I just found your channel because I bought my first Sportster 883 Iron and was checking mods. (I’ve had many bikes, first sporty though) Then I saw your trip suggestion. I like to ride long distance. Love this video. I’m originally from Central Illinois and you’ve taken me back home a bit. Thanks Mr Egret!
Sweet, I toured my sporty last summer, 9 days, 3k miles or so, camped every night. I would do it again on my sporty. Just barely touched RT. 66 near Oklahoma and Paris TX.
That must have been an amazing trip! The challenge is fun. Add camping only to mix and it becomes even more fun. I'll have some camping footage in future episodes. Thanks for watching man!
I am viewing you channel for the first time and really enjoying it. I live right off Route 66 and pass the Gemini Giant most weekends on my way out towards the open country roads. Some people think they need a $27000 bagger to ride cross country which is ridiculous! Back in the day I toured all over the U.S on my 750 Honda super sport and met a guy riding his old beat up CB 350 Honda loaded to the gills with his gear riding from Ohio to Miami Beach, he rode beside me until I parted to the Florida keys. When my older brother returned home from the jungles of Vietnam the first thing he did was buy a 1968 Sportster XLCH, pack his duffle bag, strap it to his homemade sissy bar and rode across country to visit one of his army buddies in his recon unit. It’s GREAT to see you young guys with the same free and adventurous spirit!
Man! I love stories like this and I love that there are so many riders out there that still feel having an expensive bagger is necessary to ride long distance and even around your neighborhood!
Great Egret Thanks for the comeback, I travel like you do, a travel bag strapped to my sissy bar on my 1993 Dyna EVO lowrider and it fits more items then fiberglass bags. I hope to ride out with you guys to the meet next year. I am from south Chicago.
Chicago is home. Riding there is natural to me. Open roads are what are oddities to me! Funny, my first long trip to st louis Dwight, IL was my first stop. That gas station too.
Love Your Videos So Far i Live in Southern California(Near The End of Route 66) Am 63 and Just Getting into Bikes LOL....Finished Harley Rider Academy Last Month.....Your 883 is Really Nice and i Know A Couple of Riders Who Own 883 irons and They Travel All Over The West Coast...Stay Safe.
I was just there!!! Across from the Art Museum where Route 66 starts, was one of those bittersweet times for my life. I have always wanted to take the same ride, I’ve just never had the means. When I saw the sign, I was in awe. I stopped in my tracks, took a deep breath, and enjoyed the moment. Times and scenery change, but good ole’ Americana always happens to be there if you carefully look for it. Chicago drivers have my respect, they have the most controlled chaotic driving I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking all of us on your journey sir!!
Sitting here on a Sunday and nothing like watching the route 66 videos series..sturgis this year and doing the mother road next year getting some good tips from your videos
Great vid! I usually don't comment on the vid itself, but seriously, you knocked it out of the park with this one. I've seen on air travel videos that weren't up to the level of this. Ride safe, keep it up.
@@GreatEgret absolutely, just let me know. We've got some pretty passive local breweries around here, I'll buy ya a beer, or a doggie bottle if you've got a bit of riding ahead of ya.
Thank you for this and all of your videos. I live just outside of Chicago now and am a brand new rider at 40+. One thousand miles under my belt. I do ride into Chicago on occasion (I work downtown) and agree, it does seem that drivers do not like MC's. Hoping you can get a group ride meet up together!
Great E - love your videos, please keep em going. I'm a new rider at +40, live near Chicago and I appreciate how motorcycles are treated by drivers. Always gotta be ATGATT
This is so good! so so good. Couldn't stop watching. One of the best Rt66 tours on TH-cam. I've only watched this episode so far, but I'm hooked. Looking forward to watching the rest!
Wife & I love mom & pops restaurants. One of the best was a little hole in the wall in Boone, NC six years ago. Cook was the 85 year old owner. Best omelet ever. I was very happy, until I saw the stack of pancakes brought out layered with fresh strawberries.
great way to start little history lesson about rt.66 your channel quickly has become my favorite to watch, now see your picks on facebook, looking forward to the next vid, be safe an enjoy.
Awesome, we're so lucky to live in this great country. Forget the bike, I could watch videos all day of the interesting people you're meeting on your journey. Ride safe!
i have a 2006 Sporster 883 custom with only 4 thousand 40 miles and thinking about going too the Grand Canyon from southern Michigan during this summer. thanks for the video.
Did a “mini” Route 66 ride 2 weeks ago on my iron 883, we road the stretch that’s still left in Missouri just south west of Rolla too Uranus.( yes it’s a real town). Safe rides! Can’t wait for episode 2.
