Smoky Mountains 500 - Day 1/Green Section
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Two senior riders on Honda CT/Trail 125's ride the Green Section of the Smoky Mountains 500 from their base at Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground in Telico Plains to Two Wheels of Suches in Suches, GA.
Nice job! My son and I both completed the SM500 on CT125’s 2 years ago. Great memories. Hopefully you saw our stickers. “East Bound and Down” Doing it again late September by myself.
Great video fellas! Done most of these trails on my little 125 and it was a blast. Easing along taking in the scenery and not getting in any hurry! Enjoyed this one for sure!!
Thanks. I enjoy your channel. So many great adventures. 👍🏻 Yeah...smaller bikes have some advantages (to go with their disadvantages). I’m relatively small at 5’8” and 160 pounds. I want to keep riding for as long as safely possible. I know I will be growing weaker and not stronger as I head towards 70 and beyond. It is what it is. I sold my dual sport Yamaha and bought (2) used Trail 125’s. I accepted that I would only be able to do local roads and any trail I chose. I hitch carry these bikes nearly everywhere we go and frequently find great places to ride. A huge benefit is I no longer have any anxieties related to dropping the bike or other weight issues. I relax and enjoy the rides more. I rarely rode 55+ roads and so have not missed having a more powerful bike. I’ve embraced local roads and riding off road.
@HondaCT125Adventures-cj9rs awesome man! I'm only 48 but broke myself up pretty good in my younger days. I definitely feel ya on a smaller lighter bike. For me it was time slow down for sure. Now I enjoy seeing the sites and taking it in. The little TW has been nice as well. Appreciate the support man! Ride on! PS Have you watched JR Depew's stuff? Think he's 73 and still grinding hard. Man I hope I can do that!
@@PSBEadventures JR Depew's channel is great. I've watched many of his videos across the past several months.
@@HondaCT125Adventures-cj9rs agreed!
Very nice ride .. video turned out well.
Bravo! Fantastic video! What a great day for you guys. Those Honda Trails just keep chugging, and the best part is the speed they want to go is just so peaceful. Your video reminded me a lot of me and my friend Ang's first time doing the SM500 on our Hondas three years ago. It's a long day, but such an experience. Although the seat on the Honda could be better ;)
I did notice some of the forest roads were eroded a lot more compared to my rides through there in 21-23. It looked challenging and fun, although the lightweight and tumble (although slow) Honda tackled it like a champ.
Looking forward to the next videos.
We had a good time on the Green Section. We made a conscious decision before we left for the SM500 to not push too hard and take things at a pace that would allow us to stop and take in the scenery. It makes for a longer day but it’s worth it. Climbing “The Rock Garden” on the other side of Ellijay after 9+ hours of riding tested our patience a bit. Chopping and cutting and hauling our bikes over the downed trees in Chohutta was kind of challenging but we didn’t have to do a large detour.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. My filming and editing skills are not what Angelo’s are. He’s a creative guy. Aside from his technical skills, his humor and engaging narration make his videos fun to watch. My wife and I have run through most of the series on his channel. It’s a favorite.
I want to go!!!
That B&B harley wont make it. 😂😂
It's a great route for a variety of bikes. I’m a (relatively) small guy at 5’8” and 160 pounds. I want to keep riding for as long as safely possible. I know I will be growing weaker and not stronger as I head towards 70 and beyond. It is what it is. I sold my dual sport Yamaha and bought (2) used Trail 125’s. I accepted that I would only be able to do local roads and any trail I chose. (The CT125 tops out between 50-55.) I hitch carry these bikes nearly everywhere we go and frequently find great places to ride. A huge benefit is I no longer have any anxieties related to dropping the bike or other weight issues. I relax and enjoy the rides more. I rarely rode 55+ roads and so have not missed having a more powerful bike. I’ve embraced local roads and…riding off road.
Doodle you would love it, it's perfect for your triumph rally
Cool video and some cool little bikes!
Thanks! They're a lot of fun with few worries.
@@HondaCT125Adventures-cj9rs I was telling one of my co-workers about them and he had almost bought one a couple of years ago. Now he is trying to convince me to get one. Maybe in a year or so…who knows!
@@mountainsmoore3657 They're the most fun bike I've owned. They do everything well as long as you only ride them on local roads and just about any trails you find. Anyone buying one has to be prepared to accept the fact that you can only take them on 55 mph or less roads. 45 is ideal. On a long uphill stretch with a full camping load on...your top speed may be down in the high 30's.
@@HondaCT125Adventures-cj9rs Oh yeah. “Not enough power to hurt themselves.” That is what my dad has always said about the old 1940, 50 & early 60s Ford tractors. He says that is why there are so many of them still around. 🤷🏻♂️😂😂
Looks like a fun area.
The rock garden is rough. Better than 6” of loose gravel
Yes! We hit the Rock Garden after more than nine hours on the trail. We were delayed due to having to hack and lift our way through Cohutta after the wind storm. It was a challenge and added to our long day finishing the Green Section.
Enjoy your videos.
Thanks. I enjoyed editing them together.
I would try this on maybe a Honda XR150L. Or a TW200.😂
Very cool animated map. Do you mind to tell how this is done?
Go to the App Store and type in "Relive: Hike & Ride Memories". Download the app. I upgraded to the subscription version for the additional benefits. Inexpensive and worth it.
Thanks
Look for Dani & Alton
What sort of fuel range do you need?
Fuel is not a problem on the Green and Red Sections. Plenty of places to stop. There is no fuel on the Yellow Section after you pass Robbinsville so you need to be able to go 150+ miles (or more if you need to detour). At 141 miles I added one 30 oz. MSR bottle of spare fuel. I may have been able to make it all the way back to Telico Plains without adding this but I was taking no chances on Whitt Road with the water crossings.
What did you use for navigation?
GAIA Premium and a Zumo XT 2
show me any upgrade on ct125
The only modifications to the bike are Shinko 244 tires, a 13 tooth counter shaft sprocket, Flatout in the tires and a super duty chain. It's all shown at the end of the video.
Really curious, What is the theory behind adding tire sealant to a brand new wheel and tire with no leaks?
@@airadaimagery692 The liquid Kevlar is supposed to instantly seal punctures. Apparently it works. I put it in as added insurance and peace of mind. It has no effect on the way the tires ride.