He Travels The World On A Hard Tail / Traveling On A Custom Chopper

[@toolcartel4213]

That dude is a legend. Mad respect for him and what he is doing.

[@chrislamp5199]

Liked it Adam, I think this is where Harley misses the mark with their marketing. Highlighting those of us who are out here living these great adventures on our bikes. Not some actor, but normal everyday folks doing very cool things. Would love to see more of this kind of stuff. I know we learn a lot on these long haul rides we do, and seeing something unique is cool. 👊🏻

[@adamsandoval]

This bike and rider were definitely unique!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I have a Triumph TR6 with a hardtail and it's the most comfortable bike I have and it rides better than my modern Sportster and I have only four hundred thousand miles on each

[@MattGrayart]

Totally agree!

[@stevenbean9706]

I owned 3 brand new harleys and they have completely abandoned their loyal customers for yuppie clothing and people who are looking for an image today and a new fad tomorrow ! rather than people who put their heart and soul behind a product and whom would die for the brand and buy new bikes every year ! They are junk and refuse to stand behind anything and have left the aftermarket to fix their problems and mistakes rather than fix them themselves and build a better and better product.

[@demented_cycles]

@@frankmarkovcijr5459 I had a Honda VLX600 hardtail with a springer seat. It’s not as comfortable as, but it is close to the comfort of my current VTX1300

[@want2ride135]

I thought this was an awesome video. Being able to listen someone who travelling the world on “his” terms was very cool. And maybe more so the bike he’s riding.

[@ryanantrim5780]

Great interview Adam...that dude is a legend! Traveling literally the world on a ridged chopper takes some big balls and an iron back.....impressive for sure.

[@jeffquilty7502]

@Memer Dreamer I KNOW RIGHT!!! mabe he should spend his life making ignorant comments on other people's TH-cam videos...

[@jeffquilty7502]

@Memer Dreamer I don't have a problem with opposing opinions at all... just ignorant comments like yours...and I prefer Mr. Jefficca.. thanks buttercup 😘

[@jeffquilty7502]

@Memer Dreamer Yep, lacking knowledge or awareness. Discurteous or rude.....sounds like all of the above apply....

[@infini1970]

I was impressed with the bike and how it was made. The traveling though is insane. This guy is a warrior.

[@stephensnyder1510]

Charlie and his wife are really cool people, me and the wife went to their campout ride called the marinara mountain run and felt super comfortable and welcomed. If y'all get a chance whenever they do it again I highly recommend you get to the rocky mountains and hang out. Amazing roads and camping on the river. Plus they feed everyone a spaghetti dinner and hangout, hence the name. You'll have to ask them where they got the idea, great story!

[@Georgiajason]

So bitchin. I’ve been following Charlie for quite a while too and admire his ability to just go like he does not to mention on that same old ass pounder. People ask me all the time how I can go so much and so far on my 97 softail springer. It’s not about the comfort, it’s about the ride, the enjoyment and just feeling badass while enjoying it all. Glad you got to meet him and share a cool video. #rtfo

[@markmcintosh7095]

I had the Bad Boy springer and used that as my touring bike also.

[@dont95blink86]

I hope that means ride the fuuu out . I got a 95 wide glide with what might as well me a rigid rear end and lets just say I rfto it ain't no goldwing it's alot more bad ass and take a bad ass dude to stay in the saddle

[@Georgiajason]

@@dont95blink86 rtfo! You said it, that’s exactly what it means. Keep pushing that ole bike, ain’t nothing else like it.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

What an amazing adventure and seemingly a really nice fella. Thanks for bringing this to us Adam

[@cconnon1912]

Traveling like that on a Rigid chopper with no suspension. F~ing hard core. Traveling across Russia on the Stalin era “Road of Bones” solo on that thing. Bajesus!

[@James_P60]

Great little interview with Charlie, what a straight forward down to earth guy with a lot of knowledge.

[@insanethrottlebikernews]

That's awesome!! Old School Scooter Tramp right there

[@MichaelH416]

This man is my absolute hero! God bless him for riding rigid, I couldn’t do it. But I wanna ride like he rides. Wondering how he affords it.

[@adamsandoval]

He is a retired electrician

[@stevenbean9706]

I retired from GE at 44 after getting out of the military i went to work for them got injured on the job took early retirement but it wasn't too early I only needed a few more years I ride a rebuilt 99 orange county chopper i see a lot of what I use on my bike but i have 2 monster hidden shocks under mine. If you want to do it you can work 6 and 7 days a week 24 years put 60% away cause your always working and do this by the time your 50 no problem !