Back in the 70's I toured the country on a Honda 550, because that is the bike I had and like you I did mod's to it so that I could make it more comfortable for me. Here's to using what you have. But that being said today I tour on a 2012 Honda Goldwing. Well as we get older we do tend to spoil ourselves, LOL
I know I will spoil myself someday too! I also have a 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing. I already have someone that's in line to buy it, but man, that old baby Goldwing is ridiculously comfortable to ride!
Thanks for subbing my friend!! Lots of great stuff here. I'm so excited to have Chad (BEACHBIKER) at the Midwest Moto Meet-up this September and ride with him this Key West!
Using what you have to your advantage... Love it... Your videos rock because of moments like this mixed with the practical. Thank you. BTW my ride is a Sportster 72
@@GreatEgret yeah, I'm 49 it's my first bike, my wife an I road bike, and I bought it to travel the nation with my brother after I retire next year! We're going to hit a bunch of the national parks on different trips. Beyond stoked. Love your content brother, keep bringing it!
@@kakneeland man, that’s amazing! I turn 49 in a few months myself. I hope to retire at 55 and do the same! You gotta let me know how your adventures go!
My Yamaha Vmax hade it Chicago man,engine was shoting off actually in extreme heat,had to sit and wait for engine to cool off .Nice starting video to 66 road trip!Greetings from SE 🇸🇪
Definitely a sin….I road from the West going east and ran into similar issues….but for the areas that you can ride….its amazing, hotel owners are just happy to see you…and will treat you like gold. Are their rooms modern, hell no, but there is just something about being in this historic road. For example, the Blue Swallow (Disney used the concept of this and Wigham motel (Kozy Kone) in the movie Cars) in NM. Amazing owners, brought out the hose, pale rags and soap to washout rides, even drive us to the local restaurant so we didn’t have to worry about driving. Just top shelf people! Will be returning. The kicker is…each room, has its own MC garage to store your bikes in. Met a bunch of fellas from the UK, they started in Chicago, like you, headed West…got to talking having a beer…mention that we’re head to Cadillac ranch …they said yeah we want to see that too…unfortunately, they had realized they already passed it… So the back tracked in their cager we were on our rides…the Brits were totally amazing at the size of our bikes…big V-Twins were rare in the UK…so when we offered for one of the them (obliviously the guy who had his MC license) there was just a smile that was not easily removed from this fellas face. Off we went. That’s the thing about riding these roads …EVERYONE we met we met were great, friendly, just truly an experience I will never forget….and will be back again soon. As there are always things you miss, usually cause you’re putting too many miles on each day…this time, will be keeping it to 300-400 miles/day.
Great video, I’m going from Atlanta to Nashville; then through to Virginia beach over 2 weeks, shame I’m in a car , but really looking forward to smokey mountains and biscuits and gravy. 🇬🇧👍
Brother, you are really going to enjoy that ride into and out of Nashville. The Smokies and the Blue Ridge are some my favorite places in the country! Will you take I-40 through Ashville or I-81 to VA Beach? Either route is beautiful!
This is an awesome video man! I literally stumbled upon your channel because I'm looking into what kind of bike I wanna buy and the Iron 883 keeps coming up for me. It'll be my first bike and I want something small enough that I feel like I can actually handle it, but I want something that I can actually use as a day-to-day motorcycle. Know what I mean? Good to see someone putting down some serious miles on one. I've watched a bunch of your videos tonight. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, man! I love putting this content out for everyone. It's created a community that's a lot of fun to be part of. I love my Iron. It'll do want you want it to. I most ride curvy, hilly, fun country roads and commute to work in an urban environment, but this Route 66 trip proves that you can make the 883 do more if you ask it to. Thanks for being part of this amazing community!
Great Egret your not the only one mate, I’m up in Alberta so the snow and ice cuts me off for like 4-5 months of the year. But that’s why I do the live streaming called channels you may not know. Hopefully you can check it out if you’re or all ready subbed to me.
I've been waiting so long for this trip love the video God bless and good luck you're the last man that's still riding an Iron 883 out of all everybody I watch I appreciate that I have one too and I love it can't wait for your next video God bless Iron 883 I like the slim but I would like to have my 883 and a slim
I never ever give up my Iron. It'll be part of this channel as long as the channel is going! This trip has also strengthened my bond with it even more. I know a few subscribed last March when I dropped the video that I was doing this trip. Thanks for sticking around looking to see it happen! New videos coming your way this coming week.
You are so real Great E. Thanks for the video, I plan on watching your whole trip!! :) Can't wait to head out after the snow is gone (I live in Wisconsin as well, and it just snowed 2 feet I swear!)
