DMV: Freedom, Simplicity, and Finding your Life's Purpose: A Conversation with Scooter Tramp Scotty

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  • @rabbit3502
    @rabbit3502 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Remember these guys don’t have kids, wife, ex-wife, child support, alimony. Advice they are giving is for young or old people who have met responsibilities or have no responsibilities. My hats off to them for making their personal freedom #1. For most of us though that ship has sailed.

    • @shepherdwarrior777
      @shepherdwarrior777 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Your absolutely right when you have responsibilities to other people you cannot cast care to the wind or your just selfish bum. I just watched a video pod cast with Sean Ryan with John Burke. John interviewed over 1500 people who had NDE most of them said there is an after life where you will be accountable for the life you lived in this world.

    • @scootertrampscotty
      @scootertrampscotty 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I learned most of this from my single mom raising 2 boys. We often lived in very simple places. Sometimes a small trailer set on a piece of land near a house. At one point i had a tent for a bedroom. What more does a boy want/need? In this way i learned just how possable simplicity actually is, and how much exess i dont really need. Thanks mom.

    • @outlaw7x77
      @outlaw7x77 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      LOL...there are probably people out there that are trying to figure out a way to put the wife on the back and the two kids and the dog in a side hack...lol...where there's a will there's a way.

    • @deanlawson5893
      @deanlawson5893 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Others will always have a different story than you. Find your own version of life that gives you joy, freedom, and a story you can tell with pride. If you look for all the reasons you can’t, you will find every one of them.

    • @beardedbiker333
      @beardedbiker333 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I understand what you're saying but if you're talking about just making your life happier, it does not have to be on the back of a motorcycle. A lot of people are going to a minimalistic lifestyle. Tiny house on some land. Scotty and Joe are also talking about just get your life in a position where you are happier as an individual. Not just on the back of a motorcycle. Whatever it takes.

  • @browngreen933
    @browngreen933 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Although I camped free off my motorcycle on and off for many years, road life was too stressful for me. So years ago i bought 30 acres of cheap northern forest land and built an off-grid solar cabin. I live extremely cheap, relaxed and my wants are few. I also pursued a writer's life along with gardening and woodcutting. It's a good way to wind things up. 😅

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      There you go!! ✌️ Good on you for trying stuff and finding a lifestyle that works for you. Most don't achieve that

    • @goldilocks913
      @goldilocks913 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Awesome 👍

    • @WindsongSoundBath
      @WindsongSoundBath 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice. What kind of writing do you do?

  • @calebmiller8982
    @calebmiller8982 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’m doing my first big journey. Just quit my job of 16 years building bridges and decided I was going to step out of the rat race for the summer. Left upstate ny a few days ago . In Charlotte now seeing my daughter for a couple days and heading west in the morning. I really hope to come across Scotty at some point. Would love to have a face to face with him and get some more knowledge, I’m on my own path and I am boondock camping , but still look up to the old heads and listen to all their words. I believe our paths will cross

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very cool! Any plans to come to Sturgis? He'll be there im sure

    • @bobhuard4520
      @bobhuard4520 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seen him in sturgis last month

  • @Old-Biker-Dude
    @Old-Biker-Dude 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    After reading a few comments I am not surprised that this vid sparked a little debate. LOL / I never heard where either of you is telling anyone they should live that life, only recounting your own personal stories about the nomad motorcycle life. With that said, I totally get it that some would suggest that life happens in other's lives to prevent them from making the same choice.
    I thought it was a good video myself, Joe. Scotty is an interesting cat, as are you you. Having lived my life on the road also (be it 30 years as a truck driver), I really get it on the talking points.
    Great job, bro! Stimulating stuff. Keep it up!!

  • @chrisakaloulou_mozart38
    @chrisakaloulou_mozart38 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    less is more, less stress, more peace, less stuffs, more money in your pocket, less house, more freedom, less following trend, more following your life, less working, more time for thinking, less worries, more happiness...and so on.....more motorcycling, more freedom, more. smiles than miles. Life's short, start living before is too late..thanks Scotty, thanks Panhead Billy, thanks Joey for showing us the other paths of living happy

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said! I believe you speak the truth my brother 😎

  • @pongkoj2
    @pongkoj2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was so Impressive

  • @henry-r1f
    @henry-r1f 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Scotty's Uriah Heep shoutout really took me back to that Demons and Wizards Album.Yes I'm Scotty's age ! lol

  • @roadtripper5553
    @roadtripper5553 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Very good thanks

  • @ArtD2368
    @ArtD2368 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very cool conversation with two bad ass friends living there dream thanks Joe and Scotty

  • @dewaynestewart7312
    @dewaynestewart7312 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just talked to Scotty in Asheville the other day at the shop . He was there with his new bike . We talked for over an HR . He is an amazing man with a lot of wisdom I have learned a lot from his videos. He reminds me a lot of my grand father .