[@danielschuyler]

Adam, this was such a cool interview! Charlie is a legend and living my dream, although I would never survive on a hardtail.

[@michaelgurgone1611]

One of the key things I would have had to ask is how is his back holding out after getting pounded so long on a double rigid chopper. As a machinist for 30 years and working with all kinds of metals and repairing snapped off steel journals ends on many large 2 ton cylinders and rollers, I am completely amazed those five foot tubes haven’t snapped off and suffered metal fatigue from all that flex and pounding. As you can see as he rode off at low speed that whole bike was flexing and pogo sticking dramatically. I didn’t see any fork tube bracing anywhere. 130K on those long five foot tubes defies all laws of logic and metallurgy. This is very hard to believe. We all hit pot Holes on our motorcycles with long travel suspensions that hurts our backs and jars the heck out of us from time to time….I’m sorry, but I can’t imagine this particular double rigid chopper with a five foot tube extension surviving hitting a pot hole or not even encountering one in 130K miles. Especially America’s badly neglected roads.

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

I THOUGHT THE EXACT SAME THING - KINDA MIND BOGGLING - MAYBE HE JUST AVOIDS THE EAST COAST , thats where i noticed the worst of the roads in the US , a number of the eastern states were bad to my recollection , especially to a motorcycle

[@blackbird69xxx]

Its just plain stupid... zero point or fuctionality

[@savage22bolt32]

5 ft tubes offer up their own flex. Kinda weird, but I bet it rides softly.

[@tiberiohernandez8335]

I always think is funny when you Americans talk about neglected roads. Try riding in Mexico haha

[@taylorhickman84]

being mild steel and 5', I'm not surprised, but I would be surprised if there aren't any micro fractures or cracked welds on that headset.

[@HDMopar]

My '82 Shovel I had converted to a hard tail Chopper from a FXWG Dyna with belt primary and secondary with the old 4 Spd kick start transmission. Most stable ride I have had, although kind of rough on these northern Canadian roads. Handled fantastic on gravel and dirt. Sure wish I still had it after all of these years. My current Geezer Glide ('09 Electra Glide Ultra) is great, but doesn't have the soul of that old Chopper. After I gave it to my son, he rode the hell out of it. His present FXDWG is reliable and quick, but there is something about those old ones you've built yourself. Thank you for sharing this great story. Sure wish I could figure out how he funds himself on these rides, so I guy can enjoy as well. Good luck Fellows and ride safe.

[@adamsandoval]

Very cool 👊

[@vangoodwin7335]

Good Day to all my fellow veterans and Thank You for your service.
As a disabled combat Army veteran I've taken to long distance riding. Not international, but I love my country too much to need to see any other continent. After a year plus of being sick and finally meeting a Lady that enjoys riding, I'm gearing up with a trailer for our travels.
I didn't have time in the past to watch utube and I do not own a tv! Spend most of a year in a hospital and here I am.
Much LLH&R to all my fellow travelers, I'll be back with you soon. I've sold my 04 Road King ( what was left of it) and will be riding an 06 Goldwing now.
To those new to traveling, finding work during repairs isn't difficult but for me it makes the trip that much more enjoyable. Financing travel is always a question, where there's a will there truly is a way!
You all are in my prayers
Hoka Hey

[@vonkergan7004]

Really liked this vid Adam a real chopper, old school Dude. Thanks for turning us on to Charlie brother.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

That was epic! This man is my hero and have nothing but respect for his journey I life. Thanks for sharing. Eric

[@elpadrinoontwowheels8521]

Awesome video and amazing interview. I will never complaint of backpain or fatigue from riding my 2020 Road Glide Ultra. Thanks Adam!

[@hogdavidson489]

Wow, this was an awesome interview, loved it, keep doing these, thank you for sharing, we love y’all,

[@playbluesman1]

No doubt an ole school biker. Enjoyed the content. I would have like to hear how bikers from other countries interacted with him.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

From travelling all over Europe..other bikers would welcome him with open arms.

[@minty1758]

@@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 certainly would here in the UK! 🇬🇧. He'd have to get used to riding on the left side of the road though.

[@genebulford8636]

That was a really interesting interview.Glad you an him took the time to share the bike an to hear were all he's going, an hats off to his wife the Vet,thanks Adam another good video👍

[@thomaslunsford5644]

that is a hell of a guy. hell of a bike. hell of a feat. god bless america and americans

[@fatmansixty3775]

You have so many intresting people come through you should definitly do more interviews

[@billcarothers9182]

WOW ...How col !!! What a story he can tell when he is older in life !!!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Seems like a good dude, and he's riding a badass hard tail🇺🇲💯👊🏽😎

[@victorauletta7699]

I think this guy is amazing. I envy is riding time and the number of trips he’s made. I also ride a rigid and is my bike of choice when I go on a trip. I find they are fun to ride. My hats off to him.