The trip was amazing! I'm glad you're enjoying it! What part of Wisconsin are you from? I grew up in Oshkosh. I love Wisconsin, but when it's -9° after a big snowstorm like it is now, I dream about living in New Mexico. 😁
fantastic challenge man. 👏👏👏👏👌👋👋👋👋 I have not seen on TH-cam any Sportster Rider that has traveled the entire Route 66. Many riders do it in big twin, but, I have not read that it was made by a Sportster Rider. I remain anxious and God willing, with total success, at the end of the challenge. I know and I am sure that you will achieve it without problems. You represent all of us who love the Harley-Davidson Sportster. 👌👋👋👋👋
Such a great video. and on your iron 883. funny thing I have a 2014 Iron 883 and ride it everywhere. and funny you said on the video about a 2018 heritage. well I bought one in april. I love it - oh and I did not sell the 883. what ever you do don't sell it. just bite the bullet and keep it and get your next bike. the 883 is so nice to jump on and take off. just seems more fun to ride. I actually let me son ride the 883 now. it stays in my garage lol. still mine. :) like I told you I put the gauntlet on it. we are going to Daytona in October so it will be his first time of any distance on the 883. it will do anything you want and is super reliable. thanks for this great video. looking forward to the next piece of your trip. stay safe man. you are inspiring others.
Hey just found you through instagram via the geared raven. Great series..love the rawness of your style..looking forward to watching the whole series. 👍🏻👍🏻
Mary is a good egg. Thanks coming on over here. The trip was amazing and while there are several strong themes throughout the series, each episode feels a bit different.
I have a TON of content for New Mexico. I left New Mexico yesterday and I'm now in Flagstaff, AZ. I love New Mexico. I'll likely have three, maybe four videos in New Mexico!
You changed the exhaust and the air filter. Therefore, you absolutely have to have your control unit adjusted at HD. Your mapping no longer fits and your motorcycle is getting too hot? New software will be installed and tuned to your engine. If you do that, you will have about 3 hp more and use less gas. Little tip from me. ;) PS: I am riding the same bike (Modell from 2019 with a Jykill & Hyde Exhaust) .. if you still riding it! ;)
It’s actually because it’s an air cooled bike that I was riding in traffic jams in Chicago. The slow pace didn’t allow the air to cool the engine enough. I have a Vance and Hines FP3 tuner. That thing is a dream and the bike runs amazingly after mapping it.
Awesome vid Joe, you answered my question at the end as to how you're doing comfort wise on the Sportser. I'm wondering when you get back home if you would consider getting something more comfy for trips or long days. We've both said we'll always keep our Sportsers & I will but I'm thinking about something like a Heritage, Sport Glide, or Street Glide.
Thanks, Jim! l'll have a lot more to say about using the Sporty for rides like this in future Route 66 episode. I'm definitely thinking about that 2018 Heritage. That would be the perfect bike for this ride.
Wisconsin and Illinois have been the two states I’ve felt so unsafe ridding my bike. People don’t care and it feels like everyone is racing to get to their destination. Doing 20 over. Cutting people. Road raging and all much more makes it survival ridding rather than enjoyment riding.
Yeah, Chicago was rough. I feel pretty safe in Madison and most of the rest of the state. I was in Racine before I left for the trip. I'm not so sure about the Milwaukee area, though. I know you've had some bad eggs out on the road in that area.
Great Egret Madison isn’t bad at all. Milwaukie and Racine are bad! Several times people merge onto me knowing I’m there. Can’t do much either when streets are full of potholes and construction everywhere. I’m happy to see you are out and on your trip! I can’t wait to see the rest of the videos!!!
I’m from Chicago and ride aggressively because of it. I also don’t ever go to the city on my bike unless after rush hour but that in itself poses more problems (low visibility, drunk drivers) I prefer lower Illinois,Indiana and Michigan for more enjoyable riding
Peter Zamudio i feel you!! The one time I went down to chi town for a ride I came close to get hit more times than I can count with both hands. When I do ride down there I’m always afraid that i will get pulled over since for me to get away from cagers have to do 15 to 20 over the limit. Just so I can have my own bubble of safety. And still have cars tailgate me and speed by me just to pass me. It’s sad because Chi town has some awesome places to visit.
Great E! WtF? You are a few blocks from my loft and no heads up? Glad you are riding the 66 but it would have been nice to send you off right. Ride safe and if you are ever back in town, hit me up to tag along.
Dude, that would have been sweet! When I'm back in the area we need to plan a New Glarus ride. Truthfully, the wind in Texas made Chicago traffic seem tame. It'd be great to do a ride there as well!
Dude, it's an amazing bike! Wait until you see me pass semis on windy I-40 at 85mph. This bike will do what you ask it to. Love it and it will always be part of my stable.
@@GreatEgret You are few people I've and shown the capabilities of the 883. While I don't plan on any long rides, at least anytime soon, it's good to know the Iron can handle it. Love the videos.