  • @emeryhvac1023
    @emeryhvac1023 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I know its not an "easier" life.....but its certainly a meaningful life. Plus the memories of doing these adventures......sure beats a 9-5 cubicle job.

  • @pqtpat7734
    @pqtpat7734 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Scotty is the legend

  • @contentofcharacter
    @contentofcharacter 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m fortunate enough to have enough money, my own medical practice, and I have a wife who understands my wanderlust. I don’t have the full on Vagabond drive but I have to take a month off for solo motorcycle travel, camping, etc a couple of times a year.
    I feel my spirit wake up & become reinvigorated on each trip. I also appreciate the time I’m home with my wife more when I return. Clearing my head and realizing just how much I get caught up in petty bs when I’m around other people is good for me & good for my family/friends/patients. Solitude is essential for me to be a better man in society.

  • @richardvalitalo3670
    @richardvalitalo3670 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Change feardom to freedom. Keep enjoying life.

  • @mikerapp8163
    @mikerapp8163 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everybody has the freedom to choose their lifestyle. Family, no family, living arrangements, all of it. Everyone needs to have a purpose, a creed to live by. Other than that, choose wisely. Good video Joe. Ride safe.

  • @garysbackroadadventures
    @garysbackroadadventures 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Always love watching you and Scotty do a "fire side" chat. Lots of wisdom to be absorbed, even by a 71 year old fellow rider.

  • @southernrebel
    @southernrebel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always enjoy hearing Scotty and your life experiences!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless safe ridin rubber down

  • @ToddCraig-p5l
    @ToddCraig-p5l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good video joe tell Scotty hi

  • @Jason-cm6uh
    @Jason-cm6uh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I set the wheels in motion two years ago and still moving forward. Fixing up my current house to rent out, using rent from said house to payoff small loan to build another house to rent. 3 more years and I'm fuckin out! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation guys.

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There you go!! Good that you've got a plan 👍 for me personally, I operate best with as little stuff as possible.

    • @Jason-cm6uh
      @Jason-cm6uh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@dirtymotorcyclevagabond I HAVE TO HAVE, my instruments, my surfboard, tools, and dog. The creative outlets are non-negotiable! Fixing up a former linen step van with a cruiser size bike rack on the back to accomplish this mission. That's got to be my minimums.

  • @bryanmitchell5790
    @bryanmitchell5790 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you too hanging out, you do freedom very well both of you, Godspeed

  • @TurboDog73TX
    @TurboDog73TX 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always kool when You and Scotty sit down and talk. To this day I struggle with "pushing for goals" or, selling every damn thing I own and hitting the road.

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well, we can all manage to make some sacrifices in life in order to get what we want. It's just a matter of sticking to it ✌️

  • @RodDay
    @RodDay 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Joe and Scotty have inspired a lot of guys 👍👍👍

  • @adrianwalker1242
    @adrianwalker1242 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this. Really needed to hear this again. Was lucky enough to meet Scotty in Sturgis 2018. The man is a legend.

  • @Mike-vx3vm
    @Mike-vx3vm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love tese guys! First saw Scotty on an Adam Sandoval video and was hooked from there. Then saw Joe on one of Scottie's videos. Been following both since.

  • @randygibbons8416
    @randygibbons8416 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video, love when you two sit down and rehash the past.

  • @ka509
    @ka509 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hey DMV contact Motogiant. He is in a Nashville hospital recovering from getting his leg cut off from a motorcycle accident. Do an interview. Trust me, he would love to see you!

  • @ericmcelroy6970
    @ericmcelroy6970 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tell Scottie to show us that bike. I can’t wait to see. love old bikes

  • @justincoleman2740
    @justincoleman2740 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks lads!

