Great video brother and next time we will do it together. !!! I agree I’m not wanting it to be a motor company event, but feel they could have shared the info on social as they do so many other events throughout the year. Non the less I agree, we can do it with the people alone. Talk to you soon.
Mark Gman Yes I had several meetings with corporate about it and they agreed to support it with some social sharing. Just ended up dropping the ball. Not that it would have made us much better. Just disappointed
Adam, thanks for the response. It is too bad that corporate didn't get involved on even a minimal level like social sharing. Seems like a missed opportunity for them. Sounds like HD has a lot to manage with the tough motorcycle market, reorganization, tariffs and new lines. Like you said, probably didn't make much difference in the outcome. Maybe next time. BUT, now you have a second chance to donate even more money to vets.
Rode my scooter in from Marietta GA and had a blast too. Awesome crowd, super friendly and fun to meet. Interesting take on no HD involvement. Didn’t think of it that way. As always your content and perspective are well worth my time. Happy Trails.
Sorry I didn’t get to meet you in Paris, man. Love your videos and appreciate what you share with us! The ride was a big success in so many ways. Look forward to the next attempt. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder while you work! Peace
Great video once again John. Your videos have been a godsend for me. I have a knee that went bad on me and haven't been able to ride since May. Just had it fully replaced 3 weeks ago. Your videos have helped me get through this time when I can't ride the two Harleys that are sitting in my garage right now. Keep up the great work! Much appreciated brother. Spanky from San Diego.
As a Combat Vet, Thanks to you and Adam for Supporting us and I hope to be able to participate in the next attempt! Semper Fi , Can Do and 1* SRT/TAC OORAH
My wife and I rode from Arizona, 1100 miles. We decided last minute to go and left Mesa, AZ on Thursday afternoon. We were very disappointed that we weren't a part of the record. but we real had a great time. I am looking forward to the next attempt. Yes there was some confusion on where we need to be at the dealership and yes it was hot, but for the most part everybody did a good job at the Paris HD. We meet some real cool people and made a few new friends. I think next time we will be in the record book. I did get to meet you at the casino but you were pretty busy so I only said hi. My wife was able to get her picture with Adam, so she was happy. Great job on the video's.
Homie, so glad you addressed the issue of "calling out the motor company" for not promoting. I think you hit the nail on the head. Keep up all the great work you do! I look forward to riding with you in the next one, when WE DO BRING IT HOME!!
Outstanding video John you cleared a lot of things up for me and I'm sure a lot of people I met you at the parade was a highlight of my one of the highlights of my trip
Thanks JM, I didn't make it but had friends that were there. I like your explanation and positive attitude, I also agree with the idea of it being done without the Motor Companies involvement. See you there next time 👍😁
Amen John Maxwell! Grass roots, screw big corporations trying to take credit for what Adam Sandoval and others put together! I noticed your bike # was 522. Without knowing it you had the # of the best F-16 squadron in the USAF. The 522nd FS Fireballs! Lol! Didn’t make it this year but will do my best to make it next year when we will Bring It Home!
Outstanding video John thoroughly enjoy my trip to Paris Harley-Davidson do appreciate your explanation of the less same mistakes that we might have made I can't hardly wait till we try it again keep the rubber side down brother
Looks like a really fun, awesome experience. Maybe I'll do this or something like it in the near future. Never have. Regardless, thanks for the really cool video; showing everyone what it was like to actually be there.
Yessir! Lets keep it the way it is with a little fine tuning we can do this! Big shout out to all who worked, prepared, exc. I was impressed! Also no wrecks that ive herd of. Met some new friends and had a Blast!
John, I completely agree with keeping the company out of it. However I wish more dealerships would have helped spread the word. At that, I really HATE that some knuckle head on a Honda or whatever broke line instead of waiting and riding in the rear which was pretty clear to me long before the event. I enjoyed meeting you at the casino,( I know you don't remember), and just all the camaraderie that was going on. I met some great guys from KC where I was staying in Hugo and will never forget it. Next time we will break the record. I would be more than proud to ride with you to wherever the event will take place since I am only a few miles to north of you. Well, ok more than a few miles but Huntsville isn't that far for real. Well, actually not Huntsville but if I say Ryan you may spend to much time trying to find it....oh wait! Google knows everything! Great video John.
Hello John. I was there and was part of the parade. I had every intention of meeting you and Adam Sandoval. Man to be honest I was hot tired and on the verge of being cranky. I brought a huge group with me and none of them are willing to try that again. The over heating of the riders and the pricey motorcycles was too much for them. As far as I know they all made it to the casino. The group was broken up as Harley-Davidson’s overheated and legs were burning. Good luck next time I am sure I will not be able to rally the troops next time.
I’m sorry to hear that you wouldn’t give it a go next time. There is no doubt that some of the issues that we did have, will not repeat themselves. Live and Learn!
Unfortunately a lot of riders feel the exact same way. The only way to do this is to have a lot of check in points, where HDs can gather without the super long lines and wait times, then converge those into a single non-stop parade. Not sure Guinness would allow that or how they could verify the numbers in a process like that?
Great video John. I think perhaps Adam Sandoval, for one, and how he shows this huge amount of respect, that is why everyone was showing respect to all the others and the fact no trash was left behind. It's a lot to put on one person, but he has the attitude that flows through and folks like that spawn others to be like that. I'd hope to be at the next one in respect and honor for my Pop and wear his wings while doing it.
