Just stumbled across your channel. Love the simplicity. Almost 65, still riding and using my tent. Keep doing what you’re doing. Don’t over complicate something as great as traveling on a motorcycle with someone you care about. Much respect.
Hey y’all. Love the concept and that you are out there adventuring. I am not telling you what to do but a piece of advice. If you set a lean to near on or your bike. Do not do it on the kickstand side. If it rains or the ground gives in the middle of the night the bike will fall on you. Do it on the other side… not as much coverage but much much safer. Marine of 26 years and slept out in every kind of crap you can imagine. Also on a bike. Keep riding and safe travels.
Thanks for the advice! The tent is made to work this way and there is also a full metal plate under the kickstand so no danger of falling. May try on the other side too but hard to fit two people as it is, let along on high side of the bike. Thanks for the comment and the support though, we appreciate it!
@@joymachinetheshow Hello Joy Machine ....Sorry, but no matter how confident you are, it is impossible for a low side squish if the bike is leaning away. Eliminate the risk completely and sleep confidently , that you are protected from harm ..rather then is harm's way, even if the risk is low. !!!! Just my 2 centz ..😀 Enjoy
Yall are young for old school style that brought back great memories from the good ol days and they still are!!! Im 70 and ride two bikes 1990 hd softail and my little mule 2006 bmw 1200 GS love em both i like what you changed on your bike looks good be safe out there brother and sister
Bud here , I am 69 , still love motorcycle camping . I have two bikes that I use for different trips to different places , a Harley road king and a DR 650 . I love the way you minimise your gear I carry that much comfort stuff when I take the Harley I tow a trailer . Loved you video looking forward to the next one .
Agree with the other comments. When that bike starts up is a wow moment. You need a decent microphone set up so we can hear you when riding. Look at Freddie Dobbs for example. Great young couple, bike oriented but with great audio. Anyway, enjoyed and subbed.
2:00 - Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead. Thanks for sharing your moto camping. A bit different from the way I do it, but as long as you're having fun, you're doing it right. Celebrate diversity.
Great 1st Vid!! Thanks for showing how to "get out there" and "make it happen"...broken speedo and all!! Love the bungees...Thanks for keeping it real guys!
I grew up in Seattle, and had lots of adventures in Eastern Washington. In CleElum, we’d ride dirt bikes all over the old cold heaps. Around the Potholes, we’d fish/camp. Riding two-up, under a lean two doesn’t provide much shelter. But at least you can keep each other warm. I Solo off my ‘07 HD Deluxe, here in Idaho, and North Eastern Oregon. A plow-point tarp, pitched off the bike, makes up my crude camp. I use a tyvek ground cloth, and gortex bivy, stuffed with a air mattress, and down bag. The bike is leaning away, with the Ridgeline from the handlebars, staked to the ground, tarp, pinned at the corners. It works great. Better if it’s a lawn. The hot dogs were a nice touch… Your woman seemed chill. Rugged, but you’d better plan for more comfortable accommodations if it gets colder or rains. Mine would demand it. She’s not much for the bike, or Moto-camping, so I go solo. Thanks for the video!
Cle Elum is a great spot! Yeah the lean to is pretty cozy but not great for rain - lucky for us rain is pretty rare here in the summer and we can plan around it. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Good luck with this motorcycle vlog! Ya’ll have the basics covered. Harley, good lookin woman, guy with a beard--what wouldn’t work about this? Be safe!
Great scenery. I have a 85 Electra Glide and gave up on the stock speedo. I put on a GPS speedo and you wouldn't be able to tell it isn't the stock one. Plus no more speedo cable
Camped there many times - that’s about as crowded as I’ve seen it! There’s tons of free camping nearby and pretty easy to get some solitude if you want. Love the Evo Heritage - lots of character! I have a ‘96 Dyna that I rode hard as well.
I just Liked and Subscribed. I'm looking forward to many great videos 😊. I live in Gig Harbor now but I also lived in Eastern Washington for many years. I miss the wide open spaces.
Thanks for watching and subscribing. We will be posting more videos soon. I just looked up Gig Harbor and wow does it ever look beautiful out there! Cheers.
The simple approach was my favorite aspect. I like the Keep It Simple approach as well, although I'm an engineer so I tend more toward the high tech geeky version of ultralight simplicity. I do love seeing how other people motorcycle camp. I wanted a motorcycle lean-to tent like the one shown in the video, but I greatly prefer to hammock camp, and even more so as I age and sleeping on the ground becomes problematic.
We considered this but the tent is designed to be used on the low side. It has a plate beneath the kickstand to prevent slipping so its safe. Thanks for watching!
keep making great content. I love both your bikes. Enjoyed drinking my morning coffee today here in Connecticut and watching this. Later in the day got out on my own bike. Ride safe and enjoy. What is your favorite season to ride in. I love spring and fall here in Connecticut.
