3200 miles on a $2k Motorcycle | Goldwing Adventures
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The journey home on my 2,000 dollar Honda Goldwing, this time joined by Arabh0ney. She definitely didn't know what she was in for on this one. Make sure you go show her some love on instagram and youtube! Keep it weird y'all #shadetreearmy - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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shaddd how are ya hope you have a nice wondeful weekend also tell to flip from me to gave an easy yom kipur its sort of a jewish holiday im too lazy to explane 😊
Miss the beginning of it, so I'm back at the beginning! #9milson2wheelsmatt
#394, boss.
Dude, my wife and i LOVE your content. Honestly one of a very few channels that I watch all of your videos. Love the pork chop express lol I want to name my bike but do t feel the need lol. I don't even know if its male or female, i respect its privacy lol. Btw watched your nieces video,i think it was her first, she did a great job, you are teaching her well. New sub for her. Anyways, keep up the strong work brother, stay safe, keep wheels on the ground and your feet on the pegs.
Damn Josh you're making want to sell my crotch rocket and buy another cruiser
I had an absolute blast having you for the twelve or less hours in Ohio! Thank you for making the trek through on your way home! 110% hardcore man. Riding 500+ miles in the rain on my journey home was NOT a good time! I can't imagine doing it on a bike older than myself and through the pitch black mountain twisties! Memorable for sure! until next time! ⚡⚡
Can’t wait to ride with you again, you’re truly an amazing human being who deserves every bit of success you have and MORE
@@shadetreesurgeon I'm not crying you're crying! but really I'm crying. It was a wonderful time!
I Love that you guys got to ride together! My 2 fav TH-camr's!
Holy Crap, it's a CROSSOVER on the Open Road. Inspiring!!
Man I’m jelly
I have heard it said:
To drive in a car, is like seeing a great movie,
To ride a motorcycle,
is like being in the movie.
Exactly
Paul Bear I like that
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance -- Robert Pirsig
Love that ✊🏼🏍
Ride a bicycle cross country it’s like you’re making the movie.
Not many other motorcycle TH-cam's give you the grizzled experience of a beard slowly eating a go pro lol
Came for the shadetree, stayed for the whipping beard ride view. 🕶
" You know how I know you can do it? Because there's no other option!" Words of wisdom from from my Drill Sergeant in the 80s and now from Shadetree Surgeon!
Shadetree rides through literally anywhere: “This is FREAKING beautiful!”
Love that positive outlook on life my guy- keep crushing it!
Josh, that was the best line.....
"You know how I know you can do it, there is no other option".....
Once there’s no other option but victory... then success is assured!!
@@shadetreesurgeon Sun Tzu could not have said it better
Watching your videos is like therapy for me. I miss the ride so bad, I'm about to buy myself a Road Star 1700 and get back in the saddle, your videos have gotten me through not having a bike and the horrifying events of 2020 that ruined my life and forced me to sell my bike. Thank you for being unapologetically you.
My wife and I used to take a couple of big motorcycle trips every summer. We live in Iowa. Went to Asheville for a big Honda rally one time. She rode her first 1500 Goldwing there in the mountains. After we got back, she bought her first 'wing, a 1997 Aspencade. Epic trip !
Almost heaven, West Virginia, blue ridge mountains, Shenandoah river.
Thats original. Wah wah. (Debbie downer music)
Wait. Have we met her b4? She seems easy to get along with tho.
Well don on the the roadside diagnosis and repair. You say your no mechanic but you can do more than alot of guys who would have called a wrecker.
Life is old there, older than the tree's, younger than the mountain's, blowing like a breeze.
@@georgeperkins4171 ... 11:15
"Expect the worst" this is not the words of a pessimist, but of an experienced optomist😁
A realist.
You can't be optimist while saying that. Realist is more suitable.
Watching your part 1 vid inspired me to take my 02 Vulcan 1500 on my first OTR trip ever. I did 350 miles to visit some friends and family. I found that I love how being on a motorcycle can completely change your experience even on roads that you travel frequently in a car. No better way to see America. Thanks.
What a trooper she was. I was stationed in Oklahoma and had orders to a school in Charleston SC. A friend I worked with also had to go to same school. He was from Wa State and had never been east of Mississippi River. I asked he wanted to ride the scoot, he said sure. I had a Suzuki GS 1100 trimmed out with fairing etc. His eyes were as big a saucers at some of the sites. It is great to take someone on that experience.