Personally I had a great time an a hell of an experience. I left South Central Florida on Tuesday, rode 680 miles and camped behind a truck stop in New Augusta,MS. On Wednesday I rode in to (Blossom, TX) Paris and visited the grave of my first wife, then up to Moyers, OK to set up camp. Thursday I got a service on my bike at Paris H-D, went for a ride, then hung around K-River Campground. Friday I rode to Normand, OK to see my daughter and grand kids. Saturday I rode in the Bring it Back Parade, spent time at the Choctaw Casino then enjoyed the band and shared stories at K-River. Sunday I left K-River and rode to (Ferriday, LA) near Natches, MS and stayed at a cheep $45 motel to get out of the downpour I was riding in. Monday, I rode Liberty, MS and visited the grave of comedian Jerry Clower then rode down and crossed the Pontchtrain bridge (26 mile bridge) and stoped in New Orleans, LA for lunch on Bourbon street., continued on to Freeport, FL in the panhandle and spent the night with family. Tuesday I completed my last 442 miles home to Wachula, FL. Odometer total for the week 3,162.9. All in all, I had a blast! I damn sure will do it again and plan another adventure for my trip there (or wherever) and back.
Man.. it looks like you had an easy ride since you were at the front of the parade. I was a few bikes ahead of justin (bikenbird) & we had alot of stop & go. My '17 FXDLS got hot lol. I couldn't get it in neutral after a while. It was still a great time & I'll definately be at the next one. We met alot of cool people out there. Also super cool meeting you, Adam, Ashley , & BnB crew!!
Great Vid. Thanks for your work. The MOCO has to be even handed to to all their franchises. I have no animosity towards the MOCO for not "backing" this great attempt/practice run.
The Harley Parade in Milwaukee was one the most amazing things I've ever took part in...walked around and talked with people from every Country and places ive never heard of..Not sure the numbers but it was HUGE
Great video per usual! I really hope this happens again I would love to join. Up here in NH we do a charity ride for The American Heart Association that on average the past 3 years there has been ~1000 motorcycles. Come up to sticks next year and you can explore beautiful New England!
John right now it’s dealers and events like this along with guys like you and Matt that are Harley’s marketing and PR departments... so yeah keep HD away! Love your honesty and rant👍🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦
John you did a great job videoing the ride. I know they are talking about doing the next one soon. Do you know what month they are talking about? I would like to participate next time. Maybe you could take a contingency from your dealership to Paris next time. That would be so cool. Fatboy Marty
Hadn't thought of the Motor Company from that perspective. I agree, I'd rather it be about the riders too. I had a great time and will definatly be back to try again.
GREAT,GREAT, time unbelievable amount of fun and the people were fantastic and all incredibly nice. I understand your thought about the motor company. I think then maybe Pairs HD should contact the individual dealers and ask them to put up a poster just to get the word out even more. WE DID NOT FAIL to many positives to say we failed. Rubber side down and let the miles roll on.
I thought when watching your vlog that there would be overheating issues, it's a lot to expect the guts to just idle in the boiling heat. Great that a decent amount was got for the military guys, but a bit more organisation needed maybe next time. It must if bern awesome to have been part of it. All the best 👍👍😎
Awesome just awesome my nephew was in the USAF definitely thankful for all our brave men and women who make sure we get to live free. Definitely would have been cool to be apart of that hopefully I hear about it next time, I live about 20 miles south of Fort Worth so a ride to Paris would have been fun but any how keep the awesome videos and tips coming!
Just riding by the line up will get the adrenaline pumping. Lessons learned - next time. This wasn't about a certain dealership, it was about the brand. I can appreciate your perspective and will agree it gets down to the rider.
All considered, that's pretty positive. The 'Harley Only' rule was clear from the beginning. That ain't Adams fault. And it ain't on Paris Harley. It's on the brain numb people who didn't read the details. Also, many of us showed up on Friday to preregister as detailed, but could not. This was on Guinness. Word was Guinness stipulated this at the last minute. That's a problem. Now EVERYONE had to show up Saturday and stand in line...in 90+ degree heat, to get their wristband and sticker. We lost quite a few people there. ( My whining about this was quickly stifled stumbling into the very cold keg of FREE beer and food. ) This can be done with minor changes. 1- More time to promote and organize. 2- Larger venue. I thought the Choctaw area had better space. Great video showing how it all went down.
I actually just found out about this today! Didn't even know Harley's did this. Worth a look I'd say! It's supposed to help with engine overheating during heavy traffic or long idle times. www.baggersmag.com/enabling-or-disabling-eitms-on-2018-harley-road-glide-special
I was part of the mob on the other side of the road took 2 hours to go 2 miles from where I was at. There were easily a hundred and maybe hundreds of bikes that just stopped in those school parking lots because of overheated bikes, overheated drivers, clutch hand cramps, or people that were just tired of a line barely moving that snaked through the entire School complex, back down that road all the way to the highway. Dealing with that is going to be a big challenge if they drive the same route. I think the only time I got above 5 miles an hour was on the short stretch of highway from the dealership to the exit. I intended to go to the casino but by the time I made it out of the exit gate I was D-U-N done.
John Maxwell I escorted VIP’s a couple of those years. Rode with Willie G and Peter Fonda from Burbank to Glendale where we went into a closed area with a lot of other celebs. The ride waned and finally went away but man what a sight on the street by Glendale HD. About freaking choked with all those bikes firing up. It was called the largest one day charity ride in world so Paris has something to shoot for right!
Rolling Thunder also had no fights and very little trash, Great Group of People, Hopefully My wife and I will be attending the next try. Wife was hospitalized for perforated diverticulitis and still isn't out or 100 %, but hopefully by then.
Thank you for the detailed information/explanation. Knowing that a Non HD bike within the Group ended the count may have been good information for some. when the guy on the microphone said all non HD had a different staging area and could not be mingled in I think it was too clouded for them to move. Maybe it was said more than to one time I heard it.
