I dont have to worry about running out. I have a Goldwing Trike plus a 4.5 gallon auxiliary tank attached, giving me at least 325 miles. Never needed the auxiliary gas, but nice to know I have it on long trips.
Nice trip, i traveled from Illinois to Virginia north Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona. My next is route 66. Should be my last due to cancer, i hope pray. Thank you so much, can't stop watching
I admire you both you have a lot of energy to travel as far as you both do on a motorcycle. I am 74 and use my Electraglide trike to cummute to work 52 miles round trip. If you ever are east bound on I- 90 stop at the Hayward Rest stop, it is about 4 miles east of Albert Lea MN, by I-90. My name Don, I work at the Harward Rest Stop. It is a great clean rest stop.
A couple years ago westward from Michigan. I enjoyed it a lot more than freeways. It’s “miles and miles, of miles and miles”. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I love watching you two on You Tube ❤ 💕 ♥ 💙 💗 From our little town of South Central Idaho... Keep doing what you two do... travel and videos... Stay safe and travel.... Love your cooking too...😍🤩
A sewing Awl! You folks definitely need one in your kit. Maybe it's easy for me because I make my own gear, but repairing gear on rainy days to include tent and tarp leaks passes the time. I do envy you for being in my Lovely Montana where I raised my children. Montana is where I taught my children to; canoe and kayak, hike and climb, mountain bike, snowshoe and Xcountry ski while four season camping. While I am stuck here in Iowa, I dream of going home. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey
The only one that beats going across Montana is going across Texas. Went from Santa Monica blvd to Jacksonville and never thought I would get out of Texas. The sun will rise, sun will set and the sun will rise and set again before you get across Texas my friend. Rode almost 200 miles across Montana once without a throttle cable, turned the idle screw up to run down the highway. So when you pulled over it brought back a lot of memories of one of my trips to the big sky country. Nice video. It's tough to make miles when you set up and tear down a camp every night.
Enjoyed tagging along on this epic trip across the plains. Never realized there was a Rugby, ND. But makes sense when (Coincidently?) there is a town across the pond which is known as the geograhical centre of England. Rugby is roughly 65 miles in either direction, east or west of the nearest English coastline. Cheers
Thank you all for always having a smile on you face and the information. Question, I always wonder what kind of editing software do you use to put your youtube videos together? Praying for safe travels!
I was at Lake Itasca & the headwaters in the 1950s and I waded the mighty Mississippi. When I got home to Idaho I told my elementary school teacher that I had waded across the mighty Mississippi. Of course, she didn't believe me and I got into trouble for lying to her LOL...
Thanks for showing me where not to ride in N Montana. Only because 517 mi straight would be too much for me solo riding. I always try to find roads with some curves and turns and I have no buddies to call with a breakdown 😒😒.
I saw you guys at a gas station in Sault Ste Marie! You pulled up as my friend and I were completing a Bun Burner 1500 Iron Butt ride. I didn't realize we were in the presence of CZcams stars until you guys pulled away! Happy riding!
My home away from home is 30 miles from Itasca. Wife and drove over to Itasca park end of Aug. busy busy busy we didn't care to much for the all the people.
Been there with the fuel its not a good feeling is it... but oh the joy when you find a fuel station ⛽ really enjoyed this video thanks for all the entertaining viewing 😀
Yes, drove thru the prairies for 2 days - a see of grass lands and/or cornfields for as far as the eye can see 360 degrees. (Just hit 70K on the bike, btw). Have fun in the U.P. Born / raised in Deeeeeetroit. Hit Copper Harbor if you're able. Hwy 41 - you'll be encapsulated in canopied trees. Quite the drive. Wi-fi might be sketchy at best. As far as campgrounds, believe Trails End and Fanny's may be the best choices. W/ Fanny's it will be on the lake. Not Lake Superior but lake fanny. Be safe and have BIG FUN.