Loved the comment "save some panic for later" Some rain gear might have allowed her to be a little warmer and cut wind. For me everything looks better on the bike. Happy trails.
Why do I suddenly feel like selling my business, packing up my 07 Wide glide and going by by? I've been threatening to just ride off into the sunset for years now. Great video Josh. Do it again soon!
you should do it if you havent already
What’s stopping you?
Don't do it on a Harley unless you have a tow truck following you, get a Goldwing
That many miles, that few issues (shown) might need to call it the "Trusty Glide"
You & Jess make me appreciate the motorcycle community so much better, I have been riding 40 years, riding sport bikes in the quiet cocoon of full face helmet & leather. 2008 I discovered my 1st Harley Sportster handles like a sportbike, amazing torque, dual disc brakes rubber mounted engine, 1/2 helmet & focus on the enjoyment of the ride. Motorcycles are about joy 🤩 and the very reason you ride with all your senses wide full open, not just the machine and cocoon you inadvertently put yourself into. Thank you HTW, for bringing out the joy of riding sharing your true passion for our sport.
Man you just opened my eyes about the struggle, what I had since a few years. So the thing is I'm having a yamaha tdm 850 1996. Always wanted something better, but now I see I was wrong! Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it.
Everyone: you'll never make it on that goldwing!
Shadetree: you underestimate my power!
"Do or do not, there is no try!"
I find their lack of faith disturbing!
Roll for 2 D20 for initiative.
As the owner of an even older 550 Nighthawk, Trail 90 and 4TRX 125, I never doubted that Honda for a second. I was wondering why it had so many problems myself 😂
The reassuring Goldwing engine..
This is what it’s about man, some days the urge to just ride comes on. We push it down, say not now, later... we make plans...
Even if just once in your life you say “fuck it” and just... ride. Ride it out. Miles under the tyres. Sun, wind, rain. The creeping dusk, the bleeding dawn.
Motorcycles man, you feel everything. You’re in it.
No truer words could be said in the comments
@@mustbetrue1602 lol. Try over 20yrs of riding.
Watching Josh ride that Goldwing all over is why I bought my Old Touring Bike. Now it’s my turn to see the sights… Thanks for taking us along for the ride..
Way to go man!
As someone who has also crushed a lot of miles on a 40 year old bike, kudos. It's a whole other kind of fun lol
"Sounds like a microwave on defrost"
Hahaha.....
That cracked me up. 👍...I love this channel!
Best part of a breakdown on a bike is when you beat it and are back on the road. It’s boring otherwise
Woke in the middle of the night looking at motorcycles and saw a gold wing for sale. Led me to your channel and after hour straight Watching you first get ur bike to this epic adventure I must say I'm super stoked for a real adventure. Thank you for the inspiration and I especially loved u bringing a mate along the journey and meeting up with friends. I'm two weeks into my new career and hobby of riding so makes me excited for the long rides and magical views and events along the way. Keep following your bliss brother, doin it with style and grace!
I been a trucker for over 20 years. If the rig’s was pulled over coz of the rain and you kept going…. You got some balls brother. Keep up the good work and keep the rubber side down. Love the channel
Opens with ”You think I’m Dumb!?!” I’m in for the Ride. 😂 funny stuff here. “Save some panic for later” Classic 😂
Hey, my Goldwing don’t leak nothing but exhaust fumes. ArabHoney for the win. Thanks for sharing this great trek.
Man I just got off of a 4400 mile road trip in a Kia Soul we did in 6 travel days, I thought that was tough 😂 You are a savage 🤘🏽
"Cool it started." Damn near spit beer all over my laptop.
These two videos are incredibly inspiring. I bought my first motorcycle a while back. A 20 year old VN 750.....for $2k....I think it's time for an adventure. "Whats the worst that could happen?"
What an epic journey, pounding out the miles with a forcefulness like Odin’s hammer! Way to go @arabh0ney! What a trooper, and smarter than Josh to avoid most of the rain.
Dude, I gotta tell ya... I was just sitting here grinning from ear to ear, enjoying you enjoying those mountains. I've never had the chance to get down through that area myself, so for now I guess I'm just living it vicariously through you. Maybe one day... But thanks for the trip!
PS. I've never heard of those sort of front-end handling issues being "normal" on a 'Wing... even the old ones. You might want to get that checked out by one of your mechanic buddies before you attempt any further "adventures" on her...
You're a bloody hero, mate! All credit to you. Congratulations from the UK, for completing an amazing adventure, against all odds.