Would it help to paint registration numbers on the pavement so that everyone knows where to park? This would also be the staging order of who leaves first and who leaves last. Don't know, might help.
Awesome video like always brother👍🏼 So I can't even comprehend how a non Harley-Davidson motorcycle would show up to a Harley-Davidson only event!!! I am not knocking other motorcycle brands as I am a "motorcyclist" I like all bikes but c'mon people it just comes down to plain ol' common fricking sense. The next attempt I am personally going to volunteer my time to be part of the registration process or work the entrance to the parking or the departure of the parking and will absolutely not allow a brand other than Harley-Davidson to enter the parade, I know a lot of it had to do with being on the road and getting cut off or a bike jumping in then and that will be up to road patrol (which needs to be a part of the parade to block any other vehicles from interjecting in the parade). Everybody did an exceptional job with the parade and we will just take it as a learning experience. I will get ahold of Cody or Adam and offer my time and assistance to help make sure that doesn't happen again. Many thanks to Adam and the crew of Paris Harley-Davidson and everybody involved. And special thanks to my US military and all the men and women who served past present and future 🇺🇸 The record will be brought home soon!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
I guess I don't want Corp. Harley in it ... I just wanted some advertising space on their 'Events' board next to the picture of the last HOG BBQ and the year-old issue of "ThunderRoads" ... y'know what I mean?
buy a couple of bottles of water the night before keep them in the fridge of your room(freeze one if you can) then they are ready for the next day. I also bought a hydro flask water bottle it keeps drinks and ice cold for hours and thats sitting outside in the water bottle pocket of my backpack. also LOL look in the motor clothes section for the insulated lunch tote cooler (451-00) I got one for myself (I got a gift certificate)its insulated to keeps drinks cool for awhile the top compartment will hold a bottle of water and it has a mesh pocket to hold one of the blue ice block things and it takes up little space in the top case or saddle bag. its handy to have cold drinks plus some snacks along for the ride. I live in the Southern California desert area so yeah I know about being hydrated and watching for the warning signs. Truthfully I don't always adhere to them I do like a cup of cold coffee or a soda now and then in hot weather it just tastes good. I'm not paid by HD for this LOL but If the product works, it works. Enjoyed the video. BTW in response to the comments down there 👇 I agree with a lot of you. Harley-Davidson IMO is at a crossroads its current customers and fans some are getting older and the motorcycles are getting more expensive But I do see younger people on Harleys so thats good. another factor motorcycle sales are down overall but Indian seem to be doing okay. Some people are using other means of transportation car pooling., Ride share and rental scooters and bicycles, IF I lived in a major city I would use it in fact on rainy and cold days and days my 'ol beat up body doesn't agree with my wanting to ride I'll use Uber or Lyft to take me to work and gigs. I also moved to a smaller motorcycle years ago, I went from big twins to a 883 Sportster and I don't miss it, in fact I'm looking at getting a Yamaha MT-07 as a second bike. (I like my Sportster just the way it is paid for). Humans and most Harleys are air cooled we don't like to stay in one place being hot we like to be moving.
Update. On Oct. 5th, 2019 Adam Sandoval and Paris Harley Davidson (Paris Texas) did break the record. The old record was 2404 Harleys. The new record 3497. Nice job guys.
John Maxwell i have a question i hope you can answer me. I will buy my first HD a 2002 Dyna low rider next week, i am bit worried about the parts availability for older models, i want to try the old school carb HD, but do you think in more 10 years i can find parts to mantain my HD running? Best regards.
IDK what JM will say. But I just bought an 03 Glide. You won't have to worry. Hell, they are still rebuilding, customizing and riding HD's from the 40's thru the 90's. That's got a simple carb on it also. When it pukes for the final time, get an S&S. Now the TC88 motors had a couple issues. Not badly. And I've suggested that JM address those motor issues and what modifications are really necessary to keep them running and reliable. Good Luck! You started at the right place.
Well, there's a lot of talk about crank 'run-out'. That Harley pressed these cranks. True. But a lot of motors other than Harley use pressed cranks. From what I've experienced and read, the crank will be fine as long as you don't throw a bunch of HP and torque into the engine. It's akin to beefing up a car engine and leaving the rear end stock. What happens?? Yeh, you shell the spider gears in the rear-end...ask me how I know. Course, the next rear-end, I took the cheap way out and welded the spider gears. Yeh, that wasn't an Einstein move either. Mostly, the real problem with the TC88 are the cam chain tensioners. they were made too small and many out of the wrong material. So when these bikes got 20-30k miles...some say less, the tensioner surface would decay, going into the motor. The surface would pit. The answer was to replace the tensioners with the upgraded ones or replace the surface material. See one here: twincamtensioner.com/ Some say the spring tensioners were a weakness and convert to hydraulic tensioners. Which requires you to change the cam plate. Conclusion, if you're not going to build the motor over 95cc and take it to the drag strip, changing the tensioner shoes is enough. Keep good oil, not HD Syn3, in it. And change it on schedule. Open up the cam chest and inspect the shoes every 25k or so. Read and research. Keep it maintained and ready for the next World Record attempt with the rest of us. Good luck!
Win win and do it again. This information getting out there will help to bring it home in the spring. John what you want is called an under ground movement. Yes that is a better way to do this. For bikers by bikers.
You explain it little better with if another brand bike got in the line would end it. anyway. Maybe we could start planning ride out from here that us in Surrounding area could ride out there together. But not sure if this happened again now That Adam riding a Indian and tell how great it is .
The INDIAN was a promotion for HOT BIKE and you can expect Adam to be back on his Harley. Now, maybe Ashley will be riding an INDIAN, but not during the BRING IT BACK TOUR.