Standard... meh you all know I am a talker by now, but seriously this is a very long story..... to recap from last weeks unfinished story. As you know from my previous story comments I rode my '81 GL1100 to RMR 6 at the Zito's ranch in Montana and then to Craters of the Moon. On Hwy 28 on my way to Craters of the Moon I stopped in a little town called Leadore got a snack and drank a lot of water.... I had 3/4 tank of fuel so didn't fill up..... In that particular part of Idaho there can be a lot of distance between gas stops. My planned route took me from Leadore to Arco (105 miles). The scooter needs carb work and mileage is suffering along with power because of that. I did not bother to factor that in and I ran out of fuel halfway between Howe ID and Butte City ID. I carry 1 liter of emergency fuel, in this case that is approx 20 ish miles. In spite of being called Butte City there is nothing but industrial farming stuff there. I ran out of fuel again 5 miles from Arco. It was 105 degrees with no shade on the narrow shoulder (maybe 4 ft wide) on hwy 33 (speed limit in this area is 80mph) mostly rural semi truck traffic. I was frankly terrified. I set my helmet on the ground behind the scooter and tossed my hi viz yellow riding jacket over the trunk. I walked off into the grass 20 feet or so from the pavement. No pride in this part of the story. I sat down trying to figure out how I was going to walk 5 miles in this heat with my physical limitations, I knew it was unlikely that I would be able to do that in under 2 hours. At this point I took a picture of my scooter to post to social media and then, I cried. I was so overwhelmed by my error in judgment and how screwed I currently was. The realization hit me full on, had I filled up in Leadore I would have made it to Arco without having to get into my emergency fuel. After a minute or two I pulled myself together and took stock of what I had in my favor. I had food, water and shelter. I was not injured and most importantly I had cell service. Then a plan formed that was so crazy I almost didn't try it. I called the local Sinclair fuel station in Arco explained my situation, the lady that answered did something and my situation started to change in a positive way. The lady asked me to hold while she contacted her husband (btw his name, like ours, is also Richard) who then brought me a gallon of fuel and followed me into Arco making sure that I arrived safely. That is where I stayed the night in the only motel room left in town due to a bicycling event in the area. So many things went wrong that day and it was by far the lowest point in my ride. It could have been much worse. However more things went right and my faith in humanity was restored a bit that day. Sometimes someone will help just because you need it, I didn't know that still happened before this event. The couple would not accept money and barely wanted to hear my words of thanks. If you go to Craters of the Moon national park and find yourself in Arco, stop and fill up at the Sinclair and have a burger at Pickle's Place about a block away. Great people there and great food too. This town imo deserves our money lol. Just one more perk of travelling and meeting new folks. LESSON LEARNED: I did not pass another fuel station without checking my distance and evaluating my personal needs, such as a butt break, potty stop, snack etc without considering if I needed fuel. If I stopped I filled my tank. Thanks for all you show and all you do. Take care on the road and keep the shiny side on top. See you next week
Thanks for the story Rich. We have learned also that most of humanity is good and there are still people that want to help. In this video we were not at a point where we needed extra help (except for Coach) so we didn’t put a helmet behind us. We were up and running in 15min.
That engine failure was a great reminder I have to take time to check as many electrical plugs as I can find and make sure they are good, thanks for posting.
Yes, it Was dry here(MN) so no mosquitoes ☺️ then it rained and sprayers were out to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Missed see you both ride through, I'm in south central of MN about 1-2hr away from Mississippi & without my 2wheels due to clutch breakdown and no parts available. If ever you (Chris & Rich) need a place to set up Miss Ruby we'd love to have you 🏕(plenty of room and 9acres if needed). Safe travels and can't wait for next update of your adventures!🏍🇺🇸
Great video. I have been up and down route two in the U.P. and absolutely love it. I have to say the upper peninsula is probably my most favorite location. Going north and crossing the bridge all my cares go away. And most of my cell service which explains my cares going away. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I have a couple of your T-shirts coming.
Really cool how that box extends out like that. And I'm on the search for one of those tents that you're hauling around. I like how it's tall enough for even someone like me that's six foot seven to walk around in.
I'm glad that I discovered you (only 2 days ago). You are a lovely couple! Thank you for taking us in your lives, and sharing your adventures. Such amazing views and sceneries. Such a beautiful planet. Thank you. Safe and happy journeys. xx
Another great one, thanks. Much needed help when you are in dire straights, bugs on the windscreen while you are enjoying the ride, Chris giving the wave to other riders, crossing another one off the bucket list, and a perfect camp site all in one video! Thanks again.
They do a good job spraying for mosquitoes in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. And it’s been so dry this year that there hasn’t been a big crop of mosquitoes.