[@stevenjhart72]

Thank you Adam for another amazing video. Keep up the great work.

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in 👊

[@lugnut1009]

Man that guy is tough as nails!! Respect!!

[@Ridin2Fast]

Wow that guy is rad! Choppers for life! I could never imagine riding out of the country that’s gotta be such a wild and amazing experience for sure! Such a rad vid! 🤙🏼🤘🏼

[@fps636]

This guy on that bike, riding the world! I think alllllll of us can appreciate this man.

[@Butchamet]

It makes me proud that the first country it comes to his mind is Austria. Really nice story and thanx for showing Adam.
Greetings from Austria

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in brother 👊 he raved about Austria so much that now I want to go!

[@Butchamet]

@@adamsandoval
If you come over that would be amazing. You‘re the first guy I followed on TH-cam just before I bought my HD. Your impressive travel stories made often my day. It’s sad that your travel buddy Scooter passed away. All the best Adam. Keep your head up.

[@jeffjones5212]

I enjoyed that! Thanks for doing that vid. That dude has my total respect! I'm not sure I could do what he is doing! But thanks for the interview.

[@thenemophilist8559]

Holy crap!!! That's my ol buddy Charlie! We did a lot of riding back in Colorado 15 years ago! Did our first trip to Sturgis together with our girls! What's up, Charlie?! I remember the day you got that Heritage! Hope you're doing well! I'm back in Michigan! Look me up! You got a place to stay and I'm still riding! Good to see you! 👍🏻

[@adamsandoval]

Wow how cool is that! Hope y’all connect

[@juanguajardo8007]

What an adventure his is on, thanks Adam

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Thanks Adam for sharing this conversation! Charlie is certainly a world wide rider. Very interesting view on where to go and how to travel. Ride safe brother!

[@turksterone]

this guy is the coolest! been following him for years. just a man living the dream! my wife would kill me if i left for months hahaha much love and respect!

[@theamerican7131]

great interview. I notice the knobby tire and was glad you asked. thanks for sharing

[@richardsteele6776]

I am not a chopper guy so I was going to keep searching. I thought well I will it a try anyway. I am very pleased I did. This chopper guy is seriously cool. Thank you for sharing this incredible story.

[@charliewright4840]

I enjoyed seeing a for real story not the rub with all the money an then some but just a down to earth old school type of rider, not many left now days. Thanks for a good pot. Sorry about Scooter. They are hard to let go of , had to do it couple of times myself, it never gets easier. A good year to U Sir. May it be one of Ur best.

[@richienell]

I know less than nothing about choppers, bikes and folks who ride but this is such a cool batch of information. Thanks

[@josie1899]

Great interview with a rider who encapsulates the true spirit of riding the highways and byways on a motorcycle, in his case an extreme Harley! Last April I rode from Kansas City to Moyers and spent a few days at your campground and it was just what I needed after a long cold winter. At almost 73 years of age I try to pack in as much riding as possible. On the 1st of May I join a buddy to ride Route 66 from Chicago to LA . No time schedule just taking in America!

[@adamsandoval]

Safe travels brother 👊🏼

[@1029zsz]

The amount of dirt on that front light was hilarious 😂

[@waynesiminski8268]

Not only is his miles resume unreal, but he seems to have tried to make it as challenging as possible with that bike. Truly impressed, but I think he is a mad man. Thanks for a very interesting video Adam.

[@dannytattooflash]

You're a long time dead! Man is living to the fullest.. Better to be a little mad than a lot boring.. :)

[@waynesiminski8268]

I agree with that. Just think I might make the bike a little more comfortable and make the handling a bit more nimble to log those kind of miles. As I said, truly impressed.

[@Riders1970]

I totally agree with you, what your voting for the most beautiful motorcycle routes in Europe .My favorite is the Black Forest in Germany. Greetings from Germany.I wish you an accident-free journey.🇩🇪🍻🍺🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@aukanmeister]

Welcome back to Norway :) We love that people come visit us on their bike!

[@adamharding2467]

Last week I started out on a week long ride from east to west Texas, Sunday morning I stopped at a gas station in Marfa to fuel up and Charlie rolled in to get gas on his chopper. It was pretty cold and extremely windy. We visited a bit about his travels, much respect to him. I was on an Africa Twin and was getting blown around on the road, I was just impressed that he was able to ride the chopper in that weather but considering the miles he’s done, I’m sure it was nothing for him. Really great to see the interview.