Shout out to Paris Motel 6 , Sirloin Stockade (did not know they still existed) , Paris Harley Davidson and Adam Sandoval (the reason I traded in my Yamaha for a Harley). Ready to do it again woooohoooo living large on a budget lol . My Brother and I share the passion to serve those who serve us MILITARY STRONG thank you for your service.
1st viewer! Yes! Any chance you could include or give some helpful hints when changing the back wheel to get alignment correct? 2013 fat boy lo and does contain self adjusted/half moon nuts.
Hey John, some friends and i are going to head out to paris texas for the 2019 bring it home ride. is there any way to pre register our bikes and people ahead of time and before arrival to the ride? any informtion you can provide would be a great assistance. thanks man.
No trash, no fights, Man, that doesn’t happen often amongst a bunch of hooligans! Great fun! JMHO, no vendor, or else it becomes “commercial”. “Us” better! I’m in next time!
I apologize if this question has been asked and already answered but it is not listed below your video. What software do you use to edit your footage? Thanks!!
Gotta say this was a world record attempt for Harley Davidson. Why would you show up, register and ride in the parade on anything but a Harley? The people who did must be geniuses!
@@TheHarleyTech ok, we will start planning for the trip. Thank you for the information and thank you for the TH-cam channel. You are doing Gods work man lol.
I follow Adam's channel and he did mention several times about the bike having to be a Harley to be counted but the fact if someone drops out for one reason/another or have to be on camera when leaving the dealership.... etc. Just seems like theses stipulations should have been announced. Unless I just missed that part, 'cause I am considered by some to be 'SLOW'. Also did you mean 'I WON'T buy a Harley' or 'I want TO buy a Harley', in your reply to me? Because if you said WON'T buy a Harley, you probably can't afford one. I know because I've been there. And if you said 'I want to buy a Harley', don't do it, cause you will then be considered 'slow'. Lol
Notice on the video, even Adam had to turn around and start over to be on the video. The heat making people drop out was an unexpected event. And I love the Heritage. It fits me. No, I do not want to buy a Harley, for the stated reason. I admire what Adam is doing with his life. I am looking at the new Indian Chief for my next bike.
Okay Mr. Wesley. Hope you didn't take offense to what I said about not being able to afford one. I sincerely felt angst 'cause they were so pricey. But when I finally got one, those feelings went away real quick. Harley has it's faults but then so do I. I love my 2007 Ultra Classic and my 2012 Street Glide and would love to have a 2019 Road Glide. I like the new Indians too.
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Great video brother and next time we will do it together. !!! I agree I’m not wanting it to be a motor company event, but feel they could have shared the info on social as they do so many other events throughout the year. Non the less I agree, we can do it with the people alone. Talk to you soon.
We’ll crush it next time. I look forward to making it happen!
Did anyone ask HD if they would get involved? Did they say no?
Mark Gman Yes I had several meetings with corporate about it and they agreed to support it with some social sharing. Just ended up dropping the ball. Not that it would have made us much better. Just disappointed
John Maxwell for sure brother. We got this.
Adam, thanks for the response. It is too bad that corporate didn't get involved on even a minimal level like social sharing. Seems like a missed opportunity for them. Sounds like HD has a lot to manage with the tough motorcycle market, reorganization, tariffs and new lines. Like you said, probably didn't make much difference in the outcome. Maybe next time. BUT, now you have a second chance to donate even more money to vets.
Great video, great meeting ya !! Wife's first ride and it was AWESOME !! Definitely ready for the next time where we bring it home !!
Rode my scooter in from Marietta GA and had a blast too. Awesome crowd, super friendly and fun to meet. Interesting take on no HD involvement. Didn’t think of it that way. As always your content and perspective are well worth my time. Happy Trails.
Sorry I didn’t get to meet you in Paris, man. Love your videos and appreciate what you share with us! The ride was a big success in so many ways. Look forward to the next attempt. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder while you work!
Peace
Was great to get to meet you there! Will be there for the next attempt! Can’t wait!
Great video once again John. Your videos have been a godsend for me. I have a knee that went bad on me and haven't been able to ride since May. Just had it fully replaced 3 weeks ago. Your videos have helped me get through this time when I can't ride the two Harleys that are sitting in my garage right now. Keep up the great work! Much appreciated brother.
Spanky from San Diego.
Really enjoy watching all of your videos. Keep up the great work. Looking. Forward to your next one.
Great video. Enjoyed the clarification of what really happened. Yes, a great event. A real success.
As a Combat Vet, Thanks to you and Adam for Supporting us and I hope to be able to participate in the next attempt! Semper Fi , Can Do and 1* SRT/TAC OORAH
Great video John. Every single rider there has my total respect.
My wife and I rode from Arizona, 1100 miles. We decided last minute to go and left Mesa, AZ on Thursday afternoon. We were very disappointed that we weren't a part of the record. but we real had a great time. I am looking forward to the next attempt. Yes there was some confusion on where we need to be at the dealership and yes it was hot, but for the most part everybody did a good job at the Paris HD. We meet some real cool people and made a few new friends. I think next time we will be in the record book. I did get to meet you at the casino but you were pretty busy so I only said hi. My wife was able to get her picture with Adam, so she was happy. Great job on the video's.
I agree John.now that we know exactly what to do,and how to get it,we will bring the record home. Great video John,great job!glad you made it there.
Really enjoy watching all your videos. Keep up the great work.
Homie, so glad you addressed the issue of "calling out the motor company" for not promoting. I think you hit the nail on the head. Keep up all the great work you do! I look forward to riding with you in the next one, when WE DO BRING IT HOME!!
Love the video, thanks for the shout out for the Between2Wheels podcast! You were an awesome guest!