Hello. I have Bern following you from your start, Selling your house and stuff. I admire You for keeping going. I live in Denmark in Europa and your journey is giving med at new perspektive on Amerika, it's not what You usually se in the news. Thank's for the relaxed way You are. Greetings Bjarne Denmark
I have really enjoyed this video especially since you were in my neck of the woods. Not originally from ND/MN but have lived here for 35+ yrs. Lived in Grand Forks & still do major shopping there. Knew exactly where you two were camping at. You definitely showed HWY 2 at its finest through the eastern part of MT & ND. Currently live in MN but in Hallock which is in the NW corner of the state. 75 miles north of Grand Forks. Hav been to Itasca & enjoyed seeing you at the headwaters. I travel hwy 2 through the UP of Michigan whenever I visit my home state of PA. Love the route for the scenery is spectacular especially during Autumn. I traveled this route in June. I know you have enjoyed hwy 2 especially once you left Itasca. So much to see like Duluth. Enjoy your time in the UP. Make sure to get some smoked fish as you get close to the Mackinac Bridge. Have a safe trip as you continue your adventure. By the way, wish I’d had the opportunity to see you while in Grand Forks. I’d definitely recognize the two of you for I watch all your videos. Keep them coming.
So glad it was a quick fix on the bike. You guys are such naturals in front of the camera. Really look forward to your videos. If you ever come all the way east to NYC give me a shout you can hang out here.
We spray for mosquitoes in the cities, once your in Itasca you will understand the difference. Hope you got to ride Hwy 113 into Itasca! Thank you for visiting NoDak/MN! Stay safe, ride on, we watch all of your episodes!
North Dakota, where the wind blows, the grass grows and the sky is blue. Early settler's had a hard time living there. You would get wind fever. Make ya go crazy.
from Winnipeg, Manitoba here - we've been on the #2 highway a couple of times and to the UP at least twice - nice riding through there! Also did the same and searched for the headwaters of the Mississippi one time. Enjoy
Great to see you guys produce another great video. You guys should do a motorcycle camp cook book. Like Mark and Trish. You guys are always so positive. We will join your patron soon.
I've driven hwy 2 east and west so many times when i drove a truck from Canada to all over the USA. Some of the friendliest people on earth are in Montana!!! It's the same across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, it just keeps going and going and going then all of a sudden there's this wall of trees and its the UP but our side it's Ontario which takes 2 solid days to get across it is mind blowing how wide Canada is even compared to the USA. It can become hypnotic for sure!!!!!
It's been very comfortable this week here in Michigan 50's at night and 70's during the day, and yes the cooler temps have reduced the flying vampires immensely! Hope you enjoy the U.P. it's always our "go to" for scenic rides and camping.
I’m glad to see you’re up and running. As beautiful as ND is … it’s a tuff place to be stuck! It’s a shame how the motorcycle community has deteriorated over the years! I remember when someone on a bike was broken down on the roadside, it was unthinkable to pass without stopping! Enjoy the journey!
It was really dry here in MN this year. A lot of sloughs & potholes dried up this year. So not much standing water to breed mosquitos. The only good side effect of drought. I live about a hour & a half from Itasca State Park. I remember as a kid we would go there every year. It's been over 40 years since I was at the headwaters. I'll have to make a return trip. I hope you enjoy our beautiful state.
Just glad you had a cell signal when you broke down. Good video and good editing ( as usual). But, no, that's not the smallest Post Office even in the USA. Hahahaha. But it is cute.
Rode from Minnesota to Sturgis then Yellowstone up to Livingston Montana to a KOA on a new 79 Sportster during a gas shortage. Trying to make it to Pelican Rapids MN from Livingston in one shot. All the truck stop gas/fuel pumps were closed. We did make it to Jamestown SD only because a very nice trucker who was the last in line of three trucks hung back with us and sucked us along. I was already on Reserve when he fell back with us. Have no idea who the person was, but I still think of their kindness. It was around 1:00 AM and my girl friend behind me was wrapped in a blanket trying to keep warm 50 degrees F. We had to wait until morning to get gas. One of those trips you will always remember.
Thanks for another great vid!! Don"t no how far east you"ll be traveling, Im in the Fingerlakes area of NY. Your more than welome to camp here for free. Looking forward to next weeks vid. Peace!