I was REALLY ready not to like this, thinking you were just another "iron butt" warrior, who was gonna show me fields of corn, wheat, soybeans, bushes, and briers. Whatever, as you speed down the road. But, NO!!!! You know how to share your ride with us. You know how to entertain us. You sorta remind me of a show I caught parts of on some forgotten cable channel, fifteen or more years ago. Two guys set out cross country, on a couple of 50cc mopeds. At a top speed of 35 M.P.H. they couldn't do too much zooming past anything. With no option not to, they were forced to share their journey. You are smart enough to. I'll look out for your next installment. Can't wait to you get to San Bernardino, then on to Foothills Blvd.
I would click away in boredom just as quickly as you would if this series was nothing but a showcase of America's greatest agricultural sights. There's so much more to this series too! I'm glad to have you watch, my friend. There are many twists and undexpected turns in this series!
I'm from Wisconsin. I actually started from South Central Wisconsin, rode to the Milwaukee area to visit family, and then rode to Chicago to officially start the ride.
I rode through Stroud, but headed north to Stillwater to hang out up there before returning to Route 66 near Elk City. You're a runner? Marathons? Ultras?
Just watching you ride through Chicago was enough to stress me out but I had to laugh when you rode past all those protesters (I hear they're still protesting in Chicago, Trump I think).
Why do people need to tell you they are not following you? That’s just weird and childish. So is liking your own comment. Yeah, we don’t need your hate here. Be off with ya. Goodbye.
This series is good. I have 2 big twins and a Sportster. The Sportster is a pure motorcycle.
I just found your channel because I bought my first Sportster 883 Iron and was checking mods. (I’ve had many bikes, first sporty though) Then I saw your trip suggestion. I like to ride long distance. Love this video. I’m originally from Central Illinois and you’ve taken me back home a bit. Thanks Mr Egret!
Sweet, I toured my sporty last summer, 9 days, 3k miles or so, camped every night. I would do it again on my sporty. Just barely touched RT. 66 near Oklahoma and Paris TX.
That must have been an amazing trip! The challenge is fun. Add camping only to mix and it becomes even more fun. I'll have some camping footage in future episodes. Thanks for watching man!
I am viewing you channel for the first time and really enjoying it. I live right off Route 66 and pass the Gemini Giant most weekends on my way out towards the open country roads. Some people think they need a $27000 bagger to ride cross country which is ridiculous! Back in the day I toured all over the U.S on my 750 Honda super sport and met a guy riding his old beat up CB 350 Honda loaded to the gills with his gear riding from Ohio to Miami Beach, he rode beside me until I parted to the Florida keys. When my older brother returned home from the jungles of Vietnam the first thing he did was buy a 1968 Sportster XLCH, pack his duffle bag, strap it to his homemade sissy bar and rode across country to visit one of his army buddies in his recon unit. It’s GREAT to see you young guys with the same free and adventurous spirit!
Man! I love stories like this and I love that there are so many riders out there that still feel having an expensive bagger is necessary to ride long distance and even around your neighborhood!
Great Egret Thanks for the comeback, I travel like you do, a travel bag strapped to my sissy bar on my 1993 Dyna EVO lowrider and it fits more items then fiberglass bags. I hope to ride out with you guys to the meet next year. I am from south Chicago.
Chicago is home. Riding there is natural to me. Open roads are what are oddities to me! Funny, my first long trip to st louis Dwight, IL was my first stop. That gas station too.
I've ridden in so many different environments that now I feel like Chicago would be a piece of cake for me. Dwight is a nice spot.
Love Your Videos So Far i Live in Southern California(Near The End of Route 66) Am 63 and Just Getting into Bikes LOL....Finished Harley Rider Academy Last Month.....Your 883 is Really Nice and i Know A Couple of Riders Who Own 883 irons and They Travel All Over The West Coast...Stay Safe.
I was just there!!! Across from the Art Museum where Route 66 starts, was one of those bittersweet times for my life. I have always wanted to take the same ride, I’ve just never had the means. When I saw the sign, I was in awe. I stopped in my tracks, took a deep breath, and enjoyed the moment. Times and scenery change, but good ole’ Americana always happens to be there if you carefully look for it. Chicago drivers have my respect, they have the most controlled chaotic driving I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking all of us on your journey sir!!
So true about Americana. Man, I'm surprised I haven't used that description in the videos yet. So fitting!
Sitting here on a Sunday and nothing like watching the route 66 videos series..sturgis this year and doing the mother road next year getting some good tips from your videos
Great vid!
I usually don't comment on the vid itself, but seriously, you knocked it out of the park with this one. I've seen on air travel videos that weren't up to the level of this.
Ride safe, keep it up.
Thanks, Phillip! I might be passing through your neck of the woods on my way back home. Probably October 7 or so. It'd be great to meet up!