Outstanding video John you cleared a lot of things up for me and I'm sure a lot of people I met you at the parade was a highlight of my one of the highlights of my trip
Thanks JM, I didn't make it but had friends that were there. I like your explanation and positive attitude, I also agree with the idea of it being done without the Motor Companies involvement. See you there next time 👍😁
It was a great event and the volunteers worked their asses off. The route could have been better. Live and learn. I’m ready for the next try!
Amen John Maxwell! Grass roots, screw big corporations trying to take credit for what Adam Sandoval and others put together! I noticed your bike # was 522. Without knowing it you had the # of the best F-16 squadron in the USAF. The 522nd FS Fireballs! Lol! Didn’t make it this year but will do my best to make it next year when we will Bring It Home!
Thanks John, great video, great info! Have a good week! Looking forward to more videos.
Outstanding video John thoroughly enjoy my trip to Paris Harley-Davidson do appreciate your explanation of the less same mistakes that we might have made I can't hardly wait till we try it again keep the rubber side down brother
I was there and it was awesome. Hope we learned some things we can apply to it in the spring. Looking forward to it🤘🏻🇺🇸
Looks like a really fun, awesome experience. Maybe I'll do this or something like it in the near future. Never have. Regardless, thanks for the really cool video; showing everyone what it was like to actually be there.
My hometown. It was crazy seeing how many people turned out for this on both attempts. We finally brought it home!
Yessir! Lets keep it the way it is with a little fine tuning we can do this! Big shout out to all who worked, prepared, exc. I was impressed! Also no wrecks that ive herd of. Met some new friends and had a Blast!
Hope I can catch the next one! Nice work man, keep it up!
Thanks for explaining. You helped it make sense.
That is same number we get at the Patriot ride up here in MN.
Charity ride for veterans.
John, I completely agree with keeping the company out of it. However I wish more dealerships would have helped spread the word. At that, I really HATE that some knuckle head on a Honda or whatever broke line instead of waiting and riding in the rear which was pretty clear to me long before the event. I enjoyed meeting you at the casino,( I know you don't remember), and just all the camaraderie that was going on. I met some great guys from KC where I was staying in Hugo and will never forget it. Next time we will break the record. I would be more than proud to ride with you to wherever the event will take place since I am only a few miles to north of you. Well, ok more than a few miles but Huntsville isn't that far for real. Well, actually not Huntsville but if I say Ryan you may spend to much time trying to find it....oh wait! Google knows everything! Great video John.
Freakin Metrics.
As usual another great video,, thank you john..
Hello John. I was there and was part of the parade. I had every intention of meeting you and Adam Sandoval. Man to be honest I was hot tired and on the verge of being cranky. I brought a huge group with me and none of them are willing to try that again. The over heating of the riders and the pricey motorcycles was too much for them. As far as I know they all made it to the casino. The group was broken up as Harley-Davidson’s overheated and legs were burning. Good luck next time I am sure I will not be able to rally the troops next time.
I’m sorry to hear that you wouldn’t give it a go next time. There is no doubt that some of the issues that we did have, will not repeat themselves. Live and Learn!
Unfortunately a lot of riders feel the exact same way. The only way to do this is to have a lot of check in points, where HDs can gather without the super long lines and wait times, then converge those into a single non-stop parade. Not sure Guinness would allow that or how they could verify the numbers in a process like that?
Great job John
Great Job Brother ! GODBLESS
Greetings from the UK, always interesting videos especially the 2018 Fat Boy 1000mile service which mine is in for now. Keep up the good work.
Great video John. I think perhaps Adam Sandoval, for one, and how he shows this huge amount of respect, that is why everyone was showing respect to all the others and the fact no trash was left behind. It's a lot to put on one person, but he has the attitude that flows through and folks like that spawn others to be like that.
I'd hope to be at the next one in respect and honor for my Pop and wear his wings while doing it.
Hey John,thank you way cool vlog.😃👍
I live in florida and it was cool paris Harley stepping up for all this. good exposure too.
Good to see you partner. Thanks for this one. The research and development for this one looked hard on you. 😷
Make sure you keep us posted on the next time. Because I'd really like to make the trip down and do it.
Personally I had a great time an a hell of an experience. I left South Central Florida on Tuesday, rode 680 miles and camped behind a truck stop in New Augusta,MS. On Wednesday I rode in to (Blossom, TX) Paris and visited the grave of my first wife, then up to Moyers, OK to set up camp. Thursday I got a service on my bike at Paris H-D, went for a ride, then hung around K-River Campground. Friday I rode to Normand, OK to see my daughter and grand kids. Saturday I rode in the Bring it Back Parade, spent time at the Choctaw Casino then enjoyed the band and shared stories at K-River. Sunday I left K-River and rode to (Ferriday, LA) near Natches, MS and stayed at a cheep $45 motel to get out of the downpour I was riding in. Monday, I rode Liberty, MS and visited the grave of comedian Jerry Clower then rode down and crossed the Pontchtrain bridge (26 mile bridge) and stoped in New Orleans, LA for lunch on Bourbon street., continued on to Freeport, FL in the panhandle and spent the night with family. Tuesday I completed my last 442 miles home to Wachula, FL. Odometer total for the week 3,162.9.
All in all, I had a blast! I damn sure will do it again and plan another adventure for my trip there (or wherever) and back.
Awesome riding!
Man.. it looks like you had an easy ride since you were at the front of the parade. I was a few bikes ahead of justin (bikenbird) & we had alot of stop & go. My '17 FXDLS got hot lol. I couldn't get it in neutral after a while. It was still a great time & I'll definately be at the next one. We met alot of cool people out there. Also super cool meeting you, Adam, Ashley , & BnB crew!!