Just subscribed, have been watching you for a while, well done you two. Wish we had more room here in New Zealand to do what you are doing. I have had 3 tours through the States on a Valkyrie for first trip, bought it sight unseen from Seattle from a great bloke then rode to garberville on my own for my first US trip, bloody scary actually, man thats a big country. Joined a bunch of other Kiwis and proceed to do over 10000 miles in 8 weeks through 14 West and Mid West States, God I loved that trip, included Sturgis of course, an eye opener for a Country boy. Now done a couple more trips but sadly Covid has stuffed that up but love watching your videos of many places I have been. I also enjoy watching what you cook for simple meals but was wondering if you could leave a link to some of them, been trying to find the one with chicken, beans etc as that would suit my Keto Diet....I really need to lose weight...LOL Keep up the great journey
That's the cleanest water from the Mississippi River I've ever seen. Went to Memphis with 2 guys at work for a training class. They had never been west (or much of anywhere) of the Mississippi River, so I put them in the rental car and drove across the bridge, turned around and came back.
If you are ever near Oswego Ny you are welcome here as long as you wish creekside camping on our farm full shop with tools or fabrication. Close attractions history and museums for day trips. Salmon season starting now . Lots of waterfalls within an hour .
i was born in culbertson, grew up in medicine lake. [25 miles north]. nice to see some of the old country. you are correct , it is the middle of nowhere...
I don't know how you both keep you hair looking so good!
🤔 just lucky I guess
Sunday evening used to be Ed Sullivan & Bonanza. Now it's Rich & Chris.
Thanks Otto
Ditto... You both are more fun than Bonanza....💜💙
Q....who ARE these people? What a nice couple....and talk about making memories! Very cool, now I have to delve into their channel.
Thanks for watching. Cheers
You walked across the Mississippi River with out a bridge 🌉. That's probably a religious experience. Very cool thanks for sharing.
Every time I watch you too packing up and going again on the open road its truly amazing and so inspiring, you're awesome!! 👍👍
I dont have to worry about running out. I have a Goldwing Trike plus a 4.5 gallon auxiliary tank attached, giving me at least 325 miles. Never needed the auxiliary gas, but nice to know I have it on long trips.
That’s Handy for sure
Nice trip, i traveled from Illinois to Virginia north Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona. My next is route 66. Should be my last due to cancer, i hope pray. Thank you so much, can't stop watching
Wow. That long trip wore me out. Love you guys. Happy trails.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I admire you both you have a lot of energy to travel as far as you both do on a motorcycle. I am 74 and use my Electraglide trike to cummute to work 52 miles round trip. If you ever are east bound on I- 90 stop at the Hayward Rest stop, it is about 4 miles east of Albert Lea MN, by I-90. My name Don, I work at the Harward Rest Stop. It is a great clean rest stop.
Thanks Don. We appreciate that.
The northern states, Dakoda etc, have the nicest people. the views were fine, but the people made it great!
Big shout out to Coach.
A couple years ago westward from Michigan. I enjoyed it a lot more than freeways. It’s “miles and miles, of miles and miles”.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I love watching you two on You Tube ❤ 💕 ♥ 💙 💗
From our little town of South Central Idaho...
Keep doing what you two do... travel and videos...
Stay safe and travel....
Love your cooking too...😍🤩
A sewing Awl! You folks definitely need one in your kit. Maybe it's easy for me because I make my own gear, but repairing gear on rainy days to include tent and tarp leaks passes the time.
I do envy you for being in my Lovely Montana where I raised my children. Montana is where I taught my children to; canoe and kayak, hike and climb, mountain bike, snowshoe and Xcountry ski while four season camping. While I am stuck here in Iowa, I dream of going home.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
The only one that beats going across Montana is going across Texas. Went from Santa Monica blvd to Jacksonville and never thought I would get out of Texas. The sun will rise, sun will set and the sun will rise and set again before you get across Texas my friend. Rode almost 200 miles across Montana once without a throttle cable, turned the idle screw up to run down the highway. So when you pulled over it brought back a lot of memories of one of my trips to the big sky country. Nice video. It's tough to make miles when you set up and tear down a camp every night.
Ain’t that the truth. Trivia for ya. Half way between Dallas and LA is El Paso. Or you can Fly for 1.5hours and still be in Texas. Cheers.
@@TwoWheelsBigLife Same as Houston. 1500 miles to LA from Houston . El Paso is half way.
Enjoyed tagging along on this epic trip across the plains. Never realized there was a Rugby, ND. But makes sense when (Coincidently?) there is a town across the pond which is known as the geograhical centre of England. Rugby is roughly 65 miles in either direction, east or west of the nearest English coastline. Cheers
Thank you all for always having a smile on you face and the information. Question, I always wonder what kind of editing software do you use to put your youtube videos together? Praying for safe travels!