WOW. Mad respect for getting this done. I know there are many times when the camera is off that you just gotta buckle down and make it to the other side. Glad you guys both made it home safe. Totally threw a curve ball at the Buffalo Airport LMAO was not expecting that, but she was a tough cookie. Great seeing you the other night brother!
Paint the goldwing purple and call it purple rain.
Purple heart
So beautiful. I'm rebuilding my late uncle's 78 goldwing and I hope I can get to go on a trip like this next season
ive searched youtube over and over again since finding your channel .. im convinced you're the only one going cross country and actually talking about it .. everyone else it seems is 30 min of gas station video .. 30 seconds of video from the saddle .. no commentary .. much less live thoughts ya know . you post a lot of cool stuff .. but the cross country videos are my favorite for sure
Great and Awesome video, Josh. As a biker and truck driver, I've covered about ever state in the Continental U.S., minus Minnesota and North Dakota. I am still amazed at the beauty of this great land. The best experiences that I've had, have ALWAYS been on the U.S. Highways. The Interstates are fast, but the scenery just isn't there.
My experience, when a bike is wobbling on the front wheel in a turn, there is too much weight on the back. This lightens the load on the front and gives the wobble.
This video made me appreciate the roads I ride on every day. Being from Pennsylvania all the roads look like the West Virginia roads that you were in love with.
Both states are back road joy.
Shawn Bauman we did a ride from PA during quarantine when WV lifted restrictions on dining. Never even saw a highway. All backroads. It was pretty awesome.
I’m about six hours north of the Smokies and it’s by far my favorite place to ride. I did the Blue Ridge from Asheville to Cherokee in June, as well as the Dragon, Cherohala, 28 etc. breath taking!
Great job and thanks for the great video.
For all the complaining about the old "Raspberry Parade" (long enough and wide enough to be it's own parade), it got you there and back again. That's a righteous win by any measure. Congratulations.
Stay Sharp. Stay Up.
Cheers.
I guess that after a million miles in a semi truck, I think a lot of mesentery for granted. I often dream of riding my bike over there. And in Florida too. I live in Idaho, There are a lot of really beautiful places over there. What's the best ride that I have ever taken was through the Redwood Forest in Northern California. And then Up the Oregon coastline. I know that it seems like it's on the other side of the world, Florida feels like that for me when it comes to my bike. but if you've never done that ride, put it on your bucket list. Great video Brother. Wish I was riding next to you.
Some good motorcycle roads in Idaho, just have to drive there though!
As a welder of 35 years I moved to work wherever I wanted to ride and moved to the Front Royal Va area for 3 years. Had easy access to West by God Va and Western Maryland. Awesome riding man
Great video shadetree. Beautiful roads make you feel alive. Arabh0ney is awesome. This video helped me with depression. Glad you made it back safe. What an adventure
Dewey Cox wrote an amazing song about this video. You've inspired me to take my wife back to these lovely hills I grew up in.
Honda's are fine if they're dripping oil...it's when they stop dripping .
I've got an 82 Wing that doesn't leak a drop. I had 2 CB750 4s that never leaked.
Your mistaken for Harley’s...
Yep, ive owned a lot of hondas over the years.
Not one of them leaked oil. Uncanny reliability.
My 750 Shadow ACE never leaked a damn thing. And I beat the hell out of her. The speedo went out, the turn signal switch broke and at least one of the carbs went bad but she still ran like a champ and never leaked oil, gas, or coolant. My Lowrider on the other hand leaks primary fluid even after I had the gasket replaced.
If its leaking oil then you know there's still oil in there lmao
So many emotions! I have to say I have loved this whole trip. Can’t wait until you head west!
Thank you my friend, you’re an inspiration
Dude just imagine riding with him and sitting in the back just enjoying something „high octane“... really happy for you two ✌️
My mother always says: "Plan for the worst. hope for the best. A pessimist is never disappointed, only pleasantly surprised"
This is why I love america. Just look at it. Wish I was there.
God Bless America.
Come on over
We'll tale you and get rid of all those that live here and hate America.
You’re always welcome in the States. Hope you can come here when things are more normal
That was an amazing journey. You did something totally random and it comes over really well over 2 episodes.
Great work . A Classic .
Dude, I love your enthusiasm and general love of life. I live in SW Virginia and I take for granted having the Blue Ridge Parkway in my back yard. Now I got to abandon the yard work.....and take my old FXDX for a 200 mile loop. I enjoy riding 45mph on the parkway and just relax....like you said "going slow on a slow motorcycle"!