Yeah he showed you on Adam Sandoval channel I watch you and Adams along with Blockhead you three rock
Great Vid. Thanks for your work. The MOCO has to be even handed to to all their franchises. I have no animosity towards the MOCO for not "backing" this great attempt/practice run.
Good luck Brothers!
Bring it Home!
Congrats dude, when at Choctaw, u were 3 miles from my home.
Enjoy your stuff.
The Harley Parade in Milwaukee was one the most amazing things I've ever took part in...walked around and talked with people from every Country and places ive never heard of..Not sure the numbers but it was HUGE
Great video per usual! I really hope this happens again I would love to join. Up here in NH we do a charity ride for The American Heart Association that on average the past 3 years there has been ~1000 motorcycles. Come up to sticks next year and you can explore beautiful New England!
can’t wait to be at the next one
Agree 100%!!! WE can do it ourselves.
John right now it’s dealers and events like this along with guys like you and Matt that are Harley’s marketing and PR departments... so yeah keep HD away! Love your honesty and rant👍🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦
John you did a great job videoing the ride. I know they are talking about doing the next one soon. Do you know what month they are talking about? I would like to participate next time. Maybe you could take a contingency from your dealership to Paris next time. That would be so cool. Fatboy Marty
Cool video but I thought there would be thousands of bikes. Hell our local Roar on the Shore in Erie PA had somewhere around 6k bikes for the parade.
Hadn't thought of the Motor Company from that perspective. I agree, I'd rather it be about the riders too. I had a great time and will definatly be back to try again.
I’m going to do my part next time. Hope it’s done at the right time of year.
GREAT,GREAT, time unbelievable amount of fun and the people were fantastic and all incredibly nice. I understand your thought about the motor company. I think then maybe Pairs HD should contact the individual dealers and ask them to put up a poster just to get the word out even more. WE DID NOT FAIL to many positives to say we failed. Rubber side down and let the miles roll on.
I thought when watching your vlog that there would be overheating issues, it's a lot to expect the guts to just idle in the boiling heat. Great that a decent amount was got for the military guys, but a bit more organisation needed maybe next time. It must if bern awesome to have been part of it. All the best 👍👍😎
Just a learning experince man. We will bring it back with the next attempt.
Awesome just awesome my nephew was in the USAF definitely thankful for all our brave men and women who make sure we get to live free. Definitely would have been cool to be apart of that hopefully I hear about it next time, I live about 20 miles south of Fort Worth so a ride to Paris would have been fun but any how keep the awesome videos and tips coming!
It's coming! October 5th, 2019 is the next attempt. We will beat the record! Mark it on your calendar, subscribe for future videos on more details!
John Maxwell thank you I definitely will!
Just riding by the line up will get the adrenaline pumping. Lessons learned - next time.
This wasn't about a certain dealership, it was about the brand. I can appreciate your perspective and will agree it gets down to the rider.
Insane how big that was.....
Don't ever change!!!
Rode 3k miles round trip to and from Salt Lake City. Bummer I didn’t meet ya. My bike is the gold ultra limited at 7:35 in the video.
All considered, that's pretty positive. The 'Harley Only' rule was clear from the beginning. That ain't Adams fault. And it ain't on Paris Harley. It's on the brain numb people who didn't read the details.
Also, many of us showed up on Friday to preregister as detailed, but could not. This was on Guinness. Word was Guinness stipulated this at the last minute. That's a problem.
Now EVERYONE had to show up Saturday and stand in line...in 90+ degree heat, to get their wristband and sticker. We lost quite a few people there.
( My whining about this was quickly stifled stumbling into the very cold keg of FREE beer and food. )
This can be done with minor changes. 1- More time to promote and organize. 2- Larger venue. I thought the Choctaw area had better space.
Great video showing how it all went down.
Great vid as usual.
One question..... How to tell if my M8 is overheating. My ride ? 2018 Road King. Thanks hope you can answer..... buzzzy Man
I actually just found out about this today! Didn't even know Harley's did this. Worth a look I'd say! It's supposed to help with engine overheating during heavy traffic or long idle times. www.baggersmag.com/enabling-or-disabling-eitms-on-2018-harley-road-glide-special
Kinda sucks why you didn't make it. But, as you said, you won in a lot of areas. I guess everyone will _just_ have to do it again. ;-)
I was part of the mob on the other side of the road took 2 hours to go 2 miles from where I was at. There were easily a hundred and maybe hundreds of bikes that just stopped in those school parking lots because of overheated bikes, overheated drivers, clutch hand cramps, or people that were just tired of a line barely moving that snaked through the entire School complex, back down that road all the way to the highway. Dealing with that is going to be a big challenge if they drive the same route. I think the only time I got above 5 miles an hour was on the short stretch of highway from the dealership to the exit. I intended to go to the casino but by the time I made it out of the exit gate I was D-U-N done.
I can verify this comment is 100% spot on. I've yet to see a video capture how bad that traffic jam was. All the major motto vloggers were up front.
That's what usually happens with large groups of riders who don't all follow the same rules and are not always fully organized
You'se made it all Good. no swooping !! ;)
Used to be a one day charity ride in California called the Love Ride. Glendale HD. 30,000 plus riders...
Holy hell! That’s a lot of motorcycles!
John Maxwell I escorted VIP’s a couple of those years. Rode with Willie G and Peter Fonda from Burbank to Glendale where we went into a closed area with a lot of other celebs. The ride waned and finally went away but man what a sight on the street by Glendale HD. About freaking choked with all those bikes firing up. It was called the largest one day charity ride in world so Paris has something to shoot for right!
Rolling Thunder also had no fights and very little trash, Great Group of People, Hopefully My wife and I will be attending the next try. Wife was hospitalized for perforated diverticulitis and still isn't out or 100 %, but hopefully by then.