@@GreatEgret absolutely, just let me know. We've got some pretty passive local breweries around here, I'll buy ya a beer, or a doggie bottle if you've got a bit of riding ahead of ya.
Thank you for this and all of your videos. I live just outside of Chicago now and am a brand new rider at 40+. One thousand miles under my belt. I do ride into Chicago on occasion (I work downtown) and agree, it does seem that drivers do not like MC's. Hoping you can get a group ride meet up together!
Man, you and I think alike! On your other comment I mentioned a possible group ride. I think it's a great idea. Let's plan one soon.
Sweet, man! I keep you posted and DM you to see if the timing works out.
I really got a feel for the city of Chicago, protests and all! sick video bro, and i'm not even all the way through it.
Thanks for watching, Greg! 40 more videos in the series! It was an amazing ride!!!
@@GreatEgret I better kick back and relax then, 39 more to go!
Haha! Thanks for watching, Greg!
Your channel was recommended.
I watch a lot of other moto-vloggers thanks for sharing. Sadly I have never been on route 66.
Thanks for watching, my friend! Who sent ya? Route 66 is a lot of fun. If you ever get the chance, definitely ride at least a little bit of it.
This is great quarantine material. Preciate it! And I appreciate that your music doesn't suck, or at least not usually.
Great E - love your videos, please keep em going. I'm a new rider at +40, live near Chicago and I appreciate how motorcycles are treated by drivers. Always gotta be ATGATT
Thanks, brother! Ride safe. I'm not too far away in Wisconsin. Maybe we can get a ride together sometime.
@@GreatEgret looking forward to it! Keep it going brother
This is so good! so so good. Couldn't stop watching. One of the best Rt66 tours on TH-cam. I've only watched this episode so far, but I'm hooked. Looking forward to watching the rest!
Thanks man! It was a lot of fun to put together!
when you use "chicago" and "mentally taxing" in the same sentence, i know exactly what you mean.
What a fun Video. Love the watch, dude!
Awesome! Can’t wait to the see what you do next. Hope you’re having a great time out there on the road.
I'm having a blast, Greg! So much fun.
I just recently found your channel and this series. Very inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Dwain! I’ll have another adventure series on herein a few months.
Wife & I love mom & pops restaurants. One of the best was a little hole in the wall in Boone, NC six years ago. Cook was the 85 year old owner. Best omelet ever. I was very happy, until I saw the stack of pancakes brought out layered with fresh strawberries.
I try and stop at Mom & Pop restaurants whenever I travel. The service is usually amazing and the conversations are even better.
Love the video brother. & your mentality and outlook on life. I’m looking forward to doing road trips on my iron 1200!
Thanks, brother!! Means a lot to me.
great way to start little history lesson about rt.66 your channel quickly has become my favorite to watch, now see your picks on facebook, looking forward to the next vid, be safe an enjoy.
Thanks man! I have a lot of fun putting together all these videos and I love to see riders enjoy them!
Great video. I´m from Denmark, and my family and me did the Route 66 in 2019, and I dream of doing it again, but on a motorcycle, one day
Awesome, we're so lucky to live in this great country. Forget the bike, I could watch videos all day of the interesting people you're meeting on your journey. Ride safe!
The people I'm meeting is by far the best part and really what this trip is all about. Such a rewarding experience.
i have a 2006 Sporster 883 custom with only 4 thousand 40 miles and thinking about going too the Grand Canyon from southern Michigan during this summer. thanks for the video.
Man,living 80 miles south of the grand canyon was amazing. for me. That will be an amazing ride for you!
Did a “mini” Route 66 ride 2 weeks ago on my iron 883, we road the stretch that’s still left in Missouri just south west of Rolla too Uranus.( yes it’s a real town). Safe rides! Can’t wait for episode 2.
I shot a video in Rolla! It's coming your way soon! It'll likely be Episode four or five. I loved riding in that area. Super friendly people too!
Back in the 70's I toured the country on a Honda 550, because that is the bike I had and like you I did mod's to it so that I could make it more comfortable for me. Here's to using what you have. But that being said today I tour on a 2012 Honda Goldwing. Well as we get older we do tend to spoil ourselves, LOL
I know I will spoil myself someday too! I also have a 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing. I already have someone that's in line to buy it, but man, that old baby Goldwing is ridiculously comfortable to ride!
Beach biker mentioned you. I'm subscribed now I'm loving your content
Thanks for subbing my friend!! Lots of great stuff here. I'm so excited to have Chad (BEACHBIKER) at the Midwest Moto Meet-up this September and ride with him this Key West!
Using what you have to your advantage... Love it... Your videos rock because of moments like this mixed with the practical. Thank you. BTW my ride is a Sportster 72
I don’t see many Sportster 72s. That’s badass!