  • @therealtashiro
    @therealtashiro 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    2 badass dudes living their best lives! Simple and Free! Cheers Joe & Scotty! 👍🏻🍻🇺🇸🏍

  • @beverlybennett963
    @beverlybennett963 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I lived on that hamster wheel for years, 2 kids... I lived for them........ Not sorry however wished I would have been smarter and followed my dreams...I still have them but with health they are but a dream now............. Peace out......

  • @slowpoke71
    @slowpoke71 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great talk and advice from both of you. Thanks for sharing

  • @arthurhiggins1532
    @arthurhiggins1532 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When I grow up I want to be like you

  • @m.f.m.67
    @m.f.m.67 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's all well and good until your health starts to go (as it will for all of us at some point). Health is Wealth. Don't outlive your money or you will be in trouble.

  • @paulmszyco970
    @paulmszyco970 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely loved this video !! Had a similar conversation with Scotty last year at Sturgis (I think it was one of the videos that got pulled). Let him know you guys were the inspiration to make some life changes. Still in the hamster wheel, just in a different capacity. Hope to see you guys at Sturgis this year. Trailering out from Ohio. Hey BTW glad the little cooler worked out for ya lol !!

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely man! Use it all the time! Everybody is gonna be different. IMO its all about trying stuff until you find what works ✌️

  • @markrobinson2648
    @markrobinson2648 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fantastic video. Could listen to you two talk all day. Both inspirational people.
    Scotty is obviously a legend but I think you’re going to follow in his footsteps and live just like he does.
    Keep the videos coming!
    Mark (In UK).

  • @deanworkman1
    @deanworkman1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good show

  • @hero2006
    @hero2006 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I'm a subscriber of both your channels.

  • @pinball2002
    @pinball2002 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My two favorite TH-camrs😀

  • @cameronshine3465
    @cameronshine3465 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thos big big bike look so so long , and its a good thing.

  • @theadventurousrider
    @theadventurousrider 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good converstation!

  • @SteveB-hy2ci
    @SteveB-hy2ci 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We stopped a store in albaqerki NM. Gasing up and angie said hey is that scooter? Dale said oh shit I hope not I owe him 20 bucks! Anyway he kept on going. Man what if that was scotty? I'd gave him 20 bucks ,that's cool but he'll talk you out of 50 .😅

  • @gregorykucera4235
    @gregorykucera4235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, Happy trails 😊

  • @sunshineandsmiles9668
    @sunshineandsmiles9668 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Couches and voices keep a man asleep. Good work guys.

  • @Matt_McMatt
    @Matt_McMatt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You guys are awesome.

  • @cb750k1974
    @cb750k1974 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Here we go again......I don't know how many times I've heard this story.

  • @SteveB-hy2ci
    @SteveB-hy2ci 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You two guys gave me a new direction thanks,

  • @MoeLarrycurly1
    @MoeLarrycurly1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Heck ya ....✌️🖖🏍️

  • @maaseffekt
    @maaseffekt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for this Joe & Scotty! Take care! ~ Hardy MAAS

  • @frankparnell7931
    @frankparnell7931 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

  • @robertstimmel5326
    @robertstimmel5326 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool video man.

  • @m.f.m.67
    @m.f.m.67 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    " The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." I wonder if Scotty has read Thoreau. I suspect he has.

  • @jasonrose1758
    @jasonrose1758 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm in asheville...let's ride

  • @TheRedneckprepper
    @TheRedneckprepper 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I want to see the new bike ?

  • @Curtis7391-t8q
    @Curtis7391-t8q 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video with a couple of legends…can’t wait to see Scotties new bike

    • @Daren-bz8ju
      @Daren-bz8ju 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're way of life is over if Biden get reelected you better choose what you want to live cuz you ain't going to be going nowhere else there's no more freedom.

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Stay tuned

  • @jamesweidlich6431
    @jamesweidlich6431 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That place looks familiar! Hope all is well. How’s the bike feel?

  • @theadventurousrider
    @theadventurousrider 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    02:45 words never truer

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    People relate their happiness to material things including money. I used to until I started getting rid of stuff and I soon realized that the less crap I had the happier I truly was.. most people will think that you have lost your mind. Thats not a monkey talking, its the devil and he doesn't want you enjoying your life as God intended.

