +1

    It's funny seeing HTW in the background. Looking forward to seeing more of your content. ✌️✌️

  • @kevinkelley2313
    @kevinkelley2313 Před 2 lety +1

    Prepping for the MABDR in a couple of weeks, found this vid. So cool to know you can do it on any bike.

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety +1

      You should enjoy it. Fairly mild but beautiful in my opinion

  • @Heritagejim5339
    @Heritagejim5339 Před 2 lety +1

    All those Sportsters are cool as hell!😎

  • @johnbyrns2159
    @johnbyrns2159 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic, innovation is one of the greatest things the world, love it

  • @hankhill4151
    @hankhill4151 Před 2 lety +2

    So rad. Smoky Mountain 500 next!!!

  • @USAF-AMMO-461X0
    @USAF-AMMO-461X0 Před 2 lety +3

    Silvarooooooooo

  • @ronaldstephens1792
    @ronaldstephens1792 Před 2 lety +2

    Awe...missing the little man (Scooter)😔❤ You Gentlemen be careful

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 Před 2 lety +4

    Oh My Gosh a 2007 Buell Lightening. Imagine that the Genius of Eric Buell who actually built a Sports Adventure bike in 2007. Harley Davidson was so Jealous of Buell that they spent $125 million to shut down the New Factory.,
    You guys put all that effort into a 1 Ton Sportster and you would not even be able to keep up with @IthcyBoots on her Honda 300 CRF

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety +1

      I’d definitely take that challenge 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @mikeskidmore6754
      @mikeskidmore6754 Před 2 lety

      @@adamsandoval Itchy Boots Nora seems so mellow and easy going. She Entered a Rally race in Africa and she got into it. She was riding way faster than I expected her to. She even had the rear sub frame of her bike break during the race.
      I can never remember the Honda Model. CR-300-F and CR-300-F Rally. I meant to mention the Royal Enfield Himalaya too.
      $4,500.00 in 2019 new.

  • @ScramblerStories
    @ScramblerStories Před 2 lety +1

    Definitely dig your build probably the most out of the bunch. Great video too. Consider going to the Red River Scrambler in Kentucky in mid September-ish if you're available. We'll see the Harley can hang with my Triumph on some trails! ;-)

  • @kendodge1009
    @kendodge1009 Před 2 lety +1

    Those drop offs on the dirt roads. WOW!!! Be a bad day going over one those. However looks like a blast sir.

  • @Montana909
    @Montana909 Před 2 lety +1

    Wish I could do something like this, looks awesome 👍😀

  • @bryancolley4934
    @bryancolley4934 Před 2 lety +3

    Great job brotha ! Always awesome to see you out and about !

    • @juliancrooks3031
      @juliancrooks3031 Před 2 lety +1

      I rode my Sportster across Australia in the 80's . That was adventure

  • @mikemiraglia7469
    @mikemiraglia7469 Před 2 lety +1

    Definitely a rough week brother glad you’re safe keep on trucking keep it rubber side down have a great rest your week. Navy Mike

  • @gasmann6746
    @gasmann6746 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video Adam bike looks unreel ride safe👍🏻🇦🇺

  • @jasonchicoine4282
    @jasonchicoine4282 Před 2 lety +2

    They sure can weems and shade tree and 50 other utubers already have

  • @metalhead2023
    @metalhead2023 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the videos.and that trip seem fun.much love adam

  • @BamaTraveller
    @BamaTraveller Před 2 lety +2

    Looks like a good time!

  • @HD2O13XL12OOC
    @HD2O13XL12OOC Před 2 lety +1

    Yessir, you came to ride and ride you did! I'd love to come next time. Hook a Navy man up!

  • @timbarnett3898
    @timbarnett3898 Před 2 lety +1

    I have to take my Harley off road a mile an quarter every time I leave my driveway too reach 101! Thanks Washington State!

  • @milesonwheels8127
    @milesonwheels8127 Před 2 lety +2

    My prayers for you is that no one get hurt in Jesus name. Ride on brothers

  • @bradleyalexander5821
    @bradleyalexander5821 Před 2 lety +1

    Damn bro, sorry for the troubles. But ya kept your head up and stayed positive & stubborn. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

  • @adamgianetti6315
    @adamgianetti6315 Před 2 lety +2

    Hopefully make it to k River this summer. San Diego

  • @majortodd1919
    @majortodd1919 Před 2 lety +2

    Great Vlog of your trip. Feels like I’m with you guys riding. Class act and all respect!!!
    Thx Brother 😎👊🇺🇸
    #ShadetreeArmy
    #Livefree

  • @fordmuscleluis9710
    @fordmuscleluis9710 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome time off road with a Harley Bike bro

  • @xpresident
    @xpresident Před 2 lety +1

    You should paint a bullseye on your windshield. Looks like an old P-51 fighter from WW2 from your camera angle. Very cool

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 Před rokem

    The Sportster was Harley's original dirt bike back then. Back when the Riders were as tough as their motorcycles. Lots of the big Enduros in the old days had Sportsters winning them.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 Před rokem

    I've been riding my solid mount 99 Sportster for over 20 years and have almost 400,000 miles on her with the original engine and I don't find vibration to be a problem at all. Any bikes that doesn't lose parts or fracture sheet metal obviously doesn't vibrate to any great degree. At least in my opinion.