@@GreatEgret yeah, I'm 49 it's my first bike, my wife an I road bike, and I bought it to travel the nation with my brother after I retire next year! We're going to hit a bunch of the national parks on different trips. Beyond stoked. Love your content brother, keep bringing it!
@@kakneeland man, that’s amazing! I turn 49 in a few months myself. I hope to retire at 55 and do the same! You gotta let me know how your adventures go!
@@GreatEgret absolutely. Don't be surprised if you hear more from me at all. Seems like we're pursuing life vigorously in similar veins.
My Yamaha Vmax hade it Chicago man,engine was shoting off actually in extreme heat,had to sit and wait for engine to cool off .Nice starting video to 66 road trip!Greetings from SE 🇸🇪
Interesting and well done 👍🏼
Thanks FC!
Life goals man.
I floated over from FULLCIPHER from his 3x3 Challenge video!
FC has a good thing going! For sure. I love his channel. Thanks for floating over here, man!
Dude, excellent video very well done!
Thanks so much, man! It's so hard to find time to edit on the road. I'm glad this one worked out.
Definitely a sin….I road from the West going east and ran into similar issues….but for the areas that you can ride….its amazing, hotel owners are just happy to see you…and will treat you like gold. Are their rooms modern, hell no, but there is just something about being in this historic road.
For example, the Blue Swallow (Disney used the concept of this and Wigham motel (Kozy Kone) in the movie Cars) in NM. Amazing owners, brought out the hose, pale rags and soap to washout rides, even drive us to the local restaurant so we didn’t have to worry about driving. Just top shelf people! Will be returning.
The kicker is…each room, has its own MC garage to store your bikes in.
Met a bunch of fellas from the UK, they started in Chicago, like you, headed West…got to talking having a beer…mention that we’re head to Cadillac ranch …they said yeah we want to see that too…unfortunately, they had realized they already passed it…
So the back tracked in their cager we were on our rides…the Brits were totally amazing at the size of our bikes…big V-Twins were rare in the UK…so when we offered for one of the them (obliviously the guy who had his MC license) there was just a smile that was not easily removed from this fellas face. Off we went.
That’s the thing about riding these roads …EVERYONE we met we met were great, friendly, just truly an experience I will never forget….and will be back again soon. As there are always things you miss, usually cause you’re putting too many miles on each day…this time, will be keeping it to 300-400 miles/day.
Great video, I’m going from Atlanta to Nashville; then through to Virginia beach over 2 weeks, shame I’m in a car , but really looking forward to smokey mountains and biscuits and gravy. 🇬🇧👍
Brother, you are really going to enjoy that ride into and out of Nashville. The Smokies and the Blue Ridge are some my favorite places in the country! Will you take I-40 through Ashville or I-81 to VA Beach? Either route is beautiful!
Great Egret thanks for the tips, we’ve left thing pretty open, I’ll post a few pics on insta , looking forward to your next post enjoy Route 66
Welcome to Chicago
Man, what a fun ride that was.
I had one problem with this video.. it wasn’t long enough! Looking forward to seeing more of your adventure... all while I’m here at work. 🤷🏽♂️
Ha! We'll ride soon. I'm looking for to too!
Great Moto-philosophy! 🤠 Thanks Bubba.
Thanks for watching, my friend!
This is an awesome video man! I literally stumbled upon your channel because I'm looking into what kind of bike I wanna buy and the Iron 883 keeps coming up for me. It'll be my first bike and I want something small enough that I feel like I can actually handle it, but I want something that I can actually use as a day-to-day motorcycle. Know what I mean? Good to see someone putting down some serious miles on one. I've watched a bunch of your videos tonight. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, man! I love putting this content out for everyone. It's created a community that's a lot of fun to be part of. I love my Iron. It'll do want you want it to. I most ride curvy, hilly, fun country roads and commute to work in an urban environment, but this Route 66 trip proves that you can make the 883 do more if you ask it to. Thanks for being part of this amazing community!
Have a safe trip, enjoy and good luck
Thanks, Emmanuel!
Superb video gotta be one of my new fav trip videos :) Brilliant!
Thanks, man! That means a lot coming from you. I've really enjoyed your photography.
@@GreatEgret thanks mate !! :)
New to your stuff mate, looking forward to watching a fellow Sporty owner. ✌️✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧
Thanks, brother! I'm on hiatus until spring, but I'll definitely get at it soon!
Great Egret your not the only one mate, I’m up in Alberta so the snow and ice cuts me off for like 4-5 months of the year. But that’s why I do the live streaming called channels you may not know. Hopefully you can check it out if you’re or all ready subbed to me.