Awesome - so glad to hear you enjoyed the vid. Nika likes Spring/fall most, like you for sure when it isn't so hot. Calen likes the summer best. Thanks for watching and ride safe!
First time viewer. Enjoyed. BUT PLEASE, get a set of Rok Straps.. I almost lost an eye pulling on a bungee strap as NIKA was doing. Hot day, got impatient, kept pulling harder and harder then WHAM.. I fell to the ground my right hand under my left eye... started to lift my head and felt drip.. drip.. drip on the back of my hand. Thought sure it was the fluid from my eye. Fortunately, it was "only" blood from the slashed eyebrow the metal hook had torn through. I looked like a movie monster for six weeks. Never again. Rock straps aren't cheap, but life without a left eye would have been worse.
@@joymachinetheshow I was very, very lucky. Had zero vision in that eye for about a week. Doc though for a time I'd detached the retina... but once the fluid in the eye managed to filter out the blood within it, all returned to normal. But I'm a bit of an Evangelist for EYE safety whenever I see someone tugging on an bungee cord. Even a set of ratchet straps would be better as they hold stuff tight and never slip, but rok straps are great.
@@richardmourdock2719 wow yeah no i get it now for sure, your story has convinced me. I checked out Rok straps and they do look great! I will have to order a pair!
This is not a criticism so don't take anything I'm about to say negatively. There's something luring about keeping things simple or minimalist. Your gear ... like, what gear[?] resembles something like a cowboy bed roll... a tarp ... and I guess something to boil water in and your bike is kind if like a good old loveable horse and together you're making your way west. You have zero creature comforts and you don't seem to need any. That's pretty cool. Some people pack everything they can fit and go to a lot of expense to buy expensive gear, and a roomy tent and a stove and on-and-on and many probably wish they had more room to pack more crap. I think your doing it better with far less crap with one exception. As long as there are two of you, it would be wise to invest in a good 3 season lightweight tent. A cold rainy night on a windswept prairie under that convoluted minimalistic shelter your using would be a very miserable experience and a good tent would offer protection from the elements. Other than that, keep on keepin-on. Good video and good luck in your adventures. Edit... several minutes after posting the above, I thought to myself... Heck, you two may well start a new trend in moto camping? The lesser and lighter - the better. Still, a good tent might save you a trip down hypothermia lane and that might put an end to what could evolve into a whole new culture of moto minimalist camping.. I wish you well.
Hey thanks for taking the time to write a great comment. Yeah when the weather is cold we for sure have a few things to learn as far as keeping warm and a 3 season tent might be one of those things. We do use a different two person tent sometimes but not sure what seasons it is rated for. Anyways, I like the comment. Thanks a lot for checking out the channel. All the best.
Hey, thanks for the sub! Good idea, probably should explain the bike more and that starter button haha. Will do in the coming episodes. Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you so much brother! Yes, covid really put a damper in our ability to come visit. I am really looking forward to seeing you, hopefully in the next few weeks.
I randomly saw your video and added it without having any idea where you were. I went there last weekend. I camped across the river at Ginko State Park.
@@joymachinetheshow it was nice. The view isn't as good, but it's right on the river. There's like 5 spots that are first come first serve. They are petty far apart so there's a little privacy. There are a couple handicap spots you can take your bike up to, available after 6 if no handicapped people take them. It was pretty warm last weekend but the river made it bearable.
Oh? tent appears designed for the low side, at least how it appears on the tent's website. ca-abelbrown.glopalstore.com/collections/camp/products/nomad-4-tent
Hi! Watched both of your videos and I enjoyed them both. I also subscribed to your channel in hope that it helps you and in hope you'll do more videos. 🙂 If I may suggest, volume down for the background music and let us hear that v-twin rumbling 🙂
Love your channel! Did you say 18f???? At 71, still loving riding, but camping is hard-I just cannot get comfortable enough sleeping on the ground. Looking forward to seeing more videos of yours.
Nice video, please tie those throttle cables so they don’t flop around in the wind. Looks horrible and is dangerous. Best to use a single throttle cable, but that might not bevlegal wherevyou are. Nice bike btw.
Oh wow just found out about your channel here, great job and good luck! Anyway, I’m interested in where did you get the tent, might come in handy should i need to pack light. A bit confused on the bike tho, my guess is that’s a late 90s Springer with an FLH/FLSTF front end? Haha nice man
Hey thanks a lot for watching! The tent is called the Nomad by a company called Able Brown, can find it on their website. The bike is a 99 FLSTC final year evo. I bought it used several years ago so I am not sure about the front end but I haven't changed it. Cheers.
I live in idaho, I ride a 2001 roadking, I recognized most all those places.thats a cool old heritage softail your riding.look up scooter tramp scotty on TH-cam he lives on his harley 24/7 365 you learn alot of great stuff from him and he's a great dude .also check out panhead Billy on TH-cam amazing.