She mentioned Adobe Premier Pro in a vlog.
You guys are so cute.When Chris said you crossed the Mississippi river had me laughing 😄. Thats awesome. Be safe. God Bkess.
Ya it's not very wide at the beginning of the river.
We only have four weeks! I wish! Another great video......
I was at Lake Itasca & the headwaters in the 1950s and I waded the mighty Mississippi. When I got home to Idaho I told my elementary school teacher that I had waded across the mighty Mississippi. Of course, she didn't believe me and I got into trouble for lying to her LOL...
Thanks for showing me where not to ride in N Montana. Only because 517 mi straight would be too much for me solo riding. I always try to find roads with some curves and turns and I have no buddies to call with a breakdown 😒😒.
There isn’t very many curves in all of the Dakotas but you have to cross to get east. But I do understand not riding though there
That's the nice thing about being a traveler. When you don't like the weather, you can just pick up and go somewhere else! LOL
My favorite Channel you guys have great lives keep up the good work
Awesome. Thank You Susan.
Another good one. Stopped in Rugby purely by chance in '08.
I saw you guys at a gas station in Sault Ste Marie! You pulled up as my friend and I were completing a Bun Burner 1500 Iron Butt ride. I didn't realize we were in the presence of CZcams stars until you guys pulled away! Happy riding!
You guys are inspirational!
Thanks.
My home away from home is 30 miles from Itasca. Wife and drove over to Itasca park end of Aug. busy busy busy we didn't care to much for the all the people.
Yes it was crowded. But it was also really hot that week.
I lived in the U.P. almost 10 years. Still try to visit back there once a year. Beautiful country, Love the U.P. Big part of my Heart is there!
Cool for city park camping! All along I thought the state bird of MN was the mosquito!
It was great met some of the neighbors also.
Been there with the fuel its not a good feeling is it... but oh the joy when you find a fuel station ⛽ really enjoyed this video thanks for all the entertaining viewing 😀
Yes, drove thru the prairies for 2 days - a see of grass lands and/or cornfields for as far as the eye can see 360 degrees. (Just hit 70K on the bike, btw). Have fun in the U.P. Born / raised in Deeeeeetroit. Hit Copper Harbor if you're able. Hwy 41 - you'll be encapsulated in canopied trees. Quite the drive. Wi-fi might be sketchy at best. As far as campgrounds, believe Trails End and Fanny's may be the best choices. W/ Fanny's it will be on the lake. Not Lake Superior but lake fanny. Be safe and have BIG FUN.
Standard... meh you all know I am a talker by now, but seriously this is a very long story..... to recap from last weeks unfinished story.
As you know from my previous story comments I rode my '81 GL1100 to RMR 6 at the Zito's ranch in Montana and then to Craters of the Moon. On Hwy 28 on my way to Craters of the Moon I stopped in a little town called Leadore got a snack and drank a lot of water.... I had 3/4 tank of fuel so didn't fill up..... In that particular part of Idaho there can be a lot of distance between gas stops. My planned route took me from Leadore to Arco (105 miles). The scooter needs carb work and mileage is suffering along with power because of that. I did not bother to factor that in and I ran out of fuel halfway between Howe ID and Butte City ID. I carry 1 liter of emergency fuel, in this case that is approx 20 ish miles. In spite of being called Butte City there is nothing but industrial farming stuff there. I ran out of fuel again 5 miles from Arco. It was 105 degrees with no shade on the narrow shoulder (maybe 4 ft wide) on hwy 33 (speed limit in this area is 80mph) mostly rural semi truck traffic. I was frankly terrified. I set my helmet on the ground behind the scooter and tossed my hi viz yellow riding jacket over the trunk. I walked off into the grass 20 feet or so from the pavement. No pride in this part of the story. I sat down trying to figure out how I was going to walk 5 miles in this heat with my physical limitations, I knew it was unlikely that I would be able to do that in under 2 hours. At this point I took a picture of my scooter to post to social media and then, I cried. I was so overwhelmed by my error in judgment and how screwed I currently was. The realization hit me full on, had I filled up in Leadore I would have made it to Arco without having to get into my emergency fuel. After a minute or two I pulled myself together and took stock of what I had in my favor. I had food, water and shelter. I was not injured and most importantly I had cell service. Then a plan formed that was so crazy I almost didn't try it. I called the local Sinclair fuel station in Arco explained my situation, the lady that answered did something and my situation started to change in a positive way. The lady asked me to hold while she contacted her husband (btw his name, like ours, is also Richard) who then brought me a gallon of fuel and followed me into Arco making sure that I arrived safely. That is where I stayed the night in the only motel room left in town due to a bicycling event in the area. So many things went wrong that day and it was by far the lowest point in my ride. It could have been much worse. However more things went right and my faith in humanity was restored a bit that day. Sometimes someone will help just because you need it, I didn't know that still happened before this event. The couple would not accept money and barely wanted to hear my words of thanks. If you go to Craters of the Moon national park and find yourself in Arco, stop and fill up at the Sinclair and have a burger at Pickle's Place about a block away. Great people there and great food too. This town imo deserves our money lol. Just one more perk of travelling and meeting new folks. LESSON LEARNED: I did not pass another fuel station without checking my distance and evaluating my personal needs, such as a butt break, potty stop, snack etc without considering if I needed fuel. If I stopped I filled my tank. Thanks for all you show and all you do. Take care on the road and keep the shiny side on top. See you next week
i hear you. never enjoyable having to sip that last half gallon...