I've been waiting so long for this trip love the video God bless and good luck you're the last man that's still riding an Iron 883 out of all everybody I watch I appreciate that I have one too and I love it can't wait for your next video God bless Iron 883 I like the slim but I would like to have my 883 and a slim
I never ever give up my Iron. It'll be part of this channel as long as the channel is going! This trip has also strengthened my bond with it even more. I know a few subscribed last March when I dropped the video that I was doing this trip. Thanks for sticking around looking to see it happen! New videos coming your way this coming week.
This episode makes me go want to go for a ride.
This comment absolutely puts the hugest smile on my face. That's a big part of the goal here on this channel. Thanks for this, man!
You are so real Great E. Thanks for the video, I plan on watching your whole trip!! :)
Can't wait to head out after the snow is gone (I live in Wisconsin as well, and it just snowed 2 feet I swear!)
The trip was amazing! I'm glad you're enjoying it! What part of Wisconsin are you from? I grew up in Oshkosh. I love Wisconsin, but when it's -9° after a big snowstorm like it is now, I dream about living in New Mexico. 😁
Port washington, about 25. Miles north of milwaukee
I had a friend that grew up in PW. We used to walk out to the breakwater light. Good times.
fantastic challenge man. 👏👏👏👏👌👋👋👋👋
I have not seen on TH-cam any Sportster Rider that has traveled the entire Route 66.
Many riders do it in big twin, but, I have not read that it was made by a Sportster Rider.
I remain anxious and God willing, with total success, at the end of the challenge.
I know and I am sure that you will achieve it without problems.
You represent all of us who love the Harley-Davidson Sportster. 👌👋👋👋👋
This bike has a lot of guts, man! I was passing semi on windy I-40 at 85mph! This bike can do what the rider is willing!
This bike has a lot of guts, man! I was passing semi on windy I-40 at 85mph! This bike can do what the rider is willing!
Very cool! Looking forward to more!!
Thanks dude! The trip has been pretty amazing so far.
Such a great video. and on your iron 883. funny thing I have a 2014 Iron 883 and ride it everywhere. and funny you said on the video about a 2018 heritage. well I bought one in april. I love it - oh and I did not sell the 883. what ever you do don't sell it. just bite the bullet and keep it and get your next bike. the 883 is so nice to jump on and take off. just seems more fun to ride. I actually let me son ride the 883 now. it stays in my garage lol. still mine. :) like I told you I put the gauntlet on it. we are going to Daytona in October so it will be his first time of any distance on the 883. it will do anything you want and is super reliable. thanks for this great video. looking forward to the next piece of your trip. stay safe man. you are inspiring others.
I was passing semi trucks at 85mph on windy I-40 today. This bike has a lot of guts! I love this bike!
I can tell. if you upgrade don't sell. I will tell my son he will love the ride to Daytona on I-95 then. cool deal. enjoy the trip.
Hey just found you through instagram via the geared raven. Great series..love the rawness of your style..looking forward to watching the whole series. 👍🏻👍🏻
Mary is a good egg. Thanks coming on over here. The trip was amazing and while there are several strong themes throughout the series, each episode feels a bit different.
Awesome man, enjoy!!!!
Thank you brother! More to come for sure!
Cant wait till you pass through new mexico!
I have a TON of content for New Mexico. I left New Mexico yesterday and I'm now in Flagstaff, AZ. I love New Mexico. I'll likely have three, maybe four videos in New Mexico!
@@GreatEgret cant wait to see it! Have fun on the trip man!
Nice video! You should have more visits and likes
Thanks, Alfa! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to share it with everyone.
You changed the exhaust and the air filter. Therefore, you absolutely have to have your control unit adjusted at HD. Your mapping no longer fits and your motorcycle is getting too hot? New software will be installed and tuned to your engine. If you do that, you will have about 3 hp more and use less gas. Little tip from me. ;) PS: I am riding the same bike (Modell from 2019 with a Jykill & Hyde Exhaust) .. if you still riding it! ;)
It’s actually because it’s an air cooled bike that I was riding in traffic jams in Chicago. The slow pace didn’t allow the air to cool the engine enough. I have a Vance and Hines FP3 tuner. That thing is a dream and the bike runs amazingly after mapping it.
Nice video
Awesome video brother
Thanks so much, brother!
Awesome vid Joe, you answered my question at the end as to how you're doing comfort wise on the Sportser. I'm wondering when you get back home if you would consider getting something more comfy for trips or long days. We've both said we'll always keep our Sportsers & I will but I'm thinking about something like a Heritage, Sport Glide, or Street Glide.
Thanks, Jim! l'll have a lot more to say about using the Sporty for rides like this in future Route 66 episode. I'm definitely thinking about that 2018 Heritage. That would be the perfect bike for this ride.
Wisconsin and Illinois have been the two states I’ve felt so unsafe ridding my bike. People don’t care and it feels like everyone is racing to get to their destination. Doing 20 over. Cutting people. Road raging and all much more makes it survival ridding rather than enjoyment riding.