  • @HerTwoWheels
    @HerTwoWheels Před 2 lety +1

    It was certainly an ADVenture!

    • @DavidSmith-fw6uj
      @DavidSmith-fw6uj Před 2 lety

      I Love your Video’s please keep making them 🕷 Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
      ⛽️$4,50⛽️$4,95⛽️

  • @PeterSmith-or3pq
    @PeterSmith-or3pq Před 2 lety +1

    aha, spostster summer ! . good stuff

  • @yoshit9819
    @yoshit9819 Před 2 lety +2

    With the proper suspect and wheels/tires, you can ride it anywhere

  • @FLHCSfan68
    @FLHCSfan68 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks like fun

  • @RollinwithRoland
    @RollinwithRoland Před 2 lety +1

    Looks to be a great time and glad to see that Josh was not going this Adventure alone!!! I learned about it thru his channel and cannot wait to see everyone's content on the trip! Wish I could have joined along with the KTM 790 Adventure, maybe next time for the TAT! ;)

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha. Not sure you would have enjoyed it on that bike. Would have been a lot of waiting on the sportsters. That 790 is a great bike!!

    • @RollinwithRoland
      @RollinwithRoland Před 2 lety

      @@adamsandoval, from what I've seen of the MABDR, I think I would be bored by the lack of challenge anyway to be honest... Hoping there are more challenging off shoots from the main trail to explore. Still would have a great time playin' scout for y'all and looping back. :)

  • @UncleLongbeard
    @UncleLongbeard Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant idea, if I would be in US I would defo join you as we often take inappropriate bikes a bit offroad ;)

  • @JimmyLuffjr
    @JimmyLuffjr Před rokem +1

    Looks like I'm gonna be a Miller Lite guy now.

  • @RidingintheOzarks
    @RidingintheOzarks Před 2 lety +1

    Looks like fun but I am taking my DR650 for that kind of riding...

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 Před rokem

    I had to chase my German Shepherd on dirt trails from the lake. Piece of cake ride on my Daytona 500. Riding my Sportster on the same Trail showed me the difference between the bikes and that with a Sportster being Harley dirt bike you had to be a rough tough guy to ride it. It was a handful.

  • @jamescole9767
    @jamescole9767 Před 2 lety +1

    Been dreaming of my 05 xl1200c scrambler it's been in pieces for years lol. but I have a dream. wish I was there. I love the idea. Problem is the being bling$$ the whole group rocks. 80lbs heaver lol

    • @jamescole9767
      @jamescole9767 Před 2 lety

      It started with a cafe idea, I said fk that let's ride state park roads scrambler is where it's at. Now I see it happening all over the group rocks, got to train for this, rocks are wearing on the body. This is a real AMERICAN dream...

  • @UnderTaker2040
    @UnderTaker2040 Před 2 lety +1

    You should check out million dollar bogun vlog, if ya want adventure come down under and try our roads and outback ones too...on a Road King...

  • @lifepranks
    @lifepranks Před 2 lety

    Nice moves

  • @OzBloke
    @OzBloke Před 2 lety +2

    You need to check out the Million Dollar Bogan - from Australia 😎👍

  • @zyonsdream
    @zyonsdream Před 2 lety +1

    You can do the MABDR on a CB300 with street tires and no off-road skills. It’s 95% gravel/pavement. I can only recall a few sketchy sections that any novice could duckwalk if needed. Go do the complete NEBDR and then you’re talking.

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum697 Před 2 lety +1

    This is so cool. Adam, now that you have had some first hand experience on a couple different adventure bikes, the African Twinn, KTM, pan American, and now your custom Adventure bike, your honest review please. Do you feel you have the best of both worlds in your custom? or changes? Thank you so much!

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety

      I love the uniqueness of the sportster, I think it handles great for my ability, the others are all capable of so much more then I am. Long distance the Twin is best, right trails the KTM, and in between the tenere 700. IMO. I will keep the sporty but if I had to buy one of the others it would be tenere 700

  • @ianloyd6384
    @ianloyd6384 Před 2 lety +2

    Gunna hurt to go down without gloves tho 😬

  • @tetlow2
    @tetlow2 Před 2 lety +1

    Of course Shadetree's was the first to start falling apart. Haha

  • @rumblebudgie2085
    @rumblebudgie2085 Před rokem +1

    LOL I tool a couple of pictures of this bike on main street at Sturgis.