Just have seen this video today,I live outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, it really is fun riding around here, inspires me to do trips like this one. Because I can also,nothing really stopping me,just need to arrange some time from work!
When you commented on the tunnels I was thinking that I hope you got to go through some of the ones on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then there you were! I was on the parkway several days ago. I never get tired of that ride.
I think you're right about the people who just watches and don't really comment. I feel like that describes me. I don't watch every video on this channel, but I watch it from time to time, and I enjoy it for the most part, especially the long trips.
North Carolina is terrible on two wheels at night. But not just two wheels it sucks in a car too. The rain just makes it worse dear lord. I love your channel man. And your videos! I hope when I move down there I get to run into you at some point. I love riding in the mountains back home though. Getting to hear someones outside perspective on it makes me wish I hadn't grown up there and got to experience it. Not that I had a bad life there but I just feel like I don't get to enjoy it the same way you did. But man those views are gonna be something I miss. Keep living life to the fullest man you're the best and I'm glad you shared this with everyone!
I'm glad you made to the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of my favorite rides.
"Things i've done on camera" is a loaded statement
I'm a Virginia guy and we ride the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah valley regularly. Its great to see you appreciate it. I think we take it for granted most of the time but seeing it through your camera and watching you experience it make me appreciate it that much more.
Glad you made it home safe.
When I got my first bike the salesman told me one phrase that has always stood out in my mind, and around 13:45 you reminded me of it again Josh. "There are 2 types of riders in the world. Those who have fallen, and those who are going to fall. So why be afraid of the consequences?"
Now you understand why we love the mountain life
Absolutely
If and when you do this again, take I-40 through north Carolina and Tennessee.
If you thought west Virginia was nice you'll fall in love with I-40.
This video and the other one inspired me. Couldn’t take the bike, but finally got off two days in a row. Grabbed the truck and took off on a 16 hour trip to Tennessee. The road is freedom, and the bike is the key, but just getting out of here helped blow off some steam.
That was an amazing trip. Not many people can make a 30 minute TH-cam motorcycle video interesting. You sir are a national treasure.
Imagine going all that way and you forgot to throw the ring into the volcano.
I'm a simple man.
I see a Shadetree video notification, I immediately click it.
I appreciate you 🤘🏻
I recently took your advice and went on a road trip. Not near as long as yours, but it was there longest I've gone to date. I had a blast. You're right, if you make excuses of why you can't, you won't. Enjoy the ride.
Glad to see the Buffalo Wing made it! I agree what a beautiful ride I definitely need to visit my cousin in North Carolina and my uncle in Tennessee after watching this!
Go to the east side of Charleston WV and ride the backroads following the river... best roads to bike through and lots of small coal mining towns with all the ambiance you could hope for.
"On a wing and a prayer" yeah.. But that wing is a gold wing.
Absolutely Amazing Brother! Memories you'll have forever. We truly do live in a beautiful country if you take the time to look. And to make it even better, on a 30+ year old GoldWing, basically trouble free. That's why I love my 85 Interstate. So happy you took us along on this epic journey!
I know this video is a bit old but Josh man your personality is infectious. Can't get enough of your content. Keep it up brother.
I haven’t done it on a bike but eastern Tennessee has some amazing roads that you would love, highways, back roads and high over looks that you can see for miles.
Girl on the back needed some sort of rain suit to keep the wind from going through her clothing. Made the mistake of underpacking once on a bike trip and was freezing my ass off. Finally put on my rain suit and it made all the difference in the world.😬
Great coming back! You know, in some cultures, the belief is that rain washes the soul. Only bikers understand...
This series is by far my favorite of your content. I have a 1200 Goldwing as well and had the front end wobble. Fresh tires and All Balls steering head bearings helped a lot. These bikes are underengineered for the backroad trips as you said. Still a beautiful ride! Thanks for taking us along!
Those wiry beard hairs thrashing around in front of the camera give it the old school reel to reel feel. Just need some vintage war footage and we've got ourselves a creature double feature!
That is why I left Florida and moved to Tennessee it's just so beautiful here
Yes it is I love it here
When I ride those beautiful backroads, “All I can do is write about it” plays in my head. It’s one of the most soothing experiences I can think of.
Lynyrd 4 Lyfe
This is awesome to see someone get just as excited as I do when I tour through new places on a motorcycle. Wait till you the first time you go through the desert that will blow your mind as well.