Thanks for the story Rich. We have learned also that most of humanity is good and there are still people that want to help. In this video we were not at a point where we needed extra help (except for Coach) so we didn’t put a helmet behind us. We were up and running in 15min.
You guys are great...fun to watch and now I need to catch up.
That was epic!!! Thanks for all the fun.
Hope you steer clear of storms and fires. Thanks for great video. Michigan is getting some stoms too. Yikes.
Oh morning coffee !!! Yep me too :)
Ahh Itasca, great memories. Thanks for the Minnesota memories. Have a great week ahead of you.
Thanks, you too!
I remember those 500-600 mile trips. Always good times!!!☺
Really enjoyed, as always. And laughed out loud when you “crossed the Mississippi”.
The three bears travel agenda ... - Roladex ... 😁👍🏍
Such a great adventure, love you guys ❤
Thanks Mike. Cheers.
I always look forward to your new adventures, wonderful cinematography, and commentary!!!
Another awesome job guys!!!
Thanks Dave.
It’s great to have friends you can count on and finding a place with no bugs. Ride safe you two. 👊
Yes it is. Thanks for watching today.
Thanks for sharing your personal motorcycling adventures...greatly appreciated!
Awesome you’re welcome
Thankyou for letting us tag along.Have a safe ride.Bless You.
Beautiful start to the Mississippi !
Love your videos.
Thanks.
Your trips are great as we observe beautiful scenery & musica background.
That engine failure was a great reminder I have to take time to check as many electrical plugs as I can find and make sure they are good, thanks for posting.
Yes, it Was dry here(MN) so no mosquitoes ☺️ then it rained and sprayers were out to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Missed see you both ride through, I'm in south central of MN about 1-2hr away from Mississippi & without my 2wheels due to clutch breakdown and no parts available. If ever you (Chris & Rich) need a place to set up Miss Ruby we'd love to have you 🏕(plenty of room and 9acres if needed). Safe travels and can't wait for next update of your adventures!🏍🇺🇸
Great video. I have been up and down route two in the U.P. and absolutely love it. I have to say the upper peninsula is probably my most favorite location. Going north and crossing the bridge all my cares go away. And most of my cell service which explains my cares going away. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I have a couple of your T-shirts coming.
You guys find the neatest spots to visit! So little time, so much to see in our great country.
There is so much in these Great United States
I look forward to you guys every week. Thanks
Thanks Mark. Cheers
Really enjoy your videos. Ride safe
Nice trip, thank you for taking me along 😊
You’re welcome.
Really cool how that box extends out like that. And I'm on the search for one of those tents that you're hauling around. I like how it's tall enough for even someone like me that's six foot seven to walk around in.
I'm glad that I discovered you (only 2 days ago). You are a lovely couple!
Thank you for taking us in your lives, and sharing your adventures. Such amazing views and sceneries. Such a beautiful planet. Thank you. Safe and happy journeys. xx
very nice, love these episodes
I see you have a lot of fun. I love the video. Looking forward to new video's. 👍😎
Another great one, thanks. Much needed help when you are in dire straights, bugs on the windscreen while you are enjoying the ride, Chris giving the wave to other riders, crossing another one off the bucket list, and a perfect camp site all in one video! Thanks again.
