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Gravel, dirt, and snow on a 920+ pound bike, plus pulling a trailer. That is truly impressive. Enjoyed seeing the sites along the Oregon trail. Thanks for taking us along with you!

Wow. Now tell me, what time of year was this? December? That snow was scary! I also thought you had the trailer for camping out...why did you bother towing that? Also, it would be a good winter project to paint the top half of it silver so it will match the bike.

Few things can match the experience of seeing this country on two wheels,

Wow I can't believe you are running down gravel rode's on that behemoth like it's a duel sport. 7600 miles, I bet you used a lot of fuel pulling a trailer, Gold Wings aren't known for their fuel economy.

Gotta love this country. Seeing the country by motorcycle is one of the greatest things to do. You are not LOST until you run out of gas. Thanks Bobby for the posts.

Great video. I am thinking about getting a Insta360 X4. I use GoPro's now. What is your opinion on the Insta? Is it worth it? How hard is the editing compared to the GoPro? Thanks! Rex

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both!

Great video! Thanks!

Radial tire's guy's best ! All around no hopping smooth running.❤

Always thought it would be a kick to ride the Oregon Trail from Missouri. Where did you get your maps? Did you camp or stay in motels? great stuff thanks.

13 minutes in and you didnt show how to do anything? You should change the title to Talking about replacing these parts over and over again.

Will be doing a 10 day cruise from Vancouver June 2025, S Excited!

Loved the video, can you tell me the length and width dimensions of the cargo box it’s self? I can’t seem to find it online. Thanks

ouch... 6 years later they are now $700. I bet they can be found used for a good deal.

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What tour did you do in Skagway? Love the videos and I would just like to do your itinerary, any chance if you could help out?

We are also planning this trip. Is it really 8 hours to the park from Whittaker? By my calculations it a total of 18 hours on a train?

leaf springs.... going back to horse and buggy technology...🤣

Just wanted to mention that if it has two stiff of springs a tiny pothole could send it upper foot off the pavement. You need to remove a leaf go down to one leaf and you put that center bolt it's called a tie bolt back in and shorten it by cutting it off with a hacksaw torture grinder anything. Add Thai bowl has to be there like you said to keep it centered in the plate. I'm building one with the aluminum Northern tool trailer and a Sears brand fiberglass cargo top. That's just about like yours. But with the aluminum trailer gives it a new and old and I have a lighter bike so we'll see thanks for the video!

I just purchased a 2007 Aluma trailer and what is truly amazing as how much better the build quality was on the older units. I believe they used to be made in the USA and now they’re imported from China.

I'm looking forward to watching this series, but the cowboy hats in the main dining room - Geez.

Great Video, glad you and your wife are enjoying your retirement!

What date is this?

I bought the northern tools version. It should have been an easy build. They wired the tail lights backwards. Tried pulling the working through the frame which was rough and sharp, this knicking the wires down to the wire. Had to replace it. They have a custom harness which take 6 wires (3 ground) and converts then to the standard 4 pin flat. I couldn't find that custom harness. Bought the standard 5 wire to 4 pin flat. Now the lights had to be grounded and the connector had to be grounded to the trailer. It took me longer to rewire the trailer than building it. Even the taillights themselves were backwards. It was a mess

My brother has traveled this country many times on a Honda Goldwing, he is currently on his 4th trip to Alaska from Pennsylvania, actually arrived in Skagway today. He will be 80 years old in August and still going strong. Goldwings are a pleasure to travel on, done many trips across this country myself. Enjoy the rides.

Love your videos. I am going to Alaska in 2025. I am cruising solo. I can’t wait to go. One question for you. How often did you use your balcony? Is it worth the extra cost? Or would you do an inside room to save money and do better excursions or a land tour? Being a solo cruiser the room cost is times 2 for me.

OurRetirementantAntics Thanks for an AWESOME detailed and demonstrated of packing or replacing the bearings. I purchased a used pull behind motorcycle trailer and im getting ready to check, but better replacing the bearings and seals. Thanks again for an AWESOME demonstrated detailed step by step easy to follow video. I subscribe, Liked, and following. Dj

I rode for over 50 years and pulled a timeout camper behind my heritage soft tail since 1999. That top link setup is the sweetest idea I've ever seen. Much safer than the ball and coupler. Keep the shiny side up.

I want to get one of these to tow for my miata on local camping trips, would be perfect!

Id recommend removing the leafs. I have the 40"x40" trailer that i set up to haul my motocross bike. The whole thing total goes to about 400-450lbs including trailer and bike weight and it had no movement out of 2 leafs. So I removed one and now it only has the leaf with the eyelet and slipper and now the trailer doesn't bounce all over the place as I tow it. You move less weight so youd be even safer doing that I'd imagine.

When you mention upgrading the tires and bearings, where do you get them and do you need any special tools for the bearings, like a puller of some kind ? Thanks !

there is a grease zerk on the inside of the hub so you don't have to go through all of this.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip and telling us the history of the Oregon trail.

Thank you, i watched every episode and this series made my life a bit brighter over the last few weeks.

Very cool ride idea!!! Thanks for sharing the adventure.

Thank you for taking us along on this amazing trip! What's next?

Excellent! Thx so much!!

I enjoyed the trip as always. Safe travels.

Awesome trip that was so well documented and narrated. Seems like I was always anticipating the next one... and then it was over. I lived this trip vicariously though you. I have another year or so before I retire and then hopefully will be able to do some longer rides. I'm thankful that this past year I've was able to make trips to Florida and the Outer Banks. Thanks to your review of the Northern Tool trailer, I purchased the same one and also changed out the bearings and it pulled without an issue from Eastern, NC to Bradenton, Fl. and back. Also wanted to thank you for posting the expenses for the trip, great info. I haven't spent much time on your website, so I'll have to check it out. Get some rest. Well done.

55 gallon drum, steel or plastic is a thought.

Beautifully captured landscape. I've been following since the first episode. When you get back I'd also be curious on any maintenance that had to be done to Silva or the trailer.

Which one is better in term of glaciers?

Dude! Hard core ride!! Love your videos, brother. Thanks so much for the adventure! We just love these history tracing routes and info!

Another good video although I continually struggle with your preference for riding early in the season when conditions are risky. Independent of heated gear, motorcycle tire compounds have less traction in cold weather. I ride in the high thirties when crossing mountain passes but it is a transitory temperature change. But you do you and keep chasing those western trails with your North Carolina climate calibration.

McD’s serves breakfast until 1030.

Not sure if you read these comments or not, but MOST decent size airports have an F.B.O. or a pilot shop where you can get a bag of microphone wind muffs for just a couple of bucks. 👍🏻 Always enjoy your vids, cousin!

Another great video. I enjoyed the biscuit story. Lol. Thanks for sharing.

Makes you wonder what folks living in that area do for a living. Beautiful landscapes. I've heard to many stories about GoPro's over heating, locking up, etc., so I purchased a DJI Osmo 4 and am very happy with it. Safe travels as you continue on your trip home.

Thanks Bobby for bringing us along again. This time of year its tough with the wind snd the SNOW. Damn! Ride safe and get some tire chains for next year.

Drove an 18-wheeler for years back and forth from GI to Denver and beyond.....the first 3:05 minutes here, those tracks are on the East bound lane of I-80. A Rest Area. Those wagon tracks head South across the Platte from the North side of I-80.