[@Big-A-Russel]

I agree with Adam it is one of the best times of year for camping. Why I like it no sweating you ass off and no bugs.

[@chrisaguilar7582]

Dude i been following him for years hell yeah he a real one!!!

[@codyblackmer3479]

Thats incredible that this guy does all his riding on a completely rigid machine, damn near 1/4 MILLION is just mind blowing to me. Some day I'm gonna make my way over seas for some type of adventure. Very cool video here!!

[@randykling2889]

Great video... like you and others... this biker does it.... lives it... and rides it...... and takes the time to share.... Thank's to all you guys and gals that share these great adventures... safe travels..

[@jpharleyd9325]

I rode rigid frame choppers through the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s until I got my 99 Road King. I also have had three total knee replacements and surgery on all of my lumbar vertebrae. I think those rigid frames, along with unforgiving springer and girder front ends, made a substantial contribution to the breakdown of my skeletal structure. Vicodin and anti inflammatory meds have become my best friends.

[@royfrye2871]

This was a great vid! I was stationed in Rota Spain, my friend had a goldwing he let me use and I got a bunch of miles done there. It was amazing and everyone I came across was super nice! Would love to go back.
That was in 1982, lol

[@arenhoomen5502]

Awesome ride with an awesome guy. Ride safe my friend,hope to catch you in Colorado someday! I'm actually kinda jealous he's getting to ride around the world!! Much love from NW Indiana!!!! Ride safe over there,Charlie.. You're a hero in my book.. And thanks for the killer video,and the interview,Adam... I hope to meet YOU this coming spring into summer this year!! Thanks again,bro in the wind.. Peace. Stay dirty!

[@Thomas-qn4hj]

The knobby tires are helping absorbing some of the forces that create the hop in the "non-shock" fork tubes

[@jameslongman7592]

Holy cow Adam you hit it out of the ballpark with that interview
What an awesome guy he was so cool and matter fact about his awesome achievements
👍😎🇦🇺

[@troythompson4949]

Very cool! I like road trips, but I do it on a touring bike. To do it on that chopper is amazing.

[@kimandlucyhouse1066]

My God! I am a better man as this morning, because I stumbled onto this. I cannot think of a better example of living life. I am inspired by this man. Thanks for sharing.

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in! 👊

[@donm.1068]

My back hurts just from watching this video!

[@neallawrence822]

Adam this one was awesome.
Moving forward, if you learn more about the legal stuff involved with shipping internationally, and border crossing,...maybe just being legal to ride with insurance, all that sort of stuff would be fascinating. Been watching you from the start! Hope to ride thru Oklahoma someday. If you ever go into europe I'd be totally interested in following that.

[@davidking3699]

It can be easier to get to a place and buy the bike there... it's all legal for the region, rego etc all sorted... when you leave, you can sell the bike (after a good wash) or ship it home... this is so much cheaper than shipping both ways - and cheaper than hiring a bike for a few months... you can do research online for bike sales... if you are flexible with your itinerary, you have more choices for buying a bike...

[@kurtgranlund496]

Love stories like this. It’s what riding a motorcycle is all about. Nothing compares to traveling out in the air.

[@cathyfields]

Hey Adam such a cool video to share someone Else's adventure with us all and that is what you call living the dream for sure and very cool of you to give him the new shirt. Thanks again and Stay Safe out there

[@stevenking2469]

WOW! Rad dude on a Rad chopper willing to share his story and knowledge. That would definitely be a ride you wouldn't forget any time soon I'm sure. Great story thanks for sharing. Both of you. Be Good and Be Safe ‼️

[@Roaddawg68]

This is one of your coolest videos Adam, love it . This guy is incredible, ride on man.

[@adamsandoval]

Glad you enjoyed it!👊🏼

[@karmsenrab8587]

To actually put that many miles on a bike like that blows me away utmost respect for that dude

[@caspar0777]

That's a bike as I like them. This man is a legend!

[@775summit]

Love this what a cool guy! Thanks Adam!!!!

[@CS-ir9mo]

Hats off to him choppers aren’t most user friendly bikes for traveling. That love and passion for riding.

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Incredible, what a champion fella!

[@TheOldCowboy1952]

What a cool brother. I wish him the best on his travels.