Hey Louie, thanks a lot. I will check out Scooter Tramp and I have heard about Panhead Billy-lives on his bike right? Thanks for checking out the channel and for your suggestions.
Did you guys have to set up camera angles and go back to pick them up just for the shot? Because that's an absolutely respectable effort. Definitely adds to the video for sure!
@@joymachinetheshow Keep in mind there is no need to spend big bucks on tech to make it work - don't hesitate to reach out for any help - I am looking forward to the series! Helluva Debut!
@@joymachinetheshow thanks for getting back guys....do some bike videos man....people wanna see more including myself!.... I'll always watch and like the video
that's the state of Washington? i had no idea Washington had that kind of scenery. that was like in the desert. that's really beautiful. i do have to say y'all are hardcore. your handlebars looked pretty rusty, speedo doesn't work, bags need bungee cords. cool tent though. bike seem to run good, sounds great. cool video. being honest, see what happens before i sub. be safe.
Fair enough David thanks for your feedback. Ya bike is a little worked ha but is a good time. I too had no clue Washington had such cool desert scenery. Love it. Take care.
Good day to you! I am a HONDA Cross Cub senior rider from Japan. Enjoying camping and touring and upload video. This is so nice adventure video! Awesome! I leave Have a nice day my friend!
Great video, I'm 51&disabled but still can ride want to before I can't anymore I've been riding over 30years last 2years no motorcycle I've had some bad luck last few years. I lost my land&home that were paid for I became homeless my wife of 23 years passed away at age 42.i have a little apartment now I don't owe no one not even credit card debt but it takes everything I get a month to pay rent&bills I want to live a life long dream &live from my motorcycle if I can get another I don't have any savings I get a small retirement check each month but if I get a bike I can use that money to live on make videos of where I go,motorcycle maintenance camping etc. But getting the bike is the hard part I tried a couple used dealerships they said I need a 2 thousand dollars a month income I don't have that I don't want a hand out a hand up be nice maybe I will find someone to work with me I don't want a new bike well until then I watch video's like this, thank you
Edward, thanks for watching and sharing some of your story. I hope your motorcycle dreams come true and that you can find a bike to adventure on again.
@ Edward. i am kinda in the same boat. i retired at 66. socil security was doing all right until they(new landlord) raised my rent to 800.00 a month. had to go back to work. i do have a motorcycle, now i am going to get everything i need this year and next May i am out of here. i hope the best for you. stay strong, maybe your ship will come in some how.
I am also on disability, $800 a month, after I pay all my bills for the month I have about 200 or less, I have been going to goodwill looking for camping gear, I have a suzuki GN400T that I took the 16in rear wheel off and put a 18in wheel on, so both wheels are 18s,new kenda 270s, new ultra heavy duty tubes, a 1996 suzuki sp650 5 gallon desert tank on the bike now for better range of exploration, I had to put a heavy duty kick starter lever on that is also 2 inches longer so it will start easier,, i am selling my 76 Chevy van to pay for a new transmission for my 1967 vw trike that I originally built in 67 and just rebuilt for the 3rd time, I think that it is better now
Is your tent a aussie swag tent that I see on a lot of aussie bike TH-cam sites?you should stake the other side so that the bike doesn't fall on you in the night, I had that happen to me one night, I made my own swag like I saw at a bike rally when my wife wanted to visit her family in wormamaroo Australia, I took my Harley over there and camped in a tent all the way to her father's house from Sidney, almost 3000 miles, and back, we went to 3 bike rallies and had a blast, lots of those tents there, made my own, a little bit larger, used it for 4 years and a guy and his wife bought it after offering me too much money for it
The brand of tent is called Able Brown I think USA made but I believe some Aussi guys on social media have used it, far as I've seen anyway. Website shows it used on low side but maybe i will give it a try on the high side sometime. Your trip sounds awesome, a real dream ride for sure. Thank for sharing!
Yeah, I would recommend it, mostly because it is very convenient and packs up nice n small. However, on a couple trips I have waken up to it damp on the inside, due to condensation I guess. Overall though its a good biker tent, doesn't take up much room when packed in a bag. Cheers!
Sexy people. Is the speedometer/odometer unhooked to keep the mileage low for resale value? You wouldn't be the first dishonest people to do it. Been done before!
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Just stumbled across your channel. Love the simplicity. Almost 65, still riding and using my tent. Keep doing what you’re doing. Don’t over complicate something as great as traveling on a motorcycle with someone you care about. Much respect.
Hey John thanks for watching! I appreciate the support and great comment, thanks.
Such a valuable comment in many different ways,awesome!
I also stumbed to this . Great job on the camp site👏 beautiful scenery
I'm sooooo glad you don't drown us in "Git yer motor runnin'" music overdubs, and simply let that gorgeous motor speak for itself!
That's kinda romantic. Life does not get much better, motorcycle, camping, fire and each other!