Yeah, Chicago was rough. I feel pretty safe in Madison and most of the rest of the state. I was in Racine before I left for the trip. I'm not so sure about the Milwaukee area, though. I know you've had some bad eggs out on the road in that area.
Great Egret Madison isn’t bad at all. Milwaukie and Racine are bad! Several times people merge onto me knowing I’m there. Can’t do much either when streets are full of potholes and construction everywhere. I’m happy to see you are out and on your trip! I can’t wait to see the rest of the videos!!!
I’m from Chicago and ride aggressively because of it. I also don’t ever go to the city on my bike unless after rush hour but that in itself poses more problems (low visibility, drunk drivers) I prefer lower Illinois,Indiana and Michigan for more enjoyable riding
Peter Zamudio i feel you!! The one time I went down to chi town for a ride I came close to get hit more times than I can count with both hands. When I do ride down there I’m always afraid that i will get pulled over since for me to get away from cagers have to do 15 to 20 over the limit. Just so I can have my own bubble of safety. And still have cars tailgate me and speed by me just to pass me. It’s sad because Chi town has some awesome places to visit.
Great E! WtF? You are a few blocks from my loft and no heads up? Glad you are riding the 66 but it would have been nice to send you off right. Ride safe and if you are ever back in town, hit me up to tag along.
Dude, that would have been sweet! When I'm back in the area we need to plan a New Glarus ride. Truthfully, the wind in Texas made Chicago traffic seem tame. It'd be great to do a ride there as well!
Its the mother road , hope to do
It was an amazing ride, Peter! I hope you get to ride it too!
6 years later and just today they installed a more worthy route 66 sign infront of the art museum
Wow! About time!
Very cool. But what did they want
I'm sold, my next bike will be an 883.
Dude, it's an amazing bike! Wait until you see me pass semis on windy I-40 at 85mph. This bike will do what you ask it to. Love it and it will always be part of my stable.
@@GreatEgret You are few people I've and shown the capabilities of the 883. While I don't plan on any long rides, at least anytime soon, it's good to know the Iron can handle it. Love the videos.
nice
Thanks! It was a great adventure and a thrill to share it with everyone!
Son in late 69 we made sporty a hard tail chopper and road 66 on out ..Just make sure you have a kidney belt.
I want to buy an old 883 and chop it into a hard tail. That would be fun to build and ride.
Great
I liked the video.
Good clarity.
What model action video cam did you use ?
Thanks
Thanks, man! The handlebar camera is a GoPro Session4. The one attached to my helmet is a GoPro Hero5. I record audio separately with a Tascam DR-5.
I was REALLY ready not to like this, thinking you were just another "iron butt" warrior, who was gonna show me fields of corn, wheat, soybeans, bushes, and briers. Whatever, as you speed down the road. But, NO!!!! You know how to share your ride with us. You know how to entertain us.
You sorta remind me of a show I caught parts of on some forgotten cable channel, fifteen or more years ago. Two guys set out cross country, on a couple of 50cc mopeds. At a top speed of 35 M.P.H. they couldn't do too much zooming past anything. With no option not to, they were forced to share their journey. You are smart enough to.
I'll look out for your next installment. Can't wait to you get to San Bernardino, then on to Foothills Blvd.
I would click away in boredom just as quickly as you would if this series was nothing but a showcase of America's greatest agricultural sights. There's so much more to this series too! I'm glad to have you watch, my friend. There are many twists and undexpected turns in this series!
You’re down the block from me lol
Most definitely you're life Is more important than the video wise just to keep on moving on out of the city
Thanks, Ron. I could definitely include some footage of some terrible drivers in Chicago. Glad to be in some beautiful areas of the country now!
Are you from Chicago? or you just started in Chicago?
I'm from Wisconsin. I actually started from South Central Wisconsin, rode to the Milwaukee area to visit family, and then rode to Chicago to officially start the ride.
Married with Children
Old 66
Such a fun ride!
I regularly ride from Bethany to Stroud Oklahoma
I rode through Stroud, but headed north to Stillwater to hang out up there before returning to Route 66 near Elk City.
You're a runner? Marathons? Ultras?
Yes Marathon also a retired semi professional cyclist mountain bike. Road bike
Just watching you ride through Chicago was enough to stress me out but I had to laugh when you rode past all those protesters (I hear they're still protesting in Chicago, Trump I think).
Man, that was a crazy ride and to have it start out with those strikers was crazy.
Was gonna follow your IG, but noticed your post supporting black supremacists.
Nope.
Why do people need to tell you they are not following you? That’s just weird and childish. So is liking your own comment. Yeah, we don’t need your hate here. Be off with ya. Goodbye.