  • @markrawlins2685
    @markrawlins2685 Před 2 lety +2

    Bean Chris is staying stubborn.

  • @toddday356
    @toddday356 Před rokem

    Thats so bad ass! You Shadetree, Jordan

  • @Chefsantatravels
    @Chefsantatravels Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful country but I gotta ask you when you seen the bear on the trail did your **** cheeks clench up a little bit LOL stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life ✌💪💖🎅👍🌻👍

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety +2

      As long as he kept going the other way I knew we were good 🤣

  • @wskeyson3382
    @wskeyson3382 Před rokem +1

    Here's a T-shirt idea for ya Adam: KRIVER Where it IS about the destination!

  • @MeerkatADV
    @MeerkatADV Před 2 lety +1

    Before watching the full video, bets on how many make it to the end?

  • @keithqueen3554
    @keithqueen3554 Před 2 lety +2

    Welcome to west Virginia you'll hate it here.🤪🤣

  • @darrenlingerfelt5879
    @darrenlingerfelt5879 Před 2 lety +2

    👍

  • @vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576

    Lol to even ASK the question in the title, shows you don’t watch Million Dollar Bogan :)

  • @ronaldjohnson7905
    @ronaldjohnson7905 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks like fun. Ever think about taking it on the alpine loop?

  • @robertcribb3859
    @robertcribb3859 Před 2 lety +2

    Adam did that little fairing make a cooling difference for your engine ( run warmer )

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety

      Didn’t notice any extra heat but it shielded me from many rocks getting thrown by these big bikes.

    • @robertcribb3859
      @robertcribb3859 Před 2 lety

      @@adamsandoval that's a good thing

    • @bombem1
      @bombem1 Před 3 měsíci

      Where did that cool fairing come from?

  • @jeffwalker1322
    @jeffwalker1322 Před 2 lety +1

    I take my Electra Glide on some pretty nasty dirt and gravel forest roads

  • @jeffwalker1322
    @jeffwalker1322 Před 2 lety +1

    Danny ( MDB ) has been taking Harleys way off road for years

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety

      I have had my bagger off road before too but not at 60mph for hundreds of miles. This is a bit different from what he and I did in the past.

  • @UnhumanCow
    @UnhumanCow Před 2 lety +1

    Any updates on the clutch noise? my sporty does the same!

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety

      This might help you figure it out I Was Stranded / Mid Atlantic BDR Day 2
      czcams.com/video/vBYVx1xLbs8/video.html

  • @candlstudios
    @candlstudios Před 2 lety +1

    Ha ha.. imagine being Harley Davidson trying to figure out what the customer wants. You come out with the amazing Pan America because you realize people want some off road capabilities.. and then people start making their own ADV bikes out of EVO sportsters just to make you nuts.

  • @mathewannear1206
    @mathewannear1206 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow…dirt riding and no gloves…

  • @edwardpotter9460
    @edwardpotter9460 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video I think any bike you ca take off road..man that would been so much fun but anything with a motorcycle &guys who love them always are.
    I've been riding over 30years last 2years no motorcycle I'm trying to get another motorcycle 🙏 I'm 51&disabled but still can ride &want to....I've always had a dream take off on a motorcycle &live from it what stooped me as a young man I took care my parents &got married I only had one biological child but helped raise 4 more.i never imagined though at 51 I wouldn't have a motorcycle life's been hard last few years far as money my wife of 23 years passed away etc but I would love to take off on a motorcycle live from it make videos about where I go,motorcycle maintenance, camping etc. I've thought about maybe someone would sponsor me if you have any advice please share I don't want a hand out a hand up be nice. I live in Washington n.c.
    Where is your camp ground located?
    Once again loved the video maybe one day we can talk I'd love to.if you are ever in Washington n.c look me up I have a little apartment now long as I have it you have a place to stay if your on a trip

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před 2 lety +1

      The kriver campground is located in Moyers, OK. Stay stubborn and you’ll get that bike brother 👊🏼

  • @rottenryan9457
    @rottenryan9457 Před 2 lety +1

    Anyone riding stock sporty shocks my hat goes off to you cats my backs hurting as I watch I haven’t even touched my bike today here’s a cheap fix for anyone riding sportys I bought old air shocks from street glide best thing that could be done or bought especially for the price I got mine for 30$ would never go back

  • @AaronW1971
    @AaronW1971 Před rokem +1

    I'm interested in your shield on your dirtster,is it custom?

    • @adamsandoval
      @adamsandoval  Před rokem +1

      Yes, I had it custom made by a fabricator