Thanks you’re welcome
They do a good job spraying for mosquitoes in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. And it’s been so dry this year that there hasn’t been a big crop of mosquitoes.
Hello. I have Bern following you from your start, Selling your house and stuff. I admire You for keeping going. I live in Denmark in Europa and your journey is giving med at new perspektive on Amerika, it's not what You usually se in the news. Thank's for the relaxed way You are. Greetings Bjarne Denmark
I have really enjoyed this video especially since you were in my neck of the woods. Not originally from ND/MN but have lived here for 35+ yrs. Lived in Grand Forks & still do major shopping there. Knew exactly where you two were camping at. You definitely showed HWY 2 at its finest through the eastern part of MT & ND. Currently live in MN but in Hallock which is in the NW corner of the state. 75 miles north of Grand Forks. Hav been to Itasca & enjoyed seeing you at the headwaters. I travel hwy 2 through the UP of Michigan whenever I visit my home state of PA. Love the route for the scenery is spectacular especially during Autumn. I traveled this route in June. I know you have enjoyed hwy 2 especially once you left Itasca. So much to see like Duluth. Enjoy your time in the UP. Make sure to get some smoked fish as you get close to the Mackinac Bridge. Have a safe trip as you continue your adventure. By the way, wish I’d had the opportunity to see you while in Grand Forks. I’d definitely recognize the two of you for I watch all your videos. Keep them coming.
So glad it was a quick fix on the bike. You guys are such naturals in front of the camera. Really look forward to your videos. If you ever come all the way east to NYC give me a shout you can hang out here.
Enjoy watching your vlogs. Stay safe always folks😊
Thank You ☺️
We spray for mosquitoes in the cities, once your in Itasca you will understand the difference. Hope you got to ride Hwy 113 into Itasca! Thank you for visiting NoDak/MN! Stay safe, ride on, we watch all of your episodes!
I’m enjoying the cooler weather of the north too, boondocking at a Winery in Illinois tonight. Travel safe! 👍🏻❤️
It is nice for sure.
Another great vid. Yup and it is along way through Montana. Great tech tip on the throttle body trick. 😎👍🏻😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 big hello from bc.
great video you guys have put some miles behind you thanks for sharing glad it was a easy fix for miss Alice take care and ride safe
Thanks Tom.
North Dakota, where the wind blows, the grass grows and the sky is blue. Early settler's had a hard time living there. You would get wind fever. Make ya go crazy.
I could see that from the time we spent there.
from Winnipeg, Manitoba here - we've been on the #2 highway a couple of times and to the UP at least twice - nice riding through there! Also did the same and searched for the headwaters of the Mississippi one time. Enjoy
You all are so fun. Great. Thank you. Blessings
Thanks a bunch Betty Jo.
Thanks a bunch Betty Jo.
Great to see you guys produce another great video. You guys should do a motorcycle camp cook book. Like Mark and Trish. You guys are always so positive. We will join your patron soon.
Thanks we really appreciate that. Those cookbooks require a lot of time. We are taking notes so maybe in the future.
I've driven hwy 2 east and west so many times when i drove a truck from Canada to all over the USA. Some of the friendliest people on earth are in Montana!!! It's the same across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, it just keeps going and going and going then all of a sudden there's this wall of trees and its the UP but our side it's Ontario which takes 2 solid days to get across it is mind blowing how wide Canada is even compared to the USA. It can become hypnotic for sure!!!!!
That was great, I walked across the Mississippi River.. :)
Yep 👍 I can check that off now. 🤣🤣
It's been very comfortable this week here in Michigan 50's at night and 70's during the day, and yes the cooler temps have reduced the flying vampires immensely! Hope you enjoy the U.P. it's always our "go to" for scenic rides and camping.
Yes the UP is awesome.
what was i watching before i fell asleep? ... Itchymoche and vee
Rich, dielectric grease would also keep those connectors from corroding.
Yes great idea. So far it’s hasn’t come back to haunt me.
Another great episode in the bag
This is why I love your travels, I have seen the centre of the USA AND the start of this Mississippi all from my armchair in the UK Wow!
Awesome glad we can show you.
Another great video thanks for sharing
I’m glad to see you’re up and running. As beautiful as ND is … it’s a tuff place to be stuck!