  • @benderbender1233
    @benderbender1233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🤘😎🤘

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      eye met jay allen in sturgis. he a c00l cat.
      ✌😎

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      fear is the mindkiller

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha, awesome!! ✌️

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dirtymotorcyclevagabond u read DUNE series? highest selling science ficti0nal series t0 date. its allll in dune.

  • @PickTheTumblers
    @PickTheTumblers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you guys deal with trash weather? Do you get beached in a tent often? I am also wondering if you see a lot of people surfing in Mexico/South America, is the water warm and waves big? Have you toured any of the ancient sites in Mexico, Peru or Bolivia?

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Man, I can't remember the last time I got wet in a tent. I use a large tarp in rainy weather which I string up over top. Its very effective.

  • @jerseymike47
    @jerseymike47 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What advice do you have for a married man with three children. That is a good question, especially if Wonderlust flows throughhis veins. At this present moment, all you really can do is get out when you can.

  • @chonkyb3134
    @chonkyb3134 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I dont like being broke !

    • @Tom-lc3ng
      @Tom-lc3ng 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You can. Always make more money, you can't make more time

  • @LloydMayes
    @LloydMayes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video, love both y’all’s channel ❤

  • @mfsb8473
    @mfsb8473 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You asked Scotty why people "stay in the hamster wheel",..... and he said fear.
    That may be true for a small percentage of people in my opinion .
    I can only speak for myself, but the reason for me is I have made a commitment to my family to provide for them and give my kids a better quality of life than I had. You want to talk about fear? That is a pretty scary concept and takes much discipline to make it succeed .
    No judgement here.......would love to do what you're doing......but not long term.
    I'd like to see another video of the downside of living the motorcycle vagabond life.

    •  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Everybody needs a home, especially in old age. Get out of debt and own a home, ride as much as you want. Hit home and recharge.

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey- it's all about finding a sense of purpose in life. For some, it's family.

  • @RLittle1
    @RLittle1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What happens when you achieve your purpose?

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You get a sense of fulfillment- a reason to wake up in the morning.

    • @RLittle1
      @RLittle1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok… what happens if you don’t achieve your purpose?

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alot of people don't realize that almost every state has either state or federal blm land that doesn't have utilities but is free to camp on.. you can pull up on a map where all this land is located

  • @GratefulBamboo
    @GratefulBamboo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most people fear the unknown. Don't.
    The unknown is where its at.

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got that right! 😅

    • @GratefulBamboo
      @GratefulBamboo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dirtymotorcyclevagabond any plans to visit Vietnam soon ? Many unknown adventures to be found here 😁

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely returning to the Philippines next winter. May head to VN when the visa runs out. I'd love to go back

    • @GratefulBamboo
      @GratefulBamboo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dirtymotorcyclevagabond 👍
      Im at in laws in north VN right now. Love the mountains here

  • @spacetruckin6555
    @spacetruckin6555 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why do people stay in the hamster wheel? Fear? maybe. I would say complacency. It's very comfortable and mostly convenient.

  • @chrisscott1547
    @chrisscott1547 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you deal with health insurance?

  • @ginodeprisco202
    @ginodeprisco202 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If it's not too personal, how much does i🎉t cost you a month to cruise the u.s.

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's a hard one to answer. Not much when I'm just hanging in one place. Maybe 10-15 bucks per day. The cost goes up when I start putting down miles.

    • @ginodeprisco202
      @ginodeprisco202 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hear that

  • @oldmadandkiwi
    @oldmadandkiwi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How old is this .

  •  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Living on your motorcycle is harsh.
    Wage slavery is harsh.
    Theres a middle path.

  • @lonewolvesonwheels
    @lonewolvesonwheels 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The harder I tried to break free the deeper i got into making money and having more so I bought a mountain in the forest where i like to ride to in Sierra Mountains and Now some adventures are as easy as backing my bike out of the garage and sitting next to it enjoying the view waiting for some drifter to come to me 🏕️ hint hint Columbia California is awesome

    • @dirtymotorcyclevagabond
      @dirtymotorcyclevagabond  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha right on! Born Free coming up next month.

    • @lonewolvesonwheels
      @lonewolvesonwheels 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dirtymotorcyclevagabond that’s SoCal we are central sierra foothills google Columbia ca you will trip on the history here