Thank you for the detailed information/explanation. Knowing that a Non HD bike within the Group ended the count may have been good information for some. when the guy on the microphone said all non HD had a different staging area and could not be mingled in I think it was too clouded for them to move. Maybe it was said more than to one time I heard it.
Would it help to paint registration numbers on the pavement so that everyone knows where to park? This would also be the staging order of who leaves first and who leaves last. Don't know, might help.
Awesome video like always brother👍🏼 So I can't even comprehend how a non Harley-Davidson motorcycle would show up to a Harley-Davidson only event!!! I am not knocking other motorcycle brands as I am a "motorcyclist" I like all bikes but c'mon people it just comes down to plain ol' common fricking sense. The next attempt I am personally going to volunteer my time to be part of the registration process or work the entrance to the parking or the departure of the parking and will absolutely not allow a brand other than Harley-Davidson to enter the parade, I know a lot of it had to do with being on the road and getting cut off or a bike jumping in then and that will be up to road patrol (which needs to be a part of the parade to block any other vehicles from interjecting in the parade). Everybody did an exceptional job with the parade and we will just take it as a learning experience. I will get ahold of Cody or Adam and offer my time and assistance to help make sure that doesn't happen again. Many thanks to Adam and the crew of Paris Harley-Davidson and everybody involved. And special thanks to my US military and all the men and women who served past present and future 🇺🇸 The record will be brought home soon!!!
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I guess I don't want Corp. Harley in it ... I just wanted some advertising space on their 'Events' board next to the picture of the last HOG BBQ and the year-old issue of "ThunderRoads" ... y'know what I mean?
Haha. For sure!
Great video! Best explanation I've heard yet.
On another note is Huricane Michael headed your way?
Yea, sometime in the middle of the night it’ll be a little extra windy it looks like.
@@TheHarleyTech it just barely missed us here in florida it took a right hand turn overnight. Be careful hope it weakens before it gets to you.
2nd the "Best explanation" by JM. In Atlanta, it rained all night Wednesday with 45 MPH winds. Lots of trees down.
buy a couple of bottles of water the night before keep them in the fridge of your room(freeze one if you can) then they are ready for the next day.
I also bought a hydro flask water bottle it keeps drinks and ice cold for hours and thats sitting outside in the water bottle pocket of my backpack.
also LOL look in the motor clothes section for the insulated lunch tote cooler (451-00) I got one for myself (I got a gift certificate)its insulated to keeps drinks cool for awhile the top compartment will hold a bottle of water and it has a mesh pocket to hold one of the blue ice block things and it takes up little space in the top case or saddle bag. its handy to have cold drinks plus some snacks along for the ride.
I live in the Southern California desert area so yeah I know about being hydrated and watching for the warning signs. Truthfully I don't always adhere to them I do like a cup of cold coffee or a soda now and then in hot weather it just tastes good. I'm not paid by HD for this LOL but If the product works, it works.
Enjoyed the video.
BTW in response to the comments down there 👇 I agree with a lot of you.
Harley-Davidson IMO is at a crossroads its current customers and fans some are getting older and the motorcycles are getting more expensive But I do see younger people on Harleys so thats good. another factor motorcycle sales are down overall but Indian seem to be doing okay. Some people are using other means of transportation car pooling., Ride share and rental scooters and bicycles, IF I lived in a major city I would use it in fact on rainy and cold days and days my 'ol beat up body doesn't agree with my wanting to ride I'll use Uber or Lyft to take me to work and gigs.
I also moved to a smaller motorcycle years ago, I went from big twins to a 883 Sportster and I don't miss it, in fact I'm looking at getting a Yamaha MT-07 as a second bike. (I like my Sportster just the way it is paid for).
Humans and most Harleys are air cooled we don't like to stay in one place being hot we like to be moving.
Update. On Oct. 5th, 2019 Adam Sandoval and Paris Harley Davidson (Paris Texas) did break the record. The old record was 2404 Harleys. The new record 3497. Nice job guys.
I enlisted into the Army as aPv2 at 30. Served four years. Honorable discharge at 34 as a Spc 4. No regrets.Just saying.
John Maxwell i have a question i hope you can answer me.
I will buy my first HD a 2002 Dyna low rider next week, i am bit worried about the parts availability for older models, i want to try the old school carb HD, but do you think in more 10 years i can find parts to mantain my HD running?
Best regards.
IDK what JM will say. But I just bought an 03 Glide. You won't have to worry. Hell, they are still rebuilding, customizing and riding HD's from the 40's thru the 90's.
That's got a simple carb on it also. When it pukes for the final time, get an S&S.
Now the TC88 motors had a couple issues. Not badly. And I've suggested that JM address those motor issues and what modifications are really necessary to keep them running and reliable.
Good Luck! You started at the right place.
@@dougfresh1341 i just changed the cams with s&s 510G that is the main problem i heard. Do you know other problems? Best regards.
Well, there's a lot of talk about crank 'run-out'. That Harley pressed these cranks. True. But a lot of motors other than Harley use pressed cranks. From what I've experienced and read, the crank will be fine as long as you don't throw a bunch of HP and torque into the engine. It's akin to beefing up a car engine and leaving the rear end stock. What happens?? Yeh, you shell the spider gears in the rear-end...ask me how I know. Course, the next rear-end, I took the cheap way out and welded the spider gears. Yeh, that wasn't an Einstein move either.
Mostly, the real problem with the TC88 are the cam chain tensioners. they were made too small and many out of the wrong material. So when these bikes got 20-30k miles...some say less, the tensioner surface would decay, going into the motor. The surface would pit.
The answer was to replace the tensioners with the upgraded ones or replace the surface material.