Agreed Mark, I absolutely agree!
Cheers. Thanks for taking us along!
Hey y’all. Love the concept and that you are out there adventuring. I am not telling you what to do but a piece of advice. If you set a lean to near on or your bike. Do not do it on the kickstand side. If it rains or the ground gives in the middle of the night the bike will fall on you. Do it on the other side… not as much coverage but much much safer. Marine of 26 years and slept out in every kind of crap you can imagine. Also on a bike. Keep riding and safe travels.
Thanks for the advice! The tent is made to work this way and there is also a full metal plate under the kickstand so no danger of falling. May try on the other side too but hard to fit two people as it is, let along on high side of the bike. Thanks for the comment and the support though, we appreciate it!
@@joymachinetheshow Hello Joy Machine ....Sorry, but no matter how confident you are, it is impossible for a low side squish if the bike is leaning away. Eliminate the risk completely and sleep confidently , that you are protected from harm ..rather then is harm's way, even if the risk is low. !!!! Just my 2 centz ..😀 Enjoy
It wont fall on yall
Ve your Idea but I have bare bones camp many time rain and shine never had a bike fall I also carry a stand plate
wish I was young again and had a lovely little lady who enjoyed motorbikes, and camping, and snuggling up in a tent
Yall are young for old school style that brought back great memories from the good ol days and they still are!!! Im 70 and ride two bikes 1990 hd softail and my little mule 2006 bmw 1200 GS love em both i like what you changed on your bike looks good be safe out there brother and sister
Thanks so much, great to hear you're out riding still and enjoying the road like us. Thanks for watching!
Good sounding EVO, love the tent.
Thanks a lot. A company called Able Brown makes the tent. Cheers.
Bud here , I am 69 , still love motorcycle camping . I have two bikes that I use for different trips to different places , a Harley road king and a DR 650 . I love the way you minimise your gear I carry that much comfort stuff when I take the Harley I tow a trailer . Loved you video looking forward to the next one .
Thanks a lot for watching. Great choice of bikes. I like those DRs too especially for more off road adventures of course. Cheers.
Agree with the other comments. When that bike starts up is a wow moment. You need a decent microphone set up so we can hear you when riding. Look at Freddie Dobbs for example. Great young couple, bike oriented but with great audio.
Anyway, enjoyed and subbed.
Hey Denis, I agree with the good microphone idea, still working on it. Will check them out. Thanks for watching and subbing.
2:00 - Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead.
Thanks for sharing your moto camping. A bit different from the way I do it, but as long as you're having fun, you're doing it right. Celebrate diversity.
Awesome comment. I agree! Thanks for watching!
Great 1st Vid!! Thanks for showing how to "get out there" and "make it happen"...broken speedo and all!! Love the bungees...Thanks for keeping it real guys!
Hey thanks a lot for watching and for the great feedback!
She's gotta get on her own bike....then ya have the start of your club! 😁🤙
The Busted Speedos.
I grew up in Seattle, and had lots of adventures in Eastern Washington. In CleElum, we’d ride dirt bikes all over the old cold heaps. Around the Potholes, we’d fish/camp.
Riding two-up, under a lean two doesn’t provide much shelter. But at least you can keep each other warm. I Solo off my ‘07 HD Deluxe, here in Idaho, and North Eastern Oregon. A plow-point tarp, pitched off the bike, makes up my crude camp. I use a tyvek ground cloth, and gortex bivy, stuffed with a air mattress, and down bag. The bike is leaning away, with the Ridgeline from the handlebars, staked to the ground, tarp, pinned at the corners. It works great. Better if it’s a lawn.
The hot dogs were a nice touch… Your woman seemed chill. Rugged, but you’d better plan for more comfortable accommodations if it gets colder or rains. Mine would demand it. She’s not much for the bike, or Moto-camping, so I go solo.
Thanks for the video!
Cle Elum is a great spot! Yeah the lean to is pretty cozy but not great for rain - lucky for us rain is pretty rare here in the summer and we can plan around it. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Good luck with this motorcycle vlog! Ya’ll have the basics covered. Harley, good lookin woman, guy with a beard--what wouldn’t work about this? Be safe!
haha thanks John, great comment and thanks for watching. Cheers!
Great scenery. I have a 85 Electra Glide and gave up on the stock speedo. I put on a GPS speedo and you wouldn't be able to tell it isn't the stock one. Plus no more speedo cable
I will look into that Bob. Thanks for sharing.
🤘😁🤘
brilliant places and lovely old school evo
Thanks a lot!!
Love your channel. Looking forward to more episodes!
Hey thanks so much! More episodes to come!
yes! do it
Just wow ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!
Cool little tent.
it is, Able Brown makes it
so cool..😎👍👍👍
Thank ya kindly.
Good vid love bike camping over. Keep real on two
Thanks a lot Floyd!
Superbe c'est génial 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel. A friend posted in Facebook. Going to check out other vids. Love the tent and the way it attaches to the bike.
Camped there many times - that’s about as crowded as I’ve seen it! There’s tons of free camping nearby and pretty easy to get some solitude if you want. Love the Evo Heritage - lots of character! I have a ‘96 Dyna that I rode hard as well.
Oh awesome - yeah its a great spot! Gotta love free camping. Thanks for watching!
I love how fast you are going, slow and easy lol, Harley speedos,
haha yes, that dang speedo shakes itself broke. Thanks for checking out the channel.
Awesome, bro !!! 🥹
Hey, thanks very much!!
Bike sounds nice. Great scenery. I love moto camping. I just got back from a 7720 mile trip and did alot of moto camping.
Awesome Scott! Thanks for checking out the channel.
Just found you guys at! Looking forward to watching your adventures
Greetings from the UK, Awesome video..!! Stay positive, enjoy life.. 👍
Hey welcome! Thanks for the awesome comment!
I just Liked and Subscribed. I'm looking forward to many great videos 😊. I live in Gig Harbor now but I also lived in Eastern Washington for many years. I miss the wide open spaces.
Thanks for watching and subscribing. We will be posting more videos soon. I just looked up Gig Harbor and wow does it ever look beautiful out there! Cheers.
Another rider from my home state!! I’m over in the Olympic Peninsula in Port Angeles!
Wow another beautiful area of Washington. I hear there is tons to explore there. Thanks for checking out the channel!
awesome
Cheers!
Very cool video
Thanks a lot Ray!
Oh man, that was so nice to watch, great video! Greetings from Poland!
Thank you kindly! Welcome!!!
Great Start to the Series. Love the Scenery. Can't wait for more episodes and adventures.
Thanks a lot Paul, appreciate the support!
These are very nice videos🙂
Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed this vlog cannot wait for more adventures.
Thank you very much!
Subscribed, like your simple approach. Look forward to seeing more.
The simple approach was my favorite aspect. I like the Keep It Simple approach as well, although I'm an engineer so I tend more toward the high tech geeky version of ultralight simplicity. I do love seeing how other people motorcycle camp. I wanted a motorcycle lean-to tent like the one shown in the video, but I greatly prefer to hammock camp, and even more so as I age and sleeping on the ground becomes problematic.
Thanks for your subscription Bruce and I appreciate the feedback. More videos soon to come. Cheers.
Hey guys nice video greetings from Sweden and am looking forward to more great content
Hey Nigel, welcome to the channel. More videos to come for sure. Thanks a lot for watching!!
Go off the high side!!!
Any dew or rain will run down on you and it it falls it will be on top of you
We considered this but the tent is designed to be used on the low side. It has a plate beneath the kickstand to prevent slipping so its safe. Thanks for watching!
I live about 40 minutes directly east of you. Awesome Ride !
Hey thats awesome! I love eastern Washington. Thanks for checking out the channel!
@@joymachinetheshow 🙌🏾
horse fly's,yellow jackets, rain drops,windscreens can decrease fatigue on long rides I've found be safe good luck
Makes sense. Cheers Ty.
Hey, i am from india. Just came across your channel and my love for bike & camping just grew stronger. 👍
Awesome to hear. Thanks for watching!
keep making great content. I love both your bikes. Enjoyed drinking my morning coffee today here in Connecticut and watching this. Later in the day got out on my own bike. Ride safe and enjoy. What is your favorite season to ride in. I love spring and fall here in Connecticut.
Awesome - so glad to hear you enjoyed the vid. Nika likes Spring/fall most, like you for sure when it isn't so hot. Calen likes the summer best. Thanks for watching and ride safe!
Good luck with motovlogging. Loved watching the video and became your 800th subscriber. Stay blessed.
Hey thanks Arshad for watching and subscribing!
First time viewer. Enjoyed. BUT PLEASE, get a set of Rok Straps.. I almost lost an eye pulling on a bungee strap as NIKA was doing. Hot day, got impatient, kept pulling harder and harder then WHAM.. I fell to the ground my right hand under my left eye... started to lift my head and felt drip.. drip.. drip on the back of my hand. Thought sure it was the fluid from my eye. Fortunately, it was "only" blood from the slashed eyebrow the metal hook had torn through. I looked like a movie monster for six weeks. Never again. Rock straps aren't cheap, but life without a left eye would have been worse.
Wow, crazy! Rok straps, I will check them out! Thanks for watching and for the tip, glad you kept your eye, yikes.
@@joymachinetheshow I was very, very lucky. Had zero vision in that eye for about a week. Doc though for a time I'd detached the retina... but once the fluid in the eye managed to filter out the blood within it, all returned to normal. But I'm a bit of an Evangelist for EYE safety whenever I see someone tugging on an bungee cord. Even a set of ratchet straps would be better as they hold stuff tight and never slip, but rok straps are great.
@@richardmourdock2719 wow yeah no i get it now for sure, your story has convinced me. I checked out Rok straps and they do look great! I will have to order a pair!
great video and the scenery looked pretty danm cool,, just subbed to your channel 👍
Thanks for the kind words and for watching and subbing!
This is not a criticism so don't take anything I'm about to say negatively. There's something luring about keeping things simple or minimalist. Your gear ... like, what gear[?] resembles something like a cowboy bed roll... a tarp ... and I guess something to boil water in and your bike is kind if like a good old loveable horse and together you're making your way west. You have zero creature comforts and you don't seem to need any. That's pretty cool.
Some people pack everything they can fit and go to a lot of expense to buy expensive gear, and a roomy tent and a stove and on-and-on and many probably wish they had more room to pack more crap. I think your doing it better with far less crap with one exception. As long as there are two of you, it would be wise to invest in a good 3 season lightweight tent. A cold rainy night on a windswept prairie under that convoluted minimalistic shelter your using would be a very miserable experience and a good tent would offer protection from the elements. Other than that, keep on keepin-on.
Good video and good luck in your adventures.
Edit... several minutes after posting the above, I thought to myself... Heck, you two may well start a new trend in moto camping? The lesser and lighter - the better. Still, a good tent might save you a trip down hypothermia lane and that might put an end to what could evolve into a whole new culture of moto minimalist camping.. I wish you well.
Hey thanks for taking the time to write a great comment. Yeah when the weather is cold we for sure have a few things to learn as far as keeping warm and a 3 season tent might be one of those things. We do use a different two person tent sometimes but not sure what seasons it is rated for. Anyways, I like the comment. Thanks a lot for checking out the channel. All the best.
@@joymachinetheshow 3 season tents are for spring, summer and fall. Thanks for the nice reply... take care.
Ok I subbed. Gonna need a tour of that bike at some point. Haven’t seen a starter button like y’all got. 😂😂. Keep posting looks good so far.
Hey, thanks for the sub! Good idea, probably should explain the bike more and that starter button haha. Will do in the coming episodes. Thanks for the feedback!
New subscriber her. Local rider from Philippines
Hey, welcome, thanks so much for watching and subscribing.
Awesome video dear friend! It’s been a while since I’ve seen you guys.Really enjoyed the vid!
Thank you so much brother! Yes, covid really put a damper in our ability to come visit. I am really looking forward to seeing you, hopefully in the next few weeks.
Ok that's camping looks like a big parking lot in the desert :) kinda cool. I have never camped where there are no trees...
Yes, the Feathers in Washington is a really cool strange place. Nice to see a fellow Canadian if your name is true. Cheers.
Canadian through and through
hint..find your starter wood for the fire before you put the tent up, or before dark...
Great video, thanks for sharing, nice Enfield 😊
Thanks Chris, stoked you noticed Nika's Enfield. Should feature in a video soon hopefully. Thanks for watching.
I randomly saw your video and added it without having any idea where you were. I went there last weekend. I camped across the river at Ginko State Park.
How was Ginko? I want to go there sometime. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@joymachinetheshow it was nice. The view isn't as good, but it's right on the river. There's like 5 spots that are first come first serve. They are petty far apart so there's a little privacy. There are a couple handicap spots you can take your bike up to, available after 6 if no handicapped people take them. It was pretty warm last weekend but the river made it bearable.
@@wanderlpnw That sounds pretty great, I will have to check it out one of these days. Always looking for new spots to try. Thanks for sharing it.
Nice vid , I’d set my tarp up on the other side of the motorcycle though so there’s no chance of it falling on top of you .
Thanks for the feedback!
Good point
Nice vídeo I'm from Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil🇧🇷
Wow all the way from Brazil - thanks for watching!
Pitch the Tarp on the High Side of Bike
Oh? tent appears designed for the low side, at least how it appears on the tent's website.
ca-abelbrown.glopalstore.com/collections/camp/products/nomad-4-tent
I agree, if the bike falls over for any reason during the night it will fall on top of you, that could cause serious injury. Stay safe🙃
@@joymachinetheshow Its for Water Drainage in case it rains,,Talking from experience
Go to a saddle shop or a boot repair shop to get those bags fixed .
prolly should
Hi! Watched both of your videos and I enjoyed them both. I also subscribed to your channel in hope that it helps you and in hope you'll do more videos. 🙂
If I may suggest, volume down for the background music and let us hear that v-twin rumbling 🙂
Hey thanks for watching and subscribing. I am working on cutting down that wind noise for the next one cause I agree, rather hear the motor. Cheers.
Hey guys, greetings from an ozzy living in the Philippines : )
Hey there, welcome to the channel.
Love your channel! Did you say 18f???? At 71, still loving riding, but camping is hard-I just cannot get comfortable enough sleeping on the ground. Looking forward to seeing more videos of yours.
Thanks so much for watching! 18 Celsius, so much better than 18f haha. We are excited to get out again when the snow melts!
Nice video, please tie those throttle cables so they don’t flop around in the wind. Looks horrible and is dangerous. Best to use a single throttle cable, but that might not bevlegal wherevyou are. Nice bike btw.
Thanks!!!
the tent is good, om, in Indonesia no one sells it like that. I also like touring but with a vespa
Nice! The helmets is called the Nomad from a company called Able Brown, I believe here in the USA. Thanks for checking out the channel.
@@joymachinetheshow the tent is good, simple to take touring using a motorbike, I want to have a tent like that can be sent to Indonesia
@@kabalatur Agreed, it is nice and easy to pack.
Oh wow just found out about your channel here, great job and good luck!
Anyway, I’m interested in where did you get the tent, might come in handy should i need to pack light.
A bit confused on the bike tho, my guess is that’s a late 90s Springer with an FLH/FLSTF front end? Haha nice man
Hey thanks a lot for watching! The tent is called the Nomad by a company called Able Brown, can find it on their website. The bike is a 99 FLSTC final year evo. I bought it used several years ago so I am not sure about the front end but I haven't changed it. Cheers.
Beautiful video, really loved sharing the adventures with you guys. I love the black helmet, what brand is that?
Hey thanks so much! The black helmet is a gloss black McHal helmet. You can find them at mchalhelmets.com or the Bratstyle USA webshop. Cheers.
I live in idaho, I ride a 2001 roadking, I recognized most all those places.thats a cool old heritage softail your riding.look up scooter tramp scotty on TH-cam he lives on his harley 24/7 365 you learn alot of great stuff from him and he's a great dude .also check out panhead Billy on TH-cam amazing.
Hey Louie, thanks a lot. I will check out Scooter Tramp and I have heard about Panhead Billy-lives on his bike right? Thanks for checking out the channel and for your suggestions.
Hi.... friend from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Hello, welcome to the channel!
@@joymachinetheshow Thank You Friend 😊👍
Did you guys have to set up camera angles and go back to pick them up just for the shot? Because that's an absolutely respectable effort. Definitely adds to the video for sure!
We had done that several times and it was difficult. Thanks a lot, thanks for checking out the video.
staying in the open space like this, i am sure its very cold at night.
Yeah - you definitely need a warm sleeping bag!
that is one hell of a first video - well done! Get a cheap mic for your phone with a dead cat, and reduce that pop from wind noise
Hey thanks a lot! Good call, I will do that and give it a go in the next couple episodes. Thanks a lot for the tip!
@@joymachinetheshow Keep in mind there is no need to spend big bucks on tech to make it work - don't hesitate to reach out for any help - I am looking forward to the series! Helluva Debut!
@@MotoGiant Thank you, thanks for watching!
The scenery is pretty cool, but I kept watching mostly to listen to the sound of that Harley engine. Ahhhhhh....
We love the sound too haha - thanks for watching!
Awesome, great job. How did you like your Nomad tent? I just bought the Nomad 4 yesterday and hope it works out well. Ride safe guys. Subscribed…
We like it alot - some condensation inside when it's cold but definitely a great option for motorcycles!
Your altimeter seems to be broken haha
Late reply - but its fixed now!
Amazing video...omg the landscape guys!. What state is that?. Definitely a new subscriber.
We are in Washington! We love it here, so many great places to explore. Thanks for watching!
@@joymachinetheshow thanks for getting back guys....do some bike videos man....people wanna see more including myself!.... I'll always watch and like the video
Hey cool channel. just found you and subscribed. 👍
Hey Kris, thanks for subscribing!
@@joymachinetheshow Thanks for the videos
@@KrisHarrisnNeti more to come soon. Cheers Kris.
that's the state of Washington? i had no idea Washington had that kind of scenery. that was like in the desert. that's really beautiful. i do have to say y'all are hardcore. your handlebars looked pretty rusty, speedo doesn't work, bags need bungee cords. cool tent though. bike seem to run good, sounds great. cool video. being honest, see what happens before i sub. be safe.
Fair enough David thanks for your feedback. Ya bike is a little worked ha but is a good time. I too had no clue Washington had such cool desert scenery. Love it. Take care.
Just stumbled on it awesome I’ve got a triumph like your but love the Harley which one is it👍🏼
Triumphs are great, I like them too. The Harley is a 1999 softail classic (FLSTC) with evolution motor.
@@joymachinetheshow Awesome love the Vids thanks for info 🙂👍🏼
@@jedimaster6030 Thanks a lot, we appreciate it and no problem at all.
What tent is that? It’s awesome!
It is called the Nomad by a brand called Abel Brown.
Awesome video. What tent is that?
Thank you, the tent is the "Nomad" from a company called "Abel Brown".