Just don't do it in the middle of summer.
Some amazing beauty in W. Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and N. Carolina!
2:55 he's talking about how beautiful it is, but he forgot to mention the beard flapping in the wind
I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. What a fantastic video. When you started talking about riding 600 miles in the rain and your experience I'm sorry I could not stop laughing. Only because I've been there that I could enjoy your experience so much. I rode 400 miles in the pouring rain from Milwaukee to Ohio on a naked 1983 goldwing with no rain gear just a leather jacket. I loved the entire video. Thank you. You will never forget that experience and will be telling that story to friends. From the emotion in your voice I could feel your adventure. This is why we ride !
I once did a trip from Fort Lauderdale up to Victoria BC, Those memories have stayed with me the last 30 + plus years , I'm happy to have those memories and I'm sure in years to come you will too Shadetree.
You should stay in Fayetteville WV and ride the Fayette county back roads. You won’t be disappointed!
I just wanted to say, great job exorcising that electrical gremlin man!
Thanks for taking me along! Excellent. Nice to meet someone like me, who decides to do something, has it go wrong, but continues on despite that being the bad choice. I was caught in a (dying) cyclone on a motard. Soaking wet, shit roads, shit visibility and utterly inappropriate tires. Did I stop - of course not - that would’ve been the smart thing to do. Ride on Shadetree!
I've had my head down working on some projects for the past month , so I didn't get to see this until now. As a West Virginian, I am so happy that you enjoyed our roads (even though the Goldwing didn't lol). If you and some friends ever find your way out here again, I will happily offer to put you guys up for your stay and point out some awesome backroads for you to take on! Just... don't plan on coming back through between October and March of any year, because then you'll have ice to contend with on top of the leaves and grass. Ride safe!
Now do the exact same trip on road King Kong and compare lol great content man
Jess & Josh in one Video... can YT get any better than this???
I’ve been watching you this year only, but I’ve seen a lot of your older videos. Out of all the TH-camrs I watch you are my favorite. I have not seen a video of yours that I do not like. Everyone on TH-cam has a dud video that sucks, I haven’t seen a video that’s not entertaining on your channel. Keep up the good work.
You’re a NUT! Did that ride in reverse ( New York to FL and back) but took 9 days and hunkered down in a hotel for Sally. Didn’t go on an interstate until I ran out of mountains in GA so I was REALLY happy to see you get off them. I couldn’t agree more. West VA is gods gift to motorcycles. And call me a h*mo but the only way I could explain the blue Ridge Pkwy was magical. Wish I knew you were out there. Would have kept my eyes open for that awesome purple goldwing. Keep up the great work!
How much better is riding a bike when the road isn't flat and straight?!
It's much better.
I just hope that if I ever meet Shadetree Surgeon... he talks like this in person too.... WHAAATSS up DooooooDDLLLEEEEEE yoouuureeee PSYCHOOTICCC 🤣❤️
I drove home from Ft. Hood to Connecticut, through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, when I got out of the Army in the mid 70's, and fell in love with the area. 14 years ago, I finally got to move here, and I now get to ride it every day. Glad you made it home safe, and a big h/t to Arabh0ney.
I was on my own road trip, riding into Sally on my 2016 Indian Chieftain, from the Maryland/Virginia State line to Blairsville, GA so I could ride the Tail of the Dragon, you know, in a tropical storm. I had nothing but trouble with my cameras, so I got nothing from my Akaso (GoPro knockoff) and only 5 minutes of the Tail of the Dragon. Still, I said a lot of the same things you did along the way. I really needed that road trip and it was definitely the adventure I needed.
I'll say it my way, which is close to yours: that trip was irresponsible and dangerous and ill-advised but there was one big reason to do it and that was reason enough, because IT WAS WORTH IT.
I'm glad you made it back safe, and it's pretty cool knowing that we were on the same roads in the same storm. I look up to you a bit, so that means a lot to me.
I’ve never watched a premier before when it actually premiered, cool. But not as cool as your ride. Nice.
West Virginia, “they should’ve sent a poet”
I rode through the Blue Ridge Parkway on a 1950 Panhead EL with an S&S stroker kit in it about 15 years ago. Straight drags on a Pan in all those tunnels. COOL!
Hey shade tree, maintenance items on the 1200 that shut you down are the stator, stator to regulator harness, regulator, no oil in the rear differential, fork seal failure. Lack of maintenance and age are it’s biggest killers. Mostly electrical as you found out. Keep the fluids full!