See one here: twincamtensioner.com/
Some say the spring tensioners were a weakness and convert to hydraulic tensioners. Which requires you to change the cam plate.
Conclusion, if you're not going to build the motor over 95cc and take it to the drag strip, changing the tensioner shoes is enough. Keep good oil, not HD Syn3, in it. And change it on schedule. Open up the cam chest and inspect the shoes every 25k or so.
Read and research. Keep it maintained and ready for the next World Record attempt with the rest of us.
Good luck!
Hey little different question but you have thought about going to The FL meetup in November that Blockhead and Shadetree surgeon doing
The thought has cross my mind, yes
@@TheHarleyTech yeah thought riding down Saturday morning staying the night and riding home Sunday
I’m not 100% yet. Gotta figure out the work and family schedule.
yep same here work and money lol Family just the wife and she be ok with it .
Hey that's where we stayed, about 20 miles to Paris!!!
Hey john.....question...I have a 2018 FLHTKANV and even the aftermarket vance and hinse are so quiet :( wht can I do to be heard :) thanks brother!!
Win win and do it again. This information getting out there will help to bring it home in the spring. John what you want is called an under ground movement. Yes that is a better way to do this. For bikers by bikers.
Have you ever been to Sturgis.
You explain it little better with if another brand bike got in the line would end it. anyway. Maybe we could start planning ride out from here that us in Surrounding area could ride out there together. But not sure if this happened again now That Adam riding a Indian and tell how great it is .
The INDIAN was a promotion for HOT BIKE and you can expect Adam to be back on his Harley. Now, maybe Ashley will be riding an INDIAN, but not during the BRING IT BACK TOUR.
Shout out to Paris Motel 6 , Sirloin Stockade (did not know they still existed) , Paris Harley Davidson and Adam Sandoval (the reason I traded in my Yamaha for a Harley). Ready to do it again woooohoooo living large on a budget lol . My Brother and I share the passion to serve those who serve us MILITARY STRONG thank you for your service.
Btw John Maxwell enjoy the heck out of your videos thanks for all the info and humor keep up the good work.
Great effort..need to stage at an old airport.
Where is the toll kit holder located on the 2012 dyna fat bob?
1st viewer! Yes! Any chance you could include or give some helpful hints when changing the back wheel to get alignment correct? 2013 fat boy lo and does contain self adjusted/half moon nuts.
Hey John, some friends and i are going to head out to paris texas for the 2019 bring it home ride. is there any way to pre register our bikes and people ahead of time and before arrival to the ride? any informtion you can provide would be a great assistance. thanks man.
As soon as I get some info I’ll be making a video! Right now I know only what you know, the date. Hopefully info will be flowing soon!
thanks man surely do appreciate it. maybe we can get a group together to ride out to texas.@@TheHarleyTech
WOW! Cool vid
No trash, no fights, Man, that doesn’t happen often amongst a bunch of hooligans! Great fun! JMHO, no vendor, or else it becomes “commercial”. “Us” better! I’m in next time!
John, I’m fairly certain that the record will be broken and brought back to North America.
Sooooo...... How do you see this improving so it works next time?.... Next time leave room for water..... Maybe less duct tape and tie wraps?
I apologize if this question has been asked and already answered but it is not listed below your video.
What software do you use to edit your footage? Thanks!!
Final Cut Pro. You didn’t miss it!
My Man!! Thanks!!
Very Kewl mate. 100%
Should not even mentioned Rolling Thunder...
Gotta say this was a world record attempt for Harley Davidson. Why would you show up, register and ride in the parade on anything but a Harley? The people who did must be geniuses!
So when are yall gonna start planning for the second attempt?
Plans are in motion and the date is October 5th. More info coming soon, so make sure to keep an eye out!
@@TheHarleyTech I definitely will. Will it be in Paris texas again? My wife and I will are going to plan to make the trip from Indianapolis
Paris Harley is a major contributor again, but we will leave out of the Casino in Grant, Ok this year. It’s a better staging area!
@@TheHarleyTech ok, we will start planning for the trip. Thank you for the information and thank you for the TH-cam channel. You are doing Gods work man lol.
😂 thanks man!
You are awesome,p.s......I’m not a weardo 😎👍🏻
I'm not either! :o As long as I take my medicine....
Would a Buell count?
Yeah it's over there !!! Haha
So if Guinness was there from the git-go, why didn't they explain the rules then? Like maybe before signing up?
Adam was explaining the rules for months. The H D crowd is just SLOW. Another reason I want buy a Harley.
I follow Adam's channel and he did mention several times about the bike having to be a Harley to be counted but the fact if someone drops out for one reason/another or have to be on camera when leaving the dealership.... etc. Just seems like theses stipulations should have been announced. Unless I just missed that part, 'cause I am considered by some to be 'SLOW'. Also did you mean 'I WON'T buy a Harley' or 'I want TO buy a Harley', in your reply to me? Because if you said WON'T buy a Harley, you probably can't afford one. I know because I've been there. And if you said 'I want to buy a Harley', don't do it, cause you will then be considered 'slow'. Lol
Notice on the video, even Adam had to turn around and start over to be on the video. The heat making people drop out was an unexpected event. And I love the Heritage. It fits me. No, I do not want to buy a Harley, for the stated reason. I admire what Adam is doing with his life. I am looking at the new Indian Chief for my next bike.
Okay Mr. Wesley. Hope you didn't take offense to what I said about not being able to afford one. I sincerely felt angst 'cause they were so pricey. But when I finally got one, those feelings went away real quick. Harley has it's faults but then so do I. I love my 2007 Ultra Classic and my 2012 Street Glide and would love to have a 2019 Road Glide. I like the new Indians too.