It’s a shame how the motorcycle community has deteriorated over the years! I remember when someone on a bike was broken down on the roadside, it was unthinkable to pass without stopping!
Enjoy the journey!
....'cmon....unthinkable....?
Love your channel.
That's some serious seat time awesome guys beautiful country
It was really dry here in MN this year. A lot of sloughs & potholes dried up this year. So not much standing water to breed mosquitos. The only good side effect of drought. I live about a hour & a half from Itasca State Park. I remember as a kid we would go there every year. It's been over 40 years since I was at the headwaters. I'll have to make a return trip. I hope you enjoy our beautiful state.
Oh My! My old stomping grounds for last 7yrs! Til I some how decided to move back to AZ
On our way home from bike vacation our 07 ultra classic just turned 100,000 new cams over winter still runs like new one
Just glad you had a cell signal when you broke down. Good video and good editing ( as usual). But, no, that's not the smallest Post Office even in the USA. Hahahaha. But it is cute.
That was fun thank you.
Rode from Minnesota to Sturgis then Yellowstone up to Livingston Montana to a KOA on a new 79 Sportster during a gas shortage. Trying to make it to Pelican Rapids MN from Livingston in one shot. All the truck stop gas/fuel pumps were closed. We did make it to Jamestown SD only because a very nice trucker who was the last in line of three trucks hung back with us and sucked us along. I was already on Reserve when he fell back with us. Have no idea who the person was, but I still think of their kindness. It was around 1:00 AM and my girl friend behind me was wrapped in a blanket trying to keep warm 50 degrees F. We had to wait until morning to get gas. One of those trips you will always remember.
Wow...great shout out to coach for the chickie blam moment!
Thanks for another great vid!! Don"t no how far east you"ll be traveling, Im in the Fingerlakes area of NY. Your more than welome to camp here for free.
Looking forward to next weeks vid. Peace!
Man thanks. We’ve heard it’s awesome up there. How did your ride go after we met at K River?
Had a great rest of my journey, headed to Georgia, Tail of the Dragon, Wheels through Time Museum, a lot of 2 lane backroads!!
You should of stopped at the confluence of the Yellowstone and the Missouri River right outside of Williston North Dakota. Very nice
Miss that. Another reason to return.
Live in Kalispell and tour on a BMW r1200rt, love the boxer engine. I hope to run into you and say high one of these days. I enjoy your trips
Just subscribed, have been watching you for a while, well done you two. Wish we had more room here in New Zealand to do what you are doing. I have had 3 tours through the States on a Valkyrie for first trip, bought it sight unseen from Seattle from a great bloke then rode to garberville on my own for my first US trip, bloody scary actually, man thats a big country. Joined a bunch of other Kiwis and proceed to do over 10000 miles in 8 weeks through 14 West and Mid West States, God I loved that trip, included Sturgis of course, an eye opener for a Country boy. Now done a couple more trips but sadly Covid has stuffed that up but love watching your videos of many places I have been.
I also enjoy watching what you cook for simple meals but was wondering if you could leave a link to some of them, been trying to find the one with chicken, beans etc as that would suit my Keto Diet....I really need to lose weight...LOL
Keep up the great journey
Don't forget the cheese curds while in Wisconsin!!!
Yes for sure Thanks.
dielectric grease is your friend...happened to me on the Alcan...I was riding with my version of "Coach"...
East Grand Forks is over the bridge in Minnesota. Grand Forks is North Dakota. Lived there for a while in the 80’s.
That's the cleanest water from the Mississippi River I've ever seen. Went to Memphis with 2 guys at work for a training class. They had never been west (or much of anywhere) of the Mississippi River, so I put them in the rental car and drove across the bridge, turned around and came back.
Yes not much pollution at the head waters.
my first thought too, but yeah it is the headwaters...
If you are ever near Oswego Ny you are welcome here as long as you wish creekside camping on our farm full shop with tools or fabrication. Close attractions history and museums for day trips. Salmon season starting now . Lots of waterfalls within an hour .
Awesome. Thanks Dan. We’ll keep that in mind.
i was born in culbertson, grew up in medicine lake. [25 miles north]. nice to see some of the old country. you are correct , it is the middle of nowhere...
Yes it is.
It's cool you were able to walk across the Mississippi River. Too bad there isn't a place to cross it on the motorcycles.
Yeah no kidding that would have been cool.