[@robertshaefer7760]

Very cool. As a long timer on the road (55 yrs) I remember those rigid tubes front ends from around 67 or 68. AEE choppers had them but, the craziest one of all had to be that kid from Cali with a Panhead and he had rigid tubes 6 FEET over stock!!! No Lie! I can't remember if it was Mondo or not. Like I said, it was a long time ago. Everything that goes out of style comes back in style at some point.

[@whitetailpoet4243]

Very cool interview. Thanks Adam, I love what you're doing.
Peace from Nor Minnesota.

[@CRUCE79]

Loved the video. Amazing story. Definitely giving him a fallow.

[@MrDoyle07]

This was most excellent. So happy I checked in on this episode! Inspiring as anythjing I have ever watched. Thanks to both, you, Adam, and Charlie for sharing his great energy with people!

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in brother 👊

[@garryhorton9105]

So inspirational Adam ,what a legend this guy is. Love your work and thanks for sharing ❤️ Safe travels 👍🏼

[@Jade_SB]

Thanks for sharing Traveling Chopper. super rad.

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

great interview Adam , he seems like a cool person. he is a traveler every since of the word , a true across the world traveler . just great stuff 👍

[@sexykjetil]

Language problems will only occur in France, they are helpful and happy to speak English abroad....But French in France is a totally different story.
Ohhh, and really appreciate his kind words of my beautiful Norway!
I quick tip financially, stock up on tobacco and alcohol before crossing over to Norway, some foods are more expensive there to....But they are the two main ones, twice the price on them.

[@everette818]

Def awesome to hear about people who are traveling around the country and world.

[@journeyofjerry3831]

Wow that guy is a legend

[@adamsandoval]

💯

[@Vitalgrodno]

Very inspiring story, good luck on his journey

[@vorbat7363]

I barley found his IG page and so thankful I did, literally pushing me everyday to save and get a bike of my own to work on. Cheers to life friends

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

IM AMAZED WITH THAT FRONT END - NO PROBLEMS - JUST SOME MILD STEEL TUBES , INCREDIBLE

[@vinmanr2d2]

Thumbs way up for that guy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW

[@keithfarrington8179]

so you sit down with some morning coffee and converse with some Q&A. Charlie's demeanor, totally casual. next stop "Mother Russia". ride on, clock that quarter million. kudos to his wife, off in the middle east serving our country. excellent interview.

[@Moon-magic109]

Good luck with your world trip, be safe. Experience the bliss in all human kind and the nature.

[@bushratbeachbum]

If you're thinking you want to travel, in any way.
Follow this fellas advice.
Keep it simple, make it fancy, but go do it.

[@philipkuriger3420]

Awesome video Adam !!!!

[@joe69rs]

Great video Adam. Thanks for sharing his story with us.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

ok Adam, this was freaking awesome 👌 I bet you could pick his brain for hours! his travels in Europe are so fascinating. was only there one time to Germany, to see my son in law before he deployed to Iraq. I was stationed on the other side of the big pond. this just makes my mind race with all kinds of thoughts about riding and travels on a bike! Very Cool! Thank you

[@dougwright3444]

Very impressive guy. Total respect to him for what he is riding, how far he has ridden and the trip he is embarking on.

[@eldorado1830]

This is the first i have seen one of your video's must say i am glad i checked it out. Excellent interview, thanks.

[@patriciaedester3074]

Wow, what an extraordinary man and machine! Loved this!!😊❤️😊

[@jlg_fxdwg9403]

Incredible video! Absolutely loved it . The coffee and convo was really informative and inspirational. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@thevoiceinmyhelmet3827]

Thanks for sharing some of your time with Charlie , The Travelling Chopper . What an amazing Dude , definetly following him on the Gram ! How Cool Is This 😎👍

[@HaXaW5150]

Wow, this was cool the time flew by. Plus you can't buy the info he just gave away.
I would love to see more stuff like this. Maybe you can do a series about guys and gals like this.

[@TheNismo777]

Most sweds can speak fluent english, so language barrier is rarely an issue. Greetings from Finland

[@MattGrayart]

Man that’s some commitment, especially in cold weather. I ride a bagger and love the shield on bad days and can just hunker down behind it in the rain but do miss the wind in the hair some bikes offer, kudos to him riding that, little jealous! I wonder if the front forks oscillate (road hop) and the knobbly tires cause a different oscillation that helps cancel out the forks. Like a break step on a bridge?

[@stevenhurt9860]

Ok I thought I was jealous of Adam but this guy takes the cake that’s awesome

[@glennmassengill3532]

IMO ..I’m thinking this is your top video yet. This is something I dream of doing.