Keep the rubber down DBMC
at 1:29, he's pressing something behind the exhaust to start the bike, what is that? Is that something for the wet sump? How does it work?
Here is the link to the lever I bought and used the mount from to make my starter lever.
prismmotorcycles.com/products/quick-stick-start-lever
bike should be facing waya from the tent so if it falls it falls away from you and not ontop of you while you sleep
The tent is designed this way, we put a plate under the stand so it's not an issue.
South jersey checking in what brand tent is that 🤔 👀
This is the Nomad tent from Able Brown. Thanks for watching!
Good day to you!
I am a HONDA Cross Cub senior rider from Japan.
Enjoying camping and touring and upload video.
This is so nice adventure video!
Awesome!
I leave
Have a nice day my friend!
Thank you for watching!
Great video, I'm 51&disabled but still can ride want to before I can't anymore I've been riding over 30years last 2years no motorcycle I've had some bad luck last few years. I lost my land&home that were paid for I became homeless my wife of 23 years passed away at age 42.i have a little apartment now I don't owe no one not even credit card debt but it takes everything I get a month to pay rent&bills I want to live a life long dream &live from my motorcycle if I can get another I don't have any savings I get a small retirement check each month but if I get a bike I can use that money to live on make videos of where I go,motorcycle maintenance camping etc. But getting the bike is the hard part I tried a couple used dealerships they said I need a 2 thousand dollars a month income I don't have that I don't want a hand out a hand up be nice maybe I will find someone to work with me I don't want a new bike well until then I watch video's like this, thank you
Edward, thanks for watching and sharing some of your story. I hope your motorcycle dreams come true and that you can find a bike to adventure on again.
@ Edward. i am kinda in the same boat. i retired at 66. socil security was doing all right until they(new landlord) raised my rent to 800.00 a month. had to go back to work. i do have a motorcycle, now i am going to get everything i need this year and next May i am out of here. i hope the best for you. stay strong, maybe your ship will come in some how.
I am also on disability, $800 a month, after I pay all my bills for the month I have about 200 or less, I have been going to goodwill looking for camping gear, I have a suzuki GN400T that I took the 16in rear wheel off and put a 18in wheel on, so both wheels are 18s,new kenda 270s, new ultra heavy duty tubes, a 1996 suzuki sp650 5 gallon desert tank on the bike now for better range of exploration, I had to put a heavy duty kick starter lever on that is also 2 inches longer so it will start easier,, i am selling my 76 Chevy van to pay for a new transmission for my 1967 vw trike that I originally built in 67 and just rebuilt for the 3rd time, I think that it is better now
Is your tent a aussie swag tent that I see on a lot of aussie bike TH-cam sites?you should stake the other side so that the bike doesn't fall on you in the night, I had that happen to me one night, I made my own swag like I saw at a bike rally when my wife wanted to visit her family in wormamaroo Australia, I took my Harley over there and camped in a tent all the way to her father's house from Sidney, almost 3000 miles, and back, we went to 3 bike rallies and had a blast, lots of those tents there, made my own, a little bit larger, used it for 4 years and a guy and his wife bought it after offering me too much money for it
The brand of tent is called Able Brown I think USA made but I believe some Aussi guys on social media have used it, far as I've seen anyway. Website shows it used on low side but maybe i will give it a try on the high side sometime. Your trip sounds awesome, a real dream ride for sure. Thank for sharing!
Your welcome,
Just wondering if you'd recommend the tent? Been considering it for a while. Cheers!
Yeah, I would recommend it, mostly because it is very convenient and packs up nice n small. However, on a couple trips I have waken up to it damp on the inside, due to condensation I guess. Overall though its a good biker tent, doesn't take up much room when packed in a bag. Cheers!
@@joymachinetheshow it does look awesome, think I'll pull the trigger but I'll pack an extra towel. Keep up the videos :)
@@mazzepa1 Thanks a lot Danny!!
How do you get those shots running next your bike?
beautiful! what kind of tent is that?
Hey its called the Nomad by a company called Abel Brown.
@@joymachinetheshow wow! what a camping!
@@michaelsiao Thanks a lot Michael!
What tent is that? I’m looking for one and can’t really find much in the way of a motorcycle tent.
It's a nomad tent from Abel Brown. Thanks for watching.
Bud Bundy on tour ? 😂
Beautiful scenery an fresh brother I like your video 👍
Hey thanks a lot!! I appreciate that! Cheers!
Maybe get a rack at the back guys. You can haul a lot of shit with em ; )
Not a bad idea. Thanks for the feedback.
I hope I meet a chick someday that will go motorcycle camping with me because my wife wont go 😒
Just curious about bike.. is it a sportster or Fatboy?
Yeah, it is a 1999 Flstc (softail classic) with an evolution motor.
Sexy people. Is the speedometer/odometer unhooked to keep the mileage low for resale value? You wouldn't be the first dishonest people to do it. Been done before!
No, i